MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING MAY 28, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
4B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Negotiators: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
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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: 37 p. m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the Stanton City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5: 31 to 6: 37 p. m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
6. ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Excused:
Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Van, Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Warren, and Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.
None.
None.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. George Grachen.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition honoring Orange County Sheriffs Department Deputy Kamran Young for his heroic and professional work ethic and in honor of him being selected by the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force as the second -place winner for one of Orange County' sTop Vehicle Theft Recovery Officers of the Year for 2023.
B. Special presentation of awards to honor and recognize Stanton' sWomen of Distinction 2024.
Introduction of Stanton' sWomen of Distinction Committee Members:
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Warren
Council Member Hong Alyce Van
Ms. Jenny Shawver
Special and Joint Regular Meeting — May 28, 2024 - Page 2 of 14 The Committee Members introduced, recognized, and honored the City of Stanton' sWomen of Distinction 2024:
Ms. Ada Briceno
Ms. Alexis Soto
Sergeant Andrea Bogdanovich
Ms. Bholi Narang
Ms. Deanne Grachen
Ms. Ely Holborow
Ms. Hana Hanna
Ms. Heather Black
Ms. Lyn Landgren
Ms. Sarah Shirvany
Ms. Stephanie Grice
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ 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 April 19, 2024 — May 2, 2024, in the amount of $575, 079. 84.
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1. The City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting — May 14, 2024; and
2. The City Council/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special Joint Meeting — May 21, 2024.
9D. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF THE RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY
PACKAGE AND ITS COMPONENTS
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires that local jurisdictions comply with a variety of requirements to remain eligible to receive renewed Measure M2 funding. The proposed action will approve the submittal of items to keep the City eligible to receive annual fair share and competitive grant funds. Upon approval by the City Council, the documents will be submitted to OCTA prior to the due date of June 30, 2024.
1. The City Council finds the submittal and adoption exempt from CEQA per Section 15378( 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. Adopted the Measure M Seven Year Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) for fiscal years 2024-5through 2030- 31; and
3. Authorized the Finance Director to amend and certify the Maintenance of Effort Reporting Form (Attachment C), as needed pending the formal adoption of the City' sFiscal Year (FY) 2024/5Operating and Capital Budget on June 11, 2024, and to submit the form and supporting documentation to OCTA; and
4. Directed the City Engineer to file the adopted CIP and the Measure M eligibility documents with OCTA in compliance with the requirements of OCTA Ordinance No. 3.
9E. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1
The proposed resolution approves a list of projects to be funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-025.
1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") under Section 15378( b)( 5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 13, entitled:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF
STANTON FISCAL YEAR 2024-025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017".
9F. ADMINISTRATIVE CITY POLICY FOR USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence ( Al) has emerged as a powerful tool in a wide range of contexts, offering transformative potential for enhancing City services and improving operational efficiency. To support the utilization of Al in a responsible and transparent manner, the City has developed an administrative policy titled " City Use of Artificial Intelligence".
1. The City Council finds that these actions are 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 even if they were considered a project, they would still be exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301; and
2. Received and filed the report.
9G. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER' SREPORT FOR
THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-5
On February 27, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 0, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would preliminarily approve the report.
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( b)( 4) 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
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 1, preliminarily approving the Engineer' sReport for the annual levy of assessments for the Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-5, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER' S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025."
9H. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND
SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-5 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO
On February 27, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 0, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would declare the City Council' sintention to levy and collect the assessments and set the required public hearing for Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
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( b)( 4) 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. 2024- 15, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT,
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-5 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND
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3. Scheduled the public hearing to consider the assessments for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 on June 25, 2024.
91. RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALLING
FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
The General Election, including Stanton' s Municipal Election, will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It is City policy to consolidate the local election with that of the County of Orange. In order to enable such consolidation, it is necessary to adopt Resolutions calling for the holding of a general municipal election and requesting consolidation. Additionally, it is necessary to adopt a Resolution pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of candidate statements.
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- 09, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES"; and
3. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 10, Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Consolidate with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 5, 2024, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,
2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS
CODE"; and
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4. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 11, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024".
9J. APPROVAL OF OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH ORANGE
COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE ( COLLABORATIVE)
The City, as part of the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force ( renamed the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative) has been designated to receive funds from the 2024/025 Corrections Planning and Grant Programs from the Board of State and Community Corrections ( BSCC). The funds are to be used for a regional collaborative effort for the purpose of violence prevention, intervention, and suppression activities. The funding period is from September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
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 of Stanton' scontinued participation in the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force ( Collaborative) and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents including the Operational Agreement with the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force Collaborative) and accepted the accompanying funds on behalf of the City. 9K. APPROVAL OF FOURTH 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 June 30, 2024. If approved, this Fourth Amendment will extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2025 and increase the not - to -exceed compensation amount to cover 12 months of professional property management services.
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1. The Authority Board/ 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 Fourth Amendment to the existing agreement with Quality Management Group, Inc. extending the term by 12 months and the associated not -to -exceed compensation amount by one hundred eighty three thousand six hundred dollars ($ 183, 600); and
3. Authorized the Executive Director/ City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the existing agreement with Quality Management Group, Inc. 9L. APPROVAL OF ONGOING CONTRACT WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR
AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READING CAMERAS
Automatic License Plate Reading ( ALPR) cameras are an effective tool used to support public safety and law enforcement. The City has contracted with Flock Safety since 2020 for ALPR cameras, and currently funds twelve cameras installed throughout the City. The proposed contract allows for an additional two- yearterm from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 at an annual cost of $33, 600 for a contract not -to -exceed amount of $67, 200.
1. The 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Flock Safety for 12 cameras for a term of two years from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 at an annual cost of $33, 600 for a contract not -to -exceed amount of $67, 200. 9M. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR CITY FLEET Staff is requesting to purchase two 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivans to replace two vehicles that have outlasted their useful life.
1. The City Council declared that this action to be categorically exempt under the California
Organizational
Environmental
or administrative
Quality
activities
Act ("CEQA")
of governments
under Section
that will
15378( b)( 5) —
not result in
direct or indirect changes in the environment; and
2. Authorized the purchase of two 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivans for a not - to -exceed amount of $128, 23, including a ten percent contingency; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute related purchasing documents.
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