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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER STANTON CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Shawver.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Torres.
4. 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.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed the week of May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the City’s Public Works Department.
B. The City Council proclaimed the months of May through August 2024 to be Drowning Prevention and Awareness Months “Always Watch the Water” and “Never Swim Alone” within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull item 6H from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
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Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres AYE
Council/Agency/Authority Member Van AYE
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Warren AYE
Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. 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.
6B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated April 5, 2024 – April 18, 2024, in the amount of $1,983,785.21.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Special and Regular Meeting – April 23, 2024.
6D. MARCH 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of March 31, 2024, 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 March 2024.
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6E. MARCH 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of March 31, 2024, 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 March 2024. 6F. MARCH 2024 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; HOUSING AUTHORITY REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; STATUS OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Revenue and Expenditure Report for the month ended March 31, 2024, 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.
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 March 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended March 31, 2024.
6G. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CITY WIDE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (TASK CODE 2023-101)
A portion of the intersection of Katella Avenue and Dale Avenue is within the City of Garden Grove’s city limit. As such, the City entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove to establish construction costs for each city’s portion of the project. Following bid opening and award of construction for the Project, an Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement is required to amend the compensation amount for the City of Garden Grove’s portion from $7,690 to $60,500.
1. The City Council finds that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section15378(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
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2. Approved the First Amendment to the existing Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the existing Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove.
6I. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MSW CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
At its meeting of October 26, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to MSW Consultants to provide solid waste management consulting services. The three-year contract, expiring on June 30, 2024, provides for two optional one-year extensions.
The proposed First Amendment presented for the Council’s consideration extends the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, expands the scope of services, and increases the total not-to-exceed compensation by $89,800.
1. The City Council finds that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section15378(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. Approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6H. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) AND FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG)
PROGRAM
At its meeting of June 8, 2021, the Council awarded a contract to John L. Hunter Associates, Inc. to provide environmental consulting services. The three-year contract, expiring on June 30, 2024, also provides for two optional one-year extensions. The proposed First Amendment presented for the Council’s consideration exercises the first of the one-year extensions, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025 and increases the total compensation under the Agreement.
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Motion/Second: Shawver/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 recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section15378(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. Approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. INTRODUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PROPOSED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 will be presented for City Council review and discussion as follows:
a. Department Program Budgets
• Presentations: Administration, Finance, Public Safety, Public Works, Community & Economic Development, and Community Services b. Capital Improvement Program
c. Decision Packages.
Staff report, presentations, and introduction by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager and Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.
Presentations by various staff members from Administration, Finance, Community & Economic Development, Community Services, Engineering, Public Safety, and Public Works.
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Mayor Shawver motioned to hear City Council Initiated Item 12E out of order.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Van
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 City Council Initiated Item 12E out of order.
12E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY RULES
AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CITY
BUSINESSES
At the April 23, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Warren is requesting to discuss revisiting/review of the City’s current rules and regulations pertaining to special events to allow for more events to be held per business per year.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
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 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.
MAYOR SHAWVER CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 8:51 PM.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 PM.
Presentation by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
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City Council decision packages:
General Fund Special Projects Package (Items 1 – 6)
Motion/Second: Van/Torres
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 directed staff to move forward with the General Fund Special Projects Package items one through six.
Alternative Funding Package (Items 1 – 7)
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:
The City Council directed staff to move forward with the Alternative Funding Package items one through seven.
General Fund Package (Items 1 – 11)
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:
The City Council directed staff to move forward with the General Fund Package items one, two, three, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11).
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10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS
12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Council Member Van reported on her attendance at a Bridges at Kraemer Place facility tour, which was held on May 9, 2024.
• Council Member Van reported on the Stanton Community Foundation’s 21st Annual Stanton Car Show event, which was held on May 18, 2024, at Stanton Park.
• Mayor Pro Tem Warren reported on her attendance at an Association of California Cities Orange County (ACCOC) meeting.
12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
12D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENT
TO THE STANTON TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS)
At the April 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Torres is requesting to discuss an amendment to the Stanton Town Center Specific Plan to include development agreements, which would provide the City Council the ability to set minimum standards for development.
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. 12E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY RULES
AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CITY
BUSINESSES
This item was heard out of order.
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12F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING REQUEST FOR
PRESENTATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) At the April 23, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member Van requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Van is requesting to discuss extending an invitation to the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) to provide a presentation and update to the City on their current operations.
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to extend an invitation to the OCPA to provide a special presentation to the City Council at a future City Council meeting.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
14A. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
At this time the Orange County Fire Authority will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Administrative Captain Chris Sobiesiak provided the City Council with an update on the Orange County Fire Authority’s current operations.
15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 10:33 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY