REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUGUST 13, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: CM Murillo absent; All others present. MPT Reyes arrived late during Public Comments Agenda Item 2.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 3-0
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any matter on the agenda or any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.)
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Registers) of July 20, 2024 - August 08, 2024.
B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of July 19, 2024 and August 02, 2024.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of July 23, 2024.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin to Approve the Saint Thomas Church Special Event Permit Application for the Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession to be Held on December 08, 2024, Authorize Closure of Streets and Waive City Costs Associated with this Event Subject to Execution of A Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Arvin and Saint Thomas Church.
Resolution No. 2024-48
Agreement No. 2024-29
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Dispensing with the Public Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Quote from Borgwarner in the amount of $67,594.55 for the Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2024
Replacement of An EV Charging Dispenser for the Arvin Transit Buses Based on the Single Vendor Exception.
Resolution No. 2024-49
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Motion Horre ConseCond MaReS - 35 Vote 40
Vote 4-0
4. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute A Task Authorization between the City of Arvin and Veolia North America for the amount of $91,703.84 for Emergency Influent Wetwell Piping Repairs at the Arvin Wastewater Treatment Plant; and Authorizing Veolia to Proceed with the Project and to Act on Behalf of the City as Necessary to Complete the Project.
Staff recommends that the Council request clarification from Veolia concerning their classification of this project as a "Capital Project" (Section
5.04 of the Agreement) versus "Corrective Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement" (Section 5.01(f) of the Agreement). Staff further recommends the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Task Authorization between Veolia and the City of Arvin for the Amount of $91,703.84 for Emergency Influent Wetwell Piping Repairs at the Arvin Wastewater Treatment Plant if Council determines that the requested project is a Capital Project and not Corrective Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement; and Authorize Veolia to proceed with the project and to act on behalf of the City as necessary to complete the project.
Motion to table above Action Item 4A to allow time for the City Attorney and Veolia's Attorney to consult regarding this matter.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6. REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED NONE
7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
8. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
§54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2024
Employee Organizations: Central California Association of Public Employees SEIU Local 521.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
§54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Grants Manager, Transit Manager, Human and Community Resources Manager, City Planner, City Engineer, Senior Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer, and Police Lieutenant.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION
(Government Code §54956.9(b).)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(b): six cases D. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Cal. Govt. Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Fabiola Miranda - AlMs File No. FR102298; RMA Claim No. 23029.
Against: City of Arvin
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
8A. No reportable action taken.
8B. The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning negotiation of employment agreements related to all unrepresented employees/positions.
8C. Case 1: No reportable action.
Case 2: No reportable action.
Case 3: The City Council provided direction to the City Manager concerning making an offer to purchase property.
Case 4: The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney to obtain a timeline from outside Investigator concerning internal investigation.
Case 5: No reportable action.
Case 6: Removed from closed session agenda.
8D. The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney to draft a letter concerning potential breach of contract.
8E. The City Council approved the claim in its entirety, Vote 4-0.
9. ADJOURNED @ 9:25PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2024