REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
September 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:02PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
MOTION TO MOVE ITEM 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS TO AFTER ITEM 6 CITY
MANAGERS REPORT
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of September 06, 2024 - September 13, B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of September 13, 2024.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Projects to Apply for Regarding CDBG's Notice of Availability (NOFA) for the 2024/2025/2026 Cycle (Grants Manager)
Staff recommends that the City Council open the hearing, allow for public testimony, and then close the hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
5 CITIZENS PROVIDED COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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B. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of A Resolution of the City ouncil of the City of Arvin Declaring the Necessity to Commence minent Domain Proceedings for the Acquisition of the Property Locate at the Southeast Corner of Rancho Dr. and Millux Rd., Arvin, California 93203: APN 446-010-04. (City Manager)
Staff recommends that the City Council open the hearing, allow for public testimony, and then close the hearing and approve the Resolution of Necessity.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
JOSE GUERRERO TESTIFIED ON BEHALF OF PROPETY OVWNER
ISMAEL NUNEZ
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION TO TABLE ITEM BY CM HORTON, SECOND BY MPT REYES
MOTION TO TABLE CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
5. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of a professional services contract agreement between the City of Arvin and Precision Engineering, Inc. for on-call planning services. (City Manager)
Staff recommends approval of the professional services agreement between the City of Arvin and Precision Engineering, Inc.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Reyes Vote 3-1 (CM Tarver voted No) B. Consideration Potential Direction to City Staff Concerning the Process to Fill the Vacancy on the City Council. (City Attorney)
Staff recommends council discuss and provide direction to City Staff begin the appointment process to fill the City Council vacancy.
DISCUSSION HELD
NO MOTION OFFERED
DIRECTION TO STAFF TO RETURN THIS ITEM AT THE NEXT MEETING Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda - September 24, 2024
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
(This is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any matter or indiction othe City Co uncierest to the public that is within the subject matter
7. REPORT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
NO REPORT PRESENTED
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. CLOS. 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) REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY:
9A. NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN. REMOVE ITEM FROM NEXT
AGENDA.
9B - CASE 1. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF PROGRESS REQUESTING 30 DAYS TO FILE
ANSWER.
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9B - CASE 2. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY ATTONEY TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY. 9B - CASE 3. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY MANAGER TO
PLACE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY ON AGENDA RE: EMINENT
DOMAIN.
9B - CASE 4. UPDATE PROVIDED CONCERNING INTERVIEWS
TAKING PLACE FOR INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF
EMPLOYMENT ISSUES - NO ACTION TAKEN.
9B-CASES. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT TO PROIVDE
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
9B - CASE 6. DIRECION PROVIDED TO CITY ATTORNEY TO
PROVIDE CHIEF OF POLICE WITH LAW REGARDING RED
TAGGING PROPERTIES PRIOR TO INTIATING RECEIVERSHIP
ACTIONS.
9C. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY MANAGER TO SCHEDULE
MEETING WITH FREEDOM FARMS RELATED TO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
10. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:18 PM
Jeff Jones, Depuly City Clerk
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