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CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2024
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
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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
Rav Schnell. Council Member
David E. Kendia. Citv Attorney 11
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3064 at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Lumbard announced Council Member Ray Schnell will participate in the Closed
Session Meeting via teleconference as permitted by Brown Act section 54953 (f).
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 Council will convene
to discuss Items 1,4 and 5 as they appear on the Closed Session Agenda. Council will not
discuss Items 2 and 3. Items to be discussed include conference with its Legal Counsel
regarding the Mejia/De Garay litigation and conference with its Real Property Negotiators:
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Ryan Swiontek,
Deputy Director of Real Property; Kenneth Piguee, Real Property Manager; and Jerry
Craig, Deputy Director of Economic Development.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(a): (1 case)
A. Mejia/De Garay v Tustin, Case No. 8:24-cv-0073 MRA ADS
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Government Code §
54956.8: (1 case)
A.
Property
APN 430-481-02, 430-481-03, 430-481-04,
Address/Description
430-481-05
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Ryan
Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property;
Kenneth Piguee, Real Property Manager; and
Jerry Craig, Deputy Director of Economic
Development
Negotiating Parties
Irvine Company
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3064 at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Fr. Khoi Phan, St. Cecilia Church
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Lumbard
PRESENTATION — Mayor Lumbard presented a Proclamation to Orange County Fire
Authority Division Chief Scott Wiedensohler in recognition of Fire Prevention Week during
October 6-12, 2024.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-13 —
Public Input for Consent Calendar — Gabriel (Item 10)
It was moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Gomez to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on September 17, 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.
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Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,011,030.16 and
Demands in the amount of $3,122,537.40.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1543 (CODE
AMENDMENT 2024-0004) - UPDATES RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1543 will amend various sections of Article 9 (Land Use)
of the Tustin City Code by implementing Program 1.5(a) and Program 2.1(a) of the
City's adopted Housing Element of the General Plan:
• Program 1.5(a) — Streamlines 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) — Adds 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.
Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance
No. 1543.
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)
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1546 AMENDING
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Adoption of 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 had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance
No. 1546.
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
WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION,
DEMOLITION, AND RENOVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY
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Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
6. 2024 BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW (DESIGNATED
POSITIONS)
Biennially the City is required to review the list of designated positions in the Conflict
of Interest Code. Staff recommends the following changes to the list of designated
filers:
Additions:
Deputy City Manager — Real Property (City Manager's Office)
Plans Examiner (Community Development)
Deputy Director of Real Property (City Manager's Office)
Real Property Manager (City Manager's Office)
Senior Information Technology Specialist (Finance)
Human Resources Manager (Human Resources)
Director of Public Works (Public Works)
Deletions -
Deputy City Manager (City Manager's Office)
Director of Economic Development (Economic Development)
Economic Development and Housing Manager (Economic Development)
Senior Management Analyst (Human Resources)
Recreation Superintendent (Parks and Recreation)
Behavioral Health Bureau Commander (Police Department)
Director of Public Works / City Engineer (Public Works)
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-63.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
22-45
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
7. RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 430-371-27, 430-
371-29, 430-371-30, 430-371-31, 430-371-33, 430-381-65, 430-381-67, 430-381-74
AND 430-381-95 AS SURPLUS LAND
Resolution 24-68 will declare Assessor's Parcel Numbers 430-371-27, 430-371-29,
430-371-30, 430-371-31, 430-371-33, 430-381-65, 430-381-67, 430-381-74 and
430-381-95 as surplus land pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
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1. Adopted Resolution 24-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY COMPRISED OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 430-371-
27, 430-371-29, 430-371-30, 430-371-31, 430-371-33, 430-381-65, 430-381-
67, 430-381-74 AND 430-381-95 AS SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221.
2. Authorized the City Manager to circulate a Notice of Availability and submit
the appropriate documentation to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development in connection with the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of Resolution 24-68 itself did not have a financial impact to
the City, however noticing and negotiating disposition of property as required under
the Surplus Land Act may have financial impacts to the City.
8. RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 430-481-07, 430-
481-08, 430-481-09, 430-481-10 AND 430-481-11 AS SURPLUS LAND
Resolution 24-69 will declare Assessor's Parcel Numbers 430-481-07, 430-481-08,
430-481-09, 430-481-10 and 430-481-11 as surplus land pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54221.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Adopted Resolution 24-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY COMPRISED OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 430-481-
07, 430-481-08, 430-481-09, 430-481-10 AND 430-481-11 AS SURPLUS
LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54221.
2. Authorized the City Manager to circulate a Notice of Availability and submit
the appropriate documentation to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development in connection with the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of Resolution 24-69 itself did not have a financial impact to
the City, however noticing and negotiating disposition of property as required under
the Surplus Land Act may have financial impacts to the City.
9. RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 401-583-01 AS
SURPLUS LAND
Resolution 24-70 will declare Assessor's Parcel Number 401-583-01 as surplus land
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
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1. Adopted Resolution 24-70: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY COMPRISED OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 401-583-
01 AS SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54221.
2. Authorized the City Manager to circulate a Notice of Availability and submit
the appropriate documentation to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development in connection with the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of Resolution 24-70 itself did not have a financial impact to
the City, however noticing and negotiating disposition of property as required under
the Surplus Land Act may have financial impacts to the City.
10. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE OLD TOWN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The plans and specifications for the Old Town Improvements Project, Capital
Improvement Project No. 70254, have been completed and approved by the City
Engineer.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-64 approving the plans and specifications for the
Old Town Improvements project (CIP No. 70254); and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE OLD TOWN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 70254 AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds have been budgeted and appropriated in this Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program for the Old Town Improvements
project. The engineer's estimate for the Old Town Improvements project is
$3,787,892. The project is funded through a combination of Community Development
Block Grant funds (Fund 120) and Land Sale Proceeds funds (Fund 189).
11. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT — ZONE 5
Construction of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and
Sidewalk Repair Project — Zone 5, Capital Improvement Project No. 70023 has been
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council
Acceptance.
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Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-66 accepting the improvement of the Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project,
Capital Improvement Project No. 70023; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 ANNUAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT — ZONE 5 (CIP NO. 70023)
Fiscal Impact: The final construction cost for the Annual Roadway Rehabilitation
and Sidewalk Repair Project — Zone 5, is $3,604,192 with no contract change orders.
Sufficient funds were budgeted and appropriated in the Capital Improvement
Program using Senate Bill 1 funds (Fund 140) and Gas Tax funds (Fund 130).
12. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1552 REGARDING THE CITY
PURCHASING SYSTEM
At the September 17, 2024 meeting, the Council received a presentation of the
options for potential amendments to the City's Purchasing Policy and Procedures, as
outlined in the Tustin City Code sections 1621-1630. The Council discussed the
options and provided direction to staff. This report, incorporating the Council's
directions, presents the proposed updates to the City's Purchasing System as
codified in the Tustin City Code.
Motion: The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1552 in the form attached as
Attachment 1 for first reading by title only and set the next available Council meeting
for second reading and adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 1552
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN REPLACING
AND SUPERSEDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 6, PART 2 OF THE TUSTIN CITY
CODE REGARDING THE CITY PURCHASING SYSTEM.
Fiscal Impact: There was no direct fiscal impact associated with this item.
13. AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
WITH THE IRVINE COMPANY LLC FOR PORTIONS OF TUSTIN LEGACY
DISPOSITION AREAS 2113, 2C AND 8
Request for approval of an amendment and extension of the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement with The Irvine Company LLC to continue the negotiating period for the
disposition and development of portions of Disposition Areas 2B, 2C and 8 at Tustin
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Legacy for a multifamily residential project until March 31, 2025, with one additional
90-day extension at the discretion of the City Manager.
Motion: Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement with The Irvine Company LLC, approving an extension of the
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement until March 31, 2025, with one additional 90-day
extension at the discretion of the City Manager subject to non -substantive additions
or modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City's
special real estate counsel or the City Attorney prior to the end of the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement Negotiating Period.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fee associated with the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement amendment or extension. The Irvine Company LLC has a deposit
account with the City that will continue to fund the City transaction expenses incurred
by staff and third -party consultants including the retention of legal counsel associated
with the negotiation and drafting of the Disposition and Development Agreement and
related agreements.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS (14-16)
14. SALARY RESOLUTIONS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT,
MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
City Attorney David E. Kendig provided the following verbal report:
"The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that a verbal summary be provided before final
action is taken on salaries, salary schedules, and compensation paid in the form of
fringe benefits affecting a local agency executive as defined in State law.
Item 14 on the agenda proposes a revision to the Executive Management and
Management Salary Resolution.
As it relates to local agency executives, the Resolution would increase the base
salary of Executive Management positions for purposes of internal and external
equity. Specifically, it would increase the base hourly salary ranges to the following
amounts, effective the pay period that includes October 1, 2024:
Assistant City Manager ($106.66 to $136.60),
Director of Community Development ($86.89 to $110.89),
Director of Finance ($86.06 to $109.84),
Director of Human Resources ($82.80 to $105.67),
Director of Parks and Recreation ($82.80 to $105.67),
Director of Public Works ($88.37 to $112.79), and
Police Chief ($101.47 to $136.60).
Effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, the salary range of each Executive
Management classification will be increased by 4%. In addition, effective July 1, 2025
and July 1, 2026, Flexible Benefits Contributions for employees enrolling in medical
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insurance at the Employee + 1 and Employee + 2 tiers will be increased by $175 to
$250 per month.
There are no other compensation changes for local agency executives proposed by
Resolution 24-72.
That concludes the verbal report required by the Brown Act."
Public Input — None
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Lumbard to
adopt Resolution No. 24-72 and Resolution No. 24-73 to amend the City's
Classification and Compensation Plans for unrepresented Executive Management,
Management, Supervisory, and Confidential employees.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
RESOLUTION NO. 24-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 24-49
RESOLUTION NO. 24-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED
SUPERVISORY AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION 21-82
Fiscal Impact: The provisions of these Resolutions will result in an additional cost
of approximately $321,962 in Fiscal Year 2024-25. By FY 2026-27, the additional
ongoing cost to the City is estimated to be $1,371,073 per year. Staff is not requesting
any supplemental budget appropriations associated with these Resolutions 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.
15. AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY POST -RETIREMENT EMPLOYMENT OF KEN
NISHIKAWA
Adoption of the attached Resolution will authorize the City to employ Ken Nishikawa
on a temporary part-time basis in the retired annuitant position of Deputy Director of
Public Works — Engineering sooner than 180 days after his upcoming retirement.
Public Input — None
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It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Clark to adopt
Resolution No. 24-71 authorizing the City to employ Ken Nishikawa on a temporary
part-time basis in the retired annuitant position of Deputy Director of Public Works —
Engineering shortly after his retirement.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
RESOLUTION NO. 24-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE POST -RETIREMENT EMPLOYMENT OF KEN NISHIKAWA
SOONER THAN 180 DAYS AFTER RETIREMENT
Fiscal Impact: Authorization of this position will result in a cost of up to
approximately $93,000 on an annualized basis. Staff is not requesting any
supplemental budget appropriations associated with this action 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.
16. OCTOBER 2024 SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
Associate Planner Jorge Maldonado provided a PowerPoint presentation.
The report summarizes Community Development Department's programs and
activities conducted from January to September 2024. The report highlights activities
under the following categories:
Current Planning - Industrial, commercial, mixed -use, and residential
development and projects under review.
Advance Planning - General Plan and code amendments, historic
preservation, and Community Development Block Grant activities.
Public Input — None
The City Council received and filed the report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager, Aldo E. Schindler
Announced staff has been working with Congresswoman Young Kim's office to secure
funding in the fiscal year 2025-2026 federal budget for new security cameras for the South
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Hangar, city parks, the Tustin Family and Youth Center, and the Columbus Tustin
Recreation Center; staff requested 2.5 million dollars for a security camera project and is
on track to be incorporated into the fiscal federal year 2025-2026 appropriation bill at the
federal level; the bill should be heard by Congress over the next few months; staff will
continue to track the funding and report back to City Council once we have more information
to share.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Gomez
September 5
Attended the Tustin Senior Advisory Board meeting; reported the following:
• On September 14, 2024, the Senior Center held a Resource Fair and Community
Flea Market event; the Resource Fair had over 30 vendors including free flu shots,
an onsite dental clinic, and information on the medical insurance and assisted/ senior
living; the Community Flea Market event was very successful with 33 vendors; and
• The Senior Center had an information booth at the Tustin Parks and Recreation
Sunset Market event on September 19, 2024; and
• The Board annual retreat has been rescheduled for November 7, 2024; and
• Amy Nakamoto was appointed as Chair for the Senior Advisory Board; and
• The Senior Center received the following maintenance updates during its annual
maintenance week; new flooring was installed, carpets were cleaned, shelving was
reinforced, and some repainting was accomplished.
• Save the date for Friday, March 21, 2025, for a Casino Night event benefiting the
Tustin Area Senior Center.
Shared she continues to receive positive feedback regarding the Tustin Police Department's
Open House; encouraged more community events to engage the public with Tustin's police
officers.
September 19
• Attended a talk with Mike Madrid, at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), an
author and political strategist; discussed the demographics of the current electorate
and the upcoming election.
• Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board's Policy Personnel
Committee meeting; discussed employee negotiations; received reports on vendor
vector operations and outreach activities; the October 17, 2024, Board meeting will
be canceled due to the California League of Cities Conference.
• Attended the City of Tustin's Bench Dedication event for Margaret Pottenger; the
family was thrilled with the placement of the bench and the overall event; mentioned
many community members Margaret worked with were present and were very
thankful the City of Tustin was able to honor her.
September 25
Attended the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) and Tustin Public Schools Foundation's
Celebration of Schools event at the Legacy Magnet Academy; reported great news and
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progress by our students in TUSD; Tustin's school board has done a great job of
establishing and maintaining programs that provide regular and enrichment programs for
the students; reported the graduation rates are outstanding keeping Tustin a great
community to raise a family.
September 27
Attended Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris' Hands Only CPR event; there is a great
need for more community safety workshops.
Council Member Clark
September 18
Attended the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee meeting; the committee only
meets a few times a year.
September 24
Attended the Orange County Equity Coalition Book Fair event; read Mommy is the Mayor.
September 25
Attended the Tustin Unified School District and Tustin Public Schools Foundation
Celebration of Schools event at the Legacy Magnet Academy with my colleagues.
September 27
Attended the Orange County Black Chamber's 40t" Anniversary Banquet event at The City
National Grove of Anaheim.
September 28
Attended NPB Design Studio's She Makes History event at the Tustin Ranch Golf Course;
was one of the honorees.
Thanked Director of Community Development, Justina Willkom, and Community
Development Senior Planner, Erica Demkowicz for hosting a job shadowing opportunity for
her daughter through the Girls in Government event, stated her daughter is aspiring to be
an architect; was a great opportunity for her to meet the Planning Division and see women
in those roles.
Thanked Townsend Public Affairs for advocating on the City of Tustin's behalf to
Congresswoman Young Kim's office for the 2.5 million dollar security camera project; stated
the City Council made the crucial decision to retain the firm several years ago; mentioned
the city is seeing the benefits of working with them; was very pleased with their efforts.
September 23
Attended the memorial ceremony for Ursula Kennedy; stated Ursula was Tustin's first
Mayor; was a mentor to the six women who have served on the City Council in the City of
Tustin's history; was inspired to see so many people come out for her; being a politician
was a small part of Ursula's life; Ursula was a mom, grandma and held so many other roles;
was inspiring to see.
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Mayor Pro Tem Gallagher
Attended a couple of Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) meetings; reported the
District approved a Supercritical Water Oxidation unit project; stated this piece of equipment
could change the whole industry; the project brings benefits to the environment including
destroying per -and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), microplastics, biosolids, and
reduces truck trips having more energy efficient disposal with less carbon emissions driving
to Arizona; the project could be energy neutral or even energy positive; OC San has taken
a leadership role by bringing this project to Orange County and plans to have it running by
the first quarter of next year; Orange County will be the second in the nation to have this
technology; is very excited to see Orange County take a leadership role; the project is both
environmental and tax -friendly; visited one of the operating supercritical water oxidation
units on September 29, 2024.
September 19
• Attended the City of Tustin's Bench Dedication event for Margaret Pottenger;
appreciated the opportunity to be a part of a touching event.
• Attended the Tustin Parks and Recreation Sunset Market event; was the last of the
first of its kind; was excited to see the community respond positively to the event;
thanked city staff for turning the event into something special for the community.
Announced will be attending the Tustin Police Department's Walk to School Day event on
October 2, 2024; is looking forward to the event.
Mayor Lumbard
Attended the City of Tustin's Bench Dedication event for Margaret Pottenger; thanked City
Clerk, Erica Yasuda, Communications Manager, Stephanie Najera, Management Analyst
II, Carrie Woodward, and the City Clerk's Office staff for putting on a nice event; the event
underscored what a wonderful woman Margaret was and how special Old Town is; was a
beautiful setting that showcased how special Tustin's historical town is; the City of Tustin
has some excitement coming with the Old Town projects and Sunset Market events; Old
Town is very unique and the City of Tustin is shining a light on it; thanked city staff for giving
the community a venue for the remembrance of Margaret Pottenger.
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF
FORMER MAYOR URSULA KENNEDY
ADJOURNED at 7:57 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, October 15, 2024,
for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
City Council October 1, 2024
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