MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION
BOARDS OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND
March 15, 2023
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Westmorland met in City Hall Council Chambers on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Mayor Judith Rivera, called the meeting in order at 6:00 PM and City Treasurer Teri Nava led the invocation during meeting.
Present at time of Roll Call: Mayor Judith Rivera, Mayor Pro-Tem Ana Beltran, Councilman Julian Villalon, Councilwoman Justina Cruz, City Treasurer Teri Nava, and City Attorney Mitch Driskill.
Absent: Councilman Xavier Mendez, Christine Pisch City Clerk.
Oral Communication
1. Mrs. Brambila & Mr. Gonzalez - Autism Awareness Month April 2023. Mrs. Brambilla and Mr.
Gonzalez presented to City Council a Proclamation in adopting the Month of April to be Autism Awareness Month. The City Council approved to Adopt this Proclamation.
2. Debra Mc Garry - SO. CA Gas Co. Mrs. Mc Garry presented to City Council that the Price for Natural gas has risen 80.0% since the last billing there are now forgiveness programs for paying your gas bill for those in need.
Old Business:
1. Discussion/ Action: Approval of Budget 2022/2023. - City Treasurer Teri Nava. Mrs. Nava Presented to Council the update on the 2022-2023 Budget requesting approval to proceed with the current stance.
City Council approved the Budget 2022-2023 motion by Mrs. Beltran second Mrs. Cruz.
Approved 4-0.
2. Discussion/Action: Approval to hire part-time operator/ maintenance worker. – Ramiro Barajas Public Works Supervisor. Mr. Barajas reminded city council on the previous meeting in need of hiring his part time worker operator/ maintenance worker. That the budget does fit for one more worker. City Council approved the hire of Part time working operator/ maintenance worker, motioned by Mrs. Cruz second Mr. Villalon. Approval 4-0.
3. Discussion: Discussion of Prop 68 Funding- Teri Nava City Treasurer. Tabled.
4. Discussion/Action: Discussion & approval on Youth Hall Agreement Renewal- Judith Rivera Mayor.
Mrs. Rivera brought back to city council attention of the current youth hall prices that the city will benefit by having flat rate of $200.00/ 4 hours min. and for additional hours is an extra $50.00 per hour. City Council approved the Youth Hall Agreement Renewal motioned by Mrs. Beltran second by Mrs. Cruz. Approval 4-0.
5. Discussion/Action: Discussion & approval of ARPA Funding (modifications) - City Treasurer Teri Nava. Tabled.
New Business:
1. Requesting extension on Dickerson subdivision plan – Virginia Dickerson Westmorland Citizen – Council. Mrs. Dickerson requested from city council the yearly extension on subdivision map. City council approved motion by Mrs. Beltran second Mrs. Cruz. Approval 4-0.
2. Discussion on California FFL Requirements – Roy Rosas II, Westmorland Citizen – Council.
Mr. Rosas brought to council the California FFL Requirements he had previously mentioned in approximately two (2) meeting past. Mrs. Rivera and Mrs. Beltran requested for Mr. Rosas to submit documentation on inquiring a business license. Tabled.
Council, Staff & Consultants – Discussion/Action:
1. Discussion/ Action: Approval on RESOLUTION 23-03 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCNIL
OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND DECLARING THE NEED TO HOLD MONTHLY CITY COUNCL MEETINGS VIA TELECONFRENCING PURSUANT TO CA ASSMBLY BILL 361- Christine Pisch City Clerk. Tabled.
2. Discussion/ Action: Approval on RESOLUTION No. 23-04 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND RELATING TO BILLING FOR WATER, SEWER, SOLID WASTE AND STATE AB 939- Judith Rivera Mayor. Mrs. Rivera submitted the Resolution 23-04 to adopt the state policy to shut off water, she recommends to council we need to post in English and Spanish physically at the Post office and out side of city hall for citizens to see as well as the City Website. Motioned Mrs. Beltran second Mrs. Cruz. Approval 4-0.
3. Discussion/ Action: Approval on RESOLUTION 23-05 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
WESTMORLAND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH CITY OF WESTMORLAND IS ELIGIBLE- Tami Castro City Hall Supervisor. Mrs. Castro Presented to city council Resolution 23-05 summing up this resolution will allow the city of Westmorland to apply for future Cal Recycle Grants. City Council approved Resolution 23-05 motion by Mrs. Beltran second by Mrs. Cruz. Approval 4-0.
4. Discussion/ Action: City council to vote on the SCAG Delegate and alternate- Ana Beltran Mayor Pro-Tem. Mrs. Beltran brought to city council attention they need to nominate two (2) council members to be Delegate and alternate to vote on SCAG. City council voted: Delegate Ana Beltran Alternate: Justina Cruz. Motion by Mrs. Cruz second Mr. Villalon. Approved 4-0.
5. Discussion/ Action: Assign authorized signers for City of Westmorland bank accounts – Ana Beltran Mayor Pro-Tem. City council assigned the following authorized signers Justina Cruz, Ana Beltran, Xavier Mendez and Teri Nava. These signer will be for the following banks Mechanics, Sun Community and Union Bank. Motion Mrs. Cruz second Mr. Villalon. Approved 4-0.
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval/Action: Approval on Meeting Minutes for February 15 & March 1, 2023 & City Warrants.
Motioned Mrs. Cruz second Mr. Villalon. Approved 3-0.
Staff Reports Non-Action Items:
o Police Department Perry Monita Police Chief – Mr. Monita Reported he will be picking up Police Department $50,235.00 Approximately He’ll be needing a check made out from his USDA Cops Grant.
o Fire Department Sergio Cruz Fire Chief – Mr. Cruz reports Engine 61-31 responds to calls over the week, the turbo vapor locked engine cost roughly $3,000.00. the Unit 61-63 had water in oil it’s a possible water pump issue. Informs council on the SCBA Training the following Thursday at 10:00 am.
o Public Works Ramiro Barajas- N/A
o City Hall Supervisor Tami Castro- R. Garcia construction is wanting to buy two (2) lots inquiring on the process of what’s to come next on how to submit in an offer. As well as updating Mrs. Rivera the cost of the Fire Proof Filing Cabinets will be Rounding at $4,000.00. o City Treasurer Terri Nava – N/A
o City Clerk Christine Pisch – Absent
Closed Session: Public Service Employees Job descriptions and salary scales, as well as Appointment, Employment, or evaluation and possible management position (Gov’t. Code §54957(b)(1).) – No Action.
Adjournment:
Adjourned Meeting Motioned by Council member Mr. Villalon second by Mrs. Beltran 4-0 Approved.
Time ending at 7:22PM.
Next Regular Meeting: April 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
/s/ Christine Pisch
Christine C. Pisch
Christine Pisch, City Clerk
/s/ Judith C. Rivera
Judith C. Rivera
Judith C. Rivera, Mayor
Submitted for Approval: March 6, 2023.