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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON OCTOBER 10, 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 Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres.
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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Consultation with: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, City of Stanton Council Member Torres arrived at 5:34 PM
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5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:35 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 6:30 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by the Public Safety Committee, sharing their mission with the City Council and providing information on their current operations. • Introduction by Mr. James J. Wren, Public Safety Services Director. • In-person presentation by Public Safety Committee Member Kenneth Bloom and virtual presentation by Public Safety Committee Member Doug Makino sharing the Public Safety Committee’s mission with the City Council and providing information on their current operations.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
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
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 September 8, 2023 – September 21, 2023, in the amount of $1,955,272.84.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – September 26, 2023.
9D. AUGUST 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of August 31, 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 August 2023. 9E. AUGUST 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of August 31, 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 August 2023.
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9F. AUGUST 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 August 31, 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, this report includes a status of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as of August 31, 2023. The figures reported represent preliminary figures through August 31, 2023. The fiscal year end closing process is still in progress and the final figures are pending completion of the City’s annual financial statement audit.
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 August 2023 Revenue and Expenditure Report and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended August 31, 2023.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1133
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of September 26, 2023.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres
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:
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1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1133, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTERS 10.34 AND 10.36 TO TITLE 10 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
MEDIAN ISLANDS AND DRIVE-THROUGHS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15378
AND 15061(B)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES”; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1133.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. PILOT PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP WITH RODEO 39 FOR 2023 HOLIDAY “SHOP & DINE 39” ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The SHOP & DINE 39 pilot program encourages residents and visitors to support local retailers and businesses within the Stanton community. With Highway 39/Beach Boulevard being one of the most recognizable thoroughfares through the City, the program aims to attract visitors from throughout the region to look to Stanton as a destination for shopping and dining throughout the holiday season.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Presentation by Mr. Paul, Representative, Rodeo 39.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that the ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(a) (the ordinance is not a “project” and has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly) and 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility that the ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment) (14 Cal. Code Regs.); and
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2. Authorized a pilot program partnership with Rodeo 39 for the months of October, November, and December 2023 to co-host a variety of free public events at Rodeo 39 as part of “SHOP & DINE 39” and authorized the promotion of City holiday events on the Rodeo 39 electronic marquis.
12B. PRESENTATION REGARDING MITIGATION EFFORTS OF THE THEFT OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WITHIN THE CITY
At its meeting of August 8, 2023, Council directed staff to prepare an item regarding mitigation efforts related to the theft of catalytic converters. This evening Public Safety Director Jim Wren will be providing a presentation highlighting practices adopted by other communities for the Council’s consideration.
Staff report by Mr. James J. Wren, Public Safety Services Director.
Public Comment:
• Mr. Doug Makino, resident, echoed statements made by Director Wren, that the speed in which a person is able to remove a catalytic converter is quite fast, there are challenges in utilizing shields in which passing a smog check test is definitely a concern, and the potential issues with the vehicles manufacture warranty. Mr. Makino further stated that trying to manage the environment is the best route, create and conduct targeted outreach for specific vehicles in which are more venerable and at a greater risk, and at a county level, conduct research and view what these mitigation efforts look like and work on shutting down the supply chain.
Motion/Second: Van/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that the ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(a) (the ordinance is not a “project” and has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly) and 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility that the ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment) (14 Cal. Code Regs.); and
2. Directed staff to proceed with an educational campaign in efforts to assist in the mitigation of the theft of catalytic converters.
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12C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-26 APPROVING THE PARKS MASTER PLAN
As recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, adopt Resolution No. 2023-26 approving the City of Stanton Parks Master Plan.
Introduction by Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director.
Presentation by Mr. Zach Mueting, Principal Landscape Architect, RJM Design Group, Inc.
Motion/Second: Van/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, 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 Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-26, approving the City of Stanton Parks Master Plan, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF STANTON
PARKS MASTER PLAN”.
12D. UPDATE ON REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOST, STOLEN, OR ABANDONED
SHOPPING AND LAUNDRY CARTS
The City Council requested staff to provide a report regarding whether there have been any updates to the law regarding lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping and laundry carts and to advise whether the City could make any changes to its Municipal Code. Stanton’s current ordinance generally represents the current state of best practices under shopping cart regulations found in Bus. & Prof. Code section 22435 et seq.
Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
The City Council received and filed the report and directed staff to proceed with an informational/educational campaign in regard to the City’s current shopping cart ordinance.
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13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the upcoming Autumn Open Garden Day event, which is scheduled to be held on October 14, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Stanton Community Garden.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
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 and adjourned his report in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention” which is to be held during the week of October 8-14, 2023.
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18. ADJOURNMENT in memory and honor of Ms. Jacqueline Herrmann.
Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:33 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