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FARMERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 28, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers – 909 W. Visalia Rd., Farmersville, CA Notice is hereby given that the
Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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: 885 9674 3532
Password: 037339
Rules for Addressing the City Council:
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Farmersville.
Persons wishing to address Council concerning an item on the agenda will be invited to address the Council during the time that Council is considering that agenda item. Persons wishing to address Council concerning issues not on the agenda will be invited to address Council during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
When invited by the Mayor to speak, please step up to the lectern, state your name and city of residence, and make your comments. Comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the
City Clerk prior to the meeting at (559) 747-0458 ext. 1003 or via email at [email protected]
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:01pm
2. ROLL
CALL Mayor Hernandez- present
Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa- absent
Councilmember Gomez- present
Councilmember Boyer- absent
Councilmember Hinojosa- present
3. INVOCATION Mayor Hernandez
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor Hernandez
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa and approved with a 3-2 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and Councilmember Boyer are absent with notice.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT – The public is invited to comment on any subject under the jurisdiction of the Farmersville City Council. Please note that speakers that wish to comment on a Regular Item or Public Hearing on tonight’s agenda will have an opportunity to speak when public comment for that item is requested by the Mayor. Comments shall be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with twenty (20) minutes for the total comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Mayor. The public may also choose to submit a comment before the meeting via email. Public comments received via email will be distributed to the Council prior to the start of the meeting and incorporated into the official minutes; however, they will not be read aloud. Under state law, matters presented under public comment cannot be acted upon by the Council at this time.
Mayor
Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem
Araceli Ochoa
Councilmembers
Gregorio Gomez
Paul Boyer
Armando Hinojosa
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7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Aricia de Oliveira – Tulare County EDC
8. CONSENT CALENDAR – Routine items approved in one motion unless an item is pulled for discussion.
There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
8.1 Waive the Reading of Ordinances and Approve by Title Only Action & Recommendation: Approve the reading of all ordinances by title only and waive further reading in full.
Submitted by: Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
8.2 Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 11, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2025 Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
8.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2025-022 Approving the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
8.4 Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Police Department Vehicles Action & Recommendation: Declare three Police Department vehicles as surplus and authorize staff to move forward with their disposition in accordance with Farmersville Municipal Code Section
3.16.120 – Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
Submitted by: Troy Evrett, Commander
8.5 Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Farmersville and the Farmersville Police Officers Association, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Action & Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve this MOU as submitted.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
8.6 Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Farmersville and the Farmersville Mid-Management Employee Association, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Action & Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve this MOU as submitted.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
8.7 Approve Side Letter Agreement between the City of Farmersville and the Farmersville Miscellaneous Employees Association
Action & Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve this Side Letter as submitted.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Consent Item 8.4, Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Police Vehicles, was pulled from the agenda and will be brought back for consideration at the next Council meeting.
Council Action: Items 8.1-8.3 and 8.6-8.7 was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa and approved with a 3-0 vote.
9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.1 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey
Action & Recommendation: Review and approve the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) prepared for the City of Farmersville.
Submitted by: Lisa Wallis-Dutra – Principal Civil/Traffic Engineer – 4Creeks Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa and approved with a 3-0 vote.
9.2 Preliminary Approval, Engineer’s Report & Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Action & Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution 2025-024 giving preliminary approval of Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
2) Adopt Resolution 2025-025 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts; declaring the work to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; specifying the exterior boundaries of the areas within the Landscape Maintenance Districts to be assessed and the cost and expense thereof; designating said districts as Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts; determining that these proceedings shall be taken pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Submitted by: Lisa Wallis-Dutra – Principal Civil/Traffic Engineer – 4Creeks Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa and approved with a 3-0 vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Public Hearing and Consider the Approval of Resolutions 2025-026, 2025-027, 2025-028, 2025-029, 2025-030, 2025-031, 2025-032, 2025-033, 2025-034, 2025-035, 2025-036, 2025-037, & 2025-038 for the Continued Maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Action & Recommendation: Conduct public hearing & adopt Resolutions 2025-026, 2025-027, 2025- 028, 2025- 029, 2025-030, 2025-031, 2025-032, 2025-033, 2025-034, 2025-035, 2025-036, 2025- 037, & 2025-038 ordering the continued maintenance of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts and confirming the Engineer’s Report and Assessment for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
Submitted by: Lisa Wallis-Dutra – Principal Civil/Traffic Engineer – 4Creeks Mayor Hernandez opened public comment at 6:37pm and closed public comment at 6:37pm.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Hinojosa and approved with a 3-0 vote.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hinojosa requested a feedback form be made available at City Hall for residents who rent the Boys & Girls Club or City Parks. The form would allow residents to share any issues they experienced, such as full trash cans or unclean conditions. He also suggested possibly changing our Monday night Council meetings to Tuesday.
Mayor Hernandez asked who residents should contact if they have concerns about issues at the parks. City Manager Daymon Qualls clarified that any concerns related to the Boys & Girls Club should be directed to their staff, while issues concerning City parks should be reported to the Public Works Department.
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Public Works Director Steven Thompson also informed the Council that residents can go on the City website and fill out a complaint form. Mayor Hernandez would like our City’s website updated and user-friendly.
Councilmember Gomez expressed concerns about signs appearing around the City and asked whether they had been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. He also noted that cars are being parked in vacant lots with "For Sale" signs on them. Additionally, he thanked the Public Works Department for assisting with the air conditioning outages at the Boys & Girls Club. Lastly, he told Council that Delta Vector will be spraying throughout the City tonight between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
City Manager Daymon Qualls informed the Council that he will look into the sign-related concerns.
Mayor Hernandez informed Public Works that there is a hole around the water meter in her front yard and requested that it be repaired to prevent any potential injuries to pedestrians. She also mentioned the possibility of forming an ad hoc committee related to the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). In addition, she discussed developing a dedicated webpage to help users navigate business development resources and information in the City of Farmersville.
City Manager Daymon Qualls informed the Council that forming an ad hoc committee for the EDC would be appropriate for short-term purposes. However, if the Council intends for it to be a long-term effort, they may want to consider establishing a standing committee instead.
13. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Daymon Qualls provided the Council with several updates, including the status of the Rite Aid property and its employees. He noted that a general update was sent out on Friday, which included information about Rite Aid. The Business Response Team recently met with John Gonzalez, Business Services Manager for the Tulare County EDC. Mr. Gonzalez reported that eight meetings have been held countywide with various Rite Aid locations, including the one in Farmersville. During those meetings, staff were given job fair announcements, information on available resources, and assistance connecting with other organizations. They also received details on unemployment benefits and insurance options. City Manager Qualls also attended the grand opening of George’s Secondhand Store on Farmersville Boulevard. Additionally, he shared that Tulare County RMA's Economic Development Department had contacted him regarding interest from individuals wanting to invest in Farmersville. He will make that meeting available to Councilmembers who wish to attend.
Additionally, he told the Council that recruitment is still ongoing for administrative staff positions. Lastly, he noted that National Night Out is scheduled for August 15th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Finance Director Anthony Loza is currently working on updating some policies and procedures.
Public Works Director Steven Thompson informed the Council that the installation of the drinking fountain is expected to be completed this week. Roy’s Park is being prepared to receive power, and paving on Front Street is also scheduled to begin this week.
Councilmember Hinojosa inquired about the status of the horseshoe pit at Roy’s Park. Steven Thompson informed the Council that Public Works will install the horseshoe pit once the park construction is complete.
Councilmember Gomez informed the Council that his father-in-law, who lives on one of the streets currently being repaved, reached out with concerns about the lack of notice prior to the work. He stated that no information was provided regarding the hours of construction. Instead, a sign was placed in front of his home indicating that parking was not allowed, with little time to make alternative arrangements. Because he has no driveway parking, he had to find a place to park his truck across town, and his daughter had to drive him back home. Councilmember Gomez noted that this concern was also reported to the City over the weekend and requested that efforts be made to improve communication with residents for future projects.
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Public Works Director Steven Thompson informed the Council that inspectors and representatives from 4Creeks have been present at the repaving site. He noted that, based on his observations, signage was placed 3-4 days prior to the start of the road work. Additionally, he stated that each resident received a paper notice provided in both English and Spanish informing them of the construction start and end dates.
City Manager Daymon Qualls addressed the Council, acknowledging that there is always room for improvement.
He agreed that the City can do better and noted that important lessons have been learned. Regarding the specific concern, he stated that the Public Works Director, did provide a copy of the notice that was reportedly distributed to all residents in the affected area. However, it's possible that some residents were missed or were not home when the notices were handed out. He reiterated that the City can and will strive to do better moving forward.
Fire Chief Thomas reported that both patrol units have returned to the City after being deployed for 12 days to an out-of-county fire. The fire station project is currently on hold due to delays with Southern California Edison.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM
Description Responsible Party Agenda Date
Urban Art-Murals and Sculptures City Manager TBD
Senior Housing-Gardenia Apts. City Manager TBD
Community Garden City Manager TBD
Sewer DIF City Manager TBD
ADU update City Manager TBD
Farmers Market City Manager TBD
Senior Discount for Utility Bills City Manager TBD
Homelessness Fire Hazard City Manager TBD
Environmental Safety Guidelines City Manager TBD
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting to closed session at 7:21pm.
15. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
15.1 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Government Code Section 54957(b)
16. ADJOURNMENT – Farmersville City Council meetings are held in the Civic Center City Council Chambers at 909 W. Visalia Road in Farmersville, California beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Monday of every month unless otherwise noticed. Materials related to an Agenda item submitted to the legislative body after distribution of the Agenda Packet are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. A complete agenda is available at www.cityoffarmersville-ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 747-0458 ext. 1003. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.
Mayor Hernandez reconvened to open session at 7:44pm with nothing to report.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:44pm.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AGENDA
I hereby certify, in conformance with Government Code Sections 54954.2 and 54956, that this agenda was posted in the bulletin board at the Farmersville Civic Center, 909 W. Visalia Road, as well as on the City of Farmersville’s website (www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov).
DATE & TIME POSTED: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk