Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
Title
Appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission.
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From: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Consider the application(s) and appoint one member (Mayor Nguyen’s appointee) to the Cultural Arts Commission to fill the unscheduled vacancy for a term ending December 2027.
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BACKGROUND
During the City Council meeting held on March 12, 2025, the Mayor and City Council appointed members to serve on the Cultural Arts Commission for a two-year term ending December 2027.
Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen appointed Duc Nguyen as his appointee. On April 28, 2025, Commissioner Nguyen resigned from his position, creating an unscheduled vacancy.
This item is being presented to provide Mayor Nguyen the opportunity to make an appointment to fill the unscheduled vacancy. Announcements encouraging members of the public to apply were posted on the City’s website, social media platforms, as well as during Council meetings heard under the City Clerk Report.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Cultural Arts Commission does not receive compensation. There is no fiscal impact when making appointments to this Commission.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Mayor Nguyen may appoint one member to the Cultural Arts Commission to fill the unscheduled vacancy with a term ending December 2027.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resignation of Commission Member - Redacted
2. Applications - Redacted
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager