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)(Development)
Affordable Housing Preservation at Chatham Village Apartments
212 affordable units that were set to convert to market rate may stay affordable beyond 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Residential Parking District Permit Difficulties
Potential future implementation costs for permit programs and infrastructure improvements remain to be determined.
Tustin Legacy Outreach and Engagement 2026 Update
Millions of dollars are being invested through private development, grant funding, and city oversight, including an estimated $271 million potential cost to bring the South Hangar up to code.
Community Development Department 2026 Mid-Year Report
New commercial and residential projects broaden the city's tax and retail base, though no specific figures were given.
Michelle Drive Industrial Redevelopment
Generates private investment and adds approximately 177,696 square feet of industrial and warehouse space to the city's economic base.
Industrial Property Subdivision on Valencia and Bell Avenues
None to the city; private investment by property owner.
South Hangar Competitive Offering
Ongoing security and maintenance costs run over $1 million annually, while full rehabilitation estimates range from $22 million for basic stabilization to over $270 million for adaptive reuse.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Updates
Negligible impact on municipal revenue, though state-mandated ADU caps limit certain local fee structures.
Enderle Center Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Generates ongoing property and retail sales tax revenue for the city while redeveloping an underutilized commercial asset.
Spirit & Truth Worship Center Conditional Use Permit
Negligible fiscal impact, utilizing existing office structures with interior tenant improvements.
Tustin Legacy 52-Acre Development Partnership
No direct fiscal impact from the initial negotiation agreement.
Public Art Artist Evaluation and Selection Process
None directly tied to the rubric approval.
Community Development 2025 Year in Review and Project Updates
Over $60,000 in direct grant capital was distributed to 25 Tustin businesses through partnerships.
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Production
None directly associated with the progress report.
Tustin Legacy Land Development and Cushman & Wakefield Listing
Broker commissions are funded entirely from Land Sale Proceeds rather than the General Fund.
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Fink was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Continuation Request for 17332 Irvine Boulevard Development (GPA/ZC 2026-0001, VTTM 19483, DR 2026-0004, MND)
Ordinance No. 1581 - Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project
Disposition and Development Agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for Tustin Legacy
Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project
Mariners Church Development Agreement, CUP, and General Plan Conformity
Mariners Church Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permit, and Design Review
Receive and File Development Updates for Tustin Legacy
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026
Enderle Center Mixed-Use Development Approvals (DR 2026-0001 & SUB 2026-0001)
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
2025 Year in Review - Community Development
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026-2027
Voting record (6)(Development)
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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.
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.