REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
November 30, 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.
This meeting replaced the regular meeting of November 23, 2023 due to Thanksgiving Holiday.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice Mayor Cano, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Pérez
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember A. Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Williams, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Finance Director Viramontes Avaradnity Development Director Saldana, Assistant Public Works Director Cabrera, City Clerk
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ayon
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 M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
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
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano 2"d by: Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
1. Recognition honoring Senator Shannon Grove for her leadership in the passage of Senate Bill 14 (SB14)
Mayor Ayon presented.
2. National Homeless Youth Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Ayon proclaimed.
3. Recognition presented to Lori W, Shultz Director of Child Welfare & Attendance, McFarland Unified School District
Mayor Ayon presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT: At regularly scheduled meetings, members of the public may address the city on any item listed on the agenda, or on any non-listed matter over which the city has jurisdiction.
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.
Opened at 6:17 p.m. - Closed at 6:26 p.m.
1. Jose M. DeCastro - McFarland Police Department
2. Don Griffith- Superior Court Kern County
3. Jose Lopez., 335 Browning Road McFarland - Water Bill Issue 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.
4. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $281,749.09 from 11/1/2023 to 11/17/2023
5. Approval of October 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of November 09, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of November 09, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2023- 138 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Authorizing the Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Page 2 of 136
9. Approval of Resolution No.2023-143 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California approving funds from the City's General Fund to fund a stipend for the City's livescan No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez. 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
PUBLIC HEARINGS- None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2023- 142 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California approving funds from the City's Community Grant Program to the McFarland Family Resource Center
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-144 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California (1) Declaring the listed property as surplus, and (2) and approving the sale or disposal of such surplus property
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-141 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California resolving its intention to initiate procedures for establishing and implementing district-based elections.
Public Comments:
1. Lizzeth - Redistricting
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-145 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland.
California appropriating funds from the General Fund to transition the Police Officer Technician to Police Emergency Dispatcher
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-148 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland approving funds from the city's general fund for the implementation of a K9 Program for the McFarland Police Department
Public Comments:
1. Lizzeth- K9 program
Motion was made by: Mayor Saul Ayon 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-146 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland.
California Authorizing the Creation of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist Position and Requesting a Budget Adjustment to the Facilities Maintenance Division of the General Fund No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Gonzalez 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2023- 147 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Authorizing Title VI program update to comply with federal statutory and administrative requirements.
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Gonzalez 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
17. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-139 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas, and Associates for Measure M Services.
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Full consensus
18. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-140 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Authorizing Examination of Records by Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates.
No comments from the public were presented.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
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- thanked everyone in attendance and invited everyone to join us for the Christmas Parade on December 9, 2023.
2. A. Gonzalez- Thanked everyone in attendance and stated she would see everyone at the Christmas Parade.
3. R. Cano- Thanked Mayor Ayon for all his hard work. He assured the residents that they are working hard to fix the roads. He welcomed everyone to attend the Christmas Parade festivities and Christmas Tree Lighting Event that would take place at City Hall following the parade.
4. S. Ayon- Thanked everyone in attendance. He commended the McFarland Police Department and Chief Knox for their prompt action and control in the situation that occurred over the weekend.
He said thanks to their swift action they kept our community safe
CLOSED SESSION
29. 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 Reportable Action: Direction Provided to Community Development Director and Finance Director
30. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): Two Cases Reportable Action: Direction Provided to City Manager
31. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (§ 54957): Consultation with Mayor and Legal Counsel
Reportable Action: None
ADJOURNMENT
Open session adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Closed session adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk