City of Tustin, CA

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

Meeting Time: March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm PDT

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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 1-13)

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

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 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. 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, December 16, 2025, and February 3, 2026, 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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5. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEC-REFRESH, INC. FOR A PALO ALTO CYBERSECURITY SUITE The City currently uses Palo Alto Networks' firewalls to secure the perimeter city-wide data network. Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader and offers an extensive platform of cybersecurity measures that can further enhance the City's data security environment. The proposed suite of Palo Alto cybersecurity solutions will transform the City's digital security from a reactive model into a proactive, 24/7 powerhouse. The new platform will offer the City services from an elite team of experts who actively search for threats around the clock, ensuring that essential services like emergency response and water treatment remain uninterrupted. Simultaneously, the platform will modernize how staff connect to the network, replacing clunky and unreliable hardware with a fast, cloudbased system that protects sensitive data regardless of where an employee is working. Ultimately, this investment minimizes the risk of costly cyberattacks and creates muchneeded connectivity redundancy while providing a more resilient and high-performing foundation for all City operations.

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6. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE Staff is recommending the purchase of six (6) 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles. Four (4) of the vehicles will replace the aging patrol and Gang Unit vehicles, while two (2) vehicles will be added to the fleet in accordance with the previously approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.

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7. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025-26 ANNUAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the 2025-26 Annual Pavement Maintenance and Sidewalk Repair Project.

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8. WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE The disposal of solid waste at the County of Orange's landfills is currently governed by a Waste Disposal Agreement under which cities and sanitary districts agree to exclusively dispose of certain waste at the County landfills in exchange for stable disposal rates. The Waste Disposal Agreement expires June 30, 2026. The Orange County City Manager Association has negotiated a successor agreement with Orange County Waste & Recycling, titled the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement, which establishes updated terms for landfill disposal and related services. If approved, it will become effective July 1, 2026, for an initial ten-year term ending June 30, 2036, with an option to renew for an additional ten years.

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9. AUTHORIZE USE OF THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYM PATIO COVER PROJECT Staff is requesting authorization to utilize Sourcewell Purchasing Program to acquire a patio cover for the Columbus Tustin Gym Patio Cover Project.

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10. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE LEGACY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Plans and specifications for the Legacy Park Improvement Project have been prepared, and the project is now ready for bid.

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11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1574 (CODEAMENDMENT 2025-0002) STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Adoption of Ordinance No. 1574 amends various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code relating to the Streamline Tustin program to implement select Housing Element programs, clarify the prohibition on short-term rentals, and make minor technical and organizational corrections for clarity.

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12. 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT California Government Code Section 65400 requires all jurisdictions prepare an annual report on the status of their respective General Plans and progress in implementing various elements, with particular emphasis on the Housing Element and progress towards the regional housing needs allocation. The attached 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report covers activities from January 1–December 31, 2025 for the City of Tustin, and includes the Housing Element Annual Progress Report as an appendix. The 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation consistent with State reporting requirements. On March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission received and filed the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The report is now being presented to the City Council for its consideration.

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13. DEVELOPER SELECTION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 52 ACRES WITHIN THE TUSTIN LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN Consideration to select developer ALMQUIST Development & Investments to negotiate for the disposition and development of approximately 52 acres of City-owned real property within the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan. The staff supported recommendation is made by an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Councilmember Gallagher and Mayor Lumbard.

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