REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
July 23, 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
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Human Resources Director McCuan,
INVOCATION
Offered by City Manager Diego Viramontes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Lotion by Vice Mayor Cano, seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to approve the agenda as t orm for the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vot Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, AND AWARDS
1. Presentation from River Partners on Senate Bill 556- Poso Creek Floodplain Restoration
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $290,858.21 from 6/28/2025 to 7/11/2025.
3. Approval of July 9, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE BASE BID AND AWARD OF A CONRACT TO AMERICAN
EMERGENCY PRODUCTS FOR POLICE VEHICLE UPFITTING
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MCFARLAND FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 00000A783 TO MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 06-5343S21 FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECT FOR THE HSIP CYCLE 12 PROJECT
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISICAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO MEET CALPERS REQUIREMENTS FOR
PUBLICALY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS
LICENSE FEE FOR GRID ALTERNATIVES BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION
5.04.19 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY COMMUNITIES PHASE II- BLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION (GFO-19-603) SUBCONTRACTOR TO KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; CEC AGREEMENT GFO-20-010 WITH KERN
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
9. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE LEGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ON OCTOBER 8-10, 2025, IN LONG BEACH, CA
10. Approval of Resolution 2025-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHOIZATION TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT
GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL DISTRICT
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,102.39.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND CALLING FOR HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025, A
BALLOT MEASURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
TRANSACTION AND USE GENERAL TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION AND
REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THAT
ELECTION WITH THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Resolution No. 2025-110 at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
13. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 6-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADDING SECTION 12.08.210 TO THE
MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREETS
Motion by councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance 6-2025 at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STOP
SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAST AVENUE AND MISSION STREET Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Resolution No. 2025-105 at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE BASE BID AND BID OPTION 1 AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,623,461.10 FOR THE BASE BID AND BID OPTION 1 OF THE 2025 STREET REHABILITATION- VARIOUS
LOCATIONS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID , AND UP TO $681,210.90 FOR
CONTINGENCY, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-104 at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
16. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE RESTRUCTING OF WATER AND
WASTEWATER DIVISION AND CREATION OF UTILITIES OPERATOR
CLASSIFICATION SERIES
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-99 at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
17. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A RETENTION INCENTIVE PAYMENT
PLAN AND AGREEMENT FOR DISPATCH PERSONNEL
Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
18. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PLANNNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Motion by Mayor Ayon, Second by Vice-Mayor Cano to appoint Juan Munguia at the meeting of July 23, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Mayor Ayon has stated support of the Sacramento Senate Bill 566 and has moved it forward. Mayor Ayon is preparing to ensure the City of McFarland is heard. In addition, the City of McFarland has been awarded funding from Kern COG. The City is currently applying to Article 3, which replaces sidewalks throughout the city.
b. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)- Vice Mayor Cano has announced that the Kern County Public Health Dept. has stated that there has been a reported human case of West Nile Virus in Kern County. West Nile Virus can develop into a serious and deadly infection. Recommended for residents to dress in long sleeves and pants, as well as to get rid of ponds and still water, where mosquitos lay their eggs. DMAD is assisting with combating mosquito populations.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Pérez has stated that school comes back in session on August 4th, 2025 Council stated how thankful they are for the hard work done by all of City Staff
CLOSED SESSION
19. Council has provided direction to the Economic Development Manager regarding Real Property Negotiations for Property: APN 201-031-04 (Frontage Road), McFarland, CA
20. Council has provided direction to the Economic Development Manager regarding Real Property Negotiations for Property: 217 W. Kern Ave. McFarland, CA 93250.
21. Council has provided direction to the Economic Development Manager regarding Real Property Negotiations for Property: West Perkins Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250°
ADJOURNEMENT
The City Council Meeting of July 23, 2025, adjourned at 7:45p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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Guile De Be Cub JULY 18, 1951
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk GALORNA
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