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McFarland staff rebuts rumors: food-truck enforcement, cannabis ownership and parks’ CalPERS liability explained

5674381 · August 13, 2025
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City staff presented documentation on Aug. 13 to rebut circulating allegations about a food truck enforcement action, an ownership claim relating to a cannabis dispensary, and the McFarland Recreation and Parks District's CalPERS liability.

City staff delivered a consolidated presentation on Aug. 13 aimed at correcting circulating allegations about city decisions and individuals, including an unpermitted food truck, ownership claims related to a cannabis dispensary, and the McFarland Recreation and Parks District’s CalPERS unfunded liability. At the start of the “Transparent Leadership” update, a city staff presenter, identified in the meeting as Mr. Villamontes, summarized the city’s review of the food-truck complaint near Capri. Villamontes said the operator lacked a valid agreement with the property owner, was within 300 feet of a permitted food-selling operation and had not cleared a required background check, and staff cited McFarland municipal code sections in support of…

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