Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Paul Boyer, Council Member
Armando Hinojosa, Council Member
Minutes
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:
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1. Call to Order: 6:00pm
2. Roll Call:
Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor Hernandez
Present
6:00pm
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
Present
6:00pm
Council Member Gomez
Present
6:00pm
Council Member Boyer
Present
6:29pm
Council Member Hinojosa
Present
6:00pm
3. Invocation: Mayor Hernandez
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hernandez
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.
6. Presentations:
Boss Hoggs: Mayor Hernandez and Council presented Sherry Bollinger, owner of Boss Hoggs, a proclamation for her 25 years of business. A representative from Senator Melissa Hurtado’s office also presented Sherry Bollinger with a certificate of achievement for their 25 years of service.
Introduction of Officer Sylvia Rocha: Chief Brock gave a brief description of Officer Rocha's achievements, including community involvement, and academic accomplishments, highlighting her dedication to both professional excellence and ongoing education.
Recess taken from 6:09pm – 6:20pm
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.
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.
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 2024 Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of October 28, 2024
Finance Update for October 2024: Warrant Register and
Investment Summary
Recommend that the City Council
Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period.
Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period.
Documents: Warrant Register
Treasurer Report
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
Farmersville Youth Basketball League
Recommend that the City Council review a request from Farmersville Youth Basketball League in the amount of $3200 Documents: Application
Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos, and unanimously approved with a 4-0 vote. Councilmember Boyer absent.
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.
Council Action: It was moved by Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and unanimously approved with a 4-0 vote. Councilmember Boyer absent.
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Councilmember Hinojosa attended the APWA luncheon alongside Public Works Director Steven Thompson, where the City of Farmersville received the Project of the Year award for the Transit Center.
Councilmember Boyer attended a water meeting today.
Councilmember Gomez expressed his gratitude to Public Works for installing the park benches. He also shared a request from a resident to remove the dirt mound at Veterans Park. Additionally, he thanked both Public Works and Public Safety for their assistance with the Turkey Giveaway event on Saturday.
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos reminded the Council of his upcoming Toy Drive.
Mayor Hernandez stated that she heard great things about the Turkey Giveaway.
10. Staff Communications:
City Engineer Elsa Mejia informed the Council that the City had been awarded funding for the 168 Roundabout project. She explained that the next steps involve right-of-way acquisitions, with construction anticipated to begin in 2026.
Public Works Director Steven Thompson informed the Council that the pedestal for the Highway 198 project is expected to arrive in December, with installation planned for January. He added that the lights for the Farmersville sign should be illuminated by February.
Battalion Chief Thomas reported to the Council that several Edison power lines were down due to the recent sandstorm. He also noted two structure fires in the area and mentioned that the patrol unit had assisted with the Mountain Fire down south for nine days. Additionally, he informed the Council that the slab for the new fire station has been poured. He highlighted an increase in fires under the bridge since the weather changed and shared that the new Type 6 fire apparatus is expected to arrive in December.
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:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 6:37pm.
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 Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 7:20pm. Mayor Hernandez reopened the meeting at 7:20pm with nothing to report.
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.