REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
July 27, 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 regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Gonzalez, Perez
Absent: Pérez
INVOCATION
Pastor Bustillo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember A. Ayon
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PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Kaitlyn's Law, Child in Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Mayor S. Ayon presented Fire Chief Appleton with Kaitlyn's Law Proclamation. He informed the public on the importance of child safety in hot vehicles during this extreme temperature weather. Chief Appleton thanked the mayor for his consideration on such an important topic and gave the public a couple tips on how to prevent such incidents.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public may address the Council/Board Member on items which do not appear on the agenda. Council/Board Members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; may refer the item to staff for further study or for placement on a future agenda.
Speakers are limited to two minutes for each person. Please state your name and address for the record prior to making a presentation. Fifteen minutes total will be allowed for any one subject.
Public Comment Opened: 6:16 p.m.
1. Ron Woods- Subject: Landscaping
2. Phil Corr- Subject: Marijuana
Public Comment Closed: 6:21 p.m.
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.
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $218,625.23 from July 5, 2023 to July 18, 2023.
2. Approval of June 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
Mayor S. Ayon presented the Consent Agenda. Upon motion of Councilmember A. Ayon, seconded by Vice Mayor Cano, IT IS ORDERED: The Consent Agenda approved as presented by the following roll call votes:
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
No comments from the public were presented on this item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 0006-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADDING CHAPTER 8.22 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.14.020, 18.04.010 AND 18.08
OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CODE COMPLIANCE • Staff Report: Community Development Director, Paul Saldana a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:27 pm b. Close Public Hearing: 6:27 pm
No comments from the public were presented on this item. c. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce for Reading Ordinance No. 0006-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OI MCFARLAND ADDING CHAPTER 8.22 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.14.020, 18.04.010 AND
18.08 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CODE COMPLIANCE; 2nd by:
Councilmember A. Ayon.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
d. Mayor Directed Staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0006-2023 for the Next Regular City Council Meeting of August 10, 2023.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
5. A motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve the Audited Financial Statements for the Period Ending June 30, 2022, for the City of McFarland.; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
a. A brief PowerPoint presentation by Berrett Warnick, of Clifton Larson Allen LLP and Q & A was held.
No comments from the public were presented.
6. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0090 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED BY BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2023 STREET REHABILITATION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $799,565.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND
EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID, AND UP TO $159,914.00 FOR CONTINGENCY, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
a. A Q & A was held by Juan Pantoja, Resident Engineer of BHT Engineering Inc.
No comments from the public were presented.
7. A motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve the Employment Agreement Between the City of McFarland and Adam Cabrera for the Assistant Public Works Director Position; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
No comments from the public were presented.
8. A motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to TABLE Resolution No. 2023-0089 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITYS COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND LIONS CLUB #2351; 2id by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
Item tabled to the next regular meeting of August 10, 2023.
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
j. Cannabis Committee
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. In addition, Council Members may ask a question of staff or the public for clarification on any matter, provide a reference to staff or other resources for information. Alternatively, request staff to report to the City Council at a later meeting concerning any matter. Furthermore, the City Council, or any member thereof, may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon and 2d by: Vice Mayor Cano to adjourn open session at 7:00 p.m. Council continued to closed session.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pérez
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): four potential cases
No Reportable Action
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk