HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 2.3.26CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tern
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member
Lee K. Fink, Council Member
John Nielsen, Council Member
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - #3092
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),
(e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(5): (3 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 — #3092
INVOCATION — Pastor Kyle Bleeker, Friends Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Austin Lumbard
PRESENTATION — Tustin Police Department Service Dog Retirement: Azzuri
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 1-8)
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 JANUARY 20, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City
Council Special Closed Session Meeting and Regular Meeting held on January 20,
2026.
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 $1,110,415.15 and Demands in the amount of $5,919,766.74.
4. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 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.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG
On December 29, 2025, Sergeant Leah Barrett rotated out of the Canine Program
after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Police Service Dog Azzurri will be
retired from active service. Azzurri is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois and has served
as a Tustin Police Canine for almost six years. Based on the unique bond between
canine and handler, Sergeant Barrett has agreed to accept ownership of Azzurri. The
Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement for Transfer of Ownership for a Police
Service Dog between the City of Tustin and Leah Barrett (in her individual capacity)
so that Azzurri can live out the remainder of her days with the Barrett family.
Fiscal Impact: Leah Barrett will pay the City the sum of $1.00 for the transfer of
ownership, and she will assume all future liability, maintenance, and care of Azzurri.
6. FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT
The City of Anaheim, in its capacity as a Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban
Area, has applied for, received and accepted a grant entitled "Fiscal Year 2024 Urban
Areas Security Initiative" Grant Program. This grant is from the Federal Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the State
of California Office of Emergency Services. It is intended to enhance countywide
emergency preparedness, and to help the Operational Area prevent, respond to, and
recover from acts of terrorism, as set forth in the grant guidelines and assurances
that are incorporated into the Agreement by reference.
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The Office of Grants and Training has awarded $4,731,981 to the City of Anaheim
for use in the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, for the performance term of
September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 (Fiscal Year 2024). In which, the grant
period for sub -recipients (e.g., City of Tustin) can be awarded through the period of
November 12, 2025 to March 31, 2027. The funds are now available for distribution
throughout the Operational Area, and the City of Tustin, as a sub -recipient, is
authorized to participate in the grant funding.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 26-01, designating the Chief of Police or his designee as the
City's authorized representative for the Fiscal Year 2024.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Transfer
Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the City of Tustin.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE CITY'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FY 2024 URBAN AREAS SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI)
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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CORPORATION FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL / AUTO CENTER DRIVE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Traffic Signal Cost -Sharing
Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation. The agreement establishes shared
financial responsibilities for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at the intersection
of El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive. This agreement has been reviewed and
approved as to form by Costco and the City Attorney's Office. The total estimated
project cost is $250,000 and per the agreement, Costco would reimburse the City for
50% of the actual project cost up to $125,000.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Traffic Signal Cost -Sharing Agreement between the City and
Costco Wholesale Corporation for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at
El Camino Real /Auto Center Drive intersection; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, the Director of Public Works, and
the City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $100,000 for the project design
phase have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement
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Program Budget. Funding for the construction phase will be requested through a
future City Council action as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process.
8. 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, September 16, 2025, November 4,
2025, and December 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.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-06
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 as Attachment 2.
RESOLUTION 26-06
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 is no direct impact from a determination that a local emergency
continues to exist.
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9. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1575 FOR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
In December 2023, the California State Water Resources Control Board adopted the
Cross -Connection Control Policy Handbook, which establishes new statewide
standards for protecting public water supplies from cross -contamination. Taking effect
in July 2024, the Cross -Connection Control Policy Handbook established new
statewide standards for protecting public water supplies from contamination.
Adoption of Cross -Connection Control Ordinance No. 1575 formally establishes
regulatory authority, program requirements, and appropriate enforcement mechanisms
necessary to protect the City's potable water system from contamination due to cross -
connections and backflow events.
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the first reading by
title only of Ordinance No. 1575.
ORDINANCE NO. 1575
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 4907 TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE INSTITUTING A CROSS -
CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of Ordinance 1575 does not result in additional fiscal
impacts. In July 2025, the City Council approved an additional budget appropriation
in the amount of $70,000 for the program implementation costs. Ongoing program
costs are estimated at $100,000 annually and will be requested each year through
the City's budget process.
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, February 17, 2026, for the
Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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