Ray Schnell
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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)
August 2026 City Investment Portfolio Review
Manages over $250 million in public funds, ensuring safety of principal and market rates of return.
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.
Mariners Church Development at Tustin Legacy
No fiscal impact associated with the second reading and adoption.
Park Maintenance, Capital Improvements, and Public Art
Future capital improvements will be evaluated during upcoming CIP budget cycles.
Campaign Conduct and Political Discourse
Frontier Park Disc Golf Safety Concerns
Nominal staff time and potential minor signage or course redesign costs.
Old Town Revitalization and Infrastructure Updates
A $1,500 payment is allocated to the Orange County School of the Arts visual arts program.
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.
Halloween Howl Relocation and Expansion
Absorbed within existing recreation department operational budgets.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Closeout and Financial Health
Total general fund revenues and expenditures came in at $106 million, maintaining a 33% reserve level.
Affordable Housing Preservation at Chatham Village Apartments
Up to $110 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by CMFA, with zero financial or legal obligation for the City of Tustin.
Residential Parking District Permit Difficulties
Potential future implementation costs for permit programs and infrastructure improvements remain to be determined.
Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades
Projects are funded through existing capital improvement program allocations and public art funds.
Tustin Legacy Park Sculpture Walk Call for Artists
Involves public art funds and potential collaboration with TACFA and Brookfield Development funds.
Heritage Place Low-Income Rent Increases
Substantial financial strain on low-income residents facing ongoing rent increases.
Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Code Amendments
No fiscal impact associated with this item.
Community Development Department 2026 Mid-Year Report
Over $60,000 in direct grant capital was distributed to 25 Tustin businesses through partnerships.
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.
Industrial Property Subdivision on Valencia and Bell Avenues
None to the city; private investment by property owner.
Decisions during term (309)
Recorded while Schnell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 16, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
Special Event Review – Sunset Market, Tustin Tiller Days, and Bark or Treat
Community Services Commission Participation at the 2026 Halloween Howl
Community Services Commission Participation at the 2026 Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show
2026 Parks and Facilities Tour – Parks and Facilities Improvements Summary
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
Conduit Financing for Chatham Village Apartments Affordable Housing Project
General Fund Closeout Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2026.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS
AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MAIN STREET WELL NO. 3 AND NEWPORT WELL NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL AND AUTO CENTER DRIVE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
AUTHORIZE USE OF THE OMNIA PARTNERS PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS PARKS
Voting record (71)
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