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The City Council of the City of Westminster, California, convened on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in a Closed Session via In-Person, City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
CLOSED SESSION
4: 00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Closed Session Meeting of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 4: 09 p. m., on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, via In- Person, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER MARK NGUYEN, DISTRICT 3
COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1 ( Arrived at 4: 41 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
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Management Analyst Shauna Hunter
Housing Specialist Michael Son
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak about the item.
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Arocho read the Closed Session title into the record:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8:
Property: 8190 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
City Negotiator: Christine Cordon, City Manager; Adolfo Ozaeta, Assistant City Manager
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Negotiating Party: Elderly Development Westminster L. P., a California Limited Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8:
Property: 14140 All American Way, Westminster, California City Negotiator: Christine Cordon, City Manager; Adolfo Ozaeta, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Party: Mastroianni Family Enterprises, Ltd. Dba Jay's Catering Co and Friends of the Abbey Center, Inc. dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The Mayor and the City Council entered Closed Session at 4:11 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor Nguyen recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m. from Closed Session.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council/ Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 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: 12 p. m., on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, via In- Person, at the City Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR CARLOS MANZO, DISTRICT 2
COUNCIL MEMBER AMY PHAN WEST, DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER MARK NGUYEN, DISTRICT 3
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER NAMQUAN NGUYEN, DISTRICT 4
City Clerk Arocho announced a quorum of the City Council present.
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Christian Bettenhausen
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Clerk Ashton Arocho
Finance Director Erin Backs
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Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jake Ngo
Community Services Director Vanessa Johnson
Deputy Police Chief Ron Weber
Sergeant at Arms Jerad Kent
Orange County Fire Authority Craig Covey
Economic Development Manager Caroline Velarde
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
District 3, Council Member Nguyen led the flag salute.
INVOCATION
District 1, Council Member Phan West conducted the invocation.
CITY ATTORNEY/ CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated that the Mayor and City Council met under Closed Session regarding the items listed on the agenda and took no reportable action.
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 commented on the late communication memo for Agenda Item Nos. 3. 1 and 7.2, along with announcing that at the start of the meeting a member of the public submitted their application for consideration on the Citizens Oversight Committee — Measure Y/ E.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cordon made the following announcements:
Police Department
On January 18, 2025, Reserve Officer Nunez and WPD service K9 Thor visited the men and women firefighters to support their crews at Noble Creek Mobilization Center in Beaumont California along with other service K9' s from different departments. Thor was able to provide comfort and support to both local firefighters and firefighters from out of state who are assisting with the L.A. fires. They had the pleasure of meeting firefighters from 17 different States, Canada and Mexico.
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Reserve Officer Nunez and Thor were able to bring some much- needed laughter and smiles during these challenging and difficult times.
Last week, WPD Chaplain Labelle assisted at the wildfires in Los Angeles. He assisted first responders and residence affected by the devastation with counseling and offering spiritual guidance to those in need. Chaplain Labelle spent most of his time in the Pacific Palisades area. Thank you, Chaplain Labelle.
Women of Distinction Recognition Program — Application Period Opens:
We are excited to announce that the application period for the Women of Distinction Recognition Program will open on January 27 and close February 12 at 5:00 p.m. This prestigious program honors the outstanding achievements of women who have positively and profoundly influenced or impacted the community through their leadership, work, activism, volunteerism, or service. Nominees must be at least 18 years of age and live, work, or volunteer in Westminster. Current City of Westminster employees are not eligible, and self- nominations will not be accepted or acknowledged.
Each Council Member will select one honoree following the application deadline and honorees will be recognized at the March 12th Regular City Council meeting.
Applications will be available in City Hall and online starting January 27th. You may submit your application by hand delivery to City Hall or by emailing it to Idoan(cwestminster- ca. gov.
ARPA Project Schedule Updates:
Weather permitting, these are the tentative schedules.
1. Blakey Park Tenant Improvement Project — construction in progress and will complete by March 2025.
2. Playground Improvement Project:
a. College Park - construction in progress and will complete by the end of 2025.
b. Russell C. Paris Park — construction will commence on February 6, 2025 and complete by June 2025.
c. Bowling Green Park— construction will commence on March 18, 2025 and complete by July 2025.
d. Westminster Village Park — construction will commence on April 22, 2025 and complete by August 2025.
e. Bolsa Chica Park — construction will commence on July 17, 2025 and complete by November 2025.
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3. Sigler Park Soccer Field Project — construction in progress and will complete by August 2025.
4. Baseball Infield Improvement Project— construction will commence on February 11, 2025. Westminster Park will be completed by March 2025 while Buckingham Park will end by June 2025.
2025 Tet Parade:
Our highly anticipated Tet Parade is just around the corner, taking place on Saturday, February 1st on Bolsa Ave. between Magnolia St. and Bushard St. Don' t miss our Opening Ceremony starting at 8: 30 a. m., with the parade starting at 9: 30 a. m. This year' s theme is Spring of Resiliency", celebrating the year of the snake! Sponsorship opportunities are still available! For more information, visit the City' s website of call 714- 895- 2860.
New Employee Welcome — Economic Development Manager Caroline Velarde Excited to welcome Caroline Velarde as our new Economic Development Manager. She joins us with a vast amount of experience from the cities of Monrovia, Yucaipa, and San Gabriel.
Food Resiliency Grocery Gift Card Program
Excited to once again offer the food resiliency grocery gift card program to our senior residents. The event will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025. More details will be announced as the date approaches.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION — None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on agenda items only:
1. Donald Lank commented on his applications for City Council consideration Agenda Item No. 7. 2).
2. Camilla Overbeek commented on items of concern due to the billing by the City Attorney' s Office for the Westminster Community Foundation ( Agenda Item No.
3.2) and spoke on the unfairness for residents when wanting to speak to the City Council ( Agenda Item No. 8).
3. Michael Verrengia commented on the continuation of Agenda Item No. 5. 1, spoke on the absence of District 4 Council Member Nguyen at the last meeting, commented on the conflict of interest for Mayor Nguyen and District 3 Council Member Nguyen, and urged District 4 Council Member Nguyen to resign from the City Council due to his inability to fulfill his role.
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4. Terry Rains commented on the lack of meeting minutes and errors outlined in the late communication memo ( Agenda Item No. 3. 1), requested more transparency for the project ( Agenda Item No. 3. 4), requested that the Mayor and City Council pull Agenda Item No. 3. 5 for more discussion and raised concerns on the amount of proposed meeting cancellations, requested that the Finance Director outline the reasoning for the December decrease ( Agenda Item No. 3. 7), asked City Attorney Bettenhausen to invoke the legally required participation for this item Agenda Item No. 5. 1), reminded the City Council that District 1 Council Member Phan West is not eligible to be appointed due to her sanction and requested that District 4 Council Member Nguyen not be appointed as he does not show for the meetings ( Agenda Item No. 6. 1), spoke on the recruitment process for the City Agenda Item No. 7. 1) and recommended individuals for appointment ( Agenda Item No. 7. 2).
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
District 1 Council Member Phan West pulled Agenda Item No. 3. 2 and Mayor Nguyen pulled Agenda Item No. 3. 8 from the Consent Calendar 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 amended minutes as presented below:
A. January 8, 2025 (Regular Meeting);
B. December 11, 2024 ( Regular Meeting);
C. December 9, 2024 (Special Meeting);
D. June 12, 2024 (Regular Meeting);
E. May 22, 2024 ( Regular Meeting);
F. May 8, 2024 ( Regular Meeting); and
G. April 10, 2024 (Regular Meeting).
3. 2 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
3. 3 Award of an Engineering Design Services Agreement with GHD for the Siskiyou Street Waterline Project.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council:
A. Approved the award of an Engineering Design Services Agreement, in the total amount of$ 96, 172, to GHD for the Siskiyou Street Waterline Project; and
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B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3. 4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2616, Case No. 2024- 0252, Amendment to the Zoning Map to Remove the Planned Development ( PD) Overlay from the Parcel Located at 7002 Garden Grove Blvd.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council conducted second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2616 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND 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 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.
3. 5 Revisions to City Council Meeting Schedule for Remainders of 2025.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council approved the cancelations and modifications to the schedule as recommended.
3. 6 Acceptance of Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel for 14731 Goldenwest Street and 6942 Sowell Avenue ( APN: 195- 353- 09 and 195- 353- 03).
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council accepted the subject document and authorized the City Clerk to record the document with the County Recorder' s Office.
3. 7 Treasurer' s Report for December 2024.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council received and filed the report.
3. 8 THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION ( SEE END OF CONSENT CALENDAR).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR — ALL ITEMS ( 3. 1- 3. 8)
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to approve the Consent Calendar, with Agenda Item Nos. 3. 2 and 3. 8, pulled for separate discussion.
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The motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
AGENDA ITEM( S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
3. 2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated December 19, 2024 through January 15, 2025.
This item was pulled by District 1 Council Member Phan West to allow City Attorney Bettenhausen to comment on the charge included in the report for the Westminster Community Foundation.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified that he does not represent the Westminster Community Foundation but was doing research regarding compliance with raffles.
Motion was made by District 1 Council Member Phan West, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to receive and file the report.
The motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
3. 8 Approval of Proclamations.
This item was pulled by Mayor Nguyen.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to approve the proclamations for Lunar New Year 2025 and Black History Month — February 2025 and present the Lunar New Year presentation immediately following the roll call vote.
The motion carried, 4- 0-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Following the roll call vote, Mayor Nguyen read the Lunar New Year proclamation into the record and invited the community out to the upcoming Tet Parade.
4. PUBLIC HEARING — None.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 1 Continued from the January 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - Consider Sponsorship for Midway City Sanitary District ( MCSD) Open House.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the need for both him and District 3 Council Member Nguyen to recuse themselves due to their current positions on the Midway City Sanitary District Board of Directors.
Mayor Nguyen highlighted the lack of quorum, should the recusal take place and due to the event coming up, the advice from the City Attorney was to remain at the dais and make the decision in front of the City Council.
City Attorney Bettenhausen clarified an exemption within the conflict of interest Government Code 1099).
Both Mayor Nguyen and District 3 Council Member Nguyen remained at the dais.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, seconded by District 3 Council Member Nguyen, to approve the Platinum level sponsorship package of $ 3, 000 for the Midway City Sanitary District Open House event.
Motion carried, 4- 0-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
5. 2 Orange County Fire Authority ( OCFA) 2024 Year End Review and Update on Fire Preparedness.
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey provided an in- depth presentation.
Following the presentation, Mayor Nguyen commented on the safety of the community being top priority of the City Council and thanked OCFA for joining those who were impacted by the LA County wildfires.
District 3 Council Member Nguyen asked the frequency of fire hydrants testing
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throughout the community in light of some concerns raised in LA County.
Discussion ensued regarding fire hydrant maintenance, water reserve/piping, and current functions of our wells and systems.
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey mentioned that they have never had any concerns about the water pressure within Westminster.
Discussion ensued regarding open-flamed cooking and permits.
Vice Mayor Manzo thanked Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey for his presentation and acknowledged the lack of recognition and appreciation towards the fire fighter community.
District 1 Council Member Phan West thanked Orange County Fire Authority Chief Covey for his dedication and service to the community, along with surrounding cities, commented on empty reservoirs in LA County and the need to vet out- of-state engines in Sacramento.
City Manager Cordon asked Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey to comment on concerns of water systems within Midway City.
Discussion ensued regarding the differences between Westminster and Midway City.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo, to receive and file the report.
Motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM
6. 1 Appointments of Council Members to Represent the City on Various Government Agency Boards for 2025- 2027.
The Mayor and City Council made appointments as follows:
Orange County Council of Governments
Delegate — Mayor Nguyen
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Alternate — Vice Mayor Manzo
Southern California Association of Governments
Delegate — Mayor Nguyen
Alternate — Vice Mayor Manzo
Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors
Director— Mayor Nguyen
Orange County Public Library Advisory Board
Delegate — District 4 Council Member Nguyen
Alternate — District 3 Council Member Nguyen
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control
Board Trustee — Vice Mayor Manzo
During the nominations, District 1 Council Member Phan West questioned the Mayor and City Council why she was not being nominated for an agency.
Mayor Nguyen commented on Resolution No. 5279 which makes District 1 Council Member Phan West ineligible to serve as a City Council delegate or representative for any agency or committee for the remainder of her elected term.
Public Cable Television Authority
Delegate — District 4 Council Member Nguyen
Delegate — District 3 Council Member Nguyen
Santa Ana River Flood Control Protection Agency
Delegate — District 3 Council Member Nguyen
Alternate — Vice Mayor Manzo
Water Advisory Committee of Orange County
Delegate — Mayor Nguyen
West Orange County Water Board
Delegate — District 3 Council Member Nguyen
First Alternate — Vice Mayor Manzo
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Second Alternate — Mayor Nguyen
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo, to appoint said members to represent the City of Westminster on outside Government Agency Boards.
The motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo, to appoint Mayor Nguyen as the Delegate to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and to adopt Resolution No. 5294, " A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND
APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY' S BOARD OF DIRECTORS."
The motion carried, 4-0-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM
7. 1 Consider Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter
2.62 of the Westminster Municipal Code, Terminating the Commission on Aging.
City Clerk Arocho provided a brief staff report.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked Community Services Director Johnson if the Commission is needed.
Discussion ensued regarding the Commission on Aging and the Parks and Recreation Commission roles and responsibilities, as well as the challenges around recruitment for such commissions.
District 1 Council Member Phan West commented on the need for the Commission on Aging and asked for clarification on the age requirement.
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City Clerk Arocho noted that Commissioners need to be 55 years of age or older.
District 3 Council Member Nguyen commented on the responsibility of the Commission on Aging being handled by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to introduce and conduct first reading of an Ordinance entitled, "" AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, DELETING CHAPTER 2. 62 ( COMMISSION ON AGING), OF TITLE 2 ( ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL), OF THE
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, AND TERMINATING THE COMMISSION ON AGING," read by title only and waive further reading.
7. 2 City Council Appointments to City Commissions and Committees for 2025- 2027.
There was a unanimous consensus that additional time was needed prior to making appointments.
Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Manzo, to continue the item to the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2025.
The motion carried, 4-0- 1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NON- AGENDA ITEMS
Prior to oral communications, Mayor Nguyen responded to comments made by a member of the public during oral communications — agenda items only on the time for oral communications — non agenda items.
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on non- agenda items:
1. Donald Lank commented on the great decorum displayed by the City Council and thanked the Fire Chief for his presentation and dedication during these recent wildfires.
2. Tina Cormany commented on human trafficking.
Following the comment, District 1 Council Member Phan West asked Police Chief Lenyi to comment on resources for mental health and domestic violence.
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Police Chief Lenyi commented on the Family Resource Center and other resources through the Police Department.
3. Michael Verrengia commented on City Council Member benefits provided by the City.
4. Tami Hammell commented on the great decorum displayed by the City Council during the meeting, thanked OCFA Fire Chief Covey for his presentation, commented on the flag displayed at the dais by District 1 Council Member Phan West, and requested access to the videos taken by District 1 Council Member Phan West at the meetings.
Following the comment, District 1 Council Member Phan West addressed comments made by members of the public and spoke on her freedom of expression.
5. Camilla Overbeek commented on the Mayor and City Council holding a non- partisan role, spoke on the flag displayed at the dais by District 1 Council Member Phan West, and requested access to the videos taken by District 1 Council Member Phan West at the meetings.
6. Terry Rains commented on the upcoming Midway City Sanitary District Open House and Tet Parade, urged those who attend the upcoming League of Cal Cities Mayors and City Council Member Seminar to not be paid for hotel stay as it is in Garden Grove, CA, and commented on absences and tardies of Council Members in 2024 meetings.
Following oral communications, District 1 Council Member Phan West commented in response to members of the public.
Mayor Nguyen interrupted the audience requesting that they remain silent as oral communications are over.
District 1 Council Member Phan West continued to respond to comments made by members of the public during oral communications.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the recording at the dais.
City Attorney Bettenhausen responded to comments regarding District 1 Council Member Phan West recording from the dais and no expectation of privacy.
9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS — None.
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10. COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ AGENCY MEMBERS ( Including AB 1234 Report when required)
District 1 Council Member Phan West commented on recent attendance at the ACC- OC training, commented on completion of AB 1234 and AB 1661, spoke on a resident complaining about homelessness at Margie Rice Park.
Assistant City Manager Ozaeta commented on a meeting with a resident at Margie Rice Park and commented on Orange County Transportation Authority' s requirement to maintain the underpass.
District 1 Council Member Phan West continued to make comments about homelessness and highlighted residents' concerns and frustrations that street sweeping took place on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday ( holiday).
City Manager Cordon commented on street sweeping holidays observed and listed on the website.
District 1 Council Member Phan West inquired about an Ordinance to assist with the homelessness throughout the community.
Police Chief Lenyi provided clarification on city resources.
District 1 Council Member Phan West thanked OCFA Chief Covey for keeping the community safe, shared appreciation to the entire OCFA team, thanked the Police Department for their assistance, thanked staff for all the heavy lifting for Public Records Requests, looking forward to making 2025 a better year for the entire City Council and community, and commented on upcoming projects, and thanked members of the public for attending the meeting to share their concerns.
District 3 Council Member Nguyen commented on recent attendance at the ACC- OC training, commented on completion of AB 1234 and AB 1661, thanked Orange County Fire Authority for assisting neighboring cities during these unfortunate wildfires, thanked the Police Department for their hard work in combatting homelessness and thanked staff for all their hard work leading up to the Tet parade.
Vice Mayor Manzo requested the following item be brought forward:
Discuss and consider an Anti- Camping Ordinance
Vice Mayor Manzo asked City Attorney Bettenhausen how long it would take his office to draft an Ordinance.
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated he would need a month.
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Motion was made by Vice Mayor Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to approve the placement of an agenda item for a future meeting date to discuss and consider an Anti- Camping Ordinance.
The motion carried, 4-0-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, MANZO, PHAN WEST, M. NGUYEN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: N. NGUYEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
Vice Mayor Manzo commented on recent attendance at the ACC- OC training, encouraged members of the public to leave federal representation and issues out of the City Council meeting, thanked OCFA for keeping the community safe, thanked staff and reminded members of the public about the upcoming Tet parade.
Mayor Nguyen thanked members of the public for attending the meeting to provide their comments, thanked OCFA for keeping the community safe, commented on the upcoming Tet parade, thanked staff for their hard work, commented on the long hours of all the projects placed before Community Services Director Johnson, thanked City Manager Cordon and Assistant City Manager Ozaeta for their hard work and thanked the City Council for working together and moving forward.
11. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nguyen adjourned the meeting in memory of those who have lost their lives and property in the recent wildfires throughout Los Angeles County.
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 6:00 p. m.
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