SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
July 22, 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 5:00p.m.
ROLL CALL
Carminenter, Poent: Mayor Sil yo, er, Canor ricar Mania To remember Councilmembers Absent:
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Chief of Police Adrian Olmos, eputy Chief of Police Brandon Rutledge, Human Resources Director Serrena McCua conomic Development Manager Saldana, City Clerk Erika De La Cr
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Gonzalez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the July 22, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
1. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MCFARLAND AND WEST STAR NORTH DAIRY DBA SHERWOOD RANCH
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for Approval of Resolution No. 2026-94, for the July 22, 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
2. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF A BALLOT MEASURE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.200 OF THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS, AT THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION; REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF KERN CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PLACE
THE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT
Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-95, for the July 22, 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
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
None
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
None
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council provided direction to the City Manager regarding the employment position of Community Development Director.
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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