MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY I HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION None.
2. CALL TO ORDER STANTON CITY COUNCIL 1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY 1
HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
The City Council 1 Successor Agency I Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6: 34 p. m. by Mayor Shawver.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commander Brent Benson, Orange County Sheriffs Department.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Barrios, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Taylor, Council/ Agency/ Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Torres, and Mayor/ Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
The City Council proclaimed the months of May through August 2025, as Drowning Prevention and Awareness Months "Always Watch the Water" and " Never Swim Alone" within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the Orange County Fire Authority, which was accepted by Division Chief Matthew Schuetz.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Warren requested to pull Item 6D from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/ Second: Barrios/ 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
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 April 18, 2025 — May 1, 2025, in the amount of $3, 663, 212. 97.
6C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting -- May 13, 2025.
6E. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANTON COMMUNITY/ SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TASK CODE NO. 2025- 601)
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the Stanton Community/ Senior Center Improvement 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' s
Office for review.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA"), Class 1, Section 15301( a) as operation, repair, and minor interior or exterior alterations of existing public 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 Stanton Community/ Senior Center Improvement Project.
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6F. 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 a revised Amendment Three to the Agreement for Family Resource Center ( FRC) Services, which supersedes the previous version approved on January 28, 2025. The revision reflects a decrease in Year Five funding from $ 370, 80 to $ 355, 800. Staff proposes to fill the resulting funding gap for counseling services provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove using previously allocated funds from the General Fund Special Projects account.
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 Amendment Three to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services with the County of Orange Social Services Agency; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the revised amendment and take all necessary actions to implement the agreement.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6D. RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE
CITY AS A RESULT OF THE DAMAGE TO THE WESTERLY END STANTON
PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
Pursuant to state law and the City of Stanton' s ("City") Municipal Code, the City proclaimed a local emergency in response to the westerly end pedestrian bridge at Stanton Park that had been damaged and rendered unusable. With the bridge repair complete, the City Council will consider adopting a resolution terminating the local emergency.
Motion/ Second: Warren/ 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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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. Accepted the completion of improvements for the Staton Park Pedestrian Bridge Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of May 15, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. 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
4. Declared an end to the City' slocal emergency by adopting Resolution No. 2025- 13, titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE END OF THE CITY' S
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE CITY AS A RESULT OF
THE DAMAGE TO THE WESTERLY END STANTON PARK
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE".
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7A. ABATEMENT - RECEIPT AND CONSIDERATION OF ITEMIZED REPORT,
NOTICE OF LIEN, AND CLAIM OF THE CITY OF STANTON FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11821 SANTA ROSALIA, STANTON, 90680 City seeks to pursue cost recovery for the court -authorized abatement of the property located at 11821 Santa Rosalie, Stanton, 90680 due to a series of unsafe and unsightly conditions, consider the itemized report, and place a special assessment on the property for the total reimbursable amount of the project.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. John Murinno, spoke in opposition to the acceptance to file a Notice of Lien and request if the City would allow the creation of a payment plan. Mr.
Murinno expressed his desire to maintain and keep their family home.
No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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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 finds that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060( c)( 3) and 15378( b)( 5); and
2. Conducted a public hearing and received public input; and
3. Confirmed and accepted the itemized report for services and reimbursable charges, including costs, interest, and penalties that may continue to accrue; and
4. Confirmed and accepted the Notice of Lien, Claim of the City of Stanton and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City; and
5. Directed the City Clerk, upon acceptance to file the Notice of Lien with the County Clerk -Recorder of the County of Orange and request a special assessment be placed on the County Tax Rolls.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. INTRODUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/6PROPOSED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025/6 will be presented for City Council review and discussion as follows:
a. General Overview of Revenues and Expenditures
b. Status of Reserve Funds
c. Department Program Budgets
d. Capital Improvement Program
e. Decision Packages
Staff report and presentations by Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager, Ms.
Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director, and Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director/ City Engineer.
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MAYOR SHAWVER CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 7: 53 PM.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8: 03 PM.
The City Council received the presentation and report.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mr. Russell Jenson, Lantana at Beach, representative, expressed his concerns with security and homelessness within and around their neighborhood, inquired if the City had any joint efforts planned with the City of Garden Grove to address the hotel/ motels along Garden Grove Boulevard, and further inquired on what the City is doing to address the use of illegal fireworks.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
12. MAYOR/ CHAIRMAN/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 12A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Warren reported on the Stanton Community Foundation' s22nd Annual Stanton Car Show event, which was held on May 17, 2025, at Rodeo 39.
Council Member Warren reported on the Orange County Public Libraries, Grand Reopening of the Stanton Library event, which is scheduled to be held on June 3, 2025, at 10: 00 AM.
Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the City' s Paint
the Town with Love, Citywide Volunteer Day event, which was held on May 3, 2025.
12B. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHOR1TY INITIATED ITEMS FORA FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Torres requested to agendize discussion regarding concerns with speeding along Westen Avenue ( from Cerritos Avenue to Valley View Street).
Council Member Warren requested to agendize discussion regarding consideration of a
joint recognition effort, in partnership with the City of Buena Park in recognizing the "Stanton Depot" that is currently located within Knott' s Berry Farm as a historical marker, recognizing the history of both the City of Stanton and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding revisiting and revoting on the direction provided by the previously seated City Council, which directed staff to research options in hosting a town hall meeting pertaining to mobile home park rent control 1 rent stabilization.
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12C. COUNCIL/ AGENCY/ AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
12D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM D SCUSS O V REGARDING RED- LIGHT
CAMERA' SWITHIN THE CITY
A: -he May 13, 202- 5, Giy Counci meeting, Counci Member Taylor requested -that his i-em be agendized for discu, sion. Council Member Tay or is requesting . o discuss tie insta ation and use -of red light (photo enforcement) cameras within the Council Member Taylor rescinded his request for Item 12D to be discussed by the City Council.
12E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM -- DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIVATE
SECURITY PATROL AND ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE CITY
At the May 13, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss the prospect of the City obtaining private security services to assist with enforcement of the City' s ordinances.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
Mr. Sean Craighead, Siera Vista Apartments, provided comments regarding his experience with private security patrol and enforcement.
Mayor Shawver rescinded his request for Item 12E to be further discussed by the City Council.
13. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/ AGENCY COUNSEL/ AUTHOR1TY COUNSEL None.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Hannah Shin- Heydorn, City Manager, reported that the City has increased the event cap of the first 100 registered participants who will receive a free dinner to 150 registered participants at the City' s upcoming State of the City event, which is scheduled to be held on June 26, 2025 at Stanton Central Park.
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14A. ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF' S DEPARTMENT
At this time the Orange County Sheriffs 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 11: 07 p. m.
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