Agenda — Arvin City Council, June 25, 2024 (part 1 of 3)

REVISED AND FINAL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING

AUTHORITY / ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 6:00p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 CAMPUS DRIVE, ARVIN
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Daniel Borreli

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
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ROLL CALL Daniel Borreli Mayor
Susana Reyes Mayor Pro Tem
Donny Horton Councilmember
Juan Murillo Councilmember
Tim Tarver Councilmember
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STAFF Jeff Jones City Manager / Finance Director
Nathan Hodges City Attorney – Hodges Law Group
Cecilia Vela City Clerk
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The meetings of the City Council and all municipal entities, commissions, and boards (“the City”) are open to the public. At regularly scheduled meetings, members of the public may address the City on any item listed on the agenda, or on any non-listed matter over which the City has jurisdiction. At special or emergency meetings, members of the public may only address the City on items listed on the agenda. Such comments shall be made in person and before the City during the meeting as prescribed below. There is a time limitation of two (2) minutes per person. However, the City shall allow a speaker using a translator four (4) minutes to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City. Sixteen Minutes (16) total (plus additional time based on use of a translator, if any) will be allowed for any one subject. For any item that is not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction or interest of the City, please come to the podium at this time. The Brown Act does not permit any action or discussion on items not listed on the agenda. If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, please come to the podium when the item number and subject matter are announced, and the Mayor or Chair opens Public Comment on the item. When recognized, please begin by providing your name and address for the record (optional). Anyone wishing to submit written information at the meeting needs to furnish ten (10) copies to the City Clerk in advance to allow for distribution to City Council, staff and the media. Willful disruption of the meeting shall not be permitted. If the Mayor finds that there is in fact willful disruption of any City Council Meeting, he/she may order the disrupting parties out of the room and subsequently conduct the City’s business without them present.

In accordance with the Brown Act, all matters to be acted on by the City must be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. In cases of an emergency, or when a subject matter needs immediate action or comes to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted, upon making certain findings, the City may act on an item that was not on the posted agenda.

AGENDA STAFF REPORTS AND HANDOUTS:

Staff reports and other disclosable public records related to open session agenda items are available at City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203 during regular business hours.

CONDUCT IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS:

Rules of Decorum for the Public
Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening or abusive language, clapping, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the City meeting infeasible. A member of the audience engaging in any such conduct shall, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of the City, be subject to ejection from the meeting per Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c).

Removal from the Council Chambers:

Any person who commits the following acts in respect to a meeting of the City shall be removed from the Council Chambers per Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c).
(a) Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior toward the City or any member thereof, tending to interrupt the due and orderly course of said meeting;
(b) A breach of the peace, boisterous conduct or violent disturbance, tending to interrupt the due and orderly course of said meeting;
(c) Disobedience of any lawful order of the Mayor, which shall include an order to be seated or to refrain from addressing the City; and
(d) Any other unlawful interference with the due and orderly course of said meeting.

AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT:

In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s office, (661) 854-3134. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda – June 25, 2024

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Murillo ___ CM Horton ___ MPT Reyes ___ Mayor Borreli ___

2. 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.

3. 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.)

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 – June 20, 2024.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of June 07, 2024.

C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of June 11, 2024.

D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Establishing the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, Adoption of List of Exemptions, Adoption of Thresholds and Special Studies for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and Implementation of Title 18 – California Environmental Quality Act Implementation – Environmental Clearance.

F. Approval of A Professional Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Arvin and Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services.

G. 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 Quote from San Joaquin Tractor Company for Purchase of One (1) Kio ZXD72 Mower with Mulch Kit for the Public Works Department in the Amount of $23,708.09; and Approving the Sale of Equipment Declared as Surplus.

H. Approval and Adoption of the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).

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I. Approval of Side Letter between the City of Arvin and the Arvin Police Officer’s Association (APOA) June 2024.

Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Murillo ___ CM Horton ___ MPT Reyes ___ Mayor Borreli ___

5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adding Title 14 Public Facility Development Impact Fee - Assessment District. (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.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Murillo ___ CM Horton ___ MPT Reyes ___ Mayor Borreli ___ B. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (City Manager)
Staff recommends the City Council open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, and approve the Resolution adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Murillo ___ CM Horton ___ MPT Reyes ___ Mayor Borreli ___

6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Arvin as Successor Agency to the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency, Larry Joseph Walker, and AJ Luxury Goods, LLC Regarding Assignment of the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) Dated September 9, 2023 (Agreement No. 2023-30) Related to Real Property known as 816 Sycamore Road, Arvin (APN 192-110-16). (City Manager/Executive Director) Staff recommends approval of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and authorize the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the assignment of the PSA from Larry Joseph Walker to AJ Luxury Goods, LLC.

Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda – June 25, 2024

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Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: AM/CM Tarver ____ AM/CM Murillo ___ AM/CM Horton ___ AM/MPT Reyes ___ Chair/Mayor Borreli ___

7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

8. REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED

9. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--POTENTIAL LITIGATION
(Government Code §54956.9(b).)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): six cases B. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--LIABILITY CLAIMS (Pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Joaquin Lopez Duran - AIMs File No. FR102167; RMA Claim No. 22885.

Against: City of Arvin
D.Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
E. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)

11. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the Arvin City Council Chambers Bulletin Board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated June 20, 2024.

Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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Payment Register
City of Arvin APPKT00708 - FOR AP 6/12/2024
01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Main Pool Ck - Main Checking - BOA
1010
Vendor Number

AMERICAN BUSINESS MACHINES
Total Vendor Amount

15.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 15.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 744095 GPR-53 CYAN TONER 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 15.00 1015
Vendor Number

AT&T MOBILITY
Total Vendor Amount
447.98
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 447.98
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 287251442687X05282024 PW + COMM DEV + CH CELL PHONES 05.22.24-06.22.24 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 0.00 447.98 1670
Vendor Number

BLUETRITON BRANDS INC
Total Vendor Amount
346.17
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 346.17
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 04E6707940541 WATER DELIVERY FOR 04.27.24 - 05.26.24 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 346.17 1152
Vendor Number

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
Total Vendor Amount
468.90
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 468.90
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount BSTD FEES REPORT JAN. 1 - MAR. 31 2024 BSTD FEES REPORT JAN. 1 - MAR. 31 2024 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 171.00 BSTD FEES REPORT JULY 1 - SEP 30 2023 BSTD FEES REPORT JULY 1 - SEP 30 2023 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 82.80 BSTD FEES REPORT OCT. 1 - DEC. 31 2023 BSTD FEES REPORT OCT. 1 - DEC. 31 2023 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 215.10 1720
Vendor Number

CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY CO
Total Vendor Amount
115.75
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 115.75
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 34-202429 TRANSIT MEDICAL SUPPLIES 06/06/2024 06/06/2024 0.00 115.75 1020
Vendor Number

COLONIAL LIFE PROCESSING CENTER
Total Vendor Amount
2,639.28
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 2,639.28
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 51936020412035 SUPPLEMENTAL INS APRIL 2024 04/12/2024 04/12/2024 0.00 1,319.64 5193602-0510931 SUPPLEMENTAL INS MAY 2024 05/10/2024 05/10/2024 0.00 1,319.64 1204
Vendor Number

COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE AND MORE
Total Vendor Amount
153.03
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 153.03
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 526118 PW YARD MATERIAL TO REPAIR WATER HEATER 05/08/2024 05/08/2024 0.00 13.74 532652 DIGIORGIO PARK MATERIAL TO SECURE ENTRANCE 05/29/2024 05/29/2024 0.00 9.52 65234 MATERIAL TO INSTALL NAME TAGS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 05/13/2024 05/13/2024 0.00 43.28

DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES INC
Total Vendor Amount
11,441.44
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 10,303.28
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 35958MS AGREEMENT MONTHLY MICROSOFT JUNE 2024 06/01/2024 06/01/2024 0.00 772.36 35959MS MONTLHY BILLING FOR JUNE O365 PD 06/01/2024 06/01/2024 0.00 1,196.80 35960 MONTHLY BILLING FOR JUNE AGREEMENT 06/01/2024 06/01/2024 0.00 8,334.12 Check 06/12/2024 1,138.16
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 36739337 DELL PWREDGE SERV LIC & EQUIP- WRKSTNS JUNE 2024 06/06/2024 06/06/2024 0.00 1,138.16 1594
Vendor Number

ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
Total Vendor Amount
11,864.73
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 11,864.73
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 584808A-060524 LEASE CHARGES FOR JUNE 2024 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 0.00 11,864.73 1310
Vendor Number

ERIC REYES GUERRA
Total Vendor Amount
830.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 830.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0279 PD FLEET WASH 06.05.24 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 0.00 450.00 INV0280 TRANSIT BUS WASH 06.07.24 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 380.00 1100
Vendor Number

FERNANDO LOPEZ
Total Vendor Amount
160.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 160.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount

06.11.24 INTERPRETER SERVICES 06.11.24 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 160.00 1065
Vendor Number

GALLS LLC
Total Vendor Amount
715.31
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 715.31
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 028034345 1 IN HOBBLE SECURE STRAP 05/24/2024 05/24/2024 0.00 715.31 1315
Vendor Number

GENFARE
Total Vendor Amount
188.62
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 188.62
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 90200518 COIN VALIDATOR CC TALK 05/17/2024 05/17/2024 0.00 188.62 1372
Vendor Number

GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICE INC
Total Vendor Amount
2,142.04
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 2,142.04
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 457650 FUEL DELIVERY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 24.74 458030 FUEL DELIVERY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS 05/21/2024 05/21/2024 0.00 2,117.30

ISABELLA PALACIO
Total Vendor Amount
268.70
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 268.70
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount CIVIC SPARK CLEAN ENERGY FAIR CVIC SPARK CLEAN ENERGY FAIR 05/01/2024 05/01/2024 0.00 268.70 1322
Vendor Number

JAKE RAPER JR
Total Vendor Amount
3,375.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 3,375.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001236 INVOICE 9 05/16/2024 05/31/2024 0.00 3,375.00 1093
Vendor Number

KERN TROPHIES
Total Vendor Amount
184.95
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 184.95
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 76862 NAME PLATE FOR COUNCIL MEMEBERS 05/19/2024 05/19/2024 0.00 184.95 1332
Vendor Number

MADLAND TOYOTA LIFT INC
Total Vendor Amount
25,582.59
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 25,582.59
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 14002838 UNIT 211 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 4,666.96 14002848 UNIT 110 UNIT DOES NOT SHIFT 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 715.00 14002879 UNIT 211 A/C NOT BLOWING COLD 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 2,269.42 14002946 UNIT 205-EV FUSE PANEL FELL OFF 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 243.71 14003085 UNIT 110 BIKE RACK ISSUES 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 390.00 14003106 UNIT 110 SERVICE CALL HARD START 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 260.00 14500309 UNIT 110 REPLACE TRANSMISSION 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 17,037.50 1108
Vendor Number
PG & E
Total Vendor Amount
304.56
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 304.56
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 8440977428-2 05.02.24-05.31.24 8440977428-2 05.02.24-05.31.24 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 0.00 304.56 1653
Vendor Number

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
Total Vendor Amount
4,000.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 4,000.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 258 FEASIBILITY STUDY SOLAR 06/08/2024 06/08/2024 0.00 4,000.00 1596
Vendor Number

ROBERT HALF
Total Vendor Amount
1,293.60
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 1,293.60
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 63691887 WEEK ENDING 6/7/2024 JAZMIN C, 06/10/2024 06/10/2024 0.00 1,293.60 1482
Vendor Number

SLATER PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
Total Vendor Amount
1,685.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 1,685.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 56573 2 URINALS WERE BACKING UP 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 1,685.00

SPARKLE TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICE
Total Vendor Amount
1,875.59
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 1,875.59
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount UNIFORM SERVICES MAY 2024UNIFORM SERVICES MAY 2024 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 0.00 1,875.59 1033
Vendor Number

SPECTRUM BUSINESS
Total Vendor Amount
108.99
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 108.99
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 168251101052124 PUBLIC WORKS SVC 05.29.24-06.28.24 05/21/2024 05/21/2024 0.00 108.99 1131
Vendor Number

TEL-TEC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Total Vendor Amount

55.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 55.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 849450 ARVIN ADOBE COMPLEX FIRE MONITORING JUNE 2024 06/01/2024 06/01/2024 0.00 55.00 1151
Vendor Number

US POSTAL SERVICE
Total Vendor Amount
400.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 400.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount PO BOX RENEWAL PO BOX RENEWAL 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 0.00 400.00 1145
Vendor Number

VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA MAINT NOTE
Total Vendor Amount
190,509.08
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 150,063.33
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9000152259 O & M SERVICES WASTEWATER APRIL 2024 05/01/2024 05/01/2024 0.00 150,063.33 Check 06/12/2024 40,445.75
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9000154766 PASSTHROGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR APRIL 2024 05/13/2024 05/13/2024 0.00 40,445.75 1723
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 7
Total Vendor Amount
373.59
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 373.59
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9965089338 PW CELLPHONES 04.26.24 - 05.25.24 05/25/2024 05/25/2024 0.00 373.59 1140
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 5
Total Vendor Amount
1,286.81
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 1,286.81
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9965089336 ARVIN PD CELL PHONES 04.26.24-05.25.24 05/25/2024 05/25/2024 0.00 1,286.81 1139
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 6
Total Vendor Amount
848.32
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 848.32
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9965089337 ARVIN PD AIR CARDS 04.26.24 - 05.25.24 05/25/2024 05/25/2024 0.00 848.32

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) Payment Register APPKT00708 - FOR AP 6/12/2024
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1186
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 642023305 2
Total Vendor Amount
576.30
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 576.30
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9965317256 TRANSIT SVCS 04.29.24-05.28.24 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 0.00 576.30 Bank: PY - Payroll Vendor Payables
1013
Vendor Number

ARVIN POLICE OFFICERS
Total Vendor Amount
900.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 900.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001223 APOA Dues 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 900.00
1017
Vendor Number

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ASSOC OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Total Vendor Amount
959.58
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 959.58
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001224 SEIU Dues 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 27.00
INV0001225 SEIU Dues 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 932.58
1312
Vendor Number

FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
Total Vendor Amount
300.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/12/2024 300.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001227 ALEX GHAZARIAN 06/07/2024 07/15/2024 0.00 300.00

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Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) Payment Register APPKT00708 - FOR AP 6/12/2024
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Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Main Pool Ck Check 49 33 0.00 264,256.33
Packet Totals: 49 33 0.00 264,256.33
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
PY Check43 0.00 2,159.58
Packet Totals:
43 0.00 2,159.58

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) 6/20/2024 2:36:07 PM Page 1 of 7
Payment Register
City of Arvin APPKT00712 - FOR AP 6/20/2024
01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Main Pool Ck - Main Checking - BOA
1150
Vendor Number
AT&T
Total Vendor Amount
1,876.62
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,034.64
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 000017621209 SERVICE 12.13.21 - 01.12.22 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 368.88 000017622972 SERVICE 12.13.21 - 01.12.22 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 665.76 Check 06/20/2024 841.98
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 000021709133 9391033189 SERVICE 04.13.24- 05.12.24 05/13/2024 05/13/2024 0.00 367.93 000021710895 9391056024 SERVICE 04.13.24-05.12.24 05/13/2024 05/13/2024 0.00 474.05 1255
Vendor Number

BRANDONS TRANSMISSION
Total Vendor Amount
719.23
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 719.23
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 8522 UNIT 320 SERVICE ENGINE AND A/C UNIT 05/24/2024 05/24/2024 0.00 719.23 1204
Vendor Number

COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE AND MORE
Total Vendor Amount

91.24 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 91.24
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 527704 HINGE RMVP 05/13/2024 05/13/2024 0.00 21.63
531702 SMOTHERMON PARK GALV. BELL 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 15.46 64547 NAILS 05/01/2024 05/01/2024 0.00 3.09
65393 MATERIAL FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL @ PARKS 05/15/2024 05/15/2024 0.00 25.53 65395 GRAFFITTI REMOVER FOR PARKS 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 0.00 25.53 1058
Vendor Number

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Total Vendor Amount
309.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 309.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 738050 FINGERPRINT SVCS MAY 2024 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 0.00 309.00 1056
Vendor Number

DEPT OF CONSERVATION - ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Total Vendor Amount
1,199.38
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,199.38
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount QUARTER 01.01.24-03.31.24 QUARTER 01.01.24-03.31.24 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 0.00 355.73 QUARTER 07.01.23-09.30.23 QUARTER 07.01.23-09.30.23 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 0.00 199.78 QUARTER 10.01.23-12.31.23 QUARTER 10.01.23-12.31.23 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 0.00 643.87 1059
Vendor Number

DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
Total Vendor Amount
216.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 216.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount PASS THROUGH 10% PASS THROUGH 10% 01.01.24- 03.31.24 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 0.00 98.40 PASS THROUGH 10% OF $4 PASS THROUGH 10% 10.01.23- 12.31.23 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 0.00 117.60

DOMINIC GARCIA
Total Vendor Amount
260.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 260.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount PER DIEM TRAINING COURSE PER DIEM TRAINING COURSE 04/12/2024 04/12/2024 0.00 260.00 1310
Vendor Number

ERIC REYES GUERRA
Total Vendor Amount
525.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 525.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0281 ARVIN PD FLEET WASH 06.12.24 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 0.00 525.00 1372
Vendor Number

GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICE INC
Total Vendor Amount
578.16
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 578.16
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 460333 PW FUEL USAGE 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 0.00 578.16
1246
Vendor Number

JIMS TOWING SERVICES INC
Total Vendor Amount
360.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 360.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 44571 2013 FREIGHTLINER TOW/ HOOK FEE 05/29/2024 05/29/2024 0.00 360.00 1757
Vendor Number

KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Total Vendor Amount
55,736.27
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 55,736.27
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount REFUND OF FEES RECEIVED REFUND OF FEES RECEIVED 06/19/2024 06/19/2024 0.00 55,736.27 1164
Vendor Number

KERN MACHINERY
Total Vendor Amount
4,559.15
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 4,559.15
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 101-1157920 STRING TRIMMER RECOIL STARTER ISSUE 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 293.16 101-1157989 MOWER HYDRAULIC LEAK COMPLAINT 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 3,977.57 101-1158358 RICK'S LEAF BLOWERS REPAIRS 05/23/2024 05/23/2024 0.00 288.42 1328
Vendor Number

KERN MEDICAL CENTER KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Total Vendor Amount
788.80
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 788.80
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 8000000715 VENIPUNCTURE COLLECTION 02/02/2024 02/02/2024 0.00 295.80 8000000732 VENIPUNCTURE COLLECTION 03/17/2024 03/17/2024 0.00 49.30 8000000749 VENIPUNCTURE COLLECTION 04/03/2024 04/03/2024 0.00 295.80 8000000767 VENIPUNCTURE COLLECTION 05/03/2024 05/03/2024 0.00 147.90 1408
Vendor Number

KOSMONT REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Total Vendor Amount
3,614.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 3,614.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 2204.3-025 ARVIN RE ADVISORY & BROK MAY 2024 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 0.00 3,614.00

LEAGUE OF CA CITIES SSJVD
Total Vendor Amount

75.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 75.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount DINNER FEE FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS DINNER FEE FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS & CHEIF 06/20/2024 06/20/2024 0.00 75.00 1168
Vendor Number
LOWES
Total Vendor Amount
2,748.17
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 2,748.17
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 901784 BISSELL TURBO DUAL PET DCC 04/22/2024 04/22/2024 0.00 221.24 980000 GPM GAS PRESSURE WASHER 03/19/2024 03/19/2024 0.00 2,526.93 1332
Vendor Number

MADLAND TOYOTA LIFT INC
Total Vendor Amount
1,687.36
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,687.36
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 14003164 45 DAY INSPECTION UNIT 207-EV 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 389.12 14003165 45 DAY INSPECTION UNIT 203-EV 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 389.12 14003166 45 DAY INSPECTION UNIT #211 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 260.00 14003167 45 DAY INSPECTION UNIT 205-EV 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 389.12 14003175 45 DAY INSPECTION UNIT 110 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 0.00 260.00 1102
Vendor Number

MOUNTAINSIDE DISPOSAL
Total Vendor Amount
570,634.28
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 570,634.28
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount PASS THROUGH 02.02.24-05.16.24 PASS THROUGH 02.02.24-05.16.24 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 0.00 570,634.28 1340
Vendor Number

NATHAN M HODGES
Total Vendor Amount
22,807.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 22,807.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount MAY 2024 LEGAL FEES MAY 2024 06/01/2024 06/01/2024 0.00 22,807.00 1184
Vendor Number

OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC
Total Vendor Amount

50.85 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 50.85
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 4451-365841 FLOOR DRY / BLUEDEF 05/06/2024 05/06/2024 0.00 50.85 1642
Vendor Number

OSCAR AGUILERA GONZALEZ
Total Vendor Amount
1,610.37
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,610.37
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 46 TROUBLE SHOOT CALL APD LIGHTING CIRCUITS 04/10/2024 04/10/2024 0.00 440.37 59 COMM. CENTER TROUBLE CALL, SMELL LIKE SMOKE 05/09/2024 05/09/2024 0.00 1,170.00 1110
Vendor Number

PACIFIC TIRE ARVIN
Total Vendor Amount

60.82 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 60.82
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 35334 FLAT REPAIR UNIT 288 05/21/2024 05/21/2024 0.00 30.82

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) Payment Register APPKT00712 - FOR AP 6/20/2024
6/20/2024 2:36:07 PM Page 4 of 7
35392 TIRE REPAIRED 05/30/2024 05/30/2024 0.00 30.00
1112
Vendor Number

PURCHASE POWER
Total Vendor Amount
502.25
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 502.25
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount METER ADD 06.11.24 METER ADD 06.11.24 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 0.00 502.25 1552
Vendor Number

RANDY MICHAEL LOPEZ
Total Vendor Amount
40,000.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 40,000.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 728585 DIGIORGIO PARK MODIFICATIONS 06/06/2024 06/06/2024 0.00 40,000.00 1596
Vendor Number

ROBERT HALF
Total Vendor Amount
1,293.60
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,293.60
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 63720284 WEEK ENDING 06.14.24 FOR JAZMIN C. 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 0.00 1,293.60 1069
Vendor Number

ROGER GOODMAN
Total Vendor Amount
1,145.58
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 1,145.58
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 1878 PC SPEAKERS/ COMPUTER PRIVACY SCREENS 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 462.52 1879 COMPUTER PRIVACY SCREEN/ POWER SUPPLY UNIT 283 05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 683.06 1482
Vendor Number

SLATER PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
Total Vendor Amount
436.90
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 436.90
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 56405 LEAK IN WATER HEATER VETERANS HALL 05/07/2024 05/07/2024 0.00 436.90 1126
Vendor Number

STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
Total Vendor Amount
704.72
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 704.72
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 7000734706 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE CITY MAY 2024 05/25/2024 05/25/2024 0.00 704.72 1242
Vendor Number

TYACK TIRES INC
Total Vendor Amount
435.85
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 435.85
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 233156 TIRES AND WHEEL BALANCE 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 0.00 435.85 1700
Vendor Number

UNITED RENTALS INC
Total Vendor Amount
8,615.69
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 8,615.69
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 229076235-010 SKID STEER TRACK FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS 06/15/2024 06/15/2024 0.00 8,615.69

WAGEWORKS INC
Total Vendor Amount

79.52 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 06/20/2024 79.52
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 0524-TR39927 C2791 MNTHLY COMPLIANCE FEE COBRA MAY 2024 06/07/2024 06/07/2024 0.00 79.52

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) Payment Register APPKT00712 - FOR AP 6/20/2024
6/20/2024 2:36:07 PM Page 6 of 7
Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Main Pool Ck Check 54 32 0.00 723,720.81
Packet Totals: 54 32 0.00 723,720.81

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.) Payment Register APPKT00712 - FOR AP 6/20/2024
6/20/2024 2:36:07 PM Page 7 of 7
Cash Fund Summary
Fund Name Amount
90 Main Pooled Cash Fund -723,720.81
Packet Totals: -723,720.81

4.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024 (Demand Register(s) of June 08, 2024 - June 20, 2024.)

4.B.1
Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of June 07, 2024 (Approval of Payroll Register(s) of June 07, 2024.)

4.B.1
Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of June 07, 2024 (Approval of Payroll Register(s) of June 07, 2024.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – June 11, 2024

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /

ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JUNE 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:02PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; MPT Reyes was absent during all open session items and attended all closed session items via phone.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion to approve the Agenda.

Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver 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. Honoring and Supporting the Arvin Force Travel Baseball Team for Participation in the World-Class Baseball Tournament at the Cooperstown All Star Village 2024 (New York).

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of May 25, 2024 – June 07, 2024.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of May 24, 2024.

C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of May 28, 2024.

D. Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming June 24 - June 28, 2024 as National Boys & Girls Club Week.

E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Providing for the Collection of Refuse Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by the Kern County Tax Collector, in Compliance with the Applicable Provisions of Proposition 218 and the Arvin Municipal Code.

Resolution No. 2024-38

4.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of June 11, 2024 (Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of June 11, 2024.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – June 11, 2024

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F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Providing for the Collection of Sewer Charges by the Kern County Tax Collector for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Compliance with the Applicable Provisions of Proposition 218 and the Arvin Municipal Code.

Resolution No. 2024-39
G. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting A List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 Funded By SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing Related Actions.

Resolution No. 2024-40
H. Approval for Arvin Police Department to Purchase and Implement the Digital APX Radio App Software from 661 Communications.

Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A – 4H.

Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0

5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Adoption and Second 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 from R-1 Single Family Dwelling – PUD Planned Urban Development to R-4 Multiple Family Residential, Uncodified Ordinance. (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.

Public Testimony: Two (2) members of the public spoke in opposition of the Ordinance.

Hearing closed.

No motion and no action taken on above Public Hearing item 5A.

6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval to Accept $700,000 in Funding from Assembly Bill 33 (Bains) and Authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to Execute the Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdoes Prevention Task Force Fund Allocation Disbursement Agreement between the County of Kern and the City of Arvin, Subject to Final Approval by Kern County Board of Supervisors. (Police Chief)

4.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of June 11, 2024 (Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of June 11, 2024.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – June 11, 2024

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Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.

Motion to approve the Agreement.

Motion CM Tarver Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
Agreement No. 2024-23

7. WORKSHOP(S)
A. Budget Workshop – General Fund FY 2024-2025 (City Manager)

8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

9. REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED

10. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

11. 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 (Pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Joaquin Lopez Duran - AIMs File No. FR102167; RMA Claim No. 22885.

Against: City of Arvin
E. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)

4.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of June 11, 2024 (Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of June 11, 2024.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – June 11, 2024

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
11A. No reportable action.
11B. Case Nos. 1 – 5: No reportable action taken.

Case No. 6: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager to provide update on investigation status.
11C. The City Council provided direction to the City Manager to schedule meeting to discuss obtaining additional farming land for wastewater treatment facility.
11D. No reportable action taken; Item to be placed on the following Council meeting agenda.
11E. No reportable action taken; meeting adjourned during discussion.

12. ADJOURNED @ 8:50PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

4.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of June 11, 2024 (Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of June 11, 2024.)

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: June 25, 2024
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Establishing the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

BACKGROUND:

The Gann Initiative of 1979 amended the State Constitution to require cities to adopt an annual limit on the amount of tax revenue that can be appropriated for spending each fiscal year. The city follows statewide guidelines in preparing the Gann appropriation limit calculation in coordination with the adoption of the annual budget. The calculation of the appropriation limit for FY 24-25 will be reviewed by the City’s independent auditors in conjunction with the performance of the annual audit.

It is estimated that the City of Arvin's population as of January 1, 2024, is 19,651 which is an increase of 191 citizens from the prior year’s estimate per the California Department of Finance.

The appropriation limit establishes a ceiling on the amount of tax revenue the City can receive and appropriate for spending each year. The appropriation limit is computed using a base year amount calculated for FY 79-80. The base amount is then adjusted each year using inflationary and population growth statistics provided by the State Department of Finance. The appropriation limit calculated for FY 24-25 is $4,952,844.

Based upon the proposed budget, staff has determined that $4,434,000 of projected tax revenue is subject to the appropriation limit in FY 24-25. As has historically been the case, the City has sufficient margin between the projected tax revenue and the appropriation limit for FY 24-25.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The tax revenues are at 89.5% of the appropriation limit so there is no fiscal impact.

4.D.1
Attachment: Gann limit SR final FY25 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

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Reso Establishing the Appropriation Limit for FY 2024-2025.

RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN

ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025.

WHEREAS, California Government Code section 7910 provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit at a regularly scheduled meeting; and
WHEREAS, any judicial action or challenge for the 2024-2025 fiscal year shall be commenced within 45 days of the effective date of this resolution; and WHEREAS, by a letter, dated May 1st, 2024, the California Department of Finance has provided the following factors relevant to the calculation of the Appropriation Limit for FY24-25 California Per Capita Personal Income change:

Plus 3.62% (+ Three Point Sixty-Two Percent)
County of Kern, City of Arvin Population Adjustment:

Plus 1.00% (+ One Point Zero-Zero Percent)
WHEREAS, the City Finance staff has calculated the Appropriation Limit for FY24-25 based upon the foregoing factors and the provisions of Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California. The working papers supporting the calculation are maintained in the files of the Finance department within the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN as follows:

1. The appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is set as $4,952,844.

2. The appropriation limit of $4,952,844 exceeds the proceeds from taxes, estimated in the amount of $4,434,000 for FY24-25. Therefore, the City of Arvin shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California.

3. Documentation used in the determination of the appropriations was made available 15 days prior to the adoption of this resolution by the City Council and is available to the public upon request at the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, California.
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4.D.2
Attachment: Gann limit reso FY 25 final (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

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Reso Establishing the Appropriation Limit for FY 2024-2025.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of June 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk

CITY OF ARVIN
By:

DANIEL BORRELI, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

NATHAN HODGES, City Attorney
Hodges Law Group
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of Arvin, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

4.D.2
Attachment: Gann limit reso FY 25 final (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

CITY OF ARVIN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT CALCULATION FY 24-25
A. Appropriations Limit FY 2023-2024 4,732,490 PY
B Calculation Factors
1) Population Increase %* 1.01 Cal dept Finance
2) Inflation Increase % 1.0362 Cal dept Finance
3) Total adjustment % 1.0466 (B1 x B2)
C Annual Adjustment Increase 220,354 (B3-1) x A
D. Adjustments 0
E Total Adjustments 220,354 C + D
F Appropriations Limit FY 2024-2025 4,952,844 A + E
Sales Tax - FY 24 budget 1,160,000
Measure L - FY 24 budget 2,491,000
Property Tax - FY 24 budget 333,000
Cannabis Taxes - FY 24 budget 450,000
Appropriations by tax FY 24 4,434,000 F
Ratio 89.5% F / E
*1.00 = stable population
As of January 1, 2024, population of Arvin is estimated at 19,651 which is an increase of 191 residents or 1.00 percent from January 1, 2023 when the population was estimated
at 19,460..

4.D.3
Attachment: GANN limit calc 24.25 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025) April 30, 2024
Dear Fiscal Officer:

Price Factor and Population Information
Appropriations Limit
California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2227 requires the Department of Finance to transmit an estimate of the percentage change in population to local governments.

Each local jurisdiction must use their percentage change in population factor for January 1, 2024, in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor, to calculate their appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024-25. Attachment A provides the change in California’s per capita personal income and an example for utilizing the factors to calculate the 2024-25 appropriations limit. Attachment B provides the city and unincorporated county population percentage change. Attachment C provides the population percentage change for counties and their summed incorporated areas. The population percentage change data excludes federal and state institutionalized populations and military populations.

Population Percent Change for Special Districts
Some special districts must establish an annual appropriations limit. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2228 provides additional information regarding the appropriations limit. Article XIII B, section 9(C) of the California Constitution exempts certain special districts from the appropriations limit calculation mandate. Special districts required by law to calculate their appropriations limit must present the calculation as part of their annual audit. Any questions special districts have on this requirement should be directed to their county, district legal counsel, or the law itself. No state agency reviews the local appropriations limits.

Population Certification
The population certification program applies only to cities and counties. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 11005.6 mandates Finance to automatically certify any population estimate that exceeds the current certified population with the State Controller’s Office. Finance will certify the higher estimate to the State Controller by June 1, 2024. Please note: The prior year’s city population estimates may be revised. The per capita personal income change is based on historical data.

If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086.
/s Richard Gillihan

RICHARD GILLIHAN
Chief Operating Officer
Attachment

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025) May 2024
Attachment A
A. Price Factor: Article XIII B specifies that local jurisdictions select their cost of living factor to compute their appropriation limit by a vote of their governing body. The cost of living factor provided here is per capita personal income. If the percentage change in per capita personal income is selected, the percentage change to be used in setting the fiscal year 2024-25 appropriation limit is:

Per Capita Personal Income
Fiscal Year Percentage change
(FY) over prior year
2024-25 3.62
B. Following is an example using sample population change and the change in California per capita personal income as growth factors in computing a 2024-25 appropriation limit.
2024-25:

Per Capita Cost of Living Change = 3.62 percent
Population Change = 0.17 percent
Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a ratio: 3.62 + 100 = 1.0362 100
Population converted to a ratio: 0.17 + 100 = 1.0017
100
Calculation of factor for FY 2024-25: 1.0362 x 1.0017 = 1.0379

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Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Population Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Alameda
Alameda 1.21 76,309 77,234 78,071
Albany -0.14 20,354 20,325 20,325
Berkeley 0.12 125,181 125,327 125,327
Dublin -0.03 71,600 71,575 72,917
Emeryville 4.95 12,686 13,314 13,314
Fremont -0.63 230,713 229,250 229,250
Hayward -0.58 160,699 159,770 159,770
Livermore -0.48 85,235 84,828 84,828
Newark -2.36 47,762 46,635 46,635
Oakland -0.52 427,085 424,873 425,093
Piedmont -0.88 10,878 10,782 10,782
Pleasanton -1.17 76,861 75,960 75,960
San Leandro -1.01 87,984 87,098 87,098
Union City -1.26 67,279 66,432 66,432
Unincorporated -1.18 147,743 146,006 146,067
County Total -0.54 1,648,369 1,639,409 1,641,869
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

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Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

1.42 -0.13
-0.77

2.85 0.71

3.74 1.81

1.04 0.55

0.67 -0.10

1.09 0.27
-0.11
-0.10

0.06 124,361
13,291
8,480
7,163
542,600
6,119
16,950
12,908
12,462
9,453
14,382
25,376
26,286
3,620
24,395
157,158
126,133
13,274
8,415
7,367
546,467
6,348
17,256
13,042
12,531
9,516
14,368
25,653
26,357
3,616
24,371
157,254
126,133
17,107
8,415
7,367
546,971
6,348
17,256
13,042
12,531
9,516
14,368
25,653
26,357
3,616
24,371
158,380
County Total 0.69 1,005,004 1,011,968 1,017,431
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 County
City
Percent Change
23-24
--- Population Minus Exclusions ---
1-1-23 1-1-24
Total
Population
1-1-24
Humboldt
Arcata
Blue Lake
Eureka
Ferndale
Fortuna
Rio Dell
Trinidad
Unincorporated
-1.54
-1.29
-0.80
-1.45
-1.11
-1.49
-1.34
-1.07
18,830
1,164
26,116
1,376
12,318
3,290
298
70,959
18,540
1,149
25,906
1,356
12,181
3,241
294
70,199
18,540
1,149
26,073
1,356
12,181
3,241
294
70,266
County Total -1.11 134,351 132,866 133,100
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

2.58 1.70

4.60 1.37

1.27 2.59

2.86 1.65
27,633
38,606
6,063
44,305
5,513
21,583
1,993
30,586
28,345
39,262
6,342
44,911
5,583
22,141
2,050
31,091
28,345
39,262
6,342
44,952
5,583
22,141
2,050
34,206
County Total 1.95 176,282 179,725 182,881
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.98 0.80

0.60 0.96

0.00 1.45

0.75 4.31

0.13 0.48

1.35 0.39
19,460
407,835
13,001
45,119
1,004
13,765
27,098
21,266
6,944
9,297
22,945
300,172
19,651
411,109
13,079
45,554
1,004
13,965
27,300
22,183
6,953
9,342
23,254
301,340
19,651
411,109
13,079
52,484
1,004
13,965
27,940
22,226
6,953
11,092
27,028
303,769
County Total 0.77 887,906 894,734 910,300
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

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Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- Population City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Los Angeles
Agoura Hills -0.44 19,928 19,841 19,841
Alhambra 0.05 81,753 81,790 81,811
Arcadia -0.13 55,855 55,783 55,783
Artesia -0.21 16,053 16,019 16,019
Avalon -0.57 3,332 3,313 3,313
Azusa -0.35 49,595 49,420 49,420
Baldwin Park -0.06 70,700 70,660 70,660
Bell -0.34 33,414 33,301 33,301
Bellflower -0.03 77,014 76,990 76,990
Bell Gardens -0.49 38,569 38,381 38,381
Beverly Hills -0.45 31,950 31,806 31,806
Bradbury -0.77 905 898 898
Burbank 0.11 105,484 105,603 105,603
Calabasas -0.50 22,857 22,742 22,742
Carson -0.52 92,399 91,920 91,924
Cerritos -0.53 48,063 47,806 47,806
Claremont 0.03 37,673 37,686 37,686
Commerce 0.57 12,055 12,124 12,124
Compton -0.37 94,016 93,671 93,671
Covina 0.19 50,390 50,485 50,485
Cudahy -0.52 22,327 22,210 22,210
Culver City 0.89 39,859 40,213 40,213
Diamond Bar -0.43 53,566 53,335 53,335
Downey -0.15 111,656 111,493 111,493
Duarte 3.04 22,958 23,656 23,656
El Monte 0.08 106,649 106,738 106,786
El Segundo -0.08 16,953 16,939 16,964
Gardena 0.22 59,896 60,028 60,028
Glendale -0.25 192,072 191,586 191,586
Glendora -0.32 51,374 51,209 51,209
Hawaiian Gardens -0.29 13,600 13,560 13,560
Hawthorne -0.37 85,886 85,566 85,566
Hermosa Beach -0.42 19,169 19,088 19,088
Hidden Hills 0.17 1,724 1,727 1,727
Huntington Park -0.31 53,374 53,209 53,219
Industry -0.23 427 426 426
Inglewood -0.53 106,628 106,065 106,065
Irwindale 0.74 1,488 1,499 1,499
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- Population City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
La Canada Flintridge -0.20 20,089 20,048 20,048
La Habra Heights -0.45 5,513 5,488 5,488
Lakewood -0.25 80,365 80,162 80,162
La Mirada -0.40 48,271 48,077 48,077
Lancaster -0.10 169,939 169,776 172,631
La Puente -0.19 37,530 37,459 37,459
La Verne 0.06 31,678 31,697 31,697
Lawndale -0.55 31,026 30,855 30,855
Lomita -0.38 20,397 20,320 20,320
Long Beach -0.18 459,315 458,498 458,813
Los Angeles 0.27 3,800,438 3,810,548 3,814,318
Lynwood -0.23 66,424 66,271 66,271
Malibu -0.18 10,640 10,621 10,621
Manhattan Beach -0.50 34,367 34,195 34,195
Maywood -0.49 24,572 24,451 24,451
Monrovia 1.39 37,563 38,087 38,087
Montebello 0.32 61,730 61,930 61,930
Monterey Park -0.42 59,592 59,340 59,347
Norwalk -0.39 100,732 100,341 101,172
Palmdale -0.02 166,089 166,055 166,055
Palos Verdes Estates -0.44 13,031 12,974 12,974
Paramount -0.34 52,331 52,153 52,153
Pasadena 1.09 138,187 139,692 139,692
Pico Rivera -0.32 61,014 60,820 60,820
Pomona 0.68 151,132 152,166 152,166
Rancho Palos Verdes -0.50 41,106 40,902 40,919
Redondo Beach -0.27 68,424 68,239 68,239
Rolling Hills -0.53 1,686 1,677 1,677
Rolling Hills Estates 0.46 8,495 8,534 8,534
Rosemead 0.08 50,503 50,541 50,541
San Dimas -0.31 34,027 33,920 33,920
San Fernando 0.04 23,633 23,643 23,643
San Gabriel -0.09 38,648 38,613 38,613
San Marino 0.23 12,350 12,379 12,379
Santa Clarita -0.27 231,045 230,428 230,428
Santa Fe Springs -0.34 18,574 18,511 18,640
Santa Monica 0.34 92,598 92,912 92,912
Sierra Madre -0.15 10,925 10,909 10,909
Signal Hill -0.35 11,488 11,448 11,448
South El Monte -0.21 19,482 19,441 19,441
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.03 -0.37
-0.18
-0.36
-0.49
92,701
26,367
36,040
143,433
206
92,729
26,270
35,975
142,910
205
92,729
26,270
35,975
142,910
205
Walnut
West Covina
West Hollywood
Westlake Village
Whittier
Unincorporated
-0.10

0.65 -0.44
-0.45

0.22 -0.19
27,896
108,404
35,229
7,938
87,333
998,818
27,867
109,105
35,075
7,902
87,527
996,956
27,867
109,105
35,075
7,902
87,527
997,587
County Total 0.05 9,810,925 9,815,428 9,824,091
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.13 -0.44
-1.08
-0.26
-0.14
-0.45
-0.55
-0.36
-0.45
2,046
9,916
7,399
12,638
13,695
51,415
2,278
12,443
59,855
6,894
8,841
62,940
2,043
9,872
7,371
12,655
13,635
50,861
2,272
12,426
59,585
6,856
8,809
62,656
2,043
9,882
7,371
12,655
13,635
51,140
2,272
12,426
59,585
6,856
8,809
66,170
County Total -0.53 250,360 249,041 252,844
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Population Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Merced
Atwater 0.02 31,390 31,397 31,397
Dos Palos -0.02 5,634 5,633 5,633
Gustine -0.07 5,940 5,936 5,936
Livingston 0.09 14,273 14,286 14,286
Los Banos 0.25 47,300 47,419 47,419
Merced 1.91 90,120 91,837 91,837
Unincorporated 0.23 89,424 89,630 90,795
County Total 0.72 284,081 286,138 287,303
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.55 0.64

0.98 2.01

1.78 1.91

0.56 0.63

0.73 0.26

0.04 2.94

0.75 3,105
1,559
8,384
20,155
13,968
22,269
24,096
14,872
160,870
378
28,075
19,565
104,372
3,122
1,569
8,466
20,561
14,216
22,695
24,232
14,966
162,037
379
28,085
20,140
105,157
3,122
1,569
8,466
20,561
14,216
22,695
27,106
14,966
162,037
379
30,197
26,966
105,334
County Total 0.94 421,668 425,625 437,614
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- Population City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Orange
Aliso Viejo -0.43 50,284 50,068 50,068
Anaheim 0.29 339,105 340,090 340,160
Brea -0.34 47,886 47,725 47,725
Buena Park 0.07 82,632 82,689 82,689
Costa Mesa -0.31 109,765 109,423 109,423
Cypress 0.11 49,291 49,345 49,345
Dana Point -0.38 32,721 32,596 32,596
Fountain Valley 0.18 56,233 56,333 56,333
Fullerton -0.32 140,756 140,311 140,311
Garden Grove 1.17 169,024 171,002 171,024
Huntington Beach -0.30 193,078 192,503 192,503
Irvine 0.97 311,537 314,550 314,550
Laguna Beach 0.07 22,433 22,449 22,449
Laguna Hills -0.42 30,442 30,315 30,315
Laguna Niguel 0.67 63,865 64,291 64,291
Laguna Woods -0.43 17,222 17,148 17,148
La Habra -0.21 61,028 60,901 60,901
Lake Forest 0.70 86,311 86,917 86,917
La Palma -0.40 15,131 15,071 15,071
Los Alamitos -0.19 11,970 11,947 11,947
Mission Viejo 0.09 91,221 91,304 91,304
Newport Beach -0.35 82,707 82,419 82,419
Orange -0.16 138,842 138,621 138,621
Placentia 0.08 52,182 52,226 52,226
Rancho Santa Margarita -0.43 46,507 46,305 46,305
San Clemente -0.29 62,481 62,297 62,297
San Juan Capistrano 1.05 34,627 34,992 34,992
Santa Ana 0.89 308,041 310,797 310,797
Seal Beach -0.37 24,200 24,110 24,350
Stanton 3.55 38,914 40,297 40,297
Tustin 0.42 78,515 78,844 78,844
Villa Park -0.19 5,716 5,705 5,705
Westminster 0.10 89,400 89,490 89,490
Yorba Linda -0.27 66,268 66,087 66,087
Unincorporated 0.72 130,381 131,325 131,335
County Total 0.31 3,140,716 3,150,493 3,150,835
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Population Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Placer
Auburn -0.94 13,344 13,218 13,218
Colfax -1.09 2,010 1,988 1,988
Lincoln 1.79 52,296 53,231 53,231
Loomis 0.06 6,597 6,601 6,601
Rocklin 0.26 71,420 71,609 71,609
Roseville 1.05 152,726 154,329 154,329
Unincorporated 0.16 111,692 111,868 111,868
County Total 0.67 410,085 412,844 412,844
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- Population City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Riverside
Banning 0.54 31,046 31,213 31,213
Beaumont 2.03 56,275 57,416 57,416
Blythe -0.33 12,566 12,524 17,378
Calimesa -0.39 10,909 10,867 10,867
Canyon Lake -0.13 10,846 10,832 10,832
Cathedral City -0.27 51,012 50,873 50,911
Coachella 2.36 42,179 43,173 43,173
Corona 0.22 156,268 156,615 156,615
Desert Hot Springs 0.85 32,380 32,654 32,654
Eastvale -0.35 69,123 68,884 68,884
Hemet 0.37 89,333 89,663 89,663
Indian Wells 1.35 4,733 4,797 4,797
Indio 0.78 89,978 90,680 90,680
Jurupa Valley 0.12 104,541 104,663 104,721
Lake Elsinore 0.14 71,351 71,452 71,452
La Quinta 1.44 37,824 38,370 38,370
Menifee 1.97 109,401 111,560 111,560
Moreno Valley 0.12 206,903 207,146 207,146
Murrieta -0.17 109,364 109,177 109,177
Norco -0.15 22,084 22,050 25,068
Palm Desert 1.22 50,274 50,889 50,889
Palm Springs -0.03 43,802 43,791 43,791
Perris 1.13 78,424 79,311 79,311
Rancho Mirage 0.74 16,868 16,992 16,992
Riverside 0.30 315,747 316,690 316,690
San Jacinto -0.39 53,746 53,538 53,538
Temecula 0.49 108,173 108,700 108,700
Wildomar 0.65 36,093 36,327 36,327
Unincorporated 0.95 399,653 403,438 403,563
County Total 0.55 2,420,896 2,434,285 2,442,378
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Population Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Sacramento
Citrus Heights -0.58 86,056 85,554 85,554
Elk Grove 0.69 177,446 178,679 178,679
Folsom 2.41 81,478 83,443 88,023
Galt 0.69 25,608 25,785 25,785
Isleton -0.65 772 767 767
Rancho Cordova 0.62 81,604 82,109 82,109
Sacramento 0.18 519,466 520,407 520,407
Unincorporated -0.40 599,989 597,614 597,614
County Total 0.12 1,572,419 1,574,358 1,578,938
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- Population City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
San Bernardino
Adelanto -0.80 36,422 36,131 36,131
Apple Valley -0.24 74,500 74,322 74,322
Barstow -0.34 24,124 24,043 24,669
Big Bear Lake 0.20 4,948 4,958 4,958
Chino 0.57 88,580 89,088 92,585
Chino Hills -0.17 76,547 76,414 76,414
Colton -0.12 52,841 52,778 52,778
Fontana 0.68 212,772 214,223 214,223
Grand Terrace -0.17 12,793 12,771 12,771
Hesperia 0.75 99,338 100,087 100,087
Highland 0.12 55,612 55,676 55,676
Loma Linda -0.02 24,923 24,919 24,965
Montclair -0.09 37,246 37,211 37,211
Needles -0.23 4,780 4,769 4,769
Ontario 0.93 179,555 181,224 181,224
Rancho Cucamonga 0.56 172,344 173,316 173,316
Redlands 1.28 71,776 72,696 72,696
Rialto 0.71 102,367 103,097 103,097
San Bernardino 0.39 224,316 225,188 226,541
Twentynine Palms -1.12 15,397 15,224 25,346
Upland 0.56 77,849 78,285 78,285
Victorville 0.96 132,537 133,805 138,202
Yucaipa 0.33 53,635 53,810 53,810
Yucca Valley 0.40 21,509 21,594 21,594
Unincorporated 0.02 286,864 286,926 295,763
County Total 0.42 2,143,575 2,152,555 2,181,433
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.07 5.39

0.50 2.67

0.10 0.48

1.33 0.29
7,244
35,138
66,164
88,552
15,726
315,655
95,341
157,407
7,249
37,033
66,492
90,917
15,741
317,174
96,609
157,866
7,249
37,033
66,492
90,917
15,741
317,204
96,609
160,163
County Total 1.01 781,227 789,081 791,408
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.37 -0.49
-0.52
-0.29

0.90 -0.42
18,039
29,278
30,792
12,542
10,315
7,869
48,249
118,457
17,941
29,233
30,907
12,481
10,261
7,846
48,684
117,954
17,941
30,279
30,907
12,481
10,261
7,846
48,684
120,070
County Total -0.08 275,541 275,307 278,469
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.04 0.08

0.04 1.10
-0.06

0.35 0.84

0.05 -0.07
4,968
12,734
32,503
8,582
40,571
85,362
109,687
5,660
136,235
4,970
12,744
32,515
8,676
40,545
85,659
110,608
5,663
136,144
4,970
12,744
32,515
8,676
43,610
85,679
110,608
5,663
139,158
County Total 0.28 436,302 437,524 443,623
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.80 -0.19
-0.01
-0.41

0.17 0.51

0.11 2.45
-0.21
-0.13
-0.26
-0.08

0.24 -0.53
43,191
59,656
60,419
31,316
8,477
33,368
81,635
3,564
46,333
84,463
68,093
970,772
132,386
30,845
157,187
90,063
43,095
59,471
60,904
31,255
8,476
33,230
81,773
3,582
46,384
86,535
67,953
969,491
132,048
30,819
157,566
89,584
43,095
59,471
61,033
31,255
8,476
33,230
81,773
3,582
46,384
86,535
67,973
969,491
132,048
30,819
157,566
90,467
County Total 0.02 1,901,768 1,902,166 1,903,198
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.67 -0.19
-0.18
838
1,658
667
676
1,202
3,211
872
2,692
7,820
23,794
836
1,651
665
674
1,199
3,203
870
2,710
7,805
23,750
836
1,651
665
674
1,199
3,203
870
2,710
7,805
23,796
County Total -0.15 43,430 43,363 43,409
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

1.80 0.32

0.35 1.04

0.10 -0.54
-0.52
26,255
19,060
115,266
9,969
28,543
96,096
122,220
17,392
26,033
19,403
115,632
10,004
28,840
96,192
121,558
17,301
26,033
19,403
120,339
10,004
28,840
102,173
121,558
18,076
County Total 0.04 434,801 434,963 446,426
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 County
City
Percent Change
23-24
--- Population Minus Exclusions ---
1-1-23 1-1-24
Total
Population
1-1-24
Sonoma
Cloverdale
Cotati
Healdsburg
Petaluma
Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa
Sebastopol
Sonoma
Windsor
Unincorporated
-1.11
-1.06
-0.32
-0.02
-0.04
-0.07
-0.96
-0.98
-0.91
-0.40
8,808
7,381
11,020
58,457
43,838
175,013
7,366
10,636
25,628
130,333
8,710
7,303
10,985
58,445
43,821
174,890
7,295
10,532
25,394
129,812
8,710
7,303
10,985
58,445
43,821
174,890
7,295
10,532
25,394
130,777
County Total -0.27 478,480 477,187 478,152
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.58 2.28

0.52 0.15

0.29 1.49

1.59 0.55

0.08 0.16
49,035
7,539
216,734
12,103
22,942
24,426
24,614
70,885
9,103
108,372
49,319
7,711
217,862
12,121
23,008
24,790
25,006
71,273
9,110
108,544
49,319
7,711
217,862
12,121
23,008
24,790
25,006
71,273
9,110
108,544
County Total 0.55 545,753 548,744 548,744
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.45 0.08

1.78 1.07

0.70 1.77

1.10 0.17

0.42 25,458
10,171
10,146
12,461
62,320
69,565
142,821
7,700
133,652
25,573
10,179
10,327
12,594
62,758
70,799
144,385
7,713
134,219
25,573
10,179
10,327
12,594
62,934
70,799
144,532
7,713
134,267
County Total 0.90 474,294 478,547 478,918
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.57 -0.49
-0.05
-0.10
-0.69
-0.20
-0.14
-0.11
-0.38
-0.44
69,256
16,965
35,286
7,537
197,737
19,168
107,723
31,400
124,165
123,111
89,813
69,014
17,061
35,114
7,533
197,536
19,036
107,512
31,355
124,029
122,643
89,421
69,014
17,061
35,114
7,533
197,536
20,916
107,569
31,355
124,029
122,643
91,093
County Total -0.23 822,161 820,254 823,863
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment C
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024
County Percent Change
23-24
--- Population
1-1-23
Minus Exclusions ---
1-1-24
Alameda
Incorporated
County Total
-0.48
-0.54
1,500,626
1,648,369
1,493,403
1,639,409
Alpine
Incorporated
County Total

0.00 -0.34
0 1,183
0 1,179
Amador
Incorporated
County Total
-0.80
-0.89
13,813
36,091
13,703
35,770
Butte
Incorporated
County Total

1.61 -0.32
144,871
206,579
147,197
205,928
Calaveras
Incorporated
County Total
-0.47
-0.15
3,604
44,853
3,587
44,786
Colusa
Incorporated
County Total
-0.18
-0.40
11,997
21,831
11,975
21,743
Contra Costa
Incorporated
County Total

0.11 0.12
971,251
1,145,274
972,337
1,146,626
Del Norte
Incorporated
County Total

0.52 -0.08
4,019
24,787
4,040
24,768
El Dorado
Incorporated
County Total

0.32 0.26
31,220
187,974
31,320
188,463
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.81 0.69
847,846
1,005,004
854,714
1,011,968
Glenn
Incorporated
County Total

2.77 1.43
14,458
28,330
14,858
28,736
Humboldt
Incorporated
County Total
-1.14
-1.11
63,392
134,351
62,667
132,866
Imperial
Incorporated
County Total

2.02 1.95
145,696
176,282
148,634
179,725
Inyo
Incorporated
County Total
-0.13
-0.16
3,853
18,826
3,848
18,796
Kern
Incorporated
County Total

0.96 0.77
587,734
887,906
593,394
894,734
Kings
Incorporated
County Total

0.15 0.04
108,741
133,516
108,903
133,575
Lake
Incorporated
County Total

0.90 0.47
21,343
66,619
21,535
66,933
Lassen
Incorporated
County Total
-0.22
-0.08
9,355
24,305
9,334
24,286
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.07 0.05
8,812,107
9,810,925
8,818,472
9,815,428
Madera
Incorporated
County Total

0.28 0.79
79,869
152,734
80,096
153,934
Marin
Incorporated
County Total
-0.55
-0.53
187,420
250,360
186,385
249,041
Mariposa
Incorporated
County Total

0.00 -0.04
0 16,912
0 16,905
Mendocino
Incorporated
County Total

0.27 -0.08
28,485
89,496
28,562
89,424
Merced
Incorporated
County Total

0.95 0.72
194,657
284,081
196,508
286,138
Modoc
Incorporated
County Total
-0.19
-0.20
2,664
8,501
2,659
8,484
Mono
Incorporated
County Total
-2.67
-2.53
7,305
13,097
7,110
12,765
Monterey
Incorporated
County Total

1.00 0.94
317,296
421,668
320,468
425,625
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.47 0.38
111,044
132,816
111,570
133,324
Nevada
Incorporated
County Total
-0.01
-0.30
33,530
100,421
33,525
100,115
Orange
Incorporated
County Total

0.29 0.31
3,010,335
3,140,716
3,019,168
3,150,493
Placer
Incorporated
County Total

0.87 0.67
298,393
410,085
300,976
412,844
Plumas
Incorporated
County Total
-1.14
-0.80
2,099
18,993
2,075
18,841
Riverside
Incorporated
County Total

0.48 0.55
2,021,243
2,420,896
2,030,847
2,434,285
Sacramento
Incorporated
County Total

0.44 0.12
972,430
1,572,419
976,744
1,574,358
San Benito
Incorporated
County Total

0.73 1.06
44,579
65,165
44,904
65,853
San Bernardino
Incorporated
County Total

0.48 0.42
1,856,711
2,143,575
1,865,629
2,152,555
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

0.03 0.07
2,756,900
3,235,324
2,757,771
3,237,699
San Francisco
Incorporated
County Total

0.11 0.11
841,745
841,745
842,644
842,644
San Joaquin
Incorporated
County Total

1.19 1.01
623,820
781,227
631,215
789,081
San Luis Obispo
Incorporated
County Total

0.17 -0.08
157,084
275,541
157,353
275,307
San Mateo
Incorporated
County Total
-0.49
-0.50
683,226
745,168
679,897
741,435
Santa Barbara
Incorporated
County Total

0.44 0.28
300,067
436,302
301,380
437,524
Santa Clara
Incorporated
County Total

0.05 0.02
1,811,705
1,901,768
1,812,582
1,902,166
Santa Cruz
Incorporated
County Total
-0.04
-0.29
135,179
263,282
135,121
262,509
Shasta
Incorporated
County Total

0.18 0.05
113,195
178,923
113,397
179,019
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment C
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024
County Percent Change
23-24
--- Population
1-1-23
Minus Exclusions ---
1-1-24
Sierra
Incorporated
County Total
-0.41
-0.50
727
3,187
724
3,171
Siskiyou
Incorporated
County Total
-0.12
-0.15
19,636
43,430
19,613
43,363
Solano
Incorporated
County Total

0.06 0.04
417,409
434,801
417,662
434,963
Sonoma
Incorporated
County Total
-0.22
-0.27
348,147
478,480
347,375
477,187
Stanislaus
Incorporated
County Total

0.64 0.55
437,381
545,753
440,200
548,744
Sutter
Incorporated
County Total

1.90 1.90
78,432
98,248
79,924
100,110
Tehama
Incorporated
County Total
-0.50
-0.61
22,913
64,578
22,798
64,182
Trinity
Incorporated
County Total

0.00 -0.11
0 15,878
0 15,860
Tulare
Incorporated
County Total

1.08 0.90
340,642
474,294
344,328
478,547
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025)

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment C
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024
County Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24
Tuolumne
Incorporated 0.25 5,119 5,132
County Total -0.11 52,207 52,148
Ventura
Incorporated -0.21 732,348 730,833
County Total -0.23 822,161 820,254
Yolo
Incorporated 0.44 186,763 187,591
County Total 0.55 220,454 221,666
Yuba
Incorporated 0.93 16,492 16,645
County Total 1.25 80,672 81,679
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

4.D.4
Attachment: PriceandPopulation2024 (Appropriation (GANN) Limit FY 2024-2025) Staff Report – CEQA Adoption of Exemptions and Thresholds Implementation of Title 18. Page 1 of 2

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: June 28, 2024
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Chris Soriano, City Planner
Jeff Jones, City Manager
Jake Raper, Consultant
SUBJECT: Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, Adoption of List of Exemptions, Adoption of Thresholds and Special Studies for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and Implementation of Title 18 – California Environmental Quality Act Implementation – Environmental Clearance.

BACKGROUND:

The Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (State CEQA Guidelines) direct each public agency to adopt objectives, criteria, and specific procedures consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines for administering its responsibilities under CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15022).

On March 08, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 establishing the City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (City Guidelines), to provide City agencies, applicants, and the public with definitions, procedures, and forms to implement CEQA and to supplement the State CEQA Guidelines, Attachment 1.

The attached resolution and exhibits provide the administrative process and guidance for the city as well as future applicants that may be subject to CEQA guidelines and statutory requirements.

Updating Arvin Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA reflects recent amendments by the State of California and reflects current and proposed local application of CEQA. Exhibit A - List of Exemptions and Exhibit B - Environmental Thresholds, Rules for Use, and Amendment assist in the implementation of the City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

APPLICANT:

City of Arvin; Community Development Department, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, Contact: Chris Soriano, City Planner

4.E.1
Attachment: 1-Staff Report CEQA Adoption of Exemptions and Thresholds_062524 (CEQA Adoption of Exemptions and Thresholds June 2024) Staff Report – CEQA Adoption of Exemptions and Thresholds Implementation of Title 18. Page 2 of 2

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of the List of Exemptions and Thresholds is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Updating Arvin Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA Guidelines, Adoption of Exemptions and Environmental Thresholds as Permitted for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and Implementation of Title 18 – California Environmental Quality Act Implementation – Environmental Clearance.

END OF REPORT.

EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, Amending City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, Adoption of List of Exemptions, Adoption of Thresholds and Special Studies for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and Implementation of Title 18 – California Environmental Quality Act Implementation – Environmental Clearance.

Exhibits:

1. City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA

2. Exhibit A - Appendix B - List of CEQA Exemptions

3. Exhibit B - Threshold and Special Studies
Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022- 08 – City of Arvin CEQA Implementation Guidelines

4.E.1
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Reso re: CEQA Implementation - Environmental Clearance
RESOLUTION NO. _________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN

AMENDING CITY OF ARVIN GUIDELINES FOR THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF CEQA, ADOPTION OF LIST OF

EXEMPTIONS, ADOPTION OF THRESHOLDS AND SPECIAL STUDIES

FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF TITLE 18 – CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
IMPLEMENTATION – ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE.

WHEREAS, The Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (State CEQA Guidelines) direct each public agency to adopt objectives, criteria, and specific procedures consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines for administering its responsibilities under CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15022); and
WHEREAS, On March 08, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 establishing the City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (City Guidelines), to provide City agencies, applicants, and the public with definitions, procedures, and forms to implement CEQA and to supplement the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (City Guidelines) are amended and updated to reflect changes in state laws and regulations as well as City of Arvin’s procedures and staffing; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby adopts Exhibit A, entitled “Appendix B – City of Arvin – List of CEQA Exemptions Article V-Initial Evaluation of Projects, Subsection D – Determining Exemption, Notice; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in accordance with Article V, subsection D, Environmental Thresholds, Rules for Use, and Amendment hereby adopts Thresholds and Special Studies as listed in Exhibit B and further authorizes the City Manager in consultation with the Community Development Director to modify said thresholds as necessary; and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED as follows:

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. The City Council of the City of Arvin, State of California, approves and adopts:
• City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein;
• List of Exemptions, Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
• Threshold and Special Studies, Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein

3. The Mayor of the City Council is hereby authorized and directed to sign and certify all documents and other materials in accordance with

4.E.2
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Reso re: CEQA Implementation - Environmental Clearance
this resolution.

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of June 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:________________________________________________________________________ NOES:________________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ____________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: _____________________________________________________________________ ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk

CITY OF ARVIN
By:

DANIEL BORRELI, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

NATHAN HODGES, City Attorney
Exhibits and Attachments:

1. City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA – Updated 2024

2. Exhibit A - Appendix B - List of CEQA Exemptions

3. Exhibit B - Threshold and Special Studies
Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022- 08 – City of Arvin CEQA Implementation Guidelines I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

4.E.2
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City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA - Updated June 25, 2024.

City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA Updated June 25, 2024

ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide the City of Arvin, other agencies of which the City Council is the governing authority, applicants, and the public with definitions, procedures, and forms to be used in the implementation of CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 and following) and to supplement the State CEQA Guidelines, (14 Cal. Admin. Code Section 15000 and following).

ARTICLE II - INCORPORATION OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
The full text of the State Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (14 Cal. Admin. Code Section 15000 and following), as they may be amended from time to time, is incorporated by reference into this Article of the City Guidelines.

ARTICLE III - DEFINITIONS
The following words, where not defined in the State CEQA Guidelines, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in these definitions. These definitions are intended to clarify City process procedures by supplementing definitions used in the State CEQA Guidelines.

A. Lead Department. The City Department which has the principal responsibility for carrying out, approving, or causing the approval by a decision-making body of a project. The process for designating the lead department is set out in Paragraph C of Article IV of these Guidelines.

B. Threshold of Significance. Quantitative and qualitative criteria used to determine whether an environmental impact may be significant. Thresholds of significance are standards used to further refine the guidelines for determining significance provided in State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064, 15382, and Appendix G.

C. The Community Development Department may also be referred to as the Planning Division, Planning and Development Department (P&D) and/or Planning Department. The planning department of City of Arvin may have several divisions, which may include Engineering, Maintenance, Building and Safety, and Recreation. The department may be reorganized from time to time.

D. Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). A database covering a geographical or issue area that may involve cumulative impacts from several separate projects within the geographical area or involving the issue under study.

E. Decision-maker. The City Manager or designee, Official, Board, Commission, or City Council responsible for taking final action on a project under state law or City ordinances.

F. Public Projects. Those projects proposed to be carried out by a department of the City.

G. Hearing Officer. The City of Arvin Decision-maker or designee for public projects. The City Manager or designee for private projects. Generally, staff that provide oversight of CEQA

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Attachment: 3-City of Arvin Guidelines for Implementtion of CEQA_062524 (CEQA Adoption of Exemptions and Thresholds June 2024)

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City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA - Updated June 25, 2024. document preparation, sign draft and final environmental documents, conduct environmental hearings, and record documents.

H. Environmental Coordinator. The City Manager or designee shall be designated by the City Manager as the Environmental Coordinator. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for:

1. Ensuring that the preparation of the public plan or program EIR by the department that has the principal authority for the project complies with the requirements of CEQA and the City’s CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Fulfilling the duties of the Environmental Coordinator for the respective project.

3. Environmental Coordinator be any staff member, as appointed by the City Manager, which has the responsibility for the processing of or facilitation of projects as defined by CEQA.

I. Application. A permit application, including environmental information request provided by the Community Development Department and submitted on all non-exempt projects to assist the Community Development Department in the preparation of an initial study. The Environmental Coordinator may prepare application forms as may be needed.

J. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. All impact mitigation measures adopted as conditions of a development project permit approval including a monitoring component which describes the timing and the party responsible for monitoring and/\or reporting on the measure to ensure compliance. Describes how monitoring will occur when it is not clear from mitigation language.

K. Environmental Quality Assurance Plan. Plan required for large and/or complex projects for which multiple monitoring activities will be necessary to ensure compliance with mitigation measures during project implementation. Plan developed after project approval to supplement Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

ARTICLE IV - RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PREPARATION OF

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
A. Public Projects. The following responsibilities and procedures apply to public projects undertaken by the City:

1. Initial Studies. An Initial Study (IS) shall be prepared either by the lead department or the Community Development Department, at the lead department's option and upon the concurrence of the City Manager, if applicable. If the Community Development Department is to prepare the Initial Study, the lead department shall first submit a detailed project description and/ or plan, and an environmental information request. If a public scoping meeting is held (pursuant to Paragraph J of Article V), the Environmental Coordinator shall conduct the meeting. Should a disagreement occur over the Initial Study analysis or determination, a consultation on the Initial Study shall be convened within five working days of lead agency receipt of signed Initial Study according to the process described in Paragraph K of Article V of these Guidelines.

2. Document preparation and processing. The environmental document (e.g., Notice of Exemption, negative declaration, environmental impact report, supplement, addendum, etc.) shall be prepared and managed either by the Environmental Coordinator, at the lead department's

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B. Private Projects. Where a private project is subject to discretionary approval by the City, the applicant shall prepare an application, including environmental information. The Environmental Coordinator shall review the application and either determine that the project is exempt from CEQA or cause the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, Negative Declaration , or draft and final EIR. The Hearing Board shall conduct any hearing on the environmental document and recommend findings to the decision-maker as to its adequacy under CEQA.

C. Designation of Lead Department. Where two or more departments of the City are involved with a project, the lead department shall be determined by the following criteria:

1. If the project is to be carried out by a department of the City, the lead department shall be the department which proposes to carry out the project.

2. Where if the project is proposed by an applicant other than the City, the lead department shall be the department with the authority to process or grant permits, or the department with the greatest responsibility for supervising, approving or causing the approval by a decision- making body of the project.

3. Where more than one department meets the criteria in subsection 2 above, the department or district which will act first on the project in question will normally be the lead department.

D. Applicant Involvement in Environmental Review Process. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for a CEQA environmental review process and shall consult with the applicant at key points throughout the process as described below, to ensure accuracy of project information and to obtain timely input of the applicant's views on the analysis and process.

It is important that all parties understand, however, that the Environmental Coordinator must maintain objectivity in preparing the environmental analysis in accordance with the requirements of CEQA.

1. Pre-application consultations. As described in Paragraph B of Article V of these Guidelines, at the request of potential applicants prior to application, the Environmental Coordinator shall provide consultation about CEQA environmental

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2. Application review. As part of the preliminary review of applications for completeness in the first 30 days following application submittal, the Environmental Coordinator shall begin consideration of CEQA environmental review issues and convey a preliminary assessment to the applicant. Examples of information at this stage could include an initial determination of whether a project is exempt from CEQA; additional project description or environmental setting information or technical studies that will be needed in order to analyze the project under CEQA; identification of possible significant environmental impacts; a preliminary assessment of probable environmental document type (e.g., MND, ND, EIR, Supplement, Addendum); and preliminary identification of project redesigns, mitigation measures and/or alternatives that could be taken to avoid or lessen apparent environmental effects, including measures that might sufficiently reduce potentially significant effects such that the project may qualify for a mitigated negative declaration rather than an EIR.

3. Initial study. During preparation of the Initial Study, the Environmental Coordinator shall consult with the applicant as necessary to confirm the accuracy of the project description and to request any additional information regarding the environmental circumstances of the site or surrounding area, and to discuss any issues regarding impact analysis or document type arising from early consultation with affected agencies. As described in Paragraph K of Article V of these Guidelines, the applicant shall be notified of the initial study determination and may request a consultation/ appeal meeting to discuss clarification of the Initial Study analysis or appeal of the Initial Study determination. On projects for which potentially significant impacts are identified, the Environmental Coordinator shall consult with the applicant regarding any measures that could be incorporated into the project to sufficiently lessen impacts such that the project could qualify for a mitigated negative declaration rather than an EIR. The applicant must agree to such mitigation measures in writing prior to release of a draft negative declaration for public review.

4. Scoping. The applicant shall receive a copy of any Notice of Preparation and/or notice of a scoping hearing for the environmental document. The Environmental Coordinator shall consult with the applicant regarding any document scoping issues and any problems that arise from consultation with affected agencies and the public.

5. Consultant selection. Upon completion of an Initial Study and document scoping process leading to EIR preparation, the Environmental Coordinator shall prepare and issue a request for proposals to several (usually three) of the best qualified and available consultants from among authorized consultants. Alternatively, the city may authorize the applicant to engage a consultant to prepare the environmental document and submit the document and supportive studies and analysis for review. The city may retain, at the applicants cost, appropriate specialists to review the submitted documents to ensure objectivity. The applicant shall receive a copy of the request for proposals and list of consultants to receive it. The applicant may choose to have the request for proposals sent to additional consultants either on an open services contract with the City or not. A copy of the consultant proposals shall be forwarded to the applicant for review and comment to staff. The staff shall rate the proposals, if applicable, and identify any inadequate

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6. Administrative Draft and Draft EIR preparation. The Environmental Coordinator shall consult with the applicant during preparation of the administrative draft and draft environmental document as necessary to confirm the project description, project objectives, and identification of alternatives; to discuss the progress content and findings of the analysis and any problems or conflicts which arise; and to discuss the feasibility of identified mitigation measures.

Once the administrative draft environmental document is completed, it shall be circulated to other city departments and service providers as necessary for review and comment.

Additionally, except for joint agency documents as provided for in Section C.2 of Article VII of these Guidelines, the applicant shall have the opportunity to receive a copy for review and comment. Should the applicant receive a copy of the administrative draft environmental document, the document shall also be made available to any other member of the public upon request.

Should the lead agency department hire a consultant to prepare the environmental document, all communications between the consultant and either the applicant or city staff shall be with the applicant and city staff both participating, and any communications between the consultant, city staff and the applicant that result in a change in the administrative draft shall be memorialized in writing and be made part of the public record.

7. Public review period. The applicant shall receive a copy of notices of document availability, public comment period, and any environmental hearings. The lead department staff shall consult with the applicant regarding public and agency comments received, and applicant comments on the draft document.

8. Final EIR. The lead department staff shall consult with the applicant to discuss the progress of preparation of responses to comment, Final EIR, and CEQA findings.

ARTICLE V - INITIAL EVALUATION OF PROJECTS
A. Applicability. CEQA applies to activities that may result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. A project subject to CEQA means the whole of an action resulting in such an environmental effect that a public agency undertakes, funds, and/or permits by a discretionary permit.

B. Early Consultation on CEQA Determinations. Upon request of a potential project applicant and prior to filing of a project permit application, the Environmental Coordinator shall provide consultation prior to filing of a project permit application, regarding CEQA environmental review considerations, including the range of actions, potential alternatives, mitigation measures, and any potential and significant effects on the environment. Such consultations are conducted through regular departmental processes including the public information counter and paid staff consultations or pre-application conferences.

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C. Adequacy of Project Description. The information required to adequately describe proposed projects for the purpose of environmental review must be provided in the application. These information requirements for application submittals include all the details needed to review routine projects. Large or complex projects may require additional information to complete an accurate environmental assessment.

Detailed information on site conditions, particularly any unique characteristics such as environmentally sensitive habitats or geologic hazards is required. Design features or measures incorporated into the proposed project intended to avoid, reduce, or otherwise mitigate project impacts should be described.

For projects which may utilize or generate hazardous materials, or which may pose a threat to public health or safety, information regarding the engineering basis and design of the project facilities and the effects of project operations is required.

The City's General Plan requires that an emergency response plan, a fire protection plan, and for petroleum projects, an oil spill response plan must be submitted as part of certain applications. These plans form an important part of assessing potential environmental effects. They should be specific to the project proposed.

For projects which require permits from other City departments or other agencies (County Air Pollution Control District, U.S. Forest Service, State California Department of Fish and Game Wildlife, etc.), information needed by such departments or agencies may be required to accompany an application to Environmental Coordinator. Any information submitted to other departments or agencies shall be consistent with the information submitted to the Environmental Coordinator. Prior to the expiration of the period during which application completeness is to be determined, the Environmental Coordinator shall identify any deficiencies in the project description for purposes of environmental review and notify the applicant. The applicant may submit a revised application.

D. Determining Exemption, Notice. The Environmental Coordinator shall determine whether the proposal is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA, or is an emergency, statutorily exempt, categorically exempt, or a ministerial project under CEQA, or may be found exempt under the general rule common sense exemption when it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental Coordinator shall also review the adopted City of Arvin List of Exemptions - Appendix B.

1. A Notice of Exemption may be filed with the County Clerk after project approval for those classes of exemption identified in Appendix B of these Guidelines. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15062, the Environmental Coordinator may, in its discretion, also file a Notice of Exemptions with the County Clerk after project approval for any project determined to be exempt from CEQA. Filing a Notice of Exemption starts a 35 day statute of limitations period on CEQA legal challenges to the department’s decision that the project is exemption from CEQA.

2. Whenever a Notice of Exemption is prepared, it shall be submitted to the City Clerk’s office for posting on the City’s website. The Environmental Coordinator shall retain the notice for not less than 12 months.

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3. Project approval, as defined in the State Guidelines, means the decision by a public agencywhich commits the agency to a definite course of action regarding a project.

4. A determination that a project is not exempt may not be appealed; a determination that a project is exempt may be reviewed by the decision-maker at the time of consideration of the project, and if the decision-maker disagrees with the determination of exemption, the decision-maker shall instruct the Environmental Coordinator to prepare an Initial Study.

5. For public projects which require a permit land use entitlement processed by or through the Community Development Department, the exemption must be accepted by the decisionmaker. In preparation of grant applications, the Environmental Coordinator may prepare preliminary environmental documents, i.e. Notice of Exemptions, initial studies, notice of intent to adopt CEQA documents, etc.. The CEQA documents for grant applications may be incorporated in the grant application as preliminary CEQA determination. The CEQA documents for such grants shall be submitted to the decision-making body for acceptance and/approval. Environmental Coordinator may file the Notice of Exemption with Kern County Recorder’s Office and concurrently file the Notice of Exemption with the State Clearinghouse.

E. Initial Study. For non-exempt projects, the applicant, or the lead department for a public project, shall prepare and file an application including project description and environmental information request on a form prescribed by the Environmental Coordinator as part of the application. Within 30 days of a determination of application completeness, the Environmental Coordinator shall initially determine whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment.

If the Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, the lead department shall prepare a Negative Declaration or Addendum to a prior ND or EIR.

The Lead Agency shall cause the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration if the Initial Study determines that the project may result in a significant effect, but revisions to the project proposal made by or agreed to by the applicant before the draft Negative Declaration is released for public review would avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effect would occur, and there is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a significant effect.

If the Initial Study determines that the project may result in a significant effect on the environment, the lead department shall: (1) prepare an EIR, or (2) use a previously prepared EIR which adequately analyzes the current project, or (3) determine that some effects were adequately analyzed by a prior EIR or ND, and prepare a subsequent document (EIR, supplement or Addendum) focusing on effects not analyzed adequately in the previous document.

Initial Study determinations as to whether a project may have a significant impact on the environment shall be based on substantial evidence considering the whole record before the lead agency department. Argument, speculation, unsubstantiated opinion or narrative, evidence which is clearly inaccurate or erroneous, or evidence of social or economic impacts which do not contribute to, or are not caused by, physical impacts on the environment, is not substantial evidence. Substantial evidence shall include facts, reasonable assumptions predicated upon facts, and expert opinion supported by facts. The existence of public controversy over the environmental effects of a project shall not require preparation of an

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F. Environmental Thresholds, Rules for Use, and Amendment. The Environmental Coordinator’s Initial Study determination on as to whether a project may have a significant effect on the environment shall be based in part on thresholds of significance. These thresholds are measures of environmental change, which are either quantitative, or as specific as possible for topics which that are resistant to not suited for quantification (such as aesthetics, cultural resources, and biology). Thresholds of significance are intended to supplement provisions in the State CEQA Guidelines for determination of significant environmental effect including Sections 15064, 15065, and 15382, and Appendix G, incorporated herein, and the thresholds shall be applied consistent with these State provisions. The City of Arvin’s Thresholds and Special Studies shall be used in conjunction with the State CEQA Guidelines.

A project which has no effect above threshold values individually or cumulatively shall generally be determined not to have any significant effect, and a negative declaration shall be prepared as provided by Article VI below. Projects which have an a potential effect above a threshold of significance will generally require an EIR, unless mitigation measures sufficient to mitigate impacts to a less than significant level are identified, and accepted by the applicant, The mitigation measures must be sufficient to mitigate impacts to a less than significant level.

Thresholds of significance provide general guidance for determining significant impacts but are not ironclad definitions of significant impacts.

Thresholds of significance, as defined in [CEQA Guidelines] Section 15064.7(a), may assist lead agencies in determining whether a project may cause a significant impact.

When using a threshold, the lead agency should briefly explain how compliance with the threshold means that the project's impacts are less than significant. Compliance with the threshold does not relieve a lead agency of the obligation to consider substantial evidence indicating that the project’s environmental effects may still be significant. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(b)(2).)
Each project must be judged individually for its potential for significant impacts, based on specific circumstances and evidence.

The Environmental Coordinator shall develop and maintain detailed descriptions of current thresholds, which shall be publicly available and shall be revised periodically as necessary to maintain a standard which will afford the fullest possible protection to the environment, within the reasonable scope of CEQA, by imposing a low threshold requirement for the preparation of an EIR. For issue areas for which there are no thresholds, the environmental document must:
(1) set forth and present substantial evidence to support the use of a unique threshold; and (2) determine whether the project would result in a significant environmental effect (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.7(b) and 15064(b)(2)). the Guidance provided in State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064, 15065, and 15382, and Appendix G, shall also provide the a basis for determining significance.

1. Quantitative thresholds. Impacts associated with air quality, groundwater resources, noise, traffic, and solid waste are measured by quantitative thresholds. Numerical

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City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA - Updated June 25, 2024. values reflecting degrees of environmental change which are deemed generally insignificant are derived from federal or state standards, comprehensive plan elements, or scientific data.

2. Qualitative thresholds. For some impacts, including agricultural resources, biological resources, and cultural resources, a combination of numerical indices and qualitative values based on professional judgment is used. The evaluation of aesthetics, in contrast, is based entirely on qualitative criteria.

3. Thresholds and guidelines amendment and adoption.
a. Basis for thresholds amendment.
(1) General. Several threshold methodologies include a mechanism to enable them to respond automatically to environmental change. For example, changes in attainment status relative to air quality standards, changes in traffic levels on roads vehicle miles traveled, and changes in the balance between water supplies and water use all affect how thresholds determine significance.

However, other changes in environmental conditions or environmental information may require an alteration to the methodology used to evaluate significance.
(2) Change of scientific basis and criteria. The underlying basis of threshold criteria may change with the discovery of new data or theories about relationships between environmental change and environmental quality.

When data from scientific publications, reports, or conference proceedings, etc. suggest the need for such a change, the City shall review these data and determine the justification for threshold revisions. (3) Change in environmental circumstances. Environmental characteristics such as groundwater levels, traffic counts and sensitive biological habitat acreage are subject to constant change due to development trends. To ensure reasonable significance determinations, thresholds will be changed to reflect changes in environmental carrying capacity, resource scarcity and resource use. Information on such changes may come from resource managers (e.g. water purveyors, Air Pollution Control District), applicants or the public.
b. Process for thresholds amendment and adoption.
(1) New or revised thresholds. Thresholds shall be periodically amended by the City as necessary to reflect new information or changed environmental circumstances; and new thresholds or guidelines for additional topical areas may be adopted by the City as deemed necessary.
(2) Interim thresholds. Interim thresholds revisions may be authorized by the City Manager without the above public process when immediate revisions are necessary. Any interim changes in thresholds proposed by the City Manager shall be posted on the City’s website.

G. Mitigation Measures. Measures capable of reducing or avoiding potentially significant impacts shall be identified during the preliminary evaluation of non-exempt projects. A broad

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H. Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meetings.

1. Notice of EIR preparation. Following an Initial Study determination that an environmental impact report will be required, the Environmental Coordinator shall prepare and distribute a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the EIR. The Notice of Preparation shall be sent to Responsible and Trustee Agencies and involved federal agencies and may be sent to other interested agencies, groups and individuals. The Notice of Preparation is sent to provide notice that an EIR will be prepared and to obtain comments on the EIR scope of analysis.

2. Scoping meetings. On potentially controversial projects or marginal cases where it is not clear whether a project may have a significant effect, early consultation with the public is helpful in determining whether an EIR will be required and what issues it should address.
a. Purposes.
(1) To allow for public and agency input on the environmental effects of a project at the earliest possible time in the process.
(2) To focus project-related impact assessment on significant environmental issues and their mitigation.
(3) To determine the focus of EIRs, based on public input and thresholds. (4) To identify feasible mitigation measures.
(5) To identify realistic and feasible alternatives for refinement within EIRs. b. Applicability. Public scoping meetings may be called by the Environmental Coordinator if the project has one or more of the following features:
(1) It is near one or more controversial projects
(2) Public concern has already been expressed over environmental effects of the project
(3) It will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment or Rezone (4) It is clear that it may have a significant effect in one issue area, but not clear in other areas
c. Notice. Scoping meetings shall occur as early as practicable, and generally within 30 days of the Initial Study determination or within the Notice of Preparation period.

Notice for public scoping meetings shall include Responsible, Trustee, interested and affected agencies, and organizations and members of the public expressing interest.

Notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the scoping meeting and should contain a copy of the draft Initial Study or summary scoping paper. d. Use. Subsequent to the scoping meeting, Environmental Coordinator shall make any appropriate changes to the Initial Study and advise the applicant whether an ND or an EIR is required.

I. Consultation/Appeal Process for Initial Study Determinations. The purpose of this procedure is to provide an opportunity for an applicant or the Environmental Coordinator

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City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA - Updated June 25, 2024. for public projects, once an initial study has been prepared, to correct inaccurate information and/or to provide evidence which might tend to establish that the conclusions of the initial study may be incorrect pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15063(g). Where a determination is made that an EIR is required, the applicant shall be immediately notified of this determination by certified mail.

Within five working days following receipt of notification of the Initial Study determination, the applicant or lead department may request and receive a meeting with the Environmental Coordinator for the purpose of consultation to clarify or correct the Initial Study analysis. The request for an Initial Study consultation shall be by letter and shall specify the basis for the Initial Study consultation request.

Any changes to the findings of the Initial Study based upon the consultation shall be supported by substantial evidence to show a material error or incorrect conclusion in the Initial Study, or modifications to the project. Such evidence supporting errors or incorrect conclusions should be documented by engineering reports or certified by a competent professional in the appropriate field and should consist of new material not already considered in the Initial Study.

Upon consideration of the information submitted, the Environmental Coordinator shall affirm, reverse or modify the conclusions of the Initial Study and provide a copy to the applicant or lead department. This determination is not appealable.

ARTICLE VI – MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS (MND) AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS (ND).

A. Responsibility For Preparation.

1. For private projects, the Environmental Coordinator shall prepare the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Negative Declaration (ND) or cause it to be prepared by a private contractor pursuant to the City’s procurement policies and procedures.

Contractors may be used when the workload exceeds available staff resources or when the proposed ND requires expertise not available from existing staff.

2. The Environmental Coordinator shall determine whether the proposed MND/ND is complex or non-complex. Complex MND/NDs require an environmental hearing; non-complex MND/ND's do not. Complex MND/ND's include complex analysis or analysis of environmental issues which are subject to controversy over the presence or absence of significant adverse effects. Non-complex MND/NDs include only analysis which is clear cut and precise and which is likely to be subject to little or no controversy over environmental effects. Public controversy over planning or policy issues rather than the identification of environmental effects does not establish that an MND/ND is complex. The Environmental Coordinator’s determination on complexity is not appealable.

B. Mitigation Measures. Where the identification of mitigation measures enables an applicant or lead department to modify a project during the initial study to mitigate all potentially significant impacts to a less than significant level before an EIR is prepared, a Mitigated Negative Declaration incorporating those mitigations into the project description shall be prepared. Mitigation measures in Negative Declarations must meet the standards for adequacy described in Paragraph D of Article VII of these Guidelines. Furthermore, mitigations

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Mitigation measures must be made fully enforceable through permit conditions or other agreements.

C. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. When adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will also be adopted which incorporates mitigation measures meeting the standards for adequacy described above and a monitoring component for each measure described in Section E of Article VII of these Guidelines. The Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that monitoring and reporting is carried out as indicated after the project is approved.

D. Review Period.

1. Within 10 workdays of completion of a draft MND/ND, the Environmental Coordinator shall initiate a 30 day public review period. If a State Clearinghouse review is required, the public review period for the MND/ND shall be 30 days. Should issues related to new environmental information, changed environmental circumstances, or applicant changes to the project description occur, an extended public review period may be required at the discretion of the Hearing Officer.

All proposed MND/NDs shall be presented to the advisory and/or decision-making body in a public hearing after the close of the public review period for the MND/ND as part of the proposed action.

2. Notice of MND/ND availability, review period, and environmental hearing, if applicable, will be given by posting on the city’s website, posting in the City Clerk’s Office, Community Development Department, Police Department, or by mailings to properties within 300 feet and contiguous occupants, and interested community groups. In a case where the 300-foot criterion would require mailings to more than 200 individual properties, another means of public notification shall be allowed (posting of site, display ad in a newspaper of general circulation, if available, etc.). In cases where the project's impacts would extend beyond 300 feet, an attempt shall be made to notify affected properties beyond 300 feet. The notice shall include: a brief description of the proposed project and location; a summary listing of potentially significant but mitigable impacts anticipated to result from the project; identification of the preparer of the draft MND/ND; the length of the review period in which comments will be received by the lead department; the date, time and place of the public comment hearing on the MND/ND, if applicable;, and the places where copies of the ND and documents referenced incorporated by reference in the MND/ND are available for public review.

3. Comments from the public and the applicant received during the public hearing or review period shall be considered and where appropriate will be incorporated into the final MND/ND.

E. MND/NDs set for hearing before the advisory and/or decision-making body. MND/NDs shall be set for hearing before the advisory and/or decision-making body. All comments received during the review period shall be attached to the proposed MND/ND and transmitted

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City of Arvin Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA - Updated June 25, 2024. to the advisory and/or decision-making body, with a proposed finding that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have any significant effect, and a recommendation for approval of the document. Mitigation measures which are equivalent or more effective in reducing potentially significant impacts may be substituted by the advisory and/or decision-making body during the approval process without re-circulating the MND/ND.

F. Determination by Decision-maker that MND/ND Is Inadequate. If, upon review of the project, the decision-maker determines that the MND/ND is inadequate, the project shall be referred to the Environmental Coordinator for appropriate revisions or preparation of an EIR. Consideration of the project shall be deferred until the MND/ND is approved or an EIR is certified, consistent with mandatory timelines for action.

G. Notice of Determination Within five working days after of the approval or determination of a public or private project becomes final, the Environmental Coordinator in coordination with the City Clerk’s Office shall file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk and with the State Clearinghouse. The notice is required to be posted by the office of the County Clerk within 24 hours of its receipt and must remain posted for a period of 30 days, after which it will be returned to the Environmental Coordinator or City Clerk’s Office and shall retain the notice for not less than 12 months.

ARTICLE VII - PREPARATION OF EIRs
A. Responsibility for Preparation. For private projects, the Planning and Development Department shall prepare the EIR or cause it to be prepared by a private contractor. Upon receipt of an executed EIR contract and deposit from the private applicant, the Planning and Development Department may proceed with consultant selection and contracting with a qualified consultant to prepare a draft and final EIR, in accordance with procedures outlined in Section D.5 of Article IV and Section C.1 of Article VII of these Guidelines.

B. Focus of EIR Analysis. EIRs shall focus on analysis of potentially significant impacts.

Impacts which will be less than significant may be summarized or reference may be made to the Initial Study analysis of impacts determined to be less than significant. However, for projects requiring conditional use permit or development plan approval, analysis of all impacts shall be sufficient to provide a basis for required findings as to whether all adverse impacts are mitigated to the maximum extent feasible.

C. Administrative Draft EIRS for Private Projects.

1. Preparation of Administrative Draft EIRs for private projects. A draft EIR for a private project may be prepared directly by the Environmental Coordinator or may be initially prepared by a consultant and then reviewed and modified as needed by the Environmental Coordinator prior to issuance for public review. An initial draft EIR prepared by a party other than the Environmental Coordinator is termed by the City an "administrative draft" EIR.

The following options are available for preparing an administrative draft EIR for a private project:
a. When the Environmental Coordinator determines that an EIR can be prepared with its own staff, the applicant has the choice of EIR preparation either by a consulting firm or the Environmental Coordinator. The option for staff prepared EIRs is

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b. When a consulting firm is to prepare the document, the Environmental Coordinator chooses three firms to receive the Request for Proposals (RFP) from a list of qualified firms. If the applicant believes the staff's choice of firms was too narrow, the applicant may add other additional firms to receive the RFP. c. After EIR proposals are received, the Environmental Coordinator disqualifies any unacceptable proposals. These could include, but are not limited to, proposals:
which staff finds non-responsive, or proposals; for which staff concludes that substantial revision of the EIR would likely be needed prior to release of the public draft; or proposals from firms that would have a conflict of interest., etc. At least two proposals would be available from which the applicant could select. The applicant makes the final selection of EIR firm for recommendation to the City contracting authority.

In the case of a joint agency document process involving a City with another CEQA agency or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) agency, consultant selection shall occur in accordance with the process identified by the joint agency agreement and may involve consultant selection by the joint powers agency rather than the applicant.

In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15084(e), before using a draft prepared by another party, the lead department must first subject the draft to the department's own scrutiny. The draft EIR which is issued for public review must reflect the independent judgment of the lead department. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for the adequacy and objectivity of the draft EIR.

2. Public availability of Administrative Draft EIRs for private projects. To provide for public tracking of analysis leading to the draft EIR, administrative draft EIRs for private projects shall be made available to the public according to the following procedures, except as noted below. Notice of public availability of an administrative draft EIR shall be provided as part of the notice for the public review draft EIR. Upon request by an applicant or member of the public, an administrative draft EIR for a private project shall be made available for inspection, together with written comments from the Environmental Coordinator, to the EIR-preparer regarding changes to the document, as of the start of the public review period for the draft EIR. The Public Records Act provisions for confidentiality are waived to authorize public inspection administrative draft EIRs and written staff directions to consultants on administrative draft EIRs for private projects.

In a case where an applicant requests and receives a copy of the administrative draft EIR prior to circulation of a draft EIR (as provided in Section D.6 of Article IV) the administrative draft EIR shall also be made available to any other member of the public upon request. Additionally, any communications between the consultant, city staff and the applicant that result in a change in the administrative draft shall be memorialized in writing and be made part of the public record.

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In the case of a joint agency document process involving a City agreement with another CEQA agency or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) agency to maintain confidentiality of administrative draft materials, the Public Records Act exemption from disclosure is maintained, and the administrative draft EIR shall not be made available to the applicant or public.

D. Mitigation Measures. Mitigation measures conceived during the initial evaluation of projects must be refined in EIR's to ensure their feasibility, specificity, and enforceability. Mitigations shall be explicitly written in language which can be directly applied to conditions of approval by the decision-makers. Where appropriate and feasible, each mitigation measure shall contain the mitigating action, any related activities which must occur to ensure the action takes place (deposit fees, revise plans), any required applicant reports, and the timing for each required action. The development of mitigation measures shall be coordinated with appropriate City departments. Where a City department would be responsible for implementing a mitigation measure, the environmental document shall identify a mechanism to link the timing and funding of the mitigation to the approval of the project. Where mitigation measures require action by agencies other than the City, the agency shall be identified. Determination of the feasibility of mitigation measures shall consider economic, legal, social, and technological considerations, including considerations of employment opportunities for highly trained workers. Mitigation measures must be made fully enforceable through permit conditions or other agreements.

E. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). Each mitigation measure will have a corresponding monitoring component which will describe at a minimum, the party responsible for monitoring and when the monitoring shall occur. The monitoring component will also describe specific monitoring actions if they are not evident from reading the mitigation measure. For very large and/or complex projects where project implementation will occur over multiple sites or will include multiple activities for which monitoring is required, an Environmental Quality Assurance Plan (EQAP) will be prepared to supplement the MMRP.

This determination will be made by the Environmental Coordinator. The EQAP will be prepared by the applicant and approved by the City prior to land use clearance and will list all mitigation measures according to the timing of each measure, list all monitoring components and provide for coordinated monitoring by all field monitors during project implementation. The EQAP will also contain a chain of authority and communication between construction personnel, monitoring personnel (hired by the City) and the Environmental Coordinator. The Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that monitoring and reporting is carried out as indicated after the project is approved.

F. Analysis of Project Alternatives.

1. All EIRs shall include a discussion of project alternatives. Development of project alternatives should focus on options which have the potential to reduce significant environmental impacts and attain project objectives. While consideration of a broad spectrum of alternatives is encouraged early in the process, the range of options should be narrowed to those which are consistent with the following principles:
a. Consistency with the general plan (when a general plan amendment is not requested).
b. Reduction of significant adverse environmental effects. c. Compatibility with neighboring uses.

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Determination of the feasibility of alternatives shall take into account economic, legal, social, and technological considerations, including considerations of employment opportunities for highly trained workers. The EIR should describe the rationale for selection of alternatives and identify alternatives considered but rejected as infeasible.

G. Cumulative Impact Evaluation.

1. Cumulative project list. The potential effects of development not included in baseline data will be analyzed for cumulative impact evaluation if they result from projects which are:
a. Partially occupied or under construction. Those projects which, though only Partially occupied or under construction should be included to the extent that their impacts are not yet fully incorporated into the environmental setting against which the project's impacts will be assessed.
b. Approved. Those projects which have received final discretionary approval from the decision-makers.
d. Under review. Those projects which have been deemed "complete" for processing and are currently undergoing review by lead agencies. e. Proposed projects. Those projects which have submitted a pre-application assessment with a Environmental Coordinator or have been discussed publicly by an applicant. Unless these projects pre-application data contain a high degree of specificity and a probable time frame, they should not be included on the full cumulative list but may be included as advisory information on the scope of possible development in the area.

2. Public projects. Public projects which are partially occupied, under construction, approved, under review, or proposed, should be treated in the same manner as private projects. Projects which are included in a capital improvement program (CIP) or are reasonably expected to be funded and scheduled should also be included on a cumulative list. However, projects which are listed as needed on a capital improvement program but are not funded or scheduled should be included for information only, and not included in the cumulative impact assessment.

3. Project classification. The separation of projects into the different categories (i.e., projects under review, approved, or under construction) provides information as to their relative timing and the potential phasing of mitigation measures needed to offset corresponding cumulative impacts. The most accurate estimation of cumulative project timing is essential to provide decision-makers with accurate criteria to require project phasing or delay. Of particular importance is the provision of a separate assessment of impacts associated with approved projects only. While not required under CEQA, a separate analysis of the project's impacts with those of approved projects provides an estimate of what potential impacts would be under "a future environmental setting scenario." While the approved projects must also be included within the full cumulative scenario, the approved project scenario provides a realistic estimate of future conditions under which the project's impacts would occur, if no other approvals were to occur.

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4. Significance criteria. Unless otherwise specified in the City’s adopted Thresholds of Significance, a project's potential contribution to cumulative impacts is assessed utilizing the same significance criteria as those for project specific impacts.

5. Impact identification. The cumulative impact discussion within an EIR should identify whether the project's contribution to a particular impact is significant. As previously stated, each City threshold accounts for cumulative impacts either through specific standards or through incorporation of cumulative background data within its standard.

The decision to prepare an MND/ND implies that a project's impacts are insignificant on both a project specific and cumulative level. However, where a cumulative impact is identified and the MND/ND contains recommended mitigation measures to reduce the project's contribution to cumulative effects, information must be provided to substantiate the recommended mitigations.

H. Classification of Impacts in EIRs.

1. The methodology of impact analysis and criteria for determining whether impacts are significant shall be explained in all EIRs.

2. The City will make use of a Summary Impact Table in all EIRs to assist decision-makers with adoption of Statements of Overriding Considerations and Findings. Such tables are organized substantially as follows: Environmental impacts shall be identified as follows:
a. Significant and unavoidable impacts. Class I Impacts. Significant unavoidable adverse impacts for which the decision-maker must adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, if the decision-maker decides to approve the project. b. Significant but mitigable impacts. Class II Impacts. Significant environmental adverse impacts that can be avoided or feasibly mitigated to an insignificant level or avoided, and for which the decision-maker must adopt Findings and recommended mitigation measures.
c. Insignificant impacts. Class III Impacts. Adverse impacts found not to be that are insignificant for which the decision maker does not have to adopt Findings under CEQA. d. No impact. No adverse impact will result from the project; or e. Beneficial impacts. Class IV Impacts. Impacts beneficial to the environment.

I. Review Period.

1. When the Environmental Coordinator proposes to offer the draft EIR for public review, it will file a Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, publish a Notice of Availability - Draft EIR, and indicate the public comment period.

2. Notice will be given by posting on the City’s website, posting on the City Clerk’s Office, Community Development Department, and Police Department, and by mailings to properties within 300-feet and contiguous occupants and to interested community groups. In cases where the 300-foot criterion would require mailings to more than 200 individual properties, another means of public notification shall be allowed (e.g., posting of site, display ads in a newspaper of general circulation, etc.).

3. The notice shall include: a brief description of the proposed project and location; any unavoidable significant and unavoidable (Class I) impacts and potentially significant but

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4. A public hearing on all draft EIRs shall be conducted. The hearing shall be held within 45 days of the publication of the Notice of Availability and Notice of Completion. At the hearing, comments by interested agencies, the public, and the applicant are solicited on the accuracy and adequacy of the draft EIR. These comments may include critiques of any part of the document including impact summary tables, forecasts of environmental effects, proposed mitigation measures, and project alternatives. Comments on the merits of the project rather than its potential environmental effects and their mitigation are not appropriate and should be reserved for the decision-making hearing on the project. The preparer of the draft may or may not provide initial responses to comments at the hearing.

Formal written responses to comments shall be provided in the Final EIR. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the lead department shall respond to comments raising significant environmental issues received during the noticed comment period and any extensions, and may respond to late comments. The Environmental Coordinator shall provide a written proposed response, either in a printed copy or in an electronic format, to a public agency on comments made by that public agency at least 10 days prior to certifying the EIR.

The written response shall describe the disposition of significant environmental issues raised (e.g., revisions to the proposed project to mitigate anticipated impacts or objections). In particular, the major environmental issues raised when the lead agency's position is at variance with recommendations and objections raised in the comments must be addressed in detail giving reasons why specific comments and suggestions were not accepted. There must be good faith, reasoned analysis in response. Conclusory statements unsupported by factual information will not suffice. The level of detail contained in the response, however, may correspond to the level of detail provided in the comment (i.e., responses to general comments may be general). A general response may be appropriate when a comment does not contain or specifically refer to readily available information or does not explain the relevance of evidence submitted with the comment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15088(c))
J. Findings and Recommendations for Approval. If, after the comment period and public hearing, the decision-making body determines that the EIR is adequate, the EIR shall be finalized. All minor revisions, comments and responses identified during the review period shall be incorporated into the document and transmitted to the decision-maker with recommended findingsto certify the final EIR.. For projects subject to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a),

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K. Determination by Decision-maker that EIR is Inadequate. If, upon review of the prepared final EIR and the project, the decision-maker determines that the EIR is inadequate, the EIR shall be referred to the lead department for appropriate revisions unless the decision-maker denies the project. Consideration of the project shall be deferred until the EIR is certified by the decision-maker(s) consistent with mandatory timelines for action.

L. Criteria for Recirculation of EIR. Where a draft EIR is determined to be inadequate, it shall be recirculated for public review prior to certification where any one of the following occurs:

1. The draft previously circulated did not adequately discuss substantial adverse environmental impacts, feasible alternatives, or mitigation measures.

2. The information contained in the previously circulated draft was so inaccurate, incomplete, biased or misleading to have prevented meaningful public review.

3. The draft did not reflect the independent judgment of the lead department.

4. Circumstances requiring a Supplement under CEQA have arisen, namely that significant new information is added to the EIR after public review such as identification of a new significant impact, a substantial increase in the severity of an impact, or identification of a feasible mitigation measure or alternative that would lessen project impacts, but the project proponent declines to adopt it.

M. Changes by Decision-maker. If the decision-making body disagrees with the conclusions set forth in the EIR regarding the significance of environmental impacts or feasibility of mitigation measures and alternatives, the decision-making body shall correct them and set forth its reasons for the correction.

O. CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations. In order to approve a project with identified significant unavoidable (Class I) environmental impacts: (1) the decision-makers must adopt one of the specific findings set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 for each significant impact identified in the EIR; and (2) if the findings reveal that one or more of the impacts will be unavoidable and significant (after feasible mitigation), then the decision-maker must adopt a statement of overriding considerations pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 in order to approve the project despite the significant impacts that will result from it. Each finding for each significant effect must be based on substantial evidence that specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological or other benefits of the project outweigh the significant environmental effects.

P. Notice of Determination. Within five working days after of the approval or determination of a public or private project becomes final (for which a final EIR has been certified), the lead department shall file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk, and with the State Clearinghouse. The notice upon receipt, must be posted in the office of the County Clerk within 24 hours , and shall remain posted for a period of 30 days after which it will be returned to the Environmental Coordinator or City Clerk’s Office and shall retain the notice for not less than 12 months.

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ARTICLE VIII - TIME LIMITS
A. Timely compliance. The City shall carry out its responsibilities for preparing and reviewing environmental documents as expeditiously as possible to avoid unnecessary delays in the processing of applications for permits and other instruments for use.

1. Mitigative Negative Declaration(MND)/Negative Declarations(ND). For private projects involving the issuance of a land use entitlement, MND/NDs must be completed and approved within 180 days from the date the application was deemed complete for processing by the lead agency/department. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15107, the 180-day time limit may be extended once for a period of not more than 90 days upon consent of the Environmental Coordinator and the applicant.

2. Environmental Impact Reports. For private projects, EIRs must be completed and certified within 365 days/one year from the date the Lead Agency deemed the application complete for processing. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15108, the one-year time limit may be extended once for a period of not more than 90 days upon consent of the Environmental Coordinator and the applicant.

3. Time limits for public projects. Only private projects are subject to time limits described in the Permit Streamlining Act; City administrative practice applies such timelines to public projects. Regardless of the type of project (i.e., public, or private), any project requiring a legislative action is not subject to the time limits described in the Permit Streamlining Act.

4. Provisions for time extensions. In the event that compelling circumstances justify additional time, and the project applicant consents, a reasonable extension of the time periods specified in Subsections 1 through 3 above may be applied by the Environmental Coordinator .

5. Consultant contracts. If a CEQA document is prepared under contract to the lead department, the contract may be executed within 45 days from the date on which a notice of preparation is sent out by the lead department.

ARTICLE X - FEES
Fees shall be charged in accordance with Fee Resolutions as adopted and amended by the City Council. In the event the applicant fails or refuses to deposit such fees as are determined to be required, the Environmental Coordinator may suspend the processing of the project, or the project be denied without prejudice pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15109. In such a case, it shall be presumed that without preparation of adequate environmental documents required findings for project approval cannot be made.

ARTICLE XI – SEVERABILITY
If any portion of these Guidelines is held unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.

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EXHIBIT A - City of Arvin – List of CEQA Exemptions – June 25, 2024 Article V-Initial Evaluation of Projects, D – Determining Exemption, Notice – Appendix B.

LIST CEQA EXEMPTION TYPES:

Categorical Exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Guidelines for implementation of CEQA adopted by the Secretary of the California Resources Agency require that local agencies adopt a list of categorical exemptions from CEQA. Such list must show those specific activities at the local level that fall within each of the classes of exemptions set forth in Article 19 of the CEQA Guidelines, and must be consistent with both the letter and the intent expressed in such classes.

In the list that follows, the classes set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 - 15332 are shown in bold italics, with further elaboration or explanation for applying these exemptions in the City of Arvin shown in normal upper- and lower-case type. The Secretary of the California Resources Agency has determined that the projects in these classes do not have significant effect on the environment, and therefore are categorically exempt from CEQA. The following exceptions, however, are noted in the State Guidelines.

First, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 32 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located. A project that would ordinarily be insignificant in its impact on the environment may, in a particularly sensitive or hazardous area, be significant. Therefore, these classes will not apply where the project may impact an area of special significance that has been designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. These classes have been marked with an asterisk (*) as a reminder.

Second, all classes of exemption are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time is significant -- for example, annual additions to an existing building under Class 1. Where there is a reasonable possibility of a significant effect due to unusual circumstances surrounding the project, it is not exempt even if it clearly fits one of the categories. Additionally, small projects which are part of a larger project requiring environmental review generally must be reviewed as part of such larger project, and are not exempt.

Finally, exemptions shall not be applied in the following circumstances: (1) A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. (This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.) (2) A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list of hazardous waste sites compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the

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Government Code. (3) A categorical exemption shall also not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

It must be observed that categorical exemptions are to be applied only where projects have not already been excluded from CEQA on some other basis. Projects that have no physical effects, or that involve only ministerial government action, are excluded; such projects are shown on a separate list. Feasibility and planning studies and certain emergency projects also are excluded, and private activities having no involvement by government are not "projects" within the meaning of CEQA. Some projects not included in this list of categories of projects determined to be exempt from CEQA nevertheless clearly could not possibly have a significant effect on the environment and may be excluded from the application of CEQA under Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines. Projects that are initially screened and rejected or disapproved by a public agency are excluded from any CEQA review requirements.

Projects that are not excluded, and are also not categorically exempt according to the following list, are covered by CEQA and require preparation of an initial study or an environmental impact report.

CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES
Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.

This Class, as a whole, includes a wide range of activities concerning existing structures and facilities. In many cases more than one item in the Class will apply to the same project. Certain new structures and facilities, and expansions, are covered by subsequent Classes.

The term "operation" includes all running and management of existing structures, facilities and programs, including continuing legal non-conforming uses beyond the original termination date whether such running and management has physical effects or not, and whether or not the activities are continuous. For example, the rental of a stadium or auditorium to various organizations for separate performances is part of the operation of that facility.

Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances.

Much of the work included under this item and others in this Class is ministerial in the case of private structures and facilities and is therefore not subject to CEQA. This item should not be used for code-mandated changes exempted under Class 1(d).

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Addition of dwelling units within an existing building is included in this item.

Changes of use are included if the new use, as compared with the former use, would first be permitted as a principal or conditional use either in any equally restrictive or more restrictive zoning district as defined in the City Zoning Code. Note that it is the former use of the property, not its zoning status, which is determinative in deciding whether a change of use will be exempted under this item. For example, if the former use of a 2,500-square-foot lot was a sixunit apartment building, previously permitted, a change in use to a residential care facility for six or fewer persons, would be exempt under this class. Conversion of a single-family dwelling to office use is covered under item (n) below. Certain other changes of use are included under Class 3(c).

Changes of use are also included if the occupancy of the new use would not exceed the equivalent occupancy of the former use plus an addition to the former use, as exempted under Class 1(e).
(b) Existing facilities of both investor and publicly-owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services.

The utilities systems covered include, in addition to those named above, telephone, radio, television, alarms and signals, other communications, water, and electricity for transit vehicles and street lights. Replacement, as opposed to maintenance, is covered under Class 2(c) below.

Street openings for the purpose of work under this item are included in this item.

Note that new installations, as opposed to replacements, are not covered by this item. (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety).

This item, in combination with Classes 1(d) and (f) below and Class 2, includes the following (the number of the applicable category should be indicated when making an exemption under this item):

1. Cleaning and other maintenance of all facilities.

2. Resurfacing and patching of streets.

3. Street reconstruction within existing curb lines.

4. Replacement of existing drainage facilities.

5. All work on sidewalks, curbs and gutters without changes in curb lines, including lowering of curbs for driveways, and additions of sidewalk bulbs when not in conjunction with a program for

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extensive replacement or installation.

6. Replacement of stairways using similar materials.

7. Repair and replacement of bicycle ways, pedestrian trails, and dog exercise areas, and signs so designating, where to do so will not involve the removal of a scenic resource. (Creation of bicycle lanes is covered under Class 4(h) below.)

8. Replacement of light standards and fixtures, not including a program for extensive replacement throughout a district or along an entire thoroughfare.

9. Changes in traffic and parking regulations, including installation and replacement of signs in connection therewith, where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit along a significant portion of the street and will not result in more than a negligible increase in use of the street.

10. Installation and replacement of guide rails and rockfall barriers.

11. Installation and removal of parking meters.

12. Painting of curbs, crosswalks, bus stops, parking spaces and lane markings, not including traffic recanalization.

13. Installation, modification and replacement of traffic signals, where no more than a negligible increase in use of the street will result.

14. Replacement of transit vehicle tracks and cable car cables, with no alteration of grade or alignment.

15. Recanalization or change of traffic direction, where no more than a negligible increase in use of the street will result.

16. Installation of security fencing and gates.

17. Minor extension of roadways when right-of-way exists or is proposed and where the right-ofway is unimproved. (d) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood.

In addition to such work on public structures and facilities, this item includes nearly all private work resulting from code enforcement and inspections and areawide rehabilitation programs, including loan programs to bring an area up to code.

The environmental hazards referenced under this Class, as they apply in the City of Arvin, are primarily geologic hazards. It is permissible to restore or rehabilitate a structure to prevent seismic damage under this item, except in the case of a historical resource. (Then see Class 31.) Under most circumstances fire, wind, fog, rain leakage, termites, rot, sun, and cold shall not be deemed to be environmental hazards within the meaning of this item.

This class also includes maintenance and repair of pier aprons, piers, boat ramps, and other pilesupported structures in areas that are not environmentally sensitive.

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Note that this item applies to restoration or rehabilitation of an existing structure, rather than replacement or reconstruction, which is exempt under Class 2. Thus, the restoration of a building after a fire which destroyed all but the foundations is exempt under this item, but had the foundation also required reconstruction, the rebuilding would be exempt under Class 2. (e) Additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than:
(1) 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or
(2) 10,000 square feet if:
(A) The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan and (B) The area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive.

Where public services are already available for the maximum development allowable and where the area is not historically significant, or subject to landslide hazard, the 10,000-square-foot addition will normally apply in the City of Arvin. In an area where services are not available for maximum permitted development, the 50 percent or 2,500-square-foot limitation will apply.

Note that the latter is whichever is less" and that 50 percent means 1/2 of the existing structure's floor area -- the building may not be doubled in size.

Work under this Class may be related to the construction and reconstruction included in Classes 2, 3, 11, and 14. However, it normally cannot be accumulated together with the maximum work stated in those Classes in a single exempt project.

Addition of dwelling units to an existing building that does not involve a mere partitioning of existing space (see Class 1(a) above for coverage of the latter) is included in this item. Also included are additions of new decks, where they are not accessory structures covered under Class 3(e), and enclosures of existing decks or patios.
(f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, or topographical features including navigational devices.

Devices used during construction under this item include temporary shoring, temporary sanitary facilities, barriers, and covered pedestrian walkways in street areas.

Certain work for protection of health and safety is excluded from CEQA as emergency projects.

Lighting in parks and playgrounds and around buildings may be regarded as a safety or health protection device under this item, provided such lighting does not produce excessive glare.

Replacement of street lighting may be exempted under Class 1(c)(8) above.

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(g) New copy on existing on- and off-premise signs.

Installation and alteration of signs are ministerial and therefore exempt from CEQA, except for signs on designated landmarks or in historic districts, signs on sites regulated by prior stipulations under the City Zoning Code, and signs that are part of a larger project requiring environmental review. Currently, the City of Arvin has not established designated landmarks or historic districts.
(h) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic poisons, as defined in Division 7, Chapter 2, California Agricultural Code).

Such maintenance pertains primarily to existing landscaping, but when combined with Classes 2 and 4(b), this item includes replacement with similar landscaping.

Landscaping includes walls, fences, walkways, irrigation systems and similar features as well as plant materials.

Water supply reservoirs under this item supplement the water systems under Class 1(b) above. "Economic poisons," as defined by State law, are substances used for defoliating plants, regulating plant growth, and controlling weeds, insects, fungi, bacteria, animals, and other pests. (i) Maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wildlife habitat areas, artificial wildlife waterway devices, streamflow’s, springs and waterholes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources.

This item is not applicable to the City of Arvin.
(j) Fish stocking by the California Department of Fish and Game.

This item is not applicable to activities of the City of Arvin. (k) Division of existing multiple-family or single-family residences into common-interest ownership and subdivision of existing commercial or industrial buildings, where no physical changes occur which are not otherwise exempt.

This is a form of subdivision involving no new construction. (l) Demolition and removal of individual small structures listed in this subsection; (1) One single-family residence. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may

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be demolished under this exemption.
(2) A duplex or similar multifamily residential structure. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to duplexes and similar structures where no more than six dwelling units will be demolished.
(3) A store, motel, office, restaurant, and similar small commercial structure if designed for an occupant load of 30 persons or less. In urbanized areas, the exemption also applies to the demolition of up to three such commercial buildings on sites zoned for such use. (4) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences.

The definition of individual small structures under this Class is similar to but not exactly the same as that found under Class 3, below.

Demolition is not exempt where a structure is a historic resource as defined in CEQA Section 21084.1.

Grading in connection with demolition is categorically exempt only as stated under Class 4.

Demolition of any structure determined by the City of Arvin Building Division to be a health and safety hazard is statutorily exempt as an emergency project (Guidelines Section 15071(c)).

Although occupant loads are not specified for all small commercial uses by local ordinances and regulations, the capacity of 30 persons or less shall be calculated on the basis of the type of use and the floor space available for customers and employees, using the standards of the City of Arvin Building Code where applicable.

Note that the limitation on size and number of facilities is different for different categories of uses. The City of Arvin does not meet the definition of an "urbanized area" (CEQA Guidelines Section 15387).
(m) Minor repairs and alterations to existing dams and appurtenant structures under the supervision of the Department of Water Resources.

This item does not apply to the City of Arvin.
(n) Conversion of a single-family residence to office use.

Note that this Class concerns one single-family residence. This includes any kind of dwelling unit.
(o) Installation, in an existing facility occupied by a medical waste generator, of a steam sterilization unit for the treatment of medical waste generated by that facility provided that the

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unit is installed and operated in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act (Section 117600, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code) and accepts no off-site waste. (p) Use of a single-family residence as a small family day care home, as defined in Section 1596.78 of the Health and Safety Code.

CLASS 2: REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION
Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to:

When considered together with Classes 1(d), 3, and 11, it must be deemed to include replacement and reconstruction of industrial, institutional, and public structures and facilities within the limitations stated, including construction undertaken to meet seismic safety standards.

The "same site" shall be deemed to mean the same lot or lots as were occupied by the original structure(s).

Siting of the replacement structure(s) may not result in land alterations other than those necessary to remove the old structure(s) and to provide new foundations in compliance with present building and seismic safety codes.

Note that if only part of a structure is to be replaced or reconstructed, such activity may be exempt under Class 1(a) or (d).
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquakeresistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent.

This item is applicable to many instances of proposed school and hospital replacement and reconstruction in the City of Arvin.
(b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity.

This exemption does not cover expansions in use or capacity of the facility to be replaced or reconstructed. If expansion is contemplated or made possible by the replacement or reconstruction, this Class is not applicable, although Class 3(c) may apply.

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(c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

Replacement of utility and transit power lines and equipment in existing locations and capacities is included in this item. As a general rule, such replacements will not involve any increase in size of a structure or facility. However, storm drains are an exception to this rule where the size increase is solely for the purpose of carrying storm water runoff in order to prevent flooding in the immediate area. Sewer lines and water lines are also an exception where the size increase is necessary to bring old lines up to the current minimum standard to serve existing development, or to provide adequate capacity for fire protection for such development.

This item includes short extensions of water and sewer lines for the purpose of eliminating deadend lines to improve circulation and water quality in service to existing development.

Street openings for the purpose of work under this item are included in this item. (d) Conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding. * CLASS 3: NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel.

When considered together with other classes, it must be construed to include small structures and facilities for industrial, institutional, and public use.

Note that the limitation on size and numbers of facilities is different for different categories of uses. The City of Arvin meets the definition of an "urbanized area" (CEQA Guidelines Section 15387). (Sources: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-andcommunity/affected-cities.pdf and https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-communitydevelopment/statutory-determinations) “SECTION15387. URBANIZED AREA - “Urbanized area” means a central city or a group of contiguous cities with a population of 50,000 or more, together with adjacent densely populated areas having a population density of at least 1,000 persons per square mile. A Lead Agency shall determine whether a particular area meets the criteria in this section either by examining the area or by referring to a map prepared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census which designates the area as urbanized. Maps of the designated urbanized areas can be found in the California EIR Monitor of February 7, 1979. The maps are also for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.

Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The maps are sold in sets only as Stock

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Number 0301-3466. Use of the term “urbanized area” in Section 15182 is limited to areas mapped and designated as urbanized by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Note: Authority cited:

Sections 21083 and 21087, Public Resources Code; Reference: Sections 21080.7 and 21083, and 21084, Public Resources Code.

Examples of this exemption include but are not limited to:
(a) One single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption.
(b) A duplex or similar multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes, and similar structures designed for not more than six dwelling units.

This section is limited to dwelling units and to no more than one building even when the number of units in two or more buildings totals less than six. The term "dwelling unit" or "residential structure" shall also include live/work or loft-style housing units. Motels and commercial structures are covered in Class 3(c) below.
(c) A store, motel, office, restaurant and/or similar small commercial structures not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. In urbanized areas, the exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use, if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive.

This item is deemed to include both new construction and changes of use of all retail, service, and office uses of the types permitted in C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, within the size limitations stated. New construction and changes of use of industrial uses are also included when 10,000 square feet or less. Changes of use are included because to provide otherwise would place greater restriction upon existing buildings than upon new buildings (see also Class 1(a) regarding changes of use).

This exemption, when applicable, shall apply among other things to the issuance of permits by the City of Arvin and its departments. This exemption shall also apply to leases and concessions of all departments, boards, and commissions.
(d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such construction.

The types of utilities covered under this item are indicated under Class 1(b).

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These utilities are exempt if they are to serve any construction or use included in this Class.

The utility extensions may serve a number of new structures built separately.

Street openings for the purpose of work under this item are included in this Class.

Certain utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission are not subject to local control and therefore do not require local environmental review. (e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences.

This item covers accessory structures for both existing and new residential structures. Accessory structures covered by this item may be either separate or attached to the main structure, although attached structures are also covered by Class 1(e) in many cases.

This item also covers accessory structures for new nonresidential structures included in this Class. Accessory structures for existing nonresidential structures are covered by Class 11. School additions are further covered by Class 14.
(f) An accessory steam sterilization unit for the treatment of medical waste at a facility occupied by a medical waste generator, provided that the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act (Section 117600, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code) and accepts no offsite waste.
* CLASS 4: MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND
Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.

Stabilization of shorelines in areas that are not environmentally sensitive is also included in this item.

Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except that grading shall not be exempt in a waterway, in any wetland, in an officially designated (by federal, state, or local government action) scenic area, or in officially mapped areas of severe geologic hazard such as an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or within an Official Seismic Hazard Zone, as delineated by the State Geologist.

If grading is part of a larger project requiring environmental review, the grading will be considered as part of such project, regardless of slope. In such cases any special permit for grading will not be reviewed separately.

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Where grading is done for construction of a building exempted by Class 3, and is covered by the construction permit, such grading is exempt under that Class even if on a slope of 10 percent or more. Grading on land with a slope of 10 percent or more for more buildings than are exempted under Class 3 will not be exempt, however.

Blasting used in excavation and grading is not exempt.
(b) New gardening or landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water-efficient or fire-resistant landscaping.

Addition and removal of trees and other plant materials on private property does not require a permit.

Landscaping includes walls, fences, walkways, placement of statues and similar commemorative objects, irrigation systems, and similar features, as well as plant materials.

This item includes landscaping of parks, rights-of-way, and other public areas, except for grading that is otherwise limited by this Class. This item also includes development activities involved in the creation of new parks when the creation of a new park is not outside standards for exemption set forth in this or other classes. Development of parks and open space on undeveloped streets within the City of Arvin jurisdiction would be included in this item.

Removal of dead, seriously damaged, and incurably diseased trees is exempt under this Class.

Movement of trees in planter boxes is not deemed to be tree removal or installation.

Under certain exceptional circumstances involving hazards to health and safety, removal of healthy trees may be considered an emergency project.
(c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land with material compatible with the natural features of the site.

Permits for private filling of this kind are ministerial and are therefore not subject to CEQA.

The term "earth" normally means natural materials, but it may include other materials such as demolition debris at locations where they have the required compatibility.

The term "filling" does not include operation of a dump. (d) Minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife management areas or fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production.

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This item is not applicable to the City of Arvin.
(e) Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.

Such uses might have certain temporary effects of a nuisance nature, but such effects are to be controlled by the regulatory department issuing permits for such uses.

Uses under this item include:

Fire Department permits: public fireworks display, tent.

Permits for circus, closing-out sale, auction, temporary loudspeaker, rummage, farmers market, city sponsored public gatherings, garage sale, or similar activity.

Issuance of permits: temporary establishment for food preparation and service or food products and marketing.

Issuance of permits: carnival, booth, sale of Christmas trees, or other ornamental holiday plants; placement of temporary buildings during construction; rental or sales office, other types of other seasonal uses, may also apply to projects under this category.

Special events, public gatherings, athletic events, filming, commemorations, market places, fairs and construction of temporary tents and buildings to accommodate such uses.

Occasional temporary facilities to accommodate special exhibits and events are included in this Class.

Public gatherings that are part of the normal operation of a facility are exempt under Class 23. (f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. (g) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a spoil area authorized by all applicable state and federal regulatory agencies.
(h) The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.

This item is applicable where there would be no changes in street capacity significantly affecting the level of service.
(i) Fuel management activities within 30 feet of structures to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation, provided that the activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or significant erosion and sedimentation of surface waters.

This exemption shall apply to fuel management activities within 100 feet of a structure if the

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public agency having fire protection responsibility for the area has determined that 100 feet of fuel clearance is required due to extra hazardous fire conditions. * CLASS 5: MINOR ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS
Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to:
(a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard and setback variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel.

This item covers only the granting of lot line adjustments, and variances, not construction that could occur as a result of such approvals. Setback variances include both front and rear yard variances and modification or abolition of legislated setback lines. Class 15 shall apply to land division authorized under SB9 referred to Urban Land Divisions and may also apply for minor land divisions into four or fewer parcels when no variance is required. (b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits.

Minor encroachments are encroachments on public streets, alleys, and plazas. Such encroachments may include the following:

1. Building extensions: sub sidewalk structures and overhead projections in compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations.

2. Street furniture: planter boxes, vending stands, benches, bicycle racks, litter boxes, telephone booths, interpretive signs.

3. Use of street and sidewalk space during construction.

4. Street closings and equipment for special events.

5. Holiday decorations.

6. Development of pedestrian plazas or arcades in public rights-of-way when existing vehicular traffic will not be affected.

7. Mobile food vendors as permitted by the City of Arvin. (c) Reversion to acreage in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.

This item may apply in the City of Arvin.
* CLASS 6: INFORMATION COLLECTION
Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

This Class is for the most part non-physical, but it also includes such activities as test borings; soil, water, and vegetation sampling; and materials testing in facilities and structures.

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CLASS 7: ACTIONS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL

RESOURCES
Class 7 consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Examples include but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the State Department of Fish and Game. Construction activities are not included in this exemption.

This Class includes activities such as an energy-conservation program funded by a regulatory agency. Projects covered under this category that involve the transfer of ownership of interest in land may also be exempt under Class 25.

CLASS 8: ACTIONS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES FOR PROTECTION OF THE

ENVIRONMENT
Class 8 consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption.

This Class includes:

1. The review process pursuant to CEQA.

2. Designation of landmarks and historic districts, and other such preservation efforts.

3. Acquisition of urban open space.

The acquisition or sale of land to establish a park where the land is still in its natural condition may be exempted under Class 16. Amending the City of Arvin General Plan to include a parcel in the Open Space Element is not categorically exempt. Development of a park following acquisition may also be exempt under Class 4(b).

Transfer of portions of undeveloped streets for development as a park is exempt under this Class.

Class 25 includes open space acquisition in some special circumstances.

CLASS 9: INSPECTIONS
Class 9 consists of activities limited entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of products.

Such activities are primarily non-physical in the City of Arvin, although they may lead to physical activities such as rehabilitation, which may be covered under Classes 1 or 2.

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CLASS 10: LOANS
Class 10 consists of loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943, mortgages for the purchase of existing structures where the loan will not be used for new construction and the purchase of such mortgages by financial institutions. Class 10 includes but is not limited to the following examples:
(a) Loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943.
(b) Purchases of mortgages from banks and mortgage companies by the Public Employees Retirement System and by the State Teachers Retirement System.

This Class is rarely applicable to activities of the City of Arvin. * CLASS 11: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Class 11 consists of construction, or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to:

This item includes tanks, bins, and other accessory structures within the property lines of existing sewage treatment plants, where such structures will be used to improve the quality of processing without increasing capacity.

Accessory structures for any residential structures and for some new non-residential structures are exempt under Class 3(e).
(a) On-premise signs.

On-premise signs may also be exempt under Class 1(g).
(b) Small parking lots.

Parking lots are in many cases subject to site development permit or conditional use review, as either independent or accessory uses. Lots not requiring such review, whether small or not, are ministerial projects and are therefore not subject to CEQA review. Parking lots of up to approximately 50 parking spaces are considered small and are therefore exempt. (c) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as lifeguard towers, mobile food units, portable restrooms, or similar items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned parks, stadiums, or other facilities designed for public use.

This item includes temporary structures associated with public events of up to a two-week duration, such as music festivals, and includes sporting events on public and/or private property.

Temporary uses and structures may also be exempt under Class 4(e). Public gatherings may be exempt under Class 23, if part of the normal operation of a facility.

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CLASS 12: SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SALES
Class 12 consists of sales of surplus government property except for parcels of land located in an area of statewide, regional, or areawide concern identified in Section 15206(b)(4).

However, even if the surplus property to be sold is located in any of those areas, its sale is exempt if:
(a) The property does not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental purposes, and
(b) Any of the following conditions exist:
(1) The property is of such size, shape, or inaccessibility that it is incapable of independent development or use; or
(2) The property to be sold would qualify for an exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in these guidelines; or
(3) The use of the property and adjacent property has not changed since the time of purchase by the public agency.

Most sales of surplus property other than land are non-physical actions, but such sales may also include sale of buildings for removal from the site and sale of transportation equipment. Street vacations of undeveloped streets rights-of-way are included under this item. Sales of surplus land may be physical actions, but most such sales are exempt under this Class.

Leases of government property are not included in this Class.

CLASS 13: ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PURPOSES Class 13 consists of the acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes including preservation of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves under Fish and Game Code Section 1580, and preserving access to public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is to preserve the land in its natural condition.

This Class is not normally applicable to property owned by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 14: MINOR ADDITIONS TO SCHOOLS
Class 14 consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms, whichever is less. The addition of portable classrooms is included in this exemption.

This item is applicable to schools at which attendance satisfies the requirements of the compulsory education laws of the State of California.

CLASS 15: MINOR LAND DIVISIONS
Class 15 consists of the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a

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division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.

Only land divisions into four or fewer parcels requiring no variances from the City Zoning Code and no exceptions from the City of Arvin Subdivision Ordinance are covered by this Class.

CLASS 16: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN ORDER TO CREATE PARKS Class 16 consists of the acquisition, sale, or other transfer of land in order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condition or contains historical or archaeological resources and either:
(a) The management plan for the park has not been prepared, or (b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition or preserve the historical or archaeological resources. CEQA will apply when a management plan is proposed that will change the area from its natural condition or cause substantial adverse change in the significance of the historic or archaeological resource.

This Class applies to land that is presently in its natural condition and/or contains historic or archaeological sites. Acquisition of land for parks that is not in its natural condition is to be also exempt under Class 8, and development of parks may be exempt under Class 4(b). Class 8 will be more often applicable within the borders of the City of Arvin.

CLASS 17: OPEN SPACE CONTRACTS OR EASEMENTS
Class 17 consists of the establishment of agricultural preserves, the making and renewing of open space contracts under the Williamson Act, or the acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of the area. The cancellation of such preserves, contracts, interests, or easements is not included and will normally be an action subject to the CEQA process.

This Class is applicable to property within the Sphere of Influence and/or lands annexed to the City limits of Arvin. .

CLASS 18: DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS
Class 18 consists of the designation of wilderness areas under the California Wilderness System.

This Class is not applicable to property owned by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 19: ANNEXATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND LOTS FOR EXEMPT

FACILITIES
Class 19 consists of only the following annexations:
(a) Annexations to a city or special district of areas containing existing public or private structures developed to the density allowed by the current zoning or pre-zoning of either the gaining or losing governmental agency whichever is more restrictive, provided, however, that

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the extension of utility services to the existing facilities would have a capacity to serve only the existing facilities.
(b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the minimum size for facilities exempted by Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.

This Class ordinarily will not apply in the City of Arvin.

CLASS 20: CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION OF LOCAL AGENCIES
Class 20 consists of changes in the organization or reorganization of local governmental agencies where the changes do not change the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised. Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Establishment of a subsidiary district.
(b) Consolidation of two or more districts having identical powers. (c) Merger with a city of a district lying entirely within the boundaries of the city.

This Class ordinarily will not apply in the City of Arvin.

CLASS 21: ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES
Class 21 consists of:
(a) Actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general rule, standard or objective to the Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforcement.
(2) The adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective.

This category includes revocation of permits by the Building Division and enforcement actions by the Community Development Department until referred to the City Attorney. (b) Law enforcement activities by peace officers acting under any law that provides a criminal sanction.
(c) Construction activities undertaken by the public agency taking the enforcement or revocation action are not included in this exemption.

These categories apply to the City of Arvin.

CLASS 22: EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PROGRAMS INVOLVING NO PHYSICAL

CHANGES
Class 22 consists of the adoption, alteration, or termination of educational or training programs which involve no physical alteration in the area affected or which involve physical

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changes only in the interior of existing school or training structures. Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Development of or changes in curriculum or training methods. (b) Changes in the grade structure in a school which do not result in changes in student transportation.

CLASS 23: NORMAL OPERATIONS OF FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC GATHERINGS Class 23 consists of the normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed, where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose. For the purposes of this section, "past history" shall mean that the same or similar kind of activity has been occurring for at least three years and that there is a reasonable expectation that the future occurrence of the activity would not represent a change in the operation of the facility. Facilities included within this exemption include, but are not limited to, racetracks, stadiums, convention centers, auditoriums, amphitheaters, planetariums, swimming pools, and amusement parks.

Operations of facilities in this Class are of an on-going nature. Minor temporary uses of land are exempt under Classes 4(e) and 11(c).

CLASS 24: REGULATIONS OF WORKING CONDITIONS
Class 24 consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, including the Industrial Welfare Commission as authorized by statute, to regulate any of the following:
(a) Employee wages,
(b) Hours of work, or
(c) Working conditions where there will be no demonstrable physical changes outside the place of work.

These categories apply to the City of Arvin.

CLASS 25: TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP OF INTEREST IN LAND TO PRESERVE

EXISTING NATURAL CONDITIONS
Class 25 consists of the transfers of ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space, habitat, or historical resources. Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer of areas to preserve the existing natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats.
(b) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer of areas to allow continued agricultural use of the areas.
(c) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer to allow restoration of natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats.
(d) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer to prevent encroachment of development into flood plains.
(e) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer to preserve historical resources.

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Classes 25 (a) (b) (c) (d) and € will seldom apply in the City of Arvin. Class 8 regarding urban open space acquisition, and Class 16 for special types of park acquisition, will apply.

CLASS 26: ACQUISITION OF HOUSING FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Class 26 consists of actions by a redevelopment agency, housing authority, or other public agency to implement an adopted Housing Assistance Plan by acquiring an interest in housing units. The housing units may be either in existence or possessing all required permits for construction when the agency makes its final decision to acquire the units.

This may apply to the City of Arvin in partnership with federal, state, county, or non-profit organizations.

CLASS 27: LEASING NEW FACILITIES
(a) Class 27 consists of the leasing of a newly constructed or previously unoccupied privately owned facility by a local or state agency where the local governing authority determined that the building was exempt from CEQA. To be exempt under this section, the proposed use of the facility:
(1) Shall be in conformance with existing state plans and policies and with general, community, and specific plans for which an EIR or negative declaration has been prepared, (2) Shall be substantially the same as that originally proposed at the time the building permit was issued,
(3) Shall not result in a traffic increase of greater than 10% of front access road capacity, and (4) Shall include the provision of adequate employee and visitor parking facilities. (b) Examples of Class 27 include, but are not limited to:
(1) Leasing of administrative offices in newly constructed office space. (2) Leasing of client service offices in newly constructed retail space. (3) Leasing of administrative and/or client service offices in newly constructed industrial parks.

This class is seldom used by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 28: SMALL HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS AT EXISTING FACILITIES Class 28 consists of the installation of hydroelectric generating facilities in connection with existing dams, canals, and pipelines where:
(a) The capacity of the generating facilities is five megawatts or less, (b) Operation of the generating facilities will not change the flow regime in the affected stream, canal, or pipeline including but not limited to:
(1) Rate and volume of flow,
(2) Temperature,
(3) Amounts of dissolved oxygen to a degree that could adversely affect aquatic life, and (4) Timing of release.
(c) New power lines to connect the generating facilities to existing power lines will not exceed one mile in length if located on a new right of way and will not be located adjacent to a wild or

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scenic river.
(d) Repair or reconstruction of the diversion structure will not raise the normal maximum surface elevation of the impoundment.
(e) There will be no significant upstream or downstream passage of fish affected by the project.
(f) The discharge from the power house will not be located more than 300 feet from the toe of the diversion structure.
(g) The project will not cause violations of applicable state or federal water quality standards. (h) The project will not entail any construction on or alteration of a site included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and (i) Construction will not occur in the vicinity of any endangered, rare, or threatened species.

This class is not used by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 29: COGENERATION PROJECTS AT EXISTING FACILITIES
Class 29 consists of the installation of cogeneration equipment with a capacity of 50 megawatts or less at existing facilities meeting the conditions described in this section. (a) At existing industrial facilities, the installation of cogeneration facilities will be exempt where it will:
(1) Result in no net increases in air emissions from the industrial facility, or will produce emissions lower than the amount that would require review under the new source review rules applicable in the county, and
(2) Comply with all applicable state, federal, and local air quality laws. (b) At commercial and industrial facilities, the installation of cogeneration facilities will be exempt if the installation will:
(1) Meet all the criteria described in Subsection (a),
(2) Result in no noticeable increase in noise to nearby residential structures, (3) Be contiguous to other commercial or institutional structures.

This class is not used by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 30: MINOR ACTIONS TO PREVENT, MINIMIZE, STABILIZE, MITIGATE OR

ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OR THREAT OF RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE OR

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Class 30 consists of any minor cleanup actions taken to prevent, minimize, stabilize, mitigate, or eliminate the release or threat of release of a hazardous waste or substance which are small or medium removal actions costing $1 million or less. No cleanup action shall be subject to this Class 30 exemption if the action requires the on site use of a hazardous waste incinerator or thermal treatment unit, with the exception of low temperature thermal desorption, or the relocation of residences or businesses, or the action involves the potential release into the air of volatile organic compounds as defined in Health and Safety Code section 25123.6, except for small scale in situ soil vapor extraction and treatment systems which have been permitted by the local Air Pollution Control District or Air Quality Management District. All actions must be consistent with applicable state and local environmental permitting requirements

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including, but not limited to, air quality rules such as those governing volatile organic compounds and water quality standards, and approved by the regulatory body with jurisdiction over the site.

Examples of such minor cleanup actions include but are not limited to:
(a) Removal of sealed, non-leaking drums or barrels of hazardous waste or substances that have been stabilized, containerized and are designated for a lawfully permitted destination; (b) Maintenance or stabilization of berms, dikes, or surface impoundments; (c) Construction or maintenance of interim or temporary surface caps; (d) Onsite treatment of contaminated soils or sludges provided treatment system meets Title 22 requirements and local air district requirements;
(e) Excavation and/or off site disposal of contaminated soils or sludges in regulated units; (f) Application of dust suppressants or dust binders to surface soils; (g) Controls for surface water run-on and run-off that meets seismic safety standards; (h) Pumping of leaking ponds into an enclosed container; (i) Construction of interim or emergency ground water treatment systems; (j) Posting of warning signs and fencing for a hazardous waste or substance site that meets legal requirements for protection of wildlife.

This class is not used by the City of Arvin.

CLASS 31: HISTORICAL RESOURCE RESTORATION/REHABILITATION Class 31 consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995), Weeks and Grimmer.

This may not be applicable to the City of Arvin. If utilized, Class 31, in order to be considered eligible under this Class, a project must be clearly defined by the project proponent as a rehabilitation that is consistent with the Secretary's Standards. The proponent must demonstrate use of qualified personnel (e.g. a preservation architect), a process/procedure (e.g. use of federal historic rehabilitation tax credits), or other means to ensure appropriate interpretation and application of the Standards. The proponent must understand that work undertaken may be halted, and the exemption revoked, if the work is not being performed consistent with the Standards as originally defined.
* CLASS 32: IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section.
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
(c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.

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(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
(e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

This Class may be used where above-noted conditions (a) through (e) are fulfilled, where it can be seen with certainty that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment.

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Exhibit B
Threshold and Special Studies
June 25, 2024
Article V, subsection D, Environmental Thresholds, Rules for Use, and Amendment Content:

1. Special Studies and contact information

2. California Environmental Quality- CEQA Links and Contact

3. Traffic Impact Threshold and Guideline for Traffic Studies

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Attachment 1 – Special Studies and Contact Information
(Note: The City Manager may authorize and modify the thresholds and guideline as may be appropriate) Introduction: The City requires that all environmental impacts be evaluated for a project. The City has identified those specific studies that are necessary for most projects. If required, these studies need to be completed and included with the application before it can be further processed (this will depend on the application type selected so please read each carefully). Please note that during the course of review of your project or as part of the environmental analysis, the Community Development Department may determine that the preparation of additional studies (e.g. Nose, agricultural land conversion, land use studies, parking analysis, etc.) may be necessary, or if impacts are found to be significant, the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR).

Any questions or to request a meeting to discuss the Special Studies criteria, please contact the Community Development Director.

Archaeological Evaluation/Study: If an application type in the General Plan & Zone Changes category, Tract map, or Parcel map, please consult with the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) at California State University- Bakersfield, located at 9001 Stockdale Highway, (661) 664-2289/FAX(661) 664- 2415. The AIC will provide you with a letter informing the City as to how to proceed regarding the archaeological impacts of your project. If the AIC recommends that an archaeological study and/or evaluation be completed, you must retain a qualified archaeological consultant to prepare the analysis. You will be responsible for paying any fees for this work directly to the AIC and/or consultant. If your project is a site plan review or conditional use permit, you do not need to contact the AIC. Staff will first evaluate your project and determine if consultation with the AIC is necessary.

Water “Will Serve” Letter Required: If you checked an application type in the General Plan & Zone Change category, Tract map or Parcel map, you must include with your application a "will serve"letter (on their official letterhead) from the appropriate water purveyor. This letter must be dated within 60 days of submitting the application. You will be responsible for contacting the water purveyor and paying any fee they may charge for preparing this letter. City initiated general plan amendments and zone change may be waived by the Community Development Director when such changes do not increase demand for water service or consumption. Examples: Where a property is developed as low density residential and the general plan designation is high density residential and the proposed amendment is to reflect the existing use.

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Air Quality Impact Study: If you checked an application type in the General Plan & Zone Change category, Tract Map or Parcel Map, and the size of your project is at or above one of the levels shown in the following tables, you are required to submit an Air Quality Impact Study with your application that uses the most currently available emissions model. The preparer of this study must be qualified to prepare an air quality analysis in accordance with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD) " Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts." At a minimum, the study shall include an project description, a discussion of the environmental setting, and an evaluation of the following items: (1) short and long term project emission impacts, (2) cumulative impacts, and (3) proposed mitigation measures. Any adjustments to the default settings of the emissions model shall be clearly identified and presented along with summary printouts from the model run that support the conclusions in the report. If you have any questions regarding the thresholds study, the contact person for the APCD is Heather Ellison, 2700 M Street #275, Bakersfield, CA 93301; (661) 326-6980. You may contact the Planning Department at (661) 854-6183 for a list of consultants qualified to prepare this analysis.

Generally, projects at or above the levels indicated in the tables below are likely to exceed the recommended threshold of significant impact of 10 tons per year for Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). However, there may be some projects that are less than the levels shown that may still require an air quality study to be prepared. In this case, the Community Development Department will notify you after preliminary review your application if additional analysis is necessary.

SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL (SPAL) IN VEHICLE TRIPS*

LAND USE CATEGORY PROJECT SIZE
Residential Housing 1,453 trips per day
Commercial 1,676 trips per day
Office 1,628 trips per day
Institutional 1,707 trips per day
Industrial 1,506 trips per day
*Source: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District SMALL PROJECT ANALYSIS LEVEL (SPAL) BY PROJECT TYPE*

HOUSING TYPE PROJECT SIZE
Single Family 152 Units
Apartments, Low Rise 220 Units
Apartments, High Rise 345 Units
Condominiums, General 270 Units
Condominiums, High Rise 335 Units
Mobile Homes 330 Units
Retirement Community 460 Units
*Source: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

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Traffic Analysis: The City of Arvin requires traffic impact studies to be done for all development including residential, commercial and industrial, exceeding the thresholds identified in Table-Traffic Peak Trips Per Day below. All transportation impact studies shall be performed by a consultant qualified to perform such studies. Requirements to mitigate negative traffic impacts shall apply. .

All projects will be required to submit a traffic impact study (TIS) to the planning staff along with their application if their project is deemed to meet the following thresholds or conditions, except where the community development director and public works director may, upon review of the project, determine that a traffic impact study (TIS) is not necessary even though the project may meet one or some of the thresholds or criteria listed below.

A. The peak hour trip generation rate will exceed one hundred peak hour trips per day. Table – Traffic Peak Trips Per Day;
B. The California Department of Transportation in consultation with the City of Arvin shall determine the need of a traffic impact study (TIS) for project fronting a state highway; C. In close proximity to a school which might be significantly impacted by increased traffic from the development;
D. Or any other project deemed by the city staff to be a safety and general welfare issue; E. Projects are cumulative.

Table – Traffic Peak Trips Per Day
Land Use Type Peak Hour Traffic Generation 10%
of Daily Trips
Number of Units (DU, FAR,
etc.)**
Single-family residential 100 150
Townhouses 100 295
Apartments 100 245
Condominiums 100 295
Mobilehome park 100 305
Shopping center 100 15,500 sq. ft.

Fast food restaurant* 100 5,200 sq. ft. FAR
Convenience store with gas pumps 100 1,300 sq. ft. or 5 pumps Bank with drive in 100 4,400 sq. ft.

Hotel/motel 100 250 rooms
General office 100 55,000 sq. ft.

Medical/dental office 100 37,000 sq. ft.

Research and development 100 85,000 sq. ft. or 4.5 acres Light industrial 100 115,000 sq. ft. or 8 acres
Manufacturing 100 250,000 sq. ft.
* Use mid-day peak period in calculations; **DU = Dwelling unit; FAR = Floor area ratio

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Attachment 2- California Environment Quality Act – (CEQA) Links o Attorney General Opinions: (oag.ca.gov/opinions )- A complete compilation of legal opinions of the Attorney General issued since 1990 may be viewed and searched. o California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The laws and rules governing the CEQA process are contained in the CEQA statute (Public Resources Code Section 21000 and following), the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 and following), published court decisions interpreting CEQA, and locally adopted CEQA procedures. o California Law (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml) o CEQAnet Database: (ceqanet.opr.ca.gov)The CEQAnet database provides summaries of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Statements, and other types of CEQA and NEPA documents
o Governor's Office of Planning and Research: (opr.ca.gov) The State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit (SCH) within the Governor's Office of Planning and Research coordinates the state-level review of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), provides technical assistance on land use planning and CEQA matters, and coordinates state review of certain federal grant applications. The OPR website includes links to a large number of planning resources including, but not limited to, the following:
o Indirect Source Review: (ww2.valleyair.org/permitting/indirect-source-review-rule-overview) The Indirect Source Review rule, which went into effect March 1, 2006, requires developers of larger residential, commercial and industrial projects to reduce smog-forming and particulate emissions generated by their projects. The rule is expected to reduce nitrogen oxides and particulates throughout the San Joaquin Valley by more than 10 tons per day by 2010. o Kern Council of Governments: (kerncog.org) Kern Council of Governments, better known as Kern COG, is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. Its Member Agencies include the County of Kern and the 11 incorporated cities within Kern County.
o Kern County Planning Department: (kernplanning.com) The Kern County Planning Department is the land use authority for approximately 60% of the Metropolitan Bakersfield area. The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan is jointly adopted by the City of Bakersfield and Kern County. o San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: (valleyair.org/Home.htm) The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District develops plans and implements various federal and state laws that require emission control measures. The federal government, primarily through the Environmental Protection Agency, sets standards, oversees state and local actions, and implements programs for toxic air pollutants, heavy-duty trucks, locomotives, ships, aircraft, off-road diesel equipment, and some types of industrial equipment. The state government, through the Air Resources Board and Bureau of Automotive Repair, sets more stringent state standards, oversees local actions, and implements programs for motor vehicle emissions, fuels, and smog checks. o Valley Air District CEQA guidance (ww2.valleyair.org/permitting/ceqa/)

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Attachment 3. Traffic Impact Threshold and Guideline for Traffic Studies (Note: The City Manager may authorize and modify the thresholds and guideline as may be appropriate) Sections:

1. Purpose and application.

2. Definitions.

3. Thresholds.

4. Process.

5. General requirements.

1. Purpose and application.

This section establishes requirements and procedures pertaining to traffic impact analysis. These requirements are intended to inform the applicant of the city’s expectations, expedites the staff’s review process, provide standard criteria for evaluating development proposals, and establish equitable mitigation and cost sharing policies.

The impact studies to be done for all development including residential, commercial and industrial. All rezoning, tentative maps and site plans. All transportation impact studies shall be performed by a consultant qualified to perform such studies. Requirements to mitigate negative traffic impacts shall apply.

2. Definitions.
"Base volumes" shall be based on current traffic counts adjusted to the expected date of final occupancy. In all cases when ground counts are needed and not available, the developer or his agent shall be required to collect such data. "Design year" means the design year is the point in time upon which assumptions pertaining to land use, population, employment, and transportation facilities are based.
"Horizon year" unless otherwise specified or approved by the director of transportation, the horizon year shall be twenty years into the future from the year during which a traffic impact study is being prepared. "Internal trips" means trips that are made within a multi-use or mixed-use development, by vehicle or by an alternate mode, such as walking.
"Levels of service (LOS)" is a measurement of the level of congestion experienced on roadways. The desirable LOS of the city is level-of-service C in the peak hour. LOS shall be measured for both link and intersection operations. Level of service is typically summarized by letter grades described as follows:

1. Level "A" is a condition with low traffic volumes, high speeds and free-flow conditions.

2. Level "B" is a condition with light traffic volumes, minor speed restrictions and stable flow.

3. Level "C" is a condition with moderate traffic volumes, where speed and maneuvering are restricted to a limited degree by the amount of traffic.

4. Level "D" is a condition with heavy traffic operating at tolerable speeds, although temporary slowdowns in flow may occur.

5. Level "E" is a condition of very heavy flow and relatively low speeds. Under Level "E" the traffic is unstable and short stoppage may occur.

6. Level "F" is a condition of extremely heavy flow, with frequent stoppage and very slow speeds. It is an unstable traffic condition under which traffic often comes to a complete halt. "New trips" means total vehicle trips, minus pass-by trips, minus internal trips, if applicable. "Pass-by trips" means vehicle trips which are made by traffic already using the adjacent roadway and entering the site as an intermediate stop on the way to another destination. "Peak hour" means seven a.m. to eight a.m., or eight a.m. to nine a.m. or the highest four fifteen-minute increments within such time period for the a.m. peak hour; four p.m. to five p.m., five p.m. to six p.m. or the highest four fifteen-minute increments within such a time period for the p.m. peak hour. "Peak hour trip" means the number of directional trips occurring within the peak hour. "Qualified professional" means for purposes of conducting traffic impact studies as may be required by this chapter, a qualified professional shall mean a registered professional engineer with experience in traffic engineering. For purposes of conducting peak hour trip generation studies, a qualified professional shall mean a registered professional engineer with experience in traffic engineering, or another professional approved by the director of transportation based on education and experience to conduct such trip generation studies.

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"Traffic impact study" means an analysis and assessment, conducted by a qualified professional that assesses the effects that a discretionary development proposal’s traffic will have on the transportation network in a community or portion thereof. Traffic impact studies vary in their range of detail and complexity depending on the type, size and location of the proposed development.
"Transportation improvement program/capital improvement program" means three to five-year schedule and funding program for all approved and committed transportation improvements. "Trip generation" means an estimate of the number of vehicle trips that will be generated due to the new development, which is calculated based on the type and amount of land uses in the proposed development and professionally accepted trip generation rates for each such land use. Trip generation may be expressed on an average daily basis or average peak hour (a.m., p.m. or both).
"Trip generation rates" means the city’s criteria for trip generation for various categories of land use and density shall be those set forth in the latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual unless the proposed use does not have a corresponding rate in the manual. Alternative trip generation rates shall be accepted by planning staff before the traffic study is done.

3. Thresholds.

All projects will be required to submit a traffic impact study (TIS) to the planning staff along with their application if their project is deemed to meet the following thresholds or conditions, except where the Community Development Director and/or City Engineer may, upon review of the project, determine that a traffic impact study (TIS) is not necessary even though the project may meet one or some of the thresholds or criteria listed below.

A. The peak hour trip generation rate will exceed one hundred peak hour trips per day. Table A.

B. The California Department of Transportation in consultation with the city shall determine the need of a traffic impact study (TIS) for project fronting a state highway.

C. In close proximity to a school which might be significantly impacted by increased traffic from the development; D. Or any other project deemed by the city staff to be a safety and general welfare issue; E. Projects are cumulative.

Table A.

Land Use Type Peak Hour Traffic Generation
10% of Daily Trips
Number of Units (DU, FAR,
etc.)**
Single-family residential 100 150
Townhouses 100 295
Apartments 100 245
Condominiums 100 295
Mobilehome park 100 305
Shopping center 100 15,500 sq. ft.

Fast food restaurant* 100 5,200 sq. ft. FAR
Convenience store with gas pumps 100 1,300 sq. ft. or 5 pumps Bank with drive in 100 4,400 sq. ft.

Hotel/motel 100 250 rooms
General office 100 55,000 sq. ft.

Medical/dental office 100 37,000 sq. ft.

Research and development 100 85,000 sq. ft. or 4.5 acres Light industrial 100 115,000 sq. ft. or 8 acres
Manufacturing 100 250,000 sq. ft.
* Use mid day peak period in calculations
** DU = Dwelling unit
FAR = Floor area ratio

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4. Process.

A. An applicant should arrange a preliminary conference or meeting with the planning staff. Subjects to be discussed include:

1. Scope of the study;

2. Data collection;

3. Trip generation, distribution and assignment assumptions;

4. Current or planned transportation improvements;

5. Critical points for the traffic;

6. Other approved or proposed developments nearby which should be considered in the study;

7. Peak periods to be addressed in the study;

8. The use of the most current Highway Capacity Software (HCS); and

9. Any special considerations agreed upon to make the study more informative or appropriate.

B. Upon the conclusion of the meeting and prior to conducting the study the applicant shall submit a letter to the planning staff to confirm the issues covered in the meeting.

C. Once the traffic study is completed it should be submitted along with other materials to be reviewed. The traffic study will be included with the packet sent out for thirty-day review under CEQA.

5. General requirements.

A. All traffic impact studies will adhere to the most recent adopted Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies as published by California Department of Transportation.

B. The latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual will be used for all trip generation rates.

C. As a minimum the traffic impact study (TIS) shall include:

I. Executive Summary
II. Table of Contents
A. List of Figures (Maps)
B. List of Tables
III. Introduction
A. Description of the proposed project
B. Location of the project
C. Site Plan including all access to State Highways (site plan, map).

D. Circulation network including all access to State Highways (vicinity map) E. Land use and zoning.

F. Phasing plan including proposed dates of project (phase) completion.

G. Project sponsor and contact person(s).

H. Reference to other traffic impact studies.

IV. Traffic Analysis
A. Clearly stated assumptions.

B. Existing and projected traffic volumes (including turning movements) facility geometry, (including storage lengths) and traffic controls (including signal phasing and multi-signal progression where appropriate), existing and planned travel lanes, lane widths, rights-of-way and pavement condition C. Project trip generation including references, distribution and assignment.

D. Project generated trip distribution and assignment
E. LOS and warrant analyses-existing conditions, cumulative conditions, and full build-out of general plan conditions with and without the project.

V. Conclusions and Recommendations
A. LOS and appropriate MOE quantities of impacted facilities with and without mitigation measures.

B. Mitigation phasing plan including dates of proposed mitigation measures.

C. Define responsibilities for implementing mitigation measures.

D. Cost estimates for mitigation measures and financing plan.

VI. Appendices
A. Description of traffic data and how data was collected.

B. Description of methodologies and assumptions used in the analysis C. Worksheets used in the analysis (i.e. signal warrant, LOS, traffic count information, etc.).

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