REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
August 12, 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
Continentes Posit: Ma Ail Ayo, Vice lay Rico Mat oriente Councilmembers Absent:
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
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by City Manager Diego Viramontes
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Presentation added for Serrena McCuan and Megan Snyder for their years of services Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Cal Maiority 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, Daisy, presented by Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Introduction and Ceremonial Swearing in of Recent Academy Graduate Police Officer Zachary Cantu
2. McFarland Emerging Leaders Program - 2026 College Intern Presentations
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,727,105.06 from 7/11/2026 to 7/31/2026
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of July 2026 in the Amount of $494,349.86
5. Approval of July 20, 2026, Special City Council Minutes
6. Approval of July 22, 2026, Special City Council Minutes
7. Approval of July 22, 2026, Regular City Council Minutes
8. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500 PER TRIP FOR SERGEANT KENNETH MULLER TO ATTEND AN ACTIVE
SHOOTER RESPONSE INSTRUCTOR COURSE, IN PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA FROM JULY 28-31, 2026
9. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR SERGEANT MATTHEW DEWAR TO ATTEND THE EFFECTIVE FITNESS COMBATIVES LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN BREA, CALIFORNIA FROM AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
10. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR SERGEANT MATTHEW DEWAR TO ATTEND THE POST FIELD
TRAINING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, ADMINISTRATOR, COORDINATOR COURSE IN MCCLELLAN, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2026.
11. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR DETECTIVES ANDREW GALVAN AND SERGIO CAZARES TO ATTEND
THE ANNUAL CALIFORNIA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATOR'S CONFERENCE AT THE
RED ROCK CASINO RESORT AND SPA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FROM AUGUST 18-21, 2026.
12. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER
TRIP FOR CHIEF ADRIAN OLMOS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL KERN COUNTY
CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION POST EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2026
13. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 6-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES LOCATED
ALONG SHERWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN BROWNING ROAD AND BLANCO
PARK, AFFECTING PORTIONS OF APNS 201-190-04 AND 201-190-13, FROM M-2 AND C-1 TO C-2, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF MCFARLAND GENERAL Motion by Vice Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Consent Agenda for the August 12, 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 7-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF
THE MCFARLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO
SECONDARY UNITS AND SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND TO CONFORM
TERMINOLOGY TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, for the Waive Full Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 7-2026, for the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez, M. Gutierrez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
15. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO BAKERSFIELD WELL & PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $963,000 FOR THE DRILLING OF A MUNICIPAL WATER WELL FOR
THE NEW ELMO WATER WELL PROJECT AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $96,300 FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-97, for the August 12, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, R. Cano, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez, M. Gutierrez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 5-0
16. REPORT, DISCUSS, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED FEE
SCHEDULE AND OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR THE MCFARLAND
COMMISSARY LAUNCHPAD LOCATED AT 103 W. SHERWOOD AVENUE
Council moved forward with the plan that the City Manager Diego Viramontes created.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Councilmember Gutierrez congratulates Officer Cantu and wishes the City's interns luck. He thanks City Department Heads for their hard work. He asks the community to use additional caution while driving in town as the school year has started. He also reminds the community that Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Tennis sports are starting soon. He wishes Serrena McCuan and Megan Snyder good luck.
Councilmember Gonzalez:
Councilmember Gonzalez thanks staff for their hard work and expresses appreciation for Serrena McCuan's service with the City.
Councilmember Pérez:
Councilmember Pérez thanks the interns for their presentations. She also thanks Megan Snyder and Serrena McCuan for their work in the City. She congratulates Police Officer Cantu on joining the McFarland Police Department.
Vice Mayor Cano:
Vice-Mayor Cano thanks the interns and recognizes their growth and learning in the Leadership Program. He congratulates Officer Cantu on joining the McFarland Police Department. He also gives thanks to the residents who came to the meeting.
Mayor Ayon:
Mayor Ayon thanks Staff for their work. He thanks Chief Olmos for the successful National Night Out event. He thanks the interns for their work and supervisors for their role in the Internship program. He thanks Serrena McCuan and Megan Snyder for their service to the City.
CLOSED SESSION
17. Public Employment (§ 54957) - Title: Police Lieutenant Direction was given to HR Director concerning the police Lieutenant.
18. Public Employment (§ 54957) - Title: Human Resources Director No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:07 p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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