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Home My WebLink About00 CC AGENDA 3.3.26CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING MARCH 3, 2026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN COUNCIL CHAMBER VIDEO CONFERENCE Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tern Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager Lee K. Fink, Council Member Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk John Nielsen, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION To watch the meeting, the public may observe the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or via the City's Granicus service at: https://www.tustinca.org/282/Meetings-Agendas or on the local Cox Channel 851. To participate and/or comment on one or more items, do the following: 1. PARTICIPATING DURING A MEETING Community members who wish to address the City Council during a public meeting may attend the meeting in person or join through Zoom. By joining the meeting through Zoom, you will be able to speak but your video will not be enabled. Please see further instructions below. HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY COMPUTER OR SMART DEVICE Community members may provide live public comments via Zoom during City Council meetings. To join the meeting, click here and use the passcode below. You can also join via the Zoom app on your smartphone or tablet, or in a web browser at https://zoom.us/join, by entering the Meeting ID and Passcode below. Meeting ID: 940 8640 1921 Passcode: 600222 Please provide your name in the Zoom application to allow the City Clerk to identify you when it is your time to speak. We suggest installing and testing the Zoom software on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. HOW TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM WEB CONFERENCE BY TELEPHONE To join to the Zoom web conference from any phone (landline or wireless), dial 669-900-6833. City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 7 When prompted use the below Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 940 8640 1921 Passcode: 600222 The City Clerk will identify you by the last 4 digits of your phone when it is your time to speak. When requested by the City Clerk, call -in users can unmute and mute their phones by pressing *6. Call -in users can raise their hand by pressing *9 but may not lower their hand once raised. 2. PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS THROUGH THE E-COMMENT SYSTEM 1. Proceed to the SpeakUp comment system: A. To submit an e-comment on an upcoming meeting agenda go to https://tustin.granicusideas.com/meetings?scope=upcoming and select the agenda item. B. Follow the links to type and submit your comment(s) on one or more items: a. The items may be on the agenda or not on the agenda. b. Your comments will be forwarded electronically and immediately to the members of the City Council. c. Comments related to a particular agenda item will only be considered prior to the close of public comments on that item d. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda may be submitted only until the "Public Comment" portion of the agenda is concluded. For Individuals with Disabilities: The City is dedicated to ensuring accessibility to the meetings for those individuals with disabilities, so the City has established a process to request a reasonable modification or accommodation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you would like to request a modification or accommodation due to a disability, please call (714) 573-3025 as soon as is feasible, and identify the need and the requested modification or accommodation. The City's ADA Coordinator or her designee will receive the request and communicate in response to the request. Items Distributed To The City Council Less Than 72 Hours Prior To Meeting: Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to one or more open session agenda items and that are distributed to a majority of the City Council less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection on the electronic posting board located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 7 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3094 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 § 54956.951 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] (2 cases) A. Property 150 E. First Street Address/Description Agency City of Tustin City Negotiators Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 7 Manager/Real Property Negotiating Parties CAZ, LLC Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment B. Property Address/Descri tion APNs 430-272-11-15, 22, 24 and 26-28, 430- 272-04, 07, 08 and 20-23(portion of Agency City of Tustin City Negotiators Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property; Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director/Real Property Negotiating Parties ALMQUIST Development & Investments and DJM Capital Partners, Inc. Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3094 INVOCATION — Pastor Sharon Barnes, Haven of Healing Ministry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fink PRESENTATION — Tustin Host Lions Club Named 2025 California Lions Club of the Year 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 1-6) City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 7 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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting and the Regular Meeting held on February 17, 2026. 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. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the amount of $1,167,287.72 and Demands in the amount of $3,216,103.45. 4. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HEIDEMAN SCHOOL PARK The plans and specifications for the Heideman School Park Project have been prepared, and the project is now ready for bid. Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2026, with completion estimated in Summer 2027. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-07 approving the plans and specifications for the Heideman School Park Project; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids. RESOLUTION NO. 26-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR HEIDEMAN SCHOOL PARK, CIP NO. 20089, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Fiscal Impact: The Heideman School Park project is partially funded by a Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program Grant. The total grant amount available for the project is approximately $5 million, and the engineer's estimate to construct the project is $7,700,000. Upon receiving final construction bids, staff will prepare a recommendation for contract award, to include potential funding options (e.g., Capital City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 7 Improvement Program adjustments, Park In -Lieu fee appropriations, General Fund, Land Sale Proceeds) 5. APPROVE THE REDESIGN OF THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Two redesign alternatives for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge were evaluated in an effort to align construction costs with the project budget. The staff supported recommendation is made by an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Councilmember Gallagher and Mayor Lumbard. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve design Alternative No. 2 for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. 6. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT The City has accumulated a collection of obsolete and/or damaged computer equipment, including, but not limited to desktop and laptop computers, access points, servers, network equipment, printers, scanners, tablets, and phone devices that are no longer functional or needed for public use. Recommendation: 1. Declare the listed computer equipment as surplus and not required for public use; and 2. Authorize staff to dispose of the equipment. Fiscal Impact: The listed computer equipment has been determined to have zero salvage value and will be disposed of by an electronic waste service provider. This item has no direct fiscal impact. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 7 7. CODE STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The goal of Streamline Tustin is to evaluate the City's land use code and propose amendments to sections that lack clarity, are outdated, or do not reflect current regulations or adopted policy. The proposed Code Amendment 2025-0002 is a City initiated request to amend Tustin City Code Article 9 (Land Use) as part of the Community Development Department's ongoing code streamlining and improvement program. Specifically, Code Amendment 2025-0002 does the following: • Updates select provisions related to Housing Element implementation programs; City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 7 • Clarifies and codifies the City's prohibition on short-term rentals; and • Includes minor technical and organizational corrections. On January 27, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4538 (Attachment E), recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1574 approving CA 2025-0002. The Planning Commission staff report is provided as Attachment D for reference. Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and have a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1574, amending various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code relating to the Streamline Tustin program to provide clarity, consistency of terms and definitions, implementation of select Housing Element programs, clarification of the prohibition on short-term rentals, and minor technical and organizational corrections. DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1574 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE (CODE AMENDMENT 2025-0002) TO PROVIDE CLARITY, ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS, IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL PLAN 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS, CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS, AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NEW STATE LAWS Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. 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, March 17, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m. City Council March 3, 2026 Meeting Agenda Page 7 of 7