McFarland public meetings in 2024

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting with one public hearing item: approval of Resolution 2024-136, which would grant Temporary Use Permit 2024-0005 for the McFarland Girls Basketball Pop-Up Event on December 21, 2024. The meeting also includes public comment, council statements, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution 2024-136 approving Temporary Use Permit 2024-0005 for McFarland Girls Basketball Pop-Up Event on Dec. 21, 2024

The McFarland City Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution No. 2024-136, granting a temporary use permit for the McFarland Girls Basketball pop-up event on December 21, 2024. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 roll-call vote, with Councilmember Gonzalez absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-136 for Temporary Use Permit 2024-0005 for the McFarland Girls Basketball pop-up event (3-0, Gonzalez absent)

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or financial items are listed for discussion in this agenda.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or actions are listed, so the meeting appears to be a general update session. Public comments are allowed on agenda items.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates for public safety

City Council

The McFarland City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 general election results, swear in the new District 4 council member, and recognize outgoing members. The council will also approve routine financial reports, accept completion of the 2024 street rejuvenation project, and purchase two 2025 Chevrolet Silverados for $79,160.98.

• Certify November 5, 2024 general election results (Resolution No. 2024-133)
• Administer oath of office for District 4 Council Member
• Approve $1,377,068.54 expense report (11/2–11/29/2024)
• Accept completion of 2024 Street Rejuvenation Project by Talley Oil Inc.
• Approve purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverados for $79,160.98 (Resolution No. 2024-134)

The McFarland City Council approved using the application method to fill the vacant District 2 council seat, and selected Ricardo Cano as Vice Mayor. The council also approved the consent agenda, including expense and payroll reports, and authorized the purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverados for $79,160.98. All votes were unanimous among the three present members, with Councilmember Ayon absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-133 declaring November 5, 2024 election results (4-0)
• Selected Ricardo Cano as Vice Mayor (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,377,068.54 expense report and $392,034.71 payroll (3-0)
• Approved application method to fill District 2 vacant council seat (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-134 to purchase two 2025 Chevrolet Silverados for $79,160.98 (3-0)

General

The McFarland Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and a non-public hearing item. The main item is Tentative Parcel Map 12585, a subdivision request. The commission will also consider approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Tentative Parcel Map 12585 (public hearing)
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on a single public hearing item: a resolution to allow three new internally illuminated logo wall signs with 4-inch aluminum letter returns at 201 W Perkins Avenue. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve three new internally illuminated logo wall signs at 201 W Perkins Avenue

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings on a state CDBG grant application and a zoning map amendment for three parcels, then vote on several resolutions including community grant funds, new stipends for public works employees, a police services agreement with the school district, and a $352,365.35 budget adjustment for emergency lagoon liner repairs. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, and travel expenses for a finance conference.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-126 for 2024 CDBG grant application and agreement
• Public hearing: Ordinance 17-2024 amending zoning map for Assessor's Parcels 060-090-26, 060-090-27, 060-090-16
• Resolution 2024-128: Community Grant Program funds to McFarland Family Resource Center
• Resolution 2024-129: New stipends for Class B and GPPV licensing for Public Works employees
• Resolution 2024-131: $352,365.35 budget adjustment for emergency repairs of Lagoon 1 liner

The McFarland City Council approved a $352,365.35 budget adjustment for emergency repairs to the Lagoon 1 liner in the wastewater fund. The council also approved several resolutions, including funding for the McFarland Family Resource Center, new stipends for public works employees, and an agreement with the school district for police services. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $352,365.35 budget adjustment for emergency Lagoon 1 liner repairs (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-128 granting funds to McFarland Family Resource Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-129 implementing new stipends for Class B and GPPV licensing for public works employees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-130 authorizing police services agreement with McFarland Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-126 for CDBG grant application (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.12M expense report and $561K payroll (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 17-2024 regarding zoning map amendment (3-0)

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to review goals, objectives, and project updates. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no consent items or other business listed.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 103 W. Sherwood Ave. The agenda includes procedural items, public comment, and a public hearing on Pre-Zoning Ordinance (126-2024) with a CEQA exemption.

• Pre-Zoning Ordinance (126-2024) and CEQA Exemption public hearing

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing to approve a temporary use permit for a Grand Opening event at 981 Frontage Road. The meeting follows procedural requirements under the Brown Act, including public comment periods and roll call.

• Approval of Resolution 2024-125 for Temporary Use Permit 2024-0004 at 981 Frontage Road

General

The McFarland Public Policy and Finance Committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or actions are listed, so the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item covering goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. No specific actions or proposals are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Discussion of committee goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider several administrative items, including approving a $748,728 budget adjustment for a new police station design, transitioning health benefits to an HRA model, creating a communications position, and approving a water well design contract. The agenda also includes consent items such as an expense report, meeting minutes, and ordinances.

• Approval of expense report for $494,228.41 (9/28/2024–10/11/2024)
• Adopt Ordinance 15-2024 amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.101
• Adopt Ordinance 16-2024 amending official zoning map for Assessor's Parcels 060-420-13, 060-420-16, 060-420-17, 060-420-18, 060-420-23, 060-420-24
• Resolution 2024-123: Verizon cellular service agreement for water department (4 lines, 24-month)
• Resolution 2024-121: Dewberry Architects police station design, $748,728 budget adjustment

The McFarland City Council approved all items on the consent and administrative agendas unanimously (5-0). Key actions included adopting two ordinances (one amending municipal code chapter 2.04.101, one rezoning six assessor parcels), approving a Verizon cellular service agreement for the water department, and cancelling council meetings on Nov 27, Dec 25, 2024, and Jan 1, 2025. The council also approved transitioning 2025 health benefits to an HRA model, creating a Communication and Marketing Specialist position, contracting Dewberry Architects for police station design, and contracting Dee Jasper & Associates for a new water well design.

• Approved consent agenda including $494,228.41 expense report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15-2024 amending municipal code chapter 2.04.101 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16-2024 rezoning six assessor parcels (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-123 for Verizon cellular service with push-to-talk (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-124 cancelling three 2024-2025 council meetings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-119 transitioning 2025 health benefits to HRA model (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-120 creating Communication and Marketing Specialist position (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-121 for Dewberry Architects police station design, $748,728 (5-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider approving a $235,235 construction bid for the W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. intersection safety improvements, introduce two ordinances (one amending the municipal code, one changing the zoning map for five parcels), and approve several resolutions including temporary use permits for the Harvest Festival and employment agreements. The meeting also includes routine consent items, department reports, and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2024-112: Accept $235,235 bid from Westrock General Engineering for W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. intersection safety improvements, plus up to $89,389 for contingency and management
• Ordinance 15-2024: Amend McFarland Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.101
• Ordinance 16-2024: Amend official zoning map for Assessor's Parcels 060-420-13, 16, 17, 23, 24
• Resolution 2024-118: Approve temporary use permit for McFarland Harvest Festival
• Resolution 2024-117: Approve grant application from Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias for Harvest Festival at McFarland Community Garden

The McFarland City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including expense and payroll reports, and introduced two ordinances amending the municipal code and zoning map. They also approved several resolutions, including a $235,235 bid for the W. Perkins Ave. & 3rd St. intersection safety improvements, a temporary use permit for the Harvest Festival, a grant application for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias, and employment agreements for the Assistant Public Works Director and Chief of Police. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including $544,240.14 expense report and $354,619.02 payroll report (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 15-2024 amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.101 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 16-2024 amending official zoning map for five assessor parcels (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-118 for temporary use permit for McFarland Harvest Festival (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-117 approving grant application for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias (5-0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor as community representative to Delano Mosquito Abatement District for 4-year term (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-112 accepting $235,235 bid from Westrock General Engineering for intersection safety improvements (5-0)
• Approved employment agreements with Adam Cabrera as Assistant Public Works Director and Brian Knox as Chief of Police (5-0)

General

This is a special meeting of the McFarland City Council and related agencies. The council will present a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and then hold a closed session to discuss a threat to public services or facilities with the Chief of Police and City Manager. No other business is listed.

• Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month presented to the Family Justice Center - Kern County District Attorney, Office of Cynthia Zimmer
• Closed session: Threat to Public Services or Facilities (§ 54957) with Chief of Police and City Manager

Planning Commission

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a resolution recommending City Council approval of pre-zoning for additional properties added to Annexation 19 by LAFCO, along with a CEQA exemption, and a sign permit for Clinica Sierra Vista at 203 W. Kern. The commission will also select a chair and vice chair, and set its meeting schedule for the rest of 2024 and 2025.

• Resolution recommending City Council approve pre-zoning for properties added to Annexation 19 and CEQA exemption
• Resolution approving Sign Permit for 203 W. Kern (Clinica Sierra Vista)
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for remainder of 2024 and 2025

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items and several administrative actions, including approving a $341,315.60 expense report, adopting an ordinance amending the Planning Commission chapter, and authorizing grant applications for IT security and climate resilience. A notable item is a resolution allocating $10,000 for insurance deductibles and a $180,000 budget adjustment for two new patrol vehicles. The council will also hold closed sessions for public employment and anticipated litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $341,315.60 for 8/31/2024 to 9/13/2024
• Adopt Ordinance No. 14-2024 amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 on Planning Commission
• Resolution No. 2024-108 authorizing application to CAL OES for IT Security Modernization Initiative
• Resolution No. 2024-110 ratifying participation in National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Co.
• Resolution No. 2024-111 allocating $10,000 for insurance deductibles and $180,000 for two patrol vehicles

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a resolution to accept the lowest responsive bid and award a $1,095,735 contract to Griffith Company for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation project at various locations. The resolution also authorizes allocating up to $203,758 for contingency, construction management, and materials sampling and testing. Public comment is open for items not on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2024-107: award contract to Griffith Company for $1,095,735 for 2024 Street Rehabilitation - Various Locations
• Allocate up to $203,758 for contingency, construction management, and materials sampling & testing
• Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement

Public Safety Committee

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to public comment, with a two-minute limit per speaker.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates for the Public Safety Committee

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items, including expense and payroll reports, and several resolutions. Notable actions include approving a $141,955 wastewater crane service truck purchase, a 2024-2027 memorandum of understanding with the police officers association, and accepting HUD grant funds for a street infrastructure project. The council will also introduce ordinances on planning commission rules and mobile food establishments, and hold a closed session on a performance evaluation and potential litigation.

• Expense report $574,618.01 and payroll report $340,121.95
• Resolution 2024-106: MOU with McFarland Police Officers Association 2024-2027
• Resolution 2024-105: Purchase wastewater crane service truck $141,955.59
• Resolution 2024-101: Accept HUD grant funds for street infrastructure project
• Ordinance 12-2024: Code amendments for mobile food establishments

The McFarland City Council approved several resolutions, including a 2024-2027 memorandum of understanding with the McFarland Police Officers Association, a $141,955.59 wastewater crane service truck purchase, and acceptance of HUD grant funds for street infrastructure. The council also introduced ordinances amending the municipal code for the Planning Commission and mobile food establishments, and tabled the designation of voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-106, MOU with McFarland Police Officers Association 2024-2027 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-105, purchase of wastewater crane service truck for $141,955.59 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-101, acceptance of HUD grant funds for street infrastructure (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 14-2024, amending Planning Commission chapter (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 12-2024, mobile food establishment regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-103, appointing Planning Commissioners (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-104, employee handbook amendments (4-0)
• Tabled designation of voting delegates for League of California Cities conference (4-0)

Public Policy and Finance Committee

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda, so the discussion will likely cover ongoing work in finance, development, economic development, refuse, and legislative matters.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

City Council

The McFarland City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items and two significant administrative actions: accepting a $277,115.50 bid for street rejuvenation and slurry seal work, and ratifying an urgency purchase of two pumps for the San Juan lift station. The consent agenda includes approval of a $203,957.39 expense report, minutes, a business license ordinance amendment, and a contract extension for the city manager.

• Approve expense report of $203,957.39 (7/27/2024-8/9/2024)
• Ordinance 11-2024 amending business license chapter 5.04
• Resolution 2024-655 extending Kenny Williams' employment agreement by six months
• Resolution 2024-99: $31,241.49 office trailer purchase from Wilscot
• Resolution 2024-96: urgency purchase of two Hidrostal submersive pumps for San Juan lift station

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda, including an expense report, minutes, a business license ordinance, an employment agreement addendum, and an office trailer purchase. They also ratified an urgency purchase of two Hidrostal submersive pumps for the wastewater fund and accepted a bid from Talley Oil for a street rejuvenation and slurry seal project. All votes were 4-0-1 with Councilmember Ayon absent.

• Approved consent agenda including $203,957.39 expense report (4-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance 11-2024 amending business license chapter (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-98 extending Kenny Williams' employment agreement by six months (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-99 purchasing office trailer for $31,241.49 (4-0-1)
• Ratified urgency purchase of two Hidrostal submersive pumps for wastewater fund (4-0-1)
• Accepted Talley Oil bid of $277,115.50 for street rejuvenation and slurry seal project (4-0-1)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will meet to approve routine financial reports, adopt an ordinance amending meeting procedures, and introduce a business-license ordinance. The consent agenda includes a $1,060,803.30 expense report and a $341,675.39 payroll report for July 2024.

• Approval of Expense Report: $1,060,803.30 (7/13–7/26/2024)
• Approval of Payroll Report: $341,675.39 (July 2024)
• Adoption of Ordinance 6-2024 amending City Council meeting rules
• Introduction of Ordinance 11-2024 amending business-license code
• Approval of travel expenses for K-9 officer and Chief of Police to conferences

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item covering goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. No specific actions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural and planning-oriented.

• Discussion of committee goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee will convene a regular meeting at City Council Chambers to discuss general public safety goals and objectives. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for action or discussion. Public comment is permitted under Brown Act rules.

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 20 to Title 9 of the municipal code, which addresses unauthorized encampments and prohibited activities on public property. The council will also introduce an ordinance amending city council meeting procedures. Several resolutions and consent items are on the agenda, including approval of an expense report and agreements for engineering services and public records software.

• Second reading of Ordinance 10-2024 to add Chapter 20, 'Unauthorized Encampments and Prohibited Activities on Public Property' to Title 9
• First reading of Ordinance 6-2024 amending Chapter 2.04.101 relating to City Council meetings
• Approval of expense report totaling $693,557.74 for 6/29/2024 to 7/12/2024
• Resolution 2024-88 authorizing application and amending PLHA plan for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Resolution 2024-89 ratifying agreement with Kern County for fentanyl misuse and overdose prevention task force funds

City Council

The McFarland City Council will discuss a new ordinance regarding unauthorized encampments and prohibited activities on public property. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving financial reports and service agreements.

• Public hearing for ordinance adding Chapter 20 regarding unauthorized encampments
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Kern County Sheriff
• Approval of agreement between McFarland and QK, Inc.
• Approval of $454,146.71 expense report (6/15/2024 to 6/28/2024)
• Approval of $338,377.86 June 2024 payroll report

The McFarland City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2024-10, adding Chapter 20 to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to address unauthorized encampments and prohibited activities on public property. The ordinance passed its first reading 3-0-2, with two councilmembers absent, and a second reading is scheduled for July 25, 2024. The council also approved the consent agenda, including expense and payroll reports, a sheriff MOU, and other agreements.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-10 on unauthorized encampments (3-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda including expense report $454,146.71 (3-0-2)
• Approved payroll report for June 2024 $338,377.86 (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-84 MOU with Kern County Sheriff (3-0-2)
• Approved amendments to building inspection and planning agreements (3-0-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-86 agreement with QK, Inc. (3-0-2)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will vote on the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and the capital improvement program, as well as update user and regulatory fees. The consent agenda includes a waste management rate increase, a workplace violence prevention program, revised development standards, and road repair project funding. A closed session will discuss existing litigation.

• Approval of expense report for $558,999.54 (6/1/2024-6/14/2024)
• Resolution 2024-74: Waste Management service rate increase of 3.27% and Kern County gate fee increase of 5.43%
• Resolution 2024-83: Adopting revised development standards
• Resolution 2024-77: SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2024-25
• Resolution 2024-76: Updating and establishing user and regulatory fees

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items including expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, final subdivision maps for Tract 7393 Phase 4 and Tract 7214 Phase 6, a resolution for federal transit funding, and a general fund appropriation for building services. They will also vote on amending the police chief's agreement to include education tuition reimbursement, and hold a closed session to appoint a Police Department Sergeant.

• Expense report $561,415.95 (5/11-5/31/2024)
• Payroll report $529,891.41 for May 2024
• Final map approval for Tract 7393 Phase 4 (Resolution 2024-67)
• Final map approval for Tract 7214 Phase 6 (Resolution 2024-72)
• Amendment to police chief agreement for tuition reimbursement (Resolution 2024-75)

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to report and discuss the city's preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. This is a listening session with presentations by department heads and a question-and-answer period. No formal action is scheduled on the budget at this meeting.

• Preliminary Operating Budget for FY 2024/2025 (listening session)
• Presentations by department heads
• Public comment limited to agenda items (special meeting)

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two administrative items: a real property exchange agreement with Alberto Duran that includes a $50,000 appropriation from the General Fund, and a resolution to issue scholarships to graduating seniors from McFarland High School with a $186,700 budget adjustment. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution 2024-70: Real property exchange agreement with Alberto Duran, $50,000 from General Fund
• Resolution 2024-69: Scholarships for McFarland High School seniors, $186,700 budget adjustment

The McFarland City Council held a special meeting and approved two resolutions. Resolution 2024-70 authorizes a real property exchange agreement with Alberto Duran and a $50,000 appropriation from the General Fund. Resolution 2024-69 authorizes scholarships for graduating seniors from McFarland High School with a $186,700 budget adjustment from the General Fund. Both items passed 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Resolution 2024-70 authorizing property exchange with Alberto Duran and $50,000 General Fund appropriation (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-69 authorizing $186,700 in scholarships for McFarland High School seniors (3-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider placing two tax measures on the November 5, 2024 ballot: one to raise the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 12% and another to establish a new utility users tax. The council will also hold a public hearing on declaring city-owned property as exempt surplus land and approve a consent agenda including a $215,076.07 expense report and a contract for updating development standards.

• Resolution 2024-62: ballot measure to increase hotel tax from 6% to 12%
• Resolution 2024-63: ballot measure to establish a utility users tax
• Resolution 2024-61: declare city-owned property as exempt surplus land
• Resolution 2024-66: agreement with QK for updating city development standards
• Expense report approval of $215,076.07 for 4/27/2024 to 5/10/2024

The McFarland City Council approved resolutions to place two ballot measures before voters on November 5, 2024: one to increase the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 12% and expand the definition of hotel, and another to establish a utility users tax. The council also declared city-owned property as exempt surplus land, approved the consent calendar, and gave direction to labor negotiators for a counterproposal.

• Approved Resolution 2024-62 placing hotel tax increase (6% to 12%) on Nov. 5 ballot (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-63 placing utility users tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-61 declaring city-owned property as exempt surplus land (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $215,076.07 expense report and two prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Gave direction to City Manager and HR Director for counterproposal in MPOA labor negotiations

Planning Commission

The McFarland Planning Commission is holding a special meeting with one public hearing item: a General Plan Conformity Determination. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural. Public comments are limited to agenda items at this special meeting.

• Public hearing on General Plan Conformity Determination

General

The McFarland Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item covering goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. No specific actions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss its goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. The agenda contains no specific action items or proposals, only a general discussion item. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• Discussion of committee goals and objectives
• Discussion of assignments and follow-up issues

City Council

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the terms, price, and conditions of sale for a property identified as APN 060-030-25. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment and consent agenda items, but no other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 060-030-25
• Negotiators: Paul Saldana and Diego Viramontes
• Negotiating parties: to be determined
• Public comment limited to agenda items (special meeting)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings to approve the final engineer's report and levy annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for fiscal year 2024/2025. The council will also consider approving audited financial statements, a tuition assistance policy, and staffing changes for the police department and animal control/code enforcement. Several proclamations and recognitions are scheduled, and routine consent items include expense and payroll reports.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-57 approving final engineer's report for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (FY 2024/25)
• Public hearing: Resolution 2024-58 ordering levy and collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (FY 2024/25)
• Receive and file audited financial statements for period ended June 30, 2023
• Resolution 2024-59 approving Tuition Assistance Program Policy
• Resolution 2024-52 approving staffing changes to McFarland Police Department; Resolution 2024-60 restructuring Animal Control and Code Enforcement staffing

The McFarland City Council approved resolutions for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2024/2025, a tuition assistance program policy, police department staffing changes, and a restructuring of animal control and code enforcement staffing. The council also received and filed the audited financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2023, and approved the consent agenda including expense and payroll reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2024-57 for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-58 for levy and collection of assessments (5-0)
• Received and filed audited financial statements for FY ended June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-59 Tuition Assistance Program Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-52 Police Department staffing changes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-60 Animal Control and Code Enforcement restructuring (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expense report $426,577.25 and payroll $332,351.95 (5-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the McFarland Police Officers Association (MPOA). No other business is scheduled. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to be brief.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the McFarland Police Officers Association (MPOA)
• Negotiating parties: City Manager Diego Viramontes and HR Director Serrena McCuan

Public Safety Committee

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its goals, objectives, and assignments, and to follow up on issues including the police building, water system, and beautification plan. The agenda includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and is open for public comment on listed items only.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of committee goals, objectives, and assignments
• Follow-up on police building
• Follow-up on water system
• Follow-up on beautification plan

Public Policy and Finance Committee

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to approve the minutes from its March 14, 2024 special meeting and to discuss its goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. No specific policy decisions or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of committee goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine consent items, public hearings, and administrative agenda items. Key actions include approving expense and payroll reports, waiving business license fees for local events, initiating landscaping and lighting assessments, and adopting policies on community event security and unsolved major crimes rewards.

• Approval of expense report totaling $438,613.78 and payroll report of $326,005.80
• Waiver of business license fees for 5 de Mayo Festival, Chamber of Commerce Firework Stand, and Lions Club Firework Stand
• Initiation of proceedings for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2024/2025
• Acceptance of Verizon quote for GPS tracking on city vehicles with 12-month agreement
• Adoption of Community Event Security Policy and Unsolved Major Crimes Reward Program Policy

City Council

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting on April 11, 2024, with a closed session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. The agenda contains no open-session action items, only procedural items like public comment and consent agenda, which are routine. The meeting is primarily for the closed session discussion.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold second readings and adoptions of three ordinances: one amending commercial cannabis retail permit rules, one updating mobile food vendor regulations, and one revising Planning Commission provisions. The council will also approve a $464,805.03 expense report, a resolution for police department design services funding, and several other administrative items including a grant-funded police command post trailer and a cash-in-lieu-of-benefits program.

• Approval of expense report totaling $464,805.03 for 3/2/2024 to 3/15/2024
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 007-2024 amending Chapter 19.040 on commercial cannabis retail permits
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 008-2024 amending Chapter 5.44 on mobile food vendors
• Resolution 2024-32 approving additional General Fund allocation for police department design services
• Resolution 2024-25 approving grant funding to purchase a police command post/DUI enforcement trailer

The McFarland City Council approved several items, including a grant-funded police command post/DUI enforcement trailer, a cash-in-lieu-of-benefits program, an employment agreement for the Human Resources Director, and a community garden use agreement with Mujeres Activas. The council also tabled a utility billing platform presentation and an ordinance related to the Planning Commission. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Ayon absent.

• Tabled utility billing platform presentation (4-0)
• Tabled Planning Commission ordinance (Item 7) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-6, 8-9 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-25: police command post/DUI trailer grant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33: cash-in-lieu-of-benefits program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-31: HR Director employment agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34: Mujeres Activas community garden use (4-0)

Quality of Life Committee

The McFarland Quality of Life Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. The agenda includes specific items on the Animal Control Shelter and the Festival Committee's 5 de Mayo event and Christmas Parade 2024. Public comments are limited to agenda items at this special meeting.

• Discussion of Animal Control Shelter
• Festival Committee: 5 de Mayo Event & Christmas Parade 2024
• Committee goals, objectives, and assignments
• Follow-up issues

General

This is a special meeting of the Public Safety Committee, with only Mayor Saul Ayon and Councilmember Maria Pérez present. The agenda lists discussion items only, including goals, objectives, assignments, follow-up issues, the police building, water system, and beautification plan. No consent items or other business are listed, and no decisions are specified.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, and assignments
• Follow-up issues
• Police building
• Water system
• Beautification plan

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a final public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to elect council members by four districts, a significant change from at-large elections. The council will also introduce ordinances on commercial cannabis retail permits, mobile food vendors, and the Planning Commission, and consider several resolutions and routine consent items.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 003-2024 establishing four council election districts
• First reading of Ordinance 007-2024 amending commercial cannabis retail permits
• First reading of Ordinance 008-2024 amending mobile food vendor regulations
• Resolution 2024-27 ratifying employment agreement with Kenny Williams as Special Projects Manager/Police Oversight Advisor
• Approval of expense report totaling $811,086.25 and payroll report of $296,221.06

General

This is a special meeting of the Quality-of-Life Committee to discuss goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. The committee will also discuss the animal control shelter and the 5 de Mayo event and Christmas Parade 2024. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues
• Animal Control Shelter discussion
• Festival Committee: 5 de Mayo Event & Christmas Parade 2024

General

This is a special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to discuss goals, objectives, and assignments, as well as follow-up issues including the police building, water system, and beautification plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no consent items or other business listed.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, and assignments
• Follow-up on police building
• Follow-up on water system
• Follow-up on beautification plan

General

The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendments and a proposed annexation (Annexation No. 20). The first hearing introduces an ordinance to rezone six assessor's parcels, and the second considers approving an initial study and negative declaration, introducing a zoning ordinance for four parcels, and requesting annexation proceedings. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from committees.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 002-2024 amending zoning map for Assessor's Parcels 060-420-14, 060-420-20, 060-420-21, 060-420-24, 060-420-23, 060-420-13
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2024-16 approving initial study and negative declaration for Annexation 20
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 004-2024 amending zoning map for parcels 060-090-24, 060-090-06, 060-090-25, 060-090-20
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-17 requesting initiation of annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 20

The McFarland City Council unanimously approved a negative declaration for Annexation 20, introduced an ordinance to rezone six parcels, and adopted a resolution requesting annexation proceedings. It also introduced a zoning ordinance for four additional parcels. All votes were 5-0.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 002-2024 amending zoning map for six assessor parcels (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-16 approving initial study and negative declaration for Annexation 20 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 004-2024 amending zoning map for four parcels (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 requesting initiation of annexation proceedings for Annexation 20 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on pre-zoning amendments for Annexations 19 and 20, a corrective variance for a property on Costa Alyssa Drive, and an ordinance to limit retail commercial cannabis licenses. They will also adopt the 2024 meeting schedule and receive department updates.

• Resolution 2024-001: pre-zoning amendment for Annexation 19
• Resolution 0002-2024: pre-zoning for Annexation 20, including General Plan Amendment and Negative Declaration
• Resolution 0003-2024: corrective variance for 901 Costa Alyssa Drive
• Resolution 0004-2024: ordinance limiting retail commercial cannabis licenses
• Resolution 003-2024: 2024 meeting schedule

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings on transitioning to district-based council elections, annexing territory (Annexation No. 20), and amending zoning maps for several parcels. They will also consider approving employment agreements for a new Public Works Director and City Manager/Finance Director, and accept completed street and landscape improvement projects.

• Public hearing on draft council district maps and ordinance to elect council members by four districts
• Public hearing on Annexation No. 20, including initial study and negative declaration, and zoning map amendment for parcels 060-090-24, 060-090-06, 060-090-25, 060-090-20
• Introduction of ordinance to amend zoning map for assessor's parcels 060-420-14, 060-420-20, 060-420-21, 060-420-24, 060-420-23, 060-420-13
• Approval of employment agreements for Public Works Director (Yerlys Hernandez) and City Manager/Finance Director (Diego Viramontes)
• Acceptance of completed work for 2nd Street Landscape and Pedestrian Improvements and 2023 Street Rehabilitation projects

Planning Commission

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two pre-zoning amendments for annexations. The first (Resolution 2024-001) recommends City Council approval of a pre-zoning map amendment for about 53 acres west of Garzoli Avenue, south of Perkins Avenue, incorporating commercial, residential, and park zones. The second (Resolution 0002-2024) recommends pre-zoning for Annexation 20. The commission will also adopt its 2024 meeting schedule and receive a director's report.

• Pre-zoning amendment for APNs 060-420-14, 060-420-20, 060-420-21, 060-420-24, 060-420-23, 060-420-13 (Milicic Farming LLC)
• Pre-zoning for Annexation 20 (Resolution 0002-2024)
• Adopt 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule (Resolution 003-2024)
• CEQA Negative Declaration and Addendum for Annexation 19

City Council

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving an expense report, adopting an updated Title VI program, and vacating an easement. Key decisions include discontinuing a contract with Alexanders, adding a water operator in training, adjusting a salary range, eliminating the Deputy Public Works Director position, and approving a consulting agreement with WaterWorkforce. The council will also vote on funding to enclose the city hall yard and will hold a closed session on potential litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $156,659.64 for 01/01/2024 to 01/12/2024
• Resolution 2024-8 adopting the amended Title VI program
• Resolution 2024-6 ordering summary vacation of an easement in Lots 1 and 47
• Resolution 2024-12 approving general fund money to enclose the city hall yard
• Resolution 2024-7 eliminating Deputy Public Works Director and approving consulting agreement with WaterWorkforce

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning code amendments allowing additional dwelling units and to extend a wastewater consulting contract. The council will also discuss potential changes to council election districts and adopt an updated Title VI program. Routine items include approving expense reports and meeting minutes.

• Approval of $156,659.64 expense report (Jan 1–12, 2024)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1-2024 to amend zoning code for additional dwelling units
• Extension of wastewater consulting agreement with WaterWorkforce to include chief plant operator oversight
• Public hearing on potential changes to council election district composition
• Adoption of updated Title VI program (anti-discrimination compliance)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings on district election composition, zoning amendments for additional dwelling units, and a development agreement for a commercial cannabis business. They will also vote on resolutions for a cannabis permit, a police salary increase, and a lease extension for Flock cameras, along with approving routine expense and payroll reports.

• Public hearing on district elections composition
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1-2024: zoning amendments for additional dwelling units
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 13-2023: cannabis business development agreement at 981 Frontage Road
• Resolution No. 2024-4: commercial cannabis permit for OTC McFarland LLC
• Resolution No. 2024-3: lease extension for 20 Flock cameras