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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
JOINT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:01 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 6:03 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
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:44 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.
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7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Deputy Gerardo Alonso, Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 6:03 to 6:44 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Item 8A was tabled for presentation at a future meeting.
A. Presentation of certificate of recognition honoring Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Stanton Deputy Bethany Quan on being awarded the 2025 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) prestigious DEUCE Award.
B. The City Council presented a certificate of recognition honoring Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Stanton Deputy Gerardo Alonso on being selected as the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy of the Year for 2025.
C. Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Community Services Director, presented the City Council and Stanton Community with a 70th anniversary video, celebrating decades of community, pride, purpose, and progress since its incorporation in 1956.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Warren requested to pull Item 9J 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:
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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 May 16, 2026 – June 10, 2026, in the amount of $883,020.66.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting June 9, 2026.
9D. APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE, PLANTING, AND REMOVAL SERVICES WITH GREAT SCOTT
TREE SERVICES
Great Scott Tree Services (GSTS) has been trimming and maintaining the City’s trees since 2011. The term of the current agreement will expire on June 30, 2026. If approved, this Fourth Amendment will allow GSTS to continue providing services through June 30, 2027, at current rates.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(h) as maintenance of existing landscaping; and
2. Approved the Fourth Amendment to the existing agreement with Great Scott Tree Services and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Fourth Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Great Scott Tree Services with a not-to-exceed amount of $140,000 annually, and total compensation not-to-exceed $960,000 over the term of the Agreement.
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9E. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES WITH YUNEX, LLC
Yunex, LLC (Yunex) has been maintaining the City’s traffic signals and streetlights since 2023. The term of the current agreement will expire on June 30, 2026. If approved, this First Amendment will allow Yunex to continue providing services through June 30, 2027, at an increased rate of 3%, or an annual not-to-exceed compensation amount of $115,000.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(c) as maintenance of existing public utilities; and
2. Approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC.
9F. RESOLUTION DELEGATING TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING
RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY
The attached Resolution delegates tort liability claims handling responsibilities to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA).
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. 2026-28 entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHICH
DELEGATES TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING
RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 910, ET SEQ.”
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9G. APRIL 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2026, 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 April 2026. 9H. APRIL 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of April 30, 2026, 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 April 2026. 9I. APRIL 2026 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 end April 30, 2026, 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 April 30, 2026 financial reports for the General Fund and Housing Authority Fund and Status of Capital Improvement Projects.
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9K. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
On August 6, 1985, the City of Stanton voters approved an initiative measure establishing a Protective Services Tax with a 2/3 majority vote. The proceeds from the Protective Services Tax are used for fire protection and suppression services provided by the City, which are contracted with the Orange County Fire Authority.
Each year, the City Council must adopt a Resolution directing the Auditor-Controller to place this assessment on the property tax roll.
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
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-29, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Protective Services Tax on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE AUDITOR- CONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, TO
ADD THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES TAX TO THE TAX ROLL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.”
9L. 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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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9J. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR CITY FLEET Staff is requesting to purchase two 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation vehicles.
Motion/Second: Warren/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 action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378(b)(5) – Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment; and
2. Authorized the purchase of two 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation vehicles for a not-to-exceed amount of $136,500 including a ten percent contingency; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute related purchasing documents.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO PLACING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING
OF PUBLIC LIGHTING FACILITIES AND MEDIAN ISLANDS WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN STANTON LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
On May 12, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-13, approving the Engineer’s Report, and Resolution No. 2026-14, declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for installation, maintenance and servicing of Stanton Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 (“the District”) for Fiscal Year 2026/27 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Resolution No. 2023-08 also set the date of the public hearing for this matter for June 23, 2026.
Harris & Associates, the City’s consultant, prepared the District’s assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).
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Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
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 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
2. Conducted a public hearing concerning the extent of the District, the improvements, the proposed assessments, and all other matters pertaining hereto; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-30, confirming the assessments for installation, maintenance, and servicing of lighting and landscaping with the boundaries of the territory included in the District and directing the Orange County AuditorController place the assessment on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION, 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.”
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10B. PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO PLACING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
On June 10, 2025, the City held a noticed public hearing in compliance with Proposition 218 and adopted the Annual Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 with Ordinance No. 1068. Council adopted new annual sewer service rates on June 10, 2025 based on the Comprehensive Sewer Utility Rate Study report that was approved by Council on March 25, 2025. The second year of the newly-adopted five year sewer rates will become effective July 1, 2026.
The purpose of this noticed public hearing is to confirm the report prepared by the City’s consultant Harris & Associates and to seek City Council approval to request the Orange County Auditor-Controller place the Annual Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27. The Sewer Service Charge Report (“Report”) prepared by the Consultant identifies each parcel subject to the Annual Sewer Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (Exhibit A of Attachment A).
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Warren/Torres
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios NO
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 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
2. Conducted a public hearing concerning the placement of the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and Joint Regular Meeting – June 23, 2026 - Page 10 of 13
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-31, directing the Orange County Auditor-Controller to place the Annual Sewer Service Charge on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026/27, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.”
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 (2025) This report recommends adopting policies and practices to comply with Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), including a Technology Disruption Policy, Community Posting Board Policy, reasonable accommodations, and a webpage directed to public meetings.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Warren
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. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-21 adopting a technology disruption of remote services policy, to incorporate new Brown Act amendments regarding City Council meeting disruption procedures for two-way remote access pursuant to Senate Bill 707, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A TECHNOLOGY
DISRUPTION POLICY AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 (SB
707)”; and
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3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22 adopting a public posting board policy for publicly translated agendas, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PUBLIC POSTING BOARD
POLICY FOR PUBLICLY TRANSLATED CITY COUNCIL
AGENDAS”; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-23 to determine reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in City Council meetings under Government Code Section 54953.4, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING REASONABLE
EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN
MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953.4”; and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-24 to amend and restate the City Council Rules of Order for the Conduct of Meetings to (1) reflect changes to public comments to incorporate remote participation as required by SB 707, and (2) revise the public places of posting of notices of meetings, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES
OF ORDER, DATED JUNE 23, 2026.”
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 attendance at the League of California Cities quarterly division meeting, which was held on June 11, 2026. • Council Member Torres extended Happy Pride Month wishes and acknowledged the members serving on the City's committees and commissions who celebrate Pride Month. He expressed his appreciation for their continued service and recognized their contributions to the community.
• Council Member Warren congratulated Better Buzz Coffee on their grand opening, which was held on June 18, 2026, and welcomed them to the Stanton business community.
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• Mayor Shawver expressed his gratitude to Council Member Warren, City staff, and partners with the City of Garden Grove for their attendance and assistance at the Friends of Families free food and diapers distribution event to those impacted by the HazMat Incident, which was held on June 20, 2026, at Stanton Park.
• Council Member Barrios reported on the highly anticipated grand reopening of the City’s tennis courts, which is scheduled to be held on July 8, 2026, at Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts.
• Council Member Barrios reported on the City’s upcoming State of the City event, which is scheduled to be held on June 25, 2026, at Stanton Central Park. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
None.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
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 State of the City and Concert in the Park events, which is scheduled to be held on June 25, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM at Stanton Central Park.
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 Matthew J. Stafford provided the City Council with an update on their current operations.
Mayor Shawver reported on the upcoming grand reopening of the City’s tennis courts, which is scheduled to be held on July 8, 2026, at Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts.
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18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:29 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY