Ray Schnell

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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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 (19)(Development)

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↑Aug 2026[15]

Mariners Church Development at Tustin Legacy

No fiscal impact associated with the second reading and adoption.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Old Town Revitalization and Infrastructure Updates

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

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[9]

Residential Parking District Permit Difficulties

Potential future implementation costs for permit programs and infrastructure improvements remain to be determined.

critical↓Mar 2026[8]

Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades

Projects are funded through existing capital improvement program allocations and public art funds.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Community Development Department 2026 Mid-Year Report

Over $60,000 in direct grant capital was distributed to 25 Tustin businesses through partnerships.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

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.

medium↓Jul 2026[5]

Spirit & Truth Worship Center Conditional Use Permit

Negligible fiscal impact, utilizing existing office structures with interior tenant improvements.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Industrial Property Subdivision on Valencia and Bell Avenues

None to the city; private investment by property owner.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

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.

critical↓Jul 2026[5]

Enderle Center Mixed-Use Redevelopment

Generates ongoing property and retail sales tax revenue for the city while redeveloping an underutilized commercial asset.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Updates

Negligible impact on municipal revenue, though state-mandated ADU caps limit certain local fee structures.

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

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.

high↓Mar 2026[1]