City of Tustin, CA

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

Meeting Time: February 03, 2026 at 6:00pm PST

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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)

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

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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2026.

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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. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment Policy.

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5. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG On December 29, 2025, Sergeant Leah Barrett rotated out of the Canine Program after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Police Service Dog Azzurri will be retired from active service. Azzurri is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois and has served as a Tustin Police Canine for almost six years. Based on the unique bond between canine and handler, Sergeant Barrett has agreed to accept ownership of Azzurri. The Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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6. FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT The City of Anaheim, in its capacity as a Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, has applied for, received and accepted a grant entitled "Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative" Grant Program. This grant is from the Federal Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the State of California Office of Emergency Services. It is intended to enhance countywide emergency preparedness, and to help the Operational Area prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism, as set forth in the grant guidelines and assurances that are incorporated into the Agreement by reference. The Office of Grants and Training has awarded $4,731,981 to the City of Anaheim for use in the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, for the performance term of September 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 (Fiscal Year 2024). In which, the grant period for sub-recipients (e.g., City of Tustin) can be awarded through the period of November 12, 2025 to March 31, 2027. The funds are now available for distribution throughout the Operational Area, and the City of Tustin, as a sub-recipient, is authorized to participate in the grant funding.

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7. APPROVAL OF COST-SHARING AGREEMENT WITH COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL / AUTO CENTER DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Traffic Signal Cost-Sharing Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation. The agreement establishes shared financial responsibilities for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at the intersection of El Camino Real and Auto Center Drive. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by Costco and the City Attorney's Office. The total estimated project cost is $250,000 and per the agreement, Costco would reimburse the City for 50% of the actual project cost up to $125,000.

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8. RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NEED TO CONTINUE THE PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE NAVY NORTH HANGAR At its meeting on November 10, 2023, the City Council ratified the Acting City Manager’s Proclamation of Local Emergency related to the fire at the Navy’s North Hangar and release of chemicals of public health concern, including asbestos. At a special meeting of the City Council on January 9, 2024, and at its regular meetings on March 5, 2024, April 16. 2024, June 4, 2024, June 18, 2024, July 16, 2024, August 20, 2024, October 15, 2024, December 3, 2024, January 21, 2025, March 18, 2025, May 6, 2025, June 17, 2025, August 5, 2025, September 16, 2025, November 4, 2025, and December 16, 2025, the City Council reviewed and determined the need to continue the local emergency. This item recommends that the City Council once again review and determine that the need exists to continue the local emergency, as required by State law.

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REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 9

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9. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1575 FOR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL In December 2023, the California State Water Resources Control Board adopted the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook, which establishes new statewide standards for protecting public water supplies from cross-contamination. Taking effect in July 2024, the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook established new statewide standards for protecting public water supplies from contamination. Adoption of Cross-Connection Control Ordinance No. 1575 formally establishes regulatory authority, program requirements, and appropriate enforcement mechanisms necessary to protect the City’s potable water system from contamination due to cross-connections and backflow events.

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OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY

CITY MANAGER ALDO E. SCHINDLER