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11C. UPDATED STRATEGIC GOALS AND INTEGRATED LIST OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
PRIORITIES
The City Council held a goal- and priority-setting workshop on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The workshop provided an opportunity for Council members to work together to review
elements of effective governance, discuss and establish priorities for the coming year,
and strengthen teamwork. Tonight’s report contains a summary of the workshop's results
and presents the Council with five updated strategic goals to affirm as well as an
integrated list of Council and staff priorities to review.
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 Goal-Setting Workshop report from Baker Tilly; and
3. Affirm the five updated Strategic Goals:
a. Goal 1. Provide a Safe Community. Ensure a safe community to protect our
residents, visitors, and businesses.
b. Goal 2. Promote a Strong Local Economy. Develop and implement measures
to increase productivity, support local businesses and provide for economic
development.
c. Goal 3. Provide Quality Infrastructure. Invest in infrastructure maintenance and
improvements to meet the evolving needs of the community.
d. Goal 4. Ensure fiscal stability. Provide objective, transparent information while
continuing to evaluate the efficiency of services.
e. Goal 5. Maintain and promote a responsive, high-quality and transparent
government. Provide effective leadership, responsive management, and
meaningful communication while fostering mutual respect, public trust and
ethical behavior in all governing processes.; and
4. Direct staff to utilize the integrated list of Council and staff priorities in development of
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. |
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9J. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INTEGRATED DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION, INC.
FOR THE 8880 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT PROJECT, THE
8891 PACIFIC AVENUE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT PROJECT, AND THE 8870
TINA WAY DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S
HOMELESSNESS STATE OF EMERGENCY AND IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000
At its meeting of November 26, 2024, the City Council declared a local emergency caused
by conditions and threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Stanton. The
Tina Pacific neighborhood has been particularly impacted by the state of emergency, with
transients and homeless individuals regularly trespassing and breaking into vacant units.
In fact, in two separate instances this year, one vacant unit and one garage has been
severely damaged by fires started by transients and/or homeless individuals. In addition,
calls for service specifically identified as homelessness-related have increased by 162
percent from 2023 to 2024 within the City, and the intensity and severity of complaints
from Tina Pacific residents in relation to homelessness-related issues has recently
increased. Pursuant to the local emergency declaration, and in her capacity as the City’s
Director of Emergency Services, the City Manager is requesting authorization to award a
contract for demolition for 8880 Pacific Avenue, 8891 Pacific Avenue, and 8870 Tina Way
which have a history of being broken into by homeless individuals, to prevent further
trespassing and vandalism and to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the
community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Council declare the work proposed under this scope increase to be categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, Section
15301(l)(3); and
2. Authorize staff to exercise an exception to the standard procurement procedures in
the best interests of the City to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the
community; and
3. Award a construction contract to Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., to
provide professional demolition and abatement services in the amount of $225,000;
and
4. Authorize the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to bind the City of Stanton
and Integrated Demolition and Remediation, Inc., in a contract to provide the services;
and
5. Authorize 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. |
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12C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
The City currently regulates the sale, storage, and discharge of fireworks within the City,
consistent with State Fireworks Law (Health & Safety Code § 12500 et seq.) and guidance
from the State Fire Marshall under Chapter 17.04 of the Stanton Municipal Code. In order
to allow law enforcement and City code enforcement to better enforce Chapter 17.04, the
City desires to adopt “social host” regulations, which would make a property owner or a
person in control of property on which fireworks are sold, stored, or discharged in violation
of Chapter 17.04 strictly liable for the illegal sale, storage, or discharge. The proposed
ordinance would also revise the City’s administrative citations regulations regarding
notice requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Council declare that the project is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and section 15378(b)(5); and
2. Introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1163,
entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.12 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS)
OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) RELATED TO SERVICE OF
CITATIONS AND CHAPTER 17.04 (SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS) OF
TITLE 17 (FIRE) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO
SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY AND ILLEGAL FIREWORKS”; and
3. Set the Ordinance for second reading and adoption at the April 22, 2025, regular
meeting of the City Council. |
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12B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 9.50 (NITROUS OXIDE AND INHALANTS) TO TITLE 9 (PEACE,
SAFETY, AND MORALS) OF THE STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO THE
SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE WITHIN THE CITY
Orange County has seen an increase in the recreational use and abuse of nitrous oxide,
an odorless, colorless chemical that can be inhaled and is often colloquially known as
“laughing gas,” “NOX,” or “whippits.” Nitrous oxide is legitimately used as a pain reliever
and sedative for dental and medical procedures, as a performance enhancer for cars,
and as a culinary ingredient. While it is unlawful to inhale nitrous oxide recreationally or
provide nitrous oxide to another when a seller knows, or should know, that the buyer
intends to inhale or ingest the substance recreationally, it is prevalent in smoke shops
around Orange County as sellers use a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach. To empower local
law enforcement to take additional action against irresponsible nitrous oxide sellers, the
City Council will consider adopting regulations prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide, except
when sold for legitimate uses permitted under State law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Council find that the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and section 15378(b)(5); and
2. Introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1162,
adding Chapter 9.50, “Nitrous Oxide and Inhalants” to Title 9 of the Stanton Municipal
Code, entitled:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANTON,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.50 (NITROUS OXIDE AND
INHALANTS) TO TITLE 9 (PEACE, SAFETY, AND MORALS) OF THE
STANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO THE SALE OF NITROUS
OXIDE WITHIN THE CITY”; and
3. Set second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1162 at the April 22, 2025, regular
City Council meeting.
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11B. UPDATED STRATEGIC GOALS AND INTEGRATED LIST OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
PRIORITIES
The City Council held a goal- and priority-setting workshop on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The workshop provided an opportunity for Council members to work together to review
elements of effective governance, discuss and establish priorities for the coming year,
and strengthen teamwork. Tonight’s report contains a summary of the workshop's results
and presents the Council with five updated strategic goals to affirm as well as an
integrated list of Council and staff priorities to review.
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 Goal-Setting Workshop report from Baker Tilly; and
3. Affirm the five updated Strategic Goals:
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a. Goal 1. Provide a Safe Community. Ensure a safe community to protect our
residents, visitors, and businesses.
b. Goal 2. Promote a Strong Local Economy. Develop and implement measures
to increase productivity, support local businesses and provide for economic
development.
c. Goal 3. Provide Quality Infrastructure. Invest in infrastructure maintenance and
improvements to meet the evolving needs of the community.
d. Goal 4. Ensure fiscal stability. Provide objective, transparent information while
continuing to evaluate the efficiency of services.
e. Goal 5. Maintain and promote a responsive, high-quality and transparent
government. Provide effective leadership, responsive management, and
meaningful communication while fostering mutual respect, public trust and
ethical behavior in all governing processes.; and
4. Direct staff to utilize the integrated list of Council and staff priorities in development of
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. |
April 08, 2025
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