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CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Ryan Gallagher, Mayor Pro Tem
Letitia Clark, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
Rebecca Gomez, Council Member
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Ray Schnell, Council Member
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3063 at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard, Mayor Pro Tern Ryan Gallagher, and Council
Members Letitia Clark, Rebecca Gomez and Ray Schnell
Absent: None
City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council will
convene to discuss Items 1, 3, 4 and 5 as they appear on the agenda, including conference
with its labor negotiators Derick Yasuda, Director of Human Resources and Peter Brown,
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and its real property negotiators Aldo E. Schinder, City Manager;
Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Economic
Development; Kenneth Piguee, Real Property Manager; and Jerry Craig, Deputy Director
of Economic Development. The Council will not discuss Item 2.
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:
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (3
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 — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION —
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (1
case) — related to the fire at the North Hangar owned by the Navy and the release
of hazardous materials therefrom
4. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — [Government Code § 54957.61:
Agency
Negotiators:
Derick Yasuda, Director of Human Resources and Peter Brown,
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee
Tustin Municipal Employees Association
Organizations:
Tustin Police Officers Association —Management Unit
Tustin Police Officers Association —Officer Unit
Tustin Police Support Services Management Association
Tustin Police Support Service Association
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
Unrepresented Supervisory Employees
Unrepresented Executive Management and Management
Employees
Unrepresented Part -Time Employees
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Government Code §
54956.8: (2 cases)
A.
Property
Address/Description
APN 430-272-11, 430-272-13, 430-272-14,
430-272-23, 430-272-24, 430-272-27
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Ryan
Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property;
Ken Pi uee, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties
Sam's West Inc.
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
B.
Property
Address/Description
APN 430-481-13, 430-481-14, 430-481-15
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Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Ryan
Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property;
Ken Pi uee, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties
Mariners Church
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:31 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3063 at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION - Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Gomez
PRESENTATIONS —
Mayor Lumbard presented a Certificate of Recognition to Captain Stephanie Nichols for
Twenty-five Years of Service in the Tustin Police Department.
Stacey Cuevas, Acting Assistant Director of Public Works, provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Old Town Improvements Project.
PUBLIC INPUT —
1. Nicole Aragon (Zoom)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-15 —
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PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
Council Member Gomez requested to pull Items 5 and 13.
It was moved by Council Member Gomez and seconded by Council Member Clark to pull
Items 5 and 13 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 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ACTING
IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY HELD ON AUGUST 20,
2024.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meetings
held on August 20, 2024.
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.
Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,033,525.58 and
$1,057,831.52 and Demands in the amount of $9,661,419.76
4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TUSTIN MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Adoption of the attached Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding will
authorize terms and conditions of employment for employees in classifications
represented by the Tustin Municipal Employees Association in accordance with City
Council direction.
Motion: Adopted Resolution No. 24-65 to amend the City's Classification and
Compensation Plans and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tustin
Municipal Employees Association for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
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Fiscal Impact: The provisions of this agreement will result in an additional cost of
approximately $756,465 in Fiscal Year 2024-25. By the end of the contract term, the
additional ongoing cost to the City is estimated to be $1,720,649 per year. Staff is
not requesting any supplemental budget appropriations associated with this
agreement at this time; any supplemental appropriations will be incorporated with the
mid -year budget review, which will be presented to the City Council in February 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS FOR THE
CITY OF TUSTIN AND APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE TUSTIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION, CONCERNING WAGES, HOURS, AND TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
5. TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL REPORT
Pursuant to the Tustin Housing Authority Bylaws and State of California Housing
Authorities Law of the California Health and Safety Code Section 34328, the Tustin
Housing Authority is holding an annual meeting in order to receive and file the
Housing Authority Annual Report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year.
It was moved by Council Member Gomez and seconded by Mayor Lumbard to take
the following actions:
As the Tustin Housing Authority Commissioners:
Received and filed the Tustin Housing Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2023-2024 and transmit such report to the Tustin City Council.
As the City Council:
• Received and filed the Tustin Housing Authority's Annual Report for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
Directed that a copy of the Housing Authority's Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2023- 2024 be filed with the City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Tustin and the California State Department of Housing and
Community Development
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The only fiscal impact of this action has been the staff time necessary
to prepare the annual report. Pursuant to Section 34328.1, the Department of
Housing and Community Development could request the Housing Authority
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reimburse the department for the cost of processing the report. The Housing
Authority is requesting relief from this requirement and has been granted relief in
prior year filings.
6. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM — REQUEST TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES
The City of Tustin has launched a Home Repair Program in partnership with Habitat
for Humanity of Orange County, as a new resource to the Tustin community. The
program is eligible to low and moderate -income Tustin homeowners who are seniors
(62+), disabled, or veterans. It provides grants of up to $15,000 for essential home
repairs, with a focus on improving the health and safety of the home. The program's
goal is to serve eight (8) Tustin homeowners during the first year of the program.
In order to maximize the grant funding homeowners receive, it is recommended the
City Council waive the building permit fees for approved repairs. Waiving these fees
allows the entire grant amount to be expended on labor and material costs, rather
than City permitting fees. Waiving permit fees also increases the possibility of
additional repairs, and that more homeowners are served by the Program funding.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-57, authorizing the waiver of
the building permit fees incurred by eligible participants in the City of Tustin's Home
Repair Program.
Fiscal Impact: A request to waive building permit fees for the Home Repair Program
would have a minimal impact on the General Fund. The exact amount cannot be
determined at this time due to the range of permit types that may be issued to
program participants. Common repairs typically include water heater replacement,
window replacement, plumbing, roof repairs/replacement, and electrical work, with
permit costs ranging from approximately $70 for simple repairs, to $1,000 for more
complex projects. The total amount of waived fees will be tracked and documented
in the program's annual report.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ENACTING A WAIVER OF THE CITY'S BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE CITY
OF TUSTIN HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Staff and the City's consultant Townsend Public Affairs have prepared a summary of
state legislative activity.
Motion:
1. Received and filed legislative updates prepared by Townsend Public Affairs
2. Received and filed the updated legislative matrix as of September 5
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Fiscal Impact: There's no fiscal impact associated with this report.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC AUCTION
Staff is requesting the City Council authorize the replacement purchases of eight (8)
light -medium duty maintenance vehicles and two (2) pieces of specialty maintenance
equipment that support the Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Departments.
Additionally, it is requested the City Council declare certain City equipment surplus
in accordance with section 1630 (2) of the Tustin City Code and authorize the sale of
surplus equipment at public auction.
Motion: The City Council:
Adopted Resolution number 24-60 authorizing the Department of General
Services of the State of California Contract No. 1-22-23-20D to purchase four
(4) 1-ton flatbed trucks, two (2) 3/4 ton utility trucks, one (1) 3/4 ton pickup truck
and one (1) '/2 ton pickup truck from Winner Chevrolet, Elk Grove, CA in the
amount of $544,287.22
2. Adopted Resolution number 24-61 authorizing the purchase of one (1) riding
sweeper from Tennant Company, Eden Prairie, MN, utilizing Equalis Group
Contract No. R10-1137B in the amount of $ 62,617.64.
3. Adopted Resolution number 24-62 authorizing the purchase of (1) riding
lawnmowerfrom Turf Star Brea, CA. utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 031121-
TTC in the amount of $107,095.86.
4. Declared, in accordance with the Tustin City Code — Section 1630 (2), the
attached itemized list of equipment as surplus and not required for public use.
5. Authorized the sale of itemized list of surplus equipment at the public auction
and credit net proceeds to applicable City Revenue Fund.
Fiscal Impact: The total cost for the ten (10) recommended replacement vehicles
and equipment is $714,000.72 (itemized in table below). Sufficient funds have been
budgeted and approved in the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget within the Vehicle Lease
Fund (Fund 184).
RESOLUTION NO. 24-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-61
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS THROUGH THE EQUALIS
GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 24-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS THROUGH THE
SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM
9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-9-1421
WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE RED
HILL AVENUE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
Staff is requesting the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative
Agreement No. C-9-1421 with the Orange County Transportation Authority extending
the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026, to complete the Red Hill Avenue
Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
Motion: The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement
No. C-9-1421 with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Red Hill
Avenue Regional Signal Synchronization Project which extends the term of the
agreement to December 31, 2026, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the extension agreement on behalf of the City.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this extension.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 1546 AMENDING WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Ordinance No. 1546 amends Section 4351 of the Tustin City Code to simplify the
collection of deposits associated with the City's Waste Reduction and Recycling
Program for construction and demolition debris.
Motion: The City Council introduced and had the first reading by title only of
Ordinance No. 1546 and set the second reading at the City Council's next scheduled
meeting.
Fiscal Impact: All revenue and expenses associated with the Waste Reduction and
Recycling Program are administered through the Solid Waste Fund (Fund 171) and
fluctuate based on construction activity throughout the community. The proposed
Ordinance will reduce the revenue generated from the construction of new single-
family detached homes since only one $50 permit application fee will be collected
rather than three. However, there will be a significant saving of staff time in both the
Public Works and Finance Departments to collect and refund deposits.
ORDINANCE NO. 1546
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AMENDING
ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 3, PART 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING
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WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION,
DEMOLITION, AND RENOVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY
11. AUTHORITY TO SETTLE GENERAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND AUTOMOTIVE
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Adoption of the attached Resolution will clarify that the City Manager may appoint a
designee to authorize the settlement of general, employment, and automotive liability
claims.
Motion: Adopted Resolution No. 24-53 to clarify staff's authority to settle general,
employment, and automotive liability claims up to $50,000
Fiscal Impact: There's no fiscal impact associated with this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
INCREASING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES,
CITY MANAGER, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE GENERAL, EMPLOYMENT,
AND AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY CLAIMS
12. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The City has accumulated a collection of obsolete and/or damaged equipment,
including but not limited to desktop and laptop computers, access points, servers,
network equipment, camera equipment, printers, scanners, tablets, and phone
devices that are no longer functional or needed for public use.
Motion:
1. Declared the listed equipment as surplus and not required for public use; and,
2. Authorized staff to sell serviceable equipment and dispose of assets beyond
repair.
Fiscal Impact: Surplus property with salvage value will be sent to auction, and the
proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Information Technology Fund.
13. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES — LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 16-
18, 2024 (LONG BEACH)
In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a
voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote in
the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.
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Council Member Gomez requested clarification regarding whether additional
Members of the Council were attending the conference to ensure the City has two
alternate voting delegates. Council Member Clark confirmed she is attending as well.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Schnell to
designate the following:
Voting Delegate: Council Member Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez
Alternates: Council Member Ray Schnell and Council Member Letitia Clark
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The voting delegate and alternate are required to be registered to
attend the conference and be present in order to cast a vote; therefore, the fiscal
impact is limited to the cost of the conference registration.
14. RESPONSE TO 2023-2024 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT, "E-
BIKES, FRIEND OR FOE"
On June 13, 2024, the City received the Orange County Grand Jury report titled "E-
bikes, Friend or Foe" which examined the impact of E-bikes on Orange County
communities, focusing on regulation, education, and safety. The Grand Jury report
requires the City to respond to three findings and three recommendations outlined in
the report. Pursuant to California Penal Code 933.05(a) and (b), the City's response
must be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court by September 19,
2024, unless an extension is granted.
Motion: The City Council reviewed and approved the proposed response to the
2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report titled "E-bikes, Friend or Foe" in the
form attached.
Fiscal Impact: There's no fiscal impact associated with this report.
15. ESTABLISHING A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADVISE THE
COUNCIL ON TUSTIN LEGACY MATTERS
At its August 20, 2024, meeting, the City Council directed City staff to agendize
consideration of a standing Council Subcommittee focused on Tustin Legacy
matters.
Motion: The City Council established a Subcommittee of the City Council to advise
the Council on Tustin Legacy matters as described further within this staff report.
Fiscal Impact: Additional public meetings would utilize existing resources and are
expected to incur nominal additional expense to the City.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (16-17)
16. CODE AMENDMENT 2024-0004 (ORDINANCE NO. 1543) — (ORDINANCE
UPDATES RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-
2029 HOUSING ELEMENT)
Code Amendment 2024-0004 is a City -initiated request to amend various sections of
Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code to implement the following programs of
the City's adopted Housing Element of the General Plan:
• Program 1.5(a) — This amendment will streamline the requirements for
triplexes in the R-2 and R-3 zones and for residential uses Citywide in all
zones by removing the Conditional Use Permit requirements.
• Program 2.1(a) — This amendment will add definitions for transitional and
supportive housing and consider transitional and supportive housing to be a
residential use and explicitly permits them subject only to those zoning
regulations that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the
same zone as required by AB 2162.
Public Hearing opened at 7:45 p.m.
Jorge Maldonado, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 7:50 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Gomez and seconded by Council Member Clark
to conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1543, by title only, for Code Amendment
2024-0004 and set second reading to the next available Council meeting.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ORDINANCE NO. 1543
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1543, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF TUSTIN CITY CODE ARTICLE NINE (LAND USE) TO IMPLEMENT
THE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM OF THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (CODE AMENDMENT 2024-0004)
17. FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2022-0002 — THE
JESSUP AT 17802 — 17842 IRVINE BOULEVARD
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Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher recused himself due to a Levine Act conflict and left the
dais.
The project is a request for the first amendment to Development Agreement 2022-
0002, an agreement between the City of Tustin and Tustin 40 Development LLC. for
"The Jessup" residential project. The proposed amendment is a request to eliminate
the owner's requirement to pay for the Voluntary Workforce Housing Incentive
Program In -Lieu Fee in conjunction with the project. On July 9, 2024, the City of
Tustin Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed request and
adopted Resolution No. 4492, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance
No. 1544 approving the first amendment to Development Agreement 2022-0002.
Public Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Schnell to
conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1544, by title only, for the first amendment to
Development Agreement 2022-0002 and set second reading to the next available
Council meeting.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion failed: 2-2-1 (Council Member Clark and Council Member Gomez dissented
and Mayor Pro Tern Gallagher recused)
Fiscal Impact: Staff anticipates that the fiscal impact would be $289,560 to the
inclusionary housing fund due to waiving the fees.
ORDINANCE NO. 1544
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2022-0002, TO
ELIMINATE OWNER'S REQUIREMENT TO PAY FOR THE VOLUNTARY
WORKFORCE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM IN -LIEU FEE FOR THE "THE
JESSUP" RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 17802 AND 17842 IRVINE
BOULEVARD.
Mayor Pro Tern Gallagher returned to the dais.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS (18-19)
18. LONG RANGE TUSTIN LEGACY FINANCIAL MODELING
Jennifer King, Director of Finance, and Jim Fabbian, Consultant, provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
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As requested by the City Council in the Spring of 2024 during the last budget
review/adoption process, a preliminary long range Tustin Legacy financial model tool
is being created. The comprehensive model will enable valuable insight into potential
financial impacts related to buildout of Tustin Legacy on the City's overall fiscal
position.
The City Council received a presentation from staff and the consultant regarding the
model's framework and intended value as an effective evaluation tool.
Public Input — None
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Schnell to direct
staff to continue to update the model with real data inputs and update Council on a
regular basis.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The City has contracted with a municipal advisor, Fieldman Rolapp
& Associates, to prepare this comprehensive financial model. The project is
estimated to cost up to $50,000, and sufficient funding is available in the current fiscal
year's budget to cover this expense.
19. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED PURCHASING POLICY AMENDMENTS
Jennifer King, Director of Finance provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This report presents options for potential amendments to the City's Purchasing Policy
and Procedures, as outlined in the Tustin Municipal Code section 1621-1630. It seeks
City Council's direction on proposed changes to be considered at a future meeting.
Public Input - None
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Schnell to direct
staff to adjust the no bidding threshold for non-public project contracts to $30,000
and direct staff to present a draft ordinance for the Council's consideration at a future
meeting.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item.
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OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager, Aldo E. Schindler
Announced it was great to celebrate Tustin Police Captain Stephanie Nichols' 25 years of
service.
Announced the City made several key hires to help achieve the Council's vision; reported
Micah Weichbrodt was hired as the Economic Development Management Analyst II; Micah
has trained with the Business License Team and the Building Division; mentioned Micah
will lead the City's Business Concierge Program to improve services for Tustin's business
community; the City Manager's Office hired Melanie Franceschini as the Senior
Management Analyst; Melanie will help the City become more creative and efficient with
administrative practices citywide while helping to support the council at a higher level; as
part of the City's succession planning for the retirement of Deputy Director of Public Works,
Ken Nishikawa the City hired Kenny Nguyen as Deputy Director of Public Work/ City
Engineer; ensured some overlap to retain institutional knowledge during the transition.
Reported Michael Grisso had served as Acting Public Works Director for almost a year;
announced Michael was appointed as the permanent Director of Public Works; Michael has
done great work for the public realm.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Schnell
Congratulated newly appointed Director of Public Works, Michael Grisso.
August 28
Attended the Mayor's Business Recognition Luncheon event; was a great event; was a
celebration of the hard work, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the success of local Tustin
businesses; CEO of Glove Wrap, Gavin Batarse, a 9-year-old entrepreneur was in
attendance; Gavin was on Shark Tank for his baseball glove wrap design to help break in
baseball gloves; was very cool.
August 29
Attended the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) Policy and Agreement
Ad Hoc Committee meeting; reported TCA is focused on the 241/91 connector project; the
project is estimated to break ground by the end of 2025 with completion in 2028; the project
will alleviate a lot of the congestion on the freeway exchange between the 241 toll road
heading into the 91 freeway; discussed different ways TCA can model out controlling the
flow of traffic at peak hours to include dynamic pricing, toll meters, HOV only, and transit
van pool mode; no final decisions have been made yet; TCA is figuring out the best way to
make sure people are benefiting from the connector project.
September 10
Attended the monthly Tustin Economic Development Committee Meeting; the Tustin
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Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Director of Economic Development, Jerry Craig, and Tustin
Marketplace businesses were in attendance; discussed the new Tustin businesses that are
coming into the area.
September 12
Attended the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) Joint Capital Programs
meeting; approved the habitat conservation fund allocation; was a settlement agreement
from a result of the San Onfre Coalition; reported TCA was obligated to allocate $28 million
in funds to the settlement; reported $8 million was allocated to smaller near term
conservation projects such as Habitat Restoration and a few smaller property acquisitions
by 2025; additionally the remaining $20 million will be allocated and spent by 2030 on
sizable property acquisitions; these funds will help maintain the ecology and the habitat in
those areas.
Council Member Clark
August 28
Attended the Mayor's Business Recognition Luncheon event; is a great event for business
owners to be celebrated and recognized; thanked Communications Manager, Stephanie
Najera, for all her hard work with this event every year; is always fun and well done.
Announced, on behalf of the City Council, she presented a certificate of recognition to
DeShaun Foster for being inducted into Tustin High School's Athletics Hall of Fame;
DeShaun is now the head coach for University of California, Los Angeles' (UCLA) football
team.
Announced, on behalf of the City Council, she presented a certificate of recognition to
Working Wardrobes for celebrating their annual event and fundraiser.
Wished everyone a happy National Hispanic Heritage Month; which starts September 15,
2024, through October 15, 2024.
Council Member Gomez
August 21
Attended the Tustin Effective Apartment Managers (TEAM) luncheon event; discussed
affordable housing; Deputy Director of Economic Development, Jerry Craig, was the
speaker for the event.
August 28
Attended the Mayor's Business Recognition Luncheon event; 9-year-old entrepreneur, CEO
of Glove Wrap, Gavin Batarse was a favorite; thanked Communications Manager,
Stephanie Najera and Deputy Director of Economic Development, Jerry Craig for putting on
the event.
September 5
Attended the Tustin Senior Advisory Board meeting; stated will report on that meeting at the
next city council meeting.
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September 6
Attended the be "Red Cross Ready" event, was a disaster preparedness workshop
sponsored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris; was a good workshop; is a great
workshop to have again.
Announced she is looking forward to the Tustin Parks and Recreation Sunset Market event
on September 19, 2024; which is the last Sunset Market event of the season; encouraged
everyone to come out and support the vendors; some vendors went to the city's small
business program.
Congratulated and welcomed all of Tustin's new employees; congratulated those who were
promoted.
Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher
September 9
Attended the Tustin Police Department Open House event; thanked the Tustin Police
Department for another engaging and fun event.
Announced is looking forward to the Tustin Parks and Recreation Sunset Market event on
September 19, 2024; is excited to attend; heard great feedback from those that attended
and heard from people that didn't realize the event was occurring which comes with being
a first-time event; encouraged staff to check in with the vendors to get their feedback on
what changes can be made for next year.
Congratulated newly appointed Director of Public Works, Michael Grisso; well deserved.
Stated would like staff to investigate the safety around opening Moffett Drive into the Tustin
Legacy Academy; when previously mentioned staff hit constraints; reported a new
discussion with Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) last month had concerns with walk to
school safety; stated these two items aligned; reported has been approached by individuals
in the community and are really excited and interested; understands the need to continue
the conversation with TUSD; would like feedback from the discussion with TUSD to know
what the options are on creating the walkway.
Mayor Lumbard
Announced Annette Bartolomucci who ran Mrs. B's Consignments Etc., passed away on
August 24, 2024; thanked Senior Executive Coordinator, Regina Blankenhorn for informing
the Council of her passing.
Stated Mrs. B's Consignment Etc., was ran in the former Tustin Hardware store building in
Old Town Tustin for over 20 years; stated Arvida Books is currently occupying the building;
Annette was a very spunky lady with a lot of opinions; was an educator for a long time in
the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD); was very nice and kind woman who welcomed a
lot of people; gave condolences to her family; stated thoughts and prayers are with the
family.
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ADJOURNED at 8:59 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, for
the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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