Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2636 Adding Chapter 9.78 to the Westminster Municipal Code to Restrict the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide.
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen, District 3
Prepared by*: Ryan Salz, Senior Management Analyst
*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
Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2636 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.78 (PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE,” read by title only and waive further reading.
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BACKGROUND
At the April 22, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to introduce the Ordinance for first reading.
Per Government Code Section 36935, the Ordinance is being presented for second reading and adoption. If the City Council adopts the ordinance, the City Clerk will certify its passage. The ordinance will become effective 30 days following its adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the recommended actions is minimal, and funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Account No. 100-12000-44070 Advertising) and 100-12000-43090 (Contracts Quality Code) to cover costs for publication of Westminster Municipal Code amendments.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The City Council previously introduced the Ordinance for first reading. In order to finalize, the City Council must approve the second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Final Draft Ordinance
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager