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Residents press council on Oak Creek plan and open-space ballot language; concerns about vouchers and permanent affordable housing
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to protect open space and criticized the Irvine Company's development proposals for Oak Creek and the draft ballot language. Speakers said voucher-focused affordability falls short of permanent affordable homes and asked for clear, enforceable ballot language.
Several residents used public comment to press the City Council on the future of Oak Creek and on a proposed voter initiative aimed at open-space protections.
Joanne Slobodian, representing a grassroots group Save Irvine Open Space, criticized the city attorney and accused the city of allowing legal loopholes permitting development on land residents expect to be protected. "This ballot initiative wouldn't exist if city attorney Jeff Melching hadn't called a resolution…
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