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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 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. Nena de la Torre.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van.
Excused: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Special presentation of awards to honor and recognize Stanton’s Women of Distinction 2023.
Introduction of Stanton’s Women of Distinction Committee Members:
• Council Member Carol Warren
• Mayor Pro Tem Hong Alyce Van
• Ms. Jenny Shawver
• Ms. Jhovana Ramirez
• Ms. Pamela Schoonover.
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The Committee Members introduced, recognized, and honored the City of Stanton’s Women of Distinction 2023:
• Dr. Korinne Kavanagh
• Ms. Kara Miles
• Ms. Karen Oliver
• Ms. Ashlyn Shoup
• Ms. Nina de la Torre
• Ms. Beatriz Rodriguez
• Ms. Erika Juarez Cruz
• Ms. Jenny Salcedo
• Ms. Erin Runnion
• Ms. Juanis Garcia
• Ms. Lee Wilkins
• Ms. Lorena Flores
• Ms. Mavis Ethans
• Ms. Sarah Neal-Brandt
• Ms. Sharon Chandler
• Ms. Sophia Manuel
• Ms. Tina Thomas
B. Mayor Shawver and Members of the City Council declared the City’s support of the Iranian-American community via proclamation, which was accepted by Ms.
Nena de la Torre and her family.
C. Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Deputy Director, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Taylor/Van
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres AYE
Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van 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
The City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board waived reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.
6B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated February 24, 2023 – March 9, 2023, in the amount of $1,567,453.80.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – March 14, 2023.
6D. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
SERVICES WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GARDEN GROVE
The attached Second Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services would extend the term of the agreement for counseling services at the Family Resource Center (FRC) with the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove through June 30, 2025.
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 Second Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services with the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove in an amended agreement to provide counseling services.
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6E. CITY SPONSORSHIP REQUEST – STANTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 20TH
ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Per the City’s Sponsorship Program, the Stanton Community Foundation is requesting co-sponsorship of the 20th Annual Car Show. The sponsorship request is for in-kind consideration valued at $300. At its meeting on August 23, 2022, the City Council directed staff to bring all sponsorship requests to the Council for consideration until further notice.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301c; and
2. Determined the status of the Stanton Community Foundation’s sponsorship request for a total in-kind value of $300.
6F. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Following a Request for Proposals in 2019 soliciting proposals to provide professional cross guard services for three (3) locations at nearby schools, All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) was awarded a one (1) year contract at the March 23, 2021, City Council meeting. The contract term expired as of June 30, 2022. Following discussion, City staff and ACMS were able to come to an agreement for a new three (3) year contract. To ensure a safe community, City staff recommends entering into an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to continue to provide professional crossing guard services.
1. The City Council declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, since the action herein does not constitute a “project” as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and
2. Awarded a contract to All City Management Services, Inc. to provide professional crossing guard services for a 3-year maximum contract amount of $137,000, excluding CPI adjustments as provided for in the draft Professional Services Agreement; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to, with concurrence of the City Attorney, to make minor modifications to the Professional Services Agreement and to bind the City of Stanton; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders and contract amendments with All City Management Services, Inc., as needed and determined by City staff, for any contingencies up to $13,700 (10% of contract amount).
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6G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22 CITYWIDE STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA
The FY 2021-22 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project consisting of roadway grading and earthwork, curb and gutter, asphalt pavement, slurry seal, signing and striping, and all appurtenant work of the arterial highways throughout the City of Stanton is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $2,015,848.59. The City Engineer certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of February 15, 2023 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 15301c; and
2. Approved the final construction contract amount of $2,015,848.59 with All American Asphalt, Inc.; and
3. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion (Attachment) with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
4. 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 All American Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $100,793.00. 6H. AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR
TELECOMMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TPX COMMUNICATIONS
At its meeting of October 11, 2022, Council approved a professional services agreement with TPx Communications (TPx) to provide telecommunications services.
TPx Communications provides flexible scaling of their cloud voice phone system to accommodate changes in the number of phone users. Staff is requesting authorization to make minor adjustments to the scope of services to meet the operational needs of the City.
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. Authorized the City Manager to make service quantity changes in the TPx Telecommunications Service Agreement, provided that the cumulative resulting change in cost does not exceed the City Manager’s signing authority.
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6I. MEETING DATES – AMENDED FOR THE STANTON CITY COUNCIL, STANTON
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, STANTON
PLANNING COMMISSION, AND STANTON PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE City Council review the attached amended 2023 meeting dates for the Stanton City Council, Stanton Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Stanton Planning Commission, and Stanton Public Safety Committee.
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 Stanton City Council, Stanton Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Stanton Planning Commission, and Stanton Public Safety Committee amended meeting dates for the year 2023.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested a motion to reconsider Consent Calendar Item 6F.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Van
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council pulled Consent Calendar Item 6F for reconsideration. 6F. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Following a Request for Proposals in 2019 soliciting proposals to provide professional cross guard services for three (3) locations at nearby schools, All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) was awarded a one (1) year contract at the March 23, 2021, City Council meeting. The contract term expired as of June 30, 2022. Following discussion, City staff and ACMS were able to come to an agreement for a new three (3) year contract. To ensure a safe community, City staff recommends entering into an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to continue to provide professional crossing guard services.
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Motion/Second: Shawver/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 declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, since the action herein does not constitute a “project” as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and
2. Awarded a contract to All City Management Services, Inc. to provide professional crossing guard services for a 3-year maximum contract amount of $137,000, excluding CPI adjustments as provided for in the draft Professional Services Agreement; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to, with concurrence of the City Attorney, to make minor modifications to the Professional Services Agreement and to bind the City of Stanton; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders and contract amendments with All City Management Services, Inc., as needed and determined by City staff, for any contingencies up to $13,700 (10% of contract amount).
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
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: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2023 Regional Conference and General Assembly
o Location: Palm Desert, CA
o Dates: May 4 – 5, 2023
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Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
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. Authorized the Mayor’s attendance at the proposed meeting as desired and authorized staff to make a budget adjustment as needed to cover travel costs. 9B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS BASED ON CURB MARKINGS This ordinance establishes parking restrictions on City streets based on the color that the City paints curbs through the authority found in California Vehicle Code § 21458.
Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres AYE
Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van AYE
Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds the proposed ordinance not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5); and
2. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1131 entitled:
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“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10.08.015 TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PARKING REQUIREMENTS
BASED ON CURB MARKINGS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE
TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) AND 15378(b)(5)”; and
3. Set April 11, 2023 as the date for second reading of Ordinance No. 1131. 9C. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF OPTING INTO SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS WHO HAVE ENTERED INTO NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS - TEVA; ALLERGAN; WALMART; WALGREENS; AND CVS
Consideration of opportunity to opt into federal settlement agreements with defendants who have entered into National Opioid Settlements: Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Warren/Van
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 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. Opted into settlement agreements with three pharmacy chains — CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and directed the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible, allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Orange; and
3. Opted into settlement agreements with two opioid manufacturers — Allergan and Teva and directed the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible, allocate the City’s designated share of settlement funds to the County of Orange.
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10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the City’s attendance at the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of The Boil Daddy, which was held on March 21, 2023. • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the City’s attendance at the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Acai Republic, which was held on March 23, 2023. • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the Stanton Community Foundation’s 20th Annual Stanton Car Show event, which is scheduled to be held at Stanton Park on May 20, 2023.
• Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the Stanton Community Garden's 3rd Annual Open Garden Day event, which is scheduled to be held on April 22, 2023. • Council Member Torres expressed his gratitude to Mayor Shawver for assisting in filling the Western High School’s Independent Learning Center with nutritious provisions for its students.
12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the consideration of relocating agenda item 10. Oral Communication towards the beginning/top of the agenda.
12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
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12D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING
IMPLEMENTATION OF TERM LIMITS FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR At the March 14, 2023, City Council meeting, Council Member Taylor requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Taylor is requesting to discuss the implementation of term limits for the position of Mayor, bringing the position in line with the current term limits of Council Member positions.
Introduction by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Presentation by Council Member Taylor.
Item carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 (Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: 2 (Shawver and Van)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Item carried:
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed with research and to bring this item back for City Council review at a future City Council meeting. 12E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S
CURRENT DISTRICT-BASED ELECTION SYSTEM
At the March 14, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss the City’s current district-based election system.
Introduction by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk and Mr. John Natalizio, City Attorney.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
The City Council received and filed the discussion.
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12F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
FEASIBILITY OF A MORATORIUM ON STREET VENDING
At the March 14, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss the feasibility of a moratorium on street vending.
Introduction by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk and Mr. John Natalizio, City Attorney.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
Item carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Item carried:
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed with research and to bring this item back for City Council review at a future City Council meeting.
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 her upcoming excused absence at the April 11, 2023, City Council meeting and that Ms. Zenia Bobadilla will serve as Acting City Manager in his absence.
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.
Sergeant Victor Contreras provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
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15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:41 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY