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TheCityCouncilof the Cityof Westminster, California, convenedonWednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in a ClosedSessionvia In-Person, City CouncilChambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CLOSED SESSION
4: 00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
MayorNguyencalledthe ClosedSessionMeetingof the City Council/SuccessorAgency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 4: 02 p. m., on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, via In- Person, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR KIMBERLY HO, DISTRICT 3
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS MANZO DISTRICT 2
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
Arrived at 5: 15 P. M.)
City Clerk Arocho announced a quorum of the City Council present.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Clerk Ashton Arocho
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak on the item.
City Clerk Arocho read the Closed Session title into the record:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2): Potential Litigation Number of Case( s): One ( 1)
The Mayor and the City Council entered Closed Session at 4:03 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 5:32 p.m. from Closed Session.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, to Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
6: 00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Regular Meeting of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 6: 04 p. m., on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, via In- Person, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
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
City Clerk Arocho announced a quorum of the City Council, with all members present.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Clerk Ashton Arocho
Finance Director Erin Backs
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Human Resources and Risk Manager Director Jodie Griner
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Community Development Director Catherine Lin
Records Coordinator Daisy Guzman
Deputy Police Chief Ron Weber
Sergeant at Arms Stewart DeJong
Sergeant at Arms Kees Tran
Division Chief Orange County Fire Authority Craig Covey
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Vice Mayor Ho led the flag salute.
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INVOCATION
Mayor Nguyen conducted the invocation.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen reported that the Mayor and City Council met under Closed Session regarding the item listed on the agenda, provided direction to staff, and took no reportable action.
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that the following item was identified after the agenda was posted and is being requested as a walk- on item, to be considered as Agenda Item No. 3. 7.
Proposed Walk- On Item:
3. 7 Approval of Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following proclamation:
A. Lunar New Year— February 10, 2024
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to approve the walk on item to be considered as Agenda Item No. 3. 7.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, PHAN WEST, MANZO, N. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Ex Parte Communications to be presented at this time.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
City Clerk Arocho had nothing to report.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made the following announcements:
DUI Saturation Enforcement Patrol:
As part of the Office of Traffic Safety grant, last night WPD officers conducted a DUI saturation enforcement patrol throughout the City. These patrols include a two- officer unit patrolling the City with the primary purpose of looking for impaired drivers. Officers have a zero- tolerance approach to this endeavor. Last year there were 105 DUI related crashes on our City Streets; 29 involved citizens being injured and 1 fatality.
A total of 4 car stops were made, 2 citations were issued and 1 arrest was made by these two officers. All costs were covered by this grant. The WPD and City would like to remind community members to not drink and drive.
Tet Parade:
The Tet Parade is quickly approaching! The parade will be held on Saturday, February 10th. Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. with pre- opening entertainment starting at 8:00 a.m. and the parade beginning at 9:30 a.m.
There will be beautiful floats, entertaining marching bands, lion dancers and much more on the lineup! To secure premier seats with prime viewing of the opening ceremony, firecracker demonstration, parade and more, grandstand seating, located directly in front of the stage, is available for purchase at $ 25 each.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Be sure to visit our website for road closure information and keep in mind that traffic in the Little Saigon area will be impacted that day. Visit www. westminster- ca.gov or call the Community Services and Recreation Department at ( 714) 895- 2860 for all event details and updates.
Senior Center Upcoming Events:
Garden Tea Party
Enjoy a nice afternoon with friends at the Westminster Senior Center' s Garden Tea Party on January 25th at 2:00pm. You' re invited to relax, enjoy some tea, and decorate your own table! Tickets are on sale for $ 8. 00.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join the Senior Center as we usher in the Year of the Dragon with a delightful array of traditional flavors, cultural performances, and the warm spirit of togetherness. Tickets are just $ 5. 00 and are available now.
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Mardi Gras Celebration
Let' s paint the Senior Center purple, green and gold as we celebrate Mardi Gras in style.
Tickets are required, but are free!
Valentine' s Day Luncheon
Grab your special someone and join us for a day filled with a delicious meal, charming ambiance courtesy of the popular DJ Professor D, and some sweet moments. Tickets are
5. 00.
For more information on the activities and services provided by the Westminster Senior Center, please stop by their front desk or give them a call at ( 714) 895- 2878.
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center, with OCFA, will be hosting a free Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Tuesday, January 30thfrom 6-7 p.m. Pre- registration is required by January 25th. Please call the Family Resource Center at (714) 903- 1331, for more information. The FRC is located at Sigler Park — 7200 Plaza Street.
New Hire Announcement:
The City Clerk's Office welcomed a new employee to the team recently.
Daisy Guzman — Records Coordinator
Daisy joins us from the City of Santa Ana Police Department — Records Bureau. We are excited to have Daisy join the City Clerk' s Office.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor and City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to the following:
A. Recognition of Westminster Police Department Explorer Program for Recent Achievements.
B. Recognition of Susan B. Anthony Elementary School for recent Blue Ribbon Award Designation.
C. Recognition of Shri Vishnu Spiritual Ashram.
D. Recognition of Yee Ying Tong for their 10-Year Anniversary.
Following the presentations, the Mayor and City Council returned to the dais.
E. Update from the Westminster Community Foundation.
Foundation President Dominic Le, along with other Foundation Members, thanked
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the Mayor and City Council for their support during their first gala event, highlighted the support from Jones and Mayer, along with City Attorney Bettenhausen, and presented the City with a $ 40, 000 check on behalf of the Foundation.
Community Services Director Johnson received the check on behalf of the City.
Mayor Nguyen thanked the Westminster Community Foundation for all their support and efforts.
City Attorney Bettenhausen noted for the record that the Westminster Community Foundation is now a non- profit organization 501( c)( 3).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on agenda items only:
1. KC Wolbert spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 2 and raised concerns of the Planning Commission.
2. Dao Tran spoke in opposition of Agenda Item Nos. 5. 2 and 5. 3.
3. Michael Verrengia congratulated the Police Department Explorer' s for their recent achievements ( Agenda Item No. 1), commented on Agenda Item No. 5. 5, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 1, and commented on the recognition of a group that is not located within the City of Westminster ( Agenda Item No. 1).
4. Long Tran commented on Agenda Item No. 5.5.
Mayor Nguyen made a brief comment in response to recent oral communications.
5. Terry Rains congratulated the groups within Special Presentations ( Agenda Item No. 1), spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 1, commented in support of Agenda Item No. 5.2 due to the need for additional businesses to come into the City, spoke on the requirement of Mayor Nguyen to recuse himself from the motion on Agenda Item No. 5. 3 due to position on the Board, and closed with comments made on Agenda Item No. 2.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 7:00 p.m.
6. Khai Dao spoke on Agenda Item Nos. 5. 4 and 5. 5 and commented on the interruption of Mayor Nguyen.
Council Member Phan West left the dais at 7:03 p.m.
Following the oral communications, Mayor Nguyen reminded the members of the public that
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this time of the meeting is for oral communications for agenda items only.
Council Member Phan West returned to the dais at 7:05 p.m.
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 7:07 p.m.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Nguyen reminded the members of the City Council that due to the walk- on item, there is now Agenda Item No. 3. 7 added to the Consent Calendar for consideration in the final motion.
Vice Mayor Ho pulled Agenda Item No. 3. 4 and Mayor Nguyen pulled Agenda Item No. 3. 7 for separate discussion.
3. 1 Minutes of the City Council and 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 6, 2023 ( Special Meeting); and
B. December 8, 2023 ( Special Meeting); and
C. December 13, 2023 ( Closed Session and Regular Meeting); and D. December 27, 2023 ( Cancellation Notice).
3. 2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Registers dated January 4, 2024 Through January 17, 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed.
3. 3 Treasurer' s Report for December 2023.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed.
3. 4 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION. ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 5 Notice of Completion for the Work Performed by R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for the Playground Renovation Project for Liberty Park - Project No. P- 2579.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council accepted the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder' s Office.
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3. 6 Award of an Engineering Design Services Contract for HVAC and Roof Replacement Project at the City Hall, Council Chamber, Community Services, and Senior Center Buildings.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the award of an Engineering Design Services Contract, in the amount of $ 137, 000, to Pickard Architects for the HVAC and Roof Replacement Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS WALKED- ON
3. 7 THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION. ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
CONSENT CALENDAR — ALL ITEMS ( 3. 1- 3. 7)
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 3. 4 and 3. 7, pulled for separate discussion.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEM( S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
3. 4 2023 Year End Homeless Activity Report.
This item was pulled by Vice Mayor Ho.
Police Chief Lenyi provided a brief report and answered questions of the Mayor and City Council.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Ho, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to receive and file.
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The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
3. 7 Approval of Proclamation.
This item was pulled by Mayor Nguyen.
Mayor Nguyen read the proclamation into the record.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve the following proclamation:
A. Lunar New Year— February 10, 2024
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
4. PUBLIC HEARING — None
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Adoption of Resolution Approving Amendment to Salary Schedule for Executive Employees.
Human Resources and Risk Manager Jodie Griner provided the staff report.
Council Member Manzo asked for clarification on the City Manager's salary.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to adopt Resolution No. 5238 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5236 AMENDING EXHIBITS A, B, AND C SALARY SCHEDULES FOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES," and increase the top step of the Police Chief monthly salary to $ 22, 745; and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of$ 25, 440 for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Following the roll call vote, each Council Member took the opportunity to highlight the great work by Police Chief Lenyi.
Additionally, following the item, Council Member Phan West requested to change the order of the agenda.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, with no seconder. to hear Agenda Item No. 5. 5 next, with Agenda Item No. 5.4 immediately following.
Due to the lack of a second, the motion failed.
5. 2 Strategic Plan Goal # 1 - Achieve Financial Stability.
Strategic Plan Objective: Begin development of an economic development strategy and report to the City Council; and
Strategic Plan Goal # 2 - Develop and Implement Specific Plans for Little Saigon, the Downtown District, and the West Side.
Strategic Plan Objective: Deliver a scope of work for the recommended District 2 Mixed- Use Downtown Specific Plan that includes an economic impact assessment and other strategies for already identified goals of the General Plan.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta provided a thorough presentation and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the strategic plan and thanked staff for their hard work on the item.
Council Member Manzo commented on the density of mixed- use districts within the City and asked staff for a timeline for the development.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta stated roughly a year.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on blight throughout the city.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve the agreement with Economic Planning Systems ( EPS) to conduct an economic development analysis to support redevelopment in Westminster' s Mixed- Use Districts in an amount not to exceed $ 89, 500; and approve a budget increase
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to Economic Development - Contractual Services in the amount of$ 89, 500.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 3 Consider Sponsorship for Midway City Sanitary District ( MCSD) Open House.
Mayor Nguyen announced his conflict with the item and noted his recusal from the item.
Mayor Nguyen left Council Chambers at 7.47 p.m.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified for the record that Mayor Nguyen is able to hold two offices at the same time (Office of the Mayor and Board Member for the Midway City Sanitary District) but Mayor Nguyen has chosen to recuse himself from discussion to prevent any conflicts of interest.
Vice Mayor Ho moved forward as the Chair of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Nguyen.
Council Member Phan West asked staff of the current fund balance for Midway City Sanitary District and stated her opposition to donate due to the current fiscal deficit the City is facing.
Council Member Manzo asked staff if Midway City Sanitary District sponsors City events.
Community Services Director Johnson outlined the different sponsorships throughout the year.
Council Member Nguyen spoke in support of a sponsorship.
Motion was made by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $ 1,000 to the Midway City Sanitary District Open House.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on in- kind sponsorships and annual sponsorships made.
Vice Mayor Ho asked staff if there is something the City can donate in-kind services.
Community Services Director Johnson commented on providing a booth at the event
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as an in- kind donation.
Discussion ensued regarding the cost of sponsorship.
Substitute Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Nguyen to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $ 2,500 to the Midway City Sanitary District Open House.
The substitute motion carried, 4-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: HO, MANZO, PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: C. NGUYEN
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 8:00 p. m.
Mayor Nguyen returned to Council Chambers at 8:00 p. m.
Upon return, Mayor Nguyen asked City Clerk Arocho to provide him with the action taken for Agenda Item No. 5. 3.
City Clerk Arocho read the approved action into the record.
5. 4 Request to Hang Flags of the United States of America Along Westminster Boulevard Between Bolsa Chica Road and Bushard Street and around the Civic Center Annually at Various Times Throughout the Year.
Council Member Phan West and Council Member Manzo requested the item.
Council Member Phan West provided a brief presentation on the item.
Mayor Nguyen thanked Vice Mayor Ho for her leading the meeting for Agenda Item No. 5. 3 in his absence.
Council Member Manzo highlighted the reasoning' s for his second on the item and spoke in support of the item.
Vice Mayor Ho commented in support of the item.
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 8:04 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the proposed item and commented on his concerns.
Council Member Nguyen spoke in support.
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Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve to hang flags of the United States of America on light poles along Westminster Boulevard between Bolsa Chica Road and Bushard Street and along All American Way and 13th Street from All American Way to Beach Boulevard annually, beginning on the Friday before Memorial Day and through the 4thof July, and from November 1 through 14.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 5 Resolution Setting an Annual Day of Reaffirmation to Recognize the Flag of the Republic of Vietnam.
Council Member Phan West provided a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on her second to the item presented and highlighted her support on the proposed item.
Mayor Nguyen recommended to recognize the flag of the Republic of Vietnam annually, three days prior to the Lunar New Year, as " Vietnam Flag Reaffirmation Day ( The Three Red Stripes Upon a Field of Gold)" and fly the flag in front of the Civic Center, beginning on this date and flown for 6 days.
Council Member Nguyen commented on his support of Mayor Nguyen' s proposal.
Discussion ensued regarding the total time for the flying of the flag.
Council Member Manzo spoke in support of the Mayor' s recommendation.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to recognize the flag of the Republic of Vietnam annually, three days prior to the Lunar New Year, as "Vietnam Flag Reaffirmation Day (The Three Red Stripes Upon a Field of Gold)" and fly the flag in front of the Civic Center, beginning on this date and flown for 7 days and adopt Resolution No. 5239 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING AN ANNUAL DAY OF REAFFIRMATION TO RECOGNIZE THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 5237."
A Substitute Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, Republic of Vietnam annually, three days prior to the Lunar New Year, as
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Vietnam Flag Reaffirmation Day ( The Three Red Stripes Upon a Field of Gold)" and fly the flag in front of the Civic Center, beginning on this date and flown for 6 days and adopt Resolution No. 5239 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, SETTING AN
ANNUAL DAY OF REAFFIRMATION TO RECOGNIZE THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 5237."
The Substitute Motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO, N. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM - None
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM - None
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NON- AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on non- agenda items:
1. Terry Rains, commented on the oath of allegiance that the Mayor and City Council took upon entering office, spoke on video played by Council Member Nguyen during the January 11, 2024 City Council meeting, responded to comments made by Mayor Nguyen regarding past Mayoral electoral race, and spoke on the recent Westminster Community Foundation gala.
2. Michael Verrengia voiced opinion on lack of effort Council Member Phan West has shown District 1 compared to some agenda items she requests, spoke on proper way in flying the American Flag, commented on the American Flag outside Council Chambers that is flown at night without a spotlight, reiterated comments made by public commenter Terry Rains, and commented on the final action for Agenda Item No. 5. 5.
Following public comment, Council Member Manzo asked staff to address the American flag that does not have a spotlight.
Public Works Director Ngo confirmed that there is a light on the flagpole and that staff will confirm that it is in working order.
3. Khai Dao commented on the actions of Council Member Nguyen.
During the public comment, Mayor Nguyen, along with City Attorney Bettenhausen, reminded the members of the public to speak on items within the City' s jurisdiction.
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3. Khai Dao continued with his comments and requested Council Member Nguyen to resign.
4. D'Vorah Mariscal asked the Mayor and City Council to be cautious when speaking into the microphones, spoke on abandoned buildings throughout the City, highlighted lack of businesses within the City, commented on poor representation of the City, voiced negative perception of the City Council, and requestedthe CityCouncilto be respectfulto the publicby notleavingthe dais during public comments.
5. Tami Hammell commented on irrelevant items listed on the agenda, spoke on facesbeingmadetowardspubliccommentersby the Mayorand City Council, and voiced lack of support towards Mayor Nguyen and Council Members Phan West and Nguyen.
9. COMMENTSFROMCITY COUNCIL/AGENCYMEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Mayor Nguyen noted that Vice Mayor Ho had a personal matter to attend to and needed to leave the meeting immediately. Before leaving, Vice Mayor Ho provided a comment.
Vice Mayor Ho thanked staff for their hard work, commented on the presentation of funding the City received from the Westminster Community Foundation, spoke on resignation of appointees on the Westminster Community Foundation, encouraged members of the public to reach out to her to apply for the vacancy, requested staff to highlight fields in our public parks as a dedicated soccer fields for the community, and closedwith invitingthe communityto attendthe upcoming TET Parade.
CityManagerCordoncommentedonthe processfor reviewingpotentialfieldsand that this item should be brought forward to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Council Member Phan West thanked staff for their hard work and dedication thus far in the NewYear, congratulatedPoliceChiefLenyion hisrecentsalaryincrease.
Vice Mayor Ho left the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
CouncilMemberManzothankedthe membersof the publicfor participatingin the meeting, thanked Police Chief Lenyi for his continued dedication to the organization and community, and invited the community to come out for the upcoming TET Parade.
Council Member NguyencongratulatedPolice Chief Lenyi on his recent salary increase and highlighted his continued dedication to the organization, commented
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on his appreciation for Mayor Nguyen and his dedication in the success of the Westminster Community Foundation.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the decision made by the City Council for Agenda Item No. 5.3, thanked the City Council for continuing to push the city forward and thanked City staff for all their hard work and dedication to the organization.
10. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Nguyen adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 6:00 p. m.
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