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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR FEBRUARY 1, 2022
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIDEO CONFERENCE
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Barry W. Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem
Letitia Clark, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Matthew S. West, City Manager
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Erica N.Yasuda, City Clerk
Rebecca Gomez, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — #3014 at 5:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard, Mayor Pro Tem Barry W. Cooper and Council
Members Ryan Gallagher and Rebecca Gomez
Absent: Council Member Letitia Clark
City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Matthew S. West, City Manager
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council will
convene to discuss Items 1-3 on the Closed Session Agenda, including conference with its
real property negotiators Matthew S. West and Chris Koster regarding lots 11, 12 and 13 of
Tract 18197.
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
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of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code
54956.81: (1 case)
A.
Property
Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Tract 18197
Address/Description
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Matthew S. West, City Manager & Christopher
Koster, Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties
Mark Janda, Senior Vice President — Development,
AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Robin Hughes,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Abode
Communities
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:01 p.m.
Council Member Clark arrived at 5:03 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3014 at 6:31 p.m.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Cooper
PRESENTATION — Mayor Lumbard presented the Tustin City Council 2022 Goals
PUBLIC INPUT —
1. John Garay
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council gave direction
to its real property negotiators. Other than that, there was no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-14
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Public Input - John Garay
Council Member Gallagher requested to pull Item No. 11.
It was moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Gomez to pull
Item No. 11 and approve the balance 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: The City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on
the agenda and declared 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 DECEMBER 21, 2021 AND JANUARY 18, 2022.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
the City Council held on December 21, 2021 and January 18, 2022.
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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.
Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $886,118.54,
$961,444.40 and $1,517,102.48; and Demands in the amount of $2,102,943.94 and
$2,177,806.25.
4. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCING FOR MEETINGS
In order for the Council to continue to have the option to meet via teleconference
during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the Council to make specified findings at least
every thirty (30) days.
Motion: Made the following findings by majority vote of the Council:
A. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California's Governor
due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues in effect; and
B. The Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of
emergency; and
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C. State and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote
social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
5. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-02 AUTHORIZING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
AGAINST THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Authorize the acceptance of electronically filed claims against the City as authorized
by Government Code Section 915.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-02 authorizing the acceptance
of electronically filed government claims against the City of Tustin.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL OF CLAIMS FOR
MONEY OR DAMAGES
6. AWARD OF BID FOR THE TUSTIN FAMILY AND YOUTH CENTER COURTYARD
IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 10085)
The bid opening for the Tustin Family and Youth Center Courtyard Improvements
(CIP No. 10085) was held on December 16, 2021, with A2Z Construct Inc. as the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder.
Motion:
1. Awarded a construction contract to A2Z Construct Inc. in the amount of
$83,980 subject to the approval of contract requirements by the City Attorney
and final execution of the contract; and
2. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents
on behalf of the City.
7. ADOPTION OF THE 2022 INVESTMENT POLICY
The City's Investment Policy is reviewed on an annual basis for submission and
approval by the City Council. The Audit Commission reviewed the proposed changes
to the Investment Policy at the December 16, 2021 meeting and recommends that
the City Council adopt the Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2022.
Motion: The City Council adopted the City's Investment Policy for Calendar Year
2022, which includes proposed changes to the Investment Policy that continues to
provide for safety and liquidity while achieving a reasonable rate of return.
8. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-1-3255 BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND CITY OF TUSTIN FOR THE SENIOR
MOBILITY PROGRAM
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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has requested that the City of
Tustin adopt Cooperative Agreement C-1-3255 in order to continue receiving Senior
Mobility Program (SMP) funding which partially subsidizes the Senior Transportation
Program at the Tustin Area Senior Center.
Motion: The City Council approved executing Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-
3255, between OCTA and the City of Tustin, thereby continuing the Tustin Area
Senior Center's participation in the Senior Mobility Program for five (5) years through
June 30, 2026, with an option to extend the term up to an additional five (5) years
through June 30, 2031.
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
Four marked Police Department patrol vehicles have been identified as needing to
be replaced due to excessive mileage and/or age. There is also an urgent need to
purchase a special -use vehicle to staff the Police Department Detention Officer
Program with an additional vehicle to safely transport prisoners.
Motion: The City Council authorized:
1. The purchase of three (3) 2021 Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicles from the
National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of
$108,825.36 ($36,275.12 ea.) as replacements for three of the aging, high -
mileage vehicles scheduled for replacement.
2. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for three (3) 2021
Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicles in the amount of $28,682.19 ($9,560.73
ea.).
3. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for three (3) 2021
Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicles in the amount of $2,210.43 ($736.81
ea.).
4. The purchase of one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango pursuit -rated vehicle from the
National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of $45,298.11
as a replacement for one of the aging, high -mileage vehicles scheduled for
replacement.
5. The purchase of a police equipment conversion package for one (1) 2021
Dodge Durango pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $13,069.55.
6. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for one (1) 2021
Dodge Durango pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $736.81.
7. The purchase of one (1) additional 2021 Dodge Durango special -use
detention officer vehicle from the National Auto Fleet Group in the City of
Alhambra in the amount of $36,774.01 as a dedicated Detention Officer (D/O)
vehicle to fully staff the Police Department jailer program.
8. The purchase of a police equipment conversion package for one (1) 2021
Dodge Durango special -use detention officer vehicle in the amount of
$13,312.68.
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9. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for one (1) 2021
Dodge Durango special -use detention officer vehicle in the amount of
$736.81.
10. The purchase of a WatchGuard in -vehicle audio/video recording system from
WatchGuard Video for one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango special -use detention
officer vehicle in the amount of $6,411.36.
11. The purchase of a Motorola Radio System from Motorola Solutions for one (1)
2021 Dodge Durango special -use detention officer vehicle in the amount of
$12,301.81.
12. The supplemental appropriation in the amount of $54,837.78 from
unappropriated reserves of the Equipment Fund (Fund 184) to purchase one
(1) 2021 Dodge Durango special -use detention officer vehicle, and reduce FY
2022-23 appropriation for Fund 184 by $54,837.78
13. 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. FY2020 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT
The City of Anaheim, in its capacity as a Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban
Area, has applied for, received and accepted a grant entitled "FY 2020 Urban Areas
Security Initiative" (UASI) Grant Program. This grant is from the Federal Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the State
of California Office of Emergency Services. It is intended to enhance countywide
emergency preparedness, and to help the Operational Area prevent, respond to, and
recover from acts of terrorism, as set forth in the grant guidelines and assurances
that are incorporated into the Agreement by reference.
The Office of Grants and Training has awarded $5,056,750.00 to the City of Anaheim
for use in the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, for the performance term of
September 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023 (FY2020). In which, the grant period for
sub -recipients (City of Tustin) can be awarded through the period August 31, 2021
to March 31, 2023. The funds are now available for distribution throughout the
Operational Area, and the City of Tustin, as a Sub -Recipient, is authorized to
participate in the grant funding.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution 22-01, designating the Chief of Police or his designee as
the City's authorized representative for the FY 2020 UASI grant.
2. Approved the FY 2020 UASI Transfer Agreement between the City of
Anaheim and the City of Tustin.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE CITY'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FY 2020 URBAN AREAS SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI)
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11. MANAGED PRINT SERVICES
Due to the expiration of the City's lease and services agreement with Sharp Business
Systems for copiers and printers, staff issued a Request for Proposal to replace the
owned and leased multi -function devices and personal printers at various locations.
Upon completion of a thorough analysis, staff is recommending to contract with the
vendor that proposed the best solution for the City.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Cooper to approve the following:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to execute a 60 -month lease agreement with
Insight Financial Services in the amount of $270,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Sharp Business Systems for a 60 -month print management program for
supplies and maintenance of multifunction copiers, printers, scanners in an
amount of $268,000.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
12. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
This agenda report transmits the John Wayne Airport (JWA) Noise Abatement
Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2021. The average noise level measured at
Tustin's monitoring station (NMS 1 ON), located at Columbus Tustin Middle School on
Beneta Way (Figure 1), remained consistent with prior quarters. Average daily noise
levels during the third quarter continued to remain well below the City, County, and
State criteria of 65 decibels (dB) Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) for
residential uses. Residential noise sensitive areas exposed to an average
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) of more than 65 dB define the "Noise
Impact Area."
Motion: The City Council received and filed this report.
13. APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-03 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATIONS FOR CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND
RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS
The City applies for various grant and payment programs offered by the Department
of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). As part of the application
process for these programs, CaIReCycle requires a resolution authorizing submittal
of the application. The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit
applications for CalRecycle grant and payment programs for a period of five (5)
years.
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Motion: The City Council approved Resolution 22-03 authorizing the submittal of
grant and payment program applications to CalRecycle.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR ALL ELIGIBLE GRANT AND
PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS
14. RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 500-071-12
EXEMPT FROM THE REVISED SURPLUS LAND ACT
Resolution 22-04 will declare APN 500-071-12 exempt from the revised Surplus Land
Act (SLA) pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54221(f)(1)(A) and
54234 and the Final Surplus Land Act Guidelines Sections 103(b)(1)(A) and
103(b)(3)(A).
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
Adopted Resolution 22-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY COMPRISED OF ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 500-071-12
EXEMPT FROM THE REVISED SURPLUS LAND ACT PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(f)(1)(A) AND 54234
AND THE FINAL SURPLUS LAND ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS
103(b)(1)(A) AND 103(b)(3)(A).
2. Authorized the City Manager to sign and direct staff to submit the appropriate
documentation to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development in connection with the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMPRISED OF ASSESSORS
PARCEL NUMBER 500-071-12 EXEMPT FROM THE REVISED SURPLUS LAND
ACT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54221(f)(1)(A) AND 54234 AND THE FINAL SURPLUS LAND ACT GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 103(b)(1)(A) and 103(b)(3)(A).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 15
15. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2021-0003 (FIRST AMENDMENT TO
TUSTIN LEGACY CORNERSTONE I DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT)
PowerPoint presentation provided by Principal Planner Scott Reekstin.
This project is the first amendment to the original development agreement (DA) for
the Tustin Legacy Cornerstone I development project (DA 2016-0001) located at the
northwest corner of Armstrong Avenue and Barranca Parkway, as shown in
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Attachment A. The amendment would terminate the Original DA as to Phase 1 and
the Phase 1 Parcel, and modify certain provisions of the Phase 2 development
consistent with the 3rd Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement
(DDA) approved by the City Council on December 1, 2020. No construction is
proposed in conjunction with this project. On December 14, 2021, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 4443, recommending that the City Council
adopt Ordinance 1520, approving DA 2021-0003 as an amendment to the original
DA as described above.
APPLICANT: Flight Phase I Owner
c/o Lincoln Property Co
19600 Fairchild, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92612
Public Hearing opened at 6:49 p.m.
Public Input — John Garay
Public Hearing closed at 6:52 p.m.
PROPERTY City of Tustin
OWNER: 300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
It was moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Gomez
to approve the following:
1. Introduce and have first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1520 approving
DA 2021-0003, the first amendment to the Original DA to terminate Phase 1
and the Phase 1 Parcel from the DA and to modify certain provisions of the
Phase 2 development consistent with the 3rd Amendment to the Disposition
and Development Agreement (DDA) approved by the City Council on
December 1, 2020; and,
2. Set a second reading at the February 15, 2022 City Council meeting.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1520
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2021-0003 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AND FLIGHT PHASE I OWNER, LLC. TO ALLOW AN AMENDMENT TO THE
TUSTIN LEGACY CORNERSTONE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2016-0001)
FOR THE CREATIVE OFFICE CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "THE FLIGHT
AT TUSTIN LEGACY" LOCATED WITHIN A PORTION OF PLANNING AREA 9-12
OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN (SP -1)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
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The proposed DA 2021-0003 includes changes in text within the document and will not
result in any physical changes to or significant effects on the environment. There is no
construction planned with the amendment. Pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the
Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this activity is covered by
the common-sense exemption where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
As a result, this activity is not subject to CEQA.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 16-17
16. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Attorney David E. Kendig reported the following: The Brown Act requires the
City to provide a verbal summary of a recommendation on any change in salary or
fringe benefits of a local agency executive before the final action is taken by the City
Council. The recommended action would increase the City Manager's annual base
salary from $242,112 to $262,683.20 effective retroactively to January 3, 2022. In
addition, unless the Council directs otherwise prior to July 4, 2022, the proposed
amendment would adjust the annual base salary to $269,256 effective on July 4,
2022. No other changes are proposed to the City Manager's contract or to the
benefits listed. The recommended action is to approve Amendment No. 1 to the
employment agreement with City Manager Matthew S. West in the form attached to
the staff report as Exhibit 2.
It was moved by Council Member Gomez and seconded by Council Member Clark
to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement with City Manager
Matthew S. West in the form attached as Exhibit 2 with the following revision:
Section 2: Deletion of Temporary Appointment
The following paragraph of Section 2 [Duties and Authority] of the Agreement is
hereby deleted: "Employee shall also temporarily serve as Acting City Treasurer, with
no additional compensation for performing such duties, until such time that the City
Council appoints another individual as City Treasurer."
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
17. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Recap of 2021 Legislative activities by the City's advocacy consultant Townsend
Public Affairs (TPA), consideration of 2022 Legislative Platform and updates on
legislative activity at the state and federal level.
PowerPoint presentation provided by Senior Management Analyst Ken Piguee and
Townsend Public Affairs Senior Associate Sean McReynolds.
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It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Gallagher to
approve the following:
1. Receive presentation on 2021 Legislative recap by TPA
2. Adopt 2022 Legislative Platform
3. Receive and file legislative update prepared by TPA
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Matthew S. West
No report.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Gomez
January 13
Attended the Senior Advisory Board meeting; following items were discussed:
• Adjusting class sizes at the Senior Center due to the surge in Coronavirus cases
during December and January;
• Communitywide Blood Drive event will be on Wednesday, February 9t" from 11:30
AM to 5:30 PM; encouraged the public to consider donating blood as there's currently
a blood shortage;
• The Board was able to serve 195 families during the Holiday Basket Program;
thanked the Tustin Senior Fund, Tustin Police Department, Sprouts, the Tustin
Community Foundation and many more for making sure there was enough to offer
all the families in need;
• Casino Night will be on March 18th, more information to come;
• On January 26t", the Senior Center held the unveiling of their new bingo board;
• During the month of November, 3,311 Meals on Wheels were prepared and 3,590
were prepared in December; these meals are very important to the senior citizens
that need meal service.
January 14
Attended the Orange County Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting; discussed the
monoclonal antibody treatments being distributed based on community needs; due to its
short supply, most treatments are given to hospitals; announced this information could have
changed since mid-January; reported in mid-January Coronavirus case rates skyrocketed
and are now leveling off again; mentioned concern about the elderly care facilities
experiencing a surge in Coronavirus cases; reported hospital diversion hours went up,
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reported this issue is currently being resolved.
Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting; routine reports
on financial statements were provided as well as staff presentations on vector activity and
outreach.
Council Member Gallagher
Attended several Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) committee and board meetings
in January; reported on two goals which were discussed:
1. OCSD will be offering a Leadership and Management Training Program to cities to
participate in; encouraged City of Tustin staff to participate if the information is
relevant; encouraged other regional board members to mention this idea to help
cities and boards grow;
2. Reported OCSD is in the process of eminent domain for the Bay Bridge Pump Station
in the City of Newport Beach; this pump is tied to critical infrastructure to protect the
bay; wanted to make everyone aware of the current process which is taking place.
Council Member Clark
January 27
Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting; mentioned it was an honor to
serve on the board for the past three years.
February 1
Joined leaders of the Orange County Fair Board to raise the Pan-African flag at the Orange
County fairgrounds; reported the board recently passed a resolution commemorating Black
History Month and elected to raise the Pan-African flag in celebration.
Encouraged public speaker, John Garay and other residents to use the new City of Tustin
app to report graffiti and more; asked the public to please provide any feedback on the app
regarding usability and responses for inquiries and concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Cooper
Thanked Council Member Clark for her comments on the City of Tustin app.
Thanked public speaker, John Garay and other constituents for raising concerns and
providing possible solutions for the City.
Mayor Lumbard
January 6
Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Special Board meeting.
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January 13
• Attended the Joint Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Board meeting.
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Joint Special (OCFA) meeting.
January 26
• Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Joint Capital and Projects
Committee meeting.
• Attended Tustin Community Foundation's (TCF) non-profit interfaith roundtable.
January 27
Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board (OCFA) meeting; witnessed Council
Member Clark receive her service award; thanked Council Member Clark for her service on
the OCFA Board and Executive Committee.
January 28
Held first Mayor's office hours meeting to talk to residents on what is affecting them
personally or the community at -large; was rewarding to sit across the table with individuals
and discuss their daily issues and try to help resolve them; appreciates those who
participated.
Mentioned February 1St is the first day of Black History Month.
Wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year; announced it is the Year of the Tiger, with this
year's element as the Water Tiger; stated the Water Tiger symbolizes power, courage,
confidence, leadership and strength; all very good things; noted the meeting started with
this year's goals and if the five elements guide us, the City will accomplish a lot; mentioned
specifically strength is in the areas of the arts, technology and design, which the City Council
is accomplishing in the Legacy, Old Town and other areas in the community; these symbols
can be an encouraging benchmark for the Tustin community; found these symbols to be
optimistic and encouraging to everyone.
ADJOURNED at 7:40 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, February 15, 2022
for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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