REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
February 23, 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 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice Mayor Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Pérez.
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager/Chief of Police Williams (Via Zoom), City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director L. Ronk III, Interim Public Works Director Jacobs, Human Resources Director Arias, Finance Director Viramontes, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Pastor Daniel Arellano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pérez
PET OF THE WEEK
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter. ommunity Development Director Larry Ronk Ill presented the futured pet of the week to City Counc lembers and the Community. He informed the community that Brownie was available for immedia adoption.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
• Certificate of Recognition to McFarland High School Varsity Basketball Team Head Coach - Johnny Samaniego, Alyssa Medina-Assistant Coach, and Geno Barajas- Assistant Coach on behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon.
• Certificates of Recognition to the Following McFarland High School Varsity Basketball Team Players: Mari Gonzalez, Melina Gonzalez, Mia Samaniego, Emily Lopez, Sarah Lopez, Delilah Cervantes, Lindzee Garza, Olivia Samaniego, Annika Fernandez, and Bella Fernandez on behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon.
Mayor Saul Ayon presented recognitions. He expressed his admiration for the team and coaches.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Mayela Bujanda (244 8"' Street) & David Diaz- April 28, 2023-April 30, 2023 5 de Mayo
2. Phil Corr- Transparency
3. Nidia Alvarado 431 9t Street- Code Enforcement Letter Public Comment Closed at 6:21 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Expense Report in the Amount of $996,389.30 from January 11 to January 24, 2023.
2. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for January 12, 2023.
3. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for February 09, 2023.
4. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for December 22, 2022.
5. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for December 22, 2022.
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-0019, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION FOR THE CHP CANNABIS GRANT POLICE ENFORCEMENT.
Item No 6. was pulled by member of the public Phil Corr he requested transparency and clarification.
Staff addressed his concerns item was put to motion.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve the entire consent agenda; 2nd by: Councilmember A.
Ayon
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0001-2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS
17.84.020 B, 17.88.020 B, 17.92.020 B, 17.152.030, AND REMOVING SECTIONS 17.08.045 AND 17.08.050 OF TITLE 17. ZONING WILL PERMIT, BY-RIGHT COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMITS SUBJECT TO SECTION 19.04 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY IN THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony; 6:26 p.m.
1. Phil Corr- Stated his continued opposition to Ordinance No. 0001-2023.
2. Carlos Torres 411 9 Street - Spoke in support of Ordinance No. 0001-2023.
3. Steve Milicic 33344 Sherwood Ave- Spoke in support of legal well-regulated cannabis retailers.
4. Manuel Lerma 6612 Gansler Court Bakersfield - Interested Cannabis retailer.
5. Mayela Bujanda 244 8'* Street- Expressed her concerns for the welfare of the Children of this Community.
6. Victor Oropeza 310 4' Street- Spoke in support of legal well- regulated cannabis retailers.
b. Close Public Hearing; 6:37 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and adopt Ordinance No.0001-2023, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 17.84.020 B,
17.88.020 B, 17.84.020 B, AND 17.152.030 AND REMOVAL OF CODE CHAPTERS
17.08.045 AND 17.08.050; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
Community Development Director L. Ronk stated for the record that the agenda had a typo in the numbering of code chapters 17.84.020B was duplicated, correct number should read 17.92.020 B.
This error was on the agenda. The staff report and ordinance was correct as written. There will be no Change to the Ordinance.
d. Mayor Directed Staff to Within 15 days of its Passage Publish in at Least Three Public Places in the City.
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0002-2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5.04.045 AND ADDING TITLE 19, CHAPTERS 19.04.010 THROUGH 19.04.370 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE.
a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony; 6:46 p.m.
1. Phil Corr- Expressed his concerns and opposition to Ordinance No. 0002-2023. b. Close Public Hearing; 6:48 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in Its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Adopt, Ordinance No.0002-2023, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5.04.045 AND ADDING TITLE 19, CHAPTERS
19.04.010 THROUGH 19.04.370 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE: 2nd by:
Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
d. Mayor Directed Staff to Within 15 days of its Passage Publish in at Least Three Public Places in the City.
9. Staff recommends City Council Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration and Adoption of the Following Resolution No. 2023-0020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MCFARLAND UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING CANNABIS APPLICATION FEES AND ANNUAL CANNABIS RENEWAL FEES.
a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:50 p.m.
1. Phil Corr- Background check requirements and concerns. b. Close Public Hearing: 6:52 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-0020, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND UPDATING AND
ESTABLISHING CANNABIS APPLICATION FEES AND ANNUAL CANNABIS RENEWAL FEES; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0021, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO
PURCHASE CIVICCLERK (AGENDA AND MINUTES MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE) AND
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; 2º by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0022, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ESTABLISHING
A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF QUALIFYING NON-PROFIT GROUPS WITHIN CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND; 2d by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
Public Comments:
1. Tim Gonzales- McFarland Panther Youth Football Program Grant Application
2. Mari Jauregui- Camp Keep Grant Application
12. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve Resolution No. 2023-0023, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING I BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $10,000.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THI COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayor
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
13. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0024, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE CORPORAL POSITION; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
14. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2023-0025, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A STANDBY STIPEND FOR THE CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN; 2nd by:
Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
15. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0026, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA.
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
e. Poso Creek (IR WMP)
f. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) g. Public Policy and Finance Committee
h. Public Safety Committee
i. Quality of Life Committee
1. Ad Hoc Committee
k. Cannabis Committee
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. M. Perez- Thank everyone who attended the meeting. She expressed her excitement on the non- profit grant application
2. A. Ayon- Thanked the public for their attendance and assured the community that they are listening to their concerns. He asked the community for patience and assured that the issues will get resolved.
3. A. Gonzalez- Thanked the community for attending and assured them that they do take the community's comments and suggestions to heart.
1. R. Cano- Assured the community that they are addressing the pothole issues and concerns. H hanked the community for attending and insured the citizens that they are doing what ever the can to improve the city.
5. S. Ayon- Informed the community of the lack of infrastructure in our annexation area. He updated the community of the outcome of the utility bill issue and assured that the city was taking responsibility and working to correct the issue. He encouraged the community to communicate to staff as soon as possible if they ever notice any discrepancies on their bill moving forward.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employment (Government Code §54957) Reportable Action: Direction was given to the City Manager to Finalize Employment Agreements and bring them back to Council for final approval.
2. Public Employment (Government Code §54957) Reportable Action: Direction was given to the City Manager to Finalize Employment Agreements and bring them back to Council for final approval.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Closed session adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
JULY 18, 1951
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk