MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Van, Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Warren, and
Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres.
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: 1
4B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant
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cases:
Government
1 Code section 54956. 9(d)( 1)
Case Name: Tina Pacific Residents Association, et al. v. City of Stanton Case Number: 30- 2023- 01316300- CU- WM- CXC
Special and Joint Regular Meeting — September 10, 2024 - Page 1 of 13 4C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8)
Property: 8830 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8840 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8850 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8860 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
8870 Tina Way, Anaheim, CA (APN
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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Special and Joint Regular Meeting — September 10, 2024 - Page 2 of 13 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
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: 30 p. m.
6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Van, Mayor Pro TemNice Chairperson Warren, and
Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Torres.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. Mark Lowry, Director of Orange County Food Bank.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
The City Council proclaimed September 2024 as Hunger Action Month within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to Mr. Mark Lowry, Director of Orange County Food Bank.
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.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Warren requested to pull item 9H from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/ Second: Shawver/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 ( Torres)
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 August 9, 2024 —August 22, 2024, in the amount of $2, 538, 926. 70.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes ofSpecial and Joint Regular Meeting —August 27, 2024.
9D. JULY 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of July 31, 2024, has been prepared in accordance with the City' sInvestment 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 July 2024.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting — September 10, 2024 - Page 4 of 13 9E. JULY 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT ( SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of July 31, 2024, has been prepared in accordance with the City' sInvestment 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 July 2024. 9F. JULY 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 July 31, 2024, has been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section
2.0. 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 July 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended July 31, 2024.
9G. CONTINUE APPROPRIATIONS FOR BUDGETED ACTIVITIES THAT WERE IN PROCESS AS OF JUNE 30, 2024
At the end of each fiscal year, City staff reviews the available budget balances in the operating budget to determine whether any unspent budget appropriations should be carried forward to the subsequent fiscal year. City Resolution No. 2024-0, which was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2024, authorizes all appropriations for outstanding encumbrances, unspent operating grant funds, and projects that remain unspent as of June 30, 2024, be reappropriated to the Fiscal Year ( FY) 2024/5 Operating and Capital Budget upon approval by the City Manager. The items listed in Attachment A require City Council approval for reappropriation to the FY 2024/5 Operating Budget because they do not represent an outstanding encumbrance, unspent operating grant fund, or unspent project. Therefore, staff is seeking City Council approval to carryover the $3, 741, 670 in unspent budgeted funds to the FY 2024/5 Operating Budget.
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1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") pursuant to Section 15378( b)( 5) ( Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Amended the FY 2024/5 Operating Budget to continue the appropriation of unexpended funds for activities that were budgeted in FY 2023/4, but were not completed by year end, as set forth in Attachment A.
91. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR FERN STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025- 103) During construction of the Fern Street Rehabilitation Project, an unforeseen condition was encountered with the pavement subbase on the City' sside of Fern Street. This condition has resulted in a construction change order and delays. Staff is requesting the approval of additional funds in the amount of $50, 000 in order to complete the Project. Due to the increased scope of work, an Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove is required to amend the compensation amount for the City of Stanton' sportion from $ 120, 478 to $ 184, 478.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA"), Class 1, Section 15301( c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public structures; and
2. Approved the request for additional funds for the Fern Street Rehabilitation Project (Task Code No. 2025- 103); and
3. Appropriated $ 50, 000 from the Gas Tax Fund (#211) to increase the Fern Street Rehabilitation Project ( Task Code No. 2025- 103) budget; and
4. Approved the First Amendment with the existing Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove; and
5. Allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
6. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the existing Cooperative Agreement with the City of Garden Grove.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting — September 10, 2024 - Page 6 of 13 9J. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 Pursuant to the Political Reform Act ( the "Act"), the City Council directed staff to: (1) conduct a review of the City Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code") to determine if a change in the Code was necessary; (2) file a biennial notice regarding the results of the review no later than the required deadline; ( 3) revise the Code if necessary based upon such review; and (4) submit the amended Code to the City Council for adoption and approval, in accordance with Section 87303 of the Act.
During the review process, staff found that amendments to the City' s Conflict of Interest Code are necessary. A redline version of the proposed amended Code is attached.
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 and adopted Resolution No. 2024- 31, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL
REFORM ACT OF 1974".
9K. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SEWER RATE
STUDY AND SEWER CONNECTION FEE STUDY ( WILLDAN FINANCIAL
SERVICES)
On July 8, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposal (" RFP") to solicit proposals from qualified firms to conduct a financial evaluation of the City' s Sewer Enterprise
Funds and to develop a five- year rate structure to meet both the operational and maintenance needs of the City' ssewer system, as well as implement the proposed Capital Improvement Program (" CIP") outlined in the City' srecently updated Sewer Master Plan. In addition, the City requested a separate cost proposal for a review and update, if deemed appropriate) of the City' ssewer connection fee. The City received proposals from three firms. Upon staff review of the proposals, staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services ("Willdan") for a total fixed cost of $39,40 (Attachment A).
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 even if they were considered a Special and Joint Regular Meeting — September 10, 2024 - Page 7 of 13 project, they would still be exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Willdan to complete a sewer rate study and sewer connection fee study; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve a change order to the agreement to reimburse Willdan the direct costs associated with the printing, processing, postage, and mailing of Proposition 218 notices at Willdan' sactual cost plus 10% for administrative services.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
91- 1. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION: FISCAL YEAR 2023/024
CITYWIDE STEET RESURFACING PROJECT
The plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/024 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project are substantially complete. In the interest of time, the City Engineer is recommending City Council approve the draft specifications and plans for bidding, subject to revision by the City Engineer and the City Attorney, to ensure the construction contract is awarded in an efficient and timely manner. The Project plans and specifications are available in the City Engineer' s Office for review.
Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ Shawver
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Van, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 ( Torres)
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA"), Class 1, Section 15301( c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public structures; and
2. Approved the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized and advertise for bids the FY 2023/024 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
20. 540 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY USES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of August 27, 2024.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Torres ABSENT
Council Member Van AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Warren AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1146, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 20. 540 OF THE STANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE STANDARDS FOR
TEMPORARY USES AND SPECIAL EVENTS"; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1146.
11B. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1149 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 04 OF TITLE 10 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE SPEED LIMITS
CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of August 27, 2024.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Torres ABSENT
Council Member Van AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Warren AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1149, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 04 OF TITLE 10 OF THE STANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE SPEED LIMITS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS"; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1149; and
3. Directed City staff to install speed limit postings in areas with newly amended speed limits and areas currently without proper postings to ensure residents are aware of the changes.
11C. APPROVAL OF THE REDESIGN OF THE CITY' SOFFICIAL LOGO, BRANDING
AND MESSAGING
This report seeks City Council approval for the finalized design elements of Stanton' s
branding and messaging project. These elements include a guidelines.
1. City Council declare this project to be categorically cxcmpt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15378( b)( 5) ( Organizational or administrative activities of gc.. rn4he meeats at illnw otoslt reu
in diro stnn indirect physical changes
in the environment); and
2.. Approve the finalized logo system, motto, communications plan and wayfinding sign guidelines, authorizing staff to proceed with implementation.
Mayor Shawver requested thatthis item be tabled for discussion to ensure that each member of the City Council be present for presentation, review, and discussion.
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2. Designated Council Member Hong Alyce Van as the voting delegate and Mayor David J. Shawver as the voting delegate alternate to serve as the City' s representatives at the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, California; and
3. Directed the voting delegate and voting delegate alternate to review and determine the City' s position on each proposed petitioned resolution, so that the voting delegates can represent the City' s position at the 2024 Annual League of California Cities Business meeting.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — PUBLIC
Mr. Business Owner, Metal Movers, spoke requesting that the City provide him with an extension in order to comply with the City' srules and regulations pertaining to the operation of his business located at 8371 Monroe Avenue, Stanton.
Mayor Shawver requested to hear item 17A Orange County Fire Authority out of order. 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.
Battalion Chief Brian Bear provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/ CHAIRMAN/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Van reported on the upcoming 5' h Annual Mid -Autumn Festival Tet Trung thu) 2024, which is scheduled to take place on September 15, 2024, from 10: 00 AM — 12: 00 PM at Stanton Central Park.
Mayor Shawver and Captain Ryan C. Pierce reported that Congressman Lou Correa secured $ 1 million dollars in federal funding to support critical upgrades to the City' s
Public Safety Center.
15B. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
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SESSION
None.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/ AGENCY COUNSEUAUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
Heard out of order.
17A. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
update on their current operations.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/ Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7: 00 p. m.
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