REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
July 8, 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 6:01p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano, Councilmembe Martin Gutierrez
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Anita Gonzalez, Councilmember María T. Pérez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Chief of Police Adrian Olmos, Human Resources Director Serrena McCuan, Economic Development Manager Saldana, City Clerk Erika De La Cruz
INVOCATION
Offered by Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Council Member Martin Gutierrez.
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the July 8, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Taylor, presented by Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $829,404.09 from 6/13/2026 to 6/26/2026.
2. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of June 2026 in the Amount of $456,605.46.
3. Approval of June 24, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH TERRA PRIMA VENTURES, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54943.4
6. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, FOR THE FY 2026 COPS HIRING PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS
7. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AND KERN COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN A DIRECT
SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KERN FOR
RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCT PROCUREMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-75 AND APPROVING A NUNC PRO TUNC CLERICAL CORRECTION TO SECTION 1.01 OF THE
PROPOSED CITY CHARTER, AND CONFIRMING SUBMISSION OF THE CHARTER TO THE VOTERS AT THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATEWIDE GENERAL Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to Approve the Consent Agenda for the July 8, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll- Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONDUCT ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING AND RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 STAFF VACANCY, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 (AB 2561)
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
TO COOPERATE WITH THE COUNTY OF KERN IN THE URBAN COUNTY
PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE ALL
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT Motion by Mayor Ayon, Seconded by Vice Mayor Cano for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-82, for the July 8, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, M. Gutierrez
NOES: None
ABSENT: A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 3-0
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Councilmember Gutierrez stated that the Fourth of July event was a success and commended everyone involved for their efforts in ensuring the event was well organized and ran smoothly.
Vice Mayor Cano:
Thanked City staff, volunteers, and everyone involved for their hard work in organizing the Fourth of July celebration. Acknowledged that there were many fireworks throughout the community and expressed appreciation that there were no reported injuries. Commended everyone for a successful event.
Mayor Ayon:
Thanked residents for remaining attentive to fire safety, encouraged everyone to stay hydrated during the summer heat, and expressed appreciation to City staff, public safety personnel, and the Fire Department for their efforts in helping ensure a safe and successful community event.
CLOSED SESSION
12. The City Council provided direction to the Economic Development Manager regarding the negotiation provisions related to the resolution of the lawsuit.
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately at 7:10p.m.
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INCORPORATED
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Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk