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August 26, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

Council Chambers

Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 AGENDA
  2. 2 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 2026 CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m. | OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683
  3. 3 _____________________________________________________________________
  4. 4 MEETINGS
  5. 5 AGENDA INFORMATION
  6. 6 RULES OF CONDUCT AND DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETING WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE SEC. 2.04.060 AND RESOLUTION NO. 4963
  7. 7 QUY TẮC HÀNH XỬ CHO NHỮNG BUỔI HỌP CÔNG CHÚNG WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 VÀ NGHỊ QUYẾT 4963
  8. 8 REGLAS DE CONDUCTA Y DECORO EN LAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS SECCIÓN DEL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE WESTMINSTER. 2.04.060 Y RESOLUCIÓN NO. 4963
  9. 9 ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC
  10. 10 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS IN WRITING UP TO 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:
  11. 11 TO SPEAK IN PERSON:
  12. 12 TO REQUEST TO SPEAK IN ADVANCE IN PERSON:
  13. 13 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.
  14. 14 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 interpreter*, 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.
  15. 15 [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
  16. 16 WEBSITE/TELEVISED MEETING SCHEDULE
  17. 17 page break
  18. 18 CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M.
  19. 19 PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ANY ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION.
  20. 20 CALL TO ORDER
  21. 21 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
  22. 22 CLOSED SESSION
  23. 23 The City Council will recess to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
  24. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Westminster v. Nicole Brown (OC Superior Court Case #30-2025-1495463-CU-FR-CJC) 26-1515
  25. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: Two (2) *The discussion of one of these two cases is regarding a letter from the County of Orange to the Westminster City Attorney's office dated August 4, 2025, requesting the City return funds for the Little Saigon Archway. The subject of the other case need not be disclosed. 26-1494
  26. 26 RECESS
  27. 27 page break
  28. 28 The City Council/Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency of the City of Westminster will regularly convene in joint session for the purpose of considering the following City Council agenda items. The Westminster Housing Authority and the Public Financing Authority are also agencies on which council serves as members. These agencies may also have items scheduled.
  29. 29 REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M.
  30. 30 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE WESTMINSTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
  31. 31 CALL TO ORDER
  32. 32 SALUTE TO FLAG District 2 Council Member Manzo
  33. 33 INVOCATION
  34. 34 CITY ATTORNEY/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  35. 35 EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS (Including SB 1439 Report when required)
  36. 36 CITY CLERK REPORT
  37. 37 CITY MANAGER REPORT
  38. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
  39. A Presentation of Proclamation - Hunger Action Month 26-1493
  40. 40 page break
  41. 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
  42. 42 THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS THAT ARE WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, 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 THAT IS 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.
  43. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR
  44. 44 MINUTES
  45. 3.1 Minutes of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency. 26-1516
  46. 46 WARRANT REGISTER
  47. 3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated August 6, 2026 through August 12, 2026. 26-1500
  48. 48 PROCLAMATIONS
  49. 3.3 Approval of Proclamations. 26-1483
  50. 50 REPORTS
  51. 3.4 Treasurer’s Report for July 2026. 26-1499
  52. 52 AGREEMENTS/PURCHASE ORDERS (UNDER $500,000)
  53. 3.5 Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3598 Between Orange County Transportation Authority and Cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin, Westminster, and the County of Orange for First Street/Bolsa Avenue Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project. 26-1510
  54. 3.6 Acceptance of Grant Award from the Sun Family Foundation for the Westminster Family Resource Center in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 26-1482
  55. 3.7 AB 109 Grant Funding for Public Safety Realignment and Post-Release Community Supervision Enhanced Law Enforcement in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 26-1472
  56. 56 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
  57. 3.8 Quitclaim a Portion of an Existing Water Easement and Acceptance of a New Water Easement for the New Development at 7474 Garden Grove Boulevard (APN 096-021-14). 26-1497
  58. 3.9 Acceptance of a New Storm Drain Easement Located at 13552 Goldenwest Street. 26-1503
  59. 3.10 Roof Replacement Project at the Senior Center, Community Services, and Council Chambers Buildings - Project Plan No. P-2689. 26-1502
  60. 60 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  61. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  62. 4.1 Public Hearing - Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the City’s Policy Regarding the Use of “Military Equipment” and present the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report. 26-1480
  63. 4.2 Public Hearing - Consideration of an Application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2026 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Grant Program for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Bus Replacements. 26-1507
  64. 5. REGULAR BUSINESS
  65. 5.1 Continued from the August 17, 2026 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Strategic Plan Goal #5: Enhance Quality of Life and Beautification Throughout the City. Strategic Plan Objective: Provide an Update on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. 26-1513
  66. 5.2 Refund of Unexpended Funds from the West Orange County Water Board for Cathodic Protection. 26-1498
  67. 5.3 Project Completion with Union Pacific for Improvements Related to the Mendez Freedom Trail Project. 26-1504
  68. 5.4 Strategic Plan Goal #2: Implement and Support Effective Land-Use Policies that Encourage Quality Development. Strategic Plan Objective: Identify Ways to Modify the City’s Code to be More Efficient and Improve Development. 26-1508
  69. 5.5 Strategic Plan Goal #4: Improve Customer Service Delivery to the Community Strategic Plan Objective: Review and update flowcharts and develop customer service-oriented material that better informs developers and residents on the Community Development Department’s work process and how city customers can best partner with the City on development projects. 26-1509
  70. 5.6 Selection of Venue Operator for the Westminster Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility - A Multicultural Center. 26-1511
  71. 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
  72. 7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEMS
  73. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
  74. 9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS
  75. 9.1 Consideration to Reverse Existing Prohibition on District 1 Councilwoman Amy Phan West Speaking at City Public Ceremonial Events 26-1517
  76. 10. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required)
  77. 11. COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
  78. 78 Next Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
  79. 79 DECLARATION: This agenda was posted on the Bulletin Board outside of the Council Chambers, where completely accessible to the public, at least 72 hours in advance of the City Council meeting. /s/Sandra Escudero, Interim City Clerk

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