REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
June 10, 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 6:06p.m.
ROLL CALL
ouncilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmemb artin Gutierrez, Councilmember María T. Pére
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Chief of Police Adrian Olmos, Human Resources Director Serrena McCuan, City Clerk Erika De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Mayor Saul Ayon
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Notion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Agenda as te Form for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majorit Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Mochi, presented by Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Presentation by McFarland High School Principal Dario Diaz on the City of McFarland Scholarship Program
2. A Proclamation Declaring June 22-26, 2026, as National Boys & Girls Club in the City of McFarland
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $769,598.25 from 5/16/2026 to 5/29/2026.
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of May 2026 in the Amount of $475,998.17.
5. Approval of May 27, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of May 27, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43
AND DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON PERKINS
AVENUE TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B), AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
AND DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
FRONTAGE ROAD TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1) AS SURPLUS STREET LAND, AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE UTILIZATION OF GRANT
FUNDING THROUGH THE KERN COUNTY FENTANYL MISUSE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE GRANT TO PURCHASE A 2026 FORD MAVERICK XLT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,347.50 THROUGH PHIL LONG FORD OF DENVER, LLO
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SKID
STEER LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,276.50
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50 TO
CORRECT THE ELECTION DATE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER TO THE VOTERS AT THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Consent Agenda for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 2026-70) AND INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-71), PRE-ZONING ORDINANCE (NO.5-2026), AND APPROVE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION 21 (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4) WITH THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF KERN COUNTY
a. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF
THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO BE IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 21 Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-70 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" AND PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 2026- 2) AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "B"
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-71 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 5-2026 A ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 060-030-12 AND 060-030-08
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 5-2026 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
13. CITY COUNCIL TAKE MINISTERIAL AND MANDATORY ACTION AS REQUIRED UNDER ELECTION CODE SECTIONS 1405 AND 9215 REGARDING THE DAIRY-
SPONSORED INITIATIVE PROCESS
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-68, Ordering a report pursuant to elections code section 9212 regarding the initiative petitions entitled "Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations" 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, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
14. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP)
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-69 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
AND RESPONSIBLE BID AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,288,333 FOR THE BASE BID OF THE GARZOLI
AVENUE PEDESTRIAN/LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BID, AND UP TO $511,423.30 FOR CONTINGENCY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-73 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
16. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, 2026-31
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT a. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CITY'S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND 2026-31 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-76 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
otion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, for the Approval o solution No. 2026-77 for the June 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approve by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Trevor Slegers
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Public Policy and Finance Committee
Mayor Ayon reported on accounts receivable payment arrangements and noted that the utility service shutoff date is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
b. Public Safety Committee
Councilmember Gutierrez reported that the McFarland Police Department continues to grow and highlighted the addition of a new bike patrol unit and the appointment of a new Deputy Chief.
He also reported that the City has received 94 reports related to gunshots and fireworks, which have been forwarded to the Police Department for review and response. c. Quality of Life Committee
Councilmember Pérez reported that Code Enforcement and Animal Control operations are fully functional and continuing to work with UC Davis to provide care for animals housed at the City's animal shelter. She noted that the shelter is currently caring for 47 dogs. Additionally, she announced that the Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in recognition of America's 250th Anniversary.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Thanked Mr. Diaz for attending the meeting, congratulated local high school graduates who earned Associate Degrees, and expressed appreciation for the ongoing improvements throughout the community.
Councilmember Pérez:
Acknowledged the accomplishments of local students and recognized the many talented youth in the community. She thanked those involved with the Boys & Girls Club, expressed enthusiasm for the planned walkways project, and suggested exploring the possibility of a sound wall in coordination with Caltrans.
Addressed community concerns regarding water service and noted that a new water well is currently under construction. He also discussed the sewer expansion project and emphasized that the City continues to experience growth in both business development and housing, noting that such progress takes time.
Mayor Ayon:
Thanked City staff for their hard work and recognized efforts to achieve cost savings related to City Council meeting operations. He also encouraged residents to stay hydrated during periods of high temperatures, avoid overexertion, and maintain proper electrolyte intake.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:09p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to adjourn the June 10, 2026, City Council meeting at 7:09p.m. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez, M. Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
CITY OF MCFARLAND INCORPORATED
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk