REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
January 27, 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 6:01 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 Mode, trim Communey Develapaent Director Ronk, Public Works Director Gonzales, City Clerk Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ayon
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
*Mayor Tafoya requested moment of silence for Mr. Dave Borcky member of the Lion's Club and US Veteran.
Mayor Tafoya gave a brief presentation on some of Mr. Borcky' s recognitions and awards throughout his life.
Mayor Pro Tem, Mr. Ron Woods, and Councilmember Cano said a few words in Dave's honor and extended their condolences to the Borcky family.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None - Closed 6:09 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
a. McFarland Police Department- City Manager/ Chief of Police Williams introduced two new individuals from the McFarland Police Department to the Community Officer Juan Estrada and Officer Sergio Cazares. Both Officers thanked the Council for the opportunity. Chief Williams gave Council a brief overview of the crime watch statistics from 2020 to 2021 crime rate. b. Finance Department- Accounting Supervisor Lara reported that the Finance Department submitted the state report needed for Highway user tax funding. He also thanked Carla Vasquez for completing our 4t quarter state and federal reporting requirements. c. Community Development Department- Interim Community Development Director Ronk gave brief update on each of the following departments: Grants Department, Planning Department, Building Department, Code Enforcement and Animal Control. Mr. Ronk invited the community to join in on the groundbreaking ceremony for Tierra Del Sol on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
*Councilmember Ayon asked Mr. Ronk for an update on the Markets and burned down house on Industrial Street. Mr. Ronk gave update. Councilmember Ayon requested Mr. Ronk start citing the property owners. Councilmember Ayon requested Mr. Ronk investigate SB1383 grant for organic waste.
* Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez addressed concerns from residents regarding homeless people living at vacant property "Casa de Fajitas". Mr. Ronk stated he would address the issue. * Councilmember Cano also addressed concerns from residents about trash around the sam ›roperty "Casa de Fajitas". He asked Mr. Ronk to reach out to the property owner to addres this issue. Mr. Ronk said he would contact the owner as soon as possible.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez to approve Expense Report in the amount 22,503.24 from January 1, 2022 Through January 15, 2022; 2 by: Councilmember Car Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
2. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez to approve the January 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
3. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 0001-2022. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAI, CODE CHAPTER 2.40 TO ADD SECTION 2.40.100 and adopt; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Cano, Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Public Hearing Opened at: 6:31 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed at: 6:31 p.m.
No Comments.
4. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only and Introduce for Reading, Ordinance No. 0002-2022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTERS 1.08.010,
2.04.010, and 2.04.020 MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE and Direct staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption for the February 10, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting; 2ªd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Cano, Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Public Hearing Opened at 6:33 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:33 p.m.
No Comments.
5. Mayor Tafoya directed staff to start procedure to place a General Sales Tax Ballot Measure on the November 2022 Ballot.
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to Approve Cooperative Agreement Between the City of McFarland and the County of Kern; 2nd by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
• Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to Approve Audit Engagement Agreement wit Clifton Allen LLP (CLA), to Initiate the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Audit; 2nd by: Councilmembe Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Cano, Ayon, Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
8. Mayor Tafoya requested to table: Report, Discuss and Give Direction Regarding Davis Ave Reconstruction from W. Perkins Ave to Elmo Hwy.
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only and Introduce for Reading, Ordinance No. 0003-2022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTERS
17.04.340, 17.04.350, REPEALING SUBSECTION "C" OF CHAPTER 17.12.020, AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.153 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE and place on next agenda for second reading and adoption; 2nd by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Cano, Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Public Hearing Opened at: 6:56 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:56 p.m.
No Comments.
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Police Officers Association; 2nd by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Cano, Pérez, Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0002, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND AND TRAIL PROJECT; 2nd by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: Ayon, Pérez, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Councilmember Cano gave brief update. b. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) - Mayor Tafoya gave brief update and announced Councilmember Ayon was appointed to LAFCO seat.
c. Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) - Mayor Tafoya informed of Zoom meeting coming up.
d. Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC) - Nothing to report. e. Poso Creek (IRWMP) - Councilmember Ayon informed meeting was cancelled.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Ayon- Directed city staff to schedule City Council committee meetings once or twice a month. He also instructed city staff to remember to include the ad hock committee in the interview process or hiring for transparency. A member of the ad hock committee needs to be present the day of interviews or staff will need to reschedule the interviews.
Mayor Pro Tem Pérez- Extended her condolence to the Borcky Family. Mrs. Pérez thanked Chief of Police / City Manager Williams for being proactive and thanked the Facebook live community for Councilmember Cano- Informed he has been working with VITA Volunteer Income Tax Workshop coming to McFarland February 12, 2022, from 8-1 p.m. they will be providing fee tax preparation services for people earning under $54,000. He also informed the community that he is currently working with the UFW United Farm Workers to bring Covid vaccines to the residents of McFarland on March 19, 2022, from noon to 3:00 p.m. More information on these services is to come.
Mayor Sally Tafoya- Thanked everyone that came out to attend the meeting. Mayor invited the community to come to the City Council Meeting and address any questions or concerns they might have.
And assured them that they are working on addressing the street issues.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): One Case- No Reportable Action.
ADJOURNMENT
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