REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY I
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUGUST 27, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:02PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: CM Murillo absent; All others present.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion MPT Reyes Second CM Horton 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. Angel's Dream Come True Special Recognition
Alex Ghazalpour, Police Chief
B. Swearing In of New Reserve Officer - Bryan Clark
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of August 09, 2024 - August 22, 2024.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of August 16, 2024.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting(s) of August 13, 2024.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting Addendum to the Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting and Applicable Programs for the General Plan Amendment 2023-01 and Zone Change 2023-01 for the 4th Street and Campus Drive Project (SCH No. 2023040027) for the 4th Street Improvements and Renovations Project - 2024 and Authorize the City Manager to Pursue and Sign All Necessary Documents to Obtain Grant Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda - August 27, 2024
Opportunities to Implement the Project.
Resolution No. 2024-50
E. Authorization to Recognize the Competitive Bidding Process of Sourcewell; Dispense with the Public Bidding Requirement; and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of One (1) John Deere 3025E Compact Utility Tractor with the Front-End Loader and Backhoe from Kern Machinery, Inc. for the Public Works Department in the Amount of $36,385.22.
F. Approval of Transportation Manager Job Description and Employment Agreement.
G. Approval of Grants Manager Employment Agreement.
H. Approval of Mechanic I Position, Job Description and Corresponding Salary Schedule.
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Motion to pull Consent Agenda Item 4E and 4H for discussion.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4F, and 4G.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 4E.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 2-2 (CM Horton and MPT Reyes voted No.) Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 4H.
Motion CM Traver Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
The following was considered during Agenda Item 8:
Motion Cor Tanvers Second Ofyor Borer Co Note Agenda Items 4F and 46.
Consent Agenda Items 4F and 4G to be considered at the following regular Council meeting.
5. GRANTS STATUS REPORT (Grants Manager)
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda - August 27, 2024
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
CM Tarver requested reconsideration of motion for Consent Agenda Items 4F and 4G.
Motion for reconsideration of motion for Consent Agenda Items 4F and 4G.
Motion CM Tarver Second Mayor Borreli Vote 4-0
Consent Agenda Items 4F and 4G to be considered at the following regular Council meeting.
9. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
§54957.6):
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: 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) CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
9A. No reportable action.
9B. Case 1. No reportable action.
Case 2. No reportable action.
Case 3. The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney concerning Resolution of Necessity.
Case 4. The City Council provided direction to the City Manager and City Attorney concerning updating City Personnel Rules; The City Council provided further direction to the City Manager to relocate City Clerk's office to the Mayor's office so as to ensure better security of sensitive and/or confidential and/or financial records maintained by the City Clerk.
Case 5. No reportable action.
Case 6. The City Council provided direction to the City Manager to complete Consultant Agreement with Wastewater Treatment expert.
9C. No reportable action.
10. ADJOURNED @ 8:48PM
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda - August 27, 2024