REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:01PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: Mayor Trujillo absent; All others present.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda with the following change:
- Presentation Item 3C to be considered after Agenda Item 1.
Motion CM Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 3-0
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. Swearing In Ceremony - Josue Ramirez
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
B. The Arvin Navigation Center: A Year in Review
Andrew Dominguez, Program Manager - ANC Flood Ministries Above Presentation Item 3B was removed from the agenda.
C. Police Pink Badge and Patch Breast Cancer Awareness Recognition - October 2023
Alex Ghazalpour, Chief of Police - City of Arvin
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4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of September 08, 2023 - October 05, 2023.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of September 15, 2023 and September 29, 2023.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of September 12, 2023 and Special Meeting(s) of September 15, 2023.
D. Approval of Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Arvin and Avenue MuniServices, LLC for Cannabis Audit Services.
Agreement No. 2023-22
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute An Agreement with Valencia Aircold, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Two (2) HVAC Units for the City of Arvin Adobe Plaza Complex in the Amount of $19,860; and to adopt a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (Existing Facilities) for the project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Resolution No. 2023-55
Agreement No. 2023-23
F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Recognizing the Competitive Bidding Process of the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) under the California Department of Government Services Contract; Dispensing with the Public Bidding Requirement; and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Baseball Field Equipment for DiGiorgio Park from Dave Bang Associates, Inc.; and Authorizing Related Actions.
Resolution No. 2023-56
G. Approval of an Agreement (Non-fiscal Memorandum of Understanding) with CivicWell for Hosting Civic Spark Fellows for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Agreement No. 2023-24
H. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Accepting and Awarding Bid and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Proposal from Haaker Equipment Company for Purchase of One (1) Elgin Crosswind Sweeper in the Amount of $118,767.57; and Approving the Sale of Equipment Declared as Surplus.
Resolution No. 2023-57
Agreement No. 2023-25
Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A - 4H.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
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5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting Zoning Code Amendment ZCA No. 2023-04 to Title 17 Zoning - Deleting Chapter 17.50, Section
17.50.060 Additional Dwelling Units and Adding Chapter 17.51 Accessory Dwelling Units and to Accept California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A Notice of Exemption. (City Planner).
Staff recommends the City Council approve the introduction of 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 Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Modification of Conditions of Approval to Existing Site Development Permit 2022-322 BMB-Starbucks to Delete Sections ES&BI-8 and PL&A-2. (City Planner)
Staff recommends the City Council open the hearing; allow for public testimony; close the hearing; and provide direction to staff.
Hearing opened.
Public Testimony: Applicant Raji Brar requested to have this hearing continued to a future meeting to provide additional time to work on the design of the alley with City staff.
Hearing closed.
Motion to deny modifications of the Conditions of Approval.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 2-2 (CM Murillo and MPT Borreli voted No.)
Public Testimony: Applicant Raji Brar confirmed that they wish to withdraw their initial request to modify the conditions and confirmed that they will fix the alley.
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6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of Appointment of Board of Trustee to the Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District (KMVCD) and Setting the Term of the Appointment. (City Clerk)
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint a qualified Arvin resident or a member of the City Council to serve as the KMVCD Board Trustee and set the term of the appointment.
Motion to table above Action Item 6A to the following Regular City Council Meeting of October 24, 2023.
Motion MPT Borreli Second CM Murillo Vote 4-0
B. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving Budget Amendment Number 2324-01 in the Amount of $224,212.99 and Other Related Actions. (City Manager)
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion MPT Borreli Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2023-58
C. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Dispensing with the Public Bidding Requirement Based on the Single Vendor Exception and Authorizing the Purchase of an Extended Warranty for Three Proterra Electric Busses for the Period of September 2023 through September 2026 in the amount of $224,212.99. (City Manager) Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2023-59
Agreement No. 2023-27
D. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of and between the Cly of Avin and Diamond Technisgies, is for computer System and Information Technology Installation, Repair, and Maintenance. (City Manager)
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution approving the Third Amendment to Contract Services Agreement by and between the City of Arvin and Diamond Technologies, Inc, for Computer System and Information Technology Installation, Repair, and Maintenance.
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lotion to approve the Resolution
Motion CM Murillo Second CM Reves Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2023-60
Agreement No. 2023-26
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
§54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Arvin Police Officers Association (APOA) and Central California Association of Public Employees SEIU Local 521.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION
(Government Code §54956.9(b).)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): five cases C. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Government Code §54956.8)
Property: APN 190-250-05 (Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Carlos Obaid for Ali & Obaid Marketing, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale of parcel.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
9A. The Council provided direction to the City Attorney concerning creation of committee for retention of personnel.
9B. No reportable action taken for four (4) cases. The Council provided direction to the City Attorney concerning potential eminent domain action (5th case). 9C. The Council provided direction to the City Attorney and City Manager concerning wastewater treatment facility operations.
9D. The Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning making a counteroffer.
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10. ADJOURNED @ 8:35PM
Respectruly submite, lar
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2023