to the City of McFarland.
VII. If applicant chooses to rent equipment (tables, chairs, etc.) site Staff are not responsible for set-up or tear down of rented equipment.
H. EQUIPMENT / ACCESSORIES
I. RENTER shall not remove, relocate, or take City of McFarland property outside of the FACILITY for any reason without the prior written approval of the City of McFarland Manager or his/her designee.
II. RENTER shall not use City of McFarland equipment, tools, or furnishings located in or about the FACILITY without the prior written approval of the City of McFarland Manager or his/her designee.
III. RENTER shall not drive motorized vehicles on field or green space.
IV. The City of McFarland does not provide audio/visual systems, public address systems, spotlights, floodlights, or projectors. RENTER, at its own cost, may bring these systems into the FACILITY for their use.
V. RENTER shall secure the approval of the City of McFarland before using audio/visual systems, public address systems, and live or recorded amplified music. RENTER shall not record, televise, or broadcast the event or any portion thereof without prior written approval of the City of McFarland Manager or his/her designee.
I. MISCELLANEOUS
I. RENTER shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to the use of the FACILITY. The RENTER agrees to abide by all applicable federal and state accessibility standards and regulations.
II. RENTER shall not admit a larger number of individuals than can lawfully, safely, and freely move about the FACILITY.
III. Gambling of any kind is not permitted at the FACILITY.
IV. Smoking is not permitted at all FACILITIES.
V. No animals are permitted at the FACILITY, with the exception of service animals. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
VI. If RENTER violates any part of this AGREEMENT or reports false information to the City of McFarland, we may refuse RENTER further use of the FACILITY and RENTER shall forfeit a portion of or all of the rental fee and/or the deposit.
VII. The City of McFarland may impose additional requirements as deemed necessary to protect
the health, safety, and/or welfare of the community.
VIII. Any person aggrieved by the City of McFarland’s decision with respect to this AGREEMENT may appeal to the City of McFarland Manager or his/her designee in writing no later than five (5) days after the City of McFarland’s decision has been communicated to the aggrieved party.
IX. If any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
X. The Police Chief, City Manager, or Community Development Director may close the FACILITY and or cancel rental reservations in the event of hazardous weather conditions, fire hazards, and fire in the area. Whenever possible, a 24-hour notice will be given. Please observe and obey all posted fire closings.
XI. All applications by McFarland Schools, groups and or clubs must be approved by the McFarland Unified School District Superintendent.
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City of McFarland
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 15.
Section: CONSENT AGENDA
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Yerlys Hernandez , Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF A NEW PAINT STRIPING MACHINE FROM VISTA PAINT FOR THE STREETS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,075.58
SUMMARY:
The City of McFarland's Public Works Department provides routine maintenance of re-striping Road Centerline and pavement markings throughout the city. The Department has taken a proactive approach to repairing and maintaining our roads with frequent road rejuvenation projects in which the City takes upon the striping to save on cost.
The streets department's current paint striper has exceeded its useful life and undergone numerous repairs over time. The frequency and rising cost of these repairs have made continued maintenance no longer cost-effective.
Additionally, recently annexed areas have increased the total centerline roadway mileage maintained by staff and upgrading to a new striper would enhance efficiency and improve and also ensure striping is visible for drivers' safety.
The city of McFarland Received (3) quotes per our purchasing policy, with the Lowest bid being Vista Paint at $18,075.58.
This purchase ties directly to all three of the City Council's priorities of a sustainable infrastructure, neighborly and safe community and efficient and effective government.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total financial impact is $18,075.58. This project was adopted as CIP in the 2025-26 Fiscal year budget and the lowest quote is within the budgeted amount. As such, no budget adjustment is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends the City Council approve the purchase of the Paint Striper from Vista Paint in the amount of $18,075.58.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bakersfield Paint Quote
2. Vista Paint Quote
3. Pioneer Paint quote_Redacted
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF A NEW PAINT STRIPING MACHINE FROM VISTA PAINT FOR THE STREETS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,075.58
WHEREAS, The City of McFarland's Public Works Department provides routine maintenance of re-striping Road Centerline and pavement markings throughout the city; and WHEREAS, The Department has taken a proactive approach to repairing and maintaining our roads with frequent road rejuvenation projects in which the City takes upon the striping to save on cost; and
WHEREAS, The streets department's current paint striper has exceeded its useful life and undergone numerous repairs over time. The frequency and rising cost of these repairs have made continued maintenance no longer cost-effective; and
WHEREAS, The recently annexed areas have increased the total centerline roadway mileage maintained by staff and upgrading to a new Striper would enhance efficiency and improve and also ensure striping is visible for drivers' safety; and
WHEREAS, This purchase ties directly to all three of the City Council's priorities of a sustainable infrastructure, neighborly and safe community and efficient and effective government, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of McFarland that it hereby finds and determines as follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves the purchase of one new paint striping machine from Vista Paint for the Streets Department in the amount of $18,075.58, as budgeted and appropriated under the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program.
2. This purchase ties directly to all three of the City Council's priorities of a sustainable infrastructure, neighborly and safe community and efficient and effective government.
3. This resolution is effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on May 13, 2026 by the following vote:
Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Anita Gonzalez
María T. Pérez
Martin Gutierrez
CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney
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JONATHAN ARCEO
(661) 792-3091
401 W Kern Ave
McFarland, CA 93250
DETAILS
By: Steve May 6, 2026 1:09pm
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Subtotal $20,975.00
Sales tax
Bakersfield (8.25%)
$1,730.44
Total $22,705.44
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Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, CA, 93308
(661) 374-4565
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City of McFarland
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 16.
Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Paul Saldaña , Economic Development Manager
SUBJECT: Introduce and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
SETTING FORTH AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AS REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.7
SUMMARY:
In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, Codified as Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017.
An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which deliver electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
AB 1236 may refer to the recommendations in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California:
Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Background
Assembly Bill 1236, which amended Government Code Section 65850.7 to require jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. The amendments to Section 65850.7 include the requirement for a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance for the expedited, streamlined process on or before September 30, 2017. The ordinance shall include the requirement that a jurisdiction adopt a checklist of requirements with which a permit application for an electric vehicle charging station will be eligible for expedited review.
This process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging
equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle clearance requirements in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Section 65850.7 requires that the City’s checklist may be based on the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Assembly Bill 1236 (2015) also clarifies that a jurisdiction shall not condition approval of a permit for an electric vehicle charging station based on the approval of an association as defined in California Civil Code, Section 4080.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No direct fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council introduce Ordinance 4-2026 by title only and waive first reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. McFarland EVSE Application Form
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND ADDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH AN
EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AS REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.7
Section 1. Recitals
WHEREAS, the State of California and the City of Delano have consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles; and WHEREAS, AB 1236 requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems; and WHEREAS, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.10 is hereby added to the McFarland Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 15.10 EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
15.10.010 - Purpose.
This chapter implements Government Code Section 65850.7 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.
15.10.020 - Definitions.
A. “A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by a city, county, or city and county on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.
B. "Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle
supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
C. "Specific adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
D. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1. Electronic mail or email.
2. The internet.
15.10.030 - Expedited permitting process.
The Building Official, or designee, will adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
15.10.040 - Permit application processing.
A. The City’s adopted checklist and any other application documents required for the submission of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit will be made available on the City's website and at City Hall.
B. Applicants may submit the required permit application and documents by electronic submittal. An applicant’s electronic signature will be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature.
C. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant must verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact on the public health and safety or building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment, and vehicle parking.
D. If the Building Official deems the application incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance will be sent to the applicant within ten days after submission of the application.
15.10.050 - Permit review; Appeals.
A. It is the intent of this Chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations.
B. Review of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit application is limited to whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements, and whether the charging station poses any specific, adverse impact on public health or safety. If the application meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standards, and the
proposed charging station does not pose any specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety, the Building Official must approve the application and issue any required, nondiscretionary permits.
C. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the city may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
D. An application for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit may only be denied if the Building Official finds that (i) the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and
(ii) there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
These findings must be made in writing, must include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives of preventing the adverse impact, and must be based upon substantial evidence in the record.
E. The Building Official may not condition the approval for any Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
F. The decision of the Building Official may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The appeal must be made on a form made available by the city. Appeals must be filed with the Building Official within ten calendar days following the date of the Building Official’s decision. If the last day to file falls on a city-recognized holiday or on a Saturday or Sunday, the following business day shall be deemed the last day to act.
15.10.060 - Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.
A. Electric vehicle charging station equipment must meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of Southern California Edison Company.
B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices must meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations must be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment must be considered a continuous load.
D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations must meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations may not adversely affect building elements.
15.10.070 - Electric vehicle charging station permit application fee.
The applicant must pay to the City an application fee for an electric vehicle charging station permit, the amount of which will be fixed and established by the City Council from time to time by resolution.
Section 2. Notice. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be posted within 15 days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is, for any reason, deemed or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or preempted by legislative enactment, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of McFarland hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or word might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional or preempted by subsequent legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
Section 5. Certification; Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
INTRODUCED, at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland, California on 5/13/2026, by the following vote:
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on by the following vote:
Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Anita Gonzalez
María T. Pérez
Martin Gutierrez
CITY OF MCFARLAND
______________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland by a Regular meeting thereof held on May 13, 2026.
ATTEST:
________________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney
City of McFarland
Residential and Non-Residential EV Permitting Checklist Page 1 of 3
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
CHECKLIST FOR PERMITTING ELECTRIC VEHICLES
AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE EQUIPMENT (EVSE)
Please complete the following information related to permitting and installation of Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) and submit along with a building permit application.
This checklist contains the technical aspects of EVSE installations and is intended to help expedite permitting and use for electric vehicle charging.
Upon this checklist being deemed complete, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.
However, if it is determined that the installation might have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety, additional verification will be required before a permit can be issued.
This checklist substantially follows the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” contained in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research “Zero Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” and is purposed to augment the guidebook’s checklist.
Job Address: Permit No.
☐ Single-Family ☐ Multi-Family (Apartment) ☐ Multi-Family (Condominium) ☐ Commercial (Single Business) ☐ Commercial (Multi-Businesses) ☐ Mixed-Use ☐ Public Right-of-Way
Location and Number of EVSE to be Installed:
Garage Parking Level(s) Parking Lot Street Curb
Description of Work:
City of McFarland
Residential and Non-Residential EV Permitting Checklist Page 2 of 3 Applicant Name:
Applicant Phone & email:
Contractor Name: License Number & Type:
Contractor Phone & email:
Owner Name:
Owner Phone & email:
EVSE Charging Level: ☐ Level 1 (120V) ☐ Level 2 (240V) ☐ Level 3 (480V) Maximum Rating (Nameplate) of EV Service Equipment = kW Voltage EVSE = V Manufacturer of EVSE:
Mounting of EVSE: ☐ Wall Mount ☐ Pole Pedestal Mount ☐ Other System Voltage:
☐ 120/240V, 1ϕ, 3W ☐ 120/208V, 3ϕ, 4W ☐ 120/240V, 3ϕ, 4W ☐ 277/480V, 3ϕ, 4W ☐ Other
Rating of Existing Main Electrical Service Equipment = Amperes Rating of Panel Supplying EVSE (if not directly from Main Service) = Amps Rating of Circuit for EVSE: Amps / Poles
AIC Rating of EVSE Circuit Breaker (if not Single Family, 400A) = A.I.C.
City of McFarland
Residential and Non-Residential EV Permitting Checklist Page 3 of 3 Specify Either Connected, Calculated, or Documented Demand Load of Existing Panel:
• Connected Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE = Amps • Calculated Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE = Amps • Demand Load of Existing Panel or Service Supplying EVSE = Amps (Provide Demand Load Reading from Electric Utility)
Total Load (Existing plus EVSE Load) = Amps
For Single Family Dwellings, if Existing Load is not known by any of the above methods, then the Calculated Load may be estimated using the “Single-Family Residential Permitting Application Example” in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research “Zero Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” https://www.opr.ca.gov EVSE Rating Amps x 1.25 = Amps = Minimum Ampacity of
EVSE Conductor = # AWG
For Single-Family: Size of Existing Service Conductors = # AWG or kcmil - or - : Size of Existing Feeder Conductor
Supplying EVSE Panel = # AWG or kcmil
I hereby acknowledge that the information presented is a true and correct representation of existing conditions at the job site and that any causes for concern as to life-safety verifications may require further substantiation of information.
Signature of Permit Applicant: Date:
City of McFarland
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 17.
Section: ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Paul Saldaña , Economic Development Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
SUMMARY:
The City Council has completed all statutory prerequisites required to submit a proposed City Charter to the voters pursuant to Government Code section 34458. Following multiple Charter Advisory Committee meetings, proper public notice, and two duly-noticed public hearings, the City Council is now authorized to act to order the placement of the proposed City Charter on the November 3, 2026 statewide general election ballot.
Adoption of the proposed resolution will formally approve the final Charter text and direct the City Clerk to transmit the required materials to the Kern County Elections Office for ballot preparation.
Charter Authority
Article XI, Sections 3 and 5 of the California Constitution authorize a city to adopt a charter for its own governance. A city charter operates as the City’s “local constitution,” granting authority over municipal affairs while preserving compliance with matters of statewide concern and all applicable constitutional and statutory requirements.
Council-Initiated Charter Process
Under Government Code section 34458, the City Council may initiate and propose adoption of a city charter by:
1. Preparing a proposed charter,
2. Conducting at least two public hearings on the proposal and its content,
3. Providing public notice and adequate spacing between hearings, and
4. Submitting the charter to the voters at a statewide general election.
This council-initiated process was selected to ensure efficiency, transparency, and direct
Council oversight while preserving meaningful public participation.
PROCESS AND COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
The City has met all procedural requirements of Government Code section 34458, as summarized below:
1. Charter Advisory Committee
• The City Council appointed a Charter Advisory Committee to assist with drafting charter language, reviewing policy options, and engaging the community. • The Committee held multiple public meetings between January and February 2026. • Committee recommendations were incorporated into the final draft Charter.
2. Public Hearings
The City Council conducted two public hearings on the proposal to adopt a City Charter and on the content of the proposed Charter:
• Public Hearing No. 1: March 11, 2026
• Public Hearing No. 2: April 22, 2026
The second public hearing was held more than thirty (30) days after the first, and each hearing was conducted at 6:00 p.m., outside of normal business hours, to facilitate public participation.
3. Public Notice
Notice of both public hearings was:
• Published in a newspaper of general circulation (Bakersfield Californian) on February 18, 2026, and
• Posted in three public places within the City.
Notice was provided at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to each public hearing, in compliance with Government Code section 34458(b).
4. Waiting Period
More than twenty-one (21) days have elapsed since the second public hearing, satisfying the statutory waiting period before the City Council may vote on submission of the Charter to the voters.
PROPOSED CITY CHARTER OVERVIEW
The proposed City Charter (Attachment A) establishes a governance framework tailored to the
City of McFarland and includes provisions addressing, among other topics:
• Article I – General Provisions: Name, boundaries, purpose, definitions, severability. • Article II – Powers of the City (Municipal Affairs): Statement of municipal affairs; intergovernmental relations.
• Article III – Form of Government: Council–Manager structure; powers/duties; boards/commissions framework.
• Article IV – Elections & Officers: Election timing/procedures consistent with charter authority; vacancies; qualifications (consistent with constitutional constraints). • Article V – Finance: Budget procedures; fiscal administration; independent audit; reserves policy references.
• Article VI – Public Contracting & Procurement: Local procedures for bidding/award (with flexibility and integrity controls); compliance disclaimers where state law governs funding.
• Article VII – Ethics, Transparency & Records: Public transparency commitments and Brown Act/Public Records conformance.
• Article VIII – Amendments & Effective Date: Voter approval; filing with Secretary of State; amendment procedures.
The Charter does not impose any new taxes or fees and preserves the City’s obligations under state law for matters of statewide concern.
Election Requirement
Pursuant to Elections Code section 9255(b)(1), a city charter proposed by the governing body must be submitted to the voters at a statewide general election. The November 3, 2026 statewide general election is the next available and appropriate election date.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City will incur election administration costs associated with placing the Charter measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. These costs are anticipated to be within the range of other City ballot measures and will be funded through the 2026-27 budget. Staff will work with the Kern County Elections Office to confirm final cost estimates.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council adopt Resolution approving the final charter, ordering placing the charter before the voters and authorizing the City Clerk to take all steps necessary to place measure on ballot.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment A Proposed Charter
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Article XI, Sections 3 and 5 of the California Constitution authorize a city to adopt a charter for its own governance by majority vote of its electors; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 34458 authorizes the legislative body of a city, on its own motion, to propose the adoption of a city charter and to submit that proposal to the voters at a statewide general election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of McFarland initiated the preparation of a proposed City Charter pursuant to Government Code section 34458 and appointed a City Charter Advisory Committee to assist with drafting, review, and public engagement; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 34458(b), the City Council held two public hearings on the proposal to adopt a City Charter and the content of the proposed Charter, as follows:
• Public Hearing No. 1: March 11, 2026
• Public Hearing No. 2: April 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, notice of both public hearings was duly published in a newspaper of general circulation and posted in public places at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to each hearing, and at least one hearing was held outside of normal business hours, all in compliance with Government Code section 34458(b); and
WHEREAS, more than twenty-one (21) days have elapsed since the second public hearing, and the City Council has considered public testimony and finalized the proposed City Charter; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code section 9255(b)(1), a city charter proposed by the
governing body must be submitted to the voters at a statewide general election; and WHEREAS, the next statewide general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, which is an appropriate election for submission of the proposed City Charter to the voters of the City of McFarland,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of McFarland as follows:
Section 1. Approval of Proposed City Charter
The City Council hereby approves the proposed City of McFarland City Charter, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Order Submitting Charter to the Voters
Pursuant to Government Code section 34458 and Elections Code section 9255, the City Council hereby orders the submission of the proposed City Charter to the voters of the City of McFarland at the November 4, 2026 statewide general election.
Section 3. Ballot Question
The following question shall be placed on the ballot:
“Shall the City of McFarland adopt a City Charter that would provide local control over municipal affairs while remaining subject to state and federal law?” Section 4. Consolidation and Election Administration
The election shall be consolidated with the November 4, 2026 statewide general election, and the Kern County Elections Office is hereby requested and authorized to conduct the election on behalf of the City.
Section 5. Direction to City Clerk
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out this resolution, including but not limited to transmitting this resolution, the ballot question, and the full text of the proposed City Charter to the Kern County Elections Office, and coordinating preparation of election materials as required by law.
Section 6. Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on May 13, 2026 by the following vote:
Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Anita Gonzalez
María T. Pérez
Martin Gutierrez
CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney
1 Charter of the City of McFarland
Preamble
We the people of the City of McFarland, State of California, under the constitution and the laws of the state of California, declare our intent to restore to our community the historic principles of self-governance inherent in the doctrine of home-rule. We are committed to the belief that local government has the closest affinity to the people governed and firm in the conviction that the economic and fiscal independence of our local government will promote the health, safety and welfare of all citizens of this City.
We do hereby exercise the express right granted by the Constitution of the State of California to enact and adopt this Charter for the City of McFarland.
Article I: Names & Boundaries
Section 1.01 Name
The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of McFarland shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under the name “City of McFarland”, but as a California Constitution Hume Rule Charter City.
Section 1.02 Boundaries of the City
The boundaries of the City of McFarland shall be as now established and as may be changed in the future as provided by law, by this Charter, or by ordinance.
Article II: Powers of the City
Section 2.01. Powers.
Except as restricted by this Charter, the City shall have all powers allowable under the Constitution of the State of California to adopt ordinances, establish rules, grant franchises, structure City government, and in every way to govern the municipal affairs of the City. Municipal affairs encompass all matters of local concern as determined by the City Council consistent with the meaning of "municipal affairs" under the constitutional, statutory, and judicially defined law of the State of California. Such powers are in addition to those granted or prescribed by any applicable law for municipal corporations within the state of California. The City shall also have the power to exercise any and all rights, powers and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted, or prescribed by any law of the State, by this Charter, or by other lawful authority, or which a municipal corporation might or could exercise under the Constitution of the State of California
Expressly, the City retains all powers allowable for “municipal affairs” including but not limited to: public employment, public finance, public contracting, revenue and taxation, land use and planning, prevailing wage, and governance. Each of the responsibilities of
2 governance set forth and described in this Charter, and as established by the Constitutional, statutory and judicially defined law of the State of California, is declared to be a municipal affair or concern, the performance of which is unique to the benefit of the residents of the City of McFarland. Enumeration by this Charter of any particular power does not constitute a limitation upon the City’s general grant of powers under applicable law.
Nothing in this Charter is intended to restrict the City in exercising any right, power or authority granted under the general laws of the State of California. However, the provisions of this Charter shall prevail in the event of any conflict with general law.
Section 2.02 General Law Powers.
In addition to the power and authority granted by the terms of this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the City shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations and to take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter and the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the provisions of this Charter shall control.
Section 2.03 Elections.
The City of McFarland shall have the power to adopt ordinances establishing procedures, rules or regulations concerning City of McFarland elections and public officials, including but not limited to, the qualifications and compensation of elected officials, the method, time and requirements to hold elections, to fill vacant offices.
Unless in conflict with ordinances adopted by the City, state law regarding elections shall apply.
Section 2.04 Fines and Penalties.
The City of McFarland shall have the power to adopt ordinances establishing penalties, fines and forfeitures for violations of the provisions of the McFarland Municipal Code.
Section 2.05 Incorporation and Succession.
The City shall continue to be a municipal corporation known as the City of McFarland.
The City shall remain vested with and shall continue to own, have, possess, control and enjoy all property rights and rights of action of every nature and description owned, had, possessed, controlled or enjoyed by it at the time this Charter takes effect, and is hereby declared to be the successor of same. It shall be subject to all debts, obligations and liabilities, which exist against the City at the time this Charter takes effect. All lawful ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, or portions thereof, in force at the time
3 this Charter takes effect and not in conflict with or inconsistent herewith, are hereby continued in force until the same has been duly repealed, amended, changed or superseded by proper authority.
Article III Form of Government
3.01 Council-Manager Form of Government
The municipal government established by this Charter shall be the "Council-Manager," form of government, under which the Mayor and City Council set policy and the City Manager carries out that policy. The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all City affairs placed in the City Manager’s charge by ordinance or by this charter.
3.02 Mayor and City Council
The City shall be governed by, and all powers of the City shall be vested in, the Mayor and City Council. The City Council consists of four Council Members each elected to office from the City at large in the manner provided by the laws of the State or procedures adopted by ordinance. The Mayor shall be elected to office from the City at large. The Mayor and each City Council Member shall have equal votes on all matters coming before the City Council. The Mayor and each City Council Member in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the end of the term for which he or she was elected or appointed subject to the right of the people to recall the Mayor or a City Council Member from office as provided in the laws of the State.
Article IV: Elections & Vacancies
Section 4.01 Election Procedures.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, all elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the California Elections Code for the holding of municipal elections, so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter.
Section 4.02 Special Elections.
The City Council may call special elections for such purposes as the Council may prescribe. A special election may be held on any date specified by the Council.
Section 4.03 Initiative, Referendum and Recall.
The electors of the City reserve to themselves the powers of initiative and referendum and the recall of elective officers, to be exercised in the manner prescribed by the California Constitution and State law.
Section 4.04 Council Vacancies.
4 The office of a Councilmember shall become vacant upon the member’s death, resignation, removal from office or forfeiture of office in any manner authorized by State law. Whenever a vacancy in the City Council arises, from whatever cause arising, the vacancy shall be filled by the City Council as provided herein.
Within 15 working days of the occurrence of the Council vacancy, following a published notification of such vacancy, persons who are eligible for and interested in filling the vacancy, shall file a standard application with the City Clerk. On the 16th working day following the creation of the vacancy, the City Clerk shall provide to the remaining Council members the applications of all eligible applicants. Within 30 calendar days of receipt of said applications the City Council shall make an appointment from among the eligible applicants. The City Council may alternatively call a special election pursuant to State law.
Article V Financial Procedures
Section 5.01 Property Tax Limits and Procedure:
The City Council may not levy a property tax for general municipal purposes in excess of the maximum rate applicable to the City on the effective date of this Charter, provided, however, that a property tax in excess thereof may be levied if authorized by the State Constitution or State law, and if authorized by the affirmative votes of a majority of the City’s voters voting on a proposition to increase such levy and, provided further, that any such tax must comply with all applicable provisions of this Charter.
Section 5.02 Separate Taxing Areas.
Nothing herein contained shall preclude the Council from establishing separate taxing areas within the City for the levy of a tax in excess of such maximum rate if authorized by the State Constitution, State law, by ordinance, or by the affirmative votes of a majority of the voters within the area voting on a proposition to impose or to increase such levy.
Section 5.03 Procedure for Assessment
The procedure and authority for the assessment, levy and collection of taxes may be prescribed by ordinance and, in the absence of such an ordinance the procedure and authority applicable thereto shall be that prescribed by State law.
Section 5.04 Restrictions on Revenues and Taxes
The Council shall maintain a revenue structure adequate to meet City financial requirements for execution of the balanced programs determined by the City Council necessary to carry out the duties, obligations and mandates of this Charter, which revenue structure shall be balanced equitably between taxes, fees, utility and enterprise
5 charges, and assessments, and comply with the judicially-determined requirements, definitions and intent of California Constitution Articles XIII A and XIII B.
Section 5.05 Special Funds
The City Council shall by ordinance provide, and the annual budget shall make adequate provision for reserve accounts in each fund, or a special fund, for emergencies, uninsured losses, unfunded liabilities, pollution and adverse environmental conditions, depreciable fixed asset replacement, utility and enterprise facility perpetual replacement, and any other such reserves as the City Manager might recommend and the City Council approve.
Section 5.06 Budgeting
The Council, by ordinance, shall provide for an integrated budgeting and financial management system. Each fund shall have a balanced budget. The ordinance shall provide for: an annual budget submitted before the first day of the last month of the current fiscal year; a comprehensive and consolidated view of the City’s financial condition, and; other budgetary requirements made by the Council by ordinance.
Section 5.07 Budget Adoption.
The Council shall adopt the annual budget by affirmative vote of a majority of its members, on or before the last working day of the last month of the current fiscal year.
If it fails to adopt the budget by this date the budget proposed by the City Manager shall be deemed adopted.
Section 5.08 Independent Audit:
The Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City financial accounts and documents and may provide for more frequent or more specialized audits as it deems necessary. All audits shall be completed and financial reports shall be issued no later than the Federal single audit filing deadline.
All audits shall be made by a certified public accountant firm experienced in city auditing. The selected audit firm shall have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers. The selected audit firm may not provide services to the City other than audit and directly allied financial reporting services for one year after the conduct of any annual audit.
Section 5.09 Public Works Contracts.
The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, rules or regulations to regulate all aspects of the bidding, award and performance of any public works contract, including, but not limited to, the compensation rates to be paid for the performance of such.
6 Section 5.10 Public Financing.
The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, rules or regulations related to any public financing.
Section 5.11 Utility Franchises.
The City shall have the power to adopt any ordinance providing for the acquisition, development, or operation by the City of any public utility, or any ordinance providing for the granting of a franchise to any public utility not owned by the City which proposes to use or is using City streets, highways or other rights-of-way.
Section 5.12 Enterprises. The City shall have the power to engage in any enterprise deemed necessary to produce revenues for the general fund or any other funds established by the City Council to promote a public purpose.
Section 5.13 Debt.
The City by ordinance may issue all manner of securities and incur all manner of indebtedness.
Article VI Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 6.01 Continuation of Rights
The City shall continue to own, possess and control all rights and property of every kind and nature owned, possessed or controlled by it on the effective date of this Charter, and shall be subject to all its debts, obligations and liabilities.
Section 6.02 Continuation of Acts
All lawful ordinances, resolutions, and rules and regulations in force on the effective date of this Charter and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith are continued in force until repealed or amended.
Section 6.03 Construction and Interpretation.
The language contained in this Charter is intended to be permissive rather than exclusive or limiting and shall be liberally and broadly construed in favor of the exercise by the City of its power to govern with respect to any matter which is a municipal affair.
Section 6.04 Severability
If any provision of this Charter should be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Article VIII Amendments and Repeal
7 Section 7.01 Amendment to Charter, Revision or Repeal. This Charter and any of its provisions may be amended by a majority vote of the electors voting on the question.
Amendment, revision or repeal may be proposed by initiative or by the City Council by Ordinance.
Recommended to the McFarland City Council for public review and comment; City Council adoption and; placement on the November 3, 2026 election ballot.
Charter Advisory Committee
Saul Ayon
Anthony Blanco
Ricardo Cano
Eliseo Garza
Victor Oropeza
Jim White
City of McFarland
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 18.
Section: ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Diego Viramontes, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE REQUEST BY WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR A SERVICE RATE INCREASE OF 2.52% AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE GATE FEE INCREASE OF 3.12% APPROVED
BY KERN COUNTY
SUMMARY:
Waste Management, the City's contracted hauler for trash, recycling, and organics, has requested an annual adjustment to the service rates as stipulated in the Solid Waste Agreement. This report addresses two separate rate adjustments:
1. A 2.52% increase in the service rates paid by the City to Waste Management for residential, commercial, and industrial services, which requires City Council approval.
2. A 3.12% increase in the gate fees established by Kern County, which affects nonresidential consumers and is passed through to the County.
These adjustments will not impact the rates charged to customers by the City, as those were established via our rate study.
BACKGROUND:
The City of McFarland has a franchise agreement with Waste Management to provide trash, recycling, and organics hauling services. According to Article 5 of the agreement, Waste Management is entitled to request an annual adjustment of service rates based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other factors.
1. Service Rate Increase (2.52%):
Waste Management has requested a 2.52% increase in the service rates for residential, commercial, and industrial services. This proposed increase is based on the CPI increase in the most recent 12-month data. The City Council has the discretion to approve this request.
2. Gate Fee Increase (3.12%):
Kern County has approved a 3.12% increase in the gate fees, which are assessed on nonresidential consumers. The City of McFarland bills, collects, and remits these fees to Kern County. The City does not directly benefit from this fee. Residential gate fees are assessed on property tax bills, while non-residential gate fees are included in the utility bills issued by the
City.
DISCUSSION:
Service Rate Increase (2.52%):
The annual rate adjustment for service rates ensures that Waste Management can continue to provide high-quality services while accounting for changes in operational costs. The CPI adjustment is based on the most recent 12-month data and is capped at a 5% increase. This adjustment will not impact the rates charged to customers by the City, as those rates were established via our rate study. The increase pertains to the contract hauler rates that the City pays to Waste Management.
Gate Fee Increase (3.12%):
The gate fee increase, set by Kern County, is necessary to cover the costs of landfill operations and maintenance. The City of McFarland's role is to bill, collect, and remit these fees for non-residential customers. This adjustment will not impact residential customers, whose gate fees are assessed on their property tax bills.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2.52% increase in the contract hauler rates amounts to approximately $33,662 annually in additional costs for the City of McFarland. Annual CPI increases have been incorporated into our five-year rate study assumptions to ensure that our current rate structure can offset this cost increase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the 2.52% increase in the service rates paid by the City to Waste Management for residential, commercial, and industrial services.
2. Acknowledge the 3.12% increase in Kern County gate fees for non-residential consumers, which the City will bill, collect, and remit to the County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2026-2027 McFarland CPI notification
2. McFarland CPI FY26-27_Redacted
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE REQUEST BY WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR A SERVICE RATE INCREASE OF 2.52% AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE GATE FEE INCREASE OF 3.12% APPROVED BY KERN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of McFarland has a franchise agreement with Waste Management for trash, recycling, and organics hauling services; and
WHEREAS, Article 5 of the franchise agreement permits annual rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and other factors; and
WHEREAS, Waste Management has requested an annual rate adjustment including a 2.52% increase in the service rates paid by the City for residential, commercial, and industrial services; and WHEREAS, Kern County has approved a 3.12% increase in gate fees for non-residential consumers, which the City bills, collects, and remits to the County; and WHEREAS, the proposed service rate adjustment will not impact the rates charged to customers by the City but will adjust the contract hauler rates paid by the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of McFarland that it hereby finds and determines as follows:
1. The request by Waste Management for a 2.52% service rate increase, as detailed in their 2026- 2027 rate adjustment request, is hereby approved.
2. The 3.12% gate fee increase approved by Kern County for non-residential consumers is acknowledged, and the City will continue to bill, collect, and remit these fees to the County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of McFarland on May 13, 2026 by the following vote:
Aye Nae Abstain Absent
Saul Ayon
Ricardo Cano
Anita Gonzalez
María T. Pérez
Martin Gutierrez
CITY OF MCFARLAND
____________________________
Saul Ayon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of McFarland, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of McFarland on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney
May April 17, 2026
Diego Viramontes
City Manager
City of McFarland
401 W. Kern Ave
McFarland, CA 93205
RE: 2026/2027 Rate Adjustment Request
Dear Mr. Viramontes,
Pursuant to Article 5 Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.4 of the current Solid Waste Agreement between the City of McFarland and Waste Management of California, Inc., we respectfully request an annual adjustment of service rates.
Summary of Adjustments Requested:
Calculated Annual Adjustment of Rates
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Service Rates
2025-2026 CPI Calculated Adjustment 2.52%
Kern County non-residential gate and bin fee increase 3.12% Commercial and Industrial Services
Effective July 1, 2026. Calculations and supporting documentation for these requests are enclosed with this letter.
As a company, WM is dedicated to making a positive difference in the City of McFarland’s environment and quality of life. Thank you for your favorable consideration. We look forward to discussing this request in further detail.
Sincerely,
Liz Gomez
Senior Account Executive
Attachments:
2026-2027 Proposed Rates and Supporting Calculations
Kern County Public Works Staff Report Public Hearing Notice
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Contract Language:
* data unavailable due to Federal Shutdown
*Due to the Federal Shutdown, BLS data is unavailable during this period, to proceed we have excluded this data from calculations rather than average or estimate a non-existent number. As this will have impacts into next year's calculations, we suggest carrying this practice forward until the 27/28 rate calculation when YoY data should be availble to resume normal calculations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Generated on: May 8, 2024 (12:11:52 PM)