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AGENDA REPORT
OCTOBER 7, 2025
ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER
Agenda Item 5
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City Manager a`V�
Finance Director
CHAD W. CLANTON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports Goal D of the City's Strategic Plan: Strong Community and Regional
Relationships. By maintaining a full and active board, the City ensures continued support
for the Senior Center through philanthropic efforts and civic participation, fostering
stronger ties between local government, community stakeholders, and the older adult
population it serves.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Tustin Area Senior Center Fund, Inc. was established in 1985 to raise money for
the construction of the Tustin Area Senior Center. When the Center opened in 1989,
the Articles of Incorporation were amended to broaden the Board's scope to include
acceptance of gifts and donations to aid in capital acquisitions and the operation of the
Center. Over the ensuing years, several facility improvement projects have been
financed by the Fund. Recent projects include the purchase of new flooring in the Game
Room in 2021, a new bingo machine in 2022, new chairs and tables in 2023, and new
flooring in the lobby and common spaces in 2025.
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City Council Agenda Report
Senior Center Fund Appointment
October 10, 2025
Page 2
According to the bylaws, the Board of Directors consists of one member from the City
Council, one member from the Senior Advisory Board, the City Manager, and two
Members -at -Large. The most recent annual meeting of the Tustin Area Senior Center
Fund, Inc. Board of Directors was held May 13, 2025 with the current members including
Mayor Pro Tem, John Nielsen; City Manager, Aldo E. Schindler; and Senior Advisory
Board Members Sherry Geyer and Ken Higman. At this meeting, the resignation of
Marisa Charette, former Board Member At Large, was recognized and the Board
approved staff's recommendation of Michele Markus to fill this vacancy.
Mrs. Markus has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service through
her volunteer involvement at Senior Center events such as Casino Night and Pasta Fest,
and currently serves as the Volunteer Chair for the Tustin Tiller Days Committee. In
addition, she regularly volunteers at the Sunset Market event and the Tustin Street Fair
and Chili Cook -Off. Michele is also the daughter of longtime former board member Don
Roppel and is eager to carry on his legacy of service by contributing her time and
talents to the continued success of the Senior Center Fund.
Pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation and by-laws, new appointees to the Tustin Area
Senior Center Fund, Inc. require City Council approval.
E:S'by:
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Chad W. Clanton
Director, Parks and Recreation Services