Tustin
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (2 cases) | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 1 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c5 |
| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 2 | 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code ? 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases) | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 2 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c3 |
| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 3 | 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 | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 3 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c4 |
| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 4 | 4. LIABILITY CLAIM - [Government Code § 54956.95] Claimant: The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C Agency claimed against: City of Tustin | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 4 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c6 |
| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Government Code § 54956.8: (1 case) A. | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 5 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c7 |
| September 16, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 6 | 6. Property Address/Description: APN 430-481-02, 430-481-03, 430481-04, 430-481-05 Agency: City of Tustin City Negotiators: Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager; and Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property Negotiating Parties: Irvine Company Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL [Government Code § 54957(b)(1)] PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney - | September 16, 2025 Closed Session Item # 6 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c8 |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 10 | 10. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY IN THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA Request for authorization to execute several documents that will extend the term of two (2) existing temporary construction easements for the Orange County Transportation Authority on City owned real property in the Pacific Center East Specific Plan Area from October 2025 to April 2026 to support ongoing construction of the State Route 55 freeway widening project. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Right of Way Contract with the Orange County Transportation Authority subject to any non-substantive modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City Attorney; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement to the Orange County Transportation Authority for each temporary construction easement. Fiscal Impact: For consideration of the extension of the two (2) existing temporary construction easements, the Orange County Transportation Authority will pay the City $14,200. Should the City execute the extension documents by October 8, 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority will pay a 20% incentive equating to an additional $2,840 for a total of $17,040. The Orange County Transportation Authority provided a waiver valuation estimate to the City on July 16, 2025 conducted by the Orange County Transportation Authority's real estate consultant Monument that is based on an original appraisal report from MAI certified appraiser Sharon A. Hennessey. The City has reviewed the waiver valuation and finds its conclusions and general findings reasonable to proceed. | September 16, 2025 Item # 10 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c0 |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 11 | 11. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MARINERS CHURCH FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES OF DISPOSITION AREA 8 AT TUSTIN LEGACY Request for authorization to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement between Mariners Church and the City for the sale of approximately 3.324 acres of City-owned property located within a portion of Disposition Area 8 at Tustin Legacy. The property is generally bounded by Warner Avenue, future Veterans Way, and future John Johnson Way. The purpose of the Purchase and Sale Agreement is to implement the Reuse Plan for Marine Corps Air Station Tustin and the Specific Plan for Tustin Legacy through the development and maintenance of property. Recommendation: 1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Mariners Church and the City 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; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to take all actions and to approve and execute all other agreements, attachments and documents necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction. Fiscal Impact: The purchase price for the property is $4,000,000. In addition to the purchase price, Mariners Church will pay to the City a Project Fair Share Contribution of $1,640,217.83 to fund backbone infrastructure improvements at Tustin Legacy. The Project Fair Share Contribution will be payable at closing or may be deferred until the earlier of 12 months after closing or when permits are pulled for construction, and if deferred, will accrue interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. Within three (3) days of the effective date of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, Mariners Church will also submit a $100,000.00 deposit into escrow, which will be applicable to the purchase price at the close of escrow. Each party will also be responsible for paying customary escrow and closing costs. Further, the City will not be required to pay any real estate commissions for the broker representing Mariners Church. The Property will be annexed into a future Zone 4 of the City Community Facilities District 2018-01, which has been established to cover service costs at Tustin Legacy (such as police and fire; recreation program services; maintenance of parks, streets, sidewalks and drainage facilities). The Rate and Method of Apportionment specific to this transaction will require City Council consideration and approval prior to the close of escrow. The negotiated rate will be $0.50 per square foot of permitted building square footage. The rate will escalate annually based on a maximum annual escalation of 2%. | September 16, 2025 Item # 11 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0bf |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 12 | 12. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EXECUTIVE FACILITIES SERVICES, INC. The City Council approved the custodial services contract with Executive Facilities Services, Inc. on June 3, 2025, which includes one (1) full-time day porter dedicated to the Police Department. Following this approval and due to the 24/7 operational needs of the Police Department, staff have identified a need for additional services. Staff request that the contract be amended to add a night shift for an additional porter dedicated to the Police Department. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to Contract for Custodial Services with Executive Facilities Services, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. Fiscal Impact: The additional services will increase the monthly maintenance costs for the Police Department by $7,007.00 to a total of $16,350.15, an annual increase in contract costs totaling $84,084.00. The proposed amendment will not exceed the budget appropriations adopted by the City Council through the annual budget process for custodial services at General Fund facilities. | September 16, 2025 Item # 12 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c1 |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 13 | 13. 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, and August 5, 2025, 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 25-61 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 25-61 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. | September 16, 2025 Item # 13 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c2 |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 14 | 14. RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSALS TO PROCEED TO ROUND TWO FOR THE COMPETITIVE OFFERING FOR PLANNING AREA 10 OF THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN Nine (9) proposals are recommended for City Council consideration to proceed to Round Two for the competitive offering for Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. The recommendation is made by a staff supported, Mayor appointed Ad-Hoc Committee composed of Council Members Ryan Gallagher and Ray Schnell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Authorize staff and the City's broker Jones Lang LaSalle to inform nine (9) proposers from the competitive offering for Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan that they will be proceeding to Round Two; and 2. Authorize staff to further reduce the number of proposals that will ultimately be recommended to the City Council for consideration at a later date. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. | September 16, 2025 Item # 14 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0bd |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 15 | 15. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICABLE TO WELLINGTON PLAZA The applicant, Ian B. Carter, President of the Wellington Plaza Association, on behalf of the property owners, requests approval of Specific Plan Amendment 2024-0004, which amends the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan to limit the allowable uses in the existing Wellington Plaza office complex, located at 505-515 East First Street, to only office-related uses. Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1565 for Specific Plan Amendment 20240004, to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan to limit the permitted uses within the existing Wellington Plaza office complex to general and professional offices, photography studios, and tutoring facilities; and set the second reading of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1565 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-0004 TO AMEND THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN SUCH THAT ONLY OFFICE USES WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AT WELLINGTON PLAZA LOCATED AT 505-515 E. FIRST STREET Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. | September 16, 2025 Item # 15 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0be |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 3 | 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 $ $1,194,910.17, $1,191,388.13, $1,144,593.21 and Demands in the amount of $ 14,536,367.68. | September 16, 2025 Item # 3 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0cd |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 4 | 4. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES – LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE 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: It is recommended that the City Council designate the following: o Voting Delegate: Council Member Lee K. Fink o Alternate: Council Member 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 is limited to the cost of the conference registration. | September 16, 2025 Item # 4 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0cc |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 5 | 5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1570 APPROVING TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706 - MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY Adoption of Ordinance No. 1570 approves the Tustin Police Department’s continued utilization of military equipment and a policy governing the use of the equipment outlined in Tustin Police Department Policy 706 - Military Equipment Use Policy. Recommendation: That the City Council have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.1570. ORDINANCE NO. 1570 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706, MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (AB 481) Fiscal Impact: The estimated annual cost for the use and maintenance of military equipment in the Tustin Police Department's current inventory, as well as any military equipment anticipated for acquisition in the upcoming year, is outlined within Policy 706 under each specific equipment category. Funding for existing equipment has already been appropriated as part of the current adopted budget. Any future acquisition of new military equipment will be evaluated and incorporated into subsequent annual budgets for City Council review and consideration. | September 16, 2025 Item # 5 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0cb |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 6 | 6. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE VANDENBERG WELL REHABILITATION PROJECT Construction of the Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation 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. 25-13 accepting the improvement of the Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation Project; and 2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office; and 3. Appropriate $13,021 from the 2024 Water Bond Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 25-13 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 VANDENBERG WELL REHABILITATION PROJECT, (CIP NO. 60177) Fiscal Impact: A total of $680,000 using the 2024 Water Bond Funds was budgeted and appropriated in the Capital Improvement Program for this project. The final construction cost is $693,020.04. This cost consists of the original contract with General Pump Company, in the amount of $671,440.00, a credit of $16,945 for a reduction to the original scope of work, and a $38,525.04 contract change order. Staff is requesting an appropriation of $13,021 from the 2024 Water Bond Fund to cover the additional project costs. Sufficient funds are available in the 2024 Water Bond Fund for the recommended actions. | September 16, 2025 Item # 6 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0c9 |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 7 | 7. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Construction of the Centennial Park Improvements 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. 25-60 accepting the Centennial Park Improvements Project; and 2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office. RESOLUTION NO. 25-60 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 CENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, (CIP NO. 20090) Fiscal Impact: On March 5, 2024, the City Council approved project funding in the amount of $5,300,000 for the Centennial Park Improvement Project, of which $4,800,000 was made available through the FY 2022/23 California State Budget and sponsored by Senator Dave Min. The final construction cost for the project is $5,068,238.55, including contract change orders which totaled less than 9%. | September 16, 2025 Item # 7 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0ca |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 8 | 8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC AUCTION Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the replacement purchases of one (1) asphalt roller for the Water Services Division and one (1) compact tractor to support the Field Services Division. Additionally, it is requested that the City Council declare certain City equipment surplus in accordance with section 1630 (2) of the Tustin City Code and authorize the sale of surplus equipment at public auction. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-58 authorizing the purchase of one (1) asphalt roller from Quinn Company, Foothill Ranch, CA, and authorizing the purchase of one (1) compact tractor from Stotz Equipment, Montclair, CA, utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-DAC and 011723-CAT in the amount of $157,358.85; and 2. Declare, in accordance with the Tustin City Code Section 1630(2), the attached itemized list of equipment as surplus and not required for public use; and 3. Authorize the sale of an itemized list of surplus equipment at a public auction and credit net proceeds to the Equipment Replacement Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 25-58 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 ITEMS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Fiscal Impact: The total cost for the two pieces of equipment is $157,358.85. This includes one asphalt roller for the Public Works, Water Services Division at a cost of $101,498.50 and one compact tractor for the Public Works, Field Services Division at a cost of $55,860.35, including tax and licensing. Sufficient funds for these purchases have been budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund in the approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. | September 16, 2025 Item # 8 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0bc |
| September 16, 2025 | Item | 9 | 9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE TUSTIN SPORTS PARK FOOD/BEVERAGE CONCESSION First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Fabian Grassini Tennis and Sports Inc., dba Bageled, to extend the term of the existing lease for a period of five (5) years for the operation of the food and beverage concession at Tustin Sports Park. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Find that the Tustin Sports Park Café operated by Fabian Grassini Tennis and Sports Inc., is serving a public purpose beneficial to the City and its residents by providing convenient access to goods and services for park visitors; and 2. Approve the Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement for the Tustin Sports Park Food/Beverage Concession with Fabian Grassini Tennis and Sports Inc., dba Bageled, in the form attached as Attachment 2, and authorize the Mayor to execute this Amendment. Fiscal Impact: Consistent with the terms of the Lease Agreement, Fabian Grassini Tennis and Sports Inc., dba Bageled will continue to pay the City $600 per month, with the exception of December of each year. Over the course of the five (5) year extension the lessee will make payments to the City for a total of $33,000. | September 16, 2025 Item # 9 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | 68c88ce0a65322587ac5d0bb |