REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
June 22, 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 Pérez.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Williams, Chief of Police Knox, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director Paul Saldana, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk Alvarado Officials Absent: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs
INVOCATION
Pastor Henry Robledo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ayon
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 that this pet was available for immediate adoption.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Proclamation Declaring June 26-30 National Boys & Girls Week- Presented to Fanny Gama, Area Program Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County Mayor Ayon presented a proclamation to the Boys and Girls Club Area Program Director, Fanny Gama.
- Claribel Gutierrez, Field Representative for Assembly Women Jasmeet Bains presented a certificate of recognition to the Boys and Girls Club.
2. Proclamation Proclaiming June 25th to be La Iglesia del Salvador Viviente Day - Presented to Henry Robledo and Tony Blanco of La Iglesia Del Salvador Viviente - Mayor Ayon presented a proclamation to La Iglesia del Salvador Viviente. - Claribel Gutierrez, Field Representative for Assembly Women Jasmeet Bains presented a certificate of recognition to La Iglesia del Salvador Viviente.
3. Illegal Fireworks- Kern County Fire Department, Chief Joe Appleton - Chief Joe Appleton informed the community of illegal firework prevention and enforcement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Emily Engelsguard- The CrisCom Company
-Regarding Subject: Grants
2. Gloria Herrera, 348 San Pedro Street McFarland
3. Maria Jacinto, 343 Mt. Arbor Street McFarland
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff's opinion are routine and non- controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/ Board Member or Member from the Public requests to remove a particular item.
4. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of S 393,787.99 from May 31, 2023 to June 13, 2023.
5. Approval of May 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. Approval of June 08, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Comments: None
Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve the entire consent agenda; 2'd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023- 0076, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
• Staff report was presented by: Finance Director Viramontes • No Comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: Cano 2nd by: A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0076.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution NO. 2023-0077, A RESOLUTION OF TH
ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CITY'S ANNUA OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND 2023-28 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
• Budget Presentation by: Finance Director Viramontes
• No Comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: Amador Ayon 2nd by: Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2023-0077.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
9. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0079, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE COMPLETION OF
THE ZERO-EMISSION BUS INNOVATIVE CLEAN TRANSIT PLAN BY WILLDAN
ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE PLAN TO THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD.
Brief Presentation: David Sneed, Project Manager, Willdan- via Zoom Staff report presented by: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Cano 2nd by: Pérez to approve resolution No. 2023-0079.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
10. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0084 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A Kubota Rugged Terrain Utility Vehicle (RTV).
Staff report presented by: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs Public Comments: Maria Jacinto
• Motion was made by: A. Ayon 2nd by: Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2023-0084.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
11. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0078, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP)
PROGRAM FUNDING AND COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
• Staff report presented by: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs • Public Comment: Silvia Romano, Fe En El Valle Representative • Motion was made by: A. Ayon 2nd by: Pérez to approve resolution No. 2023-0078.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
12. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0080, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
• Staff Report presented by: Interim Public Works Director Jacobs • Public Comments: Gloria Herrera
• Motion was made by: Cano 2nd by: A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0080.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
13. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0081, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN ASSISTANT PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR, THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION, AND THE SALARY RANGE OF $74,784 - $ 96,648.
Staff Report presented by: City Manager Williams
• No comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: Cano 2nd by: Pérez to approve Resolution No. 2023-0081.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
14. Resolution No. 2023-0075, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND EXECUTING
AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE CHP CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM.
• Staff report was presented by: City Manger Williams
• No comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: Cano 2nd by: A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0075.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
15. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0083, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE
CITYS COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND RECREATION • Staff Report presented by: City Manager Williams
• No comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: A. Ayon 2nd by: Cano to approve Resolution No. 2023-0083 ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
16. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Resolution No. 2023-0082, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITYS GENERAL FUND TO LEASE A PRINTER.
• Staff report was presented by: City Manager Williams
• No comments from the public were presented.
• Motion was made by: A. Ayon 2nd by: Cano to approve Resolution No. 2023-0082.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
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
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Mayor Ayon Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) Vice Mayor Cano Poso Creek (IRWMP) Councilmember Gonzalez
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) Councilmember Ayon Public Policy and Finance Committee- Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez h. Public Safety Committee - Mayor Ayon & Vice Mayor Cano i. Quality of Life Committee - Councilmember A. Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Pérez
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Maria T. Pérez
Amador Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Saul Ayon
Open session closed at 8:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): One Case
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The council went into closed session at 8:03 p.m.
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk