Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Appointment to the Planning Commission and to the Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E).
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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:
A. Appoint one member (District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s nomination) to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending December 2026; and
B. Appoint one member (District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen’s appointee) to the Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E) to fill an unscheduled vacancy to serve at the pleasure of the appointing council member and to serve until the council member leaves office or the disbandment of the committee.
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BACKGROUND
On September 22, 2025, Planning Commissioner and Citizens Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E) Member Tony Bui resigned from his position, which created unscheduled vacancies.
This item is being presented to provide District 4 Council Member NamQuan Nguyen the opportunity to nominate/appoint to fill the unscheduled vacancies. Announcements encouraging members of the public to apply were posted on the City’s website, social media platforms, and discussed during Council meetings under the City Clerk Report.
The following applications were received at the time of the posting of this agenda for review and consideration:
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Planning Commission Applications |
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Laura Rose |
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Ashton Kauwe |
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Donald Lank |
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Charles Nguyen |
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Anh Nguyen |
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Citizen’s Oversight Committee (Measures Y and E) |
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Ruth Piker |
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Thanh Dang |
*Applications are to remain on file for one year.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is compensation in the form of stipends for attendance at regular or adjourned regular meetings. Planning Commissioners receive an $80 stipend per meeting out of Account No. 10100-40020. Funds are budgeted and available. The Citizens Oversight Committee does not receive compensation.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Consider the various applicants and proceed to appoint.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resignation of Tony Bui
2. Applications (Redacted)
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager