Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in person at City Hall located at 909 W. Visalia Rd. in Farmersville California, 93223.
Staff Reports related to items on the agenda are available on the City’s website at https://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov/ and available for viewing at City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER SESSION 6:04pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa
Councilmember Greg Gomez
Councilmember Paul Boyer
Councilmember Danny Valdovinos-absent
INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Hernandez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved with a 4-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
None Given
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Chief Brock introduced Officer Missael Escareno and Officer Danny Castaneda, reviewed their experience and qualifications, and that both officers were pinned by a family member.
Finance Director Anthony Loza introduced new employee Yuliana Bermudez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
Approval of November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
Approval of Monthly Investment Report- September and October 2025 Adoption of Resolution 2025-063 – Authorization to Advertise the RFP for the 2022-2023 HOME Program – Grant No. 23 HOME – 16305 Administrative Subcontractor Services Option to Extend Agreement with Blais & Associates for Grant Services Authorization to Enter into an Agreement for Evidence Inventory and Evidence Technician Services with Key Evidence Inventory Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved with a 4-0 vote.
ACTION ITEMS
Comments related to Action and Public Hearing Items are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 20 minutes per item. The Mayor may reasonably limit or extend the public comment period to preserve the Council's interest in conducting efficient, orderly meetings.
Consider a request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California for a proclamation recognizing January a “National Mentoring Month” The City Council directed staff to present a proclamation in January to Big Brothers Big Sisters, recognizing January as National Mentoring Month.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Councilmember Gomez and approved with a 4-0 vote.
Appointment of Alternate Representative to the Tulare County Regional Transit Authority (TCRTA) The City Council nominated Councilmember Boyer to serve as the alternate for TCRTA meetings.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Ochoa and approved with a 4-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing for the Closeout of the City of Farmersville’s 2021 CDBG Homebuyer Assistance and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing at 6:22pm and closed it at 6:24pm.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, seconded by Councilmember Gomez and approved with a 4-0 vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion Regarding Existing Noise Ordinance
City Council directed staff to update the City’s Noise Ordinance to establish quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The updated ordinance shall also specify that no permit is required to host a party at residential locations. Council further requested that the City Attorney review the revised ordinance and return it to the City Council for approval. Addiontinally, the Council emphasized the importance of ensuring the public is well informed and educated about the updated ordinance.
Review Existing Code Enforcement Regulation Framework and Consider Revisions to Municipal Code City Council discussed updating the Code Enforcement Ordinance and emphasized the importance of compliance with the new regulations. Council directed that all businesses be held to the same standards and requested that Joshua McDonnell with 4Creeks revise Section 8.08 accordingly. Staff was further directed to prepare a series of Municipal Code revisions for Council consideration that reflect a consistent approach, clear structure, uniform enforcement standards, and appropriate cost-recovery methods for violations.
Discussion of Senate Bill 707 and Direction Regarding Potential Implementation of Community Engagement and Translation Services The Council directed staff to look into having a YouTube channel set up to provide translation services and American Sign Language (ASL) access for City meetings.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on recent events and activities. Comments were informational only, and no action was taken.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
The City Manager reported on recent events and discussed items of interest. Comments were informational only, and no action was taken.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Description
Responsible Party
Agenda Date
Senior Housing-Gardenia Apts.
City Manager
TBD
Sewer DIF
City Manager
TBD
Senior Discount for Utility Bills
Finance Director
TBD
Homelessness Fire Hazard
City Manager
TBD
Environmental Safety Guidelines
City Manager
TBD
Sign Ordinance
Fire Chief
TBD
Potential Solar Project
City Manager
TBD
Potential AI Solutions
City Manager
TBD
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) - Significant exposure to litigation.
Number of cases: 2
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9) 1 Case: Quad Knopf/WWTP
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54957(b)) Councilmember Boyer motioned, and Councilmember Gomez seconded and the City Council voted 4-0 to reject the application of leave to file an untimely claim filed by Robert Alcala.
Councilmember Boyer motioned, and Councilmember Gomez seconded and the City Council voted 3-1, with Mayor Hernandez voting no, to settle a claim filed by Cesar Benavides in the amount of $175,000.
REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
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Rochelle Giovani , City Clerk
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Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the legislative body after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at Farmersville City Hall, 909 W. Visalia Rd., Farmersville CA 93223 during normal business hours.
MayorTina HernandezMayor Pro TemAraceli OchoaCouncil MembersGregorio GomezPaul BoyerDanny ValdavinosMayorTina HernandezMayor Pro TemAraceli OchoaCouncil MembersGregorio GomezPaul BoyerDanny ValdavinosFARMERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL Mayor
Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem
Araceli Ochoa
Council Members
Gregorio Gomez
Paul Boyer
Danny Valdavinos
Mayor
Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem
Araceli Ochoa
Council Members
Gregorio Gomez
Paul Boyer
Danny Valdavinos
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
December 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
City Hall, 909 W. Visalia Rd.
Farmersville, California 93223
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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