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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 16, 2023
1. CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Van.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Han Sol Yoo, Associate Engineer.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Taylor, Council Member Torres, Council Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem Van, and Mayor Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. INTRODUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PROPOSED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET (BUDGET WORKSHOP)
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 will be presented for City Council review and discussion as follows:
a. Department Program Budgets
• Presentations: Administration, Finance, Public Safety, Public Works, Community & Economic Development, and Community Services b. Capital Improvement Program
c. Decision Packages
Presentations and staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager and Ms.
Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.
Presentations by various staff members from Administration, Finance, Community & Economic Development, Community Services, Public Safety, and Public Works.
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City Council decision packages:
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Package (Items 1 – 5)
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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 directed staff to move forward with the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Package items one through five.
Park in Lieu Package
Motion/Second: Van/Taylor
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 directed staff to move forward with the Park in Lieu Package items one through four.
Alternative Funding Package
Motion/Second: Taylor/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 directed staff to move forward with the Alternative Funding Package items one through six.
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General Fund Package
Item 1: Stipend Increase of X% (Effective January 2025) Motion to increase the City Council stipend by 17.5%.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
AYES: 2 (Taylor and Warren)
NOES: 2 (Shawver and Van)
ABSTAIN: 1 (Torres)
ABSENT: None
Motion failed.
Motion to increase the City Council stipend by 10%.
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
AYES: 2 (Taylor and Warren)
NOES: 3 (Shawver, Torres, and Van)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion failed.
Item 2: Travel/Conference/Meetings (City Council)
Motion/Second: Van/Torres
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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 2.
Item 3: COLA of 5%
Motion/Second: Shawver/Van
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 3.
Item 4: Salary market adjustments for 2 classifications, 1 reclassification, 1 PT HR Analyst Motion/Second: Van/Taylor
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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 4.
Item 5: IT Contractor Services
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 5.
Item 6: Strategic Plan Update/Goal Setting
Motion/Second: Taylor/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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 6 conducting services in-house utilizing no outside consultant services.
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Item 7: North Orange County Chamber of Commerce
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:
The City Council directed staff to discontinue the City’s membership with the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
Item 8: Dotson Park Splash Pad Repairs
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:
The City Council directed staff to research and obtain a cost estimate for removing and replacing the Harry M. Dotson Park splash pad facilities.
Item 9: Additional Events for FY 23-24 (Community Services) 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:
The City Council directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 9 and further directed staff to seek sponsorships that would assist in reducing city costs.
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Item 10: Love Our Cities
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number
10. Item 11: Art Boxes
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:
The City Council directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number
11. Item 12: Parking Structure Restriping
Motion/Second: Taylor/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 directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 12, providing $2,000 in supplies.
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Item 13: Catherine Street Sidewalk Completion
Written communication:
• Mr. Dirk Clinton, resident, spoke in favor of General Fund Package item number 13. • Hien, resident, spoke in favor of General Fund Package item number 13.
Motion/Second: Taylor/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 directed staff to research ownership of the land in which the sidewalk is being discussed for installation and pending proof of public right-of-way, directed staff to move forward with General Fund Package item number 13, not to exceed $30,000.
Item 14: Mayor Pro Tem Van request to obtain a Vietnamese community liaison.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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 directed staff to reserve funding for contracting services for a Vietnamese community liaison, not to exceed $30,000, and for staff not to proceed with obtaining services until the results of the City’s employee certification program have been completed.
Mayor Pro Tem Van commented on improving the quality of City Council meeting broadcasts.
No motion was made.
Item 15: LED Lighting and Solar Panels
Motion/Second: Warren/Van
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council directed staff to research and obtain a cost estimate for the installation of solar panels and LED lighting throughout city hall.
Item 16: Urban Forestry Program
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:
The City Council directed staff to research and obtain a cost estimate on a tree master plan for the City.
Item 17: Railroad Right-of-Way Fencing
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: 1 (Van)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
The City Council directed staff to contact the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR) to request permission for the installation of fencing across the right-of-way on both sides of the street on/near Knott Avenue and Western Avenue tracks.
6. ADJOURNMENTMotion/Second: Van/Shawver
Motion carried at 8:34 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK