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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
MAY 6, 2025
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
David E. Kendia. Citv Attornev
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3077 at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard, Mayor Pro Tem 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 4 and 5A as they appear on the Closed Session agenda including
negotiations with its real property negotiators Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property;
Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property; Kenneth Piguee, Real Property
Manager.
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. 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code §
54956.8] (2 cases)
A.
Property
APN: 430-272-11, 430-272-12, 430-272-13,
Address/Description
430-272-14, 430-272-23, 430-272-24, 430-
272-27, 430-272-28
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian
Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property;
Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real
Property; Kenneth Piguee, Real Property
Manager
Negotiating Parties
Sams West Inc.
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
B.
Property
APN 430-481-13, 430-481-14, 430-481-15
Address/Description
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole
Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian
Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property;
Kenneth Pi uee, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties
Mariners Church
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:01 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3077 at 6:01 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Kamron Zameni, Mariners Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
PRESENTATIONS —
Mayor Lumbard presented a Proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief
Kevin Fetterman in recognition 2025 Wildfire Awareness Prevention Season.
Council Member Gallagher presented a Proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority
Division Chief Kevin Fetterman in recognition of Drowning Prevention Awareness.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: With all members present,
the Council unanimously approved a motion to table Claim No. 25-18 by The Center for
Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C. Other than that, there was no reportable
action.
CONSENT CALENDAR 1-12 —
Public Input For Consent Calendar Items — None
Mayor Lumbard noted for the record that the Council received eight written comments for
Item No. 11 which have been distributed to the Council and made available to the public
on the City's website.
Mayor Lumbard noted requests to pull Item No. 5 and 11. Council Member Fink requested
to pull Item No. 7. It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council
Member Fink to pull Items 5, 7 and 11 and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
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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 APRIL 15, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on April 15, 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 $1,066,043.12 and
Demands in the amount of $27,807,031.89.
4. CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
Staff proposed the adoption of a revised Records Retention Schedule.
Motion: Adopted Resolution No. 25-32, amending the City's Records Retention
Schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING
THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS, AND RESCINDING
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION NO. 22-23
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVYING
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ASSESSMENTS
At the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council ordered the preparation
of an Engineer's Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting District. The Engineer's Report is now complete and ready
for City Council approval. Additionally, it is requested that the City Council declare its
intention to levy annual assessments and set a public hearing for June 3, 2025.
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Council Member Schnell recused himself due to a conflict in real property interest
and left the dais.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Gallagher that
the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-33 approving the Engineer's Report for the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-34 declaring its intention to levy annual assessments
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0-1 (Council Member Schnell recused)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 25-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT,
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
FACILITIES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972 AND PROPOSITION 218 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
Fiscal Impact: Landscape maintenance and public street lighting expenses within
the Tustin Ranch area are recovered through the levy of the annual assessments for
the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District and a General Benefit Contribution. The
proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget is $931,800, with proposed assessments of
$841,739, including City -paid assessments totaling $14,110.85 for parkland and
facilities, which will be paid through the City's General Fund. The Engineer's Report
calculates a General Benefit Contribution of $90,061, which is also paid through the
City's General Fund operating budget.
Council Member Schnell returned to the dais.
6. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
BARK BARRACKS DOG PARKS AT TUSTIN LEGACY PARK PROJECT
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Construction of The Bark Barracks Dog Parks at Tustin Legacy Park 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. 25-31 accepting the improvement of The Bark
Barracks Dog Parks at Tustin Legacy Park; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-31
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 BARK
BARRACKS DOG PARKS AT TUSTIN LEGACY PARK PROJECT (CIP NO. 20091)
Fiscal Impact: The final construction cost for The Bark Barracks Dog Parks at Tustin
Legacy Park, is $1,335,565.50 with no contract change orders. The final construction
cost came in lower than the contractors base bid of $1,367,565.50, due to favorable
existing field conditions. Sufficient funds were budgeted and appropriated in the
Capital Improvement Program using Land Sale Proceeds Fund (Fund 189).
7. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE
The disposal of solid waste at Orange County landfills is governed by a Waste
Disposal Agreement under which cities and sanitary districts agree to exclusively
deposit certain waste at the County of Orange's landfills in exchange for low and
stable disposal rates. The current Waste Disposal Agreement was entered into in
2009 and subsequently amended to extend the term through June 30, 2025. The
Orange County City Manager Association is currently negotiating a successor
agreement to the agreement with OC Waste & Recycling and additional time is
required to finalize mutually agreeable terms and disposal fees. The proposed
amendment extends the current agreement by one year to allow for continued
negotiations and includes a 2.6% disposal fee increase, per the escalation formula
in the current agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the City
Council approve the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the
County of Orange and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document
on behalf of the City.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
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Fiscal Impact: This amendment will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The
proposed amendment includes a 2.6% increase in disposal fees based on the
Consumer Price Index, in accordance with the escalation formula in the current
agreement. This proposed increase in disposal rates will be passed on to Tustin
residential and business customers according to the terms of the City's existing
contract with CR&R. The terms of this agreement allow CR&R to recover increased
disposal costs through a pass -through mechanism, subject to review and approval
by the City.
8. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT —
QUARTER THREE AND QUARTER FOUR, 2024
This agenda report transmits the John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Quarterly
Report for the third and fourth quarters of 2024. The City of Tustin is within the John
Wayne Airport's "Noise Impact Area" since it has the potential to be exposed to an
average Community Noise Equivalent Level of more than 65 decibels. Community
Noise Equivalent Level is a weighted average of noise levels over a 24-hour period,
and is a measurement frequently used in regulating the impacts of airport noise on
the surrounding community. The average noise levels measured at Tustin's
monitoring station, which is located at Columbus Tustin Middle School on Beneta
Way (site map provided as Attachment A), remained below the City, County, and
State maximum criteria during the third and fourth quarter reporting periods.
Motion: The City Council received and filed this report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
9. RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NEED TO CONTINUE THE PROCLAIMED
LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE NAVY NORTH HANGAR
At its meeting on November 10, 2023, the City Council ratified the Acting City
Manager's Proclamation of Local Emergency related to the fire at the Navy's North
Hangar and release of chemicals of public health concern, including asbestos. At a
special meeting of the City Council on January 9, 2024, and at its regular meetings
on March 5, 2024, April 16.2024, June 4, 2024, June 18, 2024, July 16, 2024, August
20, 2024, October 15, 2024, December 3, 2024, January 21, 2025, and March 18,
2025, the Council reviewed and determined the need to continue the local
emergency. This item recommends that the City Council once again review and
determine that the need exists to continue the local emergency, as required by State
law.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution 25-36 determining the need exists to
continue the local emergency related to the fire and release of chemicals of public
health concern from the Navy's North Hangar, in the form attached hereto as
Attachment 2.
RESOLUTION 25-36
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THE NEED TO CONTINUE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO
FIRE AND RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FROM NAVY NORTH
HANGAR
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct impact from a determination that a local emergency
continues to exist.
10. SELECTION OF A REAL ESTATE BROKER FOR MARKETING AND
SOLICITATION SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 61 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD G (PLANNING AREAS 15-A AND
15-C) OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN
Request for selection of a real estate broker to provide marketing and solicitation
services for approximately 61 acres of City -owned real property within Neighborhood
G (Planning Areas 15-A and 15-C) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan.
Motion: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Listing Agreement
with CBRE, Inc., subject to non -substantive additions or modifications as may be
deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: There will be no impact to the General Fund given that commission
to a real estate broker will be paid at the close of escrow on a land sale. The City and
CBRE, Inc. have negotiated the following commission:
Land Sale: 1.0% of the gross purchase price paid by future buyer
11. CONSIDERATION TO RENAME THE CITY OF TUSTIN CORPORATE YARD TO
THE LOU BONE TUSTIN CORPORATE YARD
Consideration of a request from Mayor Austin Lumbard to recognize former Mayor
Lucien "Lou" Bone by renaming the City of Tustin Corporate Yard, located at 1472
Service Road, to The Lou Bone Tustin Corporate Yard and commemorating the
honor with the placement of a plaque near the main entrance of the building.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Mayor Lumbard to direct
staff to proceed with the renaming of the Corporate Yard, the acquisition and
installation of a commemorative 20" x 30" bronze plaque.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with acquisition and
installation of the commemorative plaque. Private funds have been raised by
community members to cover these costs. The total cost is $6,100.
12. CENTENNIAL PARK SCULPTURE PUBLIC ART PROJECT
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At their April 16, 2025, Meeting, the Public Art Commission selected a sculpture for
installation at Centennial Park to recommend to the City Council for final approval.
Motion: The City Council approved the recommendation of the Public Art
Commission to select the sculpture submitted by artist Seth Johnson, to be installed
at Centennial Park and authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to execute
an agreement with the artist.
Fiscal Impact: Upon installation of the sculpture, the artist will be paid $13,500, in
addition to associated installation costs not to exceed $6,500, from the Public Art
Fund in the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 13-14
13. FAMILIES FORWARD, INC. — A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EIGHT (8)
UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT (DR 2025-0005)
The applicant, Families Forward, is requesting approval to construct an 8,700-
square-foot three-story building containing eight rental units affordable to lower -
income families on a 0.22-acre site, located at 1852 San Juan Street. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on March 25, 2025, and adopted Resolution No.
4522, recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-28 to approve Design
Review 2025-0005 and Density Bonus Concession and Waiver Requests.
Public Hearing opened at 6.20 p.m.
Assistant Planner, Jose Jara, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Applicant Chief Program Officer, Nishtha Mohendra, Families Forward, provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — Gretchen Whisler (Announced the Tustin Area Historical Society Living
History Garden Party)
Public Hearing closed at 6.43 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Council Member Schnell
that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-28 approving Design Review 2025-0005
and Density Bonus Requests.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 25-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 2025-0001 AND DENSITY BONUS WAIVER AND
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CONCESSION REQUESTS FOR A NEW THREE-STORY RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING WITH EIGHT RENTAL UNITS AFFORDABLE TO LOWER -INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED AT 1852 SAN JUAN STREET
Fiscal Impact: The City Council approved an Affordable Housing Grant Agreement
on November 7, 2023, between the City of Tustin and the Applicant (Families
Forward, Inc.), allocating $2 million from the City's Inclusionary Housing Fund to
support the construction of the subject project. The Affordable Housing Grant
Agreement (Attachment 5) outlines specific project implementation deadlines, and as
of the preparation of this report, the applicant has met all provisions outlined in the
agreement.
14. ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to recently codified Government Code section 3502.3, public agencies are
now required to present the status of their vacancies and recruitment and retention
efforts in a public hearing at least once per fiscal year. This presentation ensures
compliance with the law.
Public Hearing opened at 6:44 p.m.
Director of Human Resources Derick Yasuda provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 6:50 p.m.
The City Council received and filed.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Welcomed the new Deputy Director of Economic Development and Community
Development, Valentin Flores; announced that Val brings experience to Economic
Development; began his career as a co-founder of an art gallery, after that launched his
own marketing firm, as well as co -owning and operating a few restaurants; his hands on
experience in small businesses led him to a career in municipal government; Val has
dedicated himself to supporting local businesses and fostering economic development
growth; excited to have Val on board and looking forward to his expertise in bringing growth
to the community.
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Fink
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April 19
Attended the Tustin Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt Event; thanked everyone who was
involved with planning and organizing the event.
Toured the Orange County Library - Tustin Branch; services that are provided include
converting conventional media such as VHS tapes and photographs into digital media and
the Library of Things which includes backpacks and kits with themed materials, games, and
technology to check out.
Announced is on the Orange County Library Advisory Board as well as the Orange County
Library Advisory Executive Committee.
April 24
Attended and Vice -Chaired the Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting; announced
the county libraries are in good financial condition.
April 26
• Attended the One Seed Community Garden Two Year Anniversary Open House.
• Attended the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition and Jasper Ray
Foundation Water Safety Challenge at the Blue Buoy Family Swim School; was a
great event; the Orange County Fire Department attended the event supporting
Drowning Prevention Month.
• Attended the University California, Irvine Delta Delta Sigma Dental Clinic in
collaboration with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris office at Aldersgate United
Methodist Church; was a great free event; asked if there was a location in the City to
store the dental clinic mobile truck which will allow the community to receive
additional mobile dental services.
• Attended the opening of the new art gallery Various Small Fires.
Announced was not able to attend the Anaheim State of the City however, his wife attended
and reported back that it was a great event; is hoping to bring back the Tustin State of the
City.
May 2
Attended the Viva Tustin Celebration at Frontier Park; announced Orange County
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento was in attendance; thanked the Parks and Recreation
Department for another great event.
Announced May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month; recognized
his wife and daughter who are AAPI heritage.
Announced will be attending the Tustin Community meeting on May 13, 2025, at the Annex
at Tustin Legacy.
Announced has a table at the Tustin Sunset Market which will begin on Thursday, May 15,
2025.
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Announced the groundbreaking for the Western State College of Law in Tustin will be held
on May 22, 2025.
Council Member Schnell
Welcomed the new Deputy Director of Economic Development and Community
Development, Valentin Flores.
May 6
Attended the Orange County Cemetery District meeting; was appointed by Orange County
Supervisor Donald P. Wagner as a trustee; the Orange County Cemetery District oversees
three cemeteries, Santa Ana Cemetery, Anaheim Cemetery, and El Toro Memorial Park;
the District will also be overseeing the new Gypsum Canyon Memorial Park, when it opens,
which will be a veterans cemetery; very honored to help see this new cemetery come to
fruition.
Council Member Gallagher
April 19
Attended the Tustin Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt Event; thanked Chad Clanton,
Director of Parks and Recreation and his staff for a wonderful event; appreciated the
community partnerships.
Thanked the Public Works Department for opening Moffett Drive in the Tustin Legacy on
May 5, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
April 19
Attended the Tustin Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt Event; was a volunteer at the game
booths; had a great time watching the kids having so much fun.
April 24
Had lunch with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority; discussed
fire safety; was a very productive meeting.
April 30
Attended the Citizen Academy, Real Property session; thanked Brian Moncrief, Deputy City
Manager/Real Property, Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property for their great
presentation; thanked Erica Yasuda, City Clerk, and Carrie Woodward, Management
Analyst II for coordinating the session.
May 1
Met with Tustin Police Chief, Sean Thuilliez; was a very good meeting.
May 2
Attended the Viva Tustin Celebration at Frontier Park; was great to see so many people at
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the event; congratulated Chad Clanton, Director of Parks and Recreation for a wonderful
event.
Announced is looking forward to the Sunset Market which will begin on May 15, 2025; will
be volunteering at the Tustin Host Lions Club booth.
Announced the Tustin Memorial Day Remembrance Event on May 26, 2025, at Veterans
Sports Park; encouraged everyone to attend.
Mayor Lumbard
May 1
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and
General Assembly in Palm Desert, with other local and regional leaders; main topics
included mobility and regional transportation and how the pending Super Bowl, World Cup,
and the 2028 Olympic Games will be impacting many counties throughout Southern
California.
ADJOURNED at 7:03 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, May 20, 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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