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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
SPECIAL AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:02 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 5:03 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
4B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Attorney
4C. 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
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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 6:35 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 Council Member Donald Torres.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:02 to 6:35 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager, presented an update on the City’s homeless outreach activities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
• Mr. Joe Hill, business owner, Share My Coach, spoke in favor of item 9G and reported that he is willing to donate $10,000 to assist in getting the project to completion.
• Mr. Resident, inquired about homelessness within the City.
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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 July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,972,962.10.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting July 14, 2026.
9D. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY OF STANTON QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LIST FOR
CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT The City of Stanton’s Qualified Contractors List has been prepared in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines and associated Public Contract Codes.
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 changes in the environment; and
2. Received and filed the Qualified Contractors List.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 11, 2026 - Page 4 of 12 9E. RESPONSE TO THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT DATED MAY 27, 2026, ENTITLED, “CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES, THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OF ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS”
On May 27, 2026, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report entitled “California Housing Mandates, The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” (Attachment A). This report examines how California's Housing Mandates operate in practice within Orange County, evaluating both their intended objectives and their unintended consequences for cities, neighborhoods, and local governance. It assesses the feasibility, effectiveness, and equity of current state housing policies, identifies areas where state requirements intersect with local capacity, infrastructure, funding, and community needs, and analyzes how recent legislative changes have affected the balance between state authority and local decision-making. The report also proposes a strategic framework for strengthening Orange County's influence within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through a more effective role for the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) as the region enters the next housing planning cycle.
California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05 require 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 27, 2026, report entitled “California Housing Mandates, The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”.
9F. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STANTON CENTRAL PARK TENNIS COURT
RENOVATION PROJECT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA
The Stanton Central Park Tennis Court Renovation Project consisting of resurfacing, restriping, lighting improvements, and installation of site furnishings at the tennis courts and installation of additional lights around the playground area at Stanton Central Park has been completed. The final construction cost for the project was $389,165.00, above the contract award amount. The City Engineer, in his judgment, certifies that the work was satisfactorily completed as of July 14, 2026, and recommends that the City Council accept the completed work performed on this project.
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1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, Section 15301(a) as operation, repair, and minor interior or exterior alterations of existing public facilities; and
2. Accepted the completed improvements for the Stanton Central Park Tennis Court Renovation Project as certified by the City Engineer, and established July 14, 2026, as the official date of completion; and
3. Approved the final construction contract amount of $389,165.00 with A2Z Construct, Inc.; and
4. Directed the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and
5. Directed City staff, after thirty-five (35) days has elapsed from the filing of the “Notice of Completion” with the County Clerk-Recorder, to make the retention payment to A2Z Construct, Inc. in the amount of $19,458.25; and
6. Directed the City Manager to submit the 2026 Grant Accountability Form to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for reimbursement of the Grant 25CA32148 in the amount of $20,000.
9G. APPROVAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
STANTON AND THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(OCTA) FOR OCTA RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY
The City Engineer recommends that the City Council approve the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority in order to improve Monroe Avenue (approximately 150’ east of the centerline of Rose Street to Flower Avenue). Executing the License Agreement would allow the City to install concrete infrastructure (curb & gutters, sidewalks, and drive approach) and restore the asphalt pavement for a comprehensive rehabilitation / restoration of this section of Monroe Avenue. Additionally, the operator of the “ShareMyCoach” facility north of the project location, has agreed to donate $10,000 to the City to help fund the improvements on Monroe Avenue.
1. The City Council declared the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section 15378(b)(5) [Project does not include]: organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and
2. Approved the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority and allowed the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and
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3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority; and
4. Approved a budget adjustment to increase the project budget by $10,000 for a total of $2,060,000 offset by a donation in the same amount of $10,000 accounted for in the donation account within the General Fund (Account No. 101-0000-437125) as additional funding for the FY 25/26 Citywide Street Resurfacing Project (Task Code No. 2026-101). The additional funding will be transferred to the CIP fund (305) upon receipt.
9H. 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.
9I. 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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SERVICE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES”
The City of Stanton has an exclusive franchise with CR&R, Inc. (“CR&R”) for the collection, disposal, recycling, and processing of solid waste within the City. CR&R is proposing to increase the rates it charges for the collection and handling of solid waste within the City in order to account for the increased cost of complying with certain new organic waste mandates. The attached Resolution would, if approved and adopted by the City Council, implement these rate increases (proposed as 3.5% for single family residential customers and 8.3% for commercial customers). Out of an abundance of caution, and without conceding the applicability of Proposition 218 (Prop. 218) to solid waste rate changes, a notice was mailed for a public hearing set for this evening’s regular meeting of the City Council to discuss the proposed solid waste rate increases called for by the first amendment to the CR&R franchise agreement.
Staff report by Mr. Cesar Rangel, Public Works Director / City Engineer.
The public hearing was opened.
In-Person:
• Mr. Dennis P., resident, spoke in opposition to the service charges, stating that the senior discount does not constitute an actual discount and that the proposed reduction in costs would result in an overall increase to the standard rate. • Mr. Quang, resident, suggested implementing a metered system that would allow residents to measure their own trash usage, stating that such a system would help prevent abuse.
• Mr. Jose L. Guerrero, resident, expressed concerns and frustrations regarding noise levels and increased odors generated by CR&R, as well as the proposed rates in relation to the amount of trash he disposes of.
Written Protest:
• Mr. Eric Phan, resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase service charges for solid waste collection services.
• Ms. Maria Morales & Ms. Valentin Iraneta, residents, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase service charges for solid waste collection services.
No one else appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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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 conducted a public hearing to accept written protests and verbal comments against the increased solid waste fees, tracked the number of valid written protests; and
2. Closed the public hearing and requested for a tabulation of the protests that have been received by the City prior to the close of the public hearing; and
3. Declared that there is not a majority protest by property owners and/or tenants; and
4. Approved Resolution No. 2026-33, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED SERVICE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES.”
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1171 - 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
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of July 14, 2026.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
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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. 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
2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1171.
11B. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1174 - 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
This Ordinance was introduced at the regular City Council meeting of July 14, 2026.
Staff report by Ms. Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk.
Motion/Second: Barrios/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.
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1. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 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. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1174.
12. NEW BUSINESS None.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None.
15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • 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 Stanton, as well as several Orange County cities and stated that residents should take precautions. • Council Member Barrios reported on his attendance at the Garden Grove Unified School District renaming event of Rosita Elementary School to Frank and Irene Palomino Elementary School in honor of the family whose courage helped end school segregation in California, which was held on August 6, 2026. • Council Member Barrios reported on his attendance at the City's annual 2026 National Night Out event, which was held on August 7, 2026, at Stanton Central Park.
• Council Member Barrios reported on the success of his Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event, which was held on August 8, 2026, at Stanton Central Park and expressed his gratitude to Mayor Shawver and Planning Vice Chair Thomas M. Frazier for their time and efforts in co-hosting a successful community event.
• Council Member Warren reported on his attendance at the Scouting America Troop 980 & Girl Scouts Troop 515 (Liên Đoàn Hướng Đạo Lạc Việt) Eagle Scout and Gold Awards Court of Honor event, which was held on August 8, 2026.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – August 11, 2026 - Page 11 of 12 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, invited the Stanton Community to join the City of Stanton as we celebrate the official groundbreaking of the future Norm Ross Sports Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10 AM at Stanton Park (11111 Cedar Avenue, Stanton 90680).
• Ms. Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager and Members of the City Council, expressed their gratitude to outgoing Finance Director, Sharon del Rosario for her time as the City’s Finance Director and extended to her their appreciation and best wishes for continued success.
• Mayor Shawver reported on his attendance at the City's annual 2026 National Night Out event, which was held on August 7, 2026, at Stanton Central Park and expressed his gratitude to event supporters, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and the Orange County Fire Authority.
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.
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18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/
Motion carried at 7:16 p.m.
/s/ David J. Shawver
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MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia A. Vazquez
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CITY CLERK/SECRETARY