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AGENDA REPORT Reviewed:
City Manager Q�
Finance Director N/A
AUGUST 18, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING
AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY FOR FORMER MARINE CORPS
AIR STATION TUSTIN
FROM: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY, FORMER MARINE
CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN
SUMMARY:
Receive development updates for Tustin Legacy, former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority for the former
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, receive and file (1) a presentation on development
activities and (2) the project updates and summaries submitted by the City's development
partners (Attachments 1-3).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
This meeting of the Local Reuse Authority contributes to the fulfillment of the City's
Strategic Plan Goal A: Economic and Neighborhood Development. Specifically, this item
implements Strategy 1 which is to develop critical phases of Tustin Legacy.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Local Reuse Authority Background
In 1992, the City was designated as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA) for former Marine Corps
Air Station (MCAS) Tustin by the Federal Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) within the
Department of Defense (DOD) and was re -confirmed as the LRA in 1994. LRAs perform a
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critical role and are responsible for specific tasks in the closure and reuse of former military
installations by:
• Developing the Reuse Plan for the former base;
• Allowing maximum community input during the reuse planning process;
• Developing the homeless accommodation plan;
• Approving or denying all applications for Public Benefit Conveyances (PBC);
• Implementing the Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) — specific to Tustin; and
• Serving as the single point of contact between the Federal Government and
community interests during and after the closure process.
Some of the ongoing duties and powers of the LRA include:
• Working with PBC recipients on implementation issues;
• Amending the Reuse Plan as needed due to changing market/land use interests or
lack of performance; and
• Holding public meetings to receive updates or take other actions related to former
MCAS Tustin.
MCAS Tustin Closure Timeline
MCAS Tustin was initially identified for closure during the Base Realignment and Closure
(BRAC) Commission's 1991 determination but underwent further review and modification of
closure in both 1993 and 1995 by the BRAC Commission. Ultimately, the base closed in
1999 and a series of transfers ensued which were comprised of PBCs, Homeless
Accommodation, and an EDC. Various transfer mechanisms consisting of direct transfers
from the federal government to recipients or pass through transfers via the LRA were initiated
to dispose of property. Additional information on the closure of MCAS Tustin and disposition
process may be referenced in the combined Tustin Legacy Specific Plan/Reuse Plan.
MCAS Tustin Property Conveyances
The City of Tustin received 1,153 acres of the 1,600 acres at MCAS Tustin in 2002 via a no -
cost EDC transfer while other entities received the remaining portions of the base. While the
City received the majority of land at MCAS Tustin via an EDC, the City has since conveyed
or subleased property to other public agencies. These agencies include Tustin Unified School
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District (40 acres), Rancho Santiago Community College District (15 acres), and South
Orange County Community College District (66 acres).
A visual representation of the various types of conveyance methods used at MICAS Tustin is
shown on the map below. Given the LRA actions on August 11, 2021, Parcel 18 is not
currently designated for a Public Conveyance (PBC) although it is shown on the map as
such.
MCAS Tustin Conveyance Map
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Prior LRA Meetings
- February 23, 2021, LRA Meeting
On February 23, 2021, the LRA received presentations from former MICAS Tustin
property recipients on existing and future development for the first time since the early
2000s. Background on the LRA, roles and responsibilities, conveyance mechanisms, etc.
were covered extensively at the February 2021 meeting.
- August 11, 2021, LRA Meeting
On August 11, 2021, the LRA held an additional meeting focused on Reuse Parcel 18. At
this meeting, the LRA adopted LRA Resolution 21-01, revising the Federal Reuse Plan
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for former MCAS Tustin to exclude the County Regional Park from Parcel 18 and also
directed staff to return to the LRA with several Federal Reuse Plan alternatives for Reuse
Parcel 18 at a later date.
- August 20, 2024, LRA Meeting
On August 20, 2024, the LRA held the first of its annually scheduled LRA meetings.
During the meeting, former MCAS Tustin property recipients provided presentations on
existing and future development to the LRA.
Auqust 19, 2025, LRA Meeting
On August 19, 2025, the LRA held the second of its annually scheduled LRA meetings.
During the meeting, former MCAS Tustin property recipients provided presentations on the
status of existing developments and their plans for future projects within Tustin Legacy.
To provide context for these updates, George Schlossberg of Kutak Rock, serving as special
legal counsel for the City, presented a historical overview of the City's transition into the LRA.
His presentation highlighted key milestones and the City's strategic navigation of legal and
redevelopment challenges, ultimately creating the opportunity to transform the former MCAS
Tustin into what is now Tustin Legacy.
The following public/non-profit entities presented development updates to the LRA:
• Orange County Rescue Mission
o Homeless Accommodation
• South Orange County Community College District
o Advanced Technology Education Park (Part of City EDC Property)
• Rancho Santiago Community College District
o Sheriff Training Academy (Part of City EDC Property)
• Tustin Unified School District
o Elementary School PBC (Heritage Elementary)
o Legacy Magnet Academy (Part of City EDC Property)
• City of Tustin
o EDC Development
o Community Park PBC (Veterans Sports Park)
Attachments:
1. Orange County Rescue Mission
2. South Orange County Community College District /ATEP
3. Rancho Santiago Community College District
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Re: Orange County Rescue Mission — Tustin Base Re -Use
Dear Members of the Local Reuse Authority:
1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782
714.247.4300
escuemission.org
August 10, 2026
On behalf of Orange County Rescue Mission, thank you for the opportunity to provide
information about the Village of Hope, located at 1 Hope Drive in Tustin on the former Marine
Corps Air Station (MCAS).
In February 1996, Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) was selected as the service provider
for the MCAS project. Groundbreaking took place on May 9, 2002. After years of planning,
development, and collaboration, the Village of Hope campus officially opened in September
2008.
Today, the Village of Hope is a fully developed 7-acre campus that provides housing and
training for up to 387 formerly homeless men, women, and children. During their 18-24
months at the Village of Hope, men and women have access to counseling, recovery support,
legal services, medical and dental care, a high school diploma program, and vocational training.
Children have access to counseling, after -school tutoring, educational programs, and
recreational activities.
Since 2008, thousands of people have advanced to full-time employment, sobriety, financial
independence, and housing stability through the programs offered at the Village of Hope.
Community Impact
• The cafeteria seats 344 people at a time and has provided 17,270,154 meals to those in
need since 2008.
• The Village of Hope chapel seats 288 people for services and events.
• Our 8,000-square-foot warehouse receives donations of food, clothing, and household
items throughout the year. It has been designated as a resource to receive emergency
donations on behalf of the county during Hurricane Katrina, local forest fires, and the
COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the warehouse received thousands of pounds of
resources to assist people affected by the Pacific Palisades fire.
• The Village of Hope offers numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
In 2025, OCRM gratefully hosted more than 17,000 individual volunteer hours and more
than 30,000 group volunteer hours.
Ending Homelessness One Life at a Time
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Tustin Hurtt Family Clinic & Dental
The Hurtt Family Health Clinic provides a full scope of quality primary care for medical, dental,
and mental health needs at the Village of Hope. Services are available to Village of Hope
residents as well as members of the community.
Future of the Village of Hope
We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the Tustin community. This
Thanksgiving Day, Orange County Rescue Mission will host our 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K,
which has grown into a beloved local community event, with 2,500 participants last year. We're
grateful for the City's continued support of this event, including the special permits and the
presence of the Tustin Police Department.
In addition, this Christmas season, we will host our first -ever Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on
Saturday, December 5, and we are excited to invite the Tustin community to the Village of Hope
to celebrate with us.
Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate the opportunity to share information
about Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope.
Sincerely,
Bryan Crain
President & CEO
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Building the future through quality education
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Community College District
August 7, 2026
City of Tustin
Attn: Local Reuse Authority (LRA)
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
2323 North Broadway • Santa Ana, CA 92706-1640 • (71 A) A80-7300 • www.rsccd.edu
Santa Ana College • Santiago Canyon College
RE: Update for the LRA Meeting of August 18, 2026 for 15991 Armstrong Ave —Santa Ana College Criminal
Justice Academies (CJA)
Dear Members of the LRA,
On behalf of the Rancho Santiago Community College District and Santa Ana College, we are pleased to
provide this update regarding the development of the Criminal Justice Academies property located at 15991
Armstrong Ave. Last year in 2025, the Santa Ana College applied for Educational Center Status and submitted
an application to the State Chancellor's Office. After rigorous review, the college's application was approved
by the Board of Governors California Community Colleges. This achievement alone recognizes the
tremendous success Santa Ana College has had through its long-standing relationship with the Orange County
Sheriff's Regional Training Academy and continuance of offering high -quality criminal justice academy
instruction and public safety training for the community and region.
Background
• Services were dispersed for decades from the 1950s and building this facility at this location represents
the culmination of this relationship. In 1959, California formed the Commission on Peace Officer
Training which provides minimum standards for California law enforcement.
• Construction began in 2005 and the building was dedicated in September of 2007. The site is currently
developed to 80% of its original master plan concept. Approximately 12 acres have been developed
and roughly 3.25 acres are undeveloped.
• There have been over 5,400 graduates and 270 classes from the inception of the Orange County
Sheriff's partnership and over 4,500 classes since the opening of this facility — providing services to
over 67 agencies in the last 25 years ranging from other college and university police forces to city and
county law enforcement.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Tina Arias Miller, Ed.D. • David Crockett • John R. Hanna • Zeke Hernandez • Cecilia P. Iglesias • Daisy X. Tong • Phillip E. Yarbrough
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• Santa Ana College completed a Feasibility Study in December 2024 and we are now working on
developing an Implementation Plan with various development concepts under consideration.
• These concepts include new facilities in alignment with the 2003 Site Facilities Master Plan and
reaffirmed with the 2024 Addendum to the District's Facilities Master Plan (see below):
➢ New public safety building (approximately 20,000 gross s.f.) for additional fitness and
wellness classrooms/labs, locker rooms, showers, storage and office spaces.
➢ Developing a Biddle Physical Agility Testing Tower for the Fire Technology Program.
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The Rancho Santiago Community College District is currently looking at funding opportunities for this
next phase of development. As a result of retaining State Educational Center status, the district may
be eligible to quality for applications for funding and participate in the state's capital construction
program. We are currently evaluating our eligibility status for potential submittal of a capital project
application next year in 2027. Additionally, the District is looking at ways to locally fund portions of
this next phase of development as state funding is not guaranteed.
The District and Santa Ana College remains committed to furthering its development goals for the
property in continuance of supporting our successful agency partnerships while seeking to enhance our
facilities that provide public safety training for students and the communities it serves.
We appreciate the City's support of Santa Ana College and its mission. Please do not hesitate to
contact our offices at (714) 480-7510 should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Carri Matsumoto
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Facility Planning, Construction & District Support Services
RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
cc: Iris Ingram, RSCCD Vice Chancellor of Business Services
Annebelle Nery, Santa Ana College, President
James Kennedy, Santa Ana College, Acting Vice President of Administrative Services
Jeff Lamb, Santa Ana College, Vice President of Academic Affairs
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To: Local Reuse Authority, City of Tustin
From: Dr. Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, Chancellor
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD)/ATEP Project Summaries
for the City Council/Local Reuse Authority Meeting - August 18, 2026
It is an honor to present the South Orange County Community College District's (SOCCCD)
background and ongoing efforts at the Advanced Technology Education Park (ATEP) since the last
Local Reuse Authority (LRA) meeting on August 19, 2025.
Background
The partnership between SOCCCD and the City of Tustin began in 2004 with the agreement to transfer
68.4 acres to SOCCCD, providing SOCCCD with 37.7 acres immediately, while the remaining 30.7
acres remained under U.S. Navy control for environmental remediation and was incorporated into the
Lease in Furtherance of Conveyance (LIFOC) agreement between the City of Tustin and SOCCCD.
SOCCCD began offering classes in 2007 and has done so continuously since. SOCCCD has built
three educational buildings; the Irvine Valley College's 32,492 square foot Integrated Design,
Engineering, and Automation (IDEA) building opened in 2018, the 19,840 square foot Culinary Arts
building and the 30,004 square foot Automotive Technology building — collectively SC@ATEP buildings
— opened in 2025; and a 287 space (2.2 acres) parking lot servicing the SOCCCD buildings.
In 2010 and 2023, SOCCCD demolished several of the old Marine Corps. buildings. In 2012, a series
of land exchanges occurred between SOCCCD, the County of Orange, and the City of Tustin whereby
the SOCCCD portion of land was reduced to 61.4 acres (30.1 acres in fee and 31.3 acres in LIFOC) as
shown below.
Following the land exchange, SOCCCD and the City of Tustin entered into a Development Agreement
(DA) which details the density allowed between educational and non -educational building space.
Board of Trustees: Lisa A. Bartlett, Ryan Dack, Carolyn Inmon, TimothyJemaI, Marcia MiIchi ker, T.J. Prendergast III, Terri RydeII, Ed.D.
Chancellor Julianna M.Asperin Barnes, Ed.D.
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However, this agreement neglected to consider outdoor educational space since it relies solely on
building square footage.
In 2025, The Goddard School at ATEP opened. The Goddard School is an early childhood education
provider that is partnered with SOCCCD.
Current Progress:
We currently have three active projects at ATEP. They are:
1. Advantech — Under Construction
2. Top Tennis — Planning
3. ATEP Parking Lot Expansion — Planning
1. Advantech
Site Location: East of Red Hill Ave. and South of Victory Rd.
Background Information: Project was approved by the City of Tustin on May 21, 2021, and consists
of the development and operation of the corporate headquarters containing office, research and
development, showroom, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. It sits on an approximate 10-acre
site which consists of a headquarters building (HQ), warehouse structure, and parking lot. This
past year, work included:
• Exterior storefront/panel/roofing installation and protecting the interior from outside
elements.
• Installation of all interior materials (dry wall, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
HVAC, etc.).
• On -going site work which includes grading, parking lot paving, lighting, landscaping,
coordination with Southern California Edison, and Victory Rd. site improvements (including
the street median and new traffic signal).
• Completion of the warehouse structure which culminated in a Temporary Occupancy permit.
Next Steps: Complete project and finalize Victory Rd. site improvements (new traffic signal).
Project owner to obtain Final Certificate of Occupancy (CoP) for both the HQ and Warehouse
structures.
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2. Top Tennis
Site Location: South of Valencia Ave. and West of Armstrong Ave.
Background Information: Project was approved by the City of Tustin on January 28, 2025, and
consists of a mixed -use facility including tennis courts, an educational facility, and student housing.
It sits on an approximate 11.06 site (0.55 acres of SOCCCD fee land and 10.51 acres of LIFOC)
which consists of an academic and learning center, student housing building, 15 tennis courts, and
20 pickleball courts. This past year, work included:
• On -going due diligence work from the project owner.
• Completion of Conceptual site plan.
• Submission to the Housing and Community Development surplus land division to declaring
land as exempt surplus land for agency use.
• Coordination with the City of Tustin staff to prepare CEQA documentation.
Next Steps: At an upcoming SOCCCD board meeting, hold a public hearing, and submit 1)
Resolution to certify and approve Environmental Initial Study/Addendum to the Final Joint Program
EIR/EIS, 2) Resolution to approve the site plan, and 3) Resolution to approve Ground Lease. After
SOCCCD board approval, submit CEQA and site plan package to the City of Tustin for formal
approval. Once approved, commence full design and construction.
Academic and Learning Center
Student Housing Building
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ATEP Parking Lot Expansion
Site Location: East of the Saddleback College (SC@ATEP) buildings on LIFOC land, as depicted
below in purple with a red circle around it.
Background Information: Project sits on an approximate 1-acre LIFOC site and will entail
construction of additional parking for the Irvine Valley College (IVC) Integrated Design, Engineering
and Automation (IDEA) and SC@ATEP buildings.
Next Steps: Complete the geological survey. Hire an architect for design and approval of design
drawings from the Division of State Architects (DSA). Obtain grading approval from the City of
Tustin and commence construction soon after.
Upcoming Milestones and Next Steps:
Site Location: As depicted below in blue, Parcel 2 East of Red Hill Ave./North of Victory Rd.; Parcel 3
North of Victory Rd./East of Innovation Dr.; and Parcel 6 North of Victory Rd./West of Armstrong Ave.
Background Information: Remaining available parcels sit on an approximate 26.4 acres. 9.4 acres of
which is on fee land and 17 acres on the LIFOC section. SOCCCD has received a proposal from
Advantech for expansion on Parcel 2, but it is dependent upon an amendment to the DA.
Next Steps: SOCCCD is actively engaged in marketing the remaining parcels for education partners.
SOCCCD is also awaiting a response from the City of Tustin staff regarding the proposed modification
to the DA to consider outdoor educational space which was sent on March 10, 2026. We look forward
to receiving a mutually beneficial response so SOCCCD can continue to develop the remaining parcels
and meet our current tenants' needs.
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