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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
SPECIAL AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Taylor, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios.
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-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: 1
Case Name: Tina-Pacific Residents Association et al. v. City of Stanton et al.
Case Number: G065384, CA Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three
4B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Attorney
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:37 p.m.
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6. ROLL CALL
Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Taylor, and
Mayor/Chairman Shawver.
Absent: None.
Excused: Council/Agency/Authority Member Barrios.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community & Economic Development Director.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:33 to 6:37 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed the month of July 2026 to be Parks and Recreation Month within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the Roundy Family.
B. Presentation by Mr. Ryan McCarthy, Associate and Ms. Andy Ketsiri, Grant Analyst, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation.
C. Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion/Second: Shawver/Warren
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 1 (Barrios)
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 June 11, 2026 – June 30, 2026, in the amount of $3,664,132.22.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting June 23, 2026; and
2. The City Council approved Minutes of Special Meeting June 25, 2026. 9D. MAY 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of May 31, 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 May 2026. 9E. MAY 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The Investment Report as of May 31, 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 May 2026.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 4 of 13 9F. MAY 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2026 financial reports for the General Fund and Housing Authority Fund and Status of Capital Improvement Projects. 9G. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE STANTON
COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER (BANQUET HALL) UPGRADES PROJECT The City obtained a Community Development Block Grant from the County of Orange for improvements to the City’s Community/Senior Center. City staff released a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) soliciting proposals to provide design services for the Community and Senior Center (Banquet Hall). City staff recommends awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc. dba BOA Architecture to provide professional design services for the Stanton Community and Senior Center (Banquet Hall) Upgrades Project.
1. The City Council declared this project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1, Section 15301(a) as operation, repair, and minor interior or exterior alterations of existing public facilities; and
2. Awards a Professional Services Agreement to Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc. for Professional Design Services for the Stanton Community and Senior Center (Banquet Hall) Upgrades Project in the amount of $37,200; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc. in an Agreement to provide the services; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve a contingency in the amount of $3,720 to Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 5 of 13 9H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS
COOPERATION AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT SEVEN
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 requires cities with a population under 50,000 to enter into a cooperation agreement with counties or the State in order to be part of the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) and any subsequent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Program (HUD), which may become available to the counties to be used for eligible housing and community development activities.
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-32 would extend the life of the existing Cooperative Agreement. The current Agreement (Amendment Number Six to the Cooperation Agreement) covers Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
1. The City Council declared that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under 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
2. Approved Resolution No. 2026-32 approving Amendment Seven to the City’s Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT PROGRAMS COOPERATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
SEVEN”; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment Seven to the City’s Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange on behalf of the City. 9I. RESPONSE TO THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT DATED MAY 19, 2026, ENTITLED, “WILDFIRES HIT HOME”
On May 19, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report entitled “Wildfires Hit Home” (Attachment A). The report aimed to: (1) identify the shared responsibilities of local governments and fire service agencies, communities and homeowners to reduce the risk of wildfire in the wildland-urban interface, (2) investigate the status of actions taken by the California legislature and Department of Insurance to provide relief to policyholders, and (3) inform communities and homeowners on home hardening, defensible space, insurance risk reduction, and wildfire safety awareness. California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05 require Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 6 of 13 any public agency that the Grand Jury reviews respond to the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury Report. The City’s proposed response letter responds to each of the applicable findings and recommendations (Attachment B).
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 or governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment); and
2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury related to the findings and recommendations contained in the May 19, 2026, report entitled “Wildfires Hit Home”.
9J. CONTINUANCE OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY REGARDING THE WESTERN HAZMAT INCIDENT
At its meeting of May 26, 2026, the City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency regarding the Western Hazmat Incident. Based on the ongoing response to the Western Hazmat Incident and its effects on the City of Stanton, the City Council's proclamation of a local emergency will remain in effect until it is no longer needed.
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.
9K. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2026/27
CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the FY 2026/27 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project 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 this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, and 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
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3. Authorized and advertise for bids the FY 2026/27 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project.
9L. AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2025/26
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
The plans, specifications, and necessary documents for the FY 2025/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project 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 declared this project to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, Section 15301(b) as maintenance, repair and minor alteration of existing publicly owned sewer utilities and 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 2025/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
FOR CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADD FIVE NEW FEES AND
UPDATE ONE FEE
State law allows cities to recover some or all costs associated with providing specific discretionary services through user fees. A discretionary service is one in which the customer is identifiable, and the service provided is measurable. The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the Master Fee Schedule to establish the following five new fees and update one fee:
• Community Development
o ADU Permit Processing Fee: $500
• Public Safety Services
o Vacant Parcel Application Processing Fee (one-time): $45 o Vacant Parcel Annual Registration Fee – Stable: $300
o Vacant Parcel Annual Registration Fee – At-Risk: $5,000 o Vacant Parcel Annual Registration Fee – Failed: $9,600 • Public Works
o Permit Parking Fee (update): $30 per permit
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 8 of 13 If Resolution No. 2026-15 is adopted by the Council, the new and updated fees will go into effect on September 12, 2026.
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: Torres/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried.
1. The City Council conducted a public hearing; and
2. 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
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-15, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF STANTON
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
TO ADD NEW FEES RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNIT PERMIT PROCESSING, VACANT PARCEL APPLICATION
AND REGISTRATIONS, AND PERMIT PARKING.”
10B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 20.250 AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL
CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing before considering adoption of Ordinance No. 1174 which proposes to establish Chapter 20.250 and amend various sections of the Stanton Municipal Code (“SMC”) allowing group homes for the benefit of the disabled. The Ordinance helps establish new regulations and refine other code sections related to group homes to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 9 of 13 Staff report by Mr. Irving Anaya, Planning Manager.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Warren/Shawver
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried.
1. The City Council conducted a public hearing, waived the full reading, and introduced for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1174, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 20.250 AND
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE STANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING GROUP HOMES FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED”; and
2. Finds that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense exemption”) applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Set said Ordinance No. 1174 for second reading at the regular City Council meeting of August 11, 2026.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1171 AMENDING ARTICLE 3, VACANT
PROPERTY AND FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION, OF CHAPTER
9.16 OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 1171, which, if adopted, would amend Article 3 Chapter 9.16 of Stanton’s Municipal Code, updating the regulation of vacant properties in the City of Stanton. The goals of the amendment are to strengthen the City's vacant property registration program through updated registration requirements, enhanced maintenance and security standards, riskbased property classifications, and improved enforcement tools.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 10 of 13 Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
Motion/Second: Torres/Warren
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
Council Member Torres AYE
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion unanimously carried.
1. The City Council finds this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
2. Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 1171, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 3 (VACANT AND
FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION) OF CHAPTER 9.16
(PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL) OF TITLE 9 (PEACE,
SAFETY AND MORALS) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATED TO PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING OF
VACANT AND FORECLOSED PROPERTIES”; and
3. Set said ordinance for adoption at the August 11, 2026, regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
12B. AUTHORIZATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO
UTILIZE THE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER (DFR) PROGRAM WITHIN THE
CITY OF STANTON
The City Council will consider authorizing the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) to deploy its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program within the City of Stanton. The DFR program utilizes remotely operated unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to provide deputies with real-time aerial information during emergency incidents, improving situational awareness, officer safety, and emergency response while allowing more efficient deployment of Sheriff's resources.
OCSD recently completed a successful pilot program in the cities of San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point. Based on the positive operational outcomes of the pilot, OCSD is proposing to expand the program to additional contract cities, including Stanton.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 - Page 11 of 13 Staff report by Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager.
In-Person Public Comment:
• Mr. Doug Makino, resident, spoke in opposition to the deployment of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton. • Mr. Marlon-Ray Velasco, resident, spoke in opposition to the deployment of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton.
Written Public Comment:
• Mai Nguyen Do, Harbor Institute for Immigrant & Economic Justice spoke in opposition to the deployment of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios ABSENT
Council Member Torres ABSTAIN
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion carried.
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. Authorized the Orange County Sheriff's Department to deploy and operate its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program within the City of Stanton in accordance with applicable federal regulations, California law, and Orange County Sheriff's Department policies and procedures.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC
• Mr. Steve Freedman, business owner, spoke regarding parking concerns related to the cannabis businesses operating adjacent to his business, including blocked driveways, streets, and business access areas.
• Mr. Doug Makino, resident, spoke regarding the use of surveillance technology including its differences, impacts, and consequences.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
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15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Council Member Torres reported on his attendance at the Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernadino counties, grand opening of the new WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Center located within the City of Stanton, which was held on July 7, 2026.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance, along with Mayor Shawver, Council Member Barrios, and Council Member Taylor at the grand reopening of the City’s tennis courts, which was held on July 8, 2026, at Stanton Central Park. • Mayor Pro Tem Taylor reported that the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) reported that there have been confirmed mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus in several Orange County cities and stated that residents should take precautions.
• Ms. Zenia Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager, reported on the success of the City’s Movies Under the Stars series, which began on July 10, 2026, at Stanton Central Park.
• Council Member Warren expressed his gratitude to City staff on the City’s successful State of the City event, which was held on June 25, 2026, at Stanton Central Park.
• Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, reported that the City’s SAFE Skies:
Stanton Aerial Fireworks Enforcement (SAFE) Program has been recognized with the Golden Hub of Innovation Award for its proactive approach to addressing illegal fireworks by the Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC).
15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the purchase of bike racks for Sheriff's vehicles to support bicycle transportation. 15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.