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CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL AND REGULAR MAY 20, 2025
MEETING 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda noted for the record that all members were
present.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
BUDGET WORKSHOP
1. FISCAL YEARS 2025-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP
This report presents two options intended to frame numerous potential scenarios
for the Proposed Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The purpose of providing options is to
facilitate community input for City Council consideration and allow time for potential
adjustments or other changes to be incorporated into the proposed budget, which
will be considered for adoption at a June City Council meeting. Additionally, this
report presents a proposed 10-Year Fiscal Sustainability Strategy intended to align
annual revenues and expenses.
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler provided an introduction of the presentation and
Budget 101 Video.
Assistant City Manager Nicole Bernard and Director of Finance Jennifer King
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Schnell to
direct staff to return with a proposed budget consistent with the funding requests
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identified in Option One and include a supplemental transfer from the Land Sale
Proceeds Fund to maintain a General Fund Reserve Level closer to 20%, to be
considered by the City Council for adoption.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 allocates
resources to support delivery of citywide public services.
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene
in Closed Session to discuss Items 4 and 5 as they appear on the Closed Session Agenda.
Recessed at 5:23 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (2
cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation
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. LIABILITY CLAIM - [Government Code § 54956.95]
Claimant: The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.0
Agency claimed against: City of Tustin
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(a): (1 case)
A. Gonzalez and Duran v. City of Tustin Case No. 8:23-cv-01274-FWS-ADS
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3078 at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Fr. Michael T. Khong, St. Cecilia Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Schnell
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council approved
a settlement agreement regarding the existing litigation item (Gonzalez and Duran v. City
of Tustin). The specifics of the settlement agreement will be disclosed to the public once
it's final. Other than that, there was no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR 1-11
Public Input For Consent Calendar Items — None
Council Member Fink requested to pull Item No. 7. It was moved by Council Member
Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Fink to pull Item 7 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 HELD ON MAY 6, 2025.
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Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on May 6, 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.
Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,045,360.64 and
Demands in the amount of $4,891,671.79.
4. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO REPEAL TUSTIN CITY CODE
PROVISIONS REGARDING BICYCLE REGISTRATIONS
This item recommended first reading by title only of Ordinance 1567 to repeal of the
bicycle registration provisions in Tustin City Code sections 5400 - 5411.
Motion: Conducted first reading by title only of Ordinance 1567 entitled "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin Repealing Chapter 4 of Article 5
of the Tustin City Code Concerning Bicycle Registration" and directed staff to place
the Ordinance on the next regular meeting agenda for second reading and adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 1567
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN REPEALING
CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE CONCERNING
BICYCLE REGISTRATION.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
JOHN LYTTLE RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Construction of the John Lyttle Reservoir Improvements Project has been completed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-12 accepting the improvement of the John Lyttle
Reservoir Improvements Project; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
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THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE JOHN
LYTTLE RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, (CIP NO. 60148)
Fiscal Impact: The final construction cost for the John Lyttle Reservoir
Improvements Project is $741,596.41, including contract credits and change orders,
and approximately 2% lower than original contract amount of $758,088.92. Sufficient
funds were budgeted and appropriated in the Capital Improvement Program using
2024 Water Bond Fund (Fund 307).
6. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2025
Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an Investment
Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by authorized
investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment Policy.
Recommendation: Received and filed.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE A
COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD E (PLANNING AREAS 9-12) OF
THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN
Staff is requesting City Council consideration and approval to release a competitive
offering for approximately 52 acres of City -owned real property within Neighborhood
E (Planning Areas 9-12) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan pursuant to the
procedures recently approved by the City Council in Resolution 25-10.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded Mayor Lumbard that the City
Council take the following actions:
1. Authorized staff to release a competitive offering for approximately 52 acres
of City -owned real property within Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) of
the Tustin Legacy 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.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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8. AMENDED LISTING AGREEMENT WITH CCP REAL ESTATE ADVISORS FOR
APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY WITHIN
NEIGHBORHOOD E (PLANNING AREAS 9-12) OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY
SPECIFIC PLAN
Amended Listing Agreement with CCP Real Estate Advisors to provide marketing
and solicitation services for approximately 52 acres of City -owned real property within
Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan.
Motion: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended Listing
Agreement with CCP Real Estate Advisors, subject to non -substantive additions or
modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City
Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: There was no impact to the General Fund given that commission to
a commercial real estate broker is paid at close of escrow on a land sale or execution
of a ground lease. The City and CCP Real Estate Advisors have negotiated the
following commission:
Land Sale: 3.0% of gross purchase price up to the first $10,000,000.00
2.0% of gross purchase price between $10,000,000.00 to
$20,000,000.00
1.0% of gross purchase price exceeding $20,000,000.00
Ground 3.0% of the total lease payments for Years 1-10
Lease: *Commission to be capped at first 10 years of ground lease payments.
The final compensation amount to be paid will depend on the success of a future
conveyance. It is undetermined at this time whether property would be conveyed
under a sale or ground lease.
9. SELECTION OF A REAL ESTATE BROKER FOR MARKETING AND
SOLICITATION SERVICES FOR CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 150 E.
FIRST STREET
Request for selection of a real estate broker to provide marketing and solicitation
services for approximately 0.4 acres of City -owned real property at 150 E. First Street
within Development Area 2 of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan.
Motion: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Listing Agreement
with Professional Real Estate Services, Inc., subject to non -substantive additions or
modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City
Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: There was no impact to the General Fund given that commission to
a real estate broker is paid at close of escrow on a land sale or execution of a ground
lease. The City and Professional Real Estate Services, Inc., have negotiated the
following commission:
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Sale: 4.0% of gross purchase price
Lease: 4.0% of the total lease payments for Years 1-10
*Commission to be capped at first 10 years of lease payments.
10. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SECURITAS SECURITY
SERVICES USA, INC.
Staff is requesting approval to enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for on -site security guard services for the
South Hangar at Tustin Legacy.
Motion: The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a
Consultant Services Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., subject
to non -substantive additions or modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or
recommended by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed compensation for the Consultant Services Agreement
with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is not to exceed $725,000 for June 2025
through May 2026. Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2024-
2025 amended budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
11. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE A
COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR APPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD E (PLANNING AREAS 9-12) OF
THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN
Staff is requesting City Council consideration and approval to release a competitive
offering for approximately 21 acres of City -owned real property within Neighborhood
E (Planning Areas 9-12) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan pursuant to the
procedures recently approved by the City Council in Resolution 25-10.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Authorized staff to release a competitive offering for approximately 21 acres
of City -owned real property within Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) of
the Tustin Legacy 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.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 12
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12. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL BY THE TUSTIN FINANCING AUTHORITY
AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY FOR THE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS OF THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63 MILLION TO
REFUND THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN
LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC) 2015 SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2015A
AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-1 (TUSTIN
LEGACY/COLUMBUS VILLAGES) SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2015A AND SERIES 2015B
On April 1, 2025, the City of Tustin ("City") authorized the initiation of proceedings to
issue bonds (the "2025 Refunding Bonds") to refund its 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 Village) Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A; and
the City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 06-1 (Tustin Legacy/Columbus
Villages) 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 FY 2025-2026. To
maximize savings, the 2025 Refunding Bonds will be issued and publicly sold by the
Tustin Financing Authority ("Authority"), by pooling the underlying refunding bonds of
each community facilities district.
Public Hearing opened at 6:06 p.m.
Director of Finance Jennifer King provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 6:18 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Fink
that the City Council:
Conducted a Public Hearing to consider the issuance by the Tustin
Financing Authority of its special tax revenue refunding bonds in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63 million to pool and issue
debt to facilitate the refunding of the 2015 CFD bonds;
2. Adopted RESOLUTION 25-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 06-
1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/COLUMBUS VILLAGES), AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN
A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38 MILLION AND
APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND
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3. Adopted RESOLUTION 25-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2014-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC), AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ITS SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN
A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25 MILLION AND APPROVING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Fink
that the Board of Directors of the Tustin Financing Authority:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-01 Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax
Revenue Refunding Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$63 Million and approving certain documents and taking certain other
actions in connection therewith
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The 2025 Refunding Bonds will have no financial impact on the City's
General Fund, as all payments of principal and interest on the 2025 Refunding Bonds
will be paid solely from the special tax revenues levied and collected from properties
located in the affected community facilities districts. All bond issuance costs will be
paid from the proceeds of the Bonds.
It is estimated that the refunding of the 2015 CFD Bonds will reduce annual debt
service payments by approximately $485,000 per year, totaling over $3.6 million in
net present value saving over the remaining term of the 2015 CFD Bonds based on
market conditions as of April 30, 2025.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announced the Public Works Department has submitted $21.4 million in federal grant
applications for key infrastructure and planning projects; projects include Red Hill Avenue
Rehabilitation, Tustin Ranch Road Pedestrian Bridge, Jamboree Road Rehabilitation, and
city-wide active transportation plan; applications were submitted to the Southern California
Association of Governments; the City should receive information on the status of the grant
funding by the end of the year.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
Announced the specifics of the settlement agreement, which was unanimously approved
during Closed Session, will be disclosed publicly once the settlement agreement is final.
Council Member Fink
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Announced is appreciative of city staff for moving forward with the city-wide active
transportation plan.
May 13
Attended the Tustin Community meeting at the Annex at Tustin Legacy; congratulated city
staff on a great event; looking forward in hearing the feedback and comments.
May 15
• Attended the Tustin Sunset Market.
• Attended the Tustin Mayor's Celebration hosted by the Tustin Community
Foundation.
Met with Fire Division Chief Kevin Fetterman of the Orange County Fire Authority.
Met with Tustin Police Chief, Sean Thuilliez and the Tustin homeless liaison team.
May 17
Attended the Tustin Lobsterfest hosted by the Rotary Club of Tustin -Santa Ana at
Peppertree Park; was an excellent event.
Announced will be attending the Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting on
Thursday, May 22, 2025; the Tustin Library has been working on getting a vending machine;
unfortunately, due to increase costs, the library has had to put purchasing the vending
machine on pause; will report on the updates.
Announced the groundbreaking and dedication event for the Western State College of Law
in Tustin will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025; the location of the new facility is at 15101
Red Hill Avenue.
Council Member Schnell
May 8
Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) meeting; announced the Fiscal Year
2026 Budget was approved; highlights include a $47 million early paydown of bond
principal, as well as planning for the funding and phasing to advance three capital
improvement projects: the 241/91 Express Connector, the 73 Catalina View Improvements
and the 241 Loma Improvements; announced TCA received the Sustainability Award for
the Cattle Grazing Program.
May 15
• Attended the Tustin Sunset Market; excited
families, and all the vendors.
• Attended the Tustin Mayor's Celebration
Foundation; thanked Mayor Lumbard's wife
Gallagher's wife Morgan Gallagher, and Eri
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Community Foundation for all their hard work coordinating the event and raising
$31,000 which will go back into the community.
Announced Monday, May 26, 2025, is Memorial Day; thanked all the men and women who
served our country; shared this is the first Memorial Day without his father, will be thinking
of him.
Council Member Gallaaher
May 13
Attended the Tustin Community meeting at the Annex at Tustin Legacy; complimented city
staff on a great event; thanked JPW Communications for organizing a very engaging event;
was a successful event; announced roughly 130 participants attended the event.
May 15
Attended the Tustin Mayor's Celebration hosted by the Tustin Community Foundation;
thanked the community members and city staff who attended the event; was a well -attended
event, everyone had a good time; a significant amount of money was raised to be used to
go back into the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
May 13
Attended the Tustin Senior Center Fund Board meeting; discussed using funds to purchase
a new reception desk; initiated discussion regarding future plans for the expansion of the
Tustin Area Senior Center.
May 15
Attended the Tustin Mayor's Celebration at CHAAK Kitchen hosted by the Tustin
Community Foundation; was a great event; announced former Mayors Doug Davert, Jerry
Amante, and A.J. (Tony) Coco were in attendance; congratulated Mayor Lumbard on
providing a great speech.
Looking forward to the Orange County Water District and the City of Tustin dedication of
the new PFAS treatment plant on Thursday, May 22, 2025; this new plant ensures safe and
reliable water for Tustin
Encouraged everyone to attend the Tustin Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Monday,
May 26, 2025, at Veterans Sports Park.
Mayor Lumbard
May 13
• Was a speaker at the Sycamore Magnet Academy; presented to four fourth grade
classes.
• Attended the Tustin Community meeting at the Annex at Tustin Legacy; announced
the event is the first of many city outreach events with community members;
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announced the City Council and city staff are committed to having discussion and
open dialogue and feedback; thanked JPW Communications and city staff for their
hard work with the event.
May 14
Chaired the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Budget and Finance Committee meeting;
announced OCFA implemented the Snowball Plan a few years ago which was designed to
address its pension obligations and reduce its unfunded actuarial accrued liability;
announced OCFA has paid down almost all of the pension liability; they have freed up a lot
of funds.
May 15
• Attended the Tustin Mayor's Celebration at CHAAK Kitchen hosted by the Tustin
Community Foundation; thanked Erin Nielsen, Executive Director Tustin Community
Foundation and everyone who helped to put on the event; also thanked the owners
of CHAAK Kitchen, Chef Gabbi Patrick and her husband, Ed Patrick for hosting the
event.
• Attended the Leadership Tomorrow program in Newport Beach with City Manager
Aldo E. Schindler and Public Art Commissioner Janet Lomax; participants in this
nine -month program learn about leadership and local government; spoke with City
Manager Aldo E. Schindler regarding having city staff be more involved with the
program.
ADJOURNED at 6:32 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for the
Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Signed by:
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