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Added Presentation Item 1-C
Withdrew Item 4.1
TRI TA
Mayor
CARLOS MANZO
Vice Mayor, District 2
TAI DO
Council Member
KIMBERLY HO
Council Member, District 3
CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Council Member
AMENDED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 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 guidel ines 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 C ity 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.
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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 Resolution No. 5153 on September 28, 2022 , determining as a result o f the emergency, mee ting in person could present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. The City Council makes this determination every 30 days. Pursuant to AB 361, please be advised that some or all of the Westminster City Council members may participate in mee tings 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 req uired. The public se ssion 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 availabl e for public review no later t han 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 a nd minutes are also available on the City's website. Visit https://westminsterca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 to subscribe to agenda notifications.
RULES OF CONDUCT AND DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETING
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE SEC. 2.04.060 AND RESOLUTION NO. 4963
In support and respect of one another and in an effort to orderly conduct the business of the people during the meeting, following the adopted Rules of Decor um are req uired, expected, and appreciated. The Rules of Conduct are as follows:
• Treat others courteously.
• Listen to others respectfully.
• No profane language.
• Please do not interrupt other speakers or council members. • Please remain seated or quiet when asked to.
• Please do not obstruct visibility for others in attendance with large signs. • Signs shall not be larger than 8 ½ x 11 size.
• For your safety and the safety of others, no signs on sticks are allowed in the Council Chambers.
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QUY TẮC HÀNH XỬ CHO NHỮNG BUỔI HỌP CÔNG CHÚNG
WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 VÀ NGHỊ QUYẾT 4963
Để hỗ trợ và tôn trọng lẫn nhau và trong n ỗ lực tiến hành có trật tự cho những buổi họp, việc tuân theo các quy t ắc hành x ử cần thiết đã đư ợc thông qua. Các quy t ắc hành x ử như sau:
• Đối xử lịch sự với người khác.
• Tôn trọng lắng nghe người khác.
• Không được dùng ngôn ngữ tục tĩu.
• Vui lòng không ngắt lời nói của người khác hoặc thành viên hội đồng thành phố. • Vui lòng ngồi yên hoặc im lặng khi được yêu cầu.
• Vui lòng không sử dụng những bảng hiệu lớn cản trở tầm nhìn của những người khác.
• Bảng hiệu không được lớn hơn kích thước 8 ½ x 11.
• Vì sự an toàn của mọi người, không được phép sử dụng những bảng hiệu gắn trên gậy trong phòng họp hội đồng thành phố.
REGLAS DE CONDUCTA Y DECORO EN LAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS
SECCIÓN DEL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 Y RESOLUCIÓN NO. 4963
En apoyo y respeto mutuo y en un esfuerzo por conducir ordenadamente los asuntos de las personas durante la reunión, se requiere, espera, y agradece seguir las Reglas de Decoro adoptadas por la ciudad. Las reglas de conducta son las siguientes:
• Trate a los demás con cortesía.
• Escuche a los demás con respeto.
• No lenguaje profano.
• No interrumpa a otros oradores o miembros del consejo. • Permanezca sentado o en silencio cuando se lo pidan. • No obstruya la visibilidad de los demás con carteles grandes. • Los letreros no deben tener un tamaño superior a 8 ½ x 11. • Por su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás, no se permiten letreros con palos en las Cámaras del Consejo.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC
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• In Person
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• 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 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 cit y of residence* (*optional) for the record.
TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE IN PERSON:
• E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with your name to [email protected].
• E-mail to speak i n advance at the email listed above must be received 24 -hours prior to the meeting.
TO SPEAK VIA ZOOM:
• TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE:
o E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with your name 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 called 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.
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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.
• TO SPEAK WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REQUEST:
o Speakers must 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 telephone 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.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST AN INTERPRETER* IN ADVANCE TO
ASSIST A NON -ENGLISH SPEAKER DURING THE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING SECTIONS OF THE MEETING.
In accordance with Resolution No. 5135, the City Council adopted a policy providing rules governing translators and public comments to ensure a fair opportunity for all speakers to address the City Council. A non -English speaking member of the public wishing to address the City Council may bring their own interpre ter* to interpret for them from non - English to English. A non -English speaking member of the public may alternatively request that the City provide an interpreter* to interpret in Vietnamese or Spanish. The request must be made no less than 48 hours in adv ance for a regular meeting, and 12 hours in advance for a special meeting. The City will voluntarily make a reasonable effort to accommodate the request. However, the City does not have a legal obligation to provide an interpreter*. Any non -English speaking member of the public may utilize the services of a City-provided interpreter*, if one is available at the meeting.
In accordance with the policy and the California Government Code, non -English speakers who utilize an interpreter* will be allowed to spea k twice the allotted time granted by the City Council to any speaker not utilizing an interpreter*, subject to any restrictions set forth in the City’s adopted policy.
Speakers who elect to address the City Council in English and self -translate into another language will not be allowed twice the allotted time.
*Also referenced as “Translator” in Government Code and City Resolution.
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 directly 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 take n on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law.
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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 7:0 0 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The City's website ( www.westminster-ca.gov) provides 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 wi ll also have access to an archive of recent City Council meeting agendas, videos and minutes.
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6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE RECEI VED BY T HE 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purpose:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Anticipated Litigation No. of Cases: One (1)
RECESS
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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 Council Member Kimberly Ho
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - National Preparedness Month
B. Certificate of Recognition fo r Vietnamese Student Association at La Quinta High School in Westminster
C. Presentation of the 2022 Affordable Housing Award for Westminster Crossing Project by the Kennedy Commission.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• E-Comment(s)
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING 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 MATTER
JURISDICTION, EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC WISHING TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEARING ITE MS SHALL 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.
REGULAR SESSION
7:00 P.M.
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ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRES S THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON
SHOULD COMPLETE A G REEN SPEAKER SLIP THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE COU NCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD T O THE CITY CLERK. WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE YOUR NAME * AND CITY OF RESIDENCE * (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL VIA ZOOM SHOULD PRESS THE “RAISE YOUR HAND” BUTTON. I F 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 P RESS THE “UNMUTE” BUTTON TO UNMUTE YOURSELF. IF CALLING FROM A TELEPHONE OR CELL PHONE , PRESS *6 ON YOUR DIAL PAD TO MUTE AND UNMU TE. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME * AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED
ROUTINE AND MAY BE APPR OVED BY A SINGLE MOTION FOLLOWED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE
ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR ST AFF REQUEST
THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION OR DISCUSSION.
MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westm inster Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the minutes as presented for the date listed below:
A. January 12, 2022 - Regular Meeting (Closed and Regular Sessions); and
B. September 28, 2022 – Regular Meeting (Closed and Regular Sessions).
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
3.2 Acceptance of the Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Accept the Grant Award from the Office of Tra ffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and
B. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Adopte d Budget b y designating grant revenues in the amount of $120,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures of the OTS grant acc ount in the amount of $120,000 towards the Police overtime account, training account, and supplies.
3.3 Special Event Permit A pplication from Dien Dan Gia o Dan, Inc., Laity Forum - Non Profit Organization, and the Coalition of the Republic of Vietnam Veterans Associations of Southern California to hold a Memorial Ceremony for Pres ident N go Dinh Diem at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Special Event Permit application for a Memori al Ceremony for President Ngo Dinh Diem at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park on November 6, 2022 subject to the conditions.
WARRANT REGISTER
3.4 (City Council and Successor Agency) Warrant Registers dated September 22, 2022 through October 5, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
PROCLAMATIONS
3.5 Approval of Proclamation(s).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the following proclamation(s):
A. Proclamation to Commemorate the Westminster Crossing Grand Openi ng on October 19, 2022.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN OPEN PUBLIC HEARING MAY SPEAK IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM. SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS WILL EACH H AVE FIVE (5 ) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH PUBLIC HEARING ITEM.
ANY PE RSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON
SHOULD COMPLETE A GREEN SPEAKER SLIP THAT I S PROVIDED AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBM IT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK. WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STA TE YOUR NAME * AND CITY OF RESIDENCE * (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRES S THE CITY COUNCIL VIA ZOOM SHOULD PRESS THE “RAISE YOUR HAND” BUTTON. IF YOU ARE USING A TELEPHONE AND HAVE DIALED IN, PRESS *9 TO RAISE YOUR HAND. WHEN
YOUR NAM E 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 MUT E AND UNMUTE. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME * AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
4.1 Public Hearin g - Ordinance Amending Title 8 of the Westminster M unicipal Code to Establish a Sidewalk Vendor Permit Program, and Approval of Resolution to Establish a Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application Fee.
This Agenda Item is withdrawn.
• Staff Report
• Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff
• Public Comments
• Mayor and Council Member Discussion
• Council Action
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Introduce an Ordinance for first reading entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMIN STER,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TI TLE 8 HEALTH AND SAF ETY OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER 8.06 SIDEWALK VENDING,” read by title only and waive further reading; and
B. Adopt a Resolution e ntitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMIN STER, CALIFORNIA ADO PTING A FEE FOR SIDEWALK VENDING APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS.”
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5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Approval of Professio nal Services Agreement with SDI Presence, LLC for Citywide Informa tion Technology Consulting Services in F iscal Year 2022 - 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Professional Services Agr eement with SDI Pres ence, LLC for citywide Information Technology Cons ulting Services i n the amount of $534,000 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
5.2 Community Development Block G rant (CDBG) Progra m - Amendment to Neighborhood Pride Multi -Family Rental In spection Code Enforcement Program Strategy.
• Presentation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Amended Neighborhood Pride Code Enforcement Program S trategy (October 2022) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
5.3 Approval of Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the Garden Grove Unified School District in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Approve the five-year Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with t he Garden Grove Unified School District to provide one full time School Resource Officer with the first -year cost of $113,848 for seven months of services in Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
B. Approve revenue budget increase of $113,848 to General Police - reimbursements and expenditure budget increase of $113,848 to General Police - permanent wages for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023;
C. Authorize the addition of one full-time police officer to Police Department staffing; and
D. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS – NONE.
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS – NONE.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
(Including AB 1234 Report when required)
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9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the Bulletin B oard outside of the Council Chambers, w ere completely accessible to the public; and online, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council Meeting. /s/Lucie Colombo, CMC, CPMC, Interim City Clerk