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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY
OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND
WEDNSDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Call to Order – Mayor Judith Rivera
Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Rivera
Roll Call:
Mayor, Judith Rivera
Mayor Pre- tem, Xavier Mendez
Council Member, Justina Cruz
Council Member, Ray Gutierrez
Council Member, Ana Beltran
Regular City Council Meeting:
Oral Communication-Public Comment: Now is the time for any member of the public to speak to the Council. Please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record. - Carrie Augusta, Food Bank Representative: Ms. Augusta wanted to invite council and the locals to an event the Food Bank will be hosting. She as well mentioned the SCAN Foundation Grant funds they have received will be contributing to event, there will be games and more for all ages.
- Ryan Kelly, Board of Supervision Member: Mr. Kelly begin to mention to the council of him possible being on next coming agenda to explain the Latium benefits to the local cities in the Imperial Valley.
Brown Act AB 361:
Location: Westmorland City Hall Council Chambers 355 S Center Street Judith Rivera- Mayor
Xavier Mendez- Mayor Pro-Tem
Ana Beltran- Council Member
Justina Cruz- Council Member
Ray Gutierrez- Council Member
Staff Reports Non-Action Items:
• Fire Department - Sergio Cruz. ABSENT
• Public Works Director - Ramiro Barajas. Mr. Barajas wanted to thank the Imperial County Public Works for cleaning out the gutters leaving city limits. • City Manager- Laura Fischer -Part-time Manager. ABSENT Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 6, 2024
2. Approval of City Warrant List. Ms. Rivera made note on Demand list to deduct the $180.00 from list due to finance error.
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Mendez, Gutierrez, Cruz, Rivera
NOS: 0
ABSENT: 0
Regular Business:
1. Discussion/Action to approve Resolution 24-04 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND RELATING TO ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE 2021-2022 COPS FUNDS GRANT (AB 1584). Mr. Montia brought to council Resolution 24-04 for the previous background checks for the new Police officers, he began to mention to council that he’s still waiting on a final official amount for a background check on the chief position. He requested from council to approved that he doesn’t exceed $3,500.00 on the final background check. Mrs. Rivera approved for his request no to exceed the $3,500.00 amount.
AYES: (1) Mendez, (2) Beltran, Gutierrez, Cruz, Rivera
NOS: 0
ABSENT: 0
2. Discussion/Action to purchase new security cameras for outside of Police Station & City Hall - Laura Fischer, Manager. Council Dropped Item.
3. Information/ Discussion to amend ORDINANCE NO. 16-05 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND, REGULATING
PERSONAL INDOOR CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA, BANNING OUTDOOR
PERSONAL CULTIVATION AND BANNING MARIJUANA USE IN CITY
FACILITIES - Ana Beltran Council Member. Mrs. Beltran introduced Alex Dos Santos – Director of Compliance & Licensing, Cake Enterprise, INC. to council. Mr.
Dos Santos informed council if they have any questions to please ask and he can answer. Mr. Gutierrez asked what type of Security they will be providing. Mr. Dos Santos informed that they will be trained security for the security of the place to prevent any robberies and or minors from entering the location. Mrs. Cruz asked where they location they are thinking of putting the company at. Mr. Dos Santos mentioned the location of the Date Shake possible still looking into other locations.
Mr. Mendez ask the city attorney about if this ordinance also bands the growth of marijuana in the city, Mr. Driskill said he’ll need to read more into the ordnance. Ms.
Rivera asked what is the percentage the city will receive back. Mr. Dos Santos mentioned that that’s based on what the city wants back, he was in contact with the city attorney recently him and his company will create a document for the city if they decide to keep or to alter the document. Mrs. Beltran and Ms. Rivera thanked Mr. Dos Santos on his time and stated there will be a follow up soon.
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).) Legal Counsel Pending Litigation Claim – 100 S H Street (Gov’t. Code §54956.9(d)(1).) Adjournment into closed session: 6:25 PM
End of closed session: 6:48 PM
To reportable action was taken.
Adjournment: Next regular scheduled meeting April 3, 2024.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM
AYES: (1) Mendez, (2) Beltran, Gutierrez, Cruz, Rivera
NONES: 0
ABSENT: 0
Submitted for Approval: April 10, 2024.
Audio Transcription: Christine Pisch, City Clerk
Transcript Record: Christine Pisch, City Clerk