REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 28, 2024
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Cano called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Vice Mayor Cano, Councilmember Pérez, Councilmember A. Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Coy Many Dripe Die or Sala, China reich Di, Cuty ANcies, Hadie Works Director Hernandez, City Clerk Alvarado
INVOCATION
Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gonzalez
INTERPRETATION
Marco Perez
FEATURED PET
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter Chief Knox presented.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ublic comment was opened at 6:03 p.m. and closed at 6:05 p.m. the following comment rom the public were presented
1. Phil Corr - None Agenda Related & Item 7
2. Jose Hernandez Jr. - Item 7
3. Luis Sarabia - Item 7
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Finance Department - Utility Billing Platform Launch Presentation Motion was made by: Councilmember Gonzalez; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez to table item 1
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $464,805.03 from 3/2/2024 to 3/15/2024.
3. Approval of March 14, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING ITS MODEL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 007-2024 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.040 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL PERMITS.
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 008-2024 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.44 OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILE FOOD VENDORS.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 009-2024 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.- Item 7 was pulled and tabled.
Public Comments:
1. Phil Corr
2. Jose Hernandez Jr.
3. Luis Sarabia
4. Jim White
Motion was made by: Councilmember Gonzalez; 2nd by: Councilmember Pérez to table item 7. Item to be placed on upcoming agenda.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
Public Comment Closed at 6:11 p.m.
8. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00
PER TRIP FOR THE BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MODULE THREE ACADEMY ON APRIL 22-26, 2024, IN FRESNO, CA.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION
FOR ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT DESIGN
SERVICES.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez to approve consent agenda items 1,2,3,4,5,6,8, and 9.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
10. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF
GRANT FUNDING TO PURCHASE A POLICE COMMAND POST/ DUI
ENFORCEMENT TRAILER AND EQUIPMENT.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
No comments from the public were presented.
11. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING PROPOSAL FOR CASH IN LIEU OF BENEFITS PROGRAM.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez to approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
No comments from the public were presented.
12. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SERRENA MCCUAN FOR THE
POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez to approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
No comments from the public were presented.
13. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, TO ALLOW "MUJERES ACTIVAS" TO UTILIZE A PORTION OF THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN IN EXCHANGE FOR "MUJERES ACTIVAS' AGREEING TO MAINTAIN
THE COMMUNITY GARDEN CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE FORM OF AN AGREEMENT BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember Gonzalez to approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
Public Comment:
1. Ron Woods
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
b. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
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
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by: Councilmember Pérez; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon to approve.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0
AYES: R. Cano M. Pérez A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
Regular City Council Meeting Adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
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