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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING JUNE 24, 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.
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 5:32 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025 - Page 2 of 12 4C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Name of Agency Negotiator: Mayor
Unrepresented employees: City Manager
4D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Attorney
4E. LIABILITY CLAIM PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95 Claimants: Tina Pacific Residents Association, Daniel Dominguez, Jose Martinez, Lucia Martinez, and Silvia Jaramillo Ramirez
Agency claimed against: City of Stanton
The above-referenced claim is on file with the Office of the City Clerk and available for inspection upon request.
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:48 p.m.
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 Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS None.
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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:
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 16, 2025 – May 29, 2025, in the amount of $644,568.13.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – June 10, 2025.
9D. PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR CONDUCTING SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (OCTA) SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM
The proposed action will authorize the purchase of a new ADA-compliant electric van from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles for the Community Services Department.
This vehicle will be used to transport senior residents through the City's Senior Mobility Program (SMP), funded by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
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1. The City Council declared that the project is not subject to CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) 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 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles for the procurement of one 2023 Ford E-Transit 350 ADA van; and
3. Waived the competitive procurement process since only one known supplier has been identified and approve the use of Section 4.13 under the City’s Purchasing Policy to proceed with a sole-source procurement.
9E. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES. INC. TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELMINIATION SYSTEM (NPDES) AND FATS, OILS, AND GREASE (FOG)
PROGRAM
John L. Hunter Associates, Inc. has been providing environmental consulting services since 2007. The First Amendment to the professional services agreement will expire on June 30, 2025. If approved, this Second Amendment will allow John L.
Hunter Associates, Inc. to continue providing services through June 30, 2026, at current rates.
1. The City Council declared that this action is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Approved the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. 9F. PURCHASE OF TWO SOLAR-POWERED SURVEILLANCE TRAILERS At its Budget Workshop of May 27, 2025, the City Council directed staff to utilize remaining Safe Streets Together funds to purchase two additional solar-powered surveillance trailers. Staff collected three quotes and selected vendor WCCTV based on lowest price. In addition, WCCTV is part of the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract program which allows government agencies to purchase products and services utilizing pre-approved pricing, terms, and conditions.
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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. Waived the competitive procurement process and authorized the use of cooperative purchasing through the GSA Contract program; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of two solar-powered surveillance trailers in an amount totaling $49,999.99. 9G. APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SERVICES
Hartzog and Crabill has been providing on-call traffic operations and engineering support services since 2014, including traffic signal operations support services.
The current Agreement (Fifth Amendment) will expire on June 30, 2025. If approved, this Sixth Amendment will allow Hartzog and Crabill to continue to provide services for an additional three years through June 30, 2028 at current rates through June 30, 2027 and a 3.5% increase to hourly rates from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.
1. The City Council finds that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section15378(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. Approved the Sixth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hartzog and Crabill and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement.
9H. APPROVE THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
The State Water Resources Control Board requires all agencies that own or operate a sanitary sewer system to develop and maintain a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) under General Order 2022-0103-DWQ, issued on December 6, 2022.
Staff retained RKA Consulting Group to update the City’s SSMP to be in compliance with the General Order and the City’s adopted Sewer Master Plan. Staff is recommending City Council adopt Resolution 2025-27 approving the SSMP and authorizing the Director of Public Works to certify the completion of the SSMP to the State Water Resources Control Board.
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1. The City Council declared this action 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 changes in the environment); and
2. Adopted Resolution 2025-27 approving the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and authorizing the Director of Public Works to certify the completion of the SSMP and submit the certification to the State Water Resources Control Board entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
STANTON ADOPTING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN”; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director to make administrative/non-substantive revisions deemed necessary for compliance with General Order 2022-0103- DWQ.
9I. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MSW CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
MSW Consultants has been providing environmental consulting services since 2021. The First Amendment to the professional services agreement will expire on June 30, 2025. If approved, this Second Amendment will allow MSW Consultants to continue providing services through June 30, 2026, at current rates.
1. The City Council declared that this action is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Approved the Second Amendment to the Professional Agreement with MSW Consultants and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025 - Page 7 of 12 9J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST ADMINISTERED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
The City desires to withdraw from participating in the PARS Public Agencies PostEmployment Benefits Trust Program, all services, administration, and investment contracts with PARS and US Bank, N.A. and adopt a Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension 115 Trust, transitioning the current Section 115 Trust account used for pre-funding pension obligations from the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust to the City of Stanton Pension Stabilization Trust Account under the administration of Shuster Advisory Group, LLC. The proposed Resolution presented as Attachment A provides the authority to accomplish this, including the appointment of Alta Trust as successor Trustee, the appointment of Charles Schwab Trust Bank as custodian of the Trust’s assets, and the liquidation and transfer of all assets held in the PARS Section 115 Trust to Charles Schwab Trust Bank contingent upon acceptance of those appointments. Finally, the proposed Resolution authorizes the appointment of the City Manager as the City’s Administrator for the newlyestablished Trust.
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. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-26, entitled:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE MULTIPLE
EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST ADMINISTERED BY
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC”; and
3. The Authorized the City Manager to execute agreements, liquidate and transfer assets, make appointments and take any other steps necessary to carry out the directives of the City Council as set forth in the proposed Resolution; and
4. Rescinded and terminated the City's participation in the PARS Section 115 Trust previously authorized under City Council Resolution No. 2017-03 and authorized the City Manager to execute any necessary documentation to dissolve the City’s account under that Trust.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025 - Page 8 of 12 9K. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL
MARKET ANALYSIS AND RETAIL RECRUITMENT SERVICES
At its Budget Workshop on May 27, 2025, the City Council directed staff to procure professional economic development consulting services for retail market analysis and retail recruitment services. The City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with The Retail Coach (“Retail Coach”) for retail market analysis and retail recruitment services.
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. Waived the competitive procurement process and authorized the use of cooperative purchasing per the City’s Purchasing and Contracting Guidelines; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with The Retail Coach to provide retail market analysis and retail recruitment services for an initial term from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, with up to two additional two-year term extensions, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. CONSIDERATION OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR NAMING AND RENAMING
CITY-OWNED PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
At the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested to agendize an item related to naming and renaming City-owned parks and public facilities. At its meeting of January 28, 2025, the City Council received consensus and directed staff to proceed with preparation of a staff report. Tonight’s item seeks Council feedback on essential policy elements to guide the development of a formal Naming and Renaming Policy. Staff will use this input to prepare a draft policy for consideration at a future meeting.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025 - Page 9 of 12 Staff report by Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
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 of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. The City Council directed staff to develop a formal policy for the naming and renaming of City-owned parks and public facilities and to bring this item back for City Council review at a future City Council meeting.
12B. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28, CONCERNING (1) ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; (2) APPROVAL OF THE JOINT USE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON AND THE GARDEN GROVE
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND (3) APPROVAL OF THE CONCEPTUAL SITE
PLAN FOR THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City of Stanton seeks (1) City Council adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; (2) approval of a Joint Use Lease Agreement with the Garden Grove Unified School District to facilitate the Project, a community recreational development funded by California State Grant Funds; and (3) approval of the conceptual site plan for the Project.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025 - Page 10 of 12 Staff report by Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director.
Motion/Second: Warren/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 adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, (1) ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; (2) APPROVING THE JOINT
USE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON
AND THE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
AND (3) APPROVING CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR THE NORM
ROSS SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”; and
3. Approved the Joint Use Lease Agreement between the City of Stanton and the Garden Grove Unified School District for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Joint Use Lease Agreement and any related documents necessary for its implementation; and
5. Approved the conceptual site plan for the Project.
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13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
Mr. Doug Makino, resident, submitted a written public comment regarding his gratitude to the City Clerk for her continued efforts in completing the troubleshooting of the City’s new council chambers audio system and expressed the importance for the City to have a modern system that works well and is key in improving and maintaining both accessibility and transparency for the people of the City.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS None.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the City’s upcoming State of the City event, which is scheduled to be held on June 26, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM at Stanton Central Park.
• Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, introduced to the City Council and Community the City’s new Finance Director, Ms. Sharon del Rosario. o Ms. Sharon del Rosario provided a brief introduction about herself to the City Council.
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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.
• Captain Ryan C. Pierce, introduced to the City Council and Community the City’s new Administrative Sergeant, Sergeant Matt Anderson.
o Sergeant Matt Anderson provided a brief introduction about himself to the City Council.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:44 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY