HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 10.07.25CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2025
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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. Kendig, City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3085
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT — Members of the public may provide comments in writing, in person or in
real time via Zoom to address the City Council on items on the Closed Session Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig
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
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3085
INVOCATION - Rev. Tim Ellington, Aldersgate Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Schnell
PRESENTATION — Groundswell, Dr. Gurpreet Singh Ahuja
PUBLIC INPUT — At this time, any member of the public may address the Council on
matters which are not on this evening's agenda, provided the matter is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig
CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to
be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak
regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form with the City
Clerk. (Agenda Items 1-9)
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE
AGENDA
Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions on the agenda and declare 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 SEPTEMBER 16,
2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City
Council Meeting held on September 16, 2025.
3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS
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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.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the
amount of $1,140,030.48 and Demands in the amount of $8,056,707.42.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1565 - DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICABLE TO
WELLINGTON PLAZA
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1565 approves Specific Plan Amendment 2024-0004,
amending the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan to limit the permitted uses
within the existing Wellington Plaza office complex to general and professional
offices, photography studios, and tutoring facilities.
Recommendation: That the City Council have second reading by title only and
adoption of Ordinance No. 1565.
ORDINANCE NO. 1565 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0004 TO AMEND
THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN SUCH THAT ONLY
OFFICE USES WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE EXISTING
BUILDINGS AT WELLINGTON PLAZA LOCATED AT 505-515 E. FIRST STREET
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER FUND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Staff is requesting City Council appoint Michele Markus to the Tustin Area Senior
Center Fund, Inc. Board of Directors.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Michele Markus,
an active community volunteer, to the Board of Directors of the Tustin Area Senior
Center Fund, Inc.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
6. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MAIN STREET AND OLD
TOWN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder for the Main Street and Old Town Improvements
Projects.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder,
Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $10,390,406.15 for the Main
Street and Old Town Improvements Projects and authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City; and
2. Appropriate $510,000 from Measure M2 Fair Share for the Old Town
Improvements Project.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program budget
includes funding in the amount of $7,000,000 for the Main Street Improvements
Project and $3,993,741 for the Old Town Improvements Project. In addition, $17,530
of Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023-2024 funds were
reallocated administratively to this project.
The requested appropriation of $510,000 brings the total budget to $11,521,271 and
is needed to fully fund the Old Town Improvements Project.
Expenses include:
• Construction Contract — Schedule "A" (General Items) .................. $1,092,500
• Construction Contract — Schedule "B" (Old Town Improvements)- $3,707,105
• Construction Contract — Schedule "C" (Main St. Improvements) .... $5,590,802
• Contingency (10%)........................................................................ $1,039,040
• Construction Support and Geotechnical Services ................................ $91,824
• Total Budget................................................................................. $11,521,271
7. RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSALS TO PROCEED TO A FINAL ROUND OF
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR 150 E. FIRST
STREET
Two (2) proposals are recommended for City Council consideration to proceed to a
final round of negotiations for the competitive offering for 150 E. First Street within
Development Area 2 of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize staff and the City's broker Professional Real Estate Services Inc. to
inform two (2) proposers from the competitive offering for 150 E. First Street that
they will be proceeding to a final round; and
2. Authorize staff to further reduce the number of proposals that will ultimately be
recommended to the City Council for consideration at a later date.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
8. CREATIVE SIGNALS GIFTED PUBLIC ART — TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
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At their September 17, 2025, Meeting, the Public Art Commission recommended to
forward three Creative Signals cabinet wraps as gifted public art donated by the
Tustin Community Foundation for final approval by the City Council.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the
recommendation of the Public Art Commission to approve three Creative Signal
wraps proposed by the Tustin Community Foundation and authorize the Parks and
Recreation Department to accept all three as gifted public art.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact as all three Creative Signals wraps will be
funded by the Tustin Community Foundation and donated to the City of Tustin as
gifted public art.
9. OLD TOWN ART WALK PLANTER BOX PUBLIC ART PROJECT
At their September 17, 2025, meeting, the Public Art Commission recommended
forwarding two planter box public art concepts to be completed in association with
the 2025 Old Town Art Walk event for final approval by the City Council.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the design
submissions received for repainting two planter boxes at the Old Town Art Walk as
recommended by the Public Art Commission and authorize the Parks and Recreation
Department to execute an agreement with the artist.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of completing both planter boxes will not exceed $3,000. A
total of $2,000 will be paid to the artist and the Orange County School of the Arts and
the remaining funds will cover the cost of preparing the planter boxes for repainting.
The current balance in the Public Art Fund is approximately $44,000.
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-59 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO FORM THE
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
REPLACING THE EXISTING TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
The Tustin Landscape and Lighting District was formed in 1985 and provides funding
for the maintenance of perimeter landscaping on arterial streets and for the operation
and maintenance of street lighting on public roads within the Tustin Ranch area. The
current assessment revenue is no longer sufficient to cover the cost of maintaining
the public infrastructure. At the July 15, 2025 meeting, staff recommended and the
City Council directed the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025. This report presents the
prepared Engineer's Report for the City Council's approval and recommended
actions to initiate the formation of the proposed assessment district.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
25-59 declaring the intention to form Tustin Landscape & Lighting Reassessment
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District 2025 replacing the existing district as of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and to levy
assessments commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027, accepting and approving the
Engineer's Report, ordering a property owner official assessment ballot proceeding,
and setting a Public Hearing for December 2, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 AND TO LEVY ASSESSMENT COMMENCING
WITH FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT; TO CONDUCT A PROPERTY OWNER OFFICIAL
ASSESSMENT BALLOT PROCEEDING ON THE MATTER OF THE NEW
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THESE MATTERS
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds are budgeted and appropriated in the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting Fund for the required property owner's official assessment
ballot proceedings for the proposed reassessment district. The costs for operating
and maintaining the public infrastructure in the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District
are offset through the levy of the annual assessments. The proposed Tustin
Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 contains the same cost -
recovery structure with proposed annual assessments and a general fund
contribution.
The proposed reassessment district has no impact on the existing Tustin Landscape
and Lighting District Fund's budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. If approved by the
property owners, the reassessment district will replace the existing district and levy
assessments commencing Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Similarly, the General Fund
contribution would increase in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and each year thereafter,
consistent with the proposed schedule outlined in the Engineers Report and Table 2
below. Should the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 fail to
be approved by the property owners, maintenance will remain at reduced service
levels and will be refined annually to ensure expenses do not exceed revenue.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, October 21, 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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