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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING JULY 8, 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 5:33 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 5:34 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 Attorney
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:37 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.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:34 to 6:37 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Donald Torres.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed the month of July 2025, as Parks and Recreation Month within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the City’s Community Services Department, which was accepted by the Sandoval Family, Mr. Francisco Sandoval, Ms. Pearl Sandoval, and Blake and Tyler Sandoval.
B. Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Director, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
C. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Torres/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 30, 2025 – June 12, 2025, in the amount of $3,646,247.36.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – June 24, 2025; and
2. The City Council approved Minutes of Special Meeting – June 26, 2025. 9D. CITY SPONSORSHIP REQUEST – SAINT POLYCARP ANNUAL FIESTA Per the City’s Sponsorship Program, Saint Polycarp is requesting co-sponsorship of the St. Polycarp Family Fiesta scheduled for September 19-21, 2025.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301c; and
2. Authorized the City to act as a co-sponsor for the 2025 Saint Polycarp Annual Fiesta sponsorship request and received and filed the report. 9E. 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.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025 - Page 4 of 11 9F. MAY 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of May 31, 2025, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment 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 May 2025. 9G. MAY 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of May 31, 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 May 2025. 9H. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SP
PLUS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The City Council will consider approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with SP Plus Corporation (SP+) for parking enforcement services to extend the term of the Agreement for 12 months at the same annual compensation amount of $213,087.
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. Approved the First Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with SP Plus Corporation to extend the term of the contract by 12 months and increase the total not-to-exceed compensation amount by $213,087 for the new term for a new total not-to-exceed compensation amount of $426,174.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025 - Page 5 of 11 9I. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE STANTON COMMUNITY / SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025-601)
AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Two bids for the Stanton Community / Senior Center Improvements Project were opened on June 30, 2025. Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by A2Z Construct, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid at $606,050. At this time, staff is requesting a transfer of funds from within the CIP budget to complete construction of the project and recommending awarding the construction contract to A2Z Construct, Inc.
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. Awarded a construction contract for the Stanton Community / Senior Center Improvements Project to A2Z Construct, Inc. for the bid amount of $606,050 and reject all other bids; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and A2Z Construct, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $30,302.50; and
5. Transfered $56,352.50 from the 2026-602 City Hall / Community Center Keycard Access Project (General Fund #101) to increase the Stanton Community / Senior Center Improvement Project (Task Code No. 2025-601) budget to $676,352.50. 9J. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF STANTON QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LIST FOR
CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT The City of Stanton’s Qualified Contractors List has been prepared in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines and associated Public Contract Codes.
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. Received and filed the Qualified Contractors List.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025 - Page 6 of 11 9K. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025/26 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT
The plans and specifications for the FY 2025/26 Citywide Sidewalk Repair 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, and 15301(c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar 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 advertised for bids the FY 2025/26 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project.
9L. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 8880 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND
ABATEMENT PROJECT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA
The demolition and abatement of the vacant four-unit building located at 8880 Pacific Avenue has been successfully completed. The final construction cost for this portion of the overall project was $75,000. The City Engineer has certified that all work was completed in accordance with project specifications as of June 3, 2025.
Staff recommends the City Council formally accept the completed improvements, approve the final contract amount, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.
1. The City Council finds that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(l)(3), Class 1 – minor alteration and demolition of existing small structures; and
2. Accepted the completed improvements for the 8880 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project as certified by the City Engineer, and establish June 3, 2025, as the official date of completion; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $75,000 with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc.; and
4. Directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within ten (10) days of project acceptance; and Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025 - Page 7 of 11
5. Authorized City staff to release the retention payment of $3,750 to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. following the statutory 35-day lien period after filing of the Notice of Completion.
9M. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE LETTER AGREEMENT
WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES (HARRIS) FOR ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1,
PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX ROLL, AND SEWER USER FEE SERVICES Staff is seeking City Council approval to extend the term for the professional services letter agreement with Harris & Associates to perform the annual administration services for Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, which includes the preparation of the Engineer’s Report, the annual administration for the protective services tax roll and sewer user fee tax roll. The scope of work is for the next two fiscal years (Fiscal Years 2026/27 and 2027/28). Staff believes this term extension is in the best interest of the City and intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a new five-year cycle of tax administration and sewer user fee services after the extension period is completed.
Harris has been providing annual administrative and support services to the City for over 16 years and utilizes their knowledge and experience to provide the City with quality services. The original letter agreement was entered into on February 20, 2024, and expires on August 10, 2025. If approved, this first amendment will extend the term of the agreement through August 10, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed compensation amount from $34,940 to $71,970.
1. The City Council finds that the project is categorically exempt from the California City Council find that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to 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. Approved the First Amendment to the existing letter agreement with Harris and Associates extending the term to August 10, 2027 and increasing the associated not-to-exceed compensation amount to seventy-one thousand nine hundred seventy dollars ($71,970); and
3. Authorized the Executive Director/City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the existing letter agreement with Harris and Associates for the annual administration of Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, protective services tax roll, and sewer user fee tax roll for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-
28. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO PLACING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
On June 10, 2025, the City held a noticed public hearing in compliance with Proposition 218 and adopted the Annual Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 with Ordinance No. 1068. Council adopted new annual sewer service rates on June 10, 2025 based on the Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study report that was approved by Council on March 25, 2025. These new rates are effective July 1, 2025. The purpose of this noticed public hearing is to confirm the report prepared by the City’s consultant Harris & Associates and to seek City Council approval to request the Orange County Auditor-Controller place the Annual Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Sewer Service Charge Report (“Report”) prepared by the Consultant identifies each parcel subject to the Annual Sewer Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).
Staff report by Ms. Sharon del Rosario, Finance Director.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Blake Perez, representative, Southern California Gas Company, introduced himself to the City Council and the Stanton community and spoke regarding the national “Contact 811 Before You Dig” DigAlert program for safe excavation.
No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
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:
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. Conducted a public hearing concerning the placement of the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-25, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025/26, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26”.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND
RESOLUTION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO SALARY RATES
For consideration is the Third Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City and Hannah Shin-Heydorn regarding the position of City Manager. If the amendment is approved, then the City Council should accordingly amend the City’s salary rates resolution.
Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
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 declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(2) - continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchase of supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy, and procedures making, and
2. Authorized the Mayor to approve and execute the Third Amendment to Employment Agreement with Hannah Shin-Heydorn, and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29 amending the Salary Rates, entitled:
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025 - Page 10 of 11 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
AND SALARY RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT”.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
• Ms. Daisy Marquez, resident, spoke regarding the concerns of her community and their feelings of isolation and safety pertaining to ICE activities within Stanton. Additionally, Ms. Marquez questioned why the City has yet to issue any statement and/or response in regard to this matter and stated that this matter requires the attention and action of their leadership. Ms. Marquez proposed the following questions to the City Council: “Why has there been no public statement from the City Stanton addressing the immigration rates and intimidation tactics.”, “Are there plans for Stanton to implement immigration support initiatives”, “If not, why not?”, and “What steps is the City willing to take to ensure that all residents, regardless of their immigration status feels safe, protected, and supported.” • Ms. Amy McBride, resident, spoke regarding their communities experiencing an increase in crime and requested that the City implement a more lasting solution, stronger and more visible law enforcement presence, conduct a review of how dispatch calls from their area are managed, and create long-term safety improvements (better lighting, traffic measures, and additional youth programs).
Ms. McBride further stated that the community would like to work with the City and law enforcement for lasting solutions to assist in minimizing these crimes and making their streets safer.
• Ms. Nikki Jackson, resident, spoke regarding their communities experiencing an increase in crime (trafficking, prostitution, drug transactions, gambling homes, and transients) and inquired as to what the City’s plan is to eradicate and/or assist in minimizing these crimes within her neighborhood.
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
Council Member Warren, requested to research available fundraising options pertaining to the old street signs that are currently being removed and replaced with the newly branded street signs, including discussion of donating said fundraised monies to various charities/non-profits within the City.
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SESSION
None.
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.
Division Chief Matthew Schuetz provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:32 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY