REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
January 14, 2026
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 6:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
'ouncilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Marti iutierrez, Councilmember María Pére
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, 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 Dustin Contreras
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Agenda as to Form at the meeting of January 14, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Zara, presented by Community Development Director Snyder
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Proclamation Recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
2. Recognition of Marco Martinez Appointment to Governor of Lion's Club
3. Recognition of High School Varsity Boys Cross Country Valley Champions
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,076,375.01 from 11/29/2025 to 1/1/2026.
5. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of December 2025 in the Amount of $428,703.55.
6. Approval of December 3, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of December 10, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of December 15, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE DEPUTY
CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION FOR THE CITY OF MCFARLAND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
10. Adopt Ordinance No. 11-2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE 2.16.070, 2.16.080 CONCERNING THE CITY MANAGER, AND 2.28.020 CONCERNING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
11. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR SERGEANT PHILIP GARZA TO ATTEND THE SHERMAN BLOCK
SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE AT THE HAMPTON INN FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA, STARTING WITH SESSION ONE JANUARY 29-31, 2026 AND MONTHLY AFTER THAT FOR 8 SESSIONS TOTAL, ENDING AUGUST 21, Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of January 14, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 1-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND ADDING AND APPROVING A NEW CHAPTER 2.22 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE CITY'S EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 1-2026 at the meeting of January 14, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A VARIANCE AND CONSIDERING A FEE esolution No. 2026-2 and waiving the fee for property located at 310 4' Street at the meeting o January 14, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
14. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - The Economic Development Director attended the Alliance meeting hosted by Adventist Health and provided updates on current economic development activities. The Director noted that May is Economic Development Week and recommended that the Mayor participate in a video recognizing the occasion, with the City of McFarland being the first city to do so. The Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) meeting is scheduled for next week.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
• Councilmember Gutierrez congratulated City staff and department heads for maintaining City operations during the holidays and recognized staff for the successful completion of the audit. He acknowledged Human Trafficking Awareness Month and congratulated the McFarland High School cross country team on their achievements. • Councilmember Perez commended the Chief of Police and City staff for a well-attended and well-organized Police Chief's ceremony and thanked the Finance Department and community volunteers for their continued service.
The Vice Mayor described the Police Chief's ceremony as meaningful and express preciation to City staft and the Finance Department for their work during a bus holiday season.
• Mayor Ayon congratulated City staff and department heads for their efforts and noted positive feedback received regarding the Police Chief's ceremony. The Mayor emphasized continued progress and congratulated the boys' and girls' cross country teams on winning their valley championships.
CLOSED SESSION
15. No reportable action taken at this meeting.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately at 8:00P.M.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
Lik De sa Cu INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
ACALFORNID ALIFORNI