REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
August 22, 2024
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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 Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Council Member Gonzalez
FEATURED PET
Chief Knox introduced the featured pet Sean
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Council Member Gonzalez moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Cano, to amend the agenda to include a closed session for Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b). (One Case):
Discussion of Department of Labor's recommendation to engage in settlement negotiations concerning USERRA rights. The motion included the approval of the agenda as to form.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED: 4-0-1
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opened at 6:10
1. Ms. Georgina Diaz
Closed at 6:13
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $203,957.39 from 7/27/2024 TO 8/9/2024.
3. Approval of August 8, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Approve Ordinance 11-2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES.
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH KENNY WILLIAMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL
SIX MONTHS
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FROM WILSCOT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE TRAILER FOR FACILITY NEEDS AND
AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURCHASE IN THE AMOUONT OF $31,241.49.
Public Comment: None
Council Action: It was moved by Council Member Perez second by Vice Mayor Cano to approve the Consent Calander as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED: 4-0-1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-96, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE DECISION TO PROCESS WITH AN
URGENCY PURCHASE OF TWO HIDROSTAL SUBMERSIVE PUMPS TO
COMPLETE THE SAN APPROPRIATION TO THE WASTEWATER FUND
Council Action: It was moved by Council Member Perez second Vice Mayor Cano by to approve the Administrative Agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED: 4-0-1
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-97, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING BID SUBMITTED BY TALLEY OIL, INC. FOR THE STREET REJUVENTATION AND SLURRAY SEAL PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,115.50, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $157,526.50 TO THE GENERAL FUND
Council Action: It was moved by Vice Mayor Cano second by Council Member Perez to approve the Administrative Agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon
PASSED: 4-0-1
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) no meeting.
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Mayor Ayon provided update.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor provided an update of current projects occurring in the City of McFarland.
CLOSED SESSION
Council gave City Attorney, City Manager, and HR Director direction concerning response to Department of Labor’s recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:53 pm.
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk