REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
February 5, 2025
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 6:05pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Ayon, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmember Pérez entered after taking the Oath of Office.
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Saldana, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Ayon
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Administration of the Oath of Office for District 2 Council Member
2. Proclamation for Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month
3. Proclamation for Kern County Grand Jury Awareness Month
4. Recognition Award for Exceptional Investigative Work in Homicide Case
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,332,935.61 from 1/4/2025 to 1/24/2025
6. Approval of January 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of January 17, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) FOR AN ACTUARIAL VALUATION
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Consent Agenda for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE QUOTE FROM VAISALA, INC. FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ROAD AI SOFTWARE
FOR THE CITY'S STREET DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A TWELVE-MONTH AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-12 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
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10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-9 ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JOHNSON DRILLING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,135 FOR THE DRILLING OF A TEST WATER WELL FOR
THE NEW WATER WELL PROJECT AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $80,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-9 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF THE
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND SHAFTER MEDICAL PLAZA, LLC.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-5 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
12. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND OF $38,976.80.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-6 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
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14. Approval of Resolution 2025-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY
OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND PAUL SALDANA FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER POSITION
Public Comment: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Ayon to Approve Resolution No. 2025-7 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MEGAN SNYDER FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-8 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK
SAFETY TO ADD ADDITONAL LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS AND
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO
THE GENERAL FUND
Public Comment: None
Motion by Councilmember Ayon, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-11 for the meeting of February 05, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Ayon, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Tim Gonzalez
2. Martin Gutierrez
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Ayon provided feedback on the questions requested by Tim Gonzalez.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - A strategic plan is being developed for this upcoming year.
next meeting.
c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Next Meeting January 16, 2025 d. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - Next Meeting January 16, 2025 e. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Updates regarding shut-offs and the installation of f. Public Safety Committee- No Meeting
g. Quality of Life Committee- Updates were provided regarding the shelter.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
17. Council gave direction to City Manager and Community Development. Director.
18. Council gave direction to City Manager and Community Development. Director.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately at 8:30pm.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
Evita De Se Cue
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk ALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA
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