MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2024
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 Gonzalez Councilmember Pérez
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember A. Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Community Development Director Saldana, Public Works Director Hernandez, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk Alvarado
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
McFarland High School Alumni Jose Vasquez
INTERPRETATION
Gabriela Bravo
FEATURED PET
Chief Knox presented Carlos our featured pet available for adoption.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Cano to approve agenda as amended, changing the order of the Presentations, Introductions & Awards second by Pérez and approved by unanimous
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition: McFarland High School Robotics Team
2. порно аля ліс Може меа то виком вогу
5. Proclamation: Municipal Clerks Week
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
6. APPROVAL OF EXPENSE REPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,076.07 FROM 4/27/2024 TO 5/10/2024.
7. APPROVAL OF APRIL 25, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
8. APPROVAL OF MAY 9, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AGREEMENT
WITH QK FOR THE UPDATE OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
10. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN TO
CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION AND REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
Recommended Action: Approve the Consent Calander
Public Comment: None
Council Action: It was moved by Cano, second by Perez to approve the Consent Calander as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING CITY OWNED
PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 54221(f)(1)(C).
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-61
Presented by: Community Development Director Saldaña
Public Hearing Opened: 6:50 p.m.
Comments Presented by the Public: Phil Corr
Council Action: It was moved Cano, second by Perez to approve Resolution 2024-61 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
12. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, SUBMITTING TO CITY VOTERS
AT THE NEXT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, A BALLOT MEASURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF HOTEL, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "TAX ADMINISTRATOR"AND APPROVING AN INCREASE OF THE
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM SIX PERCENT (6%) TO TWELVE PERCENT (12%) AND REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
ELECTION AND REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME DATE.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-62
Presented by: Community Development Director Saldaña
Public Comments: None.
Council Action: It was moved by Gonzales, second by A. Perez to approve Resolution No. 2024-62 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED 4-0
13. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, SUBMITTING TO CITY VOTERS
AT THE NEXT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, A BALLOT MEASURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ADD CHAPTER 3.25 TO THE CITY OF MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH A UTILITY USERS TAX AND REQUESTING THAT THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE ELECTION AND REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME DATE.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-63
Presented by: Community Development Director Saldaña
Public Comments: None.
Council Action: It was moved by Gonzales, second by A. Perez to approve Resolution No. 2024-63 as presented.
AYES: S. Ayon, Cano, Gonzalez, Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED 4-0
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Councilmember Pérez provided update.
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)- Mayor Ayon provided update.
c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)- Vice Mayor Cano provided update.
PUBLIC COMMENT-Opened at 7:05 p.m.
1. Phil Corr - Farewell
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Council members provided statements of appreciation to the audience for attending and congratulatory statements to those receiving proclamations and recognitions.
CLOSED SESSION
14. Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6): McFarland Police Officers Association MPOA: City Manager Diego Viramontes, Human Resources Director Serrena McCuan
Action: Direction was given to City Manager Viramontes and HR Director McCuan for a counterproposal.
ADJOURNMENT
Open session ended at 7:14 p.m. meeting adjourned to closed session at this time.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Francisca R. Alvarado, City Clerk