Westminster
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| August 26, 2026 | Closed Session | 1 | 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) | August 26, 2026 Closed Session # 1 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4e6 |
| August 26, 2026 | Closed Session | 2 | 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. | August 26, 2026 Closed Session # 2 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4e7 |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 1 | 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. Presentation of Proclamation - Hunger Action Month - September 2026 | August 26, 2026 Item # 1 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4eb |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 2 | 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CONCERNING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, 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 WHICH ARE 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. | August 26, 2026 Item # 2 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4ec |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 3 | 3. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND MAY BE APPROVED BY A SINGLE MOTION FOLLOWED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION OR DISCUSSION. MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes as presented for the date listed below: A. July 23, 2026 (Special Meeting). WARRANT REGISTER 3.2 City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated August 6, 2026 through August 12, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. PROCLAMATION 3.3 Approval of Proclamations. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following proclamations: A. Proclamation - World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month - September 2026; and B. Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15-October 15, 2026. REPORTS 3.4 Treasurer’s Report for July 2026. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report. AGREEMENTS/PURCHASE ORDERS (UNDER $500,000) 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. RECOMMENDATION: A. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3598 between Orange County Transportation Authority and the Cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Tustin, Westminster, and the County of Orange for First Street/Bolsa Avenue Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. 3.6 Acceptance of Grant Award from the Sun Family Foundation for the Westminster Family Resource Center in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. RECOMMENDATION: A. Accept the grant award from the Sun Family Foundation for the Westminster Family Resource Center in the amount of $45,000; and B. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Grant Agreement. 3.7 AB 109 Grant Funding for Public Safety Realignment and Post-Release Community Supervision Enhanced Law Enforcement in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. RECOMMENDATION: A. Accept a revenue allocation of $95,586 from the 2026-2027 AB 109 Grant to the AB 109 Revenue Account for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and B. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget to designate grant revenues totaling $95,586 to the Special Police Services Fund (AB 109). Increase the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budgeted expenditures for AB 109 Overtime Costs by $95,586. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 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). RECOMMENDATION: A. Authorize the City Manager to execute the quitclaim deed; B. Accept the new water easement for the new development at 7474 Garden Grove Boulevard; and C. Authorize the City Clerk to record the deed with the County Recorder’s Office. 3.9 Acceptance of a New Storm Drain Easement Located at 13552 Goldenwest Street. RECOMMENDATION: Accept a new storm drain easement and authorize the City Clerk to record the deed with the County Recorder’s Office. 3.10 Roof Replacement Project at the Senior Center, Community Services, and Council Chambers Buildings - Project Plan No. P2689. RECOMMENDATION: A. Reject all bids for the subject project; B. Approve the findings of the architect for the use of the WeatherWeld Roofing System for the roof replacement for the Civic Center buildings; and C. Authorize the Public Works Department to readvertise and solicit construction bids for said project. [END OF CONSENT CALENDAR] | August 26, 2026 Item # 3 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4ed |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 4 | 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN OPEN PUBLIC HEARING MAY SPEAK IN PERSON. SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS WILL EACH HAVE THREE (3) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH PUBLIC HEARING ITEM. 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. 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. • Staff Report • Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff • Public Comments • Mayor and Council Member Discussion • Council Action RECOMMENDATON: A. Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY’S POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT,” read by title only and waive further reading; and B. Receive and file the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report. 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. • Staff Report • Mayor and City Council Questions for Staff • Public Comments • Mayor and Council Member Discussion • Council Action RECOMMENDATION: A. Receive public comments regarding the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities within the City of Westminster and the City's proposed application to the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) 2026 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Grant Program; and B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S 2026 ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL FUNDING TO PURCHASE UP TO TWO ADA-ACCESSIBLE REPLACEMENT BUSES FOR THE WESTMINSTER SENIOR CENTER’S WESTMINSTER ON WHEELS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, COMMITTING THE REQUIRED LOCAL FUND MATCH, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT.” | August 26, 2026 Item # 4 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4f0 |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 5 | 5. REGULAR BUSINESS 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. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report. 5.2 Refund of Unexpended Funds from the West Orange County Water Board for Cathodic Protection. RECOMMENDATION: 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. 5.3 Project Completion with Union Pacific for Improvements Related to the Mendez Freedom Trail Project. RECOMMENDATION: 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. 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. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 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. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5.6 Selection of Venue Operator Proposals for the Westminster Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility - a Multicultural Center RECOMMENDATION: A. Provide direction to staff on City Council’s preferred venue operator; and B. Direct staff to negotiate with the selected operator to draft an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney and future Council approval. | August 26, 2026 Item # 5 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4f1 |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 6 | 6. LEGISLATIVE ITEM - None | August 26, 2026 Item # 6 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4ef |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 7 | 7. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ITEM - None | August 26, 2026 Item # 7 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4ee |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS) THIS IS THE TIME OF THE MEETING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY NON-AGENDA ITEMS THAT ARE WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION. 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 YELLOW SPEAKER SLIP WHICH ARE 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. | August 26, 2026 Item # 8 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4e8 |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 9 | 9. BUSINESS MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS 9.1 Consideration to Reverse Existing Prohibition on District 1 Councilwoman Amy Phan West Speaking at City Public Ceremonial Events. RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request to reverse the prohibition on District 1 Councilwoman Amy Pham West from speaking at City public ceremonial events. | August 26, 2026 Item # 9 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4e9 |
| August 26, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS (Including AB 1234 Report when required) | August 26, 2026 Item # 10 | Orange County | Westminster | City Council | 6ac4379c878302ed9befc4ea |