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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westminster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed Smoke-Free Park Regulations
The council agreed to explore a new ordinance to make all city parks smoke-free, following resident complaints about tobacco litter and secondhand smoke.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Progress
Staff provided a six-year progress report on the city's parks master plan, highlighting 12 new playgrounds, sports court resurfacing, and future grant opportunities like Liberty Park.
Signal Box Public Art Program
The city established a new public art program to wrap traffic signal cabinets with community artwork, helping to beautify street corners and deter graffiti.
Blakey Park New Building Feasibility Study
The council debated evaluating the historic Midway City Woman's Club building at Blakey Park. Tensions flared over whether council members should form an ad hoc committee to oversee talks with the Westminster Historical Society or let staff handle it.
Tony Lam Park Pickleball Court Conversion
The city is converting two existing tennis courts at Tony Lam Park into eight dedicated pickleball courts to meet surging recreational demand across the community.
Park Memorial Policy and Plaque Requests
Residents and council members discussed the need for a formal policy regarding memorial plaques at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park after a request to honor a Vietnam War lieutenant was denied.