CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2024
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor S. Ayon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Ayon, Vice Mayor Cano, Council Member Gonzales Council Member Perez
Councilmembers Absent: Council Member Ayon
INVOCATION:
Invocation offered by Council Member Gonzales
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance offered by Council Member Perez.
INTERPRETATION
Gabriela Bravo introduced as the interpreter for the meeting.
FEATURED PET:
Chief Knox presented the featured pet Rocky.
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Council Member Perez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to approve the agenda as to form.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments from the public were presented by:
1. Phil Corr
Public comment closed at 6:05
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Mayor Ayon: Introduced and recognized City employees from the water and wastewater divisions in Public Works Department for the work and dedication of keeping the systems operational particularly during these challenging times.
2. Vice Mayor Cano: Provided additional commentary and appreciation for the City employees in the water and wastewater divisions.
3. Council Member Perez: Additionally thanked and recognized City employees.
4. Council Member Gonzales: Additionally thanked and recognized City employees
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF EXPENSE REPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $469,512.48 FROM 3/30/2024 TO 4/12/2024.
2. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARTIN, PARIS, AND
MULLINS INVESTIGATIONS FOR INTERNAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
3. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING
INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD AND AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER FOR THE BROWNING ROAD WELL NITRATE TREATMENT
PROJECT.
4. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
(LCTOP).
5. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED TRAVEL POLICY.
6. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES UNDER FTA SECTION
5311(49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN ON THE BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND.
Motion was made by: Council Member Gonzales to approve the CONSENT AGENDA; 2nd by: Vice Mayor Cano.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HSIP CYCLE 10-
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - HSIPSL 5343(018) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,146.99 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BASE BID AND BID OPTION 1, AND UP TO $44,446.01 FOR CONTINGENCY,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING &
TESTING.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 2nd by: Council Member Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed by unanimous vote with Council Member Ayon absent.
8. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A PROPOSAL FOR THE MCFARLAND EMERGING LEADERS, AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
Motion was made by: Council Member Perez; 2nd by: Council Member Gonzales.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed by unanimous vote with Council Member Ayon absent.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ADRIAN OLMOS
FOR THE POSITION OF CAPTAIN
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 2nd by: Council Member Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed by unanimous vote with Council Member Ayon absent.
10. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE DECISION TO
PROCEED WITH AN URGENCY PURCHASE FOR THE TEMPORARY
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AT BROWNING
ROAD WELL AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO THE WATER FUND.
Motion was made by: Vice Mayor Cano; 2nd by: Council Member Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed by unanimous vote with Council Member Ayon absent.
11. UPDATE LIST OF COUNCIL MEMBERS ON SUBCOMMITTEES AND SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMITTEES.
The Mayor announced the following appointments to subcommittees and special district committees:
1. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
Primary: Saul Ayon - Alternate: Maria Pérez
2. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
Primary: Saul Ayon - Alternate: Ricardo Cano
3. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) Primary: Amador Ayon - Alternate: Anita Gonzalez
4. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
Primary: Ricardo Cano - Alternate: Maria Pérez
5. Poso Creek (IR WMP)
Primary: Anita Gonzalez - Alternate: Ricardo Cano
6. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Primary: Saul Ayon - Alternate: Ricardo Cano
7. Public Policy and Finance Committee
Saul Ayon & Anita Gonzalez
8. Public Safety Committee
Saul Ayon & Maria Pérez
9. Quality of Life Committee
Maria Pérez & Ricardo Cano
10. Ad Hoc Committee (not a brown act committee)
Saul Ayon & Maria Pérez
11. Cannabis Committee
Saul Ayon & Ricardo Cano
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG): Mayor Ayon provided update.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by: Council Member Gonzales; 2nd by: Council Member Perez.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4/0/1
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Gonzales
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
Motion passed by unanimous vote with Council Member Ayon absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM
Paul Saldana
Deputy City Clerk INCORPORATED
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JULY 18, 1957
CALIFORNIA