CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY June 22, 2022
MINUTES OF REGULAR 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 June 22, 2022 at 5:35 p.m. in a Closed Session via In-Person Hybrid ( teleconference/ web conference), City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CLOSED SESSION
5: 30 P. M.
IN- PERSON HYBRID
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ta called the Closed Session Meeting of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. via In-Person Hybrid, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL MAYOR TRI TA
PRESENT: 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 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
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
1. Terry Rains expressed concern regarding the start time of closed session.
2. Camilla Overbeek echoed previous comments.
3. Amy Walsh requested clarification of Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2 address listed.
Interim City Clerk Colombo clarified and explained the error listed on Closed Session time on the agenda.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
City Manager Cordon clarified the APN listed on Closed Session Item Agenda No. 2 and described the location to be discussed.
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 CityCouncilrecessedto ClosedSessionat 5:42 p.m. for the followingpurpose:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant 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
NegotiatingParty: City ManagerChristineCordon, InterimAssistantCity Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8:
Property: Assessor' s Parcel Number ( APN) 195-291- 03 ( Edwards/ 405 Land) City Negotiators: City Manager Christine Cordon, Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
NegotiatingParty: City ManagerChristineCordon, InterimAssistantCity 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: Mayor Ta recessed the meeting at 6:53 p.m. from Closed Session.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/Successor Agency to the WestminsterRedevelopmentAgencymeetingreconvenedto OpenSessionat 7:08 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
7: 00 PM
IN- PERSON HYBRID
Mayor Ta called the Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster RedevelopmentAgencyMeetingto orderat 7:08 p.m. via In-PersonHybrid, at the CityCouncil Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
ROLL CALL MAYOR TRI TA
PRESENT: 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 with all members present.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Interim Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Finance Director Erin Backs
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Deputy Police Chief Darin Upstill
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Interim Community Development Director Debra Kurita
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Assistant Finance Director Jennifer Anderson
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Police Commander Ron Weber
Police Commander Alan Iwashita
Information Technology System Supervisor Carl Glaze
Sergeant at Arms Stewart DeJong
Sergeant at Arms Robert Farro
Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Ron
Roberts
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Ta.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was conducted by Council Member Nguyen.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated there was discussion and direction provided for all Closed Session Agenda Items.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Ex Parte Communications to be presented at this time.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
Interim City Clerk Colombo invited residents to apply for Commission and Committee vacancies and to visit the City' s website for the application.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
InterimCity ManagerCordonmade variousannouncementsregardingthe following matters:
The Splash Pad at Sigler Park will open every day from 12: 00 p. m. — 5:00 p.m.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new playground at Westminster Park will be held on Tuesday, July 26th at 11:30 a.m.
The Senior Center will celebrate Independence Day on Monday, July 11t11, with a special All American lunch outdoors.
First Movie Night, July
14th,
featuring Encanto.
First Summer Concert, July 21st, with Queen Nation.
Congratulatedtwo seniorson ourYouthCommitteefor recentlygraduatinghigh school and thanked them both for their two years of service.
The Police Department's educational flyers, partnership with OCFA, and enforcement related to possession and usage of illegal fireworks.
Welcomed new City personnel.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation for Retirement of Westminster Police Department K9 Officer Pako.
Mayor Ta presented a retirement plaque for K9 Office Pako.
City Manager Cordon thanked K9 Officer Pako and Police Officer Travis Hartmanfor their serviceandcommitment. Shespokeregardingtheir service to the community.
B. Certificate of Appreciation Presented to " Love Westminster." Mayor Ta presented Pastor Park a Certificate of Appreciate for " Love Westminster".
Pastor Park spoke regarding "Love Westminster."
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In- Person
1. Kenny Hoang spoke regarding the history and the importance of the Quang Tri Monument and thanked everyone for their support.
2. Jessica Lostaunau spoke in support of Agenda Item Nos. 5. 1 and 5. 4 and the incurred cost with these projects. She also spoke regarding the impacts of the loss of the sales tax measure.
3. Hillary Hoang spoke in support of the Quang Tri Monument and placement at Freedom Park.
4. Tran Thi Huy Le spoke and provided information regarding the battle of Quang Tri.
Council Member Nguyen briefly left the dais at 7:50 p. m.
Council Member Nguyen returned at 7:53 p.m.
5. Mai Nguyen spoke in support of the Quang Tri Monument and placement at Freedom Park.
6. Tim Hogan congratulated City Manager Cordon and Assistant City Manager Ozaeta on their promotion and spoke in support of placing the sales tax measure on the ballot.
7. Son Do spoke in support of the Quang Tri Monument.
8. Krista Serrano expressed concern regarding Hoover and 21St intersection, and requested the area be canvassed and addressed.
9. VC Van Nguyen, President Vietnam Veteran Association, spoke in support of the Quang Tri Monument.
10. Terry Rains congratulated K9 Pako on his retirement, thanked " Love Westminster", congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 1, spoke regarding the budget and appropriation of funds for Fiscal Years 2022- 2023 ( Agenda Item No. 5. 2), Agenda Item Nos. 6. 1, and 6. 3., and the special meeting on June 20, 2022, regarding the strategic objective. She requested the sales tax measure be placed on the ballot.
11. Paul Le expressed concern regarding the Quang Tri Monument location at Freedom Park.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
12. Roger Mindrum expressed concern regarding the items place on Closed Session regarding public land, spoke regarding the City's financial status and placing the sales tax measure on the ballot, and expressed concern regarding Quang Tri Monument.
13. Camilla Overbeek expressed concern regarding Agenda Item No. 6. 1, and spoke regarding Council Member Ho abruptly leaving during the Special Meetingon June20, 2022and questionedwhy Councilis still discussingthe Quang Tri Monument when the City has no money.
Zoom Speaker( s)
14. D'Vorah Mariscal congratulated the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and the Police Department for reinstating Citizens Academy, and Officer Travis Hartman and K9 Officer Pako' s retirement, expressed concern regarding the time spent discussing the Quang Tri Monument, and requested the sales tax measure be placed on the ballot.
15. Claudia Steinmetz congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta on his promotion, recognized pride month, and expressed concern regarding the City' s finances, Agenda Item Nos. 5.2, 5.4 and 6. 1, and requested the sales tax measure be placed on the ballot.
16. Amy Walsh spoke in opposition regarding the placement of the Quang Tri Monumentat Sid GoldsteinFreedomPark, spokeregardingthe flying of the pride flag, requested Council focus on making the City a better place.
Mayor Ta thanked the communityfor attendingthe meeting and sharing their concerns.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
3. 1 Minutes of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the minutes as presented for the dates listed below:
A. June 8, 2022 - Regular Meeting ( Closed and Regular Session); and B. June 13, 2022 — Special Meeting ( Regular Session).
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
RESOLUTIONS
3. 2 Resolution Reaffirming Proclamation No. 2020- 01 and Resolution No. 4983, Which Declared the Existence of a Local Emergency.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 5124 entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR 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.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 5125 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 Registers dated June 2, 2022 through June 15, 2022 and May 19, 2022 through June 1, 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed.
REPORTS
3. 5 Treasurer' s Report for May 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to approve the consent calendar, as presented.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS- None.
There were no Public Hearing items to be presented at this time.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Fountain Valley to Explore Advancement of a Navigation Center.
City Manager Cordon gave a brief staff report regarding the Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) regarding the navigation center.
Council Member Ho asked if additional locations have been identified.
City Manager Cordon explained the exploration of looking for a location and working with surrounding cities.
Vice Mayor Manzo thanked Council for working together.
Council Member Ho asked for clarification of a navigation center.
Police Chief Lenyi spoke regarding the aspects of a navigation center.
Discussion ensued regarding a navigation center.
Council Member Do thanked City leadership for addressing and moving forward with this project, and for staff establishing partnership with other cities.
CityManagerCordonacknowledgedandthankedCitystaffandtheCityAttorney's office for working and taking the lead on this project.
Council Member Ho thanked City staff for bringing this item forward and asked what caused the item to be resurrected.
City Manager Cordon spoke regarding the resurrection of the project.
Motion was made by Council Member Ho and seconded by Council Member Nguyen to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of Garden Grove and Fountain Valley to explore advancement of a future navigation center.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
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 Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Years 2022- 2023.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to authorize the continued leasing of City vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Leasing in the amount of$ 749, 000 for Fiscal Year 2022- 23.
A. Adopt Resolution No. 5126 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022- 23 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE 2021- 2022 OPERATING BUDGET;" and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 5127 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"; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 51 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTMINSTER
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022- 2023 FISCAL YEAR;" and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 20 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTMINSTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2022- 2023 FISCAL YEAR"; and
E.
Adopt Resolution No. 5128 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY";
F.
Adopt Resolution No. 5129 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).
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
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 Amending Resolutions Approving 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.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Council Member Ho to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 5130 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 CONFIDENTIAL 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"; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 5131 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
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"; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 5132 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
WMEA) 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"; and
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
D. Adopt Resolution No. 5133 entitled, " A RESOLUTION 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' ASSOCIATION ( WPOA) AND MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2023"; and
E. Approve elimination of 33 classifications that are obsolete; and F. Adopt Resolution No. 5134 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR 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."
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 Strategic Plan Goal # 1: Attract, Develop and Retain Well Qualified Staff Members.
Strategic Plan Objective: Complete and deliver the results of the compensation study.
City Council thanked City staff for their hard work and efforts regarding the classification and compensation study.
Human Resources Director Griner gave a presentation regarding the classification and compensation study.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked if the sales tax measure was to be placed on the ballot, if funds would cover the $ 1. 2 million for salaries.
Human Resource Director Griner stated the passing of the sales tax measure would cover the $ 1. 2 million for salaries.
Council Member Ho asked for clarification regarding the 10% increase and the 4% increase.
Human Resources Director Griner explained the 4% increase. w
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Council Member Do asked for clarification regarding classification of positions and thanked staff for their hard work.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to receive and file City of Westminster Total Compensation Report as prepared by Human Resources, and reaffirm the terms of implementation for the adopted employee compensation plans effective July 2, 2022.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6. 1 Draft Ordinance Adopting an Amended Military Equipment Use Policy for the Westminster Police Department.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 9:29 p.m.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained the process of the Military Equipment Use Policy and AB481.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked for clarification regarding the amended ordinance and the process of the adoption of the policy.
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 9: 31 p.m.
Police Commander Iwashita explained the process of the new adoption of the amended Military Equipment Use Policy, and spoke regarding the acquired military equipment
Discussion ensured regarding the purpose, need and quantity of military equipment and merit of AB481.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Do to receive and file the draft Ordinance Adopting an Amended Military Equipment Use Policy for the Westminster Police Department and its related attachments.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. 2 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate( s) for 2022 Annual League of California Cities ( Cal Cities) Conference to be held in Long Beach, California.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Nguyen to appoint Council Member Do as the delegate and Council Member Ho as alternate for voting purposes at the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. 3 Adopting a City Council Policy Governing Translators and Public Comments.
City Attorney Bettenhausen spoke regarding adopting a policy governing translators and public comments.
City Manager Cordon clarified the use of the word translator and interpreter and responded that it is used for consistency with the Government Code language.
Council Member Nguyen asked for clarification regarding item " e" in the proposed policy and option of a check box for translator on the green speaker card.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained requests to speak in advance.
City Manager Cordon explained previous practices for requesting a translator and she stated the green speaker cards are not translated
Interim City Clerk Colombo spoke regarding the updated green speaker card interpreter section.
Council Member Nguyen asked for clarification regarding having an interpreter an interpreter at meetings and if a 24- hour advance notice for an interpreter at City Council Meeting was necessary.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
City Manager Cordon spoke regarding Council's direction of having an interpreter present during every City Council meetings, she stated that on the agenda it is listed that for accommodations including interpretation services require a 24-hour notice however a challenge faced is acquiring a last minute interpreter.
Council Member Nguyen asked for clarification regarding dealing with a situation like last week on Monday budget study session where a member of the public spoke and requested their information be translated.
City Manager Cordon explained that in that type of scenario staff would interpret.
Mayor Ta asked if the interpret present at City Council meeting was present at other commission and committee meetings, the cost of the interpreter, and if the City has a legal obligation to provide an interpreter.
City Manager Cordon stated the interpreter has only been present at City Council meetings but if needed for a commission meeting a request in advance would be necessary. She spoke regarding the interpreter services and cost associated, and stated the City has no legal obligation to provide an interpreter but do it as service to the community.
Council Member Do spoke regarding the need for an interpreter at City Council meeting, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and requested a bilingual public green speaker card and need for an announcement to address decorum at meeting.
City Manager Cordon stated language listed on the proposed resolution can be incorporated in the agenda and spoke regarding rules of decorum poster in the Council Chambers.
Vice Mayor Manzo requested an announcementbe made prior to the meeting regarding decorum for member of the public.
Council Member Do stated the Council Chambers should be free of any intimidation.
Council Member Nguyen requested the policy be posted to address any violation.
City Attorney Bettenhausen spoke regarding the process of removal of an individual from the meeting site.
Discussion ensued regarding the process of removal in case of a violation, and the use of a call center service for interpreting.
Vice Mayor Manzo requested a reminder be placed on the agenda for the Mayor to announce prior to oral communications.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
Mayor Ta asked if the requested language would be allowed to be placed on the green speaker cards.
City ManagerCordonstatedremindersand rulesof decorummay be placedon the green speaker cards and the agenda.
Council Member Ho requested the proposed rules and reminders of decorum be made in two languages and at least in Vietnamese.
Mayor Ta requested the rules and reminders of decorum language be made in English and Vietnamese or Spanish in the green speaker cards.
City Manager Cordon stated the City Clerk's Office would work on an expanded version of the green speaker cards.
Council Member Ho requestedthe announcementfor rules of decorum during meetings be made by the City Clerk and or interpreter in both English and Vietnamese.
Interim City Clerk Colombo suggested a pre- recorded message.
City Council spoke in support of the suggestion made by Interim City Clerk Colombo.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Ho to adopt Resolution No. 5135 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY PROVIDING RULES GOVERNING TRANSLATORS AND PUBLIC COMMENT." The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: TA, MANZO, DO, HO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
There were no commission and committee items to be presented at this time.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
CouncilMemberNguyenthankedstaff for their hardwork, efforts, and movingthe City forward and late congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozata for his promotion
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2022
Vice Mayor Manzo thanked staff for their hard work, congratulated Interim Assistant -- City Manager Ozaeta on his promotion to Assistant City Manager, and thanked Council for moving the City forward.
Council Member Do congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta on his promotion to Assistant City Manager and thanked Council, City staff, and the Police Department for their hard work and efforts.
Council Member Ho congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta on his promotion to Assistant City Manager, thanked staff for their hard work, and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Mayor Ta thanked Council and staff for all their hard work and efforts, congratulated Interim Assistant City Manager Ozaeta on his promotion to Assistant City Manager, spoke regarding K9 Officer Pako, and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ta adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. in memory of Robert Avila a Westminster Resident and City Crossing Guard.
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Res• ectfully submitted:
A
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A stant ty Clerk
APPROVED:
Tri Ta
Mayor/ Chair
ATTEST:
Lucie Colombo, MC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk