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/
WESTMINSTER HOUSING AUTHORITY/
WESTMINSTER PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 22, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m. | OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Public Access In-Person and Via Teleconference/Web Conference 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683
In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID -19), the City of Westminster encourages the public to view this City Council meeting on television or online. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting in person should adhere to CDC guidelines that include practicing safe social distancing and wearing a face mask for individuals who are unvaccinated.
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 arrangements 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
June 22, 2022
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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS RELATED TO AB 361
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, 2021, 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 adopted Resolution No. 5121 on June 8, 2022, determining as a result of the emergency, meeting in perso n could present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The City Council makes this determination every 60 days. Pursuant to AB 361, please be advised that some or all of the Westminster City Council members may 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 be considered. The agenda and supporting documentation are a vailable for public review no later tha n 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
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
• In Person
• City of Westminster YouTube Channel
• City of Westminster Streaming Video Online
• Westminster WTV: Spectrum Channel 3, Frontier FiOS Channel 42, and AT&T U - Verse Channel 99
• Zoom (see instructions on next page)
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To view the meeting via Zoom, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81978250337 Or One tap mobile :
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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
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kN1g8jLkN
Webinar ID: 819 7825 0337
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 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. Comments will not be read verbally at the meeting. • Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do n ot provide any other personal informati on (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published.
TO SPEAK IN PERSON:
• Complete a green speaker slip that is provided at the entrance of the council chambers and submit the completed slip to City Clerk staff. • When your name is called, step up to the podium and state your name * and city of residence* (*optional) for the record.
TO SPEAK VIA ZOOM:
• TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE:
o E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with y our n ame to [email protected].
o Make sure you are logged into Zoom prior to the start of Oral Communications or Public Hearings (if applicable).
o Those who request to speak in advance will be c alled first and in the order in which the requests were received by the City Clerk’s Office. Please raise your hand by clicking on the option or pressing *9 on your phone. o When your name is called, the City Clerk will enable your microphone and you must pr ess t he “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* (*optional) for the record.
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• TO SPEAK WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REQUEST:
o Speakers m ust 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 “Raise Your Hand” button. If you are using a tele phone and have dialed in, press *9 to raise your hand.
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* (*optional) for the record.
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 direc tly 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 unle ss 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., Friday at 7:00 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The City 's we bsite (www.westminster -ca.gov) provide s 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 computer. You will also have access to an archive of re cent City Council meeting agendas, videos a nd minutes.
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5:30 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 MAYOR TRI TA
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER TAI DO
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purpose:
1. Conference with Real Proper ty Ne gotiators p ursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 15500 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683
City Negotiators: City Manager Christine Cordon, Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Negotiating Party: City Manager Christine Cordo n, In terim Assis tant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators p ursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 195-291-03
City Negotiators: City Manager Christine Cordon, Interim Assistan t City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Negotiating Party: City Manager Christine Cordon, Interim Assis tant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Potential Litigation
Number of Cases: Two (2)
RECESS
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7:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL MAYOR TRI TA
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER TAI DO
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
SALUTE TO FLAG Mayor Ta
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation for Reti rement of Westminster Police Department K 9 Officer Pako.
B. Certificate of Appreciation Presented to “Love Westminster.”
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEET ING 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 MAT TER
JURISDICTION, EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC WISHING TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS SH ALL DO SO AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON
SHOULD COMPLETE A GREEN SPE AKER SLIP THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBM IT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK. WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP T O THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE YOUR NAME * AND CITY OF RESIDENCE * (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
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ANY PERSON W ISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL VIA ZOOM SHOULD PRESS THE “RAISE YOUR HA ND” BUTTON. IF YOU ARE USING A TELEPHONE AND HAVE DIALED IN, PRESS *9 TO RAISE YOUR HAND. 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 PH ONE, PRESS *6 ON YOUR DIAL PAD TO MUTE AND UNMUTE. PLEASE STATE YOUR N AME* AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED
ROUTINE AND MAY BE APPROVED BY A SINGLE MOTI ON FOLLOWED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST
THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONS ENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION OR DISCUSSION.
MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the minutes as presented for the dates listed below:
A.
B.
June 8, 2022 – Regular Meeting (Closed and Regular Session); and
June 13, 2022 – Special Meeting (Regular Session).
RESOLUTIONS
3.2 Resolution Reaffirming Proclamation No. 2020 -01 and Resolution No. 4983, Which Declared the Existence of a Local Emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO R AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, REAFFIRMING PROCLAMATION NO. 2020 -01 AND RESOLUTION NO. 5111 WHICH DECLARED THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.”
3.3 Resolution to Continue Authorizing the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Counc il adopt a Resolution 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.”
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WARRANT REGISTER
3.4 (City Council and Successor Agency) Warrant Registers dated June 2, 2022 through June 15, 2022 and May 19, 2022 through June 1, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
REPORTS
3.5 Treasurer’s Report for May 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Fountain Valley to Explore Advancement of a Navigation Center.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Garden Grove and Fountain Valley to explore advancement of a future navigation center.
5.2 Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Years 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor/Chair and City Council/Authority Board Members:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE BUDGET FOR T HE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE 2021 -2022 OPERATING BUDGET”;
B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ESTABLISHING THE
ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE 2022 -2023 FISCAL YEAR”;
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE WEST MINSTER
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING
THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR;”
D. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTIO N OF THE WESTMINSTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING TH E BUDGET FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR”;
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E. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER DECLARING A FISCAL
EMERGENCY”;
F. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTING THE FUND
BALANCE POLICY”; and
G. Approve job description for Senior Plan Checker (part-time).
5.3 Amending Resolutions Ap proving Compensation Plans between the City and the Westminster Municipal Employees’ Association; Westminster Police Officers’ Association; and Unrepresented Management, Administration , and Confidential Employees, and Executive Employees.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5115, THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT,
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CO NFIDENTIAL EMPL OYEES, AMENDING
EXHIBIT A, SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES AND
MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2023”;
B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AN D CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO 5116, THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES,
AMENDING EXHIBIT A, SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EXECUTIVE
EMPLOYEES AND MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2023”;
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5117, THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (WM EA)
EMPLOYEES, AMENDING EXHIBIT A, SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (WMEA) AND
MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2023”;
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D. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RES OLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5118, THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
WESTMINSTER POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (WPOA)
EMPLOYEES, AMENDING EXHIBIT A, SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
WESTMINSTER POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOC IATION (WPOA) AND
MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2023”;
E. Approve elimination of 33 classifications that are obsolete; and
F. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOL UTION OF THE MA YOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, APPROVING A PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5.”
5.4 Strategic Plan Goal #1: Attract, Develop and Retain Well Qualified Staff Members.
Strategic Plan Objective: Complete and deliver the results of the compensation study.
• Presentation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends tha t the Mayor and City Council receive and file City of Westminster Total Compensation Report as prepared by Human Resources, and rea ffirm the terms of implementation for the adopted employee compensation plans effective July 2, 2022.
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6.1 Draft Ordinance Adopting an Amended Military Equipment Use Policy for the Westminster Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council receive and file the draft Ordinance Adopting an Amended Military Equipment Use P olicy for the Westminster Police Department and its related attachments.
6.2 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s ) for 2022 Annua l League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Conference to be held in Long Beach, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider and appoint one member of the City Council as the delegate and up to two alternates for voting purposes at the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
6.3 Adopting a City Council Policy Governing Translators and Public Comments.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider AGENDA
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the adoption of a Resolution entitl ed, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY PROVIDING RULES GO VERNING TRANSLATORS AND PUBLIC COMMENT.”
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS - None.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
(Including AB 1234 Report when required)
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the Bulletin Board out side of the Council Chambers, w ere completely access ible to the public; and online, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council Meeting.
/s/Lucie Colombo, CMC, Interim City
Clerk