Stanton — 2026-08-11

10A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SERVICE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES” 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council conduct a public hearing to accept written protests and verbal comments against the increased solid waste fees, track the number of valid written protests and, if the number of written protests received by the close of the public comment portion of the hearing is not sufficient to constitute a majority, make a finding that there is not a majority protest by property owners and/or tenants; and 2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-33, entitled: CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SERVICE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES.”

11A. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1171 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Clerk read the title 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 2. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1171.

11B. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1174 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 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. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1174.

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 - 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 Number: G065384, CA Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three

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 July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,972,962.10.

9C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority approve Minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting July 14, 2026. CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines and associated Public Contract Codes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Receive and file the Qualified Contractors List.

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). 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 27, 2026, report entitled “California Housing Mandates, The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”.

9F. ACCEPTANCE OF THE STANTON CENTRAL PARK TENNIS COURT RENOVATION 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council find 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. Accept the completed improvements for the Stanton Central Park Tennis Court Renovation Project as certified by the City Engineer, and establish July 14, 2026, as the official date of completion; and 3. Approve the final construction contract amount of $389,165.00 with A2Z Construct, Inc.; and 4. Direct the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance to file the Notice of Completion (Attachment) with the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of Orange; and 5. Direct 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. Direct 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council declare 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. Approve the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority and allow the City Attorney to make minor edits as necessary prior to the execution of the Amendment; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority; and 4. Approve 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 the existence of a local emergency will continue until further notice. 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.

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 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.