CITVOF FARMERSVILLE  Farmersville City Council Special Meeting  Tina Hernandez, Mayor Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Paul Boyer, Council Member Armando Hinojosa, Council Member  Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers -909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed  (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows:  Please dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 82675775072 Password: 672566  1. Call to Order: Roll Call: Invocation: 4. Pledge of Allegiance: Public Comment:  2. 3. 5.  Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items ofi interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. Itis the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints willl be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as al body and not to any  individual Council Member. Presentations: Consent Agenda:  6. 7.  Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of  the CONSENT AGENDA.    A. Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and  to identify by. title only.  Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only. B. Minutes of Emergency City Council Meeting of April 22, 2024. Minutes of the Council Meeting of April 28, 2024. Documents: Draft Action Minutes of April 22, 2024.  Recommend approval of minutes.  Draft Action Minutes of April 28, 2024  C. Ratify prior Council decision from April 28, 2024, emergency  méeting. Item No. #5A  (establish ad hoc communities)  D.  Ratify prior council decision from April 28, 2024, emergency closed  session. Closed Item #6A  (Public Employee DscpineDamisaneease (Gov't Code 54954.5€ 54957 (b)(1).  8.  General Business:  A. Department Head summaries of their department, what they're working  on, what's on the horizon, and any issues.  1. City Engineer- 4 Creeks 2. City Planner 3. Police Department 5. Public Works 6. Finance/HR  4. Fire Department/Code Enforcement  B.E Budget presentation suggestions.  Steve Huntley, the Director of Finance and Administration, will be discussing the budget presentation for the upcoming Council meeting on May 13,'2024, and will be open to suggestions from the Council members.    9.  Council Reports  A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports  10. Staff Communications:  11, Future Agenda Items (Council to consider/prioritize  1. Amend Ordinance - Temporary Outdoor Use Permits 2. Site Visits to Woodlake, Exeter, and Lindsay 4. Update City Ordinances related to Code Enforcement 5. Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive  3. Water Restrictions  12. Adjournment to Closed Session: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)  13. Reconvene to Open Session: 14. Closed Session Report (if any):  NOTICE TO PUBLIC  The City of Farmersville Civic Center and City Council Chambers comply with the provisions oft the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact City Hall at (559) 747-0458 please allow at least six (6) hours prior to the meeting sO that staff may make Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are availablè for public inspection' in' the City's offices during normal business hours.  arrangements to accommodate you.  Drafted by: J. Gomez  Strong Rots...Growing Possibilities    CITYOF  FARMERSVILLE)  City of Farmersville  NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AGENDA [Emergency Meeting pursuant to Gov'tCode $54956.5] [Telephonic Meeting pursuant to Gov't Code $54953]  Notice: A public meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmersville will be conducted on April 28, 2024 at 3:00p. The meeting will not be in- person, and will be conducted telephonically with the following log-in  information:  Zoom Telsphonlcoptoneting Meeting ID:8381813.5928 tpsy/Us02webzom.us//83816135928 +16694449171,83818135928# US 1690078.851615988 US( (SanJ Jose) +16699009128 US (San. Jose) Meeting ID: 83818135928  One tap mobile Dial byyour location  AGENDA  1. Call to Order 3:04 pm. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Tina Hernandez Danny Valdovinos Greg Gomez Paul Boyer Armando Hinojosa  Title Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member  Status Present Present Present Present Present  Arrived 3:04 pm 3:04 pm 3:04 pm 3:04 pm 3:04 pm    3. Findings of Emergency Situation  a. Ca. Gov't Code $54956.5 authorizes the calling a meeting with limited notice and posting requirements for an "emergency, which shall be defined. as a work stoppage, crippling activity, or other açtivity that severely impairs public of the members of the legislative body." Further, in the case of an "emergency situation involving matters upon which prompt action is necessary due to the disruption or threatened disruption of public. facilities," - the legislative body may move forward with a one-hour notice.  health, safety, or both, as determined by a majority.  Pursuant to Gov't Code 54956.5, the Council found, by Motion from Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and unanimous roll call vote, that the lack of City Manager, and: situation regarding the parks and public works constituted an emergency, defined as work stoppage, crippling activity, or other activity that severely impairs the public health, safety, or both, including the finding that the emergency situation involves matters upon which prompt action is necessary due to the disruption or threatened disruption ofpublic facilities. The finding of an emergency situation enabled the Council to proceed on an emergency basis, with the posting and noticing of the agenda with a  one-hour notice period. 'RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Mayor Hernandez  SECONDER Councilmember Gomez  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0 0  4. Public Comment: none given. 5. General Business  a. Creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee for the. Acting, Interim, and Permanent  City Manager position.-  i. Staff requests at least three members of the Counsel be appointed to the Ad-Hoc Committee, with the following 1. Authorized and instructed to review and appoint staff-level Acting (or Co-Acting) Interim City Manager for a period not to exceed five weeks without being renewed; 2. Authorized and instructed to work with staff and new Acting Interim City Manager to organize and coordinate a process for obtaining an Interim City Manager who will relieve the Acting Interim City Manager. Authorization to include all necessary actions.. However, a proposed Interim City Managér must be  authorizations and instructions:  appointed by a vote of the full Çouncil;    3. Authorized and instructed to work with staff and any Acting and/or Interim City Manager to organize and create a process for obtaining a permanent City Manager. Authorization to include creation of a scope of work, authorizing third-party search entities, and all other necessary actions. However, the review and hiring of a permanent City Manager shall be bya  vote of the full Council.  City Attomey prèsented that there were non-coordinated informal efforts to find a City Manager on short notice over the past week, but that there was no success. City Attomey also, presented his recommendation that the Council create an Ad-Hoc (temporary) Committee for search and appointment of an Acting, and Interim, and a Permanent City Manager. Each of the Councilmembers discussed the issue, finally agreeing that the creation of the Committee was the best path forward. Accordingly, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Valdovinos, second by MayorH Hemandez, unanimous roll call vote, to appoint at three-member Ad-Hoc Committee for the following three lasksauthorzations/  instructions: RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos  SECONDER Mayor Hernandez  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0 0  () review and appoint staff-level,Acting (or Co-Acting) Interim City Manager fora (i) work with staff and the new. Acting Interim City Manager to organize and coordinate a process for obtaining an Interim City Manager who will relieve that Acting Interim City Manager. This authorization shall include all necessary actions. However, a proposed Interim City Manager must be appointed by a vote of the full Councii; and (ii) work with. staff and acting and/or Interim City Manager to organize and create a This authorization shall include the creation of a scope of work, authorizing third-party search entities, and all other necessary actions. However, the review and hiring of a permanent City Manager shall be bya vote oft the full Council. Further, by Motion (Boyer) and second (Hinojosa), with roll call unanimous vote, the Council voted to appoint Mayor Hemandez, Vice-Mayor Valdovinos, and Councilmember Gomez to the newly created Ad  period not-to-exceed five weeks without being renewed.  process for obtaining a City Manager.  Hoc City Manager Search Committee.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED UNANIMOUS) Councilmember Boyer  SECONDER Councilmember Hinojosa  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0 0    6. Adjournment to Closed Session: Mayor Hemandez adjoumed to closed session at  3:31 pm.  a. Conference With Legal Counsel - Public Employee DsepineDsmsaRerase (Go/tCode549545e;  54957(b)(1)).  During Closed Session, the Council discussed. Agenda Item 6a - Conference with Legal Council- - Public Employee DsgpineDsmsa/Rdeaso (Gov't Code 54954.5(e); 54957(b)(1)). The. matter was presented. by City Attorney, Michael Schulte, and discussed by all Council. Action was taken and reported out afterreconvening to open  session.  7. Reconvene to Open Session:  MayorHernandez reconvened to open session at 4:21pm.  8. Closed Session Report (if. any)  Attorney Schulte reported that the Council had taken action to terminate the at-will contract of Public Works Director, Jeff Dowlen for cause, arising from a willful breach of duty or a habitual neglect of duty. The motion was made by Councilmember Hinojosa, with a second by Vice Mayor Valdovinos, and a roll call unanimous vote. The motion furthera authorized. and instructed City Attorney, Michael Schulte, to notify Mr. Dowlen of the termination of the at will contract, and work with staff to handle the details, including  checks, accruals. 9. Adjournment  Mayor Hemandez adjourned the meeting at 4:22 pm.  1    CITYOF FARMERSVILLE  Farmersville City Council Regular Meeting  Tina Hernandez, Mayor Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Paul Boyer, Council Member Armando Hinojosa, Council Member  Monday, April 22, 2024 6:00 PM Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers -9 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California  Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed  (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows:  Please dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 87311340257 Password: 410616  1. Call to Order: 6:00 pm 2. Roll Call: Attendee Name Tina Hernandez Danny Valdovinos Greg Gomez Paul Boyer Armando Hinojosa  Title Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member  Status Present Present Present Present Present  Arrived 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm  3. 5.  Invocation: Mayor Hemnandez 4. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hemandez  Public Comment:  Karl DeRocha, a resident of Farmersville voiced concerns regarding the new water/sewer rate change. He disagrees with the rate change.  Nikki Steelman, a resident at Los Arroyos apartments suggested a community garden at the apartment complex. She also requested a map of future projects at the park behind David Lempke, a resident of Farmersville disagrees with the new water/sewer rate change. He emphasized seniors in the community being on a fixed income.  the complex.    Aresident of Farmersville is opposed to the recent water and sewer rate adjustment. This individual is on a fixed income. Additionally, he has expressed dissatisfaction with the maintenance work carried out on Farmersville Boulevard, highlighting that the road Provides an opportunity for members oft the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. Itis the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should. limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will bé allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members oft the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought upi for discussion. Comments are to be àddressed tot the Council as al body and not to any  remains uneven with potholes.  individual Council Member. Presentations:  6.  A. Kaweah Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program - Adriana Becerra Jasmine Ramirez presented on the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), detailing its initiatives and achievements. She highlighted collaborative efforts with Self - Help, Environmental Defense Fund, and Environmental Incentives, resulting in the distribution of block grants totaling up to $10 million. Ramirez also emphasized the continuation of meetings and the program's need for additional volunteers.  on behalf of Self Help Enterprises  7.  Consent Agenda:  Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove anyi item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can. approve the remnainder of  the CONSENT, AGENDA.  A. Authorization to waivé full reading of ordinances and resolutions and  to identify by title only.  Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to'i identify by title only. B.. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 8, 2024  Recommend approval of minutes.  Documents: Draft Action. Minutes of April 8, 2024  C. Finance Update for March 2024: Warrant Register and Investment  Summary  Recommend that the City-Council:    1. Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period. This reporting period represents warrants issued for the current Fiscal Year (2023/2024); 2. Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period. This reporting period represents investment summary for the previous month.  and  Documents: March 2024 Warrant Register  Investment Summary March 2024  D.  Resolution 2024-016 adopting Memorandum of Understanding with Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-016 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the  the Mid-Management Employee Association  Mid-Management Employee Association. Documents: Rèsolution 2024-016  Memorandum of Understanding  E. 4Creeks Proposal for Engineering Services for the 2024 Streets  Improvement Project  Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to contract with 4Creeks for engineering services of the, 2024 Streets Improvement  Project for an estimated amount of $274,898. Documents: 4Creeks Proposal  Motion to approve as presented. Councimember Boyer abstained from warrants  regarding Self Help Enterprises.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Councilmember Gomez  SECONDER Mayor Pro Tem.Valdovinos  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0  ABSTAIN ". Councilmember Boyer abstained from warrants regarding Self Help    8.  General Business  A. Request by Farmersville Falcons Football & Cheer for Special Event  Funding  Recommend that the City Council revièw a request from Farmersville  Falcons Football & Cheer in the amount of $2,000. Documents: Event Funding Application  The Council postponed consideration of item 8A until the next Couricil meeting because  the applicant was unable to attend due to an emergency.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Councilmember Gomez  SECONDER Mayor Pro Tem' Valdovinos  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer  0 Hinojosa  )  B. Public Hearing: General Plan AmendmentZone Chânge 2024-01  (Barrios)  - Recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearingandvote to 1. Adopting Résolution 2024-018 approving the General Plan Amendment (from "General Commercial" to "Medium Density Residential") and adopting a Notice of Exemption as the environmental 2. Introducing Ordinance No. 525 approving the zone change for the site from "CG" (General Commercial) to "R-1" (Single Family. Residential).  approve the request by:  finding for the request;  Documents; Resolution 2024-018  Ordinance 525  City Planner Karl Schoettler provided the Council with a PowerPoint presentation. He addressed the current zoning status of 166 N. Oakview, explaining that it. is currently designated as general commercial. He further mentioned that the property owner has submitted a request to rezone it to single-family residential use. Mr. Schoettler also advised the Council thàt the Planning Commission did approve the zone change. Councilmember Gomez expressed concers about the potential impact of changing the zoning of the parcels adjacent. to 166 N. Oakview for commercial purposes. City Planner Karl Schoettler reassured the Council, stating that he doesn't foresée this being an issue because there hasn't been any expressed interèst in purchasing these lots for  commercial purposes.    Motion to approve as presented.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 0  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Councilmember Boyer  SECONDER Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0  C. Public Hearing: Adoption of new Water and Sewer Rates for the City of Farmersville effective May 1, 2024 by adopting Resolution 2024- Recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of new water and sewer rates for the City of Farmersville by  017  adopting Resolution 2024-017. Documents:  1. Resolution 2024-017: Resolution of the City of Farmersville to adopt new water and sewer utility rates effective May 1, 2024 3. Sample Proposition 218 compliant public hearing notice  2. Willdan Financial Rate Study  Chris Fisher from Willdan Financial Services delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed water and sewer utility rate change for the City of Farmersville. Mr. Fisher outlined the objectives, financial plans, and recommendations of the proposal. He emphasized to the Council that the implementation of new rates is essential to address increasing costs, sustain funding for City utility operations, and ensure compliance with  all state mandates and requirements.  Ap public hearing was opened at 6:49 pm and closed at 6:53 pm.  The resident at 2121 N. Matthew does not agree with the proposed. rate change. They have also expressed concern that their parents, who are on a fixed income, would. be  negatively affected by the rate adjustment.  Discussion took place.  Councilmember Boyer asked about the potential effects of the waterrates on residents with 34" meters versus those with 1"meters. Director of Finance and. Administration Steve, Huntley explained that both 36" and 1'meterresidential users are billed at the same rate. Councilmember Boyer also raised concerns about school rates, suggesting that schools separate their irrigation meters from regular ones. Furthermore, he requested an example comparing current and proposed rates for businesses. Councimember Gomez raised questions about how sewer discharge correlates with water usage. Additionally, he inquired whether Prop 218 accommodates low-income    residents. Chris Fisher informed the Council that Prop 218 does not include provisions for low-income residents. Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley mentioned that while the LIHWAP program, which previously assisted low-income residents, has concluded, there are possible other programs that are offered through Councimember Gomez also inquired about the possibility of residents having zero  Self-Help.  landscaping to help lower their water bill. Motion to approve with these stipulations:  1. Would like a list of commercial locations that don't have separate meters for 2. Would like examples of businesses and how much the rates are going to change  landscaping. theirk bills. RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) CouncimemberBoyer  SECONDER Councilmember Gomez  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer  0 Hinojosa  D. Review of Draft Budget for Enterprise Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommend that the City Council accept, and review materials presented regarding the draft budgets for Water, Sewer, and Refuse services of the  City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.  Documents: Draft Utility Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year  2024-25  Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding utility funds. Mr. Huntley reviewed the watert fund capital projects, the annual operations, sewer utility, sewer fund. capital projects, annual operations, refuse fund and  capital projects.  E. Animal Control Contract with City of Visalia  Recommend that the City Council consider and approve the attached contract with the City of Visalia renewing and clarifying the animal control services provided by the City of Visalia since 2018, The Contract will be  effective as of January 1, 2024.  City Attorney Michael Schulte reviewed the new animal control contract with the City of Visalia. During the Council meeting, he explained that an employee would be shared between the City of Farmersville and the City of Exeter, covering both cities five days a week. Mr. Schulte also stated that, afterresearching the new fees (increasing from    $74,000 to $211,700), the City of Visalia is charging the appropriate amount, reflecting Councilmember Gomez inquired about outstanding amounts owed to the City of Visalia. He also requested that the City of Visalia give the City ofFarmersville monthly reports. City Attomey Michael Schulte confirmed that the City does need to pay outstanding Councilmember Boyer inquired whether all dogs picked up by animal control needed to be spayed or neutered before their owners could retrieve them. City Attorey Michael Schulte confirmed that indeed, the animals would be spayed or neutered prior to the  the actual cost of running animal control services.  amounts owned.  owner's pickup. Public Comment  Aresident of Farmersville asked why the City does not have its own Animal Control service. The City Attomey advised the. resident that currently, the City lacks the Motion to approve including a monthly report from the City of Visalia..  necessary funds to establish such a service.  RESULT MOVER AYES ABSENT ABSTAIN 0 9.  APPROVED (UNANIMOUS) Councilmember Gomez  SECONDER Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos  Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa  0  Council Reports  Councilmember Hinojosa inspected several of the City parks, including the bathrooms, and reported that everything looks good. He also commended the effectiveness of the Councilmember Boyer rémarked that the baseball fields were in good condition. Additionally, he requested that the irrigation system at Freedom and Walnut be  graffiti removal efforts.  inspected, as there is a dead tree in need of attention.  Councilmember Gomez gave an update to the council regarding the City's participation in the TCRTA and the issues surrounding the request from the City ofPorterville to MayorHenandez commented that the parks look good. Mayor Hemandez also expressed. her concerns with an incident that happen over the weekend with the  withdraw from the JPA.  reservation at Freedom Park.    A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports  10. Staff Communications:  Attorey Michael Shulte informed the Council ofr recommendations from the City Planners. Mr. Schulte stated. that Planning Commissioner Ochoa recommended that the City try to find a commercial gym for one of the new commercial locations along Farmersville Blvd; Betterc collaboration with TCAG; Begin a formal effort to look at homeless and/or at-risk housing/support option for Farmersville. Ms. Ochoa suggested engaging Self-Help and/or Kaweah Delta regarding their programs. She also requested business cards, photos on the City website and name tags for outside meetings. Planning Commissioner Espinoza addressed the Self-Help project and discussed the lack ofl landscaping and walkways. He would like the Planning Commissioners to have more training. Commissioner Espinoza also informed the Commissioners that 4-17- City Manager Jennifer Gomez reminded the Council of the upcoming Freedom Field ribbon cutting on May 2nd and the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station on May 10th. Public Works Director. Jeff Dowlen updated the Council on recent activities within the department. Parks are now being mowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, andefforts have been made to address squirrel and gopher holes by filling them with mud. Additionally, pest control. services will now occur twice a month. Landscaping efforts have covered approximately 85% oft the parks' trails, and pruning has been completed on 95% oft the Battalion Chief. Jim Thomas updated the Council on the progress of Code Enforcement, noting that they are currently working on their third module and will soon be State Certified. In response to Councilmember Boyer's inquiry about wèed abatement, Chief Thomas informed the Council that letters for weed abatement have already been going  2024 was his last meeting.  parks' trees.  out to residents.  11. Future Agenda Items  1. Amend Ordinance - Temporary Outdoor Use Permits 2. Site Visits to Woodlake, Exeter, and Lindsay 4. Update City Ordinances related to Code Enforcement 5. Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive 6. Transit Services with Visalia Transit and TCRTA 7. Downtown Drinking Fountain' 8. Red curb @ N. Matthew & W. Walnut  3. Water Restrictions    12. Adjournment to Closed, Session:  MayorHemandez adjoumed the meeting to closed session at 8:18pm.  A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section  54956.9 (d)(2): 2 cases  B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representative: Mayor Tina Hernandez Unrepresented employee: City Manager  C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)  Title: City Manager D. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Attorney  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)  13. Reconvene to Open Session: 14. Closed Session Report (if any):  MayorHemandez reconvened. to open session at 11:30 pm.  12A. Jones litigation- Mattèr presented. by ERMA Counsel Nathan Jackson. Proposed settlement with Plaintiff. Jones was recommended by Attorney Jackson. Discussion with and between Councimembers. Motion made by Paul Boyer: [To authorize the City Manager to sign the Settlement. Agreement presented. byAttomey Jackson and coordinate with ERMA to ensure the Settlement Agreement is complied with, including the payment provisions.). Second by Councimember Gomez. All Councilmembers 12B. Item 8A (2) - TCRTA- Matter presented by Jennifer Gomez, City Manager., Presentation and discussion surrounding the Porterville and TCRTA issue. Motion made by Paul Boyer: [To authorize the City Manager or designee to participate on the TCRTA Ad Hoc Committee, with the direction that the City does not support any additional or newi financial obligations). Seçond by Councimember Gomez. All Councimembers 12BPublic Employment. Renewal of City Manager Contract. Matter presented by City Attomey Michael Schulte. Discussion by City Council regarding whether to renew the expired contract of City Manager. Jennifer Gomez. Motion made by Armando Hinojosa: [To terminate negotiations and not renew the expired contract of City Manager Jennifer  approved by roll call vote.  approved by roll call vote.    Gomez). Second by Councilmember Valdovinos. Motion carried by a three to two roll  call vote: Hinojosa - yes Boyer-n no Gomez -no Valdovinos yes Hemandez = yes  Due to time constraints, the Council voted to extend the meeting past the 10:00 PM deadline, setting a new deadline of 10:30: PM. Motion by Hinojosa, seconded by Following the vote, the Council decided to inform Jennifer Gomez of the decision and engaged in a discussion, which lasted approximately 45 minutes. During the discussion, as second motion was made to extend the time of the closed session to 11:30 PM. Motion by Hinojosa, seconded by Hernandez. Roll call vote unanimous. Additionally, Councimember Boyer informally requested a Motion for Reconsideration of the decision not to renew, but none of the Councilmembers who voted to approve the Motion agreed  Hemandez. Roll call vote unanimous.  tor reconsider.  Councilmember Valdovinos left the meeting at approximately 11:00 pm. Item 12C-Public Employment Performance Evaluation - moot and off calendar. Item 12D-/ Public Employment. City Attorney. Matternot heard within timeframe, thus  tabled for future agenda.  Attorney Schulte reported out the decisions made above.  15. Adjournment:  MayorHemandez adjourned the meeting at 11:40 pm.  Strong Roots...Growing Possibilities