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KUCI: Ask A LeaderIrvine City Council Changes on March 2024 Ballot AND ”Rotterdam”In his capacity as a member of the Irvine City Council, Larry Agran returns to talk about the special measure before Irvine voters on the March 2024 primary ballot. This special municipal election measure would amend the city’s charter to expand the number of council members to serve on the City Council and create of districts in which they would run. https://www.cityofirvine.org/government/city-clerk/election-information. Top of mind is how the City plans to engage voters down ballot, amidst the much anticipated drama of open legislative races at the top of the ballot. In the second segment (ap...2023-11-1451 min

Greater LAGarcetti criticizes Caruso and Bass on homelessness. How do they respond?Mayoral candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass defend their plans of quickly moving tens of thousands of unhoused people indoors if elected. To cover new shelter beds and rental vouchers, they plan to turn to the feds. Museums, a library, botanical gardens, and maybe even a veterans’ cemetery are part of a redevelopment plan for the Great Park. It all might face challenges from former Irvine Mayor Larry Agran. On this first day of LAUSD’s new academic term, Heidi Kalin is excited about her eighth grade son having more structure back in his life, and more campus events to ch...2022-08-1525 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 19: City Launches OCPA InvestigationOn June 14, Councilmember Larry Agran successfully moved to launch a City-led investigation of the Orange County Power Authority. In this latest podcast appearance, Councilmember Agran expressed some optimism about the investigation and the Council’s support.Listen to him discuss the Orange County Power Authority. To tune into future City Council meetings, review the Irvine City Council agendas webpage; agendas are posted 7 days before the meeting: https://www.cityofirvine.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas.-----------If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with hi...2022-06-1609 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 18: Environment-Related Updates in IrvineOn May 24, Councilmember Agran provided the public updates on three environmental matters during the Irvine City Council meeting and his podcast “Conversations with Councilmember Larry Agran.”Listen to him discuss All American Asphalt and the Orange County Power Authority, two agencies that deserve more scrutiny, attention and oversight from the City of Irvine and the Irvine City Council.--------If you would like to connect with Councilmember Larry Agran, email LarryAgran@cityofirvine.org. You can also connect with him on his website at https://councilmemberlarryagran.org or Facebook at https://facebook.com/CouncilmemberLarryAgran.2022-05-2611 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 17: Orange County Power Authority AnnouncementOn May 18, Councilmember Agran received a follow-up response to his request (sent 03/24/22) for public records from the Orange County Power Authority. Larry has questioned this City-funded agency’s ability to be solvent, asking: What is the number of small, medium, and large commercial customers OCPA has begun serving on April 1, 2022? What Power Purchasing Agreements (i.e. contracts) has Orange County Power Authority made with other entities? What are the reserve funds OCPA has created to address contingencies and other risk factors?Councilmember Agran spoke to the lack of information and transparency from OCPA at the last Irvine Ci...2022-05-1908 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 16: Larry Interviews OC Fire Watch Manager Tony PointerWelcome back to the podcast! In a special edition episode, Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran speaks with OC Fire Watch Manager Tony Pointer from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.From May 1-7, California celebrates Wildfire Preparedness Week.Irvine residents, be proactive and prepared while facing the threat of wildfires. Public emergencies can be unpredictable. Resources like Alert OC (managed by the County of Orange, Orange County Parks, and the Orange County Fire Authority's emergency disaster plan are available for you to prepare for any unexpected natural disasters.For more information on how to sign u...2022-05-0312 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Agran Episode 15: Great Park Board Updates and BeekeepingOn April 26, members of the Irvine City Council heard from the Great Park Neighborhoods Residents’ Council, a group calling for agendized time to participate in Great Park Board meeting decisions.Councilmember Agran added his voice of support for these residents in his latest podcast, saying:“Let’s face it: it’s their tax dollars that are building the [Great Park]…I underscored my appreciation for their having shown up, for the fact that they are organizing themselves, and for the fact that they put forward a proposal to be on the agenda at every single Great Park...2022-04-2909 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 14: Remembering the Armenian GenocideAt the April 12 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to proclaim tomorrow, April 24, “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” to commemorate the 1.5 million lives lost to the genocide from 1915-1923.In his latest podcast episode, Councilmember Agran explains the importance of the proclamation and the effect public participation had on the City Council’s vote:“I want to…thank the many people who showed up and testified. [S]o many of them gave impassioned, informed, compelling testimony. It was an example of what good things we can do at the local level when we listen to the people, en...2022-04-2302 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 13: Public Comments, Policies and ProceduresLarry discusses the Irvine City Council’s 4-1 vote last Tuesday (on March 22) to change procedures for City agendas and meetings. The policy changes included, for example, a reduction in speaking time for large groups of public commenters.Larry advocated for the public, who spoke out unanimously in opposition at the meeting, and voted against the policy’s unpopular changes, saying:“If American democracy can't work locally, or if it isn't working locally, or if the public is being shut out by special interest groups or by the Mayor and Council, we are in deep, deep t...2022-03-2507 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 12: Orange County Power Authority AuditBeginning April 1, $7.75 million of Irvine residents’ money is going to be put to the test as the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) launches service for commercial (business) customers. 93% of this electricity is supposed to come from renewable energy sources, but as a ratepayer, businesses will, depending on their size, pay at least 4-7% more in electricity bills per month.Why has the City Council refused to audit the Orange County Power Authority? So is Larry: “They are playing with the people's money not their own money. Why won’t my colleagues put this matter on the City Counci...2022-03-1105 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 11: All American Asphalt UpdateWe are finally advocating for our residents as a City and getting the job done. Today, Councilmember Larry Agran takes us inside the All American Asphalt plant issue and breaks down the outcome of yesterday's City Council Special Meeting. The City is involved in some tough negotiations with All American Asphalt, and he expects rapid progress within the next 2-4 weeks!Listen to Larry's newest podcast episode, and stay tuned for more "Conversations with Councilmember Larry Agran."2022-02-2309 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 10: OCPA, Veterans Memorial Park, and Public HealthIf you did not make it to last night’s City Council meeting, you’re going to want to catch up on what happened! The Council discussed the Orange County Power Authority, the ARDA site/Veterans Memorial Park, and the establishment of a new Health and Wellness office.In today’s podcast episode of “Conversations with Councilmember Larry Agran,” Larry wraps up the meeting’s results. 2022-02-1013 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 9: Botanical GardensIn today’s podcast, Councilmember Larry Agran discusses great news! The Great Park Board unanimously directed staff to study the 125-acre ARDA Site for the Botanical Garden and Veterans Memorial.In other news, Mayor Khan and Larry have co-sponsored a discussion of the Veterans Memorial Park for the February 8 City Council agenda.Tune in to today’s episode to hear more!2022-01-2608 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & BadmintonOn January 11th, 2022, Councilmember Larry Agran helped expand and make permanent Irvine’s new standing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Also, even though Irvine’s a sports-crazy town, we missed a couple! Irvine’s badminton community provided public comments that helped Larry and the City Council kickstart a plan to give every sport space in the City. Tune in to hear Larry tell Irvine’s story of increasing inclusion for everyone.2022-01-1309 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 7: Orange County Power Authority & Irvine 50thAt a City Council meeting on December 14, 2021, Councilmember Larry Agran raised crucial questions about the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). Since Larry's return to the Council, he has made numerous attempts for the City to receive "a full public presentation at a City Council meeting" by the Power Authority on its business plan and operations.Larry believes that Community Choice Energy is an important initiative, and he wants the public to have confidence the Joint Power Authority will launch successfully.As the goal of the City is to provide businesses and residents with 100% renewable energy...2021-12-1710 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 6: All American Asphalt & Orange County Power AuthorityIrvine City Councilmember Larry Agran has a clear message about Irvine's #1 chemical polluter: "The only way we are going to deal effectively with All-American-Asphalt and its toxic emissions is by shutting that plant down."Hear why the code enforcement hotline Larry proposed at the Nov. 9th meeting of the Irvine City Council is the City's first necessary step.“My Council colleagues objected to the fact that a public health hotline might cost the City as much as $8000,000 in a year. My reaction was: $800,000 to protect the health and safety of thousands of Irvine residents, you've go...2021-11-1010 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 5: Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park UpdateOn October 26th, 2021, Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran opposed a resolution the Irvine City Council adopted (4-1) to support the placement of the Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills. Tune in to hear Larry explain why his vote upheld the people of Irvine’s directive for the ARDA site at the Great Park, and why we should start honoring our veterans with a perimeter park surrounding the ARDA site.2021-10-2808 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 4: Orange County Power Authority UpdateListen to Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran discuss the October 12th City Council meeting where he expressed his concerns with the Orange County Power Authority. 2021-10-1410 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Larry Episode 3: All American Asphalt Enforcement & Great Park Botanical GardenJoin Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran as he discusses a possible botanical garden at the Great Park, and ways to enforce truck routes carrying possible toxic emissions from the All American Asphalt plant. 2021-09-3011 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran Episode 2: September 14 City Council Meeting RecapIrvine City Councilmember Larry Agran recaps the contentious September 14 City Council meeting with updates on Irvine's rule of two and the All American Asphalt plant 2021-09-1608 min

Conversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranConversations with Irvine City Councilmember Larry Agran Ep 1 - All American AsphaltThis is the first episode of our audio series Conversations with Larry, produced by the office of Irvine Councilmember Agran.Get ready to hear Larry talk about what's really happening regarding the All American Asphalt plant and the growing public health concerns from residents in the northern part of Irvine."I believe the city government should be on the side of legitimately aggrieved residents….not finding reasons not to help them out."2021-09-0710 min

KUCI: UCI ConversationsMike Kaspar, former presidential campaign press secretary and long-time KUCI DJMike Kaspar has been a KUCI DJ for many years. He currently hosts 'Film School' and 'Weekly Signals' every Friday morning on KUCI from 8-10am. In 1991, Mike was former Irvine Mayor Larry Agran's Press Secretary in Larry's run for the White House. It is an amazing story and very insightful into big league politics.2018-06-0600 min

Orange County LineIrvine's Larry Agran Era Over?The defeat of the city's longtime political heavyweight.2014-11-1104 min

Orange County LineGreat Park, Great Pork, or Great Perk?Over a decade ago, Orange County voters approved a measure clearing the way for a transformation of the former El Toro Marine base into a Great Park that backers claimed would rival Central, Griffith, AND Golden Gate parks. But all that's there now is repurposed runways, a concert venue, and a giant orange balloon—and a new board majority is threatening to review allegations of cronyism by longtime Irvine politician and the park's most vigorous defender, Larry Agran.2013-01-1505 min

Nuclear HotseatNH #52 – Effective Anti-Nuke Political Activism w/Irvine City Councilmember Larry AgranA special interview on the politics of nuclear energy with Irvine City Council member Larry Agran, an outspoken anti-nuke Southern California politician. He offers a picture of how local community activism can move up the political food chain to create the crucial changes we need to permanently get rid of nukes. Think globally, act locally:...2012-06-1231 min

KUCI: SubversityKUCI Subversity: Larry Agran on Irvine: Town and GownThe UC Irvine Libraries celebrate the history of Irvine, California with an exhibit, Irvine: the Vision, the Plan, the Promise, curated by UCI librarian Yvonne Wilson, opening later this week (Wednesday May 11) at Langson Library on the UCI campus. On the 9 May 2011 edition of KUCI's Subversity, we talk with a speaker slated for the exhibit opening, Irvine council member and long-time politician Larry Agran (pictured), about the City of Irvine and his perspective on issues of "town and gown" over the years. Agran also made an unsuccessful bid to run for President in 1992.2011-05-1000 min

KUCI: The OC ShowIrvine Councilpeople Christina Shea and Dr. Steven ChoiShea and Dr. Choi stopped in to talk about their very significant victory against Larry Agran. They also talked about the latest Great Park news.2009-07-1100 min

KUCI: The OC Show2008 Election Re-CapIs conservatism dead? The 2008 election aftermath and how California voters are destroying this state. How Larry Agran stole the election...again. What's happening in the Carona trial and what are Mrs. and Mr. Susan Schroeder going to do now that Obama is President?2008-11-0700 min