CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY January 12, 2022
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Pursuant to the State of California Executive Order N- 29- 20 related to coronavirus ( COVID- 19), the City Council of the City of Westminster, California convened on January 12, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. in a Closed Session in the Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California and via teleconference/ web conference. 5: 00 P. M.
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL: MAYOR TRI TA
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER TAI DO
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
Interim City Clerk Colombo announced a quorum.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant Tanya Ramirez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
1. Terry Rains, Westminster, expressed concerned regarding potential and existing litigation and spoke regarding the drafted letter to the District Attorney' s office and Item No. 3.
2. Camilla Overbeek, Westminster, spoke regarding the drafted letter to the District Attorney' s office and Item No. 3.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated involvement with the drafting of the letter to the District Attorney' s office and investigation related to the sale of property of Liberty Park.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated the closed session is authorized under California Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2) because existing facts and circumstances indicate there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Any discussion of these matters in open session would certainly prejudice the City' s position.
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The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. 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: At 7: 02 p. m., Mayor Ta recessed the meeting held in the Council Conference Room.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 7: 17 p. m. via teleconference/ web conference.
ROLL CALL: MAYOR TRI TA
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER TAI DO
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Deputy City Attorney Kimberly Barlow
Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Interim Community Development Director Debbie Kurita
Finance Director Erin Backs
Acting Community Services and Recreation Director
Vanessa Johnson
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
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Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant Tanya Ramirez
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Ron
Roberts
SALUTE TO FLAG: Vice Mayor Manzo
INVOCATION: City Attorney Bettenhausen
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated as follows:
1 — Reported action for Closed Session Item No. 1 - first two existing litigation cases Motion Ho / Manzo, 5- 0, to allow Bent Caryl and Kroll firm to serve as co- counsel in the two cases. Third litigation case — motion Ho / Do, 4- 1, Council Member Nguyen voting no, to allow Bent Caryl and Kroll firm to serve as co- counsel. 2 — Brief discussion and Council provided direction.
3 — Brief discussion and decided to continue discussion until after the meeting.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK: Interim City Clerk Colombo stated there was late communication for Item No. 6. 3, spoke regarding upcoming redistricting community workshops of January 12, 24, 27 and 31 and introduced Emergency Services Coordinator Robert Acosta fora COVID- 19 update.
A) COVID- 19 Updates.
Emergency Services Coordinator Acosta provided an update regarding COVID- 19.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Interim City Manager Cordon spoke regarding community projects and events, introduced new City personnel and spoke regarding special study session meeting on January 17, 2022.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — None.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Part 1
1. Camilla Overbeek expressed concern regarding City Attorney Bettenhausen comments after Closed Session Oral Communications.
Mayor Ta recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Ta reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Part 2
2. Phung Ly spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 7. 1.
3. Jamison Power, Vice Chair Community Services and Recreation Commission, spoke regarding Tony Lam and in support of Agenda Item No.
7. 1.
4. Roger Mindrum concurred with Ms. Overbeek's comments, spoke regarding special meeting regarding the Quang Tri Monument, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 6.3 and regarding Agenda Item 7. 1.
5. Terry Rains, spoke regarding missing City Council meeting minutes, employee pay rate, in support of Agenda Item No. 5.2, 5.6, 6.3, in opposition of Agenda Item No. 5. 4, 5. 5, 7. 1, and the approval of the Quang Tri Monument.
6. Tony Bui, Park and Recreation Commissioner, spoke in opposition of renaming Park West Park to Tony Lam Park ( Agenda Item No. 7. 1).and resolution to censure the Mayor ( Agenda Item No. 5. 6).
7. Dao Tran spoke regarding COVID and expressed concern regarding the TET Parade, censorship on the Mayor and the moving of his office from City Hall.
8. Amy Walsh spoke regarding the difference between censure and censor Agenda Item No. 5. 6).
9. Namquan Nguyen expressed concern regarding the risks of mega- spreading Omicron in the community by hosting the TET Parade. ( E- Comment)
10. Bill Vetter spoke regarding the Quang Tri Monument. ( E- Comment)
11. Robert Harrison expressed concern regarding the Quang Tri Monument. ( E- Comment)
REQUEST TO ADD URGENCY ITEM: Council Member Nguyen announced a request to add an Urgency Item No. 5.7 to discuss plans to protect the community regarding COVID.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated the item arose after the posting of the agenda and could not wait until the next regular council meeting for consideration.
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Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Mayor Ta to add Urgency Item No. 5.7 regarding COVID.
The motion failed, 2-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, NGUYEN
NOES: MANZO, DO, HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
3. 1 Presentation of Minutes of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency for Approval of the Minutes.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved 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 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION. ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.)
WARRANT REGISTER
3. 3 Warrant Register ( City Council/ Successor Agency) dated December 02, 2021 through January 05, 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed.
REPORTS
3. 4 Treasurer' s Report for November 2021.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3. 5 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS MOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.)
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Motion was made by Council Member Ho, and seconded by Council Member Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar, except Item Nos 3. 2 and 3. 5.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION.
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.
Council Member Ho asked if this is first reading.
Interim City Manager Cordon stated this is the adoption of the ordinance.
Council Member Ho asked if a timeline was necessary for the removal of the Mayor' s office from City Hall to proposed ordinance.
Discussion ensued regarding the details of the location and time specification on proposed ordinance, when the ordinance comes into effect and staff direction.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to 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 waived further reading.
The motion carried, 3-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO, HO
NOES: TA, NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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3. 5 Additional Information Related to City Property Land Sale Transactions from 2006 to Current.
Finance Director Backs gave a brief report of the associated sale.
Discussion ensued regarding the match of the buyer appraisal of land, the process, guidelines, and policy for the sale of City land.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to receive and file the report.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 1 Public Hearing Related to the Comprehensive Waste Management Program and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2578.
Public Work Director Ngo introduced SB 1383, stated on December 8, 2021, the City Council voted 5- 0 to introduce the subject ordinance related to the Comprehensive Waste Management Program and adopt by reference Midway City Sanitary District' s solid waste regulations. A public hearing is required at the second reading of a proposed ordinance adopting a code by reference by a local agency.
MAYOR TA OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MAYOR TA ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY SPEAKERS WISHING TO SPEAK IN FAVOR OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE ITEM.
1. Terry Rains raised concerns regarding the staff report for not providing the Midway City Sanitary District's ordinance and requested the District and City to do better at educating and engaging the residents.
SINCE THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, MAYOR TA CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Vice Mayor Manzo questioned whether Midway City Sanitary District provides an outreach program to educate the residents on reducing organic waste issue.
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Public Works Director Ngo, in response to Vice Mayor Manzo, stated that the Midway City Sanitary District is working on a program to provide education to the public and it may take effect beginning of January 2022.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to 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."
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
REQUEST TO MOVE ITEM NO. 7. 1:
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to move Item No. 7. 1 prior to regular business.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEM( S) TAKEN OUT- OF- ORDER
7. 1 Request to Rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park.
Acting Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson gave a brief report regarding the renaming of Park West Park and the vote and discussion of the public hearing of the Community Services and Recreation Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding the Community Services and Recreation Commission vote and discussion.
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke regarding Tony Lam and his contributions to the community and asked for clarification regarding the ticket price of$ 25, 000.
Council Member Do echoed Vice Mayor Manzo' s comments.
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Public Works Director Ngo stated the cost of the new monument would be $ 25, 000.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to approve the request to rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park, use park dedication funds, and move forward with the process.
Council Member Nguyen spoke in support of renaming the Park, stated the outside group should raise funds for the monument and asked for clarification regarding the account the funds would be pulled from.
Acting Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson stated funds would be retrieved from the park dedication fund.
Finance Director Backs spoke regarding the balance in park dedication fund.
Mayor Ta spoke in support of renaming the park and expressed concern regarding the ticket price of the monument.
The motion failed, 2- 1-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO
NOES: HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: TA, NGUYEN
Council Member Ho spoke regarding being fiscally responsible during this time and stated she would like to revisit this item at a future date.
Council Member Do questioned the roll call vote.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified the roll call vote based on Robert' s Rules of Order and left it the discretion of Council to determine their vote of abstention.
Council Nguyen stated he would like to rectify and clarify his vote.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated any item that involves a resolution, ordinance or the transaction of monies involves three affirmative votes. He clarified this motion indeed failed.
Substitute Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Mayor Ta to approve the request to rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park; subject to sufficient funds being raised to change the monument.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked for clarification regarding the group that is proposing the name change.
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Acting Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson clarified the proposed name change is from the Community Services and Recreation Commission.
Council Member Do asked Mayor Ta if he proposed the name change to Margie L.
Rice Park.
Mayor Ta spoke regarding the remaining of the park and funds allocated for the change of the monument.
Public Works Director Ngo explained the transition of wood signs to concrete name signs of parks during the renaming of Margie L. Rice Park.
Discussion ensued regarding the renaming, time spent, and funds used for Margie L. Rice Park.
Council Member Nguyen spoke in opposition of spending $ 25, 000 for the monument.
Vice Mayor Manzo stated park dedication funds could be used to cover costs.
The motion failed, 2-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, NGUYEN
NOES: MANZO, DO, HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to approve the request to rename Park West Park to Tony Lam Park subject to funds being generated from an outside source to cover monument costs.
The motion carried, 4- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, NGUYEN
NOES: HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Amendment to Agreement with Infrastructure Engineers for Professional Planning Services and Approval of a Purchase Order.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita gave a brief report of the proposed amendment to the agreement for professional planning services.
Council Member Do asked if the position would be a full- time or part- time position.
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Discussion ensued regarding the position hours, pay, flexibility and the needs of the Planning Division.
Vice Mayor Manzo questioned the fees and recovery of funds, and if there is Spanish speaking personnel in Planning.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita explained the fees are assisting in providing funding for consultants.
Discussion ensued regarding planning fees and Spanish speaking personnel.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Council Member Ho to 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.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 2 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant Funding for Little Saigon Revitalization and Creation of Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator Position.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked for clarification regarding the goals and time frame of hire for the position.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita explained it is the first step in the goals and strategy for implementation of the blueprint of Little Saigon, spoke regarding the allocation of funds, and the roles and responsibility of the Outreach Coordinator. She explained the process of hiring for the position.
Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta stated there is a timeline for the utilization of funds and hiring will be a quick turnaround.
Discussion ensued regarding the salary, roles and responsibility of the position and implementation of strategy.
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Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Council Member Ho to:
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 No. 5092 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."
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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.
Motion was made by Council Member/ Agency Member Do, and seconded by Mayor/ Chair Ta to:
A) Adopt a Resolution No. 57 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, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD"; and
B) Adopt a Resolution No. 58 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."
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The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 4 Construction Costs for Mayor and City Council' s Offices in the Council Chambers Building.
Public Works Director Ngo gave a brief report regarding the construction costs for the conversion project.
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke in opposition of modification to the Council Chambers.
Council Member Do stated there is no rush in moving the Mayor' s office.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Ho to not approve any modification to the Council Chambers and bring back item in the future.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Council Member Ho inquired where and when the Mayor' s office would be relocated.
Interim City Manager Cordon asked for clarification regarding Council direction regarding the use of the current Council offices in the Council Chambers.
Council Member Do stated Mayor Ta currently remain in his office as there is no rush.
Mayor Ta expressed concern regarding returning back to his office at City Hall and requested Council propose a plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the Mayor' s office and the date of relocation.
Interim City Manager Cordon stated the Council may revisit this item after the June election and further discuss the planning and relocation of the Mayor' s office.
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Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Council Member Ho to allow the Mayor to remain in his office until end of term ( November), pending June special election and bring back the item to discuss at future meeting.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 5 Consideration of Closed Captioning Services.
Interim City Manager Cordon spoke regarding quotes related to Vietnamese closed captioning services and additional purchases necessary such as software, and an encoder. She stated current interpreter services and requirements.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for closed caption, costs, transcripts, and translation and interpretation of multiple languages on live meetings.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Council Member Ho to continue the item at a future date.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
EXTEND THE MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to extend the meeting past midnight.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Ta briefly recessed the meeting.
Mayor Ta reconvened the meeting.
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REQUEST TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM NOS 6. 1 AND 6. 2 OUT- OF- ORDER Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Ho to move Item Nos 6. 1 and 6. 2 prior to Regular Business Item No. 5.6.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEM( S) TAKEN OUT- OF- ORDER
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6. 1 Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Adopting Regulations Consistent with State Law Regarding Implementation of Senate Bill 9 ( SB 9).
Interim Community Development Director Kurita jointly with Deputy City Attorney Lisa Krantiz presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding SB9 overview and detail of the legislation, the nature of the urgency ordinance, and the recommendation.
Mayor Ta questioned parking spaces as it related to SB9 unit.
Deputy City Attorney Kranitz explained the requirements and differences of parking between Accessory Dwelling Units ( ADU) and SB9 units.
Discussion ensued regarding the lot splits, architectural design, rental of units, and utilities.
Motion was made by Council Member Ho, and seconded by Council Member NGUYEN to read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt amended Urgency Ordinance No. 2580U 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."
The motion carried, 4- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: MANZO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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6. 2 Resolution in Support of Federal PFAS Legislation that Protects Ratepayers and Water/ Wastewater Agencies.
Public Works Director Ngo gave a brief report regarding PFAS chemical and its impacts.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to adopt a Resolution No. 5093 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, SUPPORTING FEDERAL PFAS
LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS RATEPAYERS AND WATER/ WASTEWATER AGENCIES."
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 6 Request for a Resolution of Censure, Based on Comments Alleged to Have Been Made by Mayor Tri Ta.
Council Member Do explained why he brought this item forward and read the resolution for the record.
Mayor Ta spoke in opposition of the resolution.
Discussion ensued regarding the comments made by Mayor Ta and videos were played of Mayor Ta' s interview on Vietnamese media.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Ho to call for question and end debate.
The motion carried, 3-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO, HO
NOES: TA, NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to direct staff to prepare a resolution for censure.
The motion carried 3-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO, HO
NOES: TA, NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6. 1 AGENDA ITEM NO 6. 1 WAS MOVED OUT- OF- ORDER AND PRIOR TO REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM NO. 5. 6.
6. 2 AGENDA ITEM NO 6. 2 WAS MOVED OUT- OF- ORDER AND PRIOR TO REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM NO. 5. 6.
6. 3 Consideration of an Ordinance Related to Conflict of Interest for Public Officials.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained the proposed ordinance.
Council Member Do spoke regarding the drafting of the proposed ordinance in order to have a guideline as council members.
City Attorney Bettenhausen reflected the addition of the word " not" in a section of the ordinance.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to approve an ordinance related to Conflict of Interest for Public Officials and the introduction, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance No. 2581 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."
The motion carried, 3- 0- 2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: TA, NGUYEN
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7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT- OF- ORDER
7. 1 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. 1 WAS MOVED OUT- OF- ORDER AND PRIOR TO
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
7. 2 Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the Westminster Cultural Arts Commission.
Interim City Manager Cordon gave a brief presentation, background and history of the commission before being disbanded, stated council members' interest to revive the commission.
Council Member Do gave brief explanation and expectations of commission, specifically Little Saigon Corridor.
Council Member Nguyen questioned how long the commission was active and reason for being disband.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated per a previous staff report, staff was asked to consider the staff time utilized to manage, budgetary cost to the City, and the result and benefit to the city, which at that time staff recommended terminating committees and reform when needed or required as the committees did not benefit the City.
Mayor Ta asked if council votes to reform the committee, what department would be supervising.
Acting Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson clarified the committee was previously under Community Services prior to disbandment.
Council Member Do asked for the approval process of the committee and if members applying would be required to have an art background to apply for the committee.
Interim City Manager Cordon explained the committee would make recommendations which would still require council approval to move forward, regarding members applying for the committee, it will stay as previously recommended as an applicant who is interested in cultural arts and who lives within the city. Noted there was compensation for previous committee members, but current service on committee will have no stipend.
Discussion ensued regarding stipend for committee and other commissions and committees currently active.
Interim City Manager Cordon expressed support of enhancing the future and positive for the City.
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Vice Mayor Manzo supportive of enhancing the city, asked for clarification on what specifically the committee would be responsible for.
Interim City Manager Cordon explained many residents are not aware this is an interest of the city of Cultural Arts.
Acting CommunityServices and RecreationDirector Johnson added previously residents would suggest and recommend art within the city but no current requests.
Council Member Nguyen asked what qualifications would be recommended or suggested for applicants.
Interim City Manager Cordon explained that the previous recommendations and duties from original committee were kept, and any other recommendations from the council could be added.
Vice Mayor Manzo suggested adding an art background be added to the description when applying.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to:
A. Conduct first reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce an Ordinance No. 2582 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 THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION."
B. Direct City Clerk staff to post the required Notice of Vacancy and coordinate the recruitment process.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
RECESS: At 2: 32 a. m., Mayor Ta recessed the meeting For discussion of Closed Session Item No. 3 in the Council Conference Room.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 3: 04 a. m., January 13, 2022 via teleconference/ web conference.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING January 12, 2022
REGULAR SESSION CONTINUED
Interim City Manager Cordon stated there was nothing to report from Closed Session.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
There were no comments from City Council/ Agency Members at this time.
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ta adjourned the meeting at 3:05 a.m., January 13, 2022.
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Tri Ta
Mayor/ Chair
ATTEST:
Lucie Colombo, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk