REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
February 25, 2026
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Cano called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
ouncilmembers Present: Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Martin Gutierre ouncilmember María Pérez, Councilmember Anita Gonzale
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Saul Ayon
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Attorney Hodges, Chief of Police Olmos, Community Development Director Snyder, Economic Development Manager Saldana, Human Resources Director McCuan, City Clerk De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Tony Blanco
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Chief of Police Olmos
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Agenda as to Form with the following changes of tabling Item 5. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ÖF MCFARALND, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DIGNIDAD (DIGNITY) Act, H.R. 4393 at the meeting of February 25, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Frisco, presented by Community Development Director Snyder
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $614,960.17 from 1/31/2026 to 2/13/2026.
2. Approval of February 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
3. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN JESSICA LOPEZ AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER VIOLET OLLAGUE TO ATTEND THE 40-HOUR
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SEMINAR AT
THE RIVIERA RESORT AND SPA IN PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FROM MAY 18-22, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III CATALINA NUNEZ TO ATTEND THE 24-HOUR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT COURSE AT THE HOTEL WINTERS IN WINTERS, CALIFORNIA FROM MAY 4-6, 2026
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of February 25, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Roll Call Vote:
AYES: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: S. Ayon
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) - No Comment
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - No Comment c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Vice Mayor Cano reminded the community that a West Nile virus advisory remains in effect and emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant to help prevent any cases in Kern County. He also encouraged residents to eliminate standing water around their properties, as it can create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
d. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - No Comment COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
None
CLOSED SESSION
5. Council provided directions to City Attorney Hodges and Economic Development Manager Saldana.
6. Council provided directions to Human Resources Director McCuan.
ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately at 7:00P.M.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED
Like Des cup JULY 18,1951
CALIFORNP
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk