MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios.
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 6:02 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
CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:33 p.m.
6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Torres, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Page 1 of 9 The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 6:02 to 6:33 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Supervisor Doug Chaffee.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by Supervisor Doug Chaffee in partnership with Supervisor Districts 1 and 2 reporting on their Annual Anonymous Gun Buyback event, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Warren requested to pull Item 9E from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Barrios)
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.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Page 2 of 9 9B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The City Council approved demand warrants dated September 20, 2025 - October 3, 2025, in the amount of $561,667.62.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 14, 2025.
9D. AUGUST 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 August 31, 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 August 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended August 31, 2025.
9F. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING AND AFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO
COMPLETE PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
• The Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) is a short-range program that implements the long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to improve mobility and air quality. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers the FTIP program for Orange County cities. To help ensure compliance with the requirements of the FliP program, mainly related to funding constraints, there is a requirement for agencies that have projects in the FTIP to adopt a Resolution certifying that projects requested for inclusion in the program (Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 - 2031/32) are financially constrained and that agencies are committed to delivering them.
1. The City Council declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Section 15378(b)(5) - Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment; and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-43 certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 2027-2032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City's commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program, entitled:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON WHICH CERTIFIES THAT THE CITY HAS THE
RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 - 2031/32
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING
THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN
THE PROGRAM".
9G. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HASA, INC. DBA COMMERCIAL AQUATIC SERVICE At the City Council meeting on November 14, 2023, a contract valued at $10,000 was awarded to HASA, Inc. DBA Commercial Aquatic Services to provide professional splash pad maintenance services at Stanton Central Park and Harry M.
Dotson Park. The First Amendment to the professional services agreement will expire on November 30, 2025. If approved, this Second Amendment will allow HASA, Inc. DBA Commercial Aquatic Services to continue providing services through November 30, 2026, at current rates.
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 Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HASA, Inc. DBA Commercial Aquatic Services 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 HASA, Inc. DBA Commercial Aquatic Services with a not-to-exceed amount of $85,000.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Page 4 of 9 9E. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORM ROSS
SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The plans and specifications for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project are complete. Ine 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 office of the City Engineer for review.
Motion/Second: Warren/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Barrios)
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Council declared this project 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 change in the environment; and
2. Approved the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the Division of the State Architect, City Engineer and the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized and advertised for bids the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1165 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.38 TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 (PARK AND PLAYGROUND USE) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED WHEELED CONVEYANCES IN
THE CITY OF STANTON
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of October 14, 2025.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Page 5 of 9 Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
Council Member Taylor AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Torres AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried:
1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1165, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.38 TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 (PARK AND
PLAYGROUND USE) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED WHEELED
CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY OF STANTON"; and
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1165.
12. NEW BUSINESS
2A. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND UPCOMIN
EETINGS AND EVENT
Pursuant to the City of Stanton Travel and Reimbursement policy, a Council Member must receive City Council approval prior to a trip if the trip will exceed $500.
Council will consider the following requests for travel:
• Council Member Victor Barrios
• Event: National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Congressional City Conference
• Location: Washington, DC
Dates: March 16 - 18, 2026
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
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 finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5)(Organizational o administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Authorized Council Member Victor Barrios to attend the proposed conference as desired and authorized staff to make a budget adjustment as needed to cover travel costs.
12B. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PROSECUTION
SERVICES BY THE ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with the Orange County District Attorney's Office for prosecution services.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
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 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 Mayor to execute the Agreement for Prosecution Services between the City of Stanton and the County of Orange and any additional necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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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 • Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the City's Annual Halloween Festival event, which was held on October 25, 2025, at Stanton Central Park.
• Mayor Shawver reported on the City's Annual Halloween Festival event and expressed his gratitude to the Stanton Lions Club, Boys & Girls Club of Stanton, Raising Canes (Stanton), the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), and City staff.
• Council Member Warren reported on the City's Annual Halloween Festival event and expressed his gratitude to Assemblymember Tri Ta.
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 Veterans Day Ceremony event, which is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2025, at Stanton City Hall, Stanton Civic Center beginning at 9:00 AM and encouraged interested persons to submit their RSVP's.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Page 8 of 9 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 7:00 p.m.
Said Sharon
ATTEST:
CITY CLERKISEC TAR
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