McFarland, CA

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the initiation of proceedings for Annexation No. 22 and related zoning map amendments. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and city-owned property sales.

• Bid of $137,137.00 to Cen-Cal Construction for TDA Article 3 sidewalk in-fill improvements
• Quote of $16,125.79 to 661 Communication for new police department communication work
• Sale and development agreement with Triumph M LLC for 0.21 acres on Third Street
• Proposed zoning map amendment for Assessor's Parcel 060-250-02
• Expense report of $1,403,558.36 and payroll report of $469,207.50

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The McFarland Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss goals, objectives, and project updates. The agenda consists primarily of this single discussion item and procedural boilerplate.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee will meet to discuss current goals, objectives, and updates on projects. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The Public Policy and Finance Committee will meet to discuss goals, objectives, and project updates. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland City Council meets in a special session on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 103 W. Sherwood Ave. The only substantive agenda item is a closed session on public employment for the position of Public Works Director under California Government Code § 54957. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, invocation, pledge, agenda approval, public comment, and council comments. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session: Public Employment (§ 54957) — Title: Public Works Director
• Public comment: 20 minutes total for non-agenda items, split 10 minutes remote and 10 minutes in-person; speakers limited to 2 minutes each
• Public comment on agenda items: 20 minutes total, split 10 minutes remote and 10 minutes in-person
• Special meeting limits public comment to agenda items only; the Brown Act bars action or discussion on non-listed items
• Next regular City Council meeting: October 14, 2026

The City Council met on October 1, 2026, and approved the agenda as to form. In closed session, the council provided direction to the City Manager and HR Director regarding the recruitment and salary range for a public works director.

• Approved Agenda as to Form (4-0)

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The McFarland City Council and its related agencies hold a special meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM. The only substantive action item is a resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 2026-0001 for an Off The Charts anniversary event at 981 Frontage Road. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, invocation, pledge, agenda approval, public comment, and council comments. Public comment at this special meeting is limited to items listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-106: approval of Temporary Use Permit 2026-0001 for an Off The Charts anniversary event at 981 Frontage Road, McFarland
• Special meeting, so public comment is restricted to agenda items only; two minutes per speaker
• Public comment time split evenly: 10 minutes remote and 10 minutes in-person for each comment period
• Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026

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The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items including a $449,643.52 expense report, meeting minutes, and travel approvals for police training. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing community grant funds for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias for the Harvest Festival at the McFarland Community Garden, and hold closed sessions on real property negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $449,643.52 for 8/29/2026 to 9/11/2026
• Resolution No. 2026-103 authorizing community grant funds for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias for the Harvest Festival at the McFarland Community Garden
• Travel approvals over $500 for three police staff to attend POST training courses in Fresno, Garden Grove, and Monterey
• Resolution No. 2026-105 approving first amendment to MOU with Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 201-031-04 and anticipated litigation (1 case)

The City Council approved community grant funds for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias to hold a Harvest Festival at the McFarland Community Garden. The council also approved an expense report and several police training travel requests.

• Approved community grant funds for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias Harvest Festival (5-0)
• Approved $449,643.52 expense report from 8/29/2026 to 9/11/2026 (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to MOU with Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses for Dispatcher Hilda Maduena for POST training in Fresno (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses for Deputy Chief Brandon Rutledge for POST training in Garden Grove (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses for Detective Sergio Cazares for POST homicide course in Monterey (5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

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The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider recommending that the City Council approve an Initial Study and Negative Declaration, a pre-zoning ordinance (Resolution No. 2026-13PC), and the initiation of proceedings for Annexation 22 (Resolution No. 2026-14PC) with the Local Agency Formation Commission of Kern County. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 6, 2026 special meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items at this special meeting.

• Recommend City Council approve Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Annexation 22
• Resolution No. 2026-13PC: recommend amending official zoning map for Assessor's Parcel 060-250-02
• Resolution No. 2026-14PC: request City Council approve initiation of annexation proceedings with LAFCo of Kern County
• Approval of August 6, 2026 Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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The committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and various project updates. No specific projects or dollar amounts were listed on the agenda.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The City Council will consider several administrative items, including a software renewal for the new police department building and community grant funds for a local event. The meeting also includes the approval of recent expense and payroll reports.

• Renewal of Procore construction management software for the new police department building
• Community grant funds for the McFarland Family Resource Center's Toys for Tots event
• Approval of $1,040,844.40 expense report (8/15/2026 to 8/28/2026)
• Approval of $461,161.26 August 2026 payroll report
• Travel expense approvals for various city staff training trips

The City Council approved a 12-month agreement for construction management software for the new police department building. The council also authorized $2,000 in community grant funds for a Toys for Tots event. Additionally, several expense and payroll reports were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-104 for Procore construction management software renewal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-96 authorizing $2,000 for McFarland Family Resource Center's Toys for Tots event (5-0)
• Approved expense report of $1,040,844.40 from 8/15/2026 to 8/28/2026 (5-0)
• Approved August 2026 payroll report of $461,161.26 (5-0)
• Approved travel and training expenses for Records Supervisor Sylvia Tafoya and Crime Scene Technician Jessica Lopez for CLEARS conference (5-0)
• Approved travel and training expenses for Dispatch Supervisor Sylvia Tafoya and Crime Scene Technician Jessica Lopez for RIMSCON conference (5-0)
• Approved travel and training expenses for School Resource Officer Vanessa Barron for advanced training (5-0)
• Approved August 26, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

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The committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or financial figures were listed for discussion in this agenda.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland Public Safety Committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific items for discussion or consent were listed on the agenda.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items including an expense report, meeting minutes, and travel approvals, plus several resolutions and an ordinance. Notable actions include authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles with a budget adjustment, approving a service agreement with GoGov, and adopting an ordinance to update accessory dwelling unit terminology. The meeting also includes recognition of a police promotion and public comment periods.

• Approval of expense report totaling $544,898.05 for 8/1/2026-8/14/2026
• Resolution 2026-99: purchase and upfitting of three police vehicles from Phil Long Ford of Denver, LLC with $52,537.70 budget adjustment
• Ordinance No. 7-2026 (second reading): amending Title 17 to replace 'secondary units' with 'accessory dwelling units'
• Resolution 2026-102: service agreement with GoGov, LLC for citizen notifications and mobile app services
• Travel approvals for police staff training, including a 160-hour dispatch course and sexual assault investigations course

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda and two administrative items. It authorized the purchase and upfitting of three police vehicles with a $52,537.70 budget adjustment, and approved an addendum to the police officers' MOU. All votes were 4-0, with Vice-Mayor Cano absent.

• Approved consent agenda including expense report, minutes, travel/training, MOUs, grant application, ordinance, and GoGov service agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-99 authorizing purchase/upfitting of 3 police vehicles and $52,537.70 budget adjustment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-100 approving Addendum No. 1 to MOU with McFarland Police Officers Association (4-0)

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The McFarland Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to public comment on this item only.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public with a two-minute comment limit per person.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates for the Public Safety Committee

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The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and review its goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda, so the discussion is likely to be a general status update.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Human Resources Director and a consultation with the Public Works Director regarding a threat to public services or facilities. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session: Public Employment - Human Resources Director
• Closed session: Threat to Public Services or Facilities - consultation with Public Works Director

The special meeting was entirely closed session with no public substantive decisions. The council gave direction to staff on hiring for the Human Resources Director position and on a strategy for handling road construction demolition materials. No votes or public actions were taken.

• Gave direction to HR Director and City Manager on hiring candidate for Human Resources Director (closed session)
• Gave direction to City Manager and Public Works Director on strategy for road construction demolition materials (closed session)

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The McFarland City Council will consider awarding a $963,000 contract for drilling a municipal water well, rezone about 10 acres along Sherwood Avenue from M-2 and C-1 to C-2, and discuss fees for the new commissary launchpad. The agenda also includes routine approvals of expenses and payroll, several police training travel requests, and closed session interviews for Police Lieutenant and Human Resources Director positions.

• Award contract to Bakersfield Well & Pump for $963,000 for the New Elmo Water Well Project, plus $96,300 contingency
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 6-2026 to rezone ~10 acres along Sherwood Avenue between Browning Road and Blanco Park from M-2 and C-1 to C-2
• Introduce Ordinance No. 7-2026 to update municipal code terminology from 'secondary units' to 'accessory dwelling units'
• Discuss fee schedule and operating guidelines for the McFarland Commissary Launchpad at 103 W. Sherwood Avenue
• Approve expense report of $1,727,105.06 and payroll report of $494,349.86

The McFarland City Council approved a $963,000 contract with Bakersfield Well & Pump for drilling a municipal water well, plus a $96,300 contingency appropriation. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included expense and payroll reports, minutes, travel/training expenses, and a zoning change. An ordinance to update accessory dwelling unit terminology was introduced, and the council gave direction on the Commissary Launchpad fee schedule.

• Awarded $963,000 contract to Bakersfield Well & Pump for Elmo water well (5-0)
• Approved $96,300 construction contingency for water well project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,727,105.06 expense report and $494,349.86 payroll (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6-2026 rezoning 10 acres along Sherwood Avenue to C-2 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 7-2026 updating accessory dwelling unit terminology (5-0)
• Approved travel/training expenses for police personnel exceeding $500 per trip (5-0)
• Gave direction on Commissary Launchpad fee schedule and operating guidelines

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The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on a residential setback variance for an accessory unit at 220 Cedar Grove and to approve Tentative Parcel Map 12657. The meeting will also include approval of the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-11PC for a setback variance on an accessory unit at 220 Cedar Grove
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-12PC for Tentative Parcel Map 12657
• Approval of July 1, 2026, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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The McFarland City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 10 acres along Sherwood Avenue between Browning Road and Blanco Park from M-2 and C-1 to C-2, and on a variance for a block wall at 392 Maria Court. The consent agenda includes approval of a business license fee waiver for Community Health Centers of America, execution of agreements for a park and ride facility at Taylor and Mast Avenues and pavement rehabilitation on W. Perkins Avenue, and authorization for CalPERS member contribution pick-up.

• Public hearing to rezone ~10 acres along Sherwood Avenue from M-2 and C-1 to C-2 (Ordinance No. 6-2026)
• Public hearing for a variance on height and setbacks for a block wall at 392 Maria Court (Resolution 2026-88)
• Waiver of business license fee for Community Health Centers of America (Resolution 2026-87)
• Execution of supplement agreement F013 for a park and ride facility at Taylor Avenue and Mast Avenue (federal RTSP funding)
• Execution of supplement agreement F014 for pavement rehabilitation on W. Perkins Avenue from Garzoli Avenue to Frontage Road (federal RSTP funding)

The council approved Resolution No. 2026-89, placing an initiative ordinance prohibiting concentrated animal feeding operations on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It also approved a height and setback variance for a block wall at 392 Maria Court (4-1), introduced a rezoning ordinance along Sherwood Avenue, and passed the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-89 calling Nov. 3, 2026 election for CAFO prohibition initiative (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-88 variance for block wall at 392 Maria Court, limited to 6 feet (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 6-2026 rezoning ~10 acres along Sherwood Avenue from M-2/C-1 to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $157,344.73 expense report and resolutions 2026-87, 90-93 (5-0)
• Received and filed Elections Code Section 9212 report (5-0)

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The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on a memorandum of understanding with West Star North Dairy and to place a ballot measure on concentrated animal feeding operations before voters in November 2026. The council will also consider public comments and hold a closed session regarding the Community Development Director position.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-94: Memorandum of Understanding with West Star North Dairy (Sherwood Ranch)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-95: Ballot measure to amend Chapter 17.200 of the McFarland Municipal Code on concentrated animal feeding operations
• Public comment periods allocated for agenda and non-agenda items
• Closed session on Community Development Director employment matter
• Agenda approval and council statements as procedural items

The McFarland City Council approved two resolutions at a special meeting on July 22, 2026. Resolution No. 2026-94 approves a memorandum of understanding and cooperative agreement with West Star North Dairy DBA Sherwood Ranch. Resolution No. 2026-95 places a ballot measure before qualified voters at the November 3, 2026 municipal election that would authorize the council to amend Chapter 17.200 of the McFarland Municipal Code, relating to concentrated animal feeding operations, and requests that Kern County conduct the election. Both items passed 5-0, and the council also provided closed-session direction to the City Manager regarding the employment position of Community Development Director.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-94, a memorandum of understanding and cooperative agreement with West Star North Dairy DBA Sherwood Ranch (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-95, placing a ballot measure on the November 3, 2026 municipal election to let voters authorize council amendments to Chapter 17.200 on concentrated animal feeding operations (5-0)
• Approved the agenda as to form (5-0)
• Provided closed-session direction to the City Manager regarding the employment position of Community Development Director

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The City Council will meet for a special session on July 20, 2026. The meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss existing litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding West-Star Dairy v. City of McFarland

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The McFarland City Council will consider approving the sale of surplus city-owned properties to Terra Prima Ventures, LLC, and an application for federal hiring grants. The meeting also includes a public hearing on staff recruitment and a closed session regarding existing litigation.

• Approval of expense report ($829,404.09)
• Approval of payroll report ($456,605.46)
• Approval of purchase and sale agreement with Terra Prima Ventures, LLC
• Authorization to apply for FY 2026 COPS Hiring Program
• Closed session regarding West-Star Dairy v. City of McFarland

The McFarland City Council approved a consent agenda that included a purchase and sale agreement with Terra Prima Ventures, LLC for surplus city-owned property, along with June payroll and expense reports and several resolutions. The council also approved Resolution No. 2026-82 to cooperate with Kern County on the Community Development Block Grant Urban County Program. All votes were 3-0, with Councilmembers Gonzalez and Pérez absent. In closed session, the council gave direction to the Economic Development Manager on lawsuit settlement negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda including purchase and sale agreement with Terra Prima Ventures, LLC for surplus city property (3-0)
• Approved June 2026 payroll report of $456,605.46 (3-0)
• Approved expense report of $829,404.09 for 6/13/2026 to 6/26/2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-86 authorizing purchase and sale agreement with Terra Prima Ventures, LLC (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-80 on public participation in meetings under Government Code §54943.4 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-81 authorizing COPS Hiring Program grant application to U.S. Department of Justice (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-85 approving MOU with Kern County Sheriff's Department (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-84 for direct service provider agreement with County of Kern for recovered organic waste (3-0)

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The McFarland Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three resolutions regarding site improvements. The body will decide on a new illuminated sign and two property variances.

• Resolution No. 2026-8PC: New illuminated LED cabinet sign at 406 2nd Street
• Resolution No. 2026-9PC: Setback variance for an accessory unit at 220 Cedar Grove
• Resolution No. 2026-10PC: Height and setback variance for a block wall at 392 Maria Court

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The City Council will consider consent items including approval of a $751,012.84 expense report, a professional services agreement with ClearGov for budget software, and a second reading of an ordinance to amend the official zoning map for two parcels. The Council will also consider a resolution adopting a policy on disruption of telephonic service during meetings. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of expense report in the amount of $751,012.84 for 5/30/2026 to 6/12/2026
• Professional services agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budget cycle management and financial operations reporting software
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 5-2026 amending the official zoning map for Assessor's Parcels 060-030-12 and 060-030-08
• Resolution adopting a policy addressing disruption of telephonic service during City Council meetings
• Resolution amending procedural rules for the conduct of City Council meetings

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included an expense report of $751,012.84, meeting minutes, a procedural rules amendment, a software agreement with ClearGov, and a zoning map amendment. The council also adopted a policy addressing disruption of telephonic service during meetings by a 3-0 vote, with Mayor Ayon dissenting. No public hearings or other substantive decisions were held.

• Approved consent agenda including $751,012.84 expense report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-79 amending procedural rules for council meetings (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-78 professional services agreement with ClearGov for budget software (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5-2026 amending official zoning map for parcels 060-030-12 and 060-030-08 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-65 policy on disruption of telephonic service (3-0, Mayor Ayon dissenting)

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The Public Policy and Finance Committee will meet to review goals, objectives, and project updates. The agenda contains no other specific decision items or proposals.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

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The McFarland Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to review its goals, objectives, and project updates. The committee covers law enforcement, prison, PAL program, fire service, and public works. No specific proposals or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates (no specific proposals listed)

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The McFarland City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget and 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program. A public hearing is scheduled for Annexation 21, a General Plan Amendment, and pre-zoning of two parcels. Other notable actions include awarding a $2.3 million contract for Garzoli Avenue improvements and authorizing grant applications for fentanyl prevention and active transportation.

• Adoption of FY 2026-27 annual operating budget and 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program (Item 16)
• Public hearing on Annexation 21, General Plan Amendment GPA 2026-70, and pre-zoning Ordinance No. 5-2026 (Item 12)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-73 awarding contract to Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for Garzoli Avenue improvements ($2,288,333 base bid plus $511,423 contingency) (Item 15)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-72 to purchase a 2026 Ford Maverick XLT ($37,347.50) using Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force grant (Item 9)
• Approval of Resolutions No. 2026-66 and 2026-67 declaring city-owned properties on Perkins Avenue and Frontage Road as exempt surplus land (Items 7 and 8)

The McFarland City Council approved the FY 2026-27 annual operating budget, the 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program, and the annual appropriations limit. It also awarded a $2.29 million contract for the Garzoli Avenue pedestrian/landscaping improvements project and approved several resolutions, including surplus land declarations, a grant-funded vehicle purchase, and initiation of annexation proceedings. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Gonzalez absent.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 operating budget and 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 annual appropriations limit (4-0)
• Awarded $2,288,333 contract to Bowman Asphalt for Garzoli Avenue improvements, plus up to $511,423.30 contingency (4-0)
• Approved initiation of proceedings for Annexation No. 21 (4-0)
• Approved initial study and negative declaration for General Plan Amendment GPA 2026-2 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 5-2026 pre-zoning for Assessor's Parcels 060-030-12 and 060-030-08 (4-0)
• Approved $37,347.50 purchase of 2026 Ford Maverick XLT via Kern County fentanyl grant (4-0)
• Approved $61,276.50 purchase of skid steer loader for Public Works (4-0)