MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING
AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY FOR FORMER MARINE CORPS
AIR STATION TUSTIN
FROM: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER/LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY, FORMER MARINE
CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN
SUMMARY:
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.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
This meeting of the Local Reuse Authority contributes to the fulfillment of the City’s Strategic Plan Goal A: Economic and Neighborhood Development. Specifically, this item implements Strategy 1 which is to develop critical phases of Tustin Legacy.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Local Reuse Authority Background
In 1992, the City was designated as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA) for former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin by the Federal Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) within the Department of Defense (DOD) and was re-confirmed as the LRA in 1994. LRAs perform a
AGENDA REPORT
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critical role and are responsible for specific tasks in the closure and reuse of former military installations by:
• Developing the Reuse Plan for the former base;
• Allowing maximum community input during the reuse planning process; • Developing the homeless accommodation plan;
• Approving or denying all applications for Public Benefit Conveyances (PBC); • Implementing the Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) – specific to Tustin; and • Serving as the single point of contact between the Federal Government and community interests during and after the closure process.
Some of the ongoing duties and powers of the LRA include:
• Working with PBC recipients on implementation issues; • Amending the Reuse Plan as needed due to changing market/land use interests or lack of performance; and
• Holding public meetings to receive updates or take other actions related to former MCAS Tustin.
MCAS Tustin Closure Timeline
MCAS Tustin was initially identified for closure during the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission’s 1991 determination but underwent further review and modification of closure in both 1993 and 1995 by the BRAC Commission. Ultimately, the base closed in 1999 and a series of transfers ensued which were comprised of PBCs, Homeless Accommodation, and an EDC. Various transfer mechanisms consisting of direct transfers from the federal government to recipients or pass through transfers via the LRA were initiated to dispose of property. Additional information on the closure of MCAS Tustin and disposition process may be referenced in the combined Tustin Legacy Specific Plan/Reuse Plan.
MCAS Tustin Property Conveyances
The City of Tustin received 1,153 acres of the 1,600 acres at MCAS Tustin in 2002 via a nocost EDC transfer while other entities received the remaining portions of the base. While the City received the majority of land at MCAS Tustin via an EDC, the City has since conveyed or subleased property to other public agencies. These agencies include Tustin Unified School 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 829CDD0B-0801-8B02-81D3-E5320673647B City Council Agenda Report
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District (40 acres), Rancho Santiago Community College District (15 acres), and South Orange County Community College District (66 acres).
A visual representation of the various types of conveyance methods used at MCAS Tustin is shown on the map below. Given the LRA actions on August 11, 2021, Parcel 18 is not currently designated for a Public Conveyance (PBC) although it is shown on the map as such.
MCAS Tustin Conveyance Map
Prior LRA Meetings
- February 23, 2021, LRA Meeting
On February 23, 2021, the LRA received presentations from former MCAS Tustin property recipients on existing and future development for the first time since the early 2000s. Background on the LRA, roles and responsibilities, conveyance mechanisms, etc. were covered extensively at the February 2021 meeting.
- August 11, 2021, LRA Meeting
On August 11, 2021, the LRA held an additional meeting focused on Reuse Parcel 18. At this meeting, the LRA adopted LRA Resolution 21-01, revising the Federal Reuse Plan 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 829CDD0B-0801-8B02-81D3-E5320673647B City Council Agenda Report
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for former MCAS Tustin to exclude the County Regional Park from Parcel 18 and also directed staff to return to the LRA with several Federal Reuse Plan alternatives for Reuse Parcel 18 at a later date.
- August 20, 2024, LRA Meeting
On August 20, 2024, the LRA held the first of its annually scheduled LRA meetings.
During the meeting, former MCAS Tustin property recipients provided presentations on existing and future development to the LRA.
August 19, 2025, LRA Meeting
On August 19, 2025, the LRA held the second of its annually scheduled LRA meetings.
During the meeting, former MCAS Tustin property recipients provided presentations on the status of existing developments and their plans for future projects within Tustin Legacy.
To provide context for these updates, George Schlossberg of Kutak Rock, serving as special legal counsel for the City, presented a historical overview of the City’s transition into the LRA.
His presentation highlighted key milestones and the City's strategic navigation of legal and redevelopment challenges, ultimately creating the opportunity to transform the former MCAS Tustin into what is now Tustin Legacy.
The following public/non-profit entities presented development updates to the LRA:
• Orange County Rescue Mission
o Homeless Accommodation
• South Orange County Community College District
o Advanced Technology Education Park (Part of City EDC Property) • Rancho Santiago Community College District
o Sheriff Training Academy (Part of City EDC Property)
• Tustin Unified School District
o Elementary School PBC (Heritage Elementary)
o Legacy Magnet Academy (Part of City EDC Property)
• City of Tustin
o EDC Development
o Community Park PBC (Veterans Sports Park)
Attachments:
1. Orange County Rescue Mission
2. South Orange County Community College District /ATEP
3. Rancho Santiago Community College District
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Re: Orange County Rescue Mission - Tustin Base Re-Use
Dear Members of the Local Reuse Authority:
1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782
714.247.4300
rescuemission.org
August 10, 2026
On behalf of Orange County Rescue Mission, thank you for the opportunity to provide information about the Village of Hope, located at 1 Hope Drive in Tustin on the former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS).
In February 1996, Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) was selected as the service provider for the MCAS project. Groundbreaking took place on May 9, 2002. After years of planning, development, and collaboration, the Village of Hope campus officially opened in September 2008.
Today, the Village of Hope is a fully developed 7-acre campus that provides housing and training for up to 387 formerly homeless men, women, and children. During their 18-24 months at the Village of Hope, men and women have access to counseling, recovery support, legal services, medical and dental care, a high school diploma program, and vocational training.
Children have access to counseling, after-school tutoring, educational programs, and recreational activities.
Since 2008, thousands of people have advanced to full-time employment, sobriety, financial independence, and housing stability through the programs offered at the Village of Hope.
Community Impact
• The cafeteria seats 344 people at a time and has provided 17,270,154 meals to those in need since 2008.
• The Village of Hope chapel seats 288 people for services and events. • Our 8,000-square-foot warehouse receives donations of food, clothing, and household items throughout the year. It has been designated as a resource to receive emergency donations on behalf of the county during Hurricane Katrina, local forest fires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the warehouse received thousands of pounds of resources to assist people affected by the Pacific Palisades fire. • The Village of Hope offers numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
In 2025, OCRM gratefully hosted more than 17,000 individual volunteer hours and more than 30,000 group volunteer hours.
Ending Homelessness One Life at a Time
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City of Tustin
Attn: Local Reuse Authority (LRA)
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
RE: Update for the LRA Meeting of August 18, 2026 for 15991 Armstrong Ave – Santa Ana College Criminal Justice Academies (CJA)
Dear Members of the LRA,
On behalf of the Rancho Santiago Community College District and Santa Ana College, we are pleased to provide this update regarding the development of the Criminal Justice Academies property located at 15991 Armstrong Ave. Last year in 2025, the Santa Ana College applied for Educational Center Status and submitted an application to the State Chancellor’s Office. After rigorous review, the college’s application was approved by the Board of Governors California Community Colleges. This achievement alone recognizes the tremendous success Santa Ana College has had through its long-standing relationship with the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy and continuance of offering high-quality criminal justice academy instruction and public safety training for the community and region.
Background
• Services were dispersed for decades from the 1950s and building this facility at this location represents the culmination of this relationship. In 1959, California formed the Commission on Peace Officer Training which provides minimum standards for California law enforcement. • Construction began in 2005 and the building was dedicated in September of 2007. The site is currently developed to 80% of its original master plan concept. Approximately 12 acres have been developed and roughly 3.25 acres are undeveloped.
• There have been over 5,400 graduates and 270 classes from the inception of the Orange County Sheriff’s partnership and over 4,500 classes since the opening of this facility – providing services to over 67 agencies in the last 25 years ranging from other college and university police forces to city and county law enforcement.
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• Santa Ana College completed a Feasibility Study in December 2024 and we are now working on developing an Implementation Plan with various development concepts under consideration. • These concepts include new facilities in alignment with the 2003 Site Facilities Master Plan and reaffirmed with the 2024 Addendum to the District’s Facilities Master Plan (see below):
New public safety building (approximately 20,000 gross s.f.) for additional fitness and wellness classrooms/labs, locker rooms, showers, storage and office spaces. Developing a Biddle Physical Agility Testing Tower for the Fire Technology Program. Outdoor fitness/instructional areas/running track and additional parking. 2 of 3
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The District and Santa Ana College remains committed to furthering its development goals for the property in continuance of supporting our successful agency partnerships while seeking to enhance our facilities that provide public safety training for students and the communities it serves.
We appreciate the City’s support of Santa Ana College and its mission. Please do not hesitate to contact our offices at (714) 480-7510 should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Carri Matsumoto
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Facility Planning, Construction & District Support Services
RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
cc: Iris Ingram, RSCCD Vice Chancellor of Business Services Annebelle Nery, Santa Ana College, President
James Kennedy, Santa Ana College, Acting Vice President of Administrative Services Jeff Lamb, Santa Ana College, Vice President of Academic Affairs 3 of 3
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Chancellor Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, Ed.D.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To: Local Reuse Authority, City of Tustin
From: Dr. Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, Chancellor
Date: August 3, 2026
Subject: South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD)/ATEP Project Summaries for the City Council/Local Reuse Authority Meeting - August 18, 2026 It is an honor to present the South Orange County Community College District’s (SOCCCD) background and ongoing efforts at the Advanced Technology Education Park (ATEP) since the last Local Reuse Authority (LRA) meeting on August 19, 2025.
Background
The partnership between SOCCCD and the City of Tustin began in 2004 with the agreement to transfer
68.4 acres to SOCCCD, providing SOCCCD with 37.7 acres immediately, while the remaining 30.7 acres remained under U.S. Navy control for environmental remediation and was incorporated into the Lease in Furtherance of Conveyance (LIFOC) agreement between the City of Tustin and SOCCCD.
SOCCCD began offering classes in 2007 and has done so continuously since. SOCCCD has built three educational buildings; the Irvine Valley College’s 32,492 square foot Integrated Design, Engineering, and Automation (IDEA) building opened in 2018, the 19,840 square foot Culinary Arts building and the 30,004 square foot Automotive Technology building – collectively SC@ATEP buildings – opened in 2025; and a 287 space (2.2 acres) parking lot servicing the SOCCCD buildings.
In 2010 and 2023, SOCCCD demolished several of the old Marine Corps. buildings. In 2012, a series of land exchanges occurred between SOCCCD, the County of Orange, and the City of Tustin whereby the SOCCCD portion of land was reduced to 61.4 acres (30.1 acres in fee and 31.3 acres in LIFOC) as shown below.
Following the land exchange, SOCCCD and the City of Tustin entered into a Development Agreement (DA) which details the density allowed between educational and non-educational building space.
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However, this agreement neglected to consider outdoor educational space since it relies solely on building square footage.
In 2025, The Goddard School at ATEP opened. The Goddard School is an early childhood education provider that is partnered with SOCCCD.
Current Progress:
We currently have three active projects at ATEP. They are:
1. Advantech – Under Construction
2. Top Tennis – Planning
3. ATEP Parking Lot Expansion – Planning
1. Advantech
Site Location: East of Red Hill Ave. and South of Victory Rd.
Background Information: Project was approved by the City of Tustin on May 21, 2021, and consists of the development and operation of the corporate headquarters containing office, research and development, showroom, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. It sits on an approximate 10-acre site which consists of a headquarters building (HQ), warehouse structure, and parking lot. This past year, work included:
• Exterior storefront/panel/roofing installation and protecting the interior from outside elements.
• Installation of all interior materials (dry wall, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
• On-going site work which includes grading, parking lot paving, lighting, landscaping, coordination with Southern California Edison, and Victory Rd. site improvements (including the street median and new traffic signal).
• Completion of the warehouse structure which culminated in a Temporary Occupancy permit.
Next Steps: Complete project and finalize Victory Rd. site improvements (new traffic signal).
Project owner to obtain Final Certificate of Occupancy (CoP) for both the HQ and Warehouse structures.
Headquarters Building Breezeway Leading to Warehouse
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2. Top Tennis
Site Location: South of Valencia Ave. and West of Armstrong Ave.
Background Information: Project was approved by the City of Tustin on January 28, 2025, and consists of a mixed-use facility including tennis courts, an educational facility, and student housing.
It sits on an approximate 11.06 site (0.55 acres of SOCCCD fee land and 10.51 acres of LIFOC) which consists of an academic and learning center, student housing building, 15 tennis courts, and 20 pickleball courts. This past year, work included:
• On-going due diligence work from the project owner.
• Completion of Conceptual site plan.
• Submission to the Housing and Community Development surplus land division to declaring land as exempt surplus land for agency use.
• Coordination with the City of Tustin staff to prepare CEQA documentation.
Next Steps: At an upcoming SOCCCD board meeting, hold a public hearing, and submit 1) Resolution to certify and approve Environmental Initial Study/Addendum to the Final Joint Program EIR/EIS, 2) Resolution to approve the site plan, and 3) Resolution to approve Ground Lease. After SOCCCD board approval, submit CEQA and site plan package to the City of Tustin for formal approval. Once approved, commence full design and construction.
Academic and Learning Center
Student Housing Building
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ATEP Parking Lot Expansion
Site Location: East of the Saddleback College (SC@ATEP) buildings on LIFOC land, as depicted below in purple with a red circle around it.
Background Information: Project sits on an approximate 1-acre LIFOC site and will entail construction of additional parking for the Irvine Valley College (IVC) Integrated Design, Engineering and Automation (IDEA) and SC@ATEP buildings.
Next Steps: Complete the geological survey. Hire an architect for design and approval of design drawings from the Division of State Architects (DSA). Obtain grading approval from the City of Tustin and commence construction soon after.
Upcoming Milestones and Next Steps:
Site Location: As depicted below in blue, Parcel 2 East of Red Hill Ave./North of Victory Rd.; Parcel 3 North of Victory Rd./East of Innovation Dr.; and Parcel 6 North of Victory Rd./West of Armstrong Ave.
Background Information: Remaining available parcels sit on an approximate 26.4 acres. 9.4 acres of which is on fee land and 17 acres on the LIFOC section. SOCCCD has received a proposal from Advantech for expansion on Parcel 2, but it is dependent upon an amendment to the DA.
Next Steps: SOCCCD is actively engaged in marketing the remaining parcels for education partners.
SOCCCD is also awaiting a response from the City of Tustin staff regarding the proposed modification to the DA to consider outdoor educational space which was sent on March 10, 2026. We look forward to receiving a mutually beneficial response so SOCCCD can continue to develop the remaining parcels and meet our current tenants’ needs.
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