CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MAY 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OPEN SESSION
11:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nguyen called the Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 11:07 a.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, via In-Person, at the Council Chambers, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
MAYOR CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 3 MARK NGUYEN
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 CARLOS MANZO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT4 NAMQUAN NGUYEN
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 1 AMY PHAN WEST
Interim Assistant City Clerk Ramirez announced a quorum of the City Council present STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Attorney Scott Porter
Human Resources Director Jodie Griner
Community Services and Recreation Director Vanessa Johnson Finance Director Erin Backs
Public Works Director Jake Ngo
Police Chief Darin Lenyi
Interim Assistant City Clerk Tanya Ramirez
Records Coordinator Daisy Guzman
Sergeant at Arms Jerad Kent
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Nguyen led the flag salute.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Nguyen conducted the invocation.
1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
The following individuals spoke under oral communications on agenda items only:
1. Michael Verrengia, Westminster, spoke in favor of Agenda Item No. 2,
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MAY 21, 2026
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commented on changes in the community over the years and expressed concerns regarding crime, homelessness, and accountability for criminal offenses, discussed the challenges faced by law enforcement officers and stated that certain laws do not favor police officers in the performance of their duties, and commented on the difficulties in recruiting and retaining qualified staff due to wages.
2. Bryce Burton, WPOA, commented on the City's financial state, stated it limits salaries comparable to surrounding cities, stated he attended the State of the City and pleased to hear that the City's financial position has improved, noted the positive impact this item would have on City staff, spoke in support of the item and urged the City Council to approve it. Mr Burton thanked City Manager Cordon and Assistant City Manager Ozaeta for their efforts in improving the City's financial condition and overall direction.
After oral communications, Mayor Nguyen recognized staff for their hard work and thanked all in attendance.
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.
City Manager Cordon commented that the staff members in attendance were present on their own time to demonstrate their support for and the importance of the item under consideration and reflected on the City's progress and the accomplishments achived under its current leadership.
Human Resources Director Griner provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Nguyen commented on the current leadership and thanked staff District 2 Council Member Manzo emphasized the importance of investing in police officers through training and competitive compensation to retain qualified personnel, and commented that the City maintains a family-oriented culture and pride in serving the City.
Vice Mayor Nguyen thanked all stakeholders involved with the negotiations.
District 4 Council Member Nguyen commented that staff agreed the City's police officers deserve the proposed increase and commended police officers for their quick response times and dedication in service the needs of residents.
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Mayor Nguyen made positive remarks regarding the Police Department and recognized the efforts and contributions of its officers in service the community.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 2 Council Member Manzo, to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 5345 entitled, , "A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE 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 INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2029;" and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 5346 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;" and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 5347 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;" and
D. Revise the Citywide Comprehensive Salary Schedule consistent with the above-mentioned approvals.
The motion carried, 4-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. NGUYEN, M. NGUYEN, PHAN WEST, MANZO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PHAN WEST
ABSTAIN: NONE
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MAY 21, 2026
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CLOSED SESSION
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Christine Cordon
Assistant City Manager Adolfo Ozaeta
City Attorney Scott Porter
Assistant City Attorney Lisa Kranitz
Interim Assistant City Clerk Tanya Ramirez
Records Coordinator Daisy Guzman
Sergeant at Arms Jerad Kent
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
There were no members of the public who wished to speak on the Closed Session Item.
Interim Assistant City Clerk Ramirez read the Closed Session title into the record:
CLOSED SESSION
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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Designated Representatives: Christine Cordon
Employee Organizations: Executive Employees.
Prior to Closed Session, the Mayor announced that both he and the Vice Mayor would be recusing themselves from one of the Closed Session Items.
RECESS -
The Mayor and the City Council entered Closed Session at 11:29 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MAY 21, 2026
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CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Porter stated that the Mayor and City Council met under Closed Session regarding the items listed on the agenda and took no reportable action. City Attorney Porter added that Mayor Nguyen and Vice Mayor Nguyen recused themselves from Closed Session Item No. 1.
COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
City Attorney Porter adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026 to a Regular Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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TANYA RAMIREZ
INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
CHI CHARLIE NGÚYỄN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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TANYA RAMIREZ
INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY CLERK