Keith Gifford

The meeting included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and real property negotiations concerning 11241 Beach Boulevard. Key open session topics included a special presentation honoring the 2025 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree and an update on the City's homeless outreach activities. Consent items addressed the reading of ordinances and resolutions by title, approval of warrants from late 2025, and approval of sponsorship for the Stanton Lions Club Annual Car Show. Separate discussions included confirming the Mayor's appointments to various boards and adopting resolutions to amend the Position Classification Manual and Salary and Benefits Resolution, specifically establishing the classification for Principal Civil Engineer. A study session covered residential tenants' and landlords' rights and responsibilities, directing staff to create online resources. Council business included announcements regarding holiday events and initiating a future discussion regarding City Council portraits.

The meeting included special presentations honoring the 2026 Women of Distinction and an update on the status of women and girls in Orange County. The Council addressed various administrative and fiscal items, including approval of investment reports, revenue and expenditure reports, and the acceptance of grant funding for the Stanton Central Park Tennis Courts renovation. Furthermore, the Council approved a Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement with Orange County, authorized a subdivision parcel map for a badminton facility, and initiated proceedings for the annual assessments for the Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. Travel authorizations for elected officials were discussed, along with a proposed amendment to ordinance regulations regarding social host liability for illegal fireworks, a mid-year budget review, and a study session on mobilehome residency laws.

The commission reviewed reports on recent community events, including the Veterans Day Ceremony and various holiday activities like the tree giveaway and Christmas tree lighting. Key infrastructure updates were provided regarding facility improvements at City Hall, HVAC installations, and the status of tennis and pickleball court renovations. A new facility naming policy was detailed, and the commission discussed planning for the upcoming 'Paint the Town' volunteer project, ultimately opting to continue the discussion to a future meeting. Additionally, members addressed inquiries regarding future tennis court designs and the potential development of a local dog park.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving two potential cases. Key discussions in the open session covered proclamations, including designating October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week, and a presentation on Project Homekey operations. The consent calendar included approval of warrants, award of a Professional Services Agreement to PSOMAS for the Orangewood Complete Streets Project, acceptance of the completed FY 2024/2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, and receiving and filing of the July 2025 Investment Reports for both the City and the Successor Agency. Other significant items involved approving the reappropriation of $1,963,196 in unspent budgeted funds to the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget and receiving and filing the June 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Reports. Separately, the Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. for the Western Avenue Resurfacing Project in partnership with the City of Garden Grove. A public hearing was held for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, culminating in the adoption of Ordinance No. 1164. New business included a review of City policies regarding Council-submitted agenda items and a discussion directing staff to provide updates on the City's unfunded actuarial liability (UAL) status, including financial obligations related to potential withdrawal from the Orange County Fire Authority. A motion to oppose California Proposition 50 failed.

The Council discussed and acted upon several items, including the declaration of surplus property and authorization to purchase new fleet vehicles, and the approval of contract amendments for streetlight upgrades and HVAC system replacement. A license agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for a pedestrian bridge was approved, alongside a professional services agreement for sewer replacement and street improvement design. The Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom products, an ordinance related to accessory dwelling units, and an urgency ordinance regarding the same topic. Additionally, a facility naming policy was established, and the Council discussed participation in the 2026 City of Westminster Tet Parade. A proposal for supporting Action Alliance for Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funding failed. The meeting also included an update on Orange County Fire Authority operations and the reorganization of the City Council.