REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
September 14, 2023
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Cano 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, Lieutenant Olmos, City Attorney Hodges, Community Development Director Saldana, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, Public Works Director Ortiz., City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: Chief of Police Knox
INVOCATION
Pastor David Vivas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pérez
INTERPRETATION: If you need an interpretation of your communications to the City Council into English, please contact the City Clerk Department at 661-792-3091 ext. 2135 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
FEATURED PET
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter.
Presented by: Lieutenant Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Pastor Frazier Bakersfield Police Department Chaplin sent public comment at 4:55 p.m. via email. Public comment was not read into the record as they were not present.
2. Phil Corr- Time Clock
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 the Expense Report in the Amount of $404,322.10 August 16, 2023 to September 5, 2023.
2. Approval of the Payroll Report in the Amount of $284,443.52 for August 2023.
Councilmember Gonzalez pulled item 1(expense report) under consent for questions in regards to San Joaquin Renewables payment.
A Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to approve consent agenda except for item 1; 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
Finance Director Viramontes answered Councilmember Gonzalez question in regards to the expense report payment to San Joaquin Renewables. Councilmember Gonzalez was satisfied with the response Item 1 (expense report) was placed back on the agenda for a motion to approve.
A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon; 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
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No.0009-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.142 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO HEREBY REPEAL AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY. Relating to Signs.
• Staff Report: Community Development Director, Paul Saldana • Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:10 pm • Close Public Hearing: 6:10 p.m. No comments from the public were presented. • A Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Adopt Ordinance No. 0009-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER
17.142 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO HEREBY REPEAL AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY; 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
• Mayor Ayon directed Staff to Post Within 15 days of its Passage in Designated Posting Locations.
4. Staff Recommends That the McFarland City Council Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-0104 Approving A Plan of Finance for The Issuance of Up To $13,000,000 In Tax-Exempt Bonds by the Housing Authority to Finance the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, And Conversion of The Low-Income Public Housing Project Known as Milagro Del Valle RAD. • Staff Report: Community Development Director Saldana presented the staff report for this public hearing item and informed the Council and Community that Steven Phals, Executive Director from the Housing Authority was present to answer any questions that they may have. • Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:13 p.m. • Close Public Hearing: 6:14 p.m.
Public Comments: Phil Corr
• A Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2023-0104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE FOR THE
ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF THE MILAGRO DEL VALLE
FAMILY HOMES INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KERN OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
5. Staff recommends City Council hold Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2023-0105 approving the Initial Study and Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023- O1): Introduce for Ist Reading Ordinance No. 0010-2023 approving the Pre-Zoning; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-0106 authorizing the initiation of proceedings for Annexation 19. • Staff Report: Community Development Director Saldana
• Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:20 p.m.
Public Comment:
1. Phil Corr
2. Roy Gonzalez
• Close Public Hearing; 6:21 p.m.
A. A Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0105 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING THE INTIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION SHOWN IN EXHIIT "A" AND PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 2023-01) AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "B" AND PRE-ZONING MAP AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "C"; 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
B. Ordinance No. 0010-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-420-14, 060-420-20, 060-420-21, 060-420-24, 060-420-23, AND 060- 420-13; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:23 p.m. No comments from the public were presented.
b. Close Public Hearing: 6:23 p.m.
c. A Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Waive the Reading of the Ordinance Text in its Entirety, Read by Title Only, and Introduce Ordinance No. 0010-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR
ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-420-14, 060-420-20, 060-420-21, 060-420-24, 060-420-23, AND 060-420-13; 2° 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 Schedule Second Reading and Adoption.
C. A Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2023- 0106 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
REQUESTING INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO BE IDENTIFIED AS
ANNEXATION NO. 19; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
Typing error - Annexation NO. 18 should read Annexation NO. 19.
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
6. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 0107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
THIRD AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLASS BROWN DBA DOUGLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPROVING ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
No comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
7. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR INCREASED SALARY COSTS FOR THE
MODIFICATIONS OF THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
No comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
8. Mayor Ayon requested to TABLE: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0109 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
FUNDING FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE POLICE OFFICE TECHNICIAN TO POLICE EMERGENCY DISPATCHER.
*Item TABLED
9. A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve the addition of "In God We Trust" decals on each McFarland Police Department Patrol Vehicle; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
Public Comments:
1. Bobby Sharp
2. David Vivas
3. Phil Corr
4. Terry Ruddell
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
10. A motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0111 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR A SALARY INCREASE FOR THE CITY CLERK POSITION; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Public Comments:
1. Phil Corr
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK AS OF MAY 15TH, 2023 BY STOCKBRIDGE GENERAL CONTRACTING INC. FOR THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK & TRAIL AT 201 INDUSTRIAL STREET - 8425 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE KERN COUNTY RECORDER; 2ºd 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
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS
1. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) Mayor Ayon- meeting next weel b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) Mayor Ayon- meeting next weel c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Mayor Ayon- meeting next week d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) Vice Mayor Cano- Gave brief update on mosquito issues around the county. For Mosquito issues within the city please call 661-725-3114. e. Poso Creek (IR WMP) Councilmember Gonzalez- Nothing to Report f. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) Councilmember Ayon- Nothing to Report
g. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez - Met today good progress between Finance and Public Works Departments. h. Public Safety Committee - Mayor Ayon & Vice Mayor Cano - Met today good progress. i. Quality of Life Committee - Councilmember A. Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez -Nothing to report.
j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Pérez - Nothing to Report
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. Councilmember A. Ayon - Stated that good things were happening in the city and that he was glad that the water meter issues were being resolved.
2. Councilmember Pérez - Thanked the public for attending the meeting and all the Pastors present in support of the In God We Trust Decals. She also thanked City Clerk Alvarado for a job well done. Mrs. Pérez stated that she is looking forward to attending this year's League of California Cities conference in Sacramento and gathering new ideas to better our community.
3. Vice Mayor Cano - Thanked Pastor Vivas for bring the In God We Trust Decal idea to the Council. He informed of the community of the current road improvements on Wiley, San Juan and Ebell and thanked the mayor for his diligence in getting our roads fixed. He also thanked the community for attending and encouraged everyone to join our Trunk or Treat event.
4. Mayor Ayon- Thanked Pastor Vivas for the idea of the In God We Trust Decals. He thanked the community for joining us and city staff for all their hard work. Mayor Ayon thanked City Clerk Alvarado for sticking around and supporting the Council and stated his appreciation for her work.
A motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon and seconded by Councilmember Pérez with a full consensus to adjourn the Regular Open Session meeting at 6:58 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
Council continued to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
1. R&F- Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code Section 54957) - Consultation with City Manager and City Attorney
Reportable Action: Direction given to City Manager concerning negotiation topics.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) Property: Veterans Hall, 103 W Sherwood Ave, McFarland, CA 93250; Agency Negotiation: City Manager and City Attorney; Negotiating Parties: Lessors; Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease Reportable Action: Direction given to City Manger concerning Current lease agreements.
3. City Owned Parks Maintenance Agreement - Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code Section 54957) - Consultation with City Manager and City Attorney Reportable Action: Direction given to City Manager concerning negotiation topics.
ADJOURNMENT
Closed session adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
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