REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
November 13, 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 Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Ayon
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Table Item 7 Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 17-2024 AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING THE OFFICAL ZONING MAP FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-090-26, 060-090-27, 060-090-16. The motion further included Approval of the remainder of the Agenda as to Form for the meeting of November 13, 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
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,120,172.96 from 10/12/2024 to 11/1/2024
2. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of October 2024 in the Amount of $561,446.29
3. Approval of October 23, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of October 30, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
5. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE MANAGER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS (CSMFO) 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 18-21, 2025, IN SAN JOSE, CA.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of November 13, 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!
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND
THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO FROM THE 2024 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of November 13, 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
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
GRANT PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER for the meeting of November 13, 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
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW
STIPENDS FOR CLASS B AND GPPV LICENSING FOR CITY OF MCFARLAND
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2024-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STIPENDS FOR CLASS B AND GPPY LICENSING FOR CITY OF MCFARLAND PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES for the meeting of November 13, 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
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF
OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OF A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER OR POLICE OFFICER BETWEEN THE
MCFARLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF MCFARLAND Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER OR
POLICE OFFICER BETWEEN THE MCFARLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF MCFARLAND for the meeting of November 13, 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. 2024-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $352,365.35 FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE LAGOON 1 LINER
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2024-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $352,365.35 FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE LAGOON 1 LINER for the meeting of November 13, 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
1. David Diaz mentioned that the parade will take place on Decenber 7, 2024.
Public Comment Closed at 6:51PM
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- No update
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Next Meeting Dec. 10 . Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)- No update
1. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - No update
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Event Updates:
• Christmas Tree Lighting- Scheduled for December 7, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Regular City Council meeting adjourned at 6:57pm.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
SAL OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
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