MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Veteran's Hall
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Wednesday, May 13, 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: City Manager Diego Viramontes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Clerk Erika De La Cruz
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. Kern Council of Governments Presenting the Long-Range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
2. Introduction of Newly Appointed Police Chaplain Tony Blanco
3. A Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in the City of McFarland
4. Intern Presentation to City Council
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.
5. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,858,008.23 from 4/11/2026 to 5/1/2026.
6. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of April 2026 in the Amount of $669,685.07.
7. Approval of April 22, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of April 27, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR THE
MCFARLAND LIONS CLUB FIREWORKS STAND BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION
5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THAT SAME DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
11. Waive Full Reading and Adopt 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
12. Waive Full Reading and Adopt 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
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT 438-2024 WITH THE COUNTY OF KERN FOR THE KERN COUNTY
FENTANYL MISUSE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE GRANT EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE FACILITY USE
AGREEMENT FEES, DEPOSIT, AND GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE
CHALLENGERS SPECIAL NEEDS SPORTS LEAGUE
15. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. 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
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
17. 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
18. 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
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
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
19. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property APNs: 200-180-09, 201-604-03, 201-140-24, 201-140-23, 201-083-23, Frontage Road – Adjacent to Frontage Road, Hwy 99 and Perkins Ave., Perkins Avenue - Adjacent to Perkins Bridge & 2nd Street
Agency Negotiators: Diego Viramontes
Negotiating Parties: Terra Prima Ventures LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of lease/sale
20. Public Employment (Government Code § 54957 ) - Title: Community Development Director and Economic Development Director
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on May 8, 2026.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council May 27, 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.