CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY February 23, 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 February 23 2022 at 5: 39 p. m. in a Closed Session in the Council Chambers via teleconference/ web conference.
5: 30 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
PRESENT: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Deputy City Attorney Jammar Boyd- Weatherby
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
REQUEST TO ADD WALK- ON ITEM: City Attorney Bettenhausen announced a request to add a new Urgency Item to Closed Session, Item No. 3, to discuss Knauerhaze vs.
Westminster— existing litigation and a new claim. He stated the item arose after the posting of the agenda and could not wait until the next regular City Council meeting.
Closed Session Item No. 3 - Knauerhaze vs. Westminster
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Mayor Ta to add Closed Session Urgency Item No. 3: Knauerhaze vs. Westminster— existing litigation and a new claim.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
1. Terry Rains, Westminster, spoke regarding Closed Session Urgency Item No. 3.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified Closed Session Item No. 3 is an ongoing existing litigation and a new claim.
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.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following:
1) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8: Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property: 15550 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683 City Negotiator: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon, Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta Negotiating Party: Interim Executive Director Christine Cordon, Interim Assistant Executive Director Adolfo Ozaeta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2) Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957. 6: Conference with Labor Negotiators with designated representative: Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Jodie Griner. ( Employee Organizations: Westminster Police Officers' Association and Westminster Municipal Employees' Association.) 3) Knauerhaze vs. Westminster— existing litigation and a new claim.
RECESS: Mayor Ta recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:10 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 7: 18 p.m. in the Council Chambers and 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
PRESENT: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
ABSENT: NONE
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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 Debra Kurita
Finance Director Erin Backs
Acting Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Emergency Services Coordinator David Segura
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Ron
Roberts
SALUTE TO FLAG: Mayor Ta
INVOCATION: City Attorney Bettenhausen
Council Member Do requested a moment of silence for the loss of Huntington Beach Police Officer Pilot, Nick Vella, in the HB1 crash incident in Newport Beach.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Bettenhausen stated there was a brief discussion and Council provided direction on all three Closed Session items.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK: Interim City Clerk Colombo stated there was Late Communication for Oral Communication and Public Hearing Item No. 4. 1 and introduced Emergency Services Coordinator David Segura for a COVID- 19 update.
A) COVID- 19 Updates.
Emergency Services Coordinator Segura provided an update regarding COVID- 19.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Interim City Manager Cordon stated there was nothing to report at this time.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation — Black History Month
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Mayor Ta read the Black History Month Proclamation and declared the month of February as Black History Month.
Vice Mayor Manzo thanked Mayor Ta and Council Members for recognizing and proclaiming the month of February as Black History Month.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Part 1*
Conducted in 2 parts due to PH 4. 1 at 8: 00 p. m.
1. NamQuan Nguyen spoke in opposition of the resolution in support of denouncing and debunking fake news and stated that it is a waste of time, costs taxpayers' money, and continues the division in the City and with the Vietnamese community. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
2. Lan Quoc Nguyen spoke in opposition of the resolution against fake news and suggested the City check the language in the proposed resolution. ( E- Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
3. Bill Vetter, spoke in opposition of removing the recommendation of location for the Quang Tri Monument from the Community Services and Recreation Commission and stated that the work of Quang Tri Monument Committee is unfinished with a flawed design. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
4. Jamison Power, Westminster, Chair of the Community Services and Recreation Commission, spoke in opposition of designating the authority of selecting a location for the Quang Tri Monument from the Community Services and Recreation Commission and stated that the Commission will make an appropriate recommendation if they receive the final design at the meeting on February 28, 2022. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
5. Krissy Land, on behalf of the District 62 Challenger League, expressed concern regarding the placement of the Quang Tri Monument at Westminster Park and noted the challenges in parking, distraction to the players, obstruction to the green space in the park and no specific benefit to the disabled community. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
6. Robert Harrison expressed concern regarding the incomplete Quang Tri Monument design, public dissentions and disagreement, and suggested putting the project on hold. ( Comments made via Zoom)
7. Tony Bui, Westminster, expressed concern regarding the inefficiency of City Council meetings, spoke in opposition of the request to provide funding
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assistance for the 2022 Tet Parade and the resolution in support of denouncing and debunking fake news, and suggested council members improve their historical understanding. ( Comments made via Zoom)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 1 Public Hearing - Fourth Public Hearing for Redistricting to Receive Input And Testimony Regarding Proposed Draft District Maps, Select a 4-District Map and a 5- District Map, Introduce and Conduct First Reading of Ordinance Establishing Council District Boundaries. ( 8: 00 P. M.) Dr. Justin Levitt, Demographer with National Demographics Corporation ( NDC), presented a power point regarding redistricting' s rules and goals, gave a brief overview of what was discussed at the last council meeting regarding redistricting and listed the focus maps selected by the Council, ensured all the draft maps met the redistricting criteria and rules, and spoke regarding the submission of new draft maps 407 and 506. He stated the Council may select the focus maps or give direction or even schedule for another Public Hearing, if necessary.
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.
Four- District Maps Comments:
1. Minh Pham, Westminster, on behalf of the Westminster Redistricting Committee with VietRISE, expressed concern regarding the communities of interests in the redistricting process, and spoke in support of Map No. 407 and Map No. 506. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
2. Lisa Nguyen, Westminster, on behalf of the Westminster Redistricting Committee, expressed the importance of resident' s voices and the communities of interests in the redistricting process, and spoke in support of Map No. 407 and Map No. 506. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
3. Niki Nguyen Westminster, on behalf of the Westminster Redistricting Committee, expressed concern regarding the communities of interest and spoke in support of maps 407 and 506. ( E-Comment and read by Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo)
4. Vincent Tran, Westminster, spoke in support of Map No. 407.
5. Lena Tran, Westminster, spoke regarding the distribution of districts with regards to population, and spoke in support Map No. 407 and Map No. 506.
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6. Roger Mindrum, Westminster, expressed concerned and confusion with previous speakers' selection of maps, and spoke in support of Map No. 402 and Map No. 504.
7. Phung Vo, California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, spoke in support of Map No. 407 and Map No. 506.
8. Gabbie Go, expressed support for Map No. 407 and Map No. 506.
9. Terry Rains, Westminster, spoke regarding the resubmission of maps deadline and the geographic and population distribution of the proposed maps, requested replacement of Map No. 502 with Map No. 504, and request Map No. 402 be adopted.
10. Tony Nguyen, spoke in support of Map No. 407 and Map No. 506.
Five- District Maps Comments:
11. Terry Rains, Westminster, requested replacement of Map No. 502 with Map No. 504, spoke in support of Map No. 504, explained the difference with maps Map No. 502 and 504, and requested Map No. 504 be adopted and clarification on why the deadlines for the submittal of new maps was not publicized.
12. Phung Vo, California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, spoke in support of Map No. 407 and Map No. 506.
13.Vincent Tran, Westminster, spoke regarding the deadline to submit maps, and spoke in support of Map No. 506.
14. Khai Minh Dao, Westminster, thanked staff for all their hard work regarding redistricting, spoke regarding the June ballot requested City Council make a wise decision on choosing maps.
THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, MAYOR TA CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Council Member Do questioned Terry Rains' Map No. 504 submission and the procedure of processing map 504 in order to place it on the agenda for City Council meeting tonight.
Dr. Levitt, explained that Map No. 504 was provided to the City Council at the last council meeting, made as part of the record, and available for consideration. He spoke regarding Council' s selection of Map No. 502 and Map No. 504 at the last hearing and stated Council may choose to replace Map No. 502 with Map No. 504 or proceed with the original Map No. 502 or with Map No. 504.
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Deputy City Attorney Barlow clarified that Council considered Map No. 504 at its prior Council meeting, however, did not designate Map No. 504 for further consideration.
She spoke regarding the consideration of Map No. 504 and the additional requirements for the adoption of the map.
Council Member Do spoke regarding Council's selection of maps at the last public hearing and asked if the map being discussed and considered is the one Terry Rains' is questioning.
Dr. Levitt, NDC Demographer, clarified the submission of Map Nos. 502 and 504.
Council Member Nguyen spoke in support of draft Map Nos. 401, 402 and 403 and stated the similarity of the three maps.
Mayor Ta requested the City Attorney confirm the number of maps the Council is allowed to adopt at this meeting and whether it is the same process with the last Public Hearing.
Deputy City Attorney Barlow explained that Council needs to select one map for the four-districts and one map for the five-district followed by the adoption of an ordinance.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and second by Mayor Ta to adopt Map No. 403 as the four- district map.
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke regarding residents' hard work in putting together draft and spoke in support of Map No. 407.
Substitute Motion was made by Council Member Do, and second by Council Member Ho to adopt Map No. 402 as the four- district map.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo to adopt Map No. 506 as the five- district map.
Deputy City Attorney Barlow spoke regarding the consideration of Map No. 504.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
Council Member Do spoke in favor of Map No. 502.
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Motion was made by Council Member Do, and second by Council Member Ho to adopt Map No. 502 as the five- district map.
The motion failed 2-1-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: DO, HO
NOES: MANZO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: TA, NGUYEN
City Attorney Bettenhausen spoke regarding the passage of approval.
Council Member Nguyen explained his abstention.
Vice MayorManzospokein supportof Map No. 506 and statedthe map keepsthe communities of interest in the same district.
Council Member Do spoke in support of Map No. 502 and stated that it is easy to read as it has clear boundaries between the districts.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and second by Vice Mayor Manzo to continue the public hearing for the selection of a five- district map and the adoption of the ordinance for the next City Council meeting to be held on March 9, 2022.
The motion carried 4-0- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NGUYEN
Dr. Levitt, NDC Demographer, announced March 1, 2022, as the deadline to receive new or revised maps.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Part 2*
Conducted in 2 parts due to PH 4. 1 at 8:00 p.m.
1. Terry Rains, Westminster, spoke regarding returning to in-person meetings due to the decrease of COVID- 19 cases, suggested the City provide monetary assistance for TET Parade costs but not up to $ 10, 000, spoke in support of the resolution denouncing and debunking fake news, spoke in opposition of removing the authority from the Community Services and Recreation Commission in selecting a location of the proposed Quang Tri Monument and requested bringing back Map No. 504.
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2. Dao Tran spoke in opposition of the proposal to provide assistance in the amount of $ 10, 000 to the Little Saigon Tet Parade Association and the resolution denouncing and debunking fake news.
3. Phat Bui, Garden Grove, spoke in support of the request to provide assistance toward costs related to public safety for the 2022 TET Parade in which the TET Parade supports the businesses by attracting visitors to City of Westminster and expressed his disagreement toward the previous speaker Tony Bui regarding the resolution of denouncing and debunking fake news.
4. Roger Mindrum, Westminster, expressed concerns regarding Council Member Nguyen' s video display during the meeting, spoke in opposition of providing assistance toward the costs of 2022 TET Parade and suggested the organizers sign a contract with the City next time. He requested no additional monuments be added in the City and spoke in support of having Christine Cordon as the permanent City Manager.
5. Khai Minh Dao, Westminster, echoed previous comments and suggested the City have a resolution condemning all the negative behavior and improper language used during the City Council meetings.
6. Son Chi Do, Westminster, a member of the Quang Tri Monument Committee, suggested placing the Quang Tri Monument at Westminster Park and requested the Committee be allotted additional time for the fundraising once the location has being selected.
7. Thuy Vo expressed appreciation towards Council Members who voted on having the 2022 TET Parade and hoped Phat Bui' s Little Saigon TET Parade Association will continue to do that in the future.
8. Camilla Overbeek, Westminster, echoed Roger Mindrum' s comments, suggested allowing the present speakers to speak first instead of reading the E-comments as not all the speakers can stay up late to wait for their turn to speak at the meetings, spoke in opposition of providing assistance for the costs of the 2022 TET Parade, and suggested the Police Department properly investigate their Officers' social media pages prior to publicly praising them.
9. Monique Nguyen spoke in opposition of providing assistance toward the costs of the 2022 TET Parade, the disrespectfulness of the 2022 TET Parade organizer for not inviting the Mayor to speak at the event, and the fake news agenda item.
10. Hoang Tanky, Vice Chair of Quang Tri Monument Committee, requested a location be approved for the Quang Tri Monument so fundraising may commence.
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11. Linh Nhat, Westminster, spoke in opposition of providing assistance towards the costs of the 2022 TET Parade in the amount of $ 10, 000, and spoke regarding the resolution of denouncing and debunking fake news.
12. Quan Nguyen, a member of Quang Tri Monument Committee, requested the Parks and Recreation Committee decide on the location of the proposed monument and recommended Westminster Park for the location.
13. Amy Walsh, Westminster, spoke in support of Jamison Power' s suggestions regarding the placement of Quang Tri Monument, expressed concerns regarding the continual arguments and conflicts between Council Members over unnecessary topics, suggested the City focus on the important subjects, and spoke in opposition of the resolution denouncing and debunking fake news.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Council Member Ho, and seconded by Council Member Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar, except Item No 3. 6.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
MINUTES
3. 1 Minutes of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency for Approval.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the Minutes of the City Council/ Successor Agency as presented for the date listed below:
A. December 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting ( Closed Session and Regular Session); and
B. November 10, 2021 - Regular Meeting ( Closed Session and Regular Session).
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ROUTINE MATTERS
3. 2 Approval of a Joint Agreement with the County of Orange for the New 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communication System ( CCCS).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the rewritten agreement to be included in the 800 MHz partnership with the County of Orange, 34 cities, Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Transportation Authority, Orange County Lifeguards, Irvine Valley College Police Department, Santa Ana Unified School District Police Department and Saddleback College Police Department.
RESOLUTIONS
3. 3 Resolution to Continue Authorizing the Conduct of Remote " Telephonic" Meetings During the State of Emergency.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 5102 entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER MAKING THE LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS TO CONTINUE
TO AUTHORIZE THE CONDUCT OF REMOTE ' TELEPHONIC' MEETINGS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY."
WARRANT REGISTER
3. 4 ( City Council and Successor Agency) Warrant Register dated February 3, 2022 through February 16, 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed.
REPORTS
3. 5 Treasurer' s Report - January 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3. 6 Bi- monthly Status Update of Review of City Policies.
Vice Mayor Manzo requested Interim City Manager Cordon add Code Enforcement into the policy review and bring back to Council.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Ho to receive and file.
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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
4. 2 Public Hearing - Resolution to Authorize Participation in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita introduced Managing Director of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, James Hamill.
James Hamill, Managing Director, gave a presentation regarding the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program.
Mayor Ta asked for clarification regarding the cost for the City to participate in the program, how long it has been available on the market, how the program provides financial assistance to the developers, questioned the bond and the requirements to qualify for the program and whether it is based on the State' s requirements or the City' s requirements.
Managing Director Hamill stated the program has been established since 2002 and there is no cost for the City to participate in the program. He explained the financial assistance that it provides taxes and bond financing with fixed interest rates at 3 —
3. 5% for 30 years, which allows the developers to finance it over a 3- year period. He stated it is a private bond that is sold on the public market and the program is applied to any commercial, industrial and residential projects that are required to pay impact fees or as a condition of improvement such as sewer connections and water connections, and the program is based on the City' s requirements.
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, Westminster, spoke in opposition of participating in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program, expressed concern regarding the higher cost of property and the pressure of the property owners to pay for it up to 30- years, suggested the City provide a more balanced and informative staff report not just with the advantages of the program, and state the City should have a better understanding regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the program before making a decision.
THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, MAYOR TA CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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Mayor Ta questioned the advantages and disadvantages of the program and expressed concern regarding the low rate of participation in the program in Orange County.
Managing Director Hamill, stated that most participants in these 20 years have been located at higher growth areas with a lot of open land. He stated that initially the evolution of the program was not housing, but commercial and industrial development and explained the City and the developers have the authority to decline participating in this program and the City has control over every application.
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke in support of participating in the program and suggested the City have it as an option for developers.
Council Member Do questioned whether developers can or cannot take advantage of the program, if the City does not approve it and what is the solution if the property is in default.
Managing Director Hamill, explained the approval process of the application, property defaulting, and payment.
Motion was made by Council Member Ho, and seconded by Council Member Do to continue the Public Hearing to March 23, 2022.
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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. 1 OUT OF ORDER
Motion was made by Council Member Ho, and seconded Council Member Do 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
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7. 1 City Council Appointments to Fill Various Vacancies City Commissions and Committees.
Council Member Do requested a policy be drafted to reflect the number of commissions and committees an applicant may serve on.
Discussion ensued regarding a policy related to the serving on multiple commissions and committees simultaneously.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Mayor Ta to:
A. Appoint Andy Nguyen as a regular member to the Citizens Oversight Committee ( Measure SS) to serve until disbanded;
B. Appoint Tam Do as a regular member to the Community Services and Recreation Commission for a term to expire in December 2022; C. Appoint Jessica Lostaunau as a regular member ( at- large) to the Personnel Board in the Public Education Category for a term to expire in December 2022; D. Appoint Mark Lawrence as a regular member ( at- large) to the Personnel Board in the Religious Category for a term to expire in December 2022; E. Appoint Dolores Gutierrez as a regular member ( at- large) to the Personnel Board as a 2nd alternate for a term to expire in December 2022; and F. Appoint Andy Nguyen as a regular member to the Planning Commission for a term to expire in December 2022.
Substitute Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Council Member Ho to make the appointments as follows:
B. Tam Do as regular member to the Community Services and Recreation Commission for a term to expire in December 2022;
C. Jessica Lostaunau as regular member( at- large) to the Personnel Board in the Public Education Category for a term to expire in December 2022; D. Mark Lawrence as regular member ( at- large) to the Personnel Board in the Religious Category for a term to expire in December 2022; and E. Dolores Gutierrez as regular member ( at- large) to the Personnel Board as a 2nd alternate for a term to expire in December 2022.
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Council Member Nguyen requested item F be part of the motion.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Mayor Ta to appoint Andy Nguyen as a regular member to the Planning Commission for a term to expire in December 2022 and table to the next council meeting of March 9, 2022.
Discussion ensued regarding the relationship between Planning Commissioner Mark Nguyen and Council Member Nguyen.
The motion carried 3- 1-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, NGUYEN
NOES: HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: DO
REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to continue until 1: 00 A. M.
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 recessed the meeting at 11:49 p.m. for a brief break.
Mayor Ta reconvened the meeting at 11:59 p.m.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Request to Provide Assistance Toward Costs Related to Public Safety for the 2022 Tet Parade.
Council Member Ho spoke in support of the request to provide financial assistance for the 2022 TET Parade in the amount of $ 10, 000. She stated the benefits of the
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TET Parade to City revenue tax and expressed appreciation toward the members of the TET Parade organization. She explained the challenges of organizing the 2022 TET Parade and the other TET Parades in the last 10 years, and suggested the City provide financial assistance to the organizer.
Mayor Ta recognized the efforts and contribution of the TET Parade organizer, City staff and Police Department related to the 2022 TET Parade and made various comments regarding rumors relating to the TET Parade.
Council Member Nguyen questioned whether the organizer was informed of the total cost of the TET Parade amounting to $ 75,000, or if the City had an agreement with the organizer regarding the cost.
Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta responded and explained the estimated costs.
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke in opposition to the request to provide financial assistant to the 2022 TET Parade organizer due to the City' s financial challenges.
Council Member Do echoed Vice Mayor Manzo' s comments.
Vice Mayor Manzo requested no action be taken on this matter.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider the request to evaluate costs of the 2022 TET Parade and provide direction regarding the proposal to provide assistance in the amount of$ 10, 000 to the Little Saigon TET Parade Association.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to continue Agenda Item Nos 5.2 and 7.2 to the next City Council 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. 2 Resolution in Support of Denouncing and Debunking Fake News.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider the request and provide direction regarding adoption of a Resolution entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, DENOUNCING FAKE NEWS IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND DEBUNKING RECENT FAKE NEWS STORIES."
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6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS - None.
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
ITEM NO. 7. 1 MOVED PRIOR TO REGULAR BUSINESS
7. 2 Designation of Authority from Community Services and Recreation Commission to the City Council for the Selection of a Location of the Proposed Quang Tri Monument.
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider the request to designate the authority to the City Council and provide direction regarding the location for the Quang Tri Monument.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Vice Mayor Manzo thanked staff for their hard work with limited resources.
Council Member Ho echoed Vice Mayor Manzo' s comments.
Council Member Do thanked staff for their hard work and efforts. He also spoke regarding Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella and thanked Police Chief Lenyi for his hard work.
Mayor Ta thanked the Police Department for the hard work and service to the community.
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Ta adjourned the meeting at 12: 52 a. m. in memory of Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella.
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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RespectIly submitted:
Abigail Y. Alcala
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Tri Ta
Mayor/ Chair
ATTEST:
Lucie Colombo, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk