CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Councilmember
Ray Schnell, Councilmember
Lee K. Fink, Councilmember
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
AUGUST 19, 2025
1715 FLIGHT WAY, TUSTIN
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
PRESENTATION-GEORGE SCHLOSSBERG, KUTAK ROCK
PRESENTATION-ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION
PRESENTATION-SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISRICT
PRESENTATION-RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PRESENTATION-TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESENTATION-CITY OF TUSTIN
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3083
ROLL CALL - City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT - Members of the public may provide comments in writing, in person or in real time via Zoom to address the City Council on items on the Closed Session Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE - City Attorney David E. Kendig
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (2 cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
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
4. LIABILITY CLAIM - [Government Code - 54956.95] Claimant: The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C Agency claimed against: City of Tustin
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Government Code § 54956.8: (1 case) A.
Property Address/Description: APN 430-481-13, 430-481-14, 430-481-15 Agency: City of Tustin
City Negotiators: Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager; Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property; Kenneth Piguee, Real Property Manager Negotiating Parties: Mariners Church
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3083
INVOCATION - Deacon John Reza, St. Cecilia Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
PUBLIC INPUT – At this time, any member of the public may address the Council on matters which are not on this evening’s agenda, provided the matter is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FROM FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN PROPERTY RECIPIENTS Receive a historical base closure/Local Reuse Authority designation summary and status presentations from the public/non-profit entities responsible for development at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin now known as Tustin Legacy.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority for former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, receive and file presentations from entities responsible for development at former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER FINK
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNELL
COUNCIL MEMBER GALLAGHER
MAYOR PRO TEM NIELSEN
MAYOR LUMBARD
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.