AGENDA
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND USA FOUNDATION
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 31, 2022
103 W. SHERWOOD AVE, MCFARLAND, CA 6:00 PM
In Person Meeting
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BOIL CALL:
Mayor, Sally Tafoya
Mayor Pro Tem, María T. Pérez
Council Member/Board Member, Saul Ayon
Council Member/Board Member, Ricardo Cano
Council Member/ Board Member, Amador Ayon
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public may address the Council/Board Member on items, which do not appear on the agenda. Council/Board Members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; may refer the item to staff for further study or for placement on a future agenda. Speakers are limited to two minutes for each person. Please state your name and address for the record prior to making a presentation. Fifteen minutes total will be allowed for any one subject.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff's opinion are routine and non- controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/Board Member removes a particular item.
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $276,920.99 from May 6, 2022 to May 16, 2022.
2. Approval of May 12, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of May 12, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. It is Recommended that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Input of the Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Recommending the City Council of the City of McFarland Approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit request from Daiana Quintanilla with Ventura Circus for a Circus at the property located West of El Buen Pastor Church on Sherwood Avenue. (APN: 200-010-36-1)
a. Open the Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony:
b. Close Pubic Hearing:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
4. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Resolution No. 2022-0052, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE RECORDATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0002.
5. Approval to contract with Liebert Cassidy and Whitmore (LCW) to Negotiate the Next MOU Agreement with the McFarland Police Officer Association (MPOA),
6. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Employment Agreement for Community Development Director, Larry Ronk III.
7. Report, Discuss, and possible Approval of Resolution No. 2022-0053, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A BUDGET INCREASE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS CONTRACT.
8. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Resolution No. 2022-0054, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FOR THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF, AN ACCOUNTING CLERK II TO AN ACCOUNTING CLERK III IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
9. The McFarland Greater Chamber is Requesting that the City Council Approve Waiving the Business License Fee of $84.00 and License Tax Fee of $25.00 for their Firework Stand, Located 51 W. Sherwood Ave. (Snow White parking lot). (Municipal Code Section: 5.04.190- Waiver &
8.08.090 - License Tax).
•10. The McFarland Lions Club is Requesting that the City Council Approve Waiving the Business License Fee of $84.00 and License Tax Fee of $25.00 for their Firework Stand, Located at Mi Rancho Lot (Municipal Code Section: 5.04.190- Waiver & 8.08.090 - License Tax).
11. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Staff's Recommendation to Modify the Following Subcommittees: Public Policy and Finance Committee, Public Safety Committee. i 12. Report, Discuss, and possible Approval for the City to Obtain Costs to Provide an Estimate to Transition the City Owned Building at 209 West Kern Avenue into a Library.
13. Report, Discuss, and Approve a Purchase Plan to Allow the Purchase of Three New Police Vehicles.
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)
e. Poso Creek (IRWMP)- Councilmember Ayon
I. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember Ayon
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. In addition, Council Members may ask a question of staff or the public for clarification on any matter, provide a reference to staff or other resources for information. Alternatively, request staft to report to the City Council at a later meeting concerning any matter. Furthermore, the City Council, or any member thereof, may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Ahn v. GEO et al.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Sigala v City of McFarland et al.
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on May 26, 2022.
Alvarado, City Clerk 00
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Peter Cosentini, Assistant City Manager
Kenneth Williams, Interim City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council June 9, 2022.
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