REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
August 26, 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
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Saul Ayon, Councilmember Martin Gutierrez, Councilmember Anita Gonzalez, Councilmember María T Pérez Councilmembers Absent: Vice-Mayor Ricardo Cano
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Chief of Police Adrian Olmos, Deputy Chief of Police Brandon Rutledge, Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez, Economic Development Manager Saldana, Senior City Planner Brianahi De Leon, City Clerk Erika De La
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember Anita Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the August 26, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Barney, presented by Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition and Announcement of the Promotion of Sergeant Phillip Garza to Police
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Maria E. Martinez
ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $544,898.05 from 8/1/2026 to 8/14/2026
3. Approval of August 12, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of August 14, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR DISPATCH SUPERVISOR SYLVIA TAFOYA TO ATTEND THE 32-HOUR
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISORS IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2026.
6. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR POLICE OFFICE TECHNICIAN YESSICA QUINTERO TO ATTEND THE 160-
HOUR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH COURSE AT THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE WEILL INSTITUTE IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA FROM OCTOBER 5-30, 2026.
7. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP
FOR DETECTIVES ANDREW GALVAN AND SERGIO CAZARES TO ATTEND THE
ICI SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATIONS COURSE AT THE DOUBLETREE DEL MAR IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2026.
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH MUJERES ACTIVAS LIDERES COMUNITARIAS, INC.
AND THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NORTH KERN INNOVATION HUB
AND THE CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST CATALYST GRANT PROJECT
9. Approval of Resolution 2026-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY RESILENCE CAMPUS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, AND RELATED
MATERIALS
10. Second Reading and Adoption of 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
11. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH GOGOV, LLC FOR CITIZEN NOTIFICATIONS, MOBILE APPLICATION,
VOICE CALLS, AND SMS TEXT MESSAGING SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez, Seconded by Councilmember Pérez, to Approve the Consent Agenda for the August 26, 2026, City Council Meeting, Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
12. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND UPFITTING OF THREE (3) POLICE VEHICLES AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,537.70 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE VEHICLE CAPITAL FUND TO PURCHASE THREE (3) POLICE DEPARTMENT
VEHICLES THROUGH PHIL LONG FORD OF DENVER, LLC
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-99, for the August 26, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
13. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
AND THE MCFARLAND POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES: S. Ayon, M. Gutierrez, A. Gonzalez, M. Pérez
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Cano
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED: 4-0
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETINGS
a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) - No Report
b. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - No Report c. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - No Report d. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) - No Report e. Public Policy and Finance Committee - Meeting Cancelled f. Public Safety Committee - Meeting Cancelled
g. Quality of Life Committee - Meeting Cancelled
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Councilmember Gutierrez congratulated Officer Garza on his promotion.
Councilmember Gonzalez:
Councilmember Gonzalez thanks the community and staff for attending the meeting.
Councilmember Pérez:
Councilmember Pérez thanks the community for attending the meeting. She congratulates Officer Garza. She noticed the stop signs on Hail Ln, hopeful that this will help control traffic in the area. She also mentioned that she was told two streets are to be named after Sylvia and Linda, who died in a tragic accident in 1986.
Mayor Ayon:
Mayor Ayon thanks City Staff and Police for their hard work. He also warns residents to expect construction around town, be cautious while driving. This construction is a product of growth that wouldn't be possible without collaboration between other entities and community in McFarland.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:35p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND ALOT MORALIN
INCORPORATED
JULY 18, 1951
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk CALIFORNIN