REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; MPT Reyes arrived late during announcement of Closed Session Items #2 prior to the Council heading into Closed Session.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion CM Traver Second CM Perez Vote 4-0
2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code §54957(a).)
Consultation with: City Manager and/or City Attorney. (one item) B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 190-020-38
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one case
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code §54957(b).)
Title: City Manager/Finance Director
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Sandra Moreno - AIMs File No. FR103399
Against: City of Arvin
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY: City Council discussed Closed Session Items 2A and 2C: No reportable action for 2A and 2C.
City Council discussed Closed Session Items 2B, 2D, and 2E after Agenda Item 7 Council Member Comments: No reportable action for 2B, 2D and 2E.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ITEM 3 WILL COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 7:00PM.
3. 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.)
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of September 19, 2025 - October 10, 2025.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of September 26, 2025.
C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of September 09, 2025; September 23, 2025; and Special Meeting of October 01, 2025.
D. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Kern and the City of Arvin Regarding Transfer of Tax Revenues Upon Annexation.
Resolution No. 2025-68
Agreement No. 2025-26
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin to Approve the Arvin Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Application for their Annual Christmas Parade to be Held on December 08, 2025, 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 the Arvin Chamber of Commerce.
Resolution No. 2025-69
Agreement No. 2025-27
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A - 4E.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Horton Vote 5-0
5. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Awarding A Public Works Agreement for the South A Street Road Improvement Project to Westrock General Engineering and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Related Documents.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Horton Vote 5-0
Resolution No. 2025-70
Agreement No. 2025-28
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B. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Establishing An Ad Hoc City Council Committee for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion CM Perez Second CM Tarver Vote 5-0
Resolution No. 2025-71
Mayor Calderon appointed Mayor Olivia Calderon (self) and Councilmember Tim Tarver to the Ad Hoc City Council Committee for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services.
6. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding the Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Grant Funds.
7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNED @ 8:56PM
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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