Mayor
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL Paul Boyer
Mayor Pro Tem
Danny Valdovinos
FARMERSVILLE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Council Members
Gregorio Gomez
August 3, 2026, 6:00 pm Tina Hernandez
City Hall, 909 W. Visalia Rd. Araceli Ochoa
Farmersville, California 93223
ending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamer for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows
Notice is hereby given that the Farmersville City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 3, 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.
A. CALL TO ORDER SESSION SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
B. ROLL CALL
C. INVOCATION
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I he 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.
G. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. None
H. 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. None
I. 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. Receive and Accept the Resignation of Interim City Manager Jay Brock and Discuss Direction Regarding the Appointment of a City Manager.
2. Interim City Manager Jay Brock Stipend
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. None
L. COUNCIL REPORTS
M. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
N. GENERAL BUSINESS
Council members may raise issues, request future agenda items, or provide comments regarding City business.
O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Description Responsible Party Agenda Date
Senior Housing-Gardenia Apts. City Manager TBD
Sewer DIF City Manager TBD
Sign Ordinance Fire Chief TBD
Potential Solar Project City Manager TBD
Potential Al Solutions City Manager TBD
Cannabis Revenues Finance Director TBD
Incentives for Commercial Development City Manager TBD
City Representation on Committees - City Manager TBD
Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin
Valley and San Joaquin Valley
Collaborative Action Program
P. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
None
Q. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT
State of California )
County of Tulare • 385 ) ss.
City of Farmersville
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 July 28, 2026 and online on the City of Farmersville website: https://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.govl.
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.
CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2026, between the Chly OF FARMERSVILLE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" and/or "City Council" and JAY BROCK, hereinafter referred to as "Manager," each of whom understands and agrees as follows:
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Farmersville, hereinafter called "Council," desires to employ the services of JAY BROCK as City Manager of the City of Farmersville; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to provide certain benefits and establish certain terms and conditions of employment, all as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Duties of Manager: Manager shall serve as the City Manager of the City of Farmersville and shall do and perform all services, acts, or functions necessary or advisable to carry out the duties as provided under ordinance and job description, subject to the direction and control of the Council and in accordance with State and Federal laws. Manager shall work exclusively for the City of Farmersville and shall not consult or accept employment with any other person or entity without prior written approval of City.
SECTION 2. Performance Evaluation: The Council shall review and evaluate the performance of the Manager annually on or about June 1st of each year or as mutually agreed. The annual review and evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed jointly by the Council and Manager. Such criteria may be added to or deleted from time to time. If satisfied with Manager's performance, City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to award a salary increase or decline to award such an increase. The salary increase will take effect as of the first pay period in July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter.
SECTION 3. Term of Employment:
(A) City hereby employs Manager, and Manager hereby accepts employment with City for a term of employment commencing/continuing as of July 1, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2029. As used herein, "term of employment" or "employment term" refers to the entire period of employment of Manager by City hereunder, whether for the period provided above, or whether terminated earlier as hereafter provided, or extended by mutual agreement of Manager and City.
(B) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the Council to terminate the services of Manager at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in Sections 13 and 14 of this Agreement. 1 (C) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Manager to resign at any time from his position with the City, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 15 of this Agreement. (D) In the event written notice is not given by either party to this Agreement to the other on or before June 1, 2029, and each subsequent June 1, this Agreement shall be extended for an additional year with the same conditions contained herein.
SECTION 4. Compensation: As compensation for the services hereunder, anager shall receive a basic salary of $232,960.00 per year, payable incrementally a ne same time as other employees of the City are paid, during the employment term Unless otherwise provided for herein, Cost of Living increases and other benefit changes shall be considered for Manager at the same time that such consideration is given to other employees. Compensation and all other benefits are to commence as of the effective date of this Agreement.
NOTE: From May 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026, Manager shall be designated as "Interim City Manager" as well as Chief of Police. However, unless otherwise terminate as provided for herein, the "Interim" shall be dropped from the position effective October 1, 2026.
Manager shall continue to receive his current Chief of Police salary and one time stipend before October 1, 2026, in the amount of $48,000.00.
SECTION 5. Retirement and Social Security; Deferred Compensation: Manager will be acting as an advisor to and mentoring the incoming Chief of Police after appointment is accomplished. Accordingly, Manager shall remain in Safety PERS retirement" for the period of October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027. If Manager is still employed by City after that date, the parties will negotiate a PERS rate (and incidental benefits) after October 1, 2027
SECTION 6. Insurance: City agrees to provide the Manager and his eligible dependents with a Healthcare Program, Dental Plan, and Vision Plan in accordance with the rules and regulations governing these programs and shall pay all premiums at no cost to the Manager or his eligible dependents at the same level of benefits provided to other employees. City shall also provide Manager with a long-term disability policy in accordance with that provided to all City employees. City shall provide life insurance coverage for the Manager in the amount of $100,000. Cost of the coverage shall be covered by City and payment of benefits shall be to the beneficiary of Manager's choice.
SECTION 7. Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays and Bereavement Leave:
A. Vacation: City agrees that the Manager shall be entitled to the accrual of vacation days at a rate set forth as follows:
2 Years of Completed Service Vacation Accrual
10+ 20 days (6.15 hrs./pay period*
[Vacation accrual shall be capped at three (3) times the Manager's annual accrual. If Manager reaches his vacation cap, he will cease to accrue vacation leave time unless and until a written waiver not to exceed an aggregated maximum of eight (80) vacation hours above the cap, is provided and approved by the City Council.] Vacation leave shall be taken at a time selected by the Manager and approved by the Council. Upon separation from City, the Manager shall be paid for all accrued vacation leave consistent with the current City policy as amended from time to time.
Sick leave and vacation carry-over and increases shall be in accordance with current City policy as amended from time to time.
B. Vacation Buy Back: Each fiscal year, after using 60 hours of Vacation leave, Manager may sell back 30 hours of Vacation leave. In order to sell back hours, Manager must have a minimum of 100 hours in their bank before Manager can cash out the 30 hours.
C. Sick Leave: Manager shall accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave prepay period.
Sick leave shall accrue without limit. In the event Manager terminates his employment with City, he shall be paid out for all accrued sick leave at his current rate of pay in a manner consistent with the current City's policy as amended from time to time.
D. Holiday Leave: Manager shall receive paid time off for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Day following Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas
New Year's Eve (the second half of the workday)
Employee's Birthday
Any special holidays declared by the Mayor, Governor or President Good Friday (last 2 hours off)
3 In the event a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be the day that Manager will observe as the holiday. In the event a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be the day that the employee will observe as the holiday.
In the event Manager does not utilize all of his holiday time by the end of the last pay period in the fiscal year, he shall carry the time over and shall be compensated at an hourly rate at the time of separation with City.
E. Bereavement Leave: in the event of the death of a member of Manager's immediate family (i.e., spouse, parent, brother, sister, child, stepchild, mother-in-law, rather-in-law, grandchild or grandparent), Manager may use up to five (5) days off with the approval of City Council. Manager may use up to three (3) days sick leave in addition to bereavement lease, if needed, with the approval of City Council.
SECTION 8. Administrative Leave: The City's business and management affairs obligate the Manager to routinely work or represent the City beyond regular or customary City Hall business office hours or work days. The Manager shall receive no overtime pay for any such time or work. In consideration of this obligation, Manager beginning of each fiscal year to be paid at Manager's current rate. Up to fifty (50) hours of unused administrative leave hours will automatically be paid out on the last check in June of each fiscal year. Such leave is to be used at the discretion of the Manager.
SECTION 9: Additional Benefits: In addition to other benefits set forth herein and those set forth in the Municipal Code and the City personnel policies, Manager shall be entitled to the following: City shall supply Manager with a cellular telephone to be used for business purposes.
SECTION 10: Professional Development: City agrees to budget and pay the professional dues, subscriptions, travel and other business expenses of the Manager reasonably necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, regional, state and local associations and organizations including the League of California Cities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have the sole and exclusive discretion as to which items noted in this paragraph shall be paid for except City shall pay for one service club membership provided such service club is located in Farmersville.
SECTION 11. Bonding: City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Manager under any law or ordinance or request of Council.
SECTION 12. Automobile: City shall provide Manager with a vehicle for use on official City business and transportation to and from Manager's residence and the civic center. It is, however, understood that some incidental personal use of the vehicle is acceptable. City shall be fully responsible for providing the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair and regular replacement of the vehicle. 4 SECTION 13. Termination of Manager: The City may terminate the Manager upon ten (10) days written notice. At the end of the ten (10) day period, the Manager's service to the City shall terminate. If Manager is terminated without cause ("for cause" being defined hereafter in Section 14), Manager shall receive a lump sum severance pay equal to six (6) months salary and benefits, including any accrued sick leave, vacation leave and administrative leave to which Manager may be entitled. Upon payment of the lump sum, all other obligations of both City and Manager under this Agreement shall cease. In order to be terminated for cause or without cause by City, three (3) or more Council members (regardless of the number of members participating in the vote and irrespective of whether or not any vacancies on the Council exist at the time of the vote) must vote in favor of termination. Termination of the Manager shall not occur upon a Council vote of 2-1, but any other majority of a quorum vote shall be effective.
If the Council should terminate the Manager during the ninety (90) day period succeeding any municipal election in which a members) of the Council is elected, then the severance provisions provided for in this section shall be doubled to twelve (12) months pay.
SECTION 14. Termination of Manager for Cause: Notwithstanding Section 3 of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement for cause upon ten (10) days written notice to Manager. For the purposes of this Agreement, cause is defined as follows:
"The arrest or conviction of Manager for any illegal act involving personal gain to him, and/or a felony." At the end of the ten-day notice period, the Manager's services shall terminate. At the end of the ten-day period, all other obligations of both Manager and City under this Agreement shall cease. Any termination pursuant to this Section shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the City may, either at law, in equity or under this Agreement, be entitled.
SECTION 15. Termination of Agreement by Manager: This Agreement may be terminated by Manager by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to City.
In the event of the termination of this Agreement by Manager prior to completion of the term of employment specified herein, Manager shall be entitled to the compensation earned by him prior to the date of termination as provided for in this Agreement, computed pro rata up to and including that date. For purposes of this Section, compensation shall include both salary, accrued vacation, and accrued administrative leave. Manager shall be entitled to no further compensation as of the date of termination. Manager shall be allowed to use accrued vacation and/or administrative leave, not to exceed ten (10) working days during the thirty (30) calendar day notification period.
SECTION 16. Notices: Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be written and shall be given by deposit in the custody of the United States Postage Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
5 (1) Mayor, City of Farmersville
909 West Visalia Road
Farmersville, California 93223
(2) Jay Brock
c/o City of Farmersville
909 West Visalia Road
Farmersville, California 93223
(3) Copy to City Attorney, currently:
Michael L. Farley
Farley Law Firm
500 N Willis St
Visalia, California 93291
Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in the same manner as is applicable to civil judicial practice. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as of the date of deposit of such written notice in the course of transmission of the United States Postal Service.
SECTION 17. Indemnification: City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Manager against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Manager's • duties as City Manager, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Further, City agrees to pay all reasonable litigation expenses of Manager throughout the pendency of any litigation to which Manager is a Defendant, witness, or advisor to City. Such expense payments shall continue beyond Manager's service to City as long as litigation is pending. Further, City agrees to pay Manager reasonable consulting fees and travel expenses when Manager serves as a witness, advisor, or. consultant to City regarding pending litigation.
SECTION 18. Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the employment of Manager as City Manager by City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between them with respect to such employment. It is the intent of the City to provide Manager with any benefits of management employees not specifically enumerated in this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, that any promises which have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of a party, which are not embodied herein, and no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this agreement shall be valid or binding. Any modification of this agreement will be affected only if it is in writing and signed by the parties involved 6 SECTION 19. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment: City, in consultation with Manager, shall fix any such other terms and conditions of employment, relating to the performance of Manager provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the City of Farmersville Municipal Code, or any other law.
SECTION 20. No Reduction of Benefits: City shall not at any time during the term of this Agreement reduce the salary, compensation, or other benefits of Manager, except to the degree of such reduction for all management employees of the City.
SECTION 21. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and venue shall be in Tulare County, California.
SECTION 22. General Provisions: If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
This Agreement, upon approval, shall be deemed effective as of May 1, 2026.
WHEREFORE, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below, opposite the name of each such party.
Dated: 5.24.20260
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
By emens
5-26-2026 TO. N. Patrevor
Dated:
Jay Brock
Dated: 52020210. ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Dated: 5/2426
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