City of Tustin, CA

Meeting: Regular Meeting of the City Council/Special Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

Meeting Time: February 17, 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 1-10)

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

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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 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. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AUDIT REPORTS The financial statement audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year has been completed by Davis Farr LLP, an independent Certified Public Accountant firm. The audit received an "unmodified", or clean opinion from the auditors indicating that the City's financial statements for the fiscal year are presented fairly. Davis Farr LLP discussed the results of the audit with the Audit Commission on January 22, 2026.

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5. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. The City has an exclusive agreement with CR&R, Inc. for all residential and commercial waste collection services, including recycling and organic material collection services. The current agreement with CR&R, Inc. expires on March 31, 2028. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., to assist in the development of a Request for Proposals to solicit new solid waste service proposals and negotiate a new solid waste agreement before the expiration of the current agreement.

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6. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TUSTIN SPORTS PARK TURF RENOVATION FIELD #3 The Tustin Sports Park Turf Renovation Field #3 has been completed, and the project is now ready for City Council acceptance.

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7. AMENDED LISTING AGREEMENT WITH CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD FOR MARKETING, SOLICITATION, AND NEGOTIATION SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 43 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN Amended Listing Agreement with Cushman & Wakefield to provide marketing, solicitation, and negotiation services for approximately 43 acres of City-owned real property within Neighborhood E (Planning Areas 9-12) and Neighborhood D South (Planning Areas 13-14) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan.

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8. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2025 The Parks & Recreation Department Annual Report summarizes the Department’s activities throughout 2025.

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9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1575 - CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 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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10. 10 YEAR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC The City of Tustin Police Department seeks City Council authorization to enter into a ten-year cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN. This agreement provides a comprehensive, integrated public safety technology platform that modernizes the Department’s body-worn camera program, in-car video systems, less-lethal devices, real-time operations capabilities, digital evidence management, and related training and support services. The proposed agreement replaces fragmented and aging systems with a unified, fully supported solution designed to improve officer safety, operational efficiency, transparency, and service to the community. During the evaluation of FY 25-26 mid-year request, a supplemental tool to leverage technology was also discovered in Axon AI Era Solution, which is an integrated suite of AI-powered tools that enhances policing by improving records and identity checks, and strengthening dispatch operations through a voice activated AI partner that provides real-time translation and the ability to triage non-emergency calls for service.

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REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 11

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11. MID-YEAR BUDGET UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The General Fund operating revenues are projected to be $3.7 million higher than the adopted budget and General Fund operating expenditures are projected to be $0.5 million lower than the adopted budget. This results in a $0.6 million operating surplus as opposed to the $3.5 million operating deficit projected at the time the budget was originally adopted in June. This report offers two budget options for the General Fund and Land Sale Proceeds funds. At June 30, 2026, budget option 1 retains supplemental Land Sale Proceeds funds for a General Fund Reserve level of $31 million or 29% of General Fund operating expenditures. Given the projected change from an operating deficit to an operating surplus, staff recommends Budget option 2, which returns supplemental Land Sale Proceeds funds and still maintains the General Fund's reserves at $26 million or 24% of General Fund operating expenditure.

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