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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING JANUARY 27, 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 5:33 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: 2
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.
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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.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:33 to 6:36 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Captain Ryan C. Pierce, Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation by Ms. Cori Takkinen, Vice President and CEO and Mr. Ryan McCarthy, Associate, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor
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 December 19, 2025 – January 9, 2026, in the amount of $2,313,302.03.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – January 13, 2026.
9D. 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 – January 27, 2026 - Page 4 of 8 9E. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
AND RELATED AUDIT REPORTS
Each year the City issues an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which summarizes the financial activity of a local government for a given fiscal year in accordance with financial statement presentation requirements prescribed by government accounting standards (Attachment A). The ACFR is accompanied by an opinion from the City’s audit firm. The audit firm’s opinion on the City’s 2024-25 ACFR is a clean opinion, with no exceptions, modifications, or qualifications. (The audit firm also issued a separate report for the Housing Authority’s 2024-25 audited financial statements.) The single audit report on Attachment C was required for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 audit because the City spent more than $750,000 on federal grant funds. No findings or questioned costs are identified in this report. In addition, the City’s auditors issue other reports in relation to the City’s audit. These reports are provided in Attachments D and E.
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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and related audit reports.
9F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR THE STANTON FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTER UNDER THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FAMILIES AND
COMMUNITIES TOGETHER (FACT) PROGRAM
The City Council will consider approving the First Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services to allow the County of Orange to add two additional Family Resource Centers to the Families and Communities Together platform. The amendment updates aggregate funding authority and administrative provisions and does not change the service delivery model or budget allocation for the Stanton Family Resource Center.
1. The City Council declared that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3); and
2. Approved the First Amendment to the Agreement for Family Resource Center Services with the County of Orange Social Services Agency; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton in an amended agreement with the County of Orange Social Services Agency to provide Family Resource Center services.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. PRESENTATION ON UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL)
Staff will provide a presentation on the City’s and OCFA’s UAL.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager and Ms. Sharon del Rosario, Finance Director.
Motion/Second: Taylor/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 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.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE (1)
VACANCY ON THE STANTON PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS
COINCIDING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Consideration for appointment to fill one (1) vacancy on the Stanton Public Safety Committee. There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Stanton Public Safety Committee due to an unexpected vacancy, with a term expiring in November 2026.
The Mayor/Council Member holding the seat number corresponding to the numbered seat on the Committee shall be responsible for the appointment of one Committee Member, with majority approval of the City Council. The terms of office shall coincide with the term of office of the Mayor or Council Member who made the appointment.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
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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. Conducted interviews with the following applicants; and • Mr. Jonathan Bengco
• Mr. Yahir Olguin-Rodriguez
3. Made an appointment to fill seat #2-Shawver on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Seat #2 (Shawver):
Mayor Shawver selected Mr. Yahir Olguin-Rodriguez to fill the vacancy within Seat #2 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
Mr. Yahir Olguin-Rodriguez was appointed to fill Seat #2 (Shawver) on the Stanton Public Safety Committee.
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 North Orange County Chamber (NOCC) Business Networking Event, which was held on January 22, 2026.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance and participation in the Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting, which was held on January 22, 2026, and further reported that Orange County Public Libraries has teamed up with the Anaheim Ducks to bring families a season of reading, hockey, and community fun with the Wild Wing’s Winter Reading Challenge, which includes a limited-edition Anaheim Ducks library card.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – January 27, 2026 - Page 7 of 8 • Council Member Warren expressed his gratitude to each law enforcement agency involved in the capture of suspects relating to the Court Street incident. • Council Member Warren requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of long-time little mansion resident and community member Mr. Joel Esparza. • Council Member Barrios reported that during the 2025 Santa Siren event, he spoke with a community member who was in need of a new wheelchair. He further reported that he was able to provide the resident with a brand-new wheelchair. The resident expressed her gratitude to the community and the members of the City Council.
• Mayor Shawver reported on the success of the City’s 2025 holiday season and expressed his gratitude to City staff.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Torres requested to agendize for discussion prohibiting the award of contracts, agreements, and/or grants to immediate family members of the Mayor, City Council Members, and/or City officials.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING CODIFICATION
OF CITY FLAG
At the January 13, 2026, City Council meeting, Council Member Warren requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Warren is requesting to discuss codification of the City’s new flag and creation of historical references of the design and incorporation of the City’s new flag.
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.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.
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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 in memory and honor of Mr. Joel Esparza.
Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 8:33 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY