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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
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2025
STUDY SESSION – 3:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8200 W. WESTMINSTER BLVD.
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 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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STUDY SESSION
3:00 P.M.
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
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR STUDY SESSION
THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA.
UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL IN PERSON SHOULD
COMPLETE A GREEN SPEAKER SLIP THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK.
WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE YOUR NAME* AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
2. Study Session - Presentation of the TheatreDNA Study of the Rose Center, Including Community Engagement, Operational Analysis, and Business Plan Recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction only. No action.
ADJOURNMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
5:00 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 purposes:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Existing Litigation Case: Jarrod Roseboro v. City of Westminster, et al.
OC Superior Court Case 30-2025-01457770
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
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 3 Council Member M. Nguyen
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. Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week.
B. Certificate of Recognition to Westminster Police Explorer Khoa Vu for his Bravery and Leadership.
C. Certificate of Recognition Recognizing the 2025 Fall Festival Sponsors.
D. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
E. Certificate of Recognition for Retiring Deputy Police Chief of Support Cameron Knauerhaze.
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. 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 THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK. WHEN
YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE
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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: Approve the minutes as presented for the dates listed below:
A. September 17, 2025 (Special Meeting); and
B. September 24, 2025 (Special Meeting); and
C. October 8, 2025 (Regular Meeting Cancellation).
WARRANT REGISTER
3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated September 18, 2025 through October 8, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
AGREEMENTS/PURCHASE ORDERS (UNDER $500,000)
3.3 Acceptance of Grant Award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Accept the Grant Award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in the amount of $100,000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute Grant Agreement; and
C. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Adopted Budget by designating grant revenues in the amount of $100,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures of the OTS grant account in the amount of $100,000 for overtime, training, and supplies.
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3.4 Acceptance of Grant Award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Accept the Grant Award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program in the amount of $25,000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute Grant Agreement; and
C. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget by designating grant revenues in the amount of $25,000 and increasing budgeted expenditures of the OTS grant account in the amount of $25,000 for overtime and supplies.
ROUTINE MATTERS
3.5 Notice of Completion of the Work Performed by R.J. Noble Company for the Street Improvements for Trask Avenue from Beach Boulevard to Hoover Street - Project Plan No. P-2624.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the subject project and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.6 Special Event Permit Application from Vietnamese American Military Vehicle Association to hold a President Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the special event permit, subject to the stated conditions.
REPORTS
3.7 City of Westminster Three-Year Strategic Plan for 2025-28 and Six-Month Objectives.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the six -month strategic objectives matrix for November 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
3.8 Treasurer’s Report for September 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report.
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PROCLAMATION
3.9 Approval of Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve a proclamation for Catholic Daughters of the Americas Day.
[END OF CONSENT CALENDAR]
4. PUBLIC HEARING – None
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
5.1 Selection of a Qualified Consultant for the Design and Development of the Little Saigon Archway by the Ad Hoc Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the selection of a qualified consultant for the design and development of the Little Saigon Archway by the Ad Hoc Committee.
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM
6.1 Adoption and Amendments of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LEGISLATIVE
FINDINGS SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS CONTAINED IN TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE”; and
B. Introduce an Ordinance for first reading entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.08 (BUILDING CODE), 15.10 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.14 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15. 16 (PLUMBING CODE),
15.20 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), AND 15.22 (FIRE CODE) OF THE
WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PROVISIONS OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS AND ALSO ADOPTING THE INT ERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2024 EDITION,” read by title only and waive further reading; and
C. Schedule a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Ordinance for November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM
7.1 Consideration of the Proposed Adopt-a-Park Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation for the proposed Adopt-a-Park Program.
7.2 Appointment to the Planning Commission and to the Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E).
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the application(s) and:
A. Appoint one member (District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s nomination) to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending December 2026; and
B. Appoint one member (District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s appointee) to the Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E) to fill an unscheduled vacancy to serve at the pleasure of the appointing council member and to serve until the council member leaves office or the disbandment of the committee.
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 THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK. WHEN
YOUR NAME IS CALLED, PLEASE STEP TO THE PODIUM AT THAT TIME AND STATE YOUR NAME* AND CITY OF RESIDENCE* (*OPTIONAL) FOR THE RECORD.
9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS – None
10. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
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11. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of October 22, 2025 has been cancelled.
The next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 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