REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
November 09, 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 Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Williams, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Finance Director Viramontes.
Community Development Director Saldaña, Assistant Public Works Director Cabrera, City Clerk
INVOCATION
Pastor Anthony Blanco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Cano
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
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.
Marco Perez was present for any interpretation needs.
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
None
PUBLIC COMMENT: At regularly scheduled meetings, members of the public may address the city n any item listed on the agenda, or on any non-listed matter over which the city has jurisdictior ouncil/Board Members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask Suestion are linic in minter tr eh person. Please hers you rame alicatines or the recenda. prior to making a presentation. Fifteen minutes total will be allowed for any one subject.
1. Anthony Blanco- Law Enforcement Luncheon invitation.
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 $529,536.18 from 10/18/2023 to 10/31/2023.
2. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of October 2023 in the Amount of $314,346.54
3. Approval of October 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. - Tabled
4. Resolution No. 2023-0130, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE
MCFARLAND USA FOUNDATION FUND TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT.
5. Resolution No. 2023-0131, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITYS ENTERPRISE FUND (WATER) TO REPAIR THE MOTOR AND PUMP AT THE BROWNING WELL.
No comments from the public were presented.
A Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 4 and 5; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
Approval of October 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes - Tabled to the next regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0132, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A FIRST ADDENDUM TO THE WATER SYSTEMS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MCFARLAND AND MARIO A. CERVANTES, DBA GOLDEN EMPIRE WATER; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
No comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano A. Ayon, M. Pérez.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
7. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0133, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE USE OF THE VETERANS CENTER FOR A COMMUNITY VIGIL & APPROPRIATING $500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE EVENT; 2nd by:
Councilmember Pérez.
No Comments from the public were presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0135, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING
THE RE-INSTITUTION OF THE FINANCE MANAGER POSITION, ESTABLISHING AN
UPDATED SALARY RANGE FOR THE FINANCE MANAGER POSITION, AND
REQUESTING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND, WASTEWATER
FUND, REFUSE FUND, AND WATER FUND TO COVER THE IMPACT OF THIS POSITION; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
Public Comments: Ron Woods
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano A. Ayon, M. Pérez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
Full consensus
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember A. Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2023-0136, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AN APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE
GENERAL FUND AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MCFARLAND AND CANNON; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
Public comments: Ron Woods
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)
b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
e. 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.
1. M. Pérez- Honored all Veterans for their service, thanked Mayor Saul Ayon for his dedication and hard work for our community, remarked on the wonderful turn out at the trunk or teat event. and thanked Finance Director Viramontes for his diligent work.
2. A. Ayon- Thanked everyone for their hard work and recognized GEO for their generous donation to the city.
3. R. Cano- Expressed his gratitude to Mayor Saul Ayon for his tireless efforts, hard work and dedication to our community. He thanked him for reaching out to GEO and obtaining this donation. He was very happy with the outcome of the trunk or treat event and thanked all of our US Veterans.
4. S. Ayon- Thanked City Staff, Department Heads, and our City Attorney Nathan Hodges for putting McFarland first. He thanked the community, school district, and all who attended the trunk or treat event and all the staff that helped organize this event like Catalina Nunez.
The council adjourned to closed session at 6:33 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 060-050-24
Agency Negotiators: Paul Saldana and Diego Viramontes
Negotiating Parties: San Joaquin Renewables LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of sale Action: Direction given to Community Development Director and City Manager re:
negotiation terms
ADJOURNMENT
Open session adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Closed session adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
1. Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
INCONFOHATED
-ULY 18, 1957
PLIFORNIA