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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 2025
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tern
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
Ray Schnell, Council Member Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Lee K. Fink, Council Member David E. Kendia. Citv Attornev
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3075 at 4:30 p.m.
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
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene
to discuss Items 3,45 and 6, including conference with its labor negotiators Derick Yasuda,
Director of Human Resources and Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
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)
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code §
54956.8] (1 case)
A.
Property
Address/Description
APN 430-481-13, 430-481-14, 430-481-15
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Ryan Swiontek,
Deputy Director of Real Property; Kenneth Piguee,
Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties
Mariners Church
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
5. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — [Government Code § 54957.6]:
Agency Negotiators:
Derick Yasuda, Director of Human Resources and
Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organization:
Tustin Police Officers Association (TPOA)
Employee Organization:
Tustin Police Management Association (TPMA)
6. LIABILITY CLAIM - [Government Code § 54956.95]
Claimant: The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.0
Agency claimed against: City of Tustin
Recessed at 4:31 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3075 at 6:03 p.m.
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INVOCATION — Council Member Gallagher
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Gallagher
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council discussed
Items 3, 4, 5 and 6 as they appear on the Closed Session agenda, but they took no
reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR 1-10 —
Public Input for the Consent Calendar — None
Council Member Schnell requested to pull Item No. 7.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Council Member Gallagher to
pull Item No. 7 and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call — 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 MARCH 18, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on March 18, 2025.
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 $1,087,366.13 and
Demands in the amount of $3,123,149.93.
4. VETERANS SPORTS PARK MURAL PUBLIC ART PROJECT
At their March 12, 2025, Meeting, the Public Art Commission selected a design for
the Veterans Sports Park Mural to recommend to the City Council for final approval.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution 25-22 approving the wall mural design,
submitted by artist Anne -Sophie Gaudet, to be installed on the cell site building at
Veterans Sports Park and authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to
execute an agreement with the artist.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ARTWORK FOR THE VETERANS SPORTS PARK MURAL AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE ARTIST
Fiscal Impact: Upon completion of the wall mural, the artist will be paid $11,500 from
the Public Art Fund in the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
5. LOCKER MURAL PUBLIC ART PROJECT
At their March 12, 2025, meeting, the Public Art Commission approved the design
for the Temporary Emergency Shelter Locker Mural for recommendation to the City
Council for final approval.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution 25-24 approving the mural design,
submitted by the Tustin Unified School District Visual Arts Program, to be installed
on the lockers at the Temporary Emergency Shelter and authorized the Parks and
Recreation Department to execute an agreement with Tustin Unified School District.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ARTWORK FOR THE TUSTIN TEMPORARY EMERGENCY
SHELTER LOCKER MURAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TUSTIN UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fiscal Impact: Upon completion of the wall mural, the Tustin Unified School District
Visual Arts Program will be paid $4,000 from the Public Art Fund in the 2024-2025
Fiscal Year Budget.
6. RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION OF HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD EACH AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
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OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Tustin Public Financing Authority is a joint exercise of powers entity formed in
1995 between the City of Tustin and the now dissolved Tustin Redevelopment
Agency and can no longer be used by the City for financing transactions. Staff is
requesting the City Council and Housing Authority Board's approvals to execute a
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City and Housing Authority,
thereby forming a new financing authority to facilitate future financing transactions.
Motion:
1. The City Council adopted City Council Resolution No. 25-16 authorizing the
City's execution and delivery of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and
between the City and Housing Authority (Attachment 1).
2. The Housing Authority adopted the Housing Authority Resolution No. 25-02
authorizing the Housing Authority's execution and delivery of a Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement by and between the City and Housing Authority
(Attachment 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 25-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AND THE TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Fiscal Impact: None at this time. Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement allows for the formation of a new financing authority
by the City and the Housing Authority but does not allow the financing authority to
undertake financing without further review and action by the City Council.
7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REFUNDING OF THE OUTSTANDING
CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN
LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2015A; CITY OF
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-1 (TUSTIN
LEGACY/COLUMBUS VILLAGES) SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2015A; AND CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-1
(TUSTIN LEGACY/COLUMBUS VILLAGES) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES
2015B, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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Staff is seeking City Council approval to authorize the initiation of proceedings to
issue bonds (the "2025 Refunding Bonds") to refund the outstanding City of Tustin
Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Tustin Legacy/Standard Pacific) Special
Tax Bonds, Series 2015A; City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 06-1
(Tustin Legacy/Columbus Villages) Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A;
and City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 06-1 (Tustin Legacy/Columbus
Village) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2015B (collectively, the "2015 CFD Bonds"), to
take advantage of lower interest rates to reduce the annual debt service payments
and lower property owners' special tax payments starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
It was moved by Council Member Schnell and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the
City Council adopt:
RESOLUTION 25-17 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED
REFUNDING OF THE OUTSTANDING CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC)
SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2015A; CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/COLUMBUS VILLAGES)
SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015A; AND CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/COLUMBUS
VILLAGES) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2015B, CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The issuance of the 2025 Refunding Bonds to refinance the 2015
CFD Bonds will have no financial impact on the City, as all payments of principal and
interest on the Bonds will be paid solely from special tax assessments levied and
collected from properties located in the affected community facilities districts. The
debt service savings generated by the refinancing will benefit the districts' property
owners. It is estimated that the refinancing of the 2015 CFD Bonds will reduce annual
debt service payments by approximately $575,000 per year, totaling over $5.1 million
in net present value saving over the remaining term of the Bonds based on market
conditions as of March 14, 2025.
8. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS COMPUTER 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:
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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.
9. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE A
COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 150 E.
FIRST STREET
Staff is requesting City Council consideration and approval to release a competitive
offering for 0.4 acres of City -owned real property at 150 E. First Street within
Development Area 2 of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan pursuant to
the procedures recently approved by the City Council in Resolution 25-10.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
Authorized staff to release a competitive offering for 0.4 acres of City -owned
real property at 150 E. First Street within Development Area 2 of the
Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan pursuant to the procedures
recently approved by the City Council in Resolution 25-10; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to continue and/or enter into temporary leases
and licenses prior to final disposition.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item
10. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
On December 28, 2024, patrol unit #3417 was involved in a traffic collision (Report
#24-08526). The vehicle was inspected by the City's insurance adjuster and deemed
to be a total loss and needs to be replaced. Staff is recommending the purchase of
one (1) new 2023 Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicle, which will be a more cost
effective replacement then a 2025 Dodge Durango.
Motion: The City Council authorized:
1. The purchase of one (1) 2023 Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicle from Jake
Sweeney Automotive in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio in the amount of
$37,744.00 assigned to patrol. This vehicle is being purchased from out of
state because of its price and includes delivery.
2. Use Tax associated with out of state purchase of 2023 Dodge Charger in the
amount of $2,925.16.
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3. Labor costs associated with Bill's Body Works painting one (1) black 2023
Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $2,140.25.
4. Labor costs associated with Hi -Standard installing police equipment from a
previously decommissioned patrol vehicle into one (1) 2023 Dodge Charger
pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $3,150.00.
5. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for one (1) 2023
Dodge Charger pursuit -rated vehicle in the amount of $771.99.
6. The purchase of one (1) CradlePoint and one (1) antenna from CDCE,
Incorporated fora total amount of $5,034.60.
7. Labor costs associated with CDCE, Incorporated to install one (1) CradlePoint
and one (1) antenna in the vehicle in the amount of $912.00.
8. An increase to the General Fund revenues in the amount of $14,762.03 for
the receipt of the insurance reimbursement for patrol unit #3417.
9. A supplemental appropriation in the amount of $52,678.00 to be transferred
from the General Fund (100) fund balance to the Equipment Replacement
Fund (184) for the funding of the 2023 Dodge Charger.
10.A supplemental appropriation from the Equipment Replacement Fund (184)
for the purchase and outfitting of the 2023 Dodge Charger in the amount of
$52,678.00.
Fiscal Impact: The purchase of this 2023 Dodge Charger was unexpected and
requires a supplemental appropriation of $52,678.00 from the General Fund (100) to
be transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund (184). Hanover Insurance Group
deemed the value of patrol unit #3417 at $24,762.03. The City's deductible is
$10,000.00. This means the total owed to the City will be $14,762.03, which is to be
deposited into the General Fund (100) to offset this unexpected cost. The purchasing
and outfitting of the vehicle will be funded from the Equipment Replacement Fund
(184).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 11-12
11. CODE AMENDMENT 2024-0007: RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS
The Community and Economic Development Department has prepared Objective
Design Standards for multi -family and mixed -use residential projects. Objective
Design Standards are prescriptive regulations that are intended to shape the design
of residential development projects. The creation and adoption of Objective Design
Standards implements Program 1.2a of the Housing Element Implementation
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Program and aligns with recent State laws that require cities to approve certain
affordable housing projects without discretionary review. Objective Design Standards
also provide housing projects an opportunity for a streamlined review process.
From July to October 2024, City staff and the City's consultant, Placeworks Inc.,
developed draft Objective Design Standards, held stakeholder and Planning
Commission workshops to discuss such standards, and worked to solicit feedback
from local developers. On February 25, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed
the Final Draft Objective Design Standards and recommended City Council approval.
Public Hearing opened at 6:08 p.m.
Assistant Director of Community Development Jay Eastman provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Public Input —
1. Diogo Delgado (In -person)
Public Hearing closed at 6:31 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Nielsen and seconded by Council Member Schnell
that the City Council:
Had first reading by title only of Ordinance 1562, amending sections of Article
9 (Land Use) Chapter 2 (Zoning) of the Tustin City Code establishing
Residential Objective Design Standards and set the second reading for the
next available meeting.
2. Adopted City Council Resolution 25-03, approving the Objective Design
Standards, to establish clear, measurable criteria for the design of qualifying
residential developments.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1562
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TUSTIN CITY CODE
ARTICLE NINE (LAND USE) CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) TO ESTABLISH THE
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS (CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 2024-0007)
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL TO ESTABLISH
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CLEAR AND MEASURABLE CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGN OF MULTIFAMILY AND
MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
12. FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2022-0002 — THE
JESSUP AT 17802 — 17842 IRVINE BOULEVARD
A request for the first amendment to Development Agreement 2022-0002, an
agreement between the City of Tustin and Tustin 40 Development LLC (Property
Owner) for "The Jessup" residential project. The proposed amendment is a request
to eliminate the Property Owner's requirement to pay the Voluntary Workforce
Housing Incentive Program In -Lieu Fee ("In -Lieu Fee").
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. On September 17, 2024, the City Council held a public
hearing to consider the Property Owner's requested amendment to Development
Agreement 2022-0002. The City Council's motion failed due to a 2-2-1 vote
(Attachment 3). The Property Owner is now requesting that the City Council
reconsider the matter and adopt Ordinance 1564, approving first amendment to
Development Agreement 2022-0002 (Attachment 4).
Public Hearing opened at 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Lumbard noted for the record that the City Council received nine written
comments submitted via email or through the e-comment system which have been
distributed to the Council and made available to the public on the City's website.
Public Input:
1. Diogo Delgado (In -person)
2. Marie Luebbers (In -person)
3. Leslie Cox (In -person)
4. Jennifer Golden (In -person)
5. Eric Higuchi (In -person)
6. Courtney Long (Zoom)
7. Suraj Shah (Zoom)
Public Hearing closed at 6:56 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Council Member
Gallagher that the City Council conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 1564, 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
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Motion carried: 4-1 (Council Member Fink dissented)
ORDINANCE NO. 1564
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.
Fiscal Impact: The removal of the In -Lieu Fee will reduce anticipated contributions
to the City's Housing Fund by approximately $289,560; however, the reduction is
consistent with the Council's action to temporarily waive the In -Lieu fee where it
applies elsewhere, pursuant to the Municipal Code, which includes properties within
the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan and Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan.
Recessed at 7:14 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 13
13. 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW— COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The 2024 Year in Review summarizes Community and Economic Development's
programs and activities conducted from January through December 2024.
Principal Planner Raymond Barragan provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — Eric Higuchi
The City Council received and filed the report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA
No agenda report has been prepared by staff Pursuant to Resolution No. 21-105, if
any three (3) members of the Council approve a motion to agendize any of the
following items for a future meeting, the City Manager will initiate preparation of an
appropriate agenda report and evaluate the tentative dates for the requested item to
be placed on the agenda for discussion and consideration by the City Council.
An aye vote will direct staff to prepare an agenda report for Council discussion and
consideration at a future meeting date to be determined by the City Manager.
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A nay vote will result in no further action taken and the item may not be requested by
either of the requesting members of the Council again earlier than six months after
the Council last considered the request.
14. UPDATE OF TUSTIN CITY CODE, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 4: BIKE
REGISTRATION
Submitted By Council Member Fink, Co -Signed By Mayor Lumbard.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Mayor Lumbard to direct
staff to prepare an agenda report for Council discussion and consideration at a future
meeting date to be determined by the City Manager.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announced on March 27, 2025, California legislators unveiled the Fast Track Housing
package; the legislative package is comprised of over 20 measures that the State believes
will help to accelerate housing production; the measures are organized by five perceived
obstacles that may delay housing development at the local level, which include, application
submittal and review, California Environmental Quality Act analysis, project -entitlement
processes, instruction building and safety plan review, permitting and inspections, and
enforcement of development standards; measures in the package are expected to be
reviewed and considered by early May of 2025; city staff will continue to monitor what's
occurring at the State and Federal level.
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Fink
Thanked everyone for moving forward with the bike registration ordinance.
Thanked the Public Art Commission on the two art projects which were on the City Council
agenda; Veterans Sports Park Mural and the Locker Mural Public Art Project; encouraged
the Public Art Commission to consider a mural project underneath the overpass of Newport
Avenue and the 5 Freeway or Red Hill Avenue and the 5 Freeway.
Announced the City is looking for ideas for use of the former War Memorial building at 150
E. First Street.
March 24
Attended the Tustin Police Department Swearing -In Ceremony for the new Tustin Police
Chief, Sean Thuilliez.
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March 26
Toured the Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter; appreciated learning about the shelter.
March 31
Toured the Tustin Police Department.
Announced he has met with all the City of Tustin Department Heads; thanked everyone for
the information that was provided.
March 27
Attended Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris Women of the Year; Sirisha Bandla, Vice
President of Government Affairs and Research Operations for Virgin Galactic, was honored
at the event.
March 28
Attended Senator Dr. Steven Choi Women of the Year event; Jen Kohlenberger, Executive
Director of the Miss Tustin Scholarship Association was honored at the event; requested a
certificate be made for Jen Kohlenberger.
March 31
Attended Operation Warm Wishes Open House; mentioned how TyRon Jackson, founder
of Operation Warm Wishes, does a great job with helping the homeless in the Tustin
community.
Met with individuals from the Tustin Military History to discuss saving the control tower next
to the former Navy North Hangar and use it as a museum; announced Pete Beaty and Eric
Higuchi have been the consultants with this idea.
Announced he applied for a Board Member position for the Orange County Transportation
Authority.
Council Member Schnell
Thanked city staff and City Manager Aldo E. Schindler for all their hard work that goes on
behind the scenes.
March 24
Attended the Tustin Police Department Swearing -In Ceremony for the new Tustin Police
Chief, Sean Thuilliez; welcomed Chief Thuilliez to the City of Tustin.
March 26
• Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies Joint Capital Programs and Projects
Committee meeting; two main topics were discussed, reviewed how traffic conditions
are actively monitored over the course of the next 10-30 years; reviewed the Fiscal
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Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plans; the largest expenditures will be the 241 Toll
Road and 91 Freeway exchange; construction will begin at the end of 2025.
• Attended the Business Appreciation Reception at BMO Bank; met the BMO Bank
Manager Aaron Peraza and BMO Bank Vice President Sunnie Wang.
April 2
• Announced he will be having lunch with the Tustin Police Officers Association to
discuss strategic city safety and policing plans.
• Announced he will be attending the Tustin Citizen Academy Meet and Greet.
April 3
Announced he will be having lunch with the president of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce.
April 4
Announced will be touring The Real Time Operations Center (RTOC); the RTOC is a
centralized location that uses technology to help law enforcement respond to emergencies
and investigation; this is an Orange County Sheriff's Department facility but is located in the
City of Tustin; looking forward to attending the tour.
Council Member Gallagher
Agreed with Council Member Fink regarding an art mural underneath the overpass of the 5
Freeway and Newport Avenue; mentioned it's a great opportunity to work with KB Homes
whose property is adjacent to the location.
Attended the Mesa Water District new water education facility; was very impressed with the
high -end facility; the facility is targeted to fifth graders; information is located on the Mesa
Water District website if any school classes are interested in visiting the facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
March 21
Was on the Board of Directors for Scouting America; was able to teach a couple classes on
keeping kids safe in different environments; a couple of hundred volunteers were involved
with the classes.
March 22
Attended Richard Nelson, President of the Tustin Area Historical Society, 80th birthday;
stated Richard is also the president of the Foothill Communities Association.
March 24
Attended the Tustin Police Department Swearing -In Ceremony for the new Tustin Police
Chief, Sean Thuilliez; welcomed Chief Thuilliez to the City of Tustin.
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Wished his daughter Kierstie a very Happy Birthday.
Mayor Lumbard
Reserved comments for a future meeting.
ADJOURNED at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, for
the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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