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9.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1575 FOR CROSS CONNECTION
CONTROL In December 2023, the California State Water Resources
Control Board adopted the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook,
which establishes new statewide standards for protecting public water
supplies from cross-contamination. Taking effect in July 2024, the Cross-
Connection Control Policy Handbook established new statewide
standards for protecting public water supplies from contamination.
Adoption of Cross-Connection Control Ordinance No. 1575 formally
establishes regulatory authority, program requirements, and appropriate
enforcement mechanisms necessary to protect the City’s potable water
system from contamination due to cross-connections and backflow
events.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the
first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1575. ORDINANCE NO. 1575
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 4907 TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
INSTITUTING A CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO
PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM Fiscal Impact: Adoption of
Ordinance 1575 does not result in additional fiscal impacts. In July 2025,
the City Council approved an additional budget appropriation in the
amount of $70,000 for the program implementation costs. Ongoing
program costs are estimated at $100,000 annually and will be requested
each year through the City’s budget process. |
February 03, 2026
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Tustin
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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
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Tustin
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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
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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
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Tustin
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