REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING
AUTHORITY / ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JUNE 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 5-0
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.)
3. PRESENTATION(S)
A. Active Transportation Program Application for Beacon Crosswalk on Bear Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 223) and Walnut. (Christine Viterreli, Grant Writer)
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of May 20, 2022 - June 10, 2022.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of May 27, 2022.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2022.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Awarding A Professional Services Agreement to VMax Electric for Electric Charging Station Installation, Integration and Technical Support Services.
Resolution No. 2022-40
Agreement No. 2022-13
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E. Approval of Grants Manager Job Description and Revised Salary Schedule.
F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to the Transformative Communities Planning Grant through the California Strategic Growth Council, and Authorizing Related Actions.
Resolution No. 2022-41
G. Approval of An Agreement between Civic Well and the City of Arvin for Hosting A 2022-2023 Civic Spark Fellow; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
Agreement No. 2022-14
Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A - 4G.
Motion CM Reyes Second CM Franetovich Vote 5-0
5. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Acceptance of Annual Financial Audit for the Period Ending June 30, 2021 and Related Single Audit. (City Manager)
Staff recommends to accept and file the following reports:
1. Independent Auditors' Report and Basic Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2021.
2. Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and On Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the Year Ended June 30, 2021. (Federal Single Audit)
3. Auditors' Communication on Engagement dated May 13, 2022.
Motion to accept and file the following reports:
1. Independent Auditors' Report and Basic Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2021.
2. Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and On Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the Year Ended June 30, 2021. (Federal Single Audit)
3. Auditors' Communication on Engagement dated May 13, 2022.
Motion CM Reyes Second CM Horton Vote 5-0
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B. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo to be held on September 07 - 09, 2022 in Long Beach, California. (City Clerk)
Staff recommends that the Council designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates.
Motion to Designate Mayor Olivia Trujillo as the Voting Delegate and CM Reyes and CM Franetovich as the Alternates.
Motion CM Reyes Second Mayor Trujillo Vote 5-0
C. 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 5C.
6. CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET WORKSHOP (City Manager)
7. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding Letter of Intent for Solar Power Purchase Agreement from Prosun Solar Inc. and Lahav Green Energy Ltd. (Mayor Trujillo)
8. STAFF REPORTS
9. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
10. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (3): (four potential cases)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Govt. Code § 54956.8)
Property: 1541 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203; APN 191-010-01-00-9.
Arvin Successor Agency Negotiator: Jeff Jones, City Manager/Executive Director.
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Negotiating parties: Bridgepoint Developments, LLC and Successor Agency to the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Govt. Code § 54956.8)
Property: APN 190-270-01; 190-270-03; 190-270-05; and 190-270-06, located approximately on the northeast side of the intersection of Bear Mountain Blvd. and Walnut Drive.
Arvin Successor Agency Negotiator: Jeff Jones, City Manager/Executive Director.
Negotiating parties: Arvin Walnut Properties and State Market Foods and Successor Agency to the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency.
Under negotiation: Exclusive Negotiation Agreement.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
10A. Status update was provided to the City Council; No reportable action taken. 10B. (1) Direction was given to the City Attorney and the City Manager concerning Notice of Discipline.
(2) No reportable action taken.
(3) Direction was given to the City Manager to direct outside Counsel to provide status update to the City Council at the next meeting concerning third party investigation related to alleged harassment and bullying. (4) Direction was given to the City Manager and City Attorney to correspon with claimant's council concerning appeal of termination. 10C. Direction given to the City Manager and the City Attorney concerning purchase price and terms of payment for property; Purchase and Sale Agreement to be prepared and offered to Bridgepoint Development LLC.
10D. Direction given to the City Manager and the City Attorney to finalize an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to present to the Arvin Walnut Properties and State Market Foods.
11. ADJOURNED @ 7:40PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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