REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
April 28, 2022
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember S. Ayon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez, Mayor Tafoya
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Chief of Police/City Manager Williams, Assistant City Manager Cosentini, Assistant to Interim City Attorney Cali Francisco, Interim Community Development Director Ronk, Public Works Directo Fonzales, Human Resources Director Garza, City Clerk Alvarad Officials Absent: Interim City Attorney Hodges
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember A. Ayon
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
• National Public Works Week May 16-22 Proclamation- Per Mayor Sally Tafoya
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Phil Corr- 117 5th Street McFarland
2. Jim White- 364 Cliff Ave McFarland
DEPARMENTAL REPORTS:
Public Works: Blanco Park Trees & Trash Cans
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Expense Report in the Amount of S187,124.38 from April 6, 2022, to April 15, 2022; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
2. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve April 14, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes; 2ªd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0004-2022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.152 TO ADD SECTIONS 17.152.040 MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS and 17.152.050 REVOCATION/SUSPENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE; 2nd by:
Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
a. Opened the Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony; 6:16 p.m. - There were no comments from the public.
Closed Public Hearing; 6:16 p.m.
b. Council Directed Staff to Within 15 days of its Passage Publish in at Least Three Public Places in the City.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
4. Motion was made to table item by: Councilmember A. Ayon: Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Letters of Support for the Following Three Pieces of Legislation that Assemblyman Rudy Salas is Authorizing; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
-AB 2062 - Local Police Grant
-AB 2489 - Incentive Pay for Teachers
-AB 1941 - State Supplemental Payments for Seniors
5. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0022, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE
DESIGNATION OF CITY OWNED LAND AS SURPLUS AND BEING SURPLUS LAND PROCESS; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve to Proceed with the Project Advertisement for the Reconstruction in Davis Ave and Hail Lane; 2nd by: Councilmember A.
Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
7. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0028, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN
ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FUNDING OF CONSULTANT GRANT WRITING SERVICES; 2d by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0029, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING CONTRACT WITH THE CRISCOM COMPANY FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES; 2nd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution 2022-0030, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 15 - 21, 2022 "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK."; 2nd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution 2022-0031, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN ALTERNATE IMPROVEMENT STANDARD TO BE UTILIZED IN TRACT 7393 AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution 2022-0032, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
12. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution 2022-0033, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA FOR
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
Abstentions: None
13. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution 2022-0034, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Ayes: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez, Tafoya (Mayor)
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS 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)
e. Poso Creek (IR WMP)- Councilmember Ayon
f. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember Ayon
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Saul Ayon
Councilmember Ricardo Cano
Councilmember Amador Ayon
CLOSED SESSION
1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(d)(4): (One Case)
ADJOURNMENT
МИНИНИИНИИ SUL OF MCFARLAND SET OF MCFARUN
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
INCORPORATED
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk JULY 18,1951
CALFORIN CALIFORNIA