REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
May 25, 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
City Manager Williams, Chief of Police Knox, City Attorney Hodges, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, Interim Public Works Director Jacobs, Public Works Director Ortiz, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember A. 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 dog was available for immediate adoption.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Ayon requested a modification to the agenda to include recognition awards presented to McFarland High School Associated Student Body on behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon. Mayor Ayon recognized the following students for their academic excellence and involvement in their school events. • Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
• Kern County Mental Health Representative
• Marie Bradfield from the Small Business Administration to make a presentation regarding FEMA Disaster Assistance
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Irene Garza 437 Harlow Ave McFarland- Water (Marked Wall)
2. Maria Jacinto 343 Mt. Arbor Street McFarland- Water
3. Gloria Herrera 348 San Pedro Street McFarland - Water
4. Rosa Gamez 317 Mt. Arbor Street McFarland - Water
5. Manuel DeLeon 372 Mt. Arbor Street McFarland- Water
Closed at 6:54 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
• Public Works Department- Water Meters
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $535,030.36 from May 3, 2023 to May 16, 2023.
2. Approval of May 11, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of May 11, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve the consent agenda; 2nd by: Vice Mayor 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Second 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 was presented.
a. Mayor Ayon Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Ayon Closed Public Hearing: 7:03 p.m. - No public comments were presented by the public.
b. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and approve 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:
Councilmember Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
5. A Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approval to Initiate the Request for Proposal Process for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Projects Consisting of Ebell Street, Wiley Street, and San Juan Street; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Avon. R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
6. A Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve 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 (MPOA); 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
No comments from the public were presented.
7. A Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve 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; 2nd by:
Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
8. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve the Employment Agreement Between the City of McFarland and Florentine Ortiz for the Public Works Director Position; 2nd by: Councilmember Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
9. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve the Employment Agreement Between the City of McFarland and Paul Saldana for the Community Development Directo Position; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
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-
j. Ad Hoc Committee
k. Cannabis Committee
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. M. Perez- Thanked the public for their attendance. She welcomed Public Works Director Florentine Ortiz and congratulated the ASB Student Body for their hard work and activities. 2 Pu do for a Congrand stre se suit Body, velind the the Watectors, danked the
3. A. Ayon- Thanked the new hires, assured the public that the water issued would be fixed, and thanked city staff for all their hard work.
4. R. Cano- Welcome the new Directors to the team. He requested staff to give him a report on 3, 000.00 water bill issue discussed during public comment. And expressed his concern for this ongoing issue.
welcomed the new Directors.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Adjourn Meeting; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus 7:26 p.m.
INCORPORATED
JULY 18,1951
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