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Council tables study of municipal columbarium after heated public debate
Summary
Vice Mayor Mai moved to direct staff to study a municipal columbarium with priority access for Irvine residents and El Toro veterans; after hours of public comment and debate about zoning and a 2020 voter initiative, the council voted 4-3 to table the study indefinitely.
Vice Mayor James Mai on Jan. 13 proposed that the city manager develop a plan to study one or more municipal columbarium sites in Irvine, prioritize veterans and long-term residents, and return with site options, funding models and community engagement within 90 days.
Vice Mayor Mai framed the measure as a compromise that would not replace a state or federally supported veterans cemetery but would provide a compact, above-ground option for urn placement with priority access for specified groups. "This…
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