REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
September 25, 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 Pérez, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Ayon
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmember Ayon entered the meeting at 6:25pm
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Captain Olmos, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Saldana, Human Resources McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice-Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Pérez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Vice-Mayor Cano motioned, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to amend the agenda by moving Item No. 8 Adopt Ordinance No. 12-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.46 MOBILE FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS, AND ACCEPTING A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENIAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) NOTICE OF EXEMPTION from the Administrative Agenda to the Public Hearing section. The motion also included the removal of Item No. 11 DESIGNATION OF VOTING
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024, from the agenda.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
PASSED: 3-0-2
FEATURED PET
1. Captain Olmos introduced the featured pet Roxy
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $341,315.60 from 8/31/2024 to 9/13/2024.
3. Approval of September 11, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of September 19, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
5. Adopt 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
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FOR THE
MCFARLAND IT SECURITY MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER CO.
AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of September 25, 2024. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Councilmember Gonzalez & Councilmember Ayon- Absent)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
PASSED: 3-0-2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Adopt Ordinance No. 12-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE S
BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.46 MOBILE
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND ACCEPT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Vice-Mayor Cano to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of September 25, 2024. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Councilmember Gonzalez & Councilmember Ayon- Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
PASSED: 3-0-2
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF $10,000 TO PAY
FOR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $180,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW PATROL VEHICLES Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of September 25, 2024. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Councilmember Gonzalez & Councilmember Ayon- Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
PASSED: 3-0-2
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
MCFARLAND CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATION; APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MUJERES
ACTIVAS LIDERES COMUNITIARIAS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of September 25, 2024. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Councilmember Gonzalez & Councilmember Ayon- Absent) Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
PASSED: 3-0-2
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- The California Transportation Commission (CTC) will visit on October 16, 2024. No meeting next month. b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - No meeting
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Approval of annexation. d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)- Vice-Mayor Cano provided an update on the mosquito activity, which he learned about during the Delano Mosquito Abatement District conference he attended.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Ayon, along with the other councilmembers, acknowledged the positive impact of the ongoing street projects in the City of McFarland.
CLOSED SESSION
11. Direction given to Human Resources Director and City Manager concerning negotiation of potential employment agreemen
2. Direction given to Human Resources Director and City Manager concerning negotiatic of potential employment agreement.
13. Direction given to Human Resources Director, City Manager and City Attorney concerning rejection of Counter Offer with no further negotiations to take place.
Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm
CITY OF MCFARLAND INCORPORATED
Vika De 8e Cume
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk