Stanton — 2026-07-14

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 If Resolution No. 2026-15 is adopted by the Council, the new and updated fees will go into effect on September 12, 2026. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council conduct the public hearing; and 2. City Council find 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, entitled: 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council conduct the public hearing, waive the full reading, and introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance 1174, entitled: 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. Find 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.

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 the City's vacant property registration program through updated registration requirements, enhanced maintenance and security standards, risk-based property classifications, and improved enforcement tools. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1171, entitled: 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 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Authorize the Orange County Sheriff's Department to deploy and operate its Drone as applicable federal regulations, California law, and Orange County Sheriff's Department policies and procedures.

15A. COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS At this time Council/Agency/Authority Members may report on items not specifically described on the agenda which are of interest to the community provided no discussion or action may be taken except to provide staff direction to report back or to place the item on a future agenda.

15B. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING At this time Council/Agency/Authority Members may place an item on a future agenda.

15C. COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE STUDY SESSION At this time Council/Agency/Authority Members may place an item on a future study session agenda. Currently Scheduled: None.

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.

4A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of cases: 1 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

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 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board waive reading of Ordinances and Resolutions.

9B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS City Council approve demand warrants dated June 11, 2026 – June 30, 2026, in the amount of $3,664,132.22.

9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approve Minutes of Joint Regular Meeting June 23, 2026; and 2. City Council approve 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Receive and file 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Successor Agency find 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. Receive and file the Investment Report for the month of May 2026.

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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Receive and file 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Award 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 Associates, Inc. in an Agreement to provide the services; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to approve a contingency in the amount of $3,720 to Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc.

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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Approve Resolution No. 2026-32 approving Amendment Seven to the City’s Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange entitled: CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS COOPERATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT SEVEN”; and 3. Authorize 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 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). RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Authorize 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 the City Council's proclamation of a local emergency will remain in effect until it is no longer needed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Receive and file 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Approve the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Approve the bid specifications and plans, subject to revisions required by the City Engineer and the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize and advertise for bids the FY 2025/26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR