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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Van, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The members of the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority of the City of Stanton proceeded to closed session at 6:01 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Consultation with: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, City of Stanton Federal Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles
Foreign Influence Task Force, Los Angeles
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The meetings were called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the Stanton City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 6:01 to 7:12 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
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6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Van, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Ramirez, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Nicolas Ramirez.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Deputy Director, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Ramirez/Taylor
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 AYE
Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
CONSENT CALENDAR
9A. 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.
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9B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated September 23, 2022 – October 6, 2022, in the amount of $809,501.17.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – October 11, 2022.
9D. RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361
Consideration of the circumstances of the state of emergency related to the COVID19 pandemic to determine whether remote teleconference meetings of the City Council, Committees, and Commissions can continue to be held under the provisions of AB 361.
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. Reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and
3. Finds that state or local officials have continued to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and
4. Directed staff, no later than 30 days after the City Council approves the recommended action, to report back on the state-proclaimed state of emergency so that City Council may reconsider the circumstances of the emergency, and, if appropriate, make findings to continue to hold virtual meetings of City legislative bodies pursuant to AB 361.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS None.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
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15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director reported on the City’s Annual Halloween Fun with Family and Friends event, which is scheduled to be held on October 29, 2022, at Stanton Central Park. Ms. Bobadilla also expressed her gratitude to Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez for his donation of pumpkins and hay to the City’s annual event.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING
COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
At the October 11, 2022, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss a cost-of-living increase pertaining to the compensation for the members of the City Council.
Presentation by Council Member Warren.
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Ramirez, Shawver, Taylor, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to research compensation, medical/benefit packages, and cost of living increase of neighboring Orange County Cities, per diem/expense account and resources provided to the City Council that would apply to their daily roles and duties as Mayor/Council Member.
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15E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S
ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SHOPPING CARTS
At the October 11, 2022, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss the City’s ordinance addressing shopping carts and anti-theft shopping cart solutions.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Ramirez, Shawver, Taylor, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to research the cost of GPS geo-tracking / GPS geo-fencing, costs / compensation to the city for locating and retrieval of shopping carts, and conduct a study of neighboring cities and their adopted practices and programs.
15F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING OBTAINING SERVICES / ASSISTANCE FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
At the October 11, 2022, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting a report back from staff regarding opportunities for additional assistance for the City’s Public Safety Services Department and Public Works Division regarding issues related to trash and debris; maintenance of parks, right-of-ways, bus stops, and sidewalks, retrieval of shopping carts, and public safety within city business shopping centers.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Ramirez, Shawver, Taylor, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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The City Council received consensus and directed the City Manager to work with the Chief of Police and Public Safety Services Director to research implementation of a Homelessness and Public Safety Pilot Program to bring together a fully staffed, dedicated team of homeless outreach coordination, code enforcement, and law enforcement to focus on homeless support services, public safety, and quality of life issues.
15G. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SALE AND
USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF STANTON At the July 12, 2022, City Council meeting, Council Member Taylor requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Taylor is requesting to discuss the future sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the City.
Presentation by Council Member Gary Taylor.
The City Council received and filed the presentation.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
17A. ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Chief Charles L. Walters provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:38 p.m.
/s/ Carol Warren
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COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WARREN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY