MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chambers
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
7:00 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: Councilmember Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Gutierrez
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. Promotional Ceremony - Corporal Sergio Cazares
2. Swearing In Ceremony - Officer Esteban Lopez
3. Swearing In Ceremony - Officer Jose Navarro
4. Kern Council of Governments Presentation
Presenter: Jay Schlosser, Executive Director
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
5. Overview and Options for Establishment of Charter Law City 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.
6. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,494,213.84 from 10/11/2025 to 10/31/2025
7. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of October 2025 in the Amount of $647,607.56
8. Approval of October 22, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY25 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND
OFFICERS PREVENTING SCHOOL VIOLENCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER SIGNING AUTHORITY
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSITION THE CITY’S FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA), SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, LIFE
INSURANCE, AND MISCELLANEOUS VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FROM
AMERICAN FIDELITY TO AFLAC
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2025-144 FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL LUV'N MCFARLAND CHRISTMAS FEST IN THE PARK
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING AWARD FOR THE JOBS FIRST CATALYST
GRANT, RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KERN COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION THEREOF
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GHD DIGITAL
FOR CITY WEBSITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S COMMUNITY GRANT
PROGRAM TO THE MCFARLAND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
15. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE REPORT CALIFORNIA ENERGY & FUEL POLICIES: A CLEAR AND PRESENT THREAT TO
NATIONAL SECURITY AND FORCE READINESS
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
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
16. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8 and Government Code § 54221)
Property: West Perkins Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250
Agency Negotiation: Diego Viramontes, City Manager and Megan Snyder, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: TBD
Under Negotiation: Direction, Price & Terms
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(b))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): Two cases
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on November 7, 2025.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council November 26, 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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