Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 11, 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 6:01PM
ROLL CALL Mayor Tina Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa
Councilmember Greg Gomez
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 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.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation- Pastor Brad Taylor
Mayor Tina Hernandez presented Pastor Taylor with a Proclamation Lori Rhinebeck-Exeter Public Cemetery District
Ms. Rhinebeck gave a brief presentation regarding the Exeter Public Cemetery and explained Measure O.
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.
1. Approval of April 27, 2026, regular meeting minutes
2. SB 1359- Gas Transition Responsibility and Electrification Act
3. Ordering City Council Elections, Consolidation of Elections; Specifications of the Election Order, Enacting a Ten Percent (10%) Transient Occupancy Tax on Hotel and Specific Rendered to the District.
4. Request For Event Funding-Futsal Soccer Club
5. Resolution 2026-017 prepare the Engineers Report for Farmersville’s Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa pulled item 4 Event Funding for Futsal Soccer Club to review with Attorney.
Council Action: It was motioned to approve consent items 1-3 and 5 by Councilmember Valdovinos, seconded by Councilmember Gomez 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.
1. Establishment of Board Members for Farmersville Community Cares Nonprofit Councilmember Gomez requested that Action Item 1 be tabled so he can review it with the City Attorney.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 vote.
2. Approval of Farmers Market Request for Proposals (RFP) Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa and approved with a 5-0 vote.
3. Consideration of Relocating the Senior Center to the Transit Center Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, seconded by Mayor Hernandez and approved with a 5-0 vote.
4. Approval of Senior Center Furnishing and Equipment Purchases Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, seconded by Councilmember Valdovinos and approved with a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Presentation on Grant and Funding Opportunities (ATP, SS4A, HSIP, SSP Round 5) The Council directed staff to start the process for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
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.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Description
Responsible Party
Agenda Date
Sewer DIF
City Manager
TBD
Sign Ordinance
Fire Chief
July 2026
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
July 2026
Cannabis Revenue
City Manager
5-26-2026
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
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
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REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:05pm
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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 May 8, 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
May 11, 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
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