CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ray Schnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Councilmember
Lee K. Fink, Councilmember
John Nielsen, Councilmember
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
AUGUST 18, 2026
2457 PARK AVE, TUSTIN AMC THEATRE 2
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPCIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - #3104
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): (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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - [Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)] (2 cases) A.
Emily Garcia, et al. v. City of Tustin, et al.; U.S. Dist. Ct. C.D.Cal., Case No. 8:22-cv-00131-SPG-KES B.
Onterris Response and Recovery, LLC, et al, v. City of Tustin et al., O.C.S.C. Case No. 30-2026-01572066-CU-BC-CJC. .
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - #3104
INVOCATION - Reverand Dr. Seth A. Britton, Red Hill Lutheran Church and School PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Schnell
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney David E. Kendig
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 1 -
1. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY, FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN Receive development updates for Tustin Legacy, former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority for the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, receive and file (1) a presentation on development activities and (2) the project updates and summaries submitted by the City's development partners (Attachments 1–3). Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - In compliance with the (ADA), those requiring accommodations for this meeting should notify the City Clerk’s Office 72 hours prior to the meeting at (714) 573-3025.