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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2022
1. CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER STANTON CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Van, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver pulled items 6I, 6J, 6L, and 6N from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk requested to make an amendment to Consent Calendar item 6C, approval of minutes, remove February 22, 2022 and change to February 8, 2022.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 2 of 16 Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Van AYE
Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS THAT APPEAR ON
THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND FURTHER
READING WAIVED
The City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board waived reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
6B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated January 28, 2022 – February 22, 2022, in the amount of $311,449.02.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – February 8, 2022.
6D. DECEMBER 2021 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of December 31, 2021, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of December 2021.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 3 of 16 6E. DECEMBER 2021 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of December 31, 2021, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.
1. The Successor Agency finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of December 2021. 6F. DECEMBER 2021 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
AND STATUS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Revenue and Expenditure Report for the month ended December 31, 2021, has been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section 2.20.080 (D) and is being provided to City Council. This report includes information for both the City’s General Fund and the Housing Authority Fund. In addition, staff has provided a status of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as of December 31, 2021.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Received and filed the General Fund and Housing Authority Fund’s December 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Report and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended December 31, 2021.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 4 of 16 6G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP NO. 19067
The subdivision tract map for the development of seven detached condominium units for the property located at 7091 Kermore Lane has been submitted by the developer for final certification and recordation.
1. The City Council declared this project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 32, and Section 15332; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 approving final Tract Map No. 19067, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP
NO. 19067 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7091 KERMORE
LANE”; and
3. Finds that the recordation of Tract Map No. 19067 will not be in violation of any of the provisions of Section 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.2 of the Subdivision Map Act; and
4. Finds that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; and
5. Directed the City Engineer to review and approve any further technical edits necessary to allow for County Surveyor approval and for recordation of the map with the County Recorder of Orange County, and if edits are necessary, to require a revised Tract Map; and
6. Directed the City Engineer to collect any security instruments required by the Stanton Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act to guarantee construction of private and public improvements prior to the City Clerk endorsing the City Clerk’s certificate on the face of the Tract Map; and
7. Directed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of the Tract Map, the certificate which embodies the approval of said map, and submit the map to the County Recorder of Orange County for recording.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 5 of 16 6H. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RJM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DOG PARK DESIGN PROJECT (TASK CODE 2021-205) AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS Earlier this year, a conceptual drawing to develop a 54,886±square-foot vacant, underutilized property that runs diagonally east-southeast from Western Avenue to Cerritos Avenue into a dog park was completed. City staff released a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide professional design consulting services for the final design and all necessary construction documents for the development of a parkette. City staff believes that RJM Design Group is the best qualified to provide professional design consulting services for the Dog Park design and is recommending award of a design contract to that firm. In addition, staff is requesting City Council approval for an appropriation of $164,000 to increase the budget for the Dog Park Design project from $50,000 to $214,000.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301; and
2. Awarded a contract to RJM Design Group to provide professional design consulting services for a maximum contract amount of $193,962.00; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and RJM Design Group in a contract to provide the services; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders with RJM Design Group, as needed and determined by City Staff, for any contingencies up to $20,000; and
5. Appropriated $164,000 from the Park In Lieu Fees Fund (#310) to increase the Dog Park Design project’s budget (Task Code 2021-205) to $214,000. 6K. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO G2 CONSTRUCTION TO INSTALL CATCH BASIN
AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE SCREENS AND CONNECTOR PIPE SCREENS In 2021, City staff applied for competitive grant funding from the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the installation of proprietary G2 Construction, Inc. automated retractable screens and connector pipe screens in 109 catch basins to prevent trash from entering local waterways. The OCTA Environmental Cleanup Program Allocation Committee awarded the requested grant funding to the City for these screens, and as such, the City must now proceed with installations.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301c; and
2. Accepted the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program grant funding in the maximum amount of $101,780; and
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3. Waived competitive bidding requirement in the City’s purchasing policy by using the County of Orange Master Agreement with G2 Construction, Inc. to purchase and install the devices; and
4. Approved an appropriation of $127,225 for the City’s Capital Projects Fund (#305) for the Catch Basin Full Trash Capture Installations Project (Task Code # 2022-103), to be funded by a Measure M2 competitive grant and the City’s Gas Tax Fund (#211); and
5. Approved an appropriation of $25,445 from the City’s Gas Tax Fund (#211) to fund to fund the City’s matching requirement; and
6. Authorized the City Manager to make minor changes, if needed, to the City’s construction contract documents with approval of the City Attorney; and
7. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and G2 Construction, Inc. in a contract; and
8. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders with G2 Construction, Inc., as needed and determined by City staff, up to a total contract amount of $127,225.
6M. AB 1595 – OC VETERANS CEMETERY
Adoption of a Resolution of formal support for Assembly Bill 1595, which seeks to facilitate the authorization of a state veterans cemetery at a location within the County of Orange.
1. The City Council declared that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
ASSEMBLY BILL 1595, WHICH FACILITATES THE
AUTHORIZATION OF A STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN
ORANGE COUNTY”.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 7 of 16 6O. CYPRESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL AMERICANA AWARDS
City Council consider participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 47th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards Live Stream Gala scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2022. This gala is used as a fundraiser for the Cypress College Foundation with all proceeds benefiting Cypress College students and programs and also honors the Citizen of the Year from surrounding communities.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5)(Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Approved the City’s participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 47th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards; and
3. Directed staff to proceed with selection and purchase of the Benefactor Sponsorship at a cost of $3,000 for the City’s participation through sponsorship contribution for the 47th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6I. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BOA ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY’S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Earlier this year, the City’s Community Services Department obtained a Community Development Block Grant from the County of Orange for renovations to the City’s Family Resource Center. City staff released a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide building and landscape architectural design services.
City staff believes that BOA Architecture is the best qualified to provide professional building and landscape architectural design services for renovations to the City’s Family Resource Center and is recommending award of a design contract to that firm. City staff is also recommending BOA Architecture also provide construction support services.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 8 of 16 Motion/Second: Shawver/Van
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(a); and
2. Awarded a contract to BOA Architecture to provide professional architectural design services and construction support services for a maximum contract amount of $57,600; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and BOA Architecture in a contract to provide the services; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders with BOA Architecture, as needed and determined by City Staff, for any contingencies up to $20,000.
6J. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PRO INSTALLATIONS INC. DBA PROSPECTRA CONTRACT FLOORING FOR SHERIFF’S SUBSTATION
FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS The City of Stanton solicited bids for the services of a qualified professional to replace the flooring at the Sheriff’s Substation located at 11100 Cedar Street.
Normal wear and tear throughout the years has necessitated replacement. A total of five (5) bids were submitted and opened on February 7, 2022. Based on review of the bids and contractual documents submitted, City Staff recommends the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Pro Installations Inc. dba ProSpectra Contract Flooring, be awarded the construction contract. In addition, staff is requesting City Council approve an appropriation of $60,000 from the Capital Projects Fund’s (#305) available balance to fund the amount of the contract and contingency.
Recommended Actions 1 through 4:
Motion to appropriate funds from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding if allowable. Should APRA funding not allow this type of use, proceed with recommended appropriations from the Capital Projects Fund (#305) for the Sheriff’s Substation Flooring Replacement Project (Task Code 2022-605).
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 9 of 16 Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, Section 15301(a); and
2. Awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Pro Installations Inc. dba ProSpectra Contract Flooring, to provide professional flooring replacement services for the amount of $50,001.60; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Pro Installations Inc. dba ProSpectra Contract Flooring in a contract to provide the services; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders with Pro Installations Inc. dba ProSpectra Contract Flooring, as needed and determined by City staff, for any contingencies up to $10,000.
Approval of Recommended Action #5 contingent on the report of Unfinished Business item 8B.
5. Appropriated $60,000 from the Capital Projects Fund (#305) for the Sheriff’s Substation Flooring Replacement Project (Task Code 2022-605). 6L. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BGB DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ORANGEWOOD
PARKETTE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Earlier this year, a conceptual drawing to develop a 9,450±square-foot vacant, underutilized property located at the end of Orangewood Avenue into a parkette was completed. City staff released a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide professional design consulting services for the final design and all necessary construction documents for the development of a parkette. City staff believes that BGB Design Group is the best qualified to provide professional design consulting services for the Orangewood Parkette design and is recommending award of a design contract to that firm. This project is not included in the City’s Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $109,100 from the City’s Park In Lieu Fees Fund.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 10 of 16 Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301; and
2. Awarded a contract to BGB Design Group to provide professional design consulting services for a maximum contract amount of $89,060; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and BGB Design Group in a contract to provide the services; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders with BGB Design Group, as needed and determined by City Staff, for any contingencies up to $20,000; and
5. Appropriated $109,100 from the Park in Lieu Fees Fund (#310) to add the Orangewood Parkette project (Task Code 2022-203) to the City’s Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget.
6N. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR BUILDING SERVICES
Request authorization to allow the City Manager to amend the Agreement with Charles Abbot Associates, Inc., to extend the existing contract from February 22, 2022, through June 30, 2022.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
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1. The City Council declared the action not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and will have no result direct or indirect to physical changes in the environment; and
2. Approved the Amendment to the Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. in an amended agreement to provide building services.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7A. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 21601
Pursuant to Election Code section 21601, cities with by-district election systems are required to redraw their district boundary maps to ensure compliance with the California and federal Voting Rights Acts. The process to complete the redistricting requires a minimum of four public hearings and dedicated public outreach to ensure minority populations and communities of interest are aware of the redistricting effort and are provided with options to participate. The City held its first public hearing on November 23, 2021, its second public hearing on December 16, 2021, and its third public hearing on January 25, 2022. The deadline for Stanton to complete the redistricting process is April 17, 2022.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Van
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared the action not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and will have no result direct or indirect to physical changes in the environment; and
2. Continued Public Hearing #4 to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 8, 2022, at 6:45 pm (City Hall / Council Chambers: 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, 90680).
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1119
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of February 8, 2022.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1119, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTERS 19.23 AND 20.211 TO THE
STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE URBAN LOT
SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS UNDER SB 9; AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA”; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1119.
8B. CITY OF STANTON’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) ALLOCATION
OF FUNDS REVIEW AND UPDATE
Staff will provide an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presentation to provide the City Council with an update and review of the City’s ARPA allocation plans.
Staff report by Ms. Soo Kang, Assistant to the City Manager.
1. The City Council declared that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Received and filed the presentation.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 13 of 16 Consent Calendar Item 6J - Recommended Action #5:
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
5. Appropriate $60,000 from ARPA funding if allowable and should funding not be available/allowable, appropriate from (#305) for the Sheriff’s Substation Flooring Replacement Project (Task Code 2022-605).
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08 TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT
PARKING ON MAIN STREET FROM FLOWER AVENUE TO THE ALLEY
BETWEEN COURT AVENUE AND SYCAMORE AVENUE, AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10 TO ALLOW FOR ANGLED PARKING BETWEEN ROSE STREET
AND FLOWER AVENUE
The recommended resolution would establish no parking from 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m., seven days per week, on Main Street from Flower Avenue to the alleyway between Court Avenue and Sycamore Avenue. A second resolution would establish new angled parking between Rose Street and Flower Avenue.
Staff report by Mr. Joe Ames, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
Public Comment:
• Mr. Scott Harrison, business owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed establishment of angled parking.
The City Council requested City staff to return at the next City Council meeting with a revised resolution establishing different limits for restricting overnight parking on Main Street and revising the times for no parking.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022 - Page 14 of 16 Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Van AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez ABSENT
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO ANGLED PARKING ON MAIN
STREET BETWEEN ROSE STREET AND FLOWER AVENUE”; and
2. Declared that this Resolution falls within the commonsense exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Notably, the Resolution will not result in any construction or development that could have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15061, subd. (b)(3).) Accordingly, this Resolution, and all parking configurations authorized hereby, are found and determined to be exempt from CEQA. Moreover, the implementation of angled parking on Main Street is additionally categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 and Class 4 exemptions, both of which apply to minor alteration of land or facilities. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301, 15304).
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
Mr. David Watson, resident spoke regarding a memorial plaque that is located at Premier Park, stating that the memorial plaque is housed besides a tree that has been recently removed and requested that the plaque be rededicated elsewhere in honor and respect of Ms. Natalie G. Dotson.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
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12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Council Member Van reported on the upcoming Stanton Community Garden, Open Garden Event, which is scheduled to be held on March 5, 2022, from 10 am to 12pm at the Stanton Community Garden.
• Mayor Shawver reported that he will be assisting in hosting a free drive thru distribution site providing free food (fresh / canned / non-perishables), and diapers on February 26, 2022, at Stanton Park.
12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Warren requested that Mr. David Watson’s request be addressed, and that Ms. Natalie G. Dotson’s memorial plaque be rehoused. • Council Member Taylor requested to agendize discussion regarding conducting a performance evaluation and salary review of the city manager based on his three-year anniversary with the City.
• Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding conducting an evaluation of services and review of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract.
12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
Council Member Taylor requested to agendize for a future study session discussion regarding steps taken to address homelessness within the City of Stanton and the resources being offered by the City.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
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14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• Mr. Jarad L. Hildenbrand, City Manager reported on the availability of a new grant opportunity for City of Stanton Microbusinesses. The Orange County Microbusiness Grant Program provides approximately $2,500 in one-time grant funding to approximately 1,470 Orange County microbusiness. The intent of the funding is to provide relief to the hardest to reach qualified microbusinesses and entrepreneurs. The goal is to identify and engage eligible microbusinesses that face systemic barriers to access capital, including but not limited to, businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, individuals without documentation (undocumented), individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural, communities throughout Orange County. • Mr. Jarad L. Hildenbrand, City Manager provided the City Council with an update on the City’s response to COVID-19 and the recent surge of the Omicron variant. 14A. ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At this time the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Captain Cruz Alday provided the City Council with an update on their current operations
15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:06 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY