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City Government |
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Westminster, California, is a general law city government by a five-member council. The council develops municipal policy by determining community needs and dividing available resources among these needs. City Council members are elected to four-year terms and the Mayor is elected to a two-year term. Elections are held in even numbered years with the Mayor's seat and two Council seats available at each election. Westminster operates under the Council/City Manager form of government, with the City Council appointing a professional manager.
www.ci.westminster.ca.us
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City Council |
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Mayor
Margie L. Rice
Mayor Pro Tem
"Tyler" Truong Diep
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Councilmember
Frank G. Fry
Councilmember
Andy Quach
Councilmember
Tri Ta
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City Hall & Community Services Hours |
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8200 Westminster Blvd.
714.898.3311 Ext. 0
Mon. - Thu.
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Alternate Fridays
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Alternate Fridays
June 11, June 25, etc.
Holiday Closures:
Memorial Day: May 31, 2010
4th of July: July 5, 2010
Labor Day: September 6, 2010
Thanksgiving: November 25-26, 2010
Holiday Closure: December 27-31, 2010
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City Hall at the Mall
1078 Westminster Mall
714.894.3796
Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
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Starting a Business in Westminster |
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A business opening in Westminster in most cases requires a Business License and New Business have many resources offered to them! Westminster Chamber of Commerce can give your business a boost by introducing your business to the community! Call the Chamber for further details at 714.898.9648 or visit westminsterchamber.org on the web!
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
The City of Westminster requires most businesses doing business in the City to get a business license. Before going to City Hall, you may first download the appropriate Business License Application by clicking on one of the links below or visiting the City of Westminster website for further information.
City General Website: www.ci.westminster.ca.us
Link to inquiry for Business License: Click here for link
General Business License Application: Click here for link
Contractor Business License Application: Click here for link
Other types of Business License Applications or Permit Forms: Click here for link
Take the completed application to:
Westminster City Hall
8200 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, CA 982683
(two blocks east of Beach Boulevard at All American Way)
714.548.3258 (Business License Department)
You may also get the appropriate application or form at the Business License desk inside City Hall.
The City of Westminster has developed a brochure on starting a business in Westminster. For the link to the “Starting a Business in Westminster” brochure in pdf format, click here.
PLANNING DIVISION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
The City of Westminster Planning Division, among other duties, advises the Planning Commission and City Council on various topics including architecture/design, environmental analysis, and land use. A central responsibility of the Planning Division is to implement the City’s comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The two basic areas of planning include current planning, which focuses on new development in the City; and long range planning, which deals with the long-term goals, objectives, and programs of the City. Guidelines are available online by clicking on one of the links below or visiting the City of Westminster website for further information.
Click here for Planning Division Page or on one of the links below for the various
Design Guideline Manuals:
Residential Development Standards: Click here for link
Commercial Development Standards: Click here for link
Industrial Development Standards: Click here for link
Parking Summary Table (Parking Requirements): Click here for link
Contact Orange County SBDC (Small Business Development Center), an "arm" of the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration). The OCSBDC offers free counseling to new businesses and to those interested in going into business.
Orange County SBDC
2323 N. Broadway, Ste. 201
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.564.5200 (Training or Consultation)
oc_sbdc@rsccd.edu
www.ocsbdc.com/
Training Classes: www.ocsbdc.com/training/
On-line Training Classes: www.ed2go.com/ocsbdc/
SBA
200 West Santa Ana Boulevard, #700
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Sylvia Guttierez, Economic Development Specialist
714.550.7420 x 3107
www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/santa/index.html
SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives), "Counselors to America's Small Business", provide no-cost business counseling services. As a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE operates in cooperation with the SBA to provide business owners with information vital to their success. It is comprised of both retired and working business professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help a new generation of small business owners start and grow their companies.
SCORE, a national volunteer association provides:
* Small business mentoring to new and existing small businesses
* On-site evaluation
* On-line assistance at www.score114.org/
* Business training seminars
Appointments are strongly recommended.
Orange County SCORE
200 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714.550.7369
Fax: 714.550.0191
info@score114.org
A business requires a Fictitious Name (DBA-"Doing Business As" Name).
To apply for a Fictitious Name Statement you will need the appropriate form.
For local newspapers that can help you apply for and run your Fictitious Name Statement, click here.
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City Departments |
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ADMINISTRATION 714.548.3172
Includes the City Manager, Information Systems, and Personnel. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to handle the day-to-day operations of the City and coordinate the activities of all departments.
Manager:
Information Systems:
Human Resources: |
714.548.3242
714.548.3241
714.548.3244 |
CITY CLERK 714.548.3237
The City Clerk is the official who administers elections and updates the Municipal Code as local legislation is adopted.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 714.548.3235
This Department oversees Redevelopment, Economic Development, Grants/Housing, Planning, Building, Code Enforcement and Business License Divisions.
| Building Division: |
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Economic Development: |
714.548.3235 |
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| Business Licenses: |
714.548.3258 |
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Planning Department: |
714.548.3247 |
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714.548.3248 |
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Code Enforcement: |
714.548.3246 |
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| COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RECREATION 714.895.2860
Develops human service and recreation programs for all ages in the community; coordinates the acquisition of development of parks and operates the Senior Center.
Senior Center: 714.895.2878
FINANCE 714.548.3238
Manages the City's basic revenue and expenses with responsibility for treasury and cash management; purchasing; accounts payable; and accounts receivable for the City's funds
FIRE Business Inquiry/Fire Prevention: 714.744.0400,
Toll Free: 800.545.5585
For economic reasons, the City contracted with the Orange County Fire Authority in 1995. They provide basically the same services including fire prevention, fire education, paramedics, fire suppression and arson investigation. The department responds from three fire stations in the east, west and central areas of the City.
HUMAN RESOURCES: 714.548.3244
Committed to providing professional, proactive, quality services to internal and external customers. Committed to developing and maintaining a high quality of work life, adhering to equitable and ethical personnel standards and effectively managing the risks to the City.
POLICE Emergency: 911 Business Inquiry: 714.898.3315
This department is divides into six key functions: Patrol; Investigations; Traffic; Administrative Services; Records and Animal Control. The department also has a variety of specialized programs designed to meet the needs of residents and business owners.
Bicycle: Ext. 371
PUBLIC WORKS 714.895.2876
Designs and maintains the City's streets, traffic signals and water systems. They also maintain 21 parks; the Civic Center, including the award-winning All American Rose Garden; over 5,000 street trees; 15 water well and reservoir sites; City-owned drainage channels; street signs and paving legends.
City Yard: 14381 Olive St. 714.895.2876 |
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