HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 3.17.26CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING MARCH 17, 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
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3095
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),
(d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(5): (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
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 — #3095
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —
American Legion
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 1-13)
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 MARCH 3, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City
Council Special Closed Session Meeting and the Regular Meeting held on March 3,
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 $1,136,910.28 and Demands in the amount of $1,794,271.93.
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4. 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, December 16, 2025, and February 3, 2026, 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 26-12
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.
RESOLUTION 26-12
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.
5. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEC-REFRESH, INC. FOR A PALO ALTO
CYBERSECURITY SUITE
The City currently uses Palo Alto Networks' firewalls to secure the perimeter city-
wide data network. Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader and offers an
extensive platform of cybersecurity measures that can further enhance the City's data
security environment. The proposed suite of Palo Alto cybersecurity solutions will
transform the City's digital security from a reactive model into a proactive, 24/7
powerhouse. The new platform will offer the City services from an elite team of
experts who actively search for threats around the clock, ensuring that essential
services like emergency response and water treatment remain uninterrupted.
Simultaneously, the platform will modernize how staff connect to the network,
replacing clunky and unreliable hardware with a fast, cloud -based system that
protects sensitive data regardless of where an employee is working. Ultimately, this
investment minimizes the risk of costly cyberattacks and creates much -needed
connectivity redundancy while providing a more resilient and high -performing
foundation for all City operations.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 26-
13 to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contract documents for
the Palo Alto Cybersecurity Suite with Tee -Refresh, Inc., a managed security
provider of Palo Alto Networks products.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed cybersecurity suite has a not -to -exceed amount of
$1,005,980, which covers hardware, software, and services for a three-year contract
term. Sufficient budget has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Information Technology Fund to support this project. Subsequent contract renewal
cost is approximately $330,000 annually and will be incorporated into the annual
proposed budget for the Council's consideration.
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
Staff is recommending the purchase of six (6) 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit -rated
vehicles. Four (4) of the vehicles will replace the aging patrol and Gang Unit vehicles,
while two (2) vehicles will be added to the fleet in accordance with the previously
approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize:
Approve Resolution 26-15 to authorize the use of Sourcewell Master
Agreement Number 081325 with 72 Hours LLC, dba National Auto Fleet
Group to purchase certain police vehicles, in the not -to -exceed amount of
$372,589.16.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract agreement, in
a form approved by the City Attorney, for the purchase of six (6) 2026 Dodge
Durango pursuit -rated vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group, City of
Alhambra, in the amount of $372,589.16.
3. Declare, in accordance with Tustin City Code Section 1630a(2), Unit #3437
(VIN 2C3CDXKT8KH726984) and Unit #3415 (VIN 1 GNSKDEC6LR180475),
as surplus property not required for public use, and authorize their sale at the
next public auction, with net proceeds credited to the applicable City revenue
fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
POLICE VEHICLES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Equipment
Fund. The anticipated surplus value of the following vehicles are approximately:
2020 Dodge Charger (Unit #3437, 2C3CDXKT8KH726984) is $2,500.00
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (Unit #3415, 1 GNSKDEC6LR180475) is $3,500.00
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7. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025-26 ANNUAL PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT
Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder for the 2025-26 Annual Pavement Maintenance and
Sidewalk Repair Project.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder,
Sequel Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,588,417.90 for the 2025-26
Annual Pavement Maintenance and Sidewalk Repair Project and authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of
the City; and
2. Appropriate $1,000,000 from the Senate Bill 1 Fund.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget
includes $600,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds and $169,000 in grant funding from the
CalRecycle's Rubberized Pavement Grant Program for construction of this project.
Construction funds in the amount of $1,000,000 are earmarked within the Fiscal Year
2026-2027 budget and staff is requesting those funds be appropriated as part of this
action. These supplemental appropriations bring the total construction budget to
$1,769,000, with expenses outlined below.
Expenses include:
• Construction Contract................................................................ $1,588,417.90
• Contingency (9%).............................................................................. $140,582
• Construction Support and Geotechnical Services ................................ $40,000
8. WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE
The disposal of solid waste at the County of Orange's landfills is currently governed
by a Waste Disposal Agreement under which cities and sanitary districts agree to
exclusively dispose of certain waste at the County landfills in exchange for stable
disposal rates. The Waste Disposal Agreement expires June 30, 2026.
The Orange County City Manager Association has negotiated a successor
agreement with Orange County Waste & Recycling, titled the Waste Infrastructure
System Enterprise Agreement, which establishes updated terms for landfill disposal
and related services. If approved, it will become effective July 1, 2026, for an initial
ten-year term ending June 30, 2036, with an option to renew for an additional ten
years.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with the
County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City.
Fiscal Impact: This agreement will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund and
maintains revenue sharing from imported waste received by the County of Orange.
Through the proposed agreement the County of Orange increases rates that are
recovered by the City's contracted solid waste hauler CR&R. The first three years of
the agreement include a structured rate increase proposed the County of Orange
followed by annual adjustments based on Consumer Price Indices. These increases
proposed by the County of Orange will be passed on to Tustin residential and
business customers according to the terms of the City's existing contract with CR&R.
Per the contract, CR&R is permitted to recover increased disposal costs through a
pass -through mechanism subject to review and approval by the City.
9. AUTHORIZE USE OF THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE
COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYM PATIO COVER PROJECT
Staff is requesting authorization to utilize Sourcewell Purchasing Program to acquire
a patio cover for the Columbus Tustin Gym Patio Cover Project.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-10 authorizing use of the Sourcewell Purchasing
Program to purchase a patio cover and installation services for the Columbus
Tustin Gym Patio Cover Project in the not -to -exceed amount of $282,700.00;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the contract
documents on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE A PATIO COVER AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR THE
COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYM PATIO COVER PROJECT, CIP NO. 10032
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
General Fund Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Columbus Tustin Gym
Patio Cover Project.
10. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE LEGACY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Plans and specifications for the Legacy Park Improvement Project have been
prepared, and the project is now ready for bid.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-11 approving the plans and specifications for the
Legacy Park Improvement Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEGACY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 20094, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project was sponsored by Assembly Member Cottie
Petrie -Norris. The Fiscal Year 2023/24 California state budget included an
appropriation in the amount of $750,000 for the Legacy Park Improvement Project.
The engineer's estimate for this project is $680,905. Sufficient funds in the amount
of $750,000 have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget for the
construction of this project.
11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1574
(CODEAMENDMENT 2025-0002) STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1574 amends various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of
the Tustin City Code relating to the Streamline Tustin program to implement select
Housing Element programs, clarify the prohibition on short-term rentals, and make
minor technical and organizational corrections for clarity.
Recommendation: That the City Council have second reading by title only and
adoption of Ordinance No. 1574.
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.
12. 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
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California Government Code Section 65400 requires all jurisdictions prepare an
annual report on the status of their respective General Plans and progress in
implementing various elements, with particular emphasis on the Housing Element
and progress towards the regional housing needs allocation. The attached 2025
General Plan Annual Progress Report covers activities from January 1—December
31, 2025 for the City of Tustin, and includes the Housing Element Annual Progress
Report as an appendix. The 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report will be
submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and
the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation consistent with State
reporting requirements.
On March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission received and filed the 2025 General
Plan Annual Progress Report. The report is now being presented to the City Council
for its consideration.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the 2025 General Plan
Annual Progress Report and authorize staff to submit the 2025 General Plan Annual
Progress Report to the California Housing and Community Development Department
and Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
Fiscal Impact: There is a positive fiscal impact associated with this item as
submitting the Report to the State is not only generally required but also enables the
City to receive certain grants from the State.
13. DEVELOPER SELECTION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF 52 ACRES WITHIN THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN
Consideration to select developer ALMQUIST Development & Investments to
negotiate for the disposition and development of approximately 52 acres of City -
owned real property within the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan. The staff supported
recommendation is made by an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Councilmember
Gallagher and Mayor Lumbard.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff and the City's broker, CCP
Real Estate Advisors and SRS Real Estate Partners, to negotiate an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement with ALMQUIST Development & Investments for future City
Council consideration.
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, April 7, 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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