City Council - Regular Meeting

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (2 cases)

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)

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

Claimant: The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, L.L.C Agency claimed against: City of Tustin

Property Address/Description: 15171 Del Amo Avenue Agency: City of Tustin City Negotiators: Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager/Real Property Negotiating Parties: KYA Services LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

Property Address/Description: APN 430-481-12 Agency: City of Tustin City Negotiators: Aldo E. Schindler, City Manager; Nicole Bernard, Assistant City Manager; Brian Moncrief, Deputy City Manager - Real Property; Ryan Swiontek, Deputy Director of Real Property Negotiating Parties: Matthew Derrick, Managing Director, CD-CW (Tustin) LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

CALL TO ORDER - #3088

INVOCATION - Rabbi Marcia Tilchin, Jewish Collaborative of Orange County

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Fink

PRESENTATION - Tustin Police Department Service Dog Retirement: Roky

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.

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 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025.

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting and Regular Meeting held on November 4, 2025.

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 $1,151,573.18 and Demands in the amount of $3,941,523.62.

ANNUAL WATER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL PLAN UPDATE

On December 5, 2023, the City Council approved annual water rates effective January 1 of each year, with the final adjustment occurring on January 1, 2028. At the close of each fiscal year, staff reviews the financial position of the Water Enterprise and updates the Water Enterprise Financial Plan to ensure future annual rate adjustments are consistent with ongoing operating needs. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND NEIGHBORHOOD D-SOUTH PHASE 2 PACKAGE #2 PROJECTS

Staff is recommending that the City Council reject all bids received for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package #2 Projects. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids received for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package #2 Projects and direct the City Clerk to return all bid bonds. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with rejecting all bids received for the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package #2 Projects.

AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG

Officer Eric Kent rotated out of the Canine Program and into the Professional Standards Division, effective November 3, 2025. Police Service Dog Roky will be retired from active service. Roky is a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois and has served as a Tustin Police Canine for seven years. Based on the unique bond between canine and handler, Officer Eric Kent has agreed to accept ownership of Roky. The Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement for Transfer of Ownership for a Police Service Dog between the City of Tustin and Eric Kent (in his individual capacity) so that Roky can live out the remainder of his days with the Kent family. Fiscal Impact: Mr. Kent will pay the City the sum of $1.00 for the transfer of ownership, and he will assume all future liability, maintenance, and care.

RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSALS TO PROCEED TO THE FINAL ROUND FOR THE COMPETITIVE OFFERING WITHIN THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN

Two (2) proposals are recommended for City Council consideration to proceed to the Final Round for the competitive offering for Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan. The recommendation is made by a staff supported, Mayor appointed Ad-Hoc Committee composed of Council Members Ryan Gallagher and Ray Schnell. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff and the City's broker Jones Lang LaSalle to inform two (2) proposers from the competitive offering for Planning Area 10 of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan that they will be proceeding to the Final Round. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

EXTENSION TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS FOR TUSTIN LEGACY OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Proposed extension to the Consultant Services Agreement with JPW Communications for continued outreach and communications support for the Tustin Legacy project. The continuation builds upon the successful outreach and communications campaigns JPW has conducted throughout 2024-2025. The next phase of outreach activities continues to reflect a deliberate and structured approach to sustaining meaningful public engagement as the City advances the Tustin Legacy project. Building on JPW's demonstrated success in increasing awareness, participation, and transparency, the planned series of outreach activities is intended to invite the community through a thoughtful progression of opportunities to learn, respond, and provide meaningful input. The activities move from initial information gathering to more interactive formats, ultimately supporting informed direction from the City Council. Together, these steps enable residents, stakeholders, and regional partners to remain closely connected to the project's development and that their feedback continues to shape its long-term vision. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an extension of the Consultant Services Agreement with JPW Communications, subject to non-substantive additions or modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact: The proposed extension of the Consultant Services Agreement with JPW Communications is not to exceed $250,000. Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.