Tustin public meetings in 2025

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Tustin Zoning Administrator (acting as the Planning Commission) will hold a public hearing to decide on two Conditional Use Permits for new Master Sign Plans: one at the Stater Bros. commercial center at 14171 Red Hill Avenue and another for a specialty hospital at 14851 Yorba Street. Staff recommends approval for both, citing categorical exemptions from CEQA. The meeting also includes a consent calendar and public comment period.

• Conditional Use Permit 2025-0015: establish Master Sign Plan for Stater Bros. commercial center at 14171 Red Hill Avenue, applicant Barbara Cohen
• Conditional Use Permit 2025-0017: establish Master Sign Plan for Tustin Healthcare specialty hospital at 14851 Yorba Street, applicant Denise Denkers
• Both projects are categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Class 1
• Staff recommendation to adopt ZAA 25-010 and ZAA 25-011 approving the permits

Public Art Commission - CANCELED

This meeting of the City of Tustin Public Art Commission has been cancelled. There are no items for consideration at this time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled; no items on agenda

Community Services Commission Meeting - CANCELED

The regular December 17, 2025 meeting of the Tustin Community Services Commission has been canceled with no items for consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

12/16/25 Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30pm/Regular Meeting-6:00pm

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote to adopt Ordinance No. 1573, which rezoned an 8.5-acre site at 17th Street and Prospect Avenue for a 145-unit condominium project. The council will also consider continuing the local emergency related to the Navy North Hangar fire and adopt the 2026 Investment Policy. Closed session items include negotiations for real property at 150 E. First St. and APN 430-251-23, plus discussions on anticipated litigation.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1573 – rezoning for 145 residential units at SE corner of 17th St and Prospect Ave (Cypress Grove Project)
• Resolution to continue local emergency after Navy North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release
• Adoption of 2026 Investment Policy with extended commercial paper maturity to 397 days
• Closed session negotiations for property at 150 E. First St. (CAZ LLC) and APN 430-251-23 (Lincoln Property/Pacific Industrial)
• Authorizing temporary post-retirement employment of Robert Hernandez as Water Meter Reader

The minutes list agenda items and staff recommendations for a December 16, 2025 City Council meeting, but do not record vote outcomes or final decisions. The most substantive item was the second reading of Ordinance No. 1573 to rezone 8.5 acres for a 145-unit condominium project, alongside routine consent calendar items and a closed session. No actions are confirmed as approved or denied.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1573 (Cypress Grove 145 condos) – no vote recorded in minutes
• Adoption of 2026 Investment Policy with commercial paper maturity extension – no vote recorded
• Continuation of local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire (Resolution 25-75) – no vote recorded
• 2026 mayoral committee appointments – no vote recorded
• Housing Successor Annual Report FY 2024-25 – received and filed (recommended)
• Declaration of surplus computer equipment – authorized disposal (recommended)
• Approval of 2026 Local Appointments List – no vote recorded
• Temporary post-retirement employment of Robert Hernandez (Resolution 25-76) – no vote recorded

Investment Sub-Committee Meeting

The Investment Sub-Committee will consider approval of minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting and receive and file the October 2025 investment report presented by Chandler Asset Management. The report covers economic conditions, portfolio holdings, and compliance with the city's investment policy. No other business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2025 Investment Sub-Committee meeting
• Receive and file the October 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management
• Report notes Federal Reserve rate cut to 3.75–4.00% in October and ongoing government shutdown
• Portfolio is in full compliance with Investment Policy and California Government Code
• Adequate liquidity to cover six months of expected disbursements

The Investment Sub-Committee approved the October 2025 minutes and received and filed the October investment report. The report noted the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates and highlighted the City's compliance with investment policy.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed October 2025 investment report (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider consent calendar items (approval of November 17, 2025 minutes) and a public hearing for Code Amendment 2025-0002, which is continued to January 27, 2026. The commission also will vote on nominating 535 West Third Street (Advent Parsonage) to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program.

• Continuation of Code Amendment 2025-0002 (Ordinance No. 1574) to January 27, 2026 to amend land use code for ADUs, short-term rental prohibition, and Housing Element programs
• Historic plaque nomination for 'Advent Parsonage - 1908-1948' at 535 West Third Street
• Approval of November 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a nomination for the Advent Parsonage to be added to the City's Historic Register. The commission also continued a code amendment to the Tustin City Code to the January 27, 2026 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Continued Code Amendment 2025-0002 to Jan 27, 2026 (4-0-1)
• Approved Advent Parsonage historic plaque nomination (4-0-1)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:00 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The City Council will hold a public hearing on forming the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 to replace the existing district with increased annual assessments. The council also will vote on consent items including a new rental agreement for a city-owned warehouse and acceptance of a completed water main relocation project. A closed session is scheduled to discuss multiple litigation cases and a liability claim.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-74 to form Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025, replacing the existing district with new assessments starting FY 2026-2027
• Rental agreement with KYA Services, LLC for 15171 Del Amo Avenue, with annual rent from $1,395,924 to $1,761,396 over five years
• Ratification of payroll ($1,169,867.70) and demands ($3,470,794.02)
• Acceptance of El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project at final construction cost $557,049.32
• Extension of exclusive negotiating agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for disposition of land at Tustin Legacy

The City Council held a public hearing on forming the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025, with ballots tabulated but no final vote recorded in the minutes. The Council then approved the consent calendar (items 2-8) unanimously, including a five-year rental agreement with KYA Services, LLC for a City-owned warehouse, and extended an exclusive negotiating agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for Tustin Legacy land. Item 9 was pulled from consent for separate discussion, but the outcome is not provided in the minutes.

• Approved $1,169,867.70 payroll and $3,470,794.02 in demands
• Authorized rental agreement with KYA Services, LLC for 15171 Del Amo Ave (August 2026–July 2031, escalating rent from $1.4M to $1.76M/year)
• Adopted Resolution 25-73 – Measure M2 Expenditure Report for FY 2024-25
• Adopted Resolution 25-72 accepting El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project and filing Notice of Completion (final cost $557,049.32)
• Approved extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for land at Tustin Legacy (120 days + optional 60 days, with $150,000 and $100,000 deposits)
• Pulled Item 9 (amendment to consultant agreement with TY Lin International) from consent calendar; no decision recorded in provided minutes

Audit Commission Special Meeting

The Audit Commission will review and forward to the City Council the proposed 2026 Investment Policy, which includes a minor change to extend the maximum maturity of allowable commercial paper investments from 270 to 397 days per SB 595. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting, elect officers (Chair and Chair Pro Tem) for calendar year 2026, and elect two Investment Sub-Committee members plus one alternate for 2026.

• Forward 2026 Investment Policy to City Council with commercial paper maturity extension to 397 days
• Approve minutes of October 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Elect Chair and Chair Pro Tem for one-year terms beginning January 2026
• Elect two Investment Sub-Committee members and one alternate for 2026

The Audit Commission approved forwarding the Calendar Year 2026 Investment Policy to the City Council in a unanimous 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the October 23, 2025, minutes and elected officers and sub-committee members for 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved forwarding 2026 Investment Policy to City Council (5-0)
• Approved October 23, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Lillyan Chandler as 2026 Chair (5-0)
• Elected Dan Erickson as 2026 Chair Pro Tem (5-0)
• Elected Adrian Henson as Investment Sub-Committee member (5-0)
• Elected Michael Zwissler as Investment Sub-Committee member (5-0)
• Elected John Wende as Investment Sub-Committee alternate (5-0)

Audit Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled

This regular meeting of the Tustin Audit Commission scheduled for November 20, 2025, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda included review of the 2026 Investment Policy, approval of prior minutes, and election of officers and sub-committee members, but none occurred.

• Review of proposed 2026 Investment Policy (including update from Senate Bill 595 extending commercial paper maturity to 397 days) – not acted upon due to cancellation
• Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes – not voted
• Election of 2026 Audit Commission Chair and Chair Pro Tem – not held
• Election of two 2026 Investment Sub-Committee members and one alternate – not held

The Audit Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, because a quorum was not present. The next special meeting is set for November 25, 2025.

• Cancelled regular meeting on November 20, 2025
• Scheduled special meeting for November 25, 2025

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission will consider approving a Call for Artists for a community engagement mural at the Tustin Family and Youth Center. Other agenda items include a summary of the October 15 site assessment tour, approval of prior meeting minutes, and updates from the director and open forum reports.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 special meeting minutes
• No gifted public art received during November (receive and file)
• Summary of Public Art Site Assessment Tour conducted October 15, 2025
• Review and possible approval of Call for Artists for Tustin Family Youth Center Community Engagement Mural
• Director’s report includes Mayor’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, Christmas Tree Lighting, and public art updates

Community Services Commission Meeting - CANCELED

The November 19, 2025 regular meeting of the Tustin Community Services Commission was canceled because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting: December 17, 2025

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

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss litigation related to the North Hangar fire and property negotiations. In the regular meeting, the council will adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance No. 1569), extend a $250,000 consultant contract for Tustin Legacy outreach, and reject bids for the Armstrong Avenue pedestrian bridge. The consent calendar also includes transferring police service dog Roky to its handler for $1.

• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code (Ordinance No. 1569)
• Extension of consultant agreement with JPW Communications for Tustin Legacy outreach, not to exceed $250,000
• Rejection of all bids for Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 projects
• Transfer of police service dog Roky to former handler Eric Kent for $1
• Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation related to North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release

The City Council adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related regulations. The Council also rejected bids for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and authorized a consultant agreement for Tustin Legacy outreach.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1569 adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package #2 (5-0)
• Authorized extension of JPW Communications contract for Tustin Legacy outreach (5-0)
• Authorized two proposers to proceed to Final Round for Pacific Center East Specific Plan (4-1)
• Approved Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of Police Service Dog Roky to Officer Eric Kent (5-0)
• Approved Payroll ($1,151,573.18) and Demands ($3,941,523.62) (5-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to the City Council for a zone change, vesting tentative tract map, design review, and final environmental impact report for a 145-unit residential condominium development on approximately 8.5 acres at multiple addresses on 17th Street. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from October 28, 2025, as a consent item.

• Zone Change 2025-0001: rezone site from Planned Community Business Park to Planned Community Residential
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19390/Subdivision 2025-0001 for 145 condominiums
• Design Review 2025-0004 for site layout of 145 units on 8.5 acres
• Consideration of Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the project
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone an 8.5-acre site to Planned Community Residential and approve a vesting tentative tract map for 145 condominiums. The commission also certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and recommended the City Council adopt the related resolutions.

• Approved meeting minutes for October 28, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the project (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning site from PC BUS PARK to PC RES (5-0)
• Recommended vesting tentative tract map for 145 condos (5-0)
• Recommended design review for 145-condo project (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Tustin Police Department Strategic Plan 2025-2027 and consider a consent calendar of routine items. Notable items include a resolution to continue the local emergency related to the North Hangar fire, a proposed street vacation on Auto Center Drive, and acceptance of roadway improvements. The special closed session scheduled for 5:30 PM was cancelled.

• Resolution to continue local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire (Item 6)
• Declare intent to vacate a portion of Auto Center Drive and set public hearing (Item 7)
• Accept improvements for Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project - Zone 6 ($2,640,126.68) (Item 8)
• Authorize grant application for Irvine Boulevard / Fourth Street Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Item 9)
• Ratification of payroll ($1,203,395.40) and demands ($3,041,257.17) (Item 3)

The City Council adopted a resolution to continue the local emergency related to the Navy North Hangar fire and approved the final costs for a Zone 6 road rehabilitation project. The Council also authorized a grant application for a regional traffic signal synchronization project and set a public hearing to vacate a portion of Auto Center Drive.

• Adopted Resolution 25-70 continuing local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire
• Adopted Resolution 25-64 accepting Zone 6 road rehabilitation project ($2.64M)
• Adopted Resolution 25-67 authorizing traffic signal synchronization grant application
• Adopted Resolution 25-21 declaring intent to vacate portion of Auto Center Drive
• Waived reading of ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved payroll ($1.2M) and demands ($3.04M)
• Received and filed quarterly investment and airport noise reports
• Received and filed police department strategic plan presentation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Tustin Planning Commission will receive two informational presentations on historic preservation regulations and city-owned property projects. No public hearings, rezonings, or binding votes are scheduled. The agenda also notes the November 11 meeting is cancelled and a special session will be held on November 17.

• Historic preservation training by Architectural Resources Group
• Real Property Division overview by Deputy City Manager Brian Moncrief
• Approval of October 14 meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)
• November 11 meeting cancelled; special meeting set for November 17

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and received presentations on historic preservation training and the Real Property Division overview. The Commission also welcomed the new Commissioner and discussed the installation of bollards along El Camino Real.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Received historic preservation training presentation
• Received Real Property Division overview report
• Welcomed incoming Commissioner Gullo
• Discussed bollard installation along El Camino Real
• Cancelled November 11 regular meeting
• Scheduled Special Meeting for November 17

Audit Commission Regular Meeting

The Audit Commission will hear a year-end update for FY 2024-2025 and review the September 30, 2025 Quarterly Investment Report presented by Chandler Asset Management. The Commission will vote to approve the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and forward the investment report to the City Council. Public input is invited on agenda items and other matters.

• Year-End Update for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (presentation)
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2025 meeting
• Review of September 30, 2025 Quarterly Investment Report and vote to forward to City Council
• Public comment period

The Audit Commission approved the July 24, 2025 minutes and received the September 30, 2025 quarterly investment report. The report noted continued government shutdowns affecting statistical data and highlighted the city's compliance with investment objectives.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed September 30, 2025 quarterly investment report (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:30pm/Regular Meeting-6:00pm

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including prohibitions on selling kratom and nitrous oxide. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding litigation and a supplemental appropriation for water main relocation.

• Proposed ordinance banning the sale of kratom products
• Proposed ordinance regulating the sale of nitrous oxide
• $96,555.30 contract change order for El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project
• Amendment to sublease agreement with South Orange County Community College District
• License amendment increasing monthly payments from New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC by $500

The City Council approved a $96,555.30 contract change order for the El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project and introduced Ordinance No. 1571 to prohibit the sale of kratom products. The Council also approved the appointment of a Planning Commissioner and authorized the execution of a sublease and communications license agreement.

• Approved $96,555.30 contract change order for El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1571 to prohibit sale of kratom products (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Meg Gullo to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Authorized execution of Amendment 4 to South Orange County Community College District sublease (5-0)
• Authorized execution of Second Amendment to New Cingular Wireless PCS communications site license (5-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payroll of $1,241,070.38 and demands of $1,744,565.91 (5-0)

Public Art Commission

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Tustin Public Art Commission. The consent calendar includes approval of September meeting minutes, a report that no gifted public art was received in October, and a report of no correspondence. Regular business consists of open forum reports on topics like Creative Placemaking and a Sculpture Walk, a Director's Report covering the October 18 Art Walk and the Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast, and Commission Comments. The meeting will adjourn with a public art tour to the Tustin Family and Youth Center, Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter, Alley Grove Promenade, and Tustin Legacy Park.

• Approval of September 17, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Report of no gifted public art received during October
• Open forum reports on Creative Placemaking, Community Collaboration, Potential Event at the Hangar, Fundraising Strategy, Sculpture Walk at Tustin Legacy Park, and Creative Signals
• Director's Report on Art Walk (October 18), Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast (November 20), and CIP updates
• Public art tour to Tustin Family and Youth Center, Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter, Alley Grove Promenade, and Tustin Legacy Park

Community Services Commission Meeting

The Community Services Commission will discuss and provide input on the 2025 Sunset Market and Tustin Tiller Days special events. They will also review details for participation in the upcoming Halloween Howl and Veterans Day Celebration. Other agenda items include approval of September meeting minutes, a parks tour summary, and commissioner reports.

• Review of 2025 special events: Sunset Market and Tustin Tiller Days
• Participation details for Halloween Howl and Veterans Day Celebration
• Summary of September 17, 2025 parks and facilities tour
• Commissioner reports on park visits and liaison assignments
• Director’s report covering Thanksgiving Breakfast, CPRS conference, public art, and CIP updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a General Plan Conformity (GPC) determination for the vacation of a portion of Auto Center Drive adjacent to 45 and 50 Auto Center Drive. The recommendation is to adopt Resolution No. 4513 finding the vacation in conformance with the Tustin General Plan.

• GPC determination for vacation of public right-of-way on Auto Center Drive
• Adoption of Resolution No. 4513
• Location adjacent to 45 and 50 Auto Center Drive
• Applicant: Sagecrest Planning & Environmental; Property owners: Group 1 Realty, Inc. and Ngo Real Estate Holdings, LLC

The Planning Commission approved a General Plan conformity determination for the vacation of a portion of Auto Center Drive adjacent to 45 and 50 Auto Center Drive. The meeting also included the approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4513 for Auto Center Drive vacation (3-0-1)

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

The Tustin City Council will award a $10.4 million construction contract for Main Street and Old Town Improvements. Consent items include adopting a specific plan amendment limiting Wellington Plaza to office uses and approving a $510,000 appropriation from Measure M2. Regular business includes starting the process to form a new Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District to increase property assessments.

• Award $10,390,406 contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for Main Street and Old Town Improvements, with $510,000 appropriation from Measure M2 Fair Share
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1565 to limit uses at Wellington Plaza (505-515 E. First Street) to offices, photography studios, and tutoring
• Approve Resolution No. 25-59 to form Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025, replacing existing district and increasing assessments from FY 2026-27
• Authorize staff to proceed with final negotiations with two proposers for the competitive offering of 150 E. First Street
• Accept three Creative Signals cabinet wraps as gifted public art from the Tustin Community Foundation

The City Council awarded a $10.4 million construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for Main Street and Old Town Improvements (4-0) and adopted an ordinance limiting Wellington Plaza to office uses only (3-1). It also initiated formation of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 to replace the existing district, setting a December 2 public hearing (3-0-1). Other actions included appointing Michele Markus to the Senior Center Fund Board and approving gifted public art from the Tustin Community Foundation.

• Awarded $10,390,406.15 construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for Main Street and Old Town Improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1565 limiting Wellington Plaza to office uses (3-1, Fink dissenting)
• Initiated formation of Tustin Landscape & Lighting Reassessment District 2025, set public hearing for Dec. 2 (3-0-1, Schnell recused)
• Appointed Michele Markus to Tustin Area Senior Center Fund Board of Directors (consent)
• Authorized staff to proceed with final round of negotiations for 150 E. First Street development (4-0)
• Approved three Creative Signals cabinet wraps as gifted public art from Tustin Community Foundation (consent)
• Approved two planter box public art designs for Old Town Art Walk, cost under $3,000 (consent)
• Approved payroll of $1,140,030.48 and demands of $8,056,707.42 (consent)

Investment Sub-Committee Meeting

The Investment Sub-Committee will consider approving minutes from August 28, 2025, and receive and file the August 2025 investment report presented by Chandler Asset Management. The report covers economic conditions, portfolio performance, and compliance with investment policy.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting
• Review of August 2025 Investment Report from Chandler Asset Management

The Investment Sub-Committee met to review city holdings and economic updates. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and received the August 2025 investment report for filing.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed the August 2025 investment report (2-0)

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission will consider approving three Creative Signal cabinet wrap designs proposed by the Tustin Community Foundation, forwarding them to the City Council for final approval. Commissioners will also review student designs for repainting two planter boxes in Old Town Tustin for the October 18 Art Walk event. The agenda includes discussion of the Tustin Family and Youth Center Community Engagement Project for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and a receive-and-file report on the Community Services Commission's seven-year CIP priority list.

• Gifted public art approval: three Creative Signal cabinet wraps from Tustin Community Foundation
• Old Town Art Walk planter box repainting designs from Orange County School of the Arts
• Discussion of preferred medium, location, and artist selection for Tustin Family and Youth Center project
• Receive and file: Community Services Commission seven-year CIP priority list
• Approval of July 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Public Art Commission approved a gift of three Creative Signal cabinet wraps from the Tustin Community Foundation and approved design submissions from the Orange County School of the Arts for repainting two planter boxes in Old Town Tustin. The meeting also included a motion to seek artists for a project at the Tustin Family and Youth Center and the receipt of the Community Services Commission's seven-year CIP priority list.

• Approved $0 gift of three Creative Signal cabinet wraps (4-0)
• Approved student designs for repainting two Old Town planter boxes (4-0)
• Moved to call artists for Tustin Family and Youth Center project (4-0)
• Received and filed Community Services Commission seven-year CIP priority list (4-0)

Community Services Commission Special Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review and provide input on the recent Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park series as part of its strategic priorities. The commission will also discuss participation in the Tustin Tiller Days Festival. Other items include approval of July meeting minutes, commissioner reports on park visits and liaison assignments, and a director's update. The meeting will be followed by a park tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Review of Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park series
• Discuss and approve participation details for 2025 Tustin Tiller Days Festival
• Approval of July 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Commissioner reports on visits to 20 named parks
• Liaison reports on Special Events, Economic Development, Senior Advisory Board, Community Outreach, Tustin Community Foundation

The Community Services Commission approved the minutes of the January 15, 2025 regular meeting (4-0), received and filed correspondence (5-0), and accepted input on the Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park series (5-0). The commission also approved details for commissioner participation at the 2025 Tustin Tiller Days Festival (5-0). No public input was received.

• Approved January 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed communication and correspondence (5-0)
• Received and filed input on Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park series (5-0)
• Approved details of commissioner participation at Tustin Tiller Days Festival (5-0)

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

The Tustin City Council will hold a closed session at 4:30 PM to discuss litigation, a liability claim, real property negotiations with the Irvine Company, and the City Attorney's performance evaluation. The regular meeting at 6:00 PM includes consent items, notably the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1570 approving the Tustin Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy, acceptance of the Centennial Park Improvements Project ($5.07M), and the Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation Project ($693K). Other items include equipment purchases, a concession lease extension, and an extension of temporary construction easements for the Orange County Transportation Authority.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1570 – Tustin Police Department Policy 706 (Military Equipment Use Policy) per AB 481
• Acceptance of Centennial Park Improvements Project – $5,068,238.55, funded partly by $4.8M state budget allocation
• Acceptance of Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation Project – final cost $693,020.04, with $13,021 appropriation from Water Bond Fund
• Authorization to purchase asphalt roller and compact tractor for $157,358.85 via Sourcewell contracts
• Closed session: real property negotiation with Irvine Company for APN 430-481-02/03/04/05 (price and terms)

The City Council approved a policy governing the Tustin Police Department's use of military equipment and accepted completed improvements for Centennial Park and the Vandenberg Well. The Council also authorized $157,358.85 for new public works equipment and extended a food concession lease at Tustin Sports Park.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1570 approving Tustin Police Department Policy 706 regarding military equipment use
• Accepted Centennial Park Improvements Project with a final construction cost of $5,068,238.55
• Accepted Vandenberg Well Rehabilitation Project and appropriated $13,021 from the 2024 Water Bond Fund
• Approved $157,358.85 for the purchase of an asphalt roller and a compact tractor
• Approved a 5-year lease extension for Bageled to operate the Tustin Sports Park food/beverage concession
• Approved payroll and demands totaling $14,536,367.68 plus four payroll amounts ranging from $1,144,593.21 to $1,194,910.17
• Declared specific city equipment as surplus for public auction
• Designated Council Member Lee K. Fink as voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference

Zoning Administrator Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2025-00013) for Ednovate Charter Schools to operate a temporary public charter high school for freshmen and sophomores for three years in an existing classroom building at Tustin Presbyterian Church, 225 W. Main Street. Staff recommends approval. No other items are on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit for temporary charter high school at 225 W. Main Street, three-year term, grades 9-10 only
• Environmental review: categorically exempt under CEQA Class 1 (existing facility)
• Recommendation: adopt ZAA 25-008 approving CUP 2025-00013

Planning Commission Meeting

This meeting includes a public hearing on a proposal to build four three-story condominium units at 1052 Bonita Street, with a requested minor adjustment to reduce side yard setbacks from 5 feet to 4.5 feet. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and a staff response to Commissioner Higuchi's questions.

• Public hearing on Subdivision 2024-0001/Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-189, Design Review 2024-0004, and Minor Adjustment 2025-0002 for a 4-unit residential development at 1052 Bonita Street
• Proposed minor adjustment to reduce side yard setbacks from 5 feet to 4 feet 6 inches on both sides
• Consent calendar: approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff response to Commissioner Higuchi's questions (item listed but no details provided)

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4534 to allow a new residential development on a 0.20-acre site. The project consists of four three-story condominium units across two townhome buildings. The commission also approved a minor adjustment to reduce side yard setbacks.

• Approved Subdivision 2024-0001 / Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-189 for a four-unit residential condominium (3-0-1)
• Approved Design Review 2024-0004 for site layout and building design of two townhome buildings (3-0-1)
• Approved Minor Adjustment 2025-0002 to reduce side yard setbacks from 5 feet to 4 feet 6 inches (3-0-1)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Investment Sub-Committee Meeting

The Investment Sub-Committee will consider approving minutes from June 26, 2025, and receive and file the July 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management. The report covers economic conditions, portfolio performance, and compliance with the city's investment policy.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Review and receive July 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management covering economic update, portfolio holdings, and transactions

The Investment Sub-Committee approved the June 26, 2025 minutes and received the July 2025 investment report. The report detailed economic updates, including a 258,000 reduction in job reports and a 4.2% unemployment rate.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed July 2025 investment report (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2023-0014 to allow an assembly use (church) in an existing multi-tenant building at 155 El Camino Real, Suite 200, with joint-use parking at 150 El Camino Real. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. No regular business items are listed.

• Conditional Use Permit for St. Stephen's Anglican Church at 155 El Camino Real, Suite 200
• Joint-use parking agreement at 150 El Camino Real (APN: 401-571-15)
• Resolution No. 4533 to approve CUP 2023-0014
• Consent Calendar: Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for St. Stephen's Anglican Church to operate an assembly use and establish joint-use parking. The meeting also approved the prior month's minutes.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2023-0014 for St. Stephen's Anglican Church (4-0-1)

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting -- CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Tustin Public Art Commission scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no items for consideration. The next meeting is set for September 17, 2025.

Community Services Commission Meeting -- CANCELLED

The regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025 has been cancelled. There are no items for the Commission's consideration at this time. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items scheduled.

Regular Meeting of City Council -Tustin Legacy

The Tustin City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation related to the North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release, a liability claim from The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, and real property negotiations with Mariners Church. In open session, the Council will receive and file development updates from entities responsible for the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin (Tustin Legacy). The agenda includes several presentations from local organizations but only one regular business item.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation related to the North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release (1 case)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases) and initiation of litigation (2 cases)
• Closed session liability claim from The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C. against the City of Tustin
• Closed session real property negotiations with Mariners Church for APNs 430-481-13, 430-481-14, and 430-481-15
• Open session: receive and file development updates from public/non-profit entities at Tustin Legacy (former MCAS Tustin)

The City Council approved a resolution to continue the local emergency regarding the Navy North Hangar fire, authorized a $500,000 storm drain master plan, and renewed a Microsoft software agreement. The council also accepted completed fence improvements and authorized bids for two infrastructure projects.

• Approved Resolution 25-57 to continue local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire
• Approved $500,000 storm drain master plan consultant agreement
• Authorized bids for Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 projects
• Accepted South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project improvements and filed Notice of Completion
• Authorized Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal for 2025-2028
• Authorized release of competitive offering for 24 acres of Neighborhood D property
• Approved payroll of $2,406,985.23 and demands of $13,791,083.93
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

This meeting is largely informational with no public hearings or decisions. The consent calendar includes approval of the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Regular business features a Parks and Recreation Department update and a legislative overview of recently enacted state laws, AB 130 and SB 131. The Commission is expected to receive and file both reports.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2025
• Parks and Recreation Department update on key projects and events
• Legislative update summarizing Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131
• No public hearings scheduled

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, with Mason abstaining due to prior absence. Two informational reports were received and filed: a Parks and Recreation update and a legislative update on AB 130 and SB 131. The commission also recognized retiring Community Development Director Justina L. Willkom for 27 years of service. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (4-0-1)
• Received and filed Parks and Recreation Department update
• Received and filed Legislative Update Overview (AB 130, SB 131)

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

The City Council meets in closed session at 4:30 PM for litigation and labor negotiations, then the regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Key decisions include continuing the local emergency for the Navy North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release, authorizing a storm drain master plan contract for $449,700, approving bid documents for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (est. $6.2M) and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 (est. $3M), accepting completion of the South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project ($1.4M), and approving a competitive offering for approximately 24 acres of City-owned land in the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan.

• Continuation of local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire and release of hazardous materials (Resolution 25-57)
• Approve consultant agreement with Rick Engineering Company for Storm Drain Master Plan, $449,700
• Authorize advertisement for bids on Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (est. $6.2M) and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 (est. $3M)
• Accept completion of South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project, final cost $1,417,465.55
• Authorize competitive offering for approximately 24 acres of City-owned real property within Neighborhood D of Tustin Legacy Specific Plan

The Tustin City Council approved a consent calendar including a competitive offering for approximately 24 acres of city-owned property in Neighborhood D of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan, adopted a resolution continuing the local emergency for the Navy North Hangar fire and hazardous release, and approved a consultant agreement for a Storm Drain Master Plan with Rick Engineering Company for $449,700. The council also accepted completion of the South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project at a final cost of $1,417,465.55, authorized advertisement for bids for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 projects, and renewed the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for three years at $207,000 annually. All votes were 5-0.

• Authorized staff to release competitive offering for 24 acres of city-owned land in Neighborhood D (Tustin Legacy)
• Adopted Resolution 25-57 continuing local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire and hazardous materials release
• Approved $449,700 consultant agreement with Rick Engineering for Storm Drain Master Plan
• Adopted Resolution 25-55 approving plans/specs for Armstrong Ave Pedestrian Bridge ($6.2M est.) and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 ($3M est.), authorized bid advertisement
• Adopted Resolution 25-56 accepting South Hangar Vinyl Fence Project, final cost $1,417,465.55
• Approved payroll $2,406,984.23 and demands $13,791,083.93
• Authorized three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal at $207,000/year through SoftChoice Corp
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025, and waived reading of ordinances/resolutions

Audit Commission Regular Meeting

The Tustin Audit Commission will consider two items: approval of the minutes from its May 1, 2025 meeting, and review of the June 30, 2025 quarterly investment report presented by Chandler Asset Management. The commission will vote on forwarding the report to the City Council. Public comment is also invited.

• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of June 30, 2025 quarterly investment report from Chandler Asset Management
• Motion to forward the investment report to the City Council
• Public input allowed on agenda and non-agenda items

The Audit Commission approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The commission also received and filed the June 30, 2025 Quarterly Investment Report to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed June 30, 2025 Quarterly Investment Report to be forwarded to City Council (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Tustin Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on nominating the Focht-Piampiano House at 153 North C Street to the city's Historic Register Plaque Program. The commission will also receive a 2025 mid-year review of key projects from the Community Development Department. The consent calendar includes approval of the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Nomination of 153 North C Street (Focht-Piampiano House, circa 1890) to Historic Register Plaque Program
• 2025 Mid-Year Review of key projects from Community Development Department
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)

The Planning Commission approved the nomination of a historic home to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission received and filed a mid-year review of key projects.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved 153 North C Street to Historic Register Plaque Program (4-0-1)
• Received and filed 2025 Mid-Year Review of key projects

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission will consider updates to the Public Art Project Priority List for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The commission will also review and approve details of participation in the Tustin Tiller Days Festival and the 18th Annual Art Walk on October 18, 2025. Consent calendar items include approval of the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and receipt of reports on gifted public art (none received) and correspondence.

• Discuss and potentially approve updates to Public Art Project Priority List for 2025-2026
• Review and approve participation details at Tustin Tiller Days Festival
• Review and approve participation at 18th Annual Art Walk (Oct 18, 2025, Old Town Tustin)
• Approve minutes of May 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive and file report on gifted public art (none received) and correspondence

The Public Art Commission approved the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Project Priority List with budget adjustments. The Commission also authorized participation in the Tiller Days Parade float and the annual Old Town Art Walk.

• Approved May 21, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Public Art Project Priority List with $10,000 micro art gallery budget and $5,000 Noblewins benches (5-0)
• Approved Full of Awesome Commissioner Tiller Days Parade float (5-0)
• Approved participation in the 18th annual Old Town Art Walk (5-0)

Community Services Commission Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review and recommend a preferred design for playground equipment and a picnic shelter at Camino Real Park, part of the Seven-Year CIP Priority List. They will also discuss recent 2025 special events including Memorial Day Remembrance and Fourth of July Celebration, and approve a Parks and Facilities Tour schedule for September 17, 2025. Additional items include approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Review and recommendation of playground and picnic shelter design for Camino Real Park
• Discussion of 2025 special events: Memorial Day Remembrance, Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off, Youth Talent Show, Bingo Night, Fourth of July Celebration
• Approval of Parks and Facilities Tour schedule for September 17, 2025
• Approval of May 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Commissioner reports on park visits and liaison assignments

The Community Services Commission approved conceptual designs for playground equipment and a picnic shelter at Camino Real Park. The body also approved a schedule for a parks and facilities tour and received reports on special events and department updates.

• Approved May 21, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed communication and correspondence (5-0)
• Received and filed special event review (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Facilities Tour schedule for Sept. 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved playground design from Innovative Playgrounds/Burke (5-0)
• Approved picnic shelter design from ICON (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:00 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, including a case related to a Navy hangar fire and hazardous materials release, and conduct an annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. In the regular meeting, the council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including orders to prepare an engineer's report for a landscape and lighting reassessment district, accept completion of a roof replacement project, award a turf renovation contract, approve an IT support services contract, and select a real estate broker to market approximately 21 acres of city-owned property in the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation related to fire at North Hangar owned by Navy and hazardous materials release
• Resolution to order Engineer's Report for Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
• Acceptance of Council Chamber/Community Center Roof Replacement Project (final cost $763,147.00)
• Award of contract to Elegant Construction, Inc. for Tustin Sports Park Turf Renovation Field #3 ($433,975.25)
• Selection of Cushman & Wakefield as real estate broker to market approximately 21 acres in Tustin Legacy

The City Council awarded a contract for Tustin Sports Park turf renovation and approved a new water cross-connection agreement. The council also authorized a legal settlement and ordered an engineer's report for a landscape and lighting reassessment district.

• Authorized a settlement agreement for case Felix Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Tustin (unanimous)
• Approved payroll of $2,258,397.55 and demands of $6,356,454.31 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-54 for Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 report (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-51 accepting Council Chamber/Community Center Roof Replacement Project
• Awarded $433,975.25 contract to Elegant Construction, Inc. for Tustin Sports Park Turf Renovation Field #3 (4-1)
• Approved Cross-Connection Control Agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District and appropriated $70,000 (5-0)
• Authorized IT End User Support Services contract with 360S2G for $210,000 annually
• Adopted Resolution 25-42 changing the August 19, 2025, meeting location to 1715 Flight Way

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to convert a full-service car wash to an automated self-service car wash with a 600 sq ft expansion and 15 vacuum stalls at 13561 Newport Avenue. The commission will also consider a General Plan Conformity determination for conveying easements and fee title of land to OCTA for I-5 widening, and approve the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2025-0011 and Design Review 2024-0012 to convert full-service to automated car wash at 13561 Newport Avenue, including 600 sq ft expansion and 15 vacuum stalls
• General Plan Conformity determination (GPC 2025-0001) for conveyance of land (APNs 500-291-15 and 432-391-28) to OCTA for I-5 freeway widening
• Consent item: Approval of meeting minutes from June 24, 2025

The Planning Commission approved a resolution for a car wash expansion and a General Plan conformity determination for the Interstate 5 widening project. The meeting also approved the prior month's minutes.

• Approved minutes for June 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4531 for I-5 widening project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4532 for car wash expansion (3-1)

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

The regular Tustin City Council meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. for closed session and 6:00 p.m. for open session.

Zoning Administrator Hearing

The Zoning Administrator is holding a hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2025-0008) for Smoke & Vape Planet at 1032 Walnut Avenue. The applicant requests a Type 20 ABC license to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption at the existing retail store. Staff recommends approval, and the project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2025-0008) for Smoke & Vape Planet, 1032 Walnut Avenue, to sell beer and wine for off-premises consumption (Type 20 ABC license).

Investment Sub-Committee Meeting

The Investment Sub-Committee will vote on approving the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the May 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management. The report provides an economic update and confirms the city's portfolio is in compliance with policy and has adequate liquidity.

• Approval of minutes from May 29, 2025 meeting
• Review of May 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management
• Economic update: Fed funds rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50%
• Portfolio compliance confirmed with investment policy and California Government Code
• Adequate liquidity to cover six months of expected disbursements

The Audit Commission Investment Sub-Committee approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. The committee also received and filed the May 2025 Investment Report, which noted the City is in compliance with its Investment Policy and the California Government Code.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed May 2025 Investment Report (2-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Tustin Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposal to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan to allow only office uses at Wellington Plaza (505-515 E. First Street), and on a new 65-foot-tall digital identification sign at The Market Place shopping center (2740-3030 El Camino Real). It will also consider a finding that the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program conforms to the General Plan.

• Specific Plan Amendment 2024-0004 to restrict Wellington Plaza to office-only uses (505-515 E. First Street)
• Conditional Use Permit 2024-0011 and Design Review 2024-0018 for a 65-foot-tall digital center identification sign at The Market Place (2740-3030 El Camino Real)
• Finding of conformance with the General Plan for the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 4529)
• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a resolution for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program and a conditional use permit for a digital sign at the Market Place. The commission discussed a proposed zoning amendment for Wellington Plaza but did not vote on the item.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program finding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4528 for Market Place digital sign (5-0)
• Pulled May 13, 2025 meeting minutes for amendment
• Tabled Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan Amendment for Wellington Plaza

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:00 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The City Council will vote on second reading/adoption of a development agreement for a 73-unit condominium project at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue, including four affordable housing units. The agenda also includes designating new fire hazard severity zones, awarding a $393,399 water main relocation contract, and continuing the local emergency related to the Navy North Hangar fire. The scheduled closed session at 5:00 PM was cancelled.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1566 for Compass at Red Hill – 73 condominium units, 4 affordable, at 13751/13841 Red Hill Avenue
• Designation of State Fire Marshal’s 2025 local responsibility area fire hazard severity zones (Ordinance 1568)
• Award of $393,399.10 construction contract to G&A Nelos Construction for El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project
• Approval of OC Go (Measure M2) eligibility package for FY 2025-26, including resolutions for Pavement Management Plan and Circulation Element
• Continuation of local emergency proclamation for the Navy North Hangar fire and release of hazardous materials

The City Council approved a development agreement for a 73-unit condominium project including four affordable units. The council also awarded a water main relocation contract and approved several transportation funding submissions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1566 for 73-unit condominium project at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue
• Approved $1,043,731.65 in payroll and $1,510,596.02 in demands
• Awarded $393,399.10 construction contract to G&A Nelos Construction, Inc. for El Camino Real Water Main Relocation
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-46 for FY 2025-2026 Senate Bill 1 project list
• Approved appointments of Douglas Armstrong and Cristian Arranaga to the Building Board of Appeals
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-49 accepting Beneta Well No. 2 – Phase II Equipping Project ($3,091,274.21)
• Approved amendment to Southern California Gas Company Attachment Agreement for four additional metering locations
• Approved OC Go (Measure M2) eligibility submittal package for FY 2025-2026

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:00 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The Tustin City Council will hold a public hearing on a 73-unit condominium project at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue, including four affordable units. The council also plans to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, levy annual assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District, and adopt 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. Consent items include a property management contract extension for Tustin Legacy ($528,000) and a custodial maintenance contract ($792,999.60).

• Compass at Red Hill by Meritage Homes – 73 condominium units on 3.4 acres, with four affordable units
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and Gann Appropriation Limit
• Public hearing on annual assessments for Tustin Landscape and Lighting District – proposed $841,739 in assessments
• Award of custodial maintenance contract to Executive Facility Services, Inc. at $792,999.60 annually
• Amendment No. 16 to property management services agreement with So Cal Sandbags, Inc. not to exceed $528,000

The City Council unanimously approved a 73-unit condominium development at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue, including four affordable units for very-low-income households, a public amenity space, and off-site improvements. The council also adopted the annual landscape and lighting district assessments for FY 2025-2026 ($931,800 budget) and introduced an ordinance to designate fire hazard severity zones per CAL FIRE's updated maps. Consent calendar items were approved, including repeal of bicycle registration requirements, payroll/demands totaling $7,015,908.11, a contract amendment for Tustin Legacy property management ($528,000), and a custodial maintenance contract ($792,999.60 annually).

• Approved 73-unit condominium project 'Compass at Red Hill' with four affordable units and development agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-35 confirming annual assessments for Tustin Landscape and Lighting District FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1568 on first reading to adopt 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps (5-0)
• Approved repeal of bicycle registration provisions via Ordinance No. 1567 (5-0)
• Ratified payroll of $1,046,371.36 and demands of $5,969,536.75 (5-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 16 to consultant agreement with So Cal Sandbags Inc. for Tustin Legacy property management, not to exceed $528,000 (5-0)
• Awarded custodial maintenance contract to Executive Facility Services Inc. for $792,999.60 annually (5-0)

Investment Sub-Committee Meeting

The Investment Sub-Committee will consider approving the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting and receive and file the April 2025 investment report presented by Chandler Asset Management. The report reviews the city's portfolio performance, economic conditions including Fed rate decisions and tariffs, and confirms compliance with investment policy and liquidity needs.

• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Review of the April 2025 investment report from Chandler Asset Management
• Economic update covering Fed rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50%, GDP at 2.4%, and tariff impacts
• Portfolio achieves safety of principal, market rate of return, and six-month liquidity coverage
• Compliance with Investment Policy and California Government Code affirmed

The sub-committee approved the April 3, 2025 minutes (2-0) and received and filed the April 2025 investment report (2-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (2-0)
• Received and filed April 2025 investment report (2-0)

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

The Tustin Public Art Commission will discuss and potentially establish a formal artist selection process for future projects, including outreach, evaluation methods, and criteria. The commission will also review and adopt strategic priorities for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Additionally, they will consider canceling the June 18, 2025, regular meeting and recognize artists who contributed to the temporary emergency shelter locker public art project.

• Recognition of artists for temporary emergency shelter locker public art project
• Discussion on establishing a formal artist selection process (outreach, evaluation methods, criteria)
• Review and potential adoption of 2025-26 Fiscal Year Strategic Priorities
• Consideration of canceling the June 18, 2025, regular meeting
• Approval of April 16, 2025, regular meeting minutes

The Public Art Commission approved updated strategic priorities and voted to cancel the June 18 meeting. The body also formed an ad hoc committee to establish criteria for future art selection.

• Approved updated Strategic Priorities (5-0)
• Formed ad hoc committee for Art Selection Process (5-0)
• Cancelled June 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed consent calendar (5-0)

Community Services Commission Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review the recent Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt and Viva Tustin Celebration, discuss involvement in Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and 4th of July events, and consider recognizing July as Parks Make Life Better! month. The commission will also approve park visit and liaison assignments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and hear commissioner reports on past visits and liaisons.

• Review of Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt and Viva Tustin Celebration
• Discussion of commission participation in Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and 4th of July Celebration
• Recognition of July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better! month
• Approval of Commissioner Park Visit Assignments for 2025-2026
• Approval of Commissioner Liaison Assignments for 2025-2026

The Community Services Commission approved park visit assignments and liaison positions for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The body also recognized July as Parks Make Life Better! Month and agreed to attend upcoming summer events.

• Approved April 16, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed communication and correspondence (5-0)
• Received and filed special event review for Easter Celebration and Viva Tustin (5-0)
• Accepted participation in Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and Fourth of July Celebration (5-0)
• Recognized July as Parks Make Life Better! Month with a proclamation at the July 15 City Council Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Park Visit Assignments (5-0)
• Accepted Commission Liaison Assignments for the 2025-26 fiscal year (5-0)

Budget Workshop &Special Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review two options for the proposed Biennial Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, along with a proposed 10-Year Fiscal Sustainability Strategy. The Council is expected to provide direction to staff on which budget option to prepare for adoption at a future meeting. The regular meeting includes consent items such as approving payroll and demands totaling $5.9 million, accepting the John Lyttle Reservoir Improvements Project completed at $741,596, and authorizing a competitive offering for 52 acres of city-owned land in Tustin Legacy.

• Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Budget Workshop with two options and a 10-Year Fiscal Sustainability Strategy
• Approval of payroll ($1,045,360.64) and demands ($4,891,671.79)
• Acceptance of John Lyttle Reservoir Improvements Project completed at $741,596.41
• Release of competitive offering for 52 acres in Neighborhood E, Tustin Legacy Specific Plan
• Consultant Services Agreement with Securitas for South Hangar security, not to exceed $725,000

The City Council directed staff to prepare a biennial budget using Option One with a supplemental transfer to boost reserves. They approved competitive offerings for 52 acres and 21 acres of city-owned property in Tustin Legacy, along with related real estate broker agreements. A security contract for the South Hangar was awarded, and the John Lyttle Reservoir project was accepted. In closed session, a settlement was approved for the Gonzalez and Duran lawsuit.

• Directed staff to return with budget using Option One and supplemental reserve transfer (motion carried)
• Approved competitive offering for 52 acres at Tustin Legacy (5-0)
• Approved competitive offering for 21 acres at Tustin Legacy (consent, 5-0)
• Authorized amended listing agreement with CCP Real Estate Advisors (consent, 5-0)
• Selected Professional Real Estate Services for downtown property at 150 E. First St. (consent, 5-0)
• Approved security contract with Securitas not to exceed $725,000 (consent, 5-0)
• Accepted John Lyttle Reservoir improvements and filed Notice of Completion (consent, 5-0)
• Approved settlement in Gonzalez and Duran litigation (closed session, no vote tally reported)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing from April 22 on a proposal to build 73 condominium units at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue. The project includes a density bonus with 20% more units and four affordable units, a development agreement for public benefits, and a subdivision map. The commission is recommended to adopt resolutions recommending City Council approval.

• Continued public hearing for a 73-unit condominium project (9 buildings) on 3.39 acres at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue, including a Residential Allocation Reservation, Design Review, Development Agreement, Tentative Tract Map No. 19361, and Density Bonus requests.
• Density bonus request for 20% bonus (12 units) above 61 base units, with four very low-income affordable units; one concession to remove commercial component requirement.
• Development Agreement 2024-0004 proposes public benefits: 3,200 sq ft public amenity space with art and gateway signage, on-street parking, enhanced landscaping, and a new traffic signal at Red Hill Avenue and San Juan Street.
• Consent calendar: approval of April 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
• Regular business: receive and file report on Tustin Historic Preservation Week (May 12-19, 2025) honoring military history.

The commission approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1). A public hearing was held on a proposal for 73 condominium units with 4 affordable units at 13751 and 13841 Red Hill Avenue, but no vote was taken on the item in the provided minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0-1, Kozak abstained)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:00 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The Tustin City Council will meet in closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss anticipated litigation, a liability claim, and real property negotiations (including with Sams West Inc. and Mariners Church). The regular meeting at 6:00 PM includes a consent calendar with routine items and a resolution to continue the local emergency related to the November 2023 Navy North Hangar fire and asbestos release. Other agenda items include approval of payroll and demands totaling $28,873,075.01, adoption of a records retention schedule, a landscape and lighting district assessment plan, acceptance of the completed Bark Barracks Dog Parks project ($1,335,565.50), and an amendment to the waste disposal agreement with Orange County (2.6% fee increase).

• Resolution to continue local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire and asbestos release (Item 9)
• Closed session discussions on litigation, liability claim, and real property negotiations with Sams West Inc. and Mariners Church
• Approval of payroll ($1,066,043.12) and demands ($27,807,031.89) totaling $28,873,075.01 (Item 3)
• Acceptance of completed Bark Barracks Dog Parks at Tustin Legacy Park (final cost $1,335,565.50) (Item 6)
• Second amendment to waste disposal agreement with Orange County, including 2.6% fee increase (Item 7)

The City Council approved payroll and demands totaling over $28.8 million and accepted the completion of the Bark Barracks Dog Parks project. The Council also extended a waste disposal agreement with Orange County and approved a landscape and lighting assessment report.

• Approved payroll of $1,066,043.12 and demands of $27,807,031.89
• Approved Resolution No. 25-33 and 25-34 for Tustin Landscape and Lighting District assessments (4-0-1)
• Accepted completion of Bark Barracks Dog Parks at Tustin Legacy Park (Resolution No. 25-31)
• Approved Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement with County of Orange (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-32 amending the City's Records Retention Schedule
• Tabled Claim No. 25-18 by The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Received and filed John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Quarterly Report

Audit Commission Regular Meeting

The Tustin Audit Commission will discuss the planned scope and timing of the financial statement audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, presented by Davis Farr LLP. The commission will also review the March 31, 2025 quarterly investment report from Chandler Asset Management and elect one member to serve as an alternate on the Investment Sub-Committee. Approval of the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of planned scope and timing of the FY 2024-25 audit with Davis Farr LLP
• Review of March 31, 2025 quarterly investment report from Chandler Asset Management
• Re-election of one Investment Sub-Committee alternate member for remainder of 2025
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting

The Audit Commission approved the January 23, 2025 minutes and received the scope for the fiscal year 2025 audit. The commission also reviewed the March 31, 2025 investment report and re-elected a member to the Investment Sub-Committee.

• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Received audit scope for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Received March 31, 2025 investment report (4-0)
• Re-elected Lillyan Chandler to Investment Sub-Committee (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an animal boarding kennel at 14061 Newport Avenue and a specific plan amendment to limit Wellington Plaza at 505-515 E. First Street to office uses only. Staff also requests continuation of the Compass at Red Hill development proposal (73 condominium units, 4 affordable) to May 13, 2025. The consent calendar includes approval of March 2025 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for all-inclusive animal boarding/kennel facility at 14061 Newport Avenue with fence height variance (8 ft vs 6 ft 8 in allowed)
• Specific Plan Amendment to restrict Wellington Plaza (505-515 E. First Street) to office uses only
• Compass at Red Hill: 73-unit condominium development on 3.39 acres with 4 affordable units, continued to May 13, 2025
• Approval of March 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (consent calendar)

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a dog boarding facility and denied a request to limit office uses at Wellington Plaza. The meeting concluded with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved dog kennel permit (4-0-1)
• Denied Wellington Plaza zoning change (2-2-1)
• Continued Compass at Red Hill project to May 13 (4-0-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 25 (4-0-1)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will review 14 artist submissions and select a preferred sculptor for a public art piece at Centennial Park. They will also discuss options for participating in the city's 2025 Summer Events, including Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park. Consent items include approval of March 12 special meeting minutes, a report on no gifted public art received, and correspondence.

• Select preferred artist for Centennial Park sculpture from 14 CaFÉ submissions
• Discuss Public Art Commission involvement in 2025 Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park
• Approve consent calendar: March 12, 2025 special meeting minutes, no gifted art report, correspondence

The Public Art Commission approved the purchase of Seth Johnson’s wing sculpture for Centennial Park and voted to participate in the 2025 Summer Events. The meeting also approved the March 12, 2025, special meeting minutes and consent calendar.

• Approved March 12, 2025, special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Seth Johnson’s wing sculpture for Centennial Park (5-0)
• Approved participation in 2025 Summer Events (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)

Community Services Commission Meeting

The Community Services Commission will discuss and provide input on the recent Youth Track Meet and Community Yard Sale, and review details for participation in the Viva Tustin Celebration and Memorial Day Remembrance. Other items include routine approval of minutes, a conference review, and commissioner reports.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 California Parks and Recreation Society Conference
• Review and input on 2025 Youth Track Meet and Community Yard Sale
• Details for Commission participation in Viva Tustin (May 2) and Memorial Day Remembrance (May 26)
• Options for June and July 2025 regular meetings

The Community Services Commission reorganized by electing Laseanda Wesson as Chair and Ken Henderson as Chair Pro Tem, both unanimously approved. The commission approved the February 19 meeting minutes (3-0), received and filed communications and a California Parks and Recreation Society conference review, and approved commissioner participation in the Viva Tustin Celebration and Memorial Day Remembrance. The June regular meeting was cancelled, with the July meeting retained. A discussion on special events (Youth Track Meet and Community Yard Sale) had no formal motion.

• Elected Laseanda Wesson as Commission Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Ken Henderson as Commission Chair Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed Communication and Correspondence (5-0)
• Received and filed California Parks and Recreation Society conference review (5-0)
• Approved commissioner participation at Viva Tustin Celebration and Memorial Day Remembrance (5-0)
• Cancelled June 2025 regular meeting, retained July 2025 meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

The Tustin City Council will hold a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss litigation, labor negotiations with police unions, and a liability claim, followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The regular agenda includes adoption of two ordinances, award of a $2.46 million road repair contract, and authorization to seek bids for a water main relocation and a sports field turf renovation. Notably, the Council will consider releasing about 61 acres of City-owned land in the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan for competitive offering.

• Adopt Ordinance 1562 establishing Residential Objective Design Standards for multifamily and mixed-use projects
• Adopt Ordinance 1564 to eliminate the Voluntary Workforce Housing Incentive Program in-lieu fee for The Jessup project at 17802-17842 Irvine Boulevard, reducing housing fund by $289,560
• Award $2,464,122 construction contract to All American Asphalt for annual roadway rehabilitation and sidewalk repair Zone 6, plus a cooperative agreement with Irvine
• Authorize advertisement for bids on El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project, estimated total $665,326
• Release competitive offering for approximately 61 acres of City-owned property within Neighborhood G of Tustin Legacy Specific Plan

The City Council adopted new residential design standards and approved a $2.46 million road repair contract. The Council also authorized bids for water main and sports park projects and released a competitive offering for 61 acres of Legacy property.

• Adopted Ordinance 1562 establishing residential design standards (5-0)
• Awarded $2,464,122 road repair contract to All American Asphalt (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-27 for El Camino Real water main relocation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-18 for Tustin Sports Park turf renovation (5-0)
• Authorized competitive offering for 61 acres of Legacy property (3-0-2)
• Approved Ordinance 1564 eliminating workforce housing fee for The Jessup (4-1)
• Waived reading of ordinances and approved April 1 minutes (5-0)
• Approved payroll ($1.0M) and demands ($7.6M) (5-0)

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

The council will vote on consent calendar items including ratifying payroll and demands, approving public art projects, and authorizing a new financing authority. The key item is a resolution to initiate refunding of three community facilities district bonds from 2015 to lower interest rates, estimated to reduce annual debt service by $575K. The council will also meet in closed session for litigation, property negotiations with Mariners Church, and labor negotiations with police unions.

• Refunding of CFD No. 2014-1 (Tustin Legacy/Standard Pacific) and No. 06-1 (Tustin Legacy/Columbus Villages) bonds, estimated $575K annual savings for property owners
• Resolution to form a new joint financing authority between the City and Housing Authority
• Approval of Veterans Sports Park mural by artist Anne-Sophie Gaudet for $11,500 from Public Art Fund
• Approval of Temporary Emergency Shelter locker mural by TUSD Visual Arts Program for $4,000
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Mariners Church for APNs 430-481-13, 430-481-14, 430-481-15

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to initiate refunding of outstanding special tax bonds from two community facilities districts, estimated to save property owners about $575,000 per year and over $5.1 million in net present value. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 1-10) on a 5-0 vote, including a new joint financing authority, mural projects, surplus equipment declaration, and a competitive offering for city-owned property at 150 E. First Street. The closed session resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved refunding of 2015 CFD bonds to lower special tax payments (5-0)
• Approved formation of new financing authority via joint powers agreement (5-0)
• Approved Veterans Sports Park mural design by Anne-Sophie Gaudet ($11,500) (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Emergency Shelter locker mural by TUSD Visual Arts ($4,000) (5-0)
• Declared surplus computer equipment and authorized disposal/auction (5-0)
• Authorized competitive offering for city-owned property at 150 E. First Street (5-0)
• Authorized police vehicle purchase to replace totaled unit (5-0)
• Approved payroll ($1,087,366.13) and demands ($3,123,149.93) (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreational facility (Imagine Minds) at 514 First Street, and will consider a Design Review and Density Bonus for an eight-unit affordable rental housing project at 1852 San Juan Street. They will also elect a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem, receive annual reports on the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan mitigation and General Plan implementation, and determine General Plan conformity for vacation of a portion of Auto Center Drive.

• Approve Design Review 2025-0005 and Density Bonus for 8 affordable rental units at 1852 San Juan Street
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 2024-0022 to establish a commercial recreational facility (Imagine Minds) at 514 First Street
• General Plan Conformity determination for vacation of Auto Center Drive adjacent to 45 and 50 Auto Center Drive
• Planning Commission reorganization to elect a new Chairperson and Chairperson Pro Tem
• Receive and file annual reports: Tustin Legacy Specific Plan mitigation monitoring and General Plan/Housing Element progress

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of a design review and density bonus for an eight-unit affordable housing project at 1852 San Juan Street, with one amendment. Commissioners also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a commercial recreational facility (Imagine Minds) at 514 First Street, reorganized leadership, and continued a general plan conformity determination for a street vacation to a future meeting.

• Elected Chair Douthit and Chair Pro Tem Mason (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Feb meeting minutes, 2024 Tustin Legacy annual mitigation report, 2024 General Plan annual report (5-0, Kozak abstained on Item 3)
• Continued Item 6 (GPC determination for Auto Center Drive vacation) to a future meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4523 approving Conditional Use Permit 2024-0022 for Imagine Minds commercial recreation at 514 First Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4522 (as amended) recommending City Council approval of Design Review 2025-0005 and Density Bonus for 8 affordable rental units at 1852 San Juan Street (5-0)

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

The Tustin City Council will consider a Disposition and Development Agreement with Irvine Company for a 1,336-unit apartment complex on 19.4 acres at Tustin Legacy, including 25% affordable units and a $42.1 million purchase price. The council will also vote on contracts for a new data storage system ($325,000) and police department furniture ($356,007). Consent items include approval of payroll and demands totaling over $7 million. A closed session at 4:30 pm will address litigation and real property negotiations with Irvine Company.

• Disposition and Development Agreement with Irvine Company for 1,336 apartments at Tustin Legacy, $42.1M purchase price
• Contract with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for data storage solution, not-to-exceed $325,000
• Authorization to use OMNIA Partners for police department furniture, not-to-exceed $356,007.57
• Ratification of payroll $1,015,662.70 and demands $6,044,434.82
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Irvine Company for APN 430-481-02, -03, -04, -05

The City Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with Tustin Legacy Acquisition LLC (Irvine Company) for a 1,336-unit residential development on 19.4 acres at Tustin Legacy, with 25% of units affordable to lower-income households. The property sale price is $42.1 million plus a $9.58 million fair share contribution for infrastructure. The council also continued the local emergency related to the Navy North Hangar fire and approved contracts for data storage and police department furniture. All votes were 3-0 with Mayor Lumbard and Council Member Schnell absent.

• Approved DDA with Tustin Legacy Acquisition LLC for 1,336 rental units, 25% affordable, $42.1M land sale plus $9.58M fair share (3-0)
• Continued local emergency for Navy North Hangar fire (Resolution 25-19) (3-0)
• Approved $325,000 contract with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for new data storage solution (Resolution 25-20) (3-0)
• Approved $356,007.57 for police department furniture and installation via OMNIA Partners (Resolution 25-14) (3-0)
• Approved payroll of $1,015,662.70 and demands of $6,044,434.82 (3-0)
• Received and filed 2023-2024 Certified Local Government Annual Report and 2024 Historic & Cultural Resources Advisor Report
• Received and filed General Plan Annual Report and Housing Element Progress Report
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Public Art Commission Special Meeting

The Public Art Commission will consider design concepts for a mural at Veterans Sports Park. The body will also review a proposed locker mural design created by the Tustin Unified School District Visual Arts Program.

• Review of Veterans Sports Park mural design concepts from artist Anne-Sophie Gaudet
• Review and approval of TUSD Visual Arts Program locker mural for the Tustin Temporary Emergency Shelter

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

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and property negotiations. During the regular meeting, the Council will vote on second reading and adoption of three ordinances (Nos. 1553, 1554, 1555) that modify multifamily residential parking and private storage requirements citywide and within the Downtown Commercial Core and Red Hill Avenue Specific Plans. The Council will also consider releasing a competitive offering for 11 acres of city-owned land in Pacific Center East, extending an exclusive negotiating agreement with CD-MS for Tustin Legacy Disposition Area 8B, and approving 2025 commission appointments.

• Adoption of ordinances modifying multifamily parking and storage standards (Ordinances 1553, 1554, 1555)
• Approval of License Agreement with Orange County Flood Control District for Beneta Well Project ($4,500 total fees)
• Release of competitive offering for 11 acres of City-owned real property in Planning Area 10 of Pacific Center East
• Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CD-MS (Tustin) LLC for 270 days with $100,000 deposit
• Approval of 2025 Commission appointments (Audit, Community Service, Planning Commissions)

The City Council adopted three ordinances modifying multifamily residential parking and private storage requirements citywide and in two specific plans, aiming to reduce barriers to housing production. The council also authorized a competitive offering for 11 acres of city-owned land at Pacific Center East, approved a 270-day extension of an exclusive negotiating agreement for a portion of Tustin Legacy, and updated the commission appointment process to conform with state law. Consent calendar items included approval of payroll and demands totaling over $4.7 million and a license agreement for the Beneta Well Project.

• Adopted Ordinance Nos. 1553, 1554, and 1555 modifying multifamily residential parking and private storage requirements citywide and in the Downtown Commercial Core and Red Hill Avenue Specific Plans (consent, 5-0).
• Approved a license agreement with Orange County Flood Control District for the Beneta Well Project, including a $4,000 fee and $500 administrative fee (consent, 5-0).
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance 1563 updating the commission appointment process to comply with state law, with direction to schedule adoption (5-0).
• Approved the Mayor’s 2025 commission appointments for Audit, Community Service, and Planning Commissions, and directed solicitation for Building Board of Appeals vacancies.
• Authorized release of a competitive offering for Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (11 acres of city-owned land) and authorized temporary leases or licenses prior to disposition.
• Approved a 270-day extension of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CD-MS (Tustin) LLC for a portion of Tustin Legacy Disposition Area 8B, requiring a $100,000 non-refundable deposit.
• Ratified payroll of $1,086,089.56 and demands of $3,639,303.92 (consent, 5-0).
• Approved the action minutes of the February 18, 2025 regular meeting (consent, 5-0).

Zoning Administrator Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two Conditional Use Permits (CUP) to authorize Type 41 ABC licenses for beer and wine on-site consumption at existing restaurants. The applicants are Roast Fish & BBQ House at 1046 Walnut Avenue and Almuerzo Café at 15761 Tustin Village Way, Suite 101. Staff recommends approval for both, and the projects are categorically exempt from CEQA.

• CUP 2024-0023: Roast Fish & BBQ House at 1046 Walnut Avenue – request for beer/wine for on-site consumption (Type 41 ABC license)
• CUP 2025-0001: Almuerzo Café at 15761 Tustin Village Way, Suite 101 – request for beer/wine for on-site consumption (Type 41 ABC license)