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
APRIL 7, 2026
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
PRESENTATION
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 5:15 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - #3096
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), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(5): (1 case)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
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 430-481-12
Agency: City of Tustin
City Negotiators: Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property; Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property; Michelle Jefcoat, Senior Associate, CBRE and John Sweeny, Executive Vice President CBRE Negotiating Parties: Steve Strom, Managing Director, CD-CW (Tustin) LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - #3096
INVOCATION - Rev. Tim Ellington, Aldersgate Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nielsen
PRESENTATION - Tustin Legacy Community Outreach and Engagement 2026 - Update 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 1-9)
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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 17, 2026.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting and the Regular Meeting held on March 17, 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 $1,156,955.68 and Demands in the amount of $9,225,527.34.
AGENDA REPORT
4. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CAZ LLC FOR THE COMPETITIVE OFFERING OF 150 E. FIRST STREET Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between CAZ LLC and the City of Tustin for the sale of City-owned property located at 150 E. First Street within Development Area 2 of the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan.
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between CAZ LLC 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. Authorize 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.
Fiscal Impact: The purchase price for the property is $2,200,000. Final net proceeds will be deposited into the City's General Fund.
AGENDA REPORT
5. 2025 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR ANNUAL REPORT AND 2026 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR WORK PROGRAM This annual report summarizes the accomplishments and actions taken by the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, during the 2025 calendar year, and establishes the 2026 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program.
On March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor to the City Council, adopted Resolution No. 4540 (Attachment 2), approving the 2026 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program.
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council receive and file the 2025 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Annual Report and the 2026 Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program, as described in the attached Planning Commission Staff Report.Fiscal Impact: All activities completed during the 2025 calendar year had sufficient appropriation in the adopted 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets.
AGENDA REPORT
6. 2024-2025 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT
The City of Tustin is certified by the State of California to carry out the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and is required to submit an annual report on historic preservation actions, activities, and programs to the California State Office of Historic Preservation. The City of Tustin's 2024-2025 Certified Local Government Annual Report (Attachment 1) reflects the federal reporting period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
On March 24, 2026, the Planning Commission, acting as the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, approved the 2024-2025 Certified Local Government Annual Report (Attachment 2).
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council receive and file the 2024-2025 Certified Local Government Annual Report and authorize staff to submit the report to the California State Office of Historic Preservation.Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
7. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC.
The City currently owns and maintains a fleet of 196 vehicles assigned to various departments, ranging from light-duty sedans and police pursuit vehicles to specialty heavy-duty trucks. To increase flexibility and efficiency of the City's vehicle acquisition process, staff is recommending the City Council approve a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management.
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council:
1. Approve the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary documents in support of the Master Equity Lease Agreement on behalf of the City;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve as-needed lease agreements for new and/or replacement vehicles identified within the Fiscal Year 2025 - 26 approved budget on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to declare vehicles to be replaced under Enterprise lease agreements as surplus items that are not required for public use, and approve such vehicles to be auctioned.
Fiscal Impact: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. Each year the various city departments outline their vehicle replacement needs and request appropriate the funding through the annual budget process. A total cost of ownership evaluation will be conducted on each requested vehicle, and a lease or purchase option will be recommended within the annual budget. City Council will retain the discretion and approval of requested replacements to be included in the budget adoption process.
AGENDA REPORT
8. TUSTIN FAMILY AND YOUTH CENTER MURAL PROJECT
At their March 18, 2026 meeting, the Public Art Commission recommended mural designs to be located at the Tustin Family and Youth Center for the City Council's consideration and approval.
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council approve the design for the Tustin Family and Youth Center mural, which was created via a public input process led by artist Luis Barajas.Fiscal Impact: The artist will be paid $15,000 upon completion of the wall mural, which leaves an available balance of $26,662 remaining in the Public Art Fund as of June 30, 2026.
AGENDA REPORT
9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LOGICALIS FOR CISCO/WEBEX CALLING PHONE SOLUTION The City's current phone system is an on-premises Mitel platform that has reached its end-of-life and is no longer supported. Migrating to a new system is essential to eliminate security vulnerabilities and system failures that could occur once manufacturer system patches cease. Mitel's recent bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring also create long-term uncertainty for hardware and on-going support. Transitioning to a modern, cloud-based solution mitigates these risks with built-in disaster recovery and seamless remote work capabilities within a compliant and scalable communication infrastructure. A new system will also have less emergency repairs that are inherent with legacy equipment, thereby achieving reduced monthly costs.
Recommendation:
Recommend the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution 26-17 authorizing the use of National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Purchasing Program to purchase the Cisco Webex Calling phone solution with Logicalis, a Cisco account partner, in accordance with Section 1625(c) of the Tustin City Code; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary contract documents with Logicalis for the purchase.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING USE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS (NASPO) VALUEPOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE CISCO WEBEX CALLING PHONE SOLUTION Fiscal Impact: The cost of a one-time system implementation and a three-year subscription totals $227,732. Sufficient budget has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Information Technology Fund to support this project. Subsequent subscription renewal is approximately $25,000 annually and will be incorporated in future budgets for the Council's consideration.
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, April 21, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.