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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES12.17.24Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tern Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Ray Schnell, Council Member Lee K. Fink. Council Member DECEMBER 17, 2024 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN COUNCIL CHAMBER ti.. VIDEO CONFERENCE Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk David E. Kendia. Citv Attornev MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda announced the Closed Session meeting was cancelled. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3068 at 7:02 p.m. Council Member Fink participated via teleconference as permitted by Brown Act section 54953, subsection (f). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen ROLL CALL — City Clerk Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard, Mayor Pro Tern John Nielsen, and Council Members Ryan Gallagher, Ray Schnell and Lee K. Fink Absent: None City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager INVOCATION — Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church PUBLIC INPUT — Lana Clay (Zoom) City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 1 — Public Input for Consent Calendar— None It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Schnell to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 5-0 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. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2 2. HOUSING ELEMENT REZONE IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS 1.1A, 1.113, 1.1 F, AND 1.1G OF THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERALPLAN Mayor Lumbard recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen chaired the meeting. Under State law, the City's Housing Element must show that the City can provide its fair share of regional housing over an eight -year period (2021 to 2029). The City's share of housing is established by a process called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The current RHNA mandates the City to accommodate the construction of at least 6,782 dwelling units. However, the City's current zoning can only accommodate 4,614 new dwellings; which results in a shortfall of 2,168 units. Pursuant to the mandates of State law, the City established a "rezone program" in the Housing Element that specifies properties that will be rezoned to residential to resolve the shortfall. After lengthy public engagement and input, surveys, workshops, and hearings, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Housing Element on September 13, 2022, and the City Council adopted the Housing Element on October 4, 2022. The adopted Housing Element included programs to accommodate the RHNA shortfall by rezoning areas of Tustin Legacy, the Enderle Center, and the Tustin Market Place. The adopted Housing Element was then submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and subsequently, the City received certification by HCD on October 10, 2022. The proposed Housing Element Rezone implements the City's adopted and certified Housing Element. City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B The proposed Housing Element Rezone was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on September 24, 2024, and October 8, 2024. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council certify the environmental impact reports (EIRs) and approve the Rezone project. The City Council considered the proposal at a noticed public hearing on November 19, 2024. The Council received public comment and continued the item to a future meeting. Public Hearing opened up at 7:10 p.m. Director of Community Development Justina Willkom provided a PowerPoint presentation. Public Input — 1. Lana Clay (Zoom) 2. Bryon Ward (In -person) 3. Armen Karamardian (In -person) 4. Sally McIver (In -person) 5. Nicole Aragon (In -person) Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. It was moved by Council Member Fink to approve Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 and instead of recommendation no. 5, direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for the next City Council meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.4(b) to make findings consistent with that section. The motion did not receive a second. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Council Member Schnell to take the following actions for the rezone areas: Tustin Legacy — Sites 1A, 1 B and 2 1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-76 finding that the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) for Tustin Legacy Specific Plan (TLSP) Amendment 2024-0002 is adequate and certify the FSEIR (Attachment 5); 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1547 for Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2024- 0002 to allow for additional high density residential development on three sites in the TLSP, Housing Element Sites 1 a, 1 b, and 2, with a minimum density of 20 units per acre (du/acre) on the selected sites and set the adoption of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting (Attachment 6); Enderle Center — Site 17 Enderle Center — Site 17 City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B 3. Adopt Resolution No. 24-77, finding that the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2024-0001, Code Amendment (CA) 2024-0003, and Zone Change (ZC) 2024-0001 is adequate and certify the FEIR (Attachment 8); 4. Introduce Ordinance No. 1549 for CA 2024-0003 to establish a Housing Overlay (HO) district (overlay zone) in conjunction with the planned community commercial district (base zone) to implement the housing implementation program of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 housing element of the general plan and set the adoption of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting (Attachment 9); 5. Introduce Ordinance No. 1550 for ZC 2024-0001 to amend the City's zoning map to apply the Housing Overlay (HO) district to the Enderle Center Rezone Project area and set the adoption of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting (Attachment 10); The Market Place — Site 18 6. Adopt Resolution No. 24-78, finding that the FEIR for GPA 2024-0001 and East Tustin Specific Plan (ETSP) Amendment 2024-0001 is adequate and certify the FEIR (Attachment 12); 7. Introduce Ordinance No. 1551 for SPA 2024-0001 to accommodate residential development on 18 acres of The Market Place Rezone Project site and create a new high density residential land use category to implement the Housing Implementation Program of the 6th Cycle Housing Element of the General Plan and set the adoption of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting (Attachment 13). General Plan Consistency (Enderle Center & The Market Place) 8. Adopt Resolution No. 24-79, approving GPA 2024-0001 for minor text amendments to ensure consistency with the proposed ZC 2024-0001 (Housing Element Site 17 - Enderle Center) and SPA 2024-0001 (Housing Element Site 18 — The Market Place) (Attachment 14). Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 4-0 Mayor Lumbard returned to the dais. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY City Manager Aldo E. Schindler City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B Announced the construction of Barks Barracks Dog Park at the Tustin Legacy is substantially complete; the park has now entered the 90-day plant establishment period; the Tustin Parks and Recreation Department is planning a grand opening for March 2025. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Council Member Fink Stated he voted yes on the first reading of the Housing Element Rezone Implementing Programs 1.1A, 1.1b, 1.1f, and 1.1g of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan ordinance item to avoid delaying plans for developers; mentioned his intention is to reevaluate on the second reading; emphasized the importance of housing development in Tustin to support future generations; stated he will further review the public comment regarding density bonuses; stated density bonuses may be a faster way to achieve housing numbers; acknowledged 6,782 units is a significant figure; thanked the City Manager, Aldo E. Schindler; Director of Community Development, Justina Willkom and City Attorney, David E. Kendig for their assistance reviewing the project. Thanked city staff for their orientation efforts; reported plans to meet with other city department heads later this week to get an understanding of their departments. Reported was not in -person during the City Council meeting due to the fact of having the Coronavirus. December 5 Attended the Tustin Employee Recognition event coordinated by the Human Resources Department; was a great event that celebrated the dedication of public servants. Encouraged everyone to shop at Old Town Main Street Men's Clothing; reported the store is at risk of closure due to low foot traffic. Announced is excited to attend the upcoming grand opening of the Bark Barracks Dog Park at the Tustin Legacy. Council Member Schnell Wished council colleagues and city staff Happy Holidays. Thanked Assistant City Manager, Nicole Bernard, for managing the Navy North Hangar Fire crisis this past year. Congratulated new and returning Council Members on the election. Wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Council Member Gallager Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Stated this last year has been great and eventful; is very excited for 2025. City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 3797843A-1A46-4777-851F-5399B030FC6B naramhAr R Attended Tustin Parks and Recreation's Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll event; was a very lively, great event and well -attended; thanked city staff for their efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen Thanked city staff for the immense preparation on the Housing Element Rezone Implementing Programs 1.1 A, 1.1 b, 1.1 f, and 1.1 g of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan item. December 6 Attended the Tustin Parks and Recreation's Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll event; was a fabulous event; was great to see Santa and Council colleagues; reported everyone had a great time. Thanked the Tustin Host Lions Club for putting together 1000 essential treat bags for the Marines at Camp Pendleton who may not be able to go home for the holidays; thanked the other nonprofits who do such great work at this time of year to help others in need; stated Tustin is very fortunate. Thanked Tustin Effective Apartment Managers (TEAM) for the invitation to their year-end holiday dinner; was great to see everyone; reported the organization does great work for the community. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Announced the passing of former Mayor and Council Member of the City of Orange, Mark Murphy; stated he was a good guy and wore an orange tie in his honor. Mayor Lumbard Reported a lot of work was done over the past year; looks forward to what the Council can accomplish next year; stated a lot of good things are going on in the community. Stated happy to have the new Council Members aboard; mentioned a lot of opportunity for fun and exciting things to do in Tustin. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF MARK MURPHY, FORMER MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY OF ORANGE ADJOURNED at 8:19 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m. PSigned by: Signed by: [6D �l�.MCA ma - AU II+LtIIVIBARD, ER JI?4Y*SUDA, Mayor City Clerk City Council December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6