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, November 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers
– 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California
Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows:
Please dial 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 840 0178 7738
Password: 133103
1. Call to Order:
2. Roll Call:
3. Invocation:
4. 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.
6. Presentations:
Boss Hoggs
Introduction of Officer Sylvia Rocha
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. 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.
B. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 2024 Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of October 28, 2024
C. Finance Update for October 2024: Warrant Register and Investment Summary
Recommend that the City Council
1. Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period.
2. Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period.
Documents: Warrant Register
Treasurer Report
D. Kiwanis Club for Holiday Food Basket Giveaway
Recommend that the City Council review a request from Kiwanis Club for Holiday Food Basket Giveaway in the amount of $1,000
Documents: Application
E. Farmersville Youth Basketball League
Recommend that the City Council review a request from Farmersville Youth Basketball League in the amount of $3200
Documents: Application
8. General Business
A. TCAG Measure R Request
Recommend final request to TCAG for initial funding for Downtown Specific Plan and Corresponding Reports.
Documents: Staff Report and Back up documentation to be delivered by City Manager at meeting.
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
10. Staff Communications:
A. Staff Updates and Reports
1. Review Public Works written report.
11. Future Agenda Items:
Description Responsible Party Agenda Date
Amend Ordinance- Temporary Outdoor Use Permit & Code City Manager Jan. 2025 Water Capacity Staff comment
Transit Services with Visalia Transit and TCRTA City Manager TBD Downtown Drinking Fountain Public Works Director
Pre-Approved ADU Plans and ADU Flyer City Manager TBD
Self Help presents on Programs City Manager 11/18/2024
Community Garden City Manager TBD
Strategic Planning City Manager Jan. 2025
Council Handbook Update City Manager Nov. 2024
12. Adjournment to Closed Session:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Personnel 54957(b)
Rochelle Giovani- City Clerk – discussion item
Jay Brock – City Manager Pro Tempore- discussion item
Police Department Retention and Recruitment- discussion item
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The City of Farmersville Civic Center and City Council Chambers comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact City Hall at (559) 747-0458 please allow at least six (6) hours prior to the meeting so that staff may make arrangements to accommodate you.
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 City’s offices during normal business hours.