HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 5.19.26CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING MAY 19, 2026
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
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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 — #3099
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): (1 case)
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code §
54956.9(d)(1)): (1 case)
A. Hank Johnson v. City of Tustin, Orange County Superior Case No. 30-2024-
01436974-CU-PO-CJC
5. 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 — #3098
INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. Anette Rihovsky, Tustin Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Lumbard
PRESENTATION — Drowning Prevention Proclamation, Orange County Fire Authority
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 1-11)
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 MAY 5, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City
Council Special Closed Session Meeting and the Regular Meeting held on May 5,
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 $1,150,427.42 and Demands in the amount of $1,852,317.10.
4. REVIEW OF CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act requires that no later than July 1 st of each even -numbered
year, the City Council direct a review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council direct the City Attorney, or
designee, to have the City's Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of
review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of
Interest Code based upon such review, if necessary.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The City of Tustin currently contracts with Orange County Animal Care Services for
animal control, animal care, animal shelter, animal licensing, and barking dog
complaint services. The existing Agreement for Provisions of Orange County Animal
Care Services with the County of Orange and the City of Tustin is scheduled to expire
on May 30, 2026. To ensure uninterrupted services, staff recommends that the City
Council approve a new five-year Agreement with the County of Orange.
Recommendation: Recommend City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Agreement for Provisions of Orange County Animal Care
Services between the County of Orange and the City of Tustin for the period
of May 31,2026, through May 30, 2031; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for
Provision of Orange County Animal Care Services between the County of
Orange and the City of Tustin for ongoing services.
Fiscal Impact: The current estimated cost for this agreement in Fiscal Year 2026-27
is $1.35 million, which will be incorporated into the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27
budget.
6. APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PERMIT
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
Approval of this agreement between the County of Orange, the Orange County Flood
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Control District, and the participating Orange County cities will update the existing
agreement with alignment of evolving regulatory stormwater requirements, while
introducing additional flexibility for watershed specific sub -area programs and
projects. The agreement will also authorize the City Manager or their designee with
a more active role in defining an annual regional stormwater budget, allowing for
consistency with the City's annual budget process.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council:
1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County
of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange
County cities; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related
documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
Fiscal Impact: The City's financial contribution is calculated annually based on its
proportional share of land area and population, as outlined in the agreement. In
recent years, the City's contribution has been approximately $132,000 annually.
Future costs will vary depending on the approved annual program work plans,
regulatory requirements imposed by the state, and participation in optional watershed
specific sub -programs. The adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Operating Budget
includes funding for the City's continued participation and has been included in the
proposed FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget. All future costs will be incorporated and
recommended as part of the City's annual budget process.
7. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LEGACY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder for the Legacy Park Improvements Project.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder,
Superb Engineering in the amount of $625,150.04 for the Legacy Park
Improvements Project; and
2. Authorize the remaining $76,149.96 of State Appropriation funding to the
project contingency; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on
behalf of the City.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project was sponsored by Assembly Member Cottie
Petrie -Norris. The Fiscal Year 2023/24 California State Budget included an
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appropriation in the amount of $750,000 for the Legacy Park Improvements Project.
Of the grant amount, $22,000 has been spent on pre -construction activities, and the
remaining appropriation of $728,000 is available for the construction phase.
Construction expenses include:
• Construction Contract................................................................... $625,150.04
• Remaining Design Costs................................................................ $26,700.00
• Contingency.................................................................................... $76,149.96
• Total Budget Remaining............................................................... $728,000.00
8. EXTENSION TO SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES
USA, INC.
Consideration of a 12-month extension of the Services Agreement with Securitas
Security Services USA, Inc. for on -site security guard services for the South Hangar
at Tustin Legacy.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council: Authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Securitas
Security Services USA, Inc., extending the term for one year, until May 31, 2027,
subject to non -substantive additions or modifications as may be deemed necessary
and/or recommended by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed compensation for the First Amendment to the Services
Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is not to exceed $746,750 total
for the period of June 2026 through May 2027. Adequate funds are included in the
forthcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1576 REGULATING
THE OPERATION OF E-BIKES, BICYCLES AND OTHER REGULATED
MOBILITY DEVICES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1576 establishes operational, safety, and enforcement
regulations for bicycles, electric bicycles, and other regulated mobility devices within
the City. The intended purpose of the ordinance is to address increasing safety
concerns, clarify permissible conduct, and provide enforcement tools to address
unsafe riding behaviors on e-bikes, bicycles, and other regulated mobility devices.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council have second reading by title only
and adoption of Ordinance No. 1576.
ORDINANCE NO. 1576
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION
SECTION 5345 (USE OF BICYCLE
AND REGULATED MOBILITY C
REGULATIONS) OF THE TUSTIN C
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
5344 (USE OF MOTORIZED CYCLES) AND
i, AND ADDING NEW PART 5 (BICYCLES
VICES) TO CHAPTER 3 (TRAFFIC
ITY CODE REGARDING OPERATION OF
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BICYCLES AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES SUCH AS ELECTRIC
BICYCLES
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
10. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH LPC WEST LP FOR AN
APPROXIMATELY 11 ACRE SITE WITHIN THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
Request for authorization to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with LPC
West LP for the disposition and development of Planning Area 10 of the Pacific
Center East Specific Plan. The staff supported recommendation is made by a Mayor
appointed Ad Hoc Committee composed of Mayor Pro-Tem Schnell and
Councilmember Gallagher.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement between the City and LPC West LP in the form attached hereto, subject
to any non -substantive modifications as may be recommended by the City's special
real estate counsel or the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: Concurrent with the execution of the Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement, LPC West LP will submit a good faith deposit of $250,000 to be applied
toward staff and third -party costs incurred by the City including the retention of legal
counsel associated with the negotiation. These costs are separate from entitlement
expenses that will be borne by LPC West LP.
11. PUBLIC ART COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
City Council approval is required for the Mayor's Public Art Commission and
Community Services Commission appointments.
Recommendation: Approve the Mayor's appointment of Charlie Sarosy to the
Community Services Commission and reappoint Erin Bruner, Kristi Martin and
Medha Paliwal to the Public Art Commission.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 12-13
12. CONSIDERATION OF POLICIES REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, AND
TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707
Senate Bill 707 amended the Ralph M. Brown Act to require the City to adopt certain
policies for City Council meetings and to implement certain processes by July 1,
2026. In accordance with Senate Bill 707, this item includes a proposed Public
Participation and Outreach Plan, and a Technology Disruption Policy, and
summarizes other requirements with which the City is complying.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution 26-22 approving a Technology Disruption Policy in the form
attached as Attachment 1; and
2. Adopt Resolution 26-23 implementing S.B. 707 and encouraging residents to
participate in public meetings, in the form attached as Attachment 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY AS REQUIRED BY S.B. 707
RESOLUTION NO. 26-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
IMPLEMENTING S.B. 707 AND ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE
IN PUBLIC MEETINGS
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
13. SOUTHWEST TUSTIN RESIDENTIAL PARKING STUDY
Southwest Tustin is the City's densest residential neighborhood, and demand for on -
street parking far exceeds supply. Building upon the 2022 Residential Parking Action
Plan, staff studied the on -street residential parking conditions in the neighborhood
and is proposing targeted policies and actions to address on -street parking
conditions.
On April 28, 2026, the Planning Commission received and filed the Southwest Tustin
Parking Study findings and recommendations and provided feedback for the City
Council's deliberation. The report is now being presented to the City Council for its
consideration and direction to staff.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council receive and file the Southwest
Tustin Residential Parking Study and direct staff to pursue some, or all, of the
recommended strategies.
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing
this report. Based on direction to staff, additional funding could be required for
implementation actions, which would be brought to the City Council for consideration
at a later date, as needed.
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, June 2, 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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