REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
August 13, 2025
MCFARLAND CIȚY 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, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Economic Development Manager Saldana, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz,
INVOCATION
Offered by Jim Beltran
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Human Resources Director McCuan
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, to approve the agenda as to form for the meeting of August 13, 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
1. Frontage Rd. Property Update
2. Departmental Status Updates on Key Issues in Support of Transparent Leadership
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,007,518.68 from 7/12/2025 to 8/1/2025.
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of July 2025 in the Amount of $476,746.53
5. Approval of July 23, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPOINTING A VOTING DELEGATE AND
ALTERNATIVES TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-116 A RESOLUTION OF AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (CSJVRMA)
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGEER'S EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GOVWELL FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
SHELTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 2 WITH UC DAVIS CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ON BEHALF OF THE KORET SHELTER
MEDICINE PROGRAM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of August 13, 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. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 7-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 17.153 OF TITLE 17 ZONING
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Introduce Ordinance No. 7-2025 at the meeting of August 13, 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
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE BROKERAGE SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH HUB INTERNATIONAL
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-115 at the meeting of August 13, 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. 2025-117 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BETWEEN
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCFARLAND
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025- 117 at the meeting of August 13, 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
13. Approval of Resolution 2025-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE QUOTE FROM
PROCORE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE FOR THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWELVE-MONTH
AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-119 at the meeting of August 13, 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
14. Approval of Resolution 2025-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DOMAIN X GYM FOR 974 FRONTAGE AVE
•Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-114 at the meeting of August 13, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
15. Approval of Resolution 2025-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNICL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION OF MUJERES
ACTIVAS LIDERES COMUNITARIAS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE
MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN
Motion by Mayor Ayon, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve Resolution No. 2025-112 at the meeting of August 13, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Jay Hernandez- Issue regarding vehicles parking within 20 ft. of crosswalks, safety concerns
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Councilmember Gonzalez relays information from the aging report, announces that shut offs are scheduled for August 19, 2025, b. Public Safety Committee- Mayor Ayon reported that calls to the Police Department increased from 397 in June to 413 in July. He emphasized that, in addition to responding to calls, police officers remain actively engaged with the community and are committed to maintaining strong community relations. He follows with a notification that construction on 3°d St. has begun and that construction is planned to continue until November. He urges the public to be cautious when driving as there is plenty construction planned this year.
c. Quality of Life Committee- Vice Mayor Cano stated that the Committee was exploring options for changes that need to happen for the animal shelter, to make space, as it is near full at the present time
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Pérez reports on a meeting she attended in Taft, detailing the programs they offer to their residents. She is saddened by McFarland's comparative lack of programs. She notes that Parks and Recreation is not ran by City Council, as they have their own board.
CLOSED SESSION
16. Direction provided to Economic Development Manager concerning price and terms for proposed lease agreement
17. Tabled until next meeting, No Reportable Action
18. Direction provided to Economic Development Director
19. Update provided; Council provided authority to Ad Hoc committee to provide direction to City Manager and Chief of Police
ADJOURNEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to adjourn the meeting at 8:14pm on August 13, 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
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
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