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CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Mayor
NAMQUAN NGUYEN
Vice Mayor, District 4
AMY PHAN WEST
Council Member, District 1
CARLOS MANZO
Council Member, District 2
KIMBERLY HO
Council Member, District 3
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m. | OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Public Access In-Person and Via Teleconference/Web Conference 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683
In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID -19), the City of Westminster encourages the public to view this City Council meeting on television or online. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting in person should adhere to CDC guidelines that include practicing safe social distancing and wearing a face mask for individuals who are unvaccinated.
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including interpretation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 548-3237. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 American Disabilities Act Title II)
Documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.westminster-ca.gov.
AGENDA
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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. 5176 on January 11, 2023, determining as a result of the emergency, meeting in person could present im minent 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 meetings via teleconference/web conference.
MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the City Council are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. if deemed necessary) for Closed Session matters, if required. The public session of the meeting shall commen ce at 6:00 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 available for public review no later than 72 hours prior to th e meeting. The agenda can be accessed on the City's web site at www.westminster-ca.gov. Live video streaming of regular meetings and an archive of agendas and minutes are also available on the City's website. Visit https://westminsterca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 to subscribe to agenda notifications.
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AGENDA
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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 Decorum are required, 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.
QUY TẮC HÀNH XỬ CHO NHỮNG BUỔI HỌP CÔNG CHÚNG
WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 VÀ NGHỊ QUYẾT 4963
Để hỗ trợ và tôn tr ọng lẫn nhau và trong n ỗ lực tiến hành có tr ật tự cho những buổi họp, việc tuân theo các quy t ắc hành x ử cần thi ết đã đư ợc thông qua. Các quy t ắc hành xử 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.
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AGENDA
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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
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
• In Person
• City of Westminster YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/cityofwestminsterca92683
• City of Westminster Streaming Video Online -
https://westminsterca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 • 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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AGENDA
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To view the meeting via Zoom, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017739565 Meeting/Webinar ID: 860 1773 9565
Or One tap mobile:
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING UP TO 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:
• E-mail your comments to [email protected]. • Comments received via e -mail will be p rovided to the City Council and be reflected in the minutes. Comments will not be read verbally at the meeting. • Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal i nformation (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published.
TO SPEAK IN PERSON:
• Complete a green speaker slip that is provided at the entrance of the council chambers and submit the completed slip to City Clerk staff. • When your name is called, step up to the podium and state your name* and city of residence* (*optional) for the record.
TO 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 in advance at the email listed above must be received 24-hours prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
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TO SPEAK VIA ZOOM:
• TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE:
• E-mail your request to speak at the meeting along with your name to [email protected].
• Make sure you are logged into Zoom prior to the start of Oral Communications or Public Hearings (if applicable).
• 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.
• 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.
• Please state your name* and city of residence* (*optional) for the record.
• TO SPEAK WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REQUEST:
• Speakers must attend the Council meeting via Zoom in order to speak to the Council.
• 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 u sing a telephone and have dialed in, press *9 to raise your hand.
• When your name is called, the City Clerk will enable your microphone and you must press the “unmute” button to unmute yourself. If calling from a telephone or cell phone, press *6 on your dial pad to mute and unmute.
• Please state your name* and city of residence* (*optional) for the record.
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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 interpreter* to interpret for them from non -English to English. A non -English speaking member of t he 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 advance 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 speak twice the allotted time granted by the City Council to any speaker not utilizing an inter preter*, 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 taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law.
WEBSITE/TELEVISED MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on Westminster Cable Channel 3 and REBROADCAST on Monday at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Friday at 7:00 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The City’s 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 will also have access to an archive of recent City Council meeting agendas, videos and minutes.
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ANY ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 KIMBERLY HO
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6
Designated Representative: Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Jodie Griner.
Employee Organizations: Westminster Police Officers’ Association (WPOA); Westminster Municipal Employees’ Association (WMEA);
Management, Administrative and Confidential Employees; and Executive Employees.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2): One Case
RECESS
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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REGULAR SESSION
7:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 KIMBERLY HO
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 - NONE.
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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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 ADD RESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 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 THREE (3) FIVE (5) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON
SHOULD COMPLETE A GREEN SPEAKER SLIP THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO 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. IF YOU ARE USING A TELEPHONE AND HAVE DIALED IN, PRESS *9 TO RAISE YOUR HAND.
WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, THE CITY CLERK WILL ENABLE YOUR MICROPHONE AND YOU MUST PRESS THE “UNMUTE” BUTTON TO
UNMUTE YOURSELF. IF CALLING FROM A TELEPHONE OR CELL PHONE , PRESS *6 ON YOUR DIAL PAD TO MUTE AND UNMUTE. 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 APPROVED 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 STAFF REQUEST THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION OR DISCUSSION.
MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the minutes as presented for the date(s) listed below:
A. January 11, 2023 - Regular Meeting (Closed Session and Regular Session).
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WARRANT REGISTER
3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Registers dated February 2, 2023 through February 15, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council receive and file the report.
ROUTINE MATTERS
3.3 Acceptance of Easement Deed for 14800 Hoover Street.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council accept the subject document and authorize the Interim City Clerk to record the deed with the County Recorder’s Office.
REPORTS
3.4 Treasurer’s Report for January 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council receive and file the report.
PROCLAMATIONS
3.5 Approval of Proclamation - Red Cross Month - March 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the following proclamation(s):
A. Proclamation - Red Cross Month - March 2023.
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 HAVE FIVE (5) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH PUBLIC HEARING ITEM.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON
SHOULD COMPLETE A GREEN SPEAKER SLIP THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE
ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO 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. IF YOU ARE USING A TELEPHONE AND HAVE DIALED IN, PRESS *9 TO RAISE YOUR HAND.
WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, THE CITY CLERK WILL ENABLE YOUR MICROPHONE AND YOU MUST PRESS THE “UNMUTE” BUTTON TO
UNMUTE YOURSELF. IF CALLING FROM A TELEPHONE OR CELL PHONE, PRESS *6 ON YOUR DIAL PAD TO MUTE AND UNMUTE. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME* AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
4.1 Continued from February 8, 2023 Meeting - Public Hearing - Consideration of the City of Westminster’s Housing and Community Development Needs in Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.
· 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 receive and file comments regarding the City’s housing and community develo pment needs in preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Presentation on Social Media Best Practices for City Officials.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council receive and file a presentation on best practices for social media use by City Officials.
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5.2 City of Westminster Three -Year Strategic Plan and Updated Six -Month Objectives.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council adopt the six-month strategic objectives matrix for February 7, 2023 through Aug ust 1, 2023.
5.3 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the City’s Intent to Sell City -Owned Property Adjacent to the I -405 Freeway to OCTA for the I -405 Freeway Improvement Project and Set a Date for a Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY”; and
B. Set a Public Hearing for March 22, 2023 for consideration of protests to the property sale; and
C. Consider the addition of approximately half an acre of new parkland to Margie L. Rice Park, if the sale is approved.
5.4 Revision to Process for Placement of Agenda Items.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider and provide direction regarding the process for placing items on the agenda, clarifying the mayor’s ability to add items independently.
5.5 Request to Designate the Tet Parade as a City-Sanctioned Community Event.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council consider Mayor Nguyen’s request to designate the Tet Parade as a City -sanctioned event and provide direction to staff regarding the planning of the next Tet Parade.
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, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the Bulletin Board outside of the Council Chambers, where completely accessible to the public, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council meeting.
/s/Lucie Colombo, CMC, CPMC, Interim City Clerk