Agenda Item 2
Reviewed:
City Manager______
Finance DirectorN/ A
CITY OFTUSTIN MEETING MARCH 17,2026
OF THE CITY COUNCIL300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCILCHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
RaySchnell, MayorProTem
RyanGallagher, CouncilMember Austin Lumbard, Mayor Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager Lee K. Fink, Council MemberErica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
John Nielsen, Council MemberDavid E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTESOFTHESPECIALCLOSEDSESSIONMEETINGOFTHECITY COUNCIL 5:30P.M.
City Clerk Erica N. Yasudaannouncedthe ClosedSessionmeetingwascancelled.
MINUTESOFTHEREGULARMEETINGOFTHE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER–#3095at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE– AmericanLegion
PUBLIC INPUT–None
CLOSEDSESSIONREPORT –Mayor Lumbardannouncedthe ClosedSessionmeeting wascancelled; therefore,there was no ClosedSessionreport.
CONSENTCALENDAR1-13–
PUBLIC INPUTFORCONSENTCALENDARITEMS– None
CouncilMemberFink requestedto pull Item No. 7.
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CouncilMemberNielsenrequestedto pull Item No. 8.
Mayor Pro TemSchnellrequestedto pull Item No. 13.
It wasmovedby Mayor Pro TemSchnellandsecondedby CouncilMemberNielsento pull Items 7, 8 and13 andapprovethe balanceasrecommendedby staff.
Roll CallVote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
1. WAIVE READINGIN FULL OFALL ORDINANCESANDRESOLUTIONSONTHE AGENDA
Motion: TheCity Councilwaivedreadingin full of all ordinancesandresolutionson the agendaanddeclaredthat saidtitles which appearon the public agendashallbe determinedto havebeenreadby title andfurther readingwaived.
2. APPROVALOF MINUTES – THE SPECIAL CLOSEDSESSIONMEETING AND REGULARMEETINGOFTHECITY COUNCILHELDONMARCH3, 2026.
Motion: The City CouncilapprovedtheAction Minutesof theCity CouncilSpecial ClosedSessionMeeting andthe RegularMeetingheldon March3, 2026.
3. RATIFICATIONOFPAYROLLAND DEMANDS
The City Council hasapproved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to expeditethe paymentof City of Tustin obligationsthat are in accordancewith the approvedbudgetor continuedoperationsauthorizations.
Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,136,910.28 and Demandsin the amountof $1,794,271.93.
4. RESOLUTIONDETERMINING THE NEEDTO CONTINUETHE PROCLAIMED
LOCAL EMERGENCYRELATEDTO THE NAVYNORTHHANGAR
At its meeting on November 10, 2023, the City Council ratified the Acting City Manager’s Proclamationof Local Emergencyrelatedto the fire at the Navy’s North Hangarandreleaseof chemicalsof public healthconcern, including asbestos. At a specialmeetingof the City Council on January9, 2024, andat its regularmeetings on March5, 2024, April 16. 2024, June4, 2024, June18, 2024, July16, 2024, August 20, 2024, October15, 2024, December3, 2024, January21, 2025, March 18, 2025, May 6, 2025, June17, 2025, August 5, 2025, September16, 2025, November4, 2025, December16, 2025, and February3, 2026, the City Council reviewed and determinedthe needto continuethe local emergency. This item recommendsthat the City Council onceagainreview anddeterminethat the needexiststo continue the local emergency, asrequiredby Statelaw.
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Motion: TheCity CounciladoptedResolution26-12 determiningthe needexiststo continue the local emergencyrelatedto the fire andreleaseof chemicalsof public health concern from the Navy’s North Hangar, in the form attached hereto as Attachment 2.
RESOLUTION26-12
A RESOLUTIONOFTHECITY COUNCILOFTHECITY OFTUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMININGTHE NEEDTO CONTINUELOCAL EMERGENCYRELATEDTO
FIRE AND RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FROM NAVY NORTH HANGAR.
Fiscal Impact: There was no direct impact from a determination that a local emergencycontinuesto exist.
5. APPROVALOF CONTRACTWITH TEC-REFRESH, INC. FOR A PALO ALTO
CYBERSECURITYSUITE
The City currently usesPaloAlto Networks' firewalls to securethe perimetercity- wide datanetwork. PaloAlto Networksis a globalcybersecurityleaderandoffersan extensiveplatform of cybersecuritymeasuresthat canfurther enhancethe City's data securityenvironment. The proposedsuite of Palo Alto cybersecuritysolutionswill transform the City's digital security from a reactive model into a proactive, 24/7 powerhouse. The new platform will offer the City servicesfrom an elite team of expertswho actively searchfor threats around the clock, ensuring that essential services like emergency response and water treatment remain uninterrupted.
Simultaneously, the platform will modernize how staff connect to the network, replacing clunky and unreliable hardware with a fast, cloud-based system that protectssensitivedataregardlessof whereanemployeeis working. Ultimately, this investment minimizes the risk of costly cyberattacks and createsmuch-needed connectivity redundancy while providing a more resilient and high-performing foundationfor all City operations.
Motion: TheCity CouncilapprovedResolution26-13 to authorizethe City Manager to executethe necessarycontract documentsfor the PaloAlto CybersecuritySuite with Tee-Refresh, Inc., a managedsecurityproviderof PaloAlto Networksproducts.
Fiscal Impact: The proposed cybersecuritysuite hasa not-to-exceed amount of 1,005,980, which covershardware, software, andservicesfor a three-year contract term. Sufficient budget has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Information TechnologyFundto supportthis project. Subsequentcontractrenewal cost is approximately $330,000 annuallyand will be incorporated into the annual proposedbudgetfor theCouncil's consideration.
6. POLICEDEPARTMENTVEHICLEPURCHASE
Staff is recommendingthe purchaseof six (6) 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles. Four (4) of thevehicleswill replacetheagingpatrol andGangUnit vehicles, CityCouncil March17, 2026
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while two (2) vehicleswill be addedto the fleet in accordancewith the previously approvedFiscalYear 2025–26 budget.
Motion: TheCity Council:
1. Approved Resolution 26-15 to authorize the use of Sourcewell Master Agreement Number 081325 with 72 Hours LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group to purchasecertain police vehicles, in the not-to-exceed amount of 372,589.16.
2. AuthorizedtheCity Manageror designeeto executea contractagreement, in a form approvedby the City Attorney, for the purchaseof six (6) 2026Dodge Durangopursuit-rated vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group, City of Alhambra, in theamountof $372,589.16.
3. Declared, in accordancewith TustinCity CodeSection1630a(2), Unit #3437 VIN 2C3CDXKT8KH726984) andUnit #3415 (VIN 1GNSKDEC6LR180475), assurpluspropertynot requiredfor public use, andauthorizetheir saleat the nextpublicauction, with net proceedscreditedto the applicableCity revenue fund.
RESOLUTIONNO. 26-15
A RESOLUTIONOFTHECITY COUNCILOFTHECITY OFTUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
POLICEVEHICLESFORAND ONBEHALFOFTHECITY
FiscalImpact: Sufficientfundswereavailablein theFiscalYear2025–26 Equipment Fund. Theanticipatedsurplusvalueof thefollowing vehiclesareapproximately:
2020DodgeCharger (Unit #3437, 2C3CDXKT8KH726984) is $2,500.00 2019ChevroletTahoe (Unit #3415, 1GNSKDEC6LR180475) is $3,500.00
7. AWARDCONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTFORTHE 2025-26ANNUAL PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCEANDSIDEWALKREPAIRPROJECT
Staff requestedthat the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsiblebidderfor the 2025-26 Annual PavementMaintenanceand SidewalkRepairProject.
It wasmovedby CouncilMemberFink andsecondedby CouncilMemberGallagher thattheCity Council:
1. Awardeda constructioncontractto the lowestresponsive/responsiblebidder, SequelContractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,588,417.90 for the 2025-26 AnnualPavementMaintenanceandSidewalkRepairProjectandauthorized theMayor andtheCity Clerk to executethe contract documentson behalfof the City; and
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2. Appropriated$1,000,000from theSenateBill 1 Fund.
Roll CallVote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 5-0
Fiscal Impact: The FiscalYear 2025-2026 Capital ImprovementProgramBudget includes $600,000 in SenateBill 1 funds and $169,000 in grant funding from the CalRecycle’s RubberizedPavementGrant Programfor constructionof this project.
Constructionfundsin theamountof $1,000,000areearmarkedwithin theFiscalYear 2026-2027 budgetandstaff is requestingthosefundsbeappropriatedaspart of this action. Thesesupplementalappropriations bring the total construction budget to 1,769,000, with expensesoutlinedbelow.
Expensesinclude:
ConstructionContract ................................................................ $1,588,417.90 Contingency (9%) .............................................................................. $140,582 ConstructionSupportandGeotechnicalServices ................................ $40,000
8. WASTEINFRASTRUCTURESYSTEMENTERPRISEAGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTYOFORANGE
The disposalof solid wasteat the Countyof Orange’s landfillsis currentlygoverned by a WasteDisposalAgreementunder which cities and sanitarydistricts agreeto exclusivelydisposeof certain wasteat the County landfills in exchangefor stable disposalrates. The WasteDisposalAgreementexpiresJune30, 2026.
The Orange County City Manager Association has negotiated a successor agreementwith OrangeCounty Waste & Recycling, titled the WasteInfrastructure SystemEnterpriseAgreement, which establishesupdatedtermsfor landfill disposal andrelatedservices. If approved, it will becomeeffectiveJuly 1, 2026, for aninitial ten-year term endingJune30, 2036, with an option to renew for an additional ten years.
It wasmovedby CouncilMemberFink andsecondedby Council MemberGallagher that the City Council:
1. Approvedthe WasteInfrastructure SystemEnterprise Agreement with the Countyof Orangefor municipalsolid wastedisposalratesandservices; and
2. Authorizedthe City Manager, or designee, to executethe agreementon behalf of theCity.
Roll CallVote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-1 (Council Member Nielsendissented)
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Fiscal Impact: This agreementwill haveno fiscal impact on the GeneralFund and maintainsrevenuesharingfrom importedwastereceivedby the County of Orange.
Through the proposed agreementthe County of Orange increasesrates that are recoveredby the City’s contractedsolid wastehaulerCR&R. Thefirst threeyearsof the agreementinclude a structured rate increaseproposedthe County of Orange followed by annualadjustmentsbasedon ConsumerPrice Indices. Theseincreases proposed by the County of Orange will be passedon to Tustin residential and businesscustomersaccordingto thetermsof theCity’s existingcontractwith CR&R.
Per the contract, CR&R is permittedto recoverincreaseddisposalcoststhrough a pass-throughmechanismsubjectto reviewandapprovalby the City.
9. AUTHORIZE USEOF THE SOURCEWELLPURCHASINGPROGRAMFORTHE
COLUMBUSTUSTINGYM PATIOCOVERPROJECT
Staff requestedauthorizationto utilize SourcewellPurchasingProgramto acquirea patiocoverfor theColumbusTustinGymPatioCoverProject.
Motion: TheCity Council:
1. AdoptedResolutionNo. 26-10 authorizing useof the SourcewellPurchasing Programto purchasea patio coverandinstallationservicesfor the Columbus TustinGymPatioCoverProjectin thenot-to-exceedamountof $282,700.00; and
2. Authorizedthe City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the contract documentson behalfof theCity.
RESOLUTIONNO. 26-10
A RESOLUTIONOFTHECITY COUNCILOFTHECITY OFTUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE A PATIO COVER AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR THE COLUMBUSTUSTINGYM PATIOCOVERPROJECT, CIPNO. 10032
FiscalImpact: Sufficientfundshavebeenappropriatedin theFiscalYear2025-2026 GeneralFundCapitalImprovementProgramBudgetfor the ColumbusTustin Gym Patio Cover Project.
10. APPROVEPLANSAND SPECIFICATIONSAND AUTHORIZEADVERTISEMENT
FORBIDSFORTHE LEGACYPARKIMPROVEMENTPROJECT
Plans and specifications for the Legacy Park Improvement Project have been prepared, andtheprojectis now readyfor bid.
Motion: ThattheCity Council:
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1. AdoptedResolutionNo. 26-11 approvingthe plansandspecificationsfor the LegacyParkImprovementProject; and
2. AuthorizedtheCity Clerk to advertiseto receivebids.
RESOLUTIONNO. 26-11
A RESOLUTIONOFTHECITY COUNCILOFTHECITY OFTUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS ANDSPECIFICATIONS FOR LEGACY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS,CIPNO. 20094, AND AUTHORIZINGADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDS
Fiscal Impact: Fundingfor this project wassponsoredby AssemblyMemberCottie Petrie-Norris. The Fiscal Year 2023/ 24 California state budget included an appropriationin the amountof $750,000 for the LegacyPark ImprovementProject.
The engineer’sestimatefor this project is $680,905. Sufficient fundsin the amount of $750,000 have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget for the constructionof thisproject.
11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1574
CODEAMENDMENT 2025-0002) STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Adoption of OrdinanceNo. 1574amendsvarioussectionsof Article 9 (LandUse) of the Tustin City Coderelatingto the StreamlineTustin programto implementselect HousingElementprograms, clarify the prohibition on short-term rentals, and make minor technicalandorganizationalcorrectionsfor clarity.
Motion: TheCity Councilhadsecondreadingby title only andadoptionof Ordinance No. 1574.
ORDINANCENO. 1574
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDINGVARIOUSSECTIONSOFARTICLE9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE (CODE AMENDMENT 2025-0002) TO PROVIDE
CLARITY, ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS,
IMPLEMENTATION OF GENERAL PLAN 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRAMS, CLARIFY THE PROHIBITIONOFSHORT-TERM RENTALS, AND
ENSURECOMPLIANCEWITH NEWSTATELAWS
Fiscal Impact: Therewasno fiscalimpactassociatedwith this item.
12. 2025GENERALPLAN ANNUAL PROGRESSREPORT
California Government Code Section 65400 requires all jurisdictions preparean annual report on the status of their respective General Plans and progress in implementingvarious elements, with particular emphasison the Housing Element and progresstowards the regional housing needsallocation. The attached2025 GeneralPlanAnnual ProgressReport coversactivities from January1–December CityCouncil March17, 2026
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31, 2025 for the City of Tustin, andincludesthe HousingElementAnnualProgress Report asan appendix. The 2025 General Plan Annual ProgressReport will be submittedto theCaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopmentand the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation consistentwith State reportingrequirements.
On March 10, 2026, the PlanningCommissionreceivedandfiled the 2025 General PlanAnnualProgressReport. The report is now beingpresentedto the City Council for its consideration.
Motion: The City Council receivedandfiledthe2025 GeneralPlanAnnual Progress Reportandauthorizedstaff to submitthe 2025GeneralPlanAnnualProgressReport to theCaliforniaHousingandCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentandGovernor’s Office of LandUseandClimateInnovation.
Fiscal Impact: There was a positive fiscal impact associated with this item as submittingtheReportto theStateis not only generallyrequiredbut alsoenablesthe City to receivecertaingrantsfrom theState.
13. DEVELOPER SELECTION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENTOF52ACRESWITHIN THE TUSTINLEGACYSPECIFICPLAN Mayor Pro Tem Schnellrecusedhimselffrom the discussionof Item 13 andleftthe room becausehis employer and him havea financial relationship with Almquist DevelopmentandInvestments.
Consideration to selectdeveloper ALMQUIST Development & Investments to negotiatefor the disposition anddevelopmentof approximately52 acresof City- owned real property within the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan. The staff supported recommendationis madeby an Ad Hoc Committee composedof Councilmember GallagherandMayor Lumbard.
It wasmovedby Mayor Lumbardandsecondedby CouncilMemberNielsenthat the City Council authorizedstaffandthe City’s broker, CCP RealEstateAdvisors and SRS RealEstatePartners, to negotiatean Exclusive Negotiating Agreementwith ALMQUIST Development & Investmentsfor futureCity Councilconsideration.
Roll CallVote – City Clerk
Motion carried: 4-0-1 (Mayor Pro TemSchnellrecused)
Fiscal Impact: Therewasno fiscalimpactassociatedwith this item.
Mayor Pro TemSchnellreturnedto thedais.
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OTHERBUSINESS/CITY MANAGERANDCITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Aldo E. Schindler
Announcedthe Economic DevelopmentDivision received an award of merit from the CaliforniaAssociationfor Local EconomicDevelopmentin the categoryof innovationand digital media, highlightingpro-businessefforts acrossfour new programs: Visitation, City Scope, ConciergeServices, andBusinessSpotlight; addedthat the programsusethird- party data with one-on-one engagement and social media, in tandem with a project managementsoftwarethat allows staff to track interactionswith new businesses; praised Community Development Director Alexa Smittle and Deputy Director of Economic DevelopmentValentinFloresfor implementingtheseprograms.
Announcedthe FinanceDepartmenthasreceivedanOperatingBudgetExcellenceAward from the California Societyof Municipal FinanceOfficers; highlightedthat this marksthe City’s fourth consecutiveyearearningthis recognition, reflectingTustin’s commitmentto transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal management; praised Finance Director JenniferKing andherteam.
Sharedthe CaminoRealParkplaygroundandpicnic shelterimprovementsareprogressing within schedule; addedthat the playgroundportion of the project is almostcompleteand expectedto reopenthe week of April 6, while constructionon the picnic shelterportion is estimatedto beginthe lastweekof April andbecompletedby the endof May.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
No report.
MAYOR, MAYORPROTEM ANDCOUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTSANDREPORTS
Council Member Nielsen
March 10
Met with the veteransgroupand heardtheir concernsabout preservingmilitary history; listenedto their ideasregardingland reuseof different military structureslocated on the formerMarine Corps Air Station Tustinbase; was a good meetingand commentedhe is alwaysgladto meetwith veterans; respectsthesacrificesthey’ve givenfor our country.
March 13
Attended the OrangeCounty Stateof Educationevent with keynote speakerDr. Stefan Bean; addedthat Dr. Beangavegreat updateson current county schoolstatistics, future statistical predictions, and key initiatives in motion; was grateful to hear conversations regardingtechnology andethical usesof artificial intelligencein an educationalcontext; commentedthe eventwasvery informativeandwell attended.
March 14
Volunteeredat the FreeVision ScreeningandFreeRecycledGlasseseventhosted by the Tustin Host Lions Club, the SantaAna Lions Club, andthe OrangeCounty CentralLions CityCouncil March17, 2026
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Club; explainedthe eventis heldannuallyat ColumbusTustinMiddle SchoolandCentury High Schoolin SantaAna whereparticipantscanreceivefree vision screenings, including eye examsandglaucoma checks, and a free eyeglassprescriptionif needed; addedthat freepairsof glasseswereavailablefor attendeesto takehome; roughly 8 optometristsand ophthalmologistsvolunteeredto provide screenings, in addition to manyvolunteers, and that 350 participants, both adultsandchildren, were screened; commentedthe event was veryworthwhile; thankedMayor Pro Tem Schnellforalsoattendingthe event.
ThankedAmericanLegion Post 227 for gifting himselfandMayor Pro Tem Schnellwith VeteranStar Cardsat the meeting.
Wishedall in attendancea Happy St. Patrick’s Day andwishedColumbusTustin a happy birthday.
CouncilMember Fink
Announcedhe will be visiting the Tustin Historical Society museumafter the meetingto attendthebirthdaycelebrationfor ColumbusTustin.
March 5
Attended the EmployeeRecognition Luncheon; commentedhe was impressedto seeemployeescelebratetheir many yearsof service, especiallythose who were celebrating40 yearsworking for the City; sharedhisappreciationfor the employees who havededicatedmanyyearsto servingTustin.
AttendedAssemblywomanCottie Petrie-Norris’ 2026 Womenof the Year eventfor the 73rd Assembly District; congratulated Amy Nakamoto, Tustin Community ServicesCommissionerwho wasrecognizedasa Womanof the Year at the event; addedthat many membersof her family, Parksand RecreationDepartmentstaff, andother CommunityServicesCommissionerswerein attendance; wasappreciative of thosewho attendedto recognizeherservice.
March 13
Attendedthe OrangeCounty WasteManagementCommissionmeeting.
March 21
Announceda blood drive will behostedby TeamMission Remissionat Aldersgate MethodistChurchfrom 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; added that the team hosting the drive, comprisedof studentsfrom BeckmanHigh School, will receivea $20 donation to their organizationper blood donation, which benefitsblood cancerresearch, and eachdonor will beenteredinto a raffle for prizes, with oneprizebeingticketsto the Los AngelesDodgers’ OpeningDay gameat DodgerStadium; commentedit maybe worthwhileto give.
Announcedhe will behostinga communitymeetingfrom 12:30-2:30p.m.; expressed his interestin holding thesemeetingson a monthly basis; addedthat attendeesare CityCouncil March17, 2026
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welcometo expresstheir thoughtsandconcerns; expressedhis hopethat residents will beinterestedin attendingandthat coffeewill beavailable.
April 18
Announceda CommunityCompostGiveawaywill takeplaceon April 18 from 7:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at all OrangeCounty greeneries, with the closestlocation to Tustin beingthe BeeCanyonGreeneryoff of JeffreyRoadandPortola Parkway; addedthat anyonewho is in needof compostcanpick someup duringthis eventfor free.
Addressed the Old Town Improvement Project; commented he has received several questions about the project and expressedhis understanding of the interference and challengesfor Old Town businessesandlocal residents; commendedstaff andadded that theCity is movingtheprojectforward, with parkletconstructionto becompletedbefore the TustinOld Town StreetFairandChili Cookoff on June7; remindedthe community of the newsletterfeaturingconstructionupdates; sharedthat more businessesare coming to Old Town, includingOwnIt Now Realty, a bakeryin theold Arts Building (formerlyRutabegorz), an ice creamshop, anda communityconsignmentshop; with somethe of thebusinesses projectedfor openingasearlyasMarch 28.
NotedthattheCity receiveda letterfrom the KennedyCommissionabouttheGeneral Plan Update, an item approved on the Consent Calendaragenda, which includes the City’s upcomingplansfor low-incomehousing; addedthat it is worth theCity bringingin a program to add low-incomehousingoptions; commentedthat the low-income housing numbers appearedlow, thoughthe2026updatewill increasehousingby a healthyamount, especially with the new units to be constructed by the Irvine Company; reiterated there will be increasedhousingin the comingyears, possiblyincludingin TustinLegacy.
Emphasizedthe importanceof havinganactivetransportationplanwhich addressesbikes, pedestrians, andtransportationinfrastructureto maketheCity saferandmore equippedfor alternatetransportationsuchaswalking andbiking; expressedhis interest in developing sucha plan, addingthat residentsarealsointerested.
Council Member Gallagher
March 14
AttendedtheOrangeCountyFire Authority OpenHousewith hischildrenfor thefirst time; expressedhe wasvery impressedwith the event’s organization, the variety of equipment on display, andthe personabilityof staff; notedit wasvery impressivefor the organization to have the opportunity to showcaseto the community the breadth of their available resourcesto performtheir essentialwork; appreciatedtheeffort expendedto hosttheevent.
March13
TouredtheCity’s waterfacilitieswith PublicWorksDirectorMichaelGrisso; added that he hasseenmost of the facilitiesbefore, andthe tour allowedhim to seethe remainderof the facilities; commentedheis a Civil Engineerandhasbeento manyfacilities, but addedthat Tustinstaffdo a greatjob keepingtheCity’s facilitiesup; facilitiesareclean, well takencare of, andarerun by veryknowledgeablestaff; appreciatedtheopportunityto seethefacilities.
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Wishedall in attendancea HappyNew Year; addedthat Friday, March20 is thestartof the PersianNew Year.
MayorPro Tem Schnell
March12
Attendedthe TransportationCorridorAgenciesJointMeeting of the Board of Directors; mentionedthesigningof theagreementfor thestartof constructionon thePacificaBuilding in a prior meeting; announcedthatwork on theundergroundwater andelectricalwill begin soon.
Attended a lunch with the Tustin Police OfficersAssociationand Tustin Police Support ServicesAssociation; sharedthat the police servicesteamdiscussedpublic safetyand the current stateof policing in Tustin; washappyto report that public safetyandpolicing are strong; addedthat Tustinis lucky to havethebestpoliceforcein thestateof California.
March 14
Attendedthe FreeVision ScreeningandFreeRecycledGlasseseventhostedby the Tustin Host Lions Club; commentedit was his first time attendingthe event; was impressed at the amount and organization of prescription glasses and the volunteerismof the optometristsandophthalmologists; thankedall involved in the eventfor theirhardwork.
Attended the Orange County Fire AuthorityOpen House; added that it was an amazingeventand enjoyedseeingthe helicopters, the energy, and the excitement of all the children in attendance; emphasizedthe eventwas a great recruiting tool andanimpactfulexperiencefor families.
March 16
Attendedtheinductionof TustinPoliceDepartmentChiefSeanThuilliezasthe Presidentof theCaliforniaPoliceChiefsAssociation; commentedit is an amazingaccomplishmentand that theCity is very lucky to haveanamazingChiefof Police; addedthat themissionof the Associationis to havelaw enforcementleaderssharebest practicesand to look at ways theycanmovepolicing forward; wasgratefulto attendandcelebrateChief SeanThuilliez.
Wishedall in attendancea HappySt. Patrick’s Day.
Mayor Lumbard
Commentedheenjoyedthisevening’s meeting; wasthankfulto havethe AmericanLegion Post 227 in attendance; celebratedthe OrangeCounty Fire Authority and Tustin police personnel; wasexcitedto movetheDevelopmentAgreementforward andseestaff’s efforts withtheCodeStreamliningandImprovementProgram; thankedstaff andall involvedin the City’s currentprogress.
Announcedupcomingeventsfor theCity; sharedthat Bingo Night will takeplaceon Friday, March20, with cocktailhourtakingplacefrom 6-8pmandgameplaytakingplacefrom 7:15- CityCouncil March17, 2026
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9:45p.m. at theClifton C. Miller CommunityCenter, with all proceedsbenefittingtheTustin AreaSeniorCenterfund; addedthat Loteria Night will takeplaceon Friday, March20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.at the Tustin FamilyandYouth Center; announcedthe Youth Track Meet will take placeon Saturday, March 28, with registrationclosingFriday, March 20; shared the CommunityYard Saleregistrationdeadlineis Friday, March20; announcedthe annual EasterCelebrationandEggHuntwill takeplaceon Saturday, April 4 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tustin SportsPark, with the pancakebreakfasttaking placefrom 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m..
ADJOURNEDat 6:41 p.m. The next meetingis scheduledon Tuesday, April7, 2026, for the ClosedSessionMeetingat 4:30 p.m. and the RegularBusinessMeetingat 6:00 p.m.
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