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Agenda Item 2
Reviewed. Initial
City Manager Q�
Finance Director N/A
CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING AUGUST 5, 2025
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
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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 — #3082 at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL — Senior Analyst Adrianne DiLeva noted for the record that Mayor Lumbard,
Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and Council Member Fink were present. All members were
present for the Closed Session discussion.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council convene
will to discuss Item 5 on the Closed Session Agenda meeting with its labor negotiator Mayor
Austin Lumbard.
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
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Cal. Gov't Code section 54957.6.]
Agency designated representative: Mayor Austin Lumbard
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Recessed at 4:31 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3082 at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Rev. Tim Ellington, Aldersgate Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fink
PRESENTATION — Mayor Lumbard presented a proclamation to outgoing Community
Development Director, Justina Willkom, for her years of service to the Tustin community.
PUBLIC INPUT —
1. Brenda Nimota (in -person)
2. Toni Dieb (in -person)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council's discussion
of Item 5 has not concluded; therefore, pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1301 B, the
Council will reconvene to discuss that item at the conclusion of the open session items.
CONSENT CALENDAR 1-10 —
Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen requested to pull Item No. 7.
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PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR —
1. Ethan (Item No. 6 — in -person)
2. Mathew (Item No. 10 — in person)
3. Tony Pelleriti (Item No. 10 — in -person)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Council Member Fink to pull
Item 7 and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote — Senior Analyst Adrianne DiLeva
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 JULY 15, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on July 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 $1,141,422.62 and
$1,265,562.61 and Demands in the amount of $13,791,083.93.
4. 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, March 18, 2025,
May 6, 2025, and June 17, 2025, the City Council reviewed and determined the need
to continue the local emergency. This item recommends that the City Council once
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again review and determine that the need exists to continue the local emergency, as
required by State law.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution 25-57 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 25-57
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 was no direct impact from a determination that a local
emergency continues to exist.
5. APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN
MASTER PLAN
Staff is recommending the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement
with Rick Engineering Company to prepare a Storm Drain Master Plan for the City of
Tustin. The agreement will enable the City to evaluate the current condition and
capacity of the storm drain infrastructure, identify system deficiencies, and develop
a prioritized, fundable Capital Improvement Program.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Rick Engineering
Company to prepare a Storm Drain Master Plan and authorized the City
Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve an amendment to the agreement of
up to ten percent (10%) of the negotiated fee, to address any unforeseen
change in the scope of work that is determined necessary to complete the
planning process.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget
allocated $500,000 from Gas Tax (Fund 130) for this project. The proposed
Consultant Services Agreement (Attachment 1) with Rick Engineering Company
includes a not -to -exceed total compensation amount of $449,700.00, unless the City
Manager amends the agreement in accordance with Recommendation 2 above. As
such, sufficient funds exist for the recommended actions.
6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND
TUSTIN LEGACY NEIGHBORHOOD D SOUTH PHASE 2 — PACKAGE 2
PROJECTS
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The plans and specifications for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project
and the Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 Project have been completed,
and the projects are now ready for bid. Staff recommends that both projects be bid
together as one package to improve economies of scale with overlapping trades and
assist with the overall project schedule and coordination. Construction is anticipated
to begin in January 2026, with completion estimated in Spring 2027.
Motion: The City Council:
Adopted Resolution No. 25-55 approving the plans and specifications for the
Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project and the Neighborhood D South
Phase 2 — Package 2 Project; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT, CIP NO. 70257 AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD D
SOUTH PHASE 2 — PACKAGE 2 PROJECT, CIP NO. 70256 AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: The engineer's estimates for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian
Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 projects are $6,200,000
and $3,000,000, respectively. The approved Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Budget includes
funding in the amount of $6,253,700 for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Project and $3,085,000 for the Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 Project.
As the bids are received and verified, staff will bring back a recommendation to award
a contract.
7. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
SOUTH HANGAR VINYL FENCE PROJECT
Construction of the South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen highlighted measures in place to secure the South Hangar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Nielsen and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the City
Council:
Adopted Resolution No. 25-56 accepting the improvement of the South
Hangar Vinyl Fence Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 10076; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
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Roll Call Vote — Senior Analyst Adrianne DiLeva
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 25-56
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 SOUTH
HANGAR VINYL FENCE PROJECT, (CIP NO. 10076)
Fiscal Impact: The authorized contract amount was $1,428,376.00. The final
construction costs are $1,417,465.55, reflecting a reduction in scope and the
incorporation of project change orders. The scope reduction primarily involved the
elimination of a portion of the razor wire as the project alignment moved closer to the
hangar. The approved change orders included the addition of improvements along
one side of Moffett Drive, the provision of attic stock, and modifications to the gates
for entry points.
8. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 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.
Motion: Received and filed.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
9. APPROVAL OF MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT RENEWAL 2025-2028
The City currently has a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for organization -wide
licensing of Microsoft solutions such as Office 365, Azure (a cloud computing
platform for application and service management), Windows operating system, and
other Microsoft applications. The current agreement expires in August 2025. Staff
recommends that the agreement be renewed for a three-year term through August
2028.
Motion: The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the
three-year agreement at the stated amount with up to 10% contingency through
SoftChoice Corporation, a Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider.
Fiscal Impact: The annual cost of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is $207,000.
Sufficient budget was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Information
Technology Fund to support year one of the agreement. Costs for subsequent years
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will be incorporated in future budget for the City Council's consideration.
10. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE A
COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR APPROXIMATELY 24 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD D OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY
SPECIFIC PLAN
Staff requested City Council consideration and approval to release a competitive
offering for approximately 24 acres of City -owned real property within Neighborhood
D (Planning Areas 13-14) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan pursuant to the City
Council Resolution 25-10.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Authorized staff to release a competitive offering for approximately 24 acres
of City -owned real property within Neighborhood D (Planning Areas 13-14) of
the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan pursuant to City Council 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 ITEMS 11-12
11. 2025 PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL REPORT
The California Health and Safety Code requires public water systems serving more
than 10,000 service connections to prepare a Public Health Goal report every three
years and conduct a public hearing to provide information to consumers on water
quality. For the 2022-2024 reporting period, the City's drinking water quality complied
with all state and federal drinking water standards.
Public Hearing opened at 6:35 p.m.
Public Works Director, Mike Grisso, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 6:43 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that
the City Council:
1. Conducted a public hearing to receive comments and input related to the 2025
Public Health Goal Report; and
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2. Approve the 2025 Public Health Goal Report at the conclusion of the public
hearing.
Roll Call Vote — Senior Analyst Adrianne DiLeva
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds were appropriated in the Water Enterprise Operating
Budget to complete this report.
12. INTRODUCTION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1570 APPROVING
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY
Assembly Bill 481 requires the Tustin Police Department to seek City Council
approval by ordinance for the funding, acquisition, and use of equipment defined by
the law as "military equipment." This report outlines staff's work in complying with the
new law and recommends the introduction of an ordinance approving the
Department's continued utilization of this equipment and a policy governing the
Department's use of the equipment outlined in Tustin Police Department Policy 706
— Military Equipment Use Policy.
Public Hearing opened at 6:46 p.m.
Captain Arzate provided a PowerPoint presentation
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 6:51 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Schnell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen
that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1570 (Attachment 1) approving Tustin
Police Department Policy 706 — Military Use Equipment Policy, in compliance with
Assembly Bill 481 by reading of the title only and waive further reading.
Roll Call Vote — Senior Analyst Adrianne DiLeva
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1570
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICY 706, MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (AB 481)
Fiscal Impact: The estimated annual cost for the use and maintenance of military
equipment in the Tustin Police Department's current inventory, as well as any military
equipment anticipated for acquisition in the upcoming year, is outlined within Policy
706 under each specific equipment category. Funding for existing equipment has
already been appropriated as part of the current adopted budget. Any future
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acquisition of new military equipment will be evaluated and incorporated into
subsequent annual budgets for City Council review and consideration.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announced at the July 15, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council approved the
construction contract for the Tustin Sports Park Field #3; work is scheduled to begin on
August 18, 2025, with the field being closed until June 2026; during the closure, field
allocation for youth and adult sports teams will be re -distributed to Veterans Sports Park
and Columbus Tustin Park.
Announced on Friday, August 1, 2025, the Irvine Company submitted their first of six
construction plans for the residential parking structures, which is part of their 1,336-unit
apartment complex at Tustin Legacy; the parking structure will be in the center of the
apartment complex which is located at the northwest corner of Tustin Ranch Road.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
Announced City Council will be reconvening to Closed Session at the conclusion of the
Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Fink
Announced has met with the individuals who are planning the Cypress Grove development;
would like to make sure the concerns of the community are being addressed.
Had the opportunity to walk and visit some of the businesses in Old Town Tustin; visited
GameCraft Brewing and met with the general manager, Scott Cebula; it's a new addition to
Old Town Tustin; encouraged everyone to go there.
Announced will be at the upcoming Tustin Sunset Market on August 21, 2025.
Met with Narciso Barranco, a Tustin resident and landscaper who was detained by
Immigration and Customs.
August 4
Met with State Senator Steven Choi; had a great discussion on opportunities for Tustin.
Thanked the Public Works Department for updating the City flag at the Central Justice
Center courtyard.
Thanked Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Marilyn Buescher for her quick response
in getting the water feature at Frontier Park back up and running after it stopped working on
Saturday afternoon; Public Works also assisted in making sure everything was running
smoothly.
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Council Member Schnell
July 16
Attended Pure Barre 10t" Anniversary Ribbon Cutting event.
July 18
Attended the Patterson Autos Christmas in July event; the event took place at various
locations, including Tustin Mazda, Huntington Beach Mazda, Tustin Hyundai, Mission Viejo
Accura, and soon to be Tustin Kia location; City Manager Aldo E. Schindler was in
attendance; all donations from the event went to support the Orange County Rescue
Mission.
July 30
Attended the final concert of the 2025 Summer Concert Series at Peppertree Park; had the
honor of leading the Pledge of Allegiance; also assisted with handing out checks to the non-
profit groups of the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook -Off event; in total $20,000 was donated
to good causes; thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Chad Clanton and his staff for a
great concert series.
July 31
Met with Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and the Flying Leathernecks at the El Toro Marine Base
to discuss the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum; completion of the museum is set for
Spring 2027.
August 4
Met with the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Chair Juan Carlos Vazquez to receive updates
on the financial business programs, engagement and support, as well as upcoming events;
is very impressed with the collaboration between the Economic Development Division and
the Chamber of Commerce.
Auqust 5
Attended the Orange County Cemetery District Board meeting.
Announced daughter Emma will be leaving to attend Texas Christian University; is very
excited for what the future holds for her.
Council Member Gallagher
Announced is excited to have GameCraft Brewing in Tustin; thanked city staff for their
creativity and flexibility in finding a location for the brewery.
Announced the Local Reuse Authority meeting will be held at the Assembly Room at Flight
at the Tustin Legacy; is looking forward to the meeting.
Enjoyed attending National Night Out; liked the location and the format; announced there
were a lot of people at the event; congratulated the team for putting it together.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
Announced attended National Night Out.
Announced was pleasantly surprised to see his son-in-law providing the publicity on social
media for GameCraft Brewing in Tustin; looks like a great addition to Old Town Tustin.
July 23
Participated in the Center for California Real Estate panel with three other elected officials;
Phil Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer of California Association of Relators was the
moderator; great discussions occurred; 200 participants were in -person, and 350
participants were online; a lot of great feedback was provided.
July 30
Attended the Tustin Concerts in the Park; had a great time listening to the band Sticks and
Stones; assisted with Council Member Schnell in handing out checks to the non-profit
groups of the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook -Off event; also participated in the annual
Tustin Host Lions Club membership gathering during the concert.
July 31
Met with Council Member Schnell and the Flying Leathernecks at the El Toro Marine Base
to discuss the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum.
August 2
Attended CalOptima annual Back -to -School Health and Wellness Fair at the Westminster
Civic Center; the event provided free services and giveaways such as backpacks, shoes,
food boxes, and diapers to help prepare children for the new school year; was a very
impressive event.
Shared Justina Willkom, Director of Community Development, who is retiring, will be
missed.
Mayor Lumbard
Congratulated Justina Willkom, Director of Community Development, on her retirement.
Thanked the Tustin Police Department for hosting National Night Out; it was a very
successful event; thanked the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) for participating in the
event.
Announced upcoming events.
August 21
Sunset Market
Location: Old Town Tustin
Time: 5:00-8:30 PM
Old Town Farmers Market
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Wednesdays
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturdays
8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Announced the next City Council and Local Reuse Authority Meeting and Open House will
be held on Tuesday, August 19t" at 5:00-8:00 PM at the Assembly Room at Flight at the
Tustin Legacy.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:12 p.m.
Reconvened in Open Session at 7:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
ADJOURNED at 7:31 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, August 19, 2025,
for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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Agenda Item 2
CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tern
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member
Ray Schnell, Council Member
Lee K. Fink, Council Member
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
Reviewed:
Initial
City Manager
Q5
Finance Director
N/A
AUGUST 19, 2025
1715 FLIGHT WAY, TUSTIN
ASSEMBLY ROOM
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3083 at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda noted for the record that all members were in
attendance.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene
to discuss Item 5 as it appears on the Closed Session agenda, including real property
negotiations with Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager;
Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager; 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)
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
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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: (1 case)
A.
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; Ryan
Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property;
Kenneth Pi uee, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties
Mariners Church
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 4:32 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL
ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3083 at 5:03 p.m.
INVOCATION - Deacon John Reza, St. Cecilia Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
1. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FROM FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
TUSTIN PROPERTY RECIPIENTS
The City Council and The Council Acting In Its Capacity As The Local Reuse
Authority received a historical base closure/Local Reuse Authority designation
summary and status presentations from the public/non-profit entities responsible for
development at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin now known as Tustin Legacy.
Mayor Lumbard and City Manager Aldo E. Schindler provided introductory remarks.
The following representatives provided presentations:
A. Local Reuse Authority Overview and History - George Schlossberg, Kutak
Rock
B. Orange County Rescue Mission - Bryan Crain, President
C. South Orange County Community College District - Ann -Marie Gabel, Vice
Chancellor of Business Services and Medhanie Ephrem, Executive Director
of Facilities Planning
Recessed at 6:01 p.m.
Reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
D. Rancho Santiago Community College District - Tae Kim, Director of Facilities
Planning and District Support Services and Ernie Gomez, Associate Dean
Criminal Justice Academies
E. Tustin Unified School District - Harold Sullins, CFO and Tom Rizzuti, Director
Facilities and Planning
F. City of Tustin - Ken Piguee, Real Property Manager
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler provided closing comments.
Public Input —
1. William Johnson (in -person)
2. Sy Ellis (in -person)
3. Pete Beatty (in -person)
4. Devin Valdez (in -person)
5. Michael Zwissler (in -person)
City Council August 19, 2025
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The City Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority for former Marine Corps Air
Station Tustin, received and filed presentations from entities responsible for
development at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
No report.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Fink
Announced he will be at the Sunset Market on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Council Member Schnell
No report.
Council Member Gallagher
No report.
Mavor Pro Tern Nielsen
No report.
Mayor Lumbard
Discussed environmental concerns and various laws related to environmental hazards.
ADJOURNED at 7:05 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 2, 2025,
for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
City Council August 19, 2025
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