CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY March 9, 2022
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
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 March 9, 2022 at 5: 14 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California and via teleconference.
SPECIAL MEETING
STUDY SESSION
5: 00 P. M.
ROLL CALL MAYOR TRI TA
PRESENT VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER TAI DO
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Interim City Clerk Colombo announced a quorum of the City Council.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Finance Director Erin Backs
Interim Community Development Director Debra Kurita
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Management Analyst Ryan Salz
SALUTE TO FLAG:
The Flag Salute was conducted by Vice Mayor Manzo.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK:
Interim City Clerk Colombo announced there were no E-Comments received.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — VIA TELECONFERENCE/ WEBINAR ( ZOOM)
1. Camilla Overbeek, Westminster, expressed concern regarding the posting of the City Council agenda, spoke regarding the allocation of monies related to ARPA Funds and gave suggestions on the use of funds.
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2. Terry Rains, Westminster, expressed concern regarding the posting of the City Council agenda, questioned why the item was not addressed in the budget, spoke regarding the allocation of monies related to ARPA Funds, and gave suggestions on the use of funds.
3. Jessica Lostaunau, Westminster, suggested Council address homelessness and public safety during their discussion.
4. Amy Walsh, Westminster, stated she spoke with Interim City Manager Cordon regarding the ARPA Funds, spoke regarding staff suggestions on the use of funds and encouraged all who have questions to contact the City.
Council Member Do asked if the agenda was properly noticed for the special meeting.
Interim City Clerk Colombo stated the agenda was properly noticed within the 24 hour period, per the Brown Act, however, there was a typo on the posting declaration of the agenda that incorrectly stated 72 hours.
2. Discussion of Potential Programs and Project Budgets Related to American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Funds.
Interim City Manager Cordon provided a brief report and overview of the presentation process.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita presented the items on the ARPA Narrative List ( Potential Programs). She explained that the list is separated into various categories: Public Safety and Security; Community Improvements; Community Assistance; Addressing Homelessness, Affordable Housing Development; and Computer Aided Dispatch.
The City Council asked various questions, concerns, and made comments. This is the first meeting to begin discussion on this matter relating to allocating ARPA funds in the future. Interim City Manager Cordon responded and stated that the items being presented on the list as suggested of potential uses eligible for the ARPA funds. The list includes suggestions by staff based on priorities by the City Council from the last few months during meetings, as well as community input of priorities. City staff responded to inquiries, comments, and concerns. Questions were asked about Cares funding and FEMA Funds. Staff was provided general direction, such as listing if items are short or one- time cost or long- term cost and projects. Overall, the City Council stated this was a good starting point and thanked staff for presenting and beginning the discussion. The City Council looks forward to future discussions but at this time, due to time, will adjourn the meeting to the regular City Council Closed Session meeting.
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3. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
Therebeingnofurtherbusinessto discuss, MayorTa adjournedthe Specialmeeting at 6: 14 p. m.
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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