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March 13, 2026

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

IN-PERSON MEETING
March 13, 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 3:30p.m.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Councilmember María Pérez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
Councilmembers Absent: Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Martin Gutierrez

OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez, Community Development Director Megan Snyder, Human Resources Directo Serrena McCuan, Economic Development Manager Paul Saldan

INVOCATION
Offered by Council Member María T. Pérez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by City Manager Diego Viramontes

APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Agenda as to Form at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR ON-CALL

CODE ENFORCEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Perez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-30 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

2. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC (PG&E) TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN POWER TO PROPERTY LOCATED ON APN 201-070-81
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-31 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

3. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN ACCESS

AGREEMENT WITH THE MCFARLAND RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

FOR INSPECTION OF THE SHERWOOD PARK POOL FACILITY
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-29 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

4. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CINCO DE

MAYO FESTIVAL EVENT AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CARNIVAL

RIDE SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-32 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. 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) Mayor Ayon asked the City Clerk to report the election results. The Deputy City Clerk confirmed that the required election for the proposed annexation of territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1, 2017-1 and 2017-2 was conducted and that the proposition received the required two-thirds approval and/or waivers and therefore was approved. The official results will be kept in the official records of the City. a. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING RESULTS OF A SPECIAL

ANNEXATION ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS,

AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (POLICE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 4 (TRACT 7394)
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-26 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Perez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING RESULTS OF A SPECIAL

ANNEXATION ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS,

AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-2 (LANDSCAPING AND STREET MAINTENANCE) ANNEXATION NO. 4 (TRACT otion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Perez for the Approval:
solution No. 2026-27 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Co Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
c. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING RESULTS OF A SPECIAL

ANNEXATION ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS,

AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 3 (TRACT 7394)
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-28 at the meeting of March I3, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

6. 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. 2026-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ANNEXING OF TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A

SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMITTING LEVY OF TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (POLICE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 4
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-23 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ANNEXING OF TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A

SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMITTING LEVY OF TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-2 (LANDSCAPING AND STREET MAINTENANCE) ANNEXATION NO. 4
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-24 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
c. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ANNEXING OF TERRITORY (TRACT 7394) TO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A

SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMITTING LEVY OF TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS, CITY OF MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 3
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-25 at the meeting of March 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: S. Ayon, M. Pérez, A. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

COUNCIL COMMENTS
None

COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
None

CLOSED SESSION

7. Direction was given to the City Manager and Community Development Director.

ADJOURNEMENT
Meeting adjourned approximately at 3:48p.m.

SET OF MOFARL, SET OF MOFARLA,

CITY OF MCFARLAND INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
Cute Des Cu CALIFORN:

Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk

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