SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: CM Horton absent; All others present. CM Perez arrived late at 6:08pm during Closed Session Item 2A.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 3-0
2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code §54957(b).)
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY: No reportable action.
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 Registers) of October 25, 2025 - November 13, 2025.
B. Approval of Payroll Registers) of October 24, 2025 and November 06, 2025.
C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of October 28, 2025 and Special Council Meeting(s) of October 31, 2025.
Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.
D. Approval of Special Event Permit Application from the Arvin Little League for the Arvin Little League Community Night Out Event to be Held at Kovacevich Park on December 05, 2025 and January 09, 2026 with the Requirement to Abide by Stipulations as Set Forth by the City of Arvin Including Insurance, Applicable Vendor Fees; and Subject to Execution of A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Arvin and the Arvin Little League.
Agreement No. 2025-33
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Setting Forth the Meeting Dates and City Holidays for Calendar Year 2026.
Resolution No. 2025-74
F. Approval of First Amendment to Temporary Effluent Water Agreement with Zam Farming, LLC.
Agreement No. 2025-34
G. Approval for City of Arvin to Host A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Toy Drive at City Hall on December 15, 2025; Authorizing Assistance from Public Works and Police Department for Street Closures, Traffic Control, & Toy Distribution; and Authorizing Expenditures Including to Obtain Special Event Insurance if Required by the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA).
H. Approval of A Proclamation Proclaiming November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month.
Staff recommends approval of consent agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 4A - 4H.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Perez Vote 4-0
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 Amending Chapter 17.51-Accessory Dwelling Units.
Staff recommends the City Council consider introducing the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance to be read by title only and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Perez Vote 4-0
Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.
B. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Amending Chapter 2.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code Regarding Dissolution of the Planning Commission and Appointment of City Council as Planning Agency.
Staff recommends the City Council consider introducing the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Hearing opened.
Public testimony received: A member of the public inquired regarding the purpose of this Ordinance.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance to be read by title only and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Perez Vote 3-1 (MPT Reyes voted No.)
6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of First Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement No. 2016-36 Between the City of Arvin and Burrtec Kern, LLC, dba Mountainside Disposal, Inc.
Mountainside Disposal, Inc.
Motion to approve the First Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement No. 2016-36 Between the City of Arvin and Burrte Kern, LLC, dba Mountainside Disposal, Inc.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Perez Vote 4-0
Agreement No. 2025-35
B. Consideration and Approval of First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.
Staff recommends approval of the First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.
Motion to approve the First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Reyes Vote 4-0
Agreement No. 2025-36
Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION ITEMS)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aven A tini an an Aces ring me to dein of Cerain year Deeds to the State of California, Department of Transportation, for Route 223 Improvements Pursuant to Streets & Highways Code § 83.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Motion MPT Reyes Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
Resolution No. 2025-75
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNED @ 8:07PM
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.