MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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 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 5:31 p.m. for discussion regarding:
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 Stanton Case Number: 30-2023-01316300-CU-WM-CXC
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CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority, reconvened in open session at 6:34 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 6:34 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
ROLL CALL :
6. Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agercy/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Sanjuana "Nena" de la Torre.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Presentation by Mr. Howard Kummerman, Executive Director, Cypress College Foundation regarding the 50th Annual Americana Awards, which will honor Ms.
Saniuana "Nena" de la Torre as the 2025 Citizen of the Year for the City of Stanton.
B. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City's homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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 January 10, 2025 - January 23, 2025, in the amount of $2,609,286.69.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025.
9D. DECEMBER 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of December 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 December 2024. 9E. DECEMBER 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of December 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 December 2024.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025 - Page 3 of 15 9F. DECEMBER 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 December 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 the City Council. This report includes information on 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 December 2024 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended December 31, 2024.
9G. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INTEGRAȚED DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION, INC. FOR THE 8961 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT PROJECT AND THE 8950 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT
PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S HOMELESSNESS STATE OF
EMERGENCY AND IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000
At its meeting of November 26, 2024, the City Council declared a local emergency caused by conditions and threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Stanton. The Tina Pacific neighborhood has been particularly impacted by the state of emergency, with transients and homeless individuals regulary trespassing and breaking into vacant units. In fact, in two separate instances this year, one vacant unit and one garage has been severely damaged by fires started by transients and/or homeless individuals. In addition, calls for service specifically identified as homelessness-related have increased by 162 percent from 2023 to 2024 within the City, and the intensity and severity of complaints from Tina Pacific residents in relation to homelessness-related issues has increased over the last five months.
Pursuant to the local emergency declaration, and in her capacity as the City's Director of Emergency Services, the City Manager is requesting authorization to award a contract for demolition for 8961 Pacific Avenue and 8950 Pacific Avenue, which both have a history of being broken.into by homeless individuals, to prevent further trespassing and vandalism and to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.
1. The City Council declared the work proposed under this scope increase to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, Section 15301(I)(3); and
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2. Authorized staff to exercise an exception to the standard procurement procedures in the best interests of the City to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and
3. Awarded a construction contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., to provide professional demolition and abatement services in the amount of $150,000; and
4. Authorized the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to bind the City of Stanton and Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., in a contract to provide the services; and
5. Authorized the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to approve contract change orders with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., as needed and determined by City staff, for any contingencies up to 15% of the contract amount.
9H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 8871 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND
ABATEMENT PROJECT
The 8871 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project consisting of the demolition and abatement of the vacant 4-plex building located at 8871 Pacific Avenue is now complete. The final construction cost for the project was $79,800, the contract award amount. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of February 4, 2025, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
1. The City Council declared this project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, and 15301l(3); and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the 8871 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of February 4, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $79,800 with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc.; and
4. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
5. Directed City staff, after thirty-five (35) days has elapsed from the filing of the "Notice of Completion" with the County Clerk-Recorder, to make the retention payment to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. in the amount of $3,990.
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91. 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. 9л. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL USER LICENSES FOR ORACLE NETSUITE FOR GOVERNMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ORDERING DOCUMENT (ORACLE AMERICA, INC.).
On August 27, 2024, the City Council approved a professional services master agreement with Oracle America, Inc. ("Oracle"), for Oracle NetSuite for Government (NSG), an ERP platform designed by Oracle specifically for smali to mid-size government agencies (Attachment A). Staff is requesting a modification to the number (and level) of users that were originally approved. The original purchase included 6 "full service" users and 25 "self-service users". ' However, as a result of discussions held during the NSG implementation project, staff is recommending the City eliminate the 25 "self-service" users and add an additional 24 "full-service users". In addition, staff is requesting the City increase the number of user licenses for the budgeting platform from 6 licenses to 15 licenses. The annual cost increase for the additional licenses is approximately $12,182. The net impact of these changes is an annual increase of $10,859. This requires the City to execute the Ordering Document included as Attachment B for the new licenses and Amendment No: 1 to the Ordering Document included in Attachment C for the removal of the "self-service" licenses.
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. Approved the purchase of additional licenses for an annual cost of $12, 182.40 ($57,866.40 for the next 57 months) and Amendment No. 1 to the City's original subscription agreement; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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AND RELATED AUDIT REPORTS
Each year the City issues an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which summarizes the financial activity of a local government for a given fiscal year in accordance with financial statement presentation requirements prescribed by government accounting standards (Attachment A). The ACFR is accompanied by an opinion from the City's audit firm. The audit firm's opinion on the City's 2023-24 ACFR is a clean opinion, with no exceptions, modifications, or qualifications. (The audit firm also issued a separate report for the Housing Authority's 2023-24 audited financial statements. The single audit report on Attachment C was required for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 audit because the City spent more than $750,000 on federal grant funds. No findings or questioned costs are identified in this report. In addition, the City's auditors issue other reports in relation to the City's audit. These reports are provided in Attachments D and E
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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and related audit reports.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON 2.0 LLC RELATED TO THE
PAYMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFITS AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR THE "CLOUD HOUSE" DEVELOPMENT AT 12331-12435 BEACH BOULEVARD The City Council is asked to consider the proposed Ordinance and recommended amendment to the Cloud House Development Agreement. The Development Agreement between the City and Developer allows the parties to agree to an alternative payment schedule for the required public benefits and development impact fees. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Ordinance and amendment before voting to adopt Resolution No. 2573 recommending approval of the proposed Ordinance and amendment.
Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025 - Page 7 of 15 The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
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:
1. The City Council conducted the public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1160, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON 2.0 LLC FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12331-12435 BEACH BOULEVARD
AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
UNDER CEQA; and
2. Declared that the project is exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) which applies to projects that will not have a significant impact on the environment; and
3. Set February 25, 2025, as the date for second reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 1160.
LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
On November 28, 2023, the City of Stanton entered into an agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates (HDL) for Business License Tax Administration Services and a Business License Tax Ordinance and Fee Study. As part of the Business License Tax Ordinance portion of the agreement, staff worked with HDL and reviewed Chapter 5.04, "Business Licenses and Regulations," of the City's Municipal Code and prepared the proposed Ordinance with updates. The City Council will consider approving the first reading of the proposed Ordinance.
Staff report by Ms. Amy Massey, Finance Manager.
Presentation by Mr. Eric Myers, HaL Companies, Senior Operations Manager.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025 - Page 8 of 15 The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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:
1. The City Council conducted a public hearing; and
2. Finds that the ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(a) (the ordinance is not a "project" and has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly) and 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility that the ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment) (14 Cal. Code Regs.); and
3. Introduced Ordinance No. 1158, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE NO. 1158 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF TITLE 5
OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS
LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO
BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15378(a) AND 15061(b)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES"; and
4. Set said ordinance for second reading and adoption at the February 25, 2025, regularly scheduled City Coúncil meeting.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1159 - 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
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of January 28, 2025.
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Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
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:
1. The City Clerk read the title of 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
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1159.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. CYPRESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL AMERICANA AWARDS The City Council will consider participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 50th Annual Cypress College Foundation. Americana Awards scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025. This awards ceremony is used as a fundraiser for the Cypress College Foundation with all proceeds benefiting Cypress College students and programs and honors the Citizen of the Year from surrounding communities.
This year Ms. Sanjuana "Nena" de la Torre has been selected and will be honored as the City of Stanton's Citizen of the Year.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Barrios/Warren
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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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 50th Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards; and
3. Directed staff to proceed with the selection and purchase of Option 1: the Benefactor Sponsorship at a cost of $4,000 which includes registration for ten (10) and a half-page color donor acknowledgement in the Americana Program. 12B. REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONER FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Council will consider removing Commissioner Hong Tien Tran from the Planning Commission effective immediately based on his noncompliance with the training requirements of Assembly Bill 1234 related to Ethics and Assembly Bill 1661 related to Harassment Prevention.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Torres/Barrios
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 Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities or governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment): and
2. Removed Commissioner Hong Tien Tran from the Planning Commission effective immediately based on his noncompliance with the training requirements of Assembly Bill 1234 related to Ethics and Assembly Bill 1661 related to Harassment Prevention.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025 - Page 11 of 15 12C. AUTHORIZATION FOR: COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND UPCOMING
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Pursuant to the City of Stanton Travel and Reimbursement policy, a Council Member must receive City Council approval prior to a trip if the trip will exceed $500.
Council will consider the following requests for travel:
• Council Member Victor Barrios
• Event: National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference
Location: Washington, DC
Dates: March 10 - 12 ., 2025
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: 1 (Barrios)
ABSENT: None
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. Authorized the Council Member Victor Barrio's attendance at the proposed conference as desired and authorized staff to make a budget adjustment as needed to cover travel costs.
12D. DISCUSSION REGARDING "TALK ON THE BLOCK" PROGRAM
At the June 11, 2024 City Council meeting, Council Member Taylor requested the following item be agendized for discussion: "Revisitatior/Return of Talk on the Block Community Meetings." At its meeting of June 25, 2024, the City Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed. This report outlines the program's background, recent activities, samples of other city programs, and potential costs and staffing considerations.
Staff report by Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director.
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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 item is not subject to California Environmental suminstrate activite or guer nests that wis not result in director indiret physical changes in the environment); and
2. Directed staff to proceed with up to three (3) meetings a year, rotated through various geographic areas of the City, with the first meeting being held in April at Stanton Central Park with a focus on public safety. Attendance at the first meeting will determine timing and location of any future meetings.
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 Warren reported on his attendance at the City of Westminster's 2025 Westminster Tết Parade, which was held on February 1, 2025. • Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California (UVSA)'s 43rd Annual Tết Festival, which was held on February 1, 2025.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Boys & Girls Club of Stanton's Restroom Re-Grand Opening event, which was held on February 6, 2025.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the League of CA Cities, Mayors and Council Members Academy, which was held on January 29, 2025 through January 31, 2025 in Garden Grove, California.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Orange County Sheriff's Department's newly elected councilmembers briefing, which was held on February 6, 2025.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025 - Page 13 of 15 • Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Brekkie Car Club 5- Year Anniversary event, which was held at Rodeo 39 on February 8, 2025. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
• Council Member Taylor requested that City staff contact the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District requesting a presentation to the City Council on their 2025 operations.
• Council Member Taylor requested that City staff contact the County of Orange Office on Homeless Services requesting a presentation to the City Council on their 2025 operations.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM - DISCUSSION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF A BALLOT INITIATIVE: TAX INCREASE ON TOBACCO PRODUCIS
At the January 28, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Torres is requesting to discuss the placement of a ballot initiative pertaining to a tax increase on tobacco products, to safeguard the Stanton community and fund public safety operations within the City.
Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Torres.
Motion/Second: Torres/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. •
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16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEYIAGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
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.
Division Chief Matthew Schuetz provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:38 p.m.
Ward o Shaurur
DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY ERKI CRETARY
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