REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
March 24, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
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
Councilmember A. Ayon
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition to the Following Players: Annika Fernandez, Alexandria Hernandez, Jasmine Contreras, Lindzee Garza, Olivia Samaniego, Mia Samaniego, Sarah Lopez, Emily Lopez, Delilah Cervantes, Mari Gonzalez, and Savanna Carrillo on behalf of Councilmember Saul Ayon.
• Certificate of Recognition to the McFarland Girls Basketball Team: Coach, and Assistant Coaches: Johnny Samaniego, Alyssa Medina, and Geno Barajas on behalf of Councilmember Saul Ayon.
• Certificate of Recognition to McFarland High School VEX Robotics Coach David Cisneros on behalf of Councilmember Saul Ayon. (VEX Robotics Coach David Cisneros was not present)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayela Bujanda- Medina & David Diaz- McFarland Festival Committee- invited ti mmunity and council to the upcoming 5 de Mayo Festival from April 28 till May 1, 202
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by: Mayor Pro TemPerez to approve the Expense Report in the Amount o 361.060.68 from March 1. 2022 to March 15. 2022: 2nd bv: Councilmember Can Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
2. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez to approve February 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
3. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez to approve March 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
4. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez to approve March 16, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
5. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2022-0015, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW EUTHANASIA CASES AND MAKE DECISIONS ON EUTHANIZING; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Amendment to Agreement with De Lapide & Associates, Inc to conduct a Housing Element Update; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
7. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0016, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, SUBMITTING
TO CITY VOTERS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022, A BALLOT MEASURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION AND REQUESTING
THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE ELECTION AND REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME DATE; 2nd by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2022-0017 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES TO BE CONSOLIDATED INTO THREE COMMITTEES; 2nd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to Approve Letter of Engagement with Lisa Tucker of Al Multi Business Center Inc. to Assist with 2020-2021 Bank Reconciliations and Other Accounting Services for Audit; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
10. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2022-0018, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO ALLOW
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE HELD REMOTELY, CONSISTENT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 RECOMMENDATION; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of McFarland and Recreation and Parks District; 2nd by: Councilmember A.
Ayes: Pérez, Cano, S. Ayon, A. Ayon, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Ricardo Cano b. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Mayor Tafoya or Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez c. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - Mayor Tafoya or Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez d. Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC)
Poso Creek (IR WMP)- Councilmember Ayon
f. Ken Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember Ayon
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employment (Government Code §54957) - Title: Finance Director- No Reportable Action
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
INCORPORATED
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk JULY 18, 1951
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