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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 355 South Center Street, Westmorland, CA 92281 Mayor’s Message This is a public meeting. You may be heard on an agenda item before the Council takes action on the item upon being recognized by the mayor. During the oral communications portion of the agenda, you may address the Council on items that do not appear on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Personal attacks on individuals, slanderous comments, or comments, which may invade an individual’s privacy, are prohibited. The mayor reserves the right to limit the speaker’s time. Individuals wishing accessibility accommodations at this meeting, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request such accommodations to aid hearing, visual, or mobility impairment by contacting City Hall at (760) 344-3411. Please note that 48 hours advance notice will be necessary to honor your request. Brown Act AB 361: Location: Westmorland City Hall Council Chambers 355 S Center Street Justina Cruz- Mayor Ray Gutierrez- Mayor Pro- Tem Ana Beltran- Council Member Xavier Mendez – Council Member Judith Rivera - Council Member Call to Order: Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: Roll Call: Oral Communication-Public Comment: Now is the time for any member of the public to speak to the Council regarding any item not on the agenda. Please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Three (3) minute maximum time. • Daniela Vega, Valle Unido Coalition- Presenting on the Lithium Valley Programmatic Environmental Impact Report Reports from Council Members Non-Action Items: Staff Reports Non-Action Items: Fire Department – Chief Sergio Cruz Police Department – Chief Lynn Mara City Manager- Laura Bryant Public Works Director - Ramiro Barajas Consent Agenda: Approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-2. 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 2. Approval of City Warrant List. Regular Business: 1) Presentation Regarding Draft Downtown Overlay Zone and Objective Design Standards. -Diana Gonzalez, Senior Project Manager with MIG & Laura Bryant, Manager. 2) Discussion/Action to Review and Approve the Recommended City Limits Boundary Map Proposed Adjustments. -Laura Bryant, Manager 3) Discussion/Action to Adopt Resolution 2026-03 to Authorize Financial Transactions to Eliminate Recorded Debt Resulting from the Amendment to the Love’s Development Agreement. -Laura Bryant, Manager 5) Discussion Regarding the Proposed FY 2027 Budget Review Schedule. -Laura Bryant, Manager 6) Discussion/ Action Celebrating the event of July 4th as the country’s 250th birthday and the state of California’s 175th- Laura Bryant, Manager Closed Session: o Public Service Employees Job descriptions and salary scales, as well as Appointment, Employment, or evaluation (Gov’t. Code §54957(b)(1) Adjournment: Next regular scheduled meeting on May 6, 2026. Council meetings are Open to the Public If you need further assistance, Please email the City Clerk cityclerk@cityofwestmorland.net  REQUEST TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA Daniela Vega NAME: ____________________________ 602-373-5884 DAYTIME PHONE NO.: _______________________ (PLEASE PRINT) Valle Unido Coalition ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING: ___________________________________________________ 1530 S Imperial Ave ADDRESS: __________________________ DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING __________________________ REQUESTING TO ATTEND April 1st. El Centro _____________________ Presenting on the Lithium Valley Programmatic Environmental Impact Report TOPIC TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL: ______________________________________________ content. I attended the last meeting and although they presented on how to provide public comment, ______________________________________________________________________________ I'd like to supplement that information with a quick community presentation on the contents and impacts of the study. ______________________________________________________________________________ Be open to submitting a public comment to the county ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ CITY STAFF CONTACTED ABOUT REQUEST: ___________________________________________ Daniela Vega ____________________________________ SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE **NOTE** Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Being placed on the Agenda allows speaker 3-5 minuets to speak on item. Members of the public are provided with the opportunity to request items be placed on Council Agenda for consideration or discussion. A written request to be placed on the Council Agenda must be received by the City Clerk at City Hall before noon on the Thursday prior to the Council Meeting. Any back up thats to be provided to the council must be submitted by the following Monday before the City Council Meeting. Prior to submitting the request, the specifics of the request must be discussed with the City Manager or his/her designee.  CITY OF WESTMORLAND CITY COUNCIL REPORT DATE: April 15, 2026 FROM: Laura Bryant SUBJECT: Staff Report – Part-Time Manager Grants Awarded 1) Public Safety Building: Update: We are required to expose the footings of the public safety building and have our building inspector report to USDA. This will be done within the next two weeks. Prior Info. Staff is working with Hanna at ILG to complete the application to IBank. I should have the application completed and information back to the Council mid April. On March 11th representatives from the national office of USDA came to the city to meet with Ramiro and me to review our project for the Public Safety Building. The remodel to the existing building for fire department use is included in the attached report. Prior Info. Matching Fund information on the agenda for March 4th. Congressional Funding has been approved for $1M and USDA Disaster Relief Grant for Public Safety Building $2.7 M for a total of $3,837,500. I met with ILG and USDA representatives and moving forward with the project through the RFQ process. 2) SCAG REAP Grant-Downtown Overlay Project Update: Schedule for April 15, 2026. Prior Report: Our consultants MIG want to schedule a Study Session with City Council on April 15th to present and overview and key decision points of the Downtown Overlay Project. The schedule to review the draft zoning and ODS amendments is at the May 6th meeting with the first reading of the Ordinance on May 20th and adoption on June 3rd. 3) PHLA Grant Update: No new information, waiting to get response from grantor. Previous Info: I submitted the grant application for two years. Working with ILG Boost program we have developed the implementation plan. Once the grant is approved, we will bring more information to Council. We should be ready to start the program within the next six months. 4) CMAQ Sidewalk Improvements Update: No Update Prior Report: Project design / engineering should be completed by May and submitted to CalTrans for review and to start the funding process. 5) AB 617 – Paving Projects -7th Street Update: No Update Prior Report: Ramiro and I met with reps from APCD and reviewed the Agreement which is on the agenda for approval at the meeting March 18th. Prior Info. We were awarded this grant for $1.2M to widen 7th street and install sidewalks, curb and gutters from Martin to Center Streets. Finance: 6) Rate Study. Update: Public Hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 6pm at Council Chambers. The Public Hearing Notice was mailed and has been published. 7) Public Safety ½ Cent Sales Tax. Update: No Update Prior Info. I received word that all 25 years of submittals are under review. We have received a total of $58,646 for three years. I have prepared and submitted several documents and forms required to apply for our Public Safety ½ Cent Sales Tax from 2001 through 2026. 8) Auditors and Accountants. Update: We are working with our accountants to make sure our Trial Balance is on balance and submitted to the auditor. Previous Info: I have been putting a lot of time and effort into getting our accounts in order for the audit. W2 reports are completed and sent to staff. Staff is working with our accounting firm to get our trial balances submitted. Other administrative items in the works: • The Boundary Map: Will be on the agenda on April 15, 2026. I have met with LAFCO and County PW Director and THG next week. The City requested a cost share agreement with County of Imperial. • The street survey report should be on the agenda on May 6th. • Budget Workshops – During regular Council meetings starting in May. If desired we can schedule special working sessions to review prior to approval. Hours worked. My timecard submitted on 4/6/2026 reported 56 hours worked. Respectfully submitted, Laura Bryant  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 City Council Chambers 355 South Center Street Westmorland, CA 92281 Mayor’s Message This is a public meeting. You may be heard on an agenda item before the Council takes action on the item upon being recognized by the mayor. During the oral communications portion of the agenda, you may address the Council on items that do not appear on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Personal attacks on individuals, slanderous comments, or comments, which may invade an individual’s privacy, are prohibited. The mayor reserves the right to limit the speaker’s time. Individuals wishing accessibility accommodations at this meeting, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request such accommodations to aid hearing, visual, or mobility impairment by contacting City Hall at (760) 344-3411. Please note that 48 hours advance notice will be necessary to honor your request. Brown Act AB 361: Location: Westmorland City Hall Council Chambers 355 S Center Street Justina Cruz - Mayor Ray Gutiérrez- Mayor Pro- Tem Ana Beltran- Council Member Xavier Mendez - Council Member Judith Rivera - Council Member Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Mayor Cruz Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cruz. Roll Call: Council Present Staff Present Justina Cruz, Mayor- Present Laura Bryant, Manager- Present Ray Gutierrez, Mayor Pro-Tem- Present Ramiro Barajas, PW director - Present Judith Rivera, Member – Present Sergio Cruz, Fire Chief - Present Xavier Mendez, Member- Present Anthony Lyn Mara, Police Chief- Present Anna Beltran, Member – Absent Christine Pisch- City Clerk - Present Mitchel Driskill- City Attorney - Absent Call to Order: Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation: Roll Call: Oral Communication-Public Comment: Now is the time for any member of the public to speak to the Council regarding any item not on the agenda. Please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Three (3) minute maximum time. • Meleny, Resident at E 5th Street, informed the council about her concern about the cars speeding down her street, stating they aren’t cautious of the kids who cross on that street going to school in the mornings. Chief Mara stated he’ll have one of the guys patrolling that area. Regular Business: 1) Proclamation from the City of Westmorland Declaring April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month & April 2, 2026, as World Autism Acceptance Day, Gloria Brambilla. Justina Cruz Motion to Approve the Proclamation declaring the Month of April as Autism Acceptance and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Acceptance Day. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:00 P.M. Proposed Adjustments to Water and Sewer Rates 6:24 pm • Open Public Hearing to Hear and Gather Information from the Public Regarding the Proposed Rate Adjustment. o Presentation on Rate Study and Proposed Water and Sewer Rates by Alison Lechowicz, LT Municipal Consultants. o Public Comments, in Favor of or in Protest of, the Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment. Please step to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Three (3) minute maximum time. o Ask if anyone in the audience wants to submit a protest before the close of the Public Hearing. o Consultant to collect and count all protest votes presented, either prior to the meeting, or during the public hearing. Consultant will count the protest votes and report to Council the number of votes received and advise if the number of protest votes is less than 50% or greater than 50% of total parcels in the city. • Close the Public Hearing: After Hearing all Public Comment Regarding the Proposed Rate Adjustment, and After the Consultant has Counted Each Protest Vote and Provided Council with the Final Vote Count. • Introduction/First Reading: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-01 to Adopt Five Year Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments as Presented. Laura Bryant, Manager After the Public Hearing, Ms. Cruz closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 pm and, at 7:55 pm, waived the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01 to approve the five-year water and sewer rate adjustment. With only two protests being submitted during the public hearing.  Motion to close the Public Hearing and waive the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01. 4/0 with 1 absence. AYES: (1) Mendez, (2) Gutierrez, Rivera, and Cruz NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Beltran 5 Minute Break 7:58 pm Consent Agenda: Approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-2. 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026 2. Approval of City Warrant List. Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026, and Warrant List. With a motion approved 4/0 with 1 absence. AYES: (1) Rivera, (2) Gutierrez, Mendez, and Cruz NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Beltran Continuation of Regular Business: 2) Discussion/Action to authorize the mayor to sign a letter of support for the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) upcoming grant application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Small Storage Program for the proposed Trifolium 11 Reservoir Project. Laura Bryant, Manager Motion to Approve the signing of the IID support letter for the Reclamation’s Small Storage Program for the proposed Trifolium 11 Reservoir Project. With a motion approved 4/0 with 1 absence. AYES: (1) Rivera, (2) Mendez, Gutierrez, and Cruz NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Beltran 3) Discussion/Action: To authorize Laurin Associates to prepare and submit the annual HOME Monitoring Report for the amount of $4,955 paid from CDBG funds. Laura Bryant Motion to Approve Laurin Associates to prepare the annual HOME Monitoring Report. With a motion approved 4/0 with 1 absence. AYES: (1) Rivera, (2) Gutierrez, Mendez, and Cruz NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Beltran 4) Information Only Regarding Redevelopment Agency Continuing Disclosure Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Laura Bryant, Manager 5) Discussion/Action to Direct Staff to Modify the CDBG Program Guidelines and Program Income Use Plan. Tami Castro, City Hall Supervisor  Motion to Approve the modification of the CDBG Program Guidelines. With a motion approved 4/0 with 1 absence. AYES: (1) Rivera, (2) Mendez, Gutierrez, and Cruz NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Beltran Reports from Council Members Non-Action Items: Staff Reports Non-Action Items: Fire Department – Chief Sergio Cruz – Nothing to Report. Police Department – Chief Lynn Mara – Nothing to Report. City Manager- Laura Bryant- Ms. Bryant provided the Council with a written report. Public Works Director - Ramiro Barajas- Mr. Barajas provided the council with a written report. Closed Session: o Public Service Employees Job descriptions and salary scales, as well as Appointment, Employment, or evaluation (Gov’t. Code §54957(b)(1) Adjournment: Next regular scheduled meeting April 15, 2026. Council adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM with no closed session due to the city attorney not being present. Council meetings are Open to the Public If you need further assistance, please email the City Clerk - cityclerk@cityofwestmorland.net CITY OF WESTMORLAND · DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE Existing vs. Proposed Development Standards Draft for Council Review Prepared by MIG, Inc. April 2026 Change Type: [More Permissive] [New Standard] [No Change] | All changes apply within the Downtown Overlay Zone only. EXISTING STANDARDS PROPOSED DOWNTOWN OVERLAY (Varies by Zone) (One Standard for All Overlay area) Standard WHY IT MATTERS R-1 Single R-2 Multi- R-4 Multifamily Commercial (C)/ Single-Family Multi-Family Mixed-Use Family Family Industrial (I) LAND USE & DENSITY 2. Density R-1: 1–7 du/ac R-2: 6.1–8 du/ac R-4: up to 8-30 Not Applicable [Similar] [More [More Permissive] Allows residential and mixed-use in areas currently zoned (2,000 sq. ft./unit du/ac (1,500 sq. Up to 8 du/ac Permissive] 20–30 du/ac non-residential, with more housing types permitted by-right, no min.) ft./unit min.) 15–30 du/ac CUP required. Density ranges from 15 du/ac on smaller lots to 30 du/ac on larger sites, with the 20 du/ac mixed-use standard aligning with state law to strengthen the City's Housing Element. LOT STANDARDS 3. Lot Area Minimum R-1: 6,000 sq. ft. R-2: 7,000 sq. ft. R-4: 7,500 sq. ft. C: 7,500 sq. ft. I: [Reduced] [Reduced] [Reduced] Opens more parcels to development. Many downtown lots Not specified. 3,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. are small. Reducing the minimum, especially for single-family (to 3,000 sq. ft.) allows building on existing parcels without costly lot consolidation, supporting small-lot infill along Main Street. BUILDING FORM & LOT COVERAGE 10. Building Height R-1: 35 ft. R-2: 35 ft. R-4: 35 ft. C: 35 ft. I: 50 ft. [No Change] [No Change] [Increased on Main Allows taller mixed-use development along Main Street. Maximum 35 ft. 35 ft. St.] The 45 ft. height limit on Main Street frontage provides 45 ft. on Main St. additional flexibility for mixed-use buildings, supporting ground frontage; 35 ft. floor commercial with residential above. The increased height elsewhere applies only along the primary corridor while the rest of the overlay stays at 35 ft. PARKING, LOADING & INFRASTRUCTURE 12. Off-Street Parking Sec. 4.05: 1.5 Sec. 4.05: 1.5 Sec. 4.05: 1.5 Sec. 4.05: 1 [Reduced] [Reduced] [Reduced] Reduces a key barrier to infill development. Slightly lower spaces/unit spaces/unit spaces/unit spaces/250 sq. ft. 1 space per 1 space per 1 space/unit + 1/500 parking minimums make projects more feasible on smaller lots. dwelling unit dwelling unit sq. ft. commercial Developers can still provide more parking if they choose. OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING & CLIMATE 16. Private/Common None None None None [New] [New] [New] Ensures residents have usable outdoor space. Not currently Open Space 200 sq. ft. Private: 60 sq. 60 sq. ft./unit required. For SF, 200 sq. ft. covers a modest backyard or patio. minimum ft./unit (covered) For MF/MU, 60 sq. ft./unit can be a balcony or patio, plus 100 (covered); sq. ft./unit of shared amenity space such as a courtyard or Common: 100 garden. Improves livability without significant cost. sq. ft./unit 18. Landscape None None None None [New] [New] [New] Promotes greening without being onerous. 15% is modest Coverage Minimum 15% of lot area 15% of lot area 15% of lot area but meaningful. In Westmorland's hot desert climate, qualifying landscaping can include drought-tolerant plantings, gravel mulch, shade trees, tree wells, and planters, not just turf grass. Improves aesthetics and comfort. 19. Shade – Building None None None None [No Change] [New] [New] Improves comfort and walkability in Westmorland's heat. Frontage Building: None; Building: 30% Building: 50% of Shade elements on building frontages like awnings, arcades, Parking area: 1 of street-facing street-facing façade; and overhangs, protect pedestrians and support outdoor tree per 6 façade; Parking Parking area: 1 tree activity. Shaded parking is required for all uses, with climate- spaces area: 1 tree per per 4 spaces appropriate trees counting toward the 15% landscape coverage 4 spaces requirement. All proposed standards apply within the Downtown Overlay Zone only. Base zone standards remain in effect outside the overlay boundary. Downtown Zoning Overlay Study Session April 15, 2026 Introduction Overview • Background • Overlay • Objective Design Standards • Interactive Discussion • Next Steps Background Project Description Project Objectives What we have The goal? now Vacant Land Zoning Little Does not investment allow housing A downtown people want to invest in, build in, and gather in Project Objectives • Encourage investment and improve Downtown’s appearance • Provide needed goods and services within walking distance • Encourage new homes that fit the community’s needs • Create clear, consistent rules for future development Two Tools Working Together Downtown Overlay Objective Design Zone Standards What it should What you can look like build and where (shade, (uses, density, landscaping, setbacks, parking) building quality) Project Timeline Project Timeline We are here Existing Conditions Report The existing conditions report covers: • Economic snapshot • Physical environment • Outreach Feedback • Regulatory environment • Comparative best practices Existing Conditions Report – Key Findings Opportunities • Emerging civic anchors: new public safety building and planned transit improvements • Highway 86 corridor and downtown entry points offer visibility and activation potential Existing Conditions Report – Key Findings Gaps • Zoning limits residential development and may not reflect existing parcel sizes • No unified vision, design guidelines, or policies to attract everyday services What We’ve Heard • Housing as a community priority with location sensitivity • Desire for basic services and everyday amenities • Economic opportunity from pass- through traffic • Need for community-serving spaces • Importance of a simple and predictable development process • Public realm improvements • Preserving local character Downtown Overlay What is an Overlay? Downtown Overlay Property owners can choose which set of controls Existing (Underlying) Zoning to follow Change happens only Property when the owner chooses to develop or redevelop Goals of the Overlay • Support retail and service uses that meet residents' daily needs • Allow residential and mixed-use development, including multifamily, to increase housing opportunity • Provide clear standards for predictable and state-compliant approvals • Design spaces for people who walk, given Westmorland's climate and conditions • Encourage building design that reflects a cohesive Downtown identity What’s New New Uses Allowed Industrial-Type Uses Kept Out Same as Before Outdoor storage, wholesale Housing: Single family, Most uses allowed in the base distribution, transportation multifamily, mixed-use zone stays allowed (commercial) terminals  The Overlay – Key Changes Single Family Multi-family Mixed-Use Accommodates a Up to 8 du/ac 15-30 du/ac 20-30 du/ac range of housing types Density Better reflects the lot Min. Lot Size 3,000 sq ft 6,000 sq ft 6,000 sq ft sizes in Downtown Higher on Main St. for Height 35 ft 35 ft 45 ft on Main Street mixed use 1/unit + 1/500 sf Slightly lower to Parking 1 space/unit 1 space/unit commercial reduce costs Requires private Requires private and Requires private Open Space Outdoor spaces for open space common open space open space residents Requires shade Requires shade Requires shade Shade addition for parking addition for building addition for building Improve comfort areas front and parking front and parking The Overlay – Key Features Flexibility Incentives Temporary Uses • Meet the standards → faster • No lot coverage limit approvals • Vacant lots can host events and food trucks immediately • Minor adjustments without a • Combine lots easily hearing • Simple notification form, not a • Build in phases: start small, permit add later Objective Design Standards What are Objective Design Standards? Measurable and quantifiable design requirements A checklist of clear design rules every project must meet. No interpretation, no guesswork, just a straightforward path to approval. Why Objective Standards Matter • State law requires that cities adopt clear, measurable design standards for housing • Objective standards give applicants certainty, they know exactly what is required before they submit • They also protect the City, clear standards are harder to challenge • The ODS can be updated over time without a full code amendment What Do They Cover? Building Design Site Design Façade, entries, roof Building placement, treatments, materials walkability, parking location Back of House Landscape Shade and Heat Required shade along Garages, trash enclosures, Drought-tolerant, mechanical equipment shade trees, no turf building frontages, cool paving materials screened What do they cover? Building Design Site Design Façade, entries, roof Building placement, treatments, materials walkability, parking location Back of House Landscape Shade and Heat Required shade along Garages, trash enclosures, Drought-tolerant, mechanical equipment shade trees, no turf building frontages, cool paving materials screened Building Orientation Main Street Frontage • Main Street Frontage, Single Family: Garage doors and driveways shall face the side street, not Main Street. Building entrances Building entrance • Main Street Frontage, Mixed Use: Building entrances shall face Main Street and connect directly to the sidewalk.  Wall step in/out at Window Facade least 2 ft Entry Door • All building sides visible from a public street shall use the same quality of materials and level of detail. • Buildings shall vary their walls every 20 feet using at least two of the following: ꟷ Balcony (min. 4 ft. wide) ꟷ Porch ꟷ Entry door ꟷ Windows ꟷ A portion of the wall steps in or out at least 2 ft. No façade variation Shade Shade Requirements • At least half of the ground-floor frontage shall have continuous shade (awning, canopy, arcade, or trellis). • All outdoor seating shall have overhead shade. At least 50% of ground-floor frontage shaded Next Steps Next Steps • We incorporate your direction from tonight • City reviews and provides feedback • Final drafts come back to Council for formal adoption in mid-May Discussion Questions: OVERLAY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS • What uses do you most want to see in • When you picture a revitalized Downtown Westmorland, what does Downtown? What uses do you want to it look like? keep out of Downtown? • Are there any buildings or downtowns • Do the standards feel like they make it nearby that feel like a good example easier to build, or do any feel like they of what you'd want? could still be a barrier? • Is there anything you'd want to make sure new buildings don't look like? • How do you think property owners will react to the Overlay? Downtown Zoning Overlay Study Session April 15, 2026 April 7th, 2026 PROGRESS REPORT FOR WESTMORLAND LEGAL BOUNDARY MAP PREPARATION THG PROJECT NO. 102.119 BACKGROUND 1. Initial Need: Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) representatives identified a need to update the City’s boundary lines to eliminate "split" jurisdictions where City/County limits bisect private properties and public rights-of-way (ROW). 2. Consultation: On March 23, 2026, representatives from the City of Westmorland, LAFCo, the Imperial County Public Works Department, and The Holt Group, Inc. met to review the proposed boundary adjustments. 3. Preliminary Adjustments: The City and County reached a preliminary understanding on the following adjustments, which involve the annexation or de-annexation of specific segments: a. Location 6: Annex the east half of the Martin Road ROW (28-foot width) between Eighth and Seventh Streets. b. Location 12: Annex the west half of the “H” Street ROW (33-foot width) between “H” Street and First Street. c. Location 13: Annex the south half of the First Street ROW (33-foot width) from “H” Street to a point 425 feet east of the west ROW of “H” Street. d. Location 14: De-annex a 50-foot wide portion within six private properties in the block bounded by First Street (North), “H” Street (West), Baughman Road (South), and Cook Street (East). e. Location 15: De-annex the north half of the Baughman Road ROW (33-foot width) from a point 425 feet east of the west ROW of “H” Street to Center Street. f. Location 19: Annex the south half of the First Street ROW (33-foot width) from a point 309 feet east of the east ROW of Center Street to “B” Street. Page 1 of 2  g. Westmorland Union School District: Annex the eastern half of the school district site, including the Little League and turf fields. h. Location 27: De-annex the west half of the Dean Road ROW (33-foot width) from Highway 86 to a point 409 feet south of the north ROW of Highway 86. i. Location 29: Annex the east half of the “B” Street ROW from Highway 86 to a point 321 feet north of the north ROW of Highway 86. j. Location 30: De-annex the south 4 feet of the Seventh Street ROW between “B” Street and Dean Road. ACTION ITEMS 1. City Council Approval: The Westmorland City Council is requested to review and approve these preliminary locations to establish a contiguous City Limit line. 2. Board of Supervisors Review: The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will concurrently review the proposed adjustments to ensure the elimination of jurisdiction splits. 3. Technical Review: The Imperial County Public Works Department will conduct a formal plan check of the legal boundary map and legal descriptions. 4. LAFCo Processing: Following a successful technical review, LAFCo will process the annexations and de-annexations to officially establish the revised City Boundary. The boundary adjustments will be acted upon as an Administrative Review. No formal action or public hearing will be conducted by the Commission. 5. Recordation: Upon final adoption by the City Council, the City Boundary Map and Legal Description will be recorded at the Imperial County Recorder’s Office. Page 2 of 2  EXHIBIT “A” WESTMORLAND CITY LIMITS BOUNDARY LEGAL DESCRIPTION AREA “A” (MAIN AREA) BEING A PORTION OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE TOWNSITE OF WESTMORLAND, IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF NO. 210, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE IMPERIAL COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK 3, PAGE 54 AND 54-1/2 OF OFFICIAL MAPS (OM 3-54) AND TRACTS 106, 107, 120 AND 180, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CENTER STREET, 50.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 12 OF SAID OFFICIAL MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION WM NO. 1-18 RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2018 PER DOCUMENT NO. 2018-19492 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 1. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “H” STREET, 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 11 OF SAID OFFICIAL MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION WM 1-18; 2. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “H” STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET, 22.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION WM 1-18; 3. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET, AND CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 8 OF SAID OFFICIAL MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION WM 1-18; 4. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 8 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET, 32.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION NO. 1-94 RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1995, FILED IN BOOK 1817, PAGE 732 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 5. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET AND THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF, TO A POINT OF Page 1 of 6  INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID OFFICIAL MAP NO. 210 , ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION NO. WM 1- 11 RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 2012 PER DOCUMENT NO. 2012-23874 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST LINES OF SAID ANNEXATION NO. WM 1-11 FOR THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES: 6. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF MAP NO. 210 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET OF SAID OFFICIAL MAP NO. 210; 7. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MARTIN ROAD AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP M-1801 FILED IN BOOK 7 OF PARCEL MAPS PAGE 61 IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL RECORDER; 8. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MARTIN ROAD TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MAIN STREET OF SAID PARCEL MAP M-1801; 9. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MAIN STREET A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MARTIN STREET OF SAID PARCEL MAP M-1801, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MARTIN ROAD, ACCORDING TO WESTMORLAND ANNEXATION NO. 1-1975 RECORDED MAY 1, 1975 FILED IN BOOK 1374, PAGE 428 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 10. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF MAP NO. 210 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 3 OF TRACT 88 AS SHOWN ON OFFICIAL MAP NO. 349 OFFICIAL RECORD FILED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 20, OFFICIAL RECORD MAPS OF IMPERIAL COUNTY AND ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 1-1975; 11. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE PROLONGATION OF LOT 3 OF TRACT 88 OF MAP NO. 349, AND CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, AND ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 1-1975 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID “H” STREET, 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 12. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “H” STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FIRST STREET, 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 13. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FIRST STREET TO A POINT LYING PARALLEL WITH AND 50.00 FEET EASTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 74 OF SAID MAP NO. 210; Page 2 of 6 14. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE OF BLOCK 74 AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE LINE LYING PARALLEL WITH AND 50.00 FEET EASTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 79 TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BAUGMAN ROAD (WESTON AVENUE) , 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 15. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CENTER STREET OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF ANNEXATION IN 1957 PER ORDINANCE NO. 111, RECORDED IN BOOK 980, PAGE 318 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 16. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CENTER STREET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. M-849 FILED IN BOOK 3 OF PARCEL MAPS PAGE 17 IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL RECORDER, ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION NO. 1-1976 RECORDED APRIL 13, 1977 FILED IN BOOK 1400, PAGE 62 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 17. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF SAID PARCEL MAP NO. M-849 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 2, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 1-1976, AND ALSO ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION NO. 1-81 RECORDED OCTOBER 26, 1981 FILED IN BOOK 1476, PAGE 587 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 18. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 2 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FIRST STREET, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 1-81; 19. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FIRST STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “B” STREET, 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 20. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “B” STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FIRST STREET, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 54 OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 21. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; 22. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 3 AND LOT 2 OF BLOCK 54, AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 3 OF BLOCK 51 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3 OF BLOCK 51, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE CENTER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 51, ACCORDING TO THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND, AS DESCRIBED IN A DOCUMENT FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE IMPERIAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON JUNE 25, 1934 ON FILE IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL RECORDER, AND HEREIN AND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS DOCUMENT OF 1934”; Page 3 of 6 23. THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 51 OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS DOCUMENT OF 1934; 24. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 51 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROUTE 86 (FORMERLY STATE ROUTE 99 ACCORDING TO SAID INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS DOCUMENT OF 1934), 40.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, AS SHOWN ON MAP NO. 343 OFFICIAL RECORD FILED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 14, OFFICIAL RECORD MAPS OF IMPERIAL COUNTY; 25. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID STATE ROUTE 86 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF BLOCK 52 OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS DOCUMENT OF 1934; 26. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 52, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DEAN ROAD OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 27. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAP NO. 210 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAIN STREET (MERLE MILLER AVENUE AND STATE ROUTE 86), 50.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 28. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID MAIN STREET (MERLE MILLER AVENUE AND STATE ROUTE 86), ACCORDING TO SAID INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS DOCUMENT OF 1934 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID “B” STREET OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 29. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF “B” STREET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SEVEN STREET. 33.00 FEET HALF WIDTH, OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 30. THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 54.00 FEET EASTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE EASTERLY LINE SAID MAP NO. 210 AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 106, ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF DICKERSON SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION WM 3-05, RECORDED MARCH 20, 2008 PER DOCUMENT NO. 2008-7902 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 31. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND 33.00 FEET NORTHERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 107, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION WM 3-05; Page 4 of 6  32. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE AND ALONG A LINE LYING PARALLEL WITH 33.00 FEET NORTHERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 180 TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH A LINE LYING PARALLEL WITH AND 20.00 FEET WESTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 3 OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION WM 3-05; 33. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BLOCK 13 OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION NO. 1-1983 RECORDED MAY 15, 1985, FILED IN BOOK 1540, PAGE 1598 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 34. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 13, AND THE PROLONGATION THEREOF, TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID CENTER STREET, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 1-1983, AND ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION NO. 2-1971 RECORDED ON JANUARY 26, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. 128 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; 35. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CENTER STREET OF SAID MAP NO. 210, ACCORDING TO SAID ANNEXATION NO. 2-1971 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINING 372 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AREA “B” (WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AREA, LOCATED NORTHWESTERLY OF CITY MAIN AREA) BEING A PORTION OF BLOCK 8 AND HOWENSTEIN ROAD OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE TOWNSITE OF WESTMORLAND, IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF NO. 210, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE IMPERIAL COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK 3, PAGE 54 AND 54-1/2 OF OFFICIAL MAPS (OM 3-54), TOGETHER WITH A PORTION OF TRACT 180, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT 180; 36. THENCE NORTH 89°54’28” EAST 61.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 180 TO A POINT INTERSECTION WITH A LINE LYING PARALLEL WITH AND 61 FEET EASTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 180, ALSO ACCORDING TO WESTMORLAND ANNEXATION NO. WM 1- 02 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 2002, FILED IN BOOK 2149, PAGE 463 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH, WEST, SOUTH AND EAST LINES OF SAID WESTMORLAND ANNEXATION NO. WM 1-02 FOR THE FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) COURSES: Page 5 of 6  37. THENCE N00°00’00” EAST 1304.75 FEET ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE; 38. THENCE SOUTH 89°31’45” EAST 944.95 FEET; 39. THENCE SOUTH 00°05’32” EAST 1295.46 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF TRACT 180; 40. THENCE SOUTH 00°09’06” EAST 33.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID HOWENSTEIN ROAD; 41. THENCE SOUTH 89°54’28” WEST 725.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID HOWENSTEIN ROAD TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND BY THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL IN BOOK 1321, PAGE 1084 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID IMPERIAL COUNTY RECORDER; 42. THENCE SOUTH 00°09’06” EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; 43. THENCE SOUTH 89°54’28” WEST 222.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, ALSO BEING A POINT PARALLEL WITH AND 61 FEET EASTERLY, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID MAP NO. 210; 44. THENCE N00°09’06” WEST 283.00 FEET ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINING 30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. FOR GRAPHICAL PURPOSES SEE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. Prepared under the supervision of: ___________________________Date:___________ James G. Holt, RCE 31773 Expires 12/31/2026 The Holt Group, Inc 1601 N Imperial Avenue El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 337-3883 Page 6 of 6  CITY OF WESTMORLAND Report to the City Council MEETING DATE: April 15, 2026 FROM: Laura Bryant, Manager SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution 2026-03 Authorizing Financial Transactions to Eliminate recorded Debt Resulting from the Amendment to Love’s Development Agreement. ISSUE: Shall the City of Westmorland City Council Adopt Resolution 2026-03 Authorizing Financial Transactions to Eliminate recorded Debt Resulting from the Amendment to Love’s Development Agreement? GENERAL MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2026-03 Authorizing Financial Transactions to Eliminate recorded Debt Resulting from the Amendment to Love’s Development Agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: On November 19, 2025 Council approved an Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and Love’s Travel Center. The Amendment to the Development Agreement resulted in the elimination of $1,059,646.00 of debt the city owed to Love’s. The debt needs to be adjusted in our financial transactions as follows: FISCAL YEAR 2026 Street Funds eliminate $270.089 transfer to General Fund. Water Funds eliminate $98,866 transfer to General Fund. Sewer Funds eliminate $25,990 transfer to General Fund. PRIOR YEARS Street Funds eliminate $457,721 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement Water Fund eliminate $167,548 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement Sewer Fund eliminate $44,045 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement These amounts are recorded from the FY 2024 audit – Interfund Receivables, Payables, and Transfers. CONCLUSION: In order to accurately account for the Amendment to the Love’s Development Agreement and to satisfy the requirements of our financial audits, the city must record financial transactions to eliminate the Transfer Due to General Fund from Street Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund as listed above. Staff recommends approval and authorization to make necessary adjustment to financial transactions. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Do not adopt Resolution 2026-0, which could delay FY 2025 audit. 2) Provide alternative direction to staff. Respectfully Submitted, Laura Bryant, Manager Attachment: Resolution Number 2026-03  RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WESTMORLAND APPROVING THE ELIMINATION OF TRANSFERS TO GENERAL FUND FROM WATER, SEWER AND STREETS ACCORDING TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOVE’S COUNTRY STORES WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Westmorland hereby consents to adopt and ratify the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Westmorland adopted an Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Westmorland and Love’s Country Stores of California Relative to the Westmorland Gateway Plaza Project on November 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Amendment to the Development Agreement eliminated $1,059,646.00 of debt owed; and WHEREAS, the City of Westmorland desires to authorize adjustment to financial transactions to accurately record the elimination of Transfer to General Fund from the following Funds: FISCAL YEAR 2026 Street Funds eliminate $270.089 transfer to General Fund. Water Funds eliminate $98,866 transfer to General Fund. Sewer Funds eliminate $25,990 transfer to General Fund. PRIOR YEARS Street Funds eliminate $457,721 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement Water Fund eliminate $167,548 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement Sewer Fund eliminate $44,045 owed to General Fund for Love’s Dev. Agreement NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted. 2. The City Council authorizes the Financial Transactions to eliminate amount owed to General Fund Development Agreement Love’s Country Store. Resolution 2026-03 Financial Transactions to eliminate debt Love’s and Transfer To GF 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Westmorland City Council this 15th day of April 2026, by the following vote: Ayes: _____________ Abstentions: ______________ Noes: ________________Absent: _______ ________________________________________ Justina Cruz, Mayor CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER The undersigned, Christine Pisch, City Clerk of the City of Westmorland does hereby attest and certify that the attached Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council for the City of Westmorland which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as the date hereof. ATTEST: ____________________________________ Christine Pisch, City Clerk Print Name and Title _____________________________________________________________ Resolution 2026-03 Financial Transactions to eliminate debt Love’s and Transfer To GF 2  CITY OF WESTMORLAND CITY COUNCIL REPORT DATE: April 15, 2026 FROM: Laura Bryant, Manager SUBJECT: Information Only Schedule Budget Review Meeting Dates INFORMATION ONLY: Budget Review Meeting Dates INFORMATION: Staff would like to verify dates and times for Council to review the draft FY 27 budget. In the past two years, we have held the budget review session during regularly scheduled City Council meetings during open session. Any meeting schedule would be open to the public and offer time for public comment. The first draft of the budget will be ready for review by May 20th. We would review a few of the Funds at each meeting. Suggested meetings: Regular Council Meeting – May 20th Review Water, Sewer & Trash Funds Regular Council Meeting – June 3rd Review Streets, RDA, Special Project and General Fund Regular Council Meeting – June 17th Final Review ADOPT BUDGET If Council wants to schedule a Special Meeting, please provide the date and time to include in the Budget schedule. Respectfully Submitted, Laura Bryant  CITY OF WESTMORLAND CITY COUNCIL REPORT DATE: April 15, 2026 FROM: Laura Bryant, Manager SUBJECT: Information Only Celebrating the Country’s 250th Birthday on July 4th 2026 INFORMATION ONLY: Celebrating the Country’s 250th Birthday on July 4th 2026 INFORMATION: The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, as California continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary of statehood through the summer of 2026. The Governor’s Office encourages communities to celebrate the milestones by highlighting California’s ingenuity and innovation, resilience, joy, and sense of belonging while uplifting community, civic engagement, volunteerism, and storytelling. We invite your community to join in the celebrations! You may choose to incorporate commemorations into parades, festivals, and community gatherings, or light up your city or county building in red, white, and blue on July 4th. Check out the attached Community Toolkit with more ideas on how you can celebrate these anniversaries in your community. To request use of the official CA175/America 250 logo and to add your community event to the celebrate.ca.gov events page, please fill out the CA175/America250 Brand Toolkit Request Form. The form should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and after review and approval, our office will share the brand toolkit and add your event to the website within approximately one week. In community, Skye Connors SoCal Assistant Deputy Director Office of Governor Gavin Newsom (916) 440-3622 | skye.connors@gov.ca.gov Covering the counties of San Bernardino and Orange. Items to Consider: 1) Expand 4th of July celebration 2) Increase event budget for 4th of July Respectfully Submitted, Laura Bryant