Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 27, 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 6:00pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa
Councilmember Gomez
Councilmember Boyer
Councilmember Valdovinos
INVOCATION
Presented by Mayor Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Hernandez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, 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
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of new CSO- Commander Troy Evrett introduction Justin Benitez Introduction of new City Engineer- Jason Watts City Engineer Elsa Mejia introduced Jason Watts.
Mayor Hernandez took a brief break from 6:09pm to 6:11pm
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.
Councilmember Boyer pulled consent item 4 for discussion.
1. Approval of April 13, 2026, regular meeting minutes
2. Approval of April 21, 2026, special meeting minutes
3. Approval Warrant Register March 2026
4. IT Infrastructure Assessment and Remediation Plan-ESP Computer Consulting Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved consent items 1-3 with a 5-0 vote.
Councilmember Boyer abstained from Self Help Enterprises Warrants.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved consent items 4 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.
Jennings Park Design Proposal
Public Comment
Alice Lopez, a resident of Farmersville, expressed a desire for more space where children line up to board school buses. She also suggested adding trash cans and planting trees to provide shade in the area.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved with a 5-0 vote.
Planning Commission Vacancy Consideration of Applications.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved for Maria Carbajal to fill the vacant spot on the Planning Commission with a 5-0 vote.
Adopting a continuing resolution 2026-013 for the fiscal year budget 2026-2027 Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
Council members may raise issues, request future agenda items, or provide comments regarding City business.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Description
Responsible Party
Agenda Date
Sewer DIF
City Manager
TBD
Sign Ordinance
Fire Chief
TBD
Potential Solar Project
City Manager
TBD
Potential AI Solutions
City Manager
TBD
City Representation on Committees –
Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley and San Joaquin Valley Collaborative Action Program City Manager
TBD
Incentives for Commercial Development
City Manager
TBD
Cannabis Revenue
Finance Director
TBD
Downtown Specific Plan
City Planner
TBD
C-Train Ordinance
City Manager
TBD
ADU Workshop
City Planner
TBD
MOU for positive PR with Visalia Talks
City Manager
TBD
Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 7:12pm.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) - Significant exposure to litigation. City Manager Number of cases: 1
2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Section 54957): Consultation with Interim City Manager/Chief of Police
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957)- Finance Director Mayor Hernandez adjourned to open session at 8:18pm
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the Council meeting at 8:18pm
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 April 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 MINUTES
April 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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:846 2065 7671
Password: 589789