The Westminster City Council convened on Tuesday evening, with a quorum present despite the absence of Councilwoman Fan West and Council Member Wen. The meeting began with a salute to the flag and an invocation led by Vice Mayor Ho, emphasizing the need for wisdom and guidance in serving the community.
A significant topic of discussion was the revisitation of agenda item 5.2 from the June 12 meeting, which involves a request for a resolution of censure against Councilwoman Amy from West District 1. Mayor O'Neill expressed his commitment to addressing concerns raised by fellow council members and constituents regarding Councilwoman West's actions. He noted that he had previously proposed extending the decision on this matter until the first meeting in September, contingent upon Councilwoman West acknowledging her past mistakes. However, he indicated that this condition had not been met, prompting him to call for the current meeting to further discuss the issue.
City Attorney provided a brief report on two items discussed in a closed session, stating that there was no significant information to report. Following this, the floor was opened for public comments specifically related to the agenda item. The first speaker, Dovora Mariscal, voiced strong support for the Mayor and the council members present, urging them to proceed with both the censure and potential sanctions against Councilwoman West.
The meeting highlighted ongoing tensions within the council and the community's desire for accountability among its elected officials. Further discussions and public input are expected as the council continues to navigate this contentious issue.