REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING
AUTHORITY / ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MARCH 08, 2022
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; Olivia Trujillo arrived late after Consent Agenda Item 3F.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any matter on the agenda or any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.)
NONE
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of February 19, 2022 - March 04, 2022.
B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of March 04, 2022.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Establishing Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and Implementation of Title 18 - California Environmental Quality Act Implementation-Environmental Clearance.
Resolution No. 2022-08
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report with Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
Resolution No. 2022-09
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F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report with Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for the 2022- 2023 Fiscal Year.
Resolution No. 2022-10
Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A - 3F.
Motion CM Franetovich Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Establishing Cost Recovery Fee for the Investigation, Preparation, Adoption, and Amendments to Titles 2, 8, 16, and 17 Relating to the Administration of and Processing of Commercial Cannabis Activity, Amendment and Adoption of Chapter 8.29.05 Commercial Cannabis Activity and Adoption of CEQA Exemption Findings Per CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15061(B)(1), 15061(B)(3), 15273, and 15378(B)(4). (City Planner) Staff recommends to open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing and approve the Resolution.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony.
Hearing closed.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Franetovich Vote 5-0
Resolution No. 2022-11
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.24, Section 2.24.030 Planning Commission Duties and Chapter 8.29 Marijuana of Title 8 Health and Safety by Amending Section 8.29.05 Commercial Cannabis Activity.
Staff recommends the City Council consider introducing the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Reyes Second CM Horton Vote 5-0
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C. A Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adding Chapter 8.09, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, to the Arvin Municipal Code. (Interim City Manager / Finance Director)
Staff recommends the City Council consider adopting the Ordinance to be ready by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive second reading of the Ordinance, and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony.
Motion to waive second reading of the Ordinance and approve the adoption of the Motion CM Horton Second CM Franetovich Vote 5-0
Ordinance No. 2022-478
5. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion and Action on Measures to Mitigate the Impacts of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. (City Manager)
Staff recommends to discuss and take action as appropriate.
No motion and no action taken for above Action Item 5A.
6. ST Monthly Financial Report - January 2022 (Interim City Manager/Finance Director)
7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
8. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. Threats to Public Services or Facilities (Pursuant to Government Code, § 54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Attorney and/or City Emergency or Critical Function Personnel.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Pursuant to Government Code, § 54957) Position: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - March 08, 2022
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (3): (five potential cases)
D. Threats to Public Services or Facilities (Wastewater Treatment Facility) (Pursuant to Government Code, § 54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Engineer
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
8A. The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning use of City facilities by outside entities and the public. The City Manager is due to report back to the City Council.
8B. No reportable action taken.
8C. Case 1: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning use of code enforcement.
Case 2: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning personnel policies.
Case 3: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager to conduct a third party investigation.
Case 4: No reportable action taken, this case will be removed from closed session until the city receives the report from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
Case 5: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning termination of the Community Development Director recruitment process. 8D. No reportable action.
9. ADJOURNED @ 7:35PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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