REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
June 25, 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 6:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Gutierrez, Councilmember Pérez, Councilmember Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Captain Olmos, 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 Gutierrez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
lotion by Vice Mayor Cano, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to amend the agenda for the Tune 25, 2025, meeting to include a Promotional Ceremony for Officer Juan Estrada under Presentations, Introductions, and Awards, and to add a Closed Session item. 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
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Promotional Ceremony - Juan Estrada
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $352,973.00 from 5/31/2025 to 6/13/2025.
2. Approval of June 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of June 16, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY
AND AUTHORIZING THE CUTY MANAGER TO SIGN CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTACNE
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN AGGREMENT WITH PLACER LABS, INC. FOR
DATA ANALYTICS SERVICES
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLANDAPPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LASERFICHE FOR AN ONLINE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-87 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA
PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-001, HOME OCCUPATION 2025-001, AND TWO VARIANCES TO ALLOW FOR A BABER STATION AT 310 4TH STREET
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 01 TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH PAUL SALDANA FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TWELVE MONTHS
10. Approval of Resolution 2025-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF FIVE SEPARATE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; INCORPORATING RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ADOPTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of June 25, 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
1. None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CREATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF
UTILITIES MANAGER
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-80 at the meeting of June 25, 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
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-88 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A COMMUNITY GRANT TO THE
COUGAR BOOSTER CLUB TO SUPPORT YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SUMMER
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-88 at the meeting of June 25, 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
1. Kenny Williams
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Mayor Ayon has been advocating for infrastructure projects. Additionally, Mayor Ayon has been advocating for funding for the City of McFarland.
b. Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)- Economic Development Manager Saldana provided an update that the KEDC budget passed
Parks and Recreation operations and realign the subsidiary district under the City's make further decisions.
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Vice Mayor Cano provided an update that during their meeting on June 19, 2025, noted that there is an increase in mosquitos.
West Nile is a concern with this increase. Furthermore, DMAD provides services to control mosquito population.
e. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - No Report
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
A. Community Development Director Snyder gave an announcement that the Freedom Fest will take place on July 3, 2025, at McFarland High School in celebration of Independence Day. The event will feature hot dogs, various vendors, and family- friendly festivities for the community to enjoy.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Council approved settlement agreement with former Police Department Employee in the amount of $4,000.00
2. Council provided directions to City Attorney to draft demand letter
3. No reportable action taken
ADJOURNEMENT
The City Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, adjourned at 7:50p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
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JULY 18, 1951
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