Staff Report – Confirming and Ordering Annual Levy of Assessments FY 25-26 LLMD No. 1
CITY OF ARVIN
Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Samuel Lux, City Engineer
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Confirming and Ordering the Annual Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
BACKGROUND
The City of Arvin maintains various landscape, lighting and drainage improvements within the boundaries of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1. The City Council has by previous resolutions formed and levied annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (the “District No. 1”) pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, and Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California (collectively, “Assessment Law”) to pay for the maintenance of improvements and facilities and services related thereto by all parcels that have special benefit conferred upon them. Under the Assessment Law, all parcels that have special benefits conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit received by each parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire cost of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Only parcels that receive special benefit are assessed, and each parcel is assessed in proportion to the estimated benefit received. The improvements provided within District No. 1 to be maintained and serviced include landscaping, sidewalks, trees, streetlights, parks, parkways, tree lights and appurtenant facilities. Costs associated with the maintenance and services include, but are not limited to, costs for personnel, electrical, lease fees, utilities such as water and gas, equipment, maintenance vehicles, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for maintaining and servicing the improvements.
A report of the improvements and the proposed special assessments must be prepared annually for review by the Council and the public. The Engineer’s Report was completed and approved by the City Council on June 10th, 2025, and a public hearing was set for June 24th, 2025. The Engineer’s Report listed the proposed parcels to be assessed, the estimated cost of maintenance and operation of the District and maps showing the parcels in the District. The areas included in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 are tracts 5460 (phases 1-4), 5791, 5813, 5816 (phases 1- 9, 11A, 11B, and 12), 5839, 5854, 5865, 5894 (phases 1-3), 6029, 6052 (phase 1-2), 6174, 6292, 6372, Tract 5816, Phase 11A, Arvin Family Apartments, La Amistad Apartments, and the Hood
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Attachment: Staff Report Confirming and Ordering Levy for LLMD No. 1 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY
Staff Report – Confirming and Ordering Annual Levy of Assessments FY 25-26 LLMD No. 1 Street Family Apartments, Taco Bell and associated parcels and Arvin Palace (see the attached Exhibit “A”).
A notification of the Resolution of Intent was posted in designated areas around the City, on June 11th, 2025; prior to the public hearing in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. After the public hearing, should the City Council adopt the Resolution, the Engineer’s Report will be signed by the City Clerk, and the City Clerk will transmit the document and a certified copy of the signed resolution to the Kern County Auditor-Controller, Office of Special Assessments no later than July 1
st
, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution confirming the annual levy of assessments and annexations for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The funds from the Maintenance District will be collected by the Kern County Assessor’s Office and disbursed to the City as a special assessment. When collected, these assessments will go to their respective funds to pay for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping, walls, drainage, and administration of the District. There will be no increase in fees from the previous year.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit - Existing Boundaries
Public Hearing Notice
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Attachment: Staff Report Confirming and Ordering Levy for LLMD No. 1 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY Reso Confirming LLMD No. 1 FY 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
CONFIRMING AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”), the City Council of the City of Arvin did declare its intention to review, levy and collect the annual assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Arvin (“District”) for fiscal year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, assessments levied within the District provided revenue for the purpose of financing the installation, construction, and maintenance of certain public projects eligible under the Act, including without limitation the operation, maintenance, and servicing of public streets and sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation systems, and other appurtenant facilities; and WHEREAS, said Council did declare its intention to levy and collect the annual assessment for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping facilities in said District; and WHEREAS, on May 27th, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the City Council initiated proceedings by resolution for the levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land in the District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and directed the City Engineer, to prepare and file a written report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Act, the Engineer prepared and filed such report (the “Engineer’s Report”) with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented the Engineer’s Report to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report which calculated the annual assessments for the parcels in said District, as filed pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, and
WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution which set the time and place for a Public Hearing, and
WHEREAS, the public notice of the Resolution of Intention and the Public Hearing scheduled for June 24th, 2025, was duly posted, in the places designated by the City for those affected property owners previously within the district boundaries, on June 11th, 2025. ///
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 1_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY 25-26) Reso Confirming LLMD No. 1 FY 2025-2026
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the hearing on said annual levy of assessment was held in accordance with law and all persons desiring to speak were heard.
Section 3. The City Council hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires and (2) declares its intention to order the levy of and to collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of property within an existing assessment district designated “Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Arvin” (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act, for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in the Report.
Section 4. The City Council hereby determines that the territory within the District, whose boundaries are set forth in the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk of the City of Arvin, will be the territory benefited by the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in said Engineer’s Report with annexations.
Section 5. That the Report, the diagram for the assessment district and the assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements contained therewith and each and every part of said Report, is adopted and approved, and that the assessment of the total amount of the costs and the individual assessments thereof upon the several subdivisions of lane expenses, respectively, from said improvements, and of the expenses incidental thereto, be and the same hereby is finally approved and confirmed as the assessment to pay the costs. The assessment for fiscal year 2025-26 is proposed to remain the same.
Section 6. The Council hereby orders the levy of the assessments described in said Resolution of Intention and the Report.
Section 7. The assessment diagram showing the assessment district referred to in said Resolution of Intention, and also the subdivision of land within the District, as contained in said Engineer’s Report, including the land annexed therein, be and it is hereby finally approved and confirmed as the diagram of the properties to be assessed to pay the costs of the improvements.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall file the diagram and assessment, as confirmed or certified copy thereof, with the Kern County Auditor-Controller no later than July 1st, 2025.
Section 9. Based upon a review by the City Clerk, City Engineer and City Attorney for the City of Arvin, it has been determined that the District’s annual CPI assessment to remain the same as is described in this Resolution is exempted from the requirements of Article XIII Section “D” of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 1_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY 25-26) Reso Confirming LLMD No. 1 FY 2025-2026
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 28 th day of May 2024 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk
CITY OF ARVIN
By:
OLIVIA CALDERÓN, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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.
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 1_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY 25-26)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF ARVIN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ARVIN CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA, on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 6:00 pm for the consideration and possible adoption of:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS ON LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS No. 1 AND No. 2 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said HEARING and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the subject outlined above. The flat rate assessment, as adjusted by the previously approved Consumer Price Index (CPI), for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 in the City of Arvin for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be continued for the parcels currently in the Districts.
The purpose of these Districts is for the maintenance, servicing and operation of the landscape, lighting and storm drain basin improvements within the District.
The engineer’s report was accepted by the City during the June 10, 2025 council meeting, and publication of this notice complies with Sections 22552 and 22553 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
This hearing may be conducted remotely (via telephone, video conferencing, or other means that would allow public participation without in-person attendance) consistent with state, local, or executive orders related to the state of emergency associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Agenda for the hearing will be updated as necessary to provide further information regarding remote hearing measures and means of attendance, and the Agenda should be reviewed for additional information prior to attendance.
FURTHER INFORMATION on the public hearing subject may be obtained or viewed at City Hall or by telephone (661) 854-3134.
NOTICIA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
CIUDAD DE ARVIN
POR ESTE CONDUCTO SE NOTIFICA QUE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE ARVIN conducirá una audiencia pública en la Cámara del Concejo Municipal localizada en 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, Ca, el Martes, 24 de Junio, 2025 a las 6:00 pm de la tarde para la consideración y posible adopción de lo siguiente:
UNA RESOLUCIÓN DEL MUNICIPIO DE LA CIUDAD DE ARVIN PARA EVALUAR Y
RECAUDAR EVALUACIONES EN EL DISTRITOS DE MANTENIMIENTO DEL PAISAJE E ILUMINACIÓN No. 1 Y No. 2 DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE PAISAJISMO Y ALUMBRADO DE 1972 PARA EL MANTENIMIENTO Y SERVICIO DE ILUMINACIÓN Y PAISAJE Y CONFIGURACIÓN DEL TIEMPO Y LUGAR DE LA POBLACIÓN PROPUESTA Y RECOGIDA DE EVALUACIONES.
TODAS LAS PARTES INTERESADAS están invitadas a asistir a dicha AUDIENCIA y expresar opiniones o presentar evidencia a favor o en contra del tema descrito anteriormente. La evaluación de la tarifa plana, ajustada por el índice de precios al consumidor previamente aprobado, para Mantenimiento de Paisajes e Iluminación El Distritos No. 1 y No. 2 en la Ciudad de Arvin para el Año Fiscal 2025-26
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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice LLMD 1 and 2_English and Spanish (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY continuará para las parcelas actualmente en los Distritos. El propósito de estos distritos es para el mantenimiento, el servicio y la operación de las mejoras en el paisaje, la iluminación y la cuenca de desagüe pluvial dentro del distrito.
El reporte del ingeniero fue aceptado por la ciudad durante la reunión del Consejo el 10 de Junio de 2025, y la publicación de este aviso cumple con las secciones 22552 y 22553 de las calles de California y Código de Carreteras.
Esta audiencia puede llevarse a cabo de forma remota (por teléfono, videoconferencia u otro medio que permita la participación pública sin asistencia en persona) de acuerdo con las órdenes estatales, locales o ejecutivas relacionadas con el estado de emergencia asociado con la pandemia COVID-19. La Agenda para la audiencia se actualizará según sea necesario para proporcionar más información sobre las medidas de audición remota y los medios de asistencia, y la Agenda debe ser revisada para obtener información adicional antes de la asistencia.
INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL sobre el tema de la audencia pública se puede obtener o examinar en el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Arvin o llamando al teléfono (661) 854-3134.
POSTED: June 11, 2025
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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice LLMD 1 and 2_English and Spanish (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY
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Attachment: Exhibit A LLMD No. 1 Exisiting Boundaries_072523 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 1 FY 25-26)
Staff Report – Confirming and Ordering Annual Levy of Assessments FY 25-26 LLMD No. 2
CITY OF ARVIN
Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Samuel Lux, City Engineer
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Confirming and Ordering the Annual Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
BACKGROUND
The City of Arvin maintains various landscape, lighting, and drainage improvements within the boundaries of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2. The City Council has by previous resolutions formed and levied annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (the “District No. 2”) pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, and Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California (collectively, “Assessment Law”) to pay for the maintenance of improvements and facilities and services related thereto by all parcels that have special benefit conferred upon them. Under the Assessment Law, all parcels that have special benefits conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit received by each parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire cost of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Only parcels that receive special benefit are assessed, and each parcel is assessed in proportion to the estimated benefit received. The improvements provided within District No. 2 to be maintained and serviced include landscaping, sidewalks, trees, streetlights, parks, parkways, tree lights and appurtenant facilities. Costs associated with the maintenance and services include, but are not limited to, costs for personnel, electrical, lease fees, utilities such as water and gas, equipment, maintenance vehicles, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for maintaining and servicing the improvements.
A report of the improvements and the proposed special assessments must be prepared annually for review by the Council and the public. The Engineer’s Report was completed and approved by the City Council on June 10th, 2025, and a public hearing was set for June 24th, 2025. The Engineer’s Report listed the proposed parcels to be assessed, the estimated cost of maintenance and operation of the district and maps showing the parcels in the District. The areas included in Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 are Tracts 6407, 6408, 6409, 6667, 6756, 6677 Phase 1 and 2, 5816 phase 10A and 10B, 7321 as well as Garden in the Sun Park and a portion of Walnut Street.
A notification of the publication was posted in designated locations around the City on June 11th, 2025, prior to the public hearing in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
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Attachment: Staff Report Confirming and Ordering Levy for LLMD No. 2_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD
Staff Report – Confirming and Ordering Annual Levy of Assessments FY 25-26 LLMD No. 2 After the public hearing, should the City Council adopt the Resolution, the Engineer’s Report will be signed by the City Clerk, and the City Clerk will transmit the document and a certified copy of the signed resolution to the Kern County Auditor-Controller, Office of Special Assessments no later than July 1
st
, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution confirming the annual levy of assessments and annexations for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The funds from the Maintenance District will be collected by the Kern County Assessor’s Office and disbursed to the City as a special assessment. When collected, these assessments will go to their respective funds to pay for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping, walls, drainage, and administration of the District. There will be no increase in fees from the previous year.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit - Location Map
Public Hearing Notice
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Attachment: Staff Report Confirming and Ordering Levy for LLMD No. 2_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD Reso Confirming LLMD No. 2 FY 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
CONFIRMING AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2.
WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”), the City Council of the City of Arvin did declare its intention to review, levy and collect the annual assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 of the City of Arvin (“District”) for fiscal year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, assessments levied within the District provided revenue for the purpose of financing the installation, construction, and maintenance of certain public projects eligible under the Act, including without limitation the operation, maintenance, and servicing of public streets and sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation systems, and other appurtenant facilities; and WHEREAS, said Council did declare its intention to levy and collect the annual assessment for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping facilities in said District; and WHEREAS, on May 27th, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the City Council initiated proceedings by resolution for the levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land in the District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and directed the City Engineer, to prepare and file a written report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Act, the Engineer prepared and filed such report (the “Engineer’s Report”) with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented the Engineer’s Report to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report which calculated the annual assessments for the parcels in said District, as filed pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, and
WHEREAS, on June 10th, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution which set the time and place for a Public Hearing, and
WHEREAS, the public notice of the Resolution of Intention and the Public Hearing scheduled for June 24th, 2025, was duly posted, in the places designated by the City for those affected property owners previously within the district boundaries, on June 11th, 2025. ///
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 2_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY 25-26) Reso Confirming LLMD No. 2 FY 2025-2026
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the hearing on said annual levy of assessment was held in accordance with law and all persons desiring to speak were heard.
Section 3. The City Council hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires and (2) declares its intention to order the levy of and to collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of property within an existing assessment district designated “Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 of the City of Arvin” (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act, for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in the Report.
Section 4. The City Council hereby determines that the territory within the District, whose boundaries are set forth in the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk of the City of Arvin, will be the territory benefited by the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in said Engineer’s Report with annexations.
Section 5. That the Report, the diagram for the assessment district and the assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements contained therewith and each and every part of said Report, is adopted and approved, and that the assessment of the total amount of the costs and the individual assessments thereof upon the several subdivisions of lane expenses, respectively, from said improvements, and of the expenses incidental thereto, be and the same hereby is finally approved and confirmed as the assessment to pay the costs. The assessment for fiscal year 2025- 26 is proposed to increase 3.4%.
Section 6. The Council hereby orders the levy of the assessments described in said Resolution of Intention and the Report.
Section 7. The assessment diagram showing the assessment district referred to in said Resolution of Intention, and also the subdivision of land within the District, as contained in said Engineer’s Report, including the land annexed therein, be and it is hereby finally approved and confirmed as the diagram of the properties to be assessed to pay the costs of the improvements.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall file the diagram and assessment, as confirmed or certified copy thereof, with the Kern County Auditor-Controller no later than July 1st, 2025.
Section 9. Based upon a review by the City Clerk, City Engineer and City Attorney for the City of Arvin, it has been determined that the District’s annual CPI assessment to remain the same as is described in this Resolution is exempted from the requirements of Article XIII Section “D” of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 2_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY 25-26) Reso Confirming LLMD No. 2 FY 2025-2026
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 24th day of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:___________________________________________
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk
CITY OF ARVIN
By:
OLIVIA CALDERÓN, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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.
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Attachment: Reso Ordering Levy for LLMD No 2_062425 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY 25-26)
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Attachment: Exhibit F LLMD No. 2 Location Map_072523 (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY 25-26)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF ARVIN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ARVIN CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA, on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 6:00 pm for the consideration and possible adoption of:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS ON LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS No. 1 AND No. 2 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said HEARING and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the subject outlined above. The flat rate assessment, as adjusted by the previously approved Consumer Price Index (CPI), for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 in the City of Arvin for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be continued for the parcels currently in the Districts.
The purpose of these Districts is for the maintenance, servicing and operation of the landscape, lighting and storm drain basin improvements within the District.
The engineer’s report was accepted by the City during the June 10, 2025 council meeting, and publication of this notice complies with Sections 22552 and 22553 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
This hearing may be conducted remotely (via telephone, video conferencing, or other means that would allow public participation without in-person attendance) consistent with state, local, or executive orders related to the state of emergency associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Agenda for the hearing will be updated as necessary to provide further information regarding remote hearing measures and means of attendance, and the Agenda should be reviewed for additional information prior to attendance.
FURTHER INFORMATION on the public hearing subject may be obtained or viewed at City Hall or by telephone (661) 854-3134.
NOTICIA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
CIUDAD DE ARVIN
POR ESTE CONDUCTO SE NOTIFICA QUE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE ARVIN conducirá una audiencia pública en la Cámara del Concejo Municipal localizada en 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, Ca, el Martes, 24 de Junio, 2025 a las 6:00 pm de la tarde para la consideración y posible adopción de lo siguiente:
UNA RESOLUCIÓN DEL MUNICIPIO DE LA CIUDAD DE ARVIN PARA EVALUAR Y
RECAUDAR EVALUACIONES EN EL DISTRITOS DE MANTENIMIENTO DEL PAISAJE E ILUMINACIÓN No. 1 Y No. 2 DE ACUERDO CON LA LEY DE PAISAJISMO Y ALUMBRADO DE 1972 PARA EL MANTENIMIENTO Y SERVICIO DE ILUMINACIÓN Y PAISAJE Y CONFIGURACIÓN DEL TIEMPO Y LUGAR DE LA POBLACIÓN PROPUESTA Y RECOGIDA DE EVALUACIONES.
TODAS LAS PARTES INTERESADAS están invitadas a asistir a dicha AUDIENCIA y expresar opiniones o presentar evidencia a favor o en contra del tema descrito anteriormente. La evaluación de la tarifa plana, ajustada por el índice de precios al consumidor previamente aprobado, para Mantenimiento de Paisajes e Iluminación El Distritos No. 1 y No. 2 en la Ciudad de Arvin para el Año Fiscal 2025-26
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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice LLMD 1 and 2_English and Spanish (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY continuará para las parcelas actualmente en los Distritos. El propósito de estos distritos es para el mantenimiento, el servicio y la operación de las mejoras en el paisaje, la iluminación y la cuenca de desagüe pluvial dentro del distrito.
El reporte del ingeniero fue aceptado por la ciudad durante la reunión del Consejo el 10 de Junio de 2025, y la publicación de este aviso cumple con las secciones 22552 y 22553 de las calles de California y Código de Carreteras.
Esta audiencia puede llevarse a cabo de forma remota (por teléfono, videoconferencia u otro medio que permita la participación pública sin asistencia en persona) de acuerdo con las órdenes estatales, locales o ejecutivas relacionadas con el estado de emergencia asociado con la pandemia COVID-19. La Agenda para la audiencia se actualizará según sea necesario para proporcionar más información sobre las medidas de audición remota y los medios de asistencia, y la Agenda debe ser revisada para obtener información adicional antes de la asistencia.
INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL sobre el tema de la audencia pública se puede obtener o examinar en el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Arvin o llamando al teléfono (661) 854-3134.
POSTED: June 11, 2025
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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice LLMD 1 and 2_English and Spanish (Public Hearing: Confirming & Ordering Annual Levy for LLMD No. 2 FY
Staff Report re: Adopting a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB-1.
CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Christine Viterelli, Grants Manager
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Arvin provides road maintenance services to its citizens. The City plans to rehabilitate the streets and roads and construct a new street in Arvin using SB1 Funds, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. The Streets and Highway Code (SHC) Section 2032.5(a) articulates that the objective of the Local Streets and Roads Program is to address deferred maintenance on the local streets and roads through prioritization and delivery of basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects as well as critical safety projects.
To receive its apportionment of road maintenance funds from the Controller, the City of Arvin must submit and adopt a list of projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1, 2025.
The SB1 program is an ongoing funding source for road projects for the fiscal year 2025/2026.
Staff recommends relisting our 2024-2025 project, the 4th Street build project, so that the City has the matching funds for the same project that Congressman David Valadao recently approved to move forward. Current estimates for the full design and construction of 4th Street are $2.5 million.
The estimated 2025-2026 SB1 apportionment is $516,705. This project will benefit Arvin residents and the city of Arvin by generating significant economic development and job creation.
Additionally, the City lists several new (planned grant application) projects to be submitted in July through the competitive CMAQ and RSTP programs to meet the required match funds for these projects. The latest projects include road rehabilitation, complete streets initiatives, gap closures, and repairs, as well as support for first-mile and last-mile active transportation improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution.
7.A.1
Attachment: Staff Report SB1 List of Projects FY 25-26_062425 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1)
Staff Report re: Adopting a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB-1.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Staff has determined that submitting the list of projects for SB1 funds to the CTC has a significant positive financial impact on implementing road rehabilitation projects for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017: and Authorizing Related Actions.
2) Attachment “A” List of Projects
7.A.1
Attachment: Staff Report SB1 List of Projects FY 25-26_062425 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
APPROVING A PROJECT LIST FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB 1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The City Council finds as follows:
A. Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide.
B. SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects are in progress or have been completed each fiscal year.
C. The City must adopt a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.
D. The City is expected to receive an estimated $516,705.00 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 25-26 from SB 1.
E. The funding from the Act will help the City maintain and rehabilitate its streets throughout the City this year and several similar projects in the future.
F. The 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City streets and roads are in a severely distressed condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into an acceptable condition.
G. The SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
7.A.2
Attachment: Arvin - Reso - SB 1 Projects FY2526 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) Resolution No. XX
SECTION 2. List of SB 1 Projects..
A. The list of projects that will be funded in part or solely with Fiscal Year 2025/26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues, attached hereto as Attachment A, is approved.
B. Previously listed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues. With the inclusion of these previously listed projects in this resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State its intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
SECTION 3. Submission of Documents. The City Manager is authorized to submit all required documents to the California Transportation Commission, including the Council approved streets and the project list attached hereto as Attachment A.
SECTION 4. Execution of Documents. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Arvin all program documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and request for payments, necessary to secure SB1 funds and implement the approved project from the RMRA program, subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk will attest to and certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
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7.A.2
Attachment: Arvin - Reso - SB 1 Projects FY2526 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) Resolution No. XX
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN ON THIS 24th DAY OF JUNE, 2025.
CITY OF ARVIN
__________________________
OLIVIA CALDERÓN, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ, City Attorney
Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLP
7.A.2
Attachment: Arvin - Reso - SB 1 Projects FY2526 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) Resolution No. XX
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KERN )
CITY OF ARVIN )
I, Cecilia Vela, City Clerk of the City of Arvin, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted and passed at the regular meeting of the Arvin City Council on June 24, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Recusal:
__________________________
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk
Arvin, California
7.A.2
Attachment: Arvin - Reso - SB 1 Projects FY2526 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) Agency Program
Funding
FY Submittal PPNo
Project Status and FY
Proposed Project Type Title Description Location Components Est Start Est
Completion
Est Useful
Life
Est Total
Project Cost
Assembly
Districts
Senate
Districts
Additional
Project
Elements
Elements Description of Elements
Submit Date
Walnut between 4th
and Campus Drive
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-FY 25/26-
5370-001 PP002 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
4th Avenue and
A Street
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently doesn't exist on 4th
Avenue (from
A Street to Derby)
4th Avenue (from A
Street to Derby)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct-25 Dec-27 15 years $807,386 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
rehabilitate 4th avenue
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP003 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Sycamore Road
from Comanche
to Derby
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and rehabilitate Sycamore
Road from Comanche to
Derby
Sycamore Road (from
Comanche to Derby)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $2,233,000 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct Sycamore Road from
Comance to Derby
est 06/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP004 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Sycamore Road
@ Comanche
(Intersection)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb
ramps
Sycamore Road @
Comanche
(Intersection)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $1,141,875 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb ramps
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP005 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Sycamore
Road@ Meyer
(Intersection)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb
ramps
Sycamore Road@
Meyer (Intersection)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $1,141,875 35 16 No
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb ramps
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP006 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Sycamore Road
@ Derby
(Intersection)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb
ramps
Sycamore Road @
Derby (Intersection)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $1,141,875 35 16 No
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct construct a signalized
intersection with ADA curb ramps
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP007 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
North A Street
(from SR223 to
5th Ave)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct new curb,
gutter and sidewalk on North A
Street from SR 223 to 5th
Avenue
North A Street (from
SR 223 to 5th Ave)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $807,386 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct new curb, gutter and
sidewalk on North A Street from
SR 223 to 5th Avenue
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001
PP008 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Stockton Ave
(from Franklin to
Fallbrook Ave)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and rehabilitate Stockton
Ave
Stockton Ave (from
Franklin to Fallbrook
Ave)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $807,386 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct Stockton Avenue (from
Franklin to
Fallbrook Ave)
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001
PP009 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Plumtree Drive
(Orchard to
223)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and rehabilitate Plumtree
Drive
Plumtree Drive
(Orchard to 223)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 Dec-27 15 years $1,298,162 35 16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct Plumtree Rd. (Orchard
to 223)
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP010 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Arvin Avenue
(from Derby to
B Street)
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on Arvin
Ave from
Derby to B Street
Arvin Avenue (from
Derby to B Street)
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $1,288,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
Arvin Ave (from Derby to B
Street).
est. 6/15/2025
16 No
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer and create plans, and
construct for the 4th Street
buildout
Relisted from 24/25 Oct-25 Dec-27 15 years $2,500,000 35 est. 6/15/2025 Road Maintenance
and Rehab
4th Street Build
Out
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct 4th Street
between Walnut and
Campus Drive
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-FY 24/25-
5370-
001(RELISTED)
PP001
7.A.3
Attachment: SB1 Final List of Projects FY 25-26 Arvin_062425_rev2 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1) Agency Program
Funding
FY Submittal PPNo
Project Status and FY
Proposed Project Type Title Description Location Components Est Start Est
Completion
Est Useful
Life
Est Total
Project Cost
Assembly
Districts
Senate
Districts
Additional
Project
Elements
Elements Description of Elements
Submit Date
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP11 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
4th Street from
South Derby to
South A St.
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on 4th
Street from South Derby to
South A street
4th Street from South
Derby to South A St.
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $1,288,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on (4th
Street from South Derby to South
A street)
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP012 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Olsen Street
from Meyer St
to South A St.
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on
Olsen Street from Meyer St to
South A St.
Olsen Street from
Meyer St to South A St.
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $1,067,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
(Olsen Street from Meyer St to
South A St)
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP013 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Meyer Street
from SR 223 to
Sycamore Ave
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on
Meyer Street from SR 223 to
Sycamore Rd.
Meyer Street from SR
223 to Sycamore Ave
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $2,881,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
Meyer Street from SR 223 to
Sycamore Rd.
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP014 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Langford Street
from Derby St
to South A St
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on
Langford Street from Derby St.
to South A St.
Langford Street from
Derby St to South A St
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $1,129,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
Langford Ave from Derby St. to
South A St.
est. 6/15/2025
City of
Arvin
Local Streets
and Roads
Program
25/26
LSR-C6-25/26-
5370-001 PP015 New Project
Road Maintenance
& Rehabilitation
Fallbrook Street
from Derby St
to South A St,
The City of Arvin will use 2025-
2026 SB1 Funds to design,
plan, and construct a new curb,
gutter, and sidewalk where it
currently does not exist on
Fallbrook Street from
Derby St to South A St.
Planning & engineer prepare
specs, design, and
construction
Oct.-25 27-Dec 15 years $1,126,000 35 16
Complete
Streets
The City of Arvin will plan,
engineer, create plans, and
construct and construct a new
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
Fallbrook Street from Derby St. to est. 6/15/2025
7.A.3
Attachment: SB1 Final List of Projects FY 25-26 Arvin_062425_rev2 (Reso Adopting 2025 - 26 List of Projects for SB1)
Authorizing Submission of Application I-Bank for Financing a Capital Improvement Projects.
CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager/Finance Director
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK) for Financing a Capital Improvement Project, Authorizing the Procurement of an Obligation Payable to IBANK for the Financing of Capital Improvement Projects, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures From the Proceeds of an Obligation, and Approving Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Arvin is expected to receive upwards of eleven million dollars in reimbursable grants over the next two years. Reimbursable grants require that the City pays vendors and contractors for services related to the grant before the City is reimbursed by the grantor.
This reimbursement process cycle means that the City will be lacking cash advanced for those grant funded projects for anywhere between 30 to 180 days. As the City of Arvin has on average less than four million dollars in operating cash at a given time, the City will have to incur shortterm loans to obtain enough funding to pay for all the grant expenses.
IBANK has recently changed its internal policies and will now accept short-term loan applications which are supported by awarded grant agreements. IBANK has the lowest cost fixed interest rate available and the lowest cost of issuance making it the best option for the City Specifically, IBANK provides the City with the following benefits compared with private financing:
• 100% Financing
• No scoring of applications
• No waitlist of applications
• Applications accepted continuously
• Technical assistance during the application process
• Generally quick reimbursement process – 72 hours
• Better interest rates than private lenders
• No up-front application fees
Staff will return to the City Council for approval of the financing agreement once IBank has indicated approval of each short-term loan. Approval to seek financing with IBank now will
7.B.1
Attachment: Staff Report Auth Submission of Application to IBANK for Financing a Capital Improvement Project_061025 (Approval to apply for
Authorizing Submission of Application I-Bank for Financing a Capital Improvement Projects. provide more flexibility in terms of locking in a low interest rate and to ensure that financing is available when construction of grant-funded projects commence.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the California Infrastructure and Development Bank.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There will be a 1% loan implementation fee plus interest carrying charges for the short-term loans. Interest charges are not reimbursable as a grant expense – as a result all interest charges will be general fund expenses. Maximum expected costs of short-term financing via IBANK over the next two years will be less than $100,000.
Example costs for a $1,000,000 cash flow loan for 90 days at an interest rate of 4.75%.
Implementation fee: 1% of loan - $10,000.00
Interest - $11,875,00
The City Manager/Finance Director will direct the City’s project managers to streamline projects where possible, keeping cash outflow to minimal amounts of time.
7.B.1
Attachment: Staff Report Auth Submission of Application to IBANK for Financing a Capital Improvement Project_061025 (Approval to apply for
Reso Authorizing Submission of Application to I-Bank for Financing A Capital Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BANK (“IBANK”) FOR FINANCING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION
PAYABLE TO IBANK FOR THE FINANCING OF A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IF IBANK APPROVES SAID
APPLICATION, DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
AN OBLIGATION, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (“IBank”) administers a financing program to assist local governments with the financing of eligible projects in accordance with Section 63000 et seq. of the California Government Code (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, IBank created the Infrastructure State Revolving Fund Program (“ISRF Program”) pursuant to the provision of the Act; and
WHEREAS, IBank has instituted an application process for financing under its ISRF Program; and
WHEREAS, IBank’s Criteria, Priorities and Guidelines for the Selection of Projects for Financing under the ISRF Program, dated June 28, 2023, and as may thereafter be amended from time to time (the “Criteria”), establishes requirements for the financing of projects under the ISRF Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arvin (“Applicant”) desires to submit an application (“Financing Application”) to IBank under the ISRF Program for financing and refinancing the costs of grant projects where the City has already received notices of award (“Project”) in an amount not to exceed $11,029,088; and
WHEREAS, the Act and the Criteria require the Applicant to make, by resolution of its governing body, certain findings prior to a project being selected for financing by IBank; and WHEREAS, the Applicant expects to incur or pay certain expenditures in connection with the Project from its General Fuund that are reimbursable with the proceeds of tax exempt bonds or other tax exempt securities under Federal Tax Law (defined below) prior to incurring indebtedness for the purpose of financing costs associated with the Project on a long-term basis (the “Reimbursement Expenditures”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant reasonably expects that a financing arrangement (“Obligation”) in an amount not expected to exceed $11,029,088 will be entered into under and
7.B.2
Attachment: COA - IBANK reso 6.25 [Revision 1] (Approval to apply for IBANK financing)
Reso Authorizing Submission of Application to I-Bank for Financing A Capital Improvement Project. memorialized by one or more financing agreements and related documents (collectively, the “Financing Agreement”) and that certain proceeds of such Obligation will be used to reimburse the Applicant for Reimbursement Expenditures incurred or paid prior to incurring the Obligation; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant acknowledges that IBank funds the ISRF Program, in part, with the proceeds of tax exempt bonds and, as such, has certain compliance obligations that may require it to have the Applicant enter into one or more new financing agreements to replace the Financing Agreement (collectively, the “Replacement Agreement”) on terms and conditions substantially identical to the original Financing Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Arvin as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves confirms, ratifies, and affirms all actions of the Applicant’s representatives, employees and officers heretofore taken in connection with, or with respect to, submitting the Financing Application, and the consideration and approval of the Obligation and the Financing Agreement, if IBank approves the Financing Application and the Obligation, and in connection therewith the City council finds and certifies:
a. The Project facilitates the effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources so as to promote both economic development and conservation of natural resources;
b. The Project develops and enhances public infrastructure in a manner that will attract, create, and sustain long-term employment opportunities; c. That the Project is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Arvin, and the General Plan of the County of Kern;
d. The proposed financing is appropriate for the Project; e. The Project is consistent with the Criteria; and
f. It has considered (i) the impact of the Project on California’s land resources and the need to preserve such resources; (ii) whether the Project is economically or socially desirable; and (iii) whether the project is consistent with, and in furtherance of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report (as defined in the Criteria).
Section 2. The Applicant hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds of the Obligation to reimburse itself for the Reimbursement Expenditures with the proceeds of tax exempt bonds or other tax exempt securities issued under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and those Treasury Regulations implementing such provisions (collectively, “Federal Tax Law”). This declaration is made solely for purposes of establishing compliance with applicable requirements of Federal Tax Law and its date is controlling for purposes of reimbursement under Federal Tax Law. This declaration does not bind the Applicant to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the Project.
Section 3. All of the Reimbursement Expenditures were made no earlier than 60 days prior to the date of this Resolution. The Applicant will allocate proceeds of the Obligation to pay Reimbursement Expenditures within eighteen (18) months of the later of the date the original
7.B.2
Attachment: COA - IBANK reso 6.25 [Revision 1] (Approval to apply for IBANK financing)
Reso Authorizing Submission of Application to I-Bank for Financing A Capital Improvement Project. expenditure was paid or the date the Project was placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three (3) years after the original expenditure was paid.
Section 4. The City Manager of the City of Arvin and his or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to act on behalf of the Applicant in all matters pertaining to the Financing Application, and if IBank approves the Financing Application and the Obligation, the execution of related financial documents, including but not limited to, “the authority to: (i) pledge the revenues of the general fund and all legally available amounts in the general fund to the repayment of the Obligation, (ii) provide covenants relating to, among other things, maintaining the debt service coverage ratio required by IBank, rates and charges to be pledged, and as to any other security or collateral securing the Obligation, and (iii) take any other action necessary or desirable to enable the Applicant to enter into the Financing Agreement and incur the Obligation”.
Section 5. If the Financing Application and the Obligation is approved by IBank, the City Manager and his or her designee is authorized to negotiate, enter into and sign financing documents and any amendments thereto, including, but not limited to the Financing Agreement and the Replacement Agreement, with IBank for the purposes of financing the Obligation.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. * * * *
7.B.2
Attachment: COA - IBANK reso 6.25 [Revision 1] (Approval to apply for IBANK financing)
Reso Authorizing Submission of Application to I-Bank for Financing A Capital Improvement Project.
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 24th day of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk
CITY OF ARVIN
By:
OLIVIA CALDERON, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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.
7.B.2
Attachment: COA - IBANK reso 6.25 [Revision 1] (Approval to apply for IBANK financing)