Agenda — Arvin City Council, August 25, 2026

REVISED AND FINAL
(Agenda Item 8A has been revised)

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE

ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING

AUTHORITY / ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 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 – August 25, 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 August 07, 2026 – August 13, 2026.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026.

C. Approval of Minutes of the Special Arvin City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026; and Regular Meeting of August 11, 2026.

D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Updating the City of Arvin 2026 Transit Title VI Compliance Program.

Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.

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

4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, Amending Appendix A to Chapter 1.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code Relating to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

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 – August 25, 2026.

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B. A Public Hearing to Consider First Reading and Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California Amending Section 9.24.030 of the Arvin Municipal Code Regarding Park Closure Hours.

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.

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

5. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Procurement/Purchasing Process Update
B. Discussion Regarding Human Resources Department

6. ACTION ITEM(S)
A. Consideration and Direction Regarding A Resolution to be Considered at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo 2026 General Assembly on September 25, 2026.

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE

OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO

CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER

FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY
OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS.

Staff recommends that the Council consider the Resolution and determine the City’s position so that the Voting Delegate can represent the City’s position for the Resolution at the General Assembly.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Horton ____ CM Reyes ____ MPT Perez ____ Mayor Calderón _____ B. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc. for Human Resources Support Services.

Staff recommends approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc. for Human Resources Support Services.

Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
Roll Call: CM Tarver ____ CM Horton ____ CM Reyes ____ MPT Perez ____ Mayor Calderón _____ Arvin City Council Meeting Agenda – August 25, 2026.

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7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

8. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): three cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6) Agency designated representative: Jeffrey Jones, City Manager Employee organization: Service Employees International Union Local 521 CTW, CLC and Arvin Police Officers Association.

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 August 21, 2026.

Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
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Payment Register
City of Arvin APPKT01322 - FOR AP 8/13/2026
01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Main Pool Ck - Main Checking - BOA
1733
Vendor Number

AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PC
Total Vendor Amount
300.83
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 300.83
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount EM068394 X-RAY EXAM , OFFICE O/P NEW LOW 02/10/2026 02/10/2026 0.00 300.83 1002
Vendor Number

ARVIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
Total Vendor Amount
17,779.35
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 17,779.35
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount WATER SERVICES 06.24.26 - 07.24.26 WATER SERVICES 06.24.26 - 07.24.26 08/01/2026 08/10/2026 0.00 17,779.35 1150
Vendor Number
AT&T
Total Vendor Amount
1,267.20
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 1,267.20
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 000025540321 9391033189 SERVICE 06.13.26 - 07.12.26 07/13/2026 08/19/2026 0.00 378.62 000025542083 9391056024 SERVICE 06.13.26 - 07.12.26 07/13/2026 08/19/2026 0.00 888.58 1015
Vendor Number

AT&T MOBILITY
Total Vendor Amount
482.86
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 482.86
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 287251442687X07282026 PW + COMM DEV + CH CELL PHONES 06.23.26-08.22.26 07/22/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 482.86 1856
Vendor Number

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
Total Vendor Amount
4,150.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 4,150.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 1062932 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH MAY 28,2026 05/29/2026 06/29/2026 0.00 1,690.00 1067263 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 2026 07/08/2026 08/08/2026 0.00 2,460.00 1670
Vendor Number

BLUETRITON BRANDS INC
Total Vendor Amount
445.37
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 445.37
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 06G6707940541 WATER DELIVER SERVICES 06.27.26 - 07.26.26 06/27/2026 07/29/2026 0.00 445.37 1614
Vendor Number
CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC.

Total Vendor Amount
73,381.33
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 73,381.33
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FB85549 PROF. SERVICES THROUGH 6/30/2026 07/13/2026 08/13/2026 0.00 73,381.33

CENTRAL VALLEY SALINITY COALITION INC
Total Vendor Amount
2,333.75
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 2,333.75
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 2655 ARVIN WWTF - PLANT NO 2 07/23/2026 08/23/2026 0.00 2,333.75 1204
Vendor Number

COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE AND MORE
Total Vendor Amount
138.92
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 138.92
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 26855 PAINT ROLLER FOR RESTROOM PARKS 07/17/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 43.71 627148 SPRAY WASP/ HORNET FOR LLMD'S 07/13/2026 08/13/2026 0.00 7.57 627221 PW SHOP FORNEY WELDING 07/14/2026 08/14/2026 0.00 43.28 627305 PPE FOR STAFF - DUST MASK 07/15/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 32.46 627331 APD SINK CLOGGED 07/15/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 11.90 1369
Vendor Number

COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST CCT DEBT SERVICE
Total Vendor Amount
104,352.55
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 104,352.55
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount ARVI719TARA 07.21.26 ARVI719TARA 07.21.26 07/21/2026 08/25/2026 0.00 73,595.05 ARVI719TARB 07.21.2026 ARVI719TARB 07.21.2026 07/21/2026 08/25/2026 0.00 30,757.50 1057
Vendor Number

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - CASHIERING OFFICE
Total Vendor Amount
2,532.27
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 2,532.27
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount SL261125 SIGNALS & LIGHTING APRIL - JUNE 2026 07/15/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 2,532.27 1060
Vendor Number

DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION
Total Vendor Amount
298.02
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 298.02
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET'S HALL 08/04/2026 08/04/2026 0.00 298.02 1594
Vendor Number

ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
Total Vendor Amount
14,834.40
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 14,834.40
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount FBN5714948 LEASE CHARGE AUGUST 2026 08/05/2026 08/20/2026 0.00 14,834.40 1830
Vendor Number

GLORIA HUGHES
Total Vendor Amount
819.06
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 819.06
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 7152026 INTERPRETING SERVICES 07/14/2026 07/15/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 819.06 1846
Vendor Number

GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Total Vendor Amount
2,451.42
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 2,451.42
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 42694075 DELL OPTIPLEX COMPUTERS AGREEMENT 08/07/2026 08/07/2026 0.00 2,451.42

HABERFELDE FORD
Total Vendor Amount
2,360.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 2,360.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 802263 PD 293 REPAIR ESTIMATE & STORAGE FEES 07/13/2026 08/13/2026 0.00 2,360.00 1226
Vendor Number

JEFF JONES
Total Vendor Amount
1,015.90
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 1,015.90
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount REIMBURSEMENT CHECKS OUTDATED PREVIOUS REIMBURSEMENT CHECKS OUTDATED 08/11/2026 08/11/2026 0.00 1,015.90 1232
Vendor Number

JEFFREY B KELLEY
Total Vendor Amount
125.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 125.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6775 ADOBE COMPLEX SERVICE DEADBOLT 07/14/2026 08/13/2026 0.00 125.00 1010
Vendor Number

JONES WALBAUM CORPORATION
Total Vendor Amount

50.88 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 50.88
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 877530 BUSINESS CARDS FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR EDUARDO B. 07/16/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 50.88 1088
Vendor Number

KERN COUNTY FORENSIC SERVICES
Total Vendor Amount
750.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 750.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 3705 EXAM 07.16.26 08/03/2026 08/18/2026 0.00 750.00
1102
Vendor Number

MOUNTAINSIDE DISPOSAL
Total Vendor Amount
4,832.16
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 4,832.16
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount N4855489412 BIN RENT AND 4 YD ROLL OFF 08.01.26 08/01/2026 08/01/2026 0.00 832.30 N4855490749 BIN RENT AND 4 YD ROLL OFF 07.31.2026 07/31/2026 08/14/2026 0.00 271.88 N4855490757 BIN RENT AND 4 YD ROLL OFF JULY 2026 07/31/2026 08/14/2026 0.00 3,727.98 1184
Vendor Number

OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC
Total Vendor Amount

65.31 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 65.31
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 4451-136426 PD CAR WASH SOAP 07/14/2026 08/14/2026 0.00 65.31 1108
Vendor Number
PG & E
Total Vendor Amount
291.64
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 291.64
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 8440977428-2 07.01.26-07.29.26 8440977428-2 07.01.26-07.29.26 07/29/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 291.64

PHILLIP R ASUNCION
Total Vendor Amount

59.95 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 59.95
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 245023 MONTHLY CELL BACKUP 08/01/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 59.95 1596
Vendor Number

ROBERT HALF
Total Vendor Amount
1,116.08
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 1,116.08
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 66497978 WEEK ENDING 08.07.26 FOR YAQUELIN G. 08/10/2026 08/10/2026 0.00 1,116.08 1123
Vendor Number

SO CAL GAS CO
Total Vendor Amount
117.63
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 117.63
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount SERVICES 06.25.26 - 07.27.26 SERVICES 06.25.26 - 07.27.26 07/29/2026 08/18/2026 0.00 117.63 1131
Vendor Number

TEL-TEC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Total Vendor Amount

55.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 55.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 926661 ARVIN ADOBE COMPLEX FIRE MONITORING AUGUST 2026 08/01/2026 08/15/2026 0.00 55.00 1242
Vendor Number

TYACK TIRES INC
Total Vendor Amount
1,402.50
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 1,402.50
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 252604 PW E-2 TIRES AND MOUNT 07/22/2026 08/10/2026 0.00 1,402.50 1136
Vendor Number
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF NORTHERN CAL. AND NEV
Total Vendor Amount
1,179.20
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 1,179.20
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 1108142026 2026 MEMBERSHIP , 2025 BILLABLE TICKETS FEE 07/20/2026 08/20/2026 0.00 1,179.20 1723
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 7
Total Vendor Amount
460.44
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 460.44
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6149544848 ARVIN PW CELL PHONES 06.26.26 - 07.25.26 07/25/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 460.44 1140
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 5
Total Vendor Amount
959.25
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 959.25
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6149544846 ARVIN PD CELL PHONES 06.26.26-07.25.26 07/25/2026 08/17/2026 0.00 959.25

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01322 - FOR AP 8/13/2026
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1139
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 609123961 6
Total Vendor Amount
848.22
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 848.22
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6149544847 ARVIN PD AIR CARDS 06.26.26 - 07.25.26 07/25/2026 07/25/2026 0.00 848.22 1186
Vendor Number
VERIZON WIRELESS 642023305 2
Total Vendor Amount
670.06
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 670.06
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6149777164 TRANSIT SVCS 06.29.26 - 07.28.26 07/28/2026 08/20/2026 0.00 670.06 1998
Vendor Number

WILLIAM BERRY JR
Total Vendor Amount
13,100.00
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 08/13/2026 13,100.00
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount 6122 TAX MEASURE CONSULTING JULY 2026 07/24/2026 07/24/2026 0.00 13,100.00

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026.) Payment Register APPKT01322 - FOR AP 8/13/2026
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Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Main Pool Ck Check 43 34 0.00 255,026.55
Packet Totals: 43 34 0.00 255,026.55

3.A.1
Attachment: Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026 (Demand Register(s) of August 07, 2026 - August 13, 2026.) Detail Registe.r
City of Arvin Payroll Summary
Packet: PYPKTO1095 - PV 08. 14 .26 1O7,28.26' 08. 10.25) Payroll Set:01 - Payroll Set 01
Total Direct Deposits:

Total Check Amounts:
135,11s.33
136.57
Pay Period: 07 12S12026 - O8lLOl2O26
Males Paid: 42
Females Paid: 15
Unknown Paid: 0
Total Employees: 57
e/12/2026 4:46:03 PM Page 37 of 4t

3.B.1
Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026 (Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026.)

EARNINGS
Pay Code
1X
2X

AUTO ALLOW

BILINGUAL

CELL ALLOW

CTO-PEPRA
DEGREE
DIFFL
INSUR
LONG
PBD
PBD3
PDADL
POST
REG
REGNP
SALARY
srcK
SSWEP

STIPEND
TUPGR
TUPGR.NP
Vacation
VACTO

DEDUCTIONS
Code
457K-Flat
457LO
AFLAC
ALLST
APOA Dues
BLUE

COLONIAL-AT
COPRE

DUES-COPE
EWO

GARNISHMENT
GUARDl
GUARD2
KAISR

PERS SCP
PE RS2
PERS2 ER CLASSIC
PERS2D-EE/ER-CLASSTC
PERS3-EE/ER SAFETY
PERS3.ER-SAFETY
PERS6 PEPRA
PERS6-ER.PEPRA

PERSS ER SAFETY

PERSS-SAFETY
PERS.CL DED
SElu Dues
Units
373.75

11.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

21.50 0.00
204.OO

0.00 0.00

98.00 2.00

80.00 0.00
3,492.00

20.00 5.00
336.88

36.00 0.00
160.00
856.00

46.62 239.00
5,92r.75
Pay Amount
79,447.77
988.66
200.00
7,776.90
225.00
972.94
530.79
265.20
7,575.74
4,317.13
3,062.44

59.26 3,014.40
1,455.88
723,470.77
525.93
1,050.00
13,645.71
927.60
800.00
247.24
2,137.55
7,296.22
9,331.03
190,652.16
Employer

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
2,906.t!
555.58
333.09
801.07

0.00 5,858.19
5,521.49

0.00 430.78

0.00 76,406.3r

BENEFITS
Pay Code
COMP
PERS-Classic
Uniform Classic
TAXES
Code
Federal W/H
MC
sDr
ss
State W/H
Unemployment
Subject To
t77,700.68
L87,576.80
183,988.51
187,576.80
771,700.68
189,602.16
Total:

Employee
LL,219.65
2,719.87
2,39r.82
r1,629.79
4,847.40

0.00 32,808.53
Pay Amount

0.00 430.78

22.16 452.94
Employer

0.00 2,719.87

0.00 7I,629.79

0.00 0.00
14,349.66
Total
Units
$7.r3

7.OO

2.00 155.13
Total:

Subject To

0.00 0.00

0.00 76,O73.99
24,380.09
7,936.86
4,758.39
4,819.93
73,873.56
73,873.56
49,43r.42
49,43r.42

0.00 0.00
Total:

Employee
3,588.29

9.96 40.98
123.36
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Earnings: 190,552.16 Net Pay: 135,251.90
8/L7/2026 4:46:03 Pl''1
Benefits: 452.94 Deductions: 22,597.73 Taxes: 32,808.53

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Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026 (Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026.) Clty of Arvln
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Attachment: Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026 (Payroll Register(s) of August 14, 2026.) Special Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – August 10, 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
AUGUST 10, 2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion to approve the agenda.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes 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 @ 7:41PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

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Attachment: Minutes of the Special Arvin City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026 (Minutes of Special Meeting of August 10, 2026 and Regular Arvin City Council Meeting Minutes – August 11, 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
AUGUST 11, 2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:03PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.

Motion to approve the agenda.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes Vote 3-0

3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Register(s) of July 24, 2026 – August 06, 2026.

B. Approval of Payroll Register(s) of July 31, 2026.

C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting(s) of June 23, 2026 and July 28, 2026; and Special Meeting(s) of July 23, 2026 of July 29, 2026.

D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin to Approve the St. Thomas Church Special Event Permit Application for their Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession 2026; Authorize Closure of Streets and Approve Applicable Fee for City Staff Services Associated with this Event; and Authorize Execution of A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Arvin and St.

Thomas Church.

Resolution No. 2026-41
Agreement No. 2026-20
E. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Authorizing the Federal Funding Under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311) and/or 5339 (49 U.S.C. Section 5339) with California Department of Transportation.

Resolution No. 2026-42

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F. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc. for Human Resources Support Services.

Above Consent Agenda Item 3F was tabled to a future council meeting.

Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda.

CM Reyes requested to pull Consent Agenda Item 3F for discussion.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3A – 3E.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes Vote 3-0
Consent Agenda Item 3F was considered and discussed. Council agreed to table Item 3F to a future council meeting.

4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
A. A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, Amending Appendix A to Chapter 1.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code Relating to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

Hearing opened.

No public testimony received.

Hearing closed.

Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance to be read by title only and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.

Motion MPT Perez Second CM Reyes Vote 3-0

5. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Process for Vendor Selection
B. Discussion Regarding Three Cs Inc. - SB 1383

6. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

7. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Mariana Morales Prieto - AIMs File No. FR104063 Against: City of Arvin

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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Francisco J. Verduzco - AIMs File No. FR103961 Against: City of Arvin
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Francisco J. Verduzco - AIMs File No. FR103962 Against: City of Arvin
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY:
7A) The City Council approved awarding $130 to the Claimant for the tire. 7B) The City Council rejected the claim.
7C) The City Council rejected the claim.

8. ADJOURNED @ 8:07PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

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Attachment: Minutes of the Regular Arvin City Council Meeting of August 11, 2026 (Minutes of Special Meeting of August 10, 2026 and Regular

CITY OF ARVIN
Agenda Report
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Hesham Elshazly, Transportation Manager
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Updating the City of Arvin 2026 Transit Title VI Compliance Program.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin updating the City of Arvin’s Transit Title VI Compliance Program and authorize submission of same to the California Department of Transportation (“CalTrans”).

BACKGROUND
The Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) requires that all direct and primary grant recipients document their compliance by submitting a Title VI Compliance Program to their FTA regional civil rights officer once every three years or as otherwise directed by FTA. The last update was approved by the Council and submitted in September 2023, so the 2026 update is now due.

The City Attorney’s office has thoroughly reviewed the 2026 Transit Title VI Compliance Program. It is essentially identical to the 2023 version, and this is now before the City Council for approval.

FISCAL IMPACTS
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund. All expenses, printing and translating costs will be paid from the Arvin Transit Division fund.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution, with attached Arvin Transit Title VI Compliance Program.

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RESOLUTION NO. ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
UPDATING THE CITY OF ARVIN 2026 TRANSIT TITLE VI

COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Federal Civil Right Act of 1964 states that: No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, as a subrecipient of federal transportation funds, the City of Arvin is required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including provisions detailed in U.S.

Department of Transportation's FTA Circular 4702.1B, Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients and the California Department of Transportation (“CalTrans”) regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arvin previously approved City of Arvin’s Transit Title VI Compliance Program on September 12, 2023; and WHEREAS, to remain in compliance with the above agencies’ regulations, the City has updated its Title VI Compliance Program, covering the period 2026 through 2029, and which will be submitted to the appropriate state and federal agencies; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arvin desires to approve the updated Transit Title VI Compliance Program ("Program") to comply with the Federal Transportation Act and CalTrans requirements and to authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the Program to the appropriate state or federal agencies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City of Arvin 2026 Title VI Compliance Program, is hereby adopted and approved as updated pursuant to the attached “City of Arvin 2026 Title VI Compliance Program”.

Section 2. This Resolution is approved as of August 25, 2026. ///
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of August 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 & 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 Resolution 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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Attachment: Reso Arvin Transit Title VI Compliance Program 2026_082526 (City of Arvin 2026 Transit Title VI Compliance Program) eTrans
Title VI Program
Fiscal Years 2025-2026 to 2028-2029

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CITY OF ARVIN
TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR ArvinTrans
FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 to 2028-2029

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1 City of Arvin ArvinTrans Policy Statement ..................................................................... 1 Environmental Justice Requirements………………………………………………........ 2 ArvinTrans Service Area Map.......................................................................................... 3

Title VI Requirements.................................................................................................... 7

1. Requirement to Notify Beneficiaries of Protection under Title VI............................. 7 Title VI Notice to the Public....................................................................................... 7

2. Requirement to Post Notice of Title VI...................................................................... 7 ArvinTrans Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted…………………………….. 8

3. Requirement to Develop Title VI Complaint Procedures and Complaint Form.......................................................................................................... 9 City of Arvin ArvinTrans Title VI Complaint Procedures......................................... 9

4. Requirement to Record and Report Transit-Related Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits...................................................................................................................... 16

5. Promoting Inclusive Public Participation and Language Assistance Plan ............................................................................................................................. 16

6. Title VI Equity Analysis……………………………………………………………. 21

7. Requirement to Provide Meaningful Access to LEP Persons..................................... 21

8. Minority Representation on Planning and Advisory Bodies ...................................... 30

9. Requirement to Develop System-Wide Standards and Policies................................. 31

EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A: Notice to the Public – English…………………………………………….. 8 EXHIBIT B: Title VI Complaint Procedure……………………………………..………... 9 EXHIBIT C: Title VI Complaint Form – English………………………….…………....... 12 EXHIBIT D: Public Participation Plan……………………………………………….. ….. 17 EXHIBIT E: Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan …………………………………… 22 EXHIBIT F: System-wide Standards and Policies……………………………………… 31

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CITY OF ARVIN - ArvinTrans

TITLE VI PROGRAM
FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 to 2028-2029
Reference: FTA Circular 4702.1B Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Recipients (October 1, 2012).

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Title VI Program is to establish guidelines to effectively monitor and ensure that the City of Arvin transit services (“ArvinTrans”) are in compliance with FTA Title VI requirements.

Title VI states that “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The FTA is required to ensure that federally supported transit services and related benefits are provided consistent with Title VI. The Title VI Program requires an update every three years.

The City of Arvin (ArvinTrans) will ensure that its programs, policies, and activities comply with Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Title VI Regulations (49 CFR Part 21) and with Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons requirements (70 FR 74087, December 14, 2005). The City of Arvin is committed to creating and maintaining a public transportation system that is free of all forms of discrimination. The City of Arvin will take necessary preventive corrective and disciplinary actions to stem behavior that violates this policy or the rights and privileges it is designed to protect. FTA requires recipients to document compliance with DOT Title VI regulations by submitting a Title VI Program once every three years.

City of Arvin - Title VI Policy Statement
The City of Arvin is committed to ensuring that
no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Arvin shall integrate an environmental justice analysis into its National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documentation of construction projects. The City of Arvin is not required to conduct environmental justice analyses of projects where NEPA documentation is not required.

City of Arvin will consider preparing an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) to integrate into its documents the following components when performing construction projects:
• A description of the low-income and minority population within the study area affected by the project, and a discussion of the method used to identify this; • Population (e.g., analysis of Census data, direct observation, or a public involvement process);
• A discussion of all adverse effects of the project both during and after construction that would affect the identified minority and low-income populations; • A discussion of all positive effects of the project that would affect the identified minority and low-income populations, such as improvements in transit service, mobility, or accessibility;
• A description of all mitigation and environmental enhancement actions incorporated into the project to address the adverse effects, including, but not limited to, any special features of the relocation program that go beyond the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act and address adverse community effects such as separation or cohesion issues; and the replacement of the community resources destroyed by the project; • A discussion of the remaining effects, if any, and why further mitigation is not proposed; • For projects that traverse predominantly minority and low-income and predominantly nonminority and non-low-income areas, a comparison of mitigation and environmental enhancement actions that affect predominantly low-income and minority areas with mitigation implemented in predominantly non-minority or non-low-income areas.

In addition, the State of California through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. When NEPA documents are prepared, the City will also comply with CEQA regulations.

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Arvin Transit SERVICE AREA MAP
Local Routes:

Fares / Tarifas
General Public │ Publico General $1.50
Seniors (60 & above) │ Mayores de Edad (60 o mayor) $1.25 ADA Certified │ Clasificado de ADA $1.25
ADA Attendant/2nd Attendant │Acompañante de ADA/2nd compañante FREE $1.50
Children 5 & older │Niños 5 años y mayor $1.50
Children 4 and younger │Niños 4 años y menor son gratis. FREE Monthly Pass / Pase Mensual
General Public │Publico General $40.00
Senior or ADA │Mayor de Edad or AD: $35.00
Students │Estudiantes $35.00
*Exact fare only. Drivers DO NOT provide change.
*Solamente tarifa exacta. Conductores NO PROPORCIONAN cambio.

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4 Arvin to Lamont:

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Arvin to Tejon:

Location Pickup
Arvin Transit Center 4:00am 1:00pm
Hwy 223 & Hwy 184 4:05am 1:05pm
Tejon Ranch Arrive 4:30am 1:30pm
Tejon Ranch Depart 4:35am 1:35pm
Hwy 223 & Hwy 184 4:50am 1:50pm
Arvin Transit Center 5:00am 2:00pm
Fares / Tarifas
General Public │ Publico General $2.00
Seniors (60 & above) │ Mayores de Edad (60 o mayor) $1.50 ADA Certified │ Clasificado de ADA $1.50
ADA Attendant/2nd Attendant │Acompañante de ADA/2nd compañante FREE $2.00
Children 5 & older │Niños 5 años y mayor $2.00
Children 4 and younger │Niños 4 años y menor son gratis. FREE Monthly Pass / Pase Mensual
General Public │Publico General $45.00
Senior or ADA │Mayor de Edad or AD: $35.00
Students │Estudiantes $35.00
*Exact fare only. Drivers DO NOT provide change.
*Solamente tarifa exacta. Conductores NO PROPORCIONAN cambio.

Fares / Tarifas
All Fares │ $3.00
Monthly Pass / Pase Mensual
All Monthly Passes │ $50.00
*Exact fare only. Drivers DO NOT provide change
*Solamente tarifa exacta. Conductores NO PROPORCIONAN cambio.

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Arvin to Bakersfield
Location Pickup
Arvin Transit Center 8:00am 11:30am
7-Eleven 8:05am 11:35am
Di Giorgio & Comanche 8:10am 11:40am
Bakersfield Adult School (Brundage & Mt. Vernon R R
Social Security Office (Haley St.) 8:35am 12:00pm
Bakersfield College 8:40am 12:10pm
K.M.H (Kern Medical Hospital) 8:45am 12:15pm
Chester & 21st Street (Downtown) 8:55am 12:25pm
Walmart (Panama Lane) 9:20am 12:55pm
Job Spot (Panama Lane) R R
Arvin Transit Center 9:50am 1:40pm
R= REQUEST ONLY, the bus will only stop on request, to request must call office, as well as for pick-up 1 hour in advance. Pick up and Drop off will be on the EASTSIDE of Mt Vernon ONLY.

Fares / Tarifas
General Public │ Publico General $3.00
Seniors (60 & above) │ Mayores de Edad (60 o mayor) $2.00 ADA Certified │ Clasificado de ADA $2.00
ADA Attendant/2nd Attendant │Acompañante de ADA/2nd compañante FREE $3.00
Children 5 & older │Niños 5 años y mayor $3.00
Children 4 and younger │Niños 4 años y menor son gratis. FREE Monthly Pass / Pase Mensual
General Public │Publico General $50.00
Senior or ADA │Mayor de Edad or AD: $40.00
Students │Estudiantes $45.00
*Exact fare only. Drivers DO NOT provide change.
*Solamente tarifa exacta. Conductores NO PROPORCIONAN cambio.

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Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride service is available to seniors 60 or older, and a person with disabilities. For more information call (661) 854-3139.

Servicio de Dial-A-Ride - El servicio de Dial-A-Ride es disponible para los mayores de 60 años O más y para personas con de información llame al (661) 854-3139.

The City of Arvin’s objectives are to:
• Ensure that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin.
• Identify and address, as appropriate, disproportionately high, and adverse human health, and environmental effects, including social and economic effects of programs and activities on minority populations and low-income populations. • Promote the full and fair participation of all affected populations in transportation decision making.
• Prevent the denial, reduction or delay in benefits related to programs and activities that benefit minority populations or low-income populations. • Ensure meaningful access to programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).

TITLE VI REQUIREMENTS

1. Requirement to Notify Beneficiaries of Protection under Title VI.

To comply with 49 CFR, Section 21.9(d), the City of Arvin shall provide information to the public regarding the City of Arvin’s obligations under DOT’s Title VI regulations and apprise members of the public of the protections against discrimination afforded to them by Title VI.

2. Requirement to Post Notice of Title VI.

The City of Arvin is required to post a public notice of the protections against discrimination afforded by Title VI.

The City of Arvin informs members of the public of its Title VI protection rights by posting a Title VI Notice to the Public and providing bilingual complaint procedures, as shown in Exhibits A and B. The Title VI Notice to the Public is posted at several locations, including the Arvin City Hall, on buses, inside ArvinTrans Rider’s Guide and on the City’s website, www.Arvin.org.

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EXHIBIT A

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Title VI regulations (49 CFR part 21), the City of Arvin operates programs without regard to race, color, and national origin. Contact the City of Arvin Transit at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, (661) 854-3134, or email [email protected] to request additional information regarding City of Arvin’s nondiscrimination obligations.

Any person who believes himself, herself, or any specific class of persons to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by himself, herself, or by a representative file a written complaint with the City of Arvin or with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building – 5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination unless the time for filing is extended by the FTA.

En cumplimiento con las regulaciones del Título VI del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos (49 CFR parte 21), la Ciudad de Arvin opera programas sin distinción de raza, color y origen nacional. Comuníquese con la Ciudad de Arvin Tránsito en 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, (661) 854-3134, o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar información adicional sobre las obligaciones de no discriminación de la Ciudad de Arvin.

Cualquier persona que crea que sí misma o cualquier clase específica de personas está sujeta a discriminación prohibida por el Título VI puede presentar una queja por escrito ante la Ciudad de Arvin o ante la Oficina de Derechos Civiles de la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), Atención: Coordinador del Programa del Título VI, Edificio Este - 5to Piso TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Una queja debe presentarse a más tardar 180 días después de la fecha de la presunta discriminación, a menos que el plazo para la presentación sea extendido por el TLC.

City of Arvin Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted The following is a list of locations where transit-related bilingual Title VI Public Notices are posted: www.arvin.org/transportation.htm.
• ArvinTrans buses
• ArvinTrans Ride Guide
• City of Arvin website: www.Arvin.org
• Arvin City Hall: 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203.

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3. Requirement to Develop Title VI Complaint Procedures and Complaint Form.

The City of Arvin is required to develop procedures for investigating and tracking Title VI complaints filed against the City of Arvin and to make these procedures for filing a complaint available to the general public.

EXHIBIT B

CITY OF ARVIN TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Submission of Complaint: Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by the City of Arvin (hereinafter referred to as “City”) may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the City of Arvin Title VI Complaint Form.

Any passenger, vendor, supplier, or member of the public who feels that he or she has been subjected to conduct that violates this policy may file a complaint with the Transit Manager in which the alleged discriminatory action originated. Complaints may be filed either in writing, setting out the details of the complaint, or by telephone. The Transit Manager will follow up with the complainant and determine the appropriate venue for investigation of the complaint.

The complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant(s). Written complaints shall include:
• Date of the alleged discrimination.
• Date when the complainant(s) became aware of the alleged act of discrimination; or • Date that conduct was discontinued or the latest instance of conduct. • Detailed description of the issues, including names and job titles of those individuals perceived as parties in the complaint.

The complaint can be sent to the following:
• City of Arvin, Attn: Transit Manager, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; or email to:

[email protected].
 State of California Department of Transportation, Division of Rail and Mass Transportation, PO BOX 942874, MS #39, Sacramento, CA 94274-0001.  Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Title VI Program Manager, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Investigation of Complaints
The City of Arvin investigates complaints received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident. The City will process complaints that are complete. Once the complaint is received, the City will review it to determine if our office has jurisdiction. The complainant will receive an

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acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by our office.

Any passenger, vendor, supplier, or member of the public who feels that he or she has been subjected to conduct that violates this policy may file a complaint with the Transit Manager in which the alleged discriminatory action originated. This may be done either in writing, setting out the details of the complaint, or by telephone. The Transit Manager will follow up with the complainant and determine the appropriate venue for investigation of the complaint.

All complaints which allege illegal harassment are serious and shall be investigated immediately.

Depending upon the circumstances of the complaint, the investigation will be conducted by the Transit Manager, City Manager, or private investigator. If, through investigation, the complaint is found to have merit, appropriate disciplinary action, which may include termination, will be taken against the offender. The disciplinary action/termination will be taken pursuant to the collective bargaining unit, if any, applicable to the offender.

After the investigator reviews the complaint, she/he will issue one of two letters to the complainant:
a closure letter or a letter of finding (LOF). A closure letter summarizes the allegations and states that there was not a Title VI violation and that the case will be closed. An LOF summarizes the allegations and the interviews regarding the alleged incident, and explains whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the staff member, or other action will occur.

Appeals Process
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, she/he has 180 days after the date of the letter or the LOF to do so with the following agencies:
• The Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 if the complainant believes the occurrence of the discriminatory act is in violation of federal laws. Complainants must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act.
• The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if the complainant believes the occurrence of the discriminatory act is in violation of federal laws. Complainants are reminded that the complaint to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act or 300 days if the charge is also covered by a state or local anti-discrimination law.

In accordance with FTA Circular 4702.1B, Chapter 9, Complaints, such a complaint must be filed within 180 calendar days after the date of the alleged discrimination.

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ANEXO B
CIUDAD DE ARVIN TÍTULO VI PROCEDIMIENTOS DE QUEJA
Presentación de la Queja: Cualquier persona que crea que ha sido discriminada por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional por la Ciudad de Arvin (en lo sucesivo denominada "Ciudad") puede presentar una queja conforme al Título VI completando y enviando el Formulario de Quejas del Título VI de la Ciudad de Arvin.

Cualquier pasajero, vendedor, proveedor o miembro del público que sienta que ha sido víctima de una conducta que viola esta política puede presentar una queja ante el Coordinador de Tránsito en el que se originó la supuesta acción discriminatoria. Las quejas se pueden presentar por escrito, exponiendo los detalles de la queja o por teléfono. El Coordinador de Tránsito hará un seguimiento con el demandante y determinará el lugar apropiado para la investigación de la queja.

La queja debe ser por escrito y firmada por el denunciante (s). Las quejas escritas incluirán:

Fecha de la supuesta discriminación.
• Fecha en que el querellante se dio cuenta del presunto acto de discriminación; o • Fecha en que se discontinuó la conducta o la última instancia de conducta. • Descripción detallada de los problemas, incluidos los nombres y los títulos de los puestos de trabajo de las personas consideradas partes en la denuncia.

La queja se puede enviar a lo siguiente:
• City of Arvin, Attn: Transit Coordinador, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; or email to: [email protected].
• State of California Department of Transportation, Division of Rail and Mass Transportation, PO BOX 942874, MS #39, Sacramento, CA 94274-0001. • Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Title VI Program Manager, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Investigación de Quejas
La Ciudad de Arvin investiga las quejas recibidas no más de 180 días después del presunto incidente. La Ciudad procesará las quejas que estén completas. Una vez que se reciba la queja, la Ciudad la revisará para determinar si nuestra oficina tiene jurisdicción. El demandante recibirá una carta de acuse de recibo en la que le informará si nuestra oficina investigará la queja.

Cualquier pasajero, vendedor, proveedor o miembro del público que sienta que ha sido víctima de una conducta que viola esta política puede presentar una queja ante el Coordinador de Tránsito en el que se originó la supuesta acción discriminatoria. Esto puede hacerse por escrito, exponiendo los detalles de la queja, o por teléfono. El Coordinador de Tránsito hará un seguimiento con el demandante y determinará el lugar apropiado para la investigación de la queja.

Todas las quejas que alegan acoso ilegal son serias y se investigarán de inmediato. Dependiendo de las circunstancias de la queja, la investigación será conducida por el Coordinador de Tránsito, el Administrador de la Ciudad o el investigador privado.

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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF ARVIN (ArvinTrans) TITLE VI COMPLAINT FORM
The City of Arvin operates it programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any person who believes that she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI must file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged occurrence to any of the following by mail, in person, fax and/or email as explained at the end of the form.

Section I:

Name:

Address:

Telephone (Home): Telephone (Work):

Electronic Mail Address:

Accessible Format Requirements?
☐ Large Print ☐ Audio Tape
☐ TDD ☐ Other
Section II:

Are you filing this complaint on your own behalf? ☐Yes* ☐No *If you answered “yes” to this question, go to Section III.

If not, please supply the name and relationship of
the person for whom you are complaining.

Please explain why you have filed for a third party:

Please confirm that you have obtained the permission of the aggrieved party if you are filing on behalf of a third party. ☐Yes ☐No Section III:

I believe the discrimination I experienced was based on (check all that apply):
☐ Race ☐ Color ☐ National Origin ☐ Disability
Date of Alleged Discrimination (Month, Day, Year):

Explain as clearly as possible what happened and why you believe you were discriminated against. Describe all persons who were involved. Include the name and contact information of the person(s) who discriminated against you (if known) as well as names and contact information of any witnesses. If more space is needed, please use the back of this form.

Section VI:

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Have you previously filed a discrimination complaint with this agency? ☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please provide any reference information regarding your previous complaint.

Section V:

Have you filed this complaint with any other Federal, State, or local agency, or with any Federal or State court?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, check all that apply:
☐ Federal Agency:
☐ Federal Court: ☐ State Agency:
☐ State Court: ☐ Local Agency:

Please provide information about a contact person at the agency/court where the complaint was filed.

Name:

Title:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone:

Section VI:

Name of agency complaint is against:

Name of person complaint is against:

Title:

Location:

Telephone Number (if available):

You may attach any written materials or other information that you think is relevant to your complaint. Your signature and date are required below
Signature Date
Mail, fax, email or deliver completed form to:
• City of Arvin, Attn: Transit Manager, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; or email to:

[email protected].
• State of California Department of Transportation, Division of Rail and Mass Transportation, PO BOX 942874, MS #39, Sacramento, CA 94274-0001.

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• Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Title VI Program Manager, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

If any transit related information is needed in an alternative language, contact the City of Arvin Transit Manager at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; or email to: [email protected].

ANEXO C
CIUDAD DE ARVIN (Arvin Trans) TÍTULO VI FORMULARIO DE QUEJA La Ciudad de Escalón opera sus programas y servicios sin distinción de raza, color y origen nacional de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Cualquier persona que crea que ha sido perjudicada por alguna práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Título VI debe presentar una queja dentro de los 180 días de la supuesta ocurrencia a cualquiera de los siguientes por correo, en persona, fax y / o correo electrónico como se explica al final del formulario.

Sección I:

Nombre:

Teléfono (Casa):

Telephone (Home): Teléfono (Trabajo):

Dirección de correo electrónico:

Requisitos de formato accesible? ☐ Impresión grande ☐ Cinta de audio ☐ TDD ☐ Otro
Sección II:
¿Está presentando esta queja en su propio nombre? ☐Sí * ☐No * Si respondió "sí" a esta pregunta, vaya a la Sección III.

De lo contrario, proporcione el nombre y la
relación de la persona por la que se queja.

Explique por qué ha solicitado un tercero:

Confirme que ha obtenido el permiso de la parte perjudicada si está presentando una demanda en nombre de un tercero ☐Sí ☐No Sección III:

Creo que la discriminación que experimenté se basó en (marque todo lo que corresponda):
☐ Raza ☐ Color ☐ Origen nacional ☐ Discapacidad
Fecha de presunta discriminación (mes, día, año): __________________________ Explique con la mayor claridad posible qué sucedió y por qué cree que fue discriminado.

Describe a todas las personas que estuvieron involucradas. Incluya el nombre y la información de contacto de la persona (s) que lo discriminó (si lo conoce), así como los nombres y la información de contacto de los testigos. Si necesita más espacio, utilice la parte de atrás de este formulario.

Sección VI:
¿Ha presentado anteriormente una queja por discriminación con esta agencia? ☐Sí ☐No

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En caso afirmativo, proporcione cualquier información de referencia con respecto a su queja anterior.

Sección V:

Have you filed this complaint with any other Federal, State, or local agency, or with any Federal or State court?
☐ Sí ☐ No
En caso afirmativo, marque todo lo que corresponda:☐ Tribunal Federal:
☐ Tribunal Federal: ☐ Agencia Estatal:
☐ Tribunal estatal: ☐ Agencia local:

Proporcione información sobre una persona de contacto en la agencia / tribunal donde se presentó la queja.

Nombre:

Título:

Agencia:

Dirección:

Teléfono:

Sección VI:

El nombre de la queja de la agencia está en contra:

La queja del nombre de la persona es contra:

Título:

Ubicación:

Número de teléfono (si está disponible):

Puede adjuntar cualquier material escrito u otra información que considere relevante para su reclamo. Su firma y fecha son requeridas a continuación Firma Fecha
Envíe por correo, fax, correo electrónico o entregue el formulario completo a:
• City of Arvin, Attn: Transit Manager, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; or email to:

[email protected].
• State of California Department of Transportation, Division of Rail and Mass Transportation, PO BOX 942874, MS #39, Sacramento, CA 94274-0001. • Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attn: Title VI Program Manager, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Si se necesita información relacionada con el tránsito en un idioma alternativo, comuníquese con el Coordinador de Tránsito de la Ciudad de Arvin en 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203; o por correo electrónico a: [email protected].

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4. Requirement to Record and Report Transit-Related Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits.

The City of Arvin is required to prepare and maintain a list of investigations, complaints, or lawsuits that pertain to allegations of discrimination on the basis of race, color, and/or national origin in transit-related activities and programs and that pertain to the entity submitting the report, not necessarily the larger agency or department of which the entity is a part.

The City of Arvin has not been involved in any transit-related Title VI investigations, complaints or lawsuits. The City of Arvin’s Transit Manager will maintain a list of Title VI investigations, complaints, and lawsuits and include a summary and description of actions taken by the City of Arvin , as required by the Title VI regulations The list will include the date that the investigation, lawsuit, or complaint was filed; a summary of the allegations(s); the status of the investigation; lawsuit, or complaint; and actions taken in response, or final findings related to the investigation, lawsuit, or complaint. The list will be included in the City of Arvin’s Title VI Program submittal every three (3) years.

5. Promoting Inclusive Public Participation and Language Assistance Plan.

The City of Arvin is required to develop a Public Participation Plan that includes an outreach plan to engage minority and limited English proficient populations, as well as a summary of outreach efforts made since the last Title VI Program submission. These plans are shown in Exhibit D respectively.

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EXHIBIT D - CITY OF ARVIN

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
Introduction
Located in California's Central Valley, Arvin is an attractive city of 19,495 persons (2024 United States Census Bureau population estimates) in a productive area of Kern County, which comprises of 4.9 square miles. The city is surrounded on all sides by scenic agricultural land and open spaces.

The City of Arvin (City) is geographically located approximately 25 minutes from Bakersfield.

As part of this transportation planning process, The City desires and requests citizen input on the work, projects, and products proposed and created by the City.

ArvinTrans is provided directly by the City, without the need for a private operator. The present services include a local dial-a-ride service within the City limits and local bus service as well as bus service from between Arvin, Lamont, Tejon, and Bakersfield.

The City recognizes the importance and necessity of the public participation process.

The following groups govern the activities of the City:

The Arvin City Council sets the overall policy for the transit system. There is a total of five City Council members. The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at Arvin City Hall.

All meetings of the Arvin City Council are open to the public. Members of the public may speak at Arvin City Council meetings during the initial public comment period or when the Mayor announces that an agenda item is open for public comment.

Additional subcommittees and working groups may be appointed at any time by Mayor to address specific transportation- related topics or areas of interest to the City.

Goals and Objectives
The public participation process required by 23 CFR 450 should “… provide complete information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, and support early and continuing participation of the public in developing plans and Transportation Improvement Programs…”
The City is committed to the availability of timely, complete information; to the notification of and public access to the decision-making process; and to ongoing public participation throughout the transportation planning process including, but not limited to, the development of the Short Range Transit Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, review of transit services, fares and operating perimeters and Federal Transit Administration civil rights issues such as Title VI, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Opportunity Program (EEO), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Unmet Transit Needs Hearing and the Public Participation Process.

Through this Public Participation Process, the City aims to identify methods for obtaining public

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input and encouraging public participation in the transportation planning process.

Stakeholders and Public Groups
The City has identified the following groups and individuals as those having potential interest in public input and participation opportunities:
• Neighborhood organizations;
• Homeowner associations;
• Chamber of Commerce and other business groups;
• Groups representing travel modes - transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight; • Advocacy groups for the disadvantaged and/or minority groups; • Media – newspapers, television, radio;
• Governmental agencies;
• Educational Institutions (school districts, community colleges, private schools, State universities;
• Organizations or individuals who have been notified of public hearings for major projects, or organizations and individuals who have submitted written comments relating to public hearings for major projects, service changes and plans. These individuals and organizations would remain on the mailing list as long as the major project is under development.

Information Access
All planning and programming information of the City's transit system is available for public review. The information can be viewed at the Arvin City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203.

Title VI information, including Notice to the Public, Complaint Procedures and Complaint Forms are available to the public at Arvin City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93202, and at the City’s website, www.Arving.org.

Outreach Techniques
Information about all the City meetings is placed on the City's website. In addition, the agenda for the meetings is posted at Arvin City Hall and on the website, all regular meeting agendas are posted a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meetings. Special meeting agendas are posted twenty-four (24) hours prior to special meetings.

Press releases to area newspapers, social media, and City website are used to notify citizens of upcoming activities of the City.

The City's website, www.Arvin.org, is be used to provide information about the City's activities including information about the development of the Short-Range Transit Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, Unmet Transit Needs Hearing and Federal Transit Administration civil rights documents such as Title VI and others. The City's representatives are listed along with

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contact information.

Formal notices for public meetings are posted at Arvin City Hall, Arvin Police Department, Arvin Community Development Department, and on the City of Arvin website. Meeting agendas are posted at Arvin City Hall and on the City of Arvin website.

The City of Arvin posts transit schedules and rider information on its website in English and Spanish. The City of Arvin also provides easy access to bilingual (English and Spanish) administrative staff and bus operators during operating hours to answer questions for limited English proficiency passengers.

Public Meetings
The City of Arvin reaches out to the community directly through meetings with agency and community staff and their clients, as needed. Information regarding the City of Arvin’s transit services is disseminated at these meetings. Information is also made available at various locations throughout the community, including Arvin City Hall, and on the City of Arvin’s website at www.Arvin.org.

The City of Arvin Transit Manager participates in monthly meetings with the Kern County Council of Governments (KernCOG) Interagency Transit Committee, Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee to discuss transit planning activities and coordination.

When transit issues are discussed, the City of Arvin schedules transit workshops to invite the public to provide feedback on transit related issues and also uses the City Council, whom sets the policy for the transit system, as an opportunity to gather public feedback before enacting on a decision.

General Awareness Surveys
The City of Arvin, from time to time conducts on-board rider and general awareness surveys in conjunction with various service planning related projects. These personal one-on-one surveys allow passengers to convey any concerns or comments they have regarding ArvinTrans transit services.

Bilingual Outreach
ArvinTrans provide Spanish speaking passengers with bilingual information on public transit services. Staff assistance is utilized in outreach programs and offered for programs and public meetings. In addition, if any transit related information is needed an alternative language, passengers can contact the City’s Transit Manager. The city has contracted with the NexTalk app allowing for translation services in over 200 languages affording accessibility for all.

Input Mechanisms
The City accepts input and comments from the public through a variety of means:

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a) The City's website at www.Arvin.org
b) By mail to 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203.
c) By emailing to [email protected].

The public may submit comments to the individual Arvin City Council members or directly to the City Council itself. Comments on the City's transit services, plans, reports, and programs may be made at public input meetings. The City ensures that all public input meeting locations are accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Members of the public, or a representative of a group, with expressed comments on a particular topic may make a request to the Mayor an appointment to serve as a citizen representative on an appropriate subcommittee, if one is activated.

Interested members of the public are able to offer input to the committees at a public forum element of each agenda.

The City does consider and respond to all public input received during the planning and program development processes. If significant written oral comments are received on transit services, FTA civil rights or plans, a summary, analysis, and report on the disposition of the comments is made a part of the conclusion of the public participation process.

Schedule
Notification and announcement of all upcoming public meetings are made approximately 30 days in advance of the scheduled meeting through the methods described in the Outreach Techniques section of this plan. Legal notices of a public input meeting are posted at Arvin City Hall, Arvin Police Department, Arvin Community Development Department, and on the City of Arvin website approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the meeting.

Regularly scheduled public meetings occur on an as needed basis based on specific subject matter such as the development of the Short-Range Transit Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, review of transit services, fares and operating perimeters, Unmet Transit Needs Hearing, Federal Transit Administration civil rights issues such as Title VI, Disadvantage Business Enterprise, Equal Opportunity Program and Americans With Disabilities Act. Other public input meetings are held throughout the year, as necessary.

Updates and revisions to the City's Public Participation Plan require a 10-day public comment period. The City Council will approve this plan following the completion of the public comment period, if revisions are needed after the initial adoption of the plan.

Evaluation
The City will review this Public Participation Plan periodically in order to monitor the effectiveness of the procedures outlined in this document. Following evaluation of the outputs and outcomes of the Public Participation Plan, The City may revise these methods to incorporate new and innovative ways to involve the public in the transportation decision-making process.

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Summary of Public Participation Activities
During Fiscal Years 2023-2026, the following is a summary of Title VI policy planning activities that took place:
• Promoted the Title VI Policy and Public Participation Process for a 10-day period and sought feedback from the public. The public outreach process included https://www.arvin.org/199/Transportation and lastly holding a formal public meeting at the Arvin City Council on August 25, 2026. The draft plan was available for review by the public at Arvin City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203 and online at www.Arvin.org.
• There have been no changes to routes and services since 2023.

6. Title VI Equity Analysis.

The City of Arvin does not have transit related facilities in the planning stages and that would soon be under construction using Federal Transit Administration funding. A separate Title VI Equity Analysis would be prepared by a third-party consultant and will be submitted separate cover if applicable. Therefore, this section does not apply.

7. Requirement to Provide Meaningful Access to LEP (Limited English Proficiency) Persons.

The City of Arvin must have a language assistance plan for providing language assistance to persons with LEP. Title VI and its implementing regulations require that FTA recipients take responsible steps to ensure meaningful access to the benefits, services, information, and other important portions of their programs and activities for individuals who are LEP. This plan is shown in Exhibit E.

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EXHIBIT E

CITY OF ARVIN

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP) PLAN
Introduction
This Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan has been prepared to address the City of Arvin’s responsibilities as a recipient of federal financial assistance as they relate to the needs of individuals with limited English language skills. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.1A dated October 1, 2012, which states that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

Executive Order 13166, titled Improving Access to services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, indicates that differing treatment based upon a person’s inability to speak, read, write, or understand English is a type of national origin discrimination. It directs each federal agency to publish guidance for its respective recipients clarifying their obligation to ensure that such discrimination does not take place. This order applies to all State and local agencies which receive federal funds, including City departments receiving federal grant funds.

Background
The City of Arvin directly administers transit services. The Arvin City Council is the policymaking body for the transit system.

Transit services consist of a fixed route and demand response service. Transit generally operates from Monday to Friday.

The City of Arvin has developed this LEP Plan to help identify reasonable steps for providing language assistance to persons with limited English proficiency who wish to access services provided by the City. As defined by Executive Order 13166, LEP persons are those who do not speak English as their primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English.

This plan outlines how to identify a person who may need language assistance, the ways in which assistance may be provided, and how to notify LEP persons that assistance is available. In order to prepare this plan, the City of Arvin undertook the U.S. Department of Transportation four-factor LEP analysis which considers the following factors:

1. The number or proportion of LEP persons in the service area who may be served or are likely to encounter the transit activities or services.

2. The frequency with which LEP persons come in contact with transit activities or services.

3. The nature and importance of programs, activities, or services provided by the City to the LEP population.

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4. The interpretation services available to City ArvinTrans passengers and overall cost to provide LEP assistance.

A summary of the results of ArvinTrans four-factor analysis is reflected in the following section.

Meaningful Access: Four-Factor Analysis

1. The number or proportion of LEP persons in the service area who may be served or are likely to encounter the City of Arvin’s transit activities, or services.

Service-area summary (City of Arvin) (2020-2024 American Community Survey) Measure Value
Total population 19,495
Population density 4,045 per sq.
mile
Speak a language other than English at home 83.9%
Primary LEP language Spanish
Spanish speakers — English "very well" / first language 55% Spanish speakers — English "less than very well" 45%
Of those speaking English less than very well/not well/not at all — Hispanic 99.7% Of those speaking English less than very well/not well/not at all — other descent 0.3% Languages spoken at home by English-speaking ability (2024 American Community Survey)
Language group
Total
speakers (age
5+)
Speak English
"very well"
Speak English less
than "very well"
(LEP)
% of total
population
Speak only English 2,893 2,893 0 16.1
Spanish 15,013 8,313 6,700 83.6
Other Indo-European
languages
0 N/A N/A N/A

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Language group
Total
speakers (age
5+)
Speak English
"very well"
Speak English less
than "very well"
(LEP)
% of total
population
Asian and Pacific
Islander languages
18 12 6 0.1
Other languages 32 16 16 0.2
Total population
age 5+
17,956 11,234 6,722 100%
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey United States Census reported that Arvin had a population of 19,495. The population density was 4,045 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Arvin was 34.1% White alone, 1.4% African American alone, .7% Native American alone, .1% Asian alone, 0% Pacific Islander alone, , and 34.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.6%.

Based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Spanish-speaking residents comprise 83.6% of Arvin's population age 5 and over. Of those Spanish speakers, approximately 6,700 persons (44.6%) speak English less than "very well." Spanish therefore exceeds the FTA Safe Harbor threshold and the City provides vital Title VI documents in both English and Spanish.

No other language group meets the Safe Harbor threshold for written translation. Language assistance and oral interpretation services are available free of charge upon request.

2. The frequency with which LEP come in contact with ArvinTrans transit services.

ArvinTrans staff reviewed the frequency with which the Transit Manager and staff could have contact with LEP persons. To date, the City of Arvin has had 0 requests for interpreters and 0 requests for translated transit program documents. This is a result as all documentation being provided in English and Spanish. Should requests for interpretation come, the City will use certified translators on staff or the use of NextTalk to provide the interpretation.

Bus operators are in regular contact with LEP persons on ArvinTrans transit services of which the majority is Spanish. All transit information is available in alternative languages. City of Arvin staff have Spanish proficiency or access to Spanish speaking staff at all times as well as the use of NexTalk.

3. The nature and importance of programs, activities, or services provided by the ArvinTrans transit services to the LEP population.

4. The resources available to ArvinTrans and overall cost to provide LEP assistance.

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City of Arvin Transit Manager has access to a variety of services and resources that can help in outreaching and providing LEP assistance at low or no cost. Community and regionally based resources include:
• Arvin Senior Lunch Program
• Kern County Social Services Agencies
The above resources will be used on a regular basis or as needed to assist in identifying the needs of the City of Arvin LEP population. They will also serve as a means to widely disseminate bilingual transit service information and announcements and to notify the LEP population of planned workshops and outreach efforts.

Based on the four-factor analysis, the City of Arvin will develop its LEP Plan as outlined in the following section.

Identification of LEP Population
The City of Arvin has developed several possible ways to assist in identifying LEP populations within the City, including:

1. Examine records to see if requests for language assistance have been received in the past, either at meetings or over the phone, to determine whether language assistance might be needed at future events or meetings.

2. Have a staff person greet participants as they arrive to City sponsored transit events or other community events where ArvinTrans has a presence. By informally engaging participants in conversation, it is possible to gauge each attendee’s ability to speak and understand English.

3. Survey vehicle operators and other front-line staff, such as ArvinTrans bus operators, on their experience concerning any contacts with LEP persons.

4. Network with local social and human services organizations to assist in identifying LEP groups and individuals most in need of LEP assistance and to further facilitate dissemination of information about the ArvinTrans transit services.

Language Assistance Measures
There are plans for several language assistance options available to LEP persons, including both oral and written language services. There are also various ways in which transit staff can respond to LEP persons, whether in person, by telephone, or in writing. • Provide a bilingual transit representative at community events and public hearings. • Placement of statements in notices and publications that interpreter services are available for these meetings.

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• Survey bus operators, dispatchers, and other front-line staff on their experience concerning any contacts with LEP persons during the previous year. • Post City of Arvin Title VI Policy and LEP plan on the City’s website, www.Arvin.org. • When an interpreter is needed, for a language other than Spanish, in person or on the telephone, staff will attempt to access language assistance services from a professional translation service or qualified community volunteers.

Outreach Techniques
When staff prepares a document or schedules a meeting, for which the target audience is expected to include LEP individuals, documents, meeting notices, flyers, and agendas will be printed in an alternative language based on the known LEP population. Interpreters will be available as needed.

The City of Arvin currently uses a variety of outreach approaches, as described below.

Public Outreach Activities
The City of Arvin website posts transit information at www.Arvin.org. The City provides easy access to bilingual (English and Spanish) administrative staff and bus operators during operating hours to answer questions during their regular shift schedules for those LEP passengers who use the ArvinTrans transit services.

The City of Arvin reaches out to the community directly through meetings with agency and community staff and their clients, as needed. Information regarding the ArvinTranstransit services is disseminated at these meetings, including schedules and appropriate fliers. Transit information also is made available at a variety of locations throughout the community and on ArvinTrans buses.

Public Meetings
The City of Arvin conducts and participates in transit meetings that are open to the general public.

The City of Arvin collaborates with the KernCOG, and other agencies regarding public meetings relating to public transit services.

Participation in Community Activities
The City staff uses a number of public outreach techniques, including the following:

Public Meetings & Workshops
• Encourage opportunities for public input directly to City Council members and City staff. • When City staff makes community presentations to groups whom they know in advance are limited-English speakers, an interpreter is hired to translate information from the presentation to meeting attendees.
• When passengers communicate with City staff and state a language preference, requested materials are provided in the requested language.
• English
• Spanish
• On-call translators for meetings. (Nextalk available for other translation)

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Techniques for Public Meetings/Workshops
• Open Houses.
• Facilitated discussions.
• Question and Answer session with City transit staff and City Council members. • Customized presentations.
• Vary the time of day for workshops (day/evening).

Visualization Techniques
• Maps.
• Charts, Illustrations, Photographs.
• Web content.
• PowerPoint presentations.

Polls/Surveys
• For major planning studies, conduct statistically valid telephone polls in English as well as in Spanish.
• Printed surveys distributed at meetings, transit hubs, on-board transit vehicles etc.

Printed Materials
• User- friendly documents (including use of executive summaries. • Outside review of written materials to ensure clear, concise language. • Maps, charts, photographs, and other visual means of displaying information.

Targeted Mailings/Flyers
• Work with community-based organizations to distribute flyers. • Distribute "Take-one" flyers to key community organizations. • Notices that are posted on City transit vehicles are provided in English and Spanish, as drivers most frequently come into contact with Spanish-speaking individuals. The City provides these notices to other limited-English speaking passengers upon request.

Utilize local media
• News releases.
• Civic journalism and non-profit partnerships.

Use of the Internet/Electronic Access to Information
• Web site with updated content.
• Use social media to reach a larger audience.
• Access to planning data (such as maps, charts, background on travel models, forecasts, census data, and research reports.
• Provide information in advance of public meetings.

Notify Public via
• Notice widely disseminated through new partnerships with community-based and interest organizations.

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• Printed materials.
• Electronic access to information.
• Local media.
• Notices placed on board transit vehicles at transit hubs.

Techniques for Involving Low Income Communities and Communities or Color • "Take One" flyer on transit vehicles and transit hub. • Outreach in the community (flea markets, churches, health centers, etc.). • Include information on meeting notices and how to request translation assistance. • Robust use of "visualization" techniques, including maps and graphics to illustrate trends, choices being debated, etc.

Techniques for Reporting on Impact of Public Comments
• Direct mail and email to participants from meetings, surveys, etc., to report final outcomes. • Updated and interactive web content.

Techniques for Involving Limited-English Proficient Populations • Personal interviews or use of audio recording devices to obtain oral comments. • Translated documents and web content on key initiatives. • On-call translators for meetings. (Nextalk available for other translation) • Translated news releases and outreach to alternative language media, such as radio, television, newspapers, and social media.
• Include information on meeting notices on how to request translation services. • Robust use of visualization techniques, including maps and graphics to choices being debated, etc.
• Train staff to be alert to and anticipate the need of low-literacy participants in meetings, workshops, and the like.
• Information/comment tables or booths at community events and public gathering places. • Comment cards/”take one” cards on board transit vehicles.

LEP Training and Implementation by City Staff
• When new hires start employment, City’s transit contractor provides copies to the City of its own policies and procedures regarding Title VI. These materials have been updated to include City’s policy on outreach to and communication with limited-English speaking persons.
• As new policies/procedures are developed, or existing policies/procedures are amended, these new documents are distributed to affected employees through various methods, including but not limited to paper distribution, electronic documents, postings in employee break rooms, and scheduled group or individual training sessions. • Vehicle operators, who are the most direct point of contact for LEP persons, have several methods to respond to an LEP individual. In many instances, LEP individuals are accompanied by a companion who speaks English and can translate for the passenger. In

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addition, some vehicle operators are bilingual. If vehicle operators are not bilingual, they are instructed to ask for assistance from a bilingual passenger. In the few cases where there is no one on the bus who can offer language assistance, the bus operator contacts a dispatcher. Some of ArvinTrans dispatchers speak Spanish, and they are available to assist bus operators in translating for their passengers.

Assurances
The City of Arvin will ensure that no person, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination. Further, City of Arvin will notify the public of protections against discrimination afforded them by Title VI regulations and will take preventive corrective and disciplinary action necessary to stem behavior that violates the rights and privileges the regulations are designed to protect.

The City of Arvin will post information on its website and ensure that it reflects current information consistent with the requirements of 49 CFR Section 21.9(d).

Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan
The City of Arvin will update the LEP as required by U.S. DOT. At a minimum, the plan will be reviewed and updated when data the U.S. Census is available, or when it is clear that higher concentrations of LEP individuals are present in the ArvinTrans transit service area. Updates will include the following:

Documentation of LEP Personal Contacts
• How the needs of LEP persons have been addressed.
• Determination of the current LEP population in the service area. • Determination as to whether the need for translation services has changed. • Determine whether local language assistance programs have been effective and sufficient to meet the need.
• Determine whether the City of Arvin’s financial resources are sufficient to fund language assistance resources needed.
• Determine whether the City of Arvin has fully complied with the goals of this LEP Plan. • Determine whether complaints have been received concerning the City of Arvin failure to meet the transit needs of LEP individuals.

Safe Harbor Provision
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has adopted the U.S. Department of Justice Safe Harbor Provision regarding translation of written materials for Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations. The City of Arvin (“Recipient”) will comply with the Safe Harbor Provision which outlines circumstances that can provide a "safe harbor" for recipients regarding translation of written materials for LEP populations. Under the Safe Harbor Provision, if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five

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percent (5%) or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient's written translation obligations.

Translation of non-vital documents, if needed, may be provided orally. If there are fewer than 50 persons in a language group that reaches the 5 percent threshold, the recipient is not required to translate vital written materials but should provide written notice in the primary language of the LEP language group of the right to receive competent oral interpretation of those written materials, free of cost.

These Safe Harbor provisions apply to written translations only and do not affect the requirement to provide meaningful access to LEP individuals through competent oral interpreters where oral language services are needed and reasonable.

Based on the City's Four-Factor Analysis and review of U.S. Census/American Community Survey data, Spanish is the only language that meets the Safe Harbor threshold within the service area.

Accordingly, the City provides translations of vital Title VI documents in English and Spanish and provides oral interpretation services upon request at no cost to the public.

A recipient may determine, based on the Four Factor Analysis, that even though a language group meets the threshold specified by the Safe Harbor Provision, written translation may not be an effective means to provide language assistance measures. For example, a recipient may determine that a large number of persons in that language group have low literacy skills in their native language and therefore require oral interpretation. In such cases, background documentation regarding the determination shall be provided to FTA in the Title VI Program.

Availability of Title VI Plans and Procedures
The City of Arvin LEP Plan and the Title VI procedures are included in the City of Arvin’s website at www.Arvin.org or at City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin CA 93203. Any person or agency with internet access will be able to access and download the plan from the City of Arvin’s website.

Alternatively, any person or agency may request a copy of the plan via telephone, fax, mail, or in person. LEP individuals may request copies of the plan in translation which the City of Arvin will provide, if feasible.

Questions or comments regarding the LEP Plan may be submitted to City of Arvin’s Transit Manager:
• City of Arvin, Attn: Transit Manager, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, call to: 661- 854-3134 or email to: [email protected].

8. Minority Representation on Planning and Advisory Bodies.

The City of Arvin must describe efforts to encourage participation of minorities on committees, board, councils, or other bodies. The City of Arvin must provide a table of transit-related, nonelected planning boards, advisory councils or committees, or similar bodies, the membership of

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which is selected by the City of Arvin City Council and must indicate the racial breakdown of the membership of such committees or councils.

The City of Arvin does not have any transit advisory committees or non-elected committees.

9. Requirement to Develop System-Wide Standards and Policies.

FTA requires all fixed-route transit providers to develop quantitative service standards and policies for their fixed-route service. Individual public transportation providers may set standards that best reflect their local environment.

Since the City of Arvin operates a fixed route bus service, the exhibit on the next page will discuss system-wide standards and policies.

EXHIBIT F
CITY OF ARVIN ArvinTrans

SYSTEM-WIDE STANDARDS AND POLICIES
In addition to the general reporting requirements, FTA Circular 4702.1B requires providers of fixed route public transportation to submit additional information specific to fixed route service.

Since the City of Arvin does NOT operate fifty or more fixed route vehicles in peak service, it is subject only to the requirements for system-wide standards and policies.

Title 40 CFR Section 21.5(b)(2) specifies that a recipient shall not utilize criteria or methods of administration which have the effect of subjecting persons to discrimination because of their race, color, or national origin. In addition, Appendix C to 49 CFR part 21 establishes that no person or group of persons shall be discriminated against with regard to routing, scheduling, or quality of service on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Frequency of service, age and quality of vehicles assigned to routes, quality of stations serving different routes, and locations of routes may not be determined on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

City of Arvin has adopted the following service standards and policies in compliance with these regulations:

1. Vehicle Load
Measure: Provides service levels to prevent overcrowding and standees.

The City of Arvin system‐wide goal is to have an average maximum load factor for local service not to exceed 1.25, as measured by a ratio of total passengersto seats on board the vehicles. This equates to a maximum of approximately five (5) standees on a 21-foot vehicle.

The City works to ensure passengers are not left behind due to overcrowding or overloads.

Overcrowding is particularly monitored on routes monthly. The City provides bus service using 40 foot buses to minimize overcrowding and ensure passengers wait no longer than 15 minutes for the next local bus during peak periods.

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Buses in City fleet currently used have seating capacities of:

Length Make Model Seats

26.3 Glaval Ford 16
35ft Proterra Catalyst 35 27
35ft Proterra Catalyst 35 27
35ft Proterra Catalyst 35 27

39.1 Glaval F Liner 38

2. Vehicle Headway
Measure: Provides adequate service frequency based on the corridor of operation and ridership demand.

The City system‐wide goal is to provide service every 15 minutes during the peak, 30 minutes during times between Arvin and Lamont, 30 minutes during times between Arvin and Tejon, and 45 minutes during times between Arvin and Bakersfield, as demand warrants. Services in rural areas of the City is deployed as demand warrants. The vehicle headway standard is designed to ensure that passengers have equitable wait times for transit vehicles. Vehicle headways are measured as the amount of time between the departure of two subsequent buses along the same route or service corridor. The peak period is defined as Monday through Friday between 7:00a.m. and 10:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3. On-time Performance
Measure: Provides accessible and reliable transit services to Arvin To ensure reliable services, the city aimsto have a 99% on‐time performance target at majorstops and transfer hubs and a 99% on‐time performance target at minor timepoint stops for fixed route operations. In addition, the City standard is less than 0% of fixed‐route trips missed or removed from the daily schedule. For dial-a-ride services, the standard for on‐time performance is at least 99% of all dial-a-ride trips arriving within the 5minute (15) pick‐up window.

4. Service Availability
Measure: Provides accessible and reliable transit services to Arvin The city’s goal is to provide transit service to major origins and activity centers within Arvin and in Bakersfield. This goal includes providing transit within ½ mile of 100% of all Arvin residents by census block, 50% of major employers and other large trip generators, and 50% of large multifamily housing developments as well as ensuring that 40% and 100% of middle and high schools are within 2 mile and 5 miles, respectively, of transit service.

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Service Policies

1. Distribution of Transit Amenities
The transit amenities policy is designed to provide the framework for the distribution of bus stop amenities equitably throughout the system. When resources allow for improvements at multiple stop locations, the City will prioritize resources based on passenger activity and transfer opportunities. The city will also recognize the amount of observed boarding versus alighting activity when citing amenities such as shelters, benches, and real‐time information screens.

In situations where the City has the authority and available resources to site new amenities at multiple bus stops, amenities will be programmed for placement at those stops based on a ranked score. Amenities may include, but are not limited to, shelters, seating, trash receptacles, and transit information displays. Rankings are based on total scores assigned to each candidate stop and are based on weighted factors, including passenger boardings, transfer opportunities, and access to major activity nodes. While the City will use rankings to program the installation of amenities, external factors (e.g., site limitations, regulations of local jurisdictions, etc.) may dictate that amenities be installed out of order or not at all. The maintenance and replacement of existing amenities will not be subject to ranked scoring.

2. Vehicle Assignment
The vehicle assignment policy is designed to provide the framework for the distribution of buses in an equitable fashion throughout the system. All vehicles used in transit service will be ADA accessible and accommodate at least two wheelchairs and two bicycles. Vehicle size and capacity will be assigned based on demand and passenger load factors.

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CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE ARVIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.

BACKGROUND:

The Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 87302, 87302.6, 87303, 87306, 87306.5, 87307, 87309, 87310, 87311, and 87314) requires each city to review its conflict-of-interest code biennially and notify the City Council as to whether or not the code needs to be amended. A conflict-of-interest code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). The City Council is the code reviewing body for City agencies. The completed biennial notice must be submitted to the City Council no later than October 1, 2026. An agency’s amended code is not effective until it has been approved by the City Council.

There have been changes to the City of Arvin’s organizational structure including positions that were eliminated and positions updated since the code was last approved. Staff has prepared the Ordinance that includes these changes, and it is attached to the agenda handouts for Council’s review and approval.

First reading and introduction of the Ordinance was held and approved during a public hearing at the Arvin City Council Meeting of August 11, 2026.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:
- 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
- Proposed Ordinance Amending Appendix A to Chapter 1.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code Related to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

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Ord Amending Conflict of Interest Code 2026
ORDINANCE NO. _________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER

1.24 OF THE ARVIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment of Appendix A to Chapter 1.24. Appendix A to Chapter 1.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Appendix A

CITY OF ARVIN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CODE

LIST OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS
Chief of Police
City Clerk
City Engineer
City Manager / Finance Director
City Planner
Consultants
Emergency Services / Deputy Chief
Finance Supervisor
Finance Director
Grants Manager
Human and Community Resources Manager
Public Works Supervisor
Senior Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer
Transit Manager
Members of Appointed Boards, Committees or Commissions
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each

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and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional, without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage by the City Council.

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted in accordance with Government Code section 36933.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by the City Council after waiving reading, except by Title, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11 th day of August
2026, and adopted the Ordinance after the second reading at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of August 2026, by the following roll call 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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2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person: Phone No.

Email: Alternate Email:

Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.

This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):

An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.

No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
__________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date
All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.

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FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
2026 Conflict of Interest Code
Biennial Notice Instructions for Local Agencies
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially. A conflict of interest code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

By July 1, 2026: The code reviewing body must notify agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict of interest codes.

By October 1, 2026: The biennial notice must be filed with the agency’s code reviewing body.

The FPPC has prepared a 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice form for local agencies to complete or send to agencies within its jurisdiction to complete before submitting to the code reviewing body. The City Council is the code reviewing body for city agencies. The County Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body for county agencies and any other local government agency whose jurisdiction is determined to be solely within the county (e.g., school districts, including certain charter schools). The FPPC is the code reviewing body for any agency with jurisdiction in more than one county and will contact them.

The Local Agency Biennial Notice is not forwarded to the FPPC.

If amendments to an agency’s conflict of interest code are necessary, the amended code must be forwarded to the code reviewing body for approval within 90 days. An agency’s amended code is not effective until it has been approved by the code reviewing body.

If you answer yes, to any of the questions below, your agency’s code probably needs to be amended.
• Is the current code more than five years old?
• Have there been any substantial changes to the agency’s organizational structure since the last code was approved?
• Have any positions been eliminated or re-named since the last code was approved? • Have any new positions been added since the last code was approved? • Have there been any substantial changes in duties or responsibilities for any positions since the last code was approved?
If you have any questions or are still not sure if you should amend your agency’s conflict of interest code, please contact the FPPC. Additional information including an online webinar regarding how to amend a conflict of interest code is available on FPPC’s website.

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CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.24.030 OF THE ARVIN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARK

CLOSURE HOURS
BACKGROUND:

The City of Arvin maintains parks and recreational facilities that provide important opportunities for community recreation and outdoor enjoyment. Current park operating practices have evolved over time, and staff has identified the need to establish clear, codified seasonal operating hours within the Municipal Code.

During the fall and winter months, park usage generally decreases due to shorter daylight hours and cooler weather conditions. Establishing earlier closure times during these months will provide operational consistency while reducing the potential for after-hours activities that may contribute to vandalism, unauthorized use, and maintenance concerns.

The proposed amendment provides seasonal operating hours that align with community usage patterns and available daylight while preserving ample public access to City parks throughout the year.

DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance amends Section 9.24.030(M) of the Arvin Municipal Code to establish the following operating hours:

Season Operating Hours
April through September 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

October through March 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The proposed seasonal schedule is intended to:
• Promote the safe and orderly use of public parks.
• Provide clear and uniform operating hours for all City parks. • Support consistent enforcement of park regulations.
• Reduce opportunities for vandalism and unauthorized after-hours activities. • Protect public property and park facilities.

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• Allow staff to conduct maintenance and operational activities more efficiently. • Align park operations with seasonal daylight conditions and typical public use patterns.

Adoption of the ordinance will provide residents with clearly defined operating hours while enhancing the City's ability to maintain safe and welcoming recreational facilities.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the Ordinance, have it read by title only, open the public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, waive further reading of the Ordinance, and approve the Ordinance for first reading.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Savings due to less use of electricity at the park and potentially less costs due to less vandalism in the parks.

ATTACHMENTS:
- AMC Section 9.24.030

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Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.030 Regarding Park Closure Hours ORDINANCE NO. __________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 9.24.030 OF THE ARVIN

MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARK CLOSURE HOURS
The City Council of the City of Arvin does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City's parks provide important recreational opportunities and public amenities for residents and visitors.

B. T he City Council finds that establishing clear and uniform park operating hours promotes the safe and orderly use of public parks and facilities.

C. The City Council further finds that clearly defined operating hours will assist City staff and law enforcement personnel in the consistent enforcement of park regulations and will reduce ambiguity regarding permissible hours of park use.

D. The City Council finds that limiting access to public parks during non-operating hours helps protect public property, reduces the potential for vandalism and unauthorized activities, and supports the maintenance and preservation of park facilities.

E. The seasonal operating hours established by this Ordinance reflect customary public use patterns and provide reasonable public access to park facilities throughout the year.

F. The City Council finds that the amendments set forth in this Ordinance are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and are in the best interests of the residents of the City of Arvin.

G. The City Council further finds that earlier seasonal closing hours are appropriate due to reduced park usage after sunset, limited staffing resources, public safety considerations, and the need to deter after-hours activities that may negatively impact park users, neighboring properties, and City facilities SECTION 2: Amendment. Section 9.24.030, Subsection M, of Chapter 9.24 of the Arvin Municipal Code (“AMC”) is amended to read as follows:

M. To remain, stay, or loiter in any public park outside of operating hours, which are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. April through September, and 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. October through March.

SECTION 3: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 4: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Arvin Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part

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Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.030 Regarding Park Closure Hours will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 7: Recordation; Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the AMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous AMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8: Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that this actions contemplated in this Ordinance do not require further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because, under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2) and 15378(b)(2), they do not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes in the environment. In addition, this Ordinance further qualifies as a “general policy or procedure making” action under CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5), as it solely governs the use, custody, and licensing of symbolic city property and intellectual property assets, without altering land use, zoning, or existing facilities.

SECTION 9: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Arvin's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

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Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.030 Regarding Park Closure Hours I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by the City Council after waiving reading, except by Title, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of August 2026, and adopted the Ordinance after the second reading at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of _______________ 2026, by the following roll call 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 & 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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CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.

The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.

We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.

Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.

The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.

For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.

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Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.

A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.

The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.

A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.

Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.

Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 6.A.1
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Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.

Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:

Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.

For General Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.

Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.

Voting Procedures:

Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
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2026 Resolution

1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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Submitted by City of Murietta
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
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Resolution No. 1: Background
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:

California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.

At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.

State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.

Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.

The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 6.A.1
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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.

As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and

25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley

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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto:

I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.

The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.

Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.

While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
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Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.

Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.

Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:

Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:

1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.

Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.

2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:

As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

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The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.

Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.

The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.

The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.

Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.

An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.

Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 6.A.1
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The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.

A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.

A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.

Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.

In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.

Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. 26 6.A.1
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Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.

Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.

Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.

Housing Element
Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local 27 6.A.1
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Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.

Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.

Support:

The following letters of concurrence were received:

City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
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Staff Report re Second Amend to PSA with J. Webb Consulting.

CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc. for Human Resources Support Services.

BACKGROUND:

J. Webb Consulting has provided the City of Arvin with human resources support services as of July 15, 2025. The City Council approved the First Amendment to their Professional Services Agreement (PSA) extending their contract through June 30th, 2026.

The City Manager recommends the Council approve the Second Amendment to the PSA to further amend the Agreement to provide a combination of on-site services and remote services, for a total of up to 50 service hours on a monthly basis with maximum of 25 service hours per semi-monthly billing cycle, to amend the Agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount for compensation payable by the City to Consultant to $120,000 for the term of June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to eliminate the 5% increase in fees, and to extend the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2027.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$120,000 is included in the FY 2026-2027 budget for human resources support services.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc.

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Attachment: Staff Report - Second Amendment to PSA J. Webb Consulting for HR Support Services_082526 (J. Webb Consulting Second AGREEMENT NO. ____

SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARVIN AND J. WEBB CONSULTING DBA I-N-C, INC.

FOR HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into on June 30, 2026, by and between the CITY OF ARVIN, a general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”), and J. WEBB CONSULTING DBA I-N-C, INC., a California Corporation (“CONSULTANT”). CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to, individually or collectively, as “Party” or “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. CITY and CONSULTANT entered into an agreement entitled, “Agreement for Professional Services,” Agreement No. 2025-CM01, dated JULY 15, 2025 (“Agreement”) for Consultant’s provision of consulting and human resources support services to CITY.

B. The Agreement’s term was effective through September 30, 2025 under Agreement Section 8.

C. CITY and CONSULTANT entered into a First Amendment No. 2025-23, dated September 25, 2025, which amended the compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of $120,000, and extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026.

D. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to provide a combination of onsite services and remote services, for a total of up to 50 service hours on a monthly basis with maximum of 25 service hours per semi-monthly billing cycle, to amend the Agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount for compensation payable by CITY to CONSULTANT to $120,000 for the term of June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to eliminate the 5% increase in fees, and to extend the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2027.

E. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the same meaning given to those terms in the Agreement.

AGREEMENT

1. AMENDMENTS. Pursuant to Section 35 (Authority/Modification), Agreement is amended as follows:

A. Section 1. (Consideration), Subsection (C) is hereby amended to read as follows:

C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed $120,000 for CONSULTANT’s services. Unless otherwise specified

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Attachment: J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR Support Services_082526 (J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay the sums specified in the attached Exhibit “1 Compensation,” which is incorporated by reference.

B. Exhibit 1, Compensation, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Consultant agrees not to impose its customary 5% annual fee increase on the monthly rate and consultant billing rates, as originally set forth in the June 11, 2025, Fee Proposal and Cost Estimate incorporated into the Agreement.

C. Exhibit 2, Scope of Work, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Consultant will provide in person, on-site services for up to approximately 12 work hours per week, including occasional availability for night shift employees, and remote services up to 8 hours per billing cycle. Remote services include, but are not limited to, consulting, telephone calls, emails, advisory assistance, and document preparation.

Each billing cycle will include up to 25 service hours, for a total of 50 hours per month, not including travel time and/or mileage expenses which will be billed to the City.

D. Section 8 (Term) is hereby amended to read as follows:

The term of this Agreement will be from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the Parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances:

1. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit 2 “Scope of Work”; or

2. Termination as stated in Section 16.

2. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Amendment may be executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed constitute one agreement binding on all the parties notwithstanding that all the parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In accordance with Government Code §16.5, the parties agree that this Amendment, agreements ancillary to this Amendment, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Amendment will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. Each Party warrants that its signatory (or signatories, as applicable) to this Amendment has the legal authority to enter this Amendment and bind it accordingly.

3. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date.

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Attachment: J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR Support Services_082526 (J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR

4. AGREEMENT IN FULL EFFECT. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain the same. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]

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Attachment: J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR Support Services_082526 (J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Amendment the day and year first hereinabove written.
“CONSULTANT”
J. Webb Consulting dba I-N-C, Inc.

By: ____________________________
Dr. Juanita Webb, SPHRca, PI,

SHRM-SCP
Date: ___________________________
“CITY”
City of Arvin
By: ______________________________
Jeff Jones, City Manager
Date: ____________________________
ATTEST
By: _____________________________
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP
By: ____________________________
Stephanie Gutierrez, City Attorney

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Attachment: J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR Support Services_082526 (J. Webb Consulting Second Amend to PSA for HR

Arvin City CouncilAugust 25, 2026

Arvin City Council
August 25, 2026