CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 9, 2024
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor S. Ayon called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice Mayor Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez Councilmember Pérez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Community Development Director/Deputy City Clerk Saldana, Public Works Director Hernandez, Human Resources Director McCuan,
INVOCATION
Council Member Gonzales
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Perez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Cano to approve agenda as amended, moving Public Comment to the end of the meeting, Second by Gonzales and approved by unanimous vote.
FEATURED PET
Chief Knox presented Shelby the featured pet available for adoption.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
Motion by Perez to approve proclamations and recognitions, second by Gonzales and approved by unanimous vote. The following proclamation and recognition were presented.
1. Proclamation: National Police Week
2. Proclamation: Economic Development Week
3. Proclamation: National Mental Health Awareness Month
4. Proclamation: Community Action Month
5. Recognition: Lauren Cella, History Teacher, McFarland High School
6. Recognition: Henry Roblero, Pastor, Iglesia del Salvador Viviente
7. Recognition: Anthony Blanco, Associate Pastor, Iglesia del Salvador Viviente
COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council members provided statements of appreciation to the audience for attending and congratulatory statements to those receiving proclamations and recognitions.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
8. Finance Department - Utility Billing Platform Launch Presentation
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $426,577.25 from 4/13/2024 to 4/26/2024.
10. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of April 2024 in the Amount of $332,351.95.
11. Approval of April 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the Consent Calander
Public Comment: None
Council Action: It was moved Cano, second by Perez to approve the Consent Calander as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE
FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-57
Presented by Diego Viramontes
Public Comments: Phil Corr
Council Action: It was moved Cano, second by Perez to approve Resolution 2024-57 as presented AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
13. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-58 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-58
Presented by Diego Viramontes
Public Comments: Phil Corr
Council Action: It was moved Gonzales, second by Perez to approve the Resolution 2024-58 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
14. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.
Recommended Action: Receive and file
Presented by City Auditor
Public Comments: Phil Corr
Council Action: It was moved Cano, second by Gonzeles to receive and file as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
15. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICY
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-59
Presented by Serrena McCuan
Public Comments: None.
Council Action: It was moved by Cano, second by A. Ayon to approve the Resolution 2024-59 as presented AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez., Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING STAFFING CHANGES TO THE MCFARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-52
Presented by Chief Knox
Public Comments: Georgina Diaz
Council Action: It was moved by Cano, second by Perez to approve the Resolution 2024-52 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
17. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A RESTRUCTURING OF THE ANIMAL
CONTROL AND CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFFING
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-60
Presented by Chief Knox
Public Comments: None.
Council Action: It was moved by Gonzales, second by A. Perez to approve the Resolution 2024-59 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, A. Ayon, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT:
PASSED 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following provided public comment:
1. Phil Corr - regarding cannabis.
2. Georgina Diaz - regarding police department.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor highlighted the work of the city staff, particularly finance staff in attendance.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a) Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD): Vice Mayor Cano provided update. b) Public Policy and Finance Committee: Council Member Gonzales provided update. c) Public Safety Committee: Mayor Ayon provided update. d) Quality of Life Committee: No update.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Gonzales, second by A. Perez to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
Pand M. Sallen
Paul Saldana CITy
Deputy City Clerk INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
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