MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON JANUARY 23, 2024
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 Van, Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Warren, 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
Number of
to Government Code section 54956. 9(d)( 1)
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- 0)
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)
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 1 of 15 8880 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8890 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8900 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8910 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8920 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8930 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8940 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8950 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8960 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA ( APN
8970 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8841 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8851 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8861 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8870 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8871 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8880 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8881 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8890 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8891 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8900 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8901 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8910 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8911 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8920 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8921 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8930 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8931 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8940 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8941 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8950 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8951 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8960 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8961 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8970 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
8971 Pacific Avenue, Anaheim, CA
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Negotiating Parties: Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager, City of Stanton Hannah Shin- Heydorn, Executive Director, Housing Authority Hannah Shin- Heydorn, Executive Director, SuccessorAgency 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
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 2 of 15 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: 33 p. m.
6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Van, Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chairperson Warren, 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: 33 p. m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Rigoberto A. Ramirez.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Special Presentations and Awards items A and B were heard out of order.
B. Presentation by Captain Charles L. Walters, Orange County Sheriffs Department ( OCSD):
Captain Walters introduced newly assigned OCSD Sergeant Andrea Bogdanovich, Sergeant Kevin Defries, Sergeant Lee Martinez, and Deputy Matthew Carrillo to the City Council and Community.
Captain Walters recognized outgoing OCSD Sergeant Phil Avalos, Sergeant Carlos Giron, and Investigator Brant Lewis. The City Council presented each outgoing sergeant and the investigator with a certificate in recognition of their outstanding and dedicated service to the Stanton community.
Captain Walters introduced Investigator Brant Lewis as the OCSD' s2023 Deputy of the Year.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 3 of 15 A. Congressman J. Luis Correa ( CA -46) presented the City Council with an American Flag, which was flown over the United States Capital.
C. Presentation by Mr. Howard Kummerman, Executive Director, Cypress College Foundation regarding the 49th Annual Americana Awards, which will honor Mr.
Rigoberto A. Ramirez as the 2024 Citizen of the Year for the City of Stanton
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk reported on administrative corrections made to item 9C 2) the City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approve Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting —January 9, 2024, page 1, item 4 (roll call Van/ Warren titles and consent calendar roll call vote Van/ Warren).
Motion/ Second: Van/ Torres
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres AYE
Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Van AYE
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Warren 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 December 22, 2023 —January 11, 2024, in the amount of $3,68, 736. 24.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting — December 12, 2023; and
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2. The City Council/ SuccessorAgency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting — January 9, 2024.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Shawver motioned to hear Public Hearing Item 10B out of order.
Motion/ Second: ShawverNan
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 authorized the request to hear Public Hearing Item 10B out of order. 10B. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY NEW TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESS, AS
DEFINED, AND TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON ANY EXPANSION,
ENLARGEMENT, AND/ OR ALTERATION OF ANY EXISTING TOBACCO
RETAILER BUSINESSES PENDING STUDY AND THE PREPARATION OF AN
UPDATE TO THE CITY' SMUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING CODE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858 AND 36937 AND DETERMINING
THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
The City of Stanton ("City") has identified ongoing violations among local tobacco retailers that continue to sell flavored tobacco products in violation of Senate Bill 793 SB 793") and the Stanton Municipal Code ("SMC"). The persistence of these sales not only violates State law but also impedes SB 793' score objective of reducing the prevalence of adolescent tobacco use throughout California.
To safeguard youth and curb illegal tobacco sales within the City, the City Council is asked to consider an interim urgency ordinance to temporarily prohibit the establishment of "tobacco retailers," as defined, below, and/ or the expansion, enlargement, or alteration of existing tobacco retailers within the City. The interim urgency ordinance is intended to provide the City with sufficient time to study the continuing impacts of these establishments and to develop new municipal and zoning code regulations.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 5 of 15 Introduction by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney announced that due to a conflict of interest there will be a drawing of names between Council Member Taylor and Council Member Torres since the item required a four -fifths vote of the Council, and it was legally necessary to qualify another council member to be part of the vote.
Prior to the discussion and vote there was a drawing of names between Council Member Taylor and Council Member Torres. Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk initiated the drawing of names, and Council Member Taylor was selected to remain in the council chambers and at the dais. Council Member Torres left both the dais and the council chambers.
Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
The public hearing was opened.
Ms. Maria Montes, resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Ms. Maria Salgado, resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Jose Luis, resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Ms. Hana Hanna, resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/ Second: Van/ Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Torres RECUSED
Council Member Van AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Warren AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that the proposed urgency ordinance is: Not a " project" within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines ( Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly and is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; and
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2. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1138, entitled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY
NEW TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESS, AS DEFINED, AND A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON ANY EXPANSION,
ENLARGEMENT, AND/ OR ALTERATION OF ANY EXISTING
TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESS PENDING STUDY AND THE
PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY' S MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ZONING CODE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 65858 AND 36937 AND DETERMINING THE
ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA".
Council Member Torres re- entered the council chambers and took his seat on the dais. 10A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2562, WHICH APPROVED THE REVOCATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 859 (PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN P- 435), FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTEL AT 11632 BEACH BOULEVARD IN THE
GENERAL MIXED USE OVERLAY/ COMMERCIAL GENERAL ( CG) ZONE, DUE
TO SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE IMPACTS CAUSED BY THE OPERATION OF THE
MOTEL USE
This matter is before the City Council as an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to revoke Precise Plan of Design P- 435 for the operation of a motel use at 11632 Beach Boulevard, where the Dixie Orange County currently operates.
Introduction by Mayor Shawver / Recusal of Council Members:
Council Member Van, who owns property close to the Dixie, Orange County, reported that she had a conflict of interest and was recused, Council Member Van left both the dais and the council chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Warren, who owns property close to the Dixie, Orange County, reported that she had a conflict of interest and was recused, Mayor Pro Tem Warren left both the dais and the council chambers.
Mayor Shawver reported that this hearing will be conducted in accordance with Rule
2. 8of the City Council Rules of Order.
Mayor Shawver questioned if any Council Member has met and/ or discussed the subject matter of this appeal hearing with any individual prior to the public hearing, other than the City Council' slegal counsel?
Council Member Taylor No
Council Member Torres No
Mayor Shawver No
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 7 of 15 Mayor Shawver opened the public hearing.
Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director and Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
Ms. Cristina L. Talley, Legal Counsel, reported that the City Clerk shall mark all documentary and real evidence submitted as having been filed with the City Council at the hearing and shall designate it by an appropriate exhibit number or letter in the minute record for both the City and Appellant.
Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney, verbally considered this an action to abate a public nuisance, and thus if the action to revoke is approved and stands, then the City does intend to seek its attorneys' fees. City Attorney Nguyen announced the City' srequest to submit the presented PowerPoint, staff report, and all attachments to the staff report into the record.
Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney, requested confirmation that the City' s request to submit the presented PowerPoint, staff report, and all attachments to the staff report into the record.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk, confirmed the City' srequest to submit the presented PowerPoint, staff report, and all attachments to the staff report into the record and each submitted item has been designated with the following exhibit number and/ orletter:
A. Draft City Council Resolution No. 2024- 02
B. Orange County Sheriffs Department Public Records Act response, October 25, 2023
C. Orange County Sheriffs Department Memo, dated November 17, 2023 D. Email Correspondence
1. March 13, 2023
a. Ack Letter 2022
b. Lighting Photos 1- 5
c. Dixie Hollywood Story
d. Dixie OC License Plate
e. Parking Permit Dixie OC
f. Towing Authorization Dixie OC 2022
g. Towing Dixie OC 2022
2. April 25, 2023
3. June 1, 2023
4. June 27, 2023
5. September 7, 2023
a. Site Visit Photos
6. September 12, 2023
7. September 13, 2023
E. CA Hospitality One vs Stanton Decision, December 8, 2023 F. Letters of Incomplete Filing for Expansion Application
1. August 22, 2023
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2. February 16, 2023
3. May 17, 2023
4. September 5, 2023
5. November 9, 2023
G. Security Plan Template
H. Planning Commission Resolution No. 859
I. Precise Plan of Design, 1983 Approval for Motel Use
J. 1981 Stanton Municipal Code Chapter 20. 92
K. Planning Commission Staff Report for December 20, 2023 L. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2562
M. Letter from Hynes Estates to Planning Commission dated December 19, 2023
N. OCFA CAD Report — December 20, 2023
O. Letter from Deepa Patel to Planning Commission on December 20, 2023
P. Planning Commission Audio Recording — Link
Q. Appeal Application ( City Council)
R. PowerPoint Presentation — January 23, 2024
At the conclusion of the presentation of the staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director and Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney, the Mayor questioned if any member of the City Council had questions of staff or its counsel.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk conducted the swearing in of the following witnesses who testified on behalf of the City:
Division Chief Steve Dohman, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Charles L. Walters, Orange County Sheriffs Department Presentation and testimony by Mr. Frank A. Weiser, Attorney at Law, representative for Appellant Ms. Deepa Patel.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk conducted the swearing in of the following witnesses who testified on behalf of the Appellant:
Ms. Deepa Patel, owner, Dixie Orange County, Appellant
At the conclusion of the presentation and testimony by Mr. Frank A. Weiser, Attorney at Law, representative for Appellant Ms. Deepa Patel, the Mayor questioned if any member of the City Council had questions of the Appellant or their counsel.
Mayor Shawver questioned if the Appellant would like to cross- examineany person who gave testimony on behalf of the City.
None.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 9 of 15 Mayor Shawver questioned if the City would like to cross- examine any person who gave testimony on behalf of the Appellant..
None.
Mayor Shawver questioned if there were any persons IN FAVOR ofthe appeal or IN OPPOSITION of the appeal who wished to provide evidence, testimony, and statements.
None.
Mayor Shawver questioned if the City and Appellant would like to present rebuttal evidence, testimony, or other statements:
Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the Appellants presentation and testimony.
MAYOR SHAWVER CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 9: 03 PM.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9: 09 PM.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk conducted the swearing in of the following witnesses who testified on behalf of the City:
Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director Rebuttal evidence, testimony, or other statements cont' d:
Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director, provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the Appellants presentation and testimony.
Ms. Deepa Patel, owner, Dixie Orange County, Appellant, provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the City' s presentation and testimony.
Mr. Frank A. Weiser, Attorney at Law, representative for Appellant Ms.
Deepa Patel, provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the City' s presentation and testimony.
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk conducted the swearing in of the following witnesses who testified on behalf of the City:
Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director
Rebuttal evidence, testimony, or other statements cont' d:
Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director, provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the Appellants presentation and testimony.
Mr. Alexander Brand, City Attorney, provided testimony/ statements in rebuttal to the Appellants presentation and testimony.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 10 of 15 Mayor Shawver questioned if the City Council had any further questions of City staff or its legal counsel or of the Appellant. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Torres
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor
Council Member Torres
Council Member Van
Mayor Pro Tem Warren
Mayor Shawver
AYE
AYE
RECUSED
RECUSED
AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council conducted a public hearing; and
2. Finds that the effects of the proposed action are Categorically Exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15270, as CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency disapproves; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 02denying the appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2562 and rescinding and revoking Resolution No. 859, which approved Precise Plan of Design P- 435, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
NO. 2562, WHICH REVOKED PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN 435 FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC
LODGING/ MOTEL USE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11632
BEACH BOULEVARD IN THE GENERAL MIXED -USE
OVERLAY/ COMMERCIAL GENERAL ( CG) ZONE, DUE TO
SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE IMPACTS CAUSED BY THEOPERATION
OF THE PUBLIC LODGING/ MOTEL USE, DENYING AN APPEAL BY
CALIFORNIA ONE HOSPITALITY, LLC AND MEGHA HOSPITALITY,
LLC, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA".
Council Member Van re- entered the council chambers and took her seat on the dais.
Mayor Pro Tem Warren re- entered the council chambers and took her seat on the dais.
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. CYPRESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL AMERICANA AWARDS City Council will consider participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 49th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024. The awards ceremony serves as a fundraiser for the Cypress College Foundation with all proceeds benefiting Cypress College students and programs and honors the Citizens of the Year from surrounding communities.
This year Mr. Rigoberto A. Ramirez has been selected and will be honored as the City of Stanton' sCitizen of the Year.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
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:
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. Approved the City' s participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 49th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards; and
3. Discussed and directed staff to proceed with the selection and purchase of Option 1: the Benefactor Sponsorship at a cost of $ 3, 500 which includes registration for ten ( 10) and a half -page color donor acknowledgement in the American Program.
12B. OPPOSITION TO STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE 21- 0042A1, THE TAXPAYER
PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would amend the California Constitution with provisions that limit voters' authority and input, adopt new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees, and may make it more difficult to impose fines and penalties for violation of state and local laws. The measure puts billions of local government tax and fee revenues at risk statewide along with the provision and delivery of related core public services.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 12 of 15 Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager.
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:
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. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 01 opposing State Ballot Initiative 21- 0042A1, the " Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act", entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA TO OPPOSE INITIATIVE 21- 0042A1".
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 Taylor reported on his attendance at a HOPE Center meeting, relating to homeless outreach, proactive engagement, centralizing integrating coordination, resource data responses, and outreach coordinators within all neighboring cities.
Mayor Shawver reported on the success of the January 20, 2024, free drive through distribution site, which provided food (fresh / canned / non -perishables) and diapers at Stanton Park.
Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director, reported on the City' s Town Center Specific Plan and correlating general plan amendment, zone map amendment, and subsequent initial study and mitigated negative declaration to the 2008 general plan environmental impact report, which was brought before the Stanton Planning Commission on January 17, 2024, for Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 13 of 15 consideration. Director Landavazo further reported that the Planning Commission voted to continue discussion on the item to address additional comments and will be brought back before the Planning Commission for consideration, prior to being brought before the City Council for review. 15B. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYINITIATED ITEMS FORA FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - DISCUSSION REGARDING CREATION OF
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF FIREWORKS DURING
CULTURAL EVENTS/ HOLIDAYS ALONG WITH A SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Warren is requesting to discuss creation of an ordinance allowing for the use of fireworks during cultural events/ holidays along with a social host ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Warren further requested that the City monitor the use of fireworks during the upcoming 2024 cultural holiday season, reach out to neighboring cities to inquire about their current practices/ policies and to report back to the City Council at a future meeting.
Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem 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. 15E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY' SINHOUSE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss assigning a City Council liaison to the City' sin- house Traffic Committee.
At the request of Mayor Shawver this item was withdrawn from discussion and consideration.
Joint Regular Meeting — January 23, 2024 - Page 14 of 15 15F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CONTRACT
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss contract parking enforcement.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
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. 15G. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING EXPLORING
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR THE TINA/ PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT
At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss exploring alternative options for the Tina/ Pacific development.
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.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/ Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 10: 03p. m.
S6etcuull
DAVID J. SI- IAXUWER, MAYOR
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