IRVINE, Calif.—Despite Irvine officials’ plan to move a toxic asphalt plant out of the city, concerns still arise as to how long it will take to move the plant and what measures will be taken in the meantime. Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan announced on Feb. 22 that the city, in its lawsuit with All American Asphalt—in northeast Irvine—is pursuing a settlement with the plant, which, if achieved, will require the plant to move outside Irvine. Prior to the move, the settlement would also require the plant to take immediate measures to limit emissions and odors, Khan said. For around three years, residents near the All American Asphalt have complained of itchy eyes and headaches resulting from the plant’s operations, which have caused toxic fumes and poisoned the air. Despite the move, Kim Konte, a resident who lives within the affected area and founder of activist group Non-Toxic Neighborhoods, said anything …