MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2026
CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None.
CLOSED SESSION
The members of the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority of the City of Stanton proceeded to closed session at 6:01 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: James Giam Dinh v. City of Stanton
Case Number: 30-2025-01527312-CU-WM-CJC
CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:53 p.m.
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 1 of 8
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Captain Ryan C. Pierce, Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 6:01 to 6:53 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
At the request of Mayor Shawver, items 8A and 8B were heard out of order.
B. Presentation of the Orange County Fire Authority's quarterly report and update by Division Chief Matthew Schuetz, Orange County Fire Authority quarterly report and update.
A. The City Council presented a plaque of recognition honoring outgoing Stanton Chief of Police, Captain Ryan C. Pierce, Orange County Sheriffs Department for his outstanding service and dedication to the City of Stanton. • The Office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, presented a certificate of recognition honoring Captain Ryan C. Pierce. • The Office of California State Senator Tony Strickland, District 36, presented a certificate of recognition honoring Captain Ryan C. Pierce. • Captain Ryan C. Pierce expressed his gratitude to the City Council, City, and Stanton community.
• Captain Matt Stafford, Stanton's incoming Chief of Police, introduced himself to the City Council and Stanton community.
• Commander Brett Darnell, Orange County Sheriff's Department, introduced himself to the City Council and Stanton community.
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 2 of 8
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:
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 14, 2026 - February 6, 2026, in the amount of $5,844, 197.62.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026.
9D. NOVEMBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of November 30, 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 November 2025.
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 3 of 8 9E. NOVEMBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of November 30, 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 November 2025. 9F. OCTOBER 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 October 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 October 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and Status of Capital Improvement Projects for the month ended October 31, 2025.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 4 of 8
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN UPDATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY REPORT FOR RODEO 39 MARKETPLACE, LLC
Consideration of an updated economic development subsidy report for the 2021 economic development subsidy loan issued to Rodeo 39 Marketplace, LLC.
Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
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 declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA") under Section 15378(b)(8) and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
2. Conducted a Public Hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-03, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083 REGARDING A 2021
PUBLIC BENEFIT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
STANTON AND RODEO 39 MARKETPLACE, LLC".
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 5 of 8
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. ANALYSIS REGARDING STATE AND CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFLICT OF
INTEREST RULES AND REGULATIONS
During the February 10, 2026 regular City Council meeting, Council Member Torres received Council consensus to direct 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. This report provides that analysis.
Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.
Motion by Council Member Barrios to continue to follow California state laws.
Motion/Second: Barrios/Shawver
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Torres NO
Council Member Warren ABSTAIN
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor NO
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion failed
Motion by Council Member Torres to direct staff to draft an ordinance modeled after the ordinance implemented by the City of Santa Ana fitted for the City of Stanton.
Motion/Second: Torres/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios NO
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren ABSTAIN
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver
Motion failed.
Council Member Torres motioned for reconsideration.
Mr. Marlon-Ray Velasco, spoke in support of the City drafting an ordinance modeled after the ordinance implemented by the City of Santa Ana.
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 6 of 8
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC
Ms. Michelle Johnson, spoke in opposition to the City joining the Orange County Power Authority.
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 City's attendance and participation in the City of Westminster's 2026 Westminster Tet Parade, which was held on February 21, 2026.
• Council Member Barrios reported on the City's attendance and participation in the City of Westminster's 2026 Westminster Tet Parade, which was held on February 21, 2026.
• Mayor Shawver reported on his attendance at the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California's (USVA) Tet Festival, which was held on February 14, 2026.
• Mayor Pro Tem Taylor reported on the City's attendance and participation in the City of Westminster's 2026 Westminster Tet Parade, which was held on February 21, 2026.
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Torres requested an update on the City's prostitution enforcement efforts (specifically on Beach Boulevard and Cerritos Avenue). 15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 7 of 8 15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING REVIEW OF THE
CITY'S EXISTING PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM AND GUIDELINES
At the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to hold a study session to review the City's existing permit parking program and guidelines.
Presentation by Mayor Shawver.
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.
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 8:32 p.m.
Dain Shawa
MAYORICHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
CITY CLERKISEGRETARY
Joint Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 - Page 8 of 8