REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
June 11, 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 6:03pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Gutierrez, Councilmember Pérez, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
He Mate, Viril Decily me ors, Clic, man lure Directoria Director City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Pastor Tony Blanco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Life House Delano Royal Rangers
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to approve the agenda as t form for the meeting of June 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vot Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
FEATURED PET
• Featured Pet Presented by Chief Knox
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Promotional Ceremony - Corporal Ubaldo Weiss
2. Proclamation Recognizing National Boys & Girls Club Week - June 23-27, 2025
3. Recognition of Life House Delano Royal Rangers
4. Crowning of the City of McFarland's First Miss McFarland Queen
5. Presentation of Findings from Needs Assessment Survey Conducted by Students at CSUB School of Business & Public Policy
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $920,725.19 from 5/3/2025 to 5/30/2025.
7. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of May 2025 in the Amount of $599,099.94
8. Approval of May 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of May 22, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
10. Approval of May 28, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE FOOD TRUCK PARK
MODIFYING FACILITY USE FEE AND APPROVING ALTERNATE/ADDITIONAL
FACILITY USE
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING PHIL LONG FORD FOR THE
PURCHASE OF NEW PATROL VEHICLES
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR
THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION 5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-70 AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR
THE MCFARLAND GREATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIREWORK STAND BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION 5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of June I1, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. First reading, by title only, and approve Resolution No. 2025-63 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-001, HOME OCCUPATION 2025-001, AND TWO VARIANCES TO ALLOW FOR A BARBER STATION AT 310 4*h STREET Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-63 at the meeting of June I1, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
18. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 4-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES
Motion by Mayor Ayon, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to table Ordinance No. 4-2025 at the meeting of June I1, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
19. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-69 COMPLIANCE WITH NEW LEGAL OBLIGATIONS RE: PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY STAFF VACANCIES AND THE
CITY'S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW LEGAL OBLIGATIONS (ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3)
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-69 at the meeting of June 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
20. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE ADDITION OF ONE (1)
CORPORAL POSITION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING ALLOCATION
FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-66 at the meeting of June 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
21. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CITY'S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND 2025-30 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-75 at the meeting of June 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
22. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-76 at the meeting of Juen 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
23. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AND FORWARD GLOBAL FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY SERVICES
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-67 at the meeting of Juen 11, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED 5-0
24. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE REQUEST BY WASTE
MANAGEMENT FOR A SERVICE RATE INCREASE OF 2.55% AND
ACKNOWLEDGING THE GATE FEE INCREASE OF 3.22% APPROVED BY KERN Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-77 at the meeting of Juen I1, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Public Policy and Finance Committee- No update
b. Public Safety Committee- McFarland Police Department did a great job with securing the Cinco De Mayo event.
c. Quality-of-Life Committee- The Animal Control Department hosted a successful Development Department is actively working on improvements at Muñoz Park. It was also noted that Freedom Fest will take place on July 3rd.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
• Rite Aid will be closing next month. In the meantime, the pharmacy remains open and is offering free delivery. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• State Bill 556 aims to address infrastructure issues at Poso Creek. The State has recognized the impact this issue has had on McFarland and is taking steps to implement necessary repairs. The City of McFarland is hopeful the bill will be passed.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to adjourn the meeting at 8:02pm on June I1, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
CITY OF MCFARLAND SAL OF MOFARLT SA OF NEFARIT
INCORPORATED
Evika De Se Cus JULY 18,1957
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk CALIFORNIA