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The City Council of the City of Westminster, California, convened on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to a Study Session via In-Person, City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
STUDY SESSION
4: 00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Study Session Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 4: 02 p. m., on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, via In- Person, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN ( left at 4:04 p.m.) PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS MANZO, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR KIMBERLY HO, DISTRICT 3 ( arrived at 4: 15 pm)
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
Finance Director Erin Backs
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Community Development Director Catherine Lin
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR STUDY SESSION
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak on the Study Session Agenda Item.
Mayor Nguyen announced that he needed to leave the meeting and requested that Council Member Manzo act as Chair of the meeting.
Mayor Nguyen passed the gavel to Council Member Manzo.
Mayor Nguyen left the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
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2. Advocacy Overview and Discussion of Legislative Priorities.
Cori Takkinen, Vice President of Townsend Public Affairs, provided a presentation to the City Council.
Vice Mayor Ho arrived at the meeting at 4: 15 p.m.
Council Member Manzo passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Ho.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 4:21 p.m.
Following the presentation, Council Member Phan West highlighted the importance of decreasing homelessness and theft prevention throughout the community.
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 4:29 p. m.
Council Member Phan West requested to prioritize assisting Veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
Vice President Takkinen commented on the current proposed Proposition 1 on the March ballot.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on funding towards fentanyl abuse, homelessness and asked on any funding available to assist the city' s budget deficit.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 4:34 p.m.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on the importance of funding going directly to the City and not through the State or County.
Vice Mayor Ho also commented on potential funding gained due to recent opioid settlement.
City Attorney Bettenhausen provided further clarification on the opioid settlement and highlighted the specific requirements on the spending of the funds from the settlement.
Vice Mayor Ho spoke in opposition of providing additional funding to the County through grants.
Council Member Phan West spoke on grant funding to help beautify the City and upcoming developments throughout the community.
Discussion ensued on economic development, City Council priorities for grant funding, attracting high end hotel developments, and hotel revenue.
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Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 4:44 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta provided clarification on incoming developments and projected plans in the pipeline.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on the City's interest in going towards all grants available.
Discussion ensued regarding parking structures, skate parks and the next steps within the process.
Before adjournment, Vice President Takkinen spoke on putting a strategic plan together based off the discussion during the study session and bringing that back to the City Council for consideration and direction.
3. Adjournment.
Vice Mayor Ho adjourned the Study Session at 4:57 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Westminster, California, convened on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in a Closed Session via In-Person, City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CLOSED SESSION
5: 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 5: 31 p. m., on Wednesday, February 14, 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
COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Arocho announced a quorum of the City Council present.
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Clerk Ashton Arocho
Deputy Police Chief Ron Weber
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak about the item.
City Clerk Arocho read the Closed Session title into the record:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to
Government Code 54956. 9( d)( 4): Initiation of Litigation Case Name: City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson, et al., United States Supreme Court
Case No.: 23- 175
The Mayor and the City Council entered Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 5:56 p.m. from Closed Session.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened on Wednesday, February 14, 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, February 14, 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
COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4 ( left
the meeting at 7:19 p.m.)
ABSENT: NONE
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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 Management Director Jodie
Griner
Public Works Director / City Engineer Jake Ngo
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Community Development Director Catherine Lin
Deputy Police Chief Ron Weber
Sergeant at Arms Stewart DeJong
Orange County Fire Authority Craig Covey
Management Analyst Ryan Salz
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Council Member Manzo led the flag salute.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Ho conducted the invocation.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen noted that the Mayor and City Council met under Closed Session and took the action as follows:
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to approve the City' s participation in the filing of an amicus brief before the Supreme Court.
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.
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REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
City Clerk Arocho commented on the late communication memo that amended the agenda to include Special Presentation Item B and highlighted ways for residents to vote in the upcoming March election.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made the following announcements:
Police Department
As part of the Office of Traffic Safety grant, WPD officers conducted an operation focusing on primary collision factors related to the causes of injury and fatality traffic accidents. This operation was conducted in areas of the city where those traffic collisions occur most frequently, based on statistical data. This operation was conducted by two traffic officers.
A total of 20 traffic stops were made, 18 citations issued, and 2 warnings were given by these two officers. All costs of this operation were covered by this grant.
Please remember to drive responsibly for the safety of those on the roadways.
Community Services & Recreation Center:
Tet Parade
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Tet Parade on Saturday. We are honored that you made us a part of your Lunar New Year Celebration! Thank you to all our generous sponsors, with a special thanks to our Title Sponsor, the Westminster School District. In case you missed it, feel free to watch the entire parade on the City' s YouTube channel! Senior Center St. Patrick' s Day Luncheon
The Senior Center is selling tickets for their upcoming St. Patrick's Day Luncheon! Join the Senior Center for a 3-course traditional Irish meal on Wednesday, March 13th from 11: 30 a. m. — 1 p. m. Tickets are $ 5 and seating is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit the Senior Center or call ( 714) 895- 2878.
Bunny Hops Pop- up Events
Spring is approaching! Mark your calendars for March 23rd and 30th! The Easter Bunny will be hopping to a park near you! More details to come! Following the City Manager' s Report, Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for their hard work to ensure the success of the 2024 Tet Parade.
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor and City Council presented a certificate of recognition to the following:
A. Recognition of Westminster Futbol Club.
B. Recognition of Nguai Viet News.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — AGENDA ITEMS
Prior to oral communications, Mayor Nguyen reminded members of the public that this is the time of the meeting to address the City Council on items listed on the agenda only.
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on agenda items only:
1. Michael Verrengia spoke on Agenda Item No. 5. 1, recommending staff to attend the conference on behalf of the City.
2. Tim Hogan spoke on Agenda Item No. 5. 1, highlighting the importance of commercial and retail business interest in the community and recommended that Mayor Nguyen and Council Member Manzo attend on behalf of the City Council.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 6:25 p. m.
Mayor Nguyen thanked Mr. Hogan for his recommendations and comments.
3. Terry Rains congratulated Ngu'ai Viet News on their recent anniversary ( Special Presentation Item B), commented on specifics listed in the proposed warrant register ( Agenda Item No. 3. 1), requested the City Council to pull Agenda Item No. 3. 3 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and input due to the repeated concerns on the item, suggested City Manager Cordon and Assistant City Manager Ozaeta to attend the conference on behalf of the City (Agenda Item No. 5. 1), spoke on lack of appointments to Commissions/ Committees ( Agenda Item No. 7) and closed with comments about the compliance of the Brown Act based off of a handout at the recent meeting ( Agenda Item No. 8).
4. Minh Vu commented on the success of the Tet Parade.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 6:32 p.m.
Mayor Nguyen requested Agenda Item No. 3. 8 to be pulled for separate discussion.
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Vice Mayor Ho requested Agenda Item No. 3. 3 to be pulled for separate discussion.
Council Member Phan West requested Agenda Item Nos. 3. 5 and 3. 7 to be pulled for separate discussion.
3. 1 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Registers dated January 18, 2024 Through February 1, 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed.
3. 2 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) Memorandum of Understanding in Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the related 2023 JAG grant documents; and B. Approved a revenue estimate of $ 19, 922 to the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant JAG) Program, Grant Revenue Account for the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 budget; and
C. Approved an appropriation of $ 19, 922 to the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant JAG) Program Grant expenditures budget for the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 for part- time wages.
3. 3 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND HEARD UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 4 Notice of Completion for the work performed by R.J. Noble Company, Inc. for Edwards Street Improvements Project from Westminster Boulevard to Trask Avenue; Project Plan No.: P- 2583.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council accepted the Subject Project and authorized the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the County Clerk- Recorder' s Office.
3. 5 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND HEARD UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
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3. 6 Adoption of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Construction Bids for the Citywide Residential Street Improvement Project- Project No.: CDBG 23- 24.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the plans and specifications for the Citywide Residential Street Improvement Project - CDBG 23- 24, and authorize the Public Works Director/ City Engineer to approve minor modifications to the plans and specifications to accommodate requested revisions from public safety and utility agencies; and
B. Authorized the Public Works Department to advertise and solicit construction bids for said project.
3. 7 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND HEARD UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 8 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND HEARD UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
CONSENT CALENDAR — ALL ITEMS ( 3. 1- 3. 8)
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Ho, seconded by Council Member Nguyen, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Agenda Item Nos.
3. 3, 3. 5, 3. 7, and 3. 8, which were 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. 3 Agreement with Park Consulting Group to Provide EnerGov and Finance System Enhancements, Support, and Maintenance.
This item was pulled by Vice Mayor Ho for questions of staff.
Vice Mayor Ho voiced her dissatisfaction with EnerGov, spoke on past presentations on this item and highlighted the total amount spent and wasted on this item.
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Assistant City Manager Ozaeta and Management Analyst Salz provided a presentation.
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for taking the time to revisit this item.
City Manager Cordon commented on the lack of use of the software, disorganization of the software, and commented on staff' s intention to move forward.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to:
A. Approve the Agreement with Park Consulting Group ( PCG) to provide ongoing EnerGov and Finance Systems support and maintenance, in addition to the implementation of EnerGov Citizen Self Service ( CSS) and other enhancements, through December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $ 252, 650; and
B. Approve a budget adjustment for the California Automated Permit Processing ( CaIAPP) Program grant in the amount of $ 60, 000 to the Building - Intergovernmental - State Other revenue account and Building - Contractual Services expenditure account.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on her struggles with this item due to past experiences with the software and requested quarterly reports on a timeline and goals set for the system from staff.
Council Member Manzo asked for clarification on why the city is working with a separate company to handle the training for staff.
Discussion ensued regarding the integration process, training of staff, costs associated and potential integration of special event permits.
Community Services Director Johnson provided clarification on the process within the Community Services Department.
Council Member Manzo spoke in support of moving this item forward to bring more systems online for the benefit and transparency to the public.
City Manager Cordon commented on out- of-date policies throughout the City.
Vice Mayor Ho questioned the implementation process.
Council Member Phan West commented on monthly reports, suggesting that there be a 6- month check- in.
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An Amended Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to:
A. Approve the Agreement with Park Consulting Group ( PCG) to provide ongoing EnerGov and Finance Systems support and maintenance, in addition to the implementation of EnerGov Citizen Self Service ( CSS) and other enhancements, through December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $ 252, 650; and
B. Approve a budget adjustment for the California Automated Permit Processing ( CaIAPP) Program grant in the amount of $ 60, 000 to the Building - Intergovernmental - State Other revenue account and Building - Contractual Services expenditure account; and
C. Direct staff to present quarterly updates to the Mayor and City Council.
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
3. 5 Award of Contract for the Playground Renovation Project for Newcastle Park Project No. P- 2565.
This item was pulled by Council Member Phan West for questions of staff.
Public Works Director Ngo provided background on the project and highlighted a typo within the recommended action ( A) and stated that the total amount for the budget adjustment request is $ 228, 308.
City Clerk Arocho noted the amendment to the recommended action for the record.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Council Member Phan West, to:
A. Approved a budget adjustment from the Park Dedication Fund balance Fund 200) to an existing CIP Project, Account Number 76502- 762203, Playground Replacement at Newcastle Park," in the amount of $ 228, 308; and
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B. Approved the award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of$ 363, 916. 00 to Western State Builders, Inc. and that all other bids be rejected; and
C. Authorized a 10% contingency in the amount of $ 36, 391. 60 for potential change orders; and
D. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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
3. 7 Adoption of Resolution Approving the 2023 West Orange County CERT Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU).
Council Member Phan West pulled this item for questions of staff.
Council Member Phan West asked for clarification on how the CERT team is selected.
Police Chief Lenyi provided background on the selection of the team and urged members of the public, if interested, to reach out to the Police Department for upcoming courses.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 5240 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER' S PARTICIPATION IN THE
WEST ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
CERT) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( MOU)"; and
B. Authorize the City Manager and the Police Chief, or their designees, to complete and sign all necessary materials to facilitate the MOU.
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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
Mayor Nguyen announced the request from Council Member Nguyen to leave the meeting due to an illness.
Council Member Nguyen left the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
3. 8 Approval of Proclamation.
This item was pulled by Mayor Nguyen for presentation.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to approve the following proclamation:
A. Proclamation — Black History Month.
The motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, PHAN WEST, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
Immediately following the approval, Mayor Nguyen read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to a representative from the Orange County Black Chamber.
4. PUBLIC HEARING — None
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Approval of Out- of- State Travel for Up to Two ( 2) Council Members to Attend the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities ( ICSC) 2024 Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center from May 19 through May 21, 2024.
City Manager Cordon presented the item.
City Manager Cordon noted that both herself and Assistant City Manager Ozaeta will be in attendance on behalf of staff.
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Vice Mayor Ho and Mayor Nguyen commented on their interest to attend.
Discussion ensued regarding the total amount budgeted for the conference, the total amount of Council Member' s able to attend the conference due to Brown Act provisions.
City Manager Cordon noted that if there were to be more than two Council Member' s attending that a budget adjustment would be necessary.
City Attorney Bettenhausen noted that the Brown Act has exceptions for attending conferences and they would not be violating the Brown Act, should more than two Council Members choose to attend.
Council Member Manzo voiced his interest in attending the conference due to his networking skills and relationships with developers.
Discussion ensued regarding the budget for the conference.
Council Member Phan West commented on her interest in attending.
Mayor Nguyen noted that he' d remove himself from the slate for attendance and that he would attend the conference on personal expenses to allow others to attend on the allocated city budget.
Council Member Manzo nominated himself and Vice Mayor Ho to attend. Vice Mayor Ho accepted the nomination.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to approve Vice Mayor Ho and Council Member Manzo to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2024 ICSC Las Vegas Conference from May 19-21, 2024.
The motion carried, 3-0-1-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: PHAN WEST
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM - None
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM - None
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8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NON- AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on non- agenda items:
1. Doreen Mayo voiced concerns regarding a care facility located within the City.
2. Love Ghione spoke on concerns regarding a care facility located within the City.
3. Michael Verrengia commented on recent vote for Agenda Item No. 5. 1, spoke on lack of businesses in District 1, commented on recent parking enforcement violation made by Council Member Phan West, and highlighted the current vacancy on the Measure Y Citizens Oversight Committee.
4. Tim Hogan spoke on the increase in closed businesses, vacant lots throughout the community, increase in homelessness, and commented on the use of funds if Measure E passes.
5. Terry Rains commented on the success of the Tet Parade, spoke on the recent flag raising ceremony held in the Civic Center for the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, spoke on decorum of the City Council, commented on recent interaction with Council Member Phan West and City Attorney Bettenhausen following the previous City Council meeting, spoke on use of City logo, highlighted campaign signs throughout the community, and closed urging Vice Mayor Ho to not resurrect the conversation of the QT monument in Freedom Park.
Following the oral communication, Mayor Nguyen thanked those who spoke for their comments and their participation in the meeting.
9. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Council Member Phan West thanked staff for the success of the Tet Parade, commented on the recent flying of the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, read the 1stand 2ndAmendment into the record for the public and wished the community a Happy Valentine' s Day.
Council Member Manzo thanked staff for the success of the Tet Parade.
Vice Mayor Ho thanked staff for the success of the Tet Parade.
Mayor Nguyen thanked the members of the public for attending and participating
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in the meeting, recognized staff for their attendance at the meeting, commented on the recent event hosted by Council Member Phan West for the flag raising ceremony held in the Civic Center for the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, and thanked Council Member Manzo for his support during Agenda Item No. 5. 1.
City Attorney Bettenhausen responded to comments made by the public regarding campaign signs.
10. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Nguyen adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6:00 p. m.
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