MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER STANTON CITY COUNCIL I SUCCESSOR AGENCY I
HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
The City Council 1 Successor Agency 1 Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6: 35 p. m. by Mayor Pro Tem Torres.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Genesis S. Cardel.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Warren, and Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Torres.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Barrios and Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk, presented an update on the City' s homeless outreach activities.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Warren requested to pull Item 6J from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
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 February 7, 2025 -- February 20, 2025, in the amount of $4,17, 508. 9.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting — February 25, 2025; and
2. The City Council approved Minutes of Special Meeting --- March 3, 2025. 613. CONTINUANCE OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY CAUSED BY HOMELESSNESS CRISIS
At its meeting of November 26, 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency. Based on the continuing impacts of homelessness on public health and safety within the City of Stanton, the City' s Council' s proclamation of the existence of a local emergency will continue until further notice.
1. The City Council declared that the proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (" Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") because they do not qualify as a " project" under CEQA Receive and file; and
2. Received and filed the report.
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6E. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2024/025 SEWER REHABILIATION PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025- 301) The' plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the FY 2024/025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project 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' sOffice for review.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Class 1, Section 15301:( b) as maintenance, repair, and minor alteration of existing publicly owned sewerage utilities; 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 2024/025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
6F. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2023/4 CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT ( TASK CODE NO. 2024- 101) AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Eight bids for the FY 2023/4 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project were opened on February 4, 2025. Based on the post -bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by R. J. Noble Company to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid at $ 1, 224, 741.7. An appropriation of $585, 000 from the City' s Gas Tax Fund' s (#211) fund balance is needed to fund this contract.
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. Accepted Dash Construction Company, Inc.' s Request for Withdrawal of Bid; and
3. Awarded a construction contract for the FY 2023/4 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project to R. J. Noble Company for the bid amount of $1, 224„ 741.7and rejected all other bids; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and R. J. Noble Company in a contract for the construction; and
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5. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed 122, 474; and
6. Appropriate $ 585, 000from the City' sGax Tax Fund (# 211) to increase the Fiscal Year 2024-5 budget for this project from $ 824, 083to $ 1, 409, 083. 6G. JANUARY 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of January 31, 2025, 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 January 2025. 6H. JANUARY 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT ( SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of January 31, 2025, 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 January 2025.
61. JANUARY 2025 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; HOUSING AUTHORITY REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT; STATUS OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the month ended January 31, 2025, have been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section 2.0. 080 (D) and is being provided to the City Council. This report includes information on both the City' sGeneral 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
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2. Received and filed the General Fund and Housing Authority Fund January 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended January 31, 2025.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6J. 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.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
None
None
2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TEN ( 10)
VACANCIES ON THE STANTON COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION,
STANTON PLANNING COMMISSION, AND STANTON PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE FOR TERMS COINCIDING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION Consideration for appointments to fill ten ( 10) vacancies on the Stanton Community Services Commission, Stanton Planning Commission, and Stanton Public Safety Committee. There are currently four (4) vacancies within the Stanton Community Services Commission, three ( 3) vacancies within the Stanton Planning Commission, and three ( 3) vacancies within the Public Safety Committee due to unexpected vacancies and terms expired due to the November 2024 General Municipal Election.
The Mayor/ Council Member holding the seat number corresponding to the numbered seat on the Commission/ Committee shall be responsible for the appointment of one Commissioner/ Committee Member, with majority approval of the City Council. The terms of office shall coincide with the term of office of the Mayor or Council Member who made the appointment. Additionally, Section 2. 06.30 of the Stanton Municipal Code provides that the City Council, by majority vote, may waive the requirement to interview persons previously appointed by the City Council and who are requesting re -appointment to another term.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
1. The City Council find 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 conducted interviews with the following applicants; and Mr. Brian A. Barker
o In -person interview
Ms. Genesis S. Cardel
o In- person interview
Ms. Deborah Donathan
o In -person interview
Mr. Thomas Frazier
o In -person interview
Ms. Debi Grand
o In -person interview
Mr. Douglas Makino
o In -person interview
Ms. Amy McBride
o In -person interview
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Ms. Melissa Meza- Saldana
o In -person interview
Mr. DeWayne Normand
o In -person interview
Mr. Martin H. Ross
o Via submitted letter in lieu of in -person interview.
Mr. Marlon -Ray Velasco
o In -person interview
MAYOR PRO TEM TORRES CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 7: 47 PM.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7: 52 PM.
3. Made appointments to till seats # 1 - Taylor, #3 -Torres, #4 -Warren, and #5 -Barrios on the Stanton Community Services Commission; and
Community Services Commission:
Seat # 1 ( Taylor):
Council Member Taylor selected Mr. Marlon -Ray Velasco to fill the vacancy within Seat # 1 on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Motion/ Second: TaylorfTorres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Marlon -Ray Velasco was appointed to fill Seat # 1 ( Taylor) on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Seat #3 (Torres):
Mayor Pro Tem Torres selected Mr. Brian A. Barker to fill the vacancy within Seat # 3 on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Motion/ Second: TorreslWarren
Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Brian A. Barker was appointed to fill Seat # 3 ( Torres) on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Seat #4 (Warren):
Council Member Warren selected Ms. Amy McBride to fill the vacancy within Seat # 4 on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Ms. Amy McBride was appointed to fill Seat # 4 ( Warren) on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Seat # 5 ( Barrios):
Council Member Barrios selected Ms. Genesis S. Cardel to fill the vacancy within Seat # 5 on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
Motion/ Second: Torres/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Ms. Genesis S. Cardel was appointed to fill Seat # 5 ( Barrios) on the Stanton Community Services Commission.
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4. Made appointments to fill seats # 3 -Torres, #4 -Warren, and # 5 -Barrios on the Stanton Planning Commission; and
Planning Commission:
Seat #3 ( Torres):
Mayor Pro Tem Torres selected Ms. Melissa Meza- Saldana to fill the vacancy within Seat # 3 on the Stanton Planning Commission.
Motion/ Second: Torres/ Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Ms. Melissa Meza- Saldana was appointed to fill Seat #3 ( Torres) on the Stanton Planning Commission.
Seat #4 (Warren):
Council Member Warren selected Mr. Thomas Frazier to fill the vacancy within Seat #4 on the Stanton Planning Commission.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Thomas Frazier was appointed to fill Seat # 4 ( Warren) on the Stanton Planning Commission.
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Seat #5 ( Barrios):
Council Member Barrios selected Mr. DeWayne Normand to fill the vacancy within Seat # 5 on the Stanton Planning Commission.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 (Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. DeWayne Normand was appointed to fill Seat # 5 ( Barrios) on the Stanton Planning Commission.
5. Made appointments to fill seats # 1 - Taylor, #4 -Warren, and # 5 -Barrios on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Public Safety Committee:
Seat #1 ( Taylor):
Council Member Taylor selected Ms. Debi Grand to fill the vacancy within Seat 1 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Ms. Debi Grand was appointed to fill Seat # 1 ( Taylor) on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
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Seat # 4 ( Warren):
Council Member Warren selected Mr. Douglas Makino to fill the vacancy within Seat #4 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Douglas Makino was appointed to fill Seat # 4 (Warren) on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Seat #5 (Barrios):
Council Member Barrios selected Mr. Martin H. Ross to fill the vacancy within Seat #5 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 ( Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Martin H. Ross was appointed to fill Seat # 5 ( Barrios) on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
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9B. 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:
Mayor David J. Shawver
o Event: Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) 2025 Regional Conference and General Assembly
o Location: Palm Desert, CA
o Dates: May 1 — 2, 2025
Council Member Victor Barrios
o Event: Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) 2025 Regional Conference and General Assembly
o Location: Palm Desert, CA
o Dates: May 1 — 2,.025
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/ Second: Taylor/ Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 (Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 2 ( Barrios and Shawver)
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 of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Authorized both the Mayor and Council Member Barrios' attendance at the proposed meeting as desired and authorized staff to make a budget adjustment as needed to cover travel costs.
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10. ORAL COMMUNICATION None.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/ CHAIRMAN/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYINITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Stanton Family Resource Center for the completion of the playground renovations, which was held on March 4, 2025 and expressed his gratitude to Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee and City staff in bringing this exciting project to life for the community.
12B. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITYINITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
12C. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHOR1TY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/ AGENCY COUNSEL/ AUTHOR1TY COUNSEL None.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
14A. 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.
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15. ADJOURNMENT Motion/ Second: Torres/
Motion carried at 8: 16 p. m.
ATTEST:
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