REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
June 08, 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 Gonzalez, Councilmember Pérez.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember A. Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
ity Manager Williams, Chief of Police Knox, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Direct aul Saldana, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk Alvarac Officials Absent: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs
INVOCATION
Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gonzalez
PET OF THE WEEK
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter.
Chief of Police Knox 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
1. Certificate of Recognition - McFarland Police Department Cadet E. Gomez - Certificate -Picture Chief of Police Knox said a few words in regard to the McFarland Cadet program and welcomed Cadet Gomez into the program.
Cadet Gomez's mother was present to pin his badge.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Opened: 6:11 p.m. No comments from the public were presented. Closed
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
2. McFarland Police Department, Chief Brian Knox- Flock Cameras Chief Knox informed City Council and Community on the productivity of the Flock Cameras installed around the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $149,639.79 from May 17, 2023 to May 30, 2023.
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of April 2023 in the Amount of $374,380.51.
5. Approval of May 24, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes.
6. Approval of May 25, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
7. Approval of June 01, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Public Comments: None
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve the entire consent agenda; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
8. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve resolution No.2023-0070, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM
THE CITYS COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND FESTIVAL COMMITTEE. 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez.
Public Comments: Mayela Bujanda- Medina
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember Perez to approve resolution No.2023-0073, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTS SHERWOOD APARTMENT, ELMO HWY MEDICAL OFFICE, AND TRACT 7393; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
Public Comments: Ron Woods
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember Gonzalez to approve resolution No. 2023-0074, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL GRANT; 2nd by:
Vice Mayor Cano.
Public Comments: None
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve resolution No. 2023-0071, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A
BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ISSUANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2023, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
Saff report was presented, and questions and answers session opened.
Public Comments: None
District for caring for the community and helping the city succeed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
Regular City Council Meeting Suspended at 6:39 p.m.
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
Chairman S. Ayon opened the McFarland Public Finance Authority Meeting at 6:39 p.m.
12. Motion was made by: Vice Chairman Cano to approve Resolution No. PFA-2023-0072 A
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MCFARLAND PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE
AUTHORITY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFUNDING OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS, 2010 SERIES A (WATER AND
WASTEWATER FINANCING PROJECTS) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS; 2nd by:
Board Member Pérez.
Public Comments: None
Board Member Comments: Chairman Ayon asked what the 2010 bonds were intended for.
Finance Director Viramontes responded for water and wastewater projects.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
Chairman S. Ayon closed the McFarland Public Finance Authority meeting at 6:41 p.m. and reconvened to the Regular City Council Meeting.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) Mayor Ayon- Meeting next week. b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) Mayor Ayon- Meeting on the 22nd.
Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Mayor Ayon- Suspended until next month.
Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) Vice Mayor Cano- Meeting next Thursday.
Informed the community to reach out to the Delano Mosquito Abatement for any mosquito Poso Creek (IR WMP) Councilmember Gonzalez- Meeting Cancelled e.
f. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) Councilmember Ayon - Absent g. Public Policy and Finance Committee -Mayor Ayon requested meeting for Thursday. h. Public Safety Committee- Mayor Ayon requested meeting for Thursday. i. Quality of Life Committee- Councilmember Gonzalez - Meeting was held yesterday discussed the ethnicization of dog in the animal shelter and forming a citizens committee. j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Ayon - Nothing to report.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Gonzalez- Thanked the public for attending the meeting.
Council Member Pérez- Thanked the public for attending the meeting.
Vice Mayor Cano- Thanked the public for their attendance and city staff for their hard work. He thanked the Finance Department and the Police Department.
Mayor Ayon - Stated that the city would like to help assist with the 4" of July event but in a safe and ecure manner. He thanked the Police Department and expressed his support for city staff in continuir eir education and certifications. He encouraged them to keep working har
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT: 6:47 p.m.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Adjourn Meeting; 2id by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
Full consensus 6:47 p.m.
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
CALFORMA