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Special event permit (agenda item 3.5): The council approved a special-event permit for a plaque-and-memorial ceremony scheduled for April 30, 2025, at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park. The permit allows the Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California and a coalition of veteran and cultural organizations to hold the event subject to standard conditions. Staff confirmed a condition carried over from prior years requiring staff care in moving and returning floral wreaths and arrangements used during the ceremony. Mayor Wynne moved approval; Vice Mayor Monzo seconded. The motion passed 4-0.

Citywide slurry-seal contract (agenda item 5.1): The council awarded the citywide slurry-seal contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc., for $684,909 and authorized a 10% contingency of $68,490.90 for potential change orders. The resolution also authorized the city manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the city attorney. The vote was 4-0.

Out-of-state travel to ICSC Las Vegas (agenda item 5.2): The council approved travel for Mayor Wynne and Vice Mayor Monzo to attend the 2025 ICSC Las Vegas conference May 18–20, 2025. City staff said the booth and economic-development costs are covered by the existing budget; council approval was required under council travel policy for out-of-state travel. The motion passed 4-0.

Commission appointments (agenda item 7.1): The council confirmed several appointments by individual council members, waiving other application requirements where noted. Appointments approved included John Gentile to the Parks and Recreation Commission (vice mayor Monzo's appointee), Charles Wynne to the Planning Commission (District 3 councilmember's appointee), Duke Nguyen to the Cultural Arts Commission (mayor's appointee), and Jeffrey Krill and Charles Shipp Jr. to the Traffic Commission (District 1 and mayoral appointees, respectively). Each appointment was approved on roll-call votes recorded 4-0 where noted.

Votes at a glance

- Special Event Permit (3.5): Approved 4-0. Motion by Mayor Wynne; second Vice Mayor Monzo. Conditions: staff to ensure wreaths/arrangements are moved and returned with care and respect. Sponsor/Applicant: Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California and partnering organizations. Location: Sid Goldstein Freedom Park. Date: April 30, 2025.

- Citywide Slurry Seal Contract (5.1): Approved 4-0. Motion by Vice Mayor Monzo; second by District 3 Councilmember Wynne. Award: Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc.; total award $684,909; contingency 10% ($68,490.90). Authorization: City manager to execute contract in form approved by city attorney.

- ICSC Travel to Las Vegas (5.2): Approved 4-0. Motion by Mayor Wynne; second by Vice Mayor Monzo. Delegation: Mayor Wynne and Vice Mayor Monzo to attend May 18–20, 2025. Funding for a booth is part of the existing economic development budget; council approval required for out-of-state travel.

- Commission Appointments (7.1): Multiple appointments approved 4-0. Notable appointees: John Gentile (Parks & Rec), Charles Wynne (Planning), Duke Nguyen (Cultural Arts), Jeffrey Krill (Traffic), Charles Shipp Jr. (Traffic). Several appointments waived other application requirements per agenda language.

Each of the above passed on voice/roll-call votes and no new budget appropriations were requested on the floor. Council members who voted in favor in the roll-call tallies reported on the record were District 1 Councilwoman Fan West, District 3 Councilmember Wynne, Vice Mayor Monzo, and Mayor Wynne.

The council returned other routine items to consent and continued operational matters, including the vendor-enforcement update the council received and filed later in the meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025, at 6 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WM_City Council Meeting_3-26-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 12 meeting the council approved a special-event permit for an April 30 memorial, awarded a $684,909 citywide slurry-seal contract with a 10% contingency, approved out-of-state travel for the mayor and vice mayor to the ICSC conference, and confirmed multiple commission appointments.","taxTitle","Westminster, Orange County, California","taxId",4241,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6034800,"Westminster council receives update after 49 sweeps, 98 citations in sidewalk-vendor enforcement effort",4175,2360000,6535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5110768-05a73c063afeafe7755bae4fa9ea011a&start=2360&end=6535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5110768-05a73c063afeafe7755bae4fa9ea011a/thumbnail_2360000.jpg","/articles/6034800/Westminster/Orange-County/California/Westminster-council-receives-update-after-49-sweeps-98-citations-in-sidewalk-vendor-enforcement-effort","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6034800-b849b197ab2663877599face9bfffe64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168695&Signature=DVruEYzIMMn~yXoMnlvfVPBM6DI1c3BWKT8QKPAGbBJfeXUcvG4Yk5cGe2fLMX~abOyYoR7CjqOIUMEDr5G5ua6OOH3cq5tjpcgWxl61UvKly8nYeJTNyt4rRVt~WT~qkDFzCkiiMvGc993vWnIVWxZLW0DYyXhKk9eFcYvfQbv~hBB35YtvCX4dIRhAmxjgnLyLgcZ5rzev7lQfenM7BDDXLT2r-INypuFFrXKEsPCHvD2aa602iPyFSovuGvmwA0cL4V2tL4KD0mb0d-w-nGIv1Er4dlHQeLtb5shAvLFqQoDZ-MGk5x~5yoB9X7OE3IwINveeLJ74RKf21KlCRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westminster City Council on March 12 received and filed an update on enforcement of sidewalk-vendor rules after staff reported 49 sweeps, 98 administrative citations and 92 confiscated items since enforcement intensified in late 2023.

City staff described the enforcement effort and legal limits they face under California law. \"State laws have severely limited the authority of cities to regulate sidewalk vendors,\" Sherry Vander Dussen, interim director of community development, told the council, and noted that Westminster’s regulations are codified in chapter 8.8 of the Westminster Municipal Code.

The city’s interim code enforcement manager, Sergio Farino, described the partnership with the Orange County Health Department and other city departments. \"City staff have been joined by Orange County Health Department and staff who've been able to issue impound orders for the unpermitted sidewalk vendors' equipment and perishables,\" Farino said. He said equipment and perishables are transported to the city yard and perishables disposed, and the health department may order items returned or destroyed after hearings.

Ryan Sauls, senior management analyst, provided the enforcement tally and said staff were still seeing repeat appearances. \"We've conducted 49 sweeps. We've issued 98 citations during those sweeps, and we've confiscated 92 items from vendors,\" Sauls said, listing canopies, grills, generators and food among the items seized. He said some vendors who later obtain permits remain compliant but others continue to operate without county health permits or city permits.

Council members pressed staff on operational details, including how frequently sweeps occur, what fines are imposed and whether photographs or vehicle identifiers can be used to link citations to individuals. Farino said the task-force approach combines code enforcement, public works, police and the health department and that scheduled and unscheduled sweeps are planned going forward. Sauls noted the ordinance provides escalating fines and that nonpermitted vendors face higher starting penalties; he said some vendors seek hearings that can reduce fines.

Vice Mayor Monzo urged more frequent and staggered sweeps and asked staff to present options to increase enforcement effectiveness. Councilwoman Fan West and others asked staff to preserve outreach materials and make permit applications available on-site during outreach so vendors who want to comply can start the process immediately.

The council voted 4-0 to receive and file the report. Mayor Wynne moved to receive and file the update; District 1 Councilwoman Fan West seconded the motion. The motion was approved on a roll-call vote with all four present members voting yes.

Staff said they will continue coordinated sweeps with the Orange County Health Department and bring back further updates and any recommended operational changes to the task-force schedule and outreach strategy.

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Westminster council approves special event permit, $684,909 slurry-seal contract and travel for mayor and vice mayor

Westminster council receives update after 49 sweeps, 98 citations in sidewalk-vendor enforcement effort