CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY October 12, 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 October 12, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. in a Open Session via In-Person Hybrid ( teleconference/ web conference), City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened to Open Session at 7:05 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 Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 7:05 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 with all members present.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Interim City Clerk Lucie Colombo
Finance Director Erin Backs
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Interim Community Development Director Debra Kurita
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Planning Manager Steve Ratkay
Senior Planner Chris Wong
Code Enforcement Officer Jorge Perez
Housing Specialist Michael Son
Police Commander Alan Iwashita
Police Commander Ron Weber
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Sergeant at Arms Stewart DeJong
Sergeant at Arms Claire Tran
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Ho.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was conducted by Council Member Nguyen.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated there was nothing to report.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Ex Parte Communications to be presented at this time.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
Interim City Clerk Colombo explained the withdrawal of Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1 and Agenda Item No. 4. 1 ( Public Hearing). She invited members of the public to apply for vacancies on the Boards, Commissions, and Committees, to visit the City website to apply and stated e-comments were received and available on the City website.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made various announcements regarding the following matters:
Pizza, Police and Pink Patches on Tuesday, October
18th
from 4 p. m. — 8 p. m. at
Magic Mike' s Pizza located at 6152 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster and stated pink patches will be available for sale.
Love Westminster Pop Up Outreach Event: Saturday, October 15th,
10am — 2pm, at
8970 Bolsa Ave.
Trunk or Treat and Movie Night — Friday, October 28th, 2022 at the Civic Center.
Activities will include our bigger & better " Trunk or Treat", games & activities at 4:30 p.m. and Movie Night featuring Addams Family at 6:15 p.m.
The Westminster Family Resource Center's Community Engagement Advisory Committee is hosting a Safety Presentation on Tuesday, October 18th at 6pm at the FRC located at Sigler Park. Police Department staff will provide safety tips and crime prevention information.
Senior Center Halloween Luncheon — Monday, October 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Garden Grove Complete Street Project.
Welcomed new personnel to the City.
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Event regarding Navigation Center Project.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - National Preparedness Month
Mayor Ta proclaimed September 2022 as National Preparedness Month.
B. Certificate of Recognition for Vietnamese Student Association at La Quinta High School in Westminster
Mayor Ta recognized the Vietnamese Student Association at La Quinta High School.
Kimo Dao, Vietnamese Student Association at La Quinta High School President thanked the City Council for the award and recognition.
C. Presentation of the 2022 Affordable Housing Award for Westminster Crossing Project by the Kennedy Commission.
City Manager Cordon spoke regarding the Westminster Crossing Project and the positive impacts to the community. A video of the project was presented.
Cesar Corravarubias, Executive Director of the Kennedy Commission, spoke regarding the affordable housing project, why the project was selected, and presented staff and City Council with an award for the Westminster Crossing Project.
Mayor Ta thanked the Kennedy Commission for the City' s award and spoke regarding the project.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In- Person
1. Terry Rains spoke regarding the Westminster School District Event on September 29, 2022, the Navigation Center Project community meeting, and candidates and candidate events. She spoke in support of Measure Y.
2. Michael Verrengia spoke in favor of the School Resource Officer program Agenda Item No. 5. 3), and requested the Quang Tri Monument be placed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting.
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3. Hung Nguyen spoke regarding his request for Mayor Ta to withdraw his endorsement for candidate NamQuan Nguyen.
4. Tony Bui spoke regarding adhering to the City' s Code of Ethics and expressed concern regarding candidates campaigning efforts, campaign signs, and freedom of speech.
5. Khai Dao, Viet Youth Media, spoke regarding candidate NamQuan Nguyen, and made various comments regarding Council Member Nguyen and Mayor Ta.
Zoom
6. Camilla Overbeek thanked Council Member Ho and Vice Mayor Manzo for listening to her regarding withdrawn item 4. 1 ( Ordinance). She spoke regarding concerns related to racism and discrimination against immigrants.
E- Comments
7. Syed Shah expressed concern regarding candidate Amy Phan West city of residency.
8. Nguyen Hung spoke regarding a candidate event.
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 date listed below:
A. January 12, 2022 — Regular Meeting ( Closed and Regular Sessions); and B. September 28, 2022 — Regular Meeting ( Closed and Regular Sessions).
ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
3. 2 Acceptance of the Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
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A. Accepted the Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety ( OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023; and B. Amended the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Adopted Budget by designating grant revenues in the amount of$ 120,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures of the OTS grant account in the amount of$ 120, 000 towards the Police overtime account, training account, and supplies.
3. 3 Special Event Permit Application from Dien Dan Giao 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 President Ngo Dinh Diem at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the Special Event Permit application for a Memorial 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.
ACTION: Received and filed.
PROCLAMATIONS
3. 5 Approval of Proclamation( s).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the following proclamations:
A. Proclamation to Commemorate the Westminster Crossing Grand Opening on October 19, 2022.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Council Member Ho, 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
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. 1 WAS WITHDRAWN.
4. 1 This item was withdrawn from the Agenda.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence, LLC for Citywide Information Technology Consulting Services in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, and seconded by Council Member Nguyen to approve the Professional Services Agreement with SDI Presence, LLC for citywide Information Technology Consulting Services in 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.
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 Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program - Amendment to Neighborhood Pride Multi- Family Rental Inspection Code Enforcement Program Strategy.
Interim Community Development Director Kurita presented the staff report and a power point presentation.
Council Member Ho and Vice Mayor Manzo asked various questions regarding the implementation and the program measure.
Council Member Ho recused herself from participation due to a potential conflict of interest.
She left the dais at approximately at 8:20 p.m.
Housing Specialist Son responded to questions from Council Member Ho.
During discussion, the Council realized that there may be various potential conflict of interest. Mayor Ta and Council Member Do, along with Council Member Ho had to recuse themselves from participation at approximately at 8:22 p.m. Due to lack of quorum, a random selection was conducted by City Attorney Bettenhausen and
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Council Member Do was selected to participate, in order to maintain a quorum of the City Council and continue the meeting.
The discussion of this item continued and staff responded to questions and concerns from Vice Mayor Manzo and Council Member Do.
Code Enforcement Officer Perez responded to inquiries and provided explanations and information regarding this program and staff' s efforts.
Motion was made by Council Member Do, and seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo to approve the Amended Neighborhood Pride Code Enforcement Program Strategy October 2022) for the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program.
The motion carried, 3-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MANZO, DO, NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSE: TA, HO
Mayor Ta returned to the dais at 8:34 p. m.
Council Member Ho returned to the dais at 8:35 p. m.
5. 3 Approval of Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the Garden Grove Unified School District in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
Mayor Ta expressed support for the item.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked questions regarding the reimbursement of funding for the program and if the same issue was present at other school districts. He expressed concerned regarding the allocation of resources and the impact to the community.
Police Chief Lenyi spoke regarding funding for the School Resource Officer ( SRO) Program at other school districts. He explained there is no impact to the community.
Council Member Ho asked if there is a policy and guidelines SRO' s follow and their interaction with students.
Police Chief Lenyi spoke regarding Police Officer policies and training for the SRO.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, and seconded by Mayor Ta to:
A. Approve the five- year Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the Garden Grove Unified School District to provide one full-
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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.
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 — NONE.
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS - NONE
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Vice Mayor Manzo spoke regarding the Westminster School District' s 150th
anniversary and thanked staff for their hard work and efforts.
Council Member Ho spoke regarding the Westminster School District' s 150th anniversary and thanked the Community Development Department for their hard work and efforts regarding the Westminster Crossing Project.
Council Member Do thanked City staff and Council Members. for their hard work and efforts.
Mayor Ta spoke regarding community events and new businesses' grand openings, and thanked the Chamber of Commerce and City staff for their hard work and efforts.
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ta adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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Next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Abigail Y. Alcala
Assistant Cit9lerk
APPROVED:
Tri Ta
Mayor/ Chair
ATTEST:
Lucie Colombo, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk
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