SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
November 12, 2025
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Saul Ayon called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
'ouncilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Marti jutierrez, Councilmember María Pérez, Councilmember Anita Gonzale Councilmembers Absent:
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Acting Chief of Police Olmos, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Gutierrez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
lotion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Agenda as "orm at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vot Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
FEATURED PET
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 Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Move Forward with Establishing a Process for a Charter City at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
CONSENT AGENDA
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
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 Lotion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve Resolution No 025-144 at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majorit Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-147 at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
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
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-146 at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
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 Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Second by Councilmember Pérez to Approve Resolution No. 2025-145 at the meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
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
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Second by Councilmember Gutierrez for the Approval Policies citation do resen Tre of Suaion forehe Read Care meatines meting. of November 12, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Vice Mayor stated that the upcoming Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will be on December 7, 2025.
CLOSED SESSION
16. Direction provided to Community Development Director
17. No reportable action taken
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30PM.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
IT OF MOFARE
INCORPORATED
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JULY 18, 1957
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
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