Minutes — Stanton City Council, January 28, 2025

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING JANUARY 28, 2025

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (5:30 PM)

JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (6:30 PM)

CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.

Absent: None.

Excused: None.

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 5:33 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 to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: 1
Case Name: Tina Pacific Residents Association, et al. v. City of Stantor case Number: 30-2023-01316300-CU-WM-CXC

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.

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ROLL CALL

Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/ice Chairman Torres, 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 6:37 p.m.

The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Gary Taylor.

8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Sponsorship Update - 2024 Santa's Siren Express event report and update.

Presentation by Ms. Ronnie Reao, California State University, Fullerton, Titans After School Program.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull Item 9l from the consent calendar for separate discussion.

Council Member Warren requested to pull item 9G from the consent calendar for separate discussion.

Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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 December 27, 2024 - January 9, 2025, in the amount of $3,123,700.45.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting - January 14, 2025.
9D. THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR THE STANTON FAMILY

RESOURCE CENTER UNDER THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FAMILIES AND

COMMUNITIES TOGETHER (FACT) PROGRAM
The City Council will consider approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services, which includes an increase in funding for Year Five from $370,800 to $390,800 and updates related to compliance, security, and emergency response requirements.

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

2. Approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services with the County of Orange Social Services Agency; and

3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and the County of Orange Social Services Agency in an amended agreement to provide Family Resource Center services.

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RENEWAL OF DECLARATION THAT AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS

ARISING FROM DAMAGE TO THE WESTERLY END STANTON PARK

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Consideration of the City Council to continue declaring the repair an emergency.

The westerly end pedestrian bridge at Stanton Park has been damaged and unusable since June 2023. The pedestrian bridge is a major pedestrian walkway serving many of the residents of the City.

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

2. Finds that the City Council continues declaring the repairs an emergency.

AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (FY.) 2023/24 CITYWIDE ALLEY RESURFACING PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2024- 101)
Nine bids for the FY 2023/24 Citywide Alley Resurfacing Project were opened on December 10, 2024. Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by Sequel Contractors, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid at $631,370.

1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Class 1, and 15301(c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities; and

2. Awarded a construction contract for the FY 2023/24 Citywide Alley Resurfacing Project to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the bid amount of $631,370 and reject all other bids; and

3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Sequel Contractors, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and

4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $63,137; and

5. Authorized the City Manager to amend the adopted OCTA FY 2024/2025 - FY 2030/31 Measure M Seven Year Capital Improvement Program to include the FY 2023/24 Citywide Alley Resurfacing Project.

Special and Joint Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025 - Page 4 of 14 9н. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR GIS SERVICES
The City requires the services of a qualified consultant to provide a Geographic Information System (GIS), which is a vital information tool for effectively conducting City duties and supporting decision making. Pursuant to the Purchasing Policy, staff is requesting an exception to the standard procurement procedures through the use of Cooperative Purchasing and is recommending award of a Professional Services Agreement to Nobel Systems, Inc. for a term of three years.

1. The City Council declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Quality Act (CEQA"), since the action herein does not constitute a "project" as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and

2. Authorized staff to exercise an exception to the standard procurement procedures through the use of Cooperative Purchasing; and

3. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Nobel Systems, inc. to provide GIS services for a term of three years in an amount not-to-exceed $43,350 or $14,450 annually; and

4. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Nobel Systems, Inc. in an Agreement to provide the services.
9J. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO

PREPARE AND TO FILE A REPORT FOR THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1
As part of the annual update to the Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, certain procedural resolutions must be adopted by the City Council. The proposed resolution orders the Engineer's report for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 update.

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. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-05 initiating proceedings and ordering the Engineer's report for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 update, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO
PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH".

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TOWING

SERVICES
The City Council will consider approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for General Services - Towing Services with Action Southland Enterprises, Inc., DBA Action Southland Towing to extend the term of the Agreement to September 30, 2025. Action Southland Towing currently provides towing services for the City and Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Taylor NO
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres ABSTAIN
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion 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 First Amendment to the existing Agreement for General Services - Towing Services with Action Southland Enterprises, Inc., DBA Action Southland Towing; and

3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Action Southland Enterprises, Inc., DBA Action Southland Towing in a contract to provide towing services to the City of Stanton for an extended term from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025; and

4. Directed staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for back-up towing services to supplement Action Southland Enterprises, Inc., DBA Action Southland Towing, should the need arise.
9G. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1)
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the Citywide Sign Replacement Project (Phase 1) are complete. The City Engineer is recommending City Council approve the 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.

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Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:

1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Class 2, Section 15302 as replacement of existing structures and facilities; 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 Citywide Sign Replacement Project (Phase

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.

12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.32 OF TITLE 2 REGARDING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
The City Council recently directed staff to bring back an ordinance that fixed the number of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioners from seven members, to five members. The proposed ordinance implements that change and also proposes renaming the Commission to the "Community Services Commission." Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.

Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:

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1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA") under Section 15061(b) (3) as the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing 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

2. Introduced Ordinance No. 1159, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.32 OF TITLE 2 OF THE

STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKS,

RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION'S NAME,
NUMBER, AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS"; and

3. Set said ordinance for adoption at the February 11, 2025, regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
12B. STUDY SESSION ON HOMESTEADING
At the September 24, 2024 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested the following item be agendized for discussion: "Request to Hold a Study Session Relating to Homesteading Within the City." At its meeting of October 8, 2024, the City Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed.

Staff report by Mr. Irving Anaya, Planning Manager.

Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, 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 administrative activities or gover to ect wil trous organi trait of physical changes in the environment); and

2. Directed staff to research distancing requirements (create a map), minimum number of chickens, and to contact various agencies to inquire / obtain statistics of homesteading (California State University, Fullerton, League of California Cities, and the Association of California Cities, Orange County).

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13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC None.

14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.

15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Mayor Pro Tem Torres reported on his attendance at the Bridges at Kraemer lace, Community Advisory Board meeting, which was held on January 22, • Mayor Pro Tem Torres reported on the statement from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes regarding federal immigration enforcement and addressed the community's fears regarding the new administration's policies towards the immigrant community.
• Council Member Warren reported on the Bigsby Stanton development, located at 12200 Beach Boulevard, Stanton and their upcoming model grand opening. • Council Member Warren reported that he will be attending the League of CA Cities, Mayors and Council Members Academy, which is scheduled to be held on January 29, 2025 through January 31, 2025 in Garden Grove, California. • Council Member Warren reported on the community's concerns pertaining to the federal immigration enforcement and expressed his gratitude to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, relating to the statement from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes regarding federal immigration enforcement. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL

MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested to agendize for discussion placing an initiative on the ballot pertaining to raising the tax on tobacco products (city tax). 15C. CESSIONAGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY None.
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CITY'S CURRENT MUNICIPAL CODES RELATING TO FENCING

REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS WITHIN THE CITY
At the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Barrios requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Barrios is requesting to discuss review of the City's current Municipal Codes relating to fencing requirements and setbacks.

Presentation by Council Member Barrios.

Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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. 10E. OF NINE USAGE FOR OF PARS RENANINE OF PANG CLARIFICATION it the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requestec hat this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss clarification of name usage for City parks and the renaming of Zuniga Park to Victor Zuniga Park and Stanton Park to Phillip Stanton Park.

Presentation by Council Member Warren.

Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:

Special and Joint Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025 - Page 10 of 14 5F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING PUBLIC SAFET

ELATING TO NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTER
At the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss public safety / public disasters relating to natural or man-made disasters, revisit the City's evacuation plans, and presentation of resources provided by the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Sheriff's Department.