District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Lee K. Fink
Tustin
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 4:25:12
- Avg per meeting
- 14:44
- Segments
- 3374
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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 Fink 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 (78)
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Consent Calendar Approval
Personnel Rules Update (Resolution No. 26-52)
Objected to provisions allowing future administrative updates without council review and the removal of language regarding diverse applicant pools.
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
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Nielsen that the City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.1581.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Schnell that the City Council: 1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the DDA between CD-CW (Tustin) LLC and the City in the f
Ordinance No. 1581 - Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project
Expressed concern that the development agreement lacks a binding commitment from Mariners Church to make facilities available for community events.
Disposition and Development Agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for Tustin Legacy
Objected to the inclusion of a five-year non-compete clause restricting the city from selling other property for senior housing in the legacy area.
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)
Expressed concerns about the direction of administrative oversight and single points of failure.
Vacation of Enderle Center Drive
Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project
Expressed concern that community facility access guarantees were not formally embedded in the development agreement.
Introduction and Approval of Ordinance No. 1579 (Military Equipment Use Policy)
that the City Council had second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1582.
It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Schnell to introduce and conduct first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1581, approving Development Agreement 2026-0002 to
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
Introduce and approve first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1582 amending Tustin City Code section 1415; and Schedule adoption of Ordinance No. 1582 at the City Council's Regular Meeting on Sep
Response to Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates
Expressed concern that the grand jury report and response adopted an overly negative approach to housing needs and blamed the state rather than addressing community housing needs constructively.
OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant Application
Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Implementation Status
Expressed hesitation about moving forward on major specific plan changes without more extensive discussion and community feedback.