Paul Boyer, Mayor
Tina Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem
Gregorio Gomez, Council Member
Ruben Macareno, Council Member
Danny Valdovinos, Council Member
Farmersville City Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers
– 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California
Pursuant to AB 361, the City of Farmersville will be allowing the public, staff, and City Council to attend this meeting via Zoom.
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1. Call to Order: 6:02 pm
2. Roll Call:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Paul Boyer Mayor Present 6:00 pm
Tina Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem Present 6:00 pm
Greg Gomez Council Member Present 6:00 pm
Danny Valdovinos Council Member Present 6:00 pm
Ruben Macareno Council Member Present 6:00 pm
3. Invocation: Council Member Danny Valdovinos
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Paul Boyer
5. Public Comment: No public comment given
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council’s jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager’s office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any individual Council Member.
6. Presentations: No presentation given
7. Consent Agenda:
Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 10, 2022.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of January 10, 2022
B. Finance Update for December 2021: Warrant Register and Investment Summary
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period. This reporting period represents warrants issued for the current Fiscal Year (2021/2022); and
2. Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period. This reporting period represents investment summary for the previous month.
Documents: December 2021 Warrant Register
Investment Summary December 2021
C. Approve City Manager to execute agreement with Public Consulting Group for a Strategic Plan and Master Plan for the Farmersville Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $46,230
Recommend that City Council receive and approve an agreement with Public Consulting Group to provide organizational analysis of the fire department and development of a short-term strategic plan and a 10- year Master Plan.
Documents: Draft Agreement with Public Consulting Group Copy of Proposal from Public Consulting Group
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Greg Gomez, Council Member
SECONDER: Ruben Macareno, Council Member
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Macareno, Valdovinos
ABSENT: None
8. General Business:
A. Discussion on City Logo Design
Recommend that the City Council provide direction on City Logo options.
Documents: City Logo Artwork Options
City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided Council Members options on designing a new City logo.
Council gave staff direction to make changes to the City Logo. The Council would like updated logos to be brought back to a Council meeting to review new logo designs.
B. Approve Resolution 2022-002 for Police Department Vehicle Lease Financing through Municipal Finance Corporation
Recommend that the City Council approve Resolution 2022-002 directing the City Manager to sign the attached lease agreement for the ultimate purchase and delivery of three new police patrol vehicles for the City of Farmersville.
Documents:
1) Resolution 2022-002
2) Proposed Lease Purchase agreement prepared by
Municipal Finance Corporation
Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley reviewed the Police Department vehicle lease program.
Police Chief Mario Krstic answered questions and comments by the City Council Members.
Council Member Greg Gomez would like to implement a similar program for Public Works.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Greg Gomez, Council Member
SECONDER: Danny Valdovinos, Council Member
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos
NOES: Macareno
9. Council Reports:
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Council Member Danny Valdovinos thanked City staff for the success of the Christmas Toy Drive. He also let Council Members know that he is in the process of putting together an Easter Egg Hunt for the City of Farmersville. Mr.
Valdovinos encouraged Council Members to participate in donating for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Council Member Ruben Macareno thanked Council Member Danny Valdovinos for all the hard work on the Christmas Toy Drive and Easter Egg Hunt. Also, he is contacting businesses Downtown to implement the Chamber of Commerce for the City of Farmersville.
Mayor Pro Tem Tina Hernandez has concerns regarding the potholes by the Petunia subdivision and would like to request for Public Works to follow up with the developer. Also, she would like staff to reach out to Dollar General regarding the landscaping upkeep in front of the business.
Council Member Greg Gomez wanted to know the impact of COVID on staffing.
City Manager Jennifer Gomez let Council Members know that Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley and Human Resources Manager Teqia Williams meet daily to review staffing and COVID cases. Ms. Gomez shared the importance of maintaining Public Safety coverage and is ensuring all employees are working together to make up for any staffing shortages.
Mayor Paul Boyer commented that it is nice to see all the work done on Farmersville Blvd. He also thanked Public Works for the upkeep of the City parks. Mr. Boyer stated that it was nice to see such an excellent turnout for the groundbreaking at Sequoia Gateway Park. Also, he would like to know the Tulare County COVID guidelines to implement for the Farmersville Memorial Day Parade.
10. Staff Communications:
City Manager Jennifer Gomez commented on the excellent turnout for the Sequoia Gateway Park groundbreaking. She also advised Council Members that she will be attending The League of California Conference for City Managers next week.
Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley reminded Council Members that the Form 700 is due in April. He also let Council Members know that the Utility Department is currently processing residential payment plans for delinquent customers. In April, shutoffs will begin for residents who fail to maintain their payment plans and/or are delinquent.
11. Future Agenda Items:
1. Update and Discussion on Homelessness Issues in Farmersville
2. Discussion on a crosswalk and surrounding area of Visalia Rd./Ventura Ave.
12. Adjournment:
Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting at 6:46 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Giovani
City Clerk
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