REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
August 11, 2022
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor S. Tafoya called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, Councilmember A. Ayon, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember Cano
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager/Chief of Police Williams, Assistant City Manager Cosentini, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director L. Ronk III, Finance Director Viramontes, Public Works Director Gonzales, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: Human Resources Director Garza
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Pérez
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Geno Barajas- 743 Kyra Avenue McFarland
2. Phil Corr- 117 5th Street McFarland
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve the expense report in the amount of $163,512.93 from July 13, 2022 to July 26, 2022; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
2. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve payroll report in the Amount of $248,187.69 for July 2022; 2n° by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
3. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve July 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
4. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve July 28, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes; 2id by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
5. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve August 02, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0086, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, SEWER
FUND, REFUSE FUND AND WATER FUND FOR THE FUNDING OF THE STAFF ACCOUNTANT POSITION 2nd by: Mayor Pro- Tem Pérez.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
7. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to TABLE: Report, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Resolution No. 2022-0087, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR I. 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Motion to TABLE: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
*Item Tabled.
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0088, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 3) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (POLICE SERVICES), ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR
THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0089, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 3) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-2 (LANDSCAPING AND STREET MAINTENANCE),
ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN; 2nd by: Mayor Pro- Tem Pérez.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
10. Motion was made by: Mayor Pro -Tem Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2022-0090, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 2) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES), ESTABLISHING A
DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0091, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA; 2nd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
12. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve staff's recommendation to begin recruitment for a new Chief of Police; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 5/0- by roll call vote
yes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayor 'ouncilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayo
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
13. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to TABLE: Report, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Resolution No. 2022-009, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND approving the transfer of land (Villa de Caribe Park) to McFarland parks and recreation district; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Motion to TABLE: 5/0- by roll call vote
Ayes: Mayor S. Tafoya, Mayor Pro-Tem M. Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember R. Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
*Item Tabled.
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 Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - Mayor Tafoya or Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez d. Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC)
e. Poso Creek (IRWMP)- Councilmember S. Ayon
f. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember S. Ayon
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk