HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 7.21.26CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING JULY 21, 2026
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
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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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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3102
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 - [Government
Code § 54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of case: Onterris Response and Recovery, LLC, et al, v. City of Tustin et al.,
O.C.S.C. Case No. 30-2026-01572066-CU-BC-CJC.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — #3102
INVOCATION - Pastor Kyle Bleeker, Friends Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Fink
PRESENTATION — Recognition of July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better! Month
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 1-10)
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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON JUNE 16, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the the
Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 16, 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.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the
amount of $1,252,216.59, $1,237,652.59 and Demands in the amount of
$13,121, 559.42.
4. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RELEASE A
COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR THE SOUTH HANGAR
City Council consideration and approval to prepare and release a competitive offering
for the South Hangar pursuant to the procedures established by the City Council in
Resolution No. 25-10.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions: authorize staff to prepare and release a competitive offering for the South
Hangar and portions of the surrounding leased property pursuant Resolution No. 25-
10.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC. AGREEMENT
The City of Tustin Police Department seeks City Council authorization to enter into
an agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for the implementation of a new
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS). The
proposed agreement provides a comprehensive public safety software platform
designed to modernize dispatch operations, records management, mobile field
reporting, mapping capabilities, public access services, and system integrations.
Following a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Sun Ridge Systems, Inc.
was identified as the vendor best suited to meet the operational, technical, and long-
term needs of the Tustin Police Department. The proposed agreement includes
software licensing, implementation services, data conversion from the Department's
current Records Management System (RMS) platform, training, technical support,
and ongoing software maintenance and updates.
The replacement of the Department's current CAD and RMS is a critical technology
initiative intended to improve operational efficiency, enhance data accessibility,
streamline reporting processes, support officer and dispatcher effectiveness,
improve interoperability with partner systems, and position the Department for future
technological enhancements.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council take the following actions:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Sun
Ridge Systems, Inc. for the purchase, implementation, training, and support
of a Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System in an
amount not to exceed $938,865.
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2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary non -
substantive documents and amendments related to implementation of the
agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026-
2027 Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund Budget to cover the cost of CAD/RMS
platform and professional services to implement the system. A total of $1,300,000
has been budgeted for this project. The agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for the
platform is $938,865 and the remaining budget of $361,135 will support professional
service agreement for technical assistance during implementation.
The Sun Ridge agreement includes CAD/RMS software licensing, mobile software,
mapping software, interfaces, installation, training, data conversion services, and the
first year of annual support and updates. The cost of subsequent annual support is
estimated at $90,000 and will be incorporated into the Police Department's future
operating budget for the Council's consideration.
6. SECOND AMENDMENT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
CONTRACT
The City's contract with All City Management Services, Inc. for school crossing guard
services is set to expire and requires renewal for the 2026 to 2027 Tustin Unified
School District school year. A contract extension proposes All City Management
Services, Inc. would continue to provide 25 crossing guards, assigned to 25 crossing
guard locations, designed to support 10 school campuses throughout the City. The
total not to exceed proposed cost for crossing guards services for the 2026-2027
school year is approximately $600,000.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the existing crossing guard
services contract with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide school crossing
guard service for the 2026 — 2027 school year including adjustments of up to ten
percent (10%) of the contract amount to accommodate approved changes in staffing
levels, fee increases, or other necessary program modifications during the contract
term.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Operating Budget has
sufficient appropriation to fund this agreement.
7. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND
TUSTIN LEGACY NEIGHBORHOOD D SOUTH PHASE 2 — PACKAGE 2
PROJECTS
The redesigned plans and specifications for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Project and the Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 Project have been
completed, and the projects are now ready for bid.
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Staff recommends that both projects be bid together as one package to improve
economies of scale with overlapping trades and assist with the overall project
schedule and coordination. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2026, with
completion estimated in first quarter of calendar year 2028.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-39 approving the plans and specifications for the
Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project and the Neighborhood D South
Phase 2 — Package 2 Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT, CIP NO. 70257 AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD D
SOUTH PHASE 2 — PACKAGE 2 PROJECT, CIP NO. 70256 AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: The engineer's estimates for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian
Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 projects are $5,522,000
and $4,242,000, respectively. The approved Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget includes
funding in the amount of $6,207,489 for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Project and $5,000,000 for the Neighborhood D South Phase 2 — Package 2 Project.
8. APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR JAMBOREE ROAD REHABILITATION PARKWAY
PROJECT
Staff is recommending the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement
with Michael Baker International for engineering design services for the Jamboree
Road Rehabilitation Project and a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irvine to
establish each agency's cost -sharing responsibilities for improvements that fall within
jurisdictional boundaries.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International
for Engineering Design Services and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to ten percent of the
agreements negotiated fee to address unforeseen conditions; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve a Cooperative Agreement
with the City of Irvine for work within the City of Irvine's jurisdiction boundary,
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incorporating minor modifications as to form and approved by the City
Attorney.
Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program Budget
has allocated $1,050,000 from Measure M2 Fair Share for the design phase for this
project. The proposed Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker
International includes a not -to -exceed total compensation amount of $541,390.00.
Pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement, the City of Irvine will reimburse the City
$77,000 for its proportionate share of the engineering design services associated
with improvements that occur within Irvine's jurisdictional boundaries, with the
remaining $464,390 as Tustin's share.
9. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYM PATIO COVER PROJECT
Construction of the Columbus Tustin Gym Patio Cover Project has been completed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-38 accepting the purchase and installation of the
Columbus Tustin Gym Patio Cover Project; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-38
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 COLUMBUS
TUSTIN GYM PATIO COVER PROJECT (CIP NO. 10032)
Fiscal Impact: The construction contract for this project was originally authorized in
the amount of $282,700. Final construction costs totaled $265,291.33, reflecting a
reduction in material quantities and resulting in a savings of $17,408.67 from the
authorized contract amount.
10. APPROVAL OF TWO IT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH 360S2G
In July 2025, staff recommended and the City Council approved an Information
Technology (IT) End User Support Service (help desk) Agreement with 360S2G.
Staff have since identified other technology improvement projects that require
additional implementation and help -desk support. These Council -approved projects
include the Palo Alto Cybersecurity Suite, Cisco/Webex Calling phone system
replacement, Axon Enterprise Suite for the Police Department, as well as the
Computer -Aided Dispatch and Records Management System that is presented for
the Council's consideration tonight.
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To support these additional assignments, staff are recommending an amendment to
the existing End User Support Services Agreement and a new contract with 360S2G
for high level, limited -term technical implementation services. If approves, the
amendment to the End User Support Service Agreement will provide three dedicated
end user consultants and increase the annual cost from $210,000 per year to
$630,000 per year; and the new Implementation Support Services Agreement will
cover the services of two IT System Administrators and two IT Network Engineers
for six months at $832,000.
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to increase
the End User Support Services Agreement with 360S2G to $630,000 per year;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Implementation
Services Agreement with 360S2G for $832,000; and
3. Authorize subsequent amendments for up to 10% contingency when
necessary.
Fiscal Impact: The original annual cost of the IT End User Support Service
Agreement approved in July 2025 was $210,000. The amended annual cost, if
approved, will be $630,000. The cost of the Implementation Support Services
Agreement is $832,000. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 adopted budget has sufficient
appropriations to support the proposed amendment and agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 11
11. CODE AMENDMENT 2026-0001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1578)—ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Code Amendment 2026-0001 is a City -initiated request to amend sections of Article
9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code related to accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units. The proposed amendments update development
standards, parking requirements, and statutory references within the Tustin City
Code to ensure consistency with State legislation enacted during the 2024 and 2025
legislative sessions.
Recommendation: Recommend the City Council introduce and hold a first reading,
by title only, of Ordinance No. 1578, amending Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City
Code to provide for the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory
dwelling units in compliance with State law, and set the second reading for the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 1578
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
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(CODE AMENDMENT 2026-0001) TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
IN 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, August 4, 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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