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, August 22, 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: Mayor Boyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
2. Roll Call:
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Paul Boyer
Mayor
present
6:00pm
Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem
present
6:00pm
Greg Gomez
Council Member
present
6:00pm
Danny Valdovinos
Council Member
present
6:00pm
Ruben Macareno
Council Member
present
6:08pm
3. Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Valdovinos led the pledge of allegiance.
5. Public Comment:
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.
Carols Vella, owner of 348 N. Farmersville Blvd., would like to know the process for appealing a denied building permit.
Ricardo Maldonado, coach for the Farmersville Youth Soccer League, voiced concern regarding the squirrels at Veterans Park.
Public Works Director Jeff Dowlen informed Mr. Maldonado that a contract has been signed with a new gardener, and their priority is the squirrel issue.
Al Vanderslice, a resident of Farmersville, let Council know that 174 E. Front St. is watering on unscheduled days and times, along with using excess water.
6. Presentations: none 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 August 8, 2022.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of August 8, 2022
B. Finance Update for July 2022: Warrant Register and Investment Summary Recommend that the City Council:
Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period. This reporting period represents warrants issued for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and 2022/2023; and Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period. This reporting period represents investment summary for the previous month.
Documents: July 2022 Warrant Register
Investment Summary July 2022
C. Purchase of a Vactor Sewer Vacuum Truck
Recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a Vactor sewer vacuum truck.
Documents: Haaker Equipment Company Quote
Municipal Maintenance Equipment Quote
Mayor Paul Boyer would like to pull item 7C from Consent for discussion.
Mayor Paul Boyer abstained from warrants to Yarbs and Self Help Enterprises.
Motion to approve items 7A-7B.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
AYES:
Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT:
0 C. Purchase of a Vactor Sewer Vacuum Truck
Public Works Director Jeff Dowlen provided information regarding the Sewer Vacuum Truck. Mr. Dowlen briefly discussed the new mandate requirements with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). He also informed Council that he is contacting CARB to determine if they will provide a waiver to use our current truck while waiting for a new Sewer Vacuum Truck.
City Council discussed possible options for the purchase of a new Sewer Vacuum Truck and the possibility of getting a waiver from CARB to continue to use our current Sewer Vacuum Truck.
Motion to approve item 7C the purchase of a new Sewer Vacuum Truck.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez
AYES:
Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT:
0 8. General Business
A. Approve Contract with Community Services Employment Training (CSET) for Senior Services in the amount of $60,000 Recommend that the City Council approve the contract with CSET for Senior Services in the amount of $60,000.
Documents: CSET Agreement
Raquel Gomez and Angel Avitia from CSET provided information regarding the services they will be offering to senior citizens in our community.
City Council discussed and asked questions regarding the services that CSET offers.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER:
Councilmember Valdovinos
AYES:
Boyer, Hernandez, Gomez, Valdovinos, Macareno
ABSENT:
0 9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Council Member Macareno requested an update regarding traffic at Walnut and Freedom.
Council Member Valdovinos would like an update regarding the shopping carts and trash located by Dwight St.
Council Member Gomez thanked the School Resource Officers.
Mayor Boyer thanked Public Works for painting the Church Museum. Mayor Boyer also inquired about the lights on Farmersville Blvd. He would also like the Banner hung up early September for the Fall Festival. Mayor Boyer also requested a copy of the Public Works water report.
10. Staff Communications:
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reminded Council about the Brown Act training on August 29, 2022.
Public Works Director Jeff Dowlen informed the Council that he had an Arborist check the trees at Veterans Park, and they will be removing the broken limb that recently fell. Mr. Dowlen also let Council know there is some design issue with the WWTP.
Battalion Chief Jim Thomas let Council know that the crew from McKinney Fire has returned and the patrol vehicle is ready to go out again.
Police Chief Mario Krstic announced that the Fire Ladder Truck will be sold.
11. Future Agenda Items
Amend Ordinance – Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
Reservations for Picnic Shelters
Joint Session with Planning Commission regarding Brown Act and Governance Basics (August 29) Discussion regarding a Recreation Division
Expansion of Liberty Park
12. Adjournment:
Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting at 6:48pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Giovani
City Clerk
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