CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Councilmember
Lee K. Fink, Councilmember
John Nielsen, Councilmember
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
JANUARY 20, 2026
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION MEETING CANCELLED AT 4:30 PM (SCHEDULED AT 5:30 PM)
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
PRESENTATION - ITEM 9
PRESENTATION - ITEM 10
E-COMMENT - CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ (ITEM 10)
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3091
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), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(5): (3 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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3091
INVOCATION – Deacon John Rezza, St. Cecilia Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
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
CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a “Request to Speak” form with the City Clerk. (Agenda Items 1-8)
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Recommendation:
That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare 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 DECEMBER 16, 2025.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held on December 16, 2025.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the amount of $1,155,713.36, $1,208,751.60, and 1,634,582.63 and Demands in the amount of $4,184,843.73.
AGENDA REPORT
4. PUBLIC ART COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
City Council approval is required for the Mayor’s Public Art Commission appointment.
Recommendation:
Approve the Mayor’s appointment of Kristi Martin to the Public Art Commission.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
5. 2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Recap of 2025 Legislative activities by the City’s advocacy consultant Townsend Public Affairs, consideration of the 2026 Legislative Platform, and updates on legislative activity at the state and federal level.
Recommendation:
Recommend City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform; and
2. Receive and file the legislative update prepared by Townsend Public Affairs.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
6. RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT DEVELOPER FOR THE 11 ACRE COMPETITIVE OFFERING WITHIN THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN Recommendation to select developer Lincoln Property Company to negotiate for the disposition and development of 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 Councilmember Ryan Gallagher and Mayor Pro Tem Ray Schnell.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff and the City’s broker Jones Lang LaSalle to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Lincoln Property Company for future City Council consideration for the disposition and development of Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
7. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT The plans and specifications for the Annual Pavement Maintenance and Sidewalk Repair Project – Zone 7 have been prepared, and the project is now ready for bid.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-02 approving the plans and specifications for the Annual Pavement Maintenance and Sidewalk Repair Project – Zone 7, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids. RESOLUTION NO. 26-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT – ZONE 7, CIP NO. 70025, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program Budget includes $700,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds for the design and preliminary work of the annual pavement program. The Fiscal Year 2026–27 CIP Budget earmarks $1,000,000 in Senate Bill 1 funds for project construction. As part of the upcoming Mid-Year Budget process, staff will be requesting the City Council appropriate an additional $169,000 in grant funding which the City successfully received from the CalRecycle’s Rubberized Pavement Grant Program for this project, bringing the current project budget to $1,869,000.
The engineer’s construction estimate is $1,900,000. After reviewing the bids received, staff will return to the City Council with a recommendation to award the construction contract and, if necessary, request additional funds from Measure M2 and the Gas Tax.
AGENDA REPORT
8. APPROVE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Adoption of Resolution No. 26-03 will approve Master Agreement No. 12-5271F15 between the City of Tustin and the State of California as a requirement for obtaining federal funding for eligible City transportation projects. In conjunction with the Master Agreement, adoption of Resolution No. 26-04 will authorize the Director of Public Works or City Engineer to execute various documents required by the California Department of Transportation to process and obtain federal and/or state funds for eligible projects.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-03 approving Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 12-5271F15 for Federal-Aid Projects; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-04 authorizing the Director of Public Works or City Engineer to sign various documents required by the California Department of Transportation for federal and/or state-funded transportation improvement projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 12-5271F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN VARIOUS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-03 and Resolution No. 26-04 are required administrative actions that will enable the City to receive reimbursement and future allocations of federal transportation funds for eligible projects.
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 9-10
9. ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Government Code section 3502.3, public agencies are required to present the status of their vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in a public hearing at least once per fiscal year. This presentation ensures compliance with the law.
Recommendation:
Receive and file.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN The City's last Comprehensive User Fee Study was adopted in 2021 and the user fees have been adjusted annually based on a change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). However, the City has not formally adopted a Cost Allocation Plan, which limits the City's ability to achieve full cost recovery of specific services. Industry's best practice recommends that a comprehensive review of service costs and fees be performed every three to five years.
The City recently completed a new Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan (collectively "Studies") to determine the current costs of providing specific services with the goal of ensuring that the user fees and charges do not exceed the costs of providing these services. The Mayor-appointed User Fee Ad Hoc Committee, composed of Councilmembers Ryan Gallagher and Lee Fink, reviewed the results of the Studies and upon receiving a recommendation by the consultant hired by City staff, and staff, recommended that the City Council proceed with a public hearing to consider adopting the Proposed 2026 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule, which incorporates the Studies' results. If approved, the new user fees will take effect on April 1, 2026.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Cost Allocation Plan; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-05, Establishing and Adopting New Development Processing Fees and Other City Rates, Charges, and User Fees for Various Government Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING NEW DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING FEES AND OTHER CITY RATES, CHARGES, AND USER FEES FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENT SERVICES Fiscal Impact: The Proposed 2026 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule is estimated to generate approximately $370,000 in additional revenue, primarily for the General Fund.
AGENDA REPORT
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ALDO E. SCHINDLER
CITY ATTORNEY DAVID E. KENDIG
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER FINK
COUNCIL MEMBER NIELSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER GALLAGHER
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHNELL
MAYOR LUMBARD
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.