Election 2024: It's time for us to vote! Mail-in ballots should arrive at your home this week.

[Badminton In Irvine]

All:

The Badminton in Irvine project is now 3 years old and has spanned two city council terms. Below is the summary of all the council members' voting records related to our badminton project to-date.

We are also providing candidates for city council who have made public statements in support for the badminton community.

1-11-22 item 4.4

Request by Mayor Farrah Khan and Vice Mayor Anthony Kuo to explore locations for a badminton gym in Irvine.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan           Yes

Anthony Kuo          Yes

Larry Agran            Yes

Mike Carroll           Yes

Tammy Kim           Yes

https://irvine.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=irvine_149e1f054a2e596af8d110675f32a869.pdf

1-24-23 item 5.2

Discussion on developing a gym at Colonel Bill Barber Memorial Park.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan            Yes

Larry Agran             Yes

Mike Carroll            Yes

Tammy Kim            Yes

Kathleen Treseder Yes

https://irvine.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=irvine_22c446f2c6caeb964616de720e01dcfa.pdf

9-12-23 item 6.1

Agreement with Perkins Eastman for design services to develop a gymnasium at Colonel Bill Barber marine Corps Memorial Park.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan            Yes

Larry Agran             Yes

Mike Carroll            Yes

Tammy Kim            Yes

Kathleen Treseder Yes

Motion by Mayor Khan seconded by Vice Mayor Kim to add a second story to incorporate a permanent space for 16 badminton courts.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan            Yes

Larry Agran             Yes

Mike Carroll            Yes

Tammy Kim            Yes

Kathleen Treseder Yes

https://irvine.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=irvine_fc072b91a657ca26ce0b4f4abb806adf.pdf

8-13-24 item 6.2

Purchase of a gym at 17300 Red Hill with 10 dedicated badminton courts and 8 multi-use courts.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan            Yes

Larry Agran             Yes

Mike Carroll            Yes

Tammy Kim            Yes

Kathleen Treseder Yes

Substitute motion by Mayor Farrah Khan to allocate 18 dedicated badminton courts at the Red Hill Gym.

Council member vote record

Farrah Khan            Yes

Larry Agran              No

Mike Carroll             No

Tammy Kim             No

Kathleen Treseder  No

https://irvine.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=irvine_341fcff72da3b6279fb7e29b89d9e3f0.pdf

As all can see, we will need more political support from the city council to ensure the city manager and his staff allocate enough resources to the badminton community. 

The volunteer group has tried to reach out to as many candidates possible this past month.  Here are the results of our outreach so far.

District 1:

* Candidate Jackie Kan's public support statement

* Candidate Melinda Liu has also pledge support for the badminton community but has not chosen to make a public statement.

District 2:

* Candidate Jeff Starke's public support statement

District 3:

* Candidate James Mai public support statement

District 4:

Candidate Ayn Cracium has also pledge support for the badminton community but has not chosen to make a public statement.

We encourage everyone to vote for candidates who support our project. Our volunteer group remains open to discussing the badminton project with any candidates. Thank you for your continued support!

Best,

KN Chan

Resident volunteer lead