SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
December 3, 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 4:04p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Martin Futierrez, Councilmember María Pérez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez Councilmembers Absent: None
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 Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Gutierrez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez to Approve the Agenda as to Form at the meeting of December 3, 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
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No.14-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.22 TO THE MCFARLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 14-2025 at the meeting of December 3, 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
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
2. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO S.C. ANDERSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,540,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUILDING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE BID AND UP TO $410,330
FOR CONTINGENCY AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2025-156 at the meeting of December 3, 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
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK BY
BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE W. KERN AVE REHABILITATION FROM 3RD ST. TO 5TH ST. - STPL 5343 (021) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE KERN COUNTY
RECORDER
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2025-158 at the meeting of December 3, 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
• Council Member Martin Gutierrez expressed his appreciation to the City and staff for the progress made during his nine months of service, noting significant improvements to infrastructure, public services, and overall operations. • Members of the City Council acknowledged the positive changes taking place within the City and expressed optimism and excitement for McFarland's future. • The Vice Mayor announced the City's holiday events, including the parade on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m., and shared that the development of the Police Department has been a long-standing goal since the beginning of his service.
• The City Manager and City staff were commended for taking pride in their work, demonstrating improved responsiveness, and achieving meaningful progress across 2o2astments, with the Police Department groundbreaking scheduled for December 16,
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to adjourn the December 3, 2025, meeting at 4:31p.m. 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
CITY OF MCFARLAND