REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
May 27, 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 6:14p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmembe Martin Gutierrez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez, Councilmember María T. Pére:
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 Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Council Member Maria T. Pérez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to Approve the Agenda as Form for the May 13, 2026, City Council Meeting. 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
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Belle, presented by Chief of Police Adrain Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. A Proclamation Declaring May 2026, as Community Action Month in the City of McFarland
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $290,860.67 from 5/2/2026 to 5/15/2026.
3. Approval of May 13, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of May 13, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ITS MODEL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE
6. Second Reading and Adoption 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
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT THE COMPLETED WORK BY DOOLITTLE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2026 STREET REJUVENATION PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
WITH THE KERN COUNTY RECORDER
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT THE COMPLETED WORK BY CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2025 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
WITH THE KERN COUNTY RECORDER
9. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER VIOLET OLLAGUE TO ATTEND THE 80-HOUR CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION COURSE AT THE SHERATON GARDEN GROVE IN GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA FROM JUNE 1-12, 2026.
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE
MCFARLAND CLINICA SIERRA VISTA WIC BASED ON ORDINANCE SECTION
5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE
MCFARLAND CLINICA SIERRA VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BASED ON ORDINANCE 5.04.190 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Vice Mayor Cano to Approve the Consent Agenda at the meeting of May 27, 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 HEARINGS
13. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027): APPROVAL OF FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
a. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING
THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-62 at the meeting of May 27, 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
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-63 at the meeting of May 27, 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
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH PAUL SALDANA FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TWELVE MONTHS
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-57 at the meeting of May 27, 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
15. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $200,000 TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM
MCFARLAND HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-55 at the meeting of May 27, 2026. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: M. Gutierrez
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Meeting Cancelled b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)- Nothing to Report c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)- No Meeting d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Vice Mayor stated that there are no recent findings of the West Nile Virus.
e. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - Nothing to Report COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Reminded the community of the various services offered by CAPK and encouraged residents to take advantage of available resources. He also congratulated students promoting from sixth grade to eighth grade, as well as high school graduates, on their accomplishments and wished them continued success.
Councilmember Gonzalez:
Congratulated all students on the completion of the school year and acknowledged the achievements of graduating and promoting students. She noted her attendance at local school promotion and graduation events and commended students for their hard work and dedication.
Councilmember Pérez:
Thanked staff for the thorough budget presentation and review provided during the meeting. She also reminded the community that the last day of school would be the following day and wished students, teachers, and school staff a safe and enjoyable summer break.
Mayor Ayon:
Thanked everyone in attendance, including those watching the meeting through the live stream.
He congratulated students receiving Associate of Arts degrees, as well as those graduating from high school and other educational programs, and wished them success in their future endeavors.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned approximately at 6:41p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez to adjourn the meeting at 6:41p.m. at the meeting of May 27, 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
CITY OF MCFARLAND SAY OF MOFARUT SA OF MARL
INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1957
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk CALIFORNIA