REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
January 13, 2022
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tafoya called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, Councilmember Ayon, Councilmember Cano
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Chief of Police/City Manager Williams, Assistant City Manager Cosentini, Interim City Attorney Hodges, Interim Community Development Director Ronk, Public Works Director Gonzales, City Clerk Alvarado, Accounting Supervisor Lara
Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Amanda Bergman- 418 Merlot Street McFarland, Ca 93250 Public Comment (Non-Agenda Related)
2. Jasmeet Bains- Address not stated -Public Comment (Non-Agenda Related)
3. Ocie Crawford 11206 Mirage Dr. - Public Comment (Non-Agenda Related) - Trust but Verify
4. Manbir Singh 733 3rd Street McFarland, Ca 93250 (Non-Agenda Related)
5. David Wolf 1415 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca- (Non-Agenda Related) - Court Update
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
* appointed Asian City Manage MarCose Chief of Police Wiliams introduced newly • Public Works Department- Public Works Director Gonzales gave brief overview and update is department's daily operations and statuse
CONSENT AGENDA
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Ayes: Ayon, Pérez, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
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Ayes: Ayon, Pérez, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
3. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to approve December 22, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Pérez, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
4. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to Approve Proposed Ordinance Amending and Restating MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.40 TO ADD SECTION 2.40.100, Governing Planning Commission Compensation; 2ad by: Councilmember Ayon.
Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:50 p.m.
Close Public Hearing: 6:50 p.m. - No Public Comments
Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only and Introduce for Reading, Ordinance No. 0001-2022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 TO ADD SECTION 2.40.100 MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE; 2nd. by Councilmember Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Pérez, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
5. Council agreed to waive the fee and participate in Living Large 2022: Large Dog Campaign.
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2022-0001 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND REMOVING
COUNCILMEMBER VIDAL SANTILLANO FROM CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36513; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Cano, Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
7. Council directed staff to post City Council vacancy notice for 30 days and fill vacancy by appointment process.
8. Mayor requested we Table proposed Ordinance Amending and Restating MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 1.08.010, 2.04.010, and 2.04.020; Governing Agenda Meetings Date, Time, Location and Postings to add City of McFarland Community Center / Veteran's Hall as a posting location.
a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 7:02 p.m.
Margie Martinez - Requested to add the Veteran's Hall as another designated posting Location.
Item #8 tabled
ORAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEES
a. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - None
b. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) - None
c. Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) - None
d. Kern County Association of Cities (KAC) - None
e. Poso Creek (IRWMP) - Councilmember Ayon update.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS
Councilmember Cano- Welcomed Assistant City Manager Cosentini. He thanked Chief of Police and Public Works Director Gonzales and their teams and requested city staff bring back to the table the Davis Ave Reconstruction project.
Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez- Thanked everyone who attended the meeting. She informed the community that the McFarland Learning Center is now offering COVID-19 testing. She encouraged everyone to stay safe and warned about COVID-19 case increase in schools.
Councilmember Ayon- Thanked Assistant City Manager Cosentini for accepting the position.
Mayor Tafoya- Thanked Assistant City Manager Cosentini and City of McFarland staff.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency designated representatives: Che Johnson, LCW Chief Negotiator; Chief Kenny Williams, City Manager, Marilyn Garza, Human Resources Director Employee Organization: City of McFarland POA. - No Reportable Action.
OPEN SESSION
Council reopened at 7:52 p.m. — No actions to report.
Council reclosed open session at 7:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
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