CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 25, 2023
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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 January 25, 2023 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
MayorNguyencalledthe ClosedSessionMeetingof the CityCouncil/SuccessorAgencyto 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 CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
PRESENT: VICE MAYOR NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS MANZO, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO, DISTRICT 3 (arrived during
Closed Session at 5:45 p.m.)
ABSENT: NONE
Interim City Clerk Colombo announced a quorum of the City Council.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
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 spoke regarding the Billboard by the Luong family.
2. Jodi Boyd made comments about the previous speakers Zoom picture and made comments regarding the billboard owned by the Luong family.
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City Attorney Bettenhausen stated that 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 City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:44 p.m. for the following purpose:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2): Potential Litigation No. of Case( s): One ( 1)
RECESS: Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 6:57 p.m. from Closed Session.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened to Open Session at 7:07 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
7: 00 PM
IN- PERSON HYBRID
Mayor Nguyen called the Regular Meeting of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. via In-Person Hybrid, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
PRESENT: VICE MAYOR NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS MANZO, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER KIMBERLY HO, DISTRICT 3
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
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Planning Manager Steve Ratkay
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Police Commander Ron Weber
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Police Commander Alan lwashita
Information Technology System Supervisor Carl Glaze
Sergeant at Arms Claire Tran
Homeless Liaison Roland Perez
Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Craig
Covey
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The Flag Salute was led by Vice Mayor Nguyen.
Mayor Nguyen spoke regarding the devastating and heartbreaking recent massacres in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. There was a short moment of silence to honor the victims.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was conducted by Council Member Amy Phan West.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated there was discussion and direction provided for Closed Session Agenda Item.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Ex Parte Communications to be presented at this time.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
Interim City Clerk Colombo stated there were minor corrections on the minutes that were fixed and invited residents to apply to the City's Commissions, Boards and Committees and completing application on the City' s website.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made various announcements regarding the following matters:
Tuesday, January 17, the Police Department hosted its first annual " School Summit" which took place at the Rose Center, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683. Representatives from all four school districts located in the city including school board members, trustees, school superintendents, administrators and staff members attended. Members from the departments' command staff, SRO, HLO, Special Operations Division, and Gang Investigation Unit attended.
The goal of this summit was to provide updated training material regarding school safety, mental health training for students, family guidance and resources, threat
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assessment, response to mutual aid and tips on how to prevent school violence.
Local, state and federal agencies conducted presentations to the group.
The police department hopes to continue with this annual summit in order to provide updated training and resources for schools to help keep our students and staff safe.
The police department prides itself on maintaining strong working relationships with its' local school districts and prioritizes the safety of our students and staff.
Join the Westminster Senior Center for a couple of upcoming special activities:
Tomorrow— Thursday, January 26 at 2pm, the Center is hosting their first Tea Party in 3 years. Enjoy special decorations, refreshments & friendship.
Monday, February 13th there will be a luncheon in honor of Valentine' s days featuring a delicious meal and entertainment from DJ Professor D. Space is still available for both of these activities. Please give the Senior Center a call at 714- 895- 2878 to reserve your spot.
Community Services and Recreation would like to welcome 2 new employees— Sinai See — Ni - E) Valdez, Special Services Clerk and Alicia Beckham, Van Driver for the WOW Transportation Program
Thanked the Community, staff, the Police Department and City Council Members for their support and hard work at the TET Parade.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for their hard works and efforts.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — NONE.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In- Person
1. Michael Verrengia questioned Council Member Phan West' s residency, business and titles, and her education, stated he would like oral communications remain at five minutes, and spoke regarding the end time of Council meetings, the location of the Mayor' s office and in opposition of rescinding Resolution No. 5103 denouncing fake news (Agenda Item No. 5. 1).
2. Kenny Hoang spoke regarding the process of designing, time, meeting, location and monies spent on the Quang Tri Monument
Council Member Manzo left the dais at 7:35 p. m.
3. Son Do spoke regarding the Quang Tri Citadel battle.
Council Member Manzo returned to the dais at 7:37 p.m.
4. Tri Lam made various comments regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen and his behavior in the community and social media comments he has made.
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MayorNguyenstatedmembersofthepublicshouldbringevidencewhenrecitingtheir comments.
Council Member Manzo evoked first amendmentrights and requestedthe City Attorney to comment regarding potential violation.
Council Member Ho echoed Council Member Manzo' s concerned and stated that Mayor's comments were incorrect. She also requested that the City Attorney advise and correct the Mayor on his comments.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated public criticism is allowed and Council should not interfere, audience should not interfere the speaker and no evidence needs to be provided.
Council made various comments and brief discussion regarding this matter.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified no evidence is necessary to be provided.
Council Member Manzo stated bickering between members of the Council should not happen and expressed concern regarding interfering with members of public speaking time.
Mayor Nguyen requested Council stop dialogue and return to public comments.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 7:58 p. m.
5. Nguyen Hung request Mayor Nguyen and Vice Mayor Nguyen resign, requested oral communications time not be reduced, and stated the Mayor and members of the Council should have professional behavior and not leave the dais when members of the public are speaking. He stated the City Attorney should not interrupt residents when speaking and expressed concern regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s criminal court judgement and invasion of privacy and attacking of residents on his YouTube channel.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:05 p.m.
6. Tom Lam thanked Council Member Manzo and Council Member Ho for justice and fairness during the oral communications tonight. He made various comments regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen's court documents regarding a private matter and request he resign from Council.
7. Mike Truong spoke regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s comments made on his YouTube channel and request he resign from the City Council. He stated the Vice Mayor is defaming and attacking him and spoke regarding his lawsuit against the Vice Mayor' s media business partner.
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Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 8:28 p.m.
8. Robert Harrison stated the Quang Tri Committee Members are respectable, but that the Quang Tri Monument Project is wrong for the City and requested the Quang Tri Monument Committee be disbanded. He requested that the City Council permanently band monuments and that no additional monuments be allowed to be built at Freedom Park or any City Park, and that the project be terminated. He stated why he resigned from the Quang Tri Monument Committee.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:31 p.m.
9. Terry Rains thanked City Manager Cordon, Assistant City Manager Ozaeta, Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson, Police Chief Lenyi, Mayor Nguyen and City staff for their hard work, leadership and efforts regarding the TET Parade, spoke in opposition regarding the location of the Mayor' s office at City Hall ( Agenda Item No. 3. 5), City Council meeting end time ( Agenda Item No. 3. 6) and the reduction of Oral Communication time Agenda Item No. 3. 8), expressed concern regarding the new policy for placement of items on the agenda, and requested the Quang Tri Monument Committee be disbanded and the project be terminated ( Agenda Item No. 7. 1).
She spoke regarding the potential disbandment of the Cultural Arts Commission ( Agenda Item No. 7. 2).
10. Ly Nguyen questioned why Council Member Phan West nominated Vice Mayor Nguyen as the Vice Mayor and his intentions of being on the City Council.
11. Khai Dao, Viet Youth Media, questioned whether members of the Council understood their roles and responsibilities as elected officials, and spoke regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s YouTube Channel comments.
12. Tony Bui spoke regarding being an American and Council Member Ho's comment stating she would remove herself from the Council if she was not elected as mayor.
13. Thuy Vo spoke regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s social media accounts, cost of meetings/ interviews held at Midway Sanitary District and Vice Mayor Nguyen' s behavior during the TET Parade.
Council Member Phan West left the dais at 8:58 p.m.
14. Mai Nguyen wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, spoke regarding the Vietnam War and sacrifices made and requested the Quang Tri Monument be placed at a holy place. She stated the City needs to come together to heal the wounds and unify.
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Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:04 p.m.
Council Member Phan West returned to the dais at 9:05 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:06 p.m.
15. Trong Doan spoke regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s comments made towards him on his YouTube Channel and requested an apology.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:19p.m.
Council Member Phan West left the dais at 9:19 p.m.
16. Nhat Linh wished the Mayor and Council all the best, requested the City Council work together to make the City better and stated all attacks and harassments should stop in order for the City Council to conduct City business.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:21 p.m.
Council Member Phan West returned to the dais at 9:24 p.m.
17. D'Vorah Mariscal expressed concern regarding the reduction of time during oral communications and thanked Council Member Ho and Council Member Manzo for standing up for 1st Amendment Rights, spoke regarding expenditures on the TET parade and stated she hoped some monies can be recuperated, thanked the Police Department for cleaning up Liberty Park, and spoke in disappointment of many residents negative behavior and negative comments towards Council. She expressed concern regarding Council' s double dipping in multiple commission and committees ( Agenda Item No.
6. 01), stated the Quang Tri Monument should be placed on private property Agenda Item No. 7. 01), and spoke regarding retail stores leaving City and what Council is planning to generate revenue.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:33 p. m.
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18. Roger Mindrum spoke regarding the TET Parade and generating revenue for the City, expressed concern regarding the reduction of time during oral communications, comments made on an online political forum, and spoke in opposition of rescinding Resolution No. 5103, denouncing fake news ( Agenda Item No. 5. 1). He spoke regarding the potential disbandment of the Quang Tri Committee ( Agenda Item No. 7. 1).
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:35 p.m.
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Council Member Manzo left the dais at 9:39 p.m.
19. Amy Walsh spoke regarding the reduction of time for oral communication and expressed concern regarding the infighting.
Council Member Manzo returned to the dais at 9: 41 p. m.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:41 p. m.
20. Emily Grant, Senior Public Affairs for SoCal Gas, spoke regarding the cost of rising gas prices and ways to reduce gas usage.
21. Camilla Overbeek congratulated and thanked all staff for their hard work and efforts on the TET Parade, spoke regarding first amendment rights and the newly elected Council' s behavior.
E- Comments
22. Kenny Clobers requested billboards be allowed on City owned property and extend permits to previously issued local advertisers.
23. Bill Vetter expressed concern and stated issues regarding the Quang Tri Monument.
24. Nguyen Hung requested Mayor Nguyen and Vice Mayor Nguyen resign, requested oral communications time not be reduced, and stated the Mayor and members of the Council should have professional behavior and not leave the dais when members of the public are speaking. He stated the City Attorney should not interrupt residents when speaking and expressed concern regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s criminal court judgement and invasion of privacy and attacking of residents on his YouTube channel.
25. Alan J. spoke in support of the Luong family billboard business and requested their permit be extended.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:52 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen thanked all residents for participating, spoke regarding his role as a mayor and commented on not allowing personal attacks.
Council Member Phan West thanked all residents for participating, expressed concern regarding people repeating one another.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained that Council is allowed brief comments after oral communications.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
3. 1 Minutes of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the minutes as presented for the dates listed below:
A. December 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting ( Regular Session).
WARRANT REGISTER
3. 2 ( City Council and Successor Agency) Warrant Registers dated January 5, 2023 through January 18, 2023.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed this report.
ROUTINE MATTERS
3. 3 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS MOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.)
AGREEMENTS/ PURCHASE ORDERS ( UNDER $ 500, 000)
3. 4 Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C- 7- 1828 Between Orange County Transportation Authority; the Cities of Westminster, Fullerton, Anaheim, Stanton, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach for the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Program ( Project P).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved Amendment No. 1, extending the terms of Cooperative Agreement No. C- 7- 1828 between Orange County Transportation Authority; the Cities of Westminster, Fullerton, Anaheim, Stanton, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach for the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Program ( Project P), and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
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ORDINANCES ( SECOND READING)
3. 5 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2595, Amending Section
2.04. 130 Regarding Public Official and Employee Interactions to Amend the Location of the Mayor' s Office.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2595 entitled, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2. 04. 130 ( PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND EMPLOYEE INTERACTIONS), OF CHAPTER 2. 04 ( CITY COUNCIL), OF TITLE 2 ( ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE," to amend the location of the Mayor' s office, conducted second reading, read by title only, and waived further reading.
3. 6 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2596, Amending Time for City Council Meetings
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2596 entitled, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2. 04. 010 OF TITLE 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS," conducted second reading, read by title only and waived further reading.
3. 7 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2597, Amending Various City Commissions, Boards, and Committees; and Ordinance No. 2598, Amending Title 2, Adding Commission on Aging.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Adopted Ordinance No. 2597 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER
2. 42 ( GENERAL RULES FOR COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS), AMENDING CHAPTERS 2. 44 ( PLANNING COMMISSION), 2. 56 ( PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION), AND DELETING CHAPTER 2. 69, TO UPDATE RULES GOVERNING CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES," conducted second reading, read by title only and waived further reading; and
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B. Adopted Ordinance No. 2598 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 ( ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 2. 62
COMMISSION ON AGING)," conducted second reading, read by title only and waived further reading.
3. 8 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2599, Amending Oral Communications Time at City Council Meetings.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2599 entitled, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2. 04. 040 ( MEETINGS-
DISCUSSION- REFERRAL TO DEPARTMENTS) OF THE WESTINSTER
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS," conducted second reading, read by title only and waived further reading.
REPORTS
3. 9 Treasurer' s Report for December 2022.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed the report.
3. 10 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS MOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo and seconded by Council Member Phan West to approve the consent calendar, except Agenda Item Nos. 3. 3 and 3. 10, as presented.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
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ROUTINE MATTERS
3. 3 Acceptance of Easement Deed for 7652 Wyoming Street.
Vice Mayor Nguyen questioned why the item was place on Consent Calendar and if the item goes through the Planning Commission first.
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Ngo explained the item is a routine matter and stated there was no financial impact. He explained the item is for development of a property and does not go through the Planning Commission for approval Vice Mayor Nguyen asked why the item does not go through the Planning Commission for approval.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained the process for an acceptance of an Easement Deed.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen and seconded by Mayor Nguyen to approve Amendment No. 1, extending the terms of Cooperative Agreement No. C-7- 1828 between Orange County Transportation Authority; the Cities of Westminster, Fullerton, Anaheim, Stanton, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach for the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Program ( Project P), and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
REPORTS
3. 10 City of Westminster Crime Statistics — A Quarterly and Yearly Comparison for 2021 and 2022.
Police Chief Lenyi spoke regarding the Police Department' s quarterly crime statistics and yearly comparison.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 10:05 p. m.
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Council Member Manzo asked why there was an increase, spoke regarding the shortage in Police personnel, and asked if Council could assist in any way to address the increase in crime.
Police Chief Lenyi stated there was a noted increase when Prop47 and Prop 57 were removed by the State Legislature and a shortage in law enforcement resources. He spoke regarding the financial limitations and personnel shortages in the Police Department.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 10:07 p.m.
Council Member Phan West asked why each section of the report has an increase except rape.
Police Chief Lenyi stated he could not explain the decrease but knows that most rapes are not reported.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen and seconded by Council Member Manzo to receive and file the report.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Rescind Resolution No. 5103 Denouncing Fake News.
Vice Mayor Nguyen explained why he would like to rescind the resolution denouncing fake news.
Council Member Phan West stated the City Council should not restrict or silence the media.
Council Member Manzo stated the resolution does not restrict or silence, rather states that fakes news is detrimental to the community. He spoke regarding previous fake news and propaganda allowed prior to approval of this resolution.
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Council Member Ho asked that decorum be addressed.
City Attorney Bettenhausen explained the rules of decorum for the City Council.
Council Member Ho expressed concern regarding Council' s understanding of the resolutions and explained the concept of Resolution No. 5103.
Mayor Nguyen asked that Council respect each other' s votes, he stated Resolution No. 5103, was based on a lot of accusation and stated as that a government body the Council should not be restricting or silencing a media.
Vice Mayor Nguyen stated there is no impact to his business with the approval of the resolution.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, and seconded by Council Member Phan West to rescind Resolution No. 5103 regarding the denouncing of fake news, and to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 5179 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5103 REGARDING THE DENOUNCING OF FAKE NEWS."
The motion carried, 3-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: MANZO, HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6. 1 Appointment of Council Members to Represent the City on Various Government Agency Boards for 2023- 2025.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, and seconded by Council Member Phan West to:
A. Appoint Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen as delegate and Council Member Phan West as alternate to the Orange County Council of Governments ( OCCOG) and Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG); and B. Appoint Vice Mayor Nguyen as delegate and Council Member Manzo as alternate to the Orange County Public Library Advisory Board ( OCPL); and C. Appoint Council Member Phan West as delegate to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control ( OCMVC); and
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D. Appoint Council Member Ho and Vice Mayor Nguyen as delegates to the Public Cable Television Authority ( PCTA); and
E. Appoint Council Member Manzo as delegate and Mayor Nguyen as alternate to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency ( Orange County Public Works); and
F. Appoint Mayor Nguyen as delegate to the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County; and
G. Appoint Council Member Phan West as delegate and Council Member Manzo as alternate to the West Orange County Water Board.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, and seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen to appoint Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen as delegate to the Orange County Fire Authority and adopt Resolution No. 5180 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY' S BOARDS OF DIRECTORS."
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
7. 1 Request to Consider Disbanding and Dissolving the Quang Tri Monument Committee and Terminate the Quang Tri Monument Project.
Vice Mayor Nguyen explained why he would like to disband and dissolve the Quang Tri Committee and terminate the Quang Tri Monument project.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 10:53 p.m.
Council Member Phan West spoke in support of the item as it would save the City time and resources.
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Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 10:55 p.m.
Council Member Ho asked that Vice Mayor recuse himself as he is part of a tight knit group with Van Tran and the Quang Tri Foundation and stated he is biased. She spoke regarding the hard work, time, and efforts put into the project and requested the City Council hear out the Quang Tri Committee.
Council Phan West requested Council respect each other and move the City forward.
Council Member Manzo requested Council Member Phan West not interrupt and respect other elected officials, spoke regarding the divisiveness in the Vietnamese community and the Quang Tri Monument, and stated Council should not disband nor terminate the project rather assist and select a location.
Mayor Nguyen stated the choosing of the placement of monument is not going to occur and further discussion should not be allowed as it has become a waste of time, money and resources as this point.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, and seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen to:
A. To disband and dissolve the Quang Tri Monument Committee and to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 5181 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
DISBANDING AND DISSOLVING THE QUANG TRI MONUMENT
COMMITTEE"; and
B. Terminate the City' s Quang Tri Monument project.
Council Member Ho stated it is unethical for Mayor Nguyen, Vice Mayor Nguyen, and Council Member Phan West to vote on this item.
The motion carried, 3- 1-0- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: HO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: MANZO
7. 2 Consideration of Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2.57, Terminating the Cultural Arts Commission.
Vice Mayor Nguyen explained his request to disband the commission. He state his concern of lack of interest and applicants.
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Council Member Manzo spoke about the beneficial aspects of having a Cultural Arts Commission and of having additional advertisement and announcement of the commission.
City Manager Cordon spoke regarding the history of the Cultural Arts Commission and stated City staff will do additional postings, advertisements and announcements on all City platforms. She spoke regarding the beneficial aspects and impact of having a Cultural Arts Commission.
Council Member Phan West left the dais at 11:22 p.m.
Council Member Phan West returned to the dais at 11:24 p.m.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 11:31 p.m.
Council Member Ho spoke in support of keeping the commission and readvertising and spoke regarding potential candidates in the commission.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 11:32 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the impacts, community interest in the arts, and advertisement of the Commission to the community and the City.
After much discussion, staff was provided direction and suggestions on how to enhance advertising and outreach to get applicants to apply.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, and seconded by Mayor Nguyen to continue with the Cultural Arts Commission with direction that was provided to staff.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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EXTEND THE MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo and seconded by Council Member Ho to extend the meeting past midnight, pursuant to City policy.
The motion carried, 4- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, MANZO, HO
NOES: PHAN WEST
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Council Member Ho spoke regarding the great turn out at TET Parade Event. She thanked City staff, the Police Department, and the TET Parade AdHoc Committee for their assistance, hard work and efforts. She stated that the TET celebration continues for the next couple of day and expressed sympathy for those at the Monterey Park shooting.
Council Member Manzo echoed Council Member Ho' s comments.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 12: 09 a. m.
Council Member Phan West stated she attended an AB123 Ethic training and spoke regarding the training.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 12: 11 a. m.
Vice Mayor Nguyen thanked staff and Council for all their hard works and efforts regarding the TET Parade and spoke regarding the great turn out of the TET Parade.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff and Council for all their hard works and efforts regarding the TET Parade, spoke regarding Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay tragedies and read letters sent by the City expressing condolences.
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9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT:
There beingno further businessto discuss, MayorNguyenadjournedthe meeting on January26, 2023at 12:18 a.m. in memoryof the victimsof MontereyParkand Half Moon Bay Community
Next Special Meeting will be held on Monday, February 7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Abigail Y. Alcala
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Lucie Colombo, ` CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk
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