TRI TA
Mayor
CARLOS MANZO
Vice Mayor, District 2
TAI DO
Council Member
KIMBERLY HO
Council Member, District 3
CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Council Member
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m. | OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Public Access Via Teleconference/Web Conference Only
8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683
In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread o f coronavirus (COVID -19), the City of Westminster encourages the public to view this City Council meeting on television or online. The Council Chambers will be closed to adhere to guidelines for practicing safe social distancing and within the guidelines for gatherings.
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including interpretation, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (714) 548 -3237. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrang ements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 American Disabilities Act Title II)
Documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.westminster-ca.gov.
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT
PUBLIC MEETINGS
On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID -19. On September 17, 202 1, Governor Newsom signed AB 361 related to the Brown Act and remote meetings during the state of emergency. AB 361 allows local agencies to continue to conduct remote or “Zoom” meetings during a declared State of Emergency . The City Council adopted Resolution No. 50 91 on January 5, 2022 , determining as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The City Council shall make this determination every 30 days. Pursuant to AB 361, please be advised that some or all of the Westminster City Council Members will participate in meetings via teleconference/web conference.
MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the City Council are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the hour of 6:00 p.m. ( 5:00 p.m. if deemed necessary) for Closed Session matters, if required. The public session of the meeting shall commence at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
AGENDA INFORMATION
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to b e considered. The agenda and supporting documentation are available for public review no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda can be accessed on the City's web site at www.westminster-ca.gov. Live video streaming of regular meetings and an archive of agendas and minutes are also available on the City's website. Visit https://westminsterca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 to subscribe to agenda notifications.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC
IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, IN LIEU OF ATTENDING THE MEETING, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
City of Westminster YouTube Channel
City of Westminster Streaming Video Online
Westminster WTV: S pectrum Channel 3, Frontier FiOS Channel 42, and AT&T U - Verse Channel 99
Zoom (see instructions on next page)
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
To view the meeting via Zoom, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86575738496 Or iPhone one-tap :
o US: US: +16699009128,,86575738496# or +12532158782,,86575738496# Or Telephone:
o Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 865 7573 8496
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdrvOvOUMr
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO W ISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING UP TO 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:
E-mail your comments to [email protected]. Comments received via e-mail will be provided to the City Council and be reflected in the minutes, and will be read in full or in summary during Oral Communications or Public Hearings (if applicable).
Profanity, obscenity, or discriminatory language will not be read. Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published.
IN LIEU OF WRITTEN COMMENTS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO
VERBALLY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MAY SPEAK VIA ZOOM IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:
TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE:
o E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with your name to [email protected].
o Make sure you are logged i nto Zoom prior to the start of Oral Communications or Public Hearings (if applicable).
o Those who request to speak in advance will be called first and in the order in which the requests were received by the City Clerk’s Office. o When your name is called, th e City Clerk will enable your microphone and you must press the “unmute” button to unmute yourself. If calling from a telephone or cell phone, press *6 on your dial pad to mute and unmute. o Please state your name and city of residence for the record. o Your m icrophone will be muted if you begin to use profane, obscene, or discriminatory language.
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
TO SPEAK WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REQUEST:
o Speakers who have already submitted an e -Comment (see previous page) will not be permitted to speak during Oral Communications or Public Hearings (if applicable).
o Speakers must attend the Council meeting via Zoom in order to speak to the Council.
o The City Clerk will announce the start of Oral Communications or comments for the Public Hearing item and ask speakers to press the “R aise Your Hand” button.
o When your name is called, the City Clerk will enable your microphone and you must press the “unmute” button to unmute yourself. If calling from a telephone or cell phone, press *6 on your dial pad to mute and unmute. o Please state your name and city of residence for the record. o Your microphone will be muted if you begin to use profane, obscene, or discriminatory language.
Except as specifically provided by law for closed sessions, all meetings of the City Council Agency shall be open and public. Agendas for the City Council meetings provide the public an opportunity to directly address the City Council on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council on any agenda items. NO action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law.
WEBSITE/TELEVISED MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on Westminster Cable Channel 3 and REBROADCAST on Monday at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Fr iday at 7:00 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The City's website (www.westminster -ca.gov) provides information about viewing live and archived City Council meetings. If you have internet access, you can follow the meeting live with a video stream on your compu ter. You will also have access to an archive of recent City Council meeting agendas, videos and minutes.
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AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ANY ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purpose:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant regarding
Existing Litigation (three cases):
A. Cameron Knauerhaze v. City of Westminster, et al
(OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01081818-CU-OE-CJC);
B. Jose Flores v. City of Westminster, et al
(OCSC Case No. 30-2019-01086207-CU-OE-CJC);
C. Alan Aoki v. City of Westminster, et al
(OCSC Case No. 30-2020-01150240-CU-OE-CJC)
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant regarding
Potential Litigation
No. of Cases: One (1)
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant regarding
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
RECESS
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AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMIN STER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
SALUTE TO FLAG: Vice Mayor Manzo
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
CITY CLERK REPORT
A) COVID-19 Updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
E-Comments
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OR
NON-AGENDA ITEMS THAT ARE WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
PLEASE SEE PAGES 2-3 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SPEAK VIA ZOOM
OR HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO BE READ DURING ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS.
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City Council
Regular Meeting
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED
ROUTINE AND MAY BE APPROVED BY A SINGLE MOTION FOLLOWED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF T HESE
ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST
THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION OR DISCUSSION.
MINUTES
3.1 Presentation of Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency for Approval of the Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Minutes of the City Council as presented for the dates listed below:
A. December 22, 2021 – Regular Meeting (Cancelled Meeting Notice); and
B. November 24, 2021 – Regular Meeting (Cancelled Meeting Notice).
ORDINANCES
3.2 Conduct Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2579, Amending the Westminster Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Related to Public Official and Employee Interactions.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2579 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADDING SECTION 2.04.130 (PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND EMPLOYEE INTERACTIONS) TO CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND EMPLOYEE INTERACTIONS,” read by title only and waive further reading.
WARRANT REGISTER
3.3 Warrant Register (City Council/Successor Agency) dated December 02, 2021 through January 05, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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REPORTS
3.4 Treasurer’s Report for November 2021.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
3.5 Additional Information Related to City Property Land Sale Transactions from 2006 to Current.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council receive and file the report.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
DUE TO COVID -19 RESTRICTIONS, CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE
PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS IN ORDER TO ENSURE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE REMOTELY.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCI L MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING UP TO 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:
E-mail your comments to [email protected]. Speakers dialing in must make an advance request to speak in order for the City Clerk to identify the speaker and phone number.
IN LIEU OF WRITTEN COMMENTS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO
VERBALLY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING MAY SPEAK VIA ZOOM IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:
TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE:
o E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with your name to [email protected].
TO SPEAK WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REQUEST:
o The Mayor will open the public hearing and the City Clerk will ask speakers to press the “Raise Your Hand” button.
PLEASE SEE PAGES 2 -3 FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SPEAK VIA
ZOOM OR HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO BE READ DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING. SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS WILL EACH HAVE FIVE (5) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH PUBLIC HEARING ITEM.
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
4.1 Public Hearing Related to the Comprehensive Waste Management Program and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2578.
Staff Report
Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff
Public Comments
Mayor and Council Member Discussion
Council Action
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council conduct second reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 2578, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE ITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDIN TITLE 8, CHAPTER 16 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM AND ADOPT BY REFERENCE MIDWAY CITY SANITARY DISTRICTS SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS.”
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Amendment to Agreement with Infrastructure Engineers for Professional Planning Services and Approval of a Purchase Order.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends t hat the Mayor and City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Infrastructure Engineers for in -house staffing and planning services and approve a purchase order in the amount of $88,000 for services through the end of the current fiscal year.
5.2 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant Funding for Little Saigon Revitalization and Creation of Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator Position.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Authorize a budget increase in Economic Development – Other Revenue and Part Time Wages in the amount of $23,413 to support Little Saigon revitalization efforts and the creation of a new Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator part-time position; and
B. Approve the proposed class specification of Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator; and
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING THE
WESTMINSTER PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 8, 2021 PER CITY RESOLUTION
NO. 5086.”
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
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5.3 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) Approval of the 2022 -23 Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and the Last & Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Chair and Agency Members:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE 22 - 23 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 20 22
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD”; and
B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE SUSCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LAST AND FINAL RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD.”
5.4 Construction Costs for Mayor and City Council’s Offices in the Council Chambers Building.
RECOMMENTATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Consider the costs and provide direction regarding the construction cost for the Mayor and City Council’s offices in the Council Chambers; and
B. If authorized, establish a capital project entitled, “Mayor and City Council Office Conversion,” and transfer $45,000 from General Fund – Fund Balance.
5.5 Consideration of Closed Captioning Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider the quotes provided and provide direction to move forward with a vendor.
5.6 Request for a Resolution of Censure, Based on Comments Alleged to Have Been Made by Mayor Tri Ta.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Cit y Council consider the request from Council Member Do to discuss certain alleged comments and actions made by Mayor Tri Ta, and provide direction to staff regarding the preparation of a resolution of censure.
AGENDA
January 12, 2022
City Council
Regular Meeting
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6.1 Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Adopting Regulations Consistent with State Law Regarding Implementation of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2580 U entitled, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER , ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16
(SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE WESTMINSTER
MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING A SENATE BILL RELATING TO THE
CREATION OF URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT IN THE R1 DISTRICT.”
6.2 Resolution in Support of Federal PFAS Legislation that Protects Ratep ayers and Water/Wastewater Agencies.
RECOMMENTATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, SUPPORTING FEDERAL PFAS LEGISLATION THAT
PROTECTS RATEPAYERS AND WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCIES.”
6.3 Consideration of an Ordinance Related to Conflict of Interest for Public Officials.
Late Communications – Rec’d 01/12/2022
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider an ordinance related to Conflict of Interest for Public Officials and provide direction regarding the introduction, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 70( CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.”
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
7.1 Request to Rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park.
RECOMMENDATION: The Community Services and Recreation Commission recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the request to rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park and direct staff to move forward with the process.
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7.2 Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the Westm inster Cultural Arts Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A) Conduct first reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING THE
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 2.57 RELATING TO CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.”
B) Direct City Clerk staff to post the required Notice of Vacancy and coordinate the recruitment and applications process.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
(Including AB 1234 Report when required)
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the Bulletin Board outside of the Council Chambers, where completely accessible to the public; and online, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council Meeting.
/s/Lucie Colombo, CMC, Interim City Clerk