REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
December 08, 2022
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Pérez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Sally Tafoya
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager/Chief of Police Williams, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director L.
Ronk III, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director Arias, Deputy City Clerk Drake Officials Absent: Public Works Director Gonzales, City Clerk Alvarado
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember S. Ayon
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
• Recognition award: Brianahi DeLeon
Councilmember Saul Ayon presented Brianahi DeLeon with an award recognizing her outstanding performance and commitment to the City of McFarland.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Phil Corr 117 5' St McFarland, CA - Mr. Phil Corr reiterated his support for a larger police station. Mr. Corr then conveyed his concern for public records requests, the amount of time it takes to for the requests to get answered, and the requests which get denied. He shared his displeasure about the potential lack of transparency. Mr. Corr expressed his desire for residents to Public Comment Closed at 6:08 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None •
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Payroll Report for the month of November 2022 in the amount of $277,273.19.
2. Approvalo 15, pense Report in the Amount of $31,264.07 from November 2, 2022, 10
3. Approval of December 1, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes.
4. Resolution NO. 2022-0126, 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 ENVIRONMENTAL WORK FOR SAN JOAQUIN RENEWABLES.
5. Resolution NO. 2022- 0127, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ELMO HWY, PERKINS AVE, AND SHER WOOD AVE OVERPASSES.
6. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Resolution NO. 2022- 0128, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $1,500.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CITY OF MCFARLAND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.
Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve the consent agenda; 2nd by:
Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S, Tafoya
Full consensus 6:12 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. It is Recommended that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Input of the Consideration and Adoption of Resolution NO. 2022- 0129, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE 6TH CYCLE 2023-2031
MCFARLAND HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING INTIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
a. Staff Report- Community Development Director L. Ronk II! Presentation- Cornelius Nuworsoo
b. Open the Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:40
1. Nuworsoo responded to a question he received in November 29th's meeting. The question inquired about the 6* Cycle and the reason it uses that term. The term 6t Cycle is used by the California Department of Housing Development and specifies the time window in which cities are to conduct their housing needs and assessments.
c. Close Public Hearing: 6:42 p.m.
d. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to Approve Resolution NO. 2022- 0129, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE 6TH CYCLE 2023-2031 MCFARLAND
HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING INTIAL STUDY AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
ABSTAIN:
Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 6:43 p.m.
e. Direct Staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No.0011-2022 For the Next Regular City Council Meeting of December 22, 2022.
8. Introduction and First Reading of Amendment to the Building Code Ordinance NO. 0011-2022,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. G-8866 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.06, 17.08, 17.10, 17.12,
17.16, 17.20, 17.24, 17.26, 17.28, 17.32, 17.34, 17.36, 17.40, 17.44, 17.48, and 17.56 OF TITLE 17 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF KERN CONCERNING BUILDING
REGULATIONS, RESIDENTIAL CODE, BUILDING CODE, GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, HOUSING CODE, PLUMBING CODE,
ELECTRICAL CODE, SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED
MASONARY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, GRADING CODE, FIRE CODE, WILDLAND
URBAN ENTERFACE CODE, DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, BUILDING
RELOCATION, MOBILE HOME AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT CODE, AND ENERGY CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NOS. 004-2020 AND 005-2020 OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.160.
a. Staff Report: Community Development Director L. Ronk III b. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:46 p.m.
1. Councilmember S. Ayon asked Larry Ronk to clarify the time window. Mr.
Ronk responded by informing Councilmember S. Ayon when a code comes out it generally takes until the next year for all cities to adopt it. c. Close Public Hearing: 6:47 p.m.
d. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce for Reading Ordinance NO. 0011-2022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. G-8866 OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.06, 17.08, 17.10, 17.12, 17.16,
17.20, 17.24, 17.26, 17.28, 17.32, 17.34, 17.36, 17.40, 17.44, 17.48, and 17.56 OF TITLE 17 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF KERN
CONCERNING BUILDING REGULATIONS, RESIDENTIAL CODE, BUILDING
CODE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, MECHANICAL CODE,
HOUSING CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, SEISMIC
STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONARY
BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, GRADING CODE, FIRE CODE, WILDLAND
URBAN ENTERFACE CODE, DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, BUILDING
RELOCATION, MOBILE HOME AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, FLOOD
PLAIN MANAGEMENT CODE, AND ENERGY CODE AND AMENDING
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NOS. 004-2020 AND 005-2020 OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.160. 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 6:49 p.m.
e. Direct Staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No.0011-2022 For the Next Regular City Council Meeting of December 22, 2022.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Motion was made by Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution NO. 2022-0130, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HOSTING CIVICSPARK FELLOW; 2nd by:
Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 6:52 p.m.
10. Motion was made by Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution NO. 2022-0131, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE; 2n° by: Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 6:55 p.m.
11. Motion was made by Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution NO. 2022- 0134, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING
THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE PLA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM; 2nd by: Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 6:58 p.m.
12. Report, Discuss, and Provide Staff Direction of a Speed Bump Policy for the City of McFarland. *Council directed the City Manager to meet with the City Attorney and further discuss the matter concerning city speed bumps.
13. Motion was made by Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution NO. 2022- 0136,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING
THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE FINANCE MANAGER POSITION TO THE
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR POSITION AND ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED JOB
DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR POSITION; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 7:07 p.m.
14. Motion was made by Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Direction of Structural Changes in the McFarland Police Department; 2nd by: Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 7:15 p.m.
15. Motion was made by Councilmember A. Ayon to approve of Resolution NO. 2022-0137, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ALL CANNABIS RELATED ITEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND; 2nd by: Councilmember R. Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez, S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor S. Tafoya
Full consensus 7:20 p.m.
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 (IR WMP)- Councilmember S. Ayon
f. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember S. Ayon
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Amador Ayon- Invited the public to the city's Christmas activities and thanked everyone for their hard Ricardo Cano- Mentioned McFarland will have its first Christmas tree lighting ceremony and thanked those who made it possible.
Saul Ayon- Thanked the residents for voting and passing measures O and M. He mentioned it is now up to the Board to deliver on their promises and move forward with what is best for the community. Serving he community is important and requested the next meeting recognize the length of which employee lave been with the City of McFarland. He inquired about the impact fees and their status. Thanked Dieg Larry, and the board.
María T. Pérez- Thanked the board for assisting in keeping the meeting on track and for those who attended in-person and online. Mayor Pro Tem mentioned she will be attending the parade and will be with her school and their float in the parade.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Sarah Drake, Deputy City Clerk