Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Paul Boyer, Council Member
Armando Hinojosa, Council Member
Farmersville City Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 23, 2023 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: 6:03 pm
2. Roll Call:
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Tina Hernandez
Mayor
Present
6:00 pm
Danny Valdovinos
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
6:00 pm
Greg Gomez
Council Member
Present
6:00 pm
Paul Boyer
Council Member
Present
6:00 pm
Armando Hinojosa
Council Member
Present
6:00 pm
3. Invocation: Mayor Hernandez
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Boyer
5. Public Comment: none 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.
Attorney Michael Schulte advised Council that there was a clerical error on the consent agenda regarding minutes. Listed were the minutes from December 12, 2022; however, it should have been January 9, 2023. He also recommended that Item 6A, Recognition of Mayor Hernandez, be moved to item 8A due to the voting process and item 8A, adopting Mid-Year Budget, be moved to 8B.
6. Presentations:
A. Recognition of Mayor Tina Hernandez as the first Latina Mayor of the City of Farmersville See item 8A
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.
Councilmember Boyer pulled items 7B and 7I for discussion.
A. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2023.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of December 12, 2022
B. Finance Update for December 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 current Fiscal Year (2022/2023); and Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period. This reporting period represents investment summary for the previous month.
Documents: December 2022 Warrant Register
Investment Summary December 2022
Councilmember Boyer inquired about the city's investment rates. Steve Huntley, Director of Finance and Administration, answered questions and concerns from Councilmember Boyer.
Motion to approve item 7B
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER:
Councilmember Gomez
AYES:
Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT:
0 C. Letter of Support of SB X1-2: Transportation fuels: maximum gross gasoline refining margin Recommend that the City Council approve the Letter of Support.
Documents: Fact Sheet – Price Gouging Penalty
FAQ – Price Gouging Penalty
Letter of Support
D. Request by Rocken Seniors for Special Event Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommend that the City Council deny a request from Rocken Seniors for funding.
Documents: Event Funding Application
E. Request by Farmersville Elite Soccer Club for Special Event Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommend that the City Council review and approve a request from Farmersville Elite Soccer Club in the amount of $1,375.
Documents: Event Funding Application
F. Request by Farmersville Youth Cheer for Special Event Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommend that the City Council review and approve a request from Farmersville Youth Cheer in the amount of $1,500.
Documents: Event Funding Application
G. Waive the Second Reading and adopt Ordinance 518 approving a zone change for the site from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RM-2.5” (Multi-Family Residential) - Camarillo Recommend that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 514 approving a zone change for the site from “CG” (General Commercial) to “RM-2.5” (Multi-Family Residential).
Documents: Ordinance 518
H. Consider Resolution # 2023-005 approving the submission of an application for the Public Benefits Grant Program with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Recommend that Council consider and approve Resolution 2023-005.
Documents: Resolution 2023-005
SJVAPCD Grant Application
SJVAPCD Public Benefit Grant Program Guidelines
Dealer Quote
Chevy Bolt Fact Sheet
Fire Station #83 Release of Statement of Qualifications Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to release the Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to solicit Design-Build Entities (D-BE) for the design and construction of Fire Station #83 on Front Street west of Farmersville Boulevard.
Documents: Fire Station #83 Design Build RFSQ
Councilmember Boyer inquired about the design of the New Fire Station. City Manager Jennifer Gomez briefly discussed some of the possible design ideas from historic buildings in the City. Ms. Gomez hopes to incorporate design styles, such as brick and archways. Chief Krstic also informed Council that when the RFP is issued, detailed information is required on the design of the New Fire Station.
Councilmember Gomez requested a summary of the timeline for the build.
John Doyel from QK informed Council that the RFP should be going out by the end of March, the City will be accepting proposals beginning of May, and by June, Council should be awarding the contract to a contractor.
Motion to approved item 7I
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
AYES:
Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT:
0 J. Resolution Authorizing Representative to Submit an Application for Financial Assistance and Execution of any Agreement or Amendments with the State Water Resources Control Board Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-006.
Documents: Resolution 2023-006
Motion to approve items 7A,7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, 7G 7H and 7J.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER:
Councilmember Gomez
AYES:
Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT:
0 8. General Business
A. Recognition of Mayor Tina Hernandez as the first Latina Mayor of the City of Farmersville.
The City Council presented Tina Hernandez with a signed resolution to recognize her as the first Latina Mayor of the City of Farmersville.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER:
Councilmember Gomez
AYES:
Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT:
0 B. Consider Approving Resolution 2023-003 adopting Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommend that the City Council approve Resolution 2023-003 adopting the Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Documents: Resolution 2023-003
Mid Year FY 2023 Budget Journal
Mid Year FY 2023 Budget
Mid Year FY 2023 CIP
Steve Huntley Director of Finance and Administration, gave a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Mr. Huntley discussed the current year's progress, the proposed changes, and the budget's financial health content. Mr. Huntley responded to questions and concerns from the Council.
Councilmember Hinojosa inquired about the purchasing of new Police Cars. Steve Huntley Director of Finance and Administration advised Mr. Hinojosa that the City purchases three new Police cars every other year.
Motion to approve Resolution 2023-003 Mid-Year Budget Amendment.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
SECONDER:
Councilmember Boyer
AYES:
Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT:
0 9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Councilmember Gomez attended the Latino Caucus Board Retreat. Mr. Gomez informed Council that Homelessness, Housing Affordability, Public Safety, and Local Revenue was discussed.
Mayor Hernandez attended Larry Micari’s event for re-election.
10. Staff Communications:
City Manager Gomez reminded Council about the Strategic Planning meeting that will be on February 6, 2023. Ms. Gomez also let Council know that Feb 13 will be Chief Krstic’s last meeting before retiring on Feb. 14th.
Battalion Chief Thomas informed the Council that the school district donated a structure so the fire company could do hands-on training.
11. Future Agenda Items
Amend Ordinance – Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
Reservations for Picnic Shelters
Expansion of Liberty Park
Ad Hoc Committee for Pedestrian Safety
12. Adjournment:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:14 pm
Respectfully submitted.
Rochelle Giovani
City Clerk
Strong Roots…..Growing Possibilities