REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
July 9, 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
ouncilmembers Present: Mayor Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, Councilmember Gutierre ouncilmember Pérez, Councilmember Gonzale
Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
'ity Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Public Works Directo lernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Economic Development Manage Saldana, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz,
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Jim White
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to approve the agenda as to form for the meeting of July 9, 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
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $304,380.54 from 6/14/2025 to 6/27/2025.
2. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of June 2025 in the Amount of $394,317.79
3. Approval of June 25, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO SIGN AND FILE A
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR A FINANCING AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCE CONTROL BOARD.
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETTWEEN THE GEO
GROUP, INC. AND THE CITY OF MCFARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
FOR CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALITY PROGRAM FUNDING AND
COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH AND STATING THE
ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A
REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (RSTP) APPLICATION TO KERN COG FOR THE REHABILITATION OF W. PERKINS AVENUE FROM 5'H STREET TO
FRONTAGE ROAD
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE COST FOR REPAIR OF THE
ELGIN STREET SWEEPER AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ALLOCATED
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO RETENTION
INCENTIVE AGREEMENT- CLARIFICATION OF REPAYMENT TERMS AND
MODIFICATION OF PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of July 9, 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
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025 FOR
THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING TRANSACTIONS AND USE GENERAL TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-90 at the meeting of July 9, 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
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS, LAND CONSERVATION ACT, AGRICULTURE PRESERVE NO. 7
AND AMENDING LAND USE CONTRACT
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-82 at the meeting of July 9, 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
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON MAST AVE
lotion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution N 025-98 at the meeting of July 9, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vo 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
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to adjourn the meeting at 6:36pm on July 9, 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 INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
CMLIFORNIN CALIFORNIA
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk