Little Saigon Community Cultural Center Lease
Westminster
Summary
Residents and council discussed closed-door negotiations regarding leasing the Miriam Warne Building to the VHV Foundation for a Vietnamese cultural center and library, raising questions about zoning, public access, and asset management.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Under negotiation regarding lease terms and fair market value.
The VHV Foundation and community members seeking cultural programming space.
Other community groups and residents who currently utilize the facility.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m. | OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING - Sep 30, 2026
The city approved a 20-year lease for the Miriam Warren Community Building to the VHV Foundation for $1 a year to establish a Vietnamese cultural center and library. While supporters praised the preservation of heritage and youth education, critics raised concerns about the lack of a competitive bidding process for public property.
City Council CLOSED SESSION - 5:00PM l OPEN SESSION - 6:00PM - REGULAR MEETING - Sep 9, 2026
Residents and council discussed closed-door negotiations regarding leasing the Miriam Warne Building to the VHV Foundation for a Vietnamese cultural center and library, raising questions about zoning, public access, and asset management.
City Council - REGULAR MEETING CLOSED SESSION 4:30 pm l OPEN SESSION - May 13, 2026
The VHV Foundation requested use of the Merriam-Warren Community Center to establish a Little Saigon Community Cultural Center. The council voted 3-2 to direct staff to negotiate lease terms, drawing strong public support and opposition.
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