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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING AUGUST 12, 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
Council Member Barrios recused himself from participation, discussion, and consideration of Closed Session Item 4A due to a conflict of interest pertaining to the Levine Act. Council Member Barrios submitted the particulars of the conflict, in writing, to the City Clerk. Council Member Barrios did not retreat into the closed session chambers and remained in the council chambers and at the dais.
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
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5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:30 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.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:32 to 6:30 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Council Member Gary Taylor.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Taylor/Shawver
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 June 13, 2025 – July 24, 2025, in the amount of $7,575,676.59.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 8, 2025.
9D. JUNE 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of June 30, 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 June 2025. 9E. JUNE 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of June 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 June 2025.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 12, 2025 - Page 4 of 13 9F. RESPONSE TO THE 2024-2025 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT DATED MAY 22, 2025, ENTITLED, “LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS”
On May 22, 2025, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report entitled “LongTerm Solutions to Short-Term Rentals” (Attachment A). The report focused on issues surrounding short-term rentals (STRs) which are residences such as homes or apartments defined as allowing for occupancy for fewer than 30 days. California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05 require any public agency that the Grand Jury reviews respond to the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury Report.
The City’s proposed response letter responds to each of the applicable findings and recommendations (Attachment B).
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 or governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury related to the findings and recommendations contained in the May 22, 2025, report entitled “Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals”. 9G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP NO. 19184
The subdivision tract map for the development of four detached condominium units located at 8222 Starr Street has been submitted by the developer for final certification and recordation.
1. The City Council declared this project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 3, Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-30 approving final Tract Map No. 19184, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP
NO. 19184 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8222 STARR
STREET”; and
3. Finds that the recordation of Tract Map No. 19184 will not be in violation of any of the provisions of Section 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.2 of the Subdivision Map Act; and
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4. Finds that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; and
5. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map No. 19184; and
6. Directed the City Engineer to review and approve any further technical edits necessary to allow for County Surveyor approval and for recordation of the map with the County Recorder of Orange County, and if edits are necessary, to require a revised Tract Map; and
7. Directed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of the Tract Map, the certificate which embodies the approval of said map, and submit the map to the County Recorder of Orange County for recording.
9H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023/24 CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2023-201) BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA
The FY 2023/24 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project consisting of the demolition and removals, roadway modifications, concrete work (ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutters), asphalt pavement, signing and striping, and all appurtenant work for various streets throughout the City of Stanton is now complete. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of July 24, 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 1, Section 15301(c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities; and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the FY 2023/24 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project, as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of July 24, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Accepted the final construction contract amount of $1,254,963.37 with R.J.
Noble Company; and
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
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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 R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $62,748.17. 9I. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1) (TASK CODE NO. 2022-102)
The Citywide Street Sign Replacement Project (Phase 1) consisting of the replacement of City street name signs on principal and collector streets and signalized intersections is now complete. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of July 28, 2025, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
1. The City Council declared this project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 2, Section 15302; and
2. Accepted the completion of improvements for the Citywide Street Sign Replacement Project (Phase 1), as certified by the City Engineer, and affixed the date of July 28, 2025, as the date of completion of all work on this project; and
3. Accepted the final construction contract amount of $199,455.00 with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc.; and
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 Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. in the amount of $9,927.75.
9J. APPROVAL OF UPDATED DELEGATED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
The Delegated Maintenance Agreement (DMA) of Beach Boulevard (State Route 39) from North to South City Limits between the City and the State of California through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been updated.
The agreement covers maintenance services provided by the City within the State right-of-way and increases the maximum annual reimbursement to the City.
1. The City Council declared that this action is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act; and
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2. Accepted the Delegated Maintenance Agreement between the City and the State of California, through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreement. 9K. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NEW INVESTMENT ALLOCATION AND
INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF STANTON SECTION 115 TRUST FOR OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)/PENSION
STABILIZATION
The City recently approved the transfer of the administration and investment management of the OPEB/Pension Stabilization Section 115 Trust to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC (“Shuster”) on June 24, 2025. Previously, the City chose to utilize HighMark Capital Management as its Investment Manager. PFM Asset Management LLC (“PFMAM”), a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, took over investment management services effective January 1, 2024. Of the five investment policy options ranging from Conservative to Capital Appreciation, the City selected the “Moderate Strategic Blend” 50%/50% (Equity/Fixed Income) allocation option.
On July 8, 2025, staff met with Shuster to discuss potential investment strategies.
After considering the City’s present financial condition and strategic objectives, staff recommends a change to a 60%/40% (Equity/Fixed Income) investment allocation.
1. The City Council finds 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-31, entitled:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY
STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF STANTON’S MULTIPLE
EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST ADMINISTERED BY
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC”; and
3. Approved the current investment allocation mix for the OPEB/Pension 115 Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC from balanced to moderate growth with a 60/40 asset allocation of equity to fixed income investments to achieve the investment objective within the current capital markets.
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Staff is seeking City Council approval to appropriate $24,563.10 from the Special Projects Assigned Fund Balance for OpenGov annual software subscription services for one year. If approved, the City would have the ability to run parallel services during the transition to the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Oracle Netsuite, to support the annual budgeting process.
1. The City Council finds 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. Authorized the City Manager to approve the one-year subscription agreement with OpenGov, not to exceed $24,563.10; and
3. Appropriate a total of $24,563.10 from the Special Projects Assigned Fund Balance to increase the budget for Contractual Services in the IT division (Account No. 101-1510-608100).
9M. CONSIDERATION OF AN IN-LIEU RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KB HOME COASTAL INC.,
REGARDING LIGHTHOUSE I AND LIGHTHOUSE II PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,712.50
This item relates to a proposed “in-lieu” payment of $143,712.50 by KB Home Coastal, Inc. to the City to cover the developer’s cost to complete certain pavement and traffic signal restoration work along Western Avenue. The public improvements were requirements of the developer’s residential development projects at 7401, 7421, and 7455 Katella Avenue and 10941 and 10921 Western Avenue. If approved, the City would apply the in-lieu fees and apply them towards City street and traffic projects that are planned in the same vicinity.
1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality At (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(5) (organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve and execute the proposed In-Lieu RightOf-Way Improvement Agreement between the City of Stanton and KB Home Coastal Inc.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 12, 2025 - Page 9 of 13 9N. MAY 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 May 31, 2025, have been provided to the City Manager in accordance with Stanton Municipal Code Section 2.20.080 (D) and is 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 May 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended May 31, 2025.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST TO MODIFY FEE FOR FALSE
ALARM RESPONSES
Consideration of adjusting the False Alarm fee to reflect the current costs of the respective program.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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:
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1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resources Code and Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15273(a)(1) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations 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. Conducted a Public Hearing; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-32 permitting the Sheriff-Coroner Department to increase the False Alarm fee from $141.00 to $209.00, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE ITS FALSE ALARM
FEE”.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SENIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM At its Budget Workshop on May 27, 2025, the City Council provided $100,000 in funding for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Senior Home Improvement Program, including program administration. Tonight’s item seeks Council feedback on essential program elements.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
The City Council discussed and directed staff to proceed with:
• Grant Amount: Maximum of $9,000;
• Target Audience: Aged 65 or older;
• Must qualify as low income (80% AMI);
• Common improvements will be included and listed within the application; • Priority to those with a qualified medical assessment (doctor’s form required); and
• Length of residency in the City of Stanton + household income.
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Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
Mr. Marlon-Ray Velasco, resident and Vice President, Home Owners Association (HOA) Board of Directors, spoke regarding the concerns of his community pertaining to the construction on and adjacent to their community, which has caused a significant impact to the residents, such as safety concerns, lack of notice of construction, closure of entry ways into the neighborhood, closure of exits out of the neighborhood, blocked off parking stalls for construction equipment, utilizing open public areas and parking stalls for construction storage of supplies and materials, damage to landscaping which resulted in costs to the residents to fix said damage, and further requests that the City communicate with HOA’s and/or HOA managers informing them of upcoming construction projects that could impact residents.
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 Association of California Cities Orange County’s (ACC-OC) Annual 2025 Summer Legislative Reception, which was held on July 17, 2025, at Wild Rivers. • Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the North Orange County Chamber (NOCC) 2025 Business Awards & Chamber Board Installation Celebration, which was held on July 25, 2025, at the Fox Theatre in Fullerton and further reported that Mayor Shawver was honored as the “Longest-Serving Mayor in the Region” (North Orange County region) by the NOCC. • Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the OC Fair’s annual 2025 OC Government / Elected Officials dinner event, which was held on July 31, 2025.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 12, 2025 - Page 12 of 13 • Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the City’s annual Summer Employee Luncheon event, which was held on August 7, 2025, at Stanton Central Park.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the City’s annual 2025 National Night Out event, which was held on August 8, 2025, at Stanton Central Park.
• Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the City’s annual Summer Employee Luncheon event, which was held on August 7, 2025, at Stanton Central Park.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Torres, requested to agendize for discussion renter’s rights within the City to promote renter’s well-being.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CITYWIDE
STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
At the July 8, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss available fundraising options pertaining to the replacement of City street name signs on principal and collector streets and signalized intersections, including discussions of donating said fundraised monies to various charities/non-profits within the City.
Presentation by Council Member Warren.
The City Council received consensus and directed staff to surplus the City street name signs to a local City nonprofit organization with any proceeds to be retained by said nonprofit organization to be used at their discretion.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
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17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, which is scheduled to be held on August 13, 2025, at Stanton Central Park.
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 7:40 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY