MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chambers
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00 PM
SAUL AYON, Mayor
RICARDO CANO, Vice Mayor
AMADOR AYON, Council Member
ANITA GONZALEZ, Council Member
MARIA PEREZ, Council Member
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Saul Ayon
ROLL CALL:
Mayor/Chair, Saul Ayon
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair, Ricardo Cano
Council Member/Board Member, Amador Ayon
Council Member/Board Member, Anita Gonzalez
Council Member/Board Member, Maria T. Pérez
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
FEATURED PET:
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Longevity Awards Presented to City of McFarland Staff on Behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon.
2. Appreciation Recognition Presented to Dr. Michael Hair from LeOra LLC on behalf of Mayor Saul Ayon and the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public may address the Council/Board Member on items, which do not appear on the agenda. 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.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
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.
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $511,135.17 from 11/18/2023 to 12/01/2023.
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of November 2023 in the Amount of $462,871.70.
5. Approval of November 30, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-151 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Designating the Applicant Agents for California Office of Emergency Services.
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-154 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Approving the Modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Kern.
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-155 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Approving the Appropriation of Funds from the City’s General Fund to Purchase New Tasers.
9. Approval of Resolution 2023-157 a resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland allocating funds from the general fund for the purchase of a utility trailer in the amount of $5,787.24.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. The City Council of the City of McFarland, California will conduct a public hearing to accept public comment and any written protest regarding the proposed water, sewer and solid waste five-year utility rate schedules effective January 1, 2024. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Clerk shall tabulate the filed written protests. If a majority protest does not exist, City staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-149 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California Adopting the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Five-Year Rate Schedules Effective January 1, 2024.
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-156 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland resolving its intention to initiate procedures for establishing and implementing district-based elections.
12. Approval of Ordinance No. 13-2023 Establishing a Development Agreement with OTC McFarland LLC and the City of McFarland.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-150 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California, Approving the Position of Development Services Manager in the Community Development Department.
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-152 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California, Approving the Appropriation of Funds for the Executime Electronic Time & Attendance Project.
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-153 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland Approving Funds from the City’s General Fund to Construct a Block Wall at City Hall.
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-158 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McFarland adopting the procedural rules for the conduct of City Council Meetings.
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 (IRWMP)
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.
CLOSED SESSION
17. 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
18. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): Two Cases
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on December 11, 2023. _
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
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Kenneth Williams, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council January 11, 2023.
The City of McFarland does not discriminate based on disability and complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 792-3091 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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McFarland, CA 93250 during regular business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting.