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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING AUGUST 26, 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 5:32 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 5:33 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
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:31 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 5:32 to 6:31 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Jenny Lacayo.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Shawver and Members of the City Council presented a commendation certificate to Ms. Jenny Lacayo recognizing and honoring Ms. Lacayo for her dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Stanton Community.
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 July 25, 2025 – August 8, 2025, in the amount of $3,341,273.23.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 12, 2025.
9D. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) (TASK CODE NO. 2022-102)
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the Citywide Sign Replacement Project (Phase 2) 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 2, Section 15302 as replacement of existing structures and 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 Citywide Sign Replacement Project (Phase 2).
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 26, 2025 - Page 4 of 9 9E. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STANTON CENTRAL PARK TENNIS COURTS RENOVATION PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025-202) The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts Renovation Project are complete. The City Engineer is recommending City Council approve the specifications and plans for bidding, subject to revision by the City Engineer and the City Attorney, to ensure the construction contract is awarded in an efficient and timely manner. The Project plans and specifications are available in the City Engineer’s Office for review.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, Section 15301(a) as operation, repair, and minor interior or exterior alterations of existing public facilities; and
2. Approved the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized and advertised for bids the Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts Renovation Project.
9F. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FY 25/26 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2026-103)
Nine bids for the FY 25/26 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project were opened on August 11, 2025. Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid at $49,635.00 At this time, staff is recommending awarding the construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
1. The City Council declared that this project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, and Section 15301(c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities; and
2. Awarded a construction contract for the FY 25/26 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project for the bid amount of $49,635.00 and rejected all other bids; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes orders, not to exceed $15,000.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 26, 2025 - Page 5 of 9 9G. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM REPLACEMENT – PHASE 1 Three (3) bids for the HVAC System Replacement – Phase 1 Project were opened on August 4, 2025. Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by AC Pros, Inc. to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid. The bid documents included a Base Bid Schedule for the replacement of three (3) HVAC units and an Alternate Bid Schedule for the potential replacement of up to five (5) additional units. Considering available funding, staff recommends awarding the contract to AC Pros, Inc. for the Base Bid plus two (2) alternate units, for a total contract amount of $484,000.00.
1. The City Council declared that this project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 2, Section 15302 as replacement of existing structures and facilities; and
2. Awarded a construction contract for the HVAC System Replacement – Phase 1 Project to AC Pros, Inc. for the bid amount of $484,000.00 and rejected all other bids; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and AC Pros, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $48,400.
9H. 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 – August 26, 2025 - Page 6 of 9 9I. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT
UPGRADES PROJECT
On April 25, 2024, staff applied and successfully secured funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program in the amount of $76,230.00 for street lighting upgrades. A total of three (3) quotes were received to furnish and install fifty-four (54) streetlight fixtures at various locations. Staff recommends a construction contract be awarded to Yunex, LLC, in the amount of $72,295.00.
1. The City Council declared that this project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 2, Section 15302 as replacement of existing structures and facilities; and
2. Awarded a construction contract for the Streetlight Upgrades Project to Yunex, LLC, for the amount of $72,295; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Yunex, LLC in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes orders, not to exceed $3,935; and
5. Appropriated a total of $76,230 from the Lighting Maintenance 1919 Act Fund (#224) and increased grant revenues in the same amount being appropriated; and
6. Accepted the Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program in the amount of $76,230; and
7. Authorized the City Manager to amend the adopted FY 25/26 Capital Improvement Program to include the Streetlight Upgrades Project.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. REVIEW OF EXISTING MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO
FENCING, WALLS, AND HEDGES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 26, 2025 - Page 7 of 9 At the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, Council Member Barrios requested to agendize an item related to fencing regulations throughout commercial areas in the City. At its meeting of January 28, 2025, the City Council received consensus and directed staff to review the existing regulations and prepare a staff report. The Council expressed particular concern regarding fencing that would assist commercial property owners in securing their properties. Staff reviewed Stanton Municipal Code Chapter 20.310 Fences, Walls, and Hedges, and prepared a summary of existing fence regulations for Council review. This report also includes additional information regarding industry standard regulations for commercial fencing as well as potential alternatives and subsequent impacts.
Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community & Economic Development Director.
Motion by Council Member Barrios to move forward with staff’s recommendations including the change from “and” to “or” under the Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Eligibility).
Substitute motion by Mayor Shawver to allow under Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Time Period) fencing to remain in place for up to 18 months from date of permit issuance.
Amended motion by Council Member Barrios to move forward with staff’s recommendations including the change from “and” to “or” under the Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Eligibility) and to allow under Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Time Period) fencing to remain in place for up to 18 months from date of permit issuance.
Motion/Second: Barrios/Shawver
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Taylor ABSTAIN
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres ABSTAIN
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion carried:
1. The City Council received the report on existing fence regulations and potential temporary options; and
2. Directed staff to move forward with staff’s recommendations for a temporary option including the change from “and” to “or” under the Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Eligibility) and to allow under Temporary Security Fencing Requirements (Time Period) fencing to remain in place for up to 18 months from date of permit issuance.
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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 Liên Đoàn Hướng Đạo Lạc Việt multi-unit Vietnamese Scouting organization’s Eagle Scout and Gold Award Court of Honor event, which was held on August 16, 2025. • Council Member Barrios reported on his attendance at the Thanh Le Church ribbon cutting ceremony and church dedication event which was held on August 23, 2025.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Barrios requested to agendize for discussion the creation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for temporary contract security guard services to patrol City parks, facilities, streets, and rights-of-way.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING RENTER’S RIGHTS
At the August 12, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Torres is requesting to discuss renter’s rights within the City to promote renter’s well-being.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council provide direction to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Torres requested to table this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 9, 2025.
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16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
17A. ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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.
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:50 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY