Nicole Bernard

The primary topic discussed was the announcement that a recall attempt against the speaker (Mayor Amante) from public office failed, as the deadline for submitting the required signatures passed without any submission. The speaker expressed relief that the recall effort, deemed unfair and politically motivated, did not proceed. A secondary concern raised was the approximate $10,000 cost to Tustin taxpayers resulting from the unsuccessful recall attempt during a period of tight budgets.

This document provides an update on the Tustin Legacy development, a project spanning 1,500 acres in Tustin and 95 acres in Irvine, transforming the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin. Guided by specific and local reuse plans approved in 1998, the development thoughtfully entwines residential, commercial spaces, parks, outdoor recreation, and educational institutions to enhance community experience. The update highlights that over 1,000 acres have been developed, generating significant revenue for city programs. With approximately 500 acres remaining, the city is embarking on the final stretch of development, seeking community input to revisit and refine the original vision in alignment with current goals and needs.

The workshop focused on residential parking in Tustin, aiming to gather input for updating parking policies. Discussions covered the preferential permit parking program, challenges faced by residents, and potential solutions. The study objectives include stakeholder engagement and holistically addressing parking challenges rather than implementing band-aid solutions. Various methods for managing permit programs were touched upon, such as virtual permits, different zone policies, and escalating permit rates. Considerations for new development parking ratios and the potential impact of Assembly Bill 1401 were also discussed.

Mayor Allan Bernstein provided an update on COVID-19 and its effects on Tustin. The Tustin City Council approved the Tustin Cares program, which allocates $3 million for emergency aid to small businesses and families in need of food, housing, and rental assistance. The program includes small business grants, guidelines for outdoor dining and retail, rental and housing utility assistance, and food distribution. The state released new guidance for the reopening of stage 3 industries, and Orange County approved businesses moving forward with reopening stage 3 industries. The city council supports peaceful protesting and condemns riots.

The agenda included discussion on approving design review for applying stucco on a commercial building and design review and variance for adding and reconfiguring parking spaces and installing new entry gates at the Tustin Imperial Condominium Complex. The commission also reviewed actions taken at the August 3, 2010, City Council meeting.