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CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2025
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
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. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3089 at 5:00 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 Items 5A-5E.
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
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9(a): (5 cases)
A. Nicole Aragon v. City of Tustin, et al., U.S.D.C.- C.D. Cal., Case No. 8:25-cv-
01741-H DV-J C.
B. Joaquin Barraza v. City of Tustin, et al., U.S.D.C.- C.D. Cal., Case No. 8:24-
cv-02286-JWH-DFM
C. Edwin Cruz v. City of Tustin, et al. U.S.D.C.- C.D. Cal., Case No. 8:25-cv-
01735-ADS
D. Kimberley Ann Davis v. Brian Baron, et al., OCSC Case No. 30-2025-
01487435
E. Emily Garcia -Areas v. City of Tustin, et al, U.S.D.C.- C.D. Cal., Case No. 8:22-
cv-00131 SPG
Recessed at 5:01 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3089 at 6:01 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —
American Legion
PUBLIC INPUT —
1. Dr. Thomas "TJ" Reed
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM — 1
City Council December 2, 2025
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1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-74 FORMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT
WITHIN THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT
2025 REPLACING THE EXISTING TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT
Council Member Schnell recused himself and left the dais due to a potential conflict
in real property interest.
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. On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the
Engineer's Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Tustin Landscape and
Lighting Reassessment District 2025 and set a public hearing for December 2, 2025.
At the close of the public hearing, all returned ballots will be tabulated to determine if
there is sufficient property owner support for creating Tustin Landscape and Lighting
Reassessment District 2025.
Public Hearing opened at 6:12 p.m. and received public input on the formation of
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 and associated
assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Assistant Director of Public Works Stacey Cuevas provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Public Input —
1. Chris Hecht (In -person)
2. Lynda Jenkins (In -person)
3. Joel Fink (In -person)
Public Hearing closed at 6:28 p.m.
At the close of the public hearing, all returned ballots were tabulated and staff
reported the results at the end of the meeting.
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.
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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.
Council Member Schnell returned to the dais.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2-9
PUBLIC INPUT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS — None
Council Member Schnell requested to pull Item 9.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen to
pull Item 9 and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
2. 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Closed
Session Meeting and Regular Meeting held on November 18, 2025.
4. 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 $1,169,867.70 and
Demands in the amount of $3,470,794.02.
5. RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH KYA SERVICES, LLC
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Request for approval of a new Rental Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the
84,000-square-foot, City -owned warehouse building located at 15171 Del Amo
Avenue for the term of August 2026 through July 2031.
Motion: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the new Rental
Agreement between the City and KYA Services, LLC subject to any non -substantive
modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City
Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: Pursuant to the new Rental Agreement, KYA Services, LLC will pay
the following annual rent amounts to the City to be deposited into the General Fund:
- August 2026-July 2027: $1,395,924
- August 2027-July 2028: $1,521,552
- August 2028-July 2029: $1,597,632
- August 2029-July 2030: $1,677,516
- August 2030-July 2031: $1,761,396
City costs will be limited to capital improvements such as parking lot maintenance or
roof repairs (if needed) during the term of the Rental Agreement.
6. MEASURE M2 FAIRSHARE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT
The Local Transportation Authority Ordinance No. 3 requires the City to adopt an
annual expenditure report detailing Net Revenues, developer/traffic impact fees, and
City expenditures that meet the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements. The
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) established the MOE benchmark
with the original passage of Measure M. Under the MOE requirement, the City must
spend local funds on transportation -related projects each fiscal year to remain eligible
to receive Measure M2 Fairshare funds. For Fiscal Year 2024-25, the City's required
MOE expenditure is $1,938,025.
Motion: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-73, adopting the Measure M2
Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (attached), and directed staff to file
the report with the Orange County Transportation Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 (M2) EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
7. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE EL
CAMINO REAL WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT
City Council December 2, 2025
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Construction of the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project 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. 25-72 accepting the improvement of the El Camino
Real Water Main Relocation Project; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-72
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 EL CAMINO
REAL WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT, (CIP NO. 60178)
Fiscal Impact: A total of $596,555.30 was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Capital Improvement Program Budget for this project. The final construction cost for
the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project is $557,049.32. This cost consists
of the original contract with Nelos Construction, Inc., in the amount of $ 393,399.10,
a change order for $96,555.30 for additional work requested by the partner agencies,
and additional project change orders totaling $67,094.92 outside the original scope
of work. Agreement COT-56 between the City of Tustin and the Orange County
Transportation Authority authorizes the full reimbursement for final design and all
construction costs, minus an accrued depreciation credit of $2,650.
8. EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
WITH CD-CW (TUSTIN) LLC FOR A PORTION OF LAND AT TUSTIN LEGACY
Request for approval of an extension of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with
CD-CW (Tustin) LLC to continue the negotiating period for the disposition and
development of a portion of Disposition Area 8B at Tustin Legacy for up to an
additional 180 days.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Approved an extension of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for an
additional period of 120 days with a secondary 60-day extension subject to
the approval of the City Manager in their sole discretion in accordance with
Section 4.2 of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, as amended.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement reflecting the two extensions as requested by CD-CW
(Tustin) LLC, establish a milestone schedule of performance for CD-CW
(Tustin) LLC to adhere to, clarify Exclusive Negotiating Agreement extension
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deposit amounts and that they may be applied to the purchase price deposit
but shall remain non-refundable, and make any non -substantive additions or
modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the
City's special real estate counsel or the City Attorney prior to the end of the
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Negotiating Period.
Fiscal Impact: The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement will be amended to require a
$150,000 extension deposit for the first 120-day extension and a $100,000 extension
deposit for the second 60-day extension. Pursuant to the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement, the City retains these deposits if the Disposition and Development
Agreement is not executed, or if the Disposition and Development Agreement is
executed but close of escrow does not occur. If the Disposition and Development
Agreement is executed and close of escrow occurs, the extension deposits (without
interest accrued) are applicable to the purchase price and the purchase price deposit.
CD-CW (Tustin) LLC also has a deposit account with the City that will continue to
fund the City transaction expenses incurred by staff and third -party consultants
including the retention of legal counsel associated with the negotiation and drafting
of the transaction documents.
9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH TY LIN INTERNATIONAL
Staff recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the
Consultant Services Agreement with TY Lin International to provide design
modifications of the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project (CIP No. 70257).
The City will be exploring design alternatives in effort to reduce construction costs.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Fink that the City
Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement with TY Lin
International to provide design modifications of the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian
Bridge Project, in an amount not to exceed $320,000.00, which includes a 15%
contingency, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The proposed Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement
with TY Lin International includes a not -to -exceed total compensation amount of
$320,000.00, which includes a 15% contingency. Sufficient funds have been
appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
10. VACATION OF A PORTION OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE
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Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left
the dais.
California Streets and Highways Code 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. On November 4, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-21
declaring its intent to vacate and set a public hearing for December 2, 2025.
Additionally, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, the City Council must make findings
and adopt a resolution declaring property to be conveyed as exempt surplus land.
Public Hearing opened at 6:36 p.m.
Director of Public Works Michael Grisso provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input — None
Public Hearing closed at 6:40 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member
Schnell that the City Council took the following actions:
1. Conducted the Public Hearing to vacate a portion of Auto Center Drive; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-68 ordering the vacation of a portion of Auto
Center Drive; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 25-69 declaring the portion of Auto Center Drive to
be vacated as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54221(f)(1)(E) and the Final Updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines
Section 103(c)(6); and
4. Authorized the City Manager to submit the appropriate documentation to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development in connection
with Resolution No. 25-69; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to take all actions and execute agreements
necessary or appropriate to complete the vacation and transfer.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
RESOLUTION 25-68
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMPRISED OF PORTIONS OF AUTO
CENTER DRIVE AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(E) AND THE FINAL UPDATED
SURPLUS LAND ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 103(c)(6)
Fiscal Impact: The City obtained an appraisal determining the fair market value of
Parcel A and Parcel B, depicted in Resolution No. 25-68, to be $14,000 and $30,000,
respectively. As approved, the adjacent property owners have agreed to pay fair
market value at the above noted prices with proceeds deposited to the General Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen returned to the dais and reported The Levine Act has limits
on donations and being able to make decisions and unfortunately he was not able to
check his records; therefore out of caution he recused himself.
11. ZONE CHANGE 2025-0001, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
19390/SUBDIVISION 2025-0001, DESIGN REVIEW 2025-0004, AND
CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 145 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF 17TH STREET AND PROSPECT AVENUE
This item is consideration of the proposed Cypress Grove project, a 145-unit for -sale
residential community on an 8.5-acre site, presently known as Tustin Financial Plaza
located at the intersection of 17t" Street and Prospect Avenue. Redevelopment of the
site will require the demolition of five existing commercial office buildings, a zone
change to allow for residential unit development, a tract map for subdivision of the
condominium units, design review, and associated environmental analysis.
On November 17, 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution
Nos. 4535, 4536, and 4537, recommending City Council approval of Zone Change
2025-0001, Vesting Tentative Tract map 19390/Subdivision 2025-0001, Design Review
2025-0004, and certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report.
Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
Principal Planner Raymond Barragan provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Applicant Philip Mader, Kingsbarn Realty Capital provided a verbal presentation.
Public Input:
1. Mike Murtaugh (In -person)
2. Toni Dieb (In -person)
3. Chris Luna (In -person)
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4. Kevin Wang (In -person)
5. Devin Valdez (In -person)
6. Jason Luna (In -person)
7. David Le Cocq (In -person)
8. Marsha Butler (In -person)
9. Kathleen Klein (In -person)
10. Larry De Crona (In -person)
11. Elizabeth Hansburg (In -person)
12.Allyson Damikolas Munez (In -person)
13. Curt Fleming (In -person)
14. Beth Burger (In -person)
15. Dona Murray (In -person)
16. Leslie Niven (In -person)
17. Erin Gonzalez (Zoom)
18.Josh Lee (Zoom)
19. Marco Gambineri (In -person)
20. Stephen Thai (In -person)
Public Hearing closed at 8:10 p.m.
Recessed at 8:11 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Gallagher that
the City Council:
1. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 25-65, certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report and adopting the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Report Program for Zone
Change 2025-0001, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19390/Subdivision 2025-
0001, and Design Review 2025-0004.
2. Introduced and conducted first reading by title only of Ordinance No.1573 to
approve Zone Change 2025-0001 to rezone the site from Planned Community
Business Park to Planned Community Residential and adopt a new
development plan to establish permitted residential uses and development
standards for the construction of 145 residential condominiums on
approximately 8.5 acres.
3. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 25-66 to approve:
a. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19390/SUB 2025-0001 to subdivide the
property to construct 145 residential condominiums on approximately 8.5
acres.
b. Design Review 2025-0004 for the design and site layout of 145 residential
condominiums.
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Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 25-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING
CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR ZONE CHANGE 2025-0001, SUBDIVISION 2025-0001 / VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19390, AND DESIGN REVIEW 2025-0004
ORDINANCE NO. 1573
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2025-0001 TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP
TO APPLY THE PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATION
TO AN 8.5-ACRE SITE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS (APNS) 401-401-12, -13,
-14, -15, -16, AND -17) TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 145-
UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 25-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING SUBDIVISION 2025-0001/VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19390
AND DESIGN REVIEW 2025-0004 AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
145-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT AN 8.5-ACRE SITE
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS (APNS) 401-401-12, -13, -14, -15, -16, AND -17)
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item however, the
applicant has provided a Fiscal Impact Analysis (Attachment M), that considered
ongoing general fund revenues to the City from property tax and sales tax, showing
an estimated net positive benefit of about $191,000 in the first year.
Recessed at 8:49 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:51 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1 CONTINUED - ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-74 FORMING
AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 REPLACING THE EXISTING TUSTIN LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council Member Schnell recused himself due to a potential conflict in real property interest.
Assistant Director of Public Works Stacey Cuevas reported the ballot tabulation did not
result in a majority protest and announced the following results:
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• Support: 67.85% / $283,353.06 (Total Assessment Value)
• Opposed: 32.15% / Opposed $134,268.20 (Total Assessment Value)
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen to
adopt Resolution No. 25-74 approving the formation of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting
Reassessment District 2025,
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
RESOLUTION NO. 25-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE FORMATION OF TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 AND CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Council Member Schnell returned to the dais.
REGULAR BUSINESS
12. MAYOR PRO TEM SELECTION
The City Council selects a member of the Council who will serve as Mayor Pro Tern
for the following year.
Public Input — None
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Fink
to nominate Council Member Schnell to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for the following
year.
Roll Call Vote — City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
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
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No report.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember Fink
Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Schnell on his appointment as Mayor Pro Tem; is happy
Tustin City Council does not have any controversy over the selection process for the Mayor
Pro Tem.
November 22
Attended Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie -Norris 2nd annual ThanksGiveaway at Aldersgate
United Methodist Church; community members from Grocery Outlet, Sabil USA, Automobile
Club of Southern California, and many other community members participated with the
event; was really great to be a part of the program.
November 27
Attended Operation Warm Wishes 18th Annual Unity in the Community Thanksgiving
Spectacular at Peppertree Park; was a great event; is very impressed with the work that
founder TyRon Jackson does with the organization.
Announced on Friday, December 5, 2025, is the Parks and Recreation Christmas Tree
Lighting and Holiday Stroll.
Council Member Gallagher
No comments.
Council Member Nielsen
Announced enjoyed being Mayor Pro Tem this past year; wished Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
the best of luck this upcoming year.
November 20
Attended the Tustin Community Foundation Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast; congratulated
Mayor Lumbard with the great job he did at the event; made everyone feel welcomed; the
guest speaker was Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez, former Director of the Peace Corps, he
was a wonderful keynote speaker.
Hoped everyone had a nice Thanksgiving Holiday; announced is very thankful for friends,
family, and to be living in Tustin.
Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
Thanked the City Council for believing in him and for nominating him as Mayor Pro Tem;
appreciates the great city staff that work for the City of Tustin, as well as the City Council
who are functional and are able to get along with each other.
City Council December 2, 2025
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November 19
Attended the Grand Opening of the City of Hope in Irvine; it's the only cancer specialty
hospital in Orange County.
November 26
Attended the Tustin Police Department Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at the Tustin Family
and Youth Center; was a great event with over 200 meals distributed to local families in
need; Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County was passing out canned goods and
produce; thanked the Tustin Police Department for the wonderful event and everything they
do for the Tustin community.
Mayor Lumbard
Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Schnell on his appointment as Mayor Pro Tem.
Announced the upcoming events:
Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:OOPM-8:30PM
Old Town Tustin
PJs and Pancakes Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:OOAM-12:OOPM
Community Center at the Market Place
ADJOURNED at 9:04 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, December 16, 2025,
for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
City Council December 2, 2025
Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14