REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; CM Reyes arrived late at 6:05pm during Agenda Item 2, Public Comments.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion MPT Perez Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any matter on the agenda or any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter iurisdiction 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 Registers) 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.
Agreement No. 2026-10
Staff recommends approval of consent agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A - 3D.
Motion MPT Perez Second CM Tarver Vote 5-0
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2026.
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 6 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.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive second reading to be read by title only and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second CM Reyes Vote 5-0
Ordinance No. 2026-504
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 to approve 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 authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all related documents.
Second CM Tarver Vote 5-0
Agreement No. 2026-11
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2026.
6. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding Oversight of Mobilehome Parks Located Within City Limits.
6A. Council provided direction to staff to compile all complaints received related to the mobile home parks and prepare a letter, to be considered by the City Council for approval at the Council meeting of May 26, 2026, addressed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) from the City Council regarding the concerns and requesting that the HCD provide a resolution and steps to remedy the issues; and Council provided direction to staff to obtain contact information from the mobile parks management company to schedule a meeting to discuss resident concerns.
B. Discussion of Draft City Council Policies and Procedures Manual. 6B. Discussion held and further discussion is to be continued at the following Regular City Council Meeting of May 12, 2026.
7. REPORTS
A. Budget Update FY 25-26
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNED @ 8:41PM
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2026.