REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
April 2, 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 6:01pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor S. Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Pérez Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Economic Development Manager Saldana, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Pastor Anthony Blanco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Chief of Police Knox
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the meeting of April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Presentation of the Inaugural Grape Festival Information - April 12, 2025
2. Recognition of the McFarland Junior High School Boy's Soccer Team - Youth Athletic Association League Champions
3. Recognition of New Employees at the City of McFarland
4. Swearing in Ceremony- Branden Lee Bottoms
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $749,668.60 from 3/8/2025 to 3/21/2025
6. Approval of March 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD AND AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE FOR THE BROWNING ROAD WELL REVERSE OSMOSIS
TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT
8. Approval of Resolution 2025-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSAL
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND FOR THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F012 TO MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 06- 5343F15 FOR THE ROADWAY REHABILITATION OF KERN AVE. FROM 3rd St. to 5th St.- STPL - 5343 (021), OF THE FEDERALLY FUNDED (RSTP) PROJECT
FUNDING
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 16.48.020 OF THE MCFARLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Ordinance No. I- 2025 at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND FINDING THERE ARE NO UNMET PUBLIC
TRANSIT NEEDS WHICH CAN BE REASONABLY BE MET IN THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-23 at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE DECISION TO PROCEED WITH AN
URGENCY PURCHASE OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM AT BROWNING ROAD WELL AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATION TO THE WATER FUND
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-23 at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE
RECORDATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2025-0001
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-23 at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
17. Review and Discuss Planning Commission Application
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Appoint David Soto as Planning Commissioner at the meeting on April 2, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
18. Review and Discuss City Council Applications
The McFarland City Council has approved an extension for the application period, with the new deadline set for April 11, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Public Works Director will be presenting a presentation regarding the roads for the next PPFC meeting. b. Public Safety Committee- The McFarland Police department is continuously solving crime. Review of purchasing new streetsweeper.
c. Quality of Life Committee- Cinco de Mayo Event presentation and safety measures discussed during the committee meeting.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
• Councilmember Pérez gave acknowledgement that it is Autism Awareness Day.
CLOSED SESSION
19. Item 19-CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(b)) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): one case has been tabled by City Council.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
CITY OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED
Euba De Sa Cus JULY 18, 1957
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk CALFORNIA CALIFORNIA