Carlos Manzo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 5:08:45
- Avg per meeting
- 13:25
- Segments
- 6603
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Top issues during term (20)
Rose Center Lease Negotiations and Management Selection
City support and RFP timelines impact the financial sustainability of the theater's operations.
Little Saigon Community Cultural Center Lease
Potential loss of rental revenue or costs associated with facility leasing terms.
City Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
Directs staff time and consulting resources toward high-priority municipal projects.
Little Saigon Streetscape Feasibility Study
Funding and budget details remain under review with outside grant and community funding being explored.
ARPA Fund Reallocation for Park and Roof Improvements
Contract adjustments totaling over $14,000 for additional site work.
Citizens Oversight Committee Removal
Mixed-Use Zoning and Development Standards
Will generate future development impact fees, park fees, and increased property tax revenues as redevelopment occurs.
Rescission of Council Censure
None directly associated with the vote.
Park Memorial Policy and Plaque Requests
No city funds will be used for plaque installation.
Citywide Zoning and General Plan Update
Potential effects on property values and development feasibility for specific parcels.
Employee Labor Agreements and Compensation Plans
Impacts operational efficiency and staff workload across city departments.
Proposed Smoke-Free Park Regulations
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Progress
Future capital projects will rely on grants, park dedication fees, and CIP funds.
Second Quarter Crime Statistics and Trends
Police Drone Equipment Donation
Brings $15,000 in private funding to support police equipment purchases without city expenditure.
Homeless Outreach and Shelter Capacity
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Budget Adoption
Total city budget is $164.5 million, with general fund revenues budgeted at $98.2 million and expenditures at $96.7 million.
Blakey Park New Building Feasibility Study
Cost of the building assessment study.
Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Recovery
State and federal disaster assistance funding may become available for eligible recovery costs, though specific allocations remain pending.
Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure
Generates approximately $452,000 annually in additional general fund revenue.
Decisions during term (210)
Recorded while Manzo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Calendar
Appointment of Stephanie Tapia to Citizens Oversight Committee
Appointment of Armando Gamas to Traffic Commission
Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West
Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions
Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions
Certificate of Recognition – Ethel Harris
Certificate of Recognition – Diana Lee Carey
Presentation of Proclamation – Code Enforcement Month – October 2026
Presentation of proclamation – Respect Life Month – October 2026
Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
Revision to City Council Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2026.
Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building
Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)
Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD
Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements
Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code
Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.
City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated August 27, 2026 through September 16, 2026.
Treasurer’s Report for August 2026.
Voting record (90)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West
Believes the censure removal is unjustified because past misconduct and findings were not adequately addressed or apologized for.
Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions
Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions
Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building
Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)
I'm going to have to abstain because I not separate.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD
Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements
Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code
Ratification of Closed Session Notice Finding
Approval of Consent Calendar
Receive and File AB 2561 Staff Report on Job Vacancies
Removal of Tammy Hamill from Citizens Oversight Committee
Future Agenda Item: Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance
Selection of Venue Operator for Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility
Reversal of Speaking Prohibition for Councilwoman Amy Phan West
Nobody's perfect in this world.
Approval of Agenda Item Addition for State Presentation
Consent Calendar Approval (Except Pulled Items)
Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) Annual Report
City of Westminster Crime Statistics Report
City of Westminster Homeless Outreach Report
Streetlight Pole Banner Hanging Request from GGUSD
Award of Contract for 2025-26 Citywide Residential Overlay
Award of Contract for City Hall Roof Replacement Project
Strategic Plan Goal #1: Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Authorization to Contact County Supervisor Nguyen Regarding Funding
Resolution Reaffirming Local Emergency Proclamation
Appointment of Members to the Youth Committee
Removal of Restriction on Councilwoman Fan West Speaking at City Events
Adoption of Resolution Placing 12% Transient Occupancy Tax Measure on November Ballot
Approval of Out-of-State Travel to ACC-OC D.C. Advocacy Trip
Rose Center Venue Operator Procurement Update and Direction
I'm not for the the one operator model I think we should separate have both so we can know what we're dealing with