Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Request to Remove Censure on Councilwoman Amy Phan West (District 1) and Prohibition on Her Serving as City Council Delegate or Representative
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen
Prepared by*: Christine Cordon, City Manager
*Staff reports prepared by staff on behalf of members of the City Council do not reflect the opinions of staff and are generated in collaboration with the requesting council member(s).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Consider the request to adopt a Resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING THE CENSURE OF AMY PHAN WEST PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 5275 AND THE PROHIBITION WITHIN RESOLUTION 5279 ON SERVING AS A CITY COUNCIL DELGATE OR REPRESENTATIVE.”
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BACKGROUND
This request is being made by Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen.
At the August 14, 2024 City Council meeting, Resolution No. 5275 was adopted by the City Council to censure Councilwoman Amy Phan West (District 1) for violations of the City Council’s Ethics Policy as well as other actions listed in the resolution (Attachment 1). Resolution No. 5279 was subsequently adopted, determining sanctions and remedial actions, in effect for the duration of her term ending in December 2026 (Attachment 2).
Mayor Nguyen is requesting the City Council consider the adoption of a resolution (Attachment 3) to remove the censure on Councilwoman West and lift the sanctions and remedial actions previously taken. Mayor Nguyen stated he has always wanted to be able to work with all council members for the betterment of the residents and city. Therefore, as a sign of unity, and reflective of Councilwoman Phan West’s improvements toward a unified City Council, Mayor Nguyen is making this request.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
If the City Council adopts the proposed resolution, the censure will be removed from Councilwoman Phan West and all sanctions and remedial actions on her will also be removed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 5275
2. Resolution No. 5279
3. Proposed Resolution
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager