| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20260203 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | Item | 7. APPROVAL OF COST-SHARING AGREEMENT WITH COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL / AUTO CENTER DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Traffic Signal Cost-Sharing Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation. The agreement establishes shared financial responsibilities for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at the intersection of El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by Costco and the City Attorney’s Office. The total estimated project cost is $250,000 and per the agreement, Costco would reimburse the City for 50% of the actual project cost up to $125,000. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Traffic Signal Cost-Sharing Agreement between the City and Costco Wholesale Corporation for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at El Camino Real /Auto Center Drive intersection; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, the Director of Public Works, and the City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $100,000 for the project design phase have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget. Funding for the construction phase will be requested through a future City Council action as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process. | February 03, 2026 Orange County Tustin City Council Item #7 |
| 20260203 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | Item | 6. FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT The City of Anaheim, in its capacity as a Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, has applied for, received and accepted a grant entitled "Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative" Grant Program. This grant is from the Federal Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the State of California Office of Emergency Services. It is intended to enhance countywide emergency preparedness, and to help the Operational Area prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism, as set forth in the grant guidelines and assurances that are incorporated into the Agreement by reference. The Office of Grants and Training has awarded $4,731,981 to the City of Anaheim for use in the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, for the performance term of September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 (Fiscal Year 2024). In which, the grant period for sub-recipients (e.g., City of Tustin) can be awarded through the period of November 12, 2025 to March 31, 2027. The funds are now available for distribution throughout the Operational Area, and the City of Tustin, as a sub-recipient, is authorized to participate in the grant funding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 26-01, designating the Chief of Police or his designee as the City's authorized representative for the Fiscal Year 2024. 2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Transfer Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the City of Tustin. RESOLUTION NO. 26-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FY 2024 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. | February 03, 2026 Orange County Tustin City Council Item #6 |
| 20260203 | Orange County | Tustin | City Council | Item | 5. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG On December 29, 2025, Sergeant Leah Barrett rotated out of the Canine Program after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Police Service Dog Azzurri will be retired from active service. Azzurri is a 9-year- old Belgian Malinois and has served as a Tustin Police Canine for almost six years. Based on the unique bond between canine and handler, Sergeant Barrett has agreed to accept ownership of Azzurri. The Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement for Transfer of Ownership for a Police Service Dog between the City of Tustin and Leah Barrett (in her individual capacity) so that Azzurri can live out the remainder of her days with the Barrett family.Fiscal Impact: Leah Barrett will pay the City the sum of $1.00 for the transfer of ownership, and she will assume all future liability, maintenance, and care of Azzurri. | February 03, 2026 Orange County Tustin City Council Item #5 |