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Chi Charlie Nguyen

Mayor2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
9:04:51
Avg per meeting
22:42
Segments
11135

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Feb 2026[49]

Rose Center Lease Negotiations and Management Selection

City support and RFP timelines impact the financial sustainability of the theater's operations.

critical↑May 2026[42]

Little Saigon Community Cultural Center Lease

Potential loss of rental revenue or costs associated with facility leasing terms.

high→Apr 2026[16]

City Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Directs staff time and consulting resources toward high-priority municipal projects.

high↑Jul 2026[15]

Little Saigon Streetscape Feasibility Study

Funding and budget details remain under review with outside grant and community funding being explored.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

ARPA Fund Reallocation for Park and Roof Improvements

Contract adjustments totaling over $14,000 for additional site work.

high↓Sep 2026[11]

Citizens Oversight Committee Removal

critical↓Mar 2026[11]

Mixed-Use Zoning and Development Standards

Will generate future development impact fees, park fees, and increased property tax revenues as redevelopment occurs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Rescission of Council Censure

None directly associated with the vote.

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

Park Memorial Policy and Plaque Requests

No city funds will be used for plaque installation.

high↓Apr 2026[9]

Citywide Zoning and General Plan Update

Potential effects on property values and development feasibility for specific parcels.

critical↓May 2026[7]

Employee Labor Agreements and Compensation Plans

Impacts operational efficiency and staff workload across city departments.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Proposed Smoke-Free Park Regulations

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Progress

Future capital projects will rely on grants, park dedication fees, and CIP funds.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Second Quarter Crime Statistics and Trends

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Police Drone Equipment Donation

Brings $15,000 in private funding to support police equipment purchases without city expenditure.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Homeless Outreach and Shelter Capacity

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

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.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Blakey Park New Building Feasibility Study

Cost of the building assessment study.

critical↓May 2026[2]

Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Recovery

State and federal disaster assistance funding may become available for eligible recovery costs, though specific allocations remain pending.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure

Generates approximately $452,000 annually in additional general fund revenue.

Decisions during term (210)

Recorded while Nguyen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Appointment of Stephanie Tapia to Citizens Oversight Committee

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Appointment of Armando Gamas to Traffic Commission

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 14, 2026

Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West

approvedVoted yes3-1-1Oct 14, 2026

Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions

approvedVoted yes3-2Oct 14, 2026

Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions

approvedOct 14, 2026

Certificate of Recognition – Ethel Harris

approvedOct 14, 2026

Certificate of Recognition – Diana Lee Carey

approvedOct 14, 2026

Presentation of Proclamation – Code Enforcement Month – October 2026

approvedOct 14, 2026

Presentation of proclamation – Respect Life Month – October 2026

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Revision to City Council Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2026.

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 30, 2026

Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building

approvedVoted yes4-0-1Sep 30, 2026

Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 30, 2026

Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 30, 2026

Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 30, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code

approved5-0Sep 30, 2026

Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Westminster Redevelopment Agency.

approved5-0Sep 30, 2026

City Council and Successor Agency Warrant Register dated August 27, 2026 through September 16, 2026.

approved5-0Sep 30, 2026

Treasurer’s Report for August 2026.

Voting record (88)

87 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Removal of Censure and Restrictions for Councilwoman Amy Fan West

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Agendize Discussion to Remove Donald Lank from Commissions

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Agendize Discussion to Remove Alex Vaz from Commissions

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Approval of VHV Foundation Lease Agreement for Miriam Warren Building

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Approval of Proclamations (Fire Prevention Week, Code Enforcement Month, Respect Life Month)

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CAPER Report for HUD

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Reallocation of ARPA Funds for Park and Facility Improvements

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance Updating Emergency Services Council Code

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Ratification of Closed Session Notice Finding

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Receive and File AB 2561 Staff Report on Job Vacancies

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Removal of Tammy Hamill from Citizens Oversight Committee

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Future Agenda Item: Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Selection of Venue Operator for Rose Center Theater and Banquet Facility

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Reversal of Speaking Prohibition for Councilwoman Amy Phan West

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approval of Agenda Item Addition for State Presentation

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval (Except Pulled Items)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) Annual Report

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

City of Westminster Crime Statistics Report

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

City of Westminster Homeless Outreach Report

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Streetlight Pole Banner Hanging Request from GGUSD

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Award of Contract for 2025-26 Citywide Residential Overlay

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Award of Contract for City Hall Roof Replacement Project

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Strategic Plan Goal #1: Economic Development Strategic Plan Update

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Authorization to Contact County Supervisor Nguyen Regarding Funding

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Resolution Reaffirming Local Emergency Proclamation

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Appointment of Members to the Youth Committee

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Removal of Restriction on Councilwoman Fan West Speaking at City Events

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Placing 12% Transient Occupancy Tax Measure on November Ballot

For the second of the city I will vote yes for that

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Approval of Out-of-State Travel to ACC-OC D.C. Advocacy Trip

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Rose Center Venue Operator Procurement Update and Direction

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 3.10: Professional Services Agreement for Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Plan

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 4.1: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for Industrial Warehouse at 15172 Golden West Circle

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 4.2: Call for Review of Willow Project at 14201-14205 Willow Lane

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 4.3: Establishment of Fee for Vacant Property Registration

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 4.4: Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 5.1: Adoption of Resolution Approving Terms for Executive Employee Compensation Plan

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 5.2: Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with City Advisors, LLC

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 5.3: Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 6.1: Notice and Call of the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 7.1: Proposed Parking Restrictions West of Hoover Street on Main Street, Westminster Boulevard, and 21st Street

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 7.2: Revise Existing Parking Restrictions Surrounding Bowling Green Park

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 7.3: Consideration of a Public Art Program – Signal Box Art

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 9.1: Request to Create Ad Hoc Committee / Liaison for the 2027 Tet Parade

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Item 9.2: Resolution to Recognize and Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Ratify Local Emergency Proclamation No. 2026-01

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Designate Authorized Agents for CDAA Applications

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Adoption of Resolutions Approving MOUs and Compensation Plans for City Employee Groups

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2634 (Mixed-Use Zoning)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Little Saigon Community Cultural Center Request