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, May 9, 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.
Please dial 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 86119097413
Password: 336292
1. Call to Order: 6:01pm
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 6:16 pm
3. Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Boyer
5. Public Comment: Eric Coyne from Senator Melissa Hurtado’s office introduced himself to City Council and asked Council if they had any questions or comments.
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: none given
6:05-6:10 pm Intermission due to Zoom not working correctly.
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 April 25, 2022.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of April 25, 2022
B. Resolution to Authorize Execution of Agreements with Caltrans for the Clean California Local Grant Program
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 2022-007 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans for the Clean California Local Grant Program.
Documents: Resolution 2022-007
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
SECONDER: Councilmember Gomez
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos
ABSENT: Macareno- due to Zoom connection
8. General Business
A. Agreement for Grant of Funds with Farmersville Unified School District in the amount of $19,000 for the 2022 Community Swim Program
Recommend that the City Council approve an Agreement for Grant of Funds with Farmersville Unified School District in the amount of $19,000.
Documents: Agreement with Farmersville Unified School District City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided information regarding the Farmersville Unified School District swim program. Ms. Gomez also briefly discussed that the School District would budget the $19,000 for lifeguards and upkeep of the swimming pool. Ms. Gomez also advised Council that residents attending public swim days will be charged a fee to help maintain costs.
Council Member Gomez inquired about the success of the swim program in existing years. City Manager Gomez informed Council Member Gomez that the swim program has been successful in previous years.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER: Councilmember Valdovinos
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT: None
B. Review City regulations regarding Temporary Outdoor Use permits Recommend that the City Council review Municipal Code Section
17.56.40 and provide direction regarding vendors and Temporary Outdoor Use permits.
Documents: Municipal Code Section 17.56.040
City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided background information and reviewed our current Temporary Outdoor Use permit process. City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney discussed several options regarding possible changes.
The Council directed staff to move forward with drafting a new Temporary Outdoor Use permit process and potential revisions to the Municipal Code.
Council would like to see the following:
• All Temporary Use Permits must have a current City business license. • The City will only issue 3 permits for specific events. • Permits will be limited to local vendors only.
Maria Fuentes, the owner of Farmersville Florist, voiced concerns regarding street vendors during holidays. Ms. Fuentes agrees with the Council regarding the possible new process of the Temporary Outdoor Use permits.
Alice Lopez, a resident of Farmersville supports changes being made to the current Temporary Outdoor Use permit.
Resident of Farmersville inquired about events being held at City Parks. Mayor Boyer advised resident that this topic can be added to a future agenda item.
C. Letter of Support for AB 1944 (Lee) Amending Brown Act Requirements
Recommend that the City Council approve and submit a Letter of Support for AB 1944 (Lee).
Documents: AB 1944 Fact Sheet
Letter of Support
City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided information and answered questions regarding AB 1944.
Council would like to sign the letter of support for AB1944 (Lee) amending Brown Act requirements.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Valdovinos
SECONDER: Councilmember Gomez
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT: none
D. AB 361 and Teleconferenced Meetings
Recommend that the City Council provide findings and direction regarding AB 361 related to teleconference meetings.
Documents: AB 361
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reviewed and discussed the Emergency Declaration with Council.
Council would like to continue with the Emergency Declaration and stated to continue with the teleconference meetings for the next 30 days.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER: Councilmember Valdovinos
AYES: Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT: none
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Council Member Macareno updated Council on establishing a Chamber of Commerce for the City.
Council Member Valdovinos inquired about parked vehicles in front of residents' homes.
Council Member Gomez thanked Police Department for the City Dispatch cost comparison. Mr. Gomez also requested an update on the landscaping for Farmersville Blvd and the installation of the light poles. Council Member Gomez also informed Public Works that pavement is missing on Ventura, north of Walnut. Mr. Gomez requested that the Fire Department bring the Fire Engine on the last day of school to Hester Elementary. Councilmember Gomez would like to add to the agenda the position and funding of the Battalion Chief position.
Mayor Boyer commented on the speed trailers that have been placed around the City. He also suggested putting the speed trailers in residential neighborhoods.
Mayor Boyer requested that the Fire Department assist the day of the Memorial Day Parade.
10. Staff Communications:
City Attorney Michael Schulte let Council Members know that he has been attending the Planning Commission meetings.
Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley briefly went over utility payment plans. The City has received funds from the State and has applied payments to outstanding utility accounts that qualify. We currently have 97 residents on payment plans. More assistance is available with CSET.
Public Works Director Jeff Dowlen gave an update to Council regarding Farmersville Blvd. paving on North Farmersville Blvd. has been completed. The irrigation for landscaping is ongoing, and the electrical for the light poles has been installed.
Battalion Chief Jim Thomas let Council know that warranty work will be starting on the New Fire Engine.
Police Chief Mario Krstic commented that he is currently working with Farmersville High School regarding graduation. Chief Krstic is also getting prepared for the Memorial Day Parade.
11. Future Agenda Items
1. Installation of EV Charging Stations
12. Adjourn to Closed Session:
Mayor Boyer adjourned meeting at 7:43pm.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 128-153-030
Agency Negotiators: Jennifer Gomez and Michael Schulte
Negotiating Parties: The Potter’s House Apostolic Church Under Negotiation: Terms and Price
13. Reconvene to Open Session:
Mayor Boyer adjourned meeting at 8:11pm with nothing to report.
14. Closed Session Report (if any):
15. Adjournment:
Mayor Boyer adjourned meeting at 8:11pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Giovani
City Clerk
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