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/
Thursday, January 29, 2026
6:30 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: Council member Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Ayon
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
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
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.
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $411,324.59 from 1/2/2026 to 1/16/2026.
2. Approval of January 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREPARED FOR THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND TREATMENT PROJECT, EXPEDITED WATER GRANT PROJECT No. EDWG-1510013-003C
4. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND ATTENDANCE EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR THE K-9 POLICE OFFICER TO ATTEND THE FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE K-9 TRIALS ON FEBRUARY 20-21,2026, IN CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
DONATION FROM THE SHAFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR TWO FORD CROWN
VICTORIA PATROL VEHICLES
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1586 - SCHOOL
SAFETY AND OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM LAYNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,500 FOR THE GARZOLI WELL ARSENIC MEDIA CLEANING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $2,500
TO THE WATER FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–26
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TRANSIT VANS
AND AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $39,999.42
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO HIGH-FLOW DIESEL
PUMPS AND ONE HYDRO-EXCAVATION PUMP FOR EMERGENCY STORMWATER
MITIGATION AND APPROVING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $36,588.50
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CREATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OF
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER
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
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR
FACILITIES
(Government Code § 54957)
Consultation with City Manager and Public Works Director
12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 201-070-44
Agency Negotiators: Diego Viramontes and Megan Snyder
Negotiating Parties: McFarland Recreation and Park District Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of lease
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on January 28, 2026.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council February 11, 2026.
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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McFarland, CA 93250 during regular business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting.