City Council Special Meeting

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STANTON MAY 23, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (5:30 PM) JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING (6:30 PM) 1. CALL TO ORDER / CLOSED SESSION The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Shawver. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van, 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 5:31 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 Case Number: OCSC 39-2023-01316300-CU-WM-CXC 5. CALL TO ORDER / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING The City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority reconvened in open session at 6:47 p.m. Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 1 of 8  The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that the Stanton City Council / Successor Agency / Housing Authority met in closed session from 5:31 to 6:47 p.m. The City Attorney / Agency Counsel reported that there was no reportable action. 6. ROLL CALL Present: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor, Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres, Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van, and Mayor/Chairman Shawver. Absent: None. Excused: None. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Orange County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Eric Peevey. 8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. The City Council presented a certificate of recognition to Orange County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Eric Peevey in honor of him being selected as the Orange County’s Top Vehicle Theft Recovery Officer of the Year for 2022. B. The City Council proclaimed May 21-27, 2023, as National Public Works Week in the City of Stanton and presented a proclamation to the City’s Public Works Department. C. Presentation by Mr. Eric O’Donnell, Deputy Director, Townsend Public Affairs, providing the City Council with an update on State and Federal Legislation. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Shawver requested to pull items 6E and 6G from the consent calendar for separate discussion. Motion/Second: Shawver/Taylor ROLL CALL VOTE: Council/Agency/Authority Member Taylor AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Torres AYE Council/Agency/Authority Member Warren AYE Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Van AYE Mayor/Chairman Shawver AYE Motion unanimously carried: Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 2 of 8  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 21, 2023 – May 4, 2023, in the amount of $1,474,827.54. 9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approved Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting – May 9, 2023. 9D. PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL FOR NEW HVAC UNITS FOR THE STANTON COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TASK CODE 2023-603) The Public Works Department is proposing to purchase and replace eight (8) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units for the Stanton Community Center Improvement Project in the amount of $133,116. Improving the HVAC system will help maintain good indoor air quality through adequate ventilation and provide efficient thermal comfort for residents and visitors of all ages as it relates to future pandemics, including the Coronavirus Pandemic. 1. The City Council declared that this action to be categorically exempt under the California Quality Act (“CEQA”), since the action herein does not constitute a “project” as defined by Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines; and 2. Declared that the Russell Sigler, Inc. quote using a Sourcewell purchasing contract is in accordance with the Purchasing and Contracting Guidelines Section 4.13; and 3. Authorized a purchase order for eight (8) HVAC units from Russell Sigler, Inc. in the amount of $133,116. Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 3 of 8 9F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS COOPERATION AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT NO. SIX 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. 2023-11 would extend the life of the existing Cooperative Agreement. The current Agreement (Amendment No. Five to the Cooperation Agreement) covers Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. 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. 2023-11 approving Amendment No. Six 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 NO. SIX”; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. Six to the City’s Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange on behalf of the City. 9H. RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND, STANTON CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DOTSON PARK SPLASH PAD Staff are seeking approval of Resolution No. 2023-09 and Resolution No. 2023-10, authorizing applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant for the Stanton Central Park Improvement Project and Dotson Park Splash Pad. 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 Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 4 of 8  2. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-09, approving an application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE STANTON CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”; and 3. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-10, approving an application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE DOTSON PARK SPLASH PAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 9E. SUPPLEMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GRANT WRITING SERVICES Requested is the authorization to allow the City Manager to enter into a Supplement to Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing services in an amount not to exceed $48,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. Motion/Second: Shawver/Van Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren) NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion unanimously carried: 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 Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 5 of 8  2. Approved the supplement to professional services agreement for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to bind the City of Stanton and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. in a contract to provide advocacy and grant writing services to the City of Stanton. 9G. SELECTION OF FIREWORKS LICENSEES FOR 2023 Staff is requesting that the City Council select licensees for 2023 fireworks sales. Motion/Second: Shawver/Torres Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 (Shawver, Taylor, Torres, Van, and Warren) NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion unanimously carried: 1. The City Council finds that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines 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 is 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. Awarded a fireworks sales license to the Youth Assistance Foundation of Stanton and the Boys & Girls Club of Stanton. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. NEW BUSINESS None. 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC None. 14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 6 of 8 15. MAYOR/CHAIRMAN/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED BUSINESS 15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • Mayor Pro Tem Van reported on the Stanton Community Foundation’s 20th Annual Stanton Car Show, which was held on May 20, 2023, at Stanton Park. 15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING • Mayor Shawver requested to agendize discussion regarding the review and update of the City’s ordinances relating to shopping carts, street vending, loitering, and jaywalking. 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 upcoming Stanton Business Alliance Networking and Breakfast event, which is scheduled to be held on June 6, 2023, from 8:00-10:00 AM at Stanton City Hall. 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 Charles L. Walters provided the City Council with an update on their current operations. Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 7 of 8 18. ADJOURNMENT Motion/Second: Shawver/ Motion carried at 7:38 p.m. /s/ David J. Shawver _______________________________________ DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Patricia A. Vazquez _______________________________________ CITY CLERK/SECRETARY Special & Joint Regular Meeting – May 23, 2023 - Page 8 of 8