REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
September 11, 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, Councilmember Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Pérez
Councilmembers Absent: Vice Mayor Cano
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Saldana, Human Resources McCuan, City Clerk De La
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Ayon
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Councilmember Gonzalez moved, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to amend the agenda by removing Item No. 6, Approval of Resolution No. 2024-90 A RESOULTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR ALLEY PURPOSES. The motion further included approval of the remainder of the agenda as to form.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
PASSED: 4-0-1
FEATURED PET
Chief Knox introduced the featured pet Sky
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Community Action Partnership of Kern: Resolution in Honor of September 2024 as Hunger Action Month in Kern County
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $574,618.01 from 8/10/2024 to 8/30/2024.
3. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of August 2024 in the Amount of $340,121.95.
4. Approval of August 22, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of Amendment #2 to Memorandum of Understanding between Kern Council of Governments and the City of McFarland for EV Ready Communication Phase II Blueprint Implementation
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE CAL HOME
GRANT PROGRAM
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of September I1, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 14-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.40 OF
THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Mayor opened the public hearing there being no public comment; the hearing is closed.
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 14-2024 during the meeting of September 11, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
10. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 12-2024 AN ORDIANCE OF THE
CITY COUNIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGUALTIONS, CHAPTER 5.46 MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND ACCEPT CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 12-2024 during the meeting of September 11, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE MCFARLAND STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-101 during the meeting of September 11, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-103, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPOINTING PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-103 during the meeting of September II, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND THE
MCFARLAND POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (MPOA) FOR THE PERIOD OF 2024-2027
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-106 during the meeting of September I1, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE EDICATINAL AND SPECIAL PAY, COMPENSATORY
CASH OUT POLICY, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND JURY DUTY
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-104 during the meeting of September 11, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A
WASTEWATER CRANE SERVICE TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,955.59 Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-105 during the meeting of September 11, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
16. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conterence and Expo, October 16-18, 2024
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to table administrative agenda item 16 to the next City Council Meeting on September 25, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vice-Mayor Cano - Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) no update.
b. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Councilmember Gonzalez provided an update that shutoff's will be occurring on the 17' of September. c. Public Safety Committee- Councilmember Pérez provided an update that Trunk-A-Treat has relocated to McFarland Junior High School.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor provided an update of the street projects that will be occurring in the City of McFarland.
CLOSED SESSION
• 17. No reportable Action Taken
• 8. Council provided direction to City Manager, HR Director and City Attorney concerning engagement in settlement negotiations
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm
CITY OF MCFARLAND
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk