MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION
BOARDS OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND
June 7, 2023
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Westmorland met in City Hall Council Chambers on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Mayor Pro Tem 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 Pro-Tem Ana Beltran, Councilman Xavier Mendez, Councilwoman Justina Cruz, Councilman Julian Villalon, City Attorney Mitch Driskill & City Treasurer Teri Nava
Absent, Mayor Judith Rivera & City Clerk Christine Pisch.
Regular City Council Meeting:
Old Business:
1. Discussion/Action: Discussion/ Approval of CDBG Loans Forgiveness - Teri Nava City Treasurer. Tabled June 21st Meeting.
Council, Staff & Consultants – Discussion/Action:
1. Discussion/Action: Approval on Resolution of Program Supplement Agreement for Project 5278(020) – Teri Nava City Treasurer & Judith Rivera Mayor. Tabled June 21 st Meeting
2. Discussion/Action: Discussion and approval on City Lifeguard hourly raise – Ana Beltran Mayor Pro Tem. Directed item to be brought back after closed session.
3. Discussion/Action: Discussion and Direction on posting Police Chief Position- Christine Pisch City Clerk. Chief Montia reminded to city staff his last day will be November 1st of this year, he was wanting to give the city time to prepare in advance. City Council gave city staff to start the position opening and to find the correct qualifications on posting. City staff must bring to mayor and city attorneys’ approval before posting to public. M- Justina Cruz motioned giving direction to city staff to start the posting as well as well as receiving the mayors and city attorneys’ approval before posting advertisement. S- Xavier Mendez M/C 3-0 Consent Agenda:
1. Approval/Action: Approval on Meeting Minutes for April 19, 2023 & City Warrants. M – Xavier Mendez S- Justina Cruz M/C 3-0.
Staff Reports Non-Action Items:
o Police Department Perry Monita Police Chief- Chief Monita reposted they have received the new parts for the new unit, he is currently looking into allowing fire to surplus this old unit.
o Fire Department Sergio Cruz Fire Chief – Absent
o Public Works Ramiro Barajas- Mr. Barajas wanted to acknowledge the rummers of the city and the school are false due to citizens being upset. As well the school had invoiced the city about the fixing of bleachers, he is still in contact with the about resolving the issue. He followed up with his plans on rebuilding the senior center a new sign that’s more appealing. o City Hall Supervisor Tami Castro- Absent.
o City Treasurer Terri Nava – States the new FY Budget will be ready next meeting. o City Clerk Christine Pisch – Absent
Closed Session:
City Council into Close session
Back from Closed session city council brought back to discuss the #2. Discussion/Action: Discussion and approval on City Lifeguard hourly raise Justina Cruz reported the community swimming pool will be opening Mondy the June 12th first the school will be using the pool 8am-12pm, and the community hours will be 1pm-5pm, the pay rate for the lifeguards will be depending on their experience and position starting at $15.50 - $17.00 hourly.
Adjournment:
Adjourned Meeting Motioned by Council member M- Justina Cruz S- Xavier Mendez M/C 3-0 Time ending at 7:00PM.
Next Regular Meeting: June 21, 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: June 14, 2023.