REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JUNE 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:03PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; One councilmember seat vacant.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Perez 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. Certificates of Recognition - Youth Community Volunteers from the Arvin High School Key Club, National Honors Society, Avanza Arvin, and Arvin & Lamont Kiwanis Club.
B. City of Arvin Economic Overview
Richard D. Chapman, President & CEO - Kern Economic Development Corporation
4. WORKSHOP
A. Budget Workshop #2 - General Fund FY 2025-2026
5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of May 24, 2025 - June 20, 2025.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of June 06, 2025.
C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025.
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2025
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Providing for the Collection of Refuse Charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26 by the Kern County Tax Collector, in Compliance with the Applicable Provisions of Proposition 218 and the Arvin Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 2025-41
E. 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 2025-2026 in Compliance with the Applicable Provisions of Proposition 218 and the Arvin Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 2025-42
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 5A - 5E.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Perez Vote 4-0
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of 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.
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to adopt the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2025-43
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Approval of 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.
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to adopt the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2025-44
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7. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting A List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing Related Actions.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2025-45
B. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the Submission of Aan 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 Obligation, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures From the Proceeds of An Obligation, and Approving Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Horton Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2025-46
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b): one case
B. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Jeffrey Jones, City Manager Employee organization: Service Employees International Union Local 521 CTW, CLC and Arvin Police Officers Association
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Enrique Guerrero - AIMs File No. FR102047
Against: City of Arvin
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2025
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
A. No reportable action
B. No reportable action
9C. No reportable action.
9D. The City Council unanimously approved the claim as submitted.
10. ADJOURNED @11:03PM
Respectfully submitted,
Valavil
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2025