REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
October 26, 2023
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Community Development Director Saldana, Finance Director Viramontes, Human Resources Director McCuan, Assistant Public Works Director Cabrera, City Clerk Alvarado
Officials Absent: Public Works Director Ortiz
INVOCATION
Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gonzalez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 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
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: Chief of Police Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Swearing in Ceremony - Sergeant Philip Garza.
Swearing in ceremony was held for Sergeant Philip Garza
2. Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presented to Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center of Bakersfield.
Mayor Saul Ayon presented Adriana Coleman with a proclamation for Cancer Awareness month. Ms. Coleman said a few words in respect to the proclamation.
3. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented to Office of Cynthia Zimmer, Kern County District Attorney.
Mayor Saul Ayon presented Kristen Kaufman and Kayla with a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness month.
4. Recognity or Aro presented Lorenzo frisay witha recognato plaque for his 50 years of invaluable service to our community.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Opened at 6:38 p.m.
1. Phil Corr
Closed at 6:40 p.m.
Public Works Director Ortiz to follow up on with resident of San Juan Street regarding sidewalk per Mayor S. Ayon.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
'ONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff's opinion are routine and nor ontroversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/ Board Member ( Member from the Public requests to remove a particular item.
5. Approval of the Expense Report in the Amount of $171,583.87 from 10/04/2023 to 10/17/2023.
6. Approval of September 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of October 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes No comments from the public were presented.
A Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to approve the entire consent agenda; 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No.0012-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND UPDATING TITLE 8 AND TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. • Staff Report: Community Development Director, Paul Saldaña a. Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:41 pm.
No comments from the public were presented.
Closed Public Hearing at: 6:41 pm.
b. 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.0012-2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND UPDATING TITLE 8 AND TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5/0
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Full consensus
c. Mayor Directed Staff to Post Within Fifteen Days of its Passage in Designated Posting Locations.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
• Report, Discuss, and Provide Staff Direction Concerning the Regular City Council Meetin uring the Week of Thanksgiving and Christma
Mayor Ayon directed staff to modify the regularly scheduled City Council meetings due to holidays.
November 23, 2023 Regular meeting moved to November 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
December 23, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting cancelled.
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.
10. Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution Number 2023- 0129 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF GRANT DEED FOR DRAINAGE BASIN AT TRACT 7393; 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.
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) - Vice Mayor mentioned that Mayor Ayon was absent due to LAFCO Conference attendance.
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) Vice Mayor Cano- Gave brief update on mosquito issues around the county.
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 - Nothing to Report.
h. Public Safety Committee - Mayor Ayon & Vice Mayor Cano - Nothing to report. i. Quality of Life Committee - Councilmember A. Ayon & Councilmember Gonzalez -Nothing to j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Ayon & Councilmember Pérez - Nothing to Report
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. M. Perez- Thanked everyone in attendance.
2. A. Gonzalez- Thanked everyone in attendance.
3. A. Ayon- Thanked the representatives from the Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center of Bakersfield and the Family Justice Center Kern County District Attorney, Office of Cynthia Zimmer for their attendance and diligent work.
4. R. Cano- Thanked the representatives from the Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center of Bakersfield, the Family Justice Center Kern County District Attorney, Office of Cynthia Zimmer, and R&F Disposal owner Lorenzo Irizarry for their attendance. Mr. Cano invited everyone to attend this year's trunk or treat event at Blanco Park at 6:00 p.m.
5. S. Ayon - Encouraged everyone to attend the trunk or treat event tomorrow. He also thanked everyone in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 060-050-24
Agency Negotiators: Paul Saldana and Deigo Viramontes
Negotiating Parties: San Juaquin Renewables LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of sale Action: Direction given to Community Development Director and City Manager re:
negotiation terms
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) - Unrepresented employee: City Manager No reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
Regular meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:51 p.m.
Closed session adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
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