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Agenda Item Nos. 3.1, 3.6, and 5.2
CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Mayor
CARLOS MANZO
Vice Mayor, District 2
AMY PHAN WEST
Council Member, District 1
MARK NGUYEN
Council Member, District 3
NAMQUAN NGUYEN
Council Member, District 4
AMENDED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2025
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROSE CENTER THEATER
14140 All American Way
Westminster, CA 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 10 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.
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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 24 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 is 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. • Signs shall not be larger than 8 ½ x 11 size.
• For your safety and the safety of others, no signs on sticks are allowed in the Council Chambers.
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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 trật 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. • Bảng hiệu không được lớn hơn kích thước 8 ½ x 11.
• Vì sự an toàn của mọi người, không được phép sử dụng những bảng hiệu gắn trên gậy 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 lenguaje profano.
• No interrumpa a otros oradores o miembros del consejo. • Permanezca sentado o en silencio cuando se lo pidan.
• No obstruya la visibilidad de los demás con carteles grandes. • Los letreros no deben tener un tamaño superior a 8 ½ x 11. • Por su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás, no se permiten letreros con palos en las Cámaras del Consejo.
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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 2 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 (agenda items) or a yellow speaker slip (non- agenda items) 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 2 -hours prior to the meeting.
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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 10 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 res trictions 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
4:30 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 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 MARK NGUYEN
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 purpose:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Existing Litigation Case: City of Westminster v. Amy Phan West, et al. (OC Superior Court Case# 30-2024-01443472-CU-MC-CJC).
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 15550 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
City Negotiators: Christine Cordon, City Manager and Adolfo Ozaeta, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Party: Orange Coast Infiniti, Owner Dennis Lin Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
3. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
*The discussion is regarding a letter from the County of Orange to the Westminster City Attorney's office dated August 4, 2025, requesting the City return funds for the Little Saigon Archway.
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OPEN 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 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3 MARK NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
NATIONAL ANTHEM Performed by the Westminster Chorus
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
(Including SB 1439 Report when required)
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Certificate of Recognition for the Westminster Chorus for Recent Annual Show.
B. Introduction of New City Park Rangers.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CONCERNING 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, EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS SHALL DO SO AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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 WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT BOTH THE
ENTRANCE TO THE THEATER AND PUBLIC PODIUM AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO A CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBER. WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED,
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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. June 11, 2025 (Closed Session and Regular Meeting); and B. June 25, 2025 (Closed Session and Regular Meeting); and C. July 9, 2025 (Meeting Cancellation); and
D. July 23, 2025 (Meeting Cancellation).
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WARRANT REGISTER
3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated June 19, 2025 through August 6, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
AGREEMENTS/PURCHASE ORDERS UNDER $500,000
3.3 Consideration of a First Amendment for the Theater Operation and Cultural Programming of the Rose Center with the Friends of the Abbey Center, dba Friends of the Rose Center Theater, a California Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION:
..Recommendation
A. Approve the First Amendment to the Theater Facility Management Services Agreement for the Operation of the Rose Center Theater with Friends of the Rose Center Theater for a term to conclude on June 30, 2026, with three optional six-month extensions; and
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B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3.4 Award of Contract for City of Westminster’s Third-Party Administrator for Workers’ Compensation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Athens Insurance Service Inc. of Concord, California, for third- party administration and training services for workers’ compensation claims, for a three-year term with two one-year renewal options, in the total amount of $490,844.
3.5 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer (SRO) Program with the Westminster School District.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the Westminster School District to provide two additional full - time School Resource Officer with a total cost of $406,656 for 12 months of service; and
B. Approve a revenue budget increase of $406,656 for 12 months of SRO services in Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 to General Police - Reimbursements; and expenditure budget increase of $406,656 to General Police - Permanent Wages to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and
C. Authorize the addition of two full -time police officers to Police Department staffing; and
D. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3.6 Acceptance of the State of California Job’s First Regional Investment Initiative Grant, administered by Charitable Ventures on behalf of Orange County Business Council (OCBC).
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the acceptance of the 2025 Jobs First Grant Award of $250,000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and
C. Convert the Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator class specification from a 20- hour part- time position to a Full -time (Grant-Funded) position during the implementation of the Jobs First Grant; and
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D. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 5311,
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2026”; and
E. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 5289,
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE PART -TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 202 3, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2026”; and
F. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget by designating grant revenues of $250,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures in the City Manager’s Department Funds by $250,000 toward implementation of the grant-funded project.
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ROUTINE MATTER
3.7 Amendment to Approved Special Event Permit from Laura Rose Homes dba LSR Properties to Hold Movies in the Park at Bolsa Chica Park, 13660 University Street.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amendment to the special event permit, changing the October 11, 2025 event date to October 18, 2025.
REPORTS
3.8 Treasurer’s Report for June 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report.
3.9 Second Quarter Report on Homeless Outreach.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
3.10 City of Westminster Crime Statistics - A Second Quarter Comparison for 2024 and 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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PROCLAMATION
3.11 Approval of a Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve the following proclamation:
A. Hunger Action Month - September 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.12 Temporary Relocation of City Council Meetings Due to Council Chambers Construction.
RECOMMENDATION: Make the determination, in accordance with the Westminster Municipal Code Section 2.04.020, that it is in the best interest of the City to temporarily relocate all regular City Council meetings to the Rose Center Theater until the Council Chambers upgrade is complete; and approve the temporary relocation.
[END OF CONSENT CALENDAR]
4. PUBLIC HEARING
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN OPEN PUBLIC HEARING MAY SPEAK IN PERSON. SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS WILL EACH HAVE THREE (3) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH PUBLIC HEARING ITEM.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON SHOULD
COMPLETE A GREEN SPEAKER SLIP WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT BOTH THE
ENTRANCE TO THE THEATER AND PUBLIC PODIUM AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO A CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBER. 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.
4.1 Public Hearing - First Reading of Case No. 2025-0113, A Request to Amend Section
17.230 Industrial Zoning Districts of the Westminster Municipal Code.
• Staff Report
• Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff
• Public Comments
• Mayor and Council Member Discussion
• Council Action
RECOMMENDATION: Consider Planning Commission’s recommendation and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (CASE NO. 2025 -0113) AMENDING TITLE 1 7 OF THE
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WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17.230 - INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,” read by title only and waive further reading.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Council Members to Attend the Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) 2025 Washington, D.C. Advocacy Trip from October 20-23, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request for members of the City Council to travel to Washington D.C. for the 2025 ACC -OC Advocacy Trip from October 20- 23, 2025; and provide direction on approval.
5.2 Appointments to the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint five members to the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation.
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5.3 Acceptance of the State of California Job’s First Regional Investment Initiative Grant, administered by Charitable Ventures on behalf of Orange County Business Council (OCBC).
RECOMMENDATION:
G. Approve the acceptance of the 2025 Jobs First Grant Award of $250,000; and
H. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and
I. Convert the Little Saigon Outreach Coordinator class specification from a 20- hour part- time position to a Full -time (Grant-Funded) position during the implementation of the Jobs First Grant; and
J. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 5311,
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2026”; and
K. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 5289,
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE PART -TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 202 3, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2026”; and
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L. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget by designating grant revenues of $250,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures in the City Manager’s Department Funds by $250,000 toward implementation of the grant-funded project.
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6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
6.1 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for 2025 Annual League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Conference to be held in Long Beach, California.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider and appoint one member of the City Council as the delegate and up to two alternates for voting purposes at the 2025 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.
6.2 Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on the Approval of Any Housing Development Project in the Housing Overlay which is Less Than 30 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (Case No. 2025-0166).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Urgency Ordinance entitled, “AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.250.035 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND THE MINIMUM DENSITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE HOUSING OVERLAY TO 30 DWELLING UNITS PER NET ACRE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE
TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3),” read by title only and waive further reading.
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
7.1 Appointment of Members to the Youth Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and consider applications to select and appoint 13 members to serve on the Youth Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
7.2 Appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the application(s) and appoint one member (Mayor Nguyen’s appointee) to the Cultural Arts Commission to fill the unscheduled vacancy for a term ending December 2027.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CONCERNING 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 LIMI TED TO
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THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON SHOULD
COMPLETE A YELLOW SPEAKER SLIP WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT BOTH THE
ENTRANCE TO THE THEATER AND PUBLIC PODIUM AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO A CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBER. 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. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
9.1 Cultural Street Name Signs at Four Intersections in Little Saigon.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request and provide direction.
10. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
11. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 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 24 hours in advance of the City Council meeting.
/s/ Ashton R. Arocho, MMC
City Clerk