REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
May 13,2026
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
MCFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MCFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayon called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmember Martin Gutierrez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez, Councilmember María T. Pérez Councilmembers Absent:
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Attorney Nathan Hodges, City Manager Diego Viramontes, Chief of Police Adrain Olmos, Human Resources Director Serrena McCuan, Economic Development Manager Paul Saldana, City Clerk Erika De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by City Manager Diego Viramontes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by City Clerk Erika De La Cruz
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to amend the agenda by adding A Proclamation Declaring May 10-16, as National Police Week in the City of McFarland and to approve the agenda as amended for the May 13, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, River, presented by Chief of Police Adrain Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Kern Council of Governments Presenting the Long-Range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
2. A Proclamation Declaring May 10-16, as National Police Week in the City of McFarland
3. Introduction of Newly Appointed Police Chaplain Tony Blanco
4. A Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in the City of McFarland
5. Intern Presentation to City Council
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,858,008.23 from 4/11/2026 to 5/1/2026.
7. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of April 2026 in the Amount of $669,685.07.
8. Approval of April 22, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
9. Approval of April 27, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE PEE FOR
THE MCFARLAND LIONS CLUB FIREWORKS STAND BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION 5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of May 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. 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 Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 4-2026 at the meeting of May 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
18. 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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Vice Mayor Cano for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-50 at the meeting of May 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
19. 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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Vice Mayor Cano for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-53 at the meeting of May 13, 2026. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Maria Diaz
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
percognize and thanked the cumity ended be in aten date for their ens, soment ament, and contributions to the City.
Councilmember Gonzalez:
xpressed appreciation for the strong public turnout and acknowledged City stati for the ntinued professionalism, dedication, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities i support of City operations.
Vice Mayor Cano:
Extended congratulations and a warm welcome to the newly appointed Police Chaplain.
Additionally, expressed gratitude to the City Clerk for her ongoing service, professionalism, and dedication to the community.
Mayor Ayon:
Welcomed and thanked attendees for their participation in the meeting and recognized the interns for their efforts and valuable assistance to the City. Also congratulated the newly appointed Police Chaplain and acknowledged the City Clerk for her continued commitment and service to the City of McFarland.
CLOSED SESSION
20. The City Council gave directions to the City Manager.
21. The City Council gave directions to the City Manager and Human Resources Director.
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned approximately at 8:24p.m.
TAL OF MOFARLAND SAL OF MOPARLAND
CITY OF MCFARLAND
INCORPORATED
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JULY 18,1957
CALFORNN CALIFORINIA
Erika De La Cruz., City Clerk