City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER – #3108

PUBLIC INPUT

CLOSED SESSION UPDATE - City Attorney David E. Kendig

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)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)

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.

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.

CALL TO ORDER – #3108

INVOCATION - Pastor Kyle Bleeker, Friends Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Fink

PRESENTATIONS – Dino Dash Event Update

PUBLIC INPUT

At this time, any member of the public may address the Council on matters which are not on this evening's agenda, provided the matter is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES -THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2026.

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on October 6, 2026.

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 $1,273,737.84 and Demands in the amount of $3,395,868.25.

PERSONNEL RULES UPDATE

Adoption of the attached Resolution will update the City of Tustin Personnel Rules. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-52 to approve the updated City of Tustin Personnel Rules. RESOLUTION NO. 26-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES

AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES

The City's contract with CR&R Incorporated for residential and commercial solid waste services will expire on March 31, 2028. Section 4320a of the Tustin City Code requires City contracts for the collection of solid waste and recycling to be competitively bid at least every ten years to secure the best level of service at the lowest price practicable. On February 17, 2026, the City Council awarded a consultant services agreement to R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to assist staff with the preparation of a Request for Proposals to secure long-term, high-quality solid waste and recycling collection services. The Request for Proposals is complete, and staff is requesting City Council authorization to solicit proposals. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to solicit proposals for solid waste collection services.

AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MAIN STREET WELL NO. 3 AND NEWPORT WELL NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Staff recommends the City Council award a construction contract to T.E. Roberts Inc. the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the Main Street Well No. 3 and Newport Well No. 3 Improvements Project. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $1,350,700.00 for the Main Street Well No. 3 and Newport Well No. 3 Improvements Project to T.E. Roberts Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City.

APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY PARK PROJECT FROM ARMSTRONG AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE

The plans and specifications for the next phase of the Tustin Legacy Park from Armstrong Avenue to Warner Avenue have been completed, and the project is now ready for bid. The project will extend Tustin Legacy Park from Armstrong Avenue to Warner Avenue and include landscape and irrigation improvements, playground and fitness equipment, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, shade structures, seating and gathering areas, lighting and other associated park improvements. Construction will occur concurrently with the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and is anticipated to begin in January 2027 with project completion and park opening planned for early 2028. Project plans and specifications are available for review through the Public Works Engineering Division. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-56 approving the plans and specifications for the Tustin Legacy Park from Armstrong Avenue to Warner Avenue; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids. RESOLUTION NO. 26-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY PARK FROM ARMSTRONG AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE PROJECT, CIP NO. 20083 AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL AND AUTO CENTER DRIVE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive Signal Improvement Project. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $126,666.00 for the El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive Signal Improvement Project; and 2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City.