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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
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 21, 2026
OPEN SESSION - 11:00 A.M.
CLOSED SESSION – TO FOLLOW OPEN SESSION
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 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 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 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.
• 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 BY DROP-OFF, MAIL OR EMAIL. SUCH COMMENTS SHOULD BE SENT SO THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:
• E-mail your comments to [email protected]. • Mail or Drop -Off comments during regular posted business hours to the City of Westminster, City Clerk’s Office, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster CA 92683. • Timely received comments will become part of the official meeting record and will be provided to the City Council, but will not be read verbally at the meeting. • Please provide your full name, but do not provide any other personal information (i.e. , phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published.
IN WRITING, BY PROVIDING WRITTEN COMMENTS AT THE MEETING which will be distributed to the City Council.
BY SPEAKING IN PERSON. 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.
• You may also submit written comments at the meeting.
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 at least 2 hours before 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 int erpreter*, subject to any restrictions 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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MAY 21, 2026
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OPEN SESSION
11:00 A.M.
CONVENE 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 Mayor Nguyen
INVOCATION
1. 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 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. Adoption of Resolutions Approving Negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Westminster Police Officers’ Association and the Westminster Municipal Employees’ Association; and Compensation Plans for Unrepresented Groups: Management, Administrative and Confidential Employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF TH E CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5233, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND ATTACHED SALARY SCHEDULES A, B, C AND D, FOR THE WESTMINSTER POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (WPOA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH AND INCLU DING JUNE 30, 2029;”
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B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5234, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVING ATTACHED SALARY SCHEDULES
A, B, AND C, FOR THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE
ASSOCIATION (WMEA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2029;”
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5235, AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN AND
SALARY SCHEDULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026,
THROUGH AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2029;”
D. Revise the Citywide Comprehensive Salary Schedule consistent with the above-mentioned approvals.
CLOSED SESSION
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: 2
For the first of these two cases, the facts and circumstances that might result in litigation are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, and therefore such facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
For the other case, the facts and circumstances authorizing this closed session are known to the potential plaintiffs, 6351 Westminster Blvd., LLC. Specifically, on October 15, 2025, 6351 Westminster Blvd., LLC submitted a preliminary application and development application for the property located at 6351 Westminster Blvd. On or about October 20, 2025, an attorney for the applicant verbally threatened the City Attorney with litigation against the City regarding his client's pending application.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Designated Representatives: Christine Cordon
Employee Organizations: Executive Employees.
CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 10, 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 24 hours in advance of the City Council meeting.
/s/ Sandra Escudero, Interim City Clerk