By Jim Tortolano A bitterly divided Westminster City Council on Wednesday night approved a new policy restricting the right to place items on the council agenda to either the mayor or a […]
Controversial agenda policy approved
Shorter code of ethics wins approval
By Jim Tortolano After nearly three hours of debate and public comments, the Westminster City Council voted narrowly to approve a slimmed-down code of ethics Wednesday night. The vote was 3-0-2, with […]
Code of ethics decision delayed again
By Jim Tortolano A decision on a proposed code of ethics and conduct for elected and appointed officials was again delayed at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. After a […]
Lawsuit filed to block apartment complex
By Jim Tortolano A lawsuit to block the construction of a controversial apartment complex has been filed against the City of Westminster, the city council and the developers of the project. The […]
Council reverses, gives OK to apartments
By Jim Tortolano After a rowdy and loud public hearing, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night reversed a decision from two weeks ago and voted 3-2 to approve a controversial apartment […]
Homelessness report is made to council
By Jim Tortolano Housing issues dominated Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council as the panel members dealt with a status report on homelessness in the community as well as a request […]
Vietnam “Heroes Monument” is proposed
A proposal to honor six officers of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam who killed themselves in 1975 rather than accept the conquest of their nation by Communist forces is on […]
“Walk of Fame” group leaves off Rice
By Jim Tortolano Councilwoman Margie Rice’s proposal to create a “Walk of Fame” in the Little Saigon area is off and running, but she won’t be jogging along side. The Westminster City […]
Homeless plan approved after debate
By Jim Tortolano It took over a half-hour of sometimes heated debate, but the Westminster City Council on Tuesday night approved a “community improvement initiative” suggested by Councilman Sergio Contreras. The panel […]
Ta, Contreras and Ho are sworn in
By Jim Tortolano The Westminster City Council chambers was too small to hold all the rejoicing and good wishes expressed Tuesday night as the new city leaders were sworn in before a […]
