MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chambers
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
6:00 PM
SAUL AYON, Mayor
RICARDO CANO, Vice Mayor
MARTIN GUTIERREZ, Council Member
ANITA GONZALEZ, Council Member
MARÍA T. PÉREZ , Council Member
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Saul Ayon
ROLL CALL:
Mayor/Chair, Saul Ayon
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair, Ricardo Cano
Council Member/Board Member, Martin Gutierrez
Council Member/Board Member, Anita Gonzalez
Council Member/Board Member, María T. Pérez
INVOCATION: Pastor Bustillo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney Hodges
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
FEATURED PET:
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter. ● Featured Pet Presented by Community Development Director Snyder
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition of the Delano Jiu Jitsu Club at the National Tournament in Las Vegas
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff’s opinion are routine and non-controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/ Board Member or Member from the Public requests to remove a particular item.
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $884,513.12 from 8/30/2025 to 9/18/2025
3. Approval of September 10, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Waive Full Reading and Approve Ordinance No. 8-2025 an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE
MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS, LAND CONSERVATION ACT, AGRICULTURE PRESERVE NO.7 AND
AMENDING LAND USE CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. Approval of Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATE OF
SUFFICIENCY ISSUED BY THE CITY CLERK REGARDING THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED "PROHIBITION ON CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS"
7. CITY COUNCIL TAKE MINISTERIAL AND MANDATORY ACTION AS REQUIRED UNDER ELECTION CODE SECTIONS 1405 AND 9215 REGARDING THE CITIZENSSPONSORED INITIATIVE PROCESS
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
APPROVING A COMMUNITY GRANT TO THE COUGAR BOOSTER CLUB TO
SUPPORT YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC EVENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the Council about any item not on the agenda may do so at this time. Speakers are limited to two minutes for each person. Fifteen minutes total will be allowed for any one subject. Please state your name and address for the record prior to making a presentation.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
d. Public Policy and Finance Committee
e. Public Safety Committee
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. In addition, Council Members may ask a question of staff or the public for clarification on any matter, provide a reference to staff or other resources for information. Alternatively, request staff to report to the City Council at a later meeting concerning any matter. Furthermore, the City Council, or any member thereof, may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4): three cases
10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code §54957)
Community Development Director
Chief of Police
11. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE
(Government Code §54957)
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on September 19, 2025.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council October 8, 2025.
The City of McFarland does not discriminate based on disability and complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 792-3091 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Special meeting needs hour change
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McFarland, CA 93250 during regular business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting.