Carlos Manzo

Rose Center Lease Negotiations and Management Selection

Speakers cited roughly $60,000 in RFP costs and $176,000 in attorney fees connected to related disputes.

Little Saigon Community Cultural Center Lease

Under negotiation regarding lease terms and fair market value.

City Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Directs staff time and consulting resources toward high-priority municipal projects.

City Staff Vacancies and Recruitment Challenges

Position costs weren't detailed in the meeting, but the swap changes the city's housing staffing budget.

Kumar v. City of Westminster litigation

Litigation costs and any potential settlement or judgment would come from city funds, but no figures were disclosed.

Citizens Oversight Committee Removal

None.

Rescission of Council Censure

None directly associated with the vote.

Advisory Commission Membership Changes

Pedestrian safety near schools

Park Memorial Policy and Plaque Requests

No city funds will be used for plaque installation.

Citywide Zoning and General Plan Update

Potential effects on property values and development feasibility for specific parcels.

Mixed-Use Zoning and Development Standards

Will generate future development impact fees, park fees, and increased property tax revenues as redevelopment occurs.

Little Saigon Streetscape Feasibility Study

Funding and budget details remain under review with outside grant and community funding being explored.

Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Recovery

State and federal disaster assistance funding may become available for eligible recovery costs, though specific allocations remain pending.

ARPA Fund Reallocation for Park and Roof Improvements

Contract adjustments totaling over $14,000 for additional site work.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Progress

Future capital projects will rely on grants, park dedication fees, and CIP funds.

Second Quarter Crime Statistics and Trends

Police Drone Equipment Donation

Brings $15,000 in private funding to support police equipment purchases without city expenditure.

Homeless Outreach and Shelter Capacity

Proposed Smoke-Free Park Regulations

Minimal costs for signage and enforcement.

Consent Calendar (items 3.1-3.6)

Approval of Housing Manager Position and Removal of Housing Specialist Position (5.1)

Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.

Approval of Consent Calendar

Appointment of Stephanie Tapia to Citizens Oversight Committee

Appointment of Armando Gamas to Traffic Commission

Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West

Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions

Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions

Certificate of Recognition – Ethel Harris

Certificate of Recognition – Diana Lee Carey

Presentation of Proclamation – Code Enforcement Month – October 2026

Presentation of proclamation – Respect Life Month – October 2026

Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.

Revision to City Council Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2026.

Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building

Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)

Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD

Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements

Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code

Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West

Believes the censure removal is unjustified because past misconduct and findings were not adequately addressed or apologized for.

Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions

Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions

Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building

Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)

I'm going to have to abstain because I not separate.

Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD

Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements

Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen, to place the item due to an urgency requiring immediate action.

Motion was made by District 2 Council Member Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to: RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT.

Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to remove Tami Hammell from the Citizens Oversight Committee ( Measures Y and E).

Motion was made by District 2 Council Member Manzo, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to request that an item be brought to a future meeting to consider an ordinance regulating smoking in City parks.

Closed Session Agenda Addition (Miriam Warne Building)

Consent Calendar Approval

Receipt of AB 2561 Job Vacancies and Recruitment Report

Removal of Tami Hammell from Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E)

Stated that removal appeared to be retaliation for criticizing council members and that first amendment rights and criticism must be tolerated.

Future Agenda Item Request for Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance

Selection of Venue Operator for Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility

Reversal of Speaking Prohibition for Councilwoman Amy Phan West

Nobody's perfect in this world.

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to continue a third round of five-minute discussions, in accordance with City policy.

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to Call for Question.

to receive and file the report.

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 2 Council Member Manzo, to add a Closed Session Item.

Motion was made by District 2 Council Member Manzo, seconded by Vice Mayor Nguyen, to: A. Introduce Ordinance No. 2640 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,

to authorize an increase to Water Fund Revenue Account No. 55500-39069 to receive a refund from the West Orange County Water Board in the amount of $1,168,400.

Motion was made by Mayor Nguyen, seconded by District 1 Council Member Phan West, to reverse the prohibition on District 1 Councilwoman Amy Phan West from speaking at City public ceremonial events.

Motion was made by Vice Mayor Nguyen, seconded by Mayor Nguyen, to: A. Move forward with negotiating with TLC, Inc. as the venue operator; and B. Direct staff to negotiate with the selected operator t

Motion was made by District 2 Council Member Manzo, seconded by District 4 Council Member Nguyen, to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety.

to receive and file the report.

to authorize an increase of $106,307.79 in additional funds to Union Pacific Railroad Company for railroad crossing improvements related to the completion of the Mendez Freedom Trail Project.

Approval of Agenda Item Addition for State Presentation

Consent Calendar Approval (Except Pulled Items)

Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) Annual Report

City of Westminster Crime Statistics Report

City of Westminster Homeless Outreach Report

Streetlight Pole Banner Hanging Request from GGUSD

Award of Contract for 2025-26 Citywide Residential Overlay

Award of Contract for City Hall Roof Replacement Project

Strategic Plan Goal #1: Economic Development Strategic Plan Update

Authorization to Contact County Supervisor Nguyen Regarding Funding

Resolution Reaffirming Local Emergency Proclamation

Appointment of Members to the Youth Committee

Removal of Restriction on Councilwoman Fan West Speaking at City Events

to authorize staff to issue a letter of intent confirming the City’s intent to work towards formalizing right-of-way maintenance agreements to facilitate the existing project at 6260 Westminster Boule

Adoption of Resolution Placing 12% Transient Occupancy Tax Measure on November Ballot

Approval of Out-of-State Travel to ACC-OC D.C. Advocacy Trip

Rose Center Venue Operator Procurement Update and Direction

I'm not for the the one operator model I think we should separate have both so we can know what we're dealing with

Item 3.10: Professional Services Agreement for Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Plan

Item 4.1: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for Industrial Warehouse at 15172 Golden West Circle