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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
NOVEMBER 4, 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
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3087 at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda noted for the record that all members were
present.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council will
convene to discuss Item 5A on the Closed Session Agenda, including conference with its
real property negotiators Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City
Manager; and Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property.
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): (1 case)
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
Address/Description
150 E. First Street
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard,
Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City
Manager/Real Property
Negotiating Parties
CAZ LLC and Riviera Pacific Properties, Inc.
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:31 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3087 at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Pastor Kyle Bleeker, Friends Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Gallagher
PRESENTATION — Chief Thuilliez provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Tustin
Police Department's Strategic Plan 2025 — 2027.
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
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CONSENT CALENDAR 1-14 —
PUBLIC INPUT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS —
1. Charlie Sarosy (Item No. 14: In -person)
Council Member Schnell requested to pull Item 10.
Council Member Fink requested to pull Items 11 and 13.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen to
pull Items 10, 11, and 13 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 OCTOBER 21,
2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Special
Closed Session Meeting and Regular Meeting held on October 21, 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 $1,203,395.40 and
Demands in the amount of $3,041,257.17.
4. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 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.
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Motion: The City Council received and filed.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT -
QUARTER ONE AND QUARTER TWO, 2025
This agenda report transmits the John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Quarterly
Report covering the first and second quarters of 2025. The City of Tustin is within the
John Wayne Airport's "Noise Impact Area" since it has the potential to experience an
average Community Noise Equivalent Level above 65 decibels. Community Noise
Equivalent Level is a weighted 24-hour average of noise levels, a measurement often
used to regulate airport noise impacts on the surrounding community. The average
noise levels measured at Tustin's monitoring station, located at Columbus Tustin
Middle School on Beneta Way (site map in Attachment A), remained below City,
County, and State maximum criteria in the first and second quarter reporting periods.
Motion: The City Council received and filed this report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
6. 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, June 17, 2025, August 5, 2025, and September 16, 2025, the City
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 25-70 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.
Fiscal Impact: There was no direct impact from a determination that a local
emergency continues to exist.
7. DECLARE INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE AND SET
A PUBLIC HEARING
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California Streets and Highways Code Section 8312 authorizes the City Council to
vacate all or a portion of a street within the City when it is no longer necessary for
current or prospective public street purposes, either on its own initiative or upon
request of an interested party. A request was received from the owners of Tustin
Lexus and Tustin Cadillac to vacate a 12-foot wide strip of right-of-way around the
perimeter of the Auto Center Drive cul-de-sac adjacent to their properties, reducing
the curb radius to 40 feet. Pursuant to procedures outlined in Sections 8320-8325 of
the California Streets and Highways Code, the City Council must first adopt a
resolution declaring its intent to vacate and set a public hearing. Resolution No. 25-
21 includes the legal description and associated map of the area to be vacated.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-21 declaring its intent to vacate
a portion of Auto Center Drive and set a public hearing for December 2, 2025.
Fiscal Impact: The City obtained an appraisal determining the fair market value of
Parcel A and Parcel B, depicted in Resolution No. 25-21 to be $14,000 and $30,000,
respectively. If the proposed street vacation is approved and executed, the adjacent
property owners have agreed to pay fair market value at the above noted prices with
proceeds deposited to the General Fund.
8. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
ANNUAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT
The final construction cost for the Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk
Repair Project — Zone 6 is $2,640,126.68, approximately 7% above the original
contract amount of $2,464,122. Additional quantities of various contract items were
approved totaling $63,028.68 and a contract change order in the amount of $112,976
was requested by the City for additional work to repave the Citrus Ranch Park parking
lot. This project was funded through a combination of General Fund, Measure M2
Fair Share, Gas Tax, Park Maintenance. The General Fund was used to cover the
cost of work performed on behalf of the City of Irvine and the Irvine Ranch Water
District. The City of Irvine will reimburse $379,703 for work on Myford Road within
their jurisdiction and the Irvine Ranch Water District will reimburse $195,000 for
adjustment of their facilities to grade.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-64 accepting the improvement of the Annual
Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project — Zone 6; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-64
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 FISCAL YEAR
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2024-25 ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT —
ZONE 6, (CIP NO. 70024)
Fiscal Impact: The final construction cost for the Annual Roadway Rehabilitation
and Sidewalk Repair Project — Zone 6 was $2,640,126.68, approximately 7% above
the original contract amount of $2,464,122. Additional quantities of various contract
items were approved totaling $63,028.68 and a contract change order in the amount
of $112,976 was requested by the City for additional work to repave the Citrus Ranch
Park parking lot. This project was funded through a combination of General Fund,
Measure M2 Fair Share, Gas Tax, Park Maintenance. The General Fund was used
to cover the cost of work performed on behalf of the City of Irvine and the Irvine
Ranch Water District. The City of Irvine will reimburse $379,703 for work on Myford
Road within their jurisdiction and the Irvine Ranch Water District will reimburse
$195,000 for adjustment of their facilities to grade.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-67 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND
SUPPORT FOR THE IRVINE BOULEVARD / FOURTH STREET REGIONAL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
Staff is proposing to submit a grant application to the Orange County Transportation
Authority for funding under Measure M2 for the Regional Signal Synchronization
Program. The proposed Irvine Boulevard / Fourth Street Regional Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project would be implemented in partnership with the City of Santa
Ana to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along this regional corridor. The
Orange County Transportation Agency's process requires the City Council to adopt
a resolution of support and authorize the grant application submittal.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-67, approving the submittal of
the Irvine Boulevard / Fourth Street Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under Measure
M2 for projects for the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE IRVINE BOULEVARD / FOURTH
STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT FOR FUNDS FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UNDER THE COMPETITIVE MEASURE M2
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM
Fiscal Impact: The total estimated cost for the Irvine Boulevard / Fourth Street
Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project is $1,950,000. If the project is
selected for grant funding, 80 percent of the total cost will be funded by the grant,
with participating agencies providing a required 20 percent as local match for the
remaining project balance. The estimated cost of the City of Tustin's portion of the
project is $1,125,000, of which 80% or $900,000 would be funded through the grant,
with $225,000 as Tustin's required local match contribution to the project. If the
project is selected in Spring 2026, staff will return to the City Council with a funding
recommendation and request for appropriation for the City's local match.
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10. CITY OF TUSTIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PROPOSED TUSTIN LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
Council Member Schnell recused himself due to a potential conflict in real property
interest and left the dais.
All properties within the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District have been provided
ballots to vote on the formation of a proposed reassessment district to support
increased maintenance activities within the public right-of-way. Proposition 218
requires that publicly owned parcels also pay special benefit assessments levied for
a landscape and lighting district. The City of Tustin has received ballots representing
21 City -owned park and fire station parcels within the proposed reassessment
district.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Fink that the City
Council directed the City Manager to complete ballots for City- owned parcels in
support of forming Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 and
submit ballots to the City Clerk for tabulation on December 2, 2025.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0-1 (Council Member Schnell recused)
Fiscal Impact: If approved, the proposed reassessment district will replace the
existing district and levy assessments commencing Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The
proposed annual reassessment would result in a General Fund expenditure of
$16,453.22 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, followed by an annual increase reflective of
the 5-year assessment schedule as shown in Attachment 1. Beginning Fiscal Year
2031-32, assessments will be increased by a defined formula equal to Consumer
Price Index +3%.
Council Member Schnell returned to the dais.
11. RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSALS TO PROCEED TO ROUND TWO FOR
THE COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF CITY -
OWNED REAL PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD E (PLANNING AREAS 9-
12) OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN
Three (3) proposals are recommended for City Council consideration to proceed to
Round Two for the competitive offering for approximately 52 acres of City -owned real
property within Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) of the Tustin Legacy Specific
Plan. The recommendation is made by a staff supported, Mayor appointed Ad -Hoc
Committee composed of Mayor Austin Lumbard and Council Member Ryan
Gallagher.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the City
Council took the following actions:
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1. Authorized staff and the City's broker CCP Real Estate Advisors to inform
three (3) proposers from the competitive offering for approximately 52 acres
of City -owned real property within Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) of
the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan that they will be proceeding to Round Two;
and
2. Authorized staff to further reduce the number of proposals that will ultimately
be recommended to the City Council for consideration at a later date.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT FOR THE
CAMINO REAL PARK PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC SHELTER RENOVATION
PROJECT (CIP NO. 20096)
Staff is requesting authorization to contract with Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc. and
Icon Shelter Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a custom playground
and a picnic shelter at Camino Real Park (CIP No. 20096) utilizing cooperative
government purchasing programs (i.e. Sourcewell and Goodbuy).
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-62 authorizing the use of Sourcewell Contract
Number 010521-BUR (Innovative Playgrounds Co., Inc) for the purchase and
installation of new playground equipment at Camino Real Park;
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-63 authorizing the use of Goodbuy Contract
Number 25-26-91300 (ICON Shelter Systems, Inc.) for the purchase and
installation of a new picnic shelter at Camino Real Park;
3. Authorized an additional appropriation of $500,000 from the Park
Development Fund (Fund 131); and
4. Authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the contract
documents on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW PLAYGROUND AT CAMINO REAL PARK FOR
THE CAMINO REAL PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC SHELTER RENOVATION, CIP
NO. 20096
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE GOODBUY PURCHASING PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE AND INSTALL A PICNIC SHELTER AT CAMINO REAL PARK FOR
THE CAMINO REAL PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC SHELTER RENOVATION, CIP
NO. 20096
Fiscal Impact: The FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program currently includes
$500,000 allocated to the Camino Real Park Playground and Picnic Shelter
Renovation from the Park Development Fund. To fully fund replacement of both
amenities, including 10% contingency, staff is requesting an additional $500,000
appropriation from the Park Development Fund in the Capital Improvement Program
budget. The Park Development Fund currently maintains a sufficient balance to
accommodate this appropriation.
Project expenditure includes:
• Innovative Playgrounds/Sourcewell Contract.................................$486,979.04
• Icon Shelter Systems/Goodbuy Contract.......................................$421,864.76
• Total Expenditures..................................................................$908,843.80
13. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1571 ADDING
CHAPTER 10 TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE PROHIBITING THE
SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1571 would ban the sale, distribution, and advertisement
for sale of any product containing any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa
(more commonly known as the kratom plant). The purpose of the ordinance is to
protect the public health and welfare against the sale and distribution of products
which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified as having opioid-like
characteristics, and which pose a threat to the health and safety of the American
Public.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the City
Council have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1571.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1571 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10 (PROHIBITION ON THE SALE
AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS) TO ARTICLE 6 (PUBLIC
WELFARE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
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Fiscal Impact: Minimal fiscal impact associated with efforts to enforce the prohibition
by the City's code enforcement and/or law enforcement personnel.
14. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1572 ADDING
CHAPTER 11 TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGULATING THE
SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1572 would ban the sale, distribution, and advertisement
for sale of nitrous oxide, devices designed to dispense nitrous oxide, and any device
which contains any amount of nitrous oxide, except for specified medicinal or
industrial purposes. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect the public health and
welfare against the sale and distribution of products which can cause serious and
potentially life -threatening health complications.
Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance
No. 1572.
ORDINANCE NO. 1572
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11 (SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS
OXIDE) TO ARTICLE 6 (PUBLIC WELFARE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
Fiscal Impact: Minimal fiscal impact associated with efforts to enforce the prohibition
by the City's code enforcement and/or law enforcement personnel.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Provided an update regarding the upgrades to ball field number 3 at Tustin Sports Park;
improvements began in August 2025; improvements include tilling, regrading, laser leveling,
and replacing the irrigation system for both the infield and the outfield; new sod will be laid
followed by a 90 to 120 day maintenance period; completion is anticipated for late February
or early March 2026.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Fink
October 23
Attended the Orange County Public Library Advisory Board meeting; due to the resignation
of Chair Richard Hurt, he chaired the meeting; shared that the Tustin Public Library, as well
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as libraries throughout the County of Orange, offers a variety of teen resources from
homework clubs to college fairs.
October 31
Attended the Halloween Howl event at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center; was a great
event coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
November 2
Participated in the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Dino Dash; was a great event with a
large turnout of participants.
November 4
Attended Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris' Veterans of the Year Ceremony at Irvine
Valley College; Elizabeth "Libby" Buckley, Captain, United States Air Force was recognized
for her exemplary military service and enduring contributions to fellow veterans and the
Orange County community; thanked the City Manger's Office and the City Clerk's Office for
providing the proclamation.
Shared that he will be attending the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Best of Tustin Awards
Luncheon on November 5, 2025.
Suggested the Tustin Unified School Board and the Tustin City Council meet in the near
future.
Congratulated the Los Angeles Dodgers on their 2025 World Series Championship.
Council Member Schnell
October 29
Enjoyed lunch at Peter's Gourmade Burgers with Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen.
October 31
Was a judge at the Tustin Halloween Howl at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center; many
of the children had amazing costumes.
November 2
Participated in the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Dino Dash; thanked the Tustin Schools
Foundation for putting on a great event; thanked city staff and Police Chief Sean Thuilliez
for having the Police Department keep the participants safe.
November 4
Attended the Orange County Cemetery District Board meeting.
Announced will be attending the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Best of Tustin Awards
Luncheon on November 5, 2025.
Announced November 11, 2025, is Veterans Day; wished all veterans a happy Veterans
Day.
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Council Member Gallagher
October 22
Attended the Orange County Sanitation Board of Directors meeting; announced
Wastewater 101 Citizen Academy class had their graduation ceremony; will share when
applications are available for the next class.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
Shared he is looking forward to the Veterans Day event on November 11, 2025
October 11, 18, and 25
Volunteered at the Tustin Area Historical Society Old Town Tustin Ghost Tours; each tour
was sold out, and it helped to raise money for the Tustin Area Historical Society and the
Tustin Host Lions Club; money was raised for vision screening, vision diseases, assisting
the blind, and supporting the Tustin History Museum.
Mayor Lumbard
October 24
Met with the new Mexican consulate in Santa Ana; the meeting was held at Tustin City Hall;
she wanted to make sure the Tustin community was aware of the services her office
provides.
October 28
Swore in new Planning Commissioner, Meggen Gullo; announced applications are currently
being accepted for the Public Art Commission.
October 29
Attended the Tustin Community Foundation Interfaith Connect meeting; a monthly meeting
which brings together local nonprofits, service organizations, and community partners for
city updates; encouraged council colleagues to attend when available.
Thanked Tustin Police Department, city staff, and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation for
another successful Dino Dash event.
ADJOURNED at 6:48 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 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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