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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 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 5:31 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 5:32 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Stanton Chief of Police
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 5:32 to 6:36 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Division Chief Matthew Schuetz, Orange County Fire Authority.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Presentation by Ms. Ann Nguyen providing the City Council with a sponsorship update regarding the 2025 Santa’s Siren Express event.
B. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull Item 9F from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
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 January 8, 2026 – January 23, 2026, in the amount of $809,487.53.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – January 27, 2026.
9D. OCTOBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of October 31, 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 October 2025. 9E. OCTOBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of October 31, 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 October 2025.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – February 10, 2026 - Page 4 of 8 9G. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 24/25 CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2025- 101) AND FY 25/26 CITYWIDE ALLEY RESURFACING PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2026-102)
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the FY 24/25 Citywide Street Resurfacing and FY 25/26 Citywide Alley Resurfacing Projects 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 these projects are 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. Approved the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized and advertise for bids the FY 24/25 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project and FY 25/26 Citywide Alley Resurfacing Project. 9H. CYPRESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL AMERICANA AWARDS
City Council consider participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 51st Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026. This awards ceremony is used as a fundraiser for the Cypress College Foundation with all proceeds benefiting Cypress College students and programs and honors the Citizen of the Year from surrounding communities. This year Ms. Linda Gallagher has been selected and will be honored as the City of Stanton’s Citizen of the Year.
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. Approved the City’s participation through a sponsorship contribution for the 51st Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards; and
3. Directed staff to proceed with the purchase of the Benefactor Sponsorship at a cost of $4,000 which includes registration for ten (10), half-page color donor acknowledgement in the Americana Program, and recognition on their website and from the stage.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – February 10, 2026 - Page 5 of 8 9F. REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR THE NORM
ROSS SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Staff is requesting that the City Council reject all bids for the construction of the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids.
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:
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to the 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. Rejected all bids for the construction of the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project; and
3. Authorized staff to revise the bid package and re-advertise for bids the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. COUNCIL PORTRAITS
City Council will consider establishing a new standard template for Council portraits to be used on the City’s website, displayed in City Hall, and for other uses as permitted.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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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. Directed staff to move forward with a candid background as the new standard template for Council portraits to be used on the City’s website, displayed in City Hall, and for other uses as permitted.
12. NEW BUSINESS None.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
• Ms. Alice Saragosa, spoke regarding concerns relating to parking, trash collection, illegal activities, and safety matters that have significantly impacted the community within her neighborhood.
• Ms. Ana Lopez, spoke regarding the City’s permit parking program and the request of implementation of the program within her neighborhood, concerns with e-bikes (rules, regulations, and licensing), and the recent break-ins within her neighborhood.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Warren reported on the upcoming City of Westminster, 2026 Westminster Tet Parade, which is scheduled to be held on February 21, 2026. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – February 10, 2026 - Page 7 of 8 15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding review of the City’s existing permit parking program and guidelines.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROCESS
OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/GRANTS
At the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting, Council Member Torres requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Council Member Torres is requesting to discuss the prohibiting the award of contracts, agreements, and/or grants to immediate family members of the Mayor, City Council Members, and/or City officials.
Presentation by Council Member Torres.
Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Barrios, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: 1 (Shawver)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried:
The City Council received consensus and directed the City Attorney’s office to analyze how a conflict of interest ordinance implemented by the City of Santa Ana compares to existing State conflict of interest rules and regulations 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.
17. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, reported on the City’s upcoming Citizen’s Academy and that the City is currently accepting applications through February 16, 2026.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – February 10, 2026 - Page 8 of 8 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 7:43 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY