Stanton, California

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive reports on city quality of life issues and distressed properties. The body is also seeking input on using license plate reader (LPR) technology to enforce overnight parking regulations.

• Input on license plate reader (LPR) technology for overnight parking enforcement
• Update regarding quality of life issues in the city
• Update on distressed property and criminal activity sites

Cancelled Meeting

The Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue. No agenda items were listed for the cancelled meeting.

Cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet to discuss financial reports and grant cooperation agreements. The body is deciding on a professional services agreement for banquet hall upgrades and the approval of over $3.6 million in warrants.

• Approval of demand warrants from June 11, 2026 – June 30, 2026, totaling $3,664,132.22
• Proposed $37,200 Professional Services Agreement with Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc. for Stanton Community and Senior Center (Banquet Hall) Upgrades Project
• Proposed Resolution No. 2026-32 to approve Amendment Seven to the Cooperation Agreement with the County of Orange for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Tina-Pacific Residents Association et al. v. City of Stanton et al.
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the development agreement with Stanton 2.0 LLC for the "Cloud House" project at 12331‑12435 Beach Boulevard. The commission will consider adopting Resolution No. 2591, which recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1175 related to public benefit and impact fee payments. The amendment is sought to be exempt from CEQA review under specific statutory sections.

• Amendment to development agreement with Stanton 2.0 LLC for Cloud House at 12331‑12435 Beach Boulevard
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 1175
• Resolution No. 2591 to be adopted recommending City Council action
• CEQA exemption request under Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5)

City Council

The council will hear the 2026 State of the City presentation, where staff will update on initiatives and community development. The council will receive and file the related reports. No other business items are listed.

• State of the City 2026 address – public presentation and report filing

The City Council met for a special meeting to receive and file reports regarding the annual State of the City address. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded during this session.

• Received and filed State of the City 2025 reports

Joint Regular Meeting

The Stanton City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting to consider consent calendar items, including an extension of tree maintenance services and traffic signal maintenance contracts, vehicle purchases, and a resolution for the Protective Services Tax. The council will also hold a closed session on anticipated litigation and present recognition awards to sheriff's deputies.

• Fourth Amendment to tree maintenance agreement with Great Scott Tree Services, not-to-exceed $140,000 annually ($960,000 total)
• First Amendment to traffic signal and street light maintenance with Yunex, LLC, not-to-exceed $115,000
• Authorization to purchase two 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation vehicles for up to $136,500
• Resolution directing Orange County Auditor-Controller to add Protective Services Tax to tax roll for FY 2026/27
• Presentation of certificates to deputies Bethany Quan (MADD DEUCE Award) and Gerardo Alonso (Deputy of the Year)

The City Council approved several service agreements including tree maintenance with Great Scott Tree Services and traffic signal maintenance with Yunex, LLC. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of two electric vehicles for the city fleet and directed the placement of the Protective Services Tax on the property tax roll.

• Approved demand warrants from May 16 to June 10, 2026 ($883,020.66)
• Approved Fourth Amendment with Great Scott Tree Services for up to $960,000 total
• Approved First Amendment with Yunex, LLC for traffic signal and street light maintenance
• Adopted Resolution 2026-28 delegating tort liability claims handling to CJPIA
• Received and filed April 2026 Investment Reports
• Received and filed April 30, 2026 financial reports for General Fund and Housing Authority
• Adopted Resolution 2026-29 directing the Protective Services Tax on the 2026/27 tax roll
• Authorized purchase of two 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation vehicles ($136,500)

Planning Commission

The Stanton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a continued item: an ordinance to establish Chapter 20.250 and amend Title 20 to allow group homes for the disabled. The commission is asked to adopt Resolution No. 2590 recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1174 to allow group homes for the disabled, continued from June 3, 2026

Community Services Commission

The Stanton Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with no new or unfinished business. Items include approval of April 20, 2026 minutes and a Director's Report covering the FY26-27 budget adoption, HazMat incident recovery, tennis court/playground lighting project, State of the City, and Movies under the Stars. Public comments will be accepted.

• Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director's Report: HazMat Incident Response and Recovery Update
• Director's Report: FY26-27 Budget Adoption
• Director's Report: Tennis Court and Playground Lighting Project
• Director's Report: State of the City and Movies under the Stars updates

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (2 potential cases). In open session, the Council will consider consent items including approving warrants totaling $2,026,273.41, selecting a 2026 fireworks sales licensee (recommended to Boys & Girls Club of Stanton), and accepting completion of the Community Center Backup Generator project ($338,608) and Citywide Street Sign Replacement Phase 2 ($177,000). The agenda also includes presentations honoring sheriff's deputies and a proclamation for wildfire awareness season.

• Closed session for anticipated litigation (2 potential cases)
• Approval of warrants dated May 2–15, 2026 in the amount of $2,026,273.41
• Award of 2026 fireworks sales license to Boys & Girls Club of Stanton
• Acceptance of Community Center Improvement Project – Backup Generator, final cost $338,608 with retention payment of $15,678.52 to Leddy Power Systems
• Acceptance of Citywide Street Sign Replacement Project (Phase 2), final cost $177,000 with Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs

The City Council approved several construction completions, including a community center backup generator and street sign replacements. The Council also authorized contract extensions for property management and environmental consulting services.

• Approved demand warrants from May 2 to May 15, 2026 ($2,026,273.41)
• Awarded 2026 fireworks sales license to Boys & Girls Club of Stanton
• Accepted completion of Community Center backup generator project ($338,608.00)
• Accepted completion of Citywide Street Sign Replacement Project Phase 2 ($177,000.00)
• Approved contract extension with Quality Management Group, Inc. ($127,100.00)
• Adopted Measure M Seven Year Capital Improvement Program and Resolution 2026-18
• Approved Third Amendment to MSW Consultants agreement ($527,040.00)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-17 for SB 1 project funding list

Planning Commission

The Stanton Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend the city’s zoning code to permit group homes for the disabled. The ordinance also proposes changes to definitions in Chapter 20.700 and updates Table 2-2 of the municipal code. The Commission is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2590, which directs the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 1174.

• Consider Ordinance No. 1174 to amend Chapter 20.400, add Section 20.400.380 allowing group homes for the disabled, and amend Chapter 20.700 definitions and Table 2-2

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27. The proposed budget for all City Funds totals $48.5 million, with the General Fund accounting for approximately $35.8 million in expenditures.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for all employees
• Review of General Fund revenues and expenditures totaling $35.8 million
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Program and reserve fund status

The City Council reviewed the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Multiple priority decision packages were approved through several separate votes. No reportable action was taken during the closed session regarding labor negotiations.

• Approved Decision Package – Priority A, items 1–5 (5-0)
• Approved Decision Package – Priority B, items 1–4 (5-0)
• Approved Decision Package – Priority B, items 5–6 (5-0)
• Approved Decision Package – Priority B, items 7–12 and 14 (5-0)
• Approved Decision Package – Priority B, items 16–17 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote to adopt a resolution ratifying a local emergency proclamation issued May 22, 2026, due to a toxic chemical leak from an aerospace manufacturer at 12122 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, which triggered evacuation orders in parts of Stanton. Consent calendar items include approval of $904,030.27 in warrants, investment reports, and professional service agreements for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project (inspector of record and materials testing).

• Ratification of local emergency proclamation (Resolution No. 2026-16) for chemical leak response
• Approval of demand warrants totaling $904,030.27 (April 18 - May 1, 2026)
• Award of $158,400 to TYR, Inc. for Inspector of Record services at Norm Ross Sports Park
• Award of $139,196.76 to American Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for Materials Testing Laboratory services
• Receive and file March 2026 investment reports and financial reports for General Fund and Housing Authority

The City Council approved professional service agreements for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project. The Council also moved to adopt a resolution ratifying a local emergency proclamation due to a chemical leak in nearby Garden Grove.

• Approved demand warrants from April 18 to May 1, 2026 ($904,030.27)
• Received and filed March 2026 Investment Report
• Received and filed March 2026 Successor Agency Investment Report
• Received and filed March 31, 2026 financial reports for General Fund and Housing Authority
• Awarded TYR, Inc. contract for Inspector of Record services ($158,400.00)
• Authorized $7,920.00 contingency for TYR, Inc.
• Awarded American Engineering Laboratories, Inc. contract for Material Testing Laboratory of Record services ($139,196.76)
• Authorized $6,960.00 contingency for American Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Regular Meeting (Cancelled)

The Stanton City Council's regularly scheduled meeting for May 26, 2026, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for the same date at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Cancelled

The Stanton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to consider.

Cancelled Meeting

The scheduled Community Services Commission meeting for Monday, May 18, 2026 was cancelled. The commission announced that the next regular meeting will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue. The cancellation notice was posted on May 14, 2026 at the Stanton Post Office, Community Services Center, and City Hall.

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The Stanton City Council, also acting as the Successor Agency and Housing Authority, meets in special and joint regular session. The closed session includes city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations. The open session consent calendar features a second lease amendment with Illumination Foundation for 7855 Katella Avenue, renewal of the homelessness emergency proclamation, approval of $2,062,391.33 in warrants, and resolutions calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026.

• Second Amendment to Office Lease with Illumination Foundation at 7855 Katella Avenue, extending term to December 31, 2026
• Continuation of local emergency proclamation due to homelessness crisis
• Approval of demand warrants totaling $2,062,391.33 for April 4–17, 2026
• Resolutions to hold a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, consolidated with Orange County and statewide election
• Closed session discussion of city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations

The council approved demand warrants totaling $2,062,391.33 and adopted several resolutions, including the November 2026 municipal election schedule and related candidate regulations. It accepted a $1 million HUD grant for Public Safety Center upgrades and a $160,000 USDOT grant for the Vision Zero Action Plan. The council also approved a lease amendment, a professional services agreement for the Stanton Express brochure, and the escheatment of $2,380.42 in unclaimed property.

• Approved demand warrants $2,062,391.33 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑08 calling for a general municipal election on Nov 3 2026
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑09 requesting Orange County to consolidate the election with the statewide election
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑10 adopting regulations for candidate statements
• Approved Second Amendment to lease with Illumination Foundation (no vote recorded)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Offset Printing for the Stanton Express brochure (no vote recorded)
• Accepted HUD grant of $1,000,000 for Public Safety Center upgrades (no vote recorded)
• Accepted USDOT FHWA grant of $160,000 for Vision Zero Action Plan (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a consent calendar item to find that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is consistent with the city's General Plan and is exempt from CEQA. The recommended action includes adopting Resolution No. 2589. No public hearings or other business items are scheduled.

• Finding that 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program projects conform to the General Plan (Consent Calendar Item 5A)

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will hold a joint meeting to discuss real property negotiations and existing litigation in closed session. The public session includes a performance update from Chandler Asset Management and the approval of city warrants.

• Approval of demand warrants dated March 21, 2026 – April 3, 2026, totaling $2,448,440.54
• Closed session negotiations for multiple properties on Tina Way and Pacific Avenue in Anaheim
• Closed session conference regarding two cases: Tina-Pacific Residents Association, et al. v. City of Stanton, et al.
• Performance update presentation by Chandler Asset Management
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The council accepted completion of the HVAC System Replacement Phase 1 project, certified the work, and approved the final construction cost of $974,136.23. It also approved the FY 2026/27 Investment Policy, the amended NPDES Stormwater Permit Agreement, and demand warrants totaling $2,448,440.54. The consent calendar item 9H was pulled for separate discussion.

• Accepted HVAC System Replacement Phase 1 project completion (certified March 24 2026)
• Approved final HVAC project cost of $974,136.23
• Directed City Clerk to file Notice of Completion within 10 days
• Directed retention payment of $48,706.81 to AC Pros, Inc. after 35 days
• Approved FY 2026/27 City Investment Policy
• Approved amended and restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
• Approved demand warrants $2,448,440.54 (Mar 21–Apr 3 2026)
• Motion to pull Item 9H from consent calendar carried unanimously (4‑0)

Public Safety Committee

The Stanton Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive and file informational reports on quality of life issues in the city, a critical incident, and a proposed amendment to the social host liability ordinance for illegal fireworks and administrative citations. No action will be taken on these items; they are for discussion only.

• Update regarding quality of life issues in the city
• Update on a critical incident within the city
• Update regarding amendment to ordinance on social host liability for illegal fireworks and administrative citations

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will receive staff updates on the Tennis Court Renovation Project, the Summer Stanton Express program, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards. The only action item is approval of the March 16, 2026, meeting minutes; a report on the City Teen Volunteer Program will be received and filed. No other decisions are on the agenda.

• Update on Tennis Court Renovation Project
• Update on Summer Stanton Express program
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Awards update
• Report on City Teen Volunteer Program activities and opportunities

Cancelled

The Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Stanton Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue.

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits (Tina-Pacific Residents Association v. City of Stanton) and real property negotiations for 47 parcels on Tina Way and Pacific Avenue in Anaheim. In regular session, they will consider awarding a $474,910 construction contract to Sequel Contractors for citywide street and alley resurfacing. They will also receive a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and an update on homeless outreach activities.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases (case numbers 30-2023-01316300-CU-WM-CXC and 30-2025-01503396-CU-BC-CXC)
• Closed session: Real property negotiation for 47 parcels on Tina Way and Pacific Avenue, Anaheim (APN list provided)
• Consent item: Award of construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for FY 2024/25 Citywide Street Resurfacing and FY 2025/26 Citywide Alley Resurfacing at $474,910
• Special presentation: Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Special presentation: Update on City’s homeless outreach activities

The council approved the award of a $474,910 construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for FY 2024/25 street resurfacing and FY 2025/26 alley resurfacing projects. It also accepted the completed $76,230 streetlight upgrades project and authorized the FY 2026‑2027 CDBG participation resolution. Several consent‑calendar items were approved, including warrants for $2,639,375.65 and the minutes of the March 24 meeting.

• Approved award of $474,910 construction contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of Streetlight Upgrades Project and approved $76,230 contract with Yunex, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑07 authorizing participation in FY 2026‑2027 CDBG program (unanimous)
• Approved demand warrants totaling $2,639,375.65 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2026 joint meeting (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of reading ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension and amendment to auditing services contract with Gruber and Lopez, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved supplement to professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. up to $54,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a consent calendar item to recommend that the City Council accept the 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report. The item is exempt from CEQA as information collection.

• Consent Calendar item 5A: Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2025

Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet to discuss municipal solid waste disposal and a parcel map for a new badminton facility. The body will also consider approving over $832,000 in warrants and accepting a $20,000 grant for tennis court renovations.

• Approval of demand warrants dated February 19, 2026 – March 6, 2026, in the amount of $832,384.70
• Acceptance of a $20,000 USTA grant for the Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts Renovation Project
• Approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange
• Approval of Subdivision Parcel Map No. 2025-110 for a badminton facility and parking lot at 10662 Court Avenue
• Continuance of the local emergency proclamation regarding the homelessness crisis

The City Council approved the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with Orange County and the accompanying Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement, authorizing the City Manager to execute both. The council also accepted a $20,000 United States Tennis Association grant for the Stanton Central Park tennis courts renovation and approved a subdivision parcel map for 10662 Court Avenue. Additional actions included waiving reading of ordinances, approving $832,384.70 in demand warrants, and adopting a resolution to order the Lighting and Landscaping District engineer report.

• Waived reading of ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved demand warrants totaling $832,384.70 (unanimous)
• Accepted USTA $20,000 grant for tennis courts renovation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 ordering engineer report for Lighting and Landscaping District (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with County of Orange (4-1)
• Approved Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement with CR&R Incorporated (4-1)
• Approved Subdivision Parcel Map No. 2025-110 for 10662 Court Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed horizontal mixed-use development. The project includes 159 residential townhomes and 15,949 square feet of commercial buildings. The commission will consider approving the site plan, design review, and a tentative tract map.

• Proposed 159 residential townhomes and 15,949 square feet of commercial buildings at 8042 Katella Avenue and 11100 Beach Boulevard
• Site Plan and Design Review (SPDR-823)
• Planned Development Permit (PDP 24-01)
• Tentative Tract Map No. 19330 (TTM No. 19330)
• Development Agreement No. 26-01 with Stanton Land, LLC, StantonCareer, LLC, LITA4, LLC, and Stanton Corner, LLC

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will receive an update and the final conceptual plan for the Orangewood Complete Streets Project. The body will also receive reports on various community programs and events.

• Orangewood Complete Streets Project update and conceptual plan
• Women of Distinction Program report
• Annual Easter Egg Hunt Community Event report
• Updated park signage design report
• Shop Stanton Business Spotlight Initiative report

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The Stanton City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will hold a closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss two pending lawsuits and negotiate the sale of multiple properties on Tina Way and Pacific Avenue. After the closed session, the joint regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. will include special presentations, an award for Citizen of the Year, and a consent calendar. The consent calendar items include waiving reading of ordinances, approving $424,811.61 in demand warrants, adopting minutes from the February 24 meeting, and filing December 2025 investment reports for the city, successor agency, and housing authority.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on two Tina‑Pacific Residents Association lawsuits (Case Nos. 30‑2023‑01316300‑CU‑WM‑CXC and 30‑2025‑01503396‑CU‑BC‑CXC).
• Closed session conference with real‑property negotiator for properties on Tina Way and Pacific Avenue (APNs 126‑481‑01 through 126‑481‑29).
• Approval of demand warrants dated Feb 7‑Feb 20 2026 totaling $424,811.61.
• Approval of minutes from the Feb 24, 2026 joint regular meeting.
• Receipt and filing of December 2025 investment reports for the City, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority.

The council pulled Item 9H from the consent calendar for later discussion and waived reading of ordinances and resolutions. It approved $424,811.61 in demand warrants, vacated an alleyway near Chestnut Avenue, and accepted the Pacific Avenue demolition project with a $150,000 contract. The council also accepted a $300,000 Caltrans grant, executed the restricted grant agreement, and appropriated the funds from the General Fund.

• Motion to pull Item 9H from consent calendar (5-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions
• Approved demand warrants totaling $424,811.61
• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 vacating alleyway near Chestnut Avenue
• Accepted 8900 & 8911 Pacific Avenue demolition project; approved $150,000 contract
• Approved $300,000 Caltrans Community Cleanup grant and executed Restricted Grant Agreement
• Appropriated $300,000 from General Fund and increased Grants Fund by $300,000
• Directed filing of notice of completion and retention payment for demolition project

Planning Commission

The Stanton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider revoking a conditional use permit for a towing facility dispatch office and vehicle repair shop. The commission is expected to adopt a resolution rescinding the previous approval.

• Public hearing on revoking Conditional Use Permit C22-01 for a towing facility
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2586 to rescind Resolution No. 2579

Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an updated economic development subsidy report for a 2021 loan to Rodeo 39 Marketplace, LLC. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling $5,844,197.62 and several financial reports. The council will also discuss a conflict of interest ordinance analysis and a request to review the city's permit parking program. Closed session involves pending litigation, including a case titled James Giam Dinh v. City of Stanton.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 accepting updated economic development subsidy report for Rodeo 39 Marketplace, LLC
• Approval of demand warrants for $5,844,197.62
• Receive and file November 2025 Investment Report and October 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports
• Analysis of State vs. Santa Ana conflict of interest rules and regulations
• Discussion on reviewing the city's permit parking program and guidelines

The council waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the consent calendar. It approved demand warrants dated Jan 14–Feb 6 2026 totaling $5,844,197.62 and adopted Resolution 2026‑03 accepting the updated economic‑development subsidy report for Rodeo 39 Marketplace, LLC. The council also approved the meeting minutes, November 2025 investment reports, and October 2025 revenue and expenditure reports, while two motions to draft or follow a Santa Ana‑style conflict‑of‑interest ordinance failed.

• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions (consent calendar) – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Approved demand warrants Jan 14–Feb 6 2026 totaling $5,844,197.62 – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑03 accepting Rodeo 39 Marketplace subsidy report – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Approved minutes of Special and Joint Regular Meeting Feb 10 2026 – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Received and filed November 2025 City Council Investment Report – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Received and filed November 2025 Successor Agency Investment Report – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Received and filed October 2025 General Fund and Housing Authority Revenue & Expenditure Reports – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Motion to direct staff to draft Santa Ana‑style conflict‑of‑interest ordinance – failed (Barrios NO, Torres AYE, Warren ABSTAIN, Taylor AYE, Shawver NO)

Community Services Commission

The Stanton Community Services Commission will receive informational updates on capital projects and programs, including the Stanton Central Park tennis court renovation and playground project (adding pickleball courts and playground lighting), senior programming and participation trends, and the director's report on budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and upcoming events. The commission will also hold its annual reorganization to elect a chair and vice chair. All items are presented for discussion or receive-and-file; no final decisions are expected.

• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2025
• Director's report: Red Cross Blood Drive, Easter Egg Hunts, Budget Priorities for FY 2026-27
• Commission reorganization — nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on senior programming and participation trends
• Stanton Central Park Tennis Court Renovation and Playground Project update (new pickleball courts, additional playground lighting)

Public Safety Committee

The Stanton Public Safety Committee will meet on February 18, 2026 at the corporate yard. The committee will receive and file three reports: one on quality of life issues, one on smoke shop activities and enforcement, and one on participation in the homeless point‑in‑time count. No actions beyond filing the reports are proposed.

• Update regarding quality of life issues – committee to receive and file the report
• Update regarding smoke shop activities & enforcement – committee to receive and file the report
• Update regarding homeless point‑in‑time count participation – committee to receive and file the report
• Public comments – speakers limited to three minutes each

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss revoking a conditional use permit for a towing facility dispatch office and vehicle repair shop. The body will also consider the vacation of an alleyway near Chestnut Avenue. Additionally, the commission will undergo reorganization to nominate a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing on revoking Resolution No. 2579 (Conditional Use Permit C22-01) for a towing facility dispatch office and vehicle repair shop
• Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 2585 to vacate an alleyway located near Chestnut Avenue
• Planning Commission reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice Chair

Rescheduled Meeting

The Stanton Community Services Commission rescheduled its February 16, 2026 meeting to February 23, 2026 due to the President's Day holiday. The next meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Rescheduled meeting date: February 23, 2026
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 7800 Katella Avenue
• Meeting time: 5:30 p.m.

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to appoint a Stanton Chief of Police. In open session, they will vote on consent items including rejecting all bids for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project and authorizing re-advertising; approving $809,487.53 in warrants; and authorizing advertisement for citywide street and alley resurfacing projects. They will also hear updates on homeless outreach and consider a $4,000 sponsorship for the Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards.

• Closed session appointment of Stanton Chief of Police
• Reject all bids for Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project and re-advertise
• Warrants approval for $809,487.53 (Jan 8–23, 2026)
• Authorize bids for FY 24/25 Citywide Street Resurfacing and FY 25/26 Citywide Alley Resurfacing
• Sponsorship contribution of $4,000 for 51st Annual Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards

The council approved the bid specifications and plans for the FY 24/25 citywide street resurfacing project and the FY 25/26 citywide alley resurfacing project, authorizing advertising for bids. It also approved $809,487.53 in demand warrants, a $4,000 sponsorship for the Cypress College Americana Awards, and rejected all bids for the Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project, directing staff to re‑advertise. Additional actions included adopting a new template for council portraits and directing the City Attorney to study a conflict‑of‑interest ordinance. All motions were adopted unanimously except the conflict‑of‑interest study, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved bid specifications and plans for FY 24/25 citywide street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved bid specifications and plans for FY 25/26 citywide alley resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved demand warrants totaling $809,487.53 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 sponsorship for Cypress College Americana Awards (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Norm Ross Sports Park Improvement Project and authorized re‑advertising (unanimous)
• Adopted new standard template for council portraits (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to analyze conflict‑of‑interest ordinance (4‑1)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 27, 2026 special and joint regular meeting (unanimous)

Cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026.

Cancelled Meeting

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026.

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

This special and joint regular meeting begins with a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (2 potential cases). In open session, the council will consider consent items including approval of warrants totaling $2,313,302.03, continuation of the local emergency proclamation due to the homelessness crisis, and a first amendment to the Family Resource Center agreement under the FACT program. New business includes an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Stanton Public Safety Committee, and a presentation on the city's unfunded accrued liability.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 potential cases)
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,313,302.03 for December 19, 2025 – January 9, 2026
• Continuation of local emergency proclamation caused by homelessness crisis
• First Amendment to FACT program agreement for Stanton Family Resource Center services
• Consideration to fill one vacancy on the Stanton Public Safety Committee (term expiring November 2026)

The council unanimously appointed Yahir Olguin‑Rodriguez to fill Seat #2 on the Stanton Public Safety Committee. It also approved the first amendment to the Family Resource Center agreement with Orange County and authorized $2,313,302.03 in demand warrants. Additional consent‑calendar items, including waiving reading of ordinances, adopting the 2024‑25 financial report, and continuing the homelessness emergency proclamation, were also approved.

• Appointed Yahir Olguin‑Rodriguez to Public Safety Committee (5‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to Family Resource Center agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized demand warrants totaling $2,313,302.03 (5‑0)
• Waived reading of ordinances and resolutions (5‑0)
• Approved 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit reports (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Continued proclamation of local emergency due to homelessness (5‑0)
• Approved presentation on Unfunded Accrued Liability (5‑0)

Canceled Meeting

The Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2026.

Cancelled

The Stanton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on February 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 7800 Katella Avenue.

Canceled Meeting

The Stanton Community Services Commission canceled its scheduled meeting for Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting canceled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026
• Location: City Council Chambers, 7800 Katella Avenue

Special & Joint Regular Meeting

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and negotiate price and terms for the property at 11241 Beach Boulevard. The regular session includes approval of warrants totaling $4,302,383.87, a study session on tenants' and landlords' rights, and consideration of a sponsorship request for the Stanton Lions Club Annual Car Show.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 11241 Beach Boulevard (APN 131-091-23) with price and terms instruction
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Consent calendar: approval of warrants from Nov 29–Dec 22, 2025 for $4,302,383.87
• Unfinished business: study session on residential tenants' and landlords' rights and responsibilities
• Consent calendar: sponsorship request from Stanton Lions Club for 2026 Annual Car Show ($723 in-kind)

Cancelled

The January 7, 2026, meeting of the Stanton Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.