REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JANUARY 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:02PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: Mayor Trujillo absent; All others present.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Murillo 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.)
3. PRESENTATION(S)
A. Swearing In of New Police Officer - Richard Bravo
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
B. Update on Flood Ministries
Andrew Dominguez, Program Manager - ANC Flood Ministries
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Registers) of November 28, 2023 - January 19, 2024.
B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of December 08, 2023; December 22, 2023; January 05, 2024; and January 19, 2024.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting(s) of November 28, 2023.
D. Approval of A Proclamation Proclaiming February 2024 as Safe Surrendered Baby Awareness Month.
E. Retroactive Approval of Letter of Support for Kern Council of Governments' Submittal for Caltrans Sustainable Communities Funding to Prepare A Transportation Development Plan for Nine Kern County Rural Transit Operators.
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2024
F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving Special Events Hosted by the City of Arvin and Establishing Guidelines and Requirements to Hold Said Events During Calendar Year 2024.
Resolution No. 2024-01
G. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin for Retroactive Approval of Purchase of A Vehicle Replacement for the Arvin Police Department in the Amount of $50,000 from Sentry Ford Lincoln, Inc. and Dispensing with Bidding Procedures in Accordance with Arvin Municipal Code Section 3.08.070 B1, An Emergency Requiring the Order of Equipment to be Placed at the Nearest Available Source of Supply.
Resolution No. 2024-02
Agreement No. 2024-01
H. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Emergency Improvement Capital Account Credit Agreement between the City of Arvin and Quantum Farms.
Agreement No. 2024-02
I. Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Arvin and Comunidades Aliadas Tomando Acción (CATA) for Use of the Facility Located at the Adobe Plaza Complex, 141 North A Street, Arvin, Suite C, Upon Receipt of the Required Documentation, Insurance and Security Deposit from Tenant; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Lease Agreement.
Agreement No. 2024-03
J. Retroactive Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for Community Development Block Grant Administrative Support and Retroactive Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Flood Ministries for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Agreement No. 2024-04 (Self-Help Enterprises)
Agreement No. 2024-05 (Flood Ministries)
K. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Accepting the Work Completed by Doug Ross, Inc. DBA Central Valley Asphalt and Filing of the Notice of Completion for the City of Arvin Franklin Street Reconstruction Project 18-CDBG-12902 (Walnut Drive to Stockton Ave.)
Resolution No. 2024-03
Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda Item 4A was pulled for discussion.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4l, 4J, and Motion CM Horton Second CM Murillo Vote 4-0
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 4A.
Motion CM Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
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5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Declaring There Are No Unmet Transit Needs That Can Be Reasonably Met Within the City of Arvin. (City Manager) Staff recommends to open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the * reconnais to do i ne
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-04
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending Arvin Municipal Code Chapter 1.20.100 Related to Places Designated for Posting Public Notices and Posting of Agendas Related to Meetings Subject to the Brown Act. (City Clerk) 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 received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive the first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Reyes Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
C. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending Ordinance 2022-479 Which Established Title 8, Chapter 8.29, Section 8.29.05 Commercial Cannabis Activity of the Arvin Municipal Code to Address the Outdoor and Mixed-Cultivation of Commercial Cannabis and Acceptance of the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) Notice of Exemption. (City Manager)
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.
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Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive the first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
CV-2-3-00141 and Approve Its Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Development Block Grant Program. (Grants Manager)
Staff recommends to open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing and approve the CDBG-CV 20-CDBG-CV-1-00038 & 20-CDBG-CV- 2-3-00141 closeout process and authorize its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Development Block Grant Program.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to approve the CDBG-CV 20-CDBG-CV-1-00038 & 20-CDBG-CV-2-3-00141 closeout process and authorize its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Development Block Grant Program.
Motion MPT Borreli Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration of Approval of Letter of Intent with Arvin Power Company. (City Manager)
Staff recommends that the City Council review the Letter of Intent and request that staff engage with further discussion regarding City cost recovery should the City desire to move forward with the Letter of Intent.
Application requested to retract above Action Item 4A.
No motion and no action taken for above Action Item 4A.
B. Consideration and Approval to Adopt the Arvin Police Officer's Association (APOA) Side Letter January 2024. (City Manager)
Staff recommends approval to adopt the Arvin Police Officer's Association (APOA) Side Letter January 2024.
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2024
Motion to adopt the Arvin Police Officer's Association (APOA) Side Letter January 2024.
Motion MPT Borreli Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
Agreement No. 2024-06
C. Consideration and 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 Harbor Plumbing for Restoration of the DiGiorgio Park Restrooms in the Amount of $92,949.39. (City Manager) Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution subject to Harbor Plumbing (bidder) providing itemized costs to the City.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-05
Agreement No. 2024-07
D. Consideration and 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 Harbor Plumbing for Restoration of the Smothermon Park Restrooms in the Amount of $88,666.01. (City Manager) Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution subject to Harbor Plumbing (bidder) providing itemized costs to the City.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Murillo Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-07
Agreement No. 2024-08
E. Report, Discussion, and Potential Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Declaring the Necessity to Commence Eminent Domain Proceedings for the Acquisition of the Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Millux and Tejon Highway, Arvin, California 93203, Assessor's Parcel No. 446-010-62. (City Manager)
Staff recommends consideration and direction from Council.
Motion to table above Action Item 6E to the following Regular City Council Meeting of February 13, 2024.
Motion MPT Borreli Second CM Horton Vote 3-1 (CM Reyes voted No.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2024
F. Consideration and Approval to Extend Assignment with Robert Half Staffing for Assistance with Records Retention and Destruction Project. (City Clerk) Staff recommends approval to extend assignment.
Motion to approve to extend assignment with Robert Half Staffing for assistance with records retention and destruction project.
Motion CM Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency, Approving and Adopting A Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Covering the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(l) and (o). (City Manager/Executive Director) Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-06
8. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
MPT Borreli nominated self.
No second received.
No motion and no action taken due to lack of a second nomination.
No other nominations were made.
Above Item 8 was tabled to the Regular City Council Meeting of February 13, 2024.
9. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Police Department Advisory Community Panel (Police Chief)
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. FY 2022-2023 Annual Impact Fees Report
B. ARPA Spending Update - December 31, 2023
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2024
12. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
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): six 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 LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Javier Francisco Verduzco - AIMs File No. FR101408; RMA Claim No. 22041.
Against: City of Arvin
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Juan Hernandez - AIMs File No. FR101705; RMA Claim No. 22369.
Against: City of Arvin
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
8A. No reportable action.
8B. Case 1: No reportable action.
Case 2: No reportable action.
Case 3: The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney concerning drafting a responsive letter to letter received from Veolia.
Case 4: No reportable action.
Case 5: No reportable action.
Case 6: No reportable action.
8C. No reportable action.
8D. The City Council denied the claim and provided direction to City staff to provide notice of rejection.
8E. The City Council denied the claim and provided direction to City staff to provide notice of rejection.
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13. ADJOURNED @ 8:32PM
Respectfully submitted
Valia Ville
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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