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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF STANTON
SPECIAL AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:03 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 5:33 p.m. for discussion regarding:
4A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: 1
4B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
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
5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:53 p.m.
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Gary Taylor.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:03 to 6:53 p.m.
The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action.
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. The City Council proclaimed September 2026 as Hunger Action Month within the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to Ms. Liz Andrade, Executive Director of Orange County United Way.
B. Presentation by Mr. Ryan McCarthy, Associate, 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: Taylor/Barrios
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 (Barrios, Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion unanimously carried:
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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 August 1, 2026 –August 26, 2026, in the amount of $2,987,644.81.
9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting August 11, 2026; and
2. The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Special Meeting August 18, 2026.
9D. JUNE 2026 PRELIMINARY INVESTMENT REPORT
The Investment Report as of June 30, 2026, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646. The Report should be deemed preliminary as final year-end audit adjustments may be pending.
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 June 2026.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026 - Page 4 of 10 9E. JUNE 2026 PRELIMINARY INVESTMENT REPORT (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) The Investment Report as of June 30, 2026, has been prepared in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646. The Report should be deemed preliminary as final year-end audit adjustments may be pending.
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 June 2026. 9F. RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON FOR CONTINUED USE OF THE BIKE PATH AND HIKING TRAIL
NORTH OF LOLA AVENUE
The existing License Agreement for the bike path and hiking trail located north of Lola Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 126-332-02) is set to expire on November 30, 2026, and the City would like to renew the License Agreement between Southern California Edison (SCE) and the City of Stanton for its continued use.
Renewal of the Agreement will have a term of five (5) years from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031. The City will pay Southern California Edison a sum of Six Hundred Ninety-Four dollars and two cents ($694.02) upon the execution of the agreement.
1. The City Council declared this action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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; and
2. Approved the Southern California Edison License Agreement No. 9.4612 to continue use of the bike path and hiking trail east of Assessor’s Parcel Number 126-332-02 and north of Lola Avenue for a five-year term of December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2031, 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 License Agreement with Southern California Edison.
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026 - Page 5 of 10 9G. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH INTEGRATED DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION, INC. FOR THE 8941 PACIFIC
AVENUE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S HOMELESSNESS STATE OF EMERGENCY AND IN THE INTEREST OF
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE
At its meeting of June 9, 2026, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc. for the 8941 Pacific Avenue Demolition and Abatement Project (Attachment). Pursuant to the City’s Homelessness State of Emergency and in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, and in her capacity as the City’s Director of Emergency Services, the City Manager is requesting approval of an amendment to the construction contract to increase the budget.
1. The City Council declared the work proposed under this amendment to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, Section 15301(l)(3); and
2. Approved an additional allocation of $37,000 from the Housing Authority Fund (#285) Fund Balance to Housing Authority Capital Outlay for an amended total budget of $112,000; and
3. Authorized the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to approve contract change orders with Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., as needed and determined by City staff, for any contingencies up to 15% of the contract amount.
9H. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FY 26/27 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2027-103)
Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff have determined CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, submitting a bid for the project in the amount of $42,300. At this time, staff is recommending awarding the construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the FY 26/27 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project.
1. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Class 1, and Section 15301(c) as repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities; and
2. Deemed the bid presented by MJ Jurado, Inc. as non-responsive; and Special and Joint Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026 - Page 6 of 10
3. Awarded a construction contract for the FY 26/27 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the total bid amount of $42,300 and reject all other bids; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in a contract for the construction; and
5. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $32,700 for the FY 26/27 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project. 9I. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FY 25/26 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT (TASK CODE NO. 2026-301)
Based on the post-bid analysis of the bids received, staff has determined the bid submitted by PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company (Excel Paving) to be the lowest responsible and responsive total bid at $1,034,420.00. At this time, staff is recommending awarding the construction contract to Excel Paving for the FY 25/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
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. Awarded a construction contract for the FY 25/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the total bid amount of $1,034,420.00 and rejected all other bids; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company in a contract for the construction; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders, not to exceed $103,500 for the FY 25/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON 2.0 LLC RELATED TO THE PAYMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFITS AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR THE “CLOUD HOUSE” DEVELOPMENT AT 12331-12435 BEACH BOULEVARD
The City entered into a Development Agreement (DA) in conjunction with the development of a 321-unit apartment building known as “Cloud House.” A First Amendment of the DA was later entered into so that a payment plan and interest schedule could be memorialized for payment of all developer impact fees. The developer was following the agreed upon payment plan but recently experienced an unexpected financial impact as a result of the GKN evacuation incident and state laws regarding landlord responsibilities for evacuated tenants. As a result, the developer requested a temporary pause of payments to provide financial relief. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2591 to recommend approval of Ordinance 1175 for a second amendment of the Development Agreement.
Staff report by Ms. Crystal Landavazo, Community and Economic Development Director.
The public hearing was opened.
No one appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: Council Member Barrios AYE
Council Member Torres ABSTAIN
Council Member Warren AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor AYE
Mayor Shawver AYE
Motion carried.
1. The City Council finds that this item is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5) 15061(b)(3); and
2. The City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1175, entitled:
Special and Joint Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026 - Page 8 of 10 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STANTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STANTON AND STANTON
2.0 LLC FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12331-
12435 BEACH BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CITY OF STANTON
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65864 ET SEQ. AND MAKING CEQA FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH”; and
3. Set September 22, 2026, as the date for second reading of Ordinance No. 1175.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12A. ORANGEWOOD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT UPDATE AND REVIEW OF
CONCEPTUAL PLANS
The City Council will review the final conceptual plans for the Orangewood Complete Streets Project. The goals of the Orangewood Complete Streets Project are to implement traffic-calming measures, improve safety, add bike lanes, and enhance ADA accessibility.
Staff report by Mr. Han Sol Yoo, Principal Civil Engineer.
Motion/Second: Taylor/Torres
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, and Warren)
NOES: 1 (Barrios)
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried:
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 conceptual plan for the Orangewood Complete Streets Project.
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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 Warren reported on the City’s official groundbreaking ceremony event of the future Norm Ross Sports Park, which was held on August 15, 2026. • 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.
• Mayor Shawver reported on the St. Polycarp Catholic Church’s 2026 Annual Fiesta, which is scheduled to be held on September 11, 12, and 13, 2026. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Member Warren requested to agendize for discussion the review and update of the City’s ordinance relating to temporary signs, specifically the provisions applicable to temporary noncommercial campaign signs.
15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY
SESSION
None.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL/AUTHORITY COUNSEL None.