SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @7:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: Mayor Trujillo absent; All others present. MPT Borreli left the meeting after Action Item 4B and prior to Action Item 4C.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda with the following change:
- Move all Closed Session Items 5A to 5D to be considered after Agenda Item 1.
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.)
NONE
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin to Approve the Financial Policies and Procedures and Incorporate Attachment 740-A Grant Funding and Compliance Policy by Reference.
Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 3A.
Motion CM Murillo Second MPT Borreli Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-08
4. ACTION ITEMS)
A. 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 yecute the Proposal from United Rentals for the Purchase of Heav Equipment for the Public Works Department in the Amount of $121,688.48. (City Manager)
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Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution and direct staff to obtain mechanical inspection of heavy equipment and explore options to purchase an extended warranty.
Motion CM Murillo Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-09
Agreement No. 2024-09
B. 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 approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-10
C. Consideration and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-29 Professional Consultant Services between City of Arvin and QK to Include Construction Management and Construction Staking Services for the Kovacevich Park "Field of Dreams and Baseball Teams" Project. (City Manager)
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-29 Professional Consultant Services between City of Arvin and QK to include construction management and construction staking • services for the Kovacevich Park "Field of Dreams and Baseball Teams" Project.
Motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-29 Professional Consultant Services between City of Arvin and QK.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Murillo Vote 3-0
Agreement No. 2024-10
5. 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).)
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): eight 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: Kassandra Hendricks - AlMs File No. FR101830.
Against: City of Arvin
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 5A - 5D WERE CONSIDERED AFTER AGENDA ITEM 1.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
The City Council discussed items 5A to 5D in Closed Session. 5A. An update was provided by the Human Resources Manager. No reportable action.
5B. One (1) case was removed.
No reportable action for six (6) cases.
The City Council provided direction to the City Manager for one (1) case. 5C. No reportable action.
5D. The City Council denied the claim.
6. ADJOURNED @ 7:56PM
RespeCtfully submitted,
Wali Ville.
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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