REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MAY 26,2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:01PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; MPT Perez arrived late at 6:57PM during Closed Session Item 98 after Agenda ltem 1 and prior to Agenda ltem 2.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda with the following change:
- Move Closed Session Agenda ltem 98 to be considered after Agenda ltem 1 and prior to Agenda ltem 2.
Motion CM Reyes Second CM Tarver Vote 4-0
98. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM 98 CONSIDERED AFTER AGENDA ITEM 1 AND PRIOR TO AGENDA ITEM 2.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY The City Gouncil discussed Closed Session Agenda ltem 98 but did not finish the conversation and they will continue the discussion when they adjourn to Closed Session at the end of this meeting.
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. PRESENTATTON(S)
A. Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 2026
Raquel Pacheco, Regional Planner - Kern Council of Governments
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of May 09, 2026 - May 22,2026.
B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of May 08,2026
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C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of May 12, 2026.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Receiving and Adopting the Annual Statement of lnvestment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Authorizing the lnvestment of Surplus Funds Consistent with the Same.
Resolution No. 2026-23
E. Approval of A Proclamation Proclaiming May 2026 as Military Appreciation Month.
F. Approval of A Proclamation Proclaiming May 2026
Appreciation Month.
Staff recommends approval of consent agenda.
Motion to approve Gonsent Agenda ltems 4A - 4F.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Perez Vote 5-0
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5. ACTTON |TEM(S)
A. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment and the City of Arvin Accepting A Donation for the Purchase and lnstallation of Certain Park Equipment for Felicita Park; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the MOU and Any Documents Necessary to lmplement the MOU and the Project.
Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes Vote 5-0
Agreement No. 2026-12
6. DTSCUSSTON |TEM(S)
A. Discussion Regarding Electric Scooter and Electric Bike Safety Council suggested staff prepare an informational flyer in both English and Spanish to be posted on the Gity social media pages, provide to local churches, and to provide to the Kern County Arvin Branch Library for them to print and place them on their counter for the public.
7. REPORTS
A. Budget Update FY 25-26
8. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
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9. CLOSED SESSTON ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL _ ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): two cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 554957.6) Agency designated representative: Jeffrey Jones, City Manager Employee organization: Service Employees lnternational Union Local 521 CTW, CLC and Arvin Police Officers Association.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITYATTORNEY The City Council discussed item 9A and continued their discussion for item 98. No reportable action for both Glosed Session ltems 9A and 98.
l0.ADJOURNED @ 10:03PM
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