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Votes at a glance: Westminster City Council (Aug. 13, 2025) — zoning, grants, travel, appointments and a housing moratorium
Summary
The City Council approved multiple items including acceptance of a $250,000 Jobs First grant, an urgency ordinance raising minimum density in the housing overlay to 30 units per acre, introduction of an industrial zoning amendment (first reading), and several appointments; a contested vote approved travel to Washington, D.C., for three councilors.
The Westminster City Council took a series of formal actions on Aug. 13. Below is a concise summary of votes and formal outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes.
Key votes and formal actions
- Consent calendar (with several items pulled for separate discussion): Motion to approve remainder of consent calendar (excluding pulled items) — motion made by Vice Mayor Monzo, seconded by Councilmember Wynne (District 3); roll call approved 5‑0. (Consent calendar included routine administrative items; withdrawn items were placed on the docket for separate consideration.)
- 3.9 Homeless Outreach Quarterly Report: Motion to receive and file (presentation by Westminster Police Department) — motion made by Councilwoman Fan West, seconded by Vice Mayor Monzo; roll call approved 5‑0.
- 3.1 Westminster crime statistics (Q2): Motion to receive and file (presentation by Police Department) — motion made by Councilwoman Fan West, seconded by Vice Mayor Monzo; roll call approved 5‑0.
- 4.1 Zoning text amendment (case 2025‑0113), Chapter 17.23 industrial zoning districts: Motion to introduce ordinance for first reading (read by title only and waive further reading) — motion made and seconded on the floor; roll call approved 5‑0. (Planning Commission had recommended approval.)
- 5.3 Acceptance of Jobs First grant ($250,000) to implement Little Saigon Blueprint elements (including conversion of Little Saigon outreach coordinator to full‑time, grant funded): Motion to accept grant, authorize execution, adopt required resolutions, and amend FY2025‑26 budget — motion recorded in council sequence; roll call approved 5‑0.
- 5.1 ACCOC Washington, D.C., advocacy trip (October 2025): The council considered competing motions. A substitute motion to send Mayor Wynne and Vice Mayor Monzo failed 2‑3. The original motion to send Mayor Wynne, Vice Mayor Monzo and Councilwoman Fan West carried 3‑2. Roll call for final motion: Fan West — yes; District 3 Wynne — no; District 4 Wynne — yes; Vice Mayor Monzo — no; Mayor Wynne — yes. Outcome: three council members authorized to travel.
- 6.2 Urgency ordinance — housing overlay minimum density: Motion to adopt an urgency ordinance amending minimum density in the housing overlay to 30 dwelling units per net acre (CEQA common sense exemption cited) — motion made by Mayor Wynne, seconded by Councilwoman Fan West; roll call vote approved 5‑0. Staff said a permanent zoning amendment would follow the planning commission (Aug. 20) and council (Sept. 10).
- Appointments: Westminster Tet Parade Foundation — council appointed four members from the applications received (Mayor Wynne appointee: Monique Nguyen; Vice Mayor Monzo appointee: Johnny Nguyen; Councilwoman Fan West appointee: Andy Lack; Council Member Wynne (District 3) appointee: Susan Pham); one council seat deferred. Motion carried 5‑0. Youth Committee — council appointed 13 members for the 2025‑26 school year; motion carried 5‑0. Cultural Arts Commission — council appointed Anh Nguyen to fill an unscheduled vacancy; motion carried 5‑0.
Procedural notes and context
- Several items were removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion; one item (3.3) was pulled by staff for a future meeting.
- Closed‑session report: The council disclosed it discussed the pending litigation matter (City of Westminster v. Amy Fan West et al.) with two councilmembers recused; staff reported no reportable action from that closed‑session discussion.
Where to read more: Staff reports, ordinance texts, and the full meeting video/minutes provide full motions, staff attachments and the text of adopted resolutions and will be posted on the city website.
