REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
May 11, 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, Councilmember Pérez.
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
ity Manager Williams, Chief of Police Knox, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Directc . Ronk III. Finance Director Viramontes. Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk Alvarad Officials Absent: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs
INVOCATION
Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ayon
PET OF THE WEEK
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter.
Chief of Police presented the futured pet of the week to City Council Members and the Community. He informed the community that this dog was available for immediate adoption.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
• Proclamation of National Police Week
• Swearing in Ceremony Officer Kenneth Muller
• Swearing in Ceremony Officer Adrian Olmos
• Jason List, Isom Advisors Re: Refunding 2010 Bonds
• Mosquito Abatement Presentation
Chief of Police Brian Knox administered the Oath of office to Officer Muller and Officer Olmos.
Mr. List presented refunding 2010 Sewer and Water bonds.
Mr. Tao, Delano Mosquito Abatement District representative, gave a presentation about improving the quality of life for residents by safely and reliably suppressing mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Anna- Clinica Sierra Vista in McFarland is officially open. Event on June 3. Closing the street in front of the clinic.
2. Tom Webster- Expressed he is pleased about Clinica Sierra Vista is open and the positive effect it will have on the city.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $184,480.65 from April 19, 2023 to May 2, 2023.
2. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of April 2023 in the Amount of $288,654.90
3. Approval of April 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Approval of April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Cotion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayan to approve the entire consent agenda: 2M by: Vice Mayor 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
5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0004- 2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 17.04,
17.72, 17.76, 17.80 AND 17.152 OF TITLE 17 ZONING.
• Staff Report
Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony:
Close Public Hearing: 6:56 pm.
b. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce for Reading Ordinance NO.0004-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
17.04. 17.72, 17.76, 17.80 AND 17.152 OF TITLE 17 ZONING; 2nd by Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
6. Introduction and first Reading of Ordinance No.0005-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
19.04.080(11), 19.04.110(A), 19.04.270 (B) AND REMOVAL OF CHAPTER 19.04.040(D). • Staff Report
c. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony:
Close Public Hearing: 7:01 pm.
d. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce for Reading Ordinance NO. 0005-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 19.04.080(11), 19.04.110(A),
19.04.270 (B) AND REMOVAL OF CHAPTER 19.04.040(D). 2nd by Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Full consensus
a. Staff Report
a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony:
Close Public Hearing: 7:05 pm
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-0062 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT REGARDING THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024;
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
c. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-0063 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; 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
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2023- 0064 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DIRECTING STAFF TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REFUND THE 2010 WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS; 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
9. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0065 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING RULES OF PROCEDURE (Rosenburg's Rules of Order) FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES; 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
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0066 A
RESOLUTION FOR THE CREATION OF SENIOR CITY PLANNER AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CITY PLANNER TO SENIOR CITY PLANNER; 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
11. Resolution No. 2023-0067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION L521 TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES AND SALARY RANGE CHANGES was tabled.
12. Resolution No. 2023-0068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AGREEMENT WITH THE MCFARLAND POLICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION (MOA) was tabled.
13. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO
COMPLETE THE ZERO-EMISSION BUS INNOVATIVE CLEAN TRANSIT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $7,000 TO THE TRANSIT FUND; 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
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)
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-
Councilmember Amador Ayon expressed concern for past public events and how the same problems will also affect future public events.
j. Ad Hoc Committee
k. Cannabis Committee
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. Councilmember Gonzalez- Thanked the public for attending.
2. Councilmember Pérez- Thanked those who attended; both in person and online.
3. Councilmember A. Ayon- Thanked those in person and online for attending the meeting as well as those who gave a presentation. Mentioned the monetary savings and protection they are adding
4. Vice Mayor Cano- Thanked the public and presenters. Expressed appreciation of the city's officers. Mentioned that an officer was recently injured, which gives a highlight of what the job is. Expressed there is respect and support for the officers.
5. Mayor S. Ayon- Echoed the Council's statements. Mentioned a good quality of public safety brings a good quality of life. Expressed appreciation of the Police Department.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Adjourn Meeting; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus 7:24 p.m.
Sarah Drake, Deputy City Clerk