Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 9, 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 SESSION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa
Councilmember Greg Gomez
Councilmember Paul Boyer
Councilmember Danny Valdavinos
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.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Ricardo Maldanado- Tabled until 2-23-2026 Council meeting Proclamation - Team KO
Introduction of New Employee - Nicole Little
GRID Alternatives Presentation- Tabled until 2-23-2026 Council meeting.
The proclamation for Ricardo Maldonado was tabled, as was the GRID Alternatives presentation. Mayor Tina Hernandez presented proclamations to Team KO and several of its members in recognition of their hard work and efforts. Finance Director Anthony Loza introduced new employee Nicole Little.
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 26, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Approval of Monthly Investment Report November and December 2025.
Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 536 - A comprehensive update of the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.
Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-001, A Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Transportation Development Act Claim by the City of Farmersville and Concurrence to a Claim by City of Visalia, Tulare County Regional Transit Agency, and Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG).
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-002 Authorizing Submission of an Application for 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.
Councilmember Boyer recused himself from consideration of this item.
Mayor Tina Hernadez opened the public hearing at 6:38 pm and closed it at 6:38 pm.
City Manager Daymon Qualls reviewed and discussed the application for CDBG funding. Craig Chew of Self-Help Enterprises was present to answer questions. Following the discussion, the City Council directed staff to return the item to February 23, 2026, Council meeting and allocated $750,000 to the Homebuyer Assistance Program and $750,000 to the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Council Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Gomez to bring the item back to February 23, 2026, Council meeting with corrections. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved by a 4–0 vote.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-003 Authorizing the Submission of a Five-Year Plan Amendment Application, and Acceptance and Appropriation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Funds from the State of California for Year 4 (2022) and Year 5 (2023).
Mayor Tina Hernandez opened the public hearing at 6:45 pm and closed it at 6:45 pm.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion and Direction on Proposed Farmers Market in the City of Farmersville.
The Farmersville Market will be held at The Ugly Company. The applicant operating the market will be required to pay a weekly permit fee of $85. All participating vendors must apply for and obtain a business license with the City of Farmersville prior to conducting business.
The Council would like to have the ordinance for events and permits added to a future agenda for review.
FEMA Update - Information on Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
City Engineer Elsa Mejia provided a brief presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
Discussion of Estimated City Staffing and Resource Costs for Community Events.
Finance Director Anthony Loza provided a brief presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
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.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Council members may raise issues, request future agenda items, or provide comments regarding City business.
Councilmember Gomez requested that the City Manager provide a scorecard for the City’s cannabis businesses, along with a list detailing how the associated funds are being used.
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 the meeting to closed session at 8:27 pm.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) - Significant exposure to litigation.
Number of cases: 1
Mayor Hernandez reconveyed to open session at 9:19 pm and adjourned the council meeting at 9:19 pm with nothing to report.
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 Feb 6, 2026 and online on the City of Farmersville website: https://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov/. _______________________________________________
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.
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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
February 9, 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:812 3164 3066
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