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February 28, 2023

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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 Shawver.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Ann Nguyen.

4. ROLL CALL

Present: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chairperson Van, and Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.

Absent: None.

Excused: None.

5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Presentation by Ms. Ann Nguyen and Ms. Pam Schoonover providing the City Council with a sponsorship update regarding the 2022 Santa' sSiren Express event.

B. Townsend Public Affairs State and Federal Legislative report and update.

Item 5B was tabled for reporting at the March 28, 2023, regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/ Second: TaylorNan
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres AYE
Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Van AYE
Mayor/ Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:

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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1127
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of February 14, 2023.

Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.

Motion/ Second: TorresNan
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Van AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:

1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1127, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 20. 400. 330 OF THE

STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE REGULATIONS"; and

2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1127.

9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND UPCOMING

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Pursuant to the City of Stanton Travel and Reimbursement policy, a Council Member must receive City Council approval prior to a trip if the trip will exceed $ 500.

Council will consider the following requests for travel:

Mayor David J. Shawver
o Event: Public -Private Partnership Conference & Expo
o Location: Dallas, TX
o Dates: March 6 — 8, 2023
Mayor David J. Shawver
o Event: League of California Cities 2023 City Leaders Summit o Location: Sacramento, CA
o Dates: April 12 — 14, 2023
Joint Regular Meeting — February 28, 2023 - Page 4 of 8 Mayor Pro Tem Hong Alyce Van
o Event: League of California Cities 2023 City Leaders Summit o Location: Sacramento, CA
o Dates: April 12 — 14, 2023
Council Member Donald Torres
o Event: League of California Cities 2023 City Leaders Summit o Location: Sacramento, CA
o Dates: April 12 — 14, 2023.

Presentation by Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager.

Mayor Shawver rescinded his request to attend the Public -Private Partnership Conference & Expo.

Motion/ Second: Warren/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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. Authorized Mayor Shawver, Mayor Pro Tem Van, and Council MemberTorres to attend the proposed League of California Cities 2023 City Leaders Summit and authorized staff to make a budget adjustment as needed to cover registration and travel costs.
9B. APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS PROPOSED FOR THE MID -YEAR BUDGET UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/3; AND RATIFY PURCHASE

FROM CONTINENTAL COMPUTERS
During the course of the fiscal year, it is often necessary to adjust estimated revenues and expenditure appropriations in various program areas, projects, and funds. All of the proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2022/3Adopted Operating Budget, including detailed explanations, are presented in Attachment A.

Overall, General Fund revenue is increasing by $ 549, 10 and expenditures are increasing by $ 348, 054 resulting in a net increase of $201, 136, which will increase the General Fund' s available fund balance to a revised projected amount of $26. million by June 30, 2023.

Joint Regular Meeting — February 28, 2023 - Page 5 of 8 In addition to approving the proposed budget adjustments, staff is recommending City Council ratify the payment of $41, 274. 46 made to Continental Computers for the Blue Light Camera Program (Attachment F).

Presentation by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.

Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 ( Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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. The City Council approved the budget adjustments summarized in Attachment A; and

3. Ratified the payment of $41, 274. 46to Continental Computers/ VVLAN Mall for the Blue Light Camera Program.

10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.

12. MAYOR/ CHAIRMAN/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYINITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the City' sattendance at the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on February 22, 2023, for The Spoon a new Stanton business which features contemporary desserts that combine visual design with unique textures and flavors.

Mayor Shawver reported on a drive thru food distribution event, which is scheduled to be held on March 18, 2023, at Stanton Park.

Joint Regular Meeting — February 28, 2023 - Page 6 of 8 12B. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL

MEETING
Council Member Warren requested to agendize discussion regarding the possibility of obtaining a land lease with Southern California Edison for public use of vacant land.

Council Member Torres requested to agendize discussion regarding City Council consideration for a resolution of support of the Iranian American community, condemning the violence perpetrated by the government of Iran against its people.
12C. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY

SESSION
Council Member Torres requested to agendize discussion regarding revisiting the City' s permit parking program.
12D. CITY COUNCIL I

NIT T ITEM DISC ISSION REGARDING THE CREATION

OF A SAFE ZONE FOR VEN DING
At thc February 11, 2023, City Council mccting, Mayor Shawvcr requested that this item be agcndized for discussion. Mayor Shawvcr is requesting to discuss thc RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council provide direction to staff.

Mayor Shawver rescinded his request for Item 12D to be discussed by the City Council and stated that he is currently conducting additional research and prioritizing in depth discussions with various City partners.

13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/ AGENCY COUNSEL/ AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.

14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager reported on the City' s upcoming Talk on the Block meeting, which is scheduled to be held on March 22, 2023, at 3: 00 PM at the La Lampara Mobile Home Park (Club).

Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager, introduced the City' s new Community Economic Development Director Ms. Crystal Landavazo to the City Council and Community.

Joint Regular Meeting — February 28, 2023 - Page 7 of 8 14k ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF' SDEPARTMENT
At this time the Orange County Sheriffs Department will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.

Captain Charles L. Walters provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.

Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager expressed her gratitude to all agencies, City partners, and City staff for their efforts and support in response to a three -alarm fire in the 8300 block of Chapman Avenue, Stanton.

15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/ Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7: 52 p. m.
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MAYOR/ CHAIR
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