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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON OCTOBER 24, 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-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 2
Council Member Torres arrived at 6:07 PM
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.
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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. Rick Muth, ORCO Block.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Deputy Director, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
B. Presentation by Mr. James M. O’Malley, JMO Land Use Planning & Consulting for ORCO Block, Mr. Rick Muth, owner, ORCO Block, and Ms. Stephanie Muth, owner, ORCO Block, sharing their mission with the City Council and providing information on their current operations.
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:
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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 22, 2023 – October 5, 2023, in the amount of $240,950.45.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special & Joint Regular Meeting – October 10, 2023.
9D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
Orange County Local Transportation Authority (OCTA) Ordinance No. 3 (“Ordinance”) requires that the City adopt a resolution approving an Annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report. This report accounts for the City’s share of Measure M2 revenues, developer/traffic impact fees, and the funds that were expended to satisfy the City’s Maintenance of Effort requirements (MOE). The Annual Measure M Expenditure Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, has been included as Exhibit A to the Resolution (Attachment A).
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 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. 2023-27 approving the Annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, entitled:
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“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF STANTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2023”; and
3. Directed staff to submit the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
9E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT (PHASE I) BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA The Family Resource Center Renovation Project (Phase I) consisting of new exterior and interior lighting, new air conditioning units, wall and monument signage, painting of the interior, new flooring, construction of a concrete walkway, new blinds, window tint, and ceiling tiles, new quartz countertop at the reception area, and relaminating of existing kitchen cabinet faces and doors is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $694,856.85. The City Engineer certifies that the work was completed as of October 15, 2023 and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
1. The City Council declared that this project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, and Section 15301(a) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of an existing public facility; and
2. Approved the final construction contract amount of $694,856.85 with A2Z Construct, Inc.; and
3. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion 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 A2Z Construct, Inc. in the amount of $34,742.84. 9F. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE EMERGENCY PERMANENT RELOCATION
BENEFITS
The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to issue emergency permanent relocation benefits to eligible occupants of City-owned properties.
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
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2. Authorized the City Manager to issue emergency permanent relocation benefits to eligible occupants of City-owned properties, utilizing available Housing Authority General Funds, calculated per either the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), or the California Code of State Regulations Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6 (Title 25), depending upon an occupant’s eligibility for a specific program.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS None.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Council Member Warren reported on her attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority’s 2023 annual open house event, which was held on October 14, 2023. • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the success of the Autumn Open Garden Day event, which was held on October 14, 2023, at the Stanton Community Garden. • Council Member Taylor reported on a confirmed case of dengue, which was identified earlier this month in Pasadena and advised residents to research measures to prevent further spread of the virus that causes dengue. • Mayor Shawver reported on his attendance at OC Waste & Recycling and United Way 2023 Lunch at the Landfill event, which was held on October 5, 2023. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Taylor requested to agendize discussion regarding homelessness, crime, and reviewing resident safety concerns, along with a request to discuss the possibility of working on an evening tour of the city with the City Council, City Manager, and Stanton Chief of Police.
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• Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the review and update of the City’s current cannabis ordinance(s).
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 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At this time the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Captain Charles L. Walters provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director reported on the city’s upcoming Halloween Festival event, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Stanton Central Park.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:23 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