CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Mayor
KIMBERLY HO
Vice Mayor, District 3
AMY PHAN WEST
Council Member, District 1
CARLOS MANZO
Council Member, District 2
NAMQUAN NGUYEN
Council Member, District 4
AMENDED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 22, 2024
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683
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.
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
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 commence at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. (WMC 2.04.010)
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 the 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.
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. • Audience members may only hold signs in the back most row. • Signs shall not be larger than 8 ½ x 11 size.
• Individuals holding signs shall be limited to no more than one sign each. • Signs shall remain with the holder, and shall not be placed in adjacent seats. • For your safety and the safety of others, no signs on sticks are allowed in the Council Chambers.
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AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
QUY TẮC HÀNH XỬ CHO NHỮNG BUỔI HỌP CÔNG CHÚNG
WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 VÀ NGHỊ QUYẾT 4963
Để hỗ trợ và tôn trọng lẫn nhau và trong nỗ lực tiến hành có tr ật tự cho những buổi họp, việc tuân theo các quy tắc hành xử cần thiết đã được thông qua. Các quy tắc 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. • Cư dân đến tham dự buổi họp nên ngồi ở hàng ghế cuối trong phòng họp nếu mang theo bảng hiệu.
• Bảng hiệu không được lớn hơn kích thước 8 ½ x 11.
• Mỗi người chỉ có thể đem theo một bảng hiệu.
• Không được đặt bảng hiệu lên ghế ngồi bên cạnh.
• Vì sự an toàn của mọi người, không được phép sử dụng những bảng hiệu gắn trên cậy trong phòng họp hội đồng thành phố.
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 se permite lenguaje profano.
• No interrumpa a otros oradores o miembros del consejo. • Los miembros de la audiencia solo pueden sostener letreros en la última fila. • Los letreros no deben ser más grandes que 8 ½” x 11” de tamaño. • Permanezca sentado o en silencio cuando se lo pidan.
• Las personas que tengan letreros se limitarán a no más de un letrero por persona.
• Los letreros permanecerán con el miembro de la audiencia y no se colocarán en asientos adyacentes.
• Por su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás, no se permiten letreros con palos en las Cámaras del Consejo.
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AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
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
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 provided 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 information (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.
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
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 the 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 interpreter*, 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 6:00 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.
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 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 3 KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Potential Litigation Number of Case(s): One (1)
B. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
RECESS
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
REGULAR SESSION
6:00 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 3 KIMBERLY HO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
SALUTE TO FLAG Council Member Phan West
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Update from the Westminster Community Foundation.
B. Presentation of Proclamation for Older Americans Month.
C. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for Cadet Ramon Navarro (OCFA Post1).
D. Recognition of 2024 Small Business Month Honorees:
• Taco Grill, Honored by Mayor Nguyen
• Seafood Paradise, Honored by Vice Mayor Ho
• A-Team Jiu Jitsu, Honored by Council Member Phan West • WAGS Pet Adoption, Honored by Council Member Manzo
• Prepped with Love, Honored by Council Member Nguyen
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AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. UNLESS
OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) 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.
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: Review and approve the minutes as presented for the dates listed below:
A. April 10, 2024 (Special Meeting- Study Session); and B. April 10, 2024 (Special Meeting - Strategic Planning); and C. April 24, 2024 (Regular Meeting); and
D. May 3, 2024 (Special Meeting).
WARRANT REGISTER
3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Registers dated May 2, 2024 through May 15, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
REPORTS
3.3 City of Westminster 2023 Fire Statistics.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
3.4 Treasurer’s Report for April 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report.
3.5 City of Westminster Crime Statistics – A First Quarter Comparison for 2023 and 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
PROCLAMATIONS
3.6 Approval of Proclamations.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve the following proclamations:
A. Proclamation – Juneteenth
B. Proclamation - Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day
C. Proclamation - Parks Make Life Better
AGREEMENT/PURCHASE ORDER (UNDER $500,000)
3.7 Approve and Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement No.
C-5-3615 between Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Westminster for I-405 Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement No. C -5- 3615 between Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Westminster for the I-405 Improvement Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION
3.8 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or the Public Works Director to Execute Agency-State Master Agreement No. 12- 5338S21 and all Program Supplements Federal and State Funded Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 12-5338S21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL- AND STATE-FUNDED PROJECTS.”
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.9 Adoption of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Construction Bids for the Playground Renovation Project for Tony Lam Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the plans and specifications for the Playground Renovation Project for Tony Lam Park, and authorize the Public Works Director or City Engineer to approve minor modifications to the plans and specifications to accommodate requested revisions from public safety and utility agencies; and
B. Authorize the Public Works Department to advertise and solicit construction bids for said project.
ORDINANCE (SECOND READING)
3.10 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2611, Amending Title 2.04 (Administration and Personnel, City Council) of the Westminster Municipal Code Adding Section 2.04.135 (Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Information).
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2611 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2.04 (ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL, CITY COUNCIL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
2.04.135 (ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION) TO
MANDATE ELECTRONIC AND PAPERLESS FILING OF CAMPAIG N FINANCE
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS, CANDIDATES, OR COMMITTEES,” read by title only and waive further reading.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. PUBLIC HEARING - None
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Continued from the May 8, 2024 Regular Meeting - Appointment to the Westminster Community Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member (Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s appointee) to the Westminster Community Foundation to fill the unscheduled vacancy for a term ending January 2025.
5.2 City of Westminster Three-Year Strategic Plan and Updated Six-Month Objectives.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the six -month strategic objectives matrix for April 10, 2024 through November 1, 2024.
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
5.3 City of Westminster Safe Routes to School Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN.”
5.4 Agreement for Axon Enterprises Inc. for the Purchase of Body Worn Cameras, Tasers, Dash Cameras, Related Equipment, 10 Years of Storage and Related Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the Agreement for AXON Enterprise Inc. for the purchase of body worn cameras, tasers, in-vehicle dash cameras, related video equipment, 10 years of data storage and related services beginning in Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 until Fiscal Year 2033-2034 with a 10-year total cost of $5,251,463.32; and
B. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the amended agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
5.5 Request to add a Community Barbeque to the Summer Concert/National Night Out Event on August 8, 2024 at the Civic Center.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request to add a Community Barbecue to the Summer Concert/National Night Out event on August 8, 2024 at the Civic Center and provide direction to implement.
5.6 Request to Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution No. 5088, Regarding the City of Westminster Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request to reaffirm Resolution No. 5088 regarding the City Council Code of Ethics and provide direction to adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 5088 R EGARDING THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.”
5.7 Request to Revise Process for Placement of Agenda Items and Calling of City Council Special Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request to revise the process of placing agenda items and calling City Council special meetings and provide direction regarding revisions.
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM - None
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
7.1 Update of the Civic Center Pay Parking Policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the Update of the Civic Center Pay Parking System Policy; and
B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING PARKING RATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION;” and
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING FINES FOR PAY STATION VIOLATIONS.”
7.2 Adoption of the Updated Engineering and Traffic Survey for 17 Street Segments and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Westminster Municipal Code Concerning Speed Limits within the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt the Updated Engineering and Traffic Survey for 17 Street Segments; and B. Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND SECTION
10.64.010, TITLE 20 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE CITY”, read by title only and waive further reading.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS
THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY NON- AGENDA ITEMS THAT ARE WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON SHOULD
COMPLETE A YELLOW 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.
9. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
(Including AB 1234 Report when required)
AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 22, 2024
10. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 6:00 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/ Ashton R. Arocho, MMC, City Clerk