REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
August 10, 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, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Williams, Chief of Police Knox, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director Saldana, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, Public Works Director Ortiz, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: None
INVOCATION
Pastor Phil Corr
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Woods
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. nief Knox informed the community that they would be hosting a Community Night Out event ar vited everyone to come join them on August 25. 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Blanco Par
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Opened: 6:03 p.m.
1. Phil Corr - Agenda item #8.
Closed: 6:04 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
'ONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff's opinion are routine and not ontroversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/ Board Member c Member from the Public requests to remove a particular item.
1. Approval of the Expense Report in the Amount of $571,917.55 from July 19, 2023 to August 1, 2023.
2. Approval of the Payroll Report in the Amount of $301,950.94 for July 2023.
3. Approval of July 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Approval of the July 27, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
5. Approval of the July 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Comments: None
Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve the entire consent agenda; 2nd by:
Councilmember Gonzalez
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Second Reading and Adoption 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. Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:06 p.m.
No Comments from the public were presented.
b. Closed Public Hearing: 6:06 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and adopt 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; 2d by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
d. Mayor Ayon directed Staff to Post Within 15 days of its Passage in Designated Posting Locations.
7. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 0007-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADDING CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ABANDONED PREMISES
• Staff Report: Community Development Director, Paul Saldana stated for the record that there were some grammatical errors on the ordinance. He would have these errors corrected before adoption.
a. Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:10 p.m.
No comments from the public were presented.
b. Closed Public Hearing: 6:11 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce Ordinance No. 0007-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADDING CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED PREMISES; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
d. Mayor directed Staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0007- 2023 for the Next Regular City Council Meeting of August 24, 2023
8. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 0008-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING SECTION 19.04.110(a) OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMITTING. • Staff Report: Community Development Director, Paul Saldana a. Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:15 p.m.
Public Comments: 1. Phil Corr
b. Closed Public Hearing: 6:18 p.m.
c. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce Ordinance No. 0008-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING SECTION 19.04.110(a)
OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS PERMITTING; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
d. Mayor directed Staff to Schedule Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0008- 2023 for the Next Regular City Council Meeting of August 24, 2023.
At this time Mayor Ayon asked for a motion to move item #11 on the agenda currently under the Administrative Agenda to be heard under Public Hearing Section.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez and 2ºd by: Councilmember A. Ayon to move Resolution NO. 2023-0094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CLOSEOUT OF 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE (CDBG-CV1, CV2, & CV3) CONTRACTS. Under the public hearing section on the agenda. Item was heard under Public Hearing.
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0094 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CLOSEOUT OF 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE (CDBG-CV1, CV2, & CV3) CONTRACTS; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
a. Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:20 p.m.
Public Comments: 1. Phil Corr- Asked how much money was left over from the grant.
Community Development Director Saldana replied none.
b. Closed Public Hearing: 6:21 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve 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.
Public Comment Opened: 6:24 p.m.
1. Tim Gonzalez
2. Ron Woods
Public Comment Closed: 6:42 p.m.
Mayor S. Ayon requested motion to approve 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. no motion was made. Item failed due to lack of motion.
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0093 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF LETTER OF INTENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN:
Full consensus
11. Report, Discuss, and Possibly Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CLOSEOUT OF 2020
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE (CDBG-CV1, CV2, & CV3) CONTRACTS- Item moved under Public Hearing
12. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0095 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND RESTATING FEES ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 10 AND CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE: 2nd by:
Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
13. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0096 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE EXPEDITED DRINKING WATER GRANT PROGRAM; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No Comments from the public were presented.
14. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve of Resolution No. 2023-0097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF McFARLAND APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT MAP NO. 7214 PHASE 5, CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SUBDIVISION GUARANTEE AND
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ENDORSE THE
FINAL MAP, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO TRANSMIT SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
No comments from the public were presented.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) Mayor Ayon- Nothing to Report b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) Mayor Ayon- Nothing to Report c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Mayor Ayon- Nothing to Report d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) Vice Mayor Cano- Second round of spraying Poso Creek (IRWMP) Councilmember Gonzalez- Nothing to Report f. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) Councilmember Ayon- Nothing to g. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez - Met h. Public Safety Committee - Mayor Ayon & Vice Mayor Cano - Met
1. Quality of Life Committee - Councilmember A. Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez - Meeting j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Pérez - Nothing to Report
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. Councilmember Pérez thanked the staff for their hard work and reminded the community to stay vigilant now that our children were back in session. She addressed her concern over the lose dog issue in our community and congratulated animal control for their commitment.
2. Councilmember Gonzalez thanked everyone for attending and Community Development Director Saldana.
3. Councilmember A. Ayon reiterated Councilmember Pérez's comments about back-to-school children walking concerns. He encouraged mentors to get involved in coaching through the McFarland Unified School District.
4. Vice Mayor Cano thanked the Director of Operations, McFarland Police Department, Delano Mosquito Abatement, the Schools, and the community for their great work.
5. Mayor S. Ayon thanked the city council for their support the City Manger and Department Leaders. He stated that they are doing their best to be as transparent as possible and the audits would confirm that. Mayor assured he would help one way or another to raise funds for the McFarland Panthers Football program.
Open session adjourned at 7:05 p.m. City Council continued to Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): four potential cases
2. Public Employment (Government Code §54957)
ADJOURNMENT
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk