REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 09, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:03PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda with the following change:
- Move Item 6, City Manager Report to be discussed after Item #1 Approval of Agenda and prior to Item #2 Public Comments.
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. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Registers) of March 22, 2024 - April 04, 2024.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of March 29, 2024.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of March 26, 2024.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving An Application for Funding and the Execution of A Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the 2023 and/or 2024 Funding Year of the State of CDBG Program.
Resolution No. 2024-17
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A - 3D.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 5-0
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4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting Code Amendment to Title 16 Subdivisions, Amending Chapter 16.04 General Provision, Section 16.04.090 Tentative Map - Expiration and Extension; Section 16.04.095 Tentative Parcel Map - Expiration and Extension; Adding Chapter 16.06 Urban Lot Splits; and Acknowledge that the Code Amendment is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (City Planner) 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.
Public Testimony Received: A member of the public inquired whether the exemption for CEQA is included as part of the agenda packet. City Planner responded informing the public that this item is statutorily exempt from CEQA and therefore, did not need CEQA review.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Murillo Vote 5-0
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting ZCA 2023-05 - Title 17 Zoning; Adding and Amending Various Chapters and Sections That: Updates Chapter 17.02 Title and Definitions Adding New Definitions and Deleting Outdated Definitions; Amends Chapter 17.06 Zones and Zoning Map by Amending the R-1 Zone Title; Amends Chapter 17.08 R-1 Zone Adding Two-Dwelling Unit Development for Single Family Zoned Properties and Various Miscellaneous Amendments; Amends Chapter 17.50 Miscellaneous Regulations by Adding Section 17.50.160 Home Occupations Permits, Section 17.50.170 Cottage Food Operations as well as Deleting Outdated Requirements and Acknowledge that the Code Amendment is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (City Planner) 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 first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion MPT Reyes Second CM Murillo Vote 4-1 (CM Tarver voted No.)
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS)
A. Police Chief's Advisory Panel
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B. Arvin Power Company
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
8. 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): four 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 Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
8A. The City Council discussed item 8A. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been given to the Arvin Police Officers Association (APOA) and the City is waiting on a response. No reportable action concerning the Central California Association of Public Employees SEIU Local 521 (SEIU).
8B. There were 4 potential litigation cases discussed in closed session.
Case 1: The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney.
Case 2: No reportable action.
Case 3: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager.
Case 4: No reportable action.
8C. No reportable action after a report was provided by the City Manager. 8D.
directed the City Clerk to place the City Manager's evaluation on the next agenda as a closed session item.
9. ADJOURNED @ 10:11 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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