Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026 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 STUDY SESSION- 5:00 pm.
Farmersville Zoning Ordinance
ROLL CALL Mayor Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa
Councilmember Greg Gomez- arrived at 5:31 pm.
Councilmember Paul Boyer
Councilmember Danny Valdovinos
CALL TO ORDER SESSION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 6:11pm.
ROLL CALL Mayor Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa
Councilmember Greg Gomez- arrived at 5:31 pm.
Councilmember Paul Boyer
Councilmember Danny Valdovinos
INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Hernandez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 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
None
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 January 12, 2026, regular meeting minutes
Approval of Warrant Registers for December 2025
Councilmember Boyer abstained from voting on all warrants related to Self Help Enterprises.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 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.
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Introduce and conduct first reading, waive reading in full, Ordinance No. 563 adopting a comprehensive update of the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment at 6:20 pm and closed it at 6:20 pm.
With revisions as recommended by Councilmember Boyer on Attachment 4 and California Housing Defense Fund as discussed and directed by the Council, and to waive further readings. Motion was made by Councilmember Boyer and Seconded by Councilmember Gomez and approved with a 5-0 vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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
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
Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 6:41 pm.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) - Significant exposure to litigation.
Number of cases: 1
Forensic audit regarding City financial records
Nothing to report.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned closed session at 9:44 pm.
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the Council meeting at 9:44 pm.
REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Farmersville, in the City Manager’s Office; and that I posted this Agenda on the bulletin board outside of City Hall, 909 W. Visalia Rd. Farmersville, CA 93223 on Jan. 23, 2026 and online on the City of Farmersville website: https://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov/. _______________________________________________
Rochelle Giovani , City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California 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 City Clerk (559)747-0458. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an appropriate alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet. (28 CFR 35.102-35. 104 ADA Title II).
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.
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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
MEETING AGENDA
January 26, 2026 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:
Please dial 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID:890 1494 0651
Password: 705225