REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:01PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: CM Murillo absent; All others present. CM Reyes arrived late during Public Comments Agenda Item #2.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver 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. The Open Door Network - Reimagining Lives
llene Parra, Director of Client Services
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of April 05, 2024 - April 18, 2024.
B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of April 12, 2024.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of April 09, 2024.
D. Approval to Participate in the Used Oil Payment Program Managed by the County of Kern for the Fiscal Year of 2024-2025.
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report with Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Resolution No. 2024-18
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2024
F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report with Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Resolution No. 2024-19
G. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-07 Public Works Agreement by and between the City of Arvin and Harbor Plumbing Company - DiGiorgio Park Restroom Restoration Project.
Agreement No. 2024-15
H. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-08 Public Works Agreement between the City of Arvin and Harbor Plumbing Company - Smothermon Park Restroom Restoration Project.
Agreement No. 2024-16
I. Approval of A Letter of Support for Kern Council of Governments' Submittal to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program (MPDG) for Completing the Southbound (SB) Route 99 to Westbound (WB) State Route 58 National Freight Network Interchange to Protect Local Neighborhoods (Project).
J. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing An Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
Resolution No. 2024-23
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda Item 4A was pulled for discussion.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4B - 4J.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 4A.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Reyes Vote 3-1 (CM Tarver voted No.)
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Adoption 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 adopting the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive second reading of the Ordinance, and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
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Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive second reading of the Ordinance and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 3-0 (CM Horton stepped away from the dais and was not present to vote.)
Ordinance No. 2024-491
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Adoption 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 adopting the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive second reading of the Ordinance, and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive second reading of the Ordinance and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Ordinance No. 2024-492
C. A Public Hearing to Consider:
1) Adoption of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin for Approval of General Plan Amendment 2024-01 - Comanche Drive and Varsity Avenue by Approving the Change of Land Use Designation on
2.84 +/- Acres from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential; and
2) Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance of the City of Arvin, California, Amending the Official Zoning Map, Heretofore Adopted by Section 17.06.020 of the Arvin Municipal Code, Being the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Arvin, for Zone Change 2024-01 - Comanche Drive and Varsity Avenue. The Ordinance proposes a Zone Change Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2024
from R-1 Single Family Dwelling - PUD Planned Urban Development to R-4 Multiple Family Residential, Uncodified Ordinance; and 3) Adoption of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving the Associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting and Applicable Program for General Plan Amendment 2024-01 and Zone Change 2024-01 for the Comanche Drive and Varsity Avenue Project. (City Planner)
Staff recommends the City Council consider:
1) Approval of the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin for Approval General Plan 2023-02 - Comanche Drive and Varsity Avenue by approving the change of Land Use Designation on 2.84 +/- Acres from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential; and Hearing opened.
Public testimony received: Arvin resident, Alejandro Garcia provided comments in favor of the project. Arvin resident, Dean Christian provided comments related to the process for zone changes.
Hearing closed.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-20
2) 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; and Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
3) Approval of the Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Arvin Approving the Associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting and Applicable Program for GPA 2024-01 and ZC 2024-01 for the Comanche Drive and Varsity Avenue Project.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-21
6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin to Approve A Public Works Agreement with Stockbridge General Contractors, Inc. for the Kovacevich Park Improvements Project. (City Manager)
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2024
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Morone a Public the Agreen of the Cry Cone or ra Con or Arin to for the Kovacevich Park Improvements Project.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2024-22
Agreement No. 2024-17
B. Consideration and Approval of Removal of the Assistant City Manager Position from the City of Arvin Employee Job Classification. (Mayor Borreli and CM Tarver)
Staff recommends consideration and direction from Council.
Motion to approve the removal of the Assistant City Manager Position from the City of Arvin Employee Job Classification.
Motion MPT Reyes Second CM Tarver Vote 3-1 (CM Horton voted No.) C. Consideration and Approval of Letter of Support with Lanav Green Energy Ltd. / Arvin Power Company. (CM Tarver and CM Murillo)
Staff recommends the City Council consider approving the Letter of Support and provide direction to staff
Motion to approve the Letter of Support contingent on Lahav Green Energy Ltd. / Arvin Power Company signing a reimbursement agreement.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Horton Vote 3-1 (MPT Reyes voted No.)
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. 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 Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2024
C. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to
Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Position: City Manager
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to
Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Position: City Attorney
F. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
During closed session, the City Council discussed items 9A through 9F. 9A. No reportable action.
9B. The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney to take action on two (2) cases. There is no reportable action for the other two (2) potential The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney to contact outside Counsel to help consult on steps moving forward with the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
3D. Theorita Council dirthed tht agina so as to pracid the City Manager with goals for the next two (2) years.
9E. The performance evaluation was completed of the City Attorney. 9F. No reportable action.
10. ADJOURNED @ 10:06PM
Respectfully submitted
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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