Mayor· 2022-2026
Austin Lumbard
Tustin
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:09
- Avg per meeting
- 8:57
- Segments
- 3423
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Closeout and Financial Health
The general fund balanced at $106 million in total revenues and expenditures with a 33% reserve level.
Tustin Legacy Senior Living Development Agreement
The city will receive $15,054,243 for the land and $3,029,764.58 for backbone infrastructure improvements at Tustin Legacy.
Affordable Housing Preservation at Chatham Village Apartments
212 affordable units that were set to convert to market rate may stay affordable beyond 2027.
August 2026 City Investment Portfolio Review
Manages over $250 million in public funds, ensuring safety of principal and market rates of return.
15-unit residential development at 17332 Irvine Boulevard
Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades
The Cedar Grove bamboo feature has a quote in hand, and a $190,000 Cal Optima grant will fund shade at the Family Youth Center.
Tustin Legacy Park Sculpture Walk Call for Artists
The juror honorarium is capped at $1,500; the larger park work is funded through the city's capital improvement program.
Old Town Revitalization and Infrastructure Updates
A $1,500 payment is allocated to the Orange County School of the Arts visual arts program.
Mariners Church Development at Tustin Legacy
No fiscal impact associated with the second reading and adoption.
Campaign Conduct and Political Discourse
Frontier Park Disc Golf Safety Concerns
Nominal staff time and potential minor signage or course redesign costs.
Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Annual Report
Functional Art Park Bench Project at Metrolink Station
Funded through existing public art allocations.
Title VI Implementation Plan and Federal Compliance
Maintains eligibility for federal transportation grant funding.
September 30, 2026 Quarterly Investment Report
The city's consolidated portfolio market value stood at $228.9 million, reflecting seasonal cash flow adjustments.
Murals on private property and the CUP hurdle
Halloween Howl Relocation and Expansion
Absorbed within existing recreation department operational budgets.
Micro gallery donation to Arvida Book Company Foundation
No cost to the city — the structure was donated, and no public art funds were used.
HUB Gallery pop-up art shows in Old Town
No direct cost to the city mentioned; it's pitched as an economic development activity.
Residential Parking District Permit Difficulties
Potential future implementation costs for permit programs and infrastructure improvements remain to be determined.
Decisions during term (317)
Recorded while Lumbard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Minutes - September 8, 2026
Continuation Request for 17332 Irvine Boulevard Development (GPA/ZC 2026-0001, VTTM 19483, DR 2026-0004, MND)
Approval of Minutes - July 23, 2026 Meeting
Review of the September 30, 2026 Quarterly Investment Report
Receive and File Consent Calendar
Donation of Micro Gallery Structure to Arvida Book Company Foundation
Appointment of Juror for Tustin Legacy Park Sculpture Walk
GIFTED PUBLIC ART There was no gifted public art received on behalf of the Commission in October.
COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence received on behalf of the Commission during October.
Special event review — Sunset Market, Tustin Tiller Days, Bark or Treat
2026 Halloween Howl participation
2026 Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show participation
2026 Parks and Facilities Tour summary
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence received on behalf of the Commission during October.
Consent Calendar Approval
Personnel Rules Update (Resolution No. 26-52)
Tustin Legacy Park Plans and Specifications (Resolution No. 26-56)
Tustin Family and Youth Center Playground Renovation Equipment
Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 Continuance
Voting record (63)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Calendar Approval
Personnel Rules Update (Resolution No. 26-52)
Tustin Legacy Park Plans and Specifications (Resolution No. 26-56)
Tustin Family and Youth Center Playground Renovation Equipment
Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 Continuance
Conduit Financing for Chatham Village Apartments Affordable Housing Project
General Fund Closeout Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Award Construction Contract for Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package 2
Selection of Real Estate Broker for South Hanger Site
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1582 (City Code Chapter 4 Amendments)
Vacation of Enderle Center Drive
Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project
Introduction and Approval of Ordinance No. 1579 (Military Equipment Use Policy)
Memorandum of Understanding with Tustin Unified School District and Tustin Police Department
Recommendation of Proposals to Proceed to Round Two for ±44 Acres of City-Owned Real Property
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1582 Amending City Code Section 1415 - Powers and Duties Generally
Clearwater at Tustin Legacy Senior Living Project Approvals
Response to Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates
OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant Application
Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Implementation Status
Declaration of Intent to Vacate Enderle Center Drive (Item 7)
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Tustin Legacy Mixed Use, LLC (Item 9)
Designation of City Council Liaisons to Tustin Unified School District (Item 11)
Adoption of 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Item 12)
Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (Item 13)
Tentative Parcel Map 2022-161 and Specific Plan Amendment 2025-0004 (Item 14)
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement with City Manager (Item 15)
Consent Calendar Approval
Tustin Legacy Outreach Report and Next Steps
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and GANN Appropriation Limit
Consent Calendar (Items 1-4, 6, 8-11)
Orange County Animal Care Services Agreement (Item 5)
Award Construction Contract for Legacy Park Improvements Project (Item 7)
Policies Regarding Public Participation and Technology Disruption in Accordance with SB 707 (Item 12)
Southwest Tustin Residential Parking Study (Item 13)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1576 for E-Bikes and Mobility Devices
Voted aye, noting that many residents requested action and none opposed doing something about e-bikes.