City of Tustin, CA

Meeting: Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-7:00 pm

Meeting Time: September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm PDT

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INVOCATION - Pastor Jorge Molina – Mariners Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Gomez

PRESENTATIONS -

Recognition of Captain Stephanie Nichols for 25 Years of Service

Old Town Improvements Project

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.

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a Request to Speak form with the City Clerk. (Agenda Items 1 - 15)

1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024.

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3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS The City Council has approved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to expedite the payment of City of Tustin obligations that are in accordance with the approved budget or continued operations authorizations.

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4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TUSTIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Adoption of the attached Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding will authorize terms and conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by the Tustin Municipal Employees Association in accordance with City Council direction.

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5. TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL REPORT Pursuant to the Tustin Housing Authority Bylaws and State of California Housing Authorities Law of the California Health and Safety Code Section 34328, the Tustin Housing Authority is holding an annual meeting in order to receive and file the Housing Authority Annual Report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year.

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6. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM – REQUEST TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES The City of Tustin has launched a Home Repair Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, as a new resource to the Tustin community. The program is eligible to low and moderate-income Tustin homeowners who are seniors (62+), disabled, or veterans. It provides grants of up to $15,000 for essential home repairs, with a focus on improving the health and safety of the home. The program’s goal is to serve eight (8) Tustin homeowners during the first year of the program. In order to maximize the grant funding homeowners receive, it is recommended the City Council waive the building permit fees for approved repairs. Waiving these fees allows the entire grant amount to be expended on labor and material costs, rather than City permitting fees. Waiving permit fees also increases the possibility of additional repairs, and that more homeowners are served by the Program funding.

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7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Staff and the City's consultant Townsend Public Affairs have prepared a summary of state legislative activity.

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