REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ARVIN CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
ARVIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / ARVIN HOUSING AUTHORITY /
ARVIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUGUST 25,2026
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:01PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL: All present; CM Horton arrived late at 6:04PM during Agenda ltem #1.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS TO FORM.
Motion to approve the agenda with removal of Public Hearing ltem 48 and Discussion ltem 5A.
Motion CM Horton Second MPT Perez Vote 5-0
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is the opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any matter on the agenda or any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.)
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Demand Registe(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 1 1 , 2026.
D. Approval of A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Updating the City of Arvin 2026 Transit Title Vl Compliance Program.
Resolution No.2026-43
Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda
Motion to approve Consent Agenda ltems 3A - 3D.
Motion CM Horton Second CM Tarver Vote 5-0
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4. PUBLTC HEARTNG |TEM(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 lnterest 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.
Hearing opened.
No public testimony was received.
Hearing closed.
Motion to waive second reading to be read by title only and approve the adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Perez Vote 5-0
Ordinance No.2026-506
B. A Public Hearing to Consider First Reading and lntroduction 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.
Above Public Hearing ltem 48 was removed from the agenda.
5. DTSCUSSTON |TEM(S)
A. Procurement/Purchasing Process Update
Above Discussion ltem 5A was removed from the agenda
B. Discussion Regarding Human Resources Department
6. ACTTON |TEM(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.
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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 to authorize the Voting Delegate to vote in favor of Resolution #1 to be considered at the League of Galifornia Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on September 25,2026.
Motion CM Tarver Second MPT Perez Vote 5-0
B. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba l-N-C, lnc. for Human Resources Support Services.
Staff recommends approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba l-N-C, lnc. for Human Resources Support Services.
Motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. Webb Consulting dba l-N-C, lnc. for Human Resources Support Services.
Motion MPT Perez Second CM Tarver Vote 3-2 (cM Horton & CM Reyes voted No.) Agreement No. 2026-21
7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
8. CLOSED SESSTON 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 554957.6) Agency designated representative: Jeffrey Jones, City Manager Employee organization: Service Employees lnternational Union Local 521 CTW, CLC and Arvin Police Officers Association.
cLosED sEssloN REPORT BY GITYATTORNEY: No reportabte action.
9. ADJOURNED @ 8:32PM
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Cecilia Vela, City Clerk