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
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3092
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 – #3092
INVOCATION – Pastor Kyle Bleeker, Friends Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Austin Lumbard
PRESENTATION – Tustin Police Department Service Dog Retirement: Azzuri 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 CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2026.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting and Regular Meeting held on January 20, 2026.
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 $1,110,415.15 and Demands in the amount of $5,919,766.74.
AGENDA REPORT
4. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment Policy.
Recommendation:
Receive and file.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
AGENDA REPORT
8. 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 17, 2025, August 5, 2025, September 16, 2025, November 4, 2025, and December 16, 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.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-06 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 as Attachment 2. RESOLUTION 26-06 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 is no direct impact from a determination that a local emergency continues to exist.
AGENDA REPORT
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 9
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.
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 NIELSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER FINK
COUNCIL MEMBER GALLAGHER
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHNELL
MAYOR LUMBARD
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.