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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5:00 P.M.
City Clerk Erica Yasuda announced the Special Closed Session Meeting was cancelled.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3080 at 6:01 p.m.
ATTENDANCE – City Clerk Erica Yasuda noted for the record that all members were in attendance with the exception of Mayor Lumbard.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – American Legion
PUBLIC INPUT –
1. Alicia
2. Priscilla
CONSENT CALENDAR 1-16
Public Input For Consent Calendar Items – None
It was moved by Council Member Schnell and seconded by Council Member Fink to approve the consent calendar as recommended by staff.
CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING JUNE 17, 2025
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager Ray Schnell, Council Member Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk Lee K. Fink, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney
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Reviewed:
City Manager ______
Finance Director N/A
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Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
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 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JUNE 3, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approve d the Action Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 3, 2025.
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.
Motion: The City Council approve d Payroll in the amount of $ 1,043,731.65 and Demands in the amount of $1,510,596.02.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1566 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2024 -0004 -
COMPASS AT RED
HILL BY MERITAGE HOMES, INC. – A 73 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1566 approves Development Agreement 2024 -0004 for a residential development project that would include 73 condominium units, four of which will be set aside as affordable units on approximately 3.4 acres site located at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue.
Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1566.
ORDINANCE NO. 1566
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2024 -
0004 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AND MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
TO ACCEPT THE VOLUNTARY PROVISION OF COMMUNITY PUBLIC
BENEFITS, BY INCLUDING FOUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR VERY -
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ART AND GATEWAY SIGNAGE AT THE CORNER OF RED HILL AVENUE AND
SAN JUAN, ON-STREET PUBLIC PARKING BAYS ALONG RED HILL AVENUE, A
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND ASSOCIATED OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A
NEW RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT WOULD INCLUDE 73 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, INCLUDING FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE UNITS, ON APPROXIMATELY 3.39 ACRES AT 13751 AND 13841
RED HILL AVENUE
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1568 - DESIGNATING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S 2025 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA LAW
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1568 designates the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 local responsibility area fire hazard severity zones as required by California law.
Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1568.
ORDINANCE NO. 1568
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
DESIGNATING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S 2025 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY
AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA LAW
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
6. BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTMENTS
City Council approval is required for the Mayor’s appointment of two Building Board of Appeals members.
Motion: The City Council approve d the following appointments by the Mayor:
Douglas Armstrong (first four-year term) and Cristian Arranaga (first four-year term).
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25 -46 APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT LIST TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
To be eligible to receive new funding under Senate Bill 1, the City is required to submit a Project List to the California Transportation Commission no later than July 1, 2025.
Motion:
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2. Directed staff to submit the Project List to the California Transportation Commission on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Fiscal Impact: Submittal of the Project List to the California Transportation Commission allows the City to receive funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety-related roadway projects. Staff estimates revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 is approximately $2,108,000.
8. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR WATER QUALITY REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS 2022-2024
The California Health and Safety Code requires that water systems with more than 10,000 service connections prepare a report every three years and conduct a public hearing to provide information to consumers on levels of contaminants in the City’s drinking water.
Motion: The City Council set a public hearing for August 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to receive and respond to public comments on the 2025 Public Health Goals Report.
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funding was appropriated in the Water Division Operating Budget to complete this report.
9. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BENETA WELL NO. 2 – PHASE II EQUIPPING PROJECT
Construction of the Beneta Well No. 2 – Phase II Equipping Project has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-49 accepting the improvement of the Beneta Well No. 2 – Phase II Equipping Project; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder’s Office.
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THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BENETA WELL NO. 2 – PHASE II EQUIPPING PROJECT, (CIP NO. 60151)
Fiscal Impact: The final construction cost for the Beneta Well No. 2 – Phase II Equipping Project is $3,091,274.21, approximately 0.2% lower than the original contract amount of $3,096,800.00 and there were no contract change orders. This project was funded using 2024 Water Revenue Bond proceeds.
10. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WATER
MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT
Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, G&A Nelos Construction, Inc. in the amount of $393,399.10 for the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City; and
2. Authorized the remaining project budgeted appropriation in excess of ten percent (10%) above the contract amount as additional contingency.
Fiscal Impact: Utility Agreement COT-56 between the City of Tustin and the Orange County Transportation Authority authorized the full reimbursement for final design and construction costs, minus an accrued depreciation credit of $2,650.
The FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget has $500,000 allocated from Water Capital Fund for the construction phase of the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project.
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
The Southern California Gas Company has been deploying advanced metering technology throughout their service area. On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved an Attachment Agreement which allowed installation of one metering device on a City -owned street light pole. The Southern California Gas Company is requesting four additional locations be included in the agreement.
Motion: The City Council approve d the amendment to the Attachment Agreement with the Southern California Gas Company.
Fiscal Impact: The agreement provides the City with two one -time forms of compensation per installation site. A payment of $780.00 for use of the pole and $233.60 for compensation of electrical uses needed to operate the device.
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12. APPROVE THE ANNUAL OC GO (MEASURE M2) ELIGIBILITY SUBMITTAL PACKAGE, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
To maintain eligibility to receive OC Go (also known as Orange County Measure M2 Program) funding, the City is required to annually submit a compliance package to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Adopted the attached Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2031-2032, Attachment “B” of the M2 Eligibility Package); and
2. Approved Resolution No. 25-47 informing the Orange County Transportation Authority that the City updated a Pavement Management Plan that is in conformance with their format; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 25-48 informing the Orange County Transportation Authority that there have been no changes to the City’s Circulation Element of the General Plan and that it is consistent with the Master Plan of Arterial Highways and that the City concurs with the Mitigation Fee Program for new development; and
4. Authorized the Director of Public Works to submit the City of Tustin’s Measure M2 eligibility package to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 25-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM
Fiscal Impact: The City has successfully secured Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program competitive funds under the current Measure M2 Program and met required match funding contributions towards various projects over the years. The City’s annual local jurisdiction apportionment, known as “Local Fair Share,” under Measure M2, is estimated at $2.25M for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Since 2011, the City has received approximately $46M from the Measure M2, including $22.3M in Local Fair Share funds. These funds have supported numerous City projects including the Tustin Ranch Road Extension, Warner Avenue Extension, Tier I/II Environmental Water Quality, Senior Mobility Program, Red Hill Avenue Widening and Raised Median Improvements, and traffic signal synchronization projects along Tustin Ranch Road, Red Hill Avenue, Seventeenth Street, First Street, Tustin Avenue and Edinger Docusign Envelope ID: 78C8468B-4294-4673-A5E3-DDB71DE1A2D0 City Council June 17, 2025
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Avenue corridors as well as the City’s annual roadway and public infrastructure maintenance program.
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, and May 6, 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.
Motion: The City Council adopt ed Resolution 25-52 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 25-52
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 was no direct impact from a determination that a local emergency continues to exist.
14. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2018-01 ZONE 3
Request for approval of the implementing documents and resolution related to the annexation of property subject to a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and Tustin Legacy Acquisition LLC (Irvine Company) into Community Facilities District 2018-01 and designating the property as Zone 3.
Motion: The City Council took the following actions:
1. Received and filed the unanimous approval of annexation into Community Facilities District 2018 -01 Zone 3 and related matters signed by the City Manager on behalf of the City of Tustin as the property owner; and
2. Adopted Resolution 25- 40: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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MAP OF THE ANNEXATION PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO RECORD THE BOUNDARY MAP, THE NOTICE OF THE
SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 ZONE 3, AND THE NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-01
Fiscal Impact: The Rate and Method of Apportionment for each Zone of Community Facilities District 2018-01 establishes the cost for services required for each proposed land use. The special tax is for services (not facilities) such as police and fire; recreation program services; maintenance of parks, streets, sidewalks and drainage facilities; and other general City services associated with the development and maintenance of Tustin Legacy.
The Rate and Method of Apportionment for proposed Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 3 has been previously negotiated through the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and Irvine Company which was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025. The initial negotiated rate attributable to market rate apartments beginning in Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 will be $1,364.28 per dwelling unit with affordable dwelling units exempted from the special tax. The rate will escalate annually based on a specific Consumer Price Index with a minimum annual escalation of 2% and a maximum of 3%.
15. PROJECT FUNDING FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2766 (MOTOR VEHICLE
REGISTRATION SUBVENTION) FUNDING PROGRAM
The City Council authorizes the use of the City’s disbursement of Assembly Bill 2766 funds to offset costs for vehicle emission reduction programs implemented by the City of Tustin. This year, the City Council is requested to allocate the projected Assembly Bill 2766 disbursements for Fiscal Years 2024- 2025 and 2025- 2026 to fund the Main Street Capital Improvement Project.
Motion: The City Council authorize d the use of the City’s projected Assembly Bill 2766 disbursements for Fiscal Years 2024- 25 and 2025-26 to fund the Main Street Capital Improvement Project by minute order.
Fiscal Impact: Since 1991, Assembly Bill 2766 funds have been made available to local governments for use in offsetting State mandated vehicle emissions reduction programs. The use of these funds reduces General Fund responsibility to fund State mandated emission reduction programs.
Funds are disbursed to cities on a quarterly basis. In addition to $121,895.86 in available funds from prior funding periods, a total of $78,541.15 has been disbursed in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year, with an estimated final disbursement of $25,000 by June 30, 2025. Approximately $100,000 is expected to be disbursed for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, for a total of approximately $325,437.01 being available by the end of 2026.
16. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PER CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481
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Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires the Tustin Police Department (“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 (formerly identified as Tustin Police Department General Order No. 708).
Motion:
1. Received and file d the annual report on the Department’s use of military equipment for calendar year 2024 (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 approve Tustin Police Department Policy 706 which is at least 30 days from today’s date.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated annual cost for the use and maintenance of the military equipment is detailed under each specific category item outlined in Tustin Police Department Policy 706 – Military Equipment Policy.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 17-18
17. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE
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A Comprehensive User Fee Study determines the cost of providing governmental services and ensures that user fees and charges do not exceed the costs of providing these services. Per City Council Resolution No. 21-54, the City’s Finance Director is to annually review and recommend to the City Council adjustments to fees set forth in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If approved by the City Council, fee adjustments will take effect on September 1, 2025.
Public Hearing opened at 6:12 p.m.
Public Input – None
Public Hearing closed at 6:13 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Schnell to adopt Resolution No. 25- 50, Establishing and Adopting Updated Development Processing Fees and Other City Rates, Charges, and User Fees for Various Government Services.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 3-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen dissenting)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING UPDATED DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING
FEES AND OTHER CITY RATES, CHARGES, AND USER FEES FOR VARIOUS
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Fiscal Impact: The annual CPI change from February 2024 to February 2025 was
3.11%. Staff projected a $55,000 increase in General Fund revenues associated with this CPI change to the Comprehensive Schedule of Fees.
18. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY’S BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FORMATION
A request that the City Council authorize participation in the California Municipal Finance Authority’s Community Facility District Bond Opportunities for Land Development program, which enables land developers to finance public improvements and/or pay development impact fees from the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.
Public Hearing opened at 6:14 p.m.
Public Input – None
Public Hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.
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It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Council Member Gallager to:
1. Adopt Resolution 25- 44, authorizing participation in the California Municipal Finance Authority’s (CMFA) Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) program, which allows the California Municipal Finance Authority to accept applications, conduct proceedings, and levy special taxes within the City of Tustin, pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or Finance Director, or their designee(s), to negotiate, execute, and deliver acquisition, reimbursement, or joint community facilities agreements required in connection with any BOLD Community Facilities District formed pursuant to Resolution 25-44.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0
RESOLUTION NO. 25-44
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY
OWNERS, CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE
CITY OF TUSTIN PURSUANT TO THE MELLO -ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
Fiscal Impact: There was no cost to the City to participate in the BOLD program.
Projects financed through the BOLD program will facilitate future development of public infrastructure within Tustin.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David E. Kendig
Announced due to the Closed Session meeting being canceled, there was no Closed Session report.
MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Fink
June 12
Attended the Orange County Waste Management Commission meeting; the commission approved the one- year extension of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement.
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June 11
Attended the Parks and Recreation Department Summer Concerts in the Park; announced it was a great turnout with a lot of different organizations participating in the concert series; announced all concerts will take place at Peppertree Park; encouraged everyone to attend; announced Movies in the Park will also be taking place this year at various parks throughout Tustin.
Announced the Sunset Market would be occurring on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Old Town Tustin.
Thanked Priscilla, for her public input.
Attended the protest in Tustin on Saturday, June 14, 2025; commended the Tustin Police Department for the way they handled the protest; none of the issues became problematic; appreciated how the Police Department’s top priority is the safety of the Tustin community; announced Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento has a number of resources on his website regarding immigration issues.
Council Member Schnell
June 11
Attended the Farmers & Merchants Bank 18 th Anniversary Celebration at The District at Tustin Legacy; impressed the bank has been around for over a hundred years without a name change; the bank is looking to expand with a branch closer to Old Town Tustin.
June 12
Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) joint meeting of the Board of Directors; announced the following:
• The Board approved the contract with Carpi & Clay Inc. to provide federal legislative advocacy services.
• The board approved the TCA headquarters full building remodel. • TCA was recognized for its innovative partnership with the Irvine Police Department; a portion of the Tomato Springs Toll Plaza is being leveraged for motorcycle officer training.
• TCA was recognized by the California Transportation Foundation (CTF), a transportation industry organization, for their 241 Toll Road Jump-Out Ramp Repair Project; the project was a collaborative effort between TCA and Caltrans to redesign and repair wildlife jump-out ramps that were damaged by the fires.
Announced will be attending Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Encouraged everyone to attend the Parks and Recreation Department Concerts in the Park on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Peppertree Park.
Thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Chad Clanton and his staff for putting on amazing community events throughout the year.
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Council Member Gallagher
Announced Centennial Park is nearing its construction completion, just in time for the Tustin Meadows July 4
th Parade.
Announced an email was received from a resident expressing their gratitude that city staff had responded to a concern over lighting; shows that the City is creating infrastructure that makes life easier for Tustin residents; appreciates that staff care for their residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
June 6
• Attended the former Mayor Lou Bone Plaque Dedication Ceremony at the Tustin Corporate Yard; was a very nice event; Carol Bone, wife of Lou, was in attendance. • Attended the Tustin Man and Woman of the Year Annual Awards Dinner held at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge; congratulated all the nominees and especially the winners Ed Reynolds and Tammis Berkheimer.
Thanked the Tustin Police Department for always protecting the Tustin community; appreciated the Police Department’s hard work during the protest.
ADJOURNED at 6:28 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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