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District 3 Council Member· 2022-2026

Ray Schnell

Tustin

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:38:36
Avg per meeting
5:29
Segments
1569

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[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.

high→Aug 2026[20]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Affordable Housing Preservation at Chatham Village Apartments

212 affordable units that were set to convert to market rate may stay affordable beyond 2027.

high↓Jan 2026[18]

August 2026 City Investment Portfolio Review

Manages over $250 million in public funds, ensuring safety of principal and market rates of return.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

15-unit residential development at 17332 Irvine Boulevard

critical↑Mar 2026[18]

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.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

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.

high↓Jan 2026[16]

Old Town Revitalization and Infrastructure Updates

A $1,500 payment is allocated to the Orange County School of the Arts visual arts program.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Mariners Church Development at Tustin Legacy

No fiscal impact associated with the second reading and adoption.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Campaign Conduct and Political Discourse

medium↓Aug 2026[12]

Frontier Park Disc Golf Safety Concerns

Nominal staff time and potential minor signage or course redesign costs.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Annual Report

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Functional Art Park Bench Project at Metrolink Station

Funded through existing public art allocations.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Title VI Implementation Plan and Federal Compliance

Maintains eligibility for federal transportation grant funding.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

September 30, 2026 Quarterly Investment Report

The city's consolidated portfolio market value stood at $228.9 million, reflecting seasonal cash flow adjustments.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Murals on private property and the CUP hurdle

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Halloween Howl Relocation and Expansion

Absorbed within existing recreation department operational budgets.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Micro gallery donation to Arvida Book Company Foundation

No cost to the city — the structure was donated, and no public art funds were used.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

HUB Gallery pop-up art shows in Old Town

No direct cost to the city mentioned; it's pitched as an economic development activity.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

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 Schnell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes - September 8, 2026

tabled5-0Oct 27, 2026

Continuation Request for 17332 Irvine Boulevard Development (GPA/ZC 2026-0001, VTTM 19483, DR 2026-0004, MND)

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of Minutes - July 23, 2026 Meeting

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Review of the September 30, 2026 Quarterly Investment Report

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Receive and File Consent Calendar

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Donation of Micro Gallery Structure to Arvida Book Company Foundation

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Appointment of Juror for Tustin Legacy Park Sculpture Walk

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

GIFTED PUBLIC ART There was no gifted public art received on behalf of the Commission in October.

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence received on behalf of the Commission during October.

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Special event review — Sunset Market, Tustin Tiller Days, Bark or Treat

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

2026 Halloween Howl participation

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

2026 Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show participation

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

2026 Parks and Facilities Tour summary

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence received on behalf of the Commission during October.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 20, 2026

Personnel Rules Update (Resolution No. 26-52)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Tustin Legacy Park Plans and Specifications (Resolution No. 26-56)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Tustin Family and Youth Center Playground Renovation Equipment

tabledVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 Continuance

Voting record (71)

68 yes0 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Personnel Rules Update (Resolution No. 26-52)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Tustin Legacy Park Plans and Specifications (Resolution No. 26-56)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Tustin Family and Youth Center Playground Renovation Equipment

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Community Facilities District 2018-01 Zone 5 Continuance

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Conduit Financing for Chatham Village Apartments Affordable Housing Project

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

General Fund Closeout Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 1581 - Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Disposition and Development Agreement with CD-CW (Tustin) LLC for Tustin Legacy

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Award Construction Contract for Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D-South Phase 2 Package 2

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Selection of Real Estate Broker for South Hanger Site

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1582 (City Code Chapter 4 Amendments)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Vacation of Enderle Center Drive

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Development Agreement 2026-0002 for Mariners Church Tustin Legacy Project

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Introduction and Approval of Ordinance No. 1579 (Military Equipment Use Policy)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding with Tustin Unified School District and Tustin Police Department

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Recommendation of Proposals to Proceed to Round Two for ±44 Acres of City-Owned Real Property

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

First Reading of Ordinance No. 1582 Amending City Code Section 1415 - Powers and Duties Generally

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Clearwater at Tustin Legacy Senior Living Project Approvals

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Response to Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant Application

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Implementation Status

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval (Items 1-3, 5, 8-10)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Competitive Offering for the South Hangar

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Second Amendment to All City Management Services Inc. Contract

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Plans and Specifications for Armstrong Ave Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Code Amendment 2026-0001 (Ordinance No. 1578) - ADUs and JADUs

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Declaration of Intent to Vacate Enderle Center Drive (Item 7)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Designation of City Council Liaisons to Tustin Unified School District (Item 11)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adoption of 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Item 12)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (Item 13)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Tentative Parcel Map 2022-161 and Specific Plan Amendment 2025-0004 (Item 14)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement with City Manager (Item 15)

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City and Tustin Legacy Mixed Use, LLC in the form attached hereto, subject to any nonsubstantive modifications as

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Tustin Legacy Outreach Report and Next Steps

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and GANN Appropriation Limit

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-4, 6, 8-11)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Orange County Animal Care Services Agreement (Item 5)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Award Construction Contract for Legacy Park Improvements Project (Item 7)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Policies Regarding Public Participation and Technology Disruption in Accordance with SB 707 (Item 12)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Southwest Tustin Residential Parking Study (Item 13)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1576 for E-Bikes and Mobility Devices

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

2025 Year in Review - Community Development

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Award Construction Contract for the Heideman School Park Project

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026-2027

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Conduit Financing for USA Tustin Legacy 5 & 6 Apartments Project

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Purchase and Sale Agreement for 150 E. First Street

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.

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