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CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/Successor Agency to the WestminsterRedevelopmentAgencyspecialmeetingconvenedon Monday, December9, 2024, to Open Session at 5:00 p.m.
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5: 00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 5: 11 p. m., on Monday, December 9, 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.
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 and Recreation Director Vanessa
Johnson
Deputy Police Chief Ron Weber
Sergeant at Arms Stewart DeJong
Orange County Fire Authority Craig Covey
Interim Community Development Director Sheri VanderDussen Contract Planner Stephanie Tomaino
Management Analyst Ryan Salz
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SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Vice Mayor Ho led the flag salute.
INVOCATION
Mayor Nguyen conducted the invocation.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen had nothing to report.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ( Including SB 1439 Report when required) There were no Ex Parte Communications or SB 1439 reports to be presented at this time.
REPORT FROM CITY CLERK
City Clerk Arocho announced voter turnout for the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and encouraged members of the public to apply to serve on a Commission, Committee or Board.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made the following announcements:
Five Tips to Preventing Package Theft:
The WPD wants to inform you of five tips to preventing package theft this holiday season:
1. Use package lockers or pick- up locations
2. Schedule deliveries for when your home
3. Require a signature for delivery
4. Install a doorbell camera or security system
5. Consider using a parcel box or secure delivery vault on your property.
These strategies can significantly lower the chances of your packages being stolen. For more crime prevention tips, please visit the WPD website at https:// www. westminster- ca. gov/ departments/ police/ resources/ holiday- tips.
Santa on the Go!
Santa' s on the Move! Catch Santa as he zips around town and makes a very special appearance at our parks this Saturday, December 14th!
Bowling Green Park ( 14700 Bowling Green St.): 10: 00 AM - 11: 30 AM Russell C. Paris Park ( 8600 Palos Verdes Ave.): 1: 00 PM - 2: 30 PM
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Bring the family for holiday fun, crafts, and yummy treats! Enjoy delicious cookies from Brothas Cookies, complimentary hot chocolate, face painting and more! 2025 Tet Parade
Our upcoming Tet Parade is approaching on Saturday, February 1st, and parade entries and sponsors are still being accepted! Entry rates will increase on December 20th so submit early to secure a lower entry rate. Applications are available online at the city's website!
For any questions, please feel free to contact the Community Services and Recreation Department at ( 714) 895- 2860.
Following the report, Mayor Nguyen encouraged members of the community to come out and enjoy the various events during the holiday season and applauded staff for the success of the recent Tree Lighting ceremony.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — None.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Prior to the oral communications, Council Member Phan West stated that she would need to leave the meeting early and requested Agenda Item No. 6. 1 to be heard out- of- order, following oral communications — agenda items only.
Discussion ensued regarding the request.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council Member Nguyen, to hear Agenda Item No. 6. 1 following oral communications — agenda items only.
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
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on agenda items only:
1. Michael Verrengia commented in support of Agenda Item No. 3. 3, commented on the false news and misinformation spread to mobile home park owners Agenda Item No. 5. 6) and congratulated Council Member Manzo and Council Member Elect Nguyen for their recent election ( Agenda Item No. 6. 1).
2. David Johnson congratulated Council Member Manzo and Council Member Elect
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Nguyen for their recent election ( Agenda Item No. 6. 1).
3. Terry Rains commented on the lack of minutes presented ( Agenda Item No. 3. 1), asked City Attorney Bettenhausen to report out the circumstances of a recent lawsuit settlement shown in the Warrants ( Agenda Item No. 3. 2), asked Council Member Phan West if she is going to vote ' no' on the contracts due to lack of understanding or acceptance of standard practice ( Agenda Item Nos. 3.4, 5. 1 and 5. 2), commented in disappointment for the rejection of bids due to estimate by the City ( Agenda Item No. 3. 7), spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 3. 11, commented on prior Closed Session Items ( Agenda Item No. 5. 3), spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 5 and requested some guidelines to be implemented, commented on current legislation and other cities practices Agenda Item No. 5. 6), and congratulated Council Member Manzo for his re- election and welcomed Council Member Elect Mark Nguyen ( Agenda Item No.
6. 1).
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 5:39 p. m.
4. Gigi Vo commented on the results of the General Municipal Election ( Agenda Item No. 6. 1) and commented in support of Agenda Item No. 5. 5 and hopes that the City Council can work together and not against each other moving forward.
5. Nhat Linh commented on the results of the General Municipal Election and congratulated those who were successful in their campaign ( Agenda Item No.
6. 1) and commented in support of Agenda Item No. 5.5 for the senior community.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS HEARD OUT- OF- ORDER
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM
6. 1 Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.
City Clerk Arocho provided the staff report and read the election results into the record.
Council Member Nguyen returned to the dais at 5:45 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to adopt Resolution No. 5286 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW."
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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
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Phan West pulled Agenda Item Nos. 3. 5, 3. 10, 3. 13, and 3. 14 from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
3. 1 Minutes of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council reviewed and approved the minutes as presented below:
A. November 13, 2024 ( Cancellation); and
B. November 27, 2024 ( Cancellation).
3. 2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated October 17, 2024 through November 27, 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed.
3. 3 Acceptance of the 2024 COPS Technology and Equipment Program Grant Award from the Office of Community- Oriented Policing Services ( COPS).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the acceptance of the 2024 COP Technology and Equipment Program Grant Award from the Office of Community- Oriented Policing Services ( COPS) in the amount of$ 383, 000; and
B. Amended the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Adopted Budget by designating grant revenues in the amount of $ 383, 000 and increasing budgeted expenditures of the Special Police Services Fund in the amount of 383, 000 towards supplies.
3. 4 Award of Contract for the Cherry Street Community Garden - Project Plan No. P- 2616.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder in
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the amount of$ 347, 799 to Zeco, Inc.; and
B. Authorized a 10% contingency in the amount of $ 34, 779. 90 for potential change orders; and
C. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. 5 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 6 Approve and Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-5-3615 between Orange County Transportation Authority OCTA) and the City of Westminster for 1-405 Improvement Project.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement No. C- 5- 3615 between Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Westminster for the 1-405 Improvement Project; and
B. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. 7 Rejection of All Bids for the HVAC and Roof Replacement Project for the City Hall, Council Chambers, Community Services, and Senior Center Buildings - Plan No: P- 2615.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council rejected all bids for the subject project.
3. 8 Resolution Amending the Statement of Investment Policy.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 5287 entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY."
3. 9 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Award Contract Administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ( ABC) in Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 5288 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
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CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AWARD
CONTRACT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL"; and
B. Approved the Agreement with the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control ( ABC) for an Alcohol Policing Partnership Program APP) Grant in the amount of$ 40, 000 and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the same; and
C. Amended the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 adopted budget by designating grant funds in the amount of $ 40, 000 in the Intergovernmental - State Other revenue account and increasing budgeted expenditures in the amount of $ 40, 000 in the ABC designated fund account for overtime, benefits, and special investigations.
3. 10 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3.11 Resolution to Remove the Existing Right- of-Way Designation from City- Owned Land and to Enable Staff to Prepare the Site for Future Development and City Use.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 5290 entitled, " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING THE EXISTING RIGHT- OF- WAY
DESIGNATION FROM CITY- OWNED LAND LOCATED WEST OF EDWARDS STREET AND NORTH OF THE 1-405 FREEWAY AND TO ENABLE THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE THE SITE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND USE BY THE CITY."
3. 12 Treasurer' s Report for October 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed the report.
3. 13 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 14 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSION( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 15 Approval of Proclamation.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the following proclamation:
A. Proclamation - Jury Service Awareness Month.
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3.16 Notice of Completion for the work performed by RJ Noble Company for Garden Grove Boulevard Street Improvement Project from Edwards Street to Beach Boulevard. Project Plan No. P- 2563.
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.
3.17 Quitclaim of a Portion of the Existing Water Easement located at 16390 Beach Blvd. ( APN 107- 220- 74 and 107- 220- 73).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Authorized the City Manager to sign and execute the quitclaim deed; and B. Recorded the deed with the Orange County Clerk- Recorder' s Office.
3. 18 Adoption of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Construction Bids for Trask Avenue from Beach Boulevard to Hoover Street - Project Plan No.: P- 2624.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the plans and specifications for Trask Avenue from Beach Boulevard to Hoover Street - Project Plan No.: P- 2624; and B. Authorized the Public Works Director to approve minor modifications to the plans and specifications to accommodate requested revisions from public safety and utility agencies; and
C. Authorized the Public Works Department to advertise and solicit construction bids for said project.
3.19 Acceptance of Final Tract Map Number 19241 for 13552 Goldenwest Street Brandywine Homes - Solara).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council accepted Final Tract Map Number 19241 and authorized the City Clerk to sign and seal the map.
CONSENT CALENDAR – ALL ITEMS ( 3. 1- 3. 19)
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 3. 5, 3. 10,
3. 13, and 3. 14 which were pulled for separate discussion.
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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
AGENDA ITEM( S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
3. 5 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with City Advisors for Continued On- Call Consultant Services in Fiscal Years 2024- 2025 and 2025- 2026.
This item was pulled by Council Member Phan West.
Interim Community Development Director VanderDussen provided a brief staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to:
A. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with City Advisors for continued On- Call Consultant Services for two years in the amount of 200, 000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement 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
3.10 Approve a Resolution to Update the Part- Time Salary Schedule, Effective January 1, 2025.
This item was pulled by Council Member Phan West.
Human Resources Director and Risk Manager Griner provided a brief staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council
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Member Nguyen, to adopt Resolution No. 5289 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR PART- TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER."
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. 13 Westminster Police Department 2023 Annual Report.
This item was pulled by Council Member Phan West.
Police Chief Lenyi provided a brief staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to receive and file the report.
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. 14 Annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report.
This item was pulled by Council Member Phan West.
Finance Director Backs provided a brief staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Motion was made by Council Member Phan West, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to:
A. Approve the Annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 24; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 5291 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF
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WESTMINSTER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024."
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
Council Member Phan West announced her need to leave the meeting and left the dais at 6:02 p.m.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4. 1 Public Hearing to Consider Case No. 2024- 0252, a Request to Amend the Zoning Map to Remove the Planned Development ( PD) Overlay from the Parcel Located at 7002 Garden Grove Blvd.
Staff Report
Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff
Public Comments
Mayor and Council Member Discussion
Council Action
Stephanie Tomaino, Contract Planner, provided the staff report.
Council Member Manzo commented on the map within the presentation and discussion ensued.
Council Member Nguyen left the dais at 6: 11 p.m.
MAYOR NGUYEN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
The following individuals spoke under oral communications:
1. Lydia Aman, spoke in opposition, commented on the trees and the plans outlined in the report.
Staff was asked to clarify some of the concerns raised by the speaker. Contract Planner Tomaino commented on the transformers.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the Applicant in the audience and asked if they' d like to address some of the concerns.
City Manager Cordon asked the Mayor to continue with public comment and have
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the applicant approach afterwards.
2. Terry Rains commented on the disservice to the community by only doing the bare minimum required for a Public Hearing, spoke on safety and security for neighboring homes within distance to the project, commented on residents in opposition to the project, raised concerns of having the City' s name on the facility as the stored power on site will not only be distributed to just Westminster residents but other cities as well, and commented on fires that have occurred at other facilities of this degree.
Vice Mayor Ho asked staff to clarify the case number.
Contract Planner Tomaino clarified that the case number is Case No. 2024- 0252.
City Clerk Arocho noted that the correct case number will be noted in the minutes.
Council Member Manzo commented on concerns raised by members of the public and asked the applicant if they would look into screening for the yards to protect privacy.
Contract Planner Tomaino commented that such concerns were raised to staff from members of the public and staff has informed the applicant team for them to consider.
Cristina Gispert, Director with RWE Clean Energy, Applicant, responded to comments raised by members of the public, as well as answered questions of the City Council.
Brian Fink, Applicant, also commented in regard to the safety features of the project.
Vice Mayor Ho commented on the scope of work of Tomanio' s contract with the City and potentially having additional overlays coming forward to the City Council in the future.
Contract Planner Tomaino commented on current comprehensive review of the zoning code.
MAYOR NGUYEN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to introduce an Ordinance for first reading entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ( CASE NO. 2024- 0252) THAT REMOVES THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ( PD) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT FROM THE
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PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7002 GARDEN GROVE BOULEVARD ( APN: 203- 431- 15) TO ACCOMMODATE A PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY ( WESTMINSTER RELIABILITY PROJECT)," read by title only and waive further reading.
The motion carried, 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Award of Contract for the Baseball Infield Renovation for Buckingham and Westminster Parks — Project Plan No. P- 2613.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to:
A. Approve the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder in the amount of$ 567, 750 to Zeco, Inc.; and
B. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $ 56, 775 for potential change orders; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried, 3-0-2-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 2 Award of Contract for the Sigler Park Soccer Fields Project - Project Plan No:
P- 2618.
Motion was made by Council Member Manzo, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to:
A. Approve a transfer from Municipal Lighting to a newly created CIP Project, Account Number 59502- 592501, " Soccer Field Lighting," in the amount of 492, 708. 14; and
B. Approve the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder in the amount of$ 2, 144, 579 to Zeco, Inc., and
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C. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of$ 214, 457. 90 for potential change orders; and
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The motion carried, 3-0-2-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 3 Addendum No. 2 to the Commercial - Industrial Lease - Triple Net Agreement at 15550 Beach Boulevard.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Ho, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve and execute the draft Addendum No. 2 to the Commercial - Industrial Lease - Triple Net Agreement at 15550 Beach Boulevard.
The motion carried, 3-0-2-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 4 Consideration of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( ARPA) Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) Agreements for Approved Expenditures.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Ho, to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Westminster, to enter into Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) Agreements for authorized ARPA Funding Requests for the following city departments:
A. $ 8, 803, 388 with the Public Works Department to implement and administer ARPA funds for the approved ARPA projects.
B. $ 61,000 with the Community Development Department to implement to implement and administer ARPA funds for approved ARPA projects.
C. $ 4, 789, 340 amended MOU, which adds $ 500, 000 for Case Workers; and 3, 364, 340 for the Be Well Community Outreach Program to the previously approved Police Department MOU, which included adding a
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Police Dispatcher, and the development and implementation of the Park Ranger Program.
5. 5 Consider Proposal for Grocery Assistance Program for Senior Citizens.
Mayor Nguyen highlighted the program that started in 2022.
Council Member Manzo highlighted the importance of this item to the senior community and requested that staff review the process on distribution to assure effectiveness and efficiency.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed plan by staff.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to approve the proposal and direct staff to initiate the process and develop the program.
The motion carried, 3-0-2-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 6 Consideration of Modifications to the Mixed- Use Zoning Districts Identified in the 2016 General Plan Update.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the need for this item to be brought forward due to recent misinformation throughout the community.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta commented on the current zoning of mobile home parks throughout the community and voiced the continued confusion in the community.
Vice Mayor Ho commented in support of the item and spoke on concerns of liability of removing mixed- use districts.
Discussion ensued regarding the misinformation in the community.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Ho, seconded by Council Member Manzo, to modify the Mixed- Use Zoning Districts and adopt Resolution No. 5292 entitled " A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, TO DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE
REZONING OF MOBILE HOME PARKS LOCATED IN THE MIXED- USE
ZONING DISTRICTS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE GENERAL PLAN, FOLLOWING
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ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE MODIFICATIONS AND FINDING THAT
THIS DIRECTION TO IMPLEMENT THE MODIFICATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT."
The motion carried, 3-0-2-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, HO, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST, N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. THIS ITEM WAS HEARD OUT- OF- ORDER ( SEE END OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS— AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM - None
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NON- AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on non- agenda items:
1. David Johnson thanked Vice Mayor Ho for her service to the community as a Commissioner and Council Member and commented in appreciation for Vice Mayor Ho's patience and humility while serving.
2. Michael Verrengia commented on the recent lawsuit against Council Member Phan West and Council Member Nguyen, spoke on the continued absence of both Council Member Phan West and Council Member Nguyen, spoke on the disrespect of Council Member Phan West for keeping a hat on during the pledge of allegiance, commented on the non- partisan Council Member role and requested the removal of the Trump flag from the dais at Council Member Phan West' s seat, raised concerns that Council Member Phan West is removing comments from members of the public from her official Facebook page, and thanked Vice Mayor Ho for her dedication and service to the community.
3. Donald Lank played a song for the City Council.
4. Terry Rains commented on the Christmas Tree lighting event, General Municipal Election results, commented on elected seats throughout Orange County, commented on the Midway City Sanitary District election, and highlighted the recent lawsuit against Council Member Phan West and Council Member Nguyen.
Following oral communications, Mayor Nguyen thanked members of the public for coming out and voicing their opinions.
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Mayor Nguyen also took a moment to recognize Council Member Elect Mark Nguyen who was present in the audience.
9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS — None.
10. COMMENTSFROMCITY COUNCIL/AGENCYMEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
Mayor Nguyen thanked staff for all their hard work, wished the communitya happy holiday season, and encourage the community to come out to the upcoming meeting for the installation of the newly elected officials.
Council Member Manzo thanked the community for attending the meeting, thanked staff for their hard work, commented on the overwhelming support receivedfrom the communityfor his campaign, invitedthe communityto comeout to the upcoming meeting for the installation of the newly elected officials, thanked Vice Mayor Ho for her years of service and dedication to the community and wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Vice Mayor Ho congratulated Council Member Manzo and Council Member Elect Mark Nguyen for their successful election, commented on years of service as a Planning Commissioner and now Council Member, invited the community to come out to the upcoming meeting for the installation of the newly elected officials, and thanked staff for the successful Tree lighting event.
11. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Nguyen adjourned the meeting at 7: 16 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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