Minutes — Stanton City Council, June 10, 2025

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chairman Torres.

2. ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Mayor/Chairman Shawver.

Excused: None.

3. 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 6:05 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager
4B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Name of Agency Negotiator: Mayor
Unrepresented employees: City Manager.

Mayor Shawver arrived at 6:30 p.m.

5. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING

AUTHORITY MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:32 p.m.

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6. 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.

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. James J. Wren, Public Safety Services Director.

8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed mid-summer through early autumn 2025, as Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the Orange County Fire Authority, which was accepted by Battalion Chief Juan Perez.

The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 6:05 to 6:32 p.m.

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

B. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Taylor/Barrios
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 May 2, 2025 – May 15, 2025, in the amount of $4,352,322.80.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – May 27, 2025.
9D. APRIL 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 April 30, 2025, have been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section 2.20.080 (D) and are 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 April 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended April 30, 2025.

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9E. APRIL 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2025, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646.

2. Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of April 2025. 9F. APRIL 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2025, 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 April 2025. 9G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER RENOVATION (PHASE II) PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2023-201) BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA
The Family Resource Center Renovation (Phase II) Project consisting of removal/demolition of the existing play equipment and installation of new equipment, rubberized surfacing, French drain and sumps, and site furnishings is now complete.

The final construction cost for the project was $238,000, the contract award amount.

The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of May 22, 2025, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.

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. Accepted the completion of improvements for the Family Resource Center Renovation (Phase II) Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of May 22, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and

3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $238,000 with A2Z Construct, Inc.; and
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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 A2Z Construct, Inc. in the amount of $11,900. 9H. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1
The proposed resolution approves a list of projects to be funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-16, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF
STANTON FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017”.
9I. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF THE RENEWED MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY

PACKAGE AND ITS COMPONENTS
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires that local jurisdictions comply with a variety of requirements to remain eligible to receive renewed Measure M2 funding. The proposed action will approve the submittal of items to keep the City eligible to receive annual fair share and competitive grant funds. Upon approval by the City Council, the documents will be submitted to OCTA prior to the due date of June 30, 2025.

1. The City Council finds the submittal, adoption, and resolutions exempt from CEQA per Section 15378(b)(5) [Project does not include]: organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and

2. The City Council adopted the Measure M Seven Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2031-32; and Joint Regular Meeting – June 10, 2025 - Page 6 of 20

3. Adopted Resolution 2025-14 concerning the status and update of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) Consistency and Circulation Element for the Measure M (M2) Program entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE

CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR
THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM”; and

4. Adopted Resolution 2025-15 concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
PAVEMENT MANGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2)
PROGRAM”; and

5. Submitted the Maintenance of Effort Reporting Form and supporting documentation for the City of Stanton to OCTA, and directed the Finance Director to certify this form; and

6. Directed the City Engineer to file the adopted CIP and the Measure M eligibility documents with OCTA in compliance with the requirements of OCTA Ordinance No. 3.
9J. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF

ORANGE TO ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
On August 6, 1985, the City of Stanton voters approved an initiative measure establishing a Protective Services Tax with a 2/3 majority vote. The proceeds from the Protective Services Tax are used for fire protection and suppression services provided by the City, which are contracted with the Orange County Fire Authority.

Each year, the City Council must adopt a Resolution directing the Auditor-Controller to place this assessment on the property tax roll.

1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Protective Services Tax on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE AUDITORCONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, TO

ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26”.
9K. 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 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.
9L. APPROVAL OF FIFTH AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH QUALITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Quality Management Group, Inc. (QMG) has been providing professional property management services for the City/Housing Authority-owned properties within the Tina-Pacific neighborhood since 2020. The professional services agreement, as currently amended, expires on June 30, 2025. If approved, this Fifth Amendment will extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026 and increase the not-toexceed compensation amount to cover 12 months of professional property management services.

1. The Authority Board/City Council declared 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. Approved the Fifth Amendment to the existing agreement with Quality Management Group, Inc. extending the term by 12 months and the associated not-to-exceed compensation amount by one hundred thirty-one thousand nine hundred dollars ($131,900); and
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3. Authorized the Executive Director/City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to the existing agreement with Quality Management Group, Inc. 9M. SELECTION OF FIREWORKS LICENSEES FOR 2025
Staff is requesting that the City Council select a licensee for 2025 fireworks sales.

1. The City Council finds that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines 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 is 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. Awarded a fireworks sales license to the Boys & Girls Club of Stanton. 9N. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON AND THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR THE

STANTON SHERIFF STATION
The City provides a police station for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department located at 11100 Cedar Street. The purpose of the lease agreement is to define responsibilities at the station. The proposed first amendment extends the term of the license through September 1, 2030.

2. Approved the First Amendment to the Stanton Sheriff Station License Agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029/30 On March 25, 2025, the City Council preliminarily approved the Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study Report prepared by the City’s consultant, Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) (Exhibit A of Attachment A), and set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment and legal objections regarding the proposed sewer rates. On April 23, 2025, AllStates Mailing Services, Inc., the City’s vendors, mailed notices to each Stanton property owner of record to communicate the City Council would be considering proposed changes to the City’s sewer rates during tonight’s public hearing (Attachment B). The notice was mailed in three languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Staff is seeking City Council approval of Resolution No. 2025-24, which identifies the maximum annual sewer service charges that may be charged annually for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through Fiscal Year 2029/30 (Attachment A).

Introduction and announcements by Mayor Shawver.

Announcements by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.

Staff informed the City Council that all valid legal objections received thus far have been responded to and presented to the City Council.

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:

The public hearing was opened.

Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.

Presentation by Mr. Chris Fisher, Vice President, Willdan Financial Services.

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Public Comment:
• Mr. Stephen J. Berger, resident, spoke in opposition to the increase in water rates and questioned what the City has done to maintain and upkeep city facilities, why rates have increased so drastically, and why costs are being passed down to residents.
• Ms. Martha Zuniga, resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.
• Mr. Jose L. Guerrero, resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.

Written Public Comment:
• Kha Cao, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase. • Ms. Diane Roe, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.
• Ms. Jacklyn Ngo, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.
• Ms. Loreni Spencer, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.
• Ms. Martha Zuniga, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.
• Ms. Pat Hurliman, resident, wrote in opposition to the proposed sewer rate increase.

No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

The City Clerk provided the City Council with a report of the results of the tabulation of the written protests (six written protests were received).

Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios NO
Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion carried:

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1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the annual sewer service charges are necessary and reasonable to fund the administration, operation, maintenance, and improvements of the sewer systems and will not result in the expansion of the sewer system; and

2. The City Council conducted a public hearing to receive public comment, including legal objections, regarding the proposed changes to the City’s Annual Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30; and

3. Closed the public hearing and requested for a tabulation of the protests that have been received by the City prior to the close of the public hearing; and

4. Declared that there is not a majority protest to the adoption of the revised Annual Sewer Service Charges; and

5. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-24, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL SEWER

SERVICE CHARGE RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED ON
AND AFTER JULY 1, 2025, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING THERETO”.
10B. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO PLACING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING

OF PUBLIC LIGHTING FACILITIES AND MEDIAN ISLANDS WITHIN THE

BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
On May 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-11, approving the Engineer’s Report, and Resolution No. 2025-12, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for installation, maintenance and servicing of Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 (“the District”) for Fiscal Year 2025/26 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Resolution No. 2023-08 also set the date of the public hearing for this matter for June 10, 2025.

Harris & Associates, the City’s consultant, prepared the District’s assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).

Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.

The public hearing was opened.

No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

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Motion/Second: Shawver/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:

2. Conducted a public hearing concerning the extent of the District, the improvements, the proposed assessments, and all other matters pertaining hereto; and

3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, confirming the assessments for installation, maintenance, and servicing of lighting and landscaping with the boundaries of the territory included in the District and directing the Orange County AuditorController place the assessment on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING

AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE

TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26”.

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. SECOND EXTENSION OF EXPIRED COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION

PERMITS
At the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 1142, extending expired commercial cannabis cultivation permits in exchange for certain fees. Ordinance No. 1142 became effective on May 23, 2024. At the March 25, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council granted a second extension request contingent upon the payment of certain fees and the execution of a First Amendment to Cultivation Permit Extension Agreement. The City Council directed staff to return with a status update at the June 10, 2025 Council meeting.

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Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community & Economic Development Director.

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

AYES: 4 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: 1 (Torres)
ABSENT: None
Motion carried:

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 Sections 15301, 15060(B)(3), and 15061(B)(3); and

2. Affirmed that the extension period for Stanton Fresh Farms has terminated and become null and void based on a violation of the terms and conditions of the permit extension and affirmed that Stanton Fresh Farms no longer possesses a valid cultivation permit; and

3. Affirmed that the second extension has been granted for Culture Stanton Store based on their payment of the “One-Time Catch-Up Payment” and their execution of the First Amendment to Cultivation Permit Extension Agreement, both of which were submitted by the deadline of May 29, 2025. 11B. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY;

APPROVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SALARY RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; APPROVE THE AMENDED PERSONNEL RULES; ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT; ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 RESERVE POLICY; APPROVE THE CITY INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMODITY PURCHASES; APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; AND APPROVE INTERFUND TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
During its regular City Council meeting held on May 27, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

During the meeting, the City Council approved a number of decision packages that resulted in total appropriations increasing by approximately $480,790. In addition, staff modified the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to add $3.8 Joint Regular Meeting – June 10, 2025 - Page 14 of 20
million of funding for the Orangewood Complete Streets Project (#2025-105) in Fiscal Year 2025/26 (funded from a federal grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and a match from the City’s Gas Tax Fund). As a result, total Fiscal Year 2025/26 proposed appropriations (for all City Funds) increased from $49.2 million (as of May 27, 2025) to $53.4 million. The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 is provided as Attachment A.

In addition to adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget, staff is recommending City Council approval of the following:
• Annual approval of employee benefits and salary rates (Attachment D); • Approval of amended personnel rules (Attachment F);
• Annual approval of the City’s appropriation limit (Attachment G); • Annual approval of the City’s Reserve Policy (Attachment I); • Annual approval of the City’s Investment Policy (Attachment K); • Annual approval waiving competitive bidding for certain commodity purchases; and,
• Approval of the five-year agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services (Attachment L).

Lastly, staff is planning to close three City funds as of June 30, 2025:
• Transaction & Use Tax Fund (#102);
• CDBG-CV Fund (#221); and
• Stanton Central Park Maintenance Fund (#280).

Staff is seeking City Council approval to transfer all remaining assets and liabilities in these funds to other City funds as of June 30, 2025.

Staff report by Ms. Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director.

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 Council finds that these items are not subject to the 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 Joint Regular Meeting – June 10, 2025 - Page 15 of 20

2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-21 adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 OPERATING

AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND
APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO”; and

3. Adopted Resolution No. SHA 2025-01 adopting the Stanton Housing Authority’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE

CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2025/26 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO”; and

4. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-20 approving the employee benefits and salary rates, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SALARY
RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT”; and

5. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING PERSONNEL RULES FOR
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S PERSONNEL SYSTEM AND

REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”; and

6. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-22 approving the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ITS ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATION
LIMITATION (GANN LIMITATION) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26”; and

7. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-23 approving the City’s Reserve Policy, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF STANTON RESERVE POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26”; and

8. Approved the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and Joint Regular Meeting – June 10, 2025 - Page 16 of 20

9. Waived the competitive bidding requirements for certain commodity purchases (e.g., asphalt, sand, fuel, metal sheets, plywood and paint) during Fiscal Year 2025/26; and

10.Authorized the City Manager to execute the Five-Year Agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services; and

11.Authorized staff to close the Transaction & Use Tax Special Revenue Fund (#102) and transfer all assets and liabilities to the General Fund (#101) as of June 30, 2025; and

12.Authorized staff to close the Stanton Central Park Maintenance Special Revenue Fund (#280) and transfer all assets and liabilities to the General Fund (#101) as of June 30, 2025; and

13.Authorized staff to close the CDBG-CV Special Revenue Fund (#221) and transfer all assets and liabilities to the CDBG Special Revenue Fund (#222) as of June 30, 2025.

12. NEW BUSINESS None.

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 Volunteer Appreciation event, which was held on June 7, 2025, at Stanton Central Park. • Council Member Warren reported on the Orange County Public Libraries, Grand Reopening of the Stanton Library event, which was held on June 3, 2025, and expressed his gratitude to Supervisor, Doug Chaffee, Orange County Board of Supervisors, 4th District.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the 17th Annual Orange County Fire Authority Best and Bravest Awards Dinner, which was held on May 30, 2025.
• Council Member Warren expressed his congratulations to and reported on the grand opening of Senator Tony Strickland’s district office in Huntington Beach. • Council Member Taylor reported on his attendance at the Orange County Public Libraries, Grand Reopening of the Stanton Library event, which was held on June 3, 2025, and reported on the upgrades, numerous services, activities, and amenities offered.

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15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL

MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY

SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING SPEEDING

CONCERNS ALONG WESTERN AVENUE
At the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Torres is requesting to discuss concerns relating to speeding along Westen Avenue (from Cerritos Avenue to Valley View Street).

Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Torres.

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. 15E. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING

CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT RECOGNITION EFFORT RELATING TO THE

STANTON DEPOT
At the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss 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.

Presentation by Council Member Warren.

Public Comment:
• Ms. Marni Griffith, spoke in favor of the proposed item and provided a brief history of the Stanton Depot and the surrounding areas. • Ms. Sandra Kindermann, wrote in favor of item 15E.

The City Council received consensus and directed staff to contact the City of Buena Park requesting that they extend to Knott’s Berry Farm the City’s request in affixing a plaque of historical reference to the Calico Square Depot, recognizing the depot as a historical piece of Stanton’s history and to create a dual proclamation from both the Cities of Stanton and Buena Park in recognition and appreciation of Knott’s Berry Farm.

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15F. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY

COUNCIL DIRECTION RELATING TO RENT CONTROL / RENT STABILIZATION

WITHIN MOBILE HOME PARKS
At the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss 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 / rent stabilization within the City.

Presentation by Mayor Shawver.

Public Comment:
• Ms. Kim Moyer, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Mr. Stephen R. Berger, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Mr. Stephen J. Berger, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Wendy Pratt, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Marie Walker, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Debbie Miller, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Pamela Cooksey, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Marni Griffith, spoke regarding the medium fixed income for seniors in California.
• Ms. Chris M., resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Mr. Resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Bertha G., resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.

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• Ms. Resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Stephanie Nguyen, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Ms. Jenny Lacayo, resident, spoke in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.
• Mr. Bryan Bolden, resident, wrote in favor of rent control / rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City.

Motion by Mayor Shawver directing staff to conclude its research efforts and to not proceed with hosting a town hall meeting pertaining to mobile home park rent control / rent stabilization within the City.

Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Torres to proceed with the hosting of a town hall meeting pertaining to mobile home park rent control / rent stabilization within the City.

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

AYES: 2 (Taylor and Torres)
NOES: 3 (Barrios, Shawver, and Warren)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion failed.

Friendly amendment by Council Member Warren to the motion made by Mayor Shawver directing staff to conclude their research efforts and to not proceed with hosting a town hall meeting pertaining to mobile home park rent control / rent stabilization within the City and to also post any information/resources sent to them by Council Members or external groups/agencies.

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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:

Directed staff to conclude their research efforts and to not proceed with hosting a town hall meeting pertaining to mobile home park rent control / rent stabilization within the City and to also post any information / resources sent to them by Council Members or external groups/agencies.

16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY 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.

Mr. James J. Wren, Public Safety Services Director, provided the City Council with an update on the Orange County Fire Authority’s current operations.

18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 9:21 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY

Stanton City CouncilJune 10, 2025

Stanton City Council
June 10, 2025