REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
October 23, 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 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 Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Gonzalez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the meeting of October 23, 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
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presented to Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center of Bakersfield
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $494,228.41 from 9/28/2024 to 10/11/2024
3. Approval of October 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of October 9, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
5. Adopt Ordinance 15-2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04.101
6. Adopt 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, 060-420-18, 060-420-23, AND 060- 420-24
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE QUOTE FROM VERIZON FOR THE PURCHASE OF 4 ADDITIONAL LINES FOR THE
WATER DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A TWENTY-FOUR-MONTH AGREEMENT FOR CELLULAR SERVICE
WITH PUSH TO TALK
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED ON NOVEMBER 27, 2024, DECEMBER 25, 2024, AND JANUARY 1, 2025
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of October 23, 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 HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE TRANSITION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2025 HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO A HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT
ACCOUNT (HRA) MODEL, SWITCHING ANCILLARY BENEFITS FROM
METLIFE TO PRINCIPAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS AND THIRD-PARTY
ADMINISTRATORS TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE TRANSITION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2025 HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
TO A HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT (HRA) MODEL, SWITCHING ANCILLARY
BENEFITS FROM METLIFE TO PRINCIPAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS AND THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATORS TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES for the meeting of October 23, 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
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2024- 120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE
COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING SPECIALIST POSITION AND
ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2024- 120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING SPECIALIST POSITION AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT for the meeting of October 23, 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
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DEWBERRY
ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW POLICE STATION AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $748,728
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DEWBERRY ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF
THE NEW POLICE STATION AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $748,728 for the meeting of October 23, 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. 2024-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AND DEE JASPER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF A NEW WATER WELL
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND DEE
JASPER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF A NEW WATER WELL for the meeting of October 23, 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
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Mayor Ayon recently held a conference with the California Transportation Commission. Caltrans dispatched workers to assess the bridges and infrastructure, identifying areas for potential improvements. b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Next Meeting October 30, 2024 c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Season for exterminating Mosquito has d. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - No Update e. Public Policy and Finance Committee- A new officer has been assigned to assist with the homicide investigation.
f. Quality of Life Committee- The City of McFarland is investing in improved lighting for enhanced public safety and visibility. Additionally, the animal shelter is currently over capacity, and the City is actively exploring alternative solutions to address this issue.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Event Updates:
• Mujeres Activas Event - Scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2024. • Trunk-or-Treat - Scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Regular City Council meeting adjourned at 7:05pm.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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Erika De La Cruz,
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