City of Tustin, CA

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

Meeting Time: November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm PST

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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.

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney David E. Kendig

CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a “Request to Speak” form with the City Clerk. (Agenda Items 1-8)

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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 HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025.

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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. 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.

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5. 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.

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6. 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.

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7. 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.

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8. 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.

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