Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem
Gregorio Gomez, Council Member
Paul Boyer, Council Member
Armando Hinojosa, Council Member
Farmersville City Council
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 1:00 PM
Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers
– 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California
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1. Call to Order: 1:02 pm
2. Roll Call:
Title
Status Arrived
Mayor Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
Council Member Gomez
Council Member Boyer
Council Member Hinojosa
3. Invocation: (Reserved)
4. Pledge of Allegiance: (Reserved)
5. Public Comment: (Reserved)
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: (Reserved)
7. Consent Agenda: (Reserved)
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. Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and to identify by title only.
Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only.
8. General Business:
A. Agreement for Interim City Manager.
Recommend that the City Council authorize to execute an Agreement for Interim City Manager.
Document: Agreement
City Attorney Michael Schulte has presented and is recommending the approval of Daniel Padilla for the position of Interim City Manager. He informed the Council that Mr.
Padilla would be available to start June 17, 2024.
Daniel Padilla introduced himself to the Council and reviewed his background and experience. He informed the Council that he has over 20 years of experience as a City Engineer and has also provided consulting services in this role. Additionally, Mr. Padilla mentioned that he has 13 years of experience working for various cities.
City Attorney Michael Schulte also advised the Council that the car allowance has been changed from $250 to $350 and the agreement regarding the cell phone.
Discussion took place.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
SECONDER Councilmember Gomez
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
Councilmember Boyer requested that an item regarding Street Projects be added to the agenda.
Motion to approve adding Street Projects to the agenda.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER Councilmember Boyer
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
Discussion took place regarding the rebuilding of roads in Farmersville, specifically Front Street between N. Virginia and N. Ventura. Several concerns were raised about the sewer and water systems beneath these streets. A major concern is the lack of an accurate map showing the infrastructure under the streets. The Council is worried about fixing the roads only to have to tear them up later to address issues with the old sewer and water systems. The Council also expressed concerns about the timeline of the road projects, particularly regarding the potential for construction to block traffic when school is in session, which could affect getting kids to and from school.
The Council expressed a desire to educate the residents of Farmersville about the upcoming road work, ensuring they are informed about the timing and duration of the construction.
City Attorney Michael Schulte informed the Council that he would bring their concerns up at the weekly Engineer meeting.
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
10. Staff Communications:
11. Future Agenda Items (Council to consider/prioritize)
1. Amend Ordinance – Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
2. Site Visits to Woodlake, Exeter, and Lindsay
3. Water Restrictions
4. Update City Ordinances related to Code Enforcement
5. Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive
12. Adjournment to Closed Session:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 2:40 pm.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
13. Reconvene to Open Session:
Mayor Hernandez reconvened and adjourned the meeting at 2:40 pm.
14. Closed Session Report (if any)
A - Public Employment - City Manager - City Attorney presented fully signed release agreement with prior City Manager, and recommended approval. After discussion, Council voted to approve the agreement. Motion by Danny. 2nd by Paul. Unanimous vote.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Cit-y’s offices during normal business hours.