McFarland public meetings in 2025

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions: a lease for city-owned property on Frontage Road, a land lease with the McFarland Recreation & Park District for the public swimming pool, and an employment agreement with Adrian Olmos as Chief of Police. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other substantive items listed.

• Resolution 2025-163: Lease agreement for city-owned property on Frontage Road
• Resolution 2025-164: Land lease with McFarland Recreation & Park District for public swimming pool facilities
• Resolution 2025-165: Employment agreement with Adrian Olmos for Chief of Police

The McFarland City Council approved three resolutions: a lease for city-owned property on Frontage Road, a land lease with the Recreation & Park District for public swimming pool facilities, and an employment agreement appointing Adrian Olmos as Chief of Police. All motions passed 4-0, with Councilmember Pérez absent. No public comments or other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-163 for a lease agreement on Frontage Road property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-164 for a land lease with McFarland Recreation & Park District for public swimming pool facilities (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-165 for employment agreement with Adrian Olmos as Chief of Police (4-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will meet to approve routine financial reports, including a $3.76 million expense report and a $430,715 payroll report for November 2025. The council will also consider adopting a new subdivision map (Tract Map No. 7394 Phase 2) and amendments to city ordinances, including police department updates. Several resolutions related to local taxes, IT services, and police training expenses will be reviewed.

• Approval of $3,761,332.23 expense report (11/1–11/28/2025)
• Approval of $430,715.96 November 2025 payroll report
• Adoption of Tract Map No. 7394 Phase 2 (contingent on bonds)
• Approval of IT managed services contract with TRIS Technology Solutions
• Amendment to police department ordinances (Municipal Code 2.16.070, 2.16.080, 2.28.020)

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a $9,540,000 construction contract for the new police department building to S.C. Anderson, and to introduce an ordinance amending the municipal code. They will also accept completed work on the W. Kern Ave rehabilitation project. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 14-2025 amending Chapter 3.22 of the McFarland Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 2025-156: Award $9,540,000 contract to S.C. Anderson for new police department building, plus up to $410,330 for contingency and testing
• Resolution No. 2025-158: Accept completed work by Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for W. Kern Ave rehabilitation from 3rd St. to 5th St. (STPL 5343 (021)) and file notice of completion

The McFarland City Council unanimously approved a $9.54 million contract with S.C. Anderson for the new police department building, including up to $410,330 for contingency and testing. They also accepted completed work on the W. Kern Ave rehabilitation project and introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 3.22 of the municipal code. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $9,540,000 contract to S.C. Anderson for new police building (5-0)
• Allocated up to $410,330 for contingency and materials sampling/testing (5-0)
• Accepted completed W. Kern Ave rehabilitation work by Bowman Asphalt, Inc. (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 14-2025 amending Chapter 3.22 (5-0)

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving Resolution No. 2025-7 PC, which approves Tentative Parcel Map 12606. The agenda also includes approval of the October 15, 2025 special meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-7 PC for Tentative Parcel Map 12606
• Approval of October 15, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

The McFarland Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-7 PC, granting tentative parcel map 12606, in a 4-0 vote. The commission also approved the consent agenda and the meeting agenda as to form. No public hearings or public comments were held. Commissioner White noted the City Council's approval of a new Police Department facility at Mast and Taylor, expected to take about 14 months.

• Approved agenda as to form (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-7 PC for tentative parcel map 12606 (4-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to approve routine expenses, grant applications, and service agreements. The agenda includes approval of payroll and expense reports totaling over $2.14 million, resolutions for grant submissions, and a temporary use permit for a local Christmas festival.

• Approval of $1,494,213.84 expense report (10/11–10/31/2025)
• Approval of $647,607.56 payroll report for October 2025
• Ratification of FY25 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Program grant application
• Approval of $2,500 grant from Community Grant Program to McFarland Family Resource Center
• Approval of temporary use permit for 4th Annual LUV'N MCFARLAND CHRISTMAS FEST IN THE PARK

The McFarland City Council voted 5-0 to move forward with establishing a process for becoming a charter city. The council also approved the consent agenda, a temporary use permit for a Christmas event, and several resolutions including grant acceptance and a service agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved motion to establish process for charter city (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expense report of $1,494,213.84 and payroll of $647,607.56 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-144 for temporary use permit for 4th Annual Luv'n McFarland Christmas Fest in the Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-147 accepting Jobs First Catalyst Grant and ratifying MOU with Kern Community College District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-146 for website management services with GHD Digital (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-145 for community grant funds to McFarland Family Resource Center (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for report on California energy and fuel policies (5-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed session under state law regarding public employment, specifically the Chief of Police position. The meeting follows procedural formalities including roll call, invocation, and public comment, with no open agenda items listed beyond the closed session.

• Closed session under §54957 to discuss Chief of Police employment

General

The McFarland City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2025, covering routine approvals, a public hearing, and administrative items. Key actions include approving a lease with Clinica Sierra Vista, a temporary use permit for the Harvest Festival, and creating new part-time city positions. The council will also discuss a CalPERS resolution and enter closed session for real property negotiations and potential litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $1,352,595.67
• Approval of payroll report for September 2025 totaling $421,643.31
• Lease agreement with Clinica Sierra Vista for 217 W. Kern Avenue
• Temporary use permit for McFarland Harvest Festival
• Creation of new part-time positions within city departments

General

The McFarland City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Government Code §54957 to discuss public employee discipline or dismissal. The meeting follows procedural boilerplate for public participation and accessibility, with no substantive agenda items beyond the closed session.

• Closed session under Government Code §54957 for public employee discipline/dismissal

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to approve a sign permit for Elmo Pediatrics at 221 Elmo Hwy. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving the agenda, a pledge of allegiance, and an invocation, followed by a consent agenda and public comment period.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-6 PC for sign permit at 221 Elmo Hwy (Elmo Pediatrics)

The McFarland Planning Commission held a special meeting on October 15, 2025, with three of five commissioners present. The only substantive action was approval of Resolution No. 2025-6 PC, granting a sign permit for 221 Elmo Hwy (Elmo Pediatrics), passed 3-0. No other business was conducted; the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-6 PC for sign permit at 221 Elmo Hwy (Elmo Pediatrics) (3-0)
• Approved agenda as to form (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (3-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on multiple contracts and ordinance amendments, including a police facility project update, water fund appropriations, and animal shelter construction. The council will also consider a professional services agreement for loan portfolio management and a budget adjustment for out-of-state police vehicle purchases.

• Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 10-2025 amending Municipal Code Section 5.04-140
• Approve $76,425.70 additional appropriation to Water Fund and $176,425.70 contract with Braxbro, Inc. for SCADA system upgrades
• Approve $22,260 quote from RYP Construction for rough carpentry at McFarland Animal Shelter Build Out Project, including $3,500 contingency
• Approve $202,500 appropriation for TDA Article 3 Project as a capital improvement
• Approve $42,805 budget adjustment for sales tax and penalties on out-of-state police vehicle purchases

The McFarland City Council held a special meeting on October 3, 2025, and approved all items on the agenda by 4-0 votes, with Councilmember Pérez absent. Key approvals included an urgency ordinance amending the municipal code, a professional services agreement with Self-Help Enterprises, a $176,425.70 SCADA system upgrade contract, a $22,260 animal shelter carpentry contract, a $202,500 TDA Article 3 project appropriation, a $42,805 budget adjustment for police vehicle sales tax, and an amendment to the Community Development Director's employment agreement. The council also received updates on the police facility project and held a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved Ordinance No. 10-2025 (urgency ordinance amending Section 5.04-140) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-130 authorizing agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for loan portfolio management (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-135 authorizing $176,425.70 SCADA upgrade contract with Braxbro, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-136 approving $22,260 rough carpentry quote for animal shelter, plus $3,500 contingency (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-138 adopting TDA Article 3 project and $202,500 appropriation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-137 authorizing $42,805 budget adjustment for police vehicle sales tax (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-129 approving Amendment No. 1 to Community Development Director's employment agreement (4-0)

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No consent items or other business are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and standard meeting formalities.

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

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a public hearing on cancelling land use restrictions in an agricultural preserve, and will consider accepting a certificate of sufficiency for a citizen initiative petition to prohibit concentrated animal feeding operations. The council will also take ministerial action required under election code for the initiative process, approve a community grant to the Cougar Booster Club, and handle routine consent items including an $884,513.12 expense report and a business license ordinance amendment. Closed session items include anticipated litigation and performance evaluations for the Community Development Director and Chief of Police.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-127 to cancel land use restrictions in Agriculture Preserve No.7
• Resolution 2025-132 accepting certificate of sufficiency for initiative petition 'Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations'
• Ministerial action under Election Code Sections 1405 and 9215 regarding the initiative process
• Resolution 2025-126 approving community grant to Cougar Booster Club for youth athletic events
• Consent agenda includes expense report of $884,513.12 and Ordinance 8-2025 amending business license code

The McFarland City Council approved a resolution accepting the certificate of sufficiency for a citizens' initiative petition titled 'Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations' and took ministerial action to adopt the measure. The council also approved a consent agenda including an $884,513.12 expense report, minutes, and a business license ordinance amendment. A resolution cancelling land use restrictions in Agriculture Preserve No. 7 was approved, along with a community grant to the Cougar Booster Club. All votes were 3-0, with two councilmembers absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-132 accepting certificate of sufficiency for CAFO initiative petition (3-0)
• Adopted citizens-sponsored initiative measure on CAFO prohibition (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $884,513.12 expense report and Ordinance No. 8-2025 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-127 cancelling land use restrictions in Agriculture Preserve No. 7 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-126 community grant to Cougar Booster Club (3-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine approvals including expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, and a shelter services agreement amendment. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance amending business license regulations. The council will also vote on an extraterritorial agreement and a change order for test water well drilling.

• Expense report $880,093.23 for 8/26-8/29/2025
• Payroll report $456,677.34 for August 2025
• Resolution 2025-128 authorizing shelter services agreement amendment with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
• Ordinance No. 8-2025 amending Chapter 5.04 on business licenses
• Resolution 2025-131 accepting $327,800 change order for test water well #02 drilling

The McFarland City Council approved a $327,800 change order for Johnson Drilling Company to extend work on test water well #02, plus an $80,000 contingency appropriation. They also introduced an ordinance amending business license regulations, approved an extraterritorial agreement with Herbert Robert and Maria Anita Gonzalez, and passed the consent agenda including expense and payroll reports.

• Approved Resolution 2025-131 accepting $327,800 change order for test well #02 and $80,000 contingency (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8-2025 amending Chapter 5.04 on business licenses (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-125 extraterritorial agreement with Gonzalez (3-0, Gonzalez abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including $880,093.23 expense report and $456,677.34 payroll report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-128 authorizing shelter services agreement amendment with UC Davis (4-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items including an $800,317.36 expense report and meeting minutes, plus resolutions to allow the school district to use council chambers and approve a project list for a state repair program. Under administrative agenda, they will vote on adding an Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer and approving a professional services agreement with KW Investigations for background and investigative services. The council will also hold closed sessions on real property negotiations for 217 W. Kern Ave. and anticipated litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $800,317.36 for 8/2/2025 to 8/15/2025
• Resolution 2025-89 to allow McFarland Unified School District to use council chambers
• Resolution 2025-123 approving FY 2025-26 project list for California State of Good Repair Program
• Resolution 2025-122 adding an Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer to staffing
• Resolution 2025-124 approving professional services agreement with KW Investigations for on-call background and investigative services

General

The McFarland Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: a review of goals, objectives, and project updates. No consent items or other business are listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being an update on ongoing projects and committee priorities.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee will meet to review its goals, objectives, and project updates. The meeting includes standard public comment procedures and consent items, with no specific decisions or ordinances listed for action.

General

The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing its goals, objectives, and project updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion and public comment.

• Review of committee goals, objectives, and project updates

City Council

The McFarland City Council will meet to approve routine financial reports, contracts, and resolutions, including a $9,000 software agreement for code enforcement and a $1.5M expense report. The council will also introduce a zoning ordinance amendment and hear departmental updates, including a frontage road property update.

• Approve $1,007,518.68 expense report (7/12/2025–8/1/2025)
• Approve $476,746.53 payroll report for July 2025
• Introduce Ordinance No. 7-2025 to amend zoning code (Chapters 17.153, Title 17)
• Approve $9,000 code enforcement software agreement with GovWell
• Approve $12-month construction management software contract with ProCore for new police building

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda (5-0), including expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, and several resolutions. It introduced Ordinance No. 7-2025 amending zoning code Chapter 17.153 (5-0). All administrative agenda items were approved unanimously, including a lease with Domain X Gym and a grant application for the Harvest Festival.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,007,518.68 expense report and $476,746.53 payroll report (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 7-2025 amending zoning code Chapter 17.153 (5-0)
• Approved brokerage services contract with Hub International (5-0)
• Approved CalPERS resolution of intention (5-0)
• Approved Procore construction management software for new police building (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Domain X Gym for 974 Frontage Ave (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Mujeres Activas Lideres Comunitarias Harvest Festival (5-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will meet on July 23, 2025, to decide on multiple contracts, resolutions, and public hearings. Key decisions include approving a $3.6M street rehabilitation project, awarding a police vehicle upfit contract, and calling a November 4, 2025 special election for a general tax measure. The council will also discuss administrative changes, including restructuring the water division and approving a retention incentive for dispatch personnel.

• Approval of $3,623,461.10 contract for 2025 Street Rehabilitation – Various Locations project
• Approval of $290,858.21 expense report (6/28/2025–7/11/2025)
• Approval of Resolution No.2025-103 awarding police vehicle upfitting contract to American Emergency Products
• Call for November 4, 2025 special election for a general tax measure
• Approval of $4,102.39 appropriation for Animal Control Division

The McFarland City Council approved a $3.6 million contract for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation project, along with several other resolutions and ordinances. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Gonzalez absent. The council also called a special election for a general tax measure and introduced a streets ordinance.

• Approved $3,623,461.10 contract to Cen-Cal Construction for 2025 Street Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Called special election Nov 4, 2025 for transaction and use general tax ballot measure (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 6-2025 adding Section 12.08.210 to Municipal Code relating to streets (4-0)
• Approved installation of two stop signs at Mast Avenue and Mission Street (4-0)
• Approved restructuring of water and wastewater division, creating Utilities Operator series (4-0)
• Approved retention incentive payment plan for dispatch personnel (4-0)
• Appointed Juan Munguia to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle upfitting contract and salary schedule (4-0)

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three resolutions: approving a sign review, approving tentative parcel map 12605, and recommending amendments to municipal code chapters 17.153.030, 17.153.050, and 17.153.070. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, public comment, and commissioner comments.

• Resolution No. 2025-3PC approving sign review
• Resolution No. 2025-4PC approving tentative parcel map 12605
• Resolution No. 2025-4PC recommending amendment of Municipal Code chapters 17.153.030, 17.153.050, and 17.153.070

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a public hearing to consider calling a special municipal election on November 4, 2025, for a ballot measure to adopt a transactions and use general tax administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of expenses, payroll, minutes, and several resolutions authorizing grant applications and agreements. The council will also consider ratifying the purchase and installation of traffic calming measures on Mast Ave and cancelling land use restrictions on an agricultural preserve.

• Resolution No. 2025-90: call special election Nov. 4, 2025 for general tax ballot measure
• Resolution No. 2025-82: cancel land use restrictions, Land Conservation Act, Agriculture Preserve No. 7
• Resolution No. 2025-98: ratify purchase/installation of traffic calming measures on Mast Ave
• Resolution No. 2025-93: submit RSTP application to Kern COG for W. Perkins Ave rehabilitation (5th St to Frontage Rd)
• Expense report $304,380.54; payroll report $394,317.79

The McFarland City Council approved a resolution calling for a special municipal election on November 4, 2025, to submit a ballot measure for a transactions and use general tax administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The council also approved the consent agenda, including expense and payroll reports, and several resolutions authorizing grant applications, a police department MOU, and other administrative items. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-90 calling special election for general tax measure (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $304,380.54 expense report and $394,317.79 payroll report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-97 authorizing City Manager to file water financing application (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-95 authorizing MOU with GEO Group for police department (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-96 authorizing CMAQ funding application (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-93 authorizing RSTP application for W. Perkins Ave rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-82 cancelling land use restrictions in Agriculture Preserve No. 7 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-98 ratifying traffic calming measures on Mast Ave (5-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $352,973 expense report, meeting minutes, and several resolutions on contracts, grants, and land acceptance. They will also hold public hearings and discuss administrative items, including creating a Utilities Manager position and a community grant. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $352,973.00 for 5/31/2025 to 6/13/2025
• Resolution 2025-79: accepting interest in real property
• Resolution 2025-81: agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. for data analytics services
• Resolution 2025-83: agreement with Laserfiche for online records management system
• Resolution 2025-63: conditional use permit, home occupation, and two variances for a barber station at 310 4th Street

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included expense reports, meeting minutes, several resolutions, and a conditional use permit for a barber station. It also approved creating a Utilities Manager position and a community grant to the Cougar Booster Club. The council approved a $4,000 settlement with a former police employee in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda including $352,973 expense report and multiple resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-80 creating Utilities Manager job description (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-88 community grant to Cougar Booster Club (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with former police employee for $4,000 (closed session)

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution No. 2025-78, which requests proceedings with the Local Agency Formation Commission to establish a subsidiary district. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and public comment periods, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-78 requesting subsidiary district establishment

The McFarland City Council held a special meeting on June 16, 2025, and approved Resolution No. 2025-78, requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to initiate proceedings for establishing a subsidiary district. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approved agenda as to form (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-78 requesting LAFCO proceedings for subsidiary district (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06pm (5-0)

General

The McFarland Public Policy and Finance Committee will hold a regular 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 public comment.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and consent items noted.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates for public safety

General

The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee will meet to review its goals, objectives, and project updates. The meeting follows standard public comment procedures and includes no specific decisions or new business items.

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider approving the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program, along with the appropriations limit. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, and several resolutions, including a food truck park fee modification, SB 1 road projects, new patrol vehicle purchase, and business license fee waivers. Public hearings will address a conditional use permit for a barber station at 310 4th Street, a business license ordinance amendment, and compliance with new legal obligations regarding staff vacancies. The council will also vote on adding a police corporal position, a legislative advocacy agreement, and a waste management rate increase.

• Approval of FY 2025-26 operating budget and 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025-75)
• Approval of expense report of $920,725.19 and payroll report of $599,099.94
• Resolution 2025-56: Food truck park modifying facility use fee
• Resolution 2025-72: SB 1 road repair projects list for FY 2025-26
• Resolution 2025-77: Waste Management service rate increase of 2.55% and gate fee increase of 3.22%

The McFarland City Council approved the FY 2025-26 annual operating budget and 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program, along with the annual appropriations limit. The council also approved a consent agenda including expense and payroll reports, several resolutions, and a conditional use permit for a barber station. An ordinance amending business license regulations was tabled.

• Approved FY 2025-26 budget and 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved annual appropriations limit for FY 2025-26 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $920,725.19 expense report and $599,099.94 payroll report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-63 for conditional use permit, home occupation, and variances for barber station at 310 4th Street (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 4-2025 amending business license chapter (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-69 on AB 2561 compliance for staff vacancies and recruitment (5-0)
• Approved adding one corporal position to police department staffing (5-0)
• Approved Waste Management service rate increase of 2.55% and gate fee increase of 3.22% (5-0)

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: approving Resolution No. 2025-62, which authorizes issuing scholarships to graduating seniors from McFarland High School and approves a $157,900 budget adjustment from the General Fund. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, as this is a special meeting.

• Resolution No. 2025-62 authorizing scholarships to McFarland High School graduating seniors
• Budget adjustment of $157,900 from the General Fund for scholarships

The McFarland City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-62, authorizing scholarships for graduating seniors from McFarland High School and a $157,900 budget adjustment from the General Fund. The vote was 4-0, with Vice-Mayor Cano absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 12:08pm.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-62 for senior scholarships and $157,900 budget adjustment (4-0)
• Approved agenda as to form (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:08pm (4-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a special meeting to approve nine routine resolutions, including a $282,935 road-repair contract, a $273,974 truck purchase, and opioid-settlement fund allocations. A listening session will also discuss the city’s preliminary 2025/2026 operating budget.

• $282,935 contract with Bowman Asphalt for W. Kern Ave rehabilitation from 3rd to 5th St
• $273,974 purchase of a 2026 Ford F-650 loader patch truck
• $28,499 allocation for opioid settlement and CHP cannabis tax grant funds
• $2000 Kern Council of Governments grant for McFarland Bike Rodeo Safety Event
• Approval of a 60-month lease for a digital copier printer from Ultrex

The City Council approved the consent agenda and two pulled items, including a $282,935.50 contract for W. Kern Ave rehabilitation and a $273,974.68 purchase of a 2026 Ford F-650 patch truck. All votes were 3-0, with two members absent. The meeting also included a listening session on the preliminary FY 2025/2026 budget, but no decisions were made on it.

• Approved $282,935.50 contract to Bowman Asphalt for W. Kern Ave rehabilitation (3-0)
• Approved $273,974.68 purchase of 2026 Ford F-650 PB loader patch truck (3-0)
• Approved $28,499.47 budget allocation for opioid settlement and CHP cannabis tax grant funds (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant from Kern Council of Governments for Bike Rodeo Safety Event (3-0)
• Approved waiver of business license fee for McFarland Lions Club firework stand (3-0)
• Approved waiver of business license for Grid Alternatives (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Self Help Enterprises for PLHA program loan management (3-0)
• Approved 60-month lease with Ultrex for digital copier printer (3-0)

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: a review of goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and consent items noted but no substantive items detailed.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, and project updates

City Council

The McFarland City Council will vote on routine consent items including expense and payroll reports, adopt ordinances on nonconforming uses and meeting procedures, and approve resolutions on development impact fees, business license fee waivers, and police staffing. Public hearings will set landscaping and lighting assessments for FY 2025/26. The council will also discuss a closed-session property negotiation.

• Approval of expense report totaling $921,200.18 (4/5/2025–5/2/2025)
• Adopt Ordinance 2-2025 amending Title 17 on nonconforming uses
• Adopt Resolution 2025-50 establishing development impact fee collection policy per SB 937
• Waive business license fees for Clinica Sierra Vista and WIC (Resolutions 2025-43, 2025-44)
• Approve employment agreement with Captain Adrian Olmos (Resolution 2025-42)

The McFarland City Council approved the consent agenda, including ordinances amending the municipal code on nonconforming uses and council meeting times, resolutions on development impact fees and business license fee waivers, and the acceptance of a road safety project. The council also approved resolutions for the landscaping and lighting assessment district, an employment agreement for a police captain, and the addition of a police corporal position. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including expense report of $921,200.18 and payroll of $413,115.64 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-2025 amending Title 17 on nonconforming uses (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3-2025 amending council meeting time and location rules (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-50 adopting SB 937 development impact fee policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-46 and 2025-47 for landscaping and lighting assessments FY 2025/26 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-42 employment agreement with Captain Adrian Olmos (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-45 adding one police corporal position (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-48 accepting W. Perkins Ave and 3rd St safety improvements (5-0)

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on June 4, 2025. This special meeting agenda contains only procedural items, including public comment rules, ADA accommodations, and the scheduling of future meetings. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed for action.

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving funding for two electric zero-emission transit vans, a memorandum of understanding for wage reimbursement, and pay rate adjustments for public works positions. The agenda also includes a swearing-in ceremony and a closed session on potential litigation.

• Resolution 2025-39: Approve LCTOP certifications for two electric transit vans totaling $144,390
• Resolution 2025-40: Approve MOU with Kern Economic Development Foundation for wage reimbursement (Emerging Leaders Program)
• Resolution 2025-41: Approve pay rate adjustments for specified public works positions
• Swearing-in ceremony for Council Member Martin Gutierrez
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (two cases)

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance that would amend the municipal code to change the time set for council meetings, and to review and discuss the city council application process. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, as this is a special meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend McFarland Municipal Code 2.04.010 regarding meeting time
• Review and discussion of City Council application

The McFarland City Council held a special meeting on April 18, 2025, and took three actions. It approved the agenda as to form, voted to change council meeting dates to the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (introducing an ordinance to amend Municipal Code 2.04.010), and appointed Martin Guiterrez as the District Two Councilmember. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved agenda as to form (4-0)
• Approved changing council meeting dates to second and fourth Wednesdays (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending Municipal Code 2.04.010 (4-0)
• Appointed Martin Guiterrez as District Two Councilmember (4-0)

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a lease with Flock Safety for gunshot detection, a donation-funded drone purchase, and an audit services contract. They will also hold public hearings on declaring city property surplus and amending rules for nonconforming uses. The agenda includes routine approvals of expenses and payroll, plus a closed session on hiring a police captain.

• Lease agreement with Flock Safety for gunshot detection capabilities (Resolution 2025-34)
• Acceptance of donation from Dr. Hair to purchase two drones (Resolution 2025-35)
• Contract award to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for auditing services (Resolution 2025-32)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 16.48.020 on development impact fee collection (Ordinance 1-2025)
• Expense report approval of $1,155,608.52 and payroll of $427,350.63

The McFarland City Council approved a $35,000 budget appropriation and a two-year lease agreement with Flock Safety for gunshot detection technology, contingent on a successful 90-day trial. The council also awarded a three-year, $193,678 auditing contract to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and approved a $34,500 contract with GovWell for new building, planning, and licensing software. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance aligning development impact fee collection with state law and introduced an ordinance updating nonconforming use regulations.

• Approved $35,000 Flock Safety gunshot detection lease (2-year, 90-day opt-out)
• Awarded $193,678 3-year audit contract to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Approved $34,500 GovWell community development software contract
• Adopted Ordinance 1-2025 amending development impact fee collection
• Introduced Ordinance 2-2025 updating nonconforming use regulations
• Declared 6 city-owned parcels as exempt surplus land (Resolution 2025-31)
• Accepted $17,418 donation from Dr. Hair for two police drones
• Approved Temporary Use Permits for Cinco de Mayo parade and Off the Charts 4/20 event

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on whether city surplus land conforms to the General Plan, and will also swear in Commissioner David Soto. The agenda includes a staff update on future items and is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing: General Plan Conformity for City Surplus Land
• Swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner David Soto
• Staff update on future agenda items

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting on April 9, 2025, with the primary agenda item being a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation (one case). No other substantive items are listed; the meeting is otherwise procedural, including public comment and adjournment.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (Government Code §54956.9(b))

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: a review of goals, objectives, and project updates. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open for public comment on this item or other city matters.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Public Safety Committee is holding a regular 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 public comment on this item.

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

General

The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single discussion item: reviewing goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion of goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider routine consent items including a $749,668.60 expense report, meeting minutes, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a funding agreement for the Browning Road Well reverse osmosis treatment system, declaring equipment surplus, and initiating landscaping and lighting assessments. The council will also hold public hearings on development impact fees and transit needs, and discuss planning commission and council applications.

• Approval of expense report totaling $749,668.60 for 3/8/2025 to 3/21/2025
• Resolution 2025-22: funding agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Browning Road Well reverse osmosis treatment system
• Resolution 2025-26/27/28: proceedings for landscaping and lighting assessment district No. 1 for FY 2025/2026
• Ordinance 1-2025: amending development impact fee collection (Chapter 16.48.020)
• Resolution 2025-30: ratifying urgency purchase of reverse osmosis water treatment system at Browning Road Well

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider options for filling the vacant District 2 council seat and approve a medical services contract with ABC Occupational Medical Center. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, and a resolution to release performance bonds for a development. The meeting also includes a public comment period and recognition of a local girls' soccer team.

• Approval of expense report totaling $995,159.22 for 2/22/2025 to 3/7/2025
• Approval of payroll report for February 2025 totaling $399,242.18
• Resolution No. 2025-20 to release performance bonds for Phase 1 and 2 of Tract 7393 (Leora, LLC)
• Approval of travel expenses over $500 for City Clerk to attend California Professional Municipal Clerk conference in Riverside
• Resolution No. 2025-21 approving medical services contract with ABC Occupational Medical Center

The McFarland City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-21, a medical services contract with ABC Occupational Medical Center, by a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included expense and payroll reports, meeting minutes, bond releases for Tract 7393, and travel expenses for the city clerk. Additionally, the council chose the application method to fill the vacant District 2 council seat, with a deadline of April 2, 2025.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 for medical services contract with ABC Occupational Medical Center (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expense report of $995,159.22 (4-0)
• Approved payroll report for February 2025 of $399,242.18 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-20 releasing performance bonds for Leora, LLC Tract 7393 (4-0)
• Approved travel expenses over $500 for city clerk to attend conference (4-0)
• Selected application method to fill District 2 vacant council seat, deadline April 2, 2025

City Council

The McFarland City Council will consider accepting completed street rehabilitation work, approving the initial bylaws of the McFarland Community Foundation, and approving an employment agreement for a new Public Works Director. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as expense approval and meeting minutes, plus a closed session on potential litigation.

• Resolution 2025-17: Accept completed work by Griffith Company for 2024 Street Rehabilitation - Various Locations, file notice of completion, release 5% retention after 30 days
• Resolution 2025-18: Approve initial bylaws of McFarland Community Foundation and appoint members
• Resolution 2025-19: Approve employment agreement with Yerlys Hernandez as Public Works Director
• Consent: Approve expense report of $240,814.13 for 2/8/2025 to 2/21/2025
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (one case)

The McFarland City Council approved three resolutions: accepting completed street rehabilitation work by Griffith Company and releasing retention after 30 days, approving initial bylaws for the McFarland Community Foundation with member appointments, and approving an employment agreement with Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez. All votes were 3-0 with Vice-Mayor Cano absent. No public hearings or public comments were held.

• Approved Resolution 2025-17 accepting Griffith Company's completed 2024 Street Rehabilitation project and authorizing notice of completion (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 approving McFarland Community Foundation initial bylaws and member appointments (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 approving employment agreement with Public Works Director Yerlys Hernandez (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expense report of $240,814.13 and three sets of meeting minutes (3-0)

General

This is a special meeting of the McFarland City Council and related municipal entities. The only substantive item is a closed-session consideration of appointing a City Council member under Government Code Section 36512, likely to fill a vacancy. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, as this is a special meeting.

• Consideration of appointment of City Council member(s) pursuant to Government Code Section 36512

City Council

The McFarland City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element and will vote on resolutions for the updated Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and an employment agreement addendum. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of expense and payroll reports and meeting minutes. Closed session items involve hiring a Public Works Director and real property negotiations for two properties.

• Resolution No. 2025-14: Adopt 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Resolution No. 2025-13: Adopt updated Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution No. 2025-15: Addendum No. 2 to employment agreement with Kenny Williams through June 30, 2025
• Expense report approval: $841,059.26 (1/25/2025-2/7/2025)
• Payroll report approval: $432,549.37 (January 2025)

The McFarland City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-14 adopting the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element, and Resolution No. 2025-13 adopting the updated Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council also approved Resolution No. 2025-15, an addendum to the employment agreement with Kenny Williams through June 30, 2025. The consent agenda, including expense and payroll reports, was approved, and an item to update council subcommittee assignments was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 adopting the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-13 adopting the updated Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 approving Addendum No. 2 to Kenny Williams' employment agreement through June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $841,059.26 expense report and $432,549.37 payroll report (4-0)
• Tabled update of council subcommittee assignments to a future meeting (4-0)

General

The McFarland City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct procedural items and vote on midyear budget adjustments. The council will also hear departmental reports and allow public comment on agenda items.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-16: Midyear budget adjustments totaling $1,537,184 in the General Fund and $4,021,283 in Other Funds

The McFarland City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-16, authorizing midyear budget adjustments totaling $1,537,184 in the General Fund and $4,021,283 in other funds. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-16 for midyear budget adjustments (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the McFarland City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about one case involving significant exposure to litigation. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (one case, Government Code §54956.9(b))

The McFarland City Council held a special in-person meeting on February 13, 2025, with Mayor Ayon, Vice-Mayor Cano, and Councilmember Gonzalez present; Councilmember Ayon was absent. No public comment was made, and the council gave direction to the City Manager and City Attorney in closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:00pm with no substantive public decisions.

• Gave direction to City Manager and City Attorney (closed session)
• Gave direction to City Manager and City Attorney (closed session)

General

The McFarland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of McFarland and discuss a General Plan Amendment for the 2025 cycle. These items involve the city's housing plan and land-use policy updates. The meeting is open to public comment, with a two-minute limit per speaker.

• Public hearing on 6th Cycle Housing Element
• General Plan Amendment 2025 Cycle discussion

General

The Public Policy and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to review goals, objectives, and project updates. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no consent items or other business listed.

• Review of goals, objectives, and project updates

General

The McFarland Quality-of-Life Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its goals, objectives, assignments, and follow-up issues. The agenda contains no specific action items or proposals, only general discussion topics.

• Discussion of committee goals
• Discussion of objectives
• Discussion of assignments
• Discussion of follow-up issues

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting on February 5, 2025, with the main business being a closed session to discuss public employment for the positions of Community Development Director and Economic Development Manager. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the agenda, public comment, and council reports. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Closed session on Public Employment for Community Development Director
• Closed session on Public Employment for Economic Development Manager

General

The McFarland City Council will vote on several administrative items, including awarding a $320,135 contract to Johnson Drilling Company for a test water well, creating an Economic Development Manager position, and approving employment agreements for two key staff roles. The council will also consider a budget adjustment for additional license plate reader cameras and receive the city's audited financial statements. Two closed-session real property negotiations are scheduled.

• Award contract to Johnson Drilling Company for $320,135 for test water well drilling, plus $80,000 contingency
• Create Economic Development Manager position with $38,976.80 budget adjustment
• Approve employment agreements for Paul Saldana (Economic Development Manager) and Megan Snyder (Community Development Director)
• Approve agreement with Flock Safety for additional license plate reader and surveillance cameras
• Approve expense report of $1,332,935.61 for January 4-24, 2025

General

The McFarland City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: discussing the application process and filling the vacant District 2 council seat. No formal action is listed on the agenda, only discussion. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of application and filling the District 2 vacant council seat

City Council

The McFarland City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approving a food truck park lease agreement and fee, adding a code enforcement/animal control officer while freezing a police technician position, and initiating a general plan amendment process. They will also discuss filling the vacant District 2 council seat and hold closed session negotiations on property and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2025-3: Food truck park lease agreement and facility use fee
• Resolution 2025-4: Add code enforcement/animal control officer, freeze police office technician
• Resolution 2025-1: Final map approval for Tract Map No. 7394 Phase 1
• Resolution 2025-2: Initiate 2025 general plan amendment process
• Closed session: Real property negotiation at 31780 Hanawalt Ave with West Star Dairy