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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON JUNE 13, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (5:30 PM)
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (6:30 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
2. 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.
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 5:31 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: 1
Case Name: Tina Pacific Residents Association, et al. v. City of Stanton Case Number: OCSC 39-2023-01316300-CU-WM-CXC
4B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 8830 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-01)
8840 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-02)
8850 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-03)
8860 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-04)
8870 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-05)
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 2 of 18 8880 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-06)
8890 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-07)
8900 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-08)
8910 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-09)
8920 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-10)
8930 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-11)
8940 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-12)
8950 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-13)
8960 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-14)
8970 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-15)
8841 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-29)
8851 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-28)
8861 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-27)
8870 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-05)
8871 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-26)
8880 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-06)
8881 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-25)
8890 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-07)
8891 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-24)
8900 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-08)
8901 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-23)
8910 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-09)
8911 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-22)
8920 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-10)
8921 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-21)
8930 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-11)
8931 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-20)
8940 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-12)
8941 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-19)
8950 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-13)
8951 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-18)
8960 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-14)
8961 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-17)
8970 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-482-15)
8971 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA (APN 126-481-16)
Negotiating Parties: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, City of Stanton Hannah Shin-Heydorn, Executive Director, Housing
Authority
Hannah Shin-Heydorn, Executive Director, Successor
Agency
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 3 of 18 David M. Cook and Chaicran Daphnie, Owner
Jennie Trust, Owner
Nga Summer Thien Trang (Trang Trust), Owner
Ngoc Trieu and Andy Pham, Owner
Sky Nguyen / Nguyen Sky SN Living Trust, Owner
Steven W. Reiss Trust (Steven W. Reiss), Owner
Tammy T. Doan and H. Le Harvey, Owner
Trachy Family Trust (Phillip R. Trachy), Owner
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:40 p.m.
6. 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.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the Stanton City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:31 to 6:40 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Donald Torres.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by Captain Charles L. Walters, Orange County Sheriff’s Department regarding fireworks and the upcoming 2023, 4th of July holiday.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 4 of 18 Mayor Shawver requested to hear Item 13, Oral Communication - Public out of order. The Mayor and City Council authorized the request.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
• Ms. Kathy Hamilton, resident, spoke regarding concerns with the amount of noise caused by the discharge of illegal/safe and sane fireworks, the potential for property damage, the potential for fires, reported that her attempts to contact law enforcement were unsuccessful, and questioned if the City has a plan to address the concerns of residents.
• Ms. Irene Stevenson, resident, spoke regarding concerns with the amount of noise caused by the discharge of illegal/safe and sane fireworks, the potential for property damage, the potential for property fires, fears for the health and safety of residents, and questioned if the City has a plan to address the concerns of residents.
• Mr. Jose L. Guerrero, resident, expressed his concerns and frustrations with the emitting noise levels and increased smells being produced by CR&R during nonauthorized working hours.
9. 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:
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.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 5 of 18 9B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated May 5, 2023 – June 1, 2023, in the amount of $2,441,736.27.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council approved Minutes of Special Meeting (Budget Workshop) – May 16, 2023; and
2. The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023.
9D. APRIL 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2023, 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 April 2023. 9E. APRIL 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2023, 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 April 2023.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 6 of 18 9F. APRIL 2023 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 April 30, 2023, 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 April 30, 2023.
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 April 2023 Revenue and Expenditure Report and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended April 30, 2023.
9G. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO YAMADA
ENTERPRISES FOR CONSULTATION, DESIGN, PROCUREMENT AND
INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE AT THE STANTON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The City’s Community Services Department obtained a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the County of Orange for renovations to the City’s Family Resource Center. The Department secured additional funding to furnish the facility through Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s office. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Yamada Enterprises using a cooperative purchasing agreement for procurement and installation of furniture.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. Declared that the Yamada Enterprises quote using a TIPS purchasing contract is in accordance with the Purchasing and Contracting Guidelines Section 4.13; and
3. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Yamada Enterprises to assist in the procurement and installation of furniture for the Stanton Family Resource Center for the maximum contract sum of $96,800; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Yamada Enterprises in a contract to provide these services.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 7 of 18 9H. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER AND STORM DRAIN CLEANING
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF STANTON
As the current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2023, City staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide sewer and storm drain cleaning services citywide. Staff recommends awarding a contract to National Plant Services, Inc.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(c); and
2. Awarded a professional service agreement to National Plant Services to provide professional sewer and storm drain cleaning services for three years in the amount not-to-exceed $1,099,971 or $366,657 annually; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and National Plant Services, Inc. in a contract to provide the services.
9I. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT TO YUNEX LLC FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
As the current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2023, City staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide traffic signal and street light maintenance services citywide. Staff recommends awarding a contract to Yunex LLC.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(c); and
2. Awarded a professional service agreement to Yunex LLC to provide traffic signal and street light maintenance services for three years in the amount not-toexceed $345,000 or $115,000 annually; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Yunex LLC in a contract to provide the services.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 8 of 18 9J. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL (SB) 1
The proposed resolution approves a list of projects to be funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-15, entitled:
“RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY
OF STANTON FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017”.
9K. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
On August 6, 1985, the City of Stanton voters approved an initiative measure establishing a Protective Services Tax with a 2/3 majority vote. The proceeds from the Protective Services Tax are used for fire protection and suppression services provided by the City, which are contracted with the Orange County Fire Authority.
Each year, the City Council must adopt a Resolution directing the Auditor-Controller to place this assessment on the property tax roll.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-12, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Protective Services Tax on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24, entitled:
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 9 of 18 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE AUDITORCONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, TO
ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24”.
9L. PROPOSED CHANGES TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS The City Council has established Personnel Rules and Regulations as set forth in Title II, Chapter 2.44 of the Stanton Municipal Code. From time to time the provisions of the Personnel Rules are edited or updated to reflect changes in federal or state law or organizational processes and procedures.
1. The City Council declared that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378 (b)(2) – continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2023-21 amending the City of Stanton Personnel Rules and Regulations, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING
PERSONNEL RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S
PERSONNEL SYSTEM AND REPEALING ALL OTHER
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”.
9M. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF THE RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY
PACKAGE AND ITS COMPONENTS
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires that local jurisdictions comply with a variety of requirements to remain eligible to receive renewed Measure M2 funding. The proposed action will approve the submittal of items to keep the City eligible to receive annual fair share and competitive grant funds. Upon approval by the City Council, the documents will be submitted to OCTA prior to the due date of June 30, 2023.
1. The City Council finds the submittal, adoption, and resolutions exempt from CEQA per Section 15378(b)(5) [Project does not include]: organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and
2. Adopted the Measure M Seven Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2023-24 through 2029-30; and
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3. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 concerning the status and update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program, entitled:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON
CONCERNING THE UPDATE OF THE LOCAL SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2)
PROGRAM”; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 concerning the status and update of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) Consistency and Circulation Element for the Measure M (M2) Program, entitled:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON
CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE
M (M2) PROGRAM”; and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program, entitled:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON
CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM”; and
6. Submitted the Maintenance of Effort Reporting Form and supporting documentation for the City of Stanton to OCTA, and directed the Finance Director to certify this form; and
7. Directed the City Engineer to file the adopted CIP and the Measure M eligibility documents with OCTA in compliance with the requirements of OCTA Ordinance No. 3.
9N. APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO REALLOCATE THE CITY’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS The City received $9,123,660 from the United States Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). As of June 6, 2023, the cash balance in the City’s ARPA Fund is $6,479,954. Staff recommends the City Council approve the following amendments to the City’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget:
• Reallocate $6,479,954 of the City’s law enforcement contract services budget from the General Fund (#101) to the ARPA Fund (#257);
• Reallocate $1,662,608 of the ARPA Fund’s budget to the General Fund; and • Establish an assigned fund balance in the General Fund of $4,817,346 to provide future funding for projects as approved by the City Council.
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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. Amended the Fiscal Year 2022/23 total appropriations for the General Fund (#101) from $23,118,769 to $18,301,423; and
3. Amended the Fiscal Year 2022/23 total appropriations for the ARPA Fund (#257) from $5,664,981 to $7,807,247; and
4. Established an assigned fund balance in the General Fund (#101) of $4,817,346 to provide future funding for projects as approved by the City Council; and
5. Directed staff to adjust the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance at the close of Fiscal Year 2022/23 to adjust the balance to account for any Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget savings resulting from the projects allocated in Attachment C.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO PLACING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING
OF PUBLIC LIGHTING FACILITIES AND MEDIAN ISLANDS WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
On May 9, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-07, approving the Engineer’s Report, and Resolution No. 2023-08, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for installation, maintenance and servicing of Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 (“the District”) for Fiscal Year 2023/24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Resolution No. 2023-08 also set the date of the public hearing for this matter for June 13, 2023.
Harris & Associates, the City’s consultant, prepared the District’s assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).
Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 12 of 18 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 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
2. Conducted a public hearing concerning the extent of the District, the improvements, the proposed assessments, and all other matters pertaining hereto; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-13, confirming the assessments for installation, maintenance, and servicing of lighting and landscaping with the boundaries of the territory included in the District and directing the Orange County AuditorController place the assessment on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING
AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24”.
10B. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO PLACING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
On August 8, 2017, the City held a noticed public hearing in compliance with Proposition 218 and adopted the Annual Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Years 2017/18 through 2022/23 with Ordinance No. 1068. The approved rates include a
3.5% increase annually for Fiscal Years 2018/19 through 2021/22. A new sewer service rate study is on hold pending the completion of the City’s Sewer Master Plan Update project. Therefore, staff is recommending no change to the Annual Sewer Service Charge collected for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The purpose of this noticed public Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 13 of 18 hearing is to confirm the report prepared by the City’s consultant, Harris & Associates and to seek City Council approval to request the Orange County AuditorController place the Annual Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The Sewer Service Charge Report (“Report”) prepared by the Consultant identifies each parcel subject to the Annual Sewer Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).
Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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:
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
2. Conducted a public hearing concerning the placement of the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-14, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2023/24, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24”.
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY;
APPROVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SALARY RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT; ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 RESERVE POLICY; APPROVE THE CITY INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMODITY PURCHASES; AND APPROVE A
FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
On May 16, 2023, the City Council held a budget workshop to review the Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24. During the budget workshop, the City Council approved a number of decision packages that resulted in total appropriations increasing by approximately $5.1 million. In addition, since the budget workshop, staff adjusted the proposed budget for the Sewer Maintenance Enterprise Fund (#501) to provide sufficient funding for contracted sewer cleaning services per the results of the City’s recently completed competitive bidding process.
As a result, total Fiscal Year 2023/24 proposed appropriations (for all City Funds) increased from $40.1 million (at the budget workshop) to $45.4 million. The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 is provided as Attachment A.
In addition to adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget, staff is recommending City Council approval of the following:
• Annual approval of employee benefits and salary rates (Attachment D); • Annual approval of the City’s appropriation limit (Attachment E); • Annual approval of the City’s Reserve Policy (Attachment F); • Annual approval of the City’s Investment Policy (Attachment H); • Annual approval waiving competitive bidding for certain commodity purchases; and,
• Approval of the five-year agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services (Attachment I).
Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 15 of 18 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:
1. The City Council finds that these items are not subject to the 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO”;
and
3. Adopted Resolution No. SHA 2023-01 adopting the Stanton Housing Authority’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS
RELATED THERETO”; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20 approving the employee benefits and salary rates, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
AND SALARY RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT”;
and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22 approving the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24, entitled:
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 16 of 18 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ITS ARTICLE XIIIB
APPROPRIATION LIMITATION (GANN LIMITATION) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24”; and
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 approving the City’s Reserve Policy, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF STANTON
RESERVE POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24”; and
7. Approved the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
8. Waived the competitive bidding requirements for certain commodity purchases (e.g., asphalt, sand, and paint) during Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
9. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Five-Year Agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
This item was heard out of order.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS
15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Council Member Taylor reported on his participation in the Orange County Sheriff Department’s ride-along program.
• Mayor Shawver reported on an upcoming drive thru food distribution event, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Stanton Park. • Mayor Shawver reported on his attendance at the 35th Anniversary commemorative event of Little Saigon, which was held on June 10, 2023, at the Asian Garden Mall (Phước Lộc Thọ).
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 17 of 18 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Warren requested to agendize discussion regarding the creation and implementation of a greenscape program within the City. • Council Member Torres requested to agendize discussion regarding the installation of a security camera system into the City Council Chambers, that could also be integrated and host the broadcasting of City Council meetings. • Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the creation of a social host ordinance pertaining to fireworks.
• Mayor Shawver requested an update on current litigation. 15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING JAYWALKING
WITHIN THE CITY
At the May 23, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss and address jaywalking solutions within the City.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to research and conduct a survey of surrounding cities who are addressing similar concerns.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023 - Page 18 of 18 17A. 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.
18. ADJOURNMENT in honor and memory of Firefighter Eddie Ventura.
Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:43 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY