SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
October 3, 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 5:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Martin Gutierrez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember María Pérez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Knox, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Economic Development Manager Saldana, Human Resources Director McCuan
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Jordan Ayon, Communications & Marketing Specialist
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve the Agenda as to Form at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. POLICE FACILITY PROJECT UPDATE
PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND DEWBERRY PROJECT
ARCHITECT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 10-2025 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING SECTION 5.04- 140 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNCIPAL CODE
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Ordinance No. 10-2025 at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES FOR
LOAN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Motion bo the mer a See yOu Mime ber route by 40 proc Resolution No.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $76,425.70 TO THE WATER FUND AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BRAXBRO, INC. FOR SCADA SYSTEM UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,425.70
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE QUOTE FROM THE LOW BIDDER
RYP CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ROUGH CARPENTRY SCOPE OF WORK FOR
THE MCFARLAND ANIMAL SHELTER BUILD OUT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,260 AND INCLUDING $3,500 FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-136 at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
6. Approval of Resolution No 2025-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADOPTING THE TDA ARTICLE 3 PROJECT AS A
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE BUDGET AND APPROVING AN
APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,500
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-138 at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,805.00 TO COVER SALES TAX AND
PENALTIES FOR OUT-OF-STATE POLICE VEHICLE PURCHASES
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-137 at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Pérez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-129 at the meeting of October 3, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: M. Perez
ABSTAIN:
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
9. a - Direction provided to CDD Director.
b - No reportable action taken.
10. Report provided; no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately 7:10pm.
CITY OF MCFARLAND INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
CALIFORNIA
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk