City Council September 16, 2025
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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3084 at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL – City Clerk Erica N. Yasuda noted for the record that all members were present.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE – City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene in Closed Session to discuss Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as set forth in the Closed Session Agenda, including conference with its real property negotiators Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager; and Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property.
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)
CITY OF TUSTIN MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY
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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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)
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - [Government Code § 54957(b)(1)]
Title: City Attorney
Recessed at 4:32 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3084 at 6:07 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – American Legion
A. Property
Address/Description
APN 430-481-02, 430 -481-03, 430 -481-04, 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
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PRESENTATION –Tustin Girls Softball League: The City Council recognized the Tustin Girls Softball League in honor of their 10U, Gold, 10U Silver, and 12U Gold All Star Teams achieving unprecedented success.
PUBLIC INPUT –
1. William Johnson (In-person)
2. John Garay (Zoom)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig: Regarding Item 5A, the Council provided direction to its real property negotiators. Other than that, there was no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-14 –
Council Member Fink requested to pull Items 11 and 14.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR – None
It was moved by Council Member Schnell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen to pull Items 11 and 14 and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 5, 2025, AND AUGUST 19, 2025.
Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the City Council Meetings held on August 5, 2025, and August 19, 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.
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Motion: The City Council approve d 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.
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.
Motion: The City Council designated 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 was limited to the cost of the conference registration.
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.
Motion: The City Council had 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.
6. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
VANDENBERG WELL REHABILITATION PROJECT
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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.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-13 accepting the improvement of the Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation Project; and
2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Appropriated $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.
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.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-60 accepting the Centennial Park Improvements Project; and
2. Authorized 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)
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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%.
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.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Adopted 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. Declared, 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. Authorized 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.
9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
FOOD/BEVERAGE CONCESSION
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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.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Found 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. Approved 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 authorized 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.
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.
Motion: The City Council:
1. Authorized 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. Authorized 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 Transp
ortation 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 63521C6A-F9FE-4A1A-9820-2CBDC35AF6AF City Council September 16, 2025
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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.
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 genera lly 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.
It was moved by Council Member Fink and seconded by Mayor Lumbard that the City Council:
1. Approved and authorized 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. Authorized 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.
Roll Call – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
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 Sh are 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 63521C6A-F9FE-4A1A-9820-2CBDC35AF6AF City Council September 16, 2025
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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%.
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.
Motion: The City Council approve d the First Amendment to Contract for Custodial Services with Executive Facilities Services, Inc., and authorized 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.
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 1
7, 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.
Motion: The City Council adopted 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
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Fiscal Impact: There was no direct impact from a determination that a local emergency continues to exist.
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.
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen that the City Council took the following actions:
1. Authorized 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. Authorized staff to further reduce the number of proposals that will ultimately be recommended to the City Council for consideration at a later date.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: There was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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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.
Public Hearing opened at 6:39 p.m.
Principal Planner Raymond Barragan provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Applicants Ian Carter, President of the Wellington Plaza Association and Jaime Mourad, Board Member, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Public Input – None
Public Hearing closed at 6:54 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Schnell and seconded by Council Member Gallagher t hat the City Council introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1565 for Specific Plan Amendment 2024- 0004, 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.
Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 3-2 (Mayor Lumbard and Council Member Fink dissented)
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 was no fiscal impact associated with this item.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 16-17
16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25 -59 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO FORM THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
REPLACING THE EXISTING TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Mayor Lumbard announced that this item was continued to a future date.
17. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER
Approval of the attached Amendment will modify the compensation of the City Manager in accordance with City Council direction.
City Attorney David E. Kendig provided a verbal report regarding the compensation of the City Manager.
Public Input – None
It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen that the City Council a pproved
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement with Aldo E.
Schindler.
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Roll Call Vote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The proposed Amendment resulted in an additional cost to the City of approximately $33,511 per year.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announced Lieutenant Matt Nunley will be attending the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; he will be leaving on September 23rd for the ten week program; the FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for United States and international law enforcement managers; the City is very proud of Lieutenant Nunley’s accomplishments, career growth, and representing Tustin in this program.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Fink
Announced he will be at the upcoming Tustin Sunset Market on September 18, 2025; encouraged everyone to attend.
August 16
Attended the Miss Tustin Scholarship Competition at Arnold O. Beckman High School; congratulated Jenelle Huerta on being crowned the 2025 Miss Tustin.
August 25
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Top of the Morning breakfast.
Announced Super Antojitos Restaurant is under new ownership with a new name Super Antojitos By Flacka's Restaurant; encouraged everyone to visit and have a meal there.
Announced Rutabegorz in Tustin is closing at the end of October; is a big loss to the Tustin community.
Announced the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance banning the sale, distribution, or possession of Kratom as well as banning the sale of nitrous oxide also known as “whippets”.
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Council Member Schnell
August 20
• Attended the Tustin Police Department Promotion and Swearing- In Ceremony; was a great event.
• Attended the retirement party for Justina Willkom, former Director of Community Development; Justina Willkom served the City of Tustin for over twenty years.
Welcomed Alexa Smittle, the new Director of Community Development.
August 21
• Attended the Orange County Cemetery District tour; met the groundskeeping staff as well as the supervisor.
• Attended the Tustin Sunset Market; encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming and last Sunset Market of the year on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
August 25
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Top of the Morning breakfast; with Mayor Lumbard as the guest speaker.
August 28
Attended the Tustin Business Recognition Luncheon.
September 2
Attended the Orange County Cemetery District Board meeting; approved the new cemetery development of Gypsum Canyon Memorial Park.
September 4
Attended the Pacific Center East Specific Plan Ad- Hoc meeting with Council Member Gallagher; 32 proposals were received by the offer deadline; 16 of the 32 proposals received were most viable and best aligned with the City’s vision for the site; the Ad-Hoc is recommending that nine 9 of those 16 proposals proceed to round two.
September 11
Reflected on the remembrance of the 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attack on that tragic day in 2001; stated it is also a time to remember the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice; shared he was in New York City that day and witnessed the World Trade Center Towers fall; remembering close friend John McDowell who was working on the 101st floor for Cantor Fitzgerald who lost his life on that tragic day; thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims.
Council Member Gallagher
Stated the Local Reuse Authority meeting was a success; the meeting took a lot of effort by everyone; City Council had been wanting to bring a meeting to the community and staff made it happen; community members came out and it was a great opportunity to receive input and educate the community; City Council is excited to roll out their vision for the Tustin Legacy in the future; looking forward to seeing what comes from the results of the meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
August 20
Attended the Tustin Police Department Promotion and Swearing-In Ceremony; was a great event; congratulated everyone who was recognized.
August 28
Attended the Tustin Business Recognition Luncheon.
Announced Peter’s Gourmade Burgers has re-opened; encouraged everyone to visit them.
Was a delegate for the League of California Cities; congratulated the new Board Members which include Council Member David Penazola (Santa Ana), Mayor Blair Stewart (Brea), Mayor Scott Voigt (Lake Forest), Council Member Debbie Baker (La Palma), Mayor Davi d J. Shawver (Stanton), and Council Member Ariana Arestegui (Garden Grove); the keynote speaker was Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy who gave a phenomenal presentation.
September 10
Attended the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee meeting; Senior Management Analyst Alex Waite provided a great presentation on the Orange County Stormwater Tools Application.
September 11
• Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies Board meeting; announced compensation for Chief Executive Officer Ryan Chamberlain. • Announced the remembrance of the victims of the tragedy that took place on September 11, 2001; will always remember Tustin resident Angie Kardashian, who after the 9/11 attacks sold her restaurant and went to New York City to cook for 103 fire companies in all five boroughs for two years; she has a 9/11 memorial museum in her home which she opens to the public.
Reflected on the tragedy of Charlie Kirk, American political activist, thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Mayor Lumbard
Announced the following upcoming events:
Sunset Market
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00-8:30 pm
Old Town Tustin
Community Flea Market and Resource Fair
Saturday, September 20, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Tustin Area Senior Center
Tustin Tiller Days Event
October 3-5, 2025
Columbus Tustin Park
Tustin Tiller Day Parade
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10:00 am
ADJOURNED at 7:31 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
___________________________ _____________________________ JOHN NIELSEN, ERICA N. YASUDA,
Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk
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