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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTMORLAND
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
355 South Center Street
Westmorland, CA 92281
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by Mayor Rivera Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Rivera.
Roll Call:
Council Present Staff Present
Judith Rivera, Mayor- Present Laura Fischer, Manager- Present Justina Cruz, Mayor Pro-Tem- Present Ramiro Barajas, Public Works director - Present Ray Gutierrez, Member - Present Sergio Cruz, Fire Chief - Present Xavier Mendez, Member- Absent Anthony Lyn Mara, Police Chief- Present Anna Beltran, Member - Absent Christine Pisch- City Clerk - Present Mitchel Driskill- City Attorney - Present
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.
No public comments were presented.
Reports from Council Members Non-Action Items:
Staff Reports Non-Action Items:
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
Fire Department – Chief Cruz informed the council that the equipment is operating well, while updating them that the medical truck remains out of service.
Police Department – Nothing to report.
City Manager- She provided a written report stating that she wants to have a retirement party for Mr. Hamby after the November 19
th meeting, thanking him for his years of
service.
Public Works Director – Mr. Barajas updated the council on the completion of the Boarts Road waterline project. He mentioned that the state had come to examine the filters, and there are some minor corrections that need to be addressed before the filters can be put into operation. He also provided an update on the new lights that have been installed around City Hall.
Consent Agenda: Approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-2. 6:21 pm
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2025
2. Approval of City Warrant List.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda:
Meeting Minutes of October 15th and Warrant List.
AYES: (1) Cruz, (2) Gutierrez, and Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez, Beltran
Motion passed: 3/0 with 2 absent
Regular Business:
1. Discussion & Action: approval of Resolution 2025-18 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND RELATING TO ACCEPTING THE 2023-2024 COPS FUNDS GRANT (AB 1584)- Chief Mara- Police Department Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-18 accepting COPS Funds Grant 2023-2024.
AYES: (1) Cruz, (2) Gutierrez, and Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez, Beltran
Motion passed: 3/0 with 2 absent
2. Discussion & Action: Authorize Advance Service Inc. to Remove Trees at City Hall Park in an amount not to exceed $8,500 – Laura Fischer, Manager Motion to Approve Advance Service Inc. in the amount of $8,500.00 to Remove Trees at City Hall Park.
AYES: (1) Cruz, (2) Gutierrez, and Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez, Beltran
Motion passed: 3/0 with 2 absent
3. Discussion & Action: Authorization to Purchase Pipe Locator Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $13,000.00 – Ramiro Barajas
Motion to Approve the Purchase of the Pipe Locator Equipment.
AYES: (1) Cruz, (2) Gutierrez, and Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez, Beltran
Motion passed: 3/0 with 2 absent
4. Information Only: Information Only: Regarding AB 617 Grant Applications – Laura Fischer, Manager
5. Information Only: Honey Festival Support – Laura Fischer, Manager
6. Information Only: GIS System Development Project for Water and Sewer RCAC Grant and Support – Ramiro Barajas
7. Information Only: Update on REAP Downtown Zoning Overlay Materials for Community Outreach – Laura Fischer, Manager
Closed Session: 6:19 pm –
o Public Service Employees Job descriptions and salary scales, as well as Appointment, Employment, or evaluation (Gov’t. Code §54957(b)(1).)
o Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): (1 case) Council emerged from a closed session at 6:24 pm having nothing to report.
The council adjourned at 6:24 pm.
AYES: (1) Gutierrez, (2) Cruz, and Rivera
NOES: 0
ABSENT: Mendez, Beltran
Adjournment: Next regular scheduled meeting November 19, 2025.
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