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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
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2025
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 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 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 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 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. • 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 Spa nish. 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
4:00 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 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
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; USDC, Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 8190 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
Agency negotiators: City Manager Christine Cordon, Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta, and Housing Specialist Michael Son
Negotiating parties: Elderly Development Westminster, L.P.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683 Agency negotiators: City Manager Christine Cordon and Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta Negotiating parties: (1) Friends of Abbey Center, Inc. (DBA Friends of the Rose Center Theater); and (2) Mastroianni Family Enterprises, Ltd. (DBA Jay's Catering Co.) Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: Two (2)
RECESS
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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
SALUTE TO FLAG District 1 Council Member Phan West
INVOCATION
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
(Including SB 1439 Report when required)
CITY CLERK REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. Certificate of Recognition to the Huntington West Little League for State Championship Achievement.
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, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE YOUR NAME* AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
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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. August 13, 2025 (Meeting Cancellation); and
B. August 20, 2025 (Special Meeting).
WARRANT REGISTER
3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated August 7, 2025 through August 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
REPORT
3.3 Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report.
ORDINANCE (SECOND READING)
3.4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2623, Amending Section 17.230 Industrial Zoning Districts of the Westminster Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2623 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 17 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17.230 - INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,” read by title only and waive further reading.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.5 AB 109 Funding for Public Safety Realignment and Post -Release Community Supervision Enhanced Law Enforcement in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a revenue estimate of $79,430 from the 2025-2026 AB 109 Grant to the AB 109 Revenue Account for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and
B. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Adopted Budget by designating grant revenues in the amount of $79,430 and increasing budgeted expenditures to the Special Police Services Fund, AB 109 expenditures budget for the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Overtime Costs in the amount of $79,430.
PROCLAMATION
3.6 Approval of Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the National Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
RESOLUTION
3.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Steven Mendoza, a CalPERS Retiree, as Interim Community Development Director to Comply with California Government Code Section 21221(h).
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STEVEN MENDOZA AS INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR,” and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CalPERS Retired Annuitant Steven Mendoza to appoint him as the Interim Community Development Director.
[END OF CONSENT CALENDAR]
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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 - Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renewing Ordinance No. 2614.
• Staff Report
• Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff
• Public Comments
• Mayor and Council Member Discussion
• Council Action
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 2614, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481”; and
B. File and receive the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Extension of Holiday Closure for 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider extending the holiday closure to include January 2, 2026.
5.2 Street Light Pole Banner Hanging Request from Garden Grove Unified School District.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the following options and provide staff direction:
A. Approve the written request from Garden Grove Unified School District to hang streetlight pole banners along Bushard Street, between Hazard Avenue and Bolsa Avenue, and along Brookhurst Street, between Hazard Avenue and McFadden Avenue, from September 1, 2025, through September 1, 2026; OR
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B. Authorize a 90 -day request to hang streetlight pole banners along Bushard Street, between Hazard Avenue and Bolsa Avenue, and along Brookhurst Street, between Hazard Avenue and McFadden Avenue; and authorize the City Manager to extend the 90-day increments should there not be any requests for banners at the location from another organization or agency.
5.3 Continued from the August 13, 2025 Special Meeting - Appointment to the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member (District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s Appointment) to the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation.
5.4 Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Select a Qualified Consultant for the Design and Development of the Little Saigon Archway.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the creation of an ad hoc committee consisting of two council members for the review and selection of a qualified consultant for the design and development of the Little Saigon Archway and provide direction on selection of ad hoc committee members.
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM - None
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM
7.1 Staff Proposal to Install Parking Restrictions on Cherry Street for Cherry Street Community Garden Project - T.C. 25-101.
RECOMMENDATION: The Traffic Commission recommends that the Mayor and City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR NO
PARKING OR STOPPING AT A CERTAIN LOCATION ON THE EAST SIDE OF CHERRY STREET, NORTH OF WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD.”
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 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.
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9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
9.1 Consideration of Waiving Facility Fees for the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation’s Board Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether to waive fees and deposits which the city would otherwise charge for the Westminster Tet Parade Foundation’s use of city space for its board meetings for up to 40 meetings through June 30, 2027, provided that each meeting does not exceed four hours, and provision of the space provided does not conflict with city needs.
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, September 10, 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 72 hours in advance of the City Council meeting.
/s/ Ashton R. Arocho, MMC
City Clerk