On the agenda: Tustin Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm - Nov 17, 2026 — public safety camera (Nov 14)

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Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm


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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


NOVEMBER 17, 2026
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk


 
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Public Input Instructions
 


CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 4:30 P.M.










CALL TO ORDER – #3109
 







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): (2 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.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - [Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)]  Name of case: Onterris Response and Recovery, LLC, et al, v. City of Tustin et al., U.S.D.C. C.D.Cal. Case No. 8:26-cv-01872-DOC (SSCx); O.C.S.C. Case No. 30-2026-01572066-CU-BC-CJC.

 


REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL  - 6:00 P.M.









CALL TO ORDER – #3109
 







INVOCATION - Major Ken Perine, Salvation Army Tustin Ranch Corps
 







PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Nielsen
 







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 1-13)
 





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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2026. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on October 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 $1,321,662.97 and $1,270,965.87 and Demands in the amount of $18,286,384.44.
 
Agenda Report
 





4.

INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
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: That the City Council receive and file the report. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
 
Agenda Report
 





5.

AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING AND FILING OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION AND GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EDINGER WELL PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has identified potential grant funding opportunities through the State Water Resources Control Board to help offset the capital costs associated with the design and construction of the Edinger Well Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment System. Although the project will be designed and constructed in partnership with OCWD, the City, as the facility owner and operator, must serve as the grant applicant. Recommendation: That the City Council:
 





1.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-61 finding that the Edinger Well Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Systems Project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act for the reasons set forth in the Resolution; and
 





2.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-60 authorizing the City Manager or his designee, the Director of Public Works, to sign and file the grant application and funding agreement with the State Water Resource Control Board for the Edinger Well Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Systems Project.  RESOLUTION NO. 26-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER, TO SIGN AND FILE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR FINANCING AND GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE TUSTIN WELL EDINGER PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 26-61
A REOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
FINDING THAT THE CITY OF TUSTIN WELL EDINGER PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303
OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Fiscal Impact: Consistent with the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Facilities and Program Agreement, the OCWD will fund the capital costs related to the design and construction of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances treatment facilities within Tustin and the greater Orange County Water Basin.
Receiving this grant will offset OCWD’s upfront capital investments and would minimize future replenishment assessment increases that are passed through to the
City and to Tustin water customers.
 
Agenda Report
 





6.

APPROVAL OF PRE-QUALIFICATION PACKAGE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT
Staff has prepared a Pre-Qualification Package for construction of the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project. The package establishes the requirements and evaluation criteria for contractors seeking to prequalify for bidding on the project and incorporates applicable items from the Prequalification Manual issued by the California Department of General Services. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Pre-Qualification Package for construction of the Police Department Locker Room Renovation Project. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
 
Agenda Report
 





7.

PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The City of Tustin has been awarded a $2,500,000 grant from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to purchase technology and equipment to upgrade an existing network of public safety cameras and a centralized monitoring room staffed by the Tustin Police Department. The system upgrades will be operated in compliance with applicable Tustin Police Department policies, which are posted on the City of Tustin website. The system upgrades will enable the Tustin Police Department to increase live situational awareness during emergencies, assist with investigations, and support response to traffic related incidents, special events and natural disasters. The project builds upon the Department’s existing technology and supports the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Strategy 5.5 – Establish a Real-time Information Center, including funding for surveillance systems. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
 





1.

Accept the awarded COPS grant of $2,500,000 and increase grant revenue budget by the same amount.
 





2.

Appropriate grant expenditure of $2,500,000 for the purchase of eligible  equipment and services through the Equipment Fund (Fund 184).
Fiscal Impact: While there is a net zero impact overall to the City’s general fund balance by accepting the grant, there will be quarterly fiscal impacts caused by the need to await reimbursement for grant expenditures. The full $2,500,000 will be reimbursed by the Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
The list of eligible equipment and services will be refined during procurement: cameras, mounts, network, fiber and wireless infrastructure, video management software and storage, monitoring room construction and furnishings, video wall, workstations, professional consulting, and training. As required by the City’s Purchasing Ordnance, staff will bring back contracts over $200,000 for City Council approval at a later date.
Ongoing costs after the grant period are unknown at this time but could include yearly
software licenses, cloud storage, maintenance, and camera replacement. Staffing the monitoring room is expected to be accomplished through existing personnel. The ongoing operating costs, included additional personnel, if needed, will be incorporated in future annual budget for the City Council’s consideration.
 
Agenda Report
 





8.

TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
There are currently 59 licensed massage establishments in the City of Tustin, an average of 5.29 establishments per square mile across the City’s 11.16 square miles. The City’s massage regulations were last comprehensively updated in 2015. Recent enforcement operations conducted in cooperation with the California Employment Development Department and the California Department of Industrial Relations found recurring labor, workers’ compensation, certification, facility, and illicit activity violations. California Government Code Section 65858 authorizes the City Council to adopt an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting uses that may conflict with a zoning proposal the City is studying. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an urgency ordinance establishing a 45-day temporary moratorium on new and expanded massage establishments while staff studies and prepares updates to the Tustin City Code and Zoning Code. Recommendation: That the City Council:
 





1.

Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1590 by a four-fifths (4/5) vote pursuant to Government Code Sections 65858(a) and 36937, establishing a 45-day temporary moratorium on new massage establishments and the expansion or relocation of existing massage establishments; and
 





2.

Direct staff to return with the required written report prior to the expiration of the moratorium and, if additional time is needed to complete the code update, a recommendation to extend the moratorium following a noticed public hearing.  ORDINANCE NO. 1590 
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE EXPANSION OR RELOCATION OF EXISTING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. Existing permitted massage establishments may continue to apply for and pay fees for annual permit and business license renewals during the moratorium. The regulatory review will be completed using existing budgeted staff resources.
 
Agenda Report
 





9.

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1585 AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC FILING OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700) AND CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Ordinance No. 1585 proposes amendments to the Tustin City Code to authorize the
electronic and paperless filing of campaign disclosure statements and the Statements of Economic Interest. The proposed ordinance will improve efficiency, streamline filing procedures, enhance transparency, and provide the public with greater access to campaign finance and disclosure information in an easily understood format. Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and have first reading of Ordinance No. 1585 authorizing electronic filing of Statements of Economic Interests and campaign disclosure statements. Fiscal Impact: The annual cost of the NetFile electronic filing system is $6,700. Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget to support implementation and ongoing operation of the program.
 
Agenda Report
 





10.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2018-01 ZONE 5
Request for approval of the implementing documents and resolution related to the annexation of property subject to a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and CD-CW (TUSTIN) LLC into Community Facilities District 2018-01 and designating the property as Zone 5. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
 





1.

Acknowledge receipt of the unanimous approval of annexation into Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 and related matters executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City of Tustin as the property owner (the “Unanimous Approval”); and ratify City Manager’s execution and delivery of the Unanimous Approval; and receive and file the Unanimous Approval; and
 





2.

Adopt Resolution 26-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES), APPROVING A BOUNDARY MAP OF THE ANNEXATION PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE BOUNDARY MAP, THE NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 ZONE 5, AND THE NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-01  RESOLUTION NO. 26-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES), APPROVING A BOUNDARY MAP OF THE ANNEXATION PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE BOUNDARY MAP, THE NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 ZONE 5, AND THE NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-01
Fiscal Impact: The Rate and Method of Apportionment for each Zone of Community Facilities District 2018-01 establishes the cost for services required for each proposed land use. The special tax is for services (not facilities) such as police and fire; recreation program services; maintenance of parks, streets, sidewalks and drainage facilities; and other general City services associated with the development and maintenance of Tustin Legacy.
The Rate and Method of Apportionment for proposed Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 has been previously negotiated through the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and CD-CW (TUSTIN) LLC which was approved by the City Council on October 6, 2026. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the negotiated annual rate attributable to the active adult residential units will be $1,459.30 per unit with affordable dwelling units exempted and the same rate of $1,459.30 will be applicable to assisted living and memory care on a per room basis. Any commercial retail/service amenities open to the public would incur a rate of $2.82 per square foot; however, any retail/service amenities available exclusively for residents of the development would be excluded from the special tax. The rate will escalate annually based on a specific Consumer Price Index with a minimum annual escalation of 2%.
 
AGENDA
 





11.

REVIEW DRAFT LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
The City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was last updated in 2019. An updated draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared and staff is soliciting input from the City Council and the community prior to submittal to the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval. Recommendation: That the City Council review the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorize the submission of the draft plan to the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
 
Agenda Report
 





12.

APPROVAL OF FIRST ADDENDUM TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Community Development Department uses consultant services to supplement existing Planning Division staff resources and provide additional capacity to serve project applicants. CSG Consultants, Inc. provides experienced planning professionals who assist with current planning activities. To continue a high level of service and accommodate ongoing workload demands, staff is recommending the City Council approve a First Addendum to the Consultant Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $415,000, from the original $200,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $615,000, and extending the contract term through June 30, 2027. Recommendation: The Community Development Department uses consultant services to supplement existing Planning Division staff resources and provide additional capacity to serve project applicants. CSG Consultants, Inc. provides experienced planning professionals who assist with current planning activities. To continue a high level of service and accommodate ongoing workload demands, staff is recommending the City Council approve a First Addendum to the Consultant Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $415,000, from the original $200,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $615,000, and extending the contract term through June 30, 2027. Fiscal Impact: The proposed First Addendum increases the existing Consultant Services Agreement by $415,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $615,000. CSG Consultants, Inc.’s services are utilized on an as-needed basis and billed at hourly rates. The Community Development Department has adequate funds budgeted for FY 2026-27 to accommodate the proposed increase. Approximately 75 percent of the costs are expected to be recovered through deposit-based project budgets.
 
Agenda Report
 





13.

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND CITY COUNCIL AD HOCS; DISCONTINUANCE OF UAL AND PENSION FUNDING STUDY AD HOC COMMITTEE; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A STANDING VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Mayor appoints those members of the City Council who will serve on various City and Regional committees and Mayor-appointed Ad Hoc committees, subject to the City Council’s approval.  In addition, discontinuance of the UAL and Pension Funding Study Ad Hoc is proposed.
 





1.

Approve the attached committees and appointments as appointed by the Mayor, with each appointee to serve until replaced, or he or she resigns or becomes otherwise ineligible;
 





2.

Approve discontinuing the “UAL and Pension Funding Study Ad Hoc”;
 





3.

Adopt Resolution 26-65 to establish a standing Veterans Advisory Committee as an advisory committee to the City Council;
 





4.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-66, designating and appointing a representative to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors; and
 





5.

Adopt FPPC Form 806: Agency Report of Public Official Appointments and direct staff to post on the City’s website.  RESOLUTION NO.  26-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A STANDING VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.  26-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A STANDING VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Fiscal Impact: Establishing a new standing Veterans Advisory Committee would involve staff and City resources with indirect costs in an unknown amount to support the new Committee and its public meetings.  Total costs, while unknown, are not expected to be substantial. The other recommended items will not have a fiscal impact.

 
Agenda Report
 







PUBLIC HEARING
 





14.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1583 AMENDING ARTICLE 4 CHAPTER 10 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE STATEWIDE REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITING THE IRRIGATION OF NONFUNCTIONAL TURF WITH POTABLE WATER
Proposed Ordinance No. 1583 amends sections of Article 4 of the Tustin City Code related to the Water Management Plan. The proposed amendments update permanent potable water use restrictions on nonfunctional turf, as required by Assembly Bill 1572, which was enacted in 2023 and becomes effective on January 1, 2027. Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and hold a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1583 amending Article 4 Chapter 10 of the Tustin City Code to prohibit the irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water in compliance with State law and set the second reading for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1583
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4950, 4953, AND 4956 OF CHAPTER 10 (WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN) OF ARTICLE 4 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT STATE LAW RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF POTABLE WATER TO IRRIGATE NONFUNCTIONAL TURF
Fiscal Impact: City-owned properties and public rights-of-way have been evaluated, and necessary funding was incorporated within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operation & Maintenance and Capital Improvement budgets to ensure compliance with the requirement of Assembly Bill 1572.
 
Agenda Report
 







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, December 1, 2026, for the Closed Session Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.




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