Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Consideration of the Removal of a Member of the Cultural Arts Commission.
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Council Member Amy Phan West, District 1
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
That Councilwoman Phan West indicate whether she will remove Alex Vaz from the Cultural Arts Commission.
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BACKGROUND
At the October 14, 2026 City Council meeting, a motion was made by District 1 Councilwoman Amy Phan West, and seconded by District 4 Council Member Nguyen, to place an item on the agenda to consider the removal of Alex Vaz (Councilwoman Phan West’s appointee) from the Cultural Arts Commission.
Section 2.57.040 of the Municipal Code establishes that the term of office of members of the Cultural Arts Commission is two years and expires the first day following the regular municipal election (i.e., November 4, 2026).
Councilwoman Phan West has the authority to unilaterally remove Alex Vaz from the Cultural Arts Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The Council is requested to consider and discuss the removal of Alex Vaz from the Cultural Arts Commission and provide direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager