MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
McFarland Successor Agency, McFarland Public Finance Authority, McFarland Improvement Authority, McFarland Parking Authority Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chambers
103 W. Sherwood Ave, Mcfarland, CA
Website: https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00 PM
SAUL AYON, Mayor
RICARDO CANO, Vice Mayor
MARTIN GUTIERREZ, Council Member
ANITA GONZALEZ, Council Member
MARÍA T. PÉREZ , Council Member
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Saul Ayon
ROLL CALL:
Mayor/Chair, Saul Ayon
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair, Ricardo Cano
Council Member/Board Member, Martin Gutierrez
Council Member/Board Member, Anita Gonzalez
Council Member/Board Member, María T. Pérez
INVOCATION: Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Acting Community Development Director Brianahi De Leon
APPROVE AGENDA AS TO FORM
FEATURED PET:
Is a feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from the McFarland Animal Shelter. ● Featured Pet Presented by Chief of Police Adrian Olmos
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS
1. Proclamation Recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of McFarland
2. Recognition of Jonathan Flores for His Participation and Achievement at the American Legion California Boys and Girls State Delegates Program PUBLIC COMMENT: a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements (20 minutes total) Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that are not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes per person. A total of twenty (20) minutes is allocated for Non-Agenda Public Comments, divided equally between remote participation statements (10 minutes) and in-person participation statements (10 minutes). b. Agenda Item Public Statements (20 minutes total) Members of the public shall be provided an opportunity to directly address the City Council regarding any agenda item before or during the Council’s consideration of that item. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes per person. A total of ten (20) minutes is allocated for Agenda Item Public Comments, divided equally between remote participation statements (10 minutes) and in-person participation statements (10 minutes), unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff’s opinion are routine and non-controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member/ Board Member or Member from the Public requests to remove a particular item.
3. Approval of Expense Report in the Amount of $449,643.52 from 8/29/2026 to 9/11/2026.
4. Approval of September 9, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCHER HILDA MADUENA TO ATTEND A POST 40-HOUR
COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING OFFICER COURSE IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA FROM SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2026
6. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP
FOR DEPUTY CHIEF BRANDON RUTLEDGE TO ATTEND THE POST FIELD TRAINING
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, ADMINISTRATOR, COORDINATOR COURSE IN GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA FROM OCTOBER 19-21, 2026
7. APPROVAL OF TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES EXCEEDING $500.00 PER TRIP FOR DETECTIVE SERGIO CAZARES TO ATTEND THE POST 80-HOUR ICI HOMICIDE INVESTIGATOR’S COURSE IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA FROM OCTOBER 19-30, 2026
8. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MUJERES ACTIVAS LÍDERES
COMUNITARIAS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE MUJERES ACTIVAS LIDERES COMUNITARIAS FOR THE HARVEST
FESTIVAL AT THE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)
b. Kern Economic Development Corp. (KEDC)
c. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
d. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD)
e. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJV) COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS:
On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. In addition, Council Members may ask a question of staff or the public for clarification on any matter, provide a reference to staff or other resources for information. Alternatively, request staff to report to the City Council at a later meeting concerning any matter. Furthermore, the City Council, or any member thereof, may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8) Property APN: 201-031-04
Agency Negotiators: Diego Viramontes, Paul Saldana
Negotiating Parties: TBD
Under Negotiation: Terms, price, and conditions of lease/sale
11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 d)( 2): Anticipated Litigation - 1 case
ADJOURNMENT
This is to certify this agenda was posted at McFarland City Hall on September 18, 2026.
Erika De La Cruz, City Clerk
Diego Viramontes, City Manager
Next Meeting: Regular City Council October 14, 2026.
The City of McFarland does not discriminate based on disability and complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 792-3091 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Special meeting needs hour change
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McFarland, CA 93250 during regular business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting.