REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
October 9, 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 6:08 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Pérez, Councilmember Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez.
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Saldana, Human Resources McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Ayon
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Promotional Ceremony- Sergeant Kenneth Muller
2. Swearing in Ceremony - Serenity Nino
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
3. Public Works Update
4. Police Department Update
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $544,240.14 from 9/14/2024 to 9/27/2024.
6. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of September 2024 in the Amount of $354,619.02
7. Approval of September 25, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2024- 113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
REQUEST FOR THE FINANCE MANAGER
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 15-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
2.04.101
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve to Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 15-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04.101 for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Perez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
10. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 16-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-420-13, 060-420-16, 060-420-17, 060-420-23, AND 060-420-24.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve to Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 16-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-420-13, 060-420-16, 060-420-17, 060-420-23, AND 060-420-24 for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2024-0003
FOR THE MCFARLAND HARVEST FESTIVAL
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2024-0003 FOR THE MCFARLAND HARVEST FESTIVAL for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GRANT
APPLICATION OF MUJERES ACTIVAS LIDERES COMUNITARIAS FOR THE
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION OF MUJERES ACTIVAS
LIDERES COMUNITARIAS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
13. Appointment of Community Representative to the Board of Trustees of the Delano Mosquito Abatement District
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Vice Mayor as the new appointment for the Community Representative to the Board of Trustees of the Delano Mosquito Abatement District for a 4-year term for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED BY WESTROCK GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE W. PERKINS AVE. & 3RD ST.
INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - STPL 5343 (020) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,235.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID, AND UP TO $89,389.00 FOR CONTINGENCY, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO
ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED BY WESTROCK GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE W. PERKINS AVE. & 3RD ST. INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - STPL 5343 (020) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $235, 235.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID, AND UP TO $89, 389.00 FOR CONTINGENCY, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
15. Approval of Resolution NO. 2024-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR III/SUPERVISOR Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution NO. 2024-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II/SUPERVISOR for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
16. Approval of Resolution NO. 2024- 115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ADAM CABRERA, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution NO. 2024- 115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ADAM CABRERA, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
17. Approval of Resolution NO. 2024- 116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN KNOX, CHIEF OF POLICE
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution NO. 2024- 116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN KNOX, CHIEF OF POLICE for the meeting of October 9, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) - Next meeting October 16, 2024 b. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - Saul Ayon was appointed for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Next meeting October 24, 2024. d. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Next meeting October 16, 2024 e. Quality of Life Committee- No Update
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Regular City Council meeting adjourned and entered into the Special City Council Meeting at 7:24pm.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED ...... _AND
JULY 18,1957
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
IFORNIA CALIFORNIH