REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
January 12, 2023
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor S. Ayon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice Mayor Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: None
*/ Vacant Councilmember Seat
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager/Chief of Police Williams, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director L.
Ronk III, Public Works Director Gonzales, Human Resources Director Arias, Finance Director Viramontes, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gonzalez
PET OF THE WEEK
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter.
Community Development Director Larry Ronk III presented the futured pet of the week to City Council Members and the Community. He introduced "Peso" a Chihuahua Mix available for immediate adoption to anyone interested.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
Recognition Award Presented to Elias Cruz on Behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon Mayor Saul Ayon presented Elias Cruz (Public Works Department) with an award for his hard work.
Appreciation Award to Marias's Pizza on Behalf of Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano Vice Mayor Cano presented Maria's Pizza with an award for there over 40 Years of service to the Community.
Recognition Award Presented to McFarland Police Officers Juan Estrada & Andrew Galvan Item not addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment opened at 6:08 p.m.
1. Cal Rossi-Government Relations Manager for Southern California Edison - Introduced himself to the community and informed that he would be our district representative and voice moving forward.
2. Claribel Gutierrez- Field Representative for Assembly Woman Dr. Bains- Informed the community and council that she was here on behalf of Assembly Woman Dr. Jasmin Bains to hear our concerns to move forward in the right direction. She extended her service to the community and encouraged anyone to reach out to her if needed.
3. Georgina Diaz (Resident) - Voiced her concern to the council regarding over charge on water bills. She requested council's help to correct the issue and stated that there were multiple homes impacted.
4. Phil Corr (Resident)- Mr. Corr spoke briefly about New York times article he distributed to Council. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the answers and time frame in receiving documents or information related to his Public Records Requests. And lastly, he thanked Maria from Maria's Pizza for her contributions to the Summer Reading Program.
Public Comment Closed at 6:18 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $328,427.35 from November 30, 2022, to December 13, 2022.
2. Approval of Payroll Report in the Amount of $365,376.95 for the Month of December 2022.
3. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of December 08, 2022.
4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2022
5. Approval of Regular meeting Minutes of December 08, 2022.
6. Resolution No. 2023-0001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FOR SPAY AND NEUTER.
Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve the entire consent agenda; 2" by: Vice Mayor Cano
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Avon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*/ Vacant Councilmember Seat
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
1. Report, Discuss, and Possible Approval of Cannon's proposal for the Engineering Services t Jpdate to the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
Public Comments:
1. Phil Corr - Clarification.
Lotion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve Cannon's proposal for the Engineering Services 1 pdate to the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); 2id by: Councilmember A. Avo ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*1 Vacant Councilmember Seat
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0002, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR IN TRANING TO WASTERWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 1 AND AN APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SUM OF $5.383.66 FROM THE
WASTEWATER FUND, TO FUND A RECOMMENDED HIGHER SALARY RANGE INCREASE FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 1 POSITION AT RANGE 09 STEP "F" AT $18.99/HOUR; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
No Comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*1 Vacant Councilmember Seat
9. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve Resolution No. 2023- 0003, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE POLICY
RELATING TO THE USE OF ROAD UNDULATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL ON PUBLIC STREETS; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Public Comments:
1. Gina Diaz 702 Melgar Ave McFarland - asked who would be financially responsible to fund the speed bumps requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*/ Vacant Councilmember Seat
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0004, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT MAP NO. 7393 PHASE 1, CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SUBDIVISION GUARANTEE AND
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ENDORSE THE
FINAL MAP, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO TRANSMIT SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
Public Comments:
1. Ron Woods 13053 Garzoli Ave- Clarification
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Avon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*1 Vacant Councilmember Seat
11. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve Resolution No. 2023-0005, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LEORA, LLC FOR TRACT 7393 PHASE 1; 2nd by: Councilmember A.
Ayon.
No Comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
*/ Vacant Councilmember Seat
12. Report, Discussion, and Appointment of Councilmembers on Subcommittees and Special District Committees.
No Comments from the public were presented.
Mayor S. Ayon appointed the following members:
1. Public Safety Committee: Mayor Saul Ayon & Ricardo Cano
2. Quality of Life Committee: Councilmember Anita Gonzalez & Amador Avon
3. Public Policy and Finance Committee: Mayor Saul Ayon & Ricardo Cano
4. Ad Hoc Committee: Mayor Saul Ayon & Anita Gonzalez
5. Cannabis Committee: Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano & Amador Ayon Delano Mosquito Abatement District: Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
7. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG): Mayor Saul Ayon & ALT: Ricardo Cano
8. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC): Mayor Saul Ayon & ALT: Ricardo Cano
9. Poso Creek (IRWMP): Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
10. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): Mayor Saul Ayon
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
b. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
C. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
d. Poso Creek (IR WMP)
e. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Anita Gonzalez- Asked Public Works Director Gonzales if the after-hours number was working properly.
Public Works Director Gonzales responded that he would ensure the phone line was working properly.
Ricardo Cano- Thanked everyone in attendance and informed the community that the alley issues were being addressed. He also encouraged the community to stay safe during these storm warnings. And let the community know to reach out to them if they have any issues or concerns and to reach out to the after- hours number for emergencies.
Amador Ayon- Thanked the city employees and everyone involved. He also thanked the citizens who voice their concerns and assured them that they are being heard and addressed.
Saul Ayon- Thanked everyone in attendance. He informed the community that sandbags would be available for residents if needed. and encouraged everyone to stay safe.
Open Session ended at 6:49 p.m.
Council went into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54957: One Case ADJOURNMENT:
INCORPORATED
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
HOLY 28, 1957
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