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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTMORLAND
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
355 South Center Street
Westmorland, CA 92281
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6pm by Mayor Rivera
Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation:
Was lead by Mayor Rivera
Roll Call:
Present at the Council Meeting:
Mayor, Judith Rivera
Mayor Pro-Tem, Xavier Mendez - ABSENT
Member, Justina Cruz
Member, Ray Gutierrez
Member, Ana Beltran
Staff Present:
City Clerk, Christine Pisch
Fire Chief, Sergio Cruz
PW Director, Ramiro Barajas
Police Chief, Lyn Mara
Manager, Laura Fischer
Brown Act AB 361:
Location: Westmorland City Hall Council Chambers 355 S Center Street Judith Rivera- Mayor
Justina Cruz - Mayor Pro- Tem
Ana Beltran- Council Member
Xavier Mendez - Council Member
Ray Gutierrez- Council Member
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. Three (3) minute maximum time.
- Judith Rivera, Mayor- announced the passing of retired City Tresure Anne Graham services being held on following Mondy morning, stating city sends their regards to the family.
Staff Reports Non-Action Items:
Fire Department – Chief Sergio Cruz reported the following Friday he will get his fire engine back from the mechanic.
Police Department – Chief Lynn Mara, reported two potential new officers are in background in final steps for Psych and Physical as well as new Part time hire of officer Nunez.
City Manager- Laura Fischer, Provided a written report.
Public Works Director - Ramiro Barajas, stated he’d like to speak in closed session. He also update council on the filter project which looking good, and they will be draining the pond soon for maintenance.
Consent Agenda: Approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-2.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2024
2. Approval of City Warrant List.
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
Regular Business:
1. Discussion and Action to Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Assistance, Education, and Training between the City of Westmorland and the Institute for Local GovernmentLaura Fischer, Manager AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
2. Discussion and Action to Adopt the Agreement for Redistribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds from Public Health to the City of Westmoland in the amount of $6,185.45-Laura Fischer, Manager
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Gutierrez, Cruz, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
3. Discussion and Action to Adopt the Water Master Plan via Resolution Number 2025-01- Laura Fischer, Manager
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
4. Discussion and Action to Adopt the Sewer Master Plan via Resolution Number 2025-02- Laura Fischer, Manager
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
5. Discussion and Action to Approve project Change Order #1 in the amount of negative $75.000, which reduces the total project cost – Laura Fischer, Manager AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
6. Discussion and Action to Authorize the submittal of Reimbursement Request #1 in the amount of $712,835.35 – Laura Fischer, Manager
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Cruz, Gutierrez, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
7. Update on the EDWG Water Plant Project- Ramiro Barajas
8. Discussion and Action to Approve the City of Westmorland Holidays and City Sponsored Events Calendar- Christine Pisch, City Clerk. The council voted to remove the half day of December 24th to be removed so it’s not a mandatory half day for employees.
AYES: (1) Beltran, (2) Gutierrez, Cruz, Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
Closed Session: 6:32pm
o Public Service Employees Job descriptions and salary scales, as well as Appointment, Employment, or evaluation (Gov’t. Code §54957(b)(1).)
o Conference with legal Counsel Pending Litigation (Gov’t. Code §54956.9 (d) (1)) After reconvening to open session Mayor Rivera reported that nothing to be reported staff was given directed during closed session.
Adjournment: 7:27pm
Next regular scheduled meeting January 22, 2024.
AYES: (1) Gutierrez (2) Cruz, Rivera, Beltran
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez
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