MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chambers
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 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: Economic Development Manager Paul Saldana
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez
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 Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. A Proclamation Declaring May 4–8, 2026, as Economic Development Week in the City of McFarland
2. A Proclamation Declaring April 12–18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the City of McFarland
3. Recognition of Police Office Technician Hilda Maduena for Successfully Completing the 160 Hour California POST Public Safety Dispatchers’ Basic Course
4. Presentation and Swearing in Ceremony of Police Officer Chloe Blake
5. Presentation and Swearing In of Newly Appointed Deputy Chief of Police, Brandon Rutledge
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.
6. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $487,159.64 from 3/28/2026 to 4/10/2026.
7. Approval of April 8, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of April 8, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND KERN INTERN
CONNECT PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATE IN A WAGE REIMBURSEMENT INITIATIVE
SUPPORTING INTERN EMPLOYMENT
10. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027): INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS
a.
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
b.
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
c.
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL,
INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PLANS, LOGISTICS AND BUDGET
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(b)(1) THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
LOCATED ON PERKINS AVENUE IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B) AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(b)(1) THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
LOCATED ON FRONTAGE ROAD IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B) AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. PUBLIC HEARING NO.2 - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER (GOV. CODE §34458):
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTION ON PROPOSED CHARTER
15. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 2-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 17.137.090
OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO NONCONFORMING USES
UPON ANNEXATION
16. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 3-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 13.04.695, SECTION 13.04.705, AND CHAPTER 13.10 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING WATER THEFT, UNAUTHORIZED WATER USE, AND UNAUTHORIZED
CONNECTION TO FIRE HYDRANTS AS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
17. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH BRANDON RUTLEDGE, DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE
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
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
e. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) 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
18. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property: APN 201-031-04,
Agency Negotiators: Diego Viramontes and Paul Saldana
Negotiating Parties: Triumph M, LLC & Norman Yousif
Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of lease
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on April 17, 2026.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council May 13, 2026.
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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.