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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026
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 Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Taylor, 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
4B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 11241 Beach Boulevard, Stanton, CA (APN 131-091-23) Special and Joint Regular Meeting – January 13, 2026 - Page 2 of 8 Negotiating Parties: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, City of Stanton Robert Donald Knaak and Ranel Lea Knaak Family
Trust dated March 2, 1999 (Robert Donald Knaak and
Ranel Lea Knaak), Owner
Homan Family Trust dated November 15, 1996
(Lawrence C. Homan and Carolyn M. Homan), Owner
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:36 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:32 to 6:36 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios, Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Taylor, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mr. DeWayne A. Normand, Stanton Planning Commissioner.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Mayor Shawver and Members of the City Council presented a certificate to Miss.
Eliza Labunog recognizing and honoring Miss. Labunog on being selected by the office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee as the 2025 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Stanton.
B. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull Item 9E from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor requested to pull Item 9D from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
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:
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 November 29, 2025 – December 22, 2025, in the amount of $4,302,383.87.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – December 9, 2025.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – January 13, 2026 - Page 4 of 8 9F. CITY SPONSORSHIP REQUEST – STANTON LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Per the City’s Sponsorship Program, the Stanton Lions Club is requesting City cosponsorship of the Annual Stanton Car Show scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Stanton Central Park. The request includes in-kind services and fee waivers associated with City marketing, facility use and operational support.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(c); and
2. Approved the Stanton Lions Club sponsorship request for the 2026 Annual Car Show for a total in-kind value of $723.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
9D. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AS REPRESENTATIVES
TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND AGENCIES Traditionally, Council Members have been appointed by the Mayor to serve on numerous outside committees, boards, commissions and agencies. Each appointee is responsible for representing the City and voting on behalf of the City Council. The Mayor conducts a review and selects appointees, as detailed in Attachment A, with the exception of the Orange County Fire Authority (“OCFA”) appointment, which is required to be made by City Council Resolution, the Mayor may otherwise make appointments to each committee, board, commission or agency by nomination and Minute Order confirmation. In addition, the Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) regulations require the adoption and posting of Form 806, Agency Report of Public Official Appointments, in order for individual Council Members to participate in a City Council vote that would result in him or her serving in a position that provides compensation of $250 or more in any 12-month period.
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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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 confirmed the Mayor’s appointments; and
3. Approved Fair Political Practices Commission Form 806 and authorized the City Clerk to post the form on the City’s website.
9E. RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION MANUAL AND
THE SALARY AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION
The attached Resolutions amend the Position Classification Manual and the Salary and Benefits Resolution by establishing the classification of Principal Civil Engineer and assigning its corresponding salary range.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres
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 this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(2) – continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy or procedure making; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 amending the Position Classification Manual, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
MANUAL”; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-02 amending the Salary and Benefits Resolution, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SALARY
RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT”.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. STUDY SESSION ON RESIDENTIAL TENANTS’ AND LANDLORDS’ RIGHTS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff will be presenting a study session on tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities based upon available State informational resources.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Torres/Shawver
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor 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 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 research; and
3. Directed staff to create a webpage to provide the City’s residents with links to State resources, research local enforcement options, creation of a postcard to be mailed to all multi-family residences which includes a QR code that directs scanners to the City's resource webpage via the City’s website, post to the City’s website a copy the PowerPoint presentation that was presented to the City Council, research mobile home residency laws, create a similar presentation pertaining to mobile home parks, and send via mail a copy of said PowerPoint to all mobile home park owners within the City.
12. NEW BUSINESS None.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
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15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the success of the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which was held on December 4, 2025, at City Hall.
• Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the success of the City’s annual Santa Siren event, which was held on December 21, 2025. • Council Member Warren reported on the success of the City’s annual Santa Siren event, which was held on December 21, 2025, and expressed his gratitude to those who assisted in ensuring that the event was a success, with special thanks to Falck Ambulance Services.
• Mayor Shawver reported on the success of the Friends of Families Holiday Toy Distribution event, which provided around 20,000 toys, diapers, clothing, and groceries to those in attendance, which was held at Rodeo 39 on December 20, 2025.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Warren requested to agendize for discussion codification of the City’s new flag and creation of historical references of the design and incorporation of the City’s new flag.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
PORTRAITS
At the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss City Council portraits and the Council’s preferences for moving forward with a different portrait style.
Presentation by Council Member Warren.
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.
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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 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 8:23 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY