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Good afternoon. Your turn now is 440 on August 26, 26. I would like to convene the City Council's

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successor, HZ to the Western Reserve with the development, HZ meeting. The meeting is now called

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to order. Local police.

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Mayor Win.

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I'm here.

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Vice Mayor Win?

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Yeah.

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District 1, Councilwoman Pan West. District 2, Council Member Monso.

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I'm here.

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District 4, Council Member Win.

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I'm here.

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Mayor, you have a quorum with district one, Councilwoman Fan West, absent?

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All right, thank you. Next is our communication for closed session.

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Before we go into that, I believe that the Ceditornail orders, Ceditornail have the

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work on item. Yes, thank you, Mr. Mayor. So, as you know, the city has the authority to add

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something to the closed session and staff recently became aware after this agenda was posted.

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staff became aware of a need to add an item to discussion of closed session.

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The staff is requesting that you add the following to the agenda.

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It would indicate conference with legal counsel and

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anticipated litigation.

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Initiation of litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9D4, one potential case.

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So it would you would need to make the following finding.

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Number one that this matter came to the attention after the agenda was posted.

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and number two that it is urgent that this matter be considered in close session.

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All right, since this is a work on item, we need to have four votes on that. So I move to approve

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a second. All right. Go please.

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District 2 Council Member Monzo. Yes. District 4 Council Member

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Win. Yes. Vice Mayor Win. Yes. Mayor Win. Yes. Motion carried for zero.

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At this time, would you please go ahead and read the items that we are going to go into the

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close session?

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The City Council will recess to a close session for the following purposes.

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Conference with Legal Council, existing litigation, government code section 54956.9

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D1, name of case, Westminster versus Nicole Brown, OC Superior Court case number

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or 3-0-2025-149-1463-CU-FR-CJC.

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Number two, conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation,

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significant exposure to litigation,

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pursuant to government code 54956.9-D2 number of potential cases

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to and then the third item conference with legal account.

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That's what I previously described.

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So it'd be those three items.

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And then before you adjourn to close session, I will note for the record that there is

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nobody in attendance, so there's no need here from the public unless there's somebody online.

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We have no speakers via Zoom.

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Very good.

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All right.

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Thank you very much.

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At this time, the city council will assess what close session we'll come back at six o'clock.

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Good evening. The time now is 6.07. On August 26, 26, 26, I would like to reconvene the city council of

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Successure Agency to the Westminster with Development Agency meeting. The meeting is now called to order.

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Thank you very much and salute to the flag today, it will be a district two council member mezzo and invocation by district one council member me, if I'm West, please stand

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ready, begin.

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Congratulations to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which

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this is one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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Please remain standing with me to pray.

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Lord Jesus, we just thank you so much for this time to serve the people and make decision

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that will move our city forward and to consider the resident and the people, Westminster

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and the businesses. And Lord, I pray that you give us wisdom to make those decisions that are right

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for the people. And I pray that you just be with us in G.S. in G.S. and we pray Amen.

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Thank you, Council Member Mazo and Council Member West.

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For the Salam to the flag in invocation. Next, let's see. Tony, co-session report, please.

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In close session, we discussed each of the items that appears on the agenda for those of you that

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or not here, we added an item to that discussion.

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There's nothing to report out on that item.

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There is one matter that correction, actually,

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the item that was added was to authorize

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the initiation of litigation.

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And the city attorney was given the authority

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to an issued litigation.

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And let's see, the city will, let's see.

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The authority was granted and that the particulars of who the city is sewing will once formally

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commence to be disclosed to any person upon inquiry unless to do so would jeopardize the

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city's ability to affect what service to process on one or more uncertain parties or that to

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do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations. That's not what's

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happening here. That concludes my report. All right. Now come to export to communication, including

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as being one for three night report when required. Say anything from that.

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Hearing none seeing none of them moving on to city public. Mary, I have nothing to report.

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All right, thank you. Then next is city manager report, please.

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Next year, we are celebrating

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our 70th anniversary. So today we are launching our 70th anniversary logo contest. This contest is

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to Westminster resident students and eligible businesses with a separate general and separate general

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and K through 12 categories. The winners will receive prizes including $500 in local gift cards

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for the general category or commemorative merchandise for the K through 12 category.

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Entries are due September 23rd and for more information visit the city's website

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or call community services at 714-895-2860. Okay with the hot summer days here

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and we mean hawks. The Sigler Park Splash Pad is the perfect place to cool off and have some fun.

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Located at 7200 Plaza Street, the Splash Pad is open daily through September 7 with free public hours from 12 to 5 pm.

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So bring the family and enjoy a refreshing break from the really summer heat.

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And then just a update, the Signal Box Art Program is currently accepting applications.

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We're inviting Westminster artists to help transform travel signal traffic signal boxes across

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the city and to public art.

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Individuals groups and school groups are all welcome to apply and selected artists receive

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a $750 stipend to bring their designs to life.

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If you're ready to apply, full details, requirements, and the application form are available at the city's website, applications close on September 17th at 5 p.m.

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And we've just closed out our summer movies and concerted series, but that means that we are just around the corner from our fall festival.

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So get ready for four exciting days of fun food entertainment and community as the fall festival returns September 24th through the 27th, right behind us at the Western Service Civic Center.

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This year's festival is bigger than ever, featuring all the fall festival favorites,

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carnival rides, for all ages, live entertainment, delicious food, unique vendors, and family

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friendly activities, along with some exciting new experiences.

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New this year, look to the skies for a spectacular fall festival drone show on Friday,

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experience the beauty and tradition of our moon lantern celebration on Saturday,

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and join us for a special cultural night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month,

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kicking off the event on Thursday.

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This year's festival will also feature a patriotic theme

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as we continue celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.

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So whether you come for the rides, music, food,

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culture, celebrations, or just have a great time,

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weekend with your family and friends,

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there's going to be something for everyone.

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If you want to be part of the festival,

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we're currently accepting applications for sponsors,

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vendors, and entertainers through August 28th,

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so for more information contact community services,

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714-895-2860.

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And seniors, of course, we can't have a city manager report without a senior center event.

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Seniors join us for a suite afternoon at a free ice cream social on Thursday, September 10th, from

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12.30 to 130 p.m. So come, cool off, enjoy a tasty treat, spend time with friends, and

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reserve a ticket at the senior center front desk or by calling 714-895-2878. So obviously, a lot going on in

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That concludes my report for tonight.

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All right.

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Thank you very much.

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The manager.

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So next before I move into special presentation, which I like the most.

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I would like to welcome each and every one of you to see the council meeting tonight.

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Thank you for taking the time.

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I hope this evening to be here.

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So special presentation of presentation up for

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Commission hunger action month, September 20, 26, the month of September has been designated

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hunger action month in order to bring attention to food insecurity in our communities

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and to enlist the public in the movement to end hunger by taking action, including volunteering,

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doing and educating to ensure every community and everybody in it has the food they need to

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drive. The City of Washington is committed to taking steps to combat hunger in every part of our

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city and to provide additional resources that those in Washington's need. Unfortunately,

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list and ready, a executive director of 211 Orange County was unable to attend the tonight's meeting.

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So we will be sure that they will receive this particular mission.

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So again, thank you very much.

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Moving on to the oral communication concerning agenda items only.

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And I want to remind you that this is the oral communication for agenda items only.

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So, City Clerk, would you please read the instruction for the record?

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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.

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Members of the public wishing to address public hearing items shall do so at the time of the public hearing.

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Unless otherwise extended by a majority vote of the city council, comments shall be limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Any person wishing to address the city council in person should complete a green speaker's lip, which are provided at the entrance to council chambers,

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and submit the card to city clerk staff.

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When a name is called, please step to the podium at that time and state your name, the city of residence for the record.

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President Senate Bill 707, the meeting is being conducted with both in-person and teleconference

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participation.

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The city will accept public communications from both in-person and remote participation.

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Public comments will be taken first from those attending in-person followed by those participating

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remotely.

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Once all in-person comments have been completed, the city clerk staff will announce the name

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or last four numbers of the telephone number of the individual who have requested to

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provide public comment remotely.

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remote public commenters will receive the same time allotment as members of the public commenting in person.

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First speaker is Angela Ward

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followed by Marianne.

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Okay.

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Well, you please step to the point.

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To participate in theatrical productions at the Rose Center Theatre. We've sold out. And so, literally, we've

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brought thousands of people that didn't know about the charm and the culture that this city offers. We have

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of special needs students.

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We are an inclusive, Christian community that provides

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family entertainment and our students have been so enriched

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by the professionalism and frankly, the culture

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that the Rose Center theater staff offers.

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Moreover, the lobby has become a beloved and treasured site

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for annual art shows, which are also open to the public.

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And I believe so strongly in the words of George Washington that for freedom to exist in a republic,

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theater must be an essential part of it.

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The Rose is a jam, a crown, upon the head of this city.

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It is a rare institution.

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It's difficult to find in any area in Southern California,

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an institution like the Rose Center Theater.

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When my family and I attend the productions, outside of my contract with the Rose as a school,

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we always meet people that literally have traveled hours to enjoy the productions.

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It represents the city very well, and I implore you not to take away something that has

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become a beloved tradition for a small Christian liberal arts high school in Orange County.

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I think that the Rose Center Theatre is something that needs to continue for generations.

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Thank you so much for your time.

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Next speaker, Mary Ann Hurn, followed by Tom Orn.

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Good evening, Mayor and council members.

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My name is Mary Ann Hurn and I'm a here tonight as a member of this community and a proud supporter of the Rose Center Theatre.

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My husband and I have been supporting the Theatre for more than 10 years.

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We first became involved because our own children were involved and they were in

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projections here at the theater. They are grown women now but our involvement

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at involvement has continued. The theater isn't just a building to us. It's a place

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where a daughter's grew up, where we volunteered side by side, and where we've watched countless young

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people gain confidence, develop challenge, and build life long friendships, and it has become part

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of our family's story. Through the years, we've seen first-hand the positive impact that this

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theater has on our community. It provides opportunities for children, teens, and adults to learn

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to create and to belong. It brings families together

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and I believe the Rose Center Theatre

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has been a tremendous success and made a lasting positive contribution to Westminster.

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Closing this theater would be a significant loss for our community. Therefore, I do recommend

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strongly that we keep the theater open under the current tenant, the friends of the Rose

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Center theater. As members of the city council, you have the responsibility to make decisions

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that the center of that Westminster and improve the quality of life for all residents.

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Please help preserve this special place for future generations. And as you can see in our own chamber,

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There's a high percent of diversity here representing the theater.

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Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Next speaker, Tom Orr, followed by Don Anderson.

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Hello, my name is Tom Orr.

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I am here not as someone who possesses a deep understanding of city government.

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Nor do I count myself an expert at this type of public speaking.

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I am here as someone long affiliated with the Rose Center Theatre, as an audience member and a performer.

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But my words here are not performative. Please note if you will, the lack of costume and makeup.

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I speak from the heart, and I hope it is not presumptuous to say that many others who share my heartfelt views might express them in a similar way.

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That demographic includes my wife and three children.

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All of whom have performed on the Rose Center stage,

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cumulative total of about 30 productions,

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and we all hold the place very near and dear.

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There is an abundance of available information

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as to how the Rose Center has benefited the city of Westminster

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in the areas of entertainment, education, culture, and community.

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I can add little to that information apart from testifying to the truth of it, and the fact

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that the organization making it happen is the friends of the Rose Center Theatre.

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True though it is, the adage, if it isn't broke, don't fix it, can sound trivial and

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simplistic.

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So allow me to take my contention a step further.

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There is no value in attempting to change the managing of something that is already being

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managed in an exemplary manner. The public reactions to the theatrical productions staged at the

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Rose Center are solid evidence of that exemplary manner. It is therefore my sincere hope

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and that of many like me who have experienced the profound joys of the Rose Center, both on and off

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the stage, that the esteemed body of council members before me will continue to keep the friends

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of the Rose Center at the helm and everyone involved in joining the ride to the utmost extent possible.

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That concludes my remarks. Please know that I have made them in good conscience and with all

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due respect. Thank you.

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Don Anderson, followed by Joanne Benhausen.

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Don Anderson,

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President of the Friends of the Rose Center Theatre, and it's wonderful that we have all the people

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here this evening who is support art theater, it is a great institution.

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My purpose here is this evening is to take a little different tech and following my

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comments I would encourage members of the audience who wish to support the theater to

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do so.

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But my concern actually relates to the fact of the information in the staff report lack of information.

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So I am here to request that you continue item 5.6, selection of venue operator for the

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following reasons. One, the four-page staff report provides no information for the council members

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to make an informed decision as to which is the best operator or operators. Number two, the

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city council members have not given given copies of the four proposals submitted by the four

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proposed operators to read and evaluate.

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The staff report does not even contain an executive

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the summary of East proposed operator strength and weaknesses.

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The only information in the staff report on the four proposed operators is their names.

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Well, Latin Asian hospitality group, friends of the Rose Center, TLC Incorporated Coffee

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Whipped.

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The four proposed operators were interviewed by the community services director and community

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development director who were designated the evaluation committee.

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Unfortunately, the evaluation committee did not assign any numerical value to each of the ten categories for each proposed operator.

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If they did, the values are not shown in the staff report.

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Number five, the staff report is not explained how the final scores were calculated.

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According to the staff report, the staff, not the evaluation committee,

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ranked the four proposed operators.

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The top score was 43 followed by scores of 22, 21 and 21.

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Friends of the Rose Center received a score of 22.

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The staff report did not indicate what the maximum points would be.

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And finally, the conclusion in the staff report states,

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The proposed proposals have been completed, and the City Council is requested to select a venue operator,

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close.

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The evaluation may have been completed by staff, but they are not presented in the staff report.

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Therefore, the Council doesn't have the information available to make a decision this evening.

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Thank you.

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Next speaker, Joanne Bentonhausen, followed by Tammy Hemel.

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playhouse and they bring in performing groups from all over and it's easy to see that they

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perform with love.

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They also bring in their family, friends and organizations to see them

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and visit and support your community. You must know the Rose Theatre is one of the premier attractions

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in your city and it's something that your city is known for. You must know how blessed you are

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to have this theater and how it bless us so many and I hope you vote to support one of the best

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playhouses in this entire area. Thank you.

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Tammy Hamel followed by William Walkman.

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Tammy Hamel

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modeling. Amy. Charlie, you're so concerned about the road center not making money, but

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yourself have wasted so much of our tax money on your projects so that you have used

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to campaign with. You've allowed Amy and Namquan to waste our time and money with their

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useless agenda items and getting paid to not even show up half the time.

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Then, 9.1, you want to let her skate on basically giving us all the finger on rules and

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decorum. You pretend to care about that when residents are speaking, but not so much when

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Council members aren't following it. Your two-week-and-compromise to be mayor again. You've been

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a detriment to the city and residents. You don't really adhere to the rules and if you do,

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you backtrack when you're pressured or running for office. What about the rules of not showing

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up, disparaging remarks about staff and residents, accusations against staff residents and

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other council members campaigning from the diets. The list goes on. If residents want

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more years of you wasting our tax money, taking away decades-long institutions like the Rose

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Center, never ending fights on the dias, things like having the balls to ask for more

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money when you barely show up to meetings as it is, much less doing anything worthwhile,

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prioritizing selfish ones while we're paying the tax bill every day, our city being a laughing

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stock, then sure, they can vote for money you ask hats. But if you're tired of all of that

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and want people up there who will actually take care of our city, people who will actually talk

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and listen to all residents of O for David Johnson District 1, Lone Wind District 4, and Carlos

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Manzo for Mayor will give us all that.

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Let's get back to some semblance of decency and good use of our tax money and help our

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neighbors in need, keep our parks nice, and have businesses who actually want to invest

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here.

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I'm sick of your crap, and I really hope that they are too and vote accordingly.

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William Walkman, followed by Lee Ann Tran.

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Good evening, Mayor and Council members. My name is William Walkman. I'm your

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speaker. I'll be half of the Rose Center Theater. For the past 14 years I

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pretended dozens of performances in events at the Rose and I really came

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alone. My family and friends have shared that experience with me over and over

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again. Every time I walk through those doors I felt welcomed. I felt that

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that people who work in volunteer at the Rose genuinely care about that

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people who come through those doors and about what happens on that stage. But for

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My family, the Rose is much more than a place where we go to see a show.

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My son Cole began performing at the Rose when he started high school in 2011.

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He appeared in many productions there and something happened to him at the Rose.

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His love of theater grew.

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That experience became part of the foundation that eventually allowed him to perform in

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productions across the country and ultimately to spend two and a half years on Broadway

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and will on Rose the Musical.

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Now, I don't pretend that the Rose alone created that journey, colded the work, he had talent,

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determination and good fortune to have opportunities along the way, but the Rose was part of his foundation.

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And what he...

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Children there didn't stop with him. He has carried that experience forward and paid it back to audiences, fellow performers, directors, technicians, and other theater communities that make productions possible.

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That to me is what makes the road so important. It's impact can't be measured simply by ticket sales, rental agreements, or the number of performances held there. The real impact is measured in the people who walk through those doors and discover something about themselves.

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Children discover theater, young people discover confidence, families,

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create memories, performers learn their craft and communities come together.

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And all that requires more than four walls on a stage.

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It requires people who understand theater, people who understand production,

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staging, lighting, performance, and the unique needs of the organizations that

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depend on this facility. For 20 years, the Friends of the Rose Center

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Peter have built that knowledge and that community.

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I can't imagine Westminster without the Rose continuing to do what it has done for so many

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of us.

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So today I'm asking you to look beyond simply who can operate the facility.

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Please protect the Rose, protect the expertise, the community, and the spirit that have made

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it what it is.

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Give the Rose the opportunity to continue to sparkle and shine and give the next coal and

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Next generation of families, the opportunity to discover what is possible.

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Thank you.

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Lynn Tran, followed by Joanne Paul.

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Good evening.

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Mayor and city council members.

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My name is Lynn Tran, and I also known Scunley.

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I am here today on behalf of TLC Group.

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TLC is fully established and registered in the state of California.

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Our business base right here in the city of Westminster and ready to take on the operation of the Rose Centre.

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I am so proud to be a Westminster resident.

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So this project is especially meaningful to me.

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This is our community and we are committed to its success.

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I personally have 14 years experience managing the Saigon Performing Arts Center,

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working with promoters, musical concerts, artists, event, organizer, customer and community

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organization. Our letters of reference can confirm this experience.

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I am also a shareholder of Vic Face TV, where I have hosted many live programs with attorneys

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and doctor providing the public with valuable information on legal issue health and prevention.

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This experience has also given me strong relationship with media and advertising.

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As the owner and operator of an obscene restaurant right in Westminster, I bring many years of hand on experience in restaurant banquet and event operation.

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The meeting service has also been an important part of my work.

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I have many years of involvement with non-profit organization

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and currently serve as a board member of two non-profit organization,

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which has helped me build strong relationship

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through our Westminster and Orange County.

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TLC is prepared to invest $500,000 in operating resource to support the successful operation

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of the Rose Center.

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In addition, TLC will pay rent to the city and share 10% profit of our profit with the city

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after operating expense.

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As the role center grows and succeeds, the city and our community will share in that

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success.

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TLC is committed to preserve our existing event, school program, student program, art show

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to the public, nonprofit programs, and city of Westminster events.

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I'm here to tell him he's up.

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He's up.

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Me.

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Just tell him to stop.

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Thank you.

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Joanne Paul,

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followed by Pauli Marglis,

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greetings council. My name is Joanne Paul. I've been a resident of WestBizter since 1972 with a small D2R2 Irvine, went to school here, washed my friends grow up here, raising my daughter here. It's really hard to follow and act that's promising $500,000.

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So, Westminster has a long record of welcoming people from a wide variety.

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I've always considered us since the Vietnam War that we are about one-third white, one-third

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Hispanic, and one-third Asian, not specifically Vietnamese.

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We welcome all sorts of people.

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We are the All-American City.

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I've gone to school with all ethnicities because that's what Westminster is.

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We live here, you guys live here, we need to work on not destroying what works.

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You guys paid the city, the taxpayers paid for an audit, a review of the Friends of the

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Rose Center or the Rose Theater on how our theater has been doing.

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They got glowing reviews.

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And then we find out that you guys want to immediately get rid of them, give them 30 days

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notice to get everything out, and bring in a company that will do both the venue, which

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from what I understand hasn't been doing well, and getting rid of the friends of the rose,

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which has been doing phenomenal.

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What is that gaining for our city?

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Except for possibly $500,000, we don't know,

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because we haven't seen, you guys haven't seen,

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any of what the interview had, how they were rated.

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What are they bringing, how is it reaching out?

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How is it being inclusive of all the people in Westminster?

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What do we gain from it and why break something

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that's been working perfectly fine for the last 20 years

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and truly a jam and people come from far outside the city to see the productions.

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Do what's right for a Westminster? Fix what is truly broken? Not what is working perfectly

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fine. Clean that up before you start breaking something else. Thank you.

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Holly Marglis, followed by Lone Wind.

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Good evening, my name is Holly Marglis, and I live on

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Sauston Circle with Charlie in West Mysterious,

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in 1972, and I am really love the Rose Center,

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and I hope that each one of the councilmen

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or women have been to the Rose Center and take in their families.

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It's a gem.

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I don't know about the banquish side.

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I think that should be separate.

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I think Tim Nilsen has done a wonderful job and continues to do a wonderful job on the

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road society.

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I'm sorry, I'm part of the Orange County Road Society.

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The road's theater and I would like to see it stay at the same.

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We need to have our youth participate, which they incorporate the school districts and that's

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wonderful.

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The kids love it and they eat it up.

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We want to be sure that we have it for the future when the children are exposed to the theater,

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their horizons brought in.

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So please keep the theater part separately and look further into what the banquet side can do.

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And thank you very much.

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I appreciate your time.

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Lone when followed by Tram Campbell.

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Hello Mayor and in council. My name is Lone when you

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all know I live in Westminster.

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As I mentioned before, first time I knew about the

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Rosanna Theatre was when I went for my sons for four months. I talked about my son but it

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the Vietnamese American Philharmonic Orchestra is VAP for short and my son was little then.

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And throughout the years, I attended many concerts there. My son and then also other Vietnamese show.

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And I also went to the theater. I mean, I also went to the show that Tim Nelson produced.

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And I got to say, I met Tim Nelson when I went to my son's performance.

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So we need to leave that part alone.

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We need to leave that part alone for the people of Westminster.

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What you can change is the bank with sign and what percent in the stack reports is really good.

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You can do that. You can change that or send you only a few months left in your term.

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You can leave it for the new people to decide.

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Right?

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Right? You don't have to make a decision now if it's difficult.

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Since I attended the meeting several months ago,

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we talk about the Rosanna Theatre, all went over.

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Why do you want to change it when it doesn't need to change?

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Right?

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Well, thank you for listening to the people

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that come to voice the concern, they want to keep the role-centered theater as it for the people of Westminster.

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Don't change it. If you want to change anything to change the banquet side, thank you.

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Tram Kambha followed by Kathleen Iverson.

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Good evening.

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My name is Dumwang Kambha.

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I'm a proud Vietnamese American and a Westminster resident.

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Council members, when you are sitting up there in the days,

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and making decisions about the world's center,

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who are you serving?

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What is your priority?

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are you serving the community and the people? Are you serving yourselves?

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The correct answer

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is you are serving the people. As Estudely said by Council Member West at the beginning.

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So with respect to serving the people, respect to the Rose Center, serving the people is to keep the current operator,

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represented by Mr. Tim Nelson.

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Who are the people you are serving? I'll give you an example.

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My daughter and my family. And she might kill me for giving this example, but I will say it.

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My daughter, Lena, found the real center theater three years ago when she was 11 years old.

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00:43:44,570 --> 00:43:50,210
She was a scared little girl. At that time, she was bullied at school.

453
00:43:50,910 --> 00:43:58,870
Her own friend group turned on her, called her names, threw stuff at her when she passed by them.

454
00:44:00,980 --> 00:44:07,160
I came to school one time and saw her eating lunch alone and that broke my heart.

455
00:44:09,180 --> 00:44:22,280
But with the rose, she found kindness, camaraderie, and gained a little confidence with each performance that she did with them.

456
00:44:24,490 --> 00:44:37,150
So that is who you are serving, and the thousands of kids, I see some of them here, who have been positively impacted by the Rose Center deeter.

457
00:44:40,270 --> 00:44:46,250
Business wise, it just makes sense to have them keep operating it.

458
00:44:46,770 --> 00:44:53,110
They are really talented. They put our shelter together in three weeks. They know what they're doing.

459
00:44:53,110 --> 00:44:59,970
They have been doing this running the same theater for 20 years as compared to the 14 years that

460
00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:10,160
That TLC has not only did they bring customers to the theater, they brought customers to other businesses within

461
00:45:10,160 --> 00:45:16,360
the city. I have friends and family from other cities like Irvine River, Saibrea. They come

462
00:45:16,360 --> 00:45:21,260
here to see the show and they stay here to eat dinner and hang around.

463
00:45:23,640 --> 00:45:25,180
So, as you make a decision

464
00:45:25,180 --> 00:45:34,320
about the theater. Ask yourself. Your time is up and you're time. Your time is up. Your time is up.

465
00:45:38,890 --> 00:45:42,730
Kathleen Iverson. Followed by Alex Fuzz.

466
00:45:53,700 --> 00:45:56,420
My name is Kathleen Iverson. I reside at 8441

467
00:45:56,420 --> 00:46:05,240
Sterling Way Westminster and I've lived in the city my entire 76 years. I have so amazed

468
00:46:05,240 --> 00:46:10,400
I found this on the agenda again because we did this last year and you had a company and

469
00:46:10,400 --> 00:46:16,400
they said the Rose Center, the Center where we're having the theater is doing really well

470
00:46:16,400 --> 00:46:22,700
because in Westminster is costing the city around $50,000, but anybody else who's doing

471
00:46:22,700 --> 00:46:29,640
some of it something like this is costing their city $600,000 to a hat for their productions.

472
00:46:29,640 --> 00:46:34,660
So I went, okay, I was a board member, I had to make fiscal decisions.

473
00:46:35,760 --> 00:46:40,560
Let's take that $50,000, and say we are saving $550,000,

474
00:46:40,760 --> 00:46:43,880
by keeping the rose center run by the friends of the rose center.

475
00:46:45,040 --> 00:46:49,080
And because the banquet side is not making money,

476
00:46:49,440 --> 00:46:51,840
they recommended you look for somebody else to do that.

477
00:46:52,320 --> 00:46:57,520
I think maybe it's time to sever the relationship between whether or not the rose center

478
00:46:57,520 --> 00:46:59,500
can exist and the Banquets Center.

479
00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:02,040
The Banquets area is not working.

480
00:47:02,660 --> 00:47:05,900
And we have a huge amount of talent in the city of Westminster

481
00:47:05,900 --> 00:47:08,860
by people who could run restaurants and Banquets.

482
00:47:09,320 --> 00:47:11,500
And I would think that we could find somebody

483
00:47:11,500 --> 00:47:14,820
do that that would make $500,000.

484
00:47:15,160 --> 00:47:18,280
This group is planning on sprinting.

485
00:47:18,320 --> 00:47:20,280
Make that Banquets' system work.

486
00:47:21,220 --> 00:47:23,580
Because $500,000 won't even do.

487
00:47:23,580 --> 00:47:30,140
what's needs to be done, that friends of the Rose Center have been doing for free 50,000,

488
00:47:30,280 --> 00:47:36,180
for air conditioning, all that, but that's usually free when you have $600,000 worth

489
00:47:36,180 --> 00:47:38,160
of benefit to the C of Westminster.

490
00:47:39,260 --> 00:47:44,880
I ask you to reconsider and make sure before you make a vote that you put all the information

491
00:47:44,880 --> 00:47:50,800
out that you're choosing to make your decisions to the community, so they can see what

492
00:47:50,800 --> 00:47:54,240
or if you haven't seen it, we should all see it.

493
00:47:54,500 --> 00:47:55,440
Thank you.

494
00:47:58,580 --> 00:48:01,340
Alex Faz followed by Roger Mindrum.

495
00:48:04,020 --> 00:48:06,120
Good evening, Mayor and Council members.

496
00:48:06,340 --> 00:48:08,900
My name is Alex Faz and I serve as one of the Westminster Arts

497
00:48:08,900 --> 00:48:10,760
and Culture Commissioners for our great city.

498
00:48:11,420 --> 00:48:13,100
I've spoken before about the Rose Center

499
00:48:13,100 --> 00:48:14,940
because I believe we have an opportunity

500
00:48:14,940 --> 00:48:16,820
to make it both culturally significant

501
00:48:16,820 --> 00:48:18,260
and financially sustainable.

502
00:48:18,960 --> 00:48:21,200
And I still believe those goals are not mutually exclusive.

503
00:48:21,860 --> 00:48:24,740
Tonight, however, we're asked to make a decision

504
00:48:24,740 --> 00:48:28,980
could fundamentally change an institution that has served this community for more than 20 years.

505
00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:34,540
Friends of the Rose Center may not be perfect. There are opportunities to increase utilization

506
00:48:34,540 --> 00:48:39,060
of the ballroom, generate new revenue and make much better commercial use of it.

507
00:48:39,420 --> 00:48:43,460
The problem is, the friends of the Rose haven't even been given a chance to do that yet,

508
00:48:43,840 --> 00:48:46,700
as prior to all this, a catering company was running the ballroom.

509
00:48:47,280 --> 00:48:52,520
Therefore, we should improve what we have, not dismantle it. The friends of something that

510
00:48:52,520 --> 00:48:55,500
can't simply be recreated through an RFP.

511
00:48:55,680 --> 00:48:57,880
Two decades of institutional knowledge

512
00:48:57,880 --> 00:49:01,700
and existing audience, relationships with performers,

513
00:49:02,220 --> 00:49:05,160
community organizations, volunteers,

514
00:49:05,780 --> 00:49:09,720
most importantly direct experience operating our theater.

515
00:49:10,440 --> 00:49:13,100
I'm concerned that the information before the public tonight

516
00:49:13,100 --> 00:49:16,800
doesn't fully explain why we should walk away from that.

517
00:49:17,040 --> 00:49:21,300
We're presented with scores of 43 for Latin Asian hospitality group

518
00:49:21,300 --> 00:49:24,060
and 22 for the road friends of the Rose Center.

519
00:49:24,600 --> 00:49:29,420
But the staff report doesn't show us how those points were awarded across the 10 evaluation

520
00:49:29,420 --> 00:49:30,140
categories.

521
00:49:30,740 --> 00:49:36,340
That's significant difference, and I think Council and the community deserves to understand

522
00:49:36,340 --> 00:49:38,520
what created it before making this decision.

523
00:49:39,140 --> 00:49:43,740
Especially considering the Latin Asian hospitality group is a food truck company that caters

524
00:49:43,740 --> 00:49:44,700
the occasional wedding.

525
00:49:45,100 --> 00:49:50,300
They have zero experience running a theater and no ties to our city or even Orange County,

526
00:49:50,300 --> 00:49:55,280
as they're located in Campbell, California, nearly 400 miles away.

527
00:49:55,980 --> 00:49:59,980
Also, another candidate who is local also has no experience running a theater.

528
00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:07,300
Or even an event venue. Coffee shops and food trucks stands, do not qualify someone to run an entertainment facility.

529
00:50:08,000 --> 00:50:14,180
Might I add, are we to trust someone who uses AI images to promote their business and post about a venue,

530
00:50:14,360 --> 00:50:19,380
no one's ever seen or used and have that put you as the front runner in an RFP process?

531
00:50:19,920 --> 00:50:26,980
And if you need them, I've got printouts here for you guys. This RFP isn't simply for catering or banquet operations.

532
00:50:26,980 --> 00:50:34,480
The operator is expected to secure and present concerts, theatrical performances, touring productions, and other live entertainment.

533
00:50:35,020 --> 00:50:41,020
So I would ask, what demonstrated experience do the other operators have actually operating in programming a performing arts theater?

534
00:50:41,520 --> 00:50:46,500
And how is that weight against 20 years of direct experience operating the rows?

535
00:50:46,900 --> 00:50:53,480
Another operator may be something of the ballroom, but as far as the theater goes, there's only one that brings anything to the table, that's friends of the rows.

536
00:50:53,480 --> 00:50:57,600
The problem we're trying to solve isn't that the rails doesn't know how to put on theater.

537
00:50:58,220 --> 00:50:59,240
The challenge is utilization.

538
00:50:59,840 --> 00:51:04,060
We spent 20 years building something that works, let's improve on that.

539
00:51:08,990 --> 00:51:12,470
Roger Minterm, followed by Harry Ratner.

540
00:51:14,690 --> 00:51:16,030
Good evening, Roger Minterm.

541
00:51:16,270 --> 00:51:17,010
I'm a resident of Westminster.

542
00:51:18,670 --> 00:51:22,270
Some very awesome comments by everyone tonight.

543
00:51:22,370 --> 00:51:23,830
Thanks for being here with everyone.

544
00:51:24,430 --> 00:51:28,750
I don't think I can be Alex by any terms, and that was perfectly stated.

545
00:51:30,830 --> 00:51:36,930
If you've been to the Rose Center, performances, I hope you recognize some of the performers

546
00:51:36,930 --> 00:51:45,690
that are here from very vast age groups, a lot of young people in the back here, but I recognize.

547
00:51:48,330 --> 00:51:53,410
I echo many of the statements here tonight, but I just want to try to make a couple different

548
00:51:53,410 --> 00:51:59,090
points that maybe weren't brought up. A little bit from what Alex had pointed out is that

549
00:51:59,090 --> 00:52:04,150
you're bringing a new management team here. I don't know what you're thinking you're going

550
00:52:04,150 --> 00:52:12,070
to get, but you're not going to get the family that has been built for the last 20 years.

551
00:52:14,050 --> 00:52:20,770
Even you personally, when you think of your family, your children, that's what you built.

552
00:52:20,770 --> 00:52:27,750
When your kids are successful and they're on a college and it's successful, you built that.

553
00:52:28,270 --> 00:52:37,690
Tim Nelson and his creative team have built this community of performers and you're

554
00:52:37,690 --> 00:52:40,070
not going to get that.

555
00:52:40,070 --> 00:52:45,690
And if you don't select the Friends of the Rose Center to continue, you're going to rip

556
00:52:45,690 --> 00:52:47,210
the heart and soul out of this community.

557
00:52:51,500 --> 00:53:03,010
And 9.1, you're making a big mistake if you were sending the way you've already put out from the, you know what, thank you.

558
00:53:07,890 --> 00:53:10,810
Harry Ratner, followed by Scott Ratner.

559
00:53:14,970 --> 00:53:21,590
Good evening. My name is Harry Ratner. I've been a resident of Orange County for over 50 years.

560
00:53:22,510 --> 00:53:28,410
And for 30 of those years, I was a producer director with Public Television at KOCE.

561
00:53:29,310 --> 00:53:41,250
A big part of my job was to see what's happening in Orange County to tell the people what is good and what is working and what is fun for the community.

562
00:53:42,530 --> 00:53:47,950
A big part of that was theater productions and I got to learn a lot about them.

563
00:53:48,350 --> 00:53:55,530
One of the biggest impressions I had was when I first attended the Rose Center Theater and saw the quality of productions.

564
00:53:55,530 --> 00:54:13,990
My wife and I became members, got to meet members who were working there, actors, and staff and found it a wonderful, wonderful experience, great plays, but more than that was what I saw happening to the young people who were there as actors.

565
00:54:15,110 --> 00:54:23,790
They learned a great deal about life and what life meant to them and how to present themselves and many of them went on to great positions.

566
00:54:23,790 --> 00:54:48,810
I would hate to see this stop because it's a wonderful thing for the young people of all of our communities, not just Westminster, but all through Orange County, where people come to represent themselves as actors, many of them inexperienced, and through their productions, learn to be confident, good people in our society, and I would love this to continue. Thank you.

567
00:54:52,010 --> 00:54:55,410
Scott Ratner, followed by Helen Tramp.

568
00:55:02,420 --> 00:55:18,760
Hello, my name is Scott Ratner. I'm the son of Harry Ratner who just spoke and I'm very proud of him, though he spoke off the cuff. I'm afraid I can't, but I've had a long association with the Rose Senator theater dating back to its opening as a performer, audience member and writer.

569
00:55:18,760 --> 00:55:25,120
I was honored to co-write a musical with Rose Director Tim Nelson, the premier to the Rose and

570
00:55:25,120 --> 00:55:27,280
return for two subsequent productions.

571
00:55:28,120 --> 00:55:34,900
Later went on to the Edinburgh Festival Strange in Scotland, where it received five star

572
00:55:34,900 --> 00:55:35,600
reviews.

573
00:55:36,040 --> 00:55:42,700
Members of its cast have since gone on to star national tours and on Broadway, many not only

574
00:55:42,700 --> 00:55:47,720
performed at the Rose early in their careers, but actually got their start there.

575
00:55:47,720 --> 00:55:55,020
I recently realized that every member of an unrelated professional caroling group, to which I belong, also performed at the Rose,

576
00:55:55,720 --> 00:56:01,560
these are just a few examples of the many opportunities that the Rose Center theater has provided over the years.

577
00:56:02,200 --> 00:56:06,560
It's tremendous positive impact on the community should never be taken for granted,

578
00:56:07,180 --> 00:56:14,400
to replace the expertise and experience and following the Rose Theater has built over over 20 years,

579
00:56:14,400 --> 00:56:19,820
would not only be very difficult, but no doubt, extremely expensive. Thank you very much.

580
00:56:23,840 --> 00:56:26,760
Helen Tran, followed by Sarah Fein Tran.

581
00:56:29,990 --> 00:56:33,630
Good evening. My name is Helen Tran. I'm here to

582
00:56:33,630 --> 00:56:39,450
advocate for extending the contracts with the Rose. That's your feel. Remember me from 10 months ago,

583
00:56:39,810 --> 00:56:46,730
the one who is petrified of public speaking, but I'm here 10 months later. I'm still shy

584
00:56:46,730 --> 00:56:50,910
still petrified, but I'm still here to advocate because the Rose Center is so important to

585
00:56:50,910 --> 00:56:51,970
so many in our community.

586
00:56:55,130 --> 00:56:58,250
Honestly, I really don't know what else they can say that hasn't been

587
00:56:58,250 --> 00:57:03,430
set already. You're ready aware of the independent findings of the group that you paid for,

588
00:57:03,570 --> 00:57:08,750
that said that the Rose's current management yields the best financial outcome for the city.

589
00:57:09,490 --> 00:57:15,130
You know how much this theater means to not just Westminster residents, but to schools,

590
00:57:15,130 --> 00:57:23,550
two-year churches and surrounded communities as well. We've spoken about how children's lives are

591
00:57:23,550 --> 00:57:30,670
for ever-change here. We have shy kids that find a voice and they shine. You have extroverted

592
00:57:30,670 --> 00:57:40,250
kids that find creative outlets for all their energy and different cultures come together for a

593
00:57:40,250 --> 00:57:47,950
purpose, but here's the reality. The rose is more than just a building. If you remove the

594
00:57:47,950 --> 00:57:53,890
people who make the rose what it is, then the spirit of it will cease to exist. And I know that sounds

595
00:57:53,890 --> 00:58:01,210
dramatic, but it's the truth. So as a parent of three, an advice president of the local middle school

596
00:58:01,210 --> 00:58:08,290
music program, we hold all of our musicals at the rose in the school. And I promise you,

597
00:58:08,290 --> 00:58:11,810
The magic isn't in the bricks and walls of that building.

598
00:58:12,050 --> 00:58:14,470
It's in the people who operate it.

599
00:58:14,910 --> 00:58:21,350
The choreographer who stays late to teach moves and routines.

600
00:58:22,270 --> 00:58:25,150
And when a kid messes up, she doesn't get frustrated.

601
00:58:25,990 --> 00:58:28,230
She just says, OK, I know we can do better.

602
00:58:28,470 --> 00:58:30,350
Let's try again and stay there.

603
00:58:31,030 --> 00:58:36,390
It's in the vocal director who guides his children with a smile, always smiling.

604
00:58:37,390 --> 00:58:45,270
Never losing his cool until they not only sound phenomenal, but they actually feel really great about themselves and about their accomplishments.

605
00:58:46,510 --> 00:58:50,730
It's in the theater manager who takes time to know my kids.

606
00:58:51,710 --> 00:58:56,690
Every time we come for a sea of production there, she knows my kids by name and she gives them a hug.

607
00:59:00,130 --> 00:59:01,790
You can't pick that.

608
00:59:01,790 --> 00:59:04,970
And these are just a few examples of many.

609
00:59:05,050 --> 00:59:09,090
I can go on and on with all the staff that's over there that helps.

610
00:59:09,530 --> 00:59:14,290
And I have worked with many local theaters, and I promise you, the attitude, the patience,

611
00:59:14,890 --> 00:59:19,210
positivity, the kindness, that's what builds the kids, characters, their confidence, and

612
00:59:19,210 --> 00:59:20,370
their sense of self-worth.

613
00:59:20,870 --> 00:59:22,530
That's what makes the rose, the rose.

614
00:59:24,050 --> 00:59:29,430
So yes, extending the contract is the most financially responsible decision you can make today.

615
00:59:29,830 --> 00:59:31,030
But beyond that.

616
00:59:31,030 --> 00:59:33,930
Your time is up, ma'am. Your time is up. Thank you.

617
00:59:33,970 --> 00:59:36,630
If you move the friends of the time wrote for their rose. Thank you.

618
00:59:36,630 --> 00:59:38,430
That's the end. Thank you. Thank you.

619
00:59:41,990 --> 00:59:43,330
Sarah, fame, tram.

620
00:59:53,550 --> 00:59:54,530
Hello, my name is Natalie.

621
00:59:55,070 --> 00:59:56,690
My name is Sarah Fee. My name is Waverly.

622
00:59:56,910 --> 00:59:57,550
My name is Luke.

623
00:59:57,750 --> 00:59:59,470
And we're all students at Huntington Beach High School.

624
00:59:59,850 --> 00:59:59,970
And we...

625
01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:15,280
We'd like to advocate on behalf of extending the contract of the Rose Center Theatre. As well as being high school students, we also attend a academy for the performance arts, which constantly uses the Rose as a rehearsal and performance space. The removal of the theater will greatly affect the students and staff in the programs.

626
01:00:16,440 --> 01:00:27,980
I have been at the Rose Center Theatre for eight years since I was seven years old, and in those eight years I've done well over 15 shows in the theatre. In those 18 years I've made lifelong best friends and I've learned countless lessons in skills that will help me throughout my entire life.

627
01:00:27,980 --> 01:00:36,080
I believe that shutting down the rules will take away opportunities from younger generations and from having the same amazing experiences that the rows have given me.

628
01:00:37,180 --> 01:00:46,420
Unfortunately, it's become a routine at the closing performance of every show I do to question whether it will be the last time I step into the building, perform on the stage, or see all of my friends and mentors.

629
01:00:47,360 --> 01:00:55,120
The community at the rows has truly become my family and it would mean so much to me to create to keep making new memories and new friends for the rest of my high school experience and awkward.

630
01:00:55,120 --> 01:01:02,100
The Rose is ours as well as many other performers home, and it has given us a place in which we can feel accepted and do what we love.

631
01:01:02,420 --> 01:01:07,600
I found my passion for performing through the Rose, and I can say with confidence that my experience is at the rest of the theatre,

632
01:01:08,020 --> 01:01:11,080
have had a significant impact on shaping me into who I am today.

633
01:01:11,580 --> 01:01:15,380
I believe if the Rose stays that many other young people's lives can change too.

634
01:01:16,060 --> 01:01:18,680
The first toy ever performed it was at the Rose Center Theatre.

635
01:01:18,920 --> 01:01:21,860
I was seven years old and in a production called The Opening Act.

636
01:01:21,860 --> 01:01:26,860
The Rose changed my life as it was on the state that I discovered my love for theater.

637
01:01:27,460 --> 01:01:31,360
I honestly don't know who I would be today without the Rose.

638
01:01:32,240 --> 01:01:32,800
Sorry.

639
01:01:33,360 --> 01:01:34,820
We urge you to extend this contract.

640
01:01:35,520 --> 01:01:37,040
Thank you for this opportunity to speak.

641
01:01:37,300 --> 01:01:37,800
Thank you.

642
01:01:37,920 --> 01:01:38,640
Thank you.

643
01:01:46,750 --> 01:01:49,410
Roddy Diaz followed by Terry Reins.

644
01:01:57,400 --> 01:02:00,900
Good afternoon Mayor, council members, members of the community.

645
01:02:01,260 --> 01:02:01,620
Good afternoon.

646
01:02:02,340 --> 01:02:03,480
My name is Roddy Diaz.

647
01:02:03,480 --> 01:02:10,040
I'm with a Latin and Asian hospitality group, one of the proposals for the Rose Center Theater.

648
01:02:11,800 --> 01:02:17,720
I want to share our proposal in three pillars with you, and I hope you consider our proposal.

649
01:02:18,780 --> 01:02:27,060
The first pillar is to manage the banquet facility, maximize and close the deficit for the Rose Center.

650
01:02:27,060 --> 01:02:38,020
The second pillar is to create a commissary kitchen, a community kitchen that can be able to help boost businesses in the area.

651
01:02:38,840 --> 01:02:44,000
We understand that small businesses is hard for them to get into a brick and mortar.

652
01:02:44,320 --> 01:02:54,300
It's really expensive nowadays with utilities and insurance for them to get a place to cook or to start up a new culinary adventure.

653
01:02:54,300 --> 01:03:03,060
So, that's our second pillar. The third pillar will be to work with the current theater to maximize

654
01:03:04,820 --> 01:03:14,640
programs, support what they do, find funds so they can continue to do what they do and subsidize

655
01:03:14,640 --> 01:03:22,560
what they do through the banquet and the kitchen aspect of the center. So, that is our proposal.

656
01:03:22,560 --> 01:03:27,420
I look forward to working with everyone in that proposal.

657
01:03:27,980 --> 01:03:30,540
I look forward to working with the community.

658
01:03:31,180 --> 01:03:34,920
Our goal is to continue with the roles theater

659
01:03:34,920 --> 01:03:37,600
and the 20 years of experience that they have.

660
01:03:37,760 --> 01:03:41,260
We're only here as a toolbox, so they can expand a little bit further.

661
01:03:42,160 --> 01:03:46,380
We can go out there and find grants on their behalf

662
01:03:46,380 --> 01:03:49,460
and we're willing to go to Sacramento if needed.

663
01:03:49,460 --> 01:03:54,260
And I agree with some of the comments that some of the committees may.

664
01:03:54,560 --> 01:03:57,200
We are a hospitality group.

665
01:03:57,900 --> 01:04:00,620
We've been around for over all 30 years.

666
01:04:00,820 --> 01:04:02,720
We're residents of Rancho Gugamuga.

667
01:04:03,680 --> 01:04:04,900
We love community.

668
01:04:05,540 --> 01:04:08,480
We have quite a few government contracts

669
01:04:08,480 --> 01:04:13,640
with different cities, the fosters community engagement.

670
01:04:13,980 --> 01:04:16,000
So we're here to support what they do.

671
01:04:16,820 --> 01:04:19,040
And that is our proposal.

672
01:04:19,040 --> 01:04:21,880
and I hope you can consider us. Thank you so much.

673
01:04:24,260 --> 01:04:26,940
Last in-person speaker, Terry Reigns?

674
01:04:32,430 --> 01:04:35,210
5.6, email sent. You're choosing who controls both

675
01:04:35,210 --> 01:04:37,990
row center facilities through a grossly secretive process.

676
01:04:38,090 --> 01:04:40,810
Staff presents scores of 43-22-21 and 21.

677
01:04:41,270 --> 01:04:44,950
But no scorecards, ways, rankings, or proof anyone even meets the

678
01:04:44,950 --> 01:04:49,050
modified minimum qualifications. Why was the RFP's budget criterion and

679
01:04:49,050 --> 01:04:52,730
20-point financial plan replaced with big financial considerations?

680
01:04:52,730 --> 01:04:57,450
where are the post-interview supplements, despite demanding 100% cost recovery?

681
01:04:57,610 --> 01:04:59,970
There's no comparison of fees, public costs, revenue-

682
01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:07,760
Financial risk, a recovery potential, just unsusported conclusions, grudously presented as fact to steer our beloved

683
01:05:07,760 --> 01:05:13,360
community theater and public asset into questionable hands. Theater DNA recommended keeping friends as a theater

684
01:05:13,360 --> 01:05:19,700
operators with minor changes, but some of you forces combined bid, is staggering 43 to 22 golf. But staff

685
01:05:19,700 --> 01:05:24,920
refuses to recommend its winner. That screams trouble. I demanded score cards, altered criteria,

686
01:05:24,920 --> 01:05:30,100
is supplements, qualification reviews, Cedar DNA analyses, and financial comparisons, but receives

687
01:05:30,100 --> 01:05:30,980
zero records.

688
01:05:31,300 --> 01:05:35,400
If the record supports the scores release, and if not, Council has no business relying

689
01:05:35,400 --> 01:05:35,800
on them.

690
01:05:36,000 --> 01:05:37,640
This isn't a public works project bid.

691
01:05:37,660 --> 01:05:41,920
The rose center blocks to the residents, not politicians, staff, consultants, or some random

692
01:05:41,920 --> 01:05:42,780
bidder.

693
01:05:43,120 --> 01:05:47,440
You have no right to hand over some unproven operators through this fact-concealing black box

694
01:05:47,440 --> 01:05:48,100
process.

695
01:05:48,420 --> 01:05:53,040
Without full scoring detail and verified qualifications, Council, you must continue this item.

696
01:05:53,040 --> 01:05:57,840
not make a bad irreversible decision in an indefensible information blackout.

697
01:05:58,060 --> 01:06:01,800
How is Campbell, California, Latin, and Asian hospitality group even qualified operating

698
01:06:01,800 --> 01:06:02,380
both sides?

699
01:06:02,540 --> 01:06:06,700
They're publicly documented experiences limited to catering food trucks, weddings, and banquet

700
01:06:06,700 --> 01:06:11,600
events with no verifiable experience management community theater, box office theatrical

701
01:06:11,600 --> 01:06:12,740
programming and production.

702
01:06:13,220 --> 01:06:17,640
They may be capable of operating the ballroom side, but not our beloved community theater.

703
01:06:18,220 --> 01:06:23,020
What justifies scoring them twice as high as our current theater operator with 20 years

704
01:06:23,020 --> 01:06:28,040
proven success. Nothing. The friends want to continue managing the theater regardless who operates

705
01:06:28,040 --> 01:06:32,680
the ballroom. Listen to them, listen to us, and the 68 plus emails that you received all

706
01:06:32,680 --> 01:06:38,120
in favor of the theater and friends. Summary, it was provided. Don't change the theater operator

707
01:06:38,120 --> 01:06:43,640
and keep the friends. 911 email was sent, erasing a long-term sanction after only six months

708
01:06:43,640 --> 01:06:48,820
based on an appallingly incomplete one-sided report based solely on the mayor's opinion is

709
01:06:48,820 --> 01:06:54,540
bad governance. There's no February evidence, minutes, motion, or order. The shamelessly minimizes

710
01:06:54,540 --> 01:06:59,800
Amy's documented campaigning despite the decisive 311 sanction vote. And the city is a

711
01:06:59,800 --> 01:07:06,040
attorney's opinion that are tabred conduct by the government code 8314. Indefensively, this report

712
01:07:06,040 --> 01:07:13,780
labels Amy's unauthorized speaking, a mixed income using her brazen defiance to justify giving

713
01:07:13,780 --> 01:07:18,720
into it. Seriously, the mayor claims Amy Express regret, but she's offered no public admission,

714
01:07:18,800 --> 01:07:22,940
apology or commitment to comply with assurance against further political exploitation.

715
01:07:23,420 --> 01:07:27,540
This deficient staff report even with staff, the slammers, the only document you've got,

716
01:07:28,120 --> 01:07:32,700
what's the range of it between Charlie and Amy? We want to know what's going on here behind

717
01:07:32,700 --> 01:07:33,760
closed doors.

718
01:07:36,930 --> 01:07:43,410
Mayor, we have no further in-person speakers and I have no speakers on Zoom.

719
01:07:43,410 --> 01:07:47,910
All right. Thank you very much. Thank you for coming out and pick your mind.

720
01:07:48,570 --> 01:07:54,670
At this time we have a difficult technical difficulty for the monitors that we have up here.

721
01:07:54,890 --> 01:08:00,970
It's not showing up, so we are going to think five minutes recessed for the fixed monitor.

722
01:08:02,130 --> 01:08:04,410
So, five minutes recessed.

723
01:09:00,830 --> 01:09:07,330
So the time now is for $7.49, I would like to continue the City Council meeting.

724
01:09:08,050 --> 01:09:08,830
So, roll call, please.

725
01:09:11,620 --> 01:09:12,160
Mayor Win.

726
01:09:12,440 --> 01:09:12,940
I'm here.

727
01:09:13,220 --> 01:09:14,060
Vice Mayor Win.

728
01:09:14,840 --> 01:09:19,200
District 1 Councilwoman Fenwist, Fenwis I, District 2 Council Member Monzo.

729
01:09:19,600 --> 01:09:20,080
I'm here.

730
01:09:20,420 --> 01:09:21,720
District 4 Council Member Win.

731
01:09:21,920 --> 01:09:22,480
I'm here.

732
01:09:22,640 --> 01:09:24,280
Mayor, you're a core with our members present.

733
01:09:24,540 --> 01:09:24,760
All right.

734
01:09:24,760 --> 01:09:25,720
Thank you very much.

735
01:09:26,480 --> 01:09:29,900
And we are moving on to consent calendar.

736
01:09:29,900 --> 01:09:39,860
All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion, followed by a rule called vote.

737
01:09:40,400 --> 01:09:53,260
There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless members of the city council all staff request that specific items may be moved from the consent calendar for the separate action or discussion.

738
01:09:54,420 --> 01:09:59,980
At this time, I would like to ask if there is any item the council would want to cool.

739
01:10:00,000 --> 01:10:09,320
Or a motion to approve, motion to approve mayor. Second, there is motion to approve and the second on the floor.

740
01:10:09,480 --> 01:10:18,900
I have a motion made by district two council member Mondo seconded by district four council member win to approve the consent calendar as presenting.

741
01:10:18,900 --> 01:10:22,520
I'll go ahead and call roll, District 1, Councilwoman Fenwess,

742
01:10:22,680 --> 01:10:25,440
Fenwess I, District 2, Council Member Manzo.

743
01:10:26,500 --> 01:10:28,120
District 4, Council Member Win.

744
01:10:29,000 --> 01:10:29,080
Yes.

745
01:10:29,960 --> 01:10:30,660
Vice-mairwin?

746
01:10:31,360 --> 01:10:31,760
Marrowin?

747
01:10:31,980 --> 01:10:32,200
Yes.

748
01:10:32,380 --> 01:10:33,340
Motion carried 50.

749
01:10:34,820 --> 01:10:35,300
All right.

750
01:10:35,840 --> 01:10:38,840
Moving on to public hearing.

751
01:10:39,840 --> 01:10:43,620
And at this time, before we go into Pacific items,

752
01:10:43,960 --> 01:10:45,980
I would like to ask,

753
01:10:45,980 --> 01:10:50,400
City Clerk, go ahead and we meet the instruction for the record please.

754
01:10:51,280 --> 01:10:55,380
Anyone wishing to speak on an open public hearing may speak in person.

755
01:10:55,680 --> 01:10:59,820
Speakers during public hearing comments will each have three minutes to speak on each public

756
01:10:59,820 --> 01:11:00,500
hearing item.

757
01:11:01,000 --> 01:11:04,740
Any person wishing to address the city council in person should complete a green speaker slip

758
01:11:04,740 --> 01:11:09,260
that is provided at the entrance to council chambers, submit the card to city clerk staff.

759
01:11:09,740 --> 01:11:12,880
When your name is called, please step to the podium at that time and state your name

760
01:11:12,880 --> 01:11:14,420
and city of residence for the record.

761
01:11:14,420 --> 01:11:22,260
All right, 4.1 public hearing introduced the first reading of an Audinist amending their

762
01:11:22,260 --> 01:11:30,620
city's policy regarding to the use of military equipment and present the 25 military equipment

763
01:11:30,620 --> 01:11:35,140
annual report. So may as well as staff report, please. Thank you, Chief.

764
01:11:42,960 --> 01:11:43,800
Good

765
01:11:50,360 --> 01:11:55,340
evening Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council, City Manager and community members.

766
01:11:55,340 --> 01:12:00,220
Assembly Bill 41 became law as of January 1, 2022.

767
01:12:01,200 --> 01:12:10,340
Per Assembly Bill 41 law enforcement agencies are required to obtain approval by ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy from the respective city council.

768
01:12:11,400 --> 01:12:18,760
Law enforcement agencies are further required to submit an annual military equipment report to their city council for as long as the equipment is available for use.

769
01:12:19,780 --> 01:12:25,980
Our proposed policy was posted on the city website on August 11, 2026, and we must hold

770
01:12:25,980 --> 01:12:31,020
at least one community engagement meeting within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing

771
01:12:31,020 --> 01:12:32,080
the annual report.

772
01:12:33,620 --> 01:12:37,860
The community engagement meeting was held at the Police Department on August 19, 2026.

773
01:12:38,840 --> 01:12:43,180
The community engagement meeting was advertised on social media and received approximately 17,000

774
01:12:43,180 --> 01:12:43,760
views.

775
01:12:44,680 --> 01:12:51,300
After the adoption of the current policy, we determined that there was a need to amend the policy with respect to certain equipment.

776
01:12:52,780 --> 01:12:57,780
The only changes we have proposed from last year's policy are the potential future purchase of drones.

777
01:12:59,540 --> 01:13:09,140
Any amendment to the policy requires re-initiating the approval process and the passage of a new ordinance adopting the amended military equipment use policy.

778
01:13:09,800 --> 01:13:15,620
Items deemed to be military equipment by Assembly Bill 41 are used as a component of overall

779
01:13:15,620 --> 01:13:19,800
best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the country.

780
01:13:20,640 --> 01:13:24,780
These tools have been feel tested and are used to enhance public and officer safety.

781
01:13:25,220 --> 01:13:30,560
Loss of these items would jeopardize the welfare of peace officers and citizens of Westminster,

782
01:13:31,420 --> 01:13:32,240
whom they serve.

783
01:13:33,240 --> 01:13:39,340
The term military equipment, as used in Assembly Bill 41, in fact, does not necessarily indicate

784
01:13:39,340 --> 01:13:43,080
equipment that has been used by or purchased from the military.

785
01:13:43,920 --> 01:13:49,080
Pursuant to AB 41, items deemed to be military equipment include but are not limited to

786
01:13:49,080 --> 01:13:55,660
armored vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal, less lethal, 40 millimeter projectile launchers,

787
01:13:55,880 --> 01:13:59,320
certain firearms and diversionary devices like flashbangs.

788
01:13:59,320 --> 01:14:09,280
The attached ordinance seeks to amend the existing WPD policy section 706, which constitutes WPD's military equipment use policy.

789
01:14:10,200 --> 01:14:18,320
Policy 706 outlines each item identified in government code section 7070 that is currently owned by the city.

790
01:14:18,920 --> 01:14:22,740
Policy 706 also includes the current use and cost of each item.

791
01:14:22,740 --> 01:14:28,520
These items and their stated uses have been in place prior to the implementation of AB-41.

792
01:14:30,020 --> 01:14:34,860
What's Mr. Police Department seeks city council adoption of the attached amended military equipment use policy,

793
01:14:35,040 --> 01:14:41,520
policy 706, to allow WPD to continue to use this vital equipment specified in this policy.

794
01:14:42,340 --> 01:14:46,220
We are not requesting any additional budget appropriations at this time.

795
01:14:47,200 --> 01:14:50,540
This concludes my presentation. I'm available to answer any questions you may have.

796
01:14:50,540 --> 01:14:55,280
Alright, thank you very much for the report and right now, let's open up for a

797
01:14:55,280 --> 01:14:57,960
Mayor and CDC also a question for staff.

798
01:14:58,740 --> 01:14:59,880
Is there anything from the dyes?

799
01:15:02,000 --> 01:15:11,760
Thank you for your report again. You mentioned that the only change was the drone, and that is included in the budget for the purchase.

800
01:15:12,160 --> 01:15:14,000
The police department budget, yes.

801
01:15:14,640 --> 01:15:20,420
Okay. That's pretty the only question to have. Thank you. Anything else?

802
01:15:25,860 --> 01:15:32,880
So you're saying that you're not, you're amending purchasing of drone, is that correct?

803
01:15:33,180 --> 01:15:38,340
We're many last year's military equipment policy to add the potential purchase of a drone or drones.

804
01:15:39,620 --> 01:15:43,040
Now, I guess my question is how will the drone be used?

805
01:15:43,040 --> 01:15:48,860
Absolutely. A drone obviously is a piece of technology that can benefit using that instead of putting

806
01:15:48,860 --> 01:15:54,260
officers in harm's way in situations like we had two weeks ago over here what they suspected

807
01:15:54,260 --> 01:15:59,700
arm gunmen inside of a building but utilized drones to go inside and scope out the area before

808
01:15:59,700 --> 01:16:05,800
we put our officers in a position of disadvantage. So that would be the main type of technology

809
01:16:05,800 --> 01:16:08,980
use instead of human use to detect people hiding.

810
01:16:11,700 --> 01:16:16,360
And with the drone, be used for routine civilians.

811
01:16:17,280 --> 01:16:20,760
And if so, what limit would you apply to it?

812
01:16:22,440 --> 01:16:25,000
Yeah, we have no intention to use the drone for routine surveillance.

813
01:16:25,000 --> 01:16:27,860
Only for call service that would benefit the police officer's

814
01:16:27,860 --> 01:16:29,960
response to the call to save outcome.

815
01:16:30,420 --> 01:16:30,900
OK.

816
01:16:31,140 --> 01:16:33,760
Yeah, we just want to make sure that there's check-in balance.

817
01:16:33,760 --> 01:16:35,860
And I know that you guys used

818
01:16:35,860 --> 01:16:37,180
wrong for the last incident here,

819
01:16:37,280 --> 01:16:38,200
and that was phenomenal.

820
01:16:38,520 --> 01:16:39,720
We really appreciate,

821
01:16:39,840 --> 01:16:41,760
you know, that expertise you guys have.

822
01:16:41,940 --> 01:16:43,060
And you guys came in,

823
01:16:43,060 --> 01:16:44,520
no lives were lost,

824
01:16:44,860 --> 01:16:46,000
and no one was hurt.

825
01:16:46,300 --> 01:16:47,320
So that was perfect.

826
01:16:47,400 --> 01:16:48,700
We really appreciate that.

827
01:16:48,780 --> 01:16:50,140
That you're using the technology

828
01:16:51,300 --> 01:16:54,020
appropriately and still keeping the privacy

829
01:16:54,020 --> 01:16:56,860
and the safety of the people.

830
01:16:56,980 --> 01:16:58,260
I guess privacy.

831
01:16:58,520 --> 01:16:59,700
And I really appreciate that.

832
01:16:59,740 --> 01:17:00,340
Thank you.

833
01:17:00,500 --> 01:17:00,800
Okay.

834
01:17:02,040 --> 01:17:26,520
I know that Public Safety is very important to all of us, to the residents, to all of us here, and I think that, you know, with that, I support with whatever the, you know, you, or the fire department that they need to help the residents here. So, with that, I move on the public comments. Is that any public comments for this item today?

835
01:17:26,520 --> 01:17:28,940
Mayor, we have no comments.

836
01:17:29,660 --> 01:17:29,900
All right.

837
01:17:30,420 --> 01:17:34,940
So there's a mayor and council member of discussion or council action is there.

838
01:17:35,140 --> 01:17:40,200
I can entertain a motion if there is a mayor motion to approve as recommended.

839
01:17:41,000 --> 01:17:41,040
Okay.

840
01:17:41,900 --> 01:17:44,700
There's a motion in second by vice mayor.

841
01:17:45,680 --> 01:17:50,600
I have a motion made by district to council member Monzo seconded by vice mayor when

842
01:17:50,600 --> 01:17:55,460
to introduce an ordinance entitled an ordinance of the mayor and city council of the city

843
01:17:55,460 --> 01:18:00,680
Westminster, California, amending the city's policy regarding the use of military equipment

844
01:18:00,680 --> 01:18:06,320
read by title only in way further reading and receive and file the 2025 military equipment

845
01:18:06,320 --> 01:18:11,580
annual report. I'll go ahead and call roll. District 1, Councilwoman Fenwist, Fenwist I,

846
01:18:11,880 --> 01:18:17,920
District 2, Council Member Monso, District 4, Council Member Win. Yes. Vice Mayor Win? Yes.

847
01:18:17,920 --> 01:18:24,320
Mayor Win? Yes. Motion carried 50. All right, moving on to 4.2, public hearing, consideration of

848
01:18:24,320 --> 01:18:31,080
an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority, OCETA-2026, enhanced

849
01:18:31,080 --> 01:18:38,780
on mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities, grant programs for Americans with

850
01:18:38,780 --> 01:18:46,720
disability at ADA. Assessible bus replacement at this time, I would like to ask for the

851
01:18:46,720 --> 01:18:48,200
please to

852
01:18:57,350 --> 01:19:03,350
apply through OCTAs, 2026 enhanced mobility for seniors and

853
01:19:03,350 --> 01:19:08,870
individual individuals with disabilities grant program. If awarded the

854
01:19:08,870 --> 01:19:13,870
funding would allow the city to replace up to two aging, ADA accessible

855
01:19:13,870 --> 01:19:18,810
vehicles, use for our Westminster and Wheels, but are known as a wow

856
01:19:18,810 --> 01:19:20,670
senior transportation program.

857
01:19:25,680 --> 01:19:28,280
Just to be background the enhanced mobility for

858
01:19:28,280 --> 01:19:40,880
and individuals with disabilities or EMSD grant program is administered by OCTOCTA and funded through the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 program.

859
01:19:41,560 --> 01:19:52,080
The program provides funding to improve transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including funding for vehicle purchases.

860
01:19:52,080 --> 01:19:59,960
OCT OCT A has made up to 5.85 million available through the 2026 program.

861
01:20:00,000 --> 01:20:15,100
As part of the application process, the city is required to hold this public hearing, coordinate with non-profit transportation providers, adopt a resolution, authorizing the application, and commit the required local match.

862
01:20:15,520 --> 01:20:20,300
The application is due to OCTA this Friday, August 28th.

863
01:20:23,050 --> 01:20:28,270
The City currently operates the Wow Transportation Program through the Westminster Senior Center.

864
01:20:28,790 --> 01:20:34,130
It provides free weekday transportation for Westminster residents, ages 60 and older,

865
01:20:34,490 --> 01:20:39,390
and helps our seniors remain independent and connected with services within the community.

866
01:20:40,030 --> 01:20:43,790
The program provides, includes our nutrition band program,

867
01:20:44,190 --> 01:20:48,770
which transports our seniors participating in the congregate meal program,

868
01:20:48,770 --> 01:20:54,190
as well as our Shuttle Program, which provides scheduled transportation between the Senior Center,

869
01:20:54,550 --> 01:21:00,850
Senior Housing Communities, Mobile Home Parks, and Shopping Destinations. These trips provide

870
01:21:00,850 --> 01:21:06,750
access to meals, groceries, pharmacies, health and wellness programs, exercise classes,

871
01:21:07,510 --> 01:21:09,570
and social and recreational activities.

872
01:21:13,630 --> 01:21:16,510
The Wild Fleet currently consists of four 88

873
01:21:16,510 --> 01:21:19,270
accessible vehicles through this grant,

874
01:21:19,430 --> 01:21:22,050
we're proposing to replace two of our older buses.

875
01:21:22,870 --> 01:21:26,470
Both vehicles have exceeded their useful mechanical life

876
01:21:26,470 --> 01:21:29,530
and were originally acquired second hand

877
01:21:29,530 --> 01:21:32,570
from OCTA after being used in their access program.

878
01:21:33,270 --> 01:21:34,730
As these vehicles have aged,

879
01:21:35,630 --> 01:21:38,350
we've experienced increasing maintenance costs,

880
01:21:38,730 --> 01:21:41,110
declining reliability, reoccurring mechanical

881
01:21:41,110 --> 01:21:43,490
and electrical issues that have resulted

882
01:21:43,490 --> 01:21:45,010
in additional downtime.

883
01:21:45,010 --> 01:21:52,570
Replacing these in vehicles will help us maintain reliable transportation for our seniors while reducing potential service impacts.

884
01:21:57,670 --> 01:22:02,150
The city is proposing to purchase up to two new ADA accessible replacement vehicles.

885
01:22:02,870 --> 01:22:10,150
These new vehicles will provide updated safety and accessibility features and improve reliability and lower maintenance needs.

886
01:22:10,830 --> 01:22:15,350
We are also proposing smaller vehicles and the buses that are in our current fleet.

887
01:22:15,350 --> 01:22:23,370
The smaller vehicles are better suited for navigating Western Australia neighborhoods, especially our mobile home parks and senior living communities.

888
01:22:24,670 --> 01:22:31,650
They would also provide greater operational flexibility by expanding the pool of qualified drivers who can operate the vehicles.

889
01:22:36,960 --> 01:22:40,740
The total estimated project cost is $363,000.

890
01:22:40,740 --> 01:22:49,660
dollars, they say will be requesting 326,700 from OCTA grant with a required 10% local

891
01:22:49,660 --> 01:22:51,560
match of $36,300.

892
01:22:52,680 --> 01:22:59,840
The estimated cost for the two vehicles is 330,000 or approximately 165 each with an additional

893
01:22:59,840 --> 01:23:01,280
10% contingency.

894
01:23:02,260 --> 01:23:06,840
The city's local match would come from existing Title III older American acts, transportation

895
01:23:06,840 --> 01:23:13,160
funds that are already being held by the city for senior transportation purposes.

896
01:23:13,660 --> 01:23:17,920
Therefore, no general fund appropriation would be required for the local match.

897
01:23:21,930 --> 01:23:26,990
Tonight's public hearing satisfies the OCTA's requirement for the grant application

898
01:23:26,990 --> 01:23:28,330
for public agencies.

899
01:23:28,870 --> 01:23:33,450
It is recommended that the city council receive public comments regarding transportation

900
01:23:33,450 --> 01:23:38,850
needs for seniors and individuals with disabilities and the city's proposed grant

901
01:23:38,850 --> 01:23:43,190
application. Following this public hearing, staff recommends adoption of the

902
01:23:43,190 --> 01:23:47,790
Resolution authorizing the city to submit the application for up to two

903
01:23:47,790 --> 01:23:54,630
replacement vehicles, commit the $36,300 local match, and authorize the city

904
01:23:54,630 --> 01:23:59,050
manager or doesn't need to execute the necessary documents. If approved

905
01:23:59,050 --> 01:24:04,490
tonight, staff will finalize and submit the application to OCTA by the August 28th

906
01:24:04,490 --> 01:24:11,750
online. So with that that concludes my presentation and I am happy to answer any questions along

907
01:24:11,750 --> 01:24:16,630
with our senior center supervisor Heather Dodg. All right thank you for the presentation right now

908
01:24:16,630 --> 01:24:24,990
I'm open up for Mayor and city council question for staff. Anything from the dyes? Just one again. All right good.

909
01:24:25,330 --> 01:24:32,050
Thank you Mayor. We have council member mental. Thank you for your staff report. The two vehicles

910
01:24:32,050 --> 01:24:38,290
What year are they? It was not mentioned in here. How old are they?

911
01:24:38,750 --> 01:24:45,220
The current no the old ones the old one

912
01:24:45,220 --> 01:24:51,720
Thank you. That's all I got thank you anything else from the

913
01:24:52,980 --> 01:24:59,820
Stop if not I will move to public comments. I have a question. Thank you. Thank you

914
01:25:00,000 --> 01:25:00,420
Mr. Mayor,

915
01:25:02,580 --> 01:25:29,480
I really appreciate that you guys have this service for a disability and senior folks. That means a lot because it helped them to get the normal routine to still be part of society and do their things that they want to do to enjoy their senior life. I really appreciate that. Now for the last year with your guys, the van, I know I see it drive around as well. How many people have you service and help in the city?

916
01:25:35,110 --> 01:25:39,210
I will defer to Heather, she's the expert in those programs.

917
01:25:39,470 --> 01:25:39,770
All right.

918
01:25:40,150 --> 01:25:40,230
Yes.

919
01:25:40,390 --> 01:25:45,310
So we address on a daily anywhere from 36 to 54 one-way trips to our center.

920
01:25:45,490 --> 01:25:50,110
That includes both our nutrition program that comes in here to eat the daily lunch program

921
01:25:50,110 --> 01:25:55,270
as well as our social recreational or art programs, our exercise fitness and wellness lectures

922
01:25:55,270 --> 01:25:59,610
and access to our community fitness center outside, as well as the nutrition book.

923
01:25:59,610 --> 01:26:01,890
Bus that will pick them up and take them to the shopping centers.

924
01:26:01,890 --> 01:26:04,710
We do have higher days such as only have our special events.

925
01:26:04,890 --> 01:26:07,490
We may transport upwards of 50 plus that day,

926
01:26:07,610 --> 01:26:09,030
so they'll be making multiple trips.

927
01:26:09,830 --> 01:26:11,690
So the vans are operational from pretty much

928
01:26:11,690 --> 01:26:14,230
eight to about 12-3-1 non-stop transporting

929
01:26:14,230 --> 01:26:15,910
multiple trips per day.

930
01:26:16,430 --> 01:26:18,450
Okay, so eight, eight, and to 12 pm.

931
01:26:19,070 --> 01:26:21,190
Eight, eight, and to one pm are service hours.

932
01:26:21,990 --> 01:26:23,670
Most of the time they're back to check the vehicle

933
01:26:23,670 --> 01:26:26,830
and do post-trip inspections by 12-30 to one,

934
01:26:27,010 --> 01:26:28,650
so that they're off by one, 30 to two.

935
01:26:28,650 --> 01:26:40,870
Okay. And then when you pick those residents up, I know that you say between 36 to 54 people a day.

936
01:26:41,070 --> 01:26:50,210
That's really good. Now, do you have a contact number that they call in to have you guys come pick them up or do they do email or what?

937
01:26:50,590 --> 01:26:56,270
So the way that our program works is you must be a registered writer to participate with our Nutrition Van program because they have to prove residency

938
01:26:56,270 --> 01:27:01,550
as well as age verification with us, they have two options, they can either choose to be on a

939
01:27:01,550 --> 01:27:04,670
subscription basis where they give us their days that they're going to come in perhaps

940
01:27:04,670 --> 01:27:10,690
maybe every day of the week or they come Monday to stay Wednesday or they can do a per time instance

941
01:27:10,690 --> 01:27:15,810
for a reservation, we ask for 24 hours notice up to a week or more so that we can make sure we do

942
01:27:15,810 --> 01:27:20,970
have space and limitations so the subscription is a guarantee versus if they call for one of

943
01:27:20,970 --> 01:27:25,730
such as our special events, they may have to call in earlier to make sure they receive the

944
01:27:25,730 --> 01:27:30,950
reservation, but we do have stuffing for dispatch to take the registration as well as to take

945
01:27:30,950 --> 01:27:35,810
their calls and let them know that they want to be picked up from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in our center,

946
01:27:36,530 --> 01:27:40,930
and then we dispatch them out to our transportation. We also have the ability to wall the drivers

947
01:27:40,930 --> 01:27:46,070
are out, especially in our nutrition routes. We give them a window to shop so that they know what time

948
01:27:46,070 --> 01:27:50,690
to expect to be picked up and then to return to the bus that. But if their plans change for some

949
01:27:50,690 --> 01:27:54,290
and perhaps the store is busy and they take longer and they're missing their time to pick up.

950
01:27:54,350 --> 01:27:57,610
They can call us or if they meet succeed in their shopping faster.

951
01:27:58,130 --> 01:28:01,130
They can call a center and if the driver is available to be reached safely,

952
01:28:01,670 --> 01:28:05,630
we can dispatch them back to pick up early to help reduce the times that they're waiting at the

953
01:28:05,630 --> 01:28:08,150
shopping centers to be your turn home or back to the center.

954
01:28:08,970 --> 01:28:14,750
Okay and do you have a contact that you can say it out here so people can call?

955
01:28:14,970 --> 01:28:20,630
Absolutely. They can call directly to the Senior Center at 714-895-2878.

956
01:28:20,630 --> 01:28:22,730
and we can help coordinate that.

957
01:28:22,970 --> 01:28:23,550
Okay, perfect.

958
01:28:23,750 --> 01:28:27,210
And then with this grant, would you guys,

959
01:28:27,210 --> 01:28:30,350
are you guys interested in increase the number

960
01:28:30,350 --> 01:28:32,830
of residents in your folks that you're,

961
01:28:33,430 --> 01:28:34,450
yes, it's going to take?

962
01:28:34,830 --> 01:28:36,330
We do hope to increase the number

963
01:28:36,330 --> 01:28:38,490
by having more accessible driver options

964
01:28:38,490 --> 01:28:40,010
in the pool to pool from,

965
01:28:40,490 --> 01:28:42,330
as well as making the vehicles more accessible

966
01:28:42,330 --> 01:28:44,470
to more areas in easier for people to board.

967
01:28:44,950 --> 01:28:47,070
Currently a challenge we face is a lot of our vehicles.

968
01:28:47,170 --> 01:28:49,290
Do all have AD accessibility with the ramp

969
01:28:49,290 --> 01:29:19,270
And the lift in the back, but they're also, if they're entering from a friend and are still mobile, they're stairs to climb the vehicles that we're looking to procure our straight walk on curb heights, so it eliminates the stairs, which will help boarding times be faster for our seniors because they're not waiting for the lift to be operational and up and down at each stop, as well as it's a safer option because they're not having to navigate any stairs, they can either roll right on with their mobility device from the curb height or if they're at state level, or they can walk right on. So it'll be much more safer or older adults that may have mobility challenges to eat.

970
01:29:19,290 --> 01:29:23,110
to enter and exit the vehicle as well as our seniors that maybe don't have the best

971
01:29:23,110 --> 01:29:23,610
mobility.

972
01:29:24,750 --> 01:29:25,750
Okay, that's perfect.

973
01:29:25,910 --> 01:29:26,710
Thank you so much.

974
01:29:26,710 --> 01:29:28,130
I really appreciate that Heather.

975
01:29:28,810 --> 01:29:30,210
Anything else?

976
01:29:30,450 --> 01:29:35,350
While on behalf of the city staff in the city council, we would like to thank you.

977
01:29:35,350 --> 01:29:40,630
I know that you guys are taking care of our seniors very well and you pay attention to that.

978
01:29:41,250 --> 01:29:46,410
So we appreciate for the effort that you put in and hopefully that we continue to do that

979
01:29:46,410 --> 01:29:47,970
for our seniors.

980
01:29:49,270 --> 01:29:55,650
So if there's anything, let us know, but at this time, I would like to move up to, I would like to move to public comments.

981
01:29:56,530 --> 01:29:58,170
See the club, do we have any?

982
01:29:58,430 --> 01:29:59,970
Mayor, we have no impersonal.

983
01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:06,980
All right, the move on to Mayor and council member discussion and action. Motion to approve.

984
01:30:07,100 --> 01:30:10,140
I second it. Okay, motion is second on the floor.

985
01:30:10,880 --> 01:30:28,160
I have a motion made by district two council member Monto seconded by district one councilwoman fan West to 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

986
01:30:28,160 --> 01:30:38,180
Transportation Authorities 2026 enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities grant program and adopt a resolution entitled

987
01:30:38,180 --> 01:30:47,160
A resolution of the mayor and city council of the city of Westminster California authorizing submission of an application to the Orange County Transportation Authorities 2026

988
01:30:47,760 --> 01:30:57,020
Enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities grant program for capital funding to purchase up to 280 accessible replacement buses

989
01:30:57,020 --> 01:31:13,720
for the Westminster Senior Center's Westminster on Will's Transportation Program, committing the required local fund matching designating the city manager or designate as the city's representative authorized to submit and execute all documents necessary to apply for an administer the grant.

990
01:31:14,120 --> 01:31:22,980
I'll go ahead and call roll. District 1, Councilwoman Fenwess, Fenwess I, District 2, Council Member Monso, District 4, Council Member Win.

991
01:31:22,980 --> 01:31:23,380
Yes.

992
01:31:24,000 --> 01:31:24,780
Vice Mayor Win?

993
01:31:25,360 --> 01:31:25,440
Yes.

994
01:31:25,440 --> 01:31:25,860
Mayor Win?

995
01:31:25,920 --> 01:31:26,200
Yes.

996
01:31:26,320 --> 01:31:27,540
Motion carried 5-0.

997
01:31:27,960 --> 01:31:30,300
Now, let us move into regular business.

998
01:31:31,280 --> 01:31:32,380
This is 5.1.

999
01:31:32,700 --> 01:31:35,380
Continue from the August 17, 2021.

1000
01:31:35,520 --> 01:31:37,640
The 6th as adjourned, regular meeting.

1001
01:31:38,120 --> 01:31:40,960
Strategic plan, goal number 5.

1002
01:31:41,260 --> 01:31:45,240
Enhance quality of life and beautification throughout the city.

1003
01:31:45,800 --> 01:31:52,120
The strategic plan, objective is provide an update on the status of the parks and

1004
01:31:52,120 --> 01:31:55,580
recreation for COD's master plan.

1005
01:31:56,200 --> 01:31:58,100
So, stop report, please.

1006
01:32:01,080 --> 01:32:01,580
Thank you, Mayor.

1007
01:32:02,060 --> 01:32:02,800
Good evening again.

1008
01:32:03,400 --> 01:32:05,900
So tonight, we're pleased to provide an update

1009
01:32:05,900 --> 01:32:09,400
on the city's parks and recreation facilities master plan.

1010
01:32:09,680 --> 01:32:14,620
The master plan was adopted in 2020 as a long-range road map

1011
01:32:14,620 --> 01:32:16,580
to help guide the city's investments

1012
01:32:16,580 --> 01:32:20,060
in parks, facilities, recreation programs,

1013
01:32:20,740 --> 01:32:22,620
operations, and future community needs.

1014
01:32:23,400 --> 01:32:36,040
Tonight's presentation is really an opportunity to look back at the progress that's been made over the past six years where we are today and some of the priorities and opportunities we are looking at moving ahead.

1015
01:32:41,740 --> 01:32:53,220
So this update also responds directly to strategic plan goal number five, which calls for an update on the status of the Parks and Recreation Facility Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

1016
01:32:54,140 --> 01:32:58,180
Before we get into the numbers, I do want to clarify the scope of tonight's review.

1017
01:32:58,760 --> 01:33:04,880
This is a mid-cycle implementation update, not a comprehensive update or re-evaluation

1018
01:33:05,580 --> 01:33:07,500
of the entire master plan.

1019
01:33:08,380 --> 01:33:13,320
Not every individual recommendation contained in the plan was specifically re-evaluated

1020
01:33:13,320 --> 01:33:14,700
as part of this process.

1021
01:33:15,280 --> 01:33:20,660
Our focus was really on documenting what we've accomplished, identifying work currently

1022
01:33:20,660 --> 01:33:26,520
underway and highlighting key priorities and opportunities as we continue implementation.

1023
01:33:29,220 --> 01:33:34,240
To provide some background, the master plan was adopted by the city council in March of 2020.

1024
01:33:35,000 --> 01:33:41,100
Of course, that timing is significant. It came essentially at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,

1025
01:33:42,400 --> 01:33:46,480
which significantly affected city operations and recreation services.

1026
01:33:47,380 --> 01:33:51,200
The years that followed were challenging, but despite the very unusual beginning,

1027
01:33:51,200 --> 01:33:57,740
implementation of the plan continued. In 2022, the City Council adopted its strategic plan,

1028
01:33:58,080 --> 01:34:03,840
and October of 2025, the Council identified this mid-cycle review as an objective

1029
01:34:03,840 --> 01:34:06,500
under strategic plan goal number five.

1030
01:34:10,670 --> 01:34:13,470
This brings us to where we are today, six years into

1031
01:34:13,470 --> 01:34:20,190
the implementation and an appropriate time to take a look at our progress and the work that remains ahead.

1032
01:34:21,130 --> 01:34:32,370
So this slide provides the big picture implementation status for purposes of the review with the help of our consultant and my G who worked on the original plan.

1033
01:34:32,750 --> 01:34:34,210
We've tracked 125

1034
01:34:35,550 --> 01:34:40,030
Action items across four major categories of the master plan.

1035
01:34:42,180 --> 01:34:44,200
It's important to put these numbers into context.

1036
01:34:44,200 --> 01:34:53,380
These 120 items should not be viewed as 125 funded projects or commitments that are all expected to be completed by this point.

1037
01:34:53,960 --> 01:34:59,620
These recommendations very slightly, I'm sorry, significantly in their scope and complexity.

1038
01:35:00,080 --> 01:35:10,860
Some are discrete capital projects that can be easily completed. While others are programs and operational practices that are ongoing by their nature.

1039
01:35:12,360 --> 01:35:23,840
Others are long-term initiatives that may require additional evaluation, significant funding, partnerships, redevelopment, or broader city policy decisions before they can move forward.

1040
01:35:24,740 --> 01:35:31,400
In fact, one of the implementation strategies identified in the master plan was to pursue quick wins.

1041
01:35:32,180 --> 01:35:40,800
Projects and initiatives that could be accomplished in the near future that can demonstrate progress and build community support.

1042
01:35:41,320 --> 01:35:45,740
While continue to work towards the plans longer and more complex goals.

1043
01:35:45,740 --> 01:35:53,240
Again, because this was an implementation review, rather than a comprehensive update of the master plan,

1044
01:35:53,400 --> 01:35:59,680
not every proposed recommendation was individually re-aballuated at this point in the process.

1045
01:36:00,440 --> 01:36:05,760
What we will, but we will re-progress in four categories.

1046
01:36:08,670 --> 01:36:15,310
The first category is parks and facilities, and this is where some of the most visible progress can be seen.

1047
01:36:15,310 --> 01:36:24,890
Of the 47, of the 47 items tracked in this category, 26 have been completed and another

1048
01:36:24,890 --> 01:36:26,790
four are currently underway.

1049
01:36:27,370 --> 01:36:33,070
These investments represent significant improvements throughout Westminster's park system and

1050
01:36:33,070 --> 01:36:35,670
touch parks and neighborhoods throughout the city.

1051
01:36:37,550 --> 01:36:40,150
Just a few of the compliments are highlighted here.

1052
01:36:40,390 --> 01:36:45,710
We've completed 12 priority playground renovations that were identified in the master plan.

1053
01:36:45,710 --> 01:36:51,070
We added the city's first-lighted soccer field at Singler Park.

1054
01:36:51,530 --> 01:36:56,410
We added pickleball courts at both Singler and Tony Lam Parks.

1055
01:36:56,990 --> 01:36:59,430
We added the Cherry Street community garden.

1056
01:37:00,130 --> 01:37:03,370
And we've completed trail and bikeway improvements,

1057
01:37:03,770 --> 01:37:06,670
including the garden grove bikeway.

1058
01:37:06,910 --> 01:37:11,790
We've got a grove boulevard bikeway and the Mendez historic freedom trail.

1059
01:37:11,790 --> 01:37:18,230
These are just a few examples of the physical investments that have occurred since the adoption of the master plan.

1060
01:37:20,880 --> 01:37:28,420
This before and after at Sigler Park is a great example of how we've been able to rethink and better utilize existing park space.

1061
01:37:29,040 --> 01:37:33,980
In 2020, this area of Sigler Park was an underutilized baseball field.

1062
01:37:34,460 --> 01:37:40,580
Today, it's been transformed into the city's first dedicated soccer field, providing much needed recreational,

1063
01:37:40,580 --> 01:37:44,380
and creating a significantly more active part.

1064
01:37:44,620 --> 01:37:48,920
It is a great example of taking existing Park Act asset

1065
01:37:48,920 --> 01:37:51,600
and adapting it to better meet the current

1066
01:37:51,600 --> 01:37:53,600
recreational needs of our community.

1067
01:37:56,980 --> 01:37:59,140
Playground renovations have also been

1068
01:37:59,140 --> 01:38:00,840
a major area of investment.

1069
01:38:01,620 --> 01:38:03,800
This before and after is just one example

1070
01:38:03,800 --> 01:38:06,780
of the transformation we've seen throughout our park system.

1071
01:38:08,800 --> 01:38:11,460
We've completed 12 renovations,

1072
01:38:11,460 --> 01:38:15,500
But our focus hasn't simply been replacing aging equipment.

1073
01:38:16,260 --> 01:38:21,280
We've really tried to create a more of an experience and identity at each of our parks.

1074
01:38:21,900 --> 01:38:27,260
In the past, many of our playgrounds look very similar. You'd see that yellow slide at every single park.

1075
01:38:29,000 --> 01:38:34,260
With these renovations, we've intentionally incorporated unique things and designs that give each

1076
01:38:34,260 --> 01:38:39,580
playground their own character and create a more memorable experience for families.

1077
01:38:43,160 --> 01:38:48,120
That approach has been incredibly well received by the community, and it's something we're

1078
01:38:48,120 --> 01:38:51,440
very proud of as we continue investing in our parks.

1079
01:38:52,060 --> 01:38:56,120
And as you'll see later, playground improvements continue to be one of our priorities moving

1080
01:38:56,120 --> 01:38:56,620
forward.

1081
01:38:58,320 --> 01:39:04,800
So this next category, programs and events, I was like, it's more than just a park.

1082
01:39:05,260 --> 01:39:10,720
One thing important about the master plan is it isn't limited to just construction.

1083
01:39:10,720 --> 01:39:14,880
Parks really become assets when people have reasons to use them.

1084
01:39:15,260 --> 01:39:22,560
In this category 29 of 32 tracked actions have either been implemented or ongoing.

1085
01:39:25,900 --> 01:39:30,680
Today, the city provides a number of signature community events annually.

1086
01:39:31,280 --> 01:39:37,160
And when we say signature events were really referring to some of our larger community wide celebrations.

1087
01:39:37,960 --> 01:39:43,100
In addition to those major events, our team produces and supports numerous other special events.

1088
01:39:43,100 --> 01:39:47,840
seasonal activities, community gatherings, and programs throughout the year.

1089
01:39:48,360 --> 01:39:53,920
We've expanded our recreation classes in areas that include fitness, arts, science

1090
01:39:53,920 --> 01:39:59,840
technology, and mathematics, also known STEM, cultural programming, and wellness activities.

1091
01:40:02,420 --> 01:40:23,180
With year-round programs that serve youth families, adults and seniors, we've expanded and enhanced our mobile recreation program that allows us to bring more recreational opportunities directly into neighborhoods and parks, particularly in those areas that our access is traditionally limited.

1092
01:40:23,180 --> 01:40:29,980
Many of the recommendations in this category are intentionally classified as ongoing because

1093
01:40:29,980 --> 01:40:36,200
successful implementation does not simply mean offering event or program just once.

1094
01:40:36,680 --> 01:40:41,960
It means continuing to provide, grow and evolve those opportunities these year after year.

1095
01:40:44,000 --> 01:40:46,180
Here you can see the Cherry Street Plaza.

1096
01:40:46,480 --> 01:40:51,280
It's a good example of how several master plan goals can come together at one location.

1097
01:40:52,040 --> 01:40:57,880
We've added the community garden and have continued looking at opportunities to activate the new

1098
01:40:57,880 --> 01:41:04,320
Plaza area through community programming, including the Cherry Street Eats program and community block

1099
01:41:04,320 --> 01:41:11,920
parties at the dining pads. It's not just about creating physical space, but about creating opportunities

1100
01:41:11,920 --> 01:41:15,680
for people to gather, participate, and connect with their community.

1101
01:41:18,990 --> 01:41:20,230
This is our next category,

1102
01:41:20,230 --> 01:41:26,510
it's maintenance and operations. This category looks different from the other two so it's worth

1103
01:41:26,510 --> 01:41:33,750
acknowledging. Of the 19 tracked items, one is complete, five are in progress, six are on going

1104
01:41:33,750 --> 01:41:40,410
and seven remain future priorities. Many of these recommendations aren't one-time projects that

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01:41:40,410 --> 01:41:47,010
can simply be checked off. They involve ongoing maintenance practices, operational systems, staffing,

1106
01:41:47,010 --> 01:41:51,090
asset management, sustainability, and long-term planning.

1107
01:41:52,190 --> 01:41:57,670
This is also an area where the review has identified additional work needs to be continued.

1108
01:42:00,480 --> 01:42:05,640
Today the city is responsible for maintaining 25 parks, sports fields, community facilities,

1109
01:42:06,240 --> 01:42:08,960
the splash pad, and the expanding trail network.

1110
01:42:09,780 --> 01:42:14,840
It's important to recognize that every investment we've talked about, tonight, also creates

1111
01:42:14,840 --> 01:42:16,780
an ongoing maintenance responsibility.

1112
01:42:16,780 --> 01:42:25,980
Every new playground field, court trails, shade structure, and other amenity ultimately becomes something that needs to be maintained.

1113
01:42:27,220 --> 01:42:37,520
We are moving forward with the facilities we are currently moving forward with the facilities master plan and the American with disabilities act known as ADA transition plan.

1114
01:42:37,520 --> 01:42:45,780
These will help provide additional information to guide future maintenance, asset management, accessibility, and capital investment needs.

1115
01:42:46,960 --> 01:42:56,760
So as we continue investing in our parks system, we also need to continue evaluating resources and systems necessary to sustain those investments along term.

1116
01:43:00,190 --> 01:43:04,170
Final category is made as administration and management.

1117
01:43:04,170 --> 01:43:05,270
This

1118
01:43:07,410 --> 01:43:13,370
category is really about building the organization capacity necessary to support everything we are discussing.

1119
01:43:14,210 --> 01:43:19,890
It includes staffing, policies, planning, funding strategies, partnerships, data collection,

1120
01:43:20,790 --> 01:43:25,890
communications, and other administrative systems that support implementation of the master plan.

1121
01:43:28,750 --> 01:43:31,710
We've made some significant progress in this area as well.

1122
01:43:32,170 --> 01:43:36,170
We've expanded our organizational capacity with eight new full-time positions.

1123
01:43:36,170 --> 01:43:40,010
We've established the Park Ranger Program with two full-time

1124
01:43:40,010 --> 01:43:44,670
users currently serving the community and a third that was recently approved.

1125
01:43:45,390 --> 01:43:49,330
We've established the adopt-apark program expanding opportunities for the

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01:43:49,330 --> 01:43:53,830
community involvement, re-established the cultural arts commission to support

1127
01:43:53,830 --> 01:43:57,950
arts and cultural programming throughout the city. These improvements may not

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01:43:57,950 --> 01:44:02,530
always be visible like a new playground or a sports field but are important

1129
01:44:02,530 --> 01:44:05,670
because they build the city's capacity to deliver services

1130
01:44:05,670 --> 01:44:08,650
and continue implementing the master plan.

1131
01:44:10,890 --> 01:44:12,610
We've also significantly changed

1132
01:44:12,610 --> 01:44:14,330
how we communicate with our community.

1133
01:44:15,190 --> 01:44:16,730
Here's just one small example.

1134
01:44:16,990 --> 01:44:20,570
You can see the difference between what our recreation newsletter

1135
01:44:20,570 --> 01:44:24,790
look like in 2020 and what it looks like today.

1136
01:44:24,990 --> 01:44:29,930
It's full color and we are able to provide a better

1137
01:44:29,930 --> 01:44:31,990
product at a lower cost.

1138
01:44:33,030 --> 01:44:47,870
Our recreation guide, our newsletter, social media and other outreach tools have significantly expanded our ability to connect with residents to our programs, activities, our events, and opportunities throughout the city.

1139
01:44:50,590 --> 01:44:53,730
That brings us to where we are going next.

1140
01:44:54,530 --> 01:44:59,090
Through this nid cycle review, five areas have been identified as near-term priorities

1141
01:44:59,090 --> 01:44:59,970
and...

1142
01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:16,440
Opportunities. Continued sports court resurfacing, continued playground renovations, expansion of the mobile recreation program, shade structure replacement and additions, and Liberty Park site planning and grant readiness.

1143
01:45:16,440 --> 01:45:24,090
I do want to emphasize that let me go back.

1144
01:45:24,590 --> 01:45:29,930
I do want to emphasize that these should not be viewed as five fully funded capital projects.

1145
01:45:30,450 --> 01:45:35,230
They represent areas that we believe are appropriate to continue advancing as funding

1146
01:45:35,230 --> 01:45:39,130
project readiness and other opportunities become available.

1147
01:45:39,810 --> 01:45:45,790
Implementation will need to occur project by project and may rely on a combination of city resources,

1148
01:45:45,790 --> 01:45:48,430
capital improvement, program funding,

1149
01:45:49,050 --> 01:45:51,770
park dedication funds, where eligible grants,

1150
01:45:52,630 --> 01:45:54,410
partnerships, developed, related funding,

1151
01:45:54,790 --> 01:45:56,730
and other outside funding opportunities.

1152
01:45:57,810 --> 01:46:01,030
Liberty Park is a good example of this approach,

1153
01:46:01,630 --> 01:46:03,910
with the new statewide park grant opportunity

1154
01:46:03,910 --> 01:46:05,450
anticipated this year.

1155
01:46:05,730 --> 01:46:08,350
Liberty Park presents an opportunity to explore

1156
01:46:08,350 --> 01:46:10,950
whether outside granting grant funding

1157
01:46:10,950 --> 01:46:14,910
could support more comprehensive park renovation.

1158
01:46:15,790 --> 01:46:20,850
This specific project scope has not been determined and would require additional planning,

1159
01:46:21,430 --> 01:46:27,750
community engagement, funding analysis, and ultimately an appropriate city council approval

1160
01:46:27,750 --> 01:46:29,130
before moving forward.

1161
01:46:32,190 --> 01:46:36,590
So ultimately, that's what this mid-cycle update is about.

1162
01:46:36,990 --> 01:46:42,010
We've made some meaningful progress in the last six years, but there's certainly more work to do.

1163
01:46:42,010 --> 01:46:49,370
And some of the recommendations contained in the original plan will require additional evaluation as we move forward.

1164
01:46:50,290 --> 01:46:56,330
But we have the roadmap to continue to provide valuable guidance for our parks and recreation system.

1165
01:46:57,110 --> 01:47:03,450
Building on the progress we've made, the City Council will continue to invest in quality parks, expand recreation opportunities,

1166
01:47:03,450 --> 01:47:10,090
and implement the Parks and Recreation Facility Maths for Pellin as resources and opportunities allow.

1167
01:47:12,180 --> 01:47:14,220
So with that that concludes the presentation.

1168
01:47:14,860 --> 01:47:18,460
Both Jake and I are happy to answer any questions the council may have.

1169
01:47:19,000 --> 01:47:19,540
Thank you.

1170
01:47:19,920 --> 01:47:21,380
Excellent presentation.

1171
01:47:21,740 --> 01:47:23,520
Thank you very much for putting it together.

1172
01:47:25,620 --> 01:47:31,760
Just one dimension that I had the opportunities to do the grant openings.

1173
01:47:39,440 --> 01:47:54,880
I have to say thank you so much for putting effort into it and why don't you help me put your hand together and thanks them for what it is for this.

1174
01:47:57,180 --> 01:48:02,960
And with that, I moved to receive and file report on file, the report.

1175
01:48:03,820 --> 01:48:09,080
But you guys can go ahead and, you know, comment, so provide input later on.

1176
01:48:10,240 --> 01:48:13,360
So my motion is to receive and file report.

1177
01:48:13,520 --> 01:48:14,600
I second it.

1178
01:48:14,640 --> 01:48:19,820
But before that, I would like for you to go back to the slide number six and seven.

1179
01:48:20,480 --> 01:48:24,420
Because I love it so much that I need to talk about it.

1180
01:48:27,270 --> 01:48:34,770
So, these are the highlights that they put up for us, so that we can see.

1181
01:48:35,630 --> 01:48:44,070
So, how many total parks that we actually, we model or we renovation this year?

1182
01:48:44,290 --> 01:48:45,750
Do you have that in mind?

1183
01:48:48,210 --> 01:48:48,530
Sorry.

1184
01:48:49,430 --> 01:48:50,130
So, that's okay.

1185
01:48:50,770 --> 01:48:58,550
Some of the parks that have multiple, they've had a playground and a court resurfacing or a playground and a new facility.

1186
01:48:58,550 --> 01:49:09,690
Sure. I would say at least 12 playgrounds, so many, so many, so many, you can't even keep

1187
01:49:09,690 --> 01:49:16,610
track. Yeah, it's hard to keep track, but yeah, 12 playgrounds, pickable course soccer

1188
01:49:16,610 --> 01:49:24,250
fields, community gardens, boy, it's a lot. Yeah, I know, it's a lot, that's why I can't even

1189
01:49:24,250 --> 01:49:25,430
and keep track of it.

1190
01:49:25,630 --> 01:49:27,010
So thank you for coming.

1191
01:49:27,390 --> 01:49:31,790
Record parts in recreation, also from the public works.

1192
01:49:32,210 --> 01:49:36,930
You guys, you know, help for getting this project going.

1193
01:49:37,090 --> 01:49:38,010
So thank you so much.

1194
01:49:38,550 --> 01:49:41,590
So at this point here, I will open up for any comments

1195
01:49:41,590 --> 01:49:42,710
from the desk.

1196
01:49:42,970 --> 01:49:43,690
I have a couple of comments.

1197
01:49:43,950 --> 01:49:44,890
I mean, council member of council.

1198
01:49:45,050 --> 01:49:45,710
Thank you, Mayor.

1199
01:49:45,870 --> 01:49:49,570
Here it says playgrounds renovation is 12 or 14 priority parks

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01:49:49,570 --> 01:49:51,830
have been completing new playground equipment

1201
01:49:51,830 --> 01:49:53,810
and see if safety

1202
01:49:53,810 --> 01:49:55,450
We certainly seem some great job.

1203
01:49:56,570 --> 01:49:58,810
My question I have for you is on the...

1204
01:50:00,000 --> 01:50:10,700
On the proposed projects, the one about the Handball Courage repurposing. What ideas do you have? What ideas is from staff for those ones?

1205
01:50:12,300 --> 01:50:29,680
So we have proposed, there's a number of things we could do. Pickleball is one of the options. It's easy. That footprint of a Handball Court converting to a single pickleball court is a very viable option.

1206
01:50:30,000 --> 01:50:37,020
That being said, we have proposed that at other parks and it was not well received.

1207
01:50:37,620 --> 01:50:41,720
So with any of these projects, it's not, this isn't the green light to go.

1208
01:50:41,880 --> 01:50:48,480
We would do extensive specific outreach at each of those sites to see what was desired.

1209
01:50:48,920 --> 01:50:54,540
If it's still a desirable option for those sites, things have changed over the last six years.

1210
01:50:54,540 --> 01:50:56,940
And, you know, we recognize that.

1211
01:50:57,320 --> 01:50:59,640
So, none of these projects would move forward

1212
01:50:59,640 --> 01:51:01,480
without engaging in the community

1213
01:51:01,480 --> 01:51:04,560
and those user groups specific to each of those sites.

1214
01:51:05,400 --> 01:51:09,700
I just caution about the Sigler Park Handball Court.

1215
01:51:09,880 --> 01:51:13,120
That has a lot of culture significance with the mural

1216
01:51:13,120 --> 01:51:14,600
that's on the side.

1217
01:51:15,180 --> 01:51:15,740
So, absolutely.

1218
01:51:15,740 --> 01:51:15,940
Absolutely.

1219
01:51:15,940 --> 01:51:17,760
I will caution about that one for sure.

1220
01:51:17,800 --> 01:51:18,360
Absolutely.

1221
01:51:21,220 --> 01:51:23,480
Then I know a lot of these projects

1222
01:51:23,480 --> 01:51:30,840
that we've done have been with ARPA funding and I see that we had a lot of some of the projects

1223
01:51:30,840 --> 01:51:37,220
mentioned here. They've been on the books for as far as to do list for quite some time.

1224
01:51:38,760 --> 01:51:44,080
What efforts have been made in those in regards to funding for some of those?

1225
01:51:44,080 --> 01:51:49,400
Has there been any efforts to like grant up to, you know, fill out some grant opportunities for

1226
01:51:50,380 --> 01:51:54,660
to do some of those projects that we have been on the books for a while, is there anything

1227
01:51:54,660 --> 01:51:58,060
of that been done for those particular projects?

1228
01:52:04,550 --> 01:52:10,070
You know, over the years, staff keep continuing to seeking for outside grants for any improvement

1229
01:52:10,070 --> 01:52:16,810
in the parks, that's one of the reasons why that we look at this, the liberty park as

1230
01:52:16,810 --> 01:52:23,630
the state grant that we were trying to go after in a, you know, just to do a different

1231
01:52:23,630 --> 01:52:31,050
amenities to to sacrifice the grant requirement. But in any maintenance or replacement for the playground,

1232
01:52:31,510 --> 01:52:37,090
typically there's no grant for that type of improvements. I see some we have some like for example,

1233
01:52:37,510 --> 01:52:43,250
I don't know we've I since I've been around. This is my days in the planning commission's been a while. I

1234
01:52:43,250 --> 01:52:49,690
know we've always talked about the Navy trail, the segments that we can control. I know

1235
01:52:49,690 --> 01:52:58,210
wrong control, that all thing, but has there been any effort from to get some funding for those

1236
01:52:58,210 --> 01:53:03,690
specifically for a grant or anything, or which is relying only on our funding only?

1237
01:53:06,000 --> 01:53:13,840
Yeah, I can jump in. So as far as the grant efforts for parks, they have not been as robust as

1238
01:53:13,840 --> 01:53:20,840
grant efforts in other subjects such as, for example, in transportation, you've seen a lot of the

1239
01:53:20,840 --> 01:53:36,780
I think the pairing up with Townsend Public Affairs to help us with grants overall, I think it kind of levels the playing field in other disciplines where the city staff are not as, I don't have a level of expertise for that.

1240
01:53:37,220 --> 01:53:50,420
We're also looking to explore strategies to utilize other funds to improve our parks in a way where we're really overhauling the park and not just maintenance,

1241
01:53:50,420 --> 01:53:52,560
because there is no grants for maintenance, we know that.

1242
01:53:53,040 --> 01:53:55,540
So we are definitely behind the curve,

1243
01:53:55,760 --> 01:53:59,960
I think on doing what I think the council would expect

1244
01:53:59,960 --> 01:54:02,660
just to do as far as seeking competitive grants

1245
01:54:02,660 --> 01:54:04,580
since the adoption of the plan.

1246
01:54:04,880 --> 01:54:06,000
But I would say that right now,

1247
01:54:06,160 --> 01:54:09,640
we are definitely very focused on grant efforts

1248
01:54:09,640 --> 01:54:11,880
moving forward with a more aggressive strategy.

1249
01:54:12,160 --> 01:54:15,340
Because I know there's those grant opportunities out there,

1250
01:54:15,640 --> 01:54:18,160
I just was wondering if we made any efforts

1251
01:54:18,160 --> 01:54:20,980
to capture some of those opportunities.

1252
01:54:22,240 --> 01:54:23,880
Right now we are definitely active.

1253
01:54:24,280 --> 01:54:25,200
I think your question was,

1254
01:54:25,300 --> 01:54:27,180
what have we done since the adoption of the plan?

1255
01:54:27,500 --> 01:54:29,960
I would say it's not something

1256
01:54:29,960 --> 01:54:31,960
that we're exactly proud of,

1257
01:54:32,020 --> 01:54:34,100
as far as the effort that's gone into

1258
01:54:34,100 --> 01:54:36,260
seeking those grant funds for parks,

1259
01:54:36,840 --> 01:54:38,700
but that is not the case at this time.

1260
01:54:38,840 --> 01:54:40,580
Because I know we've done a great job.

1261
01:54:40,700 --> 01:54:42,240
We've had reports in the past

1262
01:54:42,240 --> 01:54:45,480
from staff as far as our events have.

1263
01:54:45,500 --> 01:54:46,840
I'm pretty sure I can use it.

1264
01:54:46,840 --> 01:54:54,220
I can safely use it. We're double. It's not tripled in the events, so and that department. I know staff's been doing a great job there

1265
01:54:55,280 --> 01:54:59,980
And some of these other ones you highlighted, but just some of these long these projects that been

1266
01:55:00,000 --> 01:55:24,520
The conversation for many, many years, like what efforts have been made there, so I'm just wondering for that, you know, what, because I know we've used a lot of the ARP and funding to be able to do some of these renovations or upgrades to the playground equipment and to the, you know, the baseball fields and the soccer fields and those are really popular and everybody's happy about those.

1267
01:55:24,520 --> 01:55:33,740
But some of these other ones we probably should look at, try to capture some funding or come up with some funding.

1268
01:55:34,200 --> 01:55:38,880
You know, just not solely depend on the ARPA funding that we have.

1269
01:55:39,020 --> 01:55:41,720
Because that's not going to move running out of that.

1270
01:55:42,480 --> 01:55:44,440
So hopefully we can, we can do that.

1271
01:55:44,580 --> 01:55:50,480
If I can actually just add to that as well, you know, I will say when this Parks Master Plan was adopted, you know,

1272
01:55:50,480 --> 01:55:53,940
as right around COVID and then with the ARPA funding.

1273
01:55:55,120 --> 01:55:57,000
If it wasn't for the ARPA funding,

1274
01:55:57,600 --> 01:55:59,720
and I will confidently say,

1275
01:55:59,940 --> 01:56:01,520
if it wasn't for the ARPA funding,

1276
01:56:01,980 --> 01:56:05,660
a lot of these improvements would not have been made.

1277
01:56:06,480 --> 01:56:08,800
And we wouldn't see all these successes

1278
01:56:08,800 --> 01:56:10,160
that we've had the last few years.

1279
01:56:10,540 --> 01:56:11,860
But with that being said,

1280
01:56:12,500 --> 01:56:15,420
they're also the period of prioritizing

1281
01:56:15,420 --> 01:56:18,420
and the parks making life better.

1282
01:56:18,420 --> 01:56:20,860
But that is definitely a priority for us.

1283
01:56:21,980 --> 01:56:28,100
It is definitely one of those things that was put on the back burner because of financial

1284
01:56:28,660 --> 01:56:30,020
obviously financial priorities.

1285
01:56:31,440 --> 01:56:37,520
Certainly this is a great time for us to start looking for long-term, long-term feasibility

1286
01:56:37,520 --> 01:56:42,420
of maintaining parks and making sure that as parks reach their end of life on equipment,

1287
01:56:42,420 --> 01:56:48,180
et cetera, that we've toured that, but that's also part of, with this particular plan

1288
01:56:48,180 --> 01:56:53,860
and the upcoming facilities master plan, we're going to be looking at how we systematically

1289
01:56:54,860 --> 01:57:02,720
save and fund those types of things. Grants, when it comes to grants, there are always two

1290
01:57:02,720 --> 01:57:09,800
components there, right? There's generally a matching portion of it, which is required, and in order

1291
01:57:09,800 --> 01:57:15,040
to qualify for it, we have to show that we're able to imagine, we weren't able to for quite some

1292
01:57:15,040 --> 01:57:17,400
time not, you know, up until the last, like a couple of years.

1293
01:57:18,200 --> 01:57:23,060
The other side of that too is the creativity and I know that's been a concern of council

1294
01:57:23,060 --> 01:57:29,940
in some areas that some of these part grants require a level of design creativity that

1295
01:57:29,940 --> 01:57:36,900
we lack sometimes and it also requires time for us to look into some of these improvements.

1296
01:57:37,240 --> 01:57:44,040
So this is a great starting point and as we move forward with different plans also includes

1297
01:57:44,040 --> 01:57:50,400
strategic plan if that's something that council wants us to really dive into what we're going to do

1298
01:57:50,400 --> 01:57:56,100
as far as long term, you know, parks planning. That's certainly a great time in order for us to

1299
01:57:56,100 --> 01:58:00,920
to have those discussions as well as we move toward, you know, a budget and where we want to

1300
01:58:00,920 --> 01:58:07,120
allocate funds and if we want to allocate improvement funds, specifically for park improvements,

1301
01:58:07,480 --> 01:58:12,920
we can really do that in a much more robust way. Yes, I agree. I just I know we have

1302
01:58:12,920 --> 01:58:19,100
It's a great success with team with our Garden Grove Boulevard or Bike Trail, and the Mendez Freedom Trail.

1303
01:58:19,660 --> 01:58:22,960
We were able to capture some kind of opportunity there.

1304
01:58:23,540 --> 01:58:29,020
And I see that one of the proposed ones is Board Street Bikeways, so that would be another great project

1305
01:58:29,020 --> 01:58:32,000
that we can pretty hang our head on on that.

1306
01:58:32,260 --> 01:58:33,620
We get that complete.

1307
01:58:34,200 --> 01:58:38,180
So maybe we can make some of those, what we learned with those other ones.

1308
01:58:38,180 --> 01:58:42,440
Absolutely, I think going back to something that you brought up a few years ago when you've

1309
01:58:42,440 --> 01:58:47,340
was joined the council as, you know, we have opportunities to continue to improve our roadways

1310
01:58:47,340 --> 01:58:53,740
without impacting a motorist, but making it more a multi-modal approach if anybody's ever been

1311
01:58:53,740 --> 01:59:00,280
in the singular park area. The streets are super wide. We've talked about, you know, green, green street

1312
01:59:00,280 --> 01:59:06,060
solutions for those areas that allow people to essentially utilize more of that street. It's

1313
01:59:06,060 --> 01:59:10,200
for five vehicles total, but it's truly a one, it's one-lane

1314
01:59:10,200 --> 01:59:13,580
in each direction. It's a lot of excess roadway that leads to other problems.

1315
01:59:13,700 --> 01:59:17,540
So we can beautify and also bring in green, green spaces and things of that nature.

1316
01:59:17,940 --> 01:59:19,500
Yes, that's a great, great, great, great.

1317
01:59:19,600 --> 01:59:21,620
Great, great, great. I have a great opportunity.

1318
01:59:22,220 --> 01:59:24,720
So thank you, Mayor. All right. Anything else?

1319
01:59:24,960 --> 01:59:26,380
Yes, Mr. Mayor? Yes.

1320
01:59:26,880 --> 01:59:26,960
Yes.

1321
01:59:26,960 --> 01:59:28,920
Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

1322
01:59:30,500 --> 01:59:31,920
This is phenomenal.

1323
01:59:32,840 --> 01:59:35,100
I totally appreciate you guys.

1324
01:59:35,100 --> 01:59:41,440
you know public work to park and racks and of course of Dolphas. Well you guys do an amazing job.

1325
01:59:42,160 --> 01:59:49,830
And I have nothing to but praise. I want to share this quick. There was a resident in district one

1326
01:59:49,830 --> 01:59:59,970
his name is Mike and he has complained regarding the Bolsa Chica Park and there was water, you know, was leaking and

1327
02:00:01,260 --> 02:00:29,400
And when it's brought to my attention, I brought it to Jake at CCM on the email. And Jake within the day, he came out there and take a look at it. And then within two days it's done. So I have nothing bad to talk about our department head, because you guys are on top of it. And I'm so thankful. And that is an example of how our city is working with the council, working with the public.

1328
02:00:29,400 --> 02:00:34,780
and the trust is there. And I just want to encourage you guys to keep doing an amazing job,

1329
02:00:35,000 --> 02:00:40,540
the trust, they just love you guys. So when you guys are on top like that, it's phenomenal. And so

1330
02:00:40,540 --> 02:00:41,640
I want to say thank you.

1331
02:00:43,980 --> 02:00:48,600
All right. Anything else? Yes, or vice mayor? Yeah, no, we've done a

1332
02:00:48,600 --> 02:00:55,880
12 playground renovation. Are there any other parts where there's a need of a playground equipment

1333
02:00:55,880 --> 02:01:02,440
replacement? Yes. The rest need to be replaced.

1334
02:01:05,300 --> 02:01:09,160
I'm dating myself here, but they were almost

1335
02:01:09,160 --> 02:01:15,560
all done at the same time. Read done in their old version at the same time. So they've all

1336
02:01:15,560 --> 02:01:23,520
outlived their lifespan. So we are actively working with TPA to find grants for playground renovations

1337
02:01:23,520 --> 02:01:29,080
and those kind of things. But yes, we want to continue that for sure, continue bringing new

1338
02:01:29,080 --> 02:01:34,120
experiences that diverse kind of look up playgrounds to the rest of our sites.

1339
02:01:34,360 --> 02:01:35,700
All right, thank you for the fantastic.

1340
02:01:35,700 --> 02:01:40,600
All right, if there is no order coming, then we have motion and second on the front.

1341
02:01:41,800 --> 02:01:46,700
I have a motion made by Mayor Wind seconded by District 1, Councilwoman Fanwess, to receive and

1342
02:01:46,700 --> 02:01:54,160
the report. District 1, Councilwoman Fan West, Fan West, I, District 2, Council Member Monzo.

1343
02:01:54,620 --> 02:02:00,240
Yes. District 4, Council Member Win. Yes. Vice Mayor Win? Yes. Mayor Win? Yes. Motion carried

1344
02:02:00,240 --> 02:02:08,120
5-0. Moving on to 5.2, we fund an unexpected funds from the West Orange County Waterborne

1345
02:02:08,120 --> 02:02:15,740
for Catholic protection. So if there's anything that you want to say about this,

1346
02:02:16,700 --> 02:02:19,760
Yeah, no, so this is a refund from the West Orange County Water Board.

1347
02:02:20,640 --> 02:02:23,160
If the Mayor and Council remember that back in 2020,

1348
02:02:24,580 --> 02:02:28,280
the Board approved the cathodic protection, which is for

1349
02:02:28,280 --> 02:02:33,400
to protect the two water main for the import water into the city of Westminster.

1350
02:02:35,140 --> 02:02:39,320
And so the program takes eight years, and it was estimated about $8 million.

1351
02:02:40,960 --> 02:02:44,940
But in December of 2025, when the Board higher,

1352
02:02:44,940 --> 02:02:50,820
consultant to take a look at those two lines for the cathodic protection program and they didn't

1353
02:02:50,820 --> 02:02:57,600
recommend it to do that method based on the diameters of the pipe. So what they did they try

1354
02:02:57,600 --> 02:03:05,880
to refund the member agencies based on the amount that they're holding right now and they still

1355
02:03:05,880 --> 02:03:19,040
voting around $3 million to address any immediate maintenance, including issue with ongoing

1356
02:03:19,040 --> 02:03:25,880
maintenance and then also, ready for the next assessment in 2020, I choose top and 30.

1357
02:03:26,920 --> 02:03:35,040
So the board recommended to refund back to the agencies for Westminster, we have about 25.4%

1358
02:03:35,040 --> 02:03:41,680
So that's going to be an amount of 1.1 million dollars, so that will go into our water

1359
02:03:42,360 --> 02:03:42,900
fund.

1360
02:03:43,740 --> 02:03:44,280
Good.

1361
02:03:44,400 --> 02:03:45,520
Thank you very much.

1362
02:03:45,960 --> 02:03:46,740
Any motion?

1363
02:03:46,960 --> 02:03:47,640
Any questions?

1364
02:03:47,800 --> 02:03:48,900
I motion to approve.

1365
02:03:48,960 --> 02:03:49,700
I have a question.

1366
02:03:50,020 --> 02:03:50,180
Okay.

1367
02:03:51,000 --> 02:03:51,080
All right.

1368
02:03:51,080 --> 02:03:52,240
I was second that.

1369
02:03:52,640 --> 02:03:52,660
Good.

1370
02:03:52,660 --> 02:03:52,940
Thank you.

1371
02:03:53,520 --> 02:03:53,940
Thank you.

1372
02:03:54,580 --> 02:03:54,940
Yeah.

1373
02:03:55,000 --> 02:03:55,600
I have a question.

1374
02:03:56,220 --> 02:04:04,800
As far as assessment goes, and was there any effort to do this assessment prior than

1375
02:04:04,800 --> 02:04:13,520
to seek the funding for this catalytic protection, was it was there an assessment done prior

1376
02:04:13,520 --> 02:04:15,560
and then that was what was that a recommendation?

1377
02:04:17,240 --> 02:04:23,360
I think at the time of 2020, I believe that when they look at a condition of the pipe,

1378
02:04:23,360 --> 02:04:28,440
knowing the material of the pipe, that was the method trying to prolong the life.

1379
02:04:29,300 --> 02:04:34,780
But once they dive in and do the full studies of the method, they found out that they

1380
02:04:34,780 --> 02:04:40,240
that like you know the pipe is not big enough for a person to come in and to do to well those

1381
02:04:40,240 --> 02:04:47,420
metals like you know so they prevent additional corrosion to those pipe so but they also look at the

1382
02:04:47,420 --> 02:04:53,220
condition of the pipe as well so they not as bad so the recommendation is to continue the maintenance

1383
02:04:53,220 --> 02:04:59,720
just wherever there's a bad area just dig out and replace but reassess the pipe in another five years

1384
02:05:00,000 --> 02:05:04,940
And then, you know, whatever that at that time, the recommendation will bring back to the board.

1385
02:05:05,240 --> 02:05:12,820
Yeah, and I know, I get that part, but I'm saying was there an assessment prior tent to seeking the funds.

1386
02:05:13,060 --> 02:05:25,860
You know, check going out there and realizing that this wasn't going to work before going through the trouble of seeking the funding and then realizing, once you got in there, oh, this is not going to work.

1387
02:05:25,860 --> 02:05:34,880
It seems kind of backwards, it seems like you should have done their assessment prior and then got a game plan and then then when it's seek to fund it to do it.

1388
02:05:35,420 --> 02:05:35,960
You know what I mean?

1389
02:05:36,220 --> 02:05:37,440
Yeah, no, I think backwards.

1390
02:05:38,120 --> 02:05:40,040
I wasn't around during that time.

1391
02:05:40,120 --> 02:05:47,020
You see to find out whether they have the prior assessment done, but I think it's just, it just recommendation based on the material of the pipe.

1392
02:05:47,300 --> 02:05:49,140
It just seems a little bit backwards.

1393
02:05:49,560 --> 02:05:50,740
Hi, thank you.

1394
02:05:50,980 --> 02:05:51,240
All right.

1395
02:05:51,440 --> 02:05:53,160
There's motion and second on the floor.

1396
02:05:53,400 --> 02:05:55,540
Mr. Mayor, may I make a comment for quick?

1397
02:05:55,540 --> 02:06:02,000
Thank you. So Jake, I was on the waterboard just a few years ago and I know that you guys do

1398
02:06:02,000 --> 02:06:07,140
diligent as a government local government agency sometime we just need money fix to fix things

1399
02:06:07,140 --> 02:06:13,320
quick with a assessment because we have to run the city. So I completely understand that. So with that

1400
02:06:13,320 --> 02:06:19,500
you guys do diligently and now you're re-funding back. Thus phenomenal. As a local government,

1401
02:06:19,700 --> 02:06:24,440
the people expect us to have the funding to put it into fix the water source, water is king.

1402
02:06:24,440 --> 02:06:31,080
we all know that and you're doing a good job and then now you're seeing what the extra assessment

1403
02:06:31,800 --> 02:06:38,560
it shows that you guys are doing diligent and now the money is coming back in the million so

1404
02:06:38,560 --> 02:06:44,400
thank you for that and you know seeking out and making sure that we have the fun as a city to fix

1405
02:06:44,400 --> 02:06:50,960
fix the water pipe if we need it to and that's what the people here are expecting us the

1406
02:06:50,960 --> 02:06:57,360
government to provide for them in that way. So I want to say thank you. All right, Jay.

1407
02:06:58,100 --> 02:07:00,340
All right. So, Google, for please.

1408
02:07:01,440 --> 02:07:05,960
I have a motion made by District 1, Councilwoman Fanless, seconded by Mayor Wynn,

1409
02:07:06,360 --> 02:07:20,940
to authorize an increase to Water Fund revenue account number 5550-39069 to receive a refund from the

1410
02:07:20,940 --> 02:07:23,120
$168,400.

1411
02:07:24,000 --> 02:07:25,200
I'll go ahead and call roll.

1412
02:07:25,440 --> 02:07:27,260
District 1, Councilwoman Fan West.

1413
02:07:27,740 --> 02:07:28,780
Fan West, aye.

1414
02:07:29,280 --> 02:07:30,840
District 2, Council Member Mondo.

1415
02:07:31,740 --> 02:07:33,240
District 4, Council Member Wint.

1416
02:07:33,260 --> 02:07:33,640
Yes.

1417
02:07:34,180 --> 02:07:34,960
Vice Mayor Wint.

1418
02:07:35,240 --> 02:07:35,360
Yes.

1419
02:07:35,580 --> 02:07:35,940
Mayor Wint.

1420
02:07:36,300 --> 02:07:36,400
Yes.

1421
02:07:36,660 --> 02:07:37,940
Motion carried five zero.

1422
02:07:38,460 --> 02:07:43,820
5.3 project completion with Union Pacific for improvements.

1423
02:07:44,000 --> 02:07:48,060
Related to the Mendes Freedom 12 projects.

1424
02:07:49,420 --> 02:07:49,860
Yes, please.

1425
02:07:51,100 --> 02:08:02,540
Thank you, Mayor. So this is the payments to Union Pacific Railroad to close out the the project improvements that along the Mendes Freedom Trail, which is the Hoover Street.

1426
02:08:03,540 --> 02:08:13,220
So back in June of 2024, the City Council approved seven agreements with Union Pacific for the improvement at railroad crossing along Hoover Street.

1427
02:08:13,220 --> 02:08:17,400
The improvements were required by the Union-Pacific Railroad,

1428
02:08:17,460 --> 02:08:24,600
include pre-Signals, payment markings, signage, ADA improvements,

1429
02:08:25,200 --> 02:08:28,360
side railroad, flashing light, and additional improvements

1430
02:08:28,360 --> 02:08:30,820
at Garin Grove, at Great Cross Crossing,

1431
02:08:31,000 --> 02:08:35,220
at Garin Grove Boulevard, Hazard Avenue, 21st Street, and Trass Avenue.

1432
02:08:36,300 --> 02:08:39,440
The improvements and hence safety for the motorists, bicyclists,

1433
02:08:39,740 --> 02:08:41,440
and pedestrian using the railroad crossing

1434
02:08:41,440 --> 02:08:45,260
of, though, in the section that connected to Mendes Freedom Trail.

1435
02:08:46,460 --> 02:08:51,780
Union Pacific share for the improvements at 21st Street,

1436
02:08:52,040 --> 02:08:54,240
gotten global and trashed every new.

1437
02:08:54,640 --> 02:08:59,040
So I'm just gonna go over the some of the estimated number

1438
02:08:59,040 --> 02:09:00,260
for the constructions.

1439
02:09:00,800 --> 02:09:03,600
So the regional estimate number for the total constructions

1440
02:09:03,600 --> 02:09:05,620
is at one point, almost $1.9 million.

1441
02:09:06,520 --> 02:09:10,440
Union Pacific willing to share the cost is at $351,000

1442
02:09:10,440 --> 02:09:18,340
for those four intersections, the city estimated to put it to cost for $1.5 million.

1443
02:09:19,060 --> 02:09:22,940
The final constructions come up to $1.6 million.

1444
02:09:23,640 --> 02:09:28,620
So this is about less than 7% higher than the original estimated for the city's share.

1445
02:09:29,980 --> 02:09:34,640
Due to the working at night, we can and the costs increase in materials.

1446
02:09:35,540 --> 02:09:42,480
The Mendes Trail Freedom Trail was completed, it was dedicated on April 14,026, and the City

1447
02:09:42,480 --> 02:09:45,600
Council accepted a project on May 13,026.

1448
02:09:46,280 --> 02:09:53,080
So stop recommends that City Council authorized the additional $106,377 and $7.00 and $7.00.

1449
02:09:53,720 --> 02:09:58,840
This is a payment to the Union Pacific Railroad, and this is coming from the existing

1450
02:09:58,840 --> 02:09:59,740
CIP account.

1451
02:10:01,140 --> 02:10:11,920
All right. Thank you. Is there any questions from this or a motion? Motion to approve it. I just like to make a point

1452
02:10:11,920 --> 02:10:19,080
my frustration. What you guys know, a lot of these, I think they took advantage of the situation and got some improvements

1453
02:10:19,080 --> 02:10:27,160
on their equipment for a project that we weren't even touching their project. So I thank you for the, you know,

1454
02:10:27,160 --> 02:10:36,800
I've dealing with the, I know staff very frustrated, but they kind of, how does a gun point on this, we couldn't, nothing, nothing we can do about it.

1455
02:10:37,040 --> 02:10:41,000
So they're original requests for the corridor or is over $20 million dollars.

1456
02:10:41,360 --> 02:10:52,700
Yeah. So we went from fixing their rail line, which we drew the line, several trips to downtown LA with our journeys in hand, to get it down to a manageable amount that we then, thanks to the support of the council,

1457
02:10:52,700 --> 02:10:59,360
and Senator Umberg, we were able to secure an additional $1.5 million, essentially that went into there and to their project.

1458
02:11:00,060 --> 02:11:01,160
Into their equipment.

1459
02:11:01,500 --> 02:11:01,900
It's harsh.

1460
02:11:02,180 --> 02:11:02,940
That's a motion.

1461
02:11:04,540 --> 02:11:04,820
Yes.

1462
02:11:05,140 --> 02:11:05,560
Mr. Mayor.

1463
02:11:08,780 --> 02:11:13,300
I have a motion made by District 2 Council Member Monso, seconded by District 1.

1464
02:11:13,320 --> 02:11:22,680
Council Member Fan West to authorize an increase of $106,379 in additional funds to the union.

1465
02:11:22,680 --> 02:11:27,580
Pacific Railroad Company for railroad crossing improvements related to the completion of the

1466
02:11:27,580 --> 02:11:34,240
Mendez Freedom Trail Project. District 1, Councilwoman Van West, Fenwis I, District 2, Council

1467
02:11:34,240 --> 02:11:41,420
Member Monso. Yes. District 4, Council Member Win. Yes. Vice Mayor Win. Yes. Mayor Win. Yes. Motion

1468
02:11:41,420 --> 02:11:49,580
carried 505. 5.4 strategic plan, go number 2, implement and support effective land use policies

1469
02:11:49,580 --> 02:11:56,300
and encourage quality development strategic plan objective is to identify ways to modify

1470
02:11:56,300 --> 02:12:03,340
the city's code, to be more efficient and improve development. Stop, please.

1471
02:12:03,860 --> 02:12:08,360
Well, so Mayor, if I can just jump in real quick and for everyone, we had technical difficulties.

1472
02:12:08,940 --> 02:12:13,040
The slides look really wonky, but we absolutely promise that we'll have these

1473
02:12:13,040 --> 02:12:17,720
PowerPoint presentations up on the website in a clean version so that members of the public can

1474
02:12:19,640 --> 02:12:20,760
All right,

1475
02:12:22,800 --> 02:12:29,660
thank you, Mr. Mayor, Richard Rojas, Director of Community Development, I'll be presenting this item for your consideration.

1476
02:12:33,470 --> 02:12:40,170
As you are well aware, over the past year, the planning division staff have initiated a comprehensive zoning code effort,

1477
02:12:40,330 --> 02:12:47,230
update effort designed to streamline review of projects, increase opportunities for new development, including housing and commercial,

1478
02:12:47,230 --> 02:12:52,310
and better align the city's regulations with current development practices and state law.

1479
02:12:55,530 --> 02:13:00,430
The code amendments represent a targeted effort to modernize the city's regulations,

1480
02:13:01,370 --> 02:13:05,890
improve administrative efficiency, reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers,

1481
02:13:06,630 --> 02:13:10,270
and provide greater clarity and predictability for property owners,

1482
02:13:10,610 --> 02:13:13,130
residents, businesses, and the development community.

1483
02:13:13,130 --> 02:13:18,630
The adopted and proposed updates address several areas of the zoning code that have been

1484
02:13:18,630 --> 02:13:23,150
becoming increasingly important as development practices, market conditions, and state

1485
02:13:23,150 --> 02:13:24,290
requirements have evolved.

1486
02:13:26,900 --> 02:13:29,880
The amendments are intended to create a more efficient and user-friendly

1487
02:13:29,880 --> 02:13:34,460
regulatory framework while maintaining appropriate standards to protect community character,

1488
02:13:35,000 --> 02:13:40,600
public health and safety, and neighborhood compatibility. The completed amendments have addressed

1489
02:13:40,600 --> 02:13:47,540
thus far, density bonus, accessory dwelling units, billboards, and mixed use development.

1490
02:13:49,540 --> 02:13:54,800
The proposed amendments that are still underway will present it over the next six to nine

1491
02:13:54,800 --> 02:14:00,040
months, include a general modernization and clarification update and a side and code

1492
02:14:00,040 --> 02:14:00,520
update.

1493
02:14:05,140 --> 02:14:11,600
As you've seen, these efforts are quite laborious, time intensive, detail oriented, but they

1494
02:14:11,600 --> 02:14:16,620
provide substantial benefits that will accrue to the community for many years to come.

1495
02:14:17,420 --> 02:14:22,060
As it relates to ADUs, we've seen a significant increase in ADU permit activity.

1496
02:14:22,240 --> 02:14:25,220
We average about five to 10 applications per month.

1497
02:14:25,840 --> 02:14:31,120
We see construction happening virtually all times in all neighborhoods across the city.

1498
02:14:31,700 --> 02:14:36,840
And that is a function of how easy it is and how easy it has become to apply for and

1499
02:14:36,840 --> 02:14:44,360
permits for ADUs. And so we expect these benefits to continue to unfold for many years to

1500
02:14:44,360 --> 02:14:49,380
come and hopefully we can shorten type frames and reduce costs even more.

1501
02:14:51,550 --> 02:14:51,810
I was

1502
02:14:51,810 --> 02:14:59,790
speaking about ADUs but now I'm going to talk about density bonus. Density bonus is one of the most

1503
02:14:59,790 --> 02:14:59,970
track.

1504
02:15:00,000 --> 02:15:06,160
Active elements that we can use to entice large-scale development to occur in the city.

1505
02:15:06,900 --> 02:15:14,200
In effect, we offer greater height or density in exchange for designated affordable units.

1506
02:15:15,240 --> 02:15:21,060
And so, because state law has evolved over the past few years, many codes for many organizations,

1507
02:15:21,280 --> 02:15:26,360
many agencies like Westminster, have needed to be updated to incorporate the latest

1508
02:15:26,360 --> 02:15:29,060
on concessions, incentives, and waivers.

1509
02:15:30,920 --> 02:15:37,040
Once implemented, they do reduce staff time, they reduce ambiguity for applicants, and they

1510
02:15:37,040 --> 02:15:44,840
provide clear expectations on essentially the trades that are available, again, for affordable

1511
02:15:44,840 --> 02:15:50,780
units that are designated and made available, it exchange for more market rate housing.

1512
02:15:51,740 --> 02:15:54,960
I just spoke on a U-benefits previously.

1513
02:15:56,640 --> 02:16:04,760
On the billboard ordinance, billboards are one of the significant opportunities for cities

1514
02:16:04,760 --> 02:16:10,840
to generate revenue to cover not just the cost of doing business within say community development,

1515
02:16:11,440 --> 02:16:14,880
but to support the functions of operations across the city.

1516
02:16:14,880 --> 02:16:23,260
They represent a relatively small footprint and exchange for a pretty significant revenue generation opportunity.

1517
02:16:24,300 --> 02:16:29,640
So what we've done with our ordinance is to update this standards for location-sized design and operation.

1518
02:16:30,560 --> 02:16:42,460
This has encouraged developers to apply, to work with agencies such as Caltrans, to both improve the standards of the existing billboards.

1519
02:16:42,460 --> 02:16:49,320
Sometimes we replace them with digital billboards for the benefit of enhancing visual quality

1520
02:16:49,320 --> 02:16:52,780
along commercial corridors where they are primarily focused to be constructed.

1521
02:16:56,020 --> 02:16:59,440
For the mixed use ordinance, this is one of the newest ordinance that has been implemented

1522
02:16:59,440 --> 02:17:05,840
across the city, but we are already saying lots of interest, lots of brokers that are contacting

1523
02:17:05,840 --> 02:17:12,280
the city, property owners and querying about the possibilities, and so we are making sure

1524
02:17:12,280 --> 02:17:16,960
that everyone understands that business is open here in Westminster, that we are, this is an

1525
02:17:16,960 --> 02:17:23,300
important tool for the city to attract reinforcement and redevelopment of some of the oldest

1526
02:17:23,300 --> 02:17:29,400
commercial quarters within the city to encourage pedestrian-oriented development where vehicles

1527
02:17:29,400 --> 02:17:36,160
are ideally traveling slower so that pedestrians and bicyclists feel safer as they come in and

1528
02:17:36,160 --> 02:17:41,380
out of businesses and residences so that the standards themselves, they are much more clarified,

1529
02:17:41,380 --> 02:17:46,760
they do a lot to entice developer interest because they're very clear on the things that

1530
02:17:46,760 --> 02:17:52,700
developers of multi-story projects looking for, clarity on density, clarity on setbacks

1531
02:17:52,700 --> 02:17:58,720
and parking requirements. And they've been designed to, again, reflect the current best practices

1532
02:17:58,720 --> 02:18:00,540
in the market in this part of Orange County.

1533
02:18:03,880 --> 02:18:06,120
One of the updates that's currently underway that we

1534
02:18:06,120 --> 02:18:11,020
intend to present to you by the end of the year is something we're calling a general modernization

1535
02:18:11,020 --> 02:18:17,980
in clarification update, this is kind of a robust effort to clarify things that are difficult

1536
02:18:17,980 --> 02:18:23,320
to follow in the current code, improve standards for definitions to comply with state laws,

1537
02:18:23,360 --> 02:18:29,560
it relates to specific uses such as emergency shelters in childcare and to reduce ambiguity

1538
02:18:29,560 --> 02:18:35,680
in inconsistencies so that people aren't confused, applicants are confused, staff isn't confused

1539
02:18:35,680 --> 02:18:37,660
and we can just do our job much more efficiently.

1540
02:18:39,940 --> 02:18:42,200
And for the updates that are on the horizon,

1541
02:18:42,420 --> 02:18:44,000
those relate to the sign code update.

1542
02:18:44,520 --> 02:18:47,740
We've heard from many stakeholders thus far

1543
02:18:47,740 --> 02:18:50,960
that there's a strong desire to improve consistency

1544
02:18:51,680 --> 02:18:55,960
and prove aesthetics, reduce the time to process applications

1545
02:18:55,960 --> 02:19:02,560
for signs, but to also think about ways of modernizing.

1546
02:19:02,560 --> 02:19:05,700
And so this is something that we have just started

1547
02:19:05,700 --> 02:19:08,360
to scratch the surface on, but we intend to present

1548
02:19:08,360 --> 02:19:11,820
to the council in the first quarter of next year.

1549
02:19:13,000 --> 02:19:19,620
So again, the ordinances that are currently under way,

1550
02:19:20,280 --> 02:19:22,180
the first, the general modernization

1551
02:19:22,180 --> 02:19:26,320
clarification update is about 70% complete.

1552
02:19:26,860 --> 02:19:29,620
Staff are currently working closely with our internal city

1553
02:19:29,620 --> 02:19:38,120
departments to finalize the draft for preparation to the planning commission in October.

1554
02:19:39,240 --> 02:19:43,240
And then once the commission takes action, we will present it to the City Council.

1555
02:19:44,580 --> 02:19:50,800
For the sign code, we've just started to draft the first draft with our consultant team.

1556
02:19:51,340 --> 02:19:54,420
And again, we are targeting completion in early next year.

1557
02:19:55,840 --> 02:19:56,940
This concludes the presentation.

1558
02:19:57,240 --> 02:19:58,480
I'm available for any questions.

1559
02:19:58,480 --> 02:19:59,480
Alright.

1560
02:20:00,000 --> 02:20:09,380
Thank you very much for their effort there. We need a lot. We need a lot of your help to get the planning

1561
02:20:09,380 --> 02:20:16,960
to you know to speed up. So and at this time I would like to open up for

1562
02:20:16,960 --> 02:20:26,140
the Council comment if there's any. I do. Yes, Council member West. Okay, so on page three

1563
02:20:26,140 --> 02:20:33,860
back to slide number three. We can look at the ADU or an insup date benefits. I guess I didn't say

1564
02:20:33,860 --> 02:20:41,880
here, but are there a number of ADUs that each household can build? Do we have that ordinance

1565
02:20:41,880 --> 02:20:49,520
in the city of Westminster? Yes, the ordinance principle that has been drafted and adopted

1566
02:20:49,520 --> 02:20:56,100
is consistent with state law. It allows up to two ADUs on each single family zone law, along with

1567
02:20:56,100 --> 02:21:03,520
one JADU for a total of four units per single family law. So that is something that is required by state

1568
02:21:03,520 --> 02:21:08,120
law that is currently reflected in our code.

1569
02:21:09,140 --> 02:21:12,420
And we've not seen many applicants propose that many.

1570
02:21:12,640 --> 02:21:16,520
Usually what we see that the most frequently submitted application type

1571
02:21:16,520 --> 02:21:19,900
is a single ADU, a single family house lot.

1572
02:21:20,620 --> 02:21:25,820
We expect that trying to continue from what we're hearing that is just the easiest way to accommodate

1573
02:21:26,500 --> 02:21:31,440
children that are aging, parents that are aging and families want to keep them close

1574
02:21:31,440 --> 02:21:37,380
to care for them, and so that's what we expect to continue.

1575
02:21:38,120 --> 02:21:45,220
Okay, so as of right now, we have a total of two ADUs and four JDUs in each single property.

1576
02:21:45,520 --> 02:21:47,080
Is that correct for what I'm hearing from you?

1577
02:21:47,240 --> 02:21:49,800
No, I'll just restate it.

1578
02:21:50,440 --> 02:21:54,580
So for every single family law, by state law,

1579
02:21:55,000 --> 02:21:59,340
they are allowed to have two ADUs,

1580
02:21:59,880 --> 02:22:07,420
which can be up to 1200 square feet. And then one JADU, which can be up to 500 square feet.

1581
02:22:07,720 --> 02:22:10,420
Okay, so total three if they wanted to.

1582
02:22:10,740 --> 02:22:15,200
Three ADUs plus the main single family house, the main house, so over a total of four.

1583
02:22:15,740 --> 02:22:21,480
Okay, so as of right now, have anyone requests more than two?

1584
02:22:22,360 --> 02:22:28,540
I don't have that answer at the top of my mind, but that's something we could definitely look into and get back to you

1585
02:22:28,540 --> 02:22:30,400
with their specific answer on that.

1586
02:22:32,300 --> 02:22:34,760
I just want, I don't have a problem with ADU,

1587
02:22:34,900 --> 02:22:37,120
but not, I think it's important to make sure we

1588
02:22:37,120 --> 02:22:42,040
house our parents or young adults, who need a place to stay.

1589
02:22:42,480 --> 02:22:45,260
But I think we also need to respect the community as well.

1590
02:22:45,380 --> 02:22:48,660
In my district one, we have a lot of single homes,

1591
02:22:49,400 --> 02:22:54,000
and we don't want to be disrespectful or devalue

1592
02:22:54,000 --> 02:22:56,740
the values of the homes in district one

1593
02:22:56,740 --> 02:23:03,480
million and up, you know, nothing is lower than that. And I know that they want me to defend

1594
02:23:03,480 --> 02:23:09,460
their values. And I just ask that we be respectful that request.

1595
02:23:12,370 --> 02:23:12,830
Thank you.

1596
02:23:13,150 --> 02:23:18,550
Okay, anything else for this? Yes, ma'am. Yeah, thanks a lot, ma'am. Thank you, ma'am.

1597
02:23:20,270 --> 02:23:26,930
You just, I wanted to ask you about the sign code up, and you mentioned that it would be presented

1598
02:23:26,930 --> 02:23:35,750
to us in the first quarter or next year. I know you just recently joined us, but this is one

1599
02:23:35,750 --> 02:23:43,130
of extremely frustration for me because I know we started this many, many years ago when I

1600
02:23:43,130 --> 02:23:48,330
started the planning commission and that was quite a while ago and we still haven't,

1601
02:23:49,610 --> 02:23:53,190
you say you're still just scratching the surface on that, is that where we're at?

1602
02:23:53,190 --> 02:23:58,950
So, I will answer that question on behalf of the department staff, some more history than

1603
02:23:58,950 --> 02:24:00,370
Richard on that.

1604
02:24:00,710 --> 02:24:01,030
You're right.

1605
02:24:01,050 --> 02:24:06,710
It was that long ago, and at the time, former leadership in the department decided that

1606
02:24:06,710 --> 02:24:12,490
they would do that in-house, and then that in-house effort kept starting and restarting.

1607
02:24:12,510 --> 02:24:19,770
And when we last took it over from the manager that retired, we found that it was not worth

1608
02:24:19,770 --> 02:24:25,430
continuing to work on that version of it. So we've since rebooted it and now there's a consultant

1609
02:24:25,430 --> 02:24:30,770
and I can turn it back over to Richard who can talk about who's working on it now and how many hours.

1610
02:24:31,410 --> 02:24:37,490
So we have a song on it. Yeah. Yeah, it's just a frustrating part, not just because it's been so long,

1611
02:24:38,010 --> 02:24:47,070
but in that time frame to today, I've seen it in our community, which luckily, yes, I'm in favor

1612
02:24:47,070 --> 02:24:59,830
There's been some facade of great and certain commercial properties and they went back to using the old box sign and that was something when I was on there that we

1613
02:25:00,500 --> 02:25:15,500
Specifically said we didn't want to go because they saw outdated and they're so very, they're not very, not high quality and our current codes allow them to do that.

1614
02:25:16,480 --> 02:25:28,280
But you know, you get my frustration, right? It's been so long and we're missing the opportunity to really enhance the aesthetics of our community.

1615
02:25:28,280 --> 02:25:33,760
when they're doing these upgrades and they're choosing those bugs because they're very

1616
02:25:33,760 --> 02:25:39,660
economical and some folks don't want to expand the funds to really enhance their

1617
02:25:39,660 --> 02:25:44,280
property. They just wanted to just get a bare bones and we're really missing the

1618
02:25:44,280 --> 02:25:52,940
opportunity to have that done. The other thing, do you have kind of an average time

1619
02:25:52,940 --> 02:26:01,420
frame as far as permitting process goes right now I know there's that's been on a very

1620
02:26:01,420 --> 02:26:07,080
between the mayor here everybody all of us here have expressed some frustration with how

1621
02:26:07,080 --> 02:26:13,980
long the time frame for a catering application done you kind of have an average time.

1622
02:26:14,880 --> 02:26:19,680
Yeah what I'm seeing so far in my first 90 days with the department is that there's a lot

1623
02:26:21,380 --> 02:26:26,840
In general, the applicants that are well prepared with submissions that don't require revisions.

1624
02:26:27,020 --> 02:26:27,680
They can move quickly.

1625
02:26:27,800 --> 02:26:30,960
They can move for like a standard CUP and 46 months.

1626
02:26:31,660 --> 02:26:35,460
But if applicants are not prepared, if their submission materials are incomplete,

1627
02:26:36,120 --> 02:26:41,160
if they don't have studies initiated, it can take double or triple that amount of time.

1628
02:26:41,820 --> 02:26:48,780
And so what my priority is going to be on is being really transparent about what our expectations are,

1629
02:26:48,780 --> 02:26:51,660
offering to screen materials before they submit,

1630
02:26:52,460 --> 02:26:55,640
making myself and our staff available to discuss

1631
02:26:55,640 --> 02:26:58,460
with the requirements are, so applicants fully understand

1632
02:26:58,460 --> 02:27:01,820
what the commitment is, what the expectations are for quality,

1633
02:27:03,120 --> 02:27:04,600
how they can get through things quickly,

1634
02:27:04,720 --> 02:27:08,080
how can they resolve and move fast if that's a desire?

1635
02:27:09,400 --> 02:27:10,660
When I'm seeing so far, though,

1636
02:27:10,660 --> 02:27:13,080
is that the staff are doing their part,

1637
02:27:13,240 --> 02:27:15,060
their turning things around relatively quickly,

1638
02:27:15,540 --> 02:27:18,220
but we don't control the time frame that applicants take

1639
02:27:18,220 --> 02:27:19,740
on their end of the things.

1640
02:27:20,440 --> 02:27:23,660
So what we can do is we can revise our checklists.

1641
02:27:23,740 --> 02:27:25,320
We can put more content on our website.

1642
02:27:25,660 --> 02:27:28,500
We can schedule hours to focus on particular topics

1643
02:27:28,500 --> 02:27:31,980
that seem to be frequently challenging for applicants.

1644
02:27:34,080 --> 02:27:36,140
And that's what we're committed to do.

1645
02:27:37,460 --> 02:27:41,160
So you're saying about 46 months for CUP?

1646
02:27:43,900 --> 02:27:46,020
Is that like in the industry, is that like a...

1647
02:27:46,020 --> 02:27:47,540
That's consistent with industry standard?

1648
02:27:47,540 --> 02:27:51,880
Yeah, that's what I would say based on my experience working in several agencies across the

1649
02:27:51,880 --> 02:27:58,780
California that's that's more typical. Okay. All right. Thank you. I'm not sure that there's

1650
02:27:58,780 --> 02:28:05,020
motion on the floor. If not, I will move to we see even follow this item a second. Thank you.

1651
02:28:05,940 --> 02:28:12,380
Motion in second on the floor. Have a motion made by Mayor Lynn seconded by district two council member

1652
02:28:13,700 --> 02:28:21,120
to receive and file the report. District 1, Councilwoman Fan West, District 2, Council Member

1653
02:28:21,120 --> 02:28:28,140
Monso. District 4, Council Member Win. Yes. Vice Mayor Win. Yes. Mayor Win. Yes. Motion carried

1654
02:28:28,140 --> 02:28:38,120
4-0-1 with Councilwoman Fan West absent. 5.5, strategic plan, go number 4. Improve customer service,

1655
02:28:38,120 --> 02:28:48,920
delivery to the community strategic plan, objective, reveal and update flow charts and develop customer service oriented,

1656
02:28:49,740 --> 02:28:57,800
material that better informs developers and residents on the community development departments work process,

1657
02:28:58,480 --> 02:29:04,020
and how city customers can best partner with the city on development projects.

1658
02:29:05,000 --> 02:29:11,460
Thank you, Mr. Mayor Richard Rojas again, Director of Community Development, all be presenting this item as well.

1659
02:29:12,400 --> 02:29:21,160
And if you can see my slide, I'll be starting, let's see, or I'll jump right to slide too, in case you're looking out a printed version.

1660
02:29:22,040 --> 02:29:28,040
But as you know, as we were just discussing on the previous item, development review is quite complex, it's very technical.

1661
02:29:28,040 --> 02:29:33,020
It requires coordination across variety of different disciplines, as well as stakeholders, including

1662
02:29:33,020 --> 02:29:38,520
the applicant, their consultants are consultants, various city departments, and other agencies

1663
02:29:38,520 --> 02:29:44,620
that control various aspects of infrastructure and have a say in decisions related to new

1664
02:29:44,620 --> 02:29:45,060
development.

1665
02:29:46,140 --> 02:29:52,640
And so what we've been thinking about is developing a brand new approach to how we deal with customer

1666
02:29:52,640 --> 02:29:57,100
service for the department, and we're calling it our community development partnership guide.

1667
02:29:57,100 --> 02:29:59,980
We want to establish and make it there.

1668
02:30:00,000 --> 02:30:09,260
Very clear that we are going to be much more customer service oriented in our approach to development review, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and clear communication.

1669
02:30:11,740 --> 02:30:16,260
We want this to be built on a principle of building our community together.

1670
02:30:17,480 --> 02:30:23,420
We want people to understand everyone involved that the city's role extends beyond just regulatory review.

1671
02:30:23,420 --> 02:30:31,260
As staff, we are, yes, regulatory reviewers, but we're also project facilitators, technical advisors and community stewards.

1672
02:30:32,760 --> 02:30:41,080
We do our best to balance the city's responsibility to maintain adopted standards and protect the community while helping applicants successfully navigate the process.

1673
02:30:42,000 --> 02:30:46,500
And so our proposed initiative for the Department establishes five customer service

1674
02:30:46,500 --> 02:30:53,780
principles, and they are accessible, transparent, consistent, solution-oriented and

1675
02:30:53,780 --> 02:30:54,180
respectful.

1676
02:30:56,660 --> 02:31:01,040
We wanted to develop a variety of educational and outreach materials to really make it

1677
02:31:01,040 --> 02:31:07,440
clear to everyone including staff, but also the community, how we intend to live up

1678
02:31:07,440 --> 02:31:08,320
to these principles.

1679
02:31:08,320 --> 02:31:13,820
We want to, we've already published, and if we're in a total use only a community development

1680
02:31:13,820 --> 02:31:20,460
partnership guide that we will distribute to staff through a series of trainings that we

1681
02:31:20,460 --> 02:31:22,660
want to schedule immediately.

1682
02:31:23,140 --> 02:31:29,380
We also want to develop social media and public education to guide residents that may be following

1683
02:31:29,380 --> 02:31:38,040
us on our social media accounts with tips and suggestions and context for some of their challenges

1684
02:31:38,040 --> 02:31:43,760
they may be facing. We're also going to produce a development process guide as I mentioned previously

1685
02:31:43,760 --> 02:31:47,280
new application checklists and new website resources.

1686
02:31:49,860 --> 02:31:52,800
We want to develop brochures that we can

1687
02:31:52,800 --> 02:31:58,880
display in our lobby as well as posters that resemble the one that you can see on the screen here

1688
02:31:58,880 --> 02:32:05,540
where we really emphasize that the feeling, the level of quality, the level of service that we want

1689
02:32:05,540 --> 02:32:13,300
provide to everyone that comes in and we serve and we think that, again, based on successful

1690
02:32:13,300 --> 02:32:18,260
efforts of this being utilized in other organizations where they've really made customer service

1691
02:32:18,260 --> 02:32:21,700
of priority, it's little things like this that go quite a long way.

1692
02:32:23,880 --> 02:32:26,120
We also want to make sure

1693
02:32:26,120 --> 02:32:32,460
that are external communications match the customer experience.

1694
02:32:33,200 --> 02:32:35,960
So we're going to really focus on, you know,

1695
02:32:36,120 --> 02:32:39,700
what are the specific direction that we can give to staff

1696
02:32:39,700 --> 02:32:44,800
to help them understand what it is that we're asking them to fulfill

1697
02:32:44,800 --> 02:32:47,400
and we want to continually refine that.

1698
02:32:49,980 --> 02:32:52,880
We also want to make it clear what can cause delay,

1699
02:32:53,180 --> 02:32:54,180
what can cause frustration,

1700
02:32:54,180 --> 02:32:56,660
and how that can be avoided.

1701
02:32:58,560 --> 02:33:04,280
This is definitely, you know, we play a role in improving on our side of things as staff.

1702
02:33:04,840 --> 02:33:09,020
But again, as I mentioned previously, there are things that applicants can do that stakeholders

1703
02:33:09,020 --> 02:33:12,080
can do to avoid delays on their ins as well.

1704
02:33:12,520 --> 02:33:19,120
And we just want to be very transparent about time spent on different aspects of reviewing,

1705
02:33:19,820 --> 02:33:25,320
where a project is at any given time, and so we'll need to build new systems in order

1706
02:33:25,320 --> 02:33:29,620
to be able to track all those details and report out that data.

1707
02:33:32,420 --> 02:33:38,100
So going forward, what we intended to do is over the next year we want to roll out this partnership guide.

1708
02:33:38,240 --> 02:33:44,820
We want to unveil new checklists and new materials that we can put up on our counter and put on our website.

1709
02:33:46,180 --> 02:33:48,800
We want to come up with something new every month.

1710
02:33:48,800 --> 02:33:56,060
we've actually already started this kind of a slow rollout with our internally focused with our

1711
02:33:56,060 --> 02:34:01,000
coded enforcement communications and our planning communications, but we're hoping to offer

1712
02:34:01,000 --> 02:34:05,700
a little bit of something for every different division within the department. Again, we want to

1713
02:34:05,700 --> 02:34:12,690
create new social media and lobby materials, improve standards, through training, of staff,

1714
02:34:12,690 --> 02:34:18,830
and begin a rollout of this campaign, as soon as you get the green light.

1715
02:34:21,250 --> 02:34:22,910
So with that, that concludes Staff's presentation.

1716
02:34:22,910 --> 02:34:24,670
Again, I'm available for any questions.

1717
02:34:29,560 --> 02:34:31,160
All right. Thank you very much.

1718
02:34:32,400 --> 02:34:35,940
You say any questions, comments from the Dias?

1719
02:34:36,320 --> 02:34:40,100
If not, then I will entertain if there's motion for it.

1720
02:34:40,220 --> 02:34:41,680
Motion to receive in file.

1721
02:34:41,960 --> 02:34:44,580
Oh. Motion in second on the floor.

1722
02:34:44,880 --> 02:34:45,040
Go ahead.

1723
02:34:45,040 --> 02:34:52,340
I have a motion made by District 2, Council Member Monso, seconded by Vice Mayor Win, to receive and file the report.

1724
02:34:53,020 --> 02:34:59,960
District 1, Councilwoman Fan West, District 2, Council Member Monso, District 4, Council Member.

1725
02:35:00,000 --> 02:35:07,960
Yes. Vice-marwin? Yes. Marwin? Yes. Motion carried 401 with District 1, Councilwoman Fan West Absent.

1726
02:35:08,420 --> 02:35:16,000
All right. Moving on to 5.6, selection of venue operator proposal for Westminster Rules Center,

1727
02:35:16,020 --> 02:35:24,920
Theatre, and banquet facility facility, a mootry cultural center. May I ask for a stop report, please?

1728
02:35:53,420 --> 02:35:54,100
Good evening,

1729
02:35:54,100 --> 02:36:01,140
mayor and members of the Westminster City Council. Tonight, let's pull out my presentation.

1730
02:36:13,820 --> 02:36:19,400
Tonight, South will provide an overview of the Rose Center venue operator procurement process

1731
02:36:19,400 --> 02:36:26,740
as it stands today and the evaluation of the four proposals that were received. I'll begin with

1732
02:36:26,740 --> 02:36:33,960
a brief background on the procurement. We will then provide a brief profile of each

1733
02:36:33,960 --> 02:36:40,180
composer finally will take a closer look at the evaluation results, including the highest ring

1734
02:36:40,180 --> 02:36:42,180
composer and the factors that distinguished.

1735
02:36:48,360 --> 02:36:51,480
So this is a overall timeline, but before we get

1736
02:36:51,480 --> 02:37:01,500
to the October 22, 2025 item on here, the Rose Center itself, I want to provide a little

1737
02:37:01,500 --> 02:37:08,160
context, is a banquet facility. Lobby, it has an outdoor patio of performance venue which

1738
02:37:08,160 --> 02:37:14,940
heard lots about tonight. And the facility is operated by an outside operator and has historically

1739
02:37:14,940 --> 02:37:22,440
been managed through outside operator agreements since the buildings inception. The friends of

1740
02:37:22,440 --> 02:37:29,740
the Rose Center current, Rose Center theater currently is the theater operator. And then in 2025,

1741
02:37:30,060 --> 02:37:36,460
the city engaged theater DNA to conduct an operational study. The study findings were presented

1742
02:37:36,460 --> 02:37:39,680
to City Council in October of last year.

1743
02:37:41,000 --> 02:37:44,040
The Council directed after that presentation,

1744
02:37:44,820 --> 02:37:48,080
staff to retain theater DNA to assist with the development

1745
02:37:48,080 --> 02:37:52,440
of the venue operator RFP that reflected Council's

1746
02:37:52,440 --> 02:37:54,260
goals for this facility.

1747
02:37:56,180 --> 02:38:00,160
So then in January, theater DNA began their work,

1748
02:38:00,460 --> 02:38:03,400
interviewing Council members to determine

1749
02:38:03,400 --> 02:38:06,220
council goals for this facility.

1750
02:38:09,400 --> 02:38:13,300
Council members used that time to clarify their goals and then

1751
02:38:13,300 --> 02:38:21,040
ultimately that was confirmed at an open council meeting. In April of 2026 the venue operator

1752
02:38:21,040 --> 02:38:29,180
RFP was released for public bidding and in May staff conducted an initial screening to confirm that

1753
02:38:29,180 --> 02:38:36,360
proposed or med mandatory requirements. In June, staff returned to Council with an update on the

1754
02:38:36,360 --> 02:38:42,160
procurement timeline and requested additional clarification regarding Council's preferences

1755
02:38:42,160 --> 02:38:47,760
and direction. Council directed us to interview the four proposals and those interviews

1756
02:38:47,760 --> 02:38:58,580
were conducted in July. In August, the selection committee completed their evaluations of all

1757
02:38:58,580 --> 02:39:03,440
submitted proposals and interviews. This brings us to tonight's item.

1758
02:39:06,720 --> 02:39:07,400
So the facility

1759
02:39:07,400 --> 02:39:14,420
rose to our facility goals that were discussed through the theater DNA process that began in January

1760
02:39:17,240 --> 02:39:23,840
includes increasing cultural diversity programming in the facility, expanding access

1761
02:39:23,840 --> 02:39:34,100
and participation, so the facility is available for nonprofit users and organizations that are located throughout the city and the county.

1762
02:39:34,880 --> 02:39:47,040
Attracting a broader range of users and events, maintaining opportunities for the city to continue use this facility and generating revenue to offset the city's overall operating costs.

1763
02:39:48,040 --> 02:39:53,900
Council also desired to have a single operator responsible for managing the facility.

1764
02:39:58,370 --> 02:39:59,890
So the...

1765
02:40:00,000 --> 02:40:14,820
The creation of the RFP was originally drafted through comments by theater DNA, which is a city's consultant, based on the council interviews as well as industry standards.

1766
02:40:15,820 --> 02:40:23,340
The draft was then circulated and reviewed by department staff from community services, public works, city attorney city administration.

1767
02:40:23,980 --> 02:40:27,220
And then ultimately, the RFP was released in April.

1768
02:40:28,000 --> 02:40:31,020
The result was for operators submitted proposals.

1769
02:40:36,270 --> 02:40:40,690
So this is actually supposed to be at a different spot.

1770
02:40:40,850 --> 02:40:42,310
Sorry, where's it get that?

1771
02:40:45,250 --> 02:40:45,890
So

1772
02:40:48,770 --> 02:40:54,230
the evaluation process, oh, this is not even the correct

1773
02:40:54,230 --> 02:40:55,250
please, oh, sorry.

1774
02:40:58,460 --> 02:40:59,300
If you can, yeah,

1775
02:41:18,100 --> 02:41:18,240
sorry.

1776
02:41:18,240 --> 02:41:22,880
I think with all the technical difficulties, my power point got switched around.

1777
02:41:25,170 --> 02:41:26,430
Or with me just a moment.

1778
02:41:53,080 --> 02:41:54,240
Escape this.

1779
02:41:54,740 --> 02:41:55,520
I don't

1780
02:42:10,140 --> 02:42:11,080
see on my side.

1781
02:42:11,240 --> 02:42:12,680
Tony, do you see it on your side?

1782
02:42:12,740 --> 02:42:15,160
Because on this side, it's actually not pulled up.

1783
02:42:23,940 --> 02:42:26,560
Okay, so we can get

1784
02:42:46,530 --> 02:42:50,170
back to the place we were.

1785
02:42:51,310 --> 02:42:57,410
So these are the just a brief introduction to each of the

1786
02:42:57,410 --> 02:43:05,310
proposers that submitted to the RFP, their contact information is on this slide, as well as information

1787
02:43:05,310 --> 02:43:06,270
out their operators.

1788
02:43:16,460 --> 02:43:18,100
We go ahead and move on.

1789
02:43:20,780 --> 02:43:26,440
At this point here, at this point here, let's stop and we work together.

1790
02:43:26,900 --> 02:43:27,820
Block, please.

1791
02:43:29,100 --> 02:43:29,400
Please.

1792
02:43:34,870 --> 02:43:35,070
Okay.

1793
02:43:35,190 --> 02:43:35,890
Thank you.

1794
02:43:35,890 --> 02:43:46,150
So, this slide provides a table of how council priorities aligned with the venue, the

1795
02:43:46,150 --> 02:43:48,190
rose center venue operator evaluation.

1796
02:43:49,270 --> 02:43:58,410
So, here we have, on the column all the way to the left, the requirement was to

1797
02:43:58,410 --> 02:44:04,290
be able to operate legally here in California, participate in the site tour either virtually

1798
02:44:04,290 --> 02:44:09,610
or in-person have at least five years managing similar venues,

1799
02:44:11,290 --> 02:44:16,310
demonstrate experience with performing arts and event facilities,

1800
02:44:17,390 --> 02:44:21,510
preferably have demonstrated work experience with other public sector organizations,

1801
02:44:22,830 --> 02:44:27,150
and then Council had a preference for a single operator over the entire facility,

1802
02:44:28,390 --> 02:44:33,290
and then Council also in June said a no management fee model that did not rely on

1803
02:44:33,290 --> 02:44:39,490
management fee structure. So this is how each of those four operators kind of

1804
02:44:39,830 --> 02:44:46,670
ranked answered those questions as you go over to the right. You can see how they

1805
02:44:46,670 --> 02:44:49,190
were each categorized.

1806
02:44:54,610 --> 02:44:59,970
So staff worked with theater DNA throughout the evaluation process.

1807
02:45:00,000 --> 02:45:10,300
Justice to review proposals for completeness, irregularities, assess their compliance with the RFP requirements, industry standards and council priorities.

1808
02:45:12,160 --> 02:45:20,840
We work together to develop questions to address areas to address those irregularities between the different proposals.

1809
02:45:20,840 --> 02:45:30,340
The interviews were conducted in person by city staff and theater DNA was available as a technical resource at the interview.

1810
02:45:30,680 --> 02:45:35,800
They listened in and observed, but did not rate or rank any of the proposals.

1811
02:45:37,780 --> 02:45:46,060
The Rose Center is somewhat different than a traditional procurement that we see throughout the city and else the city's in general.

1812
02:45:47,220 --> 02:45:51,780
Not a single set of specifications applies.

1813
02:45:51,960 --> 02:45:56,020
There's many ways to do management to manage the facility.

1814
02:45:56,580 --> 02:45:58,060
And we saw that with the proposals.

1815
02:45:58,640 --> 02:46:02,140
They had four very different responses.

1816
02:46:02,540 --> 02:46:08,480
And so that's this is taking a little bit more attention and time because of that.

1817
02:46:11,060 --> 02:46:19,660
That was one of the reasons that we returned to Council in June to clarify Council's preferences and obtained direction before we moved on to evaluation.

1818
02:46:23,110 --> 02:46:27,830
Proposers were evaluated based on both their submitted proposals and their interviews.

1819
02:46:29,110 --> 02:46:33,490
The scores were not calculated as a separate proposal versus interview.

1820
02:46:33,490 --> 02:46:43,670
they weren't weighted, they were averaged together, so as a whole, each evaluator

1821
02:46:43,670 --> 02:46:50,530
consit evaluator, considered the complete proposal presented, including any

1822
02:46:50,530 --> 02:46:56,010
written and interview and the interview that occurred, and they assigned an

1823
02:46:56,010 --> 02:46:58,810
overall evaluation in the areas that were mentioned.

1824
02:47:01,160 --> 02:47:02,320
Each proposal was also

1825
02:47:02,320 --> 02:47:09,360
notified of tonight's meeting, tonight's council presentation and provide information on how to participate

1826
02:47:09,920 --> 02:47:12,260
and we saw some of those participate today.

1827
02:47:14,610 --> 02:47:20,270
So the categories which were put together by the

1828
02:47:21,030 --> 02:47:29,130
the the raiders and they provided a consistent framework for the evaluation. There was 10 categories

1829
02:47:29,130 --> 02:47:36,950
each category had a maximum of five points allowed in each category per

1830
02:47:36,950 --> 02:47:37,350
radar.

1831
02:47:39,480 --> 02:47:44,740
Provisors could receive a maximum score of 50. The categories, as I

1832
02:47:44,740 --> 02:47:47,560
stated, were not weighted differently. Each category was evaluated

1833
02:47:47,560 --> 02:47:54,040
independently by both radars using a five point scale. One was equal to

1834
02:47:54,040 --> 02:48:00,580
two fair three good four very good and five was excellent.

1835
02:48:03,860 --> 02:48:06,080
The 10 categories are listed here

1836
02:48:06,080 --> 02:48:12,060
where we have innovation, multicultural programming, revenue development, community

1837
02:48:12,060 --> 02:48:18,820
engagement, technology, marketing, operation planning, organization and completeness,

1838
02:48:19,080 --> 02:48:20,860
customer experience and creativity.

1839
02:48:24,240 --> 02:48:28,040
These individuals category scores were then

1840
02:48:28,040 --> 02:48:34,780
combined to provide a composite evaluative score that could be between 10 points and 50 points.

1841
02:48:42,990 --> 02:48:51,070
I would like to remind you at this time, stop and you know, I asked you to be patient and

1842
02:48:51,070 --> 02:48:58,990
listen to the presentation. You have the time before you spoke before us and you will have

1843
02:48:58,990 --> 02:49:04,810
to come to speak at the end, when there is an oral communication.

1844
02:49:05,550 --> 02:49:10,190
So at this point here, please, let's staff and the City Council doing their work.

1845
02:49:10,810 --> 02:49:11,670
Thank you.

1846
02:49:14,490 --> 02:49:17,190
The evaluation results based on the proposals and interviews,

1847
02:49:17,550 --> 02:49:22,610
Latin Asian Hospitality Group received the highest overall rating or

1848
02:49:22,610 --> 02:49:23,510
evaluation.

1849
02:49:24,070 --> 02:49:25,750
Their composite score was 43.

1850
02:49:26,790 --> 02:49:41,330
Their lowest category rating was good for multicultural programming, but all other ratings from both evaluators were very good or excellent, which contributed to their high score.

1851
02:49:42,590 --> 02:49:55,730
The purpose of highlighting these scores is not to simply identify the numerical rating, but also to provide context for what the evaluation committee identified as factors that influence the score as the highest ranking proposals.

1852
02:49:55,730 --> 02:49:55,950
on.

1853
02:50:00,000 --> 02:50:06,440
Several elements made them stand out. I'm just, we're only talking about them since they had the highest

1854
02:50:06,440 --> 02:50:12,160
ranking. The others, we're not going to necessarily go through at this moment. Several things

1855
02:50:12,160 --> 02:50:20,880
has stood out. From late Latin Asian hospitality group, was there focus on innovation and technology,

1856
02:50:22,040 --> 02:50:28,080
along with proactive approach to marketing and demonstrate experience operating similar facilities

1857
02:50:28,080 --> 02:50:29,500
in the business model.

1858
02:50:30,660 --> 02:50:33,020
They articulated their operational plan clearly

1859
02:50:33,020 --> 02:50:35,320
and presented a business model that

1860
02:50:35,320 --> 02:50:37,220
has been implemented in other facilities.

1861
02:50:38,600 --> 02:50:39,800
During the event interview,

1862
02:50:40,140 --> 02:50:41,960
the evaluation committee also presented

1863
02:50:41,960 --> 02:50:43,840
Prozure with challenges and scenarios

1864
02:50:43,840 --> 02:50:46,000
and their responses,

1865
02:50:46,220 --> 02:50:48,020
demonstrated ability to think through issues

1866
02:50:48,020 --> 02:50:50,620
in real time while remaining aligned with the city's

1867
02:50:50,620 --> 02:50:51,400
stated goals.

1868
02:50:53,140 --> 02:50:55,220
Their proposed business model also provides

1869
02:50:55,220 --> 02:51:01,560
for direct revenue to city, which was with the state of objective of achieving full cost recovery.

1870
02:51:02,980 --> 02:51:06,420
The other positive aspect was their willingness to acknowledge their limitations

1871
02:51:07,200 --> 02:51:12,180
in their proposal. They identified potential solutions. An example of the solution is

1872
02:51:12,180 --> 02:51:21,960
when the road he mentioned when he came up, which was to work with existing partners and the community,

1873
02:51:22,920 --> 02:51:29,500
to have resident programming and leverage partnerships to increase areas where they lacked.

1874
02:51:30,540 --> 02:51:36,880
From the evaluation committee's perspective, this demonstrated flexibility, willingness

1875
02:51:36,880 --> 02:51:42,360
to build partnerships rather than approach the venue management as a standalone operation.

1876
02:51:48,400 --> 02:51:54,660
In the area of innovation, the proposal demonstrated a collaborative approach, articulating

1877
02:51:54,660 --> 02:52:01,440
ID ID is very clearly and respond to constructively as they were presented with questions.

1878
02:52:03,120 --> 02:52:08,380
Though, my nation hospitality group model is a management fee model.

1879
02:52:09,300 --> 02:52:13,860
Staff felt they're overall evaluation was worthy of consideration based on their comparative

1880
02:52:13,860 --> 02:52:15,780
scores in the category's presented.

1881
02:52:17,100 --> 02:52:22,300
Though the management fee model is contrary to council's express goals, the revenue generating

1882
02:52:22,300 --> 02:52:28,720
potential and cost recovery re of funds back to the city exceeds the management fee.

1883
02:52:31,980 --> 02:52:36,560
Finally, I just want to talk about the procurement process.

1884
02:52:37,300 --> 02:52:41,540
You guys saw this slide last time I was here and was so we've moved this up forward.

1885
02:52:42,140 --> 02:52:50,420
I'm here looking for council direction to advise staff about which vendor you would like

1886
02:52:50,420 --> 02:52:53,420
to move forward with and begin negotiations.

1887
02:52:54,680 --> 02:53:00,500
Tonight's decision is not an intention to award, but rather counsel, make and consider

1888
02:53:00,500 --> 02:53:06,280
the information presented, and provide direction to which purpose are they choose, if

1889
02:53:06,280 --> 02:53:07,100
any.

1890
02:53:07,620 --> 02:53:10,680
Count, if count, and then staff will begin negotiations.

1891
02:53:12,980 --> 02:53:18,120
At this time, and so we don't have a contract for you to look at because we have not

1892
02:53:18,120 --> 02:53:21,380
began negotiations with any of the proposals as of yet.

1893
02:53:22,260 --> 02:53:25,060
At this time, staff is available to answer any questions

1894
02:53:25,500 --> 02:53:27,060
and receive directions from Council.

1895
02:53:29,000 --> 02:53:32,860
OK, before we go into that, I just want to let you know

1896
02:53:32,860 --> 02:53:37,400
that, well, the reason that I run very strict policy

1897
02:53:37,980 --> 02:53:39,540
that we have in-house.

1898
02:53:39,980 --> 02:53:44,040
If one person requested to pause and to go back,

1899
02:53:44,400 --> 02:53:47,020
then other people can do the same thing.

1900
02:53:47,020 --> 02:53:53,500
and we can get it moving. So that's the reason why I ask you to be patient with us on that.

1901
02:53:53,800 --> 02:54:01,800
We have to have to have consistently get the process moving. Secondly, I want to make the

1902
02:54:01,800 --> 02:54:10,280
points. I know that from the public comment earlier and also from the public communication.

1903
02:54:11,760 --> 02:54:19,660
There are still a number of people saying that the keep their road center the way it is.

1904
02:54:20,480 --> 02:54:26,960
And I want to let you know nothing change. All we do is this is the last and final that I'm going to tell you again.

1905
02:54:27,560 --> 02:54:30,500
That there is nothing change with that.

1906
02:54:30,500 --> 02:54:31,060
set.

1907
02:54:33,160 --> 02:54:41,680
The contract is up and we open up for the fair selection and also we're looking for, you know,

1908
02:54:41,820 --> 02:54:50,700
whoever that is that effectively and efficiently running the pro center. That's all.

1909
02:54:51,500 --> 02:54:56,840
So this time here I am going to speak first and go ahead and put the feminist for me.

1910
02:55:00,300 --> 02:55:10,640
Well, first of all, I want to thank our staff for your effort in helping bring everyone together throughout this process and provide your invaluable input.

1911
02:55:11,340 --> 02:55:21,620
I certainly appreciate your transparency and your willingness to be clear and upfront about issues and consideration before us.

1912
02:55:21,620 --> 02:55:37,360
And this is out of the court from your stop report due to the different operating models presented in each proposal, as well as the varying priorities and perspective of individual council members.

1913
02:55:37,360 --> 02:55:52,700
The city council is being asked to reach a consensus on which proposal is best suited to operate the value and best aligned with the city goals and requirements.

1914
02:55:54,340 --> 02:55:57,280
So with that, I want to thank you for that.

1915
02:55:57,840 --> 02:56:05,860
And to the council member, I think it is very important to recognize that each organization of business model is different.

1916
02:56:05,860 --> 02:56:11,780
because of the business and operation models of vastly different.

1917
02:56:12,200 --> 02:56:20,800
Stop is seeking direction from the council regarding our preferred business model and management style.

1918
02:56:21,520 --> 02:56:26,540
And that is exactly why we are here tonight to provide that direction.

1919
02:56:27,860 --> 02:56:34,360
Due to the differences in operation from one composer to another, as well as the varying proposal,

1920
02:56:34,360 --> 02:56:43,120
So we need to carefully evaluate which organization or business model are best suited to operate

1921
02:56:43,120 --> 02:56:48,840
this venue and serve the best interest in our entire community.

1922
02:56:50,200 --> 02:56:58,540
Our goal is to select an operator who is not only capable of effectively managing the venue,

1923
02:56:58,540 --> 02:57:03,560
but also work closely with the city to meet its requirements.

1924
02:57:04,660 --> 02:57:11,080
But who also understand the respect of our community as a whole

1925
02:57:11,080 --> 02:57:15,880
and is committed to enhancing activities, programs,

1926
02:57:16,340 --> 02:57:21,000
and opportunities for benefit of our residents.

1927
02:57:24,550 --> 02:57:27,710
Over the past year and a half,

1928
02:57:27,710 --> 02:57:32,270
we have had a valuable opportunity to talk about the Rose Center

1929
02:57:32,270 --> 02:57:41,090
theater and banquet hall. It is one of the most unique and valuable assets in our community

1930
02:57:41,090 --> 02:57:51,050
and in the region. The center has operated for 20 years and for years, however, there have been

1931
02:57:51,050 --> 02:57:56,990
always been concerned race about the efficiency of the center and whether the programming

1932
02:57:56,990 --> 02:58:02,750
and accessibility reflects our Western-based community and culture.

1933
02:58:04,170 --> 02:58:05,110
I want to make it clear.

1934
02:58:06,010 --> 02:58:12,770
The study we conducted with the expert has never been about kicking anyone out.

1935
02:58:13,490 --> 02:58:21,410
It has always been to ensure, please, this has always been to ensure our beloved

1936
02:58:21,410 --> 02:58:30,930
here and how our operational well is financially successful and reflects our diverse

1937
02:58:30,930 --> 02:58:39,690
community. When I have said that the past that I don't want to spend a penny, I want to make

1938
02:58:39,690 --> 02:58:50,390
it clear that I don't want us to spend a penny when an outside operator is using operating

1939
02:58:50,390 --> 02:58:52,270
and managing our facility.

1940
02:58:53,510 --> 02:58:59,730
There is no reason for us to pay for others to part of it.

1941
02:59:00,130 --> 02:59:04,070
After hearing the presentation and public comments earlier,

1942
02:59:05,070 --> 02:59:08,770
I would like to direct staff to move forward

1943
02:59:09,050 --> 02:59:11,430
with negotiating the agreement.

1944
02:59:12,430 --> 02:59:16,690
And at this time, I would like to go ahead and open up for

1945
02:59:16,690 --> 02:59:18,510
city council comments.

1946
02:59:20,580 --> 02:59:23,080
Is anything out from the dias?

1947
02:59:23,640 --> 02:59:24,940
Sure. I can start.

1948
02:59:25,680 --> 02:59:27,720
Yeah. If you want to start a council member, Mr.

1949
02:59:28,000 --> 02:59:29,120
Thank you, Mayor.

1950
02:59:31,700 --> 02:59:36,320
First of all, I just want to thank you for, I know you guys have been working hard on this,

1951
02:59:36,360 --> 02:59:39,540
and has been a very emotional as well for the community.

1952
02:59:40,180 --> 02:59:44,220
As you can see, very difficult on the emotions.

1953
02:59:44,220 --> 02:59:51,720
This theater is a heartbeat of our community and not just the city was

1954
02:59:51,720 --> 02:59:55,980
mister, but as you can see, folks from up surrounding cities and all over

1955
02:59:55,980 --> 02:59:59,440
come to our city to enjoy.

1956
03:00:00,660 --> 03:00:12,680
And the great performances at the theater. So it's a heartbeat of many communities, but luckily it's here with city was minister. So I know, you know, it's been hard.

1957
03:00:13,680 --> 03:00:16,800
The one of the issues that I had at the beginning was just,

1958
03:00:19,240 --> 03:00:25,860
you know, some of this information that you presented on your slide as far as the ratings go and all that.

1959
03:00:25,860 --> 03:00:34,160
I would have liked to have seen that in the staff report, so we can have that opportunity at home.

1960
03:00:34,520 --> 03:00:38,120
When we're reviewing the agenda, so we can have more information.

1961
03:00:39,160 --> 03:00:41,740
And I get it, you're presenting it to us right now.

1962
03:00:43,220 --> 03:00:52,360
But that was a frustration when I saw that it seemed like very little information was in here for us to make a decision that's so big.

1963
03:00:52,360 --> 03:01:00,360
I would like to have seen that, that being said, you know, one of the things that I think we

1964
03:01:00,360 --> 03:01:07,420
all strive for is transparency and not having that information kind of makes people start thinking

1965
03:01:07,420 --> 03:01:13,520
things that maybe may not be true, but anyways, that if I'm not having that information in

1966
03:01:13,520 --> 03:01:21,240
they're good people at the wrong impression, you know, but the wrong optics. So, you know,

1967
03:01:21,580 --> 03:01:27,680
we can try to get those, try to have that much information in there as possible for us to go over.

1968
03:01:30,520 --> 03:01:39,600
And again, and I see that the categories that you had in your proposals and, and I can see now

1969
03:01:39,600 --> 03:01:42,720
after the staff report, after I see in here your report,

1970
03:01:44,140 --> 03:01:49,240
I can see how you got to that, to that 43, you know.

1971
03:01:49,280 --> 03:01:52,500
Originally, I was like, how do you twice as high

1972
03:01:52,500 --> 03:01:53,320
than the others?

1973
03:01:54,120 --> 03:01:58,480
So that was kind of like little bit, kind of like,

1974
03:01:58,480 --> 03:02:01,860
Larry about that, but now that I see, you know,

1975
03:02:02,020 --> 03:02:03,880
the review report, I can see that.

1976
03:02:05,280 --> 03:02:15,290
And one of the, what's that, what Council wine was, was single operator and, and is, is, is,

1977
03:02:16,250 --> 03:02:21,210
that an Asian hospitality group you, you have them as, they would be a single operator.

1978
03:02:22,870 --> 03:02:33,390
But, you know, we all know, and the reason they're, they have scored high-peers are willingness to have the most qualified operator

1979
03:02:33,390 --> 03:02:40,190
for the theater side, you know, which they come to the consensus that it is the friends

1980
03:02:40,190 --> 03:02:41,010
of the Rose Center.

1981
03:02:41,150 --> 03:02:49,210
There is no question about the quality of performances, the quality of the operations that

1982
03:02:49,210 --> 03:02:52,070
they conducted for 20 years.

1983
03:02:52,850 --> 03:03:00,610
We know through that theater DNA report that we paid, you know, $30,000 to have, that they raised

1984
03:03:00,610 --> 03:03:04,530
over $300,000 for the operation of the theater,

1985
03:03:04,830 --> 03:03:08,070
I understand that, and there are also a recommendation

1986
03:03:08,070 --> 03:03:12,070
was an amendment for us to capture the cost of utilities,

1987
03:03:13,170 --> 03:03:14,910
which they're currently are doing right now

1988
03:03:14,910 --> 03:03:17,190
by paying us what they're paying us now.

1989
03:03:17,930 --> 03:03:21,110
So I can see now that how do you got to that?

1990
03:03:21,690 --> 03:03:25,860
So it seems to me that this land,

1991
03:03:25,860 --> 03:03:34,160
that an Asian hospitality group really is the most qualified to be able to operate the

1992
03:03:34,160 --> 03:03:39,340
banquet facility side and with collaboration the theater side.

1993
03:03:41,700 --> 03:03:43,380
If we have somebody an

1994
03:03:43,380 --> 03:03:56,200
operator who is not qualified or inexperienced to run the theater side of the extremely

1995
03:03:56,200 --> 03:04:04,520
detrimental to our community and all the folks who enjoy the theater operation and the performances

1996
03:04:04,520 --> 03:04:11,240
and all the acts, all the kids that got a start there in the careers and acting careers.

1997
03:04:11,640 --> 03:04:18,260
We've heard from some folks here who they've gone on to Broadway and even bigger than that.

1998
03:04:18,960 --> 03:04:25,840
So that's something for us as council and as a community to be proud of that that's what that theater

1999
03:04:25,840 --> 03:04:33,180
has offered to our community. So now I can see how you got to that. Yeah, that point.

2000
03:04:33,800 --> 03:04:37,840
Thank you so much. Well, come back second round. Thank you.

2001
03:04:38,480 --> 03:04:40,700
Any questions from the customer?

2002
03:04:44,150 --> 03:04:45,230
Yes, please.

2003
03:04:46,490 --> 03:04:47,270
Yeah, thanks Mayor.

2004
03:04:47,850 --> 03:04:52,060
I'm just surprised that some residents of the city still think that we're going to shut down the

2005
03:04:52,060 --> 03:04:59,240
I mean, that's that's from the point we just want the vendor through the RFP process.

2006
03:05:00,000 --> 03:05:04,740
Can you bring up the slide on proposal evaluation?

2007
03:05:15,640 --> 03:05:16,660
Is this the slide you were speaking?

2008
03:05:16,940 --> 03:05:19,340
No, the proposal evaluation.

2009
03:05:22,660 --> 03:05:23,300
It's

2010
03:05:31,820 --> 03:05:33,020
this one page.

2011
03:05:35,680 --> 03:05:37,460
I think my slides are different than yours.

2012
03:05:38,060 --> 03:05:40,140
I think yes.

2013
03:05:41,040 --> 03:05:50,580
When the computer malfunctioned, we went back to an older varieties of printed handouts that you all have.

2014
03:05:51,260 --> 03:05:55,120
It's the first one with the picture with the, uh, the banquet.

2015
03:05:56,470 --> 03:05:59,330
We have the city city city city.

2016
03:05:59,450 --> 03:06:00,690
Oh, it's,

2017
03:06:03,510 --> 03:06:12,070
oh, no, that's, that was, okay, so that was part of a presentation that that slide was deleted out of this slide deck.

2018
03:06:12,530 --> 03:06:16,130
I apologize that you guys are seeing something that we are not presenting.

2019
03:06:16,770 --> 03:06:19,590
Because that is definitely, that was not our intention.

2020
03:06:20,130 --> 03:06:21,630
The computer worked against us.

2021
03:06:21,630 --> 03:06:22,110
Okay.

2022
03:06:22,110 --> 03:06:23,410
I'm not sorry.

2023
03:06:25,540 --> 03:06:28,820
Basically, my slide said that, basically, the vendor,

2024
03:06:29,240 --> 03:06:32,300
we want to increase the cost of the grocery programming.

2025
03:06:33,680 --> 03:06:38,000
Facility available for all non-profit use within the city,

2026
03:06:38,420 --> 03:06:40,640
by Hispanic community access and participation.

2027
03:06:41,040 --> 03:06:41,780
There we go.

2028
03:06:41,980 --> 03:06:43,740
We found it very good on it.

2029
03:06:44,780 --> 03:06:48,220
So we want a vendor who can accomplish all these priorities.

2030
03:06:48,800 --> 03:06:52,020
And these priorities basically came about

2031
03:06:52,020 --> 03:06:56,560
because through the interviews with the mayor and all the council members, right?

2032
03:06:57,500 --> 03:07:01,240
So we're not shutting down the theater or anything like that. We want to vender

2033
03:07:01,240 --> 03:07:09,320
who can accomplish these priorities with the best use of the theater for the city in terms of

2034
03:07:09,800 --> 03:07:11,660
financially and culturally.

2035
03:07:18,760 --> 03:07:22,080
I would like to know what each vendor can bring to the table for the city.

2036
03:07:22,080 --> 03:07:28,460
I mean, it's to me right now, it doesn't seem just very concrete

2037
03:07:32,270 --> 03:07:34,610
evidence yet, right?

2038
03:07:34,930 --> 03:07:40,830
Or maybe during your interview with them, we're not privably to those to that information.

2039
03:07:41,190 --> 03:07:44,990
But I would like to know what each vendor will bring to the table for the city.

2040
03:07:47,190 --> 03:07:48,570
So we did follow.

2041
03:07:48,570 --> 03:07:52,430
And it's this little touch on a comment made by Councilmember Manzo.

2042
03:07:52,590 --> 03:08:01,470
We did follow a vetted common RFP process between the 3DNA as the technical experts.

2043
03:08:01,470 --> 03:08:06,910
They were there to essentially monitor the dialogue and make sure that promises that were

2044
03:08:06,910 --> 03:08:10,390
unreasonable weren't being made and make staff aware if that was happening.

2045
03:08:10,870 --> 03:08:15,910
We had adults and experts in the room and then collectively our team, even I've been

2046
03:08:15,910 --> 03:08:23,710
in this for 30 years proposing and overseeing our fees combined and the same goes for veterans

2047
03:08:23,710 --> 03:08:30,550
of our industry with senior management analyst as well as our director. So the process was

2048
03:08:30,550 --> 03:08:36,630
followed and typically what we do is we bring you a ranking and then staff has the council

2049
03:08:36,630 --> 03:08:42,310
direct system move forward with an negotiation. We have had other instances in which the council

2050
03:08:42,310 --> 03:08:49,050
has wanted to see a little bit more and I'll let City Manager jump in as to how we could

2051
03:08:49,050 --> 03:08:54,390
achieve that if that is what the council would like to do. But as far as putting everything

2052
03:08:54,390 --> 03:09:00,770
out there right now, the idea is to bring a ranking and for council to make a decision for us

2053
03:09:00,770 --> 03:09:07,130
to engage that one group, whoever it is, and for us to have the other groups in the waiting

2054
03:09:07,130 --> 03:09:12,010
in the event that that negotiation process doesn't move forward, we can move on to another

2055
03:09:12,010 --> 03:09:18,850
group or reboot the RFP whatever the council wants to do but disclosing everything about everyone

2056
03:09:18,850 --> 03:09:29,730
is not a part of your typical RFP process okay I look at the scoring you know 43 22 21 21

2057
03:09:29,730 --> 03:09:36,570
I'm actually quite surprised I would expect the friends of the rose theater to be to score much higher

2058
03:09:36,570 --> 03:09:41,950
since they've been doing it for 20 years right and they I mean I don't want to say they have the

2059
03:09:41,950 --> 03:09:47,730
track, but I mean they've been doing it for 20 years. I would expect them to be the top score.

2060
03:09:48,550 --> 03:09:55,390
I was surprised that they only score about half of what land Asian.

2061
03:09:56,090 --> 03:09:59,970
Yeah. That's a very good point and you know the thing to keep in mind when you

2062
03:10:00,000 --> 03:10:12,620
Move forward through an RFP process is that the contractor or the applicant, sorry, the contractor or the operator that has the contract, has the inside edge, but they are not given points for being there.

2063
03:10:13,040 --> 03:10:23,260
The RFP process is a clean slate and the idea is that they would bring their 20 years experience plus innovation and other things that the council is now asking more of.

2064
03:10:23,260 --> 03:10:30,920
They would bring that to the table on the day of the interview and essentially that is their score based on their performance on that day

2065
03:10:30,920 --> 03:10:36,420
They don't get extra points for having been there for 20 years and that's just a part of the process

2066
03:10:36,420 --> 03:10:44,220
I was a part of firms where we were there for 10 years and then we lost the contract because we didn't perform on the day that there was a reevaluation

2067
03:10:44,220 --> 03:10:48,300
It's a very typical, but I understand your your mind your logic and where that went

2068
03:10:49,760 --> 03:10:51,360
Before we move on

2069
03:10:51,360 --> 03:10:54,420
would like to have a question for city attorney.

2070
03:10:55,300 --> 03:10:57,040
I know this is a very important items

2071
03:10:57,040 --> 03:11:00,680
that we need to make decision on this.

2072
03:11:00,880 --> 03:11:05,080
So I don't mind to go more than two times

2073
03:11:05,080 --> 03:11:10,420
until the council seemed that we need to move

2074
03:11:10,420 --> 03:11:14,280
for what they call, call for questions,

2075
03:11:16,420 --> 03:11:19,060
then we at that time will take the action.

2076
03:11:19,060 --> 03:11:28,700
At this time here, do we have to ask for the motion or is that good enough that I can go ahead and move on?

2077
03:11:28,960 --> 03:11:30,060
With that.

2078
03:11:32,820 --> 03:11:39,560
If I don't make it clear for you then this is we have the policy that that's only after two times.

2079
03:11:40,320 --> 03:11:42,540
Then we have to.

2080
03:11:42,580 --> 03:11:43,040
Right.

2081
03:11:43,440 --> 03:11:45,780
So your policy says, well, a couple things.

2082
03:11:45,860 --> 03:11:47,300
Number one is close 10 o'clock.

2083
03:11:47,300 --> 03:11:53,920
need to have a motion at some point. Your policy says that each council member gets five minutes

2084
03:11:54,530 --> 03:12:00,220
and then each council member then gets an additional five minutes if they want it. And then the

2085
03:12:00,220 --> 03:12:05,460
city council has the option to say actually no we're going to go for a third round or a fourth round

2086
03:12:05,460 --> 03:12:11,300
of you. You have the option but if you don't agree to extend for everybody then you're done at the two

2087
03:12:11,300 --> 03:12:19,360
around. We have to have to agree to allow more discussion. Okay. I appreciate that.

2088
03:12:19,560 --> 03:12:24,420
At this time here, we are before we move on. We almost have a buck. I would like to move

2089
03:12:24,420 --> 03:12:34,240
to extend the meeting time to whatever it is. I second that. Okay. Just for the record.

2090
03:12:34,520 --> 03:12:39,340
Correct me if I'm wrong. See the attorney or city manager. The policy as far as the 10 o'clock

2091
03:12:39,340 --> 03:12:46,320
time limit, that goes, if we're in the process of occurring item, then you wait to the items

2092
03:12:46,320 --> 03:12:56,700
over to vote to extend, not during the middle of the item. We can wait to the end of the item

2093
03:12:56,700 --> 03:13:01,980
is done. That's what the policy. There's any opposition from anybody on the council to

2094
03:13:01,980 --> 03:13:09,300
continue. Just for the record that maybe we can review it because we've done this a few times

2095
03:13:09,900 --> 03:13:12,940
And we voted right in the middle of a night.

2096
03:13:16,340 --> 03:13:22,000
Well, for tonight, we have to go back and look at the policy for tonight.

2097
03:13:22,160 --> 03:13:27,940
We can go ahead and move to extend the meeting time anyway in any way we can.

2098
03:13:28,300 --> 03:13:28,700
Yeah, because.

2099
03:13:29,380 --> 03:13:29,760
Okay.

2100
03:13:29,760 --> 03:13:30,180
So second.

2101
03:13:30,560 --> 03:13:31,420
I already second.

2102
03:13:31,420 --> 03:13:31,880
Okay.

2103
03:13:33,320 --> 03:13:39,560
I have a motion made by Mayor Wynn seconded by District 1 Councilwoman Fan West to extend the meeting pass

2104
03:13:39,560 --> 03:13:45,300
and P.M. Per city policy. I'll go ahead and call roll. District 1, Councilwoman Fan West,

2105
03:13:45,640 --> 03:13:51,020
Fan West Eye. District 2, Councilmember Monzo. Yes. District 4, Councilmember Wynn. Yes.

2106
03:13:51,400 --> 03:13:58,460
Vice Mayor Wynn? Yes. Mayor Wynn? Yes. Motion carried 5-0. Okay. We are still in the first

2107
03:13:58,460 --> 03:14:03,780
route if there's no question. Okay. Can I continue my train of thoughts?

2108
03:14:07,460 --> 03:14:09,540
Okay. Are you

2109
03:14:09,540 --> 03:14:12,520
And then let's move with the, let's start with first round.

2110
03:14:12,860 --> 03:14:16,520
Yeah. Thank you. Okay. So I meet with staff.

2111
03:14:16,760 --> 03:14:20,160
Yeah, I have the same question to regarding the grading.

2112
03:14:20,600 --> 03:14:24,320
And you guys did elaborate that it's kind of like an interview.

2113
03:14:24,380 --> 03:14:27,500
If you come and if you don't perform that day,

2114
03:14:27,620 --> 03:14:33,360
you missed the opportunity. And I hope everyone who's coming for this interview,

2115
03:14:33,360 --> 03:14:39,120
RFP should be prepared to come with the answer to shine.

2116
03:14:39,840 --> 03:14:44,680
I mean, I have work in certain area in the public sector,

2117
03:14:44,700 --> 03:14:48,760
and I make sure that I come and shine to be the top three.

2118
03:14:49,160 --> 03:14:50,380
That's higher, that day.

2119
03:14:51,260 --> 03:14:55,760
So I don't know exactly why, you know,

2120
03:14:55,760 --> 03:14:59,980
I expect the same thing as Councilman Mark went.

2121
03:15:00,370 --> 03:15:07,910
That the roast theater should have a higher score, just because they have tons of experience.

2122
03:15:08,610 --> 03:15:14,210
So from what you explained to us on the diets here is that they didn't come to perform.

2123
03:15:15,290 --> 03:15:30,170
And I'm not judging staff because I believe you guys are expert. You guys do your job. You interview so many people regarding different positions on staff here, as well as different, you know, contractor that you guys do.

2124
03:15:30,170 --> 03:15:40,210
do your due diligence. So I don't criticize you guys on that nor do I trust you guys on your judgment with that.

2125
03:15:41,230 --> 03:16:00,070
So I am bummed to see the great rating for the roast theater. I don't know what happened there, but I just hope of course with the majority of council and I want to jump on what councilman Mark was saying that we are not trying to get rid of

2126
03:16:00,070 --> 03:16:05,070
the theater, we're trying to implement who is the best person

2127
03:16:06,330 --> 03:16:09,790
to rejuvenated, to bring in generate more money

2128
03:16:09,790 --> 03:16:13,450
into the city and fit the culture of the city.

2129
03:16:13,930 --> 03:16:15,510
So I just want to make that clear too.

2130
03:16:15,610 --> 03:16:18,410
As you guys know, I've been defending the rose theater

2131
03:16:18,410 --> 03:16:22,930
for with Carlos Monza on the diet as well a few years now.

2132
03:16:23,830 --> 03:16:25,850
Because my family, we do theater.

2133
03:16:25,870 --> 03:16:27,530
I'll boys do theater as well.

2134
03:16:27,530 --> 03:16:31,170
So I understand how it influenced our children

2135
03:16:31,170 --> 03:16:35,890
and it gives a good venue for them to be creative

2136
03:16:35,890 --> 03:16:39,050
and learn and build their confidence.

2137
03:16:39,310 --> 03:16:41,690
Confidence, so I do see that.

2138
03:16:42,550 --> 03:16:47,530
So for this performance and the score that they score,

2139
03:16:48,410 --> 03:16:49,850
I don't know what happened here.

2140
03:16:51,150 --> 03:16:56,290
So I just, if I mean, Tim want to talk to us about it,

2141
03:16:56,410 --> 03:16:57,310
I'm more than happy to.

2142
03:16:57,310 --> 03:17:03,350
but I don't think he's here, but I'm bum on that scoring.

2143
03:17:05,450 --> 03:17:07,450
So I do want the best for our city

2144
03:17:07,450 --> 03:17:11,310
because that's our responsibility as council member and mayor up here

2145
03:17:11,310 --> 03:17:14,910
is that we think of a whole of the city, Westminster,

2146
03:17:15,510 --> 03:17:18,830
and we want to be fugal with the money that comes into our city

2147
03:17:18,830 --> 03:17:20,370
because it's your tax dollars.

2148
03:17:20,830 --> 03:17:22,990
And we want to be able to have a facility

2149
03:17:22,990 --> 03:17:26,650
that will cover everyone as well.

2150
03:17:26,650 --> 03:17:34,690
So I'm open-minded and I want to hear why those people who are on top, why they score so well.

2151
03:17:35,050 --> 03:17:37,850
You know what I mean? So I do want to see that as well. I'm open-minded.

2152
03:17:41,420 --> 03:17:44,340
Anything else before we go to the second round?

2153
03:17:45,920 --> 03:17:49,500
Good but, Councilman Nabra, no, no.

2154
03:17:49,580 --> 03:17:51,740
You can go for the second round.

2155
03:17:51,800 --> 03:17:52,000
Yes.

2156
03:17:52,640 --> 03:17:55,380
Okay. All right. Thank you. I won't go for the second round.

2157
03:17:55,380 --> 03:18:07,000
Now, I know that we have three vendors representative here tonight, and I know that also that

2158
03:18:07,000 --> 03:18:14,940
from staff seeing that it's different models, then here we are reviewing the model and

2159
03:18:14,940 --> 03:18:22,520
managed management style to make sure that who is the one that best suited for managing

2160
03:18:22,520 --> 03:18:27,980
the operator. I'd like to go back to slide number 7, please.

2161
03:18:37,420 --> 03:18:40,140
This is the answer. The matrix with everything.

2162
03:18:40,140 --> 03:18:42,580
Yes, this is it. Okay.

2163
03:18:44,340 --> 03:18:51,220
You know, I don't know how you, or yeah, of course I respect you to come, you know,

2164
03:18:51,220 --> 03:19:04,140
come to the scoring, but I'd like to make a point here for the last row, same management

2165
03:19:04,140 --> 03:19:05,100
free.

2166
03:19:07,140 --> 03:19:13,260
I believe that, you know, we set it fairly clearly that we don't want to pay anyone to

2167
03:19:13,260 --> 03:19:17,860
come in and manage our facility and we have to pay for it.

2168
03:19:18,220 --> 03:19:19,780
And we make it very clear.

2169
03:19:19,780 --> 03:19:28,640
And this is the company that you are helping a high escort that they are asking for management fee.

2170
03:19:29,120 --> 03:19:34,500
So with that, I don't think that I am in favor of that.

2171
03:19:36,720 --> 03:19:47,460
So with all the other things, I respect you for your judgment on that, but I will reserve on this one here.

2172
03:19:48,720 --> 03:19:55,600
And at the same time, we have the represent from a roast center today.

2173
03:19:56,260 --> 03:19:59,700
When I hear you guys, when you guys have a pop comment.

2174
03:20:00,110 --> 03:20:15,110
I heard that done and it came up and also talked about it but then he very much, you know, talking about why is, you know, Stockholm up with this number and he didn't agree with that and so on.

2175
03:20:15,110 --> 03:20:20,390
I have not heard of what you are bringing to table.

2176
03:20:20,550 --> 03:20:23,650
I understand for the last 20 years, you've been doing that,

2177
03:20:23,650 --> 03:20:25,510
but this is a different process.

2178
03:20:25,510 --> 03:20:31,330
This is going to be fair for everyone who are turning in the proposal.

2179
03:20:32,510 --> 03:20:41,490
I also heard from Latin Asian and with the management free,

2180
03:20:41,490 --> 03:20:45,390
I don't really, you know, in favor of that.

2181
03:20:46,710 --> 03:20:54,970
For the TLC, I heard that they were saying

2182
03:20:54,970 --> 03:20:57,950
that they have 14 years of experience

2183
03:20:58,890 --> 03:21:01,790
and preserving the community.

2184
03:21:02,490 --> 03:21:04,530
And they are in seat of what's necessary.

2185
03:21:05,330 --> 03:21:10,550
And they are going to provide 10% of the profit

2186
03:21:12,670 --> 03:21:13,830
after expense.

2187
03:21:16,890 --> 03:21:25,470
So with these right here, I would like to explore more from the TLC.

2188
03:21:26,510 --> 03:21:31,470
And at this time, I have the TLC in house. May I ask the representative to come up?

2189
03:21:31,950 --> 03:21:33,410
So we have some question for you.

2190
03:21:33,950 --> 03:21:39,770
Should we do? Should we do an increase here? And public isn't that for staff to do?

2191
03:21:40,550 --> 03:21:46,550
I just want to. I mean, I want to know I want to know other vendors too.

2192
03:21:51,010 --> 03:21:52,030
If that's okay.

2193
03:21:52,770 --> 03:21:59,070
Is that it? So quickly, I don't have time. It's my time still for one minute here.

2194
03:21:59,450 --> 03:22:03,910
I'm going to ask you a few questions and then your you answer it because I have been running out of time.

2195
03:22:04,110 --> 03:22:11,390
First of all, like I mentioned, you said that you or you have experienced 14 years where have you will

2196
03:22:11,390 --> 03:22:18,410
you know, managed the company before and preserving for the community and in 10% of their

2197
03:22:19,790 --> 03:22:22,410
of their, of their, um, perfect sharing.

2198
03:22:23,190 --> 03:22:27,270
And I believe that you also mentioned, oh, here, the mentioned that you are going to put

2199
03:22:27,270 --> 03:22:29,570
in the investment, the initial investment.

2200
03:22:30,350 --> 03:22:32,730
So go ahead and answer all those questions to see.

2201
03:22:32,730 --> 03:22:33,610
Yes,

2202
03:22:35,890 --> 03:22:40,970
I do have 14 years experience managing the Saigon Performer Center.

2203
03:22:41,410 --> 03:22:54,390
Originally, I'm the owner of Saigon Performer Center and then it got transferred to Vic face TV and then I am the shareholder of Vic face TV.

2204
03:22:54,390 --> 03:23:06,810
So my experience with the theaters and with the televisions have plenty experience to do

2205
03:23:06,810 --> 03:23:13,590
we're public, provide customer service and handling event from A to Z.

2206
03:23:15,250 --> 03:23:29,730
Also, I mentioned in my oral communication that we will invest $500,000 to for the operating resources.

2207
03:23:30,450 --> 03:23:39,910
And we also pay rent for the city of Westminster and provide a share 10% profit sharing to the city.

2208
03:23:39,910 --> 03:23:47,550
So if we, uh, uh, rose and the grow, then everything scroll together with the city.

2209
03:23:49,880 --> 03:23:50,080
Okay.

2210
03:23:52,220 --> 03:23:52,260
Um.

2211
03:23:52,560 --> 03:23:54,160
Oh, one more thing about the banquet.

2212
03:23:54,260 --> 03:23:55,120
You know, right.

2213
03:23:55,280 --> 03:23:56,200
Five minutes?

2214
03:23:56,500 --> 03:23:57,340
Yeah, right now.

2215
03:23:57,540 --> 03:24:00,280
So we're right now, hold up and I.

2216
03:24:00,380 --> 03:24:00,740
I'm a question.

2217
03:24:01,060 --> 03:24:02,020
My prime minister's done.

2218
03:24:02,280 --> 03:24:05,800
And so we will go on with another council member, which is.

2219
03:24:05,820 --> 03:24:06,060
Colossus.

2220
03:24:06,360 --> 03:24:07,100
Thank you, Mayor.

2221
03:24:08,760 --> 03:24:09,320
Um.

2222
03:24:09,320 --> 03:24:12,060
Thank you. Thank you for your time.

2223
03:24:13,000 --> 03:24:18,560
Sean, I earlier in the conversation during your staff report, you mentioned about

2224
03:24:18,560 --> 03:24:23,760
exceeding management fee from the Latin Asian group. What was that?

2225
03:24:27,240 --> 03:24:28,180
What was it planning

2226
03:24:28,180 --> 03:24:34,460
by that? What about the management fee? Yeah, during your staff report, you made the

2227
03:24:34,460 --> 03:24:39,480
comment about the, as far as the management fee and then they would exceed it management

2228
03:24:39,480 --> 03:24:43,880
What is that the return or what was that?

2229
03:24:43,960 --> 03:24:48,360
Yeah, so the management fee and they also are in the room.

2230
03:24:48,900 --> 03:24:50,660
So if you wanted to talk with them directly.

2231
03:24:51,100 --> 03:24:52,220
Well, that's definitely.

2232
03:24:52,400 --> 03:24:54,700
But I can provide the information I apologize.

2233
03:24:55,680 --> 03:24:58,380
So yes, they're the management fee model.

2234
03:25:00,000 --> 03:25:15,340
Has cost recovery built into it. They have a series of revenues that would co-directly flow back to the city. So a facility rental fee would flow back to the city.

2235
03:25:15,920 --> 03:25:27,700
And so they estimate in that first year of working as the facility manager, they would generate approximately 465,000 in revenue.

2236
03:25:27,700 --> 03:25:38,340
that would offset the 100 and a little over $100,000 of venue management fee that they're

2237
03:25:38,340 --> 03:25:42,960
they're requesting upfront. So, but that has to be vetted out like.

2238
03:25:43,380 --> 03:25:48,220
Yeah, so that of the, is that they're set on that with that model of operation?

2239
03:25:48,880 --> 03:25:52,100
What was that a concern? Are they set on that model of operation?

2240
03:25:52,100 --> 03:25:55,200
So that's something that could be discussed in negotiations.

2241
03:25:55,680 --> 03:26:00,820
We just have not begun negotiations, so we haven't fed it that further.

2242
03:26:00,820 --> 03:26:03,100
Sir, here, here, can you answer that question?

2243
03:26:03,660 --> 03:26:04,080
Yes, sir.

2244
03:26:04,260 --> 03:26:05,080
Let's go up here.

2245
03:26:05,260 --> 03:26:05,720
What's the moment?

2246
03:26:14,470 --> 03:26:16,770
We're not here to interrupt the current operations.

2247
03:26:17,250 --> 03:26:20,610
We actually hear to enhance what they're currently doing.

2248
03:26:20,790 --> 03:26:26,170
In addition, we're going to maximize the bank responsibility in so many different forms

2249
03:26:26,170 --> 03:26:26,790
and shapes.

2250
03:26:26,790 --> 03:26:32,430
Plus, we're adding a new element that was not in the report, which is adding a community

2251
03:26:32,430 --> 03:26:37,190
kitchen and commissary kitchen for small businesses that they can add a four- African motor.

2252
03:26:37,950 --> 03:26:46,910
Right now, so that's kind of foster a different level of revenue for the city, in addition to the rental income.

2253
03:26:47,450 --> 03:26:48,590
That is uncapped.

2254
03:26:49,190 --> 03:26:54,310
If you go the tenant model approach, you're hitting a ceiling.

2255
03:26:54,310 --> 03:26:58,710
With our model, you're basically working with a proper

2256
03:26:58,710 --> 03:27:02,710
management to leverage all the three levels of the operations.

2257
03:27:03,430 --> 03:27:06,950
Your commensurate kitchen, your banquet facilities to maximize it.

2258
03:27:07,150 --> 03:27:10,730
We're not going to turn down anybody coming in through the banquet facilities,

2259
03:27:10,810 --> 03:27:15,850
so we can have someone who wants to do a celebration of life for 20 people,

2260
03:27:16,070 --> 03:27:21,410
and as high as doing a thousand people corporate events, multiple layers, multiple days.

2261
03:27:21,990 --> 03:27:27,430
So, in those particular scenarios, the city would generate revenue through the rents, through parking.

2262
03:27:28,710 --> 03:27:34,610
We are also contemplating sponsorships and grants that will go straight to the city.

2263
03:27:34,790 --> 03:27:42,450
So, the city is looking actually to make more than about a million dollars or so during the course of the time.

2264
03:27:42,670 --> 03:27:46,810
So, it's on cap. The more we generate, the more we push, the more the city will make.

2265
03:27:46,810 --> 03:27:50,670
There's no ceiling on the, and there's no ceiling on exactly.

2266
03:27:51,130 --> 03:28:03,930
There's no ceiling, and we conducted a study that we can, and year four, we can definitely take the venue to a four point five to five million dollar income generation.

2267
03:28:04,290 --> 03:28:12,910
Through all the three models, and still delivering the goal that the city wants to do, community engagement, helping small businesses grow,

2268
03:28:12,910 --> 03:28:19,730
Small businesses, if they start a business in the kitchen, they will get a business license through the city.

2269
03:28:20,230 --> 03:28:28,690
They will generate a little bit more revenue, they will pay taxes, and you're still helping someone that cannot afford a $10,000 brick and mortar location.

2270
03:28:28,830 --> 03:28:33,730
They can literally start with as little as $1,000, for example, on the kitchen side.

2271
03:28:34,270 --> 03:28:42,670
We have run kitchen operations and on the normal basis, those kitchen are running anywhere from $200,300,000, just that particular pillar.

2272
03:28:42,670 --> 03:28:44,910
We're not including the banquet.

2273
03:28:45,550 --> 03:28:46,610
The banquet is one thing.

2274
03:28:46,630 --> 03:28:50,850
Plus, we're also giving you a 10% revenue share

2275
03:28:50,850 --> 03:28:53,590
for everything that we include on the banquet facility.

2276
03:28:53,950 --> 03:28:54,890
We have a liquor license.

2277
03:28:55,490 --> 03:28:57,290
So we're not coming here to experiment.

2278
03:28:57,590 --> 03:28:59,650
We're coming here to hit the floor running.

2279
03:29:00,510 --> 03:29:05,430
And we're coming here to also catch all the events

2280
03:29:05,430 --> 03:29:07,450
that are happening next year, wedding season,

2281
03:29:07,550 --> 03:29:08,950
all those things are happening.

2282
03:29:08,950 --> 03:29:14,870
So we're not coming to generate more of anything.

2283
03:29:15,170 --> 03:29:19,110
It's just a balancing act while still keeping the theater intact,

2284
03:29:19,470 --> 03:29:21,270
but the theater needs to be subsidized.

2285
03:29:21,970 --> 03:29:24,310
The theater is a subsidy program.

2286
03:29:24,770 --> 03:29:27,470
It cannot operate by itself.

2287
03:29:27,750 --> 03:29:29,510
So you need someone an operator like us

2288
03:29:29,510 --> 03:29:31,250
that we can generate on the bank with facility.

2289
03:29:31,350 --> 03:29:32,550
We can generate more income.

2290
03:29:32,710 --> 03:29:33,930
We can find sponsorships.

2291
03:29:34,490 --> 03:29:35,990
Then we can subsidize the theater.

2292
03:29:35,990 --> 03:29:41,850
So, they can continue to do programming or even increase the programming because they will have enough funding.

2293
03:29:42,530 --> 03:29:47,970
The only thing that we request is support to streamline everything.

2294
03:29:48,590 --> 03:29:56,610
You know, utilize more vendors, more outsource items so we can lower the cost on labor because labor is extremely expensive.

2295
03:29:57,390 --> 03:29:59,970
With that, so the management fee, you not only get one tip.

2296
03:30:00,000 --> 03:30:22,180
You get a group of accountants, you get a group of legal teams that are can also be working with your legal teams, marketing people, janitorial people, it's a whole, it's a whole spectrum, it's just not one person, because it does the venue, it does require a big team right now, because it's been sitting there by itself for a long time.

2297
03:30:22,180 --> 03:30:26,700
not only that, but you still have control to decide what gets done there.

2298
03:30:26,760 --> 03:30:31,420
Or if you want to hold public meetings there, you get to also call the shots there,

2299
03:30:31,460 --> 03:30:36,340
and you have more flexibility versus if I'm a tenant, the approach is different,

2300
03:30:36,540 --> 03:30:44,100
because you cannot really force the tenant to do something that you know, to open

2301
03:30:44,100 --> 03:30:49,480
which is the current model that you had before it, they were open for only a certain time.

2302
03:30:49,480 --> 03:30:52,960
All right, please share your actual question. Yes, you did. Thank you. All right.

2303
03:30:53,240 --> 03:30:57,120
Okay. So, Michael. Okay. Can I help you up one more time, sir?

2304
03:30:57,160 --> 03:30:59,100
Can I advise me or my advice, Mary? Next.

2305
03:31:01,370 --> 03:31:03,390
Can I have? Is it your turn?

2306
03:31:03,870 --> 03:31:07,950
Oh, okay. Go ahead. All right. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Since you're here. Yes.

2307
03:31:08,170 --> 03:31:12,510
How would you bring about maintaining some of the, let's say, for example,

2308
03:31:12,650 --> 03:31:18,690
some of the program that we like from, say, friends of the Rose? How would you do that?

2309
03:31:18,690 --> 03:31:24,730
by financially supporting what they do, financially supporting because how would you do the

2310
03:31:24,730 --> 03:31:29,110
partnership with them? The way that we work with them, we have a software called Triple

2311
03:31:29,110 --> 03:31:37,670
Seat, that software enhances the way that people buy tickets, the way that seats are covered,

2312
03:31:37,970 --> 03:31:43,810
and the fees that our seats work. Usually when people go to concerts, there's different levels,

2313
03:31:43,810 --> 03:31:50,210
different tiers. The upper level has a different tier. The lower level has a different tier.

2314
03:31:50,870 --> 03:31:57,230
So sharing with them are two box of marketing and our technology will help them tremendously.

2315
03:31:57,930 --> 03:32:02,550
But my point is how are you going to bring about those similar kind of program? Are you going to

2316
03:32:02,550 --> 03:32:08,110
partner with like say them or some other vendor? Similar to them to bring these kind of

2317
03:32:08,110 --> 03:32:11,430
as a Shakespearean play, you know,

2318
03:32:11,550 --> 03:32:13,650
yeah, Christmas Carol, stuff like that.

2319
03:32:13,830 --> 03:32:16,610
No, my plan is, my plan is to work with them

2320
03:32:16,610 --> 03:32:18,630
in their priorities and their calendar.

2321
03:32:19,010 --> 03:32:21,030
Whatever calendars they don't utilize,

2322
03:32:21,270 --> 03:32:23,690
those are the days that I plan to utilize

2323
03:32:24,910 --> 03:32:27,430
to rent those spaces out

2324
03:32:27,430 --> 03:32:29,410
so we can increase revenue that way.

2325
03:32:29,790 --> 03:32:31,970
So if they want us to, we're also,

2326
03:32:32,070 --> 03:32:35,950
we're meant to by worldwide entertainment company.

2327
03:32:35,950 --> 03:32:41,850
So we can also place a call to some of those entertainment companies and bring them into the mix because this is a teamwork

2328
03:32:41,850 --> 03:32:43,290
This is not a solo

2329
03:32:43,950 --> 03:32:53,610
A solo act to be able to to to to make that the center. Okay. Thank you. Let me ask let me ask the the rap from TLC to come up to ask the same question

2330
03:32:53,610 --> 03:32:54,810
Okay, thank

2331
03:32:59,770 --> 03:33:01,070
you

2332
03:33:09,770 --> 03:33:19,970
So I want to know how would, let's say, TLC, because we like, let's say, the program, a similar program to what the friends of the Rose bring to the city.

2333
03:33:20,590 --> 03:33:23,890
How would you bring those similar kind of program?

2334
03:33:23,890 --> 03:33:33,630
I know you're going to have other kinds of programs, and how would you bring, let's say, that segment of the venue back to the rows.

2335
03:33:35,170 --> 03:33:47,050
Well, I have reviewed the DNA reports, and I saw those names of the customer who booked the row center.

2336
03:33:47,050 --> 03:33:56,550
And I recognize, at least, one third of those customers that I have worked with S. Saigon

2337
03:33:56,550 --> 03:34:05,250
performance. And in the future, if I do get to run for Operator to run for the Rose

2338
03:34:05,250 --> 03:34:12,970
Center, like I said, I will preserve all the, I will commit to preserve all the existing

2339
03:34:12,970 --> 03:34:20,210
programs and willing to work with the friend of the rose if they have any annuals programs

2340
03:34:20,210 --> 03:34:28,690
to be booked for the year. Now, you mentioned earlier that the 500,000, what would the city

2341
03:34:28,690 --> 03:34:42,950
be allowed to use for? I mean, are you going to have any restriction on that money in terms of

2342
03:34:42,950 --> 03:34:58,110
$500,000 for operation resource and as we already submitted it in our proposal and the budget planning that we planned to spend 70,000 to repair the flooring.

2343
03:34:58,110 --> 03:34:59,930
I mentioned in the DNA.

2344
03:35:00,000 --> 03:35:16,180
And we will put 50,000 to upgrade the banquet area. Let's say the furniture, the decorating item, which will attract more customer that way.

2345
03:35:16,180 --> 03:35:30,340
and 20,000 we will spend on the red carpet and then 10,000 is to upgrade or repair the theater entrance as needed.

2346
03:35:30,640 --> 03:35:32,760
Okay, all right, thank you. Thank you so much.

2347
03:35:32,760 --> 03:35:46,280
Okay. So from what I can see, I mean, I like both view response. I think that TLC has the

2348
03:35:46,280 --> 03:35:53,080
local experience in terms of their experience at the Lipside Gun Performing Arts, and they

2349
03:35:53,080 --> 03:35:59,360
have also had to have experience wearing restaurants. I do like that. That doesn't mean that

2350
03:35:59,360 --> 03:36:06,620
this like your proposal. So I mean at this time I like to make a motion to have to

2351
03:36:06,620 --> 03:36:12,560
see the staff work with TLC initially. And then let's see if there's any...

2352
03:36:12,560 --> 03:36:16,620
I still have a question. I expect my motion.

2353
03:36:17,420 --> 03:36:19,900
Yeah. Okay.

2354
03:36:20,700 --> 03:36:21,040
Okay.

2355
03:36:22,680 --> 03:36:25,200
Please, sir, would you please?

2356
03:36:25,200 --> 03:36:32,460
Well, well, I will ask you specifically to come up and talk about it right now. It's not your turn yet. Please sit down.

2357
03:36:32,500 --> 03:36:33,360
Thank you, Donna.

2358
03:36:34,460 --> 03:36:41,000
Okay, so my turn to ask questions. Okay, so I want to take up if you can come back up quick.

2359
03:36:41,700 --> 03:36:46,040
Okay, because I have only five minutes so I have to do quick. I have three of you guys to interview.

2360
03:36:46,980 --> 03:36:51,760
Okay, so you mentioned that the 10% is only for catering, right out of that.

2361
03:36:51,760 --> 03:37:16,520
food and beverages. Okay, no theater, just the catering side. Yeah, the theater will still pray on their own way their own piano. Yeah. Okay, got it. Okay, that's all I need to know. Yes or no in that. Okay. Now, okay, can I get the lady again, TLC? I have four minutes. So TLC, Lake, can you pause?

2362
03:37:16,520 --> 03:37:18,780
so she come up.

2363
03:37:25,640 --> 03:37:31,380
Okay so um okay so he mentioned that he will build a kitchen in the catering

2364
03:37:31,380 --> 03:37:38,620
sign. Are you guys gonna build kitchen to help facilitate that? Yes we will evaluate the kitchen

2365
03:37:38,620 --> 03:37:46,980
to see what's needed so that we can upgrade it so that we can operate the banquet. Okay thank you

2366
03:37:46,980 --> 03:37:51,240
and then regarding the liquor license he has it, do you guys have it?

2367
03:37:51,560 --> 03:37:53,660
Yes, I do have a full liquor license.

2368
03:37:54,120 --> 03:38:00,380
Okay, and the 10% are you for the catering and theater side or just catering? Like a total net

2369
03:38:00,380 --> 03:38:08,280
operating expense of TLC. Perfect. Okay, that's good. Thank you so much. Can I have the rose theater?

2370
03:38:09,000 --> 03:38:09,180
Tim?

2371
03:38:15,890 --> 03:38:20,910
Hi, Tim. Thank you. Okay, so I'm going to ask you the same thing. So I know that you submit an

2372
03:38:20,910 --> 03:38:22,630
application both for both side, right?

2373
03:38:22,710 --> 03:38:22,910
Yep.

2374
03:38:23,150 --> 03:38:23,410
Okay.

2375
03:38:24,090 --> 03:38:26,690
So I know TLC and them.

2376
03:38:26,930 --> 03:38:29,470
They were saying that they have the 10%.

2377
03:38:30,450 --> 03:38:31,750
He is only on the cater side.

2378
03:38:32,070 --> 03:38:36,570
They are able to TLC say both to do both side theater and catering.

2379
03:38:36,830 --> 03:38:39,050
Is that the same for the new contract that you're playing with?

2380
03:38:39,050 --> 03:38:39,310
Yes.

2381
03:38:39,510 --> 03:38:43,490
And we actually apply for both for just the theater side or for theater and

2382
03:38:43,490 --> 03:38:47,330
banquet if that is what the choice would be.

2383
03:38:47,330 --> 03:38:58,050
And as you know, we already do pay fee, a nice empty monthly fee for services that we provide there for you.

2384
03:38:58,470 --> 03:39:10,110
On top of that, we provide all of the operational costs, which are approximately 500,000 a year, which we would continue to provide, which we have been.

2385
03:39:10,110 --> 03:39:23,370
And also we did actually meet and talk about a percentage fee as well again over above those operational fees, and so that would be a fee percentage per event.

2386
03:39:25,510 --> 03:39:29,790
And then regarding the kitchen, they're all both planning to do the kitchen.

2387
03:39:30,010 --> 03:39:35,110
And we're planning to use outside vendors, exactly, for all catering so that we have an option.

2388
03:39:35,110 --> 03:39:43,290
If we were to do that, we would hire outside catering for each of the events individually,

2389
03:39:44,230 --> 03:39:50,950
such as you would do in the community room here, a lot of the other spaces that you have in Westminster.

2390
03:39:52,470 --> 03:39:59,970
And then so with a 10% on, he mentioned that he can raise about 400 to 500.

2391
03:40:01,140 --> 03:40:10,440
$500,000, so 10% is well between $450,000 a year for the city. Is that something you're able to do as well?

2392
03:40:10,520 --> 03:40:21,360
Well, it would depend on the customers that we would get, of course, and what our rentals would be. So it's hard to predict exactly how much we would be able to do that.

2393
03:40:21,360 --> 03:40:24,560
But if we were to go from just at the other side,

2394
03:40:25,140 --> 03:40:29,760
we, like I mentioned, we are already contributing over 500,000.

2395
03:40:30,020 --> 03:40:31,760
So we're able to continue that for sure.

2396
03:40:32,340 --> 03:40:37,100
And then probably more than if we were to add banquet along with it, of course.

2397
03:40:37,600 --> 03:40:39,940
So maybe around 700,000 a year?

2398
03:40:40,160 --> 03:40:41,040
Could be, yes.

2399
03:40:41,060 --> 03:40:41,400
OK.

2400
03:40:42,000 --> 03:40:42,400
OK.

2401
03:40:43,120 --> 03:40:44,280
I don't want to take up your time.

2402
03:40:44,600 --> 03:40:44,820
Go ahead.

2403
03:40:44,940 --> 03:40:46,520
You want to, I don't want to be finished.

2404
03:40:47,500 --> 03:40:52,760
And then the other question is, do you guys have a liquor in Lyson?

2405
03:40:53,280 --> 03:40:54,580
We don't have a curtain liquor in Lyson.

2406
03:40:55,100 --> 03:40:56,400
Okay, okay.

2407
03:40:56,420 --> 03:40:58,060
It's certainly a client get one, yes.

2408
03:40:58,160 --> 03:40:59,940
Okay, I know as a little personal.

2409
03:41:00,520 --> 03:41:02,500
I was a little fun when I saw the rating.

2410
03:41:03,240 --> 03:41:06,140
I know you do really well, you know,

2411
03:41:06,220 --> 03:41:07,640
with your performance at the theater.

2412
03:41:08,460 --> 03:41:12,800
You don't have to share, but if you can share, if you want to,

2413
03:41:13,100 --> 03:41:14,680
you know what happened.

2414
03:41:14,680 --> 03:41:20,660
Well, I'm not sure. I felt like we had a very good interview. I do know that there's

2415
03:41:20,660 --> 03:41:27,500
a little bit of issues on the cities and actually in our interview because they were not

2416
03:41:27,500 --> 03:41:33,380
prepared for our interview when we came in. It was 40 minutes late to get started because

2417
03:41:33,380 --> 03:41:44,320
they were having some technical issues. I know that what actually ended up happening was that

2418
03:41:44,320 --> 03:41:50,200
they were able to figure out how to use the Zoom camera on them in order for them to actually

2419
03:41:50,200 --> 03:41:50,700
view us.

2420
03:41:50,880 --> 03:41:55,920
We could view them, but they were not able to actually see us during our interview so they

2421
03:41:55,920 --> 03:41:57,120
could only hear us.

2422
03:41:57,680 --> 03:41:57,800
Okay.

2423
03:41:58,240 --> 03:41:58,720
Thank you.

2424
03:41:58,840 --> 03:41:59,520
If I may.

2425
03:41:59,580 --> 03:42:00,020
Mayer.

2426
03:42:00,220 --> 03:42:00,880
Can I make a statement?

2427
03:42:01,360 --> 03:42:01,520
Yes, please.

2428
03:42:01,820 --> 03:42:07,220
So, there is some paraphrasing that's happening from the Dias and one of the distinctions that

2429
03:42:07,220 --> 03:42:08,260
I don't want to let Shana clarify.

2430
03:42:08,720 --> 03:42:10,060
You had to do with the kitchen.

2431
03:42:11,000 --> 03:42:15,080
There's a difference between a commissary kitchen and upgrades to the kitchen.

2432
03:42:15,940 --> 03:42:20,060
It's a big part of the discussions I just wanted to be on an opportunity to clarify and

2433
03:42:20,060 --> 03:42:21,500
I think city manager has some stuff.

2434
03:42:22,160 --> 03:42:28,220
Okay, and then also I want to briefly respond about the technical difficulties we had during

2435
03:42:28,220 --> 03:42:28,660
the interview.

2436
03:42:29,360 --> 03:42:36,660
But the commissary kitchen, as land-nation hospitality group was mentioning, their business model

2437
03:42:36,660 --> 03:42:40,000
has three, it's like a three-legged stool.

2438
03:42:40,600 --> 03:42:43,280
One is the banquet facility.

2439
03:42:43,720 --> 03:42:44,860
One is the theater.

2440
03:42:45,440 --> 03:42:47,600
And then the third area is the kitchen,

2441
03:42:47,820 --> 03:42:52,060
which would be converted as almost an incubator hub

2442
03:42:52,060 --> 03:42:56,520
for our local businesses to come and use an hour, two hours,

2443
03:42:57,000 --> 03:43:01,000
of the kitchen time to, if they have a big order,

2444
03:43:01,200 --> 03:43:02,660
if they're doing a larger event,

2445
03:43:02,880 --> 03:43:04,800
if they want to test out a market

2446
03:43:04,800 --> 03:43:06,220
as particular product.

2447
03:43:06,220 --> 03:43:10,860
So, they would rent the kitchen on blocks of time.

2448
03:43:11,220 --> 03:43:19,000
They had been successful at this in a corporate kitchen in Kent member of the city and then

2449
03:43:19,000 --> 03:43:20,880
they've been successful otherwise too.

2450
03:43:21,380 --> 03:43:27,660
So successful that that venue was run by them for a period of time and then it was turned

2451
03:43:27,660 --> 03:43:31,960
over, transitioned back to the facility owner to continue running.

2452
03:43:32,040 --> 03:43:33,720
That's how well that was set up.

2453
03:43:33,720 --> 03:43:38,800
And that is a revenue-generating component business

2454
03:43:38,800 --> 03:43:41,040
of their business model that nobody else had.

2455
03:43:41,460 --> 03:43:42,540
That was part of their innovation.

2456
03:43:42,800 --> 03:43:44,060
That's why one of the reasons they're

2457
03:43:44,060 --> 03:43:44,620
rings so high.

2458
03:43:44,740 --> 03:43:47,580
That's the definition of a commissary kitchen

2459
03:43:47,580 --> 03:43:49,700
versus the other groups that said

2460
03:43:49,700 --> 03:43:51,920
we would assess the kitchen and upgrade it.

2461
03:43:52,120 --> 03:43:53,640
Because it's a big difference.

2462
03:43:53,860 --> 03:43:56,660
And I think it was being perceived as possibly the same thing.

2463
03:43:56,680 --> 03:43:57,700
So you just want to make that distinction.

2464
03:43:58,160 --> 03:44:02,260
And then the technical difficulties that, well,

2465
03:44:02,260 --> 03:44:04,020
I mean, we've had him here tonight too.

2466
03:44:04,980 --> 03:44:07,800
So sometimes our systems don't function well.

2467
03:44:08,080 --> 03:44:11,960
And so, yes, the camera was not functioning,

2468
03:44:12,080 --> 03:44:13,720
but the audio was functioning.

2469
03:44:14,340 --> 03:44:16,560
And then let's not forget that.

2470
03:44:16,560 --> 03:44:19,380
Theater DNA had been present in many conversations

2471
03:44:19,380 --> 03:44:23,580
with Friends of the Rose Center through the operational model.

2472
03:44:23,760 --> 03:44:25,620
So they definitely know them.

2473
03:44:25,920 --> 03:44:29,800
But so we did remedy the problem.

2474
03:44:30,100 --> 03:44:31,360
It was very late.

2475
03:44:31,360 --> 03:44:39,380
but we breamedy the problem that day, they were able to do their full interview. Their interview was not cut short, it went on as planned.

2476
03:44:41,060 --> 03:44:41,720
Thank you.

2477
03:44:42,060 --> 03:44:45,920
I'm going to jump in to this conversation and relatively quiet.

2478
03:44:46,160 --> 03:44:57,880
Look, so we're getting to a point that there's been a lot of conversation about why the proposals weren't included, why the ratings individually weren't included,

2479
03:44:57,880 --> 03:44:59,980
included, and that was really to prevent.

2480
03:45:00,000 --> 03:45:27,760
What is happening tonight, which is we are full on negotiating at the Diaz. And the questions that should be, the questions that should be asking should be clarification questions regarding maybe business, you know, etc., which is not, you know, which has happened before when we've awarded contracts. But as far as this deep dive into what we're negotiating, none of these points are going to be relevant when you pick who you want us to speak to.

2481
03:45:27,760 --> 03:45:31,120
because this is supposed to be high level at this point.

2482
03:45:31,340 --> 03:45:34,200
So you got a number rating, you got categories

2483
03:45:34,200 --> 03:45:36,960
that show these are the touch points.

2484
03:45:37,360 --> 03:45:40,860
And at the end of it, based on those ratings,

2485
03:45:41,220 --> 03:45:42,800
that's where you would make the decision.

2486
03:45:43,400 --> 03:45:46,040
But we shouldn't be having this practice

2487
03:45:46,040 --> 03:45:49,060
of negotiating with each other on the diets,

2488
03:45:49,140 --> 03:45:51,960
because that is the next step of what we're supposed to be doing

2489
03:45:51,960 --> 03:45:54,060
behind the scenes based on your direction tonight.

2490
03:45:54,060 --> 03:45:55,620
So I just want to make that clear.

2491
03:45:55,620 --> 03:46:01,180
As far as preparation goes, whether there's technical difficulties or not, you're either prepared

2492
03:46:01,180 --> 03:46:03,260
or you're not, you know about your business or you don't.

2493
03:46:03,580 --> 03:46:10,380
And so, the ratings are based on performance, on the interview, on that particular day, and

2494
03:46:10,380 --> 03:46:13,520
the proposals that were received and that's it.

2495
03:46:13,740 --> 03:46:20,340
So any of these auxiliary extras that are being added on, we're not part of these ratings.

2496
03:46:20,560 --> 03:46:25,540
So I just want to make that clear, but it can be a part of the negotiation process.

2497
03:46:25,540 --> 03:46:30,160
that happens once you decide who you want us to negotiate with, whoever that is.

2498
03:46:31,620 --> 03:46:36,080
I totally agree with you on that. And I think that we need to give, you know, the

2499
03:46:36,080 --> 03:46:43,960
you would come for the operator to answer the question. So I have a couple of questions for you.

2500
03:46:44,300 --> 03:46:54,180
I don't, you know, whoever. First of all, you know, clarifying clarifying, I'm not, I'm

2501
03:46:54,720 --> 03:47:00,940
Mr. Mayor, may I? I believe are we done with the second round? Yes. So are you starting the third round?

2502
03:47:01,400 --> 03:47:05,520
Right. So we have to get to the third round. You need a consensus for an council. Yes.

2503
03:47:05,760 --> 03:47:08,340
Okay. I move to a petition.

2504
03:47:08,840 --> 03:47:11,480
Okay. All right.

2505
03:47:11,640 --> 03:47:13,180
Okay. All right.

2506
03:47:15,160 --> 03:47:21,960
Have a motion made by Mayor Lynn seconded by District 1 Councilwoman Fan West to go a third round.

2507
03:47:21,960 --> 03:47:29,520
District 1, Councilwoman Fenwist, Fenwist Eye, District 2, Council Member Monso, District 4, Council Member Win,

2508
03:47:30,140 --> 03:47:34,060
Yes, Vice Mayor Win, Yes, Mayor Win, Yes, Motion carried 5-0.

2509
03:47:34,720 --> 03:47:38,780
All right, so these are the questions that I have for you, so I'm going to ask

2510
03:47:38,780 --> 03:47:45,900
question first and I ask you the post, so they can answer that.

2511
03:47:45,900 --> 03:47:47,980
First of all, I'm just clarifying.

2512
03:47:48,560 --> 03:47:55,700
I know that after the DNA study and we are trying to renew that your contract and you know

2513
03:47:55,700 --> 03:48:02,020
for the fact that there are certain costs that you know to operate, continue to operate the theater.

2514
03:48:03,220 --> 03:48:12,980
And at one point you can't go with that recommendation and right now with the new contract that negotiation

2515
03:48:12,980 --> 03:48:21,720
is it burdened for you in term of paying the rent? Not only for the cost, not only for the theater,

2516
03:48:22,140 --> 03:48:30,300
but also for the banquet. No, it has not been any type of a burden at all for us. Okay, the second question

2517
03:48:30,300 --> 03:48:37,080
I have for you is that I think you mentioned only that you are catering in for the banquet instead of the,

2518
03:48:37,080 --> 03:48:37,580
Okay,

2519
03:48:40,140 --> 03:48:49,980
so that the third thing is have you have you have experienced up running the banquet?

2520
03:48:50,620 --> 03:49:00,000
Yes, Sherry Titus, who's our banquet manager on RN has ran banquet services for the city of Serritos for 15, 20 years.

2521
03:49:00,000 --> 03:49:08,000
Okay, all right. Thank you very much for that. I would like to bring the T and T O C up again for questions.

2522
03:49:19,140 --> 03:49:24,860
You mentioned earlier that you are the owner appeal of the performance.

2523
03:49:25,740 --> 03:49:29,840
I was at one time and then you are being a partner with them.

2524
03:49:30,020 --> 03:49:36,600
How big is the psychoanperforming art compared to do you know anything about their growth center?

2525
03:49:36,900 --> 03:49:38,760
How big is that compared to the growth center?

2526
03:49:38,760 --> 03:49:47,500
So, you are performing us originally have 580 seats and then lately, they remove to

2527
03:49:47,500 --> 03:49:52,820
rows it on the back and it's only have 560 seats for now.

2528
03:49:53,380 --> 03:49:59,320
Okay, next question for the question is when you are running the psychon performing art,

2529
03:49:59,320 --> 03:49:59,960
a wood

2530
03:50:00,000 --> 03:50:11,360
The only problem that we need to know of right now. When I run days, I go on performing, I do not have any problems at all.

2531
03:50:12,560 --> 03:50:29,980
It's just that if we provide good customer service, they will come back and happy, and they

2532
03:50:29,980 --> 03:50:43,720
will you not working with any ethnic group or any organization that are within our community?

2533
03:50:43,720 --> 03:50:51,880
As I learned before me, I already advanced that I run and provides service for them.

2534
03:50:52,240 --> 03:51:01,640
It's including religious events which include Buddhism and Catholic.

2535
03:51:03,180 --> 03:51:06,520
As far as for the nonprofit,

2536
03:51:08,780 --> 03:51:12,680
I myself, the member of two nonprofit organizations,

2537
03:51:12,680 --> 03:51:19,460
I heard that. I have a well-connection of all the non-profit and when they approach me then

2538
03:51:19,960 --> 03:51:26,640
I provide a good service. I understand their needs and then everything is just a smooth

2539
03:51:26,640 --> 03:51:34,840
event. Are you locally or are you at a local here? Yes, I said before that I am

2540
03:51:37,120 --> 03:51:37,720
Okay,

2541
03:51:39,820 --> 03:52:04,820
I guess those are the questions that I have for you, how do they work with the community, how do you work with the community you answer that question already? How big is it? Okay, I got that well with that I was thinking the vice mayor to direct staff to negotiate the contract with you know and then bring the contract back to us.

2542
03:52:04,840 --> 03:52:10,100
In case, if there is not looking out, then we have to consider another.

2543
03:52:10,540 --> 03:52:18,920
But right now, I think that, I mean, in favor of directing the kind of, I mean, directing

2544
03:52:18,920 --> 03:52:21,740
CD staff to work with TLC.

2545
03:52:22,220 --> 03:52:22,980
I will second you.

2546
03:52:23,600 --> 03:52:24,760
I'm not, we're not done yet.

2547
03:52:24,760 --> 03:52:25,000
Yeah.

2548
03:52:25,220 --> 03:52:25,820
We're not done yet.

2549
03:52:25,840 --> 03:52:31,420
I absolutely have a chance to talk about it now, it's your turn.

2550
03:52:31,580 --> 03:52:32,100
Thank you, Mayor.

2551
03:52:32,100 --> 03:52:43,160
But it's pretty unfortunate that what we have here, first, thank you, appreciate it, first, my colleagues choose to not listen to the experts.

2552
03:52:44,060 --> 03:52:51,420
Theater DNA, that's their profession, that's what they do for a living, is assess and vet the operations of theaters.

2553
03:52:52,380 --> 03:52:59,960
We took that 30,000 dollars and just threw it out the window because obviously the people up here with no experience whatsoever, no best.

2554
03:53:01,120 --> 03:53:07,300
Now, we go through this process of the RRP, which my colleagues didn't want to do.

2555
03:53:07,840 --> 03:53:11,440
They only had didn't they staff told them that's the legal process.

2556
03:53:13,200 --> 03:53:21,160
Now, we go through this process, and they, with the help of theater DNA, which we're paying again to do this, that's more taxpayer money.

2557
03:53:21,160 --> 03:53:25,920
All right, you go through this, the professionals,

2558
03:53:26,960 --> 03:53:31,460
vatom, scorum, the scorum high, and again, my colleagues,

2559
03:53:32,120 --> 03:53:35,840
no best, and they throw that information out the window again.

2560
03:53:37,600 --> 03:53:40,980
So when we have here, folks, it's just a dog and pony show.

2561
03:53:42,400 --> 03:53:46,500
The people who were here a while ago saw this happening

2562
03:53:46,500 --> 03:53:53,440
way before when the mayor ran out into the audience and apologize to the folks.

2563
03:53:54,680 --> 03:53:58,020
I'm sorry that I'm being so blunt and don't think that I'm being disrespectful.

2564
03:53:58,820 --> 03:54:02,380
I'm just telling you like it is. Those are the facts.

2565
03:54:03,920 --> 03:54:08,520
My colleagues seem to not take any professional assessment.

2566
03:54:10,160 --> 03:54:13,620
They have their preference and that's what they're going to do.

2567
03:54:14,240 --> 03:54:20,860
Our city is at stake, do we want somebody who didn't even have the qualifications to score

2568
03:54:20,860 --> 03:54:26,100
to the high score, to be practicing on our facilities?

2569
03:54:27,980 --> 03:54:34,920
I think not, I think the in order, like I said, this is not just a building that's there

2570
03:54:34,920 --> 03:54:35,720
for four walls.

2571
03:54:35,840 --> 03:54:43,380
This is a community, this is that there's been built for 20 years, generating all this

2572
03:54:43,380 --> 03:54:48,520
community, all the, when I say community, I mean, people, this community is people.

2573
03:54:50,180 --> 03:54:56,460
All right, that had poured their heart and soul into that, into those performances.

2574
03:54:58,340 --> 03:54:58,420
All right?

2575
03:55:00,000 --> 03:55:29,980
Like I said earlier, this move that's going on right now, is extremely going to be extremely detrimental to our community, the friends of the role center as assessed by theater DNA that we do in a great job for 20 years and they, they, they recommended that we continue with them as the operators of the theater and they also recommended that either we select an operator for the banquet side or the city run the banquet side.

2576
03:55:30,000 --> 03:55:36,820
with sites orselves, but no, that's not what my colleagues are choosing to do, okay?

2577
03:55:39,660 --> 03:55:47,260
So that is extremely, right now this is going to just be a practice I think. I'm not trying

2578
03:55:47,260 --> 03:55:53,240
to be that this respectful to the other proposals, but the experts and the staff had made

2579
03:55:53,240 --> 03:56:00,500
the recommendations. There's no ceiling to the profit that that's according to the gentleman

2580
03:56:00,500 --> 03:56:08,000
here, according to staff, that there's no ceiling to the revenue that can be generated through

2581
03:56:08,000 --> 03:56:14,800
their expertise and all their experience with entertainment, and there's three levels

2582
03:56:14,800 --> 03:56:21,320
of the kitchen that they can be making top revenue from it's right here.

2583
03:56:22,000 --> 03:56:28,140
So obviously, what's best for the community is not what's being done right now.

2584
03:56:28,140 --> 03:56:34,820
So I'm only one vote, I'm only one vote, and that's how I can do it.

2585
03:56:35,240 --> 03:56:44,080
And I want to make a substitute motion to go with the experts, to go with the experts and their recommendation,

2586
03:56:45,280 --> 03:56:54,200
and the folks who scored 40, twice as high as the other proposals, including TLC.

2587
03:56:54,840 --> 03:57:00,820
That's my motion, my substitute motion, to go with the experts, to go with the experts.

2588
03:57:00,940 --> 03:57:01,560
That's my motion.

2589
03:57:02,000 --> 03:57:02,020
All right.

2590
03:57:02,080 --> 03:57:02,820
Thank you.

2591
03:57:03,000 --> 03:57:11,060
Before I ask for the second, if there's any, I want to make sure it's clear to everyone

2592
03:57:11,060 --> 03:57:12,080
here on the castle.

2593
03:57:13,300 --> 03:57:17,920
We know that the idea of the NAA, we heard them to help us with the process.

2594
03:57:18,840 --> 03:57:26,120
We actually have them rating the operator or not.

2595
03:57:26,600 --> 03:57:30,360
No, the Feter DNA did not connect any of the ratings.

2596
03:57:30,620 --> 03:57:32,260
They were simply listeners.

2597
03:57:32,560 --> 03:57:37,540
So I just want to make sure that he mentioned that the expert and this is not the expert.

2598
03:57:37,660 --> 03:57:39,260
This is for the staff only.

2599
03:57:39,360 --> 03:57:40,840
Staff is not experts?

2600
03:57:41,840 --> 03:57:43,200
Well, I don't know.

2601
03:57:43,560 --> 03:57:45,400
Well, earlier you were giving them all this.

2602
03:57:45,400 --> 03:57:53,500
I'm a great job, the great job, the great job, the great job, the great job, can I speak now?

2603
03:57:53,980 --> 03:57:54,520
Thank you.

2604
03:57:59,080 --> 03:58:00,120
Thank you.

2605
03:58:00,140 --> 03:58:00,660
Thank you.

2606
03:58:00,660 --> 03:58:00,780
Thank you.

2607
03:58:01,160 --> 03:58:03,420
I appreciate that council member and mayor.

2608
03:58:08,700 --> 03:58:14,320
So, you know, I guess, I'm happy, all of you guys are here, because I get to ask you guys question.

2609
03:58:14,320 --> 03:58:21,420
but I want to be careful as well as direction from staff and city attorney. I appreciate you guys

2610
03:58:21,420 --> 03:58:28,540
applying for this position. Of course, we want to go with the best of the best.

2611
03:58:30,800 --> 03:58:32,940
But I wish I

2612
03:58:32,940 --> 03:58:39,320
more time to see other candidate and just ask more questions.

2613
03:58:40,840 --> 03:58:53,180
So Mr. Mayor, is it even possible for us maybe to revisit or what not, you know, what's

2614
03:58:53,180 --> 03:58:53,840
your thought?

2615
03:58:54,600 --> 03:58:57,640
We have the motion and second on the floor.

2616
03:58:58,860 --> 03:59:02,920
So you are welcome to make your substitute motion, but we have the

2617
03:59:02,920 --> 03:59:09,500
follow the passes. Okay, so with what I gather tonight, because

2618
03:59:09,500 --> 03:59:17,080
that's all we had, I'm very pleased with what is recommended, but I also

2619
03:59:17,080 --> 03:59:28,400
see that TLC is going to put an up front $500,000 to help the city versus the

2620
03:59:28,400 --> 03:59:31,380
Latin Asian hospitality group.

2621
03:59:31,380 --> 03:59:34,540
They want us to put up front like a hundred and maybe

2622
03:59:34,540 --> 03:59:37,620
twenty, a hundred, fifteen or something like that.

2623
03:59:39,080 --> 03:59:45,300
I understand like in a business mindset that any business

2624
03:59:45,300 --> 03:59:48,760
who's going to put money up, they know for the first five

2625
03:59:48,760 --> 03:59:50,680
year they go lose money, right?

2626
03:59:51,720 --> 03:59:55,000
That's the business model that we as American has known.

2627
03:59:55,000 --> 03:59:59,960
And for the generosity of TLC, knowing that they're going to...

2628
04:00:00,000 --> 04:00:09,460
We put money up front to help with their marketing. She did mention that she's with the television. She did performance as well.

2629
04:00:10,680 --> 04:00:19,060
And she knows some of the people who booked theater. And I think that's very important to know the climate of the city of Westminster.

2630
04:00:20,680 --> 04:00:22,860
Can I finish please?

2631
04:00:24,520 --> 04:00:28,720
I love the, you know, the roast theater.

2632
04:00:29,220 --> 04:00:32,840
They have done for form and performance that were outstanding.

2633
04:00:33,300 --> 04:00:34,360
I've seen it all.

2634
04:00:35,020 --> 04:00:41,480
But what I'm thinking is if you guys can collaborate with even TLC,

2635
04:00:42,440 --> 04:00:49,040
you know, to exchange certain ability that maybe they don't have the drama aspect or whatever.

2636
04:00:49,040 --> 04:00:56,040
might be. Can I finish please? I respect him. I respect you guys. So, can I finish?

2637
04:00:57,780 --> 04:01:01,200
So, do you guys are disrespecting Tim? The roast theater?

2638
04:01:02,560 --> 04:01:08,900
Can you hold on on, please? If you need to discuss anything, I appreciate if you can go outside

2639
04:01:08,900 --> 04:01:16,800
because right now, the time for the city council delivered their point of view. So, please,

2640
04:01:16,800 --> 04:01:23,680
don't interrupt them because they have their time. It's just like you have your time. We don't interrupt you

2641
04:01:26,830 --> 04:01:33,130
Okay, okay, even people who are supported the roast theater are laughing at you guys. Come on. Let's let's be respectful

2642
04:01:34,690 --> 04:01:42,310
So the thing is that Tim and all of you guys TLC and the Asian Latin, you know group

2643
04:01:42,310 --> 04:01:47,830
I appreciate all of you guys to want to make all city better. That means a lot, you know

2644
04:01:47,830 --> 04:02:02,590
And then for us as council and staff, we want to make sure we choose the best who can help facilitate the city of move of city forward is very crucial is very important for us as our responsibility as council mayor here.

2645
04:02:02,890 --> 04:02:13,650
So we have to do all diligent and sometimes we make decision that you guys might not like, but at least we're thinking for the betterment of the city and of course we talk about the partnership as well.

2646
04:02:13,650 --> 04:02:18,850
And I know Tim is always open to collaboration, you know?

2647
04:02:18,950 --> 04:02:21,130
And that's what I love about Tim, the roast theater.

2648
04:02:22,070 --> 04:02:27,910
So with that, I agree that we should,

2649
04:02:29,090 --> 04:02:32,790
from what I gather in tonight, you guys want an action item.

2650
04:02:33,790 --> 04:02:38,010
As we, all the information I gather so far tonight,

2651
04:02:38,650 --> 04:02:42,430
as fast as I can in three, well total 15 minutes.

2652
04:02:43,270 --> 04:02:56,430
I see that TLC is the business model I really like, so, so with that, that is my third vote since we got the second, I will be the third.

2653
04:02:56,670 --> 04:02:58,650
Well, all right, you done?

2654
04:02:59,210 --> 04:03:00,070
Yes, I'm done.

2655
04:03:00,070 --> 04:03:04,430
Okay, so with acceptance of number one, do you have anything to say or,

2656
04:03:05,450 --> 04:03:08,570
if not, I will move for call full questions.

2657
04:03:09,370 --> 04:03:10,350
I second it.

2658
04:03:10,510 --> 04:03:11,250
Yeah, just go ahead.

2659
04:03:11,250 --> 04:03:15,810
So there's no, there's a call for question already.

2660
04:03:16,490 --> 04:03:18,430
So we have to take the mic.

2661
04:03:18,970 --> 04:03:22,710
I mean, I think that we have a sub-stimotion on the floor.

2662
04:03:23,350 --> 04:03:24,750
We didn't put a motion on the floor.

2663
04:03:25,070 --> 04:03:27,210
It says second sub-stimotion.

2664
04:03:28,810 --> 04:03:30,670
No, so the motion die.

2665
04:03:30,950 --> 04:03:31,770
Sub-stimotion die.

2666
04:03:32,870 --> 04:03:39,250
So at this time here we need to call for call for call for question first.

2667
04:03:40,070 --> 04:03:41,750
We don't need to, which is what we are doing.

2668
04:03:41,750 --> 04:03:44,630
Well, no, no, no, no, no. It is a coffee shop.

2669
04:03:44,630 --> 04:03:45,730
There's a question that can be taken.

2670
04:03:46,110 --> 04:03:47,510
We are going through the process.

2671
04:03:47,810 --> 04:03:49,690
I don't think you understand how a coffee question

2672
04:03:49,690 --> 04:03:50,030
works.

2673
04:03:50,510 --> 04:03:51,250
How can a coffee question be taken?

2674
04:03:51,470 --> 04:03:51,930
So, go.

2675
04:03:52,450 --> 04:03:54,170
Where we have a motion in a second on the lower.

2676
04:03:54,590 --> 04:03:58,190
A motion made by Mayor Wind seconded by District 1,

2677
04:03:58,190 --> 04:03:59,210
Councilwoman Fan West.

2678
04:03:59,670 --> 04:04:00,550
To the coffee question.

2679
04:04:01,390 --> 04:04:03,530
District 1, Councilwoman Fan West.

2680
04:04:04,130 --> 04:04:06,530
Fan West I. District 2, Councilmember Monzo.

2681
04:04:07,490 --> 04:04:07,930
Yes.

2682
04:04:08,390 --> 04:04:08,830
Yes.

2683
04:04:09,010 --> 04:04:09,450
Yes.

2684
04:04:09,450 --> 04:04:10,510
For council member one.

2685
04:04:11,050 --> 04:04:11,950
Vice mayor one.

2686
04:04:13,430 --> 04:04:14,290
Motion carried Pfizer.

2687
04:04:14,770 --> 04:04:16,230
City Attorney, just a quick question.

2688
04:04:16,610 --> 04:04:19,270
If we're done talking, do you need to call for a call for a question?

2689
04:04:20,990 --> 04:04:22,170
It is not required.

2690
04:04:22,370 --> 04:04:25,650
You can just go straight to a motion, but we've got a motion now.

2691
04:04:25,730 --> 04:04:26,050
We can know.

2692
04:04:26,710 --> 04:04:27,970
I understand that.

2693
04:04:28,010 --> 04:04:32,670
My question to you is, if we're done talking and we'll have a motion in a second

2694
04:04:32,670 --> 04:04:36,470
on the floor and we're ready to vote, do you have to call for a question?

2695
04:04:36,470 --> 04:04:42,530
again you do not have to. Correct thank you. But we also could go for the fourth round, right as

2696
04:04:42,530 --> 04:04:48,930
well. So that's why the Mayor call for question. Anyway, we have motion and second on the floor,

2697
04:04:49,090 --> 04:04:53,430
go ahead and the call for do the roll call for the police. I have a motion made by Vice Mayor

2698
04:04:53,430 --> 04:04:59,950
seconded by Mayor Win to move forward with TLC and to direct staff.

2699
04:05:00,000 --> 04:05:08,800
I have to negotiate with the selected operator to draft an agreement in a form approved by the city attorney and for future council approval.

2700
04:05:09,860 --> 04:05:12,700
District 1, councilwoman, fanwist.

2701
04:05:13,060 --> 04:05:15,920
That was aye. District 2, council member Monso.

2702
04:05:16,860 --> 04:05:19,280
No. District 4, council member 1. Yes.

2703
04:05:20,220 --> 04:05:22,420
Vice-marwin. Yes.

2704
04:05:22,420 --> 04:05:28,740
Mayerwin? Yes. Motion carried for one with District 2 Council Member Monso voting now.

2705
04:05:29,140 --> 04:05:37,220
All right. Thank you very much. And then let's move on to the next items, which is the mission of well

2706
04:05:37,220 --> 04:05:44,680
commissioning committee to help none. And at this time we are open up for the oral communication concerning non agenda items.

2707
04:05:46,180 --> 04:05:49,300
So would you please go and read the instruction into the record please?

2708
04:05:52,020 --> 04:06:01,000
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.

2709
04:06:01,680 --> 04:06:07,240
Unless otherwise extended by a majority vote of city council, comment shall be limited to three minutes per speaker.

2710
04:06:08,080 --> 04:06:17,220
Any person wishing to address the city council in person should complete a yellow speaker slip which are provided at the entrance to council chambers and submit the card to city clerk staff.

2711
04:06:17,220 --> 04:06:23,180
When your name is called, please step to the podium at that time stage your name and city of residents for the record.

2712
04:06:24,520 --> 04:06:30,740
Persuade to Senate Bill 707, this meeting is being conducted with both in-person and teleconference participation.

2713
04:06:31,460 --> 04:06:36,460
Public comments will be taken first from those attending in person followed by those participating remotely.

2714
04:06:36,940 --> 04:06:47,120
Once all in-person comments have been completed, city clerk staff will announce the name or last word number of the telephone number of the individual who has requested to provide public comments.

2715
04:06:47,120 --> 04:06:50,220
remotely. Remote public commentators will receive the same time

2716
04:06:50,220 --> 04:06:53,160
a lotment as members of the public commenting in person.

2717
04:06:53,840 --> 04:06:57,580
First speaker is Lone Wind followed by Donald Link.

2718
04:07:27,270 --> 04:07:30,410
All those hours for nothing, huh?

2719
04:07:32,110 --> 04:07:39,330
So are you serving the people of the city or are you serving yourself?

2720
04:07:41,500 --> 04:07:49,230
You have a team that serve yourself and not the people of the city.

2721
04:07:50,170 --> 04:07:56,610
you listen to me okay you

2722
04:07:59,650 --> 04:08:02,590
guys please respect the

2723
04:08:02,590 --> 04:08:08,750
chorom we have a chorom you want to cut out loud since we can read

2724
04:08:08,750 --> 04:08:14,210
your mouth you you guys are disrespecting the local government that's super

2725
04:08:14,210 --> 04:08:16,430
That's a member of West, please, just like

2726
04:08:16,430 --> 04:08:18,550
Thank you, Mr. Vice Mayor.

2727
04:08:20,930 --> 04:08:24,110
You're going to be voted out, you know that.

2728
04:08:24,350 --> 04:08:27,030
Do it. Right, we will do it.

2729
04:08:31,420 --> 04:08:36,790
Or you do just do anything to serve yourself.

2730
04:08:38,030 --> 04:08:41,950
You have you in the trick for.

2731
04:08:42,670 --> 04:08:44,090
You don't serve the district.

2732
04:08:45,150 --> 04:08:48,930
You let the street dirty.

2733
04:08:48,930 --> 04:08:50,310
You don't care.

2734
04:08:54,770 --> 04:08:59,390
And all you do is follow order from G Charlie.

2735
04:09:00,090 --> 04:09:02,870
You know he's going to be out. You're going to be out too.

2736
04:09:11,020 --> 04:09:12,560
Give me here to speak to my.

2737
04:09:14,700 --> 04:09:15,820
You don't.

2738
04:09:15,820 --> 04:09:18,320
You don't. Let's regard them like that.

2739
04:09:29,230 --> 04:09:32,950
Are you here to serve the people? Are you here to serve G Charlie?

2740
04:09:38,370 --> 04:09:42,110
Are you getting something out of this deal?

2741
04:09:55,020 --> 04:09:56,480
Where's that all these people?

2742
04:10:00,000 --> 04:10:06,340
You destroying the community. And you just sit there and

2743
04:10:09,000 --> 04:10:09,780
nothing.

2744
04:10:24,180 --> 04:10:26,800
And believe I'm with this in this.

2745
04:10:33,920 --> 04:10:37,220
The worst council ever. Thank you.

2746
04:10:40,810 --> 04:10:43,590
Next speaker, Donald Lank, followed by Tammy Hamilton.

2747
04:10:57,640 --> 04:11:03,940
performance with the habit of how Celle who's on first will. When you directed him to say

2748
04:11:03,940 --> 04:11:10,420
a bunch of BS for you and then you went back and forth and back and forth and Mark said,

2749
04:11:10,640 --> 04:11:16,000
we'll decompromise, we'll do the needs of will for the sake of the city. You don't do anything

2750
04:11:16,000 --> 04:11:23,980
for the sake of the city, Charlie. You do it for the sake of Charlie and it's evident. And I hope

2751
04:11:23,980 --> 04:11:32,300
God, this just gets everybody up to vote and so they can look at you and say, your time is up.

2752
04:11:35,590 --> 04:11:46,330
You are entitled to have your opinions and it is fine. Next speaker, Tammy Hamel, followed by Alex Fuzz.

2753
04:11:54,800 --> 04:12:03,100
Tammy Hamel was a resident district one, unfortunately with our representatives. You just prove you don't listen to residents.

2754
04:12:03,100 --> 04:12:08,380
not one person in the e-mails or up here wanted what you just did with the road center.

2755
04:12:08,940 --> 04:12:12,460
You say you listen, yeah, no, you got your smug a little look. It's really clear that you got

2756
04:12:12,460 --> 04:12:18,960
something going on with that group to ignore theater DNA twice now apparently. Not go with the

2757
04:12:18,960 --> 04:12:24,020
rating, not listen. You clearly have something going on with that group. It's very clear. We see

2758
04:12:24,020 --> 04:12:29,000
what you guys are doing. You think we don't, but we do. You don't give a shit about this city.

2759
04:12:29,000 --> 04:12:34,680
You are here to do whatever you can for your own benefit and to see how emotional loan was getting

2760
04:12:34,680 --> 04:12:40,460
That's someone who cares about this city and cares about her district. So I will say again

2761
04:12:40,460 --> 04:12:45,120
What's the resonance if you're tired of this crap with these three and you know

2762
04:12:45,120 --> 04:12:49,080
I'm including you now because you clearly are just going along with whatever he wants

2763
04:12:49,080 --> 04:12:50,980
That's what you've been doing the entire time

2764
04:12:51,740 --> 04:12:54,380
vote for David Johnson district one

2765
04:12:54,380 --> 04:13:01,860
Loneland district four Carlos Manzo for mayor because these four motherfuckers have got to go or our city is going to go down

2766
04:13:01,860 --> 04:13:07,060
And you can fuck off with your disrespect with swear words. The shit that you have said

2767
04:13:07,060 --> 04:13:09,800
Mayor run the meeting. Yes, go ahead

2768
04:13:09,800 --> 04:13:12,540
But we want it in a profit. We have kids you mentioned.

2769
04:13:14,140 --> 04:13:15,100
Watch the

2770
04:13:15,100 --> 04:13:17,300
You have to go ahead and see what happens.

2771
04:13:17,320 --> 04:13:19,720
I thought you was talking about the accusations.

2772
04:13:20,140 --> 04:13:21,080
You've made about people.

2773
04:13:21,980 --> 04:13:24,480
You're following her now because now you're going to

2774
04:13:24,480 --> 04:13:27,460
give in to what you said she couldn't do.

2775
04:13:27,580 --> 04:13:28,880
Because she didn't follow the rules.

2776
04:13:29,120 --> 04:13:31,420
You're just going to give in because you're

2777
04:13:31,420 --> 04:13:33,060
fucking weak in your fucking shit.

2778
04:13:33,540 --> 04:13:34,580
And everyone needs to vote on the court.

2779
04:13:34,580 --> 04:13:36,840
Go ahead and see what you need to say.

2780
04:13:37,200 --> 04:13:40,100
This is the commissioner of the city.

2781
04:13:41,080 --> 04:13:45,080
And I'm not going to take that as from the commissioning of the city.

2782
04:13:45,080 --> 04:13:52,140
I agree with that, Mr. Mayor, this is a misrepresenting the city Tammy.

2783
04:13:52,220 --> 04:13:53,640
This is outrageous.

2784
04:13:53,640 --> 04:13:57,120
This is outrageous misrepresenting the local government,

2785
04:13:57,880 --> 04:13:59,840
and whoever appoint her is shameful.

2786
04:14:00,440 --> 04:14:05,000
This is how our city represents those who cuss out of the mouth and kids watching.

2787
04:14:05,840 --> 04:14:07,100
That's disgusting.

2788
04:14:08,380 --> 04:14:11,560
All right, next speaker, please.

2789
04:14:12,200 --> 04:14:13,580
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

2790
04:14:13,580 --> 04:14:16,640
Alex Voss followed by Terry Reins.

2791
04:14:22,250 --> 04:14:24,070
Hi Alex Voss, I'm back over here.

2792
04:14:24,490 --> 04:14:28,330
So I can see that none of you did any due diligence on TLC.

2793
04:14:28,950 --> 04:14:32,350
They ran the side on theater into the ground and it closed.

2794
04:14:33,190 --> 04:14:37,110
And now the Sapphire theater, they've put on two events this year.

2795
04:14:37,670 --> 04:14:40,850
They don't sell tickets, they don't get people in the seats.

2796
04:14:41,810 --> 04:14:44,590
So why would you want them running our theater?

2797
04:14:44,890 --> 04:14:46,050
That makes no sense.

2798
04:14:46,050 --> 04:14:52,510
So, also, we know that the last theater group that wanted the theater were the people that

2799
04:14:52,510 --> 04:14:59,130
funded your campaign, Mr. Mayor, for Congress, and then the guy died, and so that game was

2800
04:14:59,130 --> 04:14:59,530
over.

2801
04:15:00,000 --> 04:15:08,020
Now we have TLC back in the mix that I'm sure is funding something for you. Anyways. So that being said, you

2802
04:15:08,020 --> 04:15:15,100
guys don't listen anything. Staff made some great recommendations. You didn't listen. You went with

2803
04:15:15,100 --> 04:15:23,940
the lowest on the totem pole, TLC, which was the same points awarded as a coffee shop. Okay? They scored

2804
04:15:23,940 --> 04:15:30,740
the same as a coffee shop. And you want them to run an entertainment venue. All right?

2805
04:15:31,720 --> 04:15:37,420
They don't put anyone in the seats. Go look at the Sapphire. They have the events. They don't put

2806
04:15:37,420 --> 04:15:44,800
on events. They don't do anything. You guys are making poor decisions just because she said she owns

2807
04:15:44,800 --> 04:15:50,420
a restaurant or works at a restaurant. So she's going to do that too. Like, do you guys know how to

2808
04:15:50,420 --> 04:15:55,580
run a business, I don't think so, because you're just destroying the one we have right here.

2809
04:15:56,260 --> 04:16:00,560
Okay, and you can ask smart and sit up there and think you're making good decisions, but I know

2810
04:16:00,560 --> 04:16:06,700
for fact, you're not because they don't sell any tickets, and they'll just run this place into the ground.

2811
04:16:06,840 --> 04:16:11,060
It needs about 3 million in repairs. We all know that. It needs a new roof.

2812
04:16:11,600 --> 04:16:17,620
The other guy from LA, whatever, the Asian one, he actually, I agreed with him.

2813
04:16:17,620 --> 04:16:22,900
He was going to let the friends run the theater and he was going to expand the banquet side with

2814
04:16:22,900 --> 04:16:27,440
his ghost kitchen features and everything else, which was actually pretty smart, all right?

2815
04:16:28,060 --> 04:16:29,840
But you guys still made a bad decision.

2816
04:16:30,780 --> 04:16:36,060
So why are you representing our city if you're just making bad decisions for the residents?

2817
04:16:37,160 --> 04:16:42,160
And that's why we have to get out and vote you out because you're obviously not fit for

2818
04:16:42,160 --> 04:16:42,680
the job.

2819
04:16:42,680 --> 04:16:47,600
So, you know, you're making bad decisions, you're pushing bad decisions, you're getting the

2820
04:16:47,600 --> 04:16:52,600
vice mayor to make bad decisions, which could get him voted out in the next term.

2821
04:16:53,380 --> 04:16:58,380
So the reality is, you're making bad decisions and they're going to come back around to you.

2822
04:16:58,600 --> 04:17:04,320
Because you can't just keep making these bad decisions for our city, putting the people that

2823
04:17:04,320 --> 04:17:07,060
shouldn't be in charge of something and charge of something.

2824
04:17:07,440 --> 04:17:11,220
You sat up here and lied and said, we're not going to change the rows.

2825
04:17:11,220 --> 04:17:15,760
it's going to stay the same. All you people here, it's going to stay the same. It's not

2826
04:17:15,760 --> 04:17:21,220
staying the same. You're going to run it into the ground and it will most likely be done

2827
04:17:21,220 --> 04:17:22,960
because if you're a bad decision.

2828
04:17:25,510 --> 04:17:29,270
Last speaker, Terry Rain. Who are entitled to your opinions?

2829
04:17:29,890 --> 04:17:33,470
I respect that. You've had that. Yeah, you know.

2830
04:17:36,020 --> 04:17:42,620
Matthew, hope you win. Can I? Yeah. You have destroyed this community. You continue to do it and we are

2831
04:17:42,620 --> 04:17:48,880
to vote you out. But I was here to report some court stuff after losing court again August 4th

2832
04:17:48,880 --> 04:17:53,660
in the city case, including monetary sanctions on the 21st. Amy's latest defense council moved

2833
04:17:53,660 --> 04:17:57,900
to be relieved of representing her telling the court, quote, due to fundamental breakdown in

2834
04:17:57,900 --> 04:18:01,900
the attorney-client relationship, Client's failure to fulfill agreed upon financial obligations

2835
04:18:01,900 --> 04:18:07,220
for legal services. Can he do representation has become unreasonably difficult? Client's

2836
04:18:07,220 --> 04:18:12,180
failure to pay outstanding legal fees, unnecessary litigation costs despite Council's request

2837
04:18:12,180 --> 04:18:14,380
repayment, which is substantially impaired

2838
04:18:14,380 --> 04:18:16,940
counsel's ability to continue representation.

2839
04:18:18,180 --> 04:18:20,400
So Amy, you've caused yourself all these problems.

2840
04:18:20,540 --> 04:18:22,460
You could have simply accepted the city's requested

2841
04:18:22,460 --> 04:18:24,040
injunction if they'd done what this long ago,

2842
04:18:24,100 --> 04:18:26,700
but you chose to drag it out and not pay your attorneys.

2843
04:18:27,280 --> 04:18:28,540
Reputs you so bitch.

2844
04:18:29,080 --> 04:18:32,640
Also, on the 21st, the Harris County Texas Court,

2845
04:18:32,720 --> 04:18:35,800
and I defend at Namquan emergency motion

2846
04:18:35,800 --> 04:18:38,820
because it lacked verification and it's untimely.

2847
04:18:38,820 --> 04:18:46,900
And today at our courthouse, W-13, the OCDA presented evidence, supporting their July 30th,

2848
04:18:47,560 --> 04:18:50,720
brief opposing completion of diversion and urging the Court to re-instate criminal

2849
04:18:50,720 --> 04:18:52,160
proceedings against Amy Phan West.

2850
04:18:52,500 --> 04:18:54,340
A day in Vesgetter was the only sworn witness.

2851
04:18:54,720 --> 04:18:59,920
A video of Amy speaking at the CA-45, candid form where she implicated Todd Spitzer, her own

2852
04:18:59,920 --> 04:19:03,140
defense counsel, and this judge, was played for the Court room.

2853
04:19:03,140 --> 04:19:08,420
Her defense counsel objected by, primarily, naming me, and making several of the spiritual

2854
04:19:08,420 --> 04:19:13,240
comments about me, highly inappropriate, since I wasn't on the stand to defend myself during

2855
04:19:13,240 --> 04:19:14,080
cross-examination.

2856
04:19:14,220 --> 04:19:18,720
He actually tried to force the witness to characterize my intent and submissions and

2857
04:19:18,720 --> 04:19:20,180
discredit me to no avail.

2858
04:19:21,080 --> 04:19:28,180
So in the end, the court resists a few times and in the end, the judge did deny the DA's

2859
04:19:28,180 --> 04:19:31,080
brief and allowed Amy to complete diversion.

2860
04:19:31,380 --> 04:19:32,080
But you know what?

2861
04:19:32,300 --> 04:19:37,380
There will be plenty of future opportunities existing and planned that will present more opportunities

2862
04:19:37,380 --> 04:19:41,100
for West to face real legal consequences to stay tuned.

2863
04:19:42,200 --> 04:19:45,020
I can't believe the four of you.

2864
04:19:45,560 --> 04:19:46,760
This is outrageous.

2865
04:19:47,100 --> 04:19:49,380
Hundreds of people over the last year,

2866
04:19:49,520 --> 04:19:52,440
hundreds, thousands have went into you

2867
04:19:52,440 --> 04:19:54,820
and showed up here and put their hearts out to you

2868
04:19:54,820 --> 04:19:56,620
and you don't can care.

2869
04:19:56,660 --> 04:19:57,640
Do you?

2870
04:19:57,660 --> 04:19:59,120
You are a poaching mind.

2871
04:19:59,420 --> 04:19:59,700
You are.

2872
04:20:02,740 --> 04:20:31,600
We want to cooperate just like a communist dictator Amy was right, but now she's back with you, huh? How did that work out behind closed doors? What do you guys agree on to do? So, you know what, West Mr. We must campaign and vote for Carlos Mandel for Mayor Lonewen for Dissert Foreign David Johnson for Dissert One. Let's finally remove the unethical and corrupt dictators from this dius, Charlie Namquan and Amy, once and for all, and save our city. Mark years will be next time.

2873
04:20:31,600 --> 04:20:36,320
I am so angry as this is community.

2874
04:20:36,720 --> 04:20:38,860
Your time is up.

2875
04:20:38,940 --> 04:20:39,700
All right.

2876
04:20:39,700 --> 04:20:40,600
Thank you.

2877
04:20:40,660 --> 04:20:43,660
Mr. Mayor, Mayor, we have no fruit.

2878
04:20:44,880 --> 04:20:45,440
Okay.

2879
04:20:45,900 --> 04:20:47,400
Break brief comment, please.

2880
04:20:47,800 --> 04:20:49,800
Thanks. I think she said there's no comments.

2881
04:20:50,020 --> 04:20:50,800
So can I talk now?

2882
04:20:51,320 --> 04:20:51,560
In person.

2883
04:20:53,440 --> 04:20:53,580
Just.

2884
04:20:54,300 --> 04:20:54,600
Sorry.

2885
04:20:55,280 --> 04:20:58,160
We have no speakers in person or on Zoom.

2886
04:20:58,740 --> 04:21:00,200
Make a brief comment, please.

2887
04:21:00,480 --> 04:21:00,680
Okay.

2888
04:21:00,680 --> 04:21:28,380
So I want to address Tammel and Tammi and Alex, I know that you said regarding, you know, the study here recommended by staff, ranking number one is Latino Asian hospitality group, and I know that you guys came out to support the rose theater, and I know Tim, you know, I mean, he is a great man. He has great skills with the theater, but with your guys.

2889
04:21:29,120 --> 04:21:36,660
You guys basically propose is that we should hire recommendation from staff as Latin Asian

2890
04:21:36,660 --> 04:21:41,540
hospitality group but they want money upfront and that's not the business model we want to

2891
04:21:41,540 --> 04:21:46,680
do and we made it really clear with the council here even myself I don't want that that's not

2892
04:21:46,680 --> 04:21:53,660
the business model we will lose. Now the thing is that regarding Terry Reigns addressing the court

2893
04:21:53,660 --> 04:22:02,740
today. I am so thankful that the judge ruling to drop the case of alleged rivalry and the judge

2894
04:22:02,740 --> 04:22:13,020
call Terry Reigns out herself, the judge. That's what she is doing to me is unacceptable. So therefore,

2895
04:22:13,560 --> 04:22:21,780
we have the record. So they can lie all they want, but the judge call her out. That Amy has the right

2896
04:22:21,780 --> 04:22:23,740
to put her,

2897
04:22:23,740 --> 04:22:25,780
letter headscarments, please.

2898
04:22:26,900 --> 04:22:28,760
Letter I almost done, Mr. Mayor, thank you.

2899
04:22:28,960 --> 04:22:31,000
Letter head to,

2900
04:22:31,680 --> 04:22:32,720
to basically

2901
04:22:33,780 --> 04:22:37,020
address the community that I serve and that's my duty.

2902
04:22:37,040 --> 04:22:38,160
That's what the judge said.

2903
04:22:38,380 --> 04:22:41,720
And so they have not the DA and terror reigns the people.

2904
04:22:42,300 --> 04:22:46,460
Have not find any legal code that I have violated for Mr.

2905
04:22:46,500 --> 04:22:47,640
Meiner or criminals.

2906
04:22:47,960 --> 04:22:49,260
So therefore the judge dropped me.

2907
04:22:49,300 --> 04:22:50,440
If you want, you can see it.

2908
04:22:50,440 --> 04:22:51,920
And I want to say thank you.

2909
04:22:51,980 --> 04:22:52,260
Right now.

2910
04:22:52,260 --> 04:22:52,420
Right now.

2911
04:22:52,920 --> 04:22:53,580
Just brief comment.

2912
04:22:54,220 --> 04:22:54,280
Absolutely.

2913
04:22:54,500 --> 04:22:54,900
Thank you.

2914
04:22:54,900 --> 04:22:55,680
I'm done.

2915
04:22:56,680 --> 04:22:57,140
All right.

2916
04:22:58,580 --> 04:23:02,700
With that, we will move on to the next business item.

2917
04:23:03,300 --> 04:23:06,220
Business matters from the City Council agency numbers.

2918
04:23:07,860 --> 04:23:08,240
That's it.

2919
04:23:08,420 --> 04:23:13,380
It's 9.1 consideration to reverse existing property.

2920
04:23:13,380 --> 04:23:16,920
So you should prohibition on district one council woman,

2921
04:23:17,040 --> 04:23:19,600
Amy Francois, speaking at the city public,

2922
04:23:19,920 --> 04:23:23,180
so we were only, so we were, so we were only your events.

2923
04:23:24,840 --> 04:23:30,120
So I was the one who put up this item due to the request

2924
04:23:30,840 --> 04:23:34,600
from, you know, after I had a chance talking to her,

2925
04:23:34,880 --> 04:23:38,820
like I said before, if C were, you know,

2926
04:23:38,820 --> 04:23:46,700
a remorse about what had happened, then we are not even come up with that sanction, but because

2927
04:23:46,700 --> 04:23:53,020
after time, she thinks that she is right. But now she said that, okay, after looking at

2928
04:23:53,020 --> 04:23:59,820
over, she thinks that the, you know, is just a mistake that was unintentionally. So I think that,

2929
04:23:59,820 --> 04:24:06,980
you know, it's with, I am always willing to work with the city council to move the city bed,

2930
04:24:06,980 --> 04:24:15,860
you know to the next level. So at this point here I recognize this item to remove the reverse

2931
04:24:15,860 --> 04:24:24,400
the prohibition of the district one customer woman from speaking a city public central

2932
04:24:24,400 --> 04:24:31,190
some more more even and that's my motion I have a few yes please thank you

2933
04:24:31,190 --> 04:24:38,630
mayor when this came up I don't know when it was but when this was proposed to

2934
04:24:38,630 --> 04:24:43,670
initiate initiate the sanction I originally I guess remember I was I was not

2935
04:24:43,670 --> 04:24:47,950
going to vote on this I was not going to I was not going to vote yes I simply

2936
04:24:47,950 --> 04:24:54,770
asked the council council member to just fess up and if she would have said yes

2937
04:24:54,770 --> 04:24:59,970
I did it and I was wrong, I would have never avoided for that because I didn't.

2938
04:25:00,000 --> 04:25:04,780
I don't think that I was a good thing to do to put a sanction and prevent her from speaking

2939
04:25:04,780 --> 04:25:10,080
of city events, but she didn't. And then right now, she still hasn't, but the mayor, I'm

2940
04:25:11,160 --> 04:25:15,380
sure, is one of those things that people out there say, you know, I don't know if for

2941
04:25:15,380 --> 04:25:21,940
a fact, but, you know, it seems to me like there may be there was some little bit of kind of agreement

2942
04:25:21,940 --> 04:25:29,840
there. I hope that the councilwoman, woman, council member can say here, she has an opportunity

2943
04:25:29,840 --> 04:25:36,560
Yes, let's see if she does because you know she I know I know she knows she was doing something

2944
04:25:36,560 --> 04:25:41,300
She shouldn't have and I know that mayor knows that as well. I just hope mayor that she

2945
04:25:42,180 --> 04:25:45,520
Like you said she might have told you and and

2946
04:25:45,520 --> 04:25:51,920
Private, but she or she has an opportunity to do it in public and then I think that's what we wanted you and I wanted

2947
04:25:52,980 --> 04:25:59,680
Initially right so I hope I hope she does that and and I again I was not gonna vote on it

2948
04:25:59,840 --> 04:26:07,940
to put that sanction on her, but you know, I was wanted to be heard of be honest with everybody and hope she does.

2949
04:26:08,240 --> 04:26:08,980
That's all I got.

2950
04:26:09,760 --> 04:26:11,040
Okay, thank you.

2951
04:26:11,160 --> 04:26:13,760
Any comments from the customer, but yes.

2952
04:26:14,960 --> 04:26:15,720
Yes, Mr. Mayor.

2953
04:26:15,980 --> 04:26:16,600
Thank you.

2954
04:26:17,880 --> 04:26:23,700
Basically this was at the court today because it became an ethical thing, right?

2955
04:26:23,940 --> 04:26:29,000
And they brought Terry Rang, brought this up accusation of my alleged bribery,

2956
04:26:29,000 --> 04:26:42,000
And the judge said that what she's doing, you guys don't have the evidence, that you think that she's been an ethical campaigning.

2957
04:26:43,320 --> 04:26:48,900
And that's what the judge said I'm reading from the transcript right now.

2958
04:26:48,900 --> 04:27:01,920
and also it says that the photo of the people on there, you can't tell the judge if it's about

2959
04:27:01,920 --> 04:27:07,920
her, what pamphlets, if she can't paint her or anything. So the judge recommended to D.A.

2960
04:27:07,920 --> 04:27:16,320
who represent Terry Rings and the people saying that she did not violate any code of any ethical

2961
04:27:16,320 --> 04:27:26,360
You guys don't have the evidence, the evidence is the proof on the way the people of California, that's what you guys put us.

2962
04:27:26,700 --> 04:27:28,360
So Terry rang the people.

2963
04:27:28,760 --> 04:27:33,600
The evidence, the burdens on you and the DA, and they didn't provide that to the judge.

2964
04:27:34,060 --> 04:27:35,800
So therefore the judge dropped it.

2965
04:27:36,320 --> 04:27:42,240
So I'm thankful that the mayor sees this as well, that he sees that I want to work with the council.

2966
04:27:42,240 --> 04:27:49,640
there is a mishab, you know, there's no intention like he mentioned of me trying to do any harm

2967
04:27:49,640 --> 04:27:55,660
to the city or campaigning. So I thank you the mayor for putting it on. I hope the council

2968
04:27:55,660 --> 04:28:01,340
will see my heart that and what the judge has dropped today and saying it's not unethical.

2969
04:28:02,740 --> 04:28:09,840
And so therefore I ask the council will see that as well and vote for a yes on this item nine point one.

2970
04:28:09,840 --> 04:28:10,940
Thank you.

2971
04:28:10,940 --> 04:28:12,240
So there was nothing?

2972
04:28:13,220 --> 04:28:13,740
Okay.

2973
04:28:14,740 --> 04:28:15,980
Anything else from the council?

2974
04:28:17,520 --> 04:28:18,720
I have the motion already.

2975
04:28:19,240 --> 04:28:20,220
I second it.

2976
04:28:20,360 --> 04:28:20,800
Mayor May.

2977
04:28:21,040 --> 04:28:21,920
Have a second.

2978
04:28:23,080 --> 04:28:23,220
So.

2979
04:28:24,280 --> 04:28:27,840
So when we when the you brought when you brought this up whenever this was.

2980
04:28:29,180 --> 04:28:33,840
The we know for a fact that she went on on stage and used the city.

2981
04:28:33,840 --> 04:28:43,840
taxpayer on microphone to announce she's running for campaign on on on the on the stage and you had an issue with that

2982
04:28:44,600 --> 04:28:48,040
But I don't hear her saying that right now and acknowledging that

2983
04:28:49,380 --> 04:28:52,000
She she knows that she was

2984
04:28:52,740 --> 04:29:00,020
Passing out flyers during her team were passing out flyers during the the tap parade and you know that

2985
04:29:00,020 --> 04:29:06,880
why you saw her, I saw her, a lot of people saw her, but she's not, she's not admitting to it right now.

2986
04:29:07,560 --> 04:29:10,580
So why would you support her if she's not admitting to it?

2987
04:29:10,680 --> 04:29:13,140
Carlos Monzo, why don't you tell the judge that?

2988
04:29:13,820 --> 04:29:15,720
No, that's not the answer, let me.

2989
04:29:15,720 --> 04:29:16,380
Let me tell you.

2990
04:29:16,560 --> 04:29:16,740
Where is the wrong answer?

2991
04:29:17,940 --> 04:29:20,040
I'm asking him, Mattie, please.

2992
04:29:20,940 --> 04:29:22,880
Yes, he asked me questions.

2993
04:29:23,520 --> 04:29:29,080
At first, when he spoke about it, I thought that she was trying to run away from it.

2994
04:29:29,080 --> 04:29:35,760
But if you listen to her later on, she said that it is a missed half, and this is intentionally.

2995
04:29:36,480 --> 04:29:42,360
So what I'm saying, I'm asking you question, will this thing happen again?

2996
04:29:42,780 --> 04:29:46,580
The thing is that, like I say, it was not intended, right?

2997
04:29:47,140 --> 04:29:53,160
And whatever that happened, that you guys think that I was campaigning on ethical,

2998
04:29:53,960 --> 04:29:58,980
but even the judge ruling, that's why, but the mayor, I'm saying it's what I'm saying.

2999
04:29:58,980 --> 04:29:59,900
Yeah, that would.

3000
04:30:00,000 --> 04:30:08,720
You agree that this is something that- A misapp. Yes, I agree. It's not going to happen. Yes, I agree. This is a misapp. Thank you Mr. Mayor.

3001
04:30:09,680 --> 04:30:13,400
Okay. All right. You said you were not. We have motion and second.

3002
04:30:14,160 --> 04:30:16,300
You see, she wants to see.

3003
04:30:16,300 --> 04:30:18,100
So you have the ability to see that.

3004
04:30:18,240 --> 04:30:20,320
It's a sublimit motion, or not.

3005
04:30:21,180 --> 04:30:23,100
If not, go ahead and call for the vote.

3006
04:30:23,860 --> 04:30:28,340
I have a motion made by Mayor Wednesday. Seconded by district one, Councilwoman Fanwast,

3007
04:30:28,340 --> 04:30:35,760
to reverse the prohibition on District 1 Councilwoman Amy Fan West from speaking at City Public

3008
04:30:35,760 --> 04:30:41,460
ceremonial events. I'll go ahead and call roll. District 1 Councilwoman Fan West.

3009
04:30:42,000 --> 04:30:44,840
Fan West I. District 2 Councilmember Monso.

3010
04:30:45,000 --> 04:30:50,020
Like I said earlier, I never wondered a vote on this, but it just makes me laugh out.

3011
04:30:50,120 --> 04:30:55,340
There's some people out there in the world can never have met wrong ever, ever have met wrong.

3012
04:30:55,340 --> 04:30:57,700
Nobody's perfect for it, Juanzel.

3013
04:30:57,960 --> 04:30:58,960
So don't go there.

3014
04:30:59,280 --> 04:31:00,560
Nobody's perfect for you.

3015
04:31:00,720 --> 04:31:05,100
Mayor, Mayor, I see that's your vote.

3016
04:31:05,320 --> 04:31:06,340
Her vote is costing so much.

3017
04:31:06,340 --> 04:31:09,540
Why are you choosing me when you want to work with me, right?

3018
04:31:09,980 --> 04:31:11,540
First, I do, yes, yes, I do.

3019
04:31:11,600 --> 04:31:12,560
You're choosing me.

3020
04:31:12,920 --> 04:31:16,360
Please, you don't accuse people if you want to work with you.

3021
04:31:16,460 --> 04:31:17,720
I do want to work with you.

3022
04:31:17,760 --> 04:31:21,780
Castle member, I mean, if I'm worse, I'm going to finish.

3023
04:31:22,800 --> 04:31:23,700
Yeah, I'm going to vote.

3024
04:31:23,700 --> 04:31:29,420
I just I just want like I said no I just want to tell you I did I didn't want to go for this

3025
04:31:29,420 --> 04:31:35,520
Like I said earlier. I did not want to go for it. I actually I'm going to say this I thought it was not good for

3026
04:31:35,520 --> 04:31:41,300
For you call for the sanction on her, but I voted for it. I told you I didn't think it was good to do that

3027
04:31:41,300 --> 04:31:48,760
But we had to as a council. I just still don't think it's good, but just for the sake that she's not admitting that she did something wrong

3028
04:31:48,760 --> 04:31:52,680
She's she didn't admit it. I'm had to vote. No, but I don't want to vote

3029
04:31:52,680 --> 04:31:54,140
No, but I have to.

3030
04:31:54,900 --> 04:31:58,940
Mr. Mayor, can I address district four council member Win?

3031
04:32:01,560 --> 04:32:01,560
Okay,

3032
04:32:04,530 --> 04:32:08,770
man, this is at the very beginning

3033
04:32:08,770 --> 04:32:14,160
and I speak aloud that I don't want to vote on this.

3034
04:32:15,750 --> 04:32:21,900
But you guys go ahead and vote it to silence her.

3035
04:32:21,900 --> 04:32:27,900
And I just abstain on my vote.

3036
04:32:34,410 --> 04:32:37,670
But I, obviously, I think this is strong, you know,

3037
04:32:37,810 --> 04:32:41,910
to silence your colleagues on that highest.

3038
04:32:43,730 --> 04:32:50,950
And, you know, you can come up with some other method to, you know,

3039
04:32:51,990 --> 04:33:01,130
But, you know, to silence a person or a representative of the people is wrong, that's what I think.

3040
04:33:01,810 --> 04:33:08,890
But, okay, so this is the opportunity to let us begin.

3041
04:33:09,270 --> 04:33:12,650
I'm okay with it. I'm wondering what yes.

3042
04:33:13,330 --> 04:33:14,510
Vice Mayor Win?

3043
04:33:14,510 --> 04:33:24,910
Well, I initially motion this original motion, out of frustration, but since then I have

3044
04:33:24,910 --> 04:33:30,510
seen what chaos has created, what I wanted to touch and ask created, so I'm just going

3045
04:33:30,510 --> 04:33:33,450
to move yes and just just to get rid of this, this item.

3046
04:33:34,510 --> 04:33:35,010
Thank you.

3047
04:33:35,210 --> 04:33:35,710
Mayor Win?

3048
04:33:35,850 --> 04:33:36,330
Yes.

3049
04:33:36,670 --> 04:33:41,110
Motion carried for one with District 2 Council Member Monzo voting.

3050
04:33:41,110 --> 04:33:45,530
You know, Mr. Mayor, can I make a statement he just made about me?

3051
04:33:46,330 --> 04:33:47,890
I think we are done with this.

3052
04:33:49,090 --> 04:33:49,290
Okay.

3053
04:33:49,930 --> 04:33:50,070
Okay.

3054
04:33:51,370 --> 04:33:59,750
Comments and requests for agenda items from City Council agency members, including AB1234 report when required.

3055
04:34:01,270 --> 04:34:07,350
Let me let me tell remind you that you have five minutes and if you have the five minutes,

3056
04:34:07,350 --> 04:34:19,570
If you don't already request the item on the agenda, then I'm not going to grant more time for that, because I'm already reminded you.

3057
04:34:19,970 --> 04:34:23,270
So let's start with Professor Member West.

3058
04:34:31,890 --> 04:34:33,650
Professor Member No. 1 win.

3059
04:34:34,270 --> 04:34:35,830
Thank you Mr. Mayor.

3060
04:34:37,730 --> 04:34:40,490
As usual, I just want to thank you staff.

3061
04:34:41,990 --> 04:34:49,610
Thank you Vanessa and your team, you guys put together a very phenomenal report.

3062
04:34:50,530 --> 04:34:59,970
I just go through it and say, wow, the team did like a lot of more than what I...

3063
04:35:00,000 --> 04:35:11,960
What I expect you guys to do. So thank you for that. And, you know, always thank you, LPD and the firefighters.

3064
04:35:13,320 --> 04:35:15,800
All right. Thank you, Councillor Mervain.

3065
04:35:16,260 --> 04:35:18,580
One minute, next is Councillor Mervain.

3066
04:35:19,260 --> 04:35:27,840
Thank you, Mayor. This is just real quick for staff. I don't know if this is this, this is this constitutive agenda.

3067
04:35:27,840 --> 04:35:34,900
this doesn't. And we learned about the potential, well, not the potential. It's going to be

3068
04:35:34,900 --> 04:35:41,180
related to the four or five toll roads. The revenue would be coming in and 2029.

3069
04:35:43,020 --> 04:35:47,640
We learned that we know that information. I think we need to be ready for that.

3070
04:35:49,380 --> 04:35:56,660
I think I'm just asking if something is staff is, I'm suggesting maybe a community outreach

3071
04:35:56,660 --> 04:36:03,460
you know, get out there with the community and see what type of projects we can do with

3072
04:36:03,460 --> 04:36:09,880
those funds when they do come in in 2029, community workshops, you know, we would like to

3073
04:36:09,880 --> 04:36:17,020
kind of projects they would like to see mediums, navy trail, you know, the Hoover Street going

3074
04:36:17,020 --> 04:36:23,340
all the way to MacFadden, you know, something that, so when that time comes we're ready.

3075
04:36:23,340 --> 04:36:27,040
We're not going to start then and then take a while to get things done.

3076
04:36:27,180 --> 04:36:32,400
I want to make sure that we are ready to hit the ground running when that time comes.

3077
04:36:32,900 --> 04:36:33,240
Yes, sir.

3078
04:36:33,280 --> 04:36:35,560
We're very excited about the excess revenue.

3079
04:36:36,520 --> 04:36:42,200
Our council is very supportive 20 years ago in fighting to keep that money not just in

3080
04:36:42,200 --> 04:36:44,640
Orange County but keeping it along the corridor.

3081
04:36:46,220 --> 04:36:51,200
Similar to when we hear there's a lot of grant money out there, it comes with the rules.

3082
04:36:51,200 --> 04:36:55,940
Those rules are being worked out. So if there is a

3083
04:36:55,940 --> 04:36:57,800
part of money that is

3084
04:36:57,800 --> 04:37:03,520
To be used at a certain with certain discretion that does not have programmatic rules built into it

3085
04:37:03,520 --> 04:37:10,480
Definitely outreach at that point would make some sense, but we don't know at this time and I would think that most of it is going to be very

3086
04:37:10,480 --> 04:37:13,000
programmatic and fall within categories of OC

3087
04:37:13,000 --> 04:37:18,840
I just know CT. Yeah, I just think we need to be proactive. Yes, and be ready when that time comes

3088
04:37:18,840 --> 04:37:27,440
All right. Next up, a request for a proclamation for the next in October is a

3089
04:37:27,440 --> 04:37:33,320
Code enforcement month. Code enforcement officer month, Code enforcement month. But also

3090
04:37:33,320 --> 04:37:44,820
too, there was a, in 2018, it was a state-lature assembly bill called her number 2833, adding

3091
04:37:44,820 --> 04:37:51,720
and the measure that annually designates the second week of October as quote enforcement officer

3092
04:37:51,720 --> 04:37:59,540
appreciation, we concurring in city councils to approve a proclamation to establish the

3093
04:37:59,540 --> 04:38:05,420
second week of October as quote enforcement officer appreciation week. Is that something that we

3094
04:38:05,420 --> 04:38:12,000
and bring forward for Council to approve, to consider, I mean?

3095
04:38:12,480 --> 04:38:17,480
We do it for other staff functions, and we can just put it on, you don't have to

3096
04:38:17,480 --> 04:38:18,080
generalize it.

3097
04:38:18,660 --> 04:38:19,680
We just slap it on, I think.

3098
04:38:20,140 --> 04:38:21,740
Thank you.

3099
04:38:21,940 --> 04:38:27,260
Again, thank you all for coming out and being with us today.

3100
04:38:27,720 --> 04:38:33,260
I know some decisions, you know, anger folks that we didn't get their way, but unfortunately,

3101
04:38:33,260 --> 04:38:39,420
that is the way that it goes, you know, you get the majority council makes a decision and

3102
04:38:39,420 --> 04:38:45,300
made it not does not what people wanted to hear. So it's just that's the way it goes, I guess.

3103
04:38:45,980 --> 04:38:52,260
Thank you, staff, team, great. Today was a good meeting. A lot of great information came.

3104
04:38:53,420 --> 04:38:59,540
That the progress or staffs been doing with, you know, with public works and community service.

3105
04:39:00,120 --> 04:39:03,020
great job guys. Thank you all for being here.

3106
04:39:03,360 --> 04:39:06,020
All right. Thank you, councilmember.

3107
04:39:06,420 --> 04:39:08,780
Next is Vice President.

3108
04:39:09,460 --> 04:39:12,520
Well, I would like to go back to.

3109
04:39:19,020 --> 04:39:20,440
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

3110
04:39:21,280 --> 04:39:22,920
So first, I want to thank staff.

3111
04:39:23,180 --> 04:39:24,320
Thank you for all you guys.

3112
04:39:24,460 --> 04:39:28,000
You genuinely, from my heart that you guys worked so hard.

3113
04:39:28,400 --> 04:39:32,100
You know, as department head, you guys take care of your department really well.

3114
04:39:32,100 --> 04:39:33,580
And you guys are on top of things.

3115
04:39:33,860 --> 04:39:36,320
I am so thankful for you guys to help our city.

3116
04:39:36,920 --> 04:39:39,840
And then not only that, I'll fire in our law enforcement.

3117
04:39:40,020 --> 04:39:42,380
Thank you for all you guys do to protect the city,

3118
04:39:42,460 --> 04:39:45,900
the resident, the businesses, but also to everyone

3119
04:39:45,900 --> 04:39:47,520
that comes through the city of Westminster.

3120
04:39:48,140 --> 04:39:49,060
Thank you so much.

3121
04:39:49,920 --> 04:39:52,980
And of course, last, I want to thank you, Christine,

3122
04:39:54,220 --> 04:39:56,720
and Adolfo City Manager and Assistant Manager

3123
04:39:56,720 --> 04:39:59,960
for all you guys do to run the city is so important.

3124
04:40:00,000 --> 04:40:29,980
adjourned is a crucial job and you guys do it well with a happy face. So thank you. And, you know, city attorney, thank you for keeping us legally in line. I appreciate that. That means a lot because we do need that protection to make sure we're always, you know, being good. What we do, right? So thank you, city attorney. And, you know, today with the case that's dropped, that's been over my head and my family for the last a year and a half more than a year and a half.

3125
04:40:30,000 --> 04:40:36,300
and it has drained us emotionally, spiritually, and financially, they got what they wanted.

3126
04:40:36,940 --> 04:40:41,960
You know, but we're still thankful that it's drop and it's done. We can put that behind us that chapter.

3127
04:40:42,460 --> 04:40:47,740
So I got this message from my husband today and I just want to read it. I have three minutes here.

3128
04:40:48,300 --> 04:40:53,760
So Amy Fan was today. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and pride for you.

3129
04:40:53,940 --> 04:40:59,520
You walk through something incredibly difficult. Something you never have had to endure.

3130
04:40:59,520 --> 04:41:06,520
You were wrongly accused, yet through it all you stood strong, fought for the truth and trust in the Lord Jesus.

3131
04:41:07,080 --> 04:41:11,660
What makes me most proud isn't simply that the case was dropped.

3132
04:41:12,140 --> 04:41:14,940
It's how you carry yourself through the battle.

3133
04:41:15,400 --> 04:41:19,680
You show courage when you have every reason to be afraid.

3134
04:41:20,360 --> 04:41:23,720
You remain steadfast when things were uncertain.

3135
04:41:23,720 --> 04:41:31,200
And even toward those who accuse you, you show grace, forgiveness, and the love of Jesus Christ.

3136
04:41:31,960 --> 04:41:38,960
As your husband, I have watched you endure this well continue to be an incredible wife

3137
04:41:38,960 --> 04:41:46,960
and mother to a three sons. You have been an example of strength, faith, character, to a family.

3138
04:41:46,960 --> 04:41:52,880
You didn't just tell us, trust God, you show us what trust in God looks like.

3139
04:41:53,260 --> 04:41:59,240
I am so honored to be your husband. I admire your courage, your faith, and the woman you are.

3140
04:41:59,720 --> 04:42:06,300
I thank God for carrying you through this and giving you the strength to remain faithful to Him through it all.

3141
04:42:06,600 --> 04:42:11,660
Today, we can finally put this chapter behind us and thank the Lord for bringing us through.

3142
04:42:11,660 --> 04:42:18,260
I love you. I'm proud of you. And I will always stand beside you. Your husband, Jeremy West.

3143
04:42:19,060 --> 04:42:33,440
So with that message, it really just touched my heart because, you know, it's so hard to be wrongly accused for something and keep silent for a year and a half.

3144
04:42:33,440 --> 04:42:36,120
So I understand this is a shoe I walk in.

3145
04:42:36,480 --> 04:42:38,680
So those of you who walk in this shoes

3146
04:42:38,680 --> 04:42:42,100
are being miscadgarized, misjudgment,

3147
04:42:43,760 --> 04:42:46,980
and discriminated, but also wrongly accused.

3148
04:42:47,460 --> 04:42:48,280
I hear you.

3149
04:42:48,660 --> 04:42:49,800
I see you guys.

3150
04:42:50,240 --> 04:42:54,640
So that's why I am thankful that God allow me to go through this

3151
04:42:54,640 --> 04:43:00,480
because now I know how those who are been mistreated,

3152
04:43:00,480 --> 04:43:09,040
You know, walk through that path. I can, I can have compassion. So with that, Mr. Mayor, I have

3153
04:43:09,040 --> 04:43:15,800
a minute. I just want to say as we end the month of August. I am so thankful for this council.

3154
04:43:16,160 --> 04:43:23,380
I know that the people has trusted you guys to lead the city forward. And that is a high calling.

3155
04:43:23,840 --> 04:43:29,080
And I look forward to working with you guys. And I know that we can move the city forward

3156
04:43:29,080 --> 04:43:40,220
and help the resident and the businesses and I'm so excited to look forward to working alongside you guys in the next four years.

3157
04:43:41,080 --> 04:43:44,260
And I take this, this entrustment.

3158
04:43:44,700 --> 04:43:47,400
The people have entrusted us in the city of Westminster.

3159
04:43:48,680 --> 04:43:50,960
I take this calling really seriously.

3160
04:43:51,820 --> 04:43:57,300
And for the next four year, I look forward to working with you all to move the city forward.

3161
04:43:57,300 --> 04:44:03,180
So, thank you for the voters who trusted us to continue this journey to be your voice.

3162
04:44:03,420 --> 04:44:06,440
God bless you. Have a good night. Take care.

3163
04:44:08,190 --> 04:44:18,910
All right. My name is Marath. Thank you, Mayor. Of course. Thank you, city staff and PD and fire

3164
04:44:18,910 --> 04:44:28,030
for always continuing to move to see forward in your dedication. I know tonight's meeting was hard.

3165
04:44:29,150 --> 04:44:31,090
But change is hard.

3166
04:44:33,620 --> 04:44:34,840
Whether you like it or not.

3167
04:44:37,290 --> 04:44:40,390
I want to agenda is an item. I want to

3168
04:44:40,390 --> 04:44:45,050
reverse my appointment of Terry Hammel from the citizen of the psych committee.

3169
04:44:45,490 --> 04:44:52,830
I second not. If you need a second. Okay. All right. So is that anything else?

3170
04:44:53,070 --> 04:44:58,330
No, that's it. Thank you. Okay. So we have the motion and second.

3171
04:45:00,000 --> 04:45:06,960
On the floor, who hadn't repeated the motion and call for the vote, please.

3172
04:45:08,420 --> 04:45:13,700
I have a motion made by Vice Mayor Wynn, seconded by District 1, Councilwoman Fan West.

3173
04:45:14,520 --> 04:45:16,540
It's to reverse the appointment.

3174
04:45:17,300 --> 04:45:19,820
Or to connect to the agenda item.

3175
04:45:20,940 --> 04:45:29,440
To agenda is a consideration of removing Tammy Hamilton from the commission.

3176
04:45:30,500 --> 04:45:36,500
District one, Councilwoman Fenwist, Fenwist, I, but I want to say this is a local government

3177
04:45:36,500 --> 04:45:41,320
Mr. Vice Mayor, and I respect and honor you for bringing this up because it's so hard.

3178
04:45:41,400 --> 04:45:45,660
Once we have points, someone is hard for us to want to remove them.

3179
04:45:45,660 --> 04:45:51,420
So it takes courage, Mr. Vice Mayor, so I thank you for that and this is a local government.

3180
04:45:51,420 --> 04:45:58,780
We need to bring that respect back to our local government and it's time for others neighboring city honor and respect us once again.

3181
04:45:59,180 --> 04:46:02,480
So thank you, Mr. Vice Mayor. That's why I second and my vote is yes.

3182
04:46:04,140 --> 04:46:05,880
District 2 Council Member Mondo.

3183
04:46:07,100 --> 04:46:12,180
District 4 Council Member Win? Yes. Vice Mayor Win? Yes. Mayor Win.

3184
04:46:12,980 --> 04:46:17,280
Before I vote, I just want to mention that this is not the first time.

3185
04:46:17,280 --> 04:46:18,940
This happens several times already.

3186
04:46:19,800 --> 04:46:25,080
And I can't stand that kind of language in front of the council.

3187
04:46:25,340 --> 04:46:27,360
And I mentioned it before that, you know,

3188
04:46:27,380 --> 04:46:33,460
we have our students follow the meetings so that they can get credit.

3189
04:46:33,740 --> 04:46:36,760
And then this is not the right environment for that.

3190
04:46:36,760 --> 04:46:38,620
So my vote is yes.

3191
04:46:39,880 --> 04:46:41,180
Motion carried five zero.

3192
04:46:41,180 --> 04:46:43,320
Okay, it's my turn right now.

3193
04:46:43,620 --> 04:46:47,500
First of all, I would like to thank you for coming out and spick your mind.

3194
04:46:47,980 --> 04:46:51,920
You are entitled to have your opinion, but we have to do have the work to do.

3195
04:46:52,420 --> 04:47:00,640
And we are representing the whole entire community, not the specific special interest group.

3196
04:47:01,080 --> 04:47:03,060
So we have to do what we have to do.

3197
04:47:04,240 --> 04:47:09,440
Now, I would like to thank our PDs.

3198
04:47:09,440 --> 04:47:25,840
I want to thank all staff, especially our city manager and assistant city manager and public works as well as parks and recreation.

3199
04:47:26,260 --> 04:47:31,640
I know that you guys have been doing great job and appreciate everything that you do.

3200
04:47:31,920 --> 04:47:34,440
We also have the Richard here tonight.

3201
04:47:34,440 --> 04:47:39,160
And thank you for, you know, starting here with us.

3202
04:47:39,160 --> 04:47:42,000
And I know that there's a lot of work on your plate

3203
04:47:42,000 --> 04:47:46,460
that you have to carry forward, so again, be patient with us

3204
04:47:46,460 --> 04:47:49,720
and work with us on this month to move the city forward.

3205
04:47:49,920 --> 04:47:50,980
Thank you very much.

3206
04:47:51,920 --> 04:47:57,880
And before I turn the meeting tonight, I would like to have a few

3207
04:47:57,880 --> 04:48:06,480
was in memory of Jeff Sarah, for a tournament tonight, I would like to adjourn the meeting in

3208
04:48:06,480 --> 04:48:13,360
memory of traffic commissioner and long time resident Jeff Sarah, who passed away over the

3209
04:48:13,360 --> 04:48:21,440
summer. His passion for the community involvement was unwavering and he will be missed.

3210
04:48:21,440 --> 04:48:27,320
our thoughts and prayers are with his loved one. So again,

3211
04:48:30,380 --> 04:48:32,820
in memory of Jeff, I would like to

3212
04:48:32,820 --> 04:48:38,280
add to you on this meeting and the next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September

3213
04:48:38,280 --> 04:48:42,540
9, 2020, 6 p.m. So meeting at adjourn.