A proposal to begin flying the “rainbow” flag of the LGBTQ community on city property during the “Pride Month” of June was voted down at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. […]
Rainbow flag display is rejected
Council agenda policy reversed
By Jim Tortolano The policy change that helped spark an expensive and emotional recall campaign in Westminster last year was reversed at Wednesday’s meeting of the city council. On a 3-2 vote, […]
And leadership deficits, too …
For reasons both mysterious and explainable, the City of Westminster has been in various degrees of municipal agony over the past two decades. The causes are multiple – the end of redevelopment, […]
Looking at council agenda policy
A look at the process for having an item placed on the agenda of the Westminster City Council will go before that body when it meets on Wednesday. Councilmember Kimberly Ho […]
Civic Center proposal is killed
Nearly four years after the deal to develop the Civic Center was launched, the proposed project finally died Wednesday night when a divided Westminster City Council voted to stop all work on […]
New ADU ordinance approved
An ordinance on accessory dwelling units – and smaller junior accessory units – to bring the city code in line with state law was approved by the Westminster City Council Wednesday night. […]
Outdoor dining ordinance mulled
Should a city defy state orders and permit outdoor dining in its restaurants, despite a ban from the governor? When the Westminster City Council meets on Wednesday, the agenda will include “consideration […]
Business permits are upheld
After over three hours of argument, discussion and procedural gymnastics, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night let stand an earlier decision by the planning commission to grant permits for the operation […]
Permit for nightclub appealed
An appeal by a city council member of a conditional use permit for a nightclub and banquet facility tops Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The council will meet at 7 […]
No benefit cut for city council
A proposal to reduce the compensation of members of the Westminster City Council died at Wednesday night’s meeting. Councilman Tai Do, citing an “anticipated economic crisis,” made a motion to deny health […]
