HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 CC MINUTES 8.4 & 8.18City Council August 4, 2026
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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda announced that the Closed Session meeting was cancelled.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3103 at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL – City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda noted for the record that all members were in
attendance.
INVOCATION - Karen Chalmers, Haven of Healing Ministry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Nielsen and Boy Scout Troop 243
PRESENTATIONS –
Mayor Lumbard presented a Proclamation to Police Lieutenant Luis Garcia in recognition of
his years of service to the Tustin Police Department.
Mayor Lumbard presented a Proclamation to Police Captain Stephanie Nichols in
recognition of her years of service to the Tustin Police Department.
CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING AUGUST 4, 2026
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tem
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
Agenda Item 2
Reviewed:
City Manager ______
Finance Director N/A
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PUBLIC INPUT –
1. Leslie H. (In-person)
2. Susan Burgess (In-person)
3. Damion Hickman (In-person)
4. David Rynerson (In-person)
5. Kunidan (In-person)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Closed Session
Meeting was cancelled.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-15
PUBLIC INPUT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS –
1. None
Council Member Fink requested to pull Item No. 9.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Schnell and seconded by Council Member Gallagher to
pull Item No. 9, and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE
AGENDA
Motion: The City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on
the agenda and declared 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 JULY 21, 2026.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council held on July 21, 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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Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,366,803.98 and
Demands in the amount of $7,473,708.27.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1578 CODE
AMENDMENT 2026-0001 – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1578 updates 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.
Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance
No. 1578.
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
(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 was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S USE OF
MILITARY EQUIPMENT PER CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Assembly Bill 481 requires the Tustin Police Department to seek City Council
approval by ordinance for the funding, acquisition, and use of equipment defined by
the law as “military equipment.” This legislation also requires law enforcement
agencies to submit to the City Council an annual report outlining a summary of the
use of the equipment and the purpose for its use, any complaints or concerns
received concerning the military equipment, results of any internal audits or violations
and any actions taken in response, the total annual costs for the equipment, the
quantity possessed by the agency, and the intention to purchase additional
equipment in the following year. In addition, within 30 days of submitting and publicly
releasing the annual report, a well-publicized and community engagement meeting
must be held to allow for public comments.
This report outlines staff’s work in complying with the law and request for continued
utilization of the Department’s military equipment and approval of the Department’s
military equipment policy under Tustin Police Department Policy 706 – Military
Equipment Policy.
Motion: The City Council:
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1. Received and filed the annual report on the Department’s use of military
equipment for calendar year 2025 (Attachment 1);
2. Received and filed the proposed version of Tustin Police Department Policy
706 – Military Equipment Policy (Attachment 2),
3. Directed the Tustin Police Department to post Tustin Police Department Policy
706 (Attachment 2) on the Department’s website;
4. Directed the Tustin Police Department to hold a well-publicized and
conveniently located meeting to give the public an opportunity to discuss the
annual military equipment report; and
5. Directed staff to set the matter for a public hearing regarding an ordinance to
renew the Tustin Police Department Policy 706 which is at least 30 days from
today’s date.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
6. FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DATA STORAGE
The City’s closed-circuit television storage is a depository for video footage from
security camera installed at City facilities. The current system has reached its end of
life and is no longer receiving critical manufacturer support. Staff have identified a
new storage solution from Everpure (formerly Pure Storage, Inc.) that will provide
better performance and overall stability of the security camera system. Everpure
offers a five-year lease for its products, thereby reducing the upfront cost. During the
lease term, Everpure will provide products upgrades at no charge so the City’s
system will stay up to date with technology changes.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Approved Resolution 26-47 authorizing the use of National Association of
State Procurement Officials ValuePoint Purchasing Program for the lease of
Everpure Evergreen Data Storage Solution through Tec-Refresh, Inc., a
marketplace partner of Everpure data storage products, in accordance with
Section 1625(c) of the Tustin City Code.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the five-year agreement attached
hereto as attachment 2, which includes authority for the City Manager to
approve up to two one-year extensions.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE
PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS (NASPO) VALUEPOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM
TO LEASE EVERPURE (FORMERLY PURE STORAGE, INC.) DATA STORAGE
SOLUTION
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Fiscal Impact: The City will lease the proposed Everpure Data Storage Solution over
five years with an annual cost of $165,672 and a total cost of $828,360 over the full
term. Sufficient budget has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Information Technology Fund to support the lease. The agreement also provides a
ten percent (10%) contingency which allows for subsequent amendments if
necessary. The contract total with the ten percent contingency will amount to
$911,196 over the full lease term and be incorporated into the annual budget for
Council’s consideration when exercised.
7. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026
Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an Investment
Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by authorized
investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment Policy.
Motion: The City Council received and filed the report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
8. RESPONSE TO 2025–2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT,
"WILDFIRES HIT HOME"
On May 19, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury publicly released its report,
Wildfires Hit Home, examining how home hardening, defensible space, and other
wildfire mitigation measures can improve community resilience, reduce catastrophic
wildfire losses, and enhance homeowner insurance availability throughout Orange
County. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933(c), the City Council is
required to respond to the applicable findings and recommendations within 90 days
of the report's release.
Motion: The City Council approved the attached response to the 2025–2026 Orange
County Grand Jury report, Wildfires Hit Home, and authorized its submission in
accordance with California Penal Code section 933(c).
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
9. RESPONSE TO 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT
“CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES: THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OF
ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS”
On May 29, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury publicly released its report,
California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County
Neighborhoods, discussing the impacts of California's housing laws on Orange
County jurisdictions. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933(c), the City
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Council is required to respond to the applicable findings and recommendations within
90 days of the report's release.
Motion: It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor
Lumbard to approve the attached response to the 2025–2026 Orange County Grand
Jury report, California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange
County Neighborhoods and authorize its submission in accordance with California
Penal Code section 933(c).
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-1 (Council Member Fink dissented)
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
10. RESPONSE TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED “PFAS
AND PUBLIC AWARENESS – A CLOSER LOOK AT ORANGE COUNTY
DRINKING WATER”
Response to the June 9, 2026, Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled “PFAS
and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water”.
Motion: The City Council approved the attached response to the Orange County
Grand Jury, authorized the Mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the City Council, and
directed the City Clerk to submit the response.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
11. 2025 TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING REPORT
The City Council annually reviews its progress in mitigating environmental impacts
associated with the development of the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, which
is currently undergoing redevelopment in accordance with the Tustin Legacy Specific
Plan and associated Program Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental
Impact Report for the Disposal and Reuse of Marine Corps Air Station Tustin,
subsequent Supplementals and Addendums to the Environmental Impact Reports,
and their Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs.
Motion: The City Council received and filed the 2025 Tustin Legacy Specific Plan
Mitigation Monitoring Report.
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
12. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES – LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a
voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote in
the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.
Recommendation: The City Council designated the following:
• Voting Delegate: Mayor Austin Lumbard
• Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Ray Schnell
Fiscal Impact: The voting delegate and alternate are required to be registered to
attend the conference and be present in order to cast a vote; therefore, the fiscal
impact was limited to the cost of the conference registration.
13. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL AND AUTO CENTER DRIVE SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS
The plans and specifications for the El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive Signal
Improvement Project have been prepared, and the project is now ready for bid.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-40 approving the plans and specifications for the
El Camino Real / Auto Center Drive Signal Improvements; and
2. Appropriated $125,000 from Fund 200 Capital Projects. This amount will be
fully reimbursed by Costco Wholesale Corporation under an approved Cost
Sharing Agreement; and
3. Appropriated $78,000 from Fund 139 Measure M2 Fairshare; and
4. Authorized the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EL CAMINO REAL/AUTO
CENTER DRIVE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 40097), AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: The Engineer's estimate for project construction, engineering
support, and inspection services is $253,000. The FY 2026–27 Capital Improvement
Program budget currently includes $50,000 for construction of the project using
Measure M2 Fair Share funds. On February 3, 2026, the City Council approved a
Cost-Sharing Agreement with Costco, under which Costco will reimburse the City for
50 percent of the actual project costs, up to a maximum reimbursement of $125,000.
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As the lead agency responsible for project delivery, staff recommended appropriating
the full estimated project cost of $253,000 to ensure adequate funding for
construction and related services. Following project completion, the City will seek
reimbursement from Costco in accordance with the approved Cost-Sharing
Agreement, reducing the City's net project cost to $128,000.
14. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE WATER WELL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Main Street Well No. 3 and
Newport Well No. 3 have been prepared, and the project is now ready for bid.
Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2026, with completion estimated in
spring 2027.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-41 approving the plans and specifications for the
Water Well Rehabilitation Program; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELL REHABILITATION
PROGRAM (CIP NO. 60177), AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: The engineer’s estimate for the rehabilitation of Main Street Well No.
3 and Newport Well No. 3 is $730,000. There was sufficient appropriation in the 2026-
2027 budget to support this project.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-45 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TUSTIN CITYWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
The California Department of Transportation conditionally awarded the City of Tustin
$425,000 of grant funding to complete the Tustin Citywide Active Transportation
Plan. As a condition of the grant award, California Department of Transportation
requires the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the Restricted Grant
Agreement. Approval of the attached resolution satisfies this grant requirement and
authorizes the City to proceed with the agreement.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-45 authorizing the City Manager or his designee,
the Director of Public Works, to complete and execute the grant agreement
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and amendments with California Department of Transportation for the Tustin
Citywide Active Transportation Plan; and
2. Upon execution of the grant agreement, recognize grant revenue budget of
$425,000 and appropriate project cost in the same amount.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TUSTIN
CITYWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Fiscal Impact: The total estimated cost to prepare the Tustin Citywide Active
Transportation Plan was $500,000. The California Department of Transportation
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant will provide up to $425,000, representing
85 percent of eligible project costs and will be appropriated upon execution of the
grant agreement. The remaining required 15 percent local match totaling $75,000
has already been incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement
Program Budget.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 16
16. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND
DISABLED GRANT PROGRAM
Request for authorization to submit an application for the Enhanced Mobility for
Seniors and Disabled grant to expand current transportation services at the Tustin
Area Senior Center.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:40 p.m.
Recreation Supervisor Garrison DeVine provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Input – Leslie H.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:52 p.m.
Motion: It was moved by Council Member Nielsen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Schnell to adopt Resolution No. 26-46 which finds that there is no non-profit
organization readily available to provide transportation services to senior citizens and
individuals with disabilities in the Tustin area, and authorized staff to submit an
application for the Orange County Transportation Authority Enhanced Mobility for
Seniors and Disabled Grant Program, and commits the required local matching
funds.
Roll Call – City Clerk
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Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 26-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
FINDING THERE ARE NO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS READILY AVAILABLE
TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT
APPLICATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED GRANT PROGRAM, AND
COMMITTING THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH
Fiscal Impact: If the grant is awarded, the City would receive $371,760 in Enhanced
Mobility for Seniors and Disabled Grant Program funding, consisting of $248,400 for
capital expenditures and $123,360 for operating expenditures.
The grant requires a City match of $58,440 from the General Fund, consisting of a
onetime capital match of $27,600 and an operating match of $30,840 over the three-
year grant period. Including the required City match, the total program budget would
be $430,200. The funding would support the purchase of three Americans with
Disabilities Act-accessible minivans and one extended part-time position for a period
of three years.
If the grant is awarded, grant revenue and program appropriations will be
incorporated in the future annual budget for Council consideration.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 17
17. IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE
SPECIFIC PLAN AND RED HILL AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
REPORT
At this time, staff is providing a status update regarding potential Tustin City Code
and specific plan amendments related to density bonus, height standards, mixed use
requirements, and parking standards as further implementation of the City Council
approved 2024 Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan and Red Hill Avenue
Specific Plan Assessment Report recommendations.
Assistant Director of Community Development, Jay Eastman, provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Public Input – None
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
to direct staff to continue analyzing and preparing potential Tustin City Code and/or
specific plan amendments related to density bonus, height standards, mixed use
requirements, and parking standards as further implementation of the City Council
approved 2024 Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan and Red Hill Avenue
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Specific Plan Assessment Report recommendations through a future public hearing
process to obtain community input and a Planning Commission recommendation
before returning to the City Council for consideration.
Roll Call – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-1 (Council Member Fink dissented)
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact to receiving and filing this report. The
analysis presented here was grant funded through the Orange County Council of
Governments.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announced that the Compass at Red Hill housing development at the southwest corner of
Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street began the pre-construction phase for wet utilities last
week; vertical construction is expected to begin the week of September 14; the City will
coordinate with the developer prior to the start of vertical construction to host a
groundbreaking at the site; the project is making strong progress.
Added that the California State Legislature returned from their summer recess on August 3,
and the City is continuing to monitor its priority legislation and funding requests; current
funding requests include those for the Heideman School Park joint use development at $2.5
million, the Magnolia Tree Park renovation at $5.5 million, Tustin Sports Park ballfield
renovations at $1.5 million, and Frontier Park improvements at $2 million.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
Council Member Nielsen
July 29
Attended the final Concert in the Park of the summer at Peppertree Park; enjoyed seeing
Jumping Jack Flash; had a great time and enjoyed presenting checks from funds raised
from the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off event to local nonprofits, including the OC
Bookfair, the Tustin Host Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana, Tustin Kiwanis,
the Tustin High School Football Boosters, and more.
Councilmember Fink
August 4
Attended the Tustin Police Department’s National Night Out event; was impressed at the
high attendance.
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Attended a check presentation, to the City of Tustin by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
for $750,000 in state budget funding for the Tustin Legacy Park Improvement Project with
Mayor Pro Tem Schnell and Council Member Gallagher.
Addressed the two Police Department retirements, Lieutenant Garcia and Captain Nichols,
recognized at the start of the meeting; appreciates the ways the Tustin Police Department
represents and serves the City.
Addressed a recent incident involving ICE; thanked the Tustin Police Department for their
professionalism during the incident.
Attended the Tustin Coffee Club with Mayor Lumbard; thanked Pete Beatty for organizing
the meet up.
Provided reminders regarding upcoming events, including Broadway in the Park and the
groundbreaking for Terracina at Tustin Legacy.
Visited El Camino Real Park over the weekend to enjoy the new improvements; thanked
staff for their work.
Council Member Gallagher
August 4
Attended Tustin Police Department’s National Night Out event; enjoyed the layout and
overall event; appreciated the Tustin Police Department’s promotion of the event to the
community and for encouraging attendance; commented on the recognition of Captain
Nichols; thanked the Tustin Police Department for coordinating the event.
Attended a check presentation to the City of Tustin by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
for $750,000 in state budget funding for the Tustin Legacy Park Improvement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
July 22
Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies Joint Finance and Investment Committee
meeting; reviewed the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ investment objectives and the
outcomes of safe liquidity and return; the agency has a $1.8 billion portfolio and earned $66
million over the past year, a 3.49% increase in earnings from the prior year; the agency is
managing and investing funds well in order to invest funds back into the Toll Roads system.
July 22 & July 29
Attended Concerts in the Park; had fun and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Chad
Clanton and the Parks and Recreation Department staff for coordinating many events during
the summer.
July 23
Attended the presentation of a check from Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris at Tustin
Legacy Park; thanked her for supporting and investing in the Tustin community.
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August 1
Attended the Tustin Unified School District’s Back to School Resource Fair at the Education
Support Center off of San Juan Street; Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris attended,
donating backpacks containing school supplies, clothing, and books for students to use for
the upcoming schoolyear; the Tustin Kiwanis also attended to serve breakfast.
August 4
Attended the Tustin Police Department’s National Night Out event; was proud to support
the Tustin Police Department; believes that community is the heart of Tustin and that the
Tustin Police Department sets an example for community in the City; thanked the Tustin
Police Department staff for coordinating the event.
Mayor Lumbard
Provided observations and insights on the state of affordable housing in Tustin; thanked
staff for their policy perspectives.
Announced the following upcoming events:
Fall Class Registration
Registration for City classes for the Fall season begins on Wednesday, August 5 for Tustin
residents and opens to non-residents on Friday, August 7.
Final Movie in the Park of the Season
The final Movie in the Park of the season, Cars, will take place on Friday, August 7 at
Veterans Sports Park at 6 p.m.
Bingo Night
Bingo Night will take place on Friday, August 14 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Clifton C. Miller
Community Center.
Provided a reminder that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 18, 2026; the Special Closed Session Meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.,
followed by a Special City Council Local Reuse Authority Meeting at 5:30 p.m., held at the
AMC Tustin 14 at The District, located at 2457 Park Avenue; the City Council will provide
updates on recent updates and future plans for Tustin Legacy.
ADJOURNED at 7:08 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
The Special Closed Session Meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Special City
Council / Local Reuse Authority Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at AMC
Tustin 14, located at 2457 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL
ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3104 at 5:31 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverand Dr. Seth A. Britton, Red Hill Lutheran Church and School
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig: Noted for the record that
the Closed Session Meeting was cancelled.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 1 -
1. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY, FORMER MARINE CORPS
AIR STATION TUSTIN
Mayor Lumbard provided introductory remarks.
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler provided background information and additional
remarks.
A short film “Tustin Legacy: New Friends Coming Soon - An in depth and behind the
scenes look at the development process and current projects” was featured.
Receive development updates for Tustin Legacy, former Marine Corps Air Station
Tustin.
CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2026
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 2457 PARK AVENUE, TUSTIN
AMC 14 TUSTIN AT THE DISTRICT
THEATRE 2, VIDEO CONFERENCE
Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tem
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
Agenda Item 2
Reviewed:
City Manager ______
Finance Director N/A
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The City Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority for the former Marine Corps
Air Station Tustin, received and filed (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 was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Recessed at 6:10 p.m.
Reconvened at 6:19 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT –
1. Natalie Euzarraga
2. Pete Beatty
3. Elsie L. Secoquian
4. Jessica
5. Letitia Clark
6. Aaron Ophaug
7. Jody Wedret
8. Ziggy McBride
9. Karen Derrell
10. Kristen Manna
11. Linda Spitz
12. Kundan Chhabra
13. Clay Peterson
14. Bren
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
No report.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
ADJOURNED at 7:08 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 1, 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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