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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 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. Soo E. Kang.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Van, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor.
Excused: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull item 6J from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Ramirez
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor ABSENT Council/Agency/Authority Member Van AYE
Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez AYE
Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
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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
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board waived reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
6B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated September 9, 2022 – September 22, 2022, in the amount of $2,917,653.44.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – September 27, 2022.
6D. AUGUST 2022 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of August 31, 2022, 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 August 2022. 6E. AUGUST 2022 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of August 31, 2022, 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 August 2022.
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6F. AUGUST 2022 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; HOUSING AUTHORITY REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; AND STATUS
OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Revenue and Expenditure Report for the month ended August 31, 2022, 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 August 31, 2022.
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 August 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Report and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended August 31, 2022.
6G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 8861 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND
ABATEMENT PROJECT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA
The 8861 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project consisting of the demolition and abatement of the existing building at 8861 Pacific Avenue is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $93,800.00. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of September 27, 2022 and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
1. The City Council declared that project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, Section 15301l (2); and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the 8861 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of September 27, 2022 as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $93,800.00 with Interior Demolition, Inc.; and
4. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
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5. Directed City staff, after thirty-five (35) days has elapsed from the filing of the “Notice of Completion” with the County Clerk-Recorder, to make the retention payment to Interior Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $4,690.00. 6H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY HALL NEW LIGHTING PROJECT BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA
The City Hall New Lighting Project consisting of the replacement of certain light fixtures and associated electrical work at the City’s Banquet Hall/Community Room is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $49,548.63. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of September 21, 2022, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
1. The City Council declared that project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, and Section 15301(a); and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the City Hall New Lighting Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of September 21, 2022, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $49,548.63 with J. Kim Electric, Inc.; and
4. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
5. Directed City staff, after thirty-five (35) days has elapsed from the filing of the “Notice of Completion” with the County Clerk-Recorder, to make the retention payment to J. Kim Electric, Inc. in the amount of $2,477.43. 6I. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FOR ACCESS TO THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD’S CITY BUSINESS TAX PROGRAM
The City’s current agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) expires on December 31, 2022. The FTB’s City Business Program allows access to a secured data sharing software program between itself and various municipalities statewide to allow better governance of the contracted jurisdiction’s business licensing compliance. The FTB requires the City Council approve a resolution authorizing staff to enter into a new agreement through December 31, 2025.
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1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-42 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California Franchise Tax Board authorizing the reciprocal and confidential exchange of data, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STANTON TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE
TAX BOARD AUTHORIZING THE RECIPROCAL AND
CONFIDENTIAL EXCHANGE OF TAX DATA”.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6J. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TPX COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Master Service Agreement with TPx Communications for telecommunications services.
Presentation and introduction by TPx Communications.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Ramirez
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Ramirez, Shawver, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Taylor)
Motion unanimously carried:
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. Approved the Master Service Agreement with TPx Communications to provide telecommunications services; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and TPx Communications in a contract to provide these services.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8A. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECT UPDATES
Staff will provide an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presentation regarding the ARPA funds expended to-date and progress on ARPA projects currently underway or completed.
Staff report by Ms. Soo Kang.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Ramirez
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Ramirez, Shawver, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Taylor)
Motion unanimously carried:
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.
Request to agendize item for discussion at a future City Council meeting:
• Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding obtaining services / assistance for the City’s Public Safety Services Department and Public Works Division to assist in the growing concerns with trash and debris, upkeep of City parks, upkeep of right of ways, upkeep of bus stops, upkeep of sidewalks, retrieval of shopping carts, anti-theft shopping cart solutions, and public safety within business shopping centers.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. BROADCASTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At its meeting of November 9, 2021, Council consensus was received for City Council Initiated Item – Discussion Regarding Televising/Broadcasting City Council Meetings and the City Council directed staff to proceed with research and a staff report for proposed plans to begin televising/broadcasting City Council meetings.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn.
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Motion/Second: Van/Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Ramirez, Shawver, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Taylor)
Motion unanimously carried:
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. Directed staff to proceed with a 12-month pilot program beginning December 1, 2022, live streaming Council meetings on the Zoom virtual meeting platform, posting of recorded Zoom video to the City’s YouTube channel, and to report back to Council at the end of the pilot program with participant data.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Council Member Van reported on the success of the Stanton Community Foundation’s Free Vietnamese Legal Clinic in which the Stanton Community Foundation along with five other organizations provided free legal services to the public, including onsite Vietnamese translators, which was held on October 8, 2022, at Stanton Central Park.
• Mayor Shawver reported on the Myanmar Rally event organized by the Burmese Student Association at UCLA along with other Los Angeles-based Myanmar advocacy groups, to support the protesters in Myanmar and call on the U.S. government to take a stronger stance against the coup, which was held on October 8, 2022, at Stanton City Hall.
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12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Warren requested to agendize discussion regarding a cost-ofliving increase pertaining to the compensation for the members of the City Council.
• Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the City’s ordinance addressing shopping carts / anti-theft shopping cart solutions. 12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
14A. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
At this time the Orange County Fire Authority will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Chief Steve Dohman provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
15. ADJOURNMENT in memory and honor of Ms. Catalina Ramirez Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:27 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY