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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR JUNE 2, 2020
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL • VIDEO CONFERENCE
Letitia Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Charles E. Puckett, Council Member Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor Matthew S. West, City Manager
Barry W. Cooper, Council Member Erica N.Yasuda, City Clerk
Austin Lumbard, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — #2477 at 4:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE—
Present-
TTENDANCE—
Present: Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Letitia Clark and Council
Members Charles E. Puckett, Barry W. Cooper and Austin Lumbard
Absent: None
City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Matthew S. West, City Manager
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice
the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (2
cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -Initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(a): (1 case)
A. City of Santa Ana vs. County of Orange, et al. USDC, Central Dist. Cal., Civil
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Action No. SA CV 18-00155 DOC JDE
4. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code § 54957):
Consultation with Police Chief and City Attorney
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code §
54956.8]: (1 case)
A.
Property
Address/Description
430-271-81, portions of 430-271-78, 80, 82, 84, 92,
93, and portions of 430-371-41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
48, 51, 54, 73, 74, 76, 77
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Matthew S. West, City Manager & Christopher
Koster, Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties
Brookfield Homes Southern California, LLC.
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #2477 at 5:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Bernstein
PUBLIC INPUT —
1. Marie S.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no reportable
action.
SPECIAL MEETING ITEM 1
1. RATIFICATION OF PROCLAMATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN
RESPONSE TO CIVIL UNREST
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On May 31, 2020, the City Manager, acting in his capacity as Director of Emergency
Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency relating to civil unrest, in
accordance with Government Code Section 8630 and Tustin Municipal Code
Sections 5204 and 5205(a)(1). The proclamation of local emergency is required by
State law to be ratified by the City Council within seven (7) days of its issuance or
the proclamation will terminate by operation of law.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved staff's recommendation that the City Council ratify the
Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Tustin Declaring A
Local Emergency in Response to Civil Unrest attached hereto as Attachment A and
introduced an additional Tustin Solidarity Proclamation that she read into the record.
Council Member Puckett seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-11 —
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda stated the City Council did not receive public comments for the
Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Puckett and seconded by Council
Member Lumbard to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE
AGENDA
Motion: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions
on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall
be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON MAY 19, 2020
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
the City Council held on May 19, 2020.
3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS
The City Council has approved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to
expedite the payment of City of Tustin obligations that are in accordance with the
approved budget or continued operations authorizations.
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Motion: It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the amount of
$797,980.06; and Demands in the amount of $2,216,039.75.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-35 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
MOFFETT DRIVE BRIDGE AND ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CIP
NO. 70224, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
Construction of the Moffett Drive Bridge and Roadway Construction Project, CIP No.
70224, has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready
for City Council acceptance.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 20-35 accepting the construction of the Moffett Drive
Bridge and Roadway Construction Project, CIP No. 70224; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE MOFFETT DRIVE
BRIDGE AND ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CIP NO. 70224
5. LAUREL GLEN PARK WALL MURAL PUBLIC ART PROJECT
At their May 20, 2020, Regular Meeting, the Community Services Commission
recommended to forward a public art wall mural design selected by the Public Art
Committee for consideration by the City Council.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 20-37 approving
the wall mural design, submitted by artist Mike Tauber, to be installed on the North-
East facing wall of the Laurel Glen Park restroom building, and authorize the Parks
and Recreation Department to execute an agreement with the artist.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE ARTWORK AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC ART
COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTIST
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(DDA) WITH BROOKFIELD HOMES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC, FOR
DISPOSITION PACKAGE 2C AND 8 AT TUSTIN LEGACY
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Request for authorization to approve the First Amendment to the Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) with Brookfield Homes Southern California LLC
(Brookfield) for portions of disposition parcels 2c and 8 for the development of a for -
sale residential community consisting of 400 homes on approximately 25.4 net acres
at Tustin Legacy.
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Brookfield has requested an
extension of various milestones and performance dates under the original DDA as
proposed in this First Amendment to further assess the impacts of COVID-19 on the
homebuilding industry. This amendment would suspend the date upon which the
Purchase Price Deposit becomes non-refundable to September 1, 2020, extend
performance dates of certain obligations of both parties, and, thereby extend the
outside date for close of escrow by approximately nine (9) months.
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the DDA
between Brookfield and the City, and any related implementing documents, subject
to non -substantive modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or
recommended by the City's special real estate counsel or the City Attorney.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-32 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT, CIP NO. 70018 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Construction of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk
Repair Project, (CIP No. 70018), has been completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt Resolution No. 20-32 accepting the construction of the Fiscal Year (FY)
2018-19 Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project (CIP No.
70018); and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FY 2018-19
ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (CIP NO.
70018)
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-36 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
MEDIAN LANDSCAPE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 10074, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
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Construction of the Median Landscape Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 10074, has
been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City
Council acceptance.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 20-36 accepting the construction of the Median
Landscape Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 10074; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE MEDIAN
LANDSCAPE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 10074
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
One marked Police Department patrol vehicle needs to be replaced due to excessive
damage from a traffic collision. There is also an urgent need to purchase two patrol
vehicles due to a critical national shortage of police packaged vehicles.
Motion: It is recommended the City Council authorizes:
1. The purchase of one (1) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit -rated vehicle from the
National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of $46,313.23
as a replacement for the vehicle damaged in a traffic collision.
2. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for (1) 2020 Chevrolet
Tahoe pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $13,103.72.
3. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for (1) 2020
Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $844.56.
4. The purchase of two (2) additional 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit -rated
vehicles from the National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the
amount of $92,626.46 in advance of the FY 20/21 budget year, due to the
nationwide shortage of police vehicles.
5. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for two (2) additional
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit -rated vehicles in the amount of $26,207.44.
6. The purchase of graphic designs for two (2) additional 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
pursuit- rated vehicles from Digital Magic Signs in the amount of $1,308.98.
7. The supplemental appropriation in the amount of $60,261.51 from
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unappropriated reserves of the Equipment Fund (Fund 184) to purchase one
(1) 2020 Chevy Tahoe, in advance of insurance company reimbursement for
a vehicle damaged in a traffic collision.
8. The supplemental appropriation in the amount of $120,142.88 from
unappropriated reserves of the Equipment Fund (Fund 184) to purchase two
(2) 2020 Chevy Tahoe and reduce proposed FY 2020-21 appropriation for
Fund 184 by $120,142.88.
9. The Public Works Department to dispose of the retired surplus vehicles at the
next available public auction and credit net proceeds to the applicable City
Revenue Fund.
10. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Staff has prepared a summary of legislative activity.
Motion: Receive and file the updated Legislative Matrix
11. AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-20 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
As part of its response to the global impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), on April
9, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a
memorandum providing waivers and flexibilities for grantees use of their 2019 and
2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to prevent, prepare for,
and respond to COVID-19.
An amendment to the 2019-20 Action Plan is being proposed, which would reallocate
funding from the Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter activity, to an existing 2019-
20 Action Plan activity, COVID-19 Response.
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-39 Amending the 2019-20
Action Plan by reallocating funding from the Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter
activity to the COVID- 19 Response activity.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019-20 ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 12-13
12. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVYING OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
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The Tustin Landscape and Lighting District Engineer's Report was completed and
approved by the City Council at their May 5, 2020 meeting. At that meeting, the City
Council declared its intention to levy annual assessments and set a public hearing
for June 2, 2020. In order to levy the annual assessments, the City Council is required
to conduct a public hearing and, provided there is no majority protest, adopt
Resolution No. 20-33 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Public Hearing opened at 5:18 p.m.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda stated the City Council did not receive public input for this
item.
Public Hearing closed at 5:19 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Cooper and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark
that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed levy of annual
assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year
2020-2021; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 20-33 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal
Year 2020-2021.
3. Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed levy of annual
assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year
2020-2021; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 20-33 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal
Year 2020-2021.
ROLL CALL VOTE — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 20-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN
RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
13. TUSTIN AUTO CENTER DIGITAL DISPLAY BILLBOARD CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2020-0006 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2020-0001
The project is a request to amend the Conditions of Approval for an existing freeway
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adjacent digital display billboard at the Tustin Auto Center by allowing off -premises
advertisements. CUP 2011-06, approved in 2011, authorizes the existing freeway
adjacent digital billboard for the Tustin Auto Center and includes a condition that only
on -premises advertisements that are related to the Tustin Auto Center can be
displayed. With the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505, the applicant is requesting an
amendment to allow for off -premises advertisements on the existing freeway
adjacent digital display billboard. The proposal does not involve any physical
modifications to the existing freeway adjacent digital display billboard. On May 11,
2020, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4403 recommending that
the City Council approve the subject project.
Public Hearing opened at 5:20 p.m.
Director of Community Development Elizabeth A. Binsack provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda stated the City Council did not receive public input for this
item.
Public Hearing closed at 5:25 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Puckett and seconded by Council Member
Lumbard that the City Council:
ROLL CALL VOTE — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 20-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN
RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
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14. TUSTIN $3 MILLION "CARES" PROGRAM — RESPONSE TO COVID-19
City Manager Matthew S. West, Director of Economic Development Chris Koster,
and Director of Community Development Elizabeth A. Binsack provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda stated the City Council did not receive public input for this
item.
It was moved by Mayor Bernstein and seconded by Council Member Lumbard that
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the City Council:
Receive and file the Tustin CARES Program report; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 20-40 Approving the Temporary Waiver of the City's Fee
for a Temporary Use Permit Application for Outdoor Dining/Outdoor Retail
Sales Permit
ROLL CALL VOTE — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
15. FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 BUDGET WORKSHOP
Director of Finance Jason AI-Iman provided a PowerPoint presentation.
On June 18, 2019, the City Council adopted a Biennial Budget that established an
operating and capital spending plan for Fiscal Years 2019/20 and 2020/21. On March
3, 2020, staff provided the City Council with a mid -year update on Fiscal Year
2019/20. Thereafter, the State of California and County of Orange mandated
business restrictions and stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19, which has
resulted in significant reductions in City revenue. This report provides an update on
the projected impacts on Fiscal Year 2019/20 and 2020/21, which forecasts an
estimated loss of $9 million of General Fund revenue and proposes changes to the
2020/21 budget in response to these impacts including expenditure reductions and
use of reserves.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda stated the City Council did not receive public input for this
item.
The City Council unanimously received and filed this report.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Matthew S. West
Expressed that he is proud to be part of the Tustin organization; honored to see the City
Council having a unified approach in ratifying the Tustin Solidarity Proclamation, declaring
a Local Emergency in response to civil unrest.
Announced he would like to recognize, at a future City Council meeting, Soledad Ramirez
for all the help and assistance she provided to the fire victims of the Chatham Village
Apartments a few months ago; thanked Soledad for stepping up once again during this time
of civil unrest; appreciates the community coming together during these challenging times
and knows the Tustin community will get through this tough time.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Cooper
Shared that it is important to distribute the Tustin Solidarity Proclamation to show support
in what's going on currently nationwide; would like to re -visit and discuss at a future date
the civil injustices affecting our nation; does not want to ignore these issues which include
but not limited to bullying, discrimination, and brutality; very proud to be part of the City of
Tustin.
Council Member Lumbard
Expressed that he is very proud of the Tustin City Council, City Hall, and the Tustin
community; the Tustin community as a whole has weathered many back-to-back crises,
which includes the Chatham Village Apartments fire, COVID-19 pandemic, and the civil
unrest of rioting and looting, thanked the Tustin community for working together and
maintaining a sense of cohesiveness and positivity; thanked city staff for all their hard work
in facing these issues and challenges; very proud to be part of the Tustin community.
Thanked Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner for issuing funds to the Tustin
Covid-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Program; these funds will allow the
City of Tustin to issue emergency aid to small businesses and individuals/families in need
of food and/or housing/rental assistance resulting from the economic impact associated with
the COVID-19 outbreak.
Announced he is looking forward and hoping to see a positive response to the use of outdoor
dining, use of sidewalks, parking lots, and alley ways; believes EI Camino Real is a great
street to host a Farmers Market; is hoping this could be a positive step in that direction;
believes having a weekly Farmers Market with local businesses, restaurants, and live music
would be a great asset for the Tustin community.
Recognized what a great job Mayor Pro Tem Clark and Mayor Bernstein did with the Tustin
Solidarity Proclamation; announced the matters of civil injustice is not an easy topic to
address; is in favor of broadcasting the Proclamation throughout the Tustin community and
throughout other communities as well; voices need to be heard.
Council Member Puckett
Shared he was happy to be able to dine at a restaurant; is happy to have businesses slowly
starting to open back up; expressed he is very disheartened by what's going on across the
nation but is very proud of the Tustin community for remaining trouble free; very proud to
be a resident of Tustin.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark
Thanked City Council colleagues for their support with the Tustin Solidarity Proclamation;
acknowledged big issues were tackled during the City Council meeting; reminded everyone
society is in triple crises mode, which includes COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crises,
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and racial tension being at an all time high; has had some tough conversations with her
children; reality is tough, conversations need to happen during these situations; recognized
the Tustin Solidarity Proclamation is a positive step in having conversations on social
injustices; is proud to be part of such a cohesive community; recognized a lot of the
frustration throughout the nation are from those who are unable to make a change or a
difference; expressed she is proud to be a part of a community that allows for individual
voices to be heard and allows for changes to be made; encourages everyone to speak up
and be involved.
Mayor Bernstein
Echoed the sentiments of City Council colleagues; thanked Orange County Supervisor
Donald P. Wagner for issuing funds in the amount of $1.9 million to the Tustin Covid-19 Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Program; funds will allow the City of Tustin to issue
emergency aid to small businesses and individuals/families in need of food and/or
housing/rental assistance resulting from the economic impact associated with the COVID-
19 outbreak.
Announced thoughts and prayers go out to the 107 families in Tustin who have been
infected with the COVID-19 virus; proud of the measures the City of Tustin has taken to roll
back the COVID-19 restrictions and a balanced approach to civil liberty and public health;
reminded everyone that social distancing is still in order and to please remember to wear
face masks when out in public.
Expressed he is proud to work side by side with City Council colleagues and city staff who
are willing to take a stance on social issues; proud to be able to discuss differences in a
respectable manner; feels very lucky to serve in the City of Tustin.
Shared the following quotes: "The beauty of the world lies with its diversity of its people. I
refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of
racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a
reality". — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background,
or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught
to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." - Nelson
Mandela
Asked everyone to please be safe and kind to one another.
ADJOURNED at 6:18 p.m.
DR. ALLAN BERNSTEIN,
Mayor
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
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