REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN-PERSON MEETING
September 9, 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
Councilmenbers Coreei Mayor Ail An, liz, Mayor Reader Cana T. Incimbet Councilmembers Absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Diego Viramontes, City Attorney Nathan Hodges, Deputy Chief of Police Brandon Rutledge, Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez, Economic Development Manager Saldana Acting Community Development Director Brianahi De Leon, Human Resources Directo
INVOCATION
Offered by Councilmember María T. Pérez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Offered by Councilmember Martin Gutierrez
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, to Approve the Agenda as to Form for the September 9, 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
FEATURED PET
Featured Pet, Barney, presented by Deputy Chief of Police Brandon Rutledge
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. A Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in the City of McFarland
2. Miss McFarland Introduction and Crowning
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $1,040,844.40 from 8/15/2026 to 8/28/2026.
4. Approval of Payroll Report for the Month of August 2026 in the Amount of $461,161.26.
5. Approval of August 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP
FOR RECORDS SUPERVISOR SYLVIA TAFOYA AND CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN JESSICA LOPEZ TO ATTEND THE 2026 ANNUAL CLEARS CONFERENCE IN OXNARD, CALIFORNIA FROM NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026
7. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP
FOR DISPATCH SUPERVISOR SYLVIA TAFOYA AND CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN JESSICA LOPEZ TO ATTEND THE 2026 ANNUAL RIMSCON USERS CONFERENCE
AT THE TAHOE BLUE EVENT CENTER IN STATELINE, NEVADA FROM OCTOBER 12-16, 2026
8. Approval of TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER VANESSA BARRON TO ATTEND A 24-HOUR
ADVANCED SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TRAINING IN CORONA, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2026
Monient enda tom me september , 5026, rd councilember Perion proved by s/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
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
QUOTE FROM PROCORE FOR THE RENEWAL OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWELVE-MONTH
AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE
Motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, Seconded by Vice-Mayor Cano, for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-104, for the September 9, 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
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE MCFARLAND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER'S TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT
Motion by Vice-Mayor Cano, Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez for the Approval of Resolution No. 2026-96, authorizing $2,000 of Community Grant Funds for the Toys for Tots event, for the September 9, 2026, City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call 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
a. Public Policy and Finance Committee- Water Shut-Offs are schedules for September 15th, 2026. Staff are adjusting to Neptune, the new meter software. Also discussed Gov Well online permitting and business license software, which is working well. City audit is scheduled to begin next week.
b. Public Safety Committee- Garzoli Block Wall should be completed in the next week, which will be followed by grading, currently the project is ahead of schedule. The Police Department is working to resolve the recent crimes in the community. The Police Station building should be delivered by October 25, 2026
c. Quality of Life Committee- The animal shelter has had 5 adoptions. There are currently 32 dogs residing in the shelter, the goal is to have 16 dogs to maintain quality of life for shelter. There have been upgrades for the shelter with a Washer and Dryer donated by Pets in Need. A hydraulic bed has been added to assist in examination of dogs, as well as additional personnel training. The Grape Festival is coming up on September 19, 2026 at Blanco Park. The event will start with a 5k run/walk, which will be held in the grape fields, meaning no road closures will be held. Check in for the run/walk starts at 7am or can be done online. There will be free Pilates classes, though they have already sold out.
The run/walk event starts at 8 am. There will be free first-come-first-served parking at the event.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Gutierrez:
Councilmember Gutierrez is happy with the turn out at the meeting, seeing many faces he hasn't seen in a while. He thanks City department heads for their hard work in keeping the City running. He congratulates Ariana Sachez for her achievement of being crowned Miss McFarland. He also notes that Football season starts today.
Councilmember Gonzalez:
Councilmember Gonzalez thanks the community and staff for attending the meeting.
Councilmember Pérez:
Councilmember Pérez congratulates Ariana Sanchez for her achievement. She also gives appreciation to CAPK for their work in feeding the community. She expresses excitement for the Garzoli walkway to be finished.
Vice Mayor Cano:
Vice Mayor Cano thanks the community for watching and attending the meeting. He congratulates Ariana Sanchez. He reminds the community that the Police Department is working hard and encourages residents to give any information they have to the police. He hopes to see residents at the Grape Festival.
Mayor Ayon:
Mayor Ayon congratulates Ariana Sanchez. The Police Department and City Administration are working hard. He thanks the City staff for their hard work. September 11th is military night at the high school football game. He wishes residents will stay safe and enjoy the nice weather.
ADJOURNEMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:42 p.m.
CITY OF MCFARLAND
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INCORPORATED
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
JULY 18, 1951
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