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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON JUNE 27, 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 5:32 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Special & Joint Regular Meeting – June 27, 2023 - Page 2 of 9 4C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of cases: 1
Mars Olsen, Duane Denny Elizondo and Douglas Dionne vs. City of Stanton, Orange County Superior Court Case Number: 30-2020-01169774-CU-CR-CXC 4D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:46 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the Stanton City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:32 to 6:46 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
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.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. James J. Wren, Public Safety Services Director.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Shawver proclaimed the month of July 2023 to be Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to Eric Juarez, Stanton student, resident, and community volunteer.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Warren/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.
9B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated June 1, 2023 – June 15, 2023, in the amount of $1,994,548.84.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023.
9D. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF AN OVERHEAD COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND
COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY
On January 12, 2021, the City entered into an agreement with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of an overhead cost allocation plan and comprehensive user fee study. On June 28, 2022, the City Council approved the first amendment to the agreement to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2023. The project is still in process due to the turnover in the Community and Economic Development and Public Works Departments over the last year. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council approve the proposed second amendment to extend the term of the agreement to allow sufficient time for the study to be completed (Attachment A).
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1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Willdan Financial Services to extend the term for the preparation of an overhead cost allocation plan and a comprehensive user fee study. 9E. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-3-2435 WITH THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE COUNTYWIDE
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION BASELINE PROJECT
As part of the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is looking to work with local agencies to coordinate traffic signals across multiple jurisdictional boundaries. The Project will be managed and implemented by OCTA and the participating Agencies would be providing documents/records and support. Staff is recommending approval of the Cooperative Agreement with OCTA to become a participating agency to help improve traffic signal timing, enhance traffic flow, and reduce traffic congestion throughout the City.
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 change in the environment; and
2. Approved OCTA Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2435 to participate in the Countywide Signal Synchronization Baseline Project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and the OCTA in a contract to implement the project.
9F. APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH QUALITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Quality Management Group, Inc. (QMG) has been providing professional property management services for the City/Housing Authority-owned properties within the Tina-Pacific neighborhood since 2020. The professional services agreement, as currently amended, expires on July 1, 2023. If approved, this Third Amendment will extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2024 and increase the not-toexceed compensation amount to cover 12 months of professional property management services.
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1. The Stanton Housing Authority/City Council declared that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5); and
2. Approved the Third Amendment to the existing agreement with QMG extending the term by 12 months and the associated not-to-exceed compensation amount by ninety thousand dollars ($90,000); and
3. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director to execute the Third Amendment to the existing agreement with QMG.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOPE CENTER OF
ORANGE COUNTY
The City was designated as the recipient of $5,000,000 as part of the Byrne Discretionary Grants program. The grant must be used for the project of the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force. The North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative’s Coordinating & Advisory Board has directed that the funds be used to sponsor the programs and activities of the HOPE Center of Orange County (HOPE Center). This agreement ensures that the City’s disbursement, and the HOPE Center’s use, of the grant funds complies with all applicable legal requirements.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
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:
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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 Grant Administration Agreement and authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreement; and
3. Ratified payments made to HOPE Center from September 1, 2022, through June 27, 2023.
12B. STANTON’S SIDEWALK VENDING ORDINANCE
At the March 28, 2023, Council meeting, the Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed with researching the feasibility of a moratorium on sidewalk vending. Subsequently, the City Attorney’s Office researched the feasibility of a moratorium and conducted a review of various ordinances related to food vending in Southern California. A moratorium is not recommended at this time, as State law limits the City’s ability to restrict sidewalk vending. Moreover, Stanton’s current ordinance generally represents the current state of best practices under sidewalk vending regulation under Senate Bills 946 and 972. That said, there are modifications proposed in the report if the Council wishes to be more specific or stringent.
Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
Motion/Second: Van/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 declared this action to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations); and
2. Directed the City Attorney to bring back modifications to the City’s sidewalk vending ordinance to include that no vending shall occur within five hundred feet of any public or private pre-schools, childcare facilities, senior care facilities, and youth facilities.
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13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
Mr. Mike Pierce, resident, expressed his gratitude to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) and the Stanton Public Safety Services Department for their efforts in addressing safety concerns long the Union Pacific Railroad track property near his neighborhood, further spoke regarding speeding and traffic safety concerns along Santa Rosalia, as well as concerns with the non-response from the OCSD regarding the discharge of illegal fireworks.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS None.
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 THE CREATION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A GREENSCAPE PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY At the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss the creation and implementation of a greenscape program within the City.
Presentation by Council Member Warren.
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.
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OF A SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM INTO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS At the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting, Council Member Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Torres is requesting to discuss 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.
Presentation by Council Member Torres.
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. 15F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CREATION
OF A SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO FIREWORKS
At the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss the creation of a social host ordinance pertaining to fireworks.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
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
At this time the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Item 17A was tabled for reporting at the August 22, 2023, regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:58 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