REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
February 11, 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, Councilmemb lartin Gutierrez, Councilmember María Pérez, Councilmember Anita Gonzale Councilmembers Absent:
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Viramontes, City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Olmos, Public Works Director Hernandez, Community Development Director Snyder, Human Resources Director McCuan,
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Council Member Pérez.
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Agenda as to Form at the meeting of February I1, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Lumi, presented by Community Development Director Snyder
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Proclamation for Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. A sorval of Expense Report in the Amount of $429, 42.60 from 1/17/2026 to
3. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of January 2026 in the Amount of $468,538.51.
4. Approval of January 29, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
5. Second Reading and Adoption of 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
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO ATTEND ONLINE PUBLIC SECTOR
LEADERSHIP COURSE
7. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR CHIEF OF POLICE ADRIAN OLMOS TO ATTEND THE 80-HOUR POST EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT COURSE CLASS 25-4 IN SAN DIEGO,
CALIFORNIA, FROM MARCH 8-13, 2026, FOR SESSION 1, AND APRIL12-17, 2026 FOR SESSION 2
8. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER HILDA MADUENA TO ATTEND THE 160-HOUR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH COURSE AT THE BAKERSFIELD
COLLEGE WEILL INSTITUTE IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA FROM MARCH 2-27, 2026
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING A REQUEST TO ALLOW FOR THE ZONE
CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PARCELS IN THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AND FINDING THERE ARE NO UNMET PUBLIC TRANSIT
NEEDS WHICH CAN BE REASONABLY BE MET IN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-9 at the meeting of February 1I, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TOTALING $1,103,490 IN THE GENERAL FUND AND $253,414 IN OTHER FUNDS
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-11 at the meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
12. ANNEXATION NO. 3 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES) AND ANNEXATION NO. 4 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (POLICE SERVICES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-2 (LANDSCAPING AND STREET
MAINTENANCE)
a. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-2 (LANDSCAPING AND STREET MAINTENANCE), ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR
THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 4
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-12 at the meeting of February I1, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES), ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 3
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-13 at the meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
c. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX
TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (POLICE SERVICES), ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 4
Motion by Councilmember Pérez, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-14 at the meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Geno Peraza
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
• Councilmember Gutierrez expressed concern regarding the safety of Public Works staff while performing street striping due to high vehicle speeds and thanked them for their work.
• Council Members acknowledged staff for ongoing projects and presentations and thanked attendees for their participation.
• The Vice Mayor thanked the Finance Department and City Manager for the mid-year review presentation and recognized efforts related to housing development in the community.
• Mayor Ayon emphasized the City's commitment to transparency through live-streamed meetings and addressed misinformation regarding prior comments about the Super Bowl halftime show, clarifying that the remarks were intended to focus on unity and entertainment at national events.
CLOSED SESSION
13. Director provided to City Manager and Human Resources Director concerning contract negotiation.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately at 7:22P.M.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
IMNCORPORATED
CALFORTY CALIFORN
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk