REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
March 19, 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 6:00pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Pérez
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Human Resources Director 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 Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the meeting of March 19, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition of the McFarland Junior High School Girl's Soccer Team - South Yosemite Athletic Association League Champions
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $995,159.22 from 2/22/2025 to 3/7/2025
3. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of February 2025 in the Amount of $399,242.18
4. Approval of March 5, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-20 APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 FOR LEORA, LLC. IN THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS TRACT 7393
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 FOR CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERK 2025, IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3, 2025 Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting on March 19, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025- 21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH ABC OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2025-21 at the meeting on March 19, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
8. CONSIDERATION OF OPTION FOR FILING DISTRICT 2 VACANT COUNCIL SEAT
The City of McFarland Council approved the utilization of the application method, with an application deadline set for April 2, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Ocie Crawford
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - No report b. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)- Meeting will be held on March 20, 2025.
DMAD is preparing for mosquito season.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
• Mayor Ayon recently traveled to Sacramento, successfully securing an extension of funding for the nitrate issue for another year—a critical step in addressing water contamination and protecting public health. While in Sacramento, he also attended a conference in Anaheim, where he engaged with other cities facing similar water quality challenges. Their insights provided valuable perspectives on tackling local concerns. • The State of the City will take place on March 28, 2025. Tickets are available for $25 per individual or $500 per table, with all proceeds directly supporting student scholarships.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:53pm
CITY OF MCFARLAND INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
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Erika De La Cruz., City Clerk