City of Tustin, CA

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

Meeting Time: April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm PDT

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Nielsen

PRESENTATION - Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Proclamation, Orange County Fire Authority

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 1-7)

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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 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 7, 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. 2026 CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AMENDMENT Staff is proposing the adoption of a revised Records Retention Schedule.

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5. REINSTATEMENT AND AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CD-CW (TUSTIN) LLC FOR A PORTION OF LAND AT TUSTIN LEGACY Request for approval to reinstate, amend and extend the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC to continue the negotiating period for the disposition and development of a portion of Disposition Area 8B at Tustin Legacy in order to facilitate a close of escrow of the property by the end of this year. The extension would provide an initial 60-day period for CD-CW (Tustin) LLC to secure an equity partner for the project with an executed Letter of Intent. Further extensions of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement through October 2026 would be permitted, as needed, for CD-CW (Tustin) LLC to achieve milestones consisting of entitlement approvals, completion of DDA negotiations and execution, and completion of construction plans for permit review submittal.

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6. 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The 2025 Year in Review summarizes the Community Development Department’s programs and activities conducted from January 2025 through December 2025.

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7. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE HEIDEMAN SCHOOL PARK PROJECT Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the Heideman School Park Project. Construction is anticipated to begin June 2026, with completion estimated in Summer 2027.

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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 8 & 9

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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2026–2027 The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 established the Community Development Block Grant program to provide federal funding to local communities for viable urban development, including decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. Every five years, the City of Tustin prepares a five-year Consolidated Plan identifying local needs related to affordable housing, supportive services, community development, and economic opportunity. The attached Annual Action Plan implements the Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives for the 2026-27 program year and acts as the City’s application for Community Development Block Grant funding.

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9. CONDUIT FINANCING FOR USA TUSTIN LEGACY 5 & 6 APARTMENTS PROJECT Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") on April 21, 2026 in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA"), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000, (the "Bonds"), to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of a 334-unit (including four manager's units) multifamily rental housing project located on an approximately 5.46-acre site generally bounded by Warner Avenue to the north, Compass Avenue to the west, Legacy Road to the east and Airship Avenue to the south (the "Project") in the City of Tustin.

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