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The City Council of the City of Westminster, California convened on May 10, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in a Closed Session via In-Person, City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CLOSED SESSION
4: 30 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Closed Session Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. via In- Person, 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
Assistant City Clerk Alcala announced a quorum of the City Council.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
1. Terry Rains spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2 related to City Attorney Bettenhausen performance evaluation.
2. Camilla Overbeek spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2 related to City Attorney Bettenhausen performance evaluation.
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. He read Closed Session matters into the record.
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The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:40 p.m. for the following purpose:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956. 9( d)( 2): One Case.
2. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
RECESS: Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 5: 55 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 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
6: 00 PM
Mayor Nguyen called the Regular Meeting of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. via In-Person, 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
Assistant City Clerk Alcala announced a quorum with all members present.
STAFF PRESENT City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Finance Director Erin Backs
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Human Resources and Risk Management Director Jodie
Griner
Police Business Manager Mavic Hizon
Assistant City Clerk Abigail Y. Alcala
Family Resource Center Supervisor Gina Nunes
Administrative Assistant II Tanya Ramirez
Police Commander Ron Weber
Homeless Liaison Officer Roland Perez
Sergeant at Arms Claire Tran
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SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Ho.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was conducted by Council Member Phan West.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated there was discussion and direction provided to staff for the items on Closed Session.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Ex Parte Communications to be presented.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
Assistant City Clerk Alcala stated there was nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made various announcements regarding the following matters:
Public Works Department to celebrate National Public Works Week from May 21 -27 and announced the 2nd Annual Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Summer camps are now open for registration! Fill your child' s Summer with fun activities by signing them up for one of many Summer Camps being offered in the City of Westminster. Camps start as early as June 12.
The Sigler Park Splash Pad will be opening back up for the Summer starting Memorial Day Weekend!
California Peace Officer' s Memorial Ceremonies conducted in the State Capitol since 1977, the ceremony honors the officers who have fallen in the line- of-duty the preceding years, recognizing the sacrifice of those loved and left behind.
Westminster Police Department Honor Guard understands it is important that those of us left behind, recognize that these officers did not die in vain. On May 6, 2023, the Westminster PD Honor Guard escorted the families of the fallen officers through the Sacramento International Airport as they arrived to see their loved ones honored.
On May 8, 2023, the Honor Guard was in attendance at the annual California Peace Officer' s memorial to pay homage to the selfless heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Introduced and welcomed new City Clerk, Ashton Arocho and congratulated Assistant City Clerk Alcala on her Certified Municipal Clerk accomplishment.
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — NONE.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Nguyen reminded the public regarding Resolution No. 4953 related to decorum at meetings and process and rules for Oral Communication.
1. Dr. Pha Le spoke regarding the Armed Forces, NamPow and America' s Prisoners of War in Vietnam.
2. Jessica Lostaunau spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6. 1, questioned why Council Member Phan West' s drafted letter was not part of the staff report and suggested a policy be written to address this issue.
3. Nguyen Hung showed a video of Vice Mayor Nguyen and spoke regarding senior protection law and attacks against him.
4. Michael Verrengia spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6. 1, in opposition of Council Member Phan West signing the letter associated with the resolution and spoke regarding Vice Mayor Nguyen' s behavior towards residents and the City Council violating amendment rights.
5. Terry Rains spoke regarding the start time of City Council meetings, questioned why there were no proclamations being presented, commented on Agenda Item No. 3. 4 related to vehicles mph, spoke in opposition of Agenda Item No. 5. 1, spoke in favor of Agenda Item No. 6. 1, and expressed concern regarding Council Member Phan West signing the letter associated with the resolution. She suggested which flags should be flown at the Civic Center ( Agenda Item No. 6.2) and spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6.3 and statements made by Council Member Phan West.
6. Tony Bui spoke regarding being an " All American City" and homelessness within the City, expressed concern regarding Agenda Item No. 6. 3 and requested Council Member Ho to resign.
7. Nhat Linh expressed disappointment and spoke in opposition of Agenda Item No. 6.3 and spoke regarding communism and fake news.
8. Gigi expressed concern regarding the City Council' s behavior towards each other and requested the City Council to work together and move the City forward.
9. Tina Tapia spoke regarding the American Indian Movement Act ( AIM).
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1. Minh Vu spoke regarding the previous City Council meeting related to the VABA's Certificate of Recognition and expressed concern regarding the use of foul language during City Council meetings and requested the City Council to work together and move the City forward.
2. Khai Dao spoke regarding the previous the City Council meeting related to the VABA' s Certificate of Recognition and requested the City Council to focus on City business.
3. Ly Nguyen expressed concerns regarding allotted time for oral communication and spoke regarding Council Member Phan West' s behavior at the previous City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 7:04 p. m.
4. Don Le congratulated staff, spoke regarding the City' s Black April Event, and thanked Mayor Nguyen for his support.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 7:08 p. m.
5. Victoria Cooper thanked Council Member Ho and Council Member Manzo for their opposition to the Certificate of Recognition presented to VABA, spoke on making the City a better place, thanked the Police Department for their hard work and spoke regarding the abuse of power by elected officials.
Council Member Phan West addressed residents' comments on violation of rights.
Council Member Manzo thanked all who spoke.
E-Comments are posted on the City website.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
WARRANT REGISTER
3. 1 ( City Council and Successor Agency) Warrant Registers dated April 20, 2023 through May 3, 2023.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed this report.
AGREEMENTS/ PURCHASE ORDERS ( UNDER $ 500, 000)
3. 2 Award of Subcontract Agreement to Children' s Bureau for Family Resource Center Family Stabilization Services and Authorization of a Purchase Order.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
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A. Approved the Subcontract Agreement with Children' s Bureau for the provision of Family Stabilization Services for fiscal years 2023- 24 and 2024- 25; and
B. Authorized the corresponding Purchase Order for fiscal year 2023- 24; and C. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. 3 Approval of Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer ( SRO) Program with the Westminster School District in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the Westminster School District to provide one full- time School Resource Officer with a total cost of$ 209, 846 for 13 months of service; and B. Approved a revenue budget increase of $ 16, 142 for one month of SRO services in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 to General Police - Reimbursements; and an expenditure budget increase of $ 16, 142 to General Police - Permanent Wages for the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023; and
C. Approved a revenue budget increase of $ 198, 500 for 12 months of SRO services in Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 to General Police - Reimbursements; and expenditure budget increase of $ 198, 500 to General Police - Permanent Wages to be included in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 budget; and D. Authorized the addition of one full- time police officer to Police Department staffing; and
E. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
ORDINANCES ( SECOND READING)
3. 4 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.)
3. 5 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Motion was made by Council Member Ho and seconded by Council Member Manzo to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, except Agenda Item Nos. 3. 4 and 3. 5 ( pulled for separate discussion).
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.
ORDINANCES ( SECOND READING)
3. 4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2601, Establishing a Sidewalk Vendor Regulatory Scheme and a Parallel Regulatory Scheme for the Sale of Goods from Vehicles.
Council Member Manzo pulled this item for discussion.
Council Member Manzo asked for staff to allow for a grace period to give the vendors time to become compliant with the new regulations set forth by the Ordinance.
City Manager Cordon responded with staff's anticipation for processing to allow vendors adequate time to ensure compliance through education and outreach.
Council Member Manzo asked for further clarification from City Attorney Bettenhausen regarding acceptable forms of ID.
Discussion ensued regarding different forms of ID.
Council Member Manzo requested the recommendation be amended to introduce for first reading with the amendment to the Ordinance to include alternate ID's, such as ID' s from a consulate.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho, to introduce for first reading, as amended, an Ordinance entitled, " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8. 06 TO TITLE 8 ( HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATORY SCHEME, REPEALING CHAPTER 10. 44. 120 ( PEDDLERS & VENDORS) TO TITLE 10 ( VEHICLES & TRAFFIC) AND ADDING CHAPTER 10. 45 SALES OF GOODS FROM VEHICLES) TO TITLE 10 ( VEHICLES& TRAFFIC) AND
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FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," read by title only and waive further reading.
Vice Mayor Nguyen commented in support of Council Member Manzo' s motion, however, voiced in favor of continuing with the second reading to ensure that the Ordinance goes into effect to assist with eliminating the safety concerns to the vendors and residents. He commented the item Council Member Manzo would like to add can come back at a later date as a revision to the approved Ordinance.
Substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2601 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8. 06 TO TITLE 8
HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATORY SCHEME, REPEALING CHAPTER 10. 44. 120 ( PEDDLERS & VENDORS) TO TITLE 10 ( VEHICLES & TRAFFIC) AND ADDING CHAPTER 10. 45 ( SALES OF GOODS FROM VEHICLES) TO TITLE 10 ( VEHICLES & TRAFFIC) AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," read by title only and waive further reading.
The substitute 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
PROCLAMATIONS
3. 5 Approval of Proclamation( s).
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve the following proclamation( s):
A. Proclamation — National Police Week - May 14-20, 2023; and B. Proclamation — National Public Works Week - May 21- 27, 2023; and C. Proclamation - 50th Anniversary of America' s Prisoners of War in Vietnam - May 23- 25, 2023.
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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
Following the vote, the Mayor and City Council presented the National Police Week and National Public Works Week proclamation to staff.
4. PUBLIC HEARING( S) — NONE.
REQUEST TO RE- OPEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho, to re- open oral communications to allow Westminster School Board President David Johnson time to speak.
Substitute motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen, to deny the request to re-open oral communications.
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
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Continued from April 26, 2023, Regular Meeting - Strategic Plan Goal # 1 - Achieve Financial Stability.
Strategic Plan Objective: Present to the City Council ideas for improving traffic and parking conditions in Little Saigon, including information on a parking structure.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta provided the staff report.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 7.59 p. m.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:01 p.m.
RECESS Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Nguyen reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
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
Assistant City Clerk Alcala announced a quorum with all members present.
5. 1 Continued from April 26, 2023, Regular Meeting - Strategic Plan Goal # 1 - Achieve Financial Stability.
Strategic Plan Objective: Present to the City Council ideas for improving traffic and parking conditions in Little Saigon, including information on a parking structure.
This item continued immediately following the recess.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta continued his staff report, with the assistance of Senior Planner Wong.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 8:21 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:23 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for their presentation and remaining on schedule with this item.
Council Member Phan West questioned the proposed lane reduction and redirection of traffic.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta highlighted and stated the importance behind the assessment was to better understand the concerns.
Council Member Phan West questioned the outreach staff has done for residents.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta responded.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 8:36 p. m.
Council Member Manzo commented on being a tourist location, in favor of reducing lanes and making it more pedestrian friendly
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:23 p.m.
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Discussion ensued regarding reduction of lanes, effect on traffic, and final analysis.
City Manager Cordon explained implementable strategies focused on outreach and findings previously received from blueprint surveys.
Discussion ensued regarding cost and components of blueprints.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo to receive and file this report.
Prior to roll call vote, discussion continued regarding fees, how to help move the City forward, partnership with landlords, communication and outreach with affected residents and businesses.
Council Member Ho asked staff for clarification on current partnership with contractor.
City Manager Cordon explained partnership with Streetsense and noted for the record that the City is no longer working with contractor on this project.
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
5. 2 Continued from April 26, 2023 Regular Meeting - Strategic Plan Goal # 2 - Develop and Implement Specific Plans for Little Saigon, the Downtown District, and the West Side.
Strategic Plan Objective: Provide the City Council with an update on the City' s recently adopted Zoning Code - Phase A and the status of the City' s ongoing Zoning Code Update - Phase B, including an overview of the project schedule.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta provided the staff report.
Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:02 p.m.
Senior Planner Tieu outlined the zoning code update in the presentation.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for the presentation and opened it up for questions of the City Council.
Council Member Phan West questioned the mixed zone use and requested a timeline for outreach, if approved.
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Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:20 p.m.
Council Member Manzo questioned approval and timeline requirements.
Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:22 p.m.
Staff responded to questions of the City Council, outlining the anticipated timeline.
Council Member Manzo suggested changes, stated the success of the Specific Plan, commented on the need to begin outreach to residents, and questioned why outreach has yet to begin.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta commented that staff will present an estimated timeline at a future meeting date.
Council Member Ho thanked staff for the report and asked for clarification on what districts have been completed.
Vice Mayor Nguyen made suggestions and questioned if wording can be changed.
Staff highlighted that once approved, the update can occur when outreach begins.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho, to receive and file this report and proceed with priority list.
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
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6. 1 Consider a Resolution to Oppose Assembly Bill 742 Concerning a Ban on the Use of Police Canines.
This item was requested by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen.
Council Member Phan West provided a brief overview of the item.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 9:33 p.m.
Council Member Manzo spoke regarding the signature line on the proposed letter.
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Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 9:35 p.m.
Vice Mayor Nguyen spoke in support of the item and highlighted the importance of having K-9's for Police Officers.
Council Member Ho spoke in opposition of the bill, in support of the letter and asked the City Council to remain focused on local level concerns.
Council Member Manzo re- iterated his concerns of the signature block on the proposed letter.
Council Member Phan West read the letter and explained the position.
Vice Mayor Nguyen spoke in support of the letter.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen, to adopt Resolution No. 5200, as amended, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 742 CONCERNING THE BAN ON THE USE OF POLICE CANINES."
The motion carried, 4-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, HO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: MANZO
6. 2 Consider a Flagpole Policy for City- Owned or Controlled Flagpoles in the City of Westminster.
This item was requested by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho.
Council Member Manzo presented briefly on the item.
Council Member Phan West expressed concern regarding flying flags, controversy and division within the City, and suggested that the City follow guidelines of national and state capitals.
Vice Mayor Nguyen spoke regarding division in the community.
Council Member Ho spoke in opposition of the current policy.
Mayor Nguyen asked for further clarification on how long the South Vietnamese flag was approved to be flown and commented on current processes.
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Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho, to implement and adopt an official flagpole policy for the City of Westminster and adopt a commemorative flag policy mirroring the City of Riverside' s days.
Substitute motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to take no action.
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
EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 10: 00 P. M.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Ho, to extend the meeting past 10: 00 p. m., pursuant to City policy.
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
6. 3 Council Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials and Media Advertisements.
Vice Mayor Nguyen left the dais at 10:17 p. m.
Council Member Ho spoke regarding advertisement and suggested the City implement a policy to inform the City Council of a uniformed policy to highlight the following:
1. Ad should not highlight one Council Member
2. Propose authorized individual be the City Manager
3. Copy of ad filed with the City Clerk' s Office
4. City phone number to be added to the ad, if City event Council Member Manzo asked City Attorney Bettenhausen for clarification regarding Council Member Ho' s statement.
City Attorney Bettenhausen responded.
Vice Mayor Nguyen returned to the dais at 10:25 p.m.
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Council Member Manzo opined that the City information should be listed on events put on by taxpayers monies.
Council Member Phan West spoke on special interest item and censorship.
Vice Mayor Nguyen requested that this item be withdrawn from discussion.
Mayor Nguyen asked for proof regarding statements made about advertisements.
Discussion ensued regarding truthful and falsified ads.
Council Member Phan West left the dais at 10:59 p.m.
Council Member Ho commented on staff report.
Council Member Phan West returned to the dais at 11:01 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding validity behind comments made.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Ho, to research other agencies with a similar policy addressing elected and appointed officials and media advertisements on behalf of the City and bring back to the City Council.
Substitute motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to take no action.
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
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS — None.
8. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Council Member Phan West commented on month celebrations for the Police Department and Public Works Department and highlighted recent comments regarding state legislation and staff time.
Council Member Manzo commented on month celebrations for the Police Department and Public Works Department, wished the mothers in the community a
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Happy Mother' s Day, thanked Police Chief Lenyi for coordinating with the Westminster School District to combat active shooter concerns, commented on boutique to offer clothing and hygiene kits, recent award for the school district for dual immersion program, recent approval of a School Resource Officer, welcomed new City Clerk Arocho, and congratulated Assistant City Clerk Alcala for her recent CMC designation.
Council Member Ho agreed with the sentiments made by Council Member Manzo, recognized the School District Board President Johnson for the District' s hard work, recognized Mental Health Awareness month, welcomed new City Clerk Arocho, and congratulated Assistant City Clerk Alcala for her recent CMC designation.
Vice Mayor Nguyen commented on recent attendance at a community event, requested that staff introduce elected officials at all community events moving forward, and commented in favor of Agenda Item No. 3. 3 and what it means to the community.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for their hard work and the public for their attendance and participation, commented on community participation and attendance at the recent Black April event, announced upcoming Public Works Open House, and reported on recent attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments conference in Palm Desert, California.
9. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Nguyen adjourned the meeting at 11:23 p.m.
The Special Meeting/Study Session scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, has been cancelled.
A Study Session will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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