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CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
Mayor
MARK NGUYEN
Vice Mayor, District 3
AMY PHAN WEST
Council Member, District 1
CARLOS MANZO
Council Member, District 2
NAMQUAN NGUYEN
Council Member, District 4
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSSION – 4:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8200 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
Except for holidays, r egular meetings of the City Council are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The public session of the meeting shall commence at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. (WMC 2.04.010). The City Council sometimes meets in closed session at a specific time either before or after the regular session.
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 NOS. 4963 AND 5202
In support and respect of one another and 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.
• 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 signs. • Signs shall not be larger than 8 ½ x 11 size.
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QUY TẮC HÀNH XỬ CHO NHỮNG BUỔI HỌP CÔNG CHÚNG
WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 VÀ NGHỊ QUYẾT 4963 VÀ 5202
Để hỗ trợ và tôn trọng lẫn nhau và trong n ỗ 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.
• 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 cản trở tầm nhìn của những người khác. • Bảng hiệu không được lớn hơn kích thước 8 ½ x 11.
REGLAS DE CONDUCTA Y DECORO EN LAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS
SECCIÓN DEL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 Y RESOLUCIÓN NOS. 4963 Y 5202
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 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. • Los letreros no deben tener un tamaño superior a 8 ½ x 11.
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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
4:30 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 3 MARK NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
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 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 8180 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
Agency Negotiators: County of Orange
Negotiating Parties: City Manager Christine Cordon and Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: 1
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 3 MARK NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
SALUTE TO FLAG District 2 Council Member Manzo
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. Recognition of 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees:
• Ngan Nguyen, Honored by Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen
• Nhu Hao Le, Honored by District 3 Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen • Amy Sabol, Honored by District 1 Council Member Amy Phan West • Christine Hernandez, Honored by District 2 Council Member Carlos Manzo • Christina Hirales, Honored by District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen
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 HEAR ING.
UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER.
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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 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.
WARRANT REGISTER
3.1 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated February 19, 2026 through March 4, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
SECOND READING/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
3.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2633, Amending Section 17.330.040 Prohibited Signs with respect to prohibiting foam, 3D printed and cut acrylic signage, Section 17.330.085 Standards for Specific Sign Types with respect to the allowable size of wall signs, and Chapter 17.700 Definitions of Specialized Terms to add a definition for transparency/opaqueness.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a Second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2633 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (CASE NO. 2025-0237) AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17.330.040 PROHIBITED SIGNS, SECTION 17.330.085 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TY PES AND SECTION
17.700.010 DEFINITIONS OF SPECIALIZED TERMS OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROHIBITING FOAM, 3D PRINTED AND CUT
ACRYLIC SIGNAGE, CLARIFYING THE ALLOWABLE AREA OF WALL SIGNS AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR TRANSPARENCY AND OPAQUENESS,” read by title only and waive further reading.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
3.3 Budget Adjustment from Insurance Reimbursements for the Repair of City Vehicles Damaged in Traffic Collisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Increase Motor Pool Fund 700 revenue account “Reimbursements – Other” 58000- 39069 in the amount of $81,540 for received insurance reimbursements; and
B. Increase Motor Pool Fund 700 expenditure account “Repair & Maintenance – Equipment” 58000-44080, in the amount of $81,540 to pay for vehicle repairs.
ROUTINE MATTERS
3.4 West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Annual Operational Budget for FY 2026/27.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the West Orange County Water Board FY 2026/27 budget shared between Westminster, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, ad Garden Grove, and approve Westminster’s contribution of $33,909.
[END OF CONSENT CALENDAR]
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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 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.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS – None
6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM – None
7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM – None
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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 LIMITED 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
9.1 Request for Ordinance Restricting the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the Mayor and City Council 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, March 25, 2026 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/ Tanya Ramirez, Interim Assistant City Clerk