Agenda — Arvin City Council, April 28, 2026

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING

AUTHORITY / ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2026 6:00p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 CAMPUS DRIVE, ARVIN
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olivia Calderón

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
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ROLL CALL Olivia Calderón Mayor
Jaime Perez Mayor Pro Tem
Susana Reyes Councilmember
Donny Horton Councilmember
Tim Tarver Councilmember
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STAFF Jeff Jones City Manager
Stephanie Gutierrez City Attorney – Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Cecilia Vela City Clerk
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The meetings of the City Council and all municipal entities, commissions, and boards (“the City”) are open to the public. At regularly scheduled meetings, members of the public may address the City on any item listed on the agenda, or on any non-listed matter over which the City has jurisdiction. At special or emergency meetings, members of the public may only address the City on items listed on the agenda. Such comments shall be made in person and before the City during the meeting as prescribed below. There is a time limitation of two (2) minutes per person. However, the City shall allow a speaker using a translator four (4) minutes to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City. Sixteen Minutes (16) total (plus additional time based on use of a translator, if any) will be allowed for any one subject. For any item that is not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction or interest of the City, please come to the podium at this time. The Brown Act does not permit any action or discussion on items not listed on the agenda. If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, please come to the podium when the item number and subject matter are announced, and the Mayor or Chair opens Public Comment on the item. When recognized, please begin by providing your name and address for the record (optional). Anyone wishing to submit written information at the meeting needs to furnish ten (10) copies to the City Clerk in advance to allow for distribution to City Council, staff and the media. Willful disruption of the meeting shall not be permitted. If the Mayor finds that there is in fact willful disruption of any City Council Meeting, he/she may order the disrupting parties out of the room and subsequently conduct the City’s business without them present.

In accordance with the Brown Act, all matters to be acted on by the City must be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. In cases of an emergency, or when a subject matter needs immediate action or comes to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted, upon making certain findings, the City may act on an item that was not on the posted agenda.

AGENDA STAFF REPORTS AND HANDOUTS:

Staff reports and other disclosable public records related to open session agenda items are available at City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203 during regular business hours.

CONDUCT IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS:

Rules of Decorum for the Public
Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening or abusive language, clapping, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the City meeting infeasible. A member of the audience engaging in any such conduct shall, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of the City, be subject to ejection from the meeting per Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c).

Removal from the Council Chambers:

Any person who commits the following acts in respect to a meeting of the City shall be removed from the Council Chambers per Gov. Code Sect. 54954.3(c).
(a) Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior toward the City or any member thereof, tending to interrupt the due and orderly course of said meeting;
(b) A breach of the peace, boisterous conduct or violent disturbance, tending to interrupt the due and orderly course of said meeting;
(c) Disobedience of any lawful order of the Mayor, which shall include an order to be seated or to refrain from addressing the City; and
(d) Any other unlawful interference with the due and orderly course of said meeting.

AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT:

In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s office, (661) 854-3134. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda – April 28, 2026.

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Horton ____ CM Reyes ____ MPT Perez ____ Mayor Calderón _____

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. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 – April 24, 2026.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of April 10, 2026.

C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of April 14, 2026; and Special Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of April 15, 2026.

D. Approval of Second Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024 Regarding Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Funds; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment; and Direct Staff to Submit Documentation as may be Requested by Kern County to Finalize the Second Amendment.

Staff recommends approval of consent agenda.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Horton ____ CM Reyes ____ MPT Perez ____ Mayor Calderón _____

4. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Second Reading and Adoption of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Approving Zoning Code Amendment 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code to Implement Housing Element Programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023- 2031) and Acceptance of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption.

Staff recommends the City Council consider adopting the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive second reading of the Ordinance, and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Horton ____ CM Reyes ____ MPT Perez ____ Mayor Calderón _____ Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda – April 28, 2026.

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5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Fifth Amendment to the Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement, and Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty (APNs: 190-260- 06; 190-270-01,-03,-05,-06; 190-250-03,-04,-05; 190-260-08; 190-240-04; 190- 020-38; 190-130-20, 21, 22).

Staff recommends approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement, and Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty, extending the term of the Agreement from April 7, 2026, to April 7, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all related documents.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: AM/CM Tarver ____ AM/CM Horton ____ AM/CM Reyes ____ AM/MPT Perez ____ Chair/Mayor Calderón ____

6. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding Oversight of Mobilehome Parks Located Within City Limits.

B. Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual.

7. REPORTS
A. Budget Update FY 25-26

8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

9. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the Arvin City Council Chambers Bulletin Board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated April 24, 2026.

Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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Payment Register
City of Arvin APPKT01243 - FOR AP 4/15/2026
01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Main Pool Ck - Main Checking - BOA
1953
Vendor Number

ALINTRIC RENEWALS
Total Vendor Amount
13,845.43
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 13,845.43
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002198 BUS 205- REMANUFACTURED TRACTION MOTOR INVERTER04/15/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 13,845.43 1952
Vendor Number

AMERICA WILD, LLC
Total Vendor Amount
16,248.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 16,248.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002197 3 B-INTERCEPTOR POWER BIKES 04/15/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 16,248.00 1150
Vendor Number
AT&T
Total Vendor Amount
882.96
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 882.96
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 000024954174 9391033189 SERVICE 02.13.26-03.12.26 03/13/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 377.93 000024955936 9391056024 SERVICE 02.13.26 - 03.12.26 03/13/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 505.03 1015
Vendor Number

AT&T MOBILITY
Total Vendor Amount
513.02
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 513.02
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 287251442687X03282026 PW + COMM DEV + CH CELL PHONES 02.23.26-03.22.26 03/22/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 513.02 1288
Vendor Number

BAKERSFIELD PAINT AND WALLPAPER
Total Vendor Amount
941.19
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 941.19
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount AHFP7 GRAFFITI COVER -PAINT 03/24/2026 04/09/2026 0.00 504.96 GKDQ8 GRAFFITI COVER - PAINT 03/24/2026 04/09/2026 0.00 436.23 1670
Vendor Number

BLUETRITON BRANDS INC
Total Vendor Amount
301.47
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 301.47
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 06C6707940541 WATER DELIVERY 02.27.26 - 03.26.26 03/28/2026 03/28/2026 0.00 301.47 1032
Vendor Number
BOWMAN ASPHALT INC.

Total Vendor Amount
589,827.41
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 589,827.41
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 5 HAVEN DRIVE FROM COMANCHE TO MEYER STREET FEB 2026 03/23/2026 03/23/2026 0.00 589,827.41

BRIGHTSIGN HOLDINGS LLC
Total Vendor Amount
139.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 139.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 27472 BSN CLOUD 1 YR CONTENT CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION Q#2747204/08/2026 04/08/2026 0.00 139.00 1875
Vendor Number

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN,LLP
Total Vendor Amount
45,618.74
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 45,618.74
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 362694 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 4,785.00 362695 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 1,372.00 362696 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 308.00 362697 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 2,535.00 362698 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 1,492.50 362699 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 147.50 362700 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 1,040.00 362701 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 6,623.24 362702 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 552.50 362703 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 2,928.00 364538 PROF SERVICES THROUGH 02.28.26 04/01/2026 04/01/2026 0.00 15,899.00 364540 PROF SERVICES THROUGH 02.28.26 04/01/2026 04/01/2026 0.00 7,936.00 1204
Vendor Number

COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE AND MORE
Total Vendor Amount

6.09 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 6.09
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 614740 BOLTS AND NUTS 03/18/2026 04/18/2026 0.00 6.09
1233
Vendor Number

DEWALT CORPORTATION
Total Vendor Amount
4,200.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 4,200.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 1092551 ARVIN URBAN GREENING GRANT 03/17/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 4,200.00 1193
Vendor Number

DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES INC
Total Vendor Amount
12,594.25
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 12,594.25
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 39614MS AGREEMENT MONTHLY O365 PD APRIL 2026 04/01/2026 04/01/2026 0.00 1,372.80 39615MS AGREEMENT MICROSOFT 365 APRIL 2026 04/01/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 886.30 39616 SECURECENTRIC + FIREWALL APRIL 2026 04/01/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 10,335.15 1595
Vendor Number

ELECTIONS OFFICE
Total Vendor Amount
3,884.33
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 3,884.33
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount CI2600000212 GENERAL ELECTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 03/20/2026 04/19/2026 0.00 3,884.33 1367
Vendor Number

FLOOD BAKERSFIELD MINISTRIES INC
Total Vendor Amount
13,911.02
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 13,911.02
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 2087 HOMELESS SERVICES FEBRUARY 2026 24-CDBG-10026 03/10/2026 04/10/2026 0.00 13,911.02

G & W MFG & WELDING
Total Vendor Amount
1,703.15
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 1,703.15
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 16125 WATER HOSE LOCK UP FOR BASEBALL FIELD 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 300.00 16135 WORKED ON STANDS FOR BLEACHERS 03/20/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 1,403.15 1074
Vendor Number

GRAINGER
Total Vendor Amount

63.02 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 63.02
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9848089992 TRANSIT - SPORT DRINK MIX POWDER 03/19/2026 04/18/2026 0.00 63.02 1966
Vendor Number

GVP VENTURES, INC
Total Vendor Amount
3,800.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 3,800.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 11423 PROF. SERVICES EXECUTIIVE SEARCH 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 3,800.00 1900
Vendor Number

JAY R BEES AUTO DETAILING LLC
Total Vendor Amount
855.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 855.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 082 PD FLEET WASH 04.07.26 04/07/2026 04/07/2026 0.00 855.00 1963
Vendor Number

LAW OFFICES OF REDI & HELLYER
Total Vendor Amount
1,155.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 1,155.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 240531 PROF. SERVICES 03.02.26 03/31/2026 03/31/2026 0.00 1,155.00 1168
Vendor Number
LOWES
Total Vendor Amount
262.43
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 262.43
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 260941615 DIGIORGIO PARK CONCRETE BROOM , LIGHTWEIGHT GEL 02/26/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 168.44 434347312 2-BTR GREEN DO 02/25/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 84.98 456865802 DIGIORGIO PARK KOBALT 12FT RATCHE 02/25/2026 02/25/2026 0.00 9.01 1425
Vendor Number

NEXTALK INC
Total Vendor Amount
121.20
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 121.20
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount NT-15558 INTERPRETING SERVICES FEBRUARY 2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 0.00 121.20 1109
Vendor Number

PACIFIC IRRIGATION
Total Vendor Amount

78.76 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 78.76
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 00233026 DIGIORGIO PARK PVC PIPE SCH 03/17/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 78.76

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01243 - FOR AP 4/15/2026
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1108
Vendor Number
PG & E
Total Vendor Amount
13,016.86
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 13,016.86
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount ELEC SVC 03.02.26-03.31.26 ELEC SVC 03.02.26-03.31.26 04/01/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 13,016.86 1117
Vendor Number

RCN TECHNOLOGIES
Total Vendor Amount
200.26
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 200.26
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV-45936 NOC LICENSE MONTHLY 03/01/2026 03/31/2026 0.00 200.26 1964
Vendor Number

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Total Vendor Amount

91.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 91.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount AR26-01441 AJ 390 3/9/ - 3/13/26 - JOSUE RAMIREZ 03/22/2026 04/21/2026 0.00 91.00 1200
Vendor Number

SELF HELP ENTERPRISES
Total Vendor Amount
3,807.70
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 695.53
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FEBRUARY 2026 24-CDBG-NH-10026 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 695.53 Check 04/16/2026 1,955.13
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FEBRUARY 26 22-CDBG-NH-00002 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 1,955.13 Check 04/16/2026 463.71
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FEBRUARY.2026 20-PLHA-16052 FEBRUARY.2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 463.71 Check 04/16/2026 693.33
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FEBRUARY2026 22-CDBG-HA-10029 FEBRUARY 2026 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 693.33 1121
Vendor Number

SERBANS BACKGROUND MUSIC INC
Total Vendor Amount
81,857.48
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 81,857.48
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002196 AUDIO VISUAL INSTALLATION @ VET'S HALL 04/15/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 81,857.48 1123
Vendor Number

SO CAL GAS CO
Total Vendor Amount
282.57
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 282.57
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount SERVICES 02.25.26 - 03.26.26 SERVICES 02.25.26 - 03.26.26 03/30/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 282.57 1125
Vendor Number

SPARKLE TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICE
Total Vendor Amount
1,849.18
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 1,849.18
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount UNIFORM SERVICES MARCH 2026 UNIFORM SERVICES MARCH 2026 03/31/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 1,849.18

SULLY & SON HYDRAULICS INC
Total Vendor Amount
1,438.50
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 1,438.50
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 183311 PW 302 - SHAFT AND BEARING REPAIRS 02/24/2026 02/24/2026 0.00 1,438.50 1891
Vendor Number
TCID
Total Vendor Amount

57.23 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 57.23
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 151047 UNIT 888 AIR HOSE 03/19/2026 04/19/2026 0.00 57.23 1131
Vendor Number

TEL-TEC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Total Vendor Amount

55.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 55.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9151859 ARVIN ADOBE COMPLEX FIRE MONITORING APRIL 2026 04/01/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 55.00 1145
Vendor Number

VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA MAINT NOTE
Total Vendor Amount
21,667.76
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 21,667.76
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9000244157 PASSTHROUGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FEBRUARY 202603/18/2026 04/18/2026 0.00 21,667.76 1723
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 7
Total Vendor Amount
460.44
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 460.44
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6139500012 ARVIN PW CELL PHONES 02.26.26 - 03.25.26 03/25/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 460.44 1140
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 5
Total Vendor Amount
1,296.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 1,296.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6139500010 ARVIN PD CELL PHONES 02.26.26 - 03.25.26 03/25/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 1,296.00 1139
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 6
Total Vendor Amount
848.30
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 848.30
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6139500011 ARVIN PD AIR CARDS 02.26.26-03.25.26 03/25/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 848.30 1186
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 642023305 2
Total Vendor Amount
669.78
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 669.78
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6139734218 TRANSIT SVCS 03.01.26 - 03.28.26 03/28/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 669.78

WELLS FARGO LEASE PMTS
Total Vendor Amount
110.88
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/16/2026 110.88
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 5038163973 COMM DEV LEASE 03.21.26-04.20.26 03/26/2026 03/26/2026 0.00 110.88

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01243 - FOR AP 4/15/2026
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Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Main Pool Ck Check 59 41 0.00 838,660.41
Packet Totals: 59 41 0.00 838,660.41

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.) 4/23/2026 3:55:48 PM Page 1 of 7
Payment Register
City of Arvin APPKT01248 - FOR AP 4/23/2026
01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Main Pool Ck - Main Checking - BOA
1207
Vendor Number

ACC BUSINESS
Total Vendor Amount
971.71
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 971.71
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 0166054115 INTERNET ACC 03.11.26-04.10.26 04/23/2026 04/23/2026 0.00 971.71 1968
Vendor Number

ARVIN LITTLE LEAGUE
Total Vendor Amount
450.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 450.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL 04/15/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 450.00 1540
Vendor Number
CCUG
Total Vendor Amount
550.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 550.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 2026000063CCUG 2026 SEMINAR REGISTRATION - ALMA F. 04/07/2026 04/07/2026 0.00 550.00 1204
Vendor Number

COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE AND MORE
Total Vendor Amount
588.43
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 588.43
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 17343 PD MIRROR 03/02/2026 04/02/2026 0.00 58.80
17945 PD 406 TRUCK KEYS 03/10/2026 03/10/2026 0.00 18.48 17981 PD 296 BOLTS 03/11/2026 04/11/2026 0.00 1.17
18354 PD - COMBO RD MACH ZN , WASHERS 03/16/2026 04/16/2026 0.00 10.00 18456 WEB PATCH 90 FLR LVL 03/17/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 10.27 18488 GITS PARK WATER FOUNTAIN 03/18/2026 04/18/2026 0.00 185.10 18947 PD 297 WASHERS AND NUTS 03/23/2026 04/23/2026 0.00 2.62 19001 PD 298 HITCH PINS 03/24/2026 04/24/2026 0.00 18.16 19011 GITS PARK COVER GRAFFITI SPRAY PAINT 03/24/2026 04/24/2026 0.00 27.73 19054 WASHERS AND BOLTS FOR A STREET 03/25/2026 04/25/2026 0.00 55.58 19055 ROLLER FOR PAINT 03/25/2026 03/25/2026 0.00 9.44
19062 PIPE SEAL TAPE 03/25/2026 04/25/2026 0.00 21.99
19064 PVC CUTTER 03/25/2026 04/25/2026 0.00 19.32
614618 QUART WHITE PLASTIC TRAY 03/17/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 6.44 614954 STOP NUTS, CAP SCREWS, FENDER WASHERS 03/20/2026 04/20/2026 0.00 59.59 615638 3/4 X 1/2 90 REDUCING 03/25/2026 04/25/2026 0.00 1.61 615826 MASK TO USE FOR APPLYING HERBICIDE 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 32.46 615836 CAUTION TAPE 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 34.41
616401 SCH80 NIPPLE 1X2 , PVC 04/01/2026 04/30/2026 0.00 15.26 1052
Vendor Number

CSJVRMA
Total Vendor Amount
446,276.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 446,276.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0477 4TH QUARTER , WORKERS COMPENSATION 03/23/2026 05/07/2026 0.00 446,276.00

GLORIA HUGHES
Total Vendor Amount
372.60
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 372.60
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 3242026 INTERPRETING SERVICES 03.24.26 03/24/2026 04/24/2026 0.00 372.60 1074
Vendor Number

GRAINGER
Total Vendor Amount
544.63
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 544.63
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 9852671305 203-EV PLEXUS ADHESIVE KIT 03/24/2026 04/23/2026 0.00 278.42 9856934675 TRANSIT - ANTIFATIGue MAT, BLACK 03/26/2026 04/25/2026 0.00 266.21 1372
Vendor Number

GREGS PETROLEUM SERVICE INC
Total Vendor Amount
2,758.84
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 2,758.84
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 621206 FUEL FOR PW 03/31/2026 04/30/2026 0.00 2,758.84
1160
Vendor Number

HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Total Vendor Amount
3,618.33
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 3,618.33
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV32957 302 STREET SWEEPER - COUPLER 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 3,618.33 1081
Vendor Number

HABERFELDE FORD
Total Vendor Amount
151.55
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 151.55
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 1647260 PD 292 WEATHELB5Z 02/16/2026 03/16/2026 0.00 151.55 1902
Vendor Number
I-N-C. INC.

Total Vendor Amount
7,741.51
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 7,741.51
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 20260250 PROF. SERVICES 04.01.26 - 04.15.26 04/19/2026 04/19/2026 0.00 1,125.00 20260251 PROF. SERVICES 04.01.26 - 04.15.26 04/19/2026 04/19/2026 0.00 6,616.51 1153
Vendor Number

JAS PACIFIC
Total Vendor Amount
12,955.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 12,955.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount PC7310 PLANNING SVCS DECEMBER 2024 07/01/2025 07/01/2025 0.00 975.00 PC7466 PLANNING SVCS APRIL 2025 07/01/2025 07/01/2025 0.00 3,112.50 PC7510 PLANNING SVCS MAY 2025 07/01/2025 07/01/2025 0.00 2,700.00 PC7601 PLANNING SVCS JULY 2025 08/08/2025 09/08/2025 0.00 4,200.00 PC7984 PLANNING SVCS FEBRUARY 2026 03/09/2026 04/09/2026 0.00 1,967.50 1646
Vendor Number

JOSE ALANIZ JR
Total Vendor Amount
324.75
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 324.75
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 880 FORKLIFFT RENTAL 04/17/2026 04/17/2026 0.00 324.75

JOSE ARGELIO GUTIERREZ SALINAS
Total Vendor Amount
9,300.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 9,300.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV-301 EMERGENCY REPAIR - ELECTRICAL @ DIGIORGIO PARK 03/18/2026 03/18/2026 0.00 4,500.00 INV-304 SMOTHERMON PARK 1 DOOR INSTALLATION/FABRICATION04/06/2026 04/06/2026 0.00 4,800.00 1249
Vendor Number

JOSE GARCIA JR
Total Vendor Amount
300.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 300.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 2026 - 3 DMV CLASS DOCUMENTATION 03/29/2026 04/29/2026 0.00 300.00 1328
Vendor Number

KERN MEDICAL CENTER KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Total Vendor Amount
197.20
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 197.20
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 8000001208 VENIPUNCTURE COLLECTION 03/24/2026 04/24/2026 0.00 197.20 1967
Vendor Number

LAUT FARMS
Total Vendor Amount
600.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 600.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL 04/15/2026 04/15/2026 0.00 600.00 1881
Vendor Number
MOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Total Vendor Amount
312.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 312.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV05412276 ENTERPRISE PLAN SUBSCIPTION 03/30/2026 04/29/2026 0.00 312.00 1898
Vendor Number
OFFICIA IMAGING, INC.

Total Vendor Amount
297.76
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 297.76
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount AR1403045 METER READING APD & COMM MARCH 2026 04/07/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 297.76 1184
Vendor Number

OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC
Total Vendor Amount
721.77
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 721.77
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 4451-110318 PD 288 RADIATOR 03/19/2026 04/19/2026 0.00 570.26 4451-112157 PD GENERATOR 1 GAL MOTOROIL 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 151.51 1642
Vendor Number

OSCAR AGUILERA GONZALEZ
Total Vendor Amount
1,620.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 1,620.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 505 GITS PARK - REPAIR ELECTRIAL EVENT ON 3/27/26 03/26/2026 04/26/2026 0.00 1,620.00

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01248 - FOR AP 4/23/2026
4/23/2026 3:55:48 PM Page 4 of 7
1108
Vendor Number
PG & E
Total Vendor Amount
11,270.15
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 11,270.15
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount ELEC SVC 03.13.26-04.12.26 ELEC SVC 03.13.26-04.12.26 04/13/2026 04/30/2026 0.00 11,270.15 1163
Vendor Number

PRO AIR
Total Vendor Amount
850.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 850.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 20113 COUNCIL CHAMBER - FOUND LEAK IN CONDENSER 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 850.00 1596
Vendor Number

ROBERT HALF
Total Vendor Amount
1,294.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 1,294.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 66103768 WEEK ENDING 04.10.26 YAQUELIN G. 04/13/2026 04/13/2026 0.00 1,294.00 1126
Vendor Number

STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
Total Vendor Amount
1,173.02
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 1,173.02
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 7009245464 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE CITY MARCH 2026 03/25/2026 04/24/2026 0.00 1,173.02 1891
Vendor Number
TCID
Total Vendor Amount
717.36
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 717.36
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 151367 PD GENERATOR ENGINE AIR FILTER 03/26/2026 04/26/2026 0.00 372.82 151372 PD 404 & 406 BK SUPPORT 03/26/2026 04/26/2026 0.00 186.49 151445 PD 404 & 406 BK SUPPORT 03/27/2026 03/27/2026 0.00 -186.49 151451 PD 404 NON LIFT SUPPORT 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 172.27 151452 PD 406 LIFT SUPPORT 03/27/2026 04/27/2026 0.00 172.27 1142
Vendor Number

WELLS FARGO LEASE PMTS
Total Vendor Amount
308.35
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 308.35
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 5038266763 COPIER LEASE ARVIN PD 03.29.26 - 04.28.26 04/03/2026 04/29/2026 0.00 183.86 5038266764 COMM DEV LEASE 03.30.26 - 04.29.26 04/03/2026 04/30/2026 0.00 124.49 1201
Vendor Number

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK LOAN PMT
Total Vendor Amount
172,821.53
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 172,821.53
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 3/31/26 0450161025-61026 3/31/2026 - 0450161025-61026 03/31/2026 05/01/2026 0.00 172,821.53 Bank: PY - Payroll Vendor Payables
1003
Vendor Number
AFLAC
Total Vendor Amount

40.98 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 40.98
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002170 AFLAC 03/27/2026 03/27/2026 0.00 20.49

ALLSTATE
Total Vendor Amount
217.46
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 217.46
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002151 ALLSTATE 03/13/2026 03/13/2026 0.00 108.73
INV0002171 ALLSTATE 03/27/2026 03/27/2026 0.00 108.73
1013
Vendor Number

ARVIN POLICE OFFICERS
Total Vendor Amount
850.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 850.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002187 APOA Dues 04/10/2026 04/10/2026 0.00 850.00
1017
Vendor Number

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ASSOC OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Total Vendor Amount
588.43
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 588.43
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002188 SEIU Dues 04/10/2026 04/10/2026 0.00 10.00
INV0002189 SEIU Dues 04/10/2026 04/10/2026 0.00 578.43
1456
Vendor Number

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF
Total Vendor Amount

79.62 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 04/23/2026 79.62
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0002191 C# BCL-23-010124, RICARDO MADRIGAL 04/10/2026 05/15/2026 0.00 79.62

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01248 - FOR AP 4/23/2026
4/23/2026 3:55:48 PM Page 6 of 7
Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Main Pool Ck Check 59 28 0.00 679,086.49
Packet Totals: 59 28 0.00 679,086.49
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
PY Check85 0.00 1,776.49
Packet Totals:
85 0.00 1,776.49

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of April 11, 2026 - April 24, 2026.)

3.B.1
Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of April 10, 2026 (Payroll Register(s) of April 10, 2026.)

3.B.1
Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of April 10, 2026 (Payroll Register(s) of April 10, 2026.) Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026.

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /

ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:05PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: CM Horton absent; All others present.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion to approve the agenda.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0

3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of March 20, 2026 – April 10, 2026.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of March 27, 2026.

C. Approval of Minutes of the Special Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of March 20, 2026 and March 25, 2026; and Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of March 24, 2026.

D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Consenting to the Submittal of A Grant Application and Authorization for the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the Following Project: Arvin Electric Bus Infrastructure Installation Project $34,378.

Resolution No. 2026-12
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Recognizing the Competitive Bidding Process of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalAct) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute A Purchase Order with Davey Coach for the Procurement and Purchase of One Electric Bus; and Authorizing Related Action.

Resolution No. 2026-13

3.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of April 14, 2026 (Minutes of Regular Meeting(s) of April 14, 2026 and Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026.

Page 2 of 4 ends

F. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Describing Improvements and Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report With Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

Resolution No. 2026-14
G. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Describing Improvements and Ordering the City Engineer to File A Report With Regard to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

Resolution No. 2026-15
H. Approval of Statement of Work for Solar Generating Facilities Maintenance and Measurement and Verification Services at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with Veolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc., Pursuant to Master Services Agreement No. 2023-31 (Exhibit A-1), and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Statement of Work and Related Documents.

I. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting A Donation and Gift Policy and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Certain Donations on Behalf of the City.

Resolution No. 2026-16
J. Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

K. Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

L. Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month.

M. Approval of Proclamation Proclaiming April 22, 2026 as Earth Day and April 2026 as Earth Month.

Staff recommends approval of consent agenda.

Agenda Item 3I was pulled for discussion.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3J, 3K, 3L, & 3M.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes Vote 4-0
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 3I.

Motion Mayor Calderon Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0

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4. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code to Implement Housing Element Programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023- 2031) and Acceptance of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption.

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 to be read by title only and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.

Motion CM Reyes Second MPT Perez Vote 4-0

5. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Approval of A Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Public Safety Software and Technology Upgrades.

Staff recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements and purchase orders for the acquisition of Warrant Builder Software Dispatch Console upgrades and Patrol Computer upgrades.

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements and purchase orders for the acquisition of Warrant Builder Software Dispatch Console upgrades and Patrol Computer upgrades.

Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Perez Vote 4-0

6. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding Arvin Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 Parking and Keeping of Trucks within City Limits.

B. Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual. 6A) Council provided direction to staff to post informational flyers on the City’s website and social media pages and to continue enforcement in accordance to the Arvin Municipal Code Chapter 12.16. No changes recommended to the Arvin Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 as formerly amended in year 1994. 6B) Discussion Item 6B was tabled to the following Regular Council Meeting of April 28, 2026.

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7. REPORTS
A. Budget Update FY 25-26

8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

9. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): one case
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY: No reportable action.

10. ADJOURNED @ 9:38PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

3.C.1
Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of April 14, 2026 (Minutes of Regular Meeting(s) of April 14, 2026 and Special Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2026.

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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /

ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 15, 2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:02PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; MPT Perez arrived late at 6:20pm during Closed Sessin Item 2A and CM Reyes arrived late at 6:28pm during Closed Session Item 2A.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion to approve the agenda.

Motion CM Tarver Second CM Horton Vote 3-0

2. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY MAYOR CALDERON: No reportable action.

3. ADJOURNED @ 6:59PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

3.C.2
Attachment: Mintues of the Special Arvin City Council Meeting of April 15, 2026 (Minutes of Regular Meeting(s) of April 14, 2026 and Special

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Staff Report re Second Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of Second Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024 Regarding Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Funds BACKGROUND:

The City entered into an agreement with Kern County entitled, “Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Fund Allocation Disbursement Agreement” on July 16, 2024 (“Agreement”). A copy of the Agreement is included herein as Attachment A. The Agreement provides the City with discretion over the categorical allocation and expenditure of one-time funds (“Funds”).

On October 7, 2025, the Parties amended Section 4 (Term) of the Agreement to allow the City to obligate the Funds through December 31, 2026, and expend the Funds through April 30, 2026. A copy of the First Amendment is included herein as Attachment B.

Kern County is now proposing a Second Amendment to further extend the Agreement term to allow the City to expend the Funds through June 30, 2026. The proposed amendment does not materially modify any other provisions of the Agreement.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

City Council (1) approve the Second Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024, (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, and (3) direct staff to submit documentation as may be requested by Kern County to finalize the Second Amendment.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no anticipated financial impact with the approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024
B. First Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024 C. Draft Second Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024

3.D.1
Attachment: Staff Report - Second Amend to Kern County Agmt No. 409-2024_042826 (2nd Amend to Kern County Agmt No. 409-2024 re

3.D.2
Attachment: Agreement 409-2024 (2nd Amend to Kern County Agmt No. 409-2024 re Fentanyl Misuse & Overdose Prevention Task Force

3.D.3
Attachment: Agreement 514-2025 (2nd Amend to Kern County Agmt No. 409-2024 re Fentanyl Misuse & Overdose Prevention Task Force Funds)

3.D.3
Attachment: Agreement 514-2025 (2nd Amend to Kern County Agmt No. 409-2024 re Fentanyl Misuse & Overdose Prevention Task Force Funds) 1 AGREEMENT NO.

AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO AGREEMENT 409-2024

FOR KERN COUNTY FENTANYL MISUSE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE

FUND ALLOCATION DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
County of Kern –City of Arvin
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 to Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”) is made and entered into on_________________________________(“Effective Date”), by and between the COUNTY OF KERN, a political subdivision of the State of California (hereinafter “County”), and the CITY OF ARVIN (hereinafter “Agency”), County and Agency are referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the County of Kern is the recipient of an allocation from the State of California to provide various duties relating to fentanyl misuse, including, among others, collecting and organizing data on the nature and extent of fentanyl misuse in California, identification and assessment of source and drivers of legal and illicit fentanyl and xylazine activity in California, and evaluating approaches to increase public awareness of fentanyl misuse, develop methods to strengthen state and local efforts to prevent fentanyl misuse, review and recommend model treatment protocols for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to fentanyl misuse; and
WHEREAS, County desired to engage Agency in accordance with the proposal(s) submitted to California State Assemblymember Bains and approved by her; and WHEREAS, Agency is a local law enforcement agency within the county and desires to utilize allocation dollars for the purposes of participating in the Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force (“Task Force”) activities and associated responsibilities including, but not limited to, regular meetings and reporting as determined by the Task Force; and WHEREAS, the parties entered into Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024 on July 16, 2024, as amended by a First Amendment dated October 7, 2025 (collectively, the “Agreement”), to provide prevention, enforcement, and education services related to fentanyl misuse, with a termination date of April 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Parties wish to amend the Agreement, to include certain modifications as set forth in this Amendment No. 2; and
WHEREAS, except as amended herein, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

3.D.4
Attachment: Amendment No 2 to Agt 409-2024 Arvin City Police Fentanyl Task Force (BWS) 4930-0680-2851 v.1 (2nd Amend to Kern County 2 AGREEMENT:

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions herein contained, the Parties hereby mutually agree as follows:

1. Section 4, Term, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

4. Term. Agency shall obligate funds for the purposes of preventing, enforcing, and treating fentanyl misuse as described within “Exhibit A” of this Agreement by December 31, 2025. All funds shall be utilized by June 30, 2026. This Agreement will terminate on June 30, 2026.

VALIDITY OF AGREEMENT. To the extent that they do not conflict with the terms of this Amendment No. 2, all other sections and provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS TO WHICH, each Party to this Amendment No. 2 to Agreement Number 409- 2024 has signed on the date indicated, and agrees for itself, its employees, officers, partners and successors, to be fully bound by all terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 2. “COUNTY”
COUNTY OF KERN:

Board of Supervisors
By:___________________________
Phillip Peters, Chairman
Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

County Administrative Office
By:___________________________
Nancy Anderson,
County Administrative Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of County Counsel
By:___________________________
Kelli M. King,
Deputy County Counsel
“AGENCY”
CITY OF ARVIN:

By:___________________________
Jeff Jones,
City Manager
ATTEST:

By:___________________________
Cecilia Vela
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Burke Williams and Sorensen, LLP
By:___________________________
Stephanie Gutierrez
City Attorney

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Staff Report re Title 17 Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA 26-01)

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Isaiah Medina, Consultant Planner
Russell Graham, CivicSpark Fellow
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Public Hearing to Consider Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Arvin Approving Zoning Code Amendment 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code to implement programs of the 6th cycle Housing Element update (2023-2031) and Prohousing Designation Program policies.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommend the City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and motion to:

1. Adopt the Ordinance Amending Various Chapters of AMC Title 17 Zoning to implement programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031) and Prohousing Designation Program policies.

Executive Summary:

The City of Arvin’s Housing Element contains various programs that require amendments be made to the Arvin Zoning Code (Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code). The amendments proposed through ZCA 26-01 are largely for the purpose of updating the Arvin Municipal Code (AMC) to be aligned with State housing law. ZCA 26-01 would implement the following Housing Element programs: Program 13, specifically subprograms 13h, 13k, 13o, 13q, 13r, and 13t, and Program

27. The Council also recently approved participation in the Prohousing Designation Program (PDP). ZCA 26-01 would also implement commitments made in the PDP application.

Background:

The City of Arvin adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element through Resolution No. 2025-04 on January 28th, 2025. The adopted Housing Element was then sent to the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) for review and was found in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law on March 27, 2025. Following adoption and certification of the Housing Element, the City must implement, monitor, and report on the progress toward implementing the Housing Element, as required by Government Code Section 65400.

The City is also in the process of attaining Prohousing Designation through HCD’s Prohousing Designation Program and an application was submitted to HCD on November 25, 2025. HCD reviewed the application and returned with requests for revisions and clarifications. Staff resubmitted the revised application to HCD on March 31, 2026, and is currently awaiting approval.

As part of this application, the City has proposed policies intended to incentivize the construction

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Staff Report re Title 17 Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA 26-01) of housing within the City that the city would be required to adopt within two years following the original PDP application date.

Analysis:

This Zoning Code Amendment addresses Program 13, Update and Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and Program 27, Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance, of the City’s Housing Element. These programs are designed to align the AMC with State law, reduce barriers to and incentivize housing especially for disadvantaged or lower income groups, and provide clear processes and standards for development. Staff is proposing amendments to Title 17, Chapter

17.02 – Title and Definitions, Chapter 17.08 – R-1 One-Family Dwelling Zone, Chapter 17.10 – R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone, Chapter 17.12 – R-3 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling Zone, Chapter 17.14 – R-4 Multiple Family Zone, Chapter 17.34 – A-1 Light Agricultural Zone, Chapter

17.43 – MUO Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed-Use Overlay Zone, Chapter 17.48 – Automobile Parking Requirements, Chapter 17.50 – Miscellaneous Regulations, and Chapter 17.56 – Conditional Use Permits.

The specific Housing Element Programs and the summarized outcomes are listed below:
1) Program 13. Update and Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. a) Program 13h. Density Bonus. Amend the current density bonus ordinance to comply with State Density Bonus Law (Govt. Code Section 6595-65918). b) Program 13k. Amend Zoning Code to permit, ministerially, as a use by right or right-of-zone permanent supportive housing (Government Code Section 65651), low barrier navigation centers (Government Code Section 65660), and amend the zoning code to address the provision for employee housing. Amend Zoning Code provisioning for the use by right or by right of zone approval of permanent supportive, low barrier navigation centers and employee housing, ministerially. c) Program 13o. Update Title 17 of Zoning Code in compliance with state laws concerning parking requirements for Multi-family housing, Single Room Occupancies, Studio Apartments, Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes.

Establish definitions, parking requirements etc., to have approval certainty and objectivity for transitional housing and group homes. Ensure the Zoning Code is in Compliance with State Laws.
• Amend Title 17 Zoning Chapter 17.02 Title and Definitions to establish definitions for Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes. • Amend Title 17 Zoning to ensure the inclusion of the Residential Care Facilities, Group Homes (for seven or more persons) in all zones that allow residential use similar to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
• Amend Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.48 Automobile Parking Requirements by reducing existing parking requirements for all uses mentioned in the title of the program, for example require 1 space per multi-family unit, SRO’s, and Studios.
d) 13q. Amend Municipal Code and Ordinance No 421 to ensure City’s procedures for reasonable accommodation requests and the definition of family complies with State Law. Revise the definition of family that provides zoning code occupancy standards specific to unrelated adults and complies with fair housing law.

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Staff Report re Title 17 Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA 26-01) e) 13r. Emergency Shelters. The City shall ensure compliance with Gov. Code Section 65583(a)(4) to plan to shelter people experiencing homelessness by adopting one of the following:
• By revising the zoning code to allow emergency shelters in the R-3 and MUO zones by right.
• Establish Emergency Shelter development standards compliant with Gov. Code Section 65583(a)(4). As described in more detail in the cited statute, a compliant location is usually vacant, sized to accommodate the need for emergency shelter identified in this housing program, including at least one year-round emergency shelter, located in a residential zone, or in a nonresidential zone that allows residents use nearby transportation, amenities, and homelessness services.
• Amend the definition of emergency shelters to be consistent with Gov. Code 65583(a)(4)(C) and ensure appropriate parking requirements limited to employees.
f) 13t. Supportive and Transitional Housing. The City will amend the zoning code to permit transitional and supportive housing as a residential use subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone (Government Code Section 65583(a)(5)).
2) Program 27. Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance. The city will adopt a comprehensive, written, reasonable-accommodation ordinance to provide exceptions in zoning and land use for housing for persons with disabilities. This procedure will be a ministerial process, with minimal or no processing fee, and will be subject to approval by the City Manager or designee applying the following decision making criteria:
• The request for reasonable accommodation will be used by an individual with a disability protected under fair housing laws.
• The requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to an individual with a disability under fair housing laws.

The Housing Element programs and the proposed amendments are summarized in the following table:

Table 1: Summary of Text Amendments
Program Text Amendment
Program 13. Update and Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.

Program 13h. Density Bonus. 17.50.150 (Misc. Regs.)– Density bonuses, concessions, and incentives
Program 13k. Amend Zoning Code to permit,
ministerially, as a use by right or right-of-zone
permanent supportive housing (Government
Code Section 65651), low barrier navigation
centers (Government Code Section 65660),
and amend the zoning code to address the
provision for employee housing.

17.02.057 – Agricultural employee housing

17.02.430(a) – Low barrier navigation center

17.02.635 – Supportive housing

17.02.655 – Transitional housing

17.08.020 (R-1) – Permitted uses

17.10.020 (R-2) – Permitted uses

17.12.020 (R-3) –Permitted uses

17.14.020 (R-4) – Permitted uses

17.34.020 (A-1) –Permitted uses

17.43.020 (MUO) – Permitted uses

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17.50.200 (Misc. Regs.) – Supportive Housing

17.50.210 (Misc. Regs.) –Low Barrier
Navigation Center

17.50.220 (Misc. Regs.) – Agricultural
Employee Housing

17.56.040 (CUP) –Permitted uses – Specific
zone
Program 13o. Update Title 17 of Zoning Code
in compliance with state laws concerning
parking requirements for Multi-family
housing, Single Room Occupancies, Studio
Apartments, Residential Care Facilities and
Group Homes. Establish definitions, parking
requirements etc., to have approval certainty
and objectivity for transitional housing and
group homes.

17.02.293 – Group home

17.02.522(a) – Residential care facility

17.08.020 (R-1) – Permitted uses

17.10.020 (R-2) – Permitted uses

17.12.020 (R-3) – Permitted uses

17.14.020 (R-4) – Permitted uses

17.43.020 (MUO) – Permitted uses

17.48.020 (Auto Parking) – Minimum number
of parking spaces

17.56.040 (CUP) – Permitted uses – Specific
zone
Program 13q. Amend Municipal Code and
Ordinance No 421 to ensure City’s procedures
for reasonable accommodation requests and
the definition of family complies with State
Law.

17.02.260 – Family

17.54.160 (Variances) – Reasonable
accommodations standards
Program13r. Emergency Shelters. 17.02.255 – Emergency shelter

17.12.020 (R-3) – Permitted uses

17.43.020 (MUO) – Permitted uses

17.50.140 (Misc. Regs.) – Emergency shelter
development standards
Program 13t. Supportive and Transitional
Housing

17.10.020 (R-1) – Permitted uses

17.12.020 (R-2) – Permitted uses

17.14.020 (R-3) – Permitted uses

17.43.020 (MUO) – Permitted uses

17.50.200 (Misc. Regs.) – Supportive Housing
In an effort to receive the Prohousing Designation status and gain additional points with our application, the City proposed a policy aimed at our increasing the Density Bonus ordinance above what is required by State law. Acceptance into the Prohousing Designation Program and assignment of the Prohousing Designation would require the City to implement any policies proposed in the application within two (2) years. In an effort to streamline part of this process, Staff has included the amendments to Section 17.50.150 Density Bonuses, Concessions and Incentives into this ZCA.

Staff is proposing an enhanced local density bonus of 30% to projects that provide at least five (5)% of total units restricted to extremely low income households. Additionally, Staff is proposing an additional ten (10)% density bonus increase for very low and low income households on top of existing State Density Bonus law (i.e., where SDBL calls for a 20% bonus, Arvin would allow a 30% bonus).

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Staff Report re Title 17 Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA 26-01) The Ordinance, which shows the proposed additions and deletions, is attached as Attachment A.

Environmental Review:

The environmental impacts of the Project have been analyzed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff recommend that the City Council find and determine that the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

The zoning amendments implemented by ZCA 2026-01 serve to implement the identified programs and actions, and any future development will remain subject to site-specific environmental review and compliance with existing General Plan and zoning designations.

Therefore, the amendments are exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3).

Public Hearing Notice:

Public hearing notices were posted in three public places within the City of Arvin: 1) Arvin City Hall, 2) Arvin Police Department, and 3) Community Development Building; and posted on the City of Arvin’s website (www.arvin.org), on April 16, 2026, providing a 10-day review, in accordance with Government Code Sections 36933, 65854, and 65090.

Fiscal Impact:

There are no additional fiscal impacts associated with adoption of this ordinance, other than the staff time spent preparing it.

City Council Action:

The City Council will be acting on ZCA 2026-01 and determine whether to:

1. Adopt an Ordinance amending various chapters of Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code to implement programs of the 6th cycle housing element update and PDP policies.

Attachments:

A: Ordinance amending various Chapters of AMC Title 17 Zoning.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2026-01 AMENDING
VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 17 OF THE ARVIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS OF THE 6TH
CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (2023-2031)
WHEREAS, State of California Housing Element law was enacted in 1969 and requires jurisdictions to prepare and adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the Housing Element is to identify the community’s housing needs, state the community’s goals and objectives with regard to housing production, rehabilitation, and conservation to meet those needs, and to define the policies and programs that the community will implement to achieve the stated goals and objectives; and, WHEREAS, the City of Arvin adopted the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element through Resolution No. 2025-04 on January 28th, 2025, which was subsequently approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development on March 27th, 2025; and, WHEREAS, with an adopted and certified Housing Element, the City is required to implement, monitor, and report on the progress toward implementing the Housing Element as required by State Law (Government Code Section 65400); and,
WHEREAS, the development of the Housing Element revealed potential constraints to housing and areas of the zoning code that needed updating to comply with State Law; and, WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 13 identifies specific updates to the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to amending sections related to Agricultural Employee Housing, Supportive Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Reasonable Accommodations, and various definitions; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code Amendment before the City Council for consideration would amend Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with the City’s adopted and certified Housing Element and State Law; and,
WHEREAS, the City as the Lead Agency, reviewed the Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and it was determined that this Project qualifies as being exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the CEQA Guidelines); and, WHREREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 14, 2026, to consider the Zoning Code Amendment, during which the City Council heard any public testimony and considered the environmental assessment; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing the City Council introduced the Zoning Code Amendment 2026-01 Ordinance; and,

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt the Zoning Code Amendment 2026-01 Ordinance described herein below.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arvin does ordain as follows:

1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

2. CEQA. The City Council makes findings and determines that Zoning Code Amendment 2026-01 and the associated ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines,

3. Amendments. The City Council hereby adopts the following amendments and additions to Title 17 of the Arvin Municipal Code:

1. AMEND CHAPTER 17.02 TITLE AND DEFINTIONS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.02 – TITLE AND DEFINTIONS
Sections:

17.02.057 - Agricultural employee housing.

Housing occupied by individuals who are primarily engaged in an agricultural operation. Family members of such individuals may also live in the same unit. Agricultural employee housing is not required to be located on the same property as an agricultural operation.

All uses within this classification shall fit within one (1) of the following subcategories:

1. Small-scale permanent. Permanent housing facilities that include no more than six (6) dwelling units or eighteen (18) beds in group living quarters. This may include mobile homes and manufactured homes. Complete individual or shared living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities, including a full kitchen and bathroom, shall be provided on the same lot.

Where agricultural employee housing consists of a combination of both individual dwelling units and group living quarters, each dwelling unit shall count as three (3) beds toward the maximum of eighteen (18) beds in group living quarters.

2. Large-scale permanent. Permanent housing facilities that include more than six (6) dwelling units or eighteen (18) beds in group living quarters, or housing that does not meet the supplemental use regulations for small-scale agricultural employee housing. Complete individual or shared living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities, including a full kitchen and bathroom, shall be provided on the same lot.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 Seasonal. Temporary housing that is present on site for no more than one hundred eighty (180) days per year and is not subject to the Special Occupancy Parks Act, Health & Safety Code § 18860 et seq. Complete individual or shared living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities, including a full kitchen and bathroom, shall be provided on the same lot. This housing is limited to movable tiny homes, which for the purpose of seasonal agricultural employee housing, may be located on a lot without a primary residence. The property owner shall declare the specific occupancy period dates for each housing unit annually and submit that information to the city planner by January 31 of each year. All such housing shall be removed from the site outside of the declared occupancy period dates.
“Agricultural Employee Housing” shall have the same meaning as “employee housing” defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008.

17.02.255 - Emergency shelter.
"Emergency shelter" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Health and Safety Code, section 50801(e), as may be amended. Additionally, the definition of “emergency shelter” shall also include other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care, and all services provided onsite, including the addition or expansion of services that are consistent with any written, objective standards pursuant to section 17.50.140.

17.02.260 – Family.
"Family" shall be defined by the maximum number of individuals permitted in a given residential space per the standards of the Uniform Housing Code and/or the California Building Code as applicable; generally defined as means an individual or a group of individuals, related or unrelated, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit, not including a fraternity, sorority, club, or other group of persons occupying a hotel, lodging house, or institution of any kind.

17.02.293 – Group home.
"Group home" means housing shared by unrelated persons with a disability, including, but not limited to licensed alcohol and drug treatment facilities, licensed board and care homes for the elderly, and licensed homes for persons with mental or developmental disabilities. Group homes provide nonmedical care, supervision, assistance, and other support for their residents' disabilityrelated needs and typically involve a living arrangement in which residents share cooking, housekeeping, and other communal living activities. A group home shall be considered a residential use and is subject to the same requirements that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.

17.02.430(a) – Low barrier navigation center.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 “Low Barrier Navigation Center” means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A Low Barrier Navigation Center may be non-congregate and relocatable.

17.02.522(a) - Residential care facility.
"Residential care facility" shall mean California Department of Social Services licensed nonmedical facilities which provide long-term care to adults or children which stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home. Occupants may include persons with chronic lifethreatening illness including HIV or AIDS, or the elderly. Residential care facilities provide room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care assistance with basic activities such as bathing and grooming, as further defined under the California Health and Safety Code § 1568.0831.
"Residential care facility" means any family home, group care facility, or similar facility that provides for twenty-four (24) hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. Occupants may be children, adolescents, adults, or elderly persons.

Residential care facilities that operate as single-family residences that serve six or less persons or do not provide licensable services are allowed in all zones where single-family homes are permitted, subject to the same health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to all single-family residences.

17.02.635 - Supportive housing.
"Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population as defined in subdivision (dp) of Section 53260 65582 (of the Health and Safety code of the California Government Code) and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. This housing may include apartments, single-room occupancy residences or single-family homes.

17.02.655 - Transitional housing.
"Transitional housing" (per Health and Safety Code 50675.2(hi)) means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six (6) months.

Transitional housing shall be allowed in all residential zones and shall be required to conform to the requirements of any residential development standards.

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2. AMEND SECTION 17.08.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.08 R-1 ONEFAMILY DWELLING ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.08 – R-1 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE

17.08.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in any type of R-1 zone are as follows:

O. Residential care facilities including group homes with six or fewer persons.

P. Residential care facilities and group homes not requiring licensing by the State of California.

Q. Employee housing providing accommodation for six or fewer employees in accordance with Section 17.50.220.

3. AMEND SECTION 17.10.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.10 R-2 TWOFAMILY DWELLING ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.10 – R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE

17.10.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in any type of R-2 zone are as follows:

F. Transitional Housing;
G. Supportive Housing in accordance with Section 17.50.200; H. Residential Care Facilities including Group Homes with seven or more persons;

4. AMEND SECTION 17.12.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.12 R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.12 – R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING ZONE

17.12.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in an R-3 zone are as follows:

E. Emergency Shelters in accordance with Section 17.54.140; F. Supportive Housing in accordance with Section 17.50.200; G. Transitional Housing;
H. Residential Care Facilities including Group Homes with seven or more persons.

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5. AMEND SECTION 17.14.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.14 R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.14 – R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE

17.14.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in an R-4 zone are as follows:

E. Supportive Housing in accordance with Section 17.50.200; F. Transitional Housing.

H. Residential Care Facilities including Group Homes with seven or more persons.

6. AMEND SECTION 17.34.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.34 A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.34 – A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL ZONE

17.34.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the A-1 zone are as follows:

B. Any of the following uses:

14. Employee Housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household in accordance with Section 17.50.220.

7. AMEND SECTION 17.43.020 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.43 MUO PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED MIXED-USE OVERYLAY ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.43 – MUO PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED MIXED-USE

OVERYLAY ZONE

17.43.020 - Permitted uses.

A. Property developed with a mix of residential and non-residential uses in the MUO zone shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section:

1. Residential. Multifamily dwellings.
a. Multifamily dwellings.
b. Emergency Shelters in accordance with Section 17.50.140.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 c. Low Barrier Navigation Centers in accordance with Section 17.50.210. d. Supportive Housing in accordance with Section 17.50.200; e. Transitional Housing;
f. Residential Care Facilities including Group Homes with seven or more persons.

8. AMEND SECTION 17.48.020 MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES OF CHAPTER 17.48 AUTOMOBILE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.48 – AUTOMOBILE PARKING REQUIREMENTS

17.48.020 - Minimum number of parking spaces.

N. Residential uses:

1. Multiple family uses (duplex, apartments, condominiums, housing projects): one and one-half (1.5) spaces per dwelling unit. In the case of fractional figure, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole integer.
a. Studio and one-bedroom: one (1) onsite parking space. b. Two to three bedrooms: one and one half (1.5) onsite parking spaces. c. Four and more bedrooms: two and one half (2.5) onsite parking spaces. d. One bedspace in a student housing development: zero (0) parking spaces.

2. Single-family uses (standard patio homes, village and zero lot line): Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.

3. Urban two-unit development: Off-street parking spaces as established under section 17.50.190, Urban two-unit development, subsection 5.

4. Single Room Occupancy Units (SROs): One (1) space per unit or room and one (1) space for the manager’s office or live-in unit.

5. Supportive housing and transitional housing: Refer to multiple family or single family uses; plus sufficient parking to accommodate the maximum number of staff expected to be working. No minimum parking shall be required when located within one-half mile of public transit pursuant to Government Code Section 65654.

6. Residential care facilities and group homes: One (1) space for the owner-manager plus one (1) space for every five (5) beds and one (1) for each non-resident employee.

9. AMEND SECTION 17.50.140 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 17.50 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.50 – MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

17.50.140 - Emergency shelter development standards.

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C. The facility shall be provided with on-site management at all times. during hours that the emergency shelter is in operation.

D. The facility shall have on-site security at all times. during hours that the emergency shelter is in operation.

G. The project shall provide storage space for occupants at a rate of ten (10) square feet per bed.

H. The applicant shall supply the city with an operating and management plan for the facility to the city.

G. No emergency shelter shall be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

Emergency shelters shall not be required to be more than 300 feet apart.

H. An enclosed intake area shall be provided within the emergency shelter building. The intake area shall be a minimum of 120 square feet in size, located entirely within the building. The intake hours shall be posted clearly on the doors to the emergency shelter. Clients shall be allowed to wait in an interior or exterior waiting area that shall not exceed 200 square feet. Clients shall not loiter nor form a queue outside of the exterior waiting area.

10. AMEND SECTION 17.50.150 DENSITY BONUSES, CONCESSIONS, AND INCENTIVES OF CHAPTER 17.50 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.50 – MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

17.50.150 - Density Bonuses, Concessions and Incentives A. Purpose. This chapter is adopted in accordance with § 65915 et seq., of the California Government Code, as may be amended. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a density increase and incentive program to provide both density increases and other incentives for owner-occupied and rental housing developments to encourage the creation of housing affordable to moderate, low, and very low-income households, and to encourage the creation of housing for senior citizens. As used in this chapter, density bonus units are those units designated for senior citizens, or very low, low, or moderateincome households that qualified the housing project for award of a density bonus or other incentives.

B. Applicable zoning districts. This chapter shall be applicable to all zoning districts that allow residential uses.

C. Qualifications. All proposed housing developments that qualify under California Government Code § 65915 for a density increase and other incentives, and any qualified land transfer under California Government Code § 65915 shall be eligible to apply for a

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D. Density increase and other incentives. The City of Arvin shall grant qualifying housing developments and qualifying land transfers a density bonus, consistent with California Government Code § 65915 et seq., and incentives or concessions also as described in California Government Code § 65915 et seq.

E. An application for a density increase or other incentives under this chapter for a housing development shall be submitted in writing to the planning division of the City of Arvin to be processed concurrently with all other entitlements of the proposed housing development. The proposal must also be accompanied by a standard city application and fee is in addition to the processing of any concurrent entitlements or projects.

F. The application for a housing development shall contain information sufficient to fully evaluate the request under the requirements of this chapter, and in connection with the project for which the request is made, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. A brief description of the proposed housing development;

2. The total number of housing units proposed in the development project, including unit sizes and number of bedrooms;

3. The total number of units proposed to be granted through the density increase and incentive program over and above the otherwise maximum density for the project site;

4. The total number of units to be made affordable to or reserved for sale, or rental to, very low, low or moderate-income households, or senior citizens, or other qualifying residents;

5. A list of any concession(s) or incentive(s) being requested to facilitate the development of the project, and a description of why the concession(s) or incentive(s) is needed; and

6. Any other information as determined by the community development director necessary to process and evaluate the proposal consistent with the provisions of California Government Code § 65915 et seq.

E. The application shall be considered by the approving authority at the same time it considers the project for which the request is being made. The request shall be approved if the applicant complies with the provisions of California Government Code § 65915 et seq.

F. Retention. Consistent with the provisions of California Government Code § 65915 et seq., prior to a density increase or other incentives being approved for a project, the City of Arvin and the applicant shall agree to an appropriate method of assuring the continued availability of the density bonus units.

A. Purpose. In accordance with California Government Code Sections 65915, et seq., this Section specifies how compliance with State Density Bonus Law will be implemented.

Specifically, the purpose of this Section is to provide density bonuses, incentives, concessions, and waivers of development standards for the production of housing for extremely low, very

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 low-, low-, and moderate-income households, senior households, provision of daycare facilities, student housing, and donations of land, and for other housing types as provided by and in addition to state law. In enacting this Section, it is also the intent of the City to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Housing Element and policies committed to in the City’s Prohousing Designation Application.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply:
“Affordable Rent,” including a reasonable utility allowance, shall not exceed the following:

1. For extremely low income households, the product of 30 percent times 30 percent of the area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit. (Health & Safety Code Section 50053.)

2. For very low-income households, one twelfth of the product of 30 percent times 50 percent of the area median income adjusted for assumed household size; or

3. For lower-income households whose gross incomes exceed the maximum income for very low income households, one twelfth of the product of 30 percent times 60 percent of the area median income adjusted for assumed household size. (Section 65915(c)(1)(B)(i); Health & Safety Code Section 50053; 25 CCR Section 6918.)

4. For moderate-income households, one twelfth of the product of 30 percent times 110 percent of the area median income adjusted for assumed household size. (Health & Safety Code Section 50053.)

5. For a project where 100 percent of the units, including bonus units and excluding a manager’s unit, are for lower-income households (except that 20 percent of the units may be for moderate-income households), rents for at least 20 percent of the units must be set at affordable rent as defined above, and the rents for the remainder of the units cannot exceed those for lower-income households as set by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. (Section 65915(c)(1)(B)(ii).) “Affordable Housing Cost,” means the maximum purchase price where monthly payments, after a reasonable down payment, and including interest, principal, mortgage insurance, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, homeowner’s association fees, space rent (if any), a reasonable utility allowance, and a reasonable allowance for property maintenance and repairs, do not exceed the following:

1. For extremely low income households the product of 30 percent times 30 percent of the area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit.

2. For very low-income households, one twelfth of the product of 30 percent times 50 percent of the area median income adjusted for assumed household size.

3. For lower-income households whose gross incomes exceed the maximum income for very low income households, one twelfth of the product of 30 percent times 70 percent of the area median income adjusted for assumed household size.

4. For moderate-income households, one twelfth of the product of 35 percent times 110 percent of area median income adjusted for assumed household size. (Section 65915(c)(2)(A)(i); Health & Safety Code Section 50052.5; 25 CCR Section 6920.)

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 “Area Median Income” means the median family income in Kern County, adjusted for household size, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
“Assumed Household Size” means one person for a studio; two persons for a one-bedroom unit; three persons for a two-bedroom unit; and one additional person for each additional bedroom.
“Childcare Facility” means a child daycare facility other than a family daycare home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended daycare facilities, and school age childcare centers, or as otherwise defined in Section 65915(h)(4). “Concessions” (Incentives) means concession or incentive as defined in Section 65915(k). “Density Bonus” means density bonus as defined in Sections 65915(f) and 65915.5(b). “Development Bonus” means a mutually agreed upon incentive between a commercial developer and the City for the commercial developer’s provision of housing pursuant to Section 65915.7. Development Standard. A site or construction condition, including, but not limited to, a height limitation, setback requirement, floor area ratio, an onsite openspace requirement, a minimum lot area per unit requirement, or a parking ratio that applies to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, charter, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation that is adopted by the local government or that is enacted by the local government’s electorate exercising its local initiative or referendum power, whether that power is derived from the California Constitution, statute, or the charter or ordinances of the local government., or otherwise as defined in Section 65915(o)(2).
“Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent or more disabled as a result of service in the armed forces, or as otherwise defined in Section 18541. “Extremely Low Income Household” means a household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for extremely low-income families applicable to Kern County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Health & Safety Code Section 50106).
“Homeless Person” means a “homeless person” as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and codified at 42 U.S.C. Section 11302(a). “Housing Development” means a housing development as defined in Section 65915(i). “Located Within One-Half Mile of a Major Transit Stop” is as defined in Section 65915(o)(3).
“Lower-Income Household” means a household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for lower income households applicable to Kern County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Lowerincome households include very low-income households and extremely low income households. (Section 65915(b)(1)(A); Health & Safety Code Section 50079.5.)

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 “Lower-Income Student” is as defined in Section 65915(o)(4). “Major Transit Stop” means a site containing any of the following or where one of the following is included in the Regional Transportation Plan:

1. A rail or bus rapid transit station;

2. A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service; or

3. An intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. (Section 65915(o)(5); Public Resources Code Sections 21155(b) and 21064.3.) “Maximum Allowable Residential Density” is as defined in Section 65915(o)(6). (Please note: the definition of Maximum Allowable Residential Density was most recently changed by Assembly Bill 1287 (2023).) The Maximum Allowable Residential Density shall be referred to as “Base Density.”
“Moderate Income Household” means a household whose income exceeds the income limit for lower-income households but whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for moderate income households applicable to Kern County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Section 65915(b)(1)(D); Health & Safety Code Section 50093.)
“Qualified Nonprofit Housing Corporation” is as defined in Section 65915(c)(1)(B). “Senior Citizen Housing Development” is as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and

51.12, requiring at least 35 dwelling units; or a mobile home park that limits residency based on age for older persons under Civil Code Sections 798.76 or 799.5. For the purposes of a senior citizen housing development, “development” includes a shared housing development and a residential care facility for the elderly as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 1569.2. (Section 65915(b)(1)(C).)
“Shared Housing Building” is as defined in Section 65915(o)(7)(A). “Shared Housing Unit” is as defined in Section 65915(o)(7)(B). “Student Housing Development” means development that contains bedrooms containing two or more bedspaces that have a shared or private bathroom, access to a shared or private living room and laundry facilities, and access to a shared or private kitchen. “Total Units or Total Dwelling Units or Base Units” means “total units” and “total dwelling units” as defined in Section 65915(o)(8).
“Transitional Foster Youth” means a person in California whose dependency was established and continued by a court of competent jurisdiction, including a tribal court, on or after the youth’s 13th birthday and who is no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year, or as otherwise defined in Section 66025.9 of the Education Code. (Section 65915(b)(1)(E).)
“Very Low-Income Household” means a household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for very low-income families applicable to Kern County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Section 65915(b)(1)(A); Health & Safety Code Section 50079.5.) “Waiver” means a waiver or reduction of a development standard that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development eligible for a density bonus at the density or with the incentives permitted by Section 65915. (Section 65915(e)(1).) C. Application Requirements.

1. An applicant for a “housing development” as defined in State Density Bonus Law shall be eligible for a density bonus and other regulatory benefits that are provided by State Density Bonus Law when the applicant seeks and agrees to provide housing as specified in Government Code Section 65915(b), (c), (f), (g), (h) and (v), or in Government Code Section 65195.5, or successor provisions. The applicant may also seek other density bonus benefits provided herein by the Arvin Municipal Code. The density bonus calculations shall be made in accordance with State Density Bonus Law, except where the City exceeds State Density Bonus Law as follows:
a. The City shall grant a density bonus of 30% if requested by the applicant and consistent with the applicable requirements of this section if an applicant for a housing development seeks and agrees to construct a housing development, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus awarded pursuant to this section, that will contain at least five (5) percent of the total units of a housing development, including shared hosing building development, for rental or sale to extremely low income households.
b. The City shall offer a 10% bonus increase in addition to State Density Bonus Law for very low and low-income households. This provision is reflected in the following tables:
i. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Government Code Section 65915 subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the density bonus shall be calculated as follows:

Percentage Low-Income Units
Percentage Density
Bonus
10 30
11 31.5
12 33
13 34.5
14 36
15 37.5
16 39

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18 42
19 43.5
20 45
21 48.75
22 52.5
23 56.25
24 60
ii. For the housing developments meeting the criteria of Government Code Section 65915 subparagraph (B) of
paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the density bonus shall be calculated as follows:

Percentage Very Low
Income Units Percentage Density Bonus
5 30
6 32.5
7 35
8 37.5
9 40
10 42.5
11 45
12 48.75
13 52.5
14 56.25
15 60

2. The granting of a density bonus, incentive, or concession, pursuant to this section, shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, development code amendment, zone change, other discretionary approval, or the waiver of a City ordinance or provisions of a City ordinance unrelated to development standards.

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3. All requests for density bonuses, incentives, parking reductions, and waivers for a housing development shall be filed with and on a form provided by the city, concurrently with the filing of the planning application for the first discretionary or ministerial permit required for the housing development, whichever permit is earliest.

The applicant shall be informed whether the application is complete consistent with Government Code Section 65943.

4. The application shall include the required fee and the following minimum information for a request density bonus:
a. Summary table showing the maximum number of dwelling units permitted by the zoning and general plan excluding any density bonus units, proposed affordable units by income level, proposed bonus percentage, number of density bonus units proposed, total number of dwelling units proposed on the site, and resulting density in units per acre.
b. Subparagraph of Government Code Section 65915(b)(1) under which the housing development qualifies for a density bonus and reasonable documentation demonstrating that the housing development is eligible for a bonus under that subparagraph. The applicant may also cite this section when pursuing a density bonus provided by the Arvin Municipal Code. c. Where the housing development is seeking an additional bonus, the subparagraph of Government Code Section 65915(v)(1) under which the housing development qualifies for an additional density bonus and reasonable documentation demonstrating that the housing development is eligible for the additional bonus under that subparagraph.
d. A tentative map or preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, showing the number and location of all proposed units, designating the location of proposed affordable units and density bonus units.
e. The zoning and general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of the housing development site.
f. A description of all dwelling units existing on the site in the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the application and identification of any units rented in the five-year period; subject to any form of rent control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power; or subject to a recorded covenant ordinance, or law restricting rents to levels affordable to households of lower or very low income.
g. If dwelling units on the site are currently rented, income and household size of all residents of currently occupied units, if known. If any dwelling units on the site were rented in the five-year period but are not currently rented, the income and household size of residents occupying the dwelling units when the site contained the maximum number of dwelling units, if known. h. The phasing of the construction of the affordable housing units in relation to the nonrestricted units in the housing development.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 i. If a density bonus is requested for a land donation, the location of the land to be dedicated, proof of site control, and reasonable documentation that each of the requirements included in Government Code Section 65915 (g) can be met.

5. Requested incentives. Incentives are those defined by State Density Bonus Law. The number of incentives that may be requested shall be based upon the number the applicant is entitled to pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. The application shall include the following minimum information for each incentive requested, shown on a site plan (if appropriate):
a. The City’s usual regulation and the requested regulatory incentive or concession.
b. Except where mixed-use zoning is proposed as a concession or incentive, reasonable documentation to show that any requested incentive will result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs or rents.
c. If approval of mixed-use zoning is proposed, reasonable documentation that nonresidential land uses will reduce the costs of the housing development, that the nonresidential land uses are compatible with the housing development and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing development will be located, and that mixed-use zoning will provide for affordable housing costs and rents.
d. Requested waivers. For each waiver requested, the applicant shall include, shown on a site plan, and shown for each existing or proposed parcel (if applicable), the City’s required development standard and the requested development standard.
e. Parking reductions. If a housing development is eligible for a density bonus pursuant to State Density Bonus Law, the applicant may request an on-site vehicular parking ratio specified in Government Code Section 65915(p). An applicant may request this parking reduction in addition to the incentives and waivers permitted by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. The application shall include a table showing parking required by the zoning regulations, parking proposed under State Density Bonus Law, paragraph under Government Code Section 65915(p) (or other statute) under which the project qualifies for the parking reduction, and reasonable documentation that the project is eligible for the requested parking reduction. f. Density bonus or incentive for a childcare facility in a housing development.

The application shall include reasonable documentation that all of the requirements included in Government Code Section 65915(h) can be met. g. Density bonus or incentive for a condominium conversion. The application shall include reasonable documentation that all of the requirements included in Government Code Section 65915.5 can be met.

D. Application Review Process.

1. All requests under State Density Bonus Law or the Arvin Municipal Code shall be part of the planning application and shall be applied for, reviewed, and acted upon

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 concurrently with the planning application by the approval body with authority to approve the development, within the timelines prescribed by California Government Code Section 65950 et seq. or other statute. Appeals of the planning application in accordance with the requirements of this title shall include all requests under State Density Bonus Law or the Arvin Municipal Code if appeals are authorized for the discretionary or ministerial permit applied for.

2. To ensure that an application for a housing development conforms with the provisions of State Density Bonus Law and the Arvin Municipal Code, the staff report presented to the decision-making body shall state whether the application conforms to the following requirements of State Density Bonus Law and the Arvin Municipal Code, as applicable:
a. The housing development provides the housing required by State Density Bonus Law or the Arvin Municipal Code to be eligible for a density bonus and any incentives, parking reduction, or waivers requested, including housing required to replace units rented or formerly rented to very low- and low-income households as required by California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3). b. If applicable, the housing development provides the housing required by State Density Bonus law to be eligible for an additional density bonus under Government Code Section 65915(v)(1).
c. If an incentive is requested, reasonable documentation has been presented showing that any requested incentive will result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing or costs or rents; except that, if a mixed-use development is requested, the application must instead meet all of the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(k)(2). d. If a waiver is requested, the development standards for which a waiver is requested would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the densities or with the incentives permitted. e. The housing development is eligible for any requested parking reductions under Government Code Section 65915(p) or other statute.
f. If the density bonus is based all or in part on donation of land, the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(g) have been met.
g. If the density bonus or incentive is based all or in part on the inclusion of a child care facility or condominium conversion, the requirements included in Government Code Section 65915(h) or 65915.5, as appropriate, have been met.

3. The decision-making body shall grant an incentive requested by the applicant unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of any of the following:
a. The proposed incentive does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5; or for affordable rents, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053; or
b. The proposed incentive would be contrary to state or federal law; or

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 c. The proposed incentive would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the housing development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households. For the purpose of this subsection, “specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date that the application for the housing development was deemed complete as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5.

4. The decision-making body shall grant the waiver of development standards requested by the applicant unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of any of the following:
a. The proposed waiver would be contrary to state or federal law; or b. The proposed waiver would have an adverse impact on any real property listed in the California Register of Historic Resources; or
c. The proposed waiver would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the housing development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households. For the purpose of this subsection, “specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date that the application for the housing development was deemed complete as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5.

5. If a childcare center complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(h), the decision-making body may deny a density bonus or incentive that is based on the provision of childcare facilities only if it makes a written finding, based on substantial evidence, that the City already has adequate childcare facilities.

6. A request for minor modification of an approved density bonus housing plan may be granted by the city if the modification substantially complies with the original density bonus housing plan and conditions of approval. Other modifications to the density bonus housing plan shall be processed in the same manner as the original plan.

E. Density Bonus Housing Agreement.

1. If a density bonus, incentive, parking reduction, or waiver is approved pursuant to this section, the applicant shall enter into a binding affordable housing agreement or restrictive covenant, as described below, with the city, which sets forth the conditions and guidelines to be met in the implementation of State Density Bonus Law and that ensures compliance with all of the provisions of this section. The agreement will also establish specific compliance standards and remedies available to the city upon failure by the applicant to comply with State Density Bonus Law, this section, or the affordable housing agreement.

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2. For rental projects, the applicant shall enter into an affordable housing agreement with the city, running with the land, in a form approved by the city, to be executed by the City Manager or their designee. The agreement shall require the continued affordability of all rental units that qualified the applicant for the receipt of the density bonus, incentive, waiver, or parking reduction for a minimum of fifty-five (55) years or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program; shall identify the type, size and location of each affordable unit; shall specify the eligible occupants; shall specify phasing of the affordable units in relation to the market-rate units; and shall contain other relevant provisions approved by the city. Rents for the lower income density bonus units shall be set at an affordable rent as defined in State Density Bonus Law.

3. For for-sale projects, the applicant shall enter into an affordable housing agreement with the city, running with the land, in a form approved by the city to be executed by the City Manager or their designee. The affordable housing agreement shall require that, the initial purchasers of those for-sale units that qualified the applicant for the receipt of the density bonus, incentive, waiver, or parking reduction are persons and families of lower or moderate income, as applicable, or if any for-sale unit is not purchased by an income-qualified household within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, then the unit(s) must be sold pursuant to a contract that satisfies the requirements of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(10) to a qualified non-profit housing corporation as defined in State Density Bonus Law and that the units are offered at an affordable housing cost, as that cost is defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5; and shall contain other relevant provisions approved by the city. The city shall enforce an equity sharing agreement consistent with State Density Bonus Law unless it is in conflict with the requirements of another public funding source or law.

4. Where a density bonus, waiver or parking reduction is provided for a market-rate senior housing development, the applicant shall enter into a restrictive covenant with the city, running with the land, in a form approved by the city to be executed by the City Manager or their designee, to require the housing development to be operated as "housing for older persons" consistent with state and federal fair housing laws.

5. The executed affordable housing agreement shall be recorded against the housing development prior to final or parcel map approval, or, where a map is not being processed, prior to issuance of building permits for the housing development, whichever is earliest. The affordable housing agreement shall be binding on all future owners and successors in interest.

F. Density Bonus Calculations.

1. In determining the total number of units to be granted, each component of any density calculation, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units shall be separately rounded up to the next whole number.

2. When calculating the number of affordable units needed to qualify for a given density bonus, any fractions of affordable dwelling units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

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3. Except where a housing development is eligible for an additional bonus pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(v), each housing development is entitled to only one density bonus provided by State Density Bonus Law or the Arvin Municipal Code. If a housing development qualifies for a density bonus under more than one category, the applicant shall identify the category under which the density bonus is requested to be granted.

4. The applicant may elect to accept a lesser percentage of density bonus than the housing development is entitled to, or no density bonus, but no reduction will be permitted in the percentages of affordable units required by State Density Bonus law or the Arvin Municipal Code.

5. Nothing in this section requires the provision of direct financial incentives from the city for the housing development, including, but not limited to, the provision of financial subsidies, publicly owned land, fee waivers, or waiver of dedication requirements. The city, at its sole discretion, may choose to provide such direct financial incentives.

G. Development Standards.

1. Building permits and final inspections or certificates of occupancy shall be issued concurrently for the market rate units and for any affordable units that qualified the project for a density bonus, incentive, waiver, or parking reduction, so that the affordable units comprise the required percentage of total units.

2. Affordable units shall be comparable in exterior appearance and overall quality of construction to market rate units in the same housing development. Interior finishes and amenities may differ from those provided in the market rate units, but neither the workmanship nor the products may be of substandard or inferior quality as determined by the city,

3. To comply with fair housing laws, the affordable units shall contain the same proportional mix of bedroom sizes as the market-rate units. In mixed-income buildings, the occupants of the affordable units shall have the same access to the common entrances and to the common areas, parking, and amenities of the project as the occupants of the market-rate housing units, and the affordable units shall be located throughout the building and not isolated on one floor or to an area on a specific floor.

H. Density Bonus for Commercial Development.

1. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
a. “Commercial development” means a development project for nonresidential and nonindustrial uses.
b. “Commercial development bonus” means modification of development standards mutually agreed upon by the city and a commercial developer and provided to a commercial development eligible for such a bonus under subparagraph (c). Examples of a commercial development bonus include an increase in floor area ratio, increased building height, or reduced parking. c. “Partnered housing agreement” means an agreement approved by the city between a commercial developer and a housing developer identifying how the

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 commercial development will provide housing available at an affordable ownership cost or affordable rent consisted with subparagraph (h)(3). A partnered housing agreement may consist of the formation of a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity recognized by the state in which the commercial develop and the housing developer are each partners, members, shareholders, or other participants, or a contract between the commercial developer and the housing developer for the development of both the commercial developer and the housing development.

2. When an applicant proposes to construct a commercial development and has entered into a partnered housing agreement approved by the city, the city shall grant a commercial development bonus mutually agreed upon by the developer and the city.

The commercial development bonus shall not include a reduction or waiver in fees imposed on the commercial development to provide for affordable housing.

3. The partnered housing agreement shall include all of the following provisions:
a. The housing development shall be located either: (i) on the site of the commercial development; or (ii) on a site within the city that is within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155, and is in close proximity to public amenities, including schools and employment centers.
b. At least thirty percent (30%) of the total units in the housing development shall be made available at an affordable ownership cost or affordable rent to lowincome households, or at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total units in the housing development shall be made available at an affordable ownership cost or affordable rent to very low-income households.
c. The commercial development must agree either to directly build the affordable housing units, donate a site consistent with the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(g) for the development of the affordable housing units, or make a cash payment to the housing developer for the development of the affordable housing units.

4. An approved partnered housing agreement shall be described in the city’s Housing Element annual report as required by Government Code Section 65915.7(k).

5. A Commercial Development may request and receive a Development Bonus pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65915.7.

I. Interpretation.

1. Excluding the provisions of paragraph (1) of subdivision (C) of this section, if any portion of this section conflicts with State Density Bonus Law or other applicable state law, state law shall supersede this section. Any ambiguities in this section shall be interpreted to be consistent with State Density Bonus Law. Statutory references in this ordinance include successor provisions.

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11. ADD SECTIONS 17.50.200 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, 17.50.210 LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER, AND 17.50.220 AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEE HOUSING TO CHAPTER 17.50 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS:

CHAPTER 17.50 – MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

17.50.200 – Supportive Housing.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the provisions of Government Code Section 65650 et seq. relating to supportive housing. The provisions of this chapter take precedence over any section of the zoning code to the contrary.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply:
“Administrative office space” means an organizational headquarters or auxiliary office space utilized by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing onsite supportive services at a supportive housing development authorized pursuant to this Article and includes other nonprofit operations beyond the scope of the corresponding supportive housing development. “Administrative office space” includes parking necessary to serve the office space. “Supportive housing” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 17.02.635, and includes nonresidential uses and administrative office space. “Supportive housing” also includes transitional housing for youth and young adults. “Supportive services” include, but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy.
“Target population” means persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people. “Lower Income Households” shall have the same definition as defined in Section 17.02.431. “Public Transit Stop” means a major transit stop containing any of the following:

1. A rail or bus rapid transit station;

2. A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service; or

3. An intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. (Public Resources Code Sections 21155(b) and 21064.3.)

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 C. Application Process. An application shall be reviewed for completeness within thirty days of receipt. The application shall be acted on within sixty days after the application is complete for a project with fifty or fewer units, or within one hundred twenty days for a supportive housing project with more than fifty units.

D. Development Standards.

1. Supportive housing of no more than 50 units shall be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the proposed housing development, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65651, satisfies all of the following requirements:
a. Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five years.
b. One-hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are restricted to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians.
c. At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. d. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services and administrative office space in the following amounts:
i. For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
ii. For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
iii. The total floor area dedicated to administrative office space shall not exceed 25 percent of the total floor area.
e. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development to ensure that any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units. f. Units within the development, excluding manager unit(s), include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

2. Supportive housing projects shall comply with all the following standards pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65652 and 65654:

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 a. The project shall be required to comply with any written objective standards or policies also required of multifamily developments in the same zone.
b. The applicant shall submit a plan for providing supportive services, to include all the following items:
i. Documentation that supportive services will be provided on site. ii. The name of the proposed entities that will provide supportive services.
iii. The proposed funding sources for the services provided. iv. Proposed staffing levels.
c. No minimum parking requirements shall be required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents for projects located within one-half mile of a public transit stop.

17.50.210 – Low Barrier Navigation Center
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the provisions of Government Code Section 65660 et seq. related to low barrier navigation centers.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply:
“Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in Government Code Section 65662, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. “Housing First” means the evidence-based model that uses housing as a tool, rather than a reward, for recovery and that centers on providing or connecting homeless people to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Housing First providers offer services as needed and requested on a voluntary basis and that do not make housing contingent on participation in services. Housing First includes time-limited rental or services assistance, so long as the housing and service provider assists the recipient in accessing permanent housing and in securing longer term rental assistance, income assistance, or employment. “Low Barrier Navigation Center” shall have the same meaning as defined in Chapter

17.02.430(a).
“Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.

2. Pets.

3. The storage of possessions.

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4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

C. Application Process. Within thirty days of receipt of an application for a Low Barrier Navigation Center development, the City shall notify a developer whether the developer’s application is complete pursuant to Government Code Section 65943. Within sixty days of receipt of a completed application for a Low Barrier Navigation Center development, the local jurisdiction shall act upon its review of the application.

D. Development Standards.

1. A Low Barrier Navigation Center development is a use by right in areas zoned for mixed use and non-residential zones permitting multi-family uses, if it meets the requirements of this section:
a. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.
b. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.
c. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
d. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

17.50.220 – Agricultural Employee Housing
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a streamlined, ministerial approval process for agricultural employee housing in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Health and Safety Code Section 17021, et. seq. (Employee Housing Act).

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
“Agricultural employee” has the same meaning as specified in Section 1140.4(b) of the Labor Code.
“Eligible Agricultural Employee Housing” shall have the same meaning as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8 subdivision (i). “Employee Housing” shall have the same meaning as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 17008.

C. Application Process.

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1. A development proponent may submit an application for a development that is subject to a streamlined, ministerial approval process and is not subject to a conditional use permit if all of the requirements in subsection D are met.

2. If it is determined that a development submitted pursuant to this chapter does not meet the requirements specified in subsection (D), the city shall provide the development proponent written documentation of which requirement or requirements the development does not satisfy and an explanation for the reason or reasons the development does not satisfy the requirement or requirements, as follows:
a. Within 30 days of submission of the development to the city if the development contains 50 or fewer housing units.
b. Within 60 days of submission of the development to the city if the development contains more than 50 housing units.

3. Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate, may conduct a development review or public oversight of the development. The development review or public oversight shall be objective and strictly focused on assessing compliance with the criteria required for streamlined projects, as well as the development standards described in this section. The development review or public oversight shall be completed as follows and shall not in any way inhibit, chill, or preclude the ministerial approval provided by this section or its effect, as applicable:
a. Within ninety days of submission of the development to the local government pursuant to this section if the development contains fifty or fewer housing units.
b. Within one hundred eighty days of submission of the development to the local government pursuant to this section if the development contains more than fifty housing units.

D. Development Standards.

1. To be eligible for streamlined approval under this section, an agricultural employee housing development must meet all the following requirements:
a. The development is located on land that is designated as agricultural in the Arvin general plan.
b. The development is not located on any of the sites listed in Section 17021.8, subdivision (a), paragraph (2) of the California Health and Safety Code. c. The development is an eligible agricultural employee housing development.

2. Agricultural employing housing development that is approved pursuant to this section shall be subject to the following development standards. a. The development shall have adequate water and wastewater facilities and dry utilities to serve the project.
b. The development shall be connected to an existing public water system that has not been identified as failing or being at risk of failing to provide an adequate supply of safe drinking water.

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 c. If the development proposes to include ten or more units, the development shall connect to an existing municipal sewer system that has adequate capacity to serve the project.
d. The property on which the development is located shall be either:
i. Within one-half mile of a duly designated collector road with an Average Daily Trips (ADT) of six thousand or greater; or ii. Adjacent to a duly designated collector road with an ADT of two thousand or greater.
e. The development shall provide one parking space per unit, or as based upon demonstrated need; provided that these standards do not require more parking than other residential uses of similar size within the jurisdiction.

12. AMEND SECTION 17.56.040 PERMITTED USES OF CHAPTER 17.56 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.56 – CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

17.56.040 Permitted uses - Specific zone.

The following uses may be permitted in the zones indicated in this section upon the granting of a conditional use permit:

M. Housing for agricultural workers in the A-1 and A-2 zones; P. Residential care facilities including group homes requiring licensing by the State of California with seven or more persons in the R-1 zone. R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones.

13. AMEND SECTION 17.54.160 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 17.56 VARIANCES, MODIFICATIONS, AND ZONE CHANGES AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.56 – VARIANCES, MODIFICATIONS, AND ZONE CHANGES

17.54.160 - Reasonable accommodations standards.

D. Requesting Reasonable Accommodation.

2. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be in writing and provide the following information:
e. The basis for the claim that the individual is considered disabled under the fair housing laws: Identification and description of the disability which is the basis for the request for accommodation, including current, written medical certification and description of disability and its effects on the person's medical, physical, or mental

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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 limitations. Sufficient information and/or medical verification to establish the applicant’s disability and necessity of the accommodation. Sufficient documentation, which may include self-certification or verification from a knowledgeable third party, substantiating the applicant’s disability status and the necessity of the requested accommodation. The city may request additional information if initial documentation is insufficient, specifying the required details and allowing a reasonable time to provide these.

3. Any information identified by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and shall not be made available for public inspection. All information concerning an individual’s disability, request for an accommodation or modification, or medical verification or information shall be kept confidential and shall not be shared with other persons who are not directly involved in the interactive process or decision making about the requested accommodation or modification unless disclosure is:
a. Required to make or assess the decision to grant or deny the request for accommodation or modification;
b. Required to administer or implement the requested accommodation or modification;
c. Authorized by the individual with the disability in writing; or d. Required by law.

7. Consideration shall be given alternative accommodations that provide an equivalent benefit but with less impact, which may be approved in place of the original request.

7.8. Fee. The fee for an application for reasonable accommodation shall be established by resolution of the city council. No fee shall be required for a request for reasonable accommodation.

H. Appeals.

1. Within thirty (30) ten (10) days of the date of the city manager's written decision, an applicant may appeal an adverse decision to the planning commission. Appeals from the adverse decision shall be made in writing. The decision of the planning commission shall be final.
(END OF AMENDMENTS)

4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not

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5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect on the 31st day after its final passage and adoption.
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Ordinance Adopting ZCA 2026-01 Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Arvin by title only following a public hearing at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of April 2026, and adopted following a public hearing and second reading at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of April 2026, 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 and 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 Ordinance 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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Staff Report re Fifth Amendment to the Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement, and Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty
BACKGROUND:

In March 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) - “Surplus Land Public Sale, Lease, or Exchange” to solicit proposals for the purchase of (10) Successor-Agency Owned Real properties as surplus properties, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.

In April 2022, the City executed a Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement, and Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty (“KR”) to provide the following services:

1. Pre-sale/disposition real estate advisory/technical services to conduct initial pre-sale property due diligence for the subject ten (10) surplus properties (listed below); and

2. Review/evaluation of proposals/offers submitted from the Surplus Land Act Notice of Availability and the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation processes and public-private negotiations regarding their future sale and disposition.

The Agreement provided that KR would perform these advisory services for the following ten (10) surplus properties:

1. Walnut and Fourth Street (APN: 190-260-06)

2. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-270-01)

3. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-270-03)

4. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-250-05)

5. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-270-06)

6. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-250-03)

7. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-250-04)

8. Bear Mtn Blvd near Walnut St (APN: 190-270-05)

9. 1541 Bear Mountain Blvd (APN: 191-010-01)

10. 816 Sycamore St (APN: 192-110-16)
In August 2022, the Parties amended the Agreement (First Amendment) to include an additional three properties:

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1. North Walnut and 4th Street (APN: 190-260-08)

2. North Walnut and Grapevine (APN: 190-240-04)

3. North Comanche Ave. and Varsity Drive (APN: 190-020-38) The Parties then executed a Second Amendment in September 2022 to include an additional three properties and to increase compensation by $8,000 to $33,000 for professional services (hourly) fees related to the additional parcels:

1. N. A St and 4th Ave (APN: 190-130-20)

2. N. A St and 4th Ave (APN: 190-130-21)

3. N. A St and 4th Ave (APN: 190-130-22)
In June 2023, the Parties executed a Third Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement from April 7, 2024, to April 7, 2025, and to increase compensation by another $8,000 to $41,000 for professional (hourly) fees related to the parcels added in the Second Amendment.

A Fourth Amendment was executed in January 2025 to further increase compensation for professional services (hourly) fees to $70,000, in consideration of on-going efforts to market and sell the properties.

The City and KR now desires to execute a Fifth Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement from April 7, 2026, to April 7, 2027, to allow KR to continue to market and sell the properties.

When buyers or developers are identified, KR will provide real estate brokerage services in connection with the sale of the Properties, including: structuring and negotiation of purchase agreement documentation; coordination of escrow, title, and ultimate sale; and other transaction based activities as may be required to close the transaction (as mutually agreed upon between KR and the Successor Agency/City of Arvin).

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

City staff recommends that the City Council approve a Fifth Amendment to the Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services and Brokerage Services Agreement, and Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty, extending the term of the agreement from April 7, 2026, to April 7, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact, as the contract amendment only extends the term of the agreement and does not alter the total compensation.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Fifth Amendment to Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement with Kosmont Realty

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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PRE-DISPOSITION REAL ESTATE ADVISORY/DUE

DILIGENCE SERVICES & BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT AND EXCLUSIVE

AUTHORIZATION TO SELL AGREEMENT
(APNs: 190-260-06; 190-270-01,-03,-05,-06; 190-250-03,-04,-05; 190-260-08; 190-240-04; 190- 020-38; 190-130-20, 21, 22)
This FIFTH Amendment to Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement ("FIFTH Amendment") is effective April 7, 2026 and shall remain in effect through April 7, 2027, and is entered into by the Successor Agency to the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Arvin (“Owner” or “Seller”) and Kosmont Real Estate Services, doing business as Kosmont Realty, a California corporation ("KRES" or “Broker”). The City and KRES are collectively referred to herein as the Parties.

Section 1. The Parties entered into a Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services & Brokerage Services Agreement (“Agreement”) and an Exclusive Authorization to Sell Agreement ("Exclusive Authorization”) on April 7, 2022 for ten (10) properties located within the City designated as Assessor Parcel Numbers 190-260-06; 190-270-01,-03,-05,-06; 190-250-03,-04,-05; (“Property”). A true copy of said Agreement and Exclusive Authorization is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 2. The parties executed a First Amendment to the Agreement and Exclusive Authorization on August 10, 2022, to additionally include: approximately 1.43 acres of vacant land located near N. Walnut and 4th St. (APN 190-260-08); approximately 2.49 acres of vacant land located near N. Walnut and Grapevine Dr. (APN 190-240-04); and approximately 2.84 acres of vacant land located near N. Comanche Ave. and Varsity Dr. (APN 190-020-38) on August 10, 2022.

Section 3. The parties further executed a Second Amendment to the Agreement and Exclusive Authorization on September 30, 2022, to additionally include: 0.20 acres of vacant land located near N. A St and 4th Ave (APN 190-130-20); 0.60 acres of vacant land located near N. A St and 4th Ave (APN 190-130-21); and 0.20 acres of vacant land located near N. A St and 4th Ave (APN 190-130-22), and to increase compensation by $8,000 to $33,000 for professional services (hourly) fees for Tasks 1 through 4 in consideration of the Parcels added in the Second Amendment.

Section 4. The parties executed a Third Amendment to the Agreement and Exclusive Authorization on June 15, 2023, to extend the term of the Agreement from April 7, 2024, to April 7, 2025, and to increase compensation for professional services (hourly) fees for Tasks 1 through 4 by $8,000 to $41,000 in consideration of the Parcels added in the Second Amendment.

Section 5. The parties executed a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement and Exclusive Authorization on January 7, 2025, to further increase compensation for professional services (hourly) fees for Tasks 1 through 4 to $70,000, in consideration of on-going efforts to market and sell the properties.

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Attachment: Fifth Amendment to Kosmont Realty Agreement_042826 (Successor Agency: 5th Amend to Agreement with Kosmont Realty.) Section 6. The Parties wish to enter a Fifth Amendment to increase the term of the Agreement from April 7, 2026 to April 7, 2027.

Section 7. Except as amended by this Fifth Amendment, all provisions of the Exclusive Authorization shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Broker have caused this FIFTH Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on this ___day of __________ 2026.

SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS

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Attachment: Fifth Amendment to Kosmont Realty Agreement_042826 (Successor Agency: 5th Amend to Agreement with Kosmont Realty.) Broker:

Kosmont Real Estate Services,
a California corporation
Owner:

City of Arvin & Successor Agency to the
Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency
CA DRE License# 02058445
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________ Address:
1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #382
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Address:
200 Campus Dr.

Arvin, CA 93203

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Staff Report re Mobilehome Park Oversight

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Isaiah Medina, Consultant Planner
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Mobilehome Park Oversight
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This report is provided in response to concerns raised by mobile home park residents at recent City Council meetings. The City of Arvin does not have jurisdictional authority over the internal operations, habitability standards, or landlord-tenant matters within mobile home parks located within city limits. Under California law, these responsibilities are exclusively vested in the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). This report explains the applicable legal framework, the scope of HCD's authority, and provides residents with actionable resources for filing complaints and seeking assistance.

BACKGROUND:

At recent City Council meetings, residents of mobile home parks located within the City of Arvin have come forward to raise concerns about conditions and management practices in their communities. These concerns have included issues related to habitability, maintenance of common areas, utility services, fee practices, and the conduct of park management.

In response to these public comments, the City Council directed staff to prepare this informational report to clearly explain the City's role — and its limitations — in addressing complaints related to mobile home park operations, and to ensure that residents are aware of and can access the appropriate state regulatory agency.

DISCUSSION:

Legal Framework
Mobile home parks in California are governed primarily by state law, not local municipal ordinances. The primary statutory authorities are the:
• Mobilehome Parks Act (Health and Safety Code §§ 18200 et seq.). Establishes minimum construction, maintenance, occupancy, and safety standards for mobile home parks statewide.
• Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code §§ 798 et seq.). Governs the landlord-tenant relationship between park management and residents, including notice requirements, rent, evictions, and resident rights.

These statutes establish a comprehensive state regulatory scheme that is administered and enforced at the state level by HCD. The City of Arvin does not have the authority to enforce the Mobilehome

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Parks Act or related state regulations governing park conditions and management. Specifically, the City cannot:
• Inspect mobile home parks for violations of state habitability or safety standards under the Mobilehome Parks Act.
• Issue citations, administrative penalties, or orders to correct violations related to park infrastructure, utilities, or common areas under state mobile home park law. • Mediate or adjudicate landlord-tenant disputes arising under the Mobilehome Residency Law.

While the City enforces its own municipal codes (such as general nuisance, zoning, and building codes) on all property within city limits, these do not extend to the specialized regulatory framework applicable to mobile home parks under state law.

HCD as Responsible State Agency
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the state agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Mobilehome Parks Act and related laws. HCD's Division of Codes and Standards oversees mobile home park regulatory programs throughout California, including in the City of Arvin.

HCD's enforcement authority includes:
• Conducting inspections of mobile home parks in response to resident complaints. • Issuing Notices of Violation to park owners and operators for violations of the Mobilehome Parks Act.
• Ordering corrective action and imposing civil penalties for noncompliance. • Suspending or revoking a park's permit to operate in cases of serious or chronic violations. • Providing information and guidance to residents regarding their rights under the Mobilehome Residency Law.

Information and Resources
While the City lacks direct enforcement authority, staff recognizes the genuine concerns of mobilehome park residents and is committed to assisting residents in navigating the appropriate channels for relief. Staff has compiled the following list of information and resources to assist residents.

HCD Mobilehome Residency Law Handbook
HCD has prepared a Mobilehome Residency Law Handbook document which is intended to provide an overview of recent legislative updates to California laws governing mobilehome and RV park residency. The Handbook is available online on HCD’s website here:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/mmh/parks#resources
HCD Mobilehome Assistance Center
Mobile home parks residents who have concerns about park conditions, habitability, or management practices may file a complaint directly with HCD’s Mobilehome Assistance Center.

Please visit: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/mmh/mac/ for more information. On this webpage, residents will find resources outlining their rights as a mobilehome park resident, information about the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, how to submit a request for assistance, as well

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Staff Report re Mobilehome Park Oversight
as additional resources such as legal aid and community resources available in Kern County. All of HCD’s resources are also available in Spanish.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

This is an information item only. No formal action is required by the City Council.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Mobilehome Assistance Center Flyer (English/Spanish) B. HCD MAC Request for Assistance Information and Instructions (English/Spanish)

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Attachment: Staff Report Mobilehome Parks 4-28 CC Meeting (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight)

OFFICE OF THE MOBILEHOME OMBUDSMAN
Mobilehome
Assistance Center
Do you have any of these questions or concerns?
• Are you concerned about possible
health or safety issues in your
mobilehome park like unsafe sewer,
water, electrical, or gas conditions?
• Do you need assistance with the
installation, inspection, maintenance,
or alteration of manufactured homes,
accessory structures, or park
grounds?
• Do you suspect unlawful or
unlicensed mobilehome sales
practices by dealers or salespersons?
• Do you need information on the
Mobilehome Residency Law and
where to obtain assistance for lease
or rent disputes with park
management?
• Do you need assistance with your
mobilehome ownership documents?
• Are you seeking compensation for a
fraudulent mobilehome sale?
• Do you need information on local
resources available to you?
If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above,
or have similar questions, we can help!
Even if we can’t help you directly,
we can point you in the right direction.

Contact the Mobilehome Assistance Center:

Call us: 1.916.263.4742 (Sacramento area)

1.800.952.5275 (Toll Free)

1.800.735.2929 (TTD Number)
Email us: [email protected]
Find us online: www.hcd.ca.gov
Write to us at: The Office of the Mobilehome Ombudsman
Mobilehome Assistance Center
Department of Housing and Community Development
PO Box 278690; Sacramento, CA 95827-8690
The Mobilehome Assistance Center cannot mediate or offer any legal advice on these matters.

You should seek or obtain legal advice from a licensed attorney, legal aid, or contact your local government officials for further assistance.

HCD MAC 200A (Rev. 07/19)

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Attachment: Att A HCD MAC Flyer (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight)

OFICINA DEL OMBUDSMAN
Centro De Asistencia
De Casas Moviles
¿Tiene alguna de estas preguntas o preocupaciones?
• ¿Tiene preocupaciones sobre problemas
de salud o seguridad en su parque de
casas móviles, como las condiciones
peligrosas de alcantarillado, agua,
electricidad o gas?
• ¿Necesita ayuda con la instalación,
inspección, mantenimiento o alteración
de casas móviles, estructuras
accesorias o áreas del parque?
• ¿Sospecha que las prácticas de ventas
de casas móviles por distribuidores
o vendedores son ilegales o no
autorizadas?
• ¿Necesita información sobre la Ley de
Residencia de Casa Móviles y dónde
obtener asistencia para disputas
de arrendamiento o alquiler con la
administración del parque?
• ¿Necesita ayuda con los documentos
propietarios sobre su casa móvil?
• ¿Está buscando compensación por una
venta fraudulenta de casas móviles?
• ¿Necesita información sobre los
recursos locales disponibles?
Si respondió “si” a cualquiera de las preguntas anteriores, o tiene preguntas similares, ¡podemos ayudarle!
Incluso si no podemos ayudarle directamente,
podemos señalarle en la dirección correcta.

Contacte el Centro de Asistencia de Casa Móviles:

Llámenos: 1.916.263.4742 (Área de Sacramento)

1.800.952.5275 (Sin Cargo)

1.800.735.2929 (Numero TTD)
Correo Electrónico: [email protected]
Encuéntrenos en el internet: www.hcd.ca.gov
Escríbanos a: The Office of the Mobilehome Ombudsman
Mobilehome Assistance Center
Department of Housing and Community Development
PO Box 278690; Sacramento, CA 95827-8690
El Centro de Asistencia de Casa Móviles no puede mediar ni ofrecer ningún asesoramiento jurídico sobre estos asuntos.

Busque u obtenga asesoramiento legal de un abogado, asistencia legal, o póngase en contacto con los funcionarios del gobierno local para obtener más ayuda.

HCD MAC 200ASP (Rev. 07/19)

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Attachment: Att A HCD MAC Flyer (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 (Rev. 08/20) Side 1
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Codes and Standards
Mobilehome Assistance Center
Request for Assistance Information and Instructions—
Mobilehome Assistance Center
HCD MAC 418 (Rev. 08/20)
About the Mobilehome Assistance Center
The Mobilehome Assistance Center (MAC) was established to assist the public with questions or problems associated with the various aspects of manufactured home/mobilehome living. MAC also assists with problems or questions related to employee housing. These issues must be resolved through the civil court. Some of the issues MAC provides assistance with are listed below:

Mobilehome Parks
Park Operations, Park Maintenance, Alterations, Accessory Structures, *Mobilehome Residency Law *Although MAC will answer questions and take complaints regarding the Mobilehome Residency Law, MAC is NOT empowered to enforce its provisions, or to arbitrate, mediate, negotiate, or provide legal advice on mobilehome park rent disputes, lease or rental agreements, or disputes arising from lease or rental agreements.

Manufactured Home Sales and Warranty
Advertising, Illegal Sales/Alterations, Escrows, Non-Receipt of Title, Contracts, Warranty Problems, Fraud/Misrepresentation, Unlicensed Activity
Employee Housing
Unsafe Drinking Water, Sanitation, Substandard Conditions, Overcrowding, Ventilation, Light, Heat If you have a housing complaint, related to one of the three foregoing topics, you may request assistance from MAC by completing and returning the one or more of the appropriate form(s). The Request for Assistance forms were designed to provide information needed by MAC to assist in resolving your problem. Instructions for completing these forms are on pages 2 and 3 of this form.

Please read and follow the instructions carefully, type or print neatly, and provide all requested information. For additional assistance with the Request(s) for Assistance, please contact the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), MAC at (800) 952-8356.

MAC Enforcement Authority
Alleged violations of the Mobilehome Parks Act (MPA) will be referred to the appropriate enforcement authority for investigation. Although some parks are under the enforcement jurisdiction of HCD, many parks are under local city or county jurisdiction. If an investigation reveals violations of the MPA, the responsible party (park operator or resident) will be issued a correction order. Failure to comply with this order may result in a referral to the appropriate District Attorney for misdemeanor prosecution.

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 (Rev. 08/20) Side 2
Suspected violations of the Employee Housing Act (EHA) are forwarded to the responsible enforcement agency. HCD enforces the EHA through local enforcement agencies (LEAs); however, where LEAs do not enforce the provisions, HCD acts as the enforcement agency. If an investigation reveals a violation of the EHA, the operator of the facility is issued a correction order. Failure to comply with correction orders may result in fines and/or civil penalties.

As stated previously, MAC does not have enforcement authority for the Mobilehome Residency Law.

Requests for Assistance alleging violations of Mobilehome Residency Law will be referred to the park operator for voluntary compliance. If there is no response within 30 days, these complaints will be closed with no further action.

For complaints involving the sale of a manufactured home, the law provides that if HCD’s investigation of your problem reveals violations of laws or regulations within HCD’s enforcement jurisdiction by a manufacturer, dealer or salesperson, disciplinary action, such as license revocation or suspension may be taken. However, not all violations warrant such actions and a warning letter or civil citation may be issued to the licensee, which identifies the violation(s) and warns that recurrence will result in license disciplinary action.

If the investigation of a sale between private parties reveals violations, HCD may request the responsible party to take corrective action. If compliance is not obtained, the matter may be referred to the appropriate District Attorney for misdemeanor prosecution.

Not all mobilehome park, manufactured housing sales and warranty, or employee housing complaints are resolved by MAC. In addition to requesting assistance from MAC, you may wish to take a civil action or, in extreme cases, pursue a criminal action.

Request for Assistance Instructions
Request for Assistance—Mobilehome Parks (form HCD MAC 419) Request for Assistance—Manufactured Home Sales and Warranty (form HCD MAC 420) Request for Assistance—Employee Housing (form HCD MAC 421) MOBILEHOME PARKS—Form HCD MAC 419
Section 1: You MUST provide your full name and address, even if you request that HCD not reveal your identity to your mobilehome park owner or operator. You may write the word “ANONYMOUS" after your name. If you are submitting the request on behalf of someone else, enter your name first, then the name of the person for whom you are filing. Requests for Assistance without this information will NOT be processed.

Section 2: Identify the problem as it relates to mobilehome park operation, maintenance, alterations, accessory structures, and/or the Mobilehome Residency Law. Please be specific.

Section 3: Please read the certification carefully, then sign and date the form. Unsigned Requests for Assistance will NOT be processed. If you do not want HCD to reveal your identity to your mobilehome park owner or operator, please sign and date the Anonymity Request at the bottom of side 2.

MANUFACTURED HOME SALES AND WARRANT—Form HCD MAC 420
Section 1: You MUST provide your full name and address. If you are submitting this request on behalf of someone else, enter your name first, then the name of the person for whom you are filing.

Requests for Assistance without this information will NOT be processed. Please provide the other information as applicable.

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 (Rev. 08/20) Side 3
Section 2: Use this section to identify the seller of the manufactured home and provide details regarding the purchase. Provide copies of all purchase documents, such as your purchase agreement(s), receipt(s) for deposit(s), any written correspondence, etc.

Section 3: Use this section to identify the manufacturer of the manufactured home.

Section 4: Use this section to describe the manufactured home/mobilehome. The "serial number" of the unit is assigned by the manufacturer and may be found stamped into the front of the chassis or hitch assembly, or on a data plate affixed by the manufacturer to an interior closed wall or cabinet surface. The purchase documents or your Registration Card or Certificate of Title will also indicate the serial number. The "registration decal," which is 3 by 5 inches in size and red or blue in color, may be found affixed to the front of your manufactured home.

NOTE: Manufactured homes installed on a permanent foundation as a fixture to real property will NOT have such a decal. Some older manufactured homes may have a "license plate" similar to an automobile license plate. The "Department Insignia" or "HUD Label" is approximately 2 by 4 inches in size and may be found at the rear of the manufactured home. On some older manufactured homes, the insignia may be located near the front door.

Section 5: Use this section to identify the installer of the manufactured home, if applicable.

Section 6: Identify the problem as it relates to advertising, contracts, escrow, fraud or misrepresentation, illegal sales or alterations, non-receipt of title, unlicensed activity or warranty.

Please be specific.

Section 7: Please read the certification carefully, then sign and date the form. Unsigned Requests for Assistance will NOT be processed.

EMPLOYEE HOUSING—Form HCD MAC 421
Section 1: Provide name, address, and telephone number of the person, employee, agency, or organization requesting assistance. Provide the location of housing/facility, the facility ID # if known, and the number of employees housed in the facility.

Section 2: Provide a detailed description of problem(s); i.e., unsafe drinking water, substandard conditions, etc.

MAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO: HCD—Mobilehome Assistance Center P.O. Box 278690
Sacramento, CA 95827-8690
QUESTIONS: (800) 952-8356
[email protected]
HCD WEBSITE: www.hcd.ca.gov
Please Note: Complaints are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, except for conditions of imminent health and safety hazards.

You may be contacted for additional information or for an interview if MAC needs more information.

Should conditions change or additional information relating to your problem become available, please notify us in writing, or contact MAC at (800) 952-8356 or [email protected].

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 SP (Rev. 08/20) Side 1
Departamento de Viviendas y Desarrollo Comunitario
División de Códigos y Normas
Centro de Asistencia para Casas Móviles
Solicitud de Información e Instrucciones Para Asistencia— Centro de Asistencia Para Casas Móviles
HCD MAC 418 SP (Rev. 08/20)
El Centro de Asistencia Para Casas Móviles
El Centro de Asistencia Para Casas Móviles (de aquí en adelante, "MAC") fue establecido para ayudar al público conseguir información sobre cómo resolver quejas asociadas con los varios aspectos de vivir en casas móviles. MAC también ayuda con problemas o preguntas relacionadas con viviendas de empleados. Tales asuntos se tienen que resolver a través de las cortes civiles.

Algunos de los problemas que MAC puede proveer asistencia se enumeran a continuación:

Parques de Casas Móviles
Administración del Parque, Mantenimiento del Parque, Modificaciones, Estructuras Accesorias, *Mobilehome Residency Law
*Aunque MAC puede responder a preguntas y tomar quejas referentes al "Mobilehome Residency Law" (la ley que delinea el vivir en un parque de casas móviles), MAC NO está autorizado para ejecutar sus provisiones, ni para arbitrar, mediar, negociar, o brindar asesoría legal sobre disputas de alquileres de casas móviles, contratos de arrendamiento o alquilar, o disputas que surgen de tales contratos.

Ventas y Garantía de Casas Móviles
Publicidad, Ventas Ilegales/Modificaciones, Fideicomiso (Escrow, en inglés), Título No Recibido, Contratos, Garantías Deshonrada, Fraude/Tergiversación, Venta Sin Licencia, Viviendas para Empleados
Agua No Potable, Salubridad, Condiciones Inferiores, Superpoblación, Ventilación, Luz, Calefacción Si usted tiene una queja de vivienda relacionada con uno de los tres asuntos anteriores, puede solicitar asistencia de MAC completando y enviando uno o más de los formularios apropiados. Los formularios de Solicitud de Asistencia fueron diseñados para proveer la información que necesita MAC para ayudarlo a resolver su problema. Las instrucciones para completar estos formularios están escritas en las páginas 2 y 3 de este formulario. Por favor lea y siga atentamente las instrucciones, escriba por maquina o use letra de molde y provee toda la información solicitada. Para obtener ayuda adicional con las Solicitud(es) de Asistencia, por favor contacte a MAC al (800) 952-8356.

La Autoridad de MAC Para Ejecutar la Ley
Las alegaciones de violación relacionadas al "Mobilehome Parks Act" (Ley de Parques de Casas Móviles-MPA, por sus siglas en inglés) se remitirán a la autoridad apropiada para investigación.

Aunque muchos parques estén bajo la jurisdicción de ejecución del Departamento de Viviendas y Desarrollo Comunitario (el Departamento), otros están bajo la jurisdicción local de la ciudad o del condado. Si la investigación encuentra violaciones de la MPA, se emitirá una orden de corrección al partido responsable (operador del parque o residente). El incumplimiento de esta orden puede resultar en una remisión al Fiscal de Distrito correspondiente para el enjuiciamiento de delitos menores.

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 SP (Rev. 08/20) Side 2
Supuestas violaciones relacionadas al “Employee Housing Act” (Ley de Viviendas para Empleados – EHA, por sus siglas en inglés) se enviarán a la agencia de ejecución responsable. El Departamento ejecuté la ley por medio de las agencias locales de ejecución (LEA, por sus siglas en ingles); sin embargo, donde no hay un LEA, el Departamento lo hará cumplir. Si una investigación revela una violación de la EHA, el operador de la instalación recibirá una orden de corrección. El incumplimiento de las órdenes de corrección puede dar lugar a multas y / o sanciones civiles.

Como se indicó anteriormente, MAC no tiene autoridad para ejecutar la “Mobilehome Residency Law” (Ley de Residencia en Casas Móviles-MRL, por sus siglas en inglés). Las solicitudes de asistencia que alegan violaciones del MRL se enviarán al operador del parque para cumplimiento voluntario. Si no hay respuesta dentro de 30 días, estas quejas se cerrarán sin más acción.

Para quejas relacionadas con la venta de una casa móvil, la ley establece que, si durante la investigación de su problema MAC revela violaciones de las leyes o regulaciones dentro la jurisdicción de ejecución del Departamento por un fabricante, distribuidor, o vendedor, se puede llevar a cabo una medida disciplinaria, tal como revocación o suspensión de licencia. Sin embargo, no todas las violaciones justifican tales acciones y se puede emitir una carta de advertencia o citación civil al titular de la licencia, que identifica las violaciones y advierte que si vuelve a ocurrir dará lugar a una acción disciplinaria contra la licencia.

Si la investigación de una venta entre partes privadas revela violaciones, este Departamento puede solicitar a la parte responsable que tome medidas correctivas. Si cumplimiento no se logra, el asunto puede ser remitido al Fiscal de Distrito correspondiente para el enjuiciamiento de delitos menores.

No todas las quejas de parques de casas móviles, ventas y garantías de casa móviles, viviendas para empleados se pueden resolver por MAC. Además de solicitar ayuda de MAC, puede tomar acción civil o, en casos extremos, tomar acción penal.

Instrucciones de la Solicitud Para Asistencia
Solicitud Para Asistencia—Parques de Casas Móviles (solicitud HCD MAC 419) Solicitud Para Asistencia—Ventas y Garantía de Casas Móviles (solicitud HCD MAC 420) Solicitud Para Asistencia—Viviendas para Empleados (solicitud HCD MAC 421) PARQUES DE CASAS MÓVILES—Solicitud HCD MAC 419
Sección 1: DEBE proveer su nombre completo y dirección postal aunque solicite que el Departamento no revele su identidad al propietario u operador del parque de casas móviles. Puede escribir “ANONYMOUS” después de su nombre para permanecer anónimo. Si está solicitando asistencia de parte de otra persona, escriba su nombre primero y después el nombre de la persona que realmente es el solicitante. Sin esta información, Solicitudes para Asistencia NO serán procesadas.

Sección 2: Identifique el problema en relación con la administración del parque de casas móviles, mantenimiento, modificaciones, estructuras accesorias y / o la ley "Mobilehome Residency Law." Por favor sea especifico.

Sección 3: Por favor lea atentamente la certificación, y firme y feche la solicitud. Solicitudes para Asistencia que no están firmadas NO serán procesadas. Si no quiere su identidad sea revelada al propietario u operador del parque de casas móviles, por favor firme y feche la Solicitud de Anonimato localizada en la página 2.

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight) HCD MAC 418 SP (Rev. 08/20) Side 3
VENTAS Y GARANTÍA DE CASAS MÓVILES—Solicitud HCD MAC 420 Sección 1: DEBE proveer su nombre completo y dirección postal. Si está solicitando asistencia de parte de otra persona, escriba su nombre primero y después el nombre de la persona que realmente es el solicitante. Sin esta información, Solicitudes para Asistencia NO serán procesadas. Por favor provee la otra información según corresponda.

Sección 2: Use esta sección para identificar al vendedor de la casa móvil y provee detalles sobre la compra. Provee copias de todas las facturas, tal como la factura de compra, depósito, y cualquier correspondencia, etc.

Sección 3: Use esta sección para identificar al fabricante de la casa móvil.

Sección 4: Use esta sección para describir la casa móvil. El “número de serie” de la unidad es asignado por el fabricante y se encuentra sellado en la parte de frente del chasis en el samblaje del tirón, o los datos están añadidos por el fabricante sobre el interior de una pared cerrada o gabinete.

Los documentos de compra o la tarjeta de registración o el certificado de titulo también indican tal número. La calcomanía de registro, que es 3 pulgadas por 5 pulgadas en tamaño y es rojo o azul en color, puede ser encontrado en la parte delantera de la casa móvil.

NOTA: Una casa móvil que está situada en una fundación permanente como bienes inmuebles accesorio no tendrá tal calcomanía. Algunas casas móviles más viejas pueden tener una “placa” similar a las placas de un carro. La “Department Insignia” o “HUD Label” es aproximadamente 2 pulgadas por 4 pulgadas en tamaño y se encuentra en la parte de atrás de la casa móvil. En modelos viejos, la insignia se encuentra cerca de la puerta principal.

Sección 5: Use esta sección para identificar al instalador de la casa móvil, si corresponde.

Sección 6: Identifique el problema en relación con: Publicidad, Ventas / Modificaciones, Fideicomiso (Escrow en inglés), Titulo No Recibido, Contratos, Fraude / Mal Representación, Venta Sin Licencia, o Garantías Deshonradas. Por favor sea específico.

Sección 7: Por favor lea atentamente la certificación, y firme y feche la solicitud. Solicitudes para Asistencia que no están firmadas NO serán procesadas.

VIVIENDAS DE EMPLEADOS—Solicitud HCD MAC 421
Sección 1: DEBE de proveer el nombre, dirección postal, y número de teléfono de la persona, empleado, agencia, u organización solicitando asistencia. Provee la ubicación de la vivienda/instalación, el número de identificación de la instalación, si se lo sabe, y el número de empleados que habitan en la vivienda/instalación.

Sección 2: Provee una descripción detallada del problema; por ejemplo, agua no potable, condiciones de vivienda subnormales, etcétera.

ENVÍELA OR CORREO A: HCD—Mobilehome Assistance Center
P.O. Box 277820, Sacramento, CA 95827-7820
PREGUNTAS: (800) 952-8356
[email protected]
SITIO DE LA RED DEL DEPARTAMENTO: www.hcd.ca.gov
Por favor tenga en cuenta: Las Solicitudes para Asistencia se procesan por orden de llegada.

Puede ser contactado para obtener información adicional o para una entrevista si MAC necesita más información. Si las condiciones de su solicitud cambian o si información adicional sobre su problema estan disponible, por favor avisenos por escrito o contactenos por teléfono, la línea telefónica del MAC es 1-800-952-8356 o por correo electrónico al [email protected].

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Attachment: Att B HCD MAC Request for Assistance (Discussion Re Mobilehome Park Oversight)

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Attachment: City Council Policies and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual)

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Staff Report re Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted Procedural Rules of Conduct on March 21, 2017 (“Procedural Rules”).

These Procedural Rules set forth how the City Council functions and practices. The purpose of procedural rules or a policy manual is to provide general guidance to the City Council, staff and residents of policies, procedures, or other directives that the City Council wishes to implement with consistency over time.

ANALYSIS
City Council policies and procedures range in topics. The Procedural Rules contain the following:
• Rules of order for city council procedures
• Officers
• Conduct of business
• Voting Procedures
• Miscellaneous
Staff has prepared a more inclusive set of policies and procedures for City Council consideration.

However, there are areas of the draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual, attached hereto, that need direction from City Council:

1. Special Meetings
Should the City Council formally broaden its policy to allow special meetings beyond only matters that cannot wait until the next regular meeting, and if so, how should that authority be defined in the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual? Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, the Mayor or a majority of the City Council may call for a special meeting. Previous unwritten policy of the City has limited the operation of special meetings to include items of which an action of the City Council cannot wait until the next regular City Council meeting. However, City Council can change past practice and allow special meetings as necessary in response to the scope and timing of City Council’s workload and schedule. Allowing special meetings to address specific, time-sensitive business is common

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Attachment: Staff Report - Discussion re City Council Policies and Procedures_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and

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Staff Report re Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures practice of municipalities. However, the decision should be reflected in the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual.

2. City Council Staff Request
Under the City Council–City Manager form of government, individual Councilmembers must route requests for information or assistance made in their official capacity through the City Manager. When a Councilmember’s request requires staff to conduct an in depth analysis, should prior City Council approval be required? If so, what threshold should trigger the need for City Council approval?
The City Council–City Manager form of government is designed to ensure that staff direction is coordinated through the City Manager and that City resources are used efficiently and equitably.

While Councilmembers may request information or assistance related to their official duties, some requests may require significant staff time, research, or analysis beyond routine responses.

Establishing a clear threshold for when City Council approval is required would promote transparency, consistent workload management, and collective oversight of staff resources.

Staff recommends that any Councilmember request requiring more than two hours of staff time be brought forward for City Council consideration to ensure that the allocation of resources aligns with Council priorities.

3. Agenda Format for Regular Meetings
Does the City Council wish to adopt a different format for regular City Council meeting agendas? For example, should the agenda include additional sections such as Future City Council Agenda Requests or City Manager Reports?
While the Brown Act does not mandate a specific agenda order, most California cities utilize a standardized format intended to promote transparency, efficiency, and public participation. The City Council may choose to modify its agenda structure to better align with its operational needs and governance preferences.

4. Speaker Card and Speaker Time
Does the City Council wish to continue allowing the Mayor, as presiding officer, to grant speakers additional time at their discretion, or would the City Council prefer a process whereby a majority of the City Council may object and the meeting proceeds accordingly? The Procedural Rules on each City Council agenda allow for a time limitation of two (2) minutes per person. However, the City allows a speaker using a translator four (4) minutes to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City. Sixteen Minutes (16) total (plus additional time based on use of a translator, if any) will be allowed for any one subject. The Mayor may grant a speaker further time at their sole discretion.

5. Special Scheduled Recess
Is the proposed process for handling City business during a City Council recess acceptable

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Attachment: Staff Report - Discussion re City Council Policies and Procedures_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and

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Staff Report re Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures to the City Council?
The current City Council meeting resolution provides that the City Council will recess during the month of November. While the City Council may establish procedures for scheduling a recess, it is recommended that a formal process be in place to address matters that may require City Council action during that period.

The proposed draft procedure would require the City Manager, prior to a scheduled recess, to submit to the City Council any recommended matters anticipated to require Council approval during the recess. The City Council may then, by resolution, authorize the City Manager to approve such recommended matters on behalf of the City of Arvin during the recess period.

6. Appointment of Boards, Commissions and Committees
Resolution No. 2021-50 establishes a policy governing formation of Council committees. This policy requires adoption of a resolution to form a committee and gives the Mayor the authority to appoint members to each type of committee. There are no current procedures for appointments to City Commissions.

Staff is proposing an application process for City commissions and boards as outlined in the draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

City Council discuss and provide direction on the aforementioned policies for inclusion in the new City Council Policies and Procedures Manual. Council may also direct staff to modify any other policy within the draft included herein as Attachment A.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no anticipated financial impact.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. DRAFT City Council Policies and Procedures Manual
B. 2017 City Council Procedural Rules of Conduct
C. Resolution No. 2021-50

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Attachment: Staff Report - Discussion re City Council Policies and Procedures_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and 202
6 CITY OF ARVIN

CALIFORNIA
City Council
Policies and
Procedures
Manual

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 1 Contents
PREFACE .....................................................................................................................4 Chapter 1....................................................................................................................5

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................5

1.2 City Council Orientation ...................................................................................5

1.3 Overview of City Documents............................................................................6 Chapter 2....................................................................................................................7

2.1 General Powers and Responsibilities................................................................7

2.2 Mayor and City Council Generally.....................................................................7

2.3 City Council-Manager Form of Government and Role of the City Manager.7

2.4 Roles and Responsibilities – Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmembers.......8

2.5 Appointment of City Manager and City Attorney............................................10

2.6 Concurrent Roles; Concurrent Meetings.........................................................10

2.7 Financial Matters............................................................................................10 Chapter 3..................................................................................................................11

3.1 Communications ............................................................................................11

3.2 Written Correspondence ................................................................................11

3.3 Speaking on Behalf of the City of Arvin...........................................................11

3.4 Speaking as an Individual ...............................................................................11

3.5 Council Conduct with the Media.....................................................................12

3.6 Correspondence from Councilmembers..........................................................12

3.7 Letters of Recommendation ...........................................................................13

3.8 Use of City Seal/Logo......................................................................................13 Chapter 4..................................................................................................................14

4.1 Interactions with City Staff.............................................................................14

4.2 Access to Information.....................................................................................14

4.3 Dissemination of Information.........................................................................14

4.4 Restriction of Political Involvement by Staff...................................................14 Chapter 5..................................................................................................................15

5.1 Conflicts of Interest........................................................................................15

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 2 5.2 City Attorney Advice.......................................................................................15

5.3 Conflict of Interest Forms...............................................................................15

5.4 Harassment and Workplace Standards...........................................................15

5.5 Liability ..........................................................................................................16 Chapter 6..................................................................................................................17

6.1 City Council Meetings.....................................................................................17

6.2 Rules of Parliamentary Procedure ..................................................................17

6.3 Seating Arrangement for City Council.............................................................17

6.4 Duties of Presiding Officer..............................................................................17

6.5 Quorum..........................................................................................................17

6.6 Recognition to Speak......................................................................................18

6.7 Absences........................................................................................................18

6.8 Councilmember Obligation After Absence......................................................19

6.9 Deadline for New Business.............................................................................19

6.10 Business Items Out of Order.........................................................................20

6.11 Development of Agenda...............................................................................20

6.12 Document Preparation and Approval for an Agenda ....................................20

6.13 Agenda Format for Regular Meetings...........................................................21

6.14 Components of Regular Meetings.................................................................22

6.15 Special Meetings ..........................................................................................24

6.16 Special Meeting Study Sessions/Workshops.................................................25

6.17 Closed Session..............................................................................................25

6.18 City Council Committees...............................................................................25

6.19 Addressing the City Council ..........................................................................26

6.20 Continued Agenda Items ..............................................................................27

6.21 Public Hearing Closed ...................................................................................28

6.22 Special Scheduled Recesses..........................................................................28

6.23 Cancellation of Meeting ...............................................................................28 Chapter 7..................................................................................................................29

7.1 Boards, Commissions and Committees...........................................................29

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 3 Chapter 8..................................................................................................................32

8.1 City Council Expectations................................................................................32 Chapter 9..................................................................................................................33

9.1 Failure to Observe Policies and Procedures....................................................33

9.2 Censure of Councilmembers...........................................................................33

9.3 Due Process....................................................................................................33

9.4 De-escalation/Informal Resolution.................................................................33

9.5 Violations of Law............................................................................................34

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 4 PREFACE
As provided by California Government Code Section 36813, the City Council of the City of Arvin establishes the Policies and Procedures Manual herein. The Policies and Procedures Manual shall be in effect upon adoption by the City Council and shall remain in effect until such time as it is amended, or new rules are adopted in the manner provided herein.

In addition to the Policies and Procedures Manual, the City Council has included in this document other information which may be useful to the City Council, administrative staff, and the general public.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 5 Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction
This City Council Policies and Procedures Manual (“Manual”) has been prepared to document accepted practices and clarify expectations. The Manual is intended to assist Councilmembers in carrying out their roles, as well as provide useful information to prospective Councilmembers and other interested residents. Through agreement of the City Council to adhere to these practices, the effective administration of City Council affairs is greatly enhanced. While attempting to not be overly restrictive, procedures are established so that expectations and practices can be clearly articulated to guide Councilmembers in their actions.

The City Clerk shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Manual and making it available to the public. It is anticipated that this Manual will be reviewed at least every two (2) years, in order to reflect changes in law or City Council policy or procedure.

1.2 City Council Orientation
Members of the City Council should have an understanding of the full range of services, facilities, and programs provided by the City. As new members join the City Council, the City Manager coordinates an orientation, providing an opportunity for new Councilmembers to meet key staff. This Manual shall be included as part of the orientation, and a packet of additional documentation will also be provided to support and enhance the onboarding process.

Failure to observe any of the listed rules or procedures does not serve as an independent source to challenge any decision or action of the City Council.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 6 1.3 Overview of City Documents
This Manual provides a summary of important aspects of City Council activities. However, it cannot incorporate all material and information necessary to undertake the business of a City Council. Many other laws, policies, plans and documents exist that bind the City Council to certain practices and courses of action. Some of the most notable documents that provide guidance to the City Council are:

CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND CODES
The California Constitution and Codes contain many requirements for the operation of city government. Many of these requirements are also replicated within the Arvin Municipal Code to ensure there is broad awareness of such requirements. Arvin is a “general law” city, which means it is organized in accordance with provisions of the California Government Code.

ARVIN MUNICIPAL CODE
The Arvin Municipal Code contains local laws and regulations adopted by ordinance. It contains a variety of laws including, but not limited to, planning and zoning standards, election laws, local tax standards, and park and open space regulations. The Arvin Municipal Code is available on the City’s website or from the City Clerk.

GENERAL PLAN
Arvin’s General Plan is comprised of a number of elements, such as land use, transportation, open space, mobility and housing, in accordance with state requirements. The General Plan also provides a policy framework for various matters that fall within these areas. The General Plan is also available on the City’s website or from the City Clerk.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 7 Chapter 2

2.1 General Powers and Responsibilities
The City of Arvin is governed by a City Council made up of four (4) Councilmembers and a directly elected Mayor. The City Council serves "at large," representing the entire community, rather than a particular district. The Mayor and the City Council are elected to four-year overlapping terms. There are no limits to the number of terms they may serve.

2.2 Mayor and City Council Generally
The powers of a city council in California to establish policy are broad. Council may undertake any action related to city affairs other than those prohibited or preempted by state or federal law.

Specifically, the City Council shall have the power, in the name of the City of Arvin, to do and perform all acts and things appropriate to a municipal corporation and the general welfare of its inhabitants, which are not specifically prohibited by the California Constitution and/or California law generally.

The Arvin City Council acts as a body. While the Mayor has some additional ceremonial and administrative responsibilities, no Councilmember has any power beyond those of other members. In the establishment of policy, voting in all areas except those identified below, all members are equal.

Except where the law requires a certain number of affirmative votes, a majority vote of the City Council establishes policy and makes decisions for the City.

A decision of the majority will bind the City Council to a course of action. It is staff’s responsibility to ensure that the policy of the City Council is implemented. Actions by staff to implement a decision of the City Council do not reflect any bias against Councilmembers who held a minority view on that issue.

2.3 City Council-Manager Form of Government and Role of the City Manager
The City Council – City Manager form of government is practiced in Arvin (hereinafter “councilmanager form of government”). In California, the most common structure of city government is the council-manager system. Established by statute, the council-manager form of government is used in both general law and charter cities throughout the state. (Government Code § 34851 et seq.). Unlike in “strong mayor” cities where the mayor holds executive authority, a council manager system assigns the role of chief executive to the City Manager, who is responsible for administering the full range of municipal operations. In council manager cities, elected officials such as the council and mayor are primarily responsible for setting policy, while the city manager is responsible for implementation, though managers often share responsibility for policy development.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 8 The employment relationship between the City Council and the City Manager honors the fact that the City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City who works for five independently elected officials. Collaborative leadership between City Council and the City Manager fosters transparency, accountability, and strategic decision-making.

Councilmembers should avoid situations that can result in City staff being directed by one or two members of the Council. Regular communication between the City Council and the City Manager is important in managing collaborative discourse. All dealings with the City Manager, whether in public or private, should respect the authority of the City Manager in administrative matters.

As in any professional relationship, it is important that the City Manager keep the City Council informed. The City Manager respects and is sensitive to the political responsibility of the City Council and acknowledges that the final responsibility for establishing the policy direction of the City is held by the City Council.

The City Manager’s power and authority include, but is not limited to:
• Review of all agenda documents before preparing the agenda for regular or special meetings of the City Council.
• Direct the work of all City departments, except those that are directly appointed by or report directly to the City Council (i.e. the City Attorney’s Office). • Recommend to the City Council adoption of measures that the City Manager may deem necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the community. • Consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments or units under the City Manager’s purview.
• Conduct research in administrative practices to bring about greater efficiency in City government.
• Provide management and leadership training to City departments.

2.4 Roles and Responsibilities – Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmembers
MAYOR
• Serves as the presiding officer of the City Council, preserving strict order and decorum at all meetings of the City Council.
• Announces City Council decisions on all subjects and decides all questions of order, subject to modification by the City Council.
• Leads the City Council into an effective, cohesive working team.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 9 • Is recognized as the ceremonial spokesperson for the City and relays information as approved by a majority of the City Council.
• Selects a substitute for City representation if the Mayor Pro Tem is unavailable to attend in the Mayor’s absence.
• May call for special meetings in accordance with Section 6.13 of this Manual. • Signs required documents on behalf of the City pursuant to state law. • Charged with the administration of proclamations.
• Is entitled to vote on all matters but does not have veto power.

MAYOR PRO TEM
• Serves as the presiding officer when the Mayor is absent. • Performs the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor’s absence or at the request of the Mayor. • Represents the City at ceremonial functions at the request of the Mayor.

COUNCILMEMBERS
Including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem, all members of City Council are expected to:
• Participate in City Council meetings and in other public forums while demonstrating respect, consideration and courtesy to others.
• Serve as a model of leadership and civility to the community. • Inspire public confidence in government.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in every action and statement. • Be familiar with this Manual.
• Prepare in advance for City Council meetings and be familiar with issues on the agenda. • Advise the City Manager and City Clerk as soon as possible of an impending absence. • Seek authorization from the City Council if any request of staff will require more than two (2) hours of staff time to complete. This provision does not apply to City Council questions related to agenda reports.
• Be respectful of other people’s time, stay focused and act efficiently during public meetings. • Commit to spending time each year outside of regular City Council meetings to work with the City Manager and staff on setting goals and priorities for City government and to work on issues that may be inhibiting the maximal achievement of City goals. • Complete all required training in a timely manner, including state mandated AB 1234 Ethics Training and legally mandated harassment training.
• File in a timely manner all required Fair Political Practices Commission documentation,

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 10 including the annual Statement of Economic Interests and campaign statements.

2.5 Appointment of City Manager and City Attorney
The City Council appoints two (2) positions within the city organization: the City Manager and the City Attorney. Both positions serve at the will of the City Council. The City Manager is an employee of the City and has an employment agreement that specifies certain terms of employment including an annual evaluation by the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for all other personnel appointments within the City.

The City Attorney has such duties as prescribed by the general laws of the state and regulations of the City.

2.6 Concurrent Roles; Concurrent Meetings
City Councilmembers also serve as members of other entities operating on behalf of the City Council of the City of Arvin:

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY

ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Since the Councilmembers are also members of these legislative bodies, the City Council may concurrently convene the meetings of the City and such legislative bodies that include all Councilmembers, or where Councilmembers constitute a quorum of such legislative bodies. (Government Code Section 54952.3).

2.7 Financial Matters

COUNCIL COMPENSATION
State law and the Arvin Municipal Code provide modest compensation to members of the City Council. State law limits an increase in City Council salaries to 5% per year, effective only following the next election after adoption. (Government Code Section 36516).

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 11 Chapter 3

3.1 Communications
An important role of each Councilmember is communication with the public to assess community opinions and to communicate information about the City. Because the City Council performs as a body – that is, acting based on the will of the majority as opposed to individuals – it is important that general guidelines be understood when speaking for the City Council. It is equally important to inform the public when members are speaking in a personal capacity and not on behalf of the City Council.

3.2 Written Correspondence
The City Manager is authorized to receive and take administrative action on all correspondence directed to the City Council. Generally, correspondence relating to a specific City Council agenda item shall be distributed with the agenda report. Correspondence received after the publication of agenda packets is to be compiled and distributed to the City Council prior to the City Council meeting. The City Manager is also authorized to respond to correspondence submitted to the full City Council on non-agenda items or authorize a staff member to respond to the extent possible.

After the City Council has taken a position on an issue, official correspondence should reflect this position. While Councilmembers who may disagree with a position are free to prepare individual correspondence on such issues, City letterhead and staff support should not be utilized.

3.3 Speaking on Behalf of the City of Arvin
Similar to written correspondence, when Councilmembers are requested to speak to groups or asked the City Council’s position on an issue, the response should reflect the position of the City Council as a whole. A member may clarify their vote on a matter by stating, for example, “While I voted against X, the City Council voted in support of it.” When representing the City at meetings or other venues, it is important that those in attendance gain an understanding of the City Council’s position rather than that of an individual member.

When dealing with members of the media, the Mayor should represent the position and interest of the City Council. The Mayor may delegate this responsibility to the Mayor Pro Tem. In the event the Mayor Pro Tem is unavailable, the Mayor may delegate this responsibility to a Councilmember.

3.4 Speaking as an Individual
On occasion, Councilmembers may wish to transmit correspondence on an issue upon which the City

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 12 Council has yet to take a position or about an issue for which the City Council has no position. In these circumstances, members should clearly indicate in their communications that they are not speaking for the City Council as a whole, but for themselves as one member of the Council. As discussed above, in spoken conversations, Councilmembers should clarify when they are speaking as an individual and not on behalf of the City Council.

Example: “I am speaking only as an individual member of the City Council and not on behalf of the City Council as a whole.”

3.5 Council Conduct with the Media
Councilmembers are frequently contacted by the media for quotes and background information. The following are guidelines for communication with the media:

MAYOR IS THE OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR CITY COUNCIL ON

CITY POLICY
Because the Mayor is the designated representative on the City Council to present and speak on the official City position, Councilmembers must be clear about whether comments represent the official City position or their own personal viewpoint.

ON THE RECORD
It should be assumed that you are always “on the record.” Most members of the media represent the highest levels of journalistic integrity and ethics and can be trusted to keep their word. However, one bad experience could be devastating.

CHOOSE WORDS CAREFULLY AND CAUTIOUSLY
Comments taken out of context can cause problems. Therefore, be cautious about the use of humor, sarcasm, or word play.

3.6 Correspondence from Councilmembers
Councilmembers are sometimes requested to provide letters to citizens, businesses, or other public agencies that convey the position of the City Council on policy matters. These letters are usually drafted by City staff or Council, placed on City letterhead, and signed by either the Mayor or City Manager. Individual members of the Council may prepare letters to respond to constituents in response to inquiries or to provide requested information. Staff may also aid in the preparation of such correspondence. Councilmembers must place copies of any correspondence sent by an individual member on file with the City Clerk.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 13 3.7 Letters of Recommendation
If Councilmembers are asked to prepare letters of recommendation for students and others seeking appointments it is appropriate for Council to use City letterhead and their Council titles. Letters of recommendation should also indicate that the member does not speak for the City Council as a whole, but for themselves as one member of the Council. No review by the entire Council is needed, but copies of these letters must be placed on file with the City Clerk.

3.8 Use of City Seal/Logo
City Councilmembers may only utilize the City seal and/or logo, shown below, for official business of the City. It will be a violation of this Manual for any Councilmember to make or use the seal or logo of the City or any cut, facsimile or reproduction thereof, in a manner which could be mistaken for the official business of the City, City Council, officers or departments.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 14 Chapter 4

4.1 Interactions with City Staff
City Council should work through the City Manager or their designee to contact and/or work with staff. City staff will make every effort to respond in a timely manner to all requests made by individual Councilmembers for information or assistance. In the event a Councilmember’s request requires in depth analysis or more than two (2) hours of staff time, it will require City Council approval. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the City Council’s authority to direct the City Manager through official actional taken at a City Council meeting.

4.2 Access to Information
Staff shall cooperate fully and communicate candidly with both individual Councilmembers and the City Council in providing requested information, as authorized by law. The City Manager or appropriate staff will inform the City Council when a critical or unusual event occurs about which the public would be concerned. There are limited restrictions when information cannot be provided.

Draft documents (e.g., staff reports in progress, administrative draft EIRs, etc.) under review are not available for release until complete and after review by City Manager and the appropriate Department Head. In addition, there are legal restrictions on the City’s ability to release certain personnel information even to members of the City Council.

To assist the City Manager in their ability to monitor the flow of information, requests for information should be submitted in writing. To ensure proper responsiveness, all questions and requests for information are to go to the City Manager.

4.3 Dissemination of Information
In cases where a staff response to an individual Councilmember request involves written materials, the City Manager will provide copies of the material to all other Councilmembers.

4.4 Restriction of Political Involvement by Staff
Local governments are non-partisan entities. As reflected within the principles of the councilmanager form of government, staff formulation and recommendations should remain consistent with City Council policy and should not be influenced by political factors.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 15 Chapter 5

5.1 Conflicts of Interest
State laws are in place to prevent an action by a Councilmember that would constitute a conflict of interest. The purpose of such laws and regulations is to ensure that all actions are taken in the public interest. Whenever a Councilmember believes a potential for conflict of interest exists, he/she is encouraged to consult with the City Attorney. Staff may also request an opinion from the City Attorney or the California Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) regarding a Councilmember’s potential conflict. Laws that regulate conflicts are very complicated. Violations may result in significant penalties including criminal prosecution or the inability to serve in public office.

There are two primary laws that govern conflicts of interest for public officials in California: (1) the Political Reform Act, and (2) California Government Code Section 1090, et seq. In general terms, the Political Reform Act prohibits a public official from having a financial interest in a decision before the official. Government Code Section 1090, et seq. relates to government contracting law and prohibits a public official from having an interest in government contracts.

5.2 City Attorney Advice
The City Attorney has an affirmative duty to protect the City and City Council from conflicts of interest wherever possible. It is critical to note that while the City Attorney can render advice on an interpretation of state laws and regulations on conflict matters, such advice is solely an interpretation of the law. The only entity that can provide binding interpretations and immunity on such matters is the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Members or the full City Council may also solicit opinions on such matters directly from the FPPC, however, such opinions often take time to develop and may not readily respond to urgent matters. It is important to note that the City Attorney does not represent individual members of City Council, but the City Council as a whole.

5.3 Conflict of Interest Forms
Annual disclosure statements are required of all Councilmembers, designated commissioners and senior staff, which indicate potential conflicts of interest including sources of income, real property interests and receipt of loans and gifts. Councilmembers often serve on the governing board of other agencies as a result of their positions. These agencies also require submission of disclosure forms.

5.4 Harassment and Workplace Standards
State law prohibits, and the City has policies and procedures which prohibit discrimination and harassment.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 16 5.5 Liability
The City offers a variety of services and may occasionally find itself subject to legal actions through lawsuits. The City must always approach its responsibilities in a manner that reduces risk to all involved, however, with such a wide variety of high-profile services all risk cannot be eliminated.

It is important to note that violations of certain laws and regulations by individual members of the City Council may result in that Councilmember being personally liable for damages which would not be covered by the City. Examples include, but are not limited to, discrimination, harassment or fraud.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 17 Chapter 6

6.1 City Council Meetings
All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public. Closed sessions may be held for purposes permitted by law, from which the public may be excluded.

6.2 Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
The City Council has adopted Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, Revised 2011, as its rules of parliamentary procedure.

The City Attorney shall be designated as the Parliamentarian for City Council proceedings and shall advise the Presiding Officer on rules of order, meeting procedure, and the proper conduct of business. In the absence of the City Attorney, the City Clerk shall serve as Parliamentarian. A parliamentarian serves in an advisory capacity only. Consistent with Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, the Presiding Officer retains the authority to determine and rule on proper parliamentary procedure.

6.3 Seating Arrangement for City Council
The Mayor shall be seated in the center of the dais and the Mayor Pro Tem shall always be seated immediately next to the left of the Mayor. Following each election, members of the City Council shall be seated at the at the dais with senior Councilmembers having first choice. In the event of equal seniority among members of the Council, selection of Council seats shall be made alphabetically.

6.4 Duties of Presiding Officer
The Mayor shall act as the presiding officer at all meetings of the City Council and shall always preserve strict order and decorum. The Mayor shall state each question coming before the City Council, and shall restate each question immediately prior to calling for the vote. The Mayor is eligible to vote on all questions, and shall direct the order of participation of Councilmembers.

6.5 Quorum
Three (3) Councilmembers shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of the quorum shall be sufficient to pass any action taken by the City Council except on such matters which, by law, require a greater majority.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 18 If a majority of Councilmembers are absent from any meeting the City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and shall prepare a written notice of the adjournment and conspicuously post it at the entrance to the Council Chambers.

6.6 Recognition to Speak
Every Councilmember desiring to speak shall address the Mayor, and upon recognition by the Mayor, shall confine their remarks to the question or item under debate.

INTERRUPTIONS
A Councilmember, once recognized, shall not be interrupted while speaking unless a motion to raise a point or order is raised by another Councilmember, or unless the Councilmember speaking chooses to yield to questions from another Councilmember.

CHALLENGED WHILE SPEAKING
A Councilmember, challenged while speaking, shall cease speaking until the point of order is determined. The Councilmember shall be permitted to proceed if ruled to be in order. Conversely, the Councilmember shall remain silent or alter any remarks to comply with rules of the City Council if found not to be in order.

PUBLIC HEARINGS; EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers should not speak to the merits of an issue, other than to ask questions, until the public hearing has been closed. If the agenda item is an appeal of other than a legislative matter, Councilmembers should acknowledge and state the substance of any prior discussion of the item with any person (other than personal consultants not having an interest in the matter) at the beginning of the hearing.

6.7 Absences
The purpose of this section is to establish clear procedures for granting permission for Councilmember absences in order to ensure compliance with Government Code § 36513 and maintain continuity of governance. This policy is intended to define when an absence is considered “with permission” for purposes of that statute.

Councilmembers are expected to attend all regular meetings of the City Council unless an absence is excused. A Councilmember who anticipates being absent from a regular City Council meeting shall, when practicable, notify the City Manager and the City Clerk prior to the meeting and request that the absence be excused.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 19 An absence shall be deemed “with permission” under Government Code Section 36513 only if one of the following occurs:

A. Council Action. The City Council by vote in open session, grants permission for the absence.

The following categories of absences may be excused:
• Illness or Medical Leave.
• Family emergencies.
• Attendance at other official city, regional, state or intergovernmental meetings. • Military service or legally required appearances.

B. Council Recess or Canceled Meeting. The absence occurs during a period in which the City Council has formally recessed, cancelled or otherwise does not conduct a regular meeting.

C. Other Absences Excused by Council Discretion. The City Council reserves the discretion to excuse other circumstances, including but not limited to, natural disasters or emergencies, travel disruptions or other extraordinary situations the Council finds reasonable.

All excused absences must be clearly noted in the official City Council minutes. The City Clerk will maintain records sufficient to demonstrate whether absences are with or without permission for purposes of Government Code Section 36513.

An absence that is not approved in accordance with this Manual shall be considered an absence without permission under Government Code Section 36513. Nothing herein alters or limits the operation of state law governing vacancies in office.

If a Councilmember is absent without permission from all regular City Council meetings for 60 days consecutively from the last regular meeting they attended, their office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy pursuant to Government Code Section 36513.

6.8 Councilmember Obligation After Absence
When a Councilmember is absent from an earlier meeting at which a matter was discussed, it shall be the duty of that Councilmember to become acquainted with the issues discussed by reading the documents presented and when possible, listening to or viewing the taped recording of the meeting missed.

6.9 Deadline for New Business
Generally, no new item of business will be discussed or considered after 11:00 p.m., unless approved by the City Council.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 20 6.10 Business Items Out of Order
The Mayor or staff may, with the consent of the City Council, modify the order of the agenda.

6.11 Development of Agenda
The City Manager is responsible for preparing the City Council’s meeting agenda. Items may also be placed on an agenda for City Council consideration in the following ways:
• by direction of the City Attorney in consultation with the City Manager; • by direction of a majority of Councilmembers; and
• under any processes set forth by statute or ordinance.

The agenda shall contain a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed, including items to be discussed in closed session. (Government Code Sections 54954.2, 54954.5).

6.12 Document Preparation and Approval for an Agenda
A. Ordinances. No ordinance shall be prepared for presentation to the City Council unless ordered by a majority vote of the City Council, prepared by the City Attorney on their own initiative, or recommended by the City Manager and developed with the City Attorney’s assistance. (Government Code Section 36936).

B. City Attorney Approval as to Form. All ordinances, resolutions, and contracts shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, or their attorney designee, before being placed on the agenda. If the City Manager finds it necessary or expedient to place a contract on a City Council agenda for authority to execute it, but the contract is not yet in final form or has not been signed by the other parties, the City Council shall condition its authorization to execute the contract on the final contract being in substantially the same form as the one presented for the City Council’s consideration with such changes as may directed by the City Council, and upon the City Attorney’s approval of the final contract as to form. If the contract is substantially changed or is not approved as to form by the City Attorney, then the contract must be placed on a subsequent agenda for the City Council’s consideration.

C. Ordinance Introduction and Adoption. The City Council hereby establishes and directs that reading the title of a proposed ordinance will be considered to constitute a full reading of the ordinance, unless a majority of the City Council present asks for a full reading. (Government Code Section 36934).

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 21 D. Majority Vote Required. An affirmative vote of at least three (3) members of the City Council shall be necessary to adopt an ordinance and a resolution, and to approve a contract for the expenditure of funds, except as may be required by law. An urgency (emergency) ordinance must be adopted by at least four (4) members of the City Council. (Government Code Sections 36936, 54954.2, 54956.5).

E. Ordinance Preservation. Following adoption of an ordinance, the City Clerk will assign a number to the ordinance, publish a summary, and/or post the full text as required by law. The ordinance shall be filed and preserved in the City Clerk’s Office.

F. Consent Calendar, Public Hearing, or Matters for Consideration. Ordinances not requiring a public hearing may be presented to the City Council for introduction as a business item and adoption on the consent calendar. The City Attorney shall determine the placement of an ordinance on a City Council agenda, in consultation with the City Manager.

6.13 Agenda Format for Regular Meetings
The business of the City Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order:

1. Call to Order
Mayor (or presiding officer) shall call the meeting to order.

2. Roll Call
The City Clerk shall conduct a roll call to establish the presence of a quorum.

3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance shall be led by a Councilmember, staff member, or invited guest.

4. Ceremonial Items / Presentations
This section may include proclamations, recognitions, awards, or special presentations.

5. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda that are within the City Council’s jurisdiction, in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. No action shall be taken on non‑agenda items except as permitted by law.

6. City Council Comments Regarding Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Following the public comment period on non‑agenda items, City Councilmembers may make brief comments or provide general direction consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act. This item is limited to acknowledgment of comments received, clarification, or requests for staff follow‑up, and does not permit extended discussion, deliberation, or action on matters not appearing on the posted agenda.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 22 7. Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar shall consist of routine and non‑controversial items that may be approved with one motion. Any Councilmember or member of the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.

8. Public Hearings
Items requiring a public hearing by law or Council action shall be heard under this section and shall include a staff report, public testimony, Council discussion, and action where appropriate.

9. Action Items
Action items include matters requiring City Council deliberation and formal action.

10. Work Session / Study Session /Discussion Items
This section is intended for informational items, study sessions, or policy discussions. Action may be taken only if specifically noticed on the agenda.

11. Councilmember Comments, Reports and Requests for Future Agenda Items This portion of the agenda provides Councilmembers an opportunity to make brief announcements, ask clarifying questions, or request that items be placed on a future City Council agenda, consistent with this Manual and City policy.

12. Adjournment
The meeting shall be adjourned by the Mayor or presiding officer.

Closed sessions may precede or follow a regular meeting.

6.14 Components of Regular Meetings
The published agenda shall consist of an agenda and summary reports providing sufficient information needed for deliberation and action.

A. Proclamations. Any two members of City Council may place a proclamation item on the Agenda. Proclamations will be considered for approval on the Consent Calendar by the City Council, with the presentation following immediately thereafter, unless otherwise pulled for earlier consideration of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the City Council. If a majority of the Council votes in favor of the proclamation, it shall be deemed to be a proclamation of the City Council of the City of Arvin.

B. Consent Calendar. Routine items that are not controversial in nature and do not require a public hearing may be placed on the consent calendar at the City Manager’s discretion. All items may be approved by one motion and one vote. Any Councilmember or member of the

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 23 public or their representative may request any item be withdrawn from the consent calendar for separate consideration in its regular order of business.

C. Minutes. The minutes of a City Council meeting shall be “action minutes” which include the motions made, actions taken, and a brief summary of public comments.

A Councilmember may request, through the Mayor, the privilege of having an abstract of a Councilmember’s statement on any subject under consideration by the City Council entered into the minutes. If the City Council consents, the statement shall be entered. If a Councilmember voted in the minority, however, that Councilmember has the right to an abstract of such dissent entered into the minutes which explains an affirmative vote on a ministerial or other routine action on an underlying project or other matter as to which the Councilmember voted in the minority. An “abstract” is defined here as “a statement summarizing the important points of a given text.” The Councilmember requesting an abstract shall succinctly summarize their position to be entered into the minutes. The request must be made and acted upon prior to hearing another item. The abstract must be submitted to the City Clerk the following business day.

D. Written Public Comments and Communications. Subject to the time limits described in this Manual, any member of the public or their authorized representative may address the City Council by written communications.

E. Verbal Public Comments and Communications. Subject to the time limits described in this Manual, any member of the public or their authorized representative, may address the City Council on any matter concerning the City’s business, or any matter over which the City Council has control, whether on its posted agenda or not. Comments on items included on the agenda shall be reserved until the Council considers those items. However, under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing, deliberating on, or taking action on any item that does not appear on the posted agenda. This prohibition includes collective discussion, the use of intermediaries, or serial communications conducted outside a properly noticed meeting. Accordingly, matters raised during “Verbal Comments and Communications” are limited to brief responses or clarification and to a determination of whether the issue should be placed on a future agenda for discussion, action, or report. Any exceptions to these limitations are strictly those expressly allowed under the Brown Act.

F. Legislative Matters. Generally, public hearings shall be conducted in the following order:

1. MAYOR: This is the time and place for Public Hearing item [insert description].

2. MAYOR: Before we begin, are there any ex parte communications to report? Ex parte communication refers to receiving information from a party outside the official public hearing process.

3. ANY COUNCILMEMBER: Ex parte communication report, if applicable.

4. MAYOR: Staff, please provide your staff report for this item.

5. STAFF: Report.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 24 6. MAYOR: Any questions of staff from City Council? (Questions of staff from Council and staff response)

7. MAYOR: At this time, we would like to open the public hearing for anyone in the City Council Chambers wishing to be heard on this matter.

8. PUBLIC: Public testimony and comments.

9. MAYOR: Does staff wish to respond to any comments or issues raised?

10. STAFF: Response to public comments.

11. MAYOR: The hearing is now closed.

12. MAYOR: Any further comments or questions from the City Council?

13. MAYOR: I will now entertain a motion.

14. ANY COUNCIL MEMBER: City Council shall take action by motion of a Councilmember.

G. Future Agenda Items. Any Councilmember may bring any matter to the attention of the City Council which is not otherwise scheduled on a City Council agenda. The matter will be placed on the next available agenda. The sponsoring Councilmember shall give the City Manager a brief description of the subject to be printed in the agenda, sufficient to inform the City Council and public of the nature of the item. All future agenda items shall be submitted to the City Manager, with a copy to the City Clerk, no later than five (5) business days before the next City Council meeting.

The City Council, after considering the future agenda item request, may do any of the following:
• Take no action; or
• Refer the matter to staff to schedule as a future City Council agenda item. •
The Councilmember who requested the agenda item has the privilege of speaking first on the item.

H. Appointments. Appointments to the City Boards, Committees and Commissions shall be made as described in Chapter 7 of this Manual.

6.15 Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, or by a majority of Councilmembers. The call and notice for a special meeting must specify the items to be considered and the date, time, and location for the meeting. (Government Code Sections 36807, 54956(a)).

Special meetings may only be called for matters that cannot be reasonably deferred until the next regular meeting. Special meetings shall not be used for items that can adequately be addressed at a regularly scheduled meeting. A matter typically qualifies when waiting until the next regular meeting would result in harm, legal non-compliance, or loss of opportunity.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 25 6.16 Special Meeting Study Sessions/Workshops
The City Council may meet informally in special meetings designated as workshops that are called by the Mayor, the City Manager, or by a majority of Councilmembers. Study Sessions are special meetings intended for: training purposes such as ethics training, sexual harassment prevention and education, and specific technical subjects such as land use; team building; and to receive briefings and background information and hold general discussions on major issues before City Council action is required. Special meeting workshops are also intended for the City Council to work with staff to develop administrative items such as the budget, for the City Council to receive public input on matters of community wide concern, and for similar activities.

Study Sessions are open to the public and are meetings for purposes of the Brown Act. The City Council may provide direction, but unlike other special meetings, the City Council may not take final action at a Study Session. (Government Code Section 54956).

6.17 Closed Session
Closed sessions may only be held as authorized by state law and shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act. The closed sessions may precede or follow a regular meeting or be called as a special meeting. A Councilmember may move to adjourn the closed session and reconvene the City Council in open session. The motion requires a second and approval by a majority vote. Upon being properly seconded, the Mayor must immediately call the motion for a vote.

The City Attorney or City Manager may call and notice closed session meetings as special meetings. (Government Code Sections 54954.5, 54956.5, 54956.7-54957.1, 54962).

After meeting in closed session, the City Council shall reconvene in open session and the Presiding Officer or City Attorney shall make a public report of any reportable action taken in the closed session and the related vote tabulation. (Government Code Section 54957.1, 54957.7).

6.18 City Council Committees
A majority of City Council may form ad hoc City Council subcommittees that do not have final decision-making authority. The City Council may form standing City Council subcommittees.

Ad hoc City Council subcommittees comprised solely of less than a quorum of the City Council and that are limited to both a defined task and a duration are not subject to the Brown Act and are not required to follow these rules of procedure. (Government Code Section 54952(b)).

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 26 City Council standing subcommittees comprised of less than a quorum of the City Council and that have continuing subject matter jurisdiction or a fixed meeting schedule established by the City Council, shall comply with the Brown Act and follow these rules of procedure. (Government Code Section 54952(b)).

6.19 Addressing the City Council

SPEAKER CARD AND SPEAKER TIME
A person desiring to address the City Council is encouraged to complete a speaker card. Depending upon the extent of the agenda and the number of persons desiring to speak on an issue, the Mayor may limit the time for individual comments. When deemed necessary, the Mayor may extend speaker time unless a majority of the City Council objects. The following time limits apply unless modified by a majority of the City Council:
• Verbal Comment/Communications
Individual speaker – 2 minutes
Individual speaker (Translator) – 4 minutes
Spokesperson for Group of People – 15 minutes
• Public Hearings
Applicant/appellant – 10 minutes
Individual speaker – 2 minutes
Individual speaker (Translator) – 4 minutes
Rebuttal by applicant/appellant – 5 minutes
MANNER OF ADDRESSING COUNCIL; ONE SPEAKER AT A TIME
Each person desiring to address the City Council is encouraged to state their name and city of residence for the record. Unless otherwise determined by the Presiding Officer or a majority of City Council, speakers who fill out a speaker card shall be called to address the Council before those who do not fill our speaker cards.

Once called, the person shall step up to the microphone and may state their name, the subject they wish to address, and state whom they are representing if they are representing an organization or other person(s). All public comments shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not any

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 27 individual member. No question shall be asked of City staff without permission of the Presiding Officer.

No person, other than the person having the floor, shall be permitted to provide public comment without the permission of the Mayor. All comments shall be provided to the City Council through the Mayor, and no question shall be asked of a Councilmember except through the Mayor.

SPOKESPERSON FOR GROUP OF PERSONS
In order to expedite matters and to avoid repetitious presentations, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject matter, it shall be proper for the Presiding Officer to request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group to address the Council and, in case additional matters are to be presented by another member of said group, to limit the number of such persons addressing the Council, subject to the right of all members of the public to speak on any item on the agenda pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Total minutes of public comment shall not exceed 15 minutes.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Questions and comments from the public shall be limited to the subject under consideration. Public comment provided pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act is not a question and answer session.

Members of the public are afforded the opportunity to address the City Council on matters within the Council’s jurisdiction. Councilmembers may listen and make brief comments but are not required to engage in dialogue or respond to questions during the public comment period.

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER A MOTION IS MADE
No person in the audience may address the City Council after a motion is made, without first securing permission to do so. Upon recognition by the Mayor and permission being granted by a majority of the City Council, the person so recognized shall confine him or herself to the item under discussion.

6.20 Continued Agenda Items
It is City Council practice and policy that matters scheduled on an agenda will be heard at the meeting scheduled. When unforeseen circumstances mandate a request for continuance of an agenda item by an applicant, appellant, or other interested parties, the request must be made to the City Council at the outset of the consideration of the item. In addition, any person intending to make a request for a continuance shall inform the City Clerk, verbally or in writing, as soon as possible prior to the meeting that such a request for continuance will be made. The City Clerk shall inform the Mayor. The City Council will consider the request for continuance prior to discussing the substance or merits of the agenda item. The interested parties may speak to the issue of a continuance without forfeiting the right to speak later to the merits of the issue if a majority of the Council so rules. Comments may be

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 28 presented by persons not able to attend the meeting for which the item is finally scheduled if the City Council agrees to continue the item.

6.21 Public Hearing Closed
Once a hearing is closed it is inappropriate for the public to speak except to answer an inquiry of a Councilmember addressed through the Mayor. However, a public hearing may be re-opened by the Mayor to hear new information.

6.22 Special Scheduled Recesses
The City Council will recess from any regularly scheduled City Council meetings during the entire month of November. Prior to a scheduled recess, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council any recommended matters anticipated to require Council approval during the recess. The City Council may, by resolution, authorize the City Manager to approve any recommended matters on behalf of the City of Arvin.

6.23 Cancellation of Meeting
If the City Council considers and then decides to cancel a future regularly scheduled or special meeting it should take such action at the earliest prior meeting possible. If the action to cancel a meeting is taken more than one regular meeting prior to the date of the canceled meeting, the fact of any such cancellation shall also appear as a resolution on the consent calendar for the meeting immediately preceding the canceled meeting date.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 29 Chapter 7

7.1 Boards, Commissions and Committees

DEFINITIONS
A. Boards, Commissions and Committees. The City Council shall establish by ordinance all boards and commissions which shall advise the City Council and perform such other functions and duties as prescribed by City Council. Unless otherwise directed, ad hoc committees shall be established by resolution.

B. City Representatives. City Councilmembers and City residents may be appointed to serve on county, regional or multipurpose agencies, committees and commissions to represent the City.

C. Standing Committee. Standing Committees of the City Council shall have either (1) a continuing subject matter jurisdiction or (2) a meeting schedule fixed by ordinance, resolution or formal action of the City Council.

APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS
The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority City Council, in accordance with the following procedure:

A. Vacancy, Announcement, Interview and Applicant Pool. The City Clerk shall maintain records of membership status of boards, commissions and committees. The Clerk shall notify the Mayor of each vacancy.

When a vacancy occurs, the Mayor shall announce the vacancy at a Council meeting and invite the public to apply for the position(s). When the Mayor determines that sufficient applications have been received, staff shall agendize an informational item at the next meeting announcing (1) the final date for receipt of applications, (2) the date of the Council meeting at which the City Council will receive all of the applications and make its decision whether to interview applicants, and (3) the date of the Council meeting for making the appointment if no interviews are held. The final date for receiving applications shall be at least one week following the announcement.

At the meeting scheduled for the Council to consider interviews, the City Clerk shall provide a copy of all applications received to the City Council. If, at that meeting, Council decides to hold interviews, it shall then determine the interview process, including which applicants will be interviewed and schedule the interviews. After the interview process is complete, the Mayor shall schedule the meeting for making the appointment with the City Clerk.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 30 B. Application Required. No person shall be appointed to a board, commission or committee without filing a written application for appointment with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on the date of the deadline for receipt of applications.

C. Scheduling of Appointment. The City Clerk will schedule, on the regular City Council meeting agenda, as designated by the Mayor, an agenda item notifying the public of the Mayor’s intention to make an appointment to a board, commission or committee.

D. Publishing Names of Appointees. The name of the intended appointee shall be included on the agenda for the meeting at which the appointment will be made.

E. All Applications Provided to All Councilmembers. The City Clerk shall include in the City Council’s agenda packet for the Council meeting at which the Mayor’s appointment is scheduled, all current applications filed for appointment to the board, commission or committee. In the event there are multiple vacancies on the same board, commission or committee the Mayor shall schedule the appointment and name the appointees of all vacant positions of any one board on the same Council meeting.

F. Nomination and Approval of Appointment. The Mayor shall place in nomination the name of the person intended to be appointed from among the persons in the final applicant pool. No second to the nomination shall be made, but debate is allowed. The Council may, by a majority vote, open the discussion to include any or all applicants in the applicant pool. It is out of order for any Councilmember to place in nomination any other person other than the person placed in nomination by the Mayor. Upon approval of the nomination by the City Council, the Mayor’s appointment is confirmed and approved.

G. Procedure in Event the Mayor’s Nomination Not Approved. If the Mayor’s intended appointment is not approved, the Mayor shall at the same or subsequent meeting place in nomination another person’s name from the pool. The process continues until an appointment by the Mayor is approved, in accordance with the procedure set forth in this document.

H. Applications: Current List. A current list of applicants is established each year. Applications may be submitted to the City Clerk at any time between January 1 and December 31. These applications may be considered for various vacancies throughout the year; however, on December 31, any remaining applications of these persons not appointed will be void. In order to be considered in the following year, new applications will need to be submitted starting January 1.

I. Resident Appointments. Any appointment of any person, except a Councilmember, as a member or liaison of a County, regional, multi-purpose agency, or other outside agency shall be accomplished in the same manner as appointments to boards, commissions and committees.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 31 J. Councilmember Appointment. The Mayor shall nominate a Councilmember as a member of a County, regional, multi-public agency, or other outside agency, at the time the matter is considered at the City Council meeting.

K. Removal of Member of Board or Commission or Committee or City Representative. Any member of a board, commission or committee and any City representative or liaison to an outside agency, may be removed by a vote of not less than four (4) Councilmembers, initiated by any member of City Council. Any proposed removal shall be scheduled at a regular Council meeting, with the name of the person proposed to be removed printed on the agenda.

L. Waiver of Requirements. In the event compliance with any of the above requirements would seriously interfere with or interrupt the important business of the City, the City Council may, with the four-fifths approval, waive one or more of said requirements.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 32 Chapter 8

8.1 City Council Expectations

FOLLOWING MEETING RULES OF PROCEDURE
This Manual expresses both statutory requirements and standards of conduct expected for Councilmembers. Councilmembers are responsible for adhering to these rules of procedure.

If a Councilmember violates this Manual, another Councilmember should respectfully point out the issue. If the behavior continues, the matter may be raised privately with the Mayor. If the Mayor is the Councilmember involved, the concern should be raised with the Mayor Pro Tem instead. If after consultation with the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem the Councilmember’s behavior continues to violate this Manual, the alleged violation(s) can be brought up to the City Council at a public meeting.

LIMITED USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR OTHER FORMS FOR

PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS DURING MEETINGS
Councilmembers should not utilize electronic devices or other forms for private communications during a meeting to communicate among themselves, the public, or anyone else during a City Council meeting on substantive matters related to City business (except for the City Attorney). This restriction on the use of electronic devices and other forms for private communications preserves compliance with the Brown Act and due process.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 33 Chapter 9

9.1 Failure to Observe Policies and Procedures
Failure to observe any of the listed procedures does not serve as an independent source of challenge to any action of the City Council, nor does it serve as evidence of improper conduct in any challenge to any action by an individual Councilmember or by the City Council as a whole.

9.2 Censure of Councilmembers
Censure is the most severe form of action. Censure is a formal statement of the Council officially reprimanding one of its members and may be combined with other actions, including, but not limited to, loss of committee assignments, suspension of City-sponsored attendance at conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars and similar gatherings, or removal of other privileges deemed appropriate by Council. Censure should be used for cases in which the Council determines, based on review of the findings of an investigation, the policy violation is a serious offense.

A decision to censure requires Council to adopt a Resolution and make findings regarding policy violations at a public meeting. Prior to the adoption of the Resolution, the named Councilmember will be provided sufficient notice and the opportunity to provide a written or verbal response to the complaint. After the named Councilmember provides a written or verbal response to the complaint, if any, the majority of the Council may vote not to adopt the Resolution but may decide to issue a lower action against the named Councilmember.

To protect the overriding principle of freedom of speech, the Council will not impose censure on any of its members for the exercise of their First Amendment rights, no matter how distasteful the expression was to the Council and the City. However, nothing herein may be construed to prohibit the Council from collectively condemning and expressing their strong disapproval of such remarks.

9.3 Due Process
In all instances, the City Council shall ensure that all due process requirements are met. The City Attorney may recommend variations to procedures to ensure due process.

9.4 De-escalation/Informal Resolution
In addition to the actions above, the Council is encouraged to take steps to de-escalate behavior that could lead to a complaint before a complaint is filed and consider addressing the complaint informally, if appropriate, in an effort to bring the named Councilmember into compliance with this Manual.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual) 34 9.5 Violations of Law
Any violations of applicable laws as referred to in this Manual, which include, but are not limited to, violations of the United States and California Constitutions, United States and California codes, regulations, interpretive administrative findings and relevant case law, may be reported to the appropriate governing agencies.

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Attachment: DRAFT City Council Polices and Procedures Manual_042826 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual)

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Attachment: 2017-21 Reso Amending Procedural Rules for Conduct of City Council Meetings_032117 (Discussion of Draft City Council Policies

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Attachment: 2021-50 Reso Establishing City Council Policy Governing Procedures for Establishing Council Committees_071321 (Discussion of

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Attachment: 2021-50 Reso Establishing City Council Policy Governing Procedures for Establishing Council Committees_071321 (Discussion of City of Arvin Revenue Sources
This presentation is on general fund revenue sources
• The revenue budget for the 2026 fiscal year budget
was $9,583,637.
• The projected revenue budget the 2027 fiscal year
budget is projected to be $8,807,388 (a decrease of
$776,279.
• The following screens explain where Arvin’s revenue
comes from and changes expected next year.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Property Tax in Lieu of VLF
The largest revenue source is direct from the State in the format of “Property Tax in Lieu of VLF”. This revenue is based on assessed valuation of all the properties in Arvin.

FY 26 budget estimate $2,886,154.

FY 27 budget estimate $2,987,169 (about 3%)
Justification for increase: Property values have increased constantly over the past 13 years.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Property Tax in Lieu of VLF -2-
If the national economy goes into recession, the impact of any recession will not hit property values for 24-36 months after the recession starts.

Should additional development occur in the City,
property tax revenue will increase in addition to any
normal increase in value of existing properties

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Measure L
Measure L is the ‘penny tax’ which was adopted in 2008.

This source is highly variable and in case of recession or other negative economic impacts (Tariffs, War, Impact of Immigration Enforcement) could drop rapidly and
without notice.

This happened in 2025-2026, where expected revenue
was projected to be $435,000 below budget. ($714,000
below actual revenue received for 2024-205).

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Measure L -2-
FY 26 budget estimate $2,700,000
FY 27 budget estimate $2,265,000
Reason for lower amount – impact of the three trends
listed on prior slide. Also, measure L revenue for the past two quarters is about $560,000 – this budget estimate
assumes continuation of that number for the foreseeable future.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Bradley-Burns Sales Tax
Bradley-Burns sales tax is the 1% of sales tax which is allocated to Arvin based on point of sale.

Examples: Mc Donald’s, Auto Zone, Gregg’s Petroleum
Unlike the variable income of Measure L, this sales tax source appears to be holding steady. Why? This sales tax is for essential items, not discretionary items which seem to be the bulk of Measure L.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Bradley-Burns Sales Tax -2-
FY 26 budget estimate $1,150,000
FY 27 budget estimate $1,150,000
Again, a flat projection which appears to match what I
am seeing in revenue received from this source over the past six months.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Why is Measure L more than BB?
Measure L sales tax is based on destination, not point of sale. As people purchase things outside of Arvin and
have them delivered here, Measure L tax is applied to
some but not all of those purchases.

A good example is new and used auto sales. Even
though Arvin does not have any car dealers in town, the city still receives $300,000 each year in Measure L tax because the autos are deemed to be ‘delivered’ to the
residents in Arvin.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Franchise Fees
Franchise fees are fees that are paid to the City by service providers.
• Trash collection (Mountainside)
• Electric (PG&E)
• Gas (Southern California Edison)
• Cable TV (Spectrum)

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Franchise Fees -2-
Mountainside: FY 26 budget $303,000
FY 27 budget $313,230
Mountainside contract has a annual cost of living
increase included in the contract
PG&E: FY 26 budget $158,942
FY 27 budget $160,000
Slight increase due to increase in PG&E rates to
customers.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Franchise Fees -3-
So Cal Gas: FY 26 budget $48,000
FY 27 budget $35,748
FY26 budget assumed higher rates which we saw in
2024. FY 27 budget is based on FY 26 actual plus 3%
Spectrum: FY 26 budget $31,000
FY 27 budget $29,000
Cable TV Franchise fees continue to decline as more
people ‘cut the cable’

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Administrative Services
Administrative Services revenue is revenue received
from other departments (Transit, Sanitation, etc.) for
recovery of general city services provided for those
departments. Services include Finance, City Clerk, HR,
IT, office supplies, electricity, phones, etc.)
FY 26 budget: $528,373
FY 27 budget: $530,000
Flat revenue projection as city costs are estimated to be flat in respect to overall city operational costs.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Cannabis
Although many companies have expressed interest in
running cannabis operations in Arvin, there has been
only one operator (420 Kingdom) which has remained in
business over the past five years.

FY 26 budget: $300,000
FY 27 budget: $180,000
FY 26 budget assumed additional entry of operators into Arvin, FY 27 budget does not.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Planning and Building Fees
Planning and Building fees include:
• Building permit fees
• Planning fees
• Engineering fees
• Encroachment permit fees
• Code enforcement fees
• Plan check fees
• Development agreement fees
• Other reimbursable fees

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Planning and Building Fees -2-
Planning/Building fees FY 26 budget $513,000
FY 27 budget $442,000
The impact of the ban on new sewer connections
continues to hurt the City. Hopefully, the ban will be
lifted by November of 2026 which will allow for a return to normal fees. This budget continues to assume
depressed revenue as it will take some time for new
development to start once the ban is lifted.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Anti-dumping funds from County
Arvin receives about $63,000 in anti-dumping fees.

This is a mandated expense, and will be removed from
the general fund and placed into a special revenue fund in FY 27.

Arvin’s SB1383 (edible food recovery, and other ‘green’ environmental costs mandated by the State) are
supported by this revenue source.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Police department revenue
Police department revenue includes traffic citations,
revenue from ordinance violations, and other
miscellaneous police sources. Prior year’s budget
included one-time funds, this year’s budget does not.

FY 26 budget: $103,000
FY 27 budget: $ 61,000

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Additional Revenue Opportunities
The Council could propose an additional sales tax to
support (or enhance) critical city services. Revenue
projections will be in line with Measure L receipts.

An additional one-half cent sales tax would bring in
between $1,100,000 to $1,200,000.

An additional one cent sales tax would bring in an
additional $2,200,000 to $2,400,000 per year.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Additional Revenue Opportunities -2-
The deadline for City Council action to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot would be around the end of
July. Should the Council decide to pursue this option it is recommended that the City hire a consultant at an
estimated cost of about $25,000 - $29,000 to help
promote the measure.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Next Steps -1-
The City Manager is still in the process of determining what the structural deficit will be for FY 27. For now, the assumption is this deficit is about $1.4 million.

The City Manager has identified about $800,000 in
salary and benefit attrition – cost savings that are being implemented today.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26) Next Steps -2-
As directed by the City Council at the last meeting, the City Manager is researching additional savings which
could amount to an additional $1,000,000 per year.

Several procedural steps need to be taken before details will be provided on this.

The next budget presentation, scheduled for May 12,
2026 will discuss proposed expense budget items.

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Attachment: FY 27 revenue presentation 4.28.26 (Budget Update FY 25-26)

Arvin City CouncilApril 28, 2026

Arvin City Council
April 28, 2026