Minutes — Stanton City Council, May 12, 2026

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF STANTON
SPECIAL AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:01 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 5:02 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager
4B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency-designated Representatives: Mayor
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
4C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency-designated Representatives: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All Employees
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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.

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 Ms. Ashley Cain, Community Services Manager.

8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2026, to be National Public Works Week in the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to Mr. Jorge Guadarrama, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, City of Stanton.

B. Presentation by Ms. Judith Pina, Outreach Analyst, Community Relations and Outreach Branch, California Department of Insurance, sharing their mission with the City Council and providing the City with an insurance legislative update.

C. Presentation by Mr. Brian Brannon, Public Information Officer, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District sharing their
mission with the City Council and providing information on their current operations.

D. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.

The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:02 to 6:36 p.m.

The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.

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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Shawver requested to pull Items 9I, 9J, 9N, and 9O 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 April 4, 2026 – April 17, 2026, in the amount of $2,062,391.33.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting – April 28, 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.

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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.
9E. SECOND AMENDMENT TO OFFICE LEASE WITH ILLUMINATION

FOUNDATION
Staff is recommending approval of a Second Amendment to the existing lease agreement with the Illumination Foundation for the property located at 7855 Katella Avenue. The amendment establishes a new lease term with an expiration date of December 31, 2026 and positions the City to regain control of the facility to better align its use with current City priorities.

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. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Office Lease with Illumination Foundation.
9F. RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALLING

FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, REQUESTING

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL

ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING

REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
The General Election, including Stanton’s Municipal Election, will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. It is City policy to consolidate the local election with that of the County of Orange. In order to enable such consolidation, it is necessary to adopt Resolutions calling for the holding of a general municipal election and requesting consolidation. Additionally, it is necessary to adopt a Resolution pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of candidate statements.

2. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-08, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, entitled:

Special and Joint Regular Meeting – May 12, 2026 - Page 5 of 16 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES”;
and

3. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-09, Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Consolidate with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO

CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL

ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION
10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE”; and

4. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-10, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate’s Statements Submitted to the Voters, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT
AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026”.
9G. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE STANTON

EXPRESS BROCHURE PRINTING SERVICES
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Offset Printing for the printing and mailing of the Stanton Express recreation brochure.

1. The City Council declared that the project is not subject to CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) as the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing 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
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2. The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Offset Printing for the printing and mailing of the Stanton Express recreation brochure; and

3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve amendments, extensions, and non-substantive changes.
9H. CITY SPONSORSHIP REQUEST – SAINT POLYCARP ANNUAL FIESTA Per the City’s Sponsorship Program, Saint Polycarp is requesting co-sponsorship of the St. Polycarp Family Fiesta scheduled for September 18-20, 2026.

1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301c; and

2. Approved the Saint Polycarp Fiesta sponsorship request. 9K. ACCEPTANCE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT (HUD) GRANT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER

UPGRADES PROJECT
The City of Stanton received an award letter from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) confirming the award of the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the Public Safety Center Upgrades project in the amount of $1,000,000.

1. The City Council declared the recommended actions 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. Accepted the HUD EDI Community Project Funding grant (Federal Award Identification No. B-24-CP-CA-0148) authorizing the application of funds for the Public Safety Center Upgrades project (Task Code No. 2025-602) in the amount of $1,000,000.
9L. ACCEPTANCE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) GRANT FOR THE VISION

ZERO ACTION PLAN PROJECT
As part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, USDOT’s FHWA is looking to work with local agencies through grant funding to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The City of Stanton was selected to receive $160,000 in grant funding for the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan Project.

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2. Accepted the USDOT FHWA Grant (Federal Award No. 693JJ32640120) authorizing the application of funds for the Vision Zero Action Plan (Task Code No. 2025-102) in the amount of $160,000.
9M. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12 AUTHORIZING THE ESCHEATMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND
Pursuant to Policy No. IV-4-15, the Finance Department issued a public notification to the public regarding unclaimed checks which have been held over three (3) years.

Exhibit A represents checks that have not been claimed and shall now become the property of the City and transferred to the General Fund.

2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-12, authorizing the Finance Director to escheat unclaimed checks and recognized revenue in the General Fund totaling $2,380.42 pursuant to Administrative Policy No. IV-4-15, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, AUTHORIZING THE ESCHEATMENT OF UNCLAIMED

PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF STANTON GENERAL FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.”
9P. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH INTERWEST RELATING TO POTENTIAL PREPARATION OF

REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN AND RELOCATION PLAN AND

IMPLEMENTATION OF PERMANENT RELOCATION SERVICES FOR CITY

PROPERTIES AT THE TINA PACIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD
The City Council will consider approving the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest. The Fourth Amendment expands the scope of work to include potential preparation of a replacement housing plan in addition to the existing scope of work for a potential relocation plan and potential permanent relocation services, extends the term through October 2027, and increases the notto-exceed compensation amount from $243,000 to $360,000.

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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. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest for preparation of a potential replacement housing plan in addition to the existing scope of work for a potential relocation plan and potential permanent relocation services in a form approved by the City Attorney.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
9I. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR

THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
On March 24, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-06, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would preliminarily approve the report.

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 California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly, or indirectly); and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-13, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report for the annual levy of assessments for the Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.”
9J. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE

ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND

SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF

THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND

PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO
On March 24, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-06, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and ordered the Engineer to prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the State of California Streets and Highways Code. The Engineer has filed a report with the City Clerk in compliance with Council direction. The proposed resolution would declare the City Council’s intention to levy and collect the assessments and set the required public hearing for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

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:

2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-14, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY

AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT,

MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF THE TERRITORY

INCLUDED IN THE STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND APPOINTING
A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO”;
and

3. Scheduled the public hearing to consider the assessments for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 at the June 9, 2026, regularly scheduled City Council meeting. 9N. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER AND STORM

DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF STANTON
As the current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026, City staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide sewer and storm drain cleaning services citywide. Following review and evaluation of seven proposals, staff recommends awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. for professional sanitary sewer and storm drain cleaning services.

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 declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(b) as maintenance of existing public utilities; and

2. Awarded a professional service agreement to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. to provide professional sewer and storm drain cleaning services for three years in the amount not-to-exceed $1,260,000 or $420,000 annually; and
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3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. in a contract to provide the services. 9O. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE NORM ROSS SPORTS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TASK CODE # 2022-204)
Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined Act 1 Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder submitting a bid for the Project in the amount of $12,898,397. At this time, staff is recommending awarding the construction contract to Act 1 Construction, Inc. for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project.

Motion/Second: Warren/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 declared an IS/MND has been prepared for the Project under CEQA, and the IS/MND concluded that the Project will not result in any significant and unavoidable impacts to the environment; and

2. Rejected the bid presented by Klassic Engineering and Construction Inc. as nonresponsive; and

3. Awarded a construction contract for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project to Act 1 Construction, Inc. for the total bid amount of $12,898,397; and

4. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Act 1 Construction, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and

5. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $644,920 for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project; and

6. Awarded and Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Kizh Nation Resources Management for Native American monitoring services with an estimated cost of $80,480 and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Agreement; and

7. Awarded and Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and DUDEK, Inc. for implementation of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting services in the amount of $25,501.75; and
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8. Appropriate $5,617,711 to increase the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project (Task Code # 2022-204) budget from the following table:

Fund Description Amount
Park In Lieu (Fund #310) $ 1,300,000.00
Congressional Community Project
Funding Grant
(CPF – Congressman Correa)
$ 2,500,000.00
Community Center Impact Fee
(Fund #303) $ 359,000.00
FY 26/27 Park In Lieu (Fund #310) $ 340,000.00
ORCO Community Center Impact Fee $ 46,000.00
Other Public Benefit Fee (Fund #104) $ 345,000.00
ORCO Park In Lieu Fee $ 727,711.00

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. AB 2561 – VACANCY, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS This report provides an update on position vacancies as of May 1, 2026, and outlines current recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 – Local Public Employees; Vacant positions.

Staff report by Ms. Cynthia Guzman, Human Resources / Risk Manager.

The public hearing was opened.

No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

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 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 Special and Joint Regular Meeting – May 12, 2026 - Page 13 of 16

2. Conducted a public hearing and received public input; and

3. Received and filed the report.

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1172 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 1.15

TO THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE CODIFYING THE OFFICIAL TREE,

FLOWER, AND FLAG OF THE CITY OF STANTON AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of April 28, 2026.

Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.

Motion/Second: Warren/Torres
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 Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1172, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 1.15 TO THE STANTON MUNICIPAL

CODE CODIFYING THE OFFICIAL TREE, FLOWER, AND FLAG OF THE

CITY OF STANTON AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”; and

2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1172.

12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROPOSED CHAPTER 20.250 OF THE

STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF

THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – May 12, 2026 - Page 14 of 16 Orange County has seen a significant increase in the number of residential homes being utilized as alcohol and drug recovery facilities for large numbers of individuals (“recovery homes”). Recovery homes might provide services that require licensure by the State (as “alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities”), or they might not (referred to here as “sober-living homes”). Recovery homes are considered residential facilities, or “group homes,” for the disabled, which are protected under state and federal law. Certain group homes that provide medical and mental health care and supervision are also regulated by the State; however, group homes that do not provide such care to their residents are largely unregulated.

The State has recognized the need to prevent overconcentration of residential facilities that impairs the integrity of residential neighborhoods and leads to the institutionalization of such neighborhoods, which undermines the benefits of deinstitutionalization.

The City desires to protect group homes for the disabled and ensure that benefits of deinstitutionalization for such communities are not impeded by overcrowding and the proliferation of group homes. The City’s current regulations do not adequately address the current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare based on the overconcentration of residential facilities. The proposed regulations will preserve the characteristics of residential neighborhoods, provide opportunities for the disabled to reside in a residential zone that is enjoyed by the non-disabled, and provide a broader range of housing opportunities to the disabled.

Staff report by Ms. HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney.

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 determined that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1173, entitled:

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CITY OF STANTON ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CEQA UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES §§
15060(c)(2)-(3); 15378; 15061(b)(3).”

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 Barrios reported on his, Mayor Shawver, and Council Member Warren’s attendance at a Best, Best & Krieger, LLP event. • Council Member Barrios reported on his, Mayor Shawver, and Council Member Warren’s attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly, which was held on May 7 – 8, 2026.
• Council Member Warren reported on his and Mayor Shawver’s attendance at the City’s Annual Spring Employee Luncheon, which was held on April 30, 2026. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL

MEETING
Council Member Warren requested that the Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County (OC LAFCO) present at a future City Council meeting to provide information on their current operations.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY

SESSION
None.
15D. CITY COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM — DISCUSSION REGARDING REVIEW OF

CITY ORDINANCES
At the April 28, 2026, City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested that this item be agendized for discussion. Mayor Shawver is requesting to discuss review of all City ordinances related to businesses and business requirements, including parking, permitted uses, and other applicable regulations required to obtain a business license within the City, as well as conducting a general evaluation of the Stanton Municipal Code addressing items that may need to be updated to ensure Special and Joint Regular Meeting – May 12, 2026 - Page 16 of 16 compliance and support efforts in ensuring that the City continues to be a businessfriendly City.

Presentation Mayor Shawver.

The City Council received consensus and directed the Economic Development Committee to proceed with discussion 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. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the City’s upcoming budget workshop, which is scheduled to be held on May 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM. • Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported on the City’s second Community Meeting relating to the Orangewood Complete Streets Project, which will be held at Stanton Park - Santa Rosalia Street pedestrian bridge on May 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
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 8:22 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
________________________________

MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY

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