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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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 6:37 p.m. by Mayor Shawver.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Mary Dovico, resident.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation of certificate of recognition honoring Ms. Mary Dovico on attaining the distinction of reaching her 100th birthday.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Torres/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Barrios, Shawver, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Taylor)
Motion unanimously carried:
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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 January 24, 2025 – February 6, 2025, in the amount of $5,389,783.07.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – February 11, 2025.
6D. 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.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 25, 2025 - Page 3 of 6 6E. APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT (FEDERAL AWARD NO. 693JJ32540391, PROCUREMENT REQUEST HSA240292PR) WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FOR THE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025-102) As part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, USDOT FHWA is looking to work with local agencies through grant funding to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The City has requested grant funding to conduct a citywide assessment of principal and collector arterial streets relating to safety conditions and investigating opportunities for public infrastructure upgrades to improve roadway safety and reduce collision rates. Staff is recommending approval of the Grant Agreement with USDOT FHWA and authorization for the City Manager to bind the City with USDOT FHWA to implement the project.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15378(b)(5) – Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and
2. Approved the USDOT FHWA Grant Agreement, Federal Award No. 693JJ32540391, Procurement Request No. HSA240292PR; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and the USDOT FHWA in a contract to implement the project.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1158 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
5.04 AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.06 AND CHAPTER 5.72 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of February 11, 2025.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Joint Regular Meeting – February 25, 2025 - Page 4 of 6 Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Taylor ABSENT
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. 1158, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.06 AND CHAPTER 5.72 OF TITLE 5 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS”; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1158.
8B. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1160 - 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
WITHIN THE CITY OF STANTON PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65864 ET SEQ. AND MAKING CEQA FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of February 11, 2025.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Warren/Barrios
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Taylor ABSENT
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
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1. The City Clerk read the title 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 WITHIN
THE CITY OF STANTON PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65864 ET SEQ. AND MAKING CEQA FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH”; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1160.
9. NEW BUSINESS None.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS None.
12B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
12C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
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14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the upcoming Senior Fraud Prevention event, hosted by Supervisor Doug Chaffee, County of Orange, Supervisorial District 4, in partnership with the City of Stanton, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Council on Aging Southern California, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, which is scheduled to be held on February 27, 2025 at the Stanton Community Center (City Hall).
14A. ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At this time the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Captain Ryan C. Pierce provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 6:55 p.m.
/s/ Donald Torres
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MAYOR PRO TEM / VICE CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK / SECRETARY