City Council Approves Four-Phase Reopening Plan and Drive-Through Testing

Irvine City Council Approves Four-Phase Reopening Plan, Eases Some Restrictions
City of Irvine to offer free COVID-19 testing for residents
Tennis and pickleball courts set to reopen under new guidelines

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 On May 12, the Irvine City Council approved a four-phase plan for reopening City facilities, services, and programs. Tennis and pickleball courts set to reopen. Summer programs will be modified to include drive-in movies and concerts. Citywide drive-through testing program approved.  
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Mayor Shea COVID-19 Community Update - May 11, 2020

Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Mike O'Connell, and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer from Hoag Hospital, Dr.

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Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Mike O'Connell, and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer from Hoag Hospital, Dr. Martin Fee, speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19. 
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City of Irvine Refutes Inaccuracies and Omissions by the Voice of OC

CITY OF IRVINE RESPONSE TO VOICE OF OC
“Irvine City Council Authorized Nearly a Billion Dollars in Great Park Neighborhood Debt with Less than Five Minutes of Open Discussion”

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Voice of OC, an Orange County non-profit blog, published an article with various inaccuracies related to the City of Irvine’s management of Community Facility District 2013-3 (CFD). The City of Irvine has provided background and context to correct the record and refute inaccuracies and omissions.
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Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Irvine Reopening and Readiness

The public is invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. as City leaders hold a joint discussion with medical partners regarding COVID-19 and Irvine’s readiness to reopen. Participants in the meeting will include Mayor Christina L. Shea, Councilmember Farrah N. Khan, and representatives from UCI Health, OC Health Care Agency, Kaiser Permanente, and Hoag.

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The public is invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. as City leaders hold a joint discussion with medical partners regarding COVID-19 and Irvine’s readiness to reopen. 
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting

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The public is invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. as City leaders hold a joint discussion with medical partners regarding COVID-19 and Irvine’s readiness to reopen. Participants in the meeting will include Mayor Christina L. Shea, Councilmember Farrah N. Khan, and representatives from UCI Health, OC Health Care Agency, Kaiser Permanente, and Hoag.

POSTPONED - Super Swim Lesson

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By emergency declaration, the Irvine City Council has extended the closure of City facilities indefinitely. The Council also approved postponing this year’s Super Swim Lesson, scheduled for June 26, in consideration of economic uncertainty and to limit non-essential gatherings to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The Irvine City Council and City staff offer our sincere apologies for this inconvenience.

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Mayor Shea COVID-19 Community Update - May 4, 2020

Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President of the Irvine Board of Education, Betty Carroll, and Dr. Andrew Noymer, Associate Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention at UCI speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19. 

Watch May 4, 2020 Update

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Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President of the Irvine Board of Education, Betty Carroll, and Dr. Andrew Noymer, Associate Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention at UCI speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19. 
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City of Irvine to Allow Golf Courses to Reopen May 1

After careful consideration and following the State directive, the City Council voted to allow golf courses to open, based significantly upon the guidance set forth by the County of Orange, with additional City requirements in place for the protection of public health. This Order is effective May 1. 

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After careful consideration and following the State directive, the City Council voted to allow golf courses to open, based significantly upon the guidance set forth by the County of Orange, with additional City requirements in place for the protection of public health. View guidelines here. 
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CANCELED - Senior Fitness Expo 2020

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By emergency declaration, the Irvine City Council has approved canceling, modifying, or postponing some City events in consideration of economic uncertainty and to limit non-essential gatherings to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The Senior Fitness Expo, originally scheduled for August 28, has been canceled. City Council and staff offer our sincere apologies for this inconvenience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to next year's Senior Fitness Expo on Friday, August 27, 2021. 

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