Arvin public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on dissolving the Planning Commission and amending zoning codes for accessory dwelling units. The body will also discuss infrastructure funding and the formation of Community Facilities Districts for new developments.

• Public hearing on dissolving the Planning Commission and appointing City Council as Planning Agency
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Proposed ordinance regarding City Manager administrative authority over employee oversight and appointments
• Resolution for a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Arvin Community Services District for a Solar Array Site Development Permit
• Allocation of funds from the Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force

The council approved its consent agenda and adopted two ordinances: an ADU zoning amendment (Ordinance 2025‑500) by a 5‑0 vote, and a resolution dissolving the Planning Commission (Ordinance 2025‑501) by a 3‑2 vote. It also approved resolutions authorizing the city manager to execute a solar‑array agreement, allocate Kern County fentanyl‑prevention funds, and convey a parcel to CalTrans, each passing unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6A‑6H (5‑0)
• Adopted ADU zoning amendment Ordinance No. 2025‑500, waived second reading (5‑0)
• Adopted Planning Commission dissolution Ordinance No. 2025‑501, waived second reading (3‑2)
• Adopted introduction of ordinance amending City Manager authority sections 2.06.090/2.06.100 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑78 authorizing city manager to execute solar‑array agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑79 allocating Kern County fentanyl‑prevention funds (5‑0)
• Approved Resolutions No. 2025‑80 and 2025‑81 conveying parcel to CalTrans (5‑0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025‑37 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on dissolving the Planning Commission and amending the zoning code for accessory dwelling units. The body will also discuss infrastructure funding and the formation of Community Facilities Districts for new developments.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing on dissolving the Planning Commission and appointing City Council as Planning Agency
• Public hearing on amending City Manager administrative authority for employee oversight
• Resolution for Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force fund allocation
• Conveyance of property (APN 190-270-05-00-0) to the California Department of Transportation

City Council

The Arvin City Council will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a zoning code amendment that permits accessory dwelling units. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing a solar array development agreement and allocating funds for a fentanyl overdose prevention task force. Additional items include a hearing on dissolving the Planning Commission and a proposal to amend the city manager’s administrative authority.

• Public hearing to adopt Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 amending Chapter 17.51 for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing to adopt amendment dissolving the Planning Commission and appointing the City Council as planning agency (Chapter 2.24)
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance amending Sections 2.06.090 and 2.06.100 on City Manager administrative authority
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Arvin Community Services District for a solar array site development permit
• Resolution allocating funds under the Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Fund Allocation Disbursement Agreement

City Council

The Arvin City Council will approve a consent agenda covering routine registers, payroll, minutes, event permits, a water agreement, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and a proclamation. Two public hearings will be held to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 17.51 for accessory dwelling units and an ordinance dissolving the Planning Commission. Action items include a first amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement with Burrtec Kern, LLC (Mountainside Disposal) and a first amendment to the City Manager employment agreement. The council will also adopt a resolution authorizing quit‑claim deeds for Route 223 improvements.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2025-01 amending Chapter 17.51 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• First amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement No. 2016‑36 with Burrtec Kern, LLC (Mountainside Disposal, Inc.)
• First amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
• Resolution ratifying quit‑claim deeds to the State of California, Dept. of Transportation for Route 223 improvements
• Special event permit for Arvin Little League Community Night Out at Kovacevich Park (Dec 5 2025 & Jan 9 2026)

The Arvin City Council approved a resolution to execute quitclaim deeds for Route 223 improvements. It also approved a first amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement with Burrtec Kern (Mountainside Disposal) and a first amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement. Two ordinances were introduced by waiving first readings, one amending ADU zoning and the other dissolving the Planning Commission. All items were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution ratifying quitclaim deeds for Route 223 improvements (4-0) – Resolution No. 2025-75
• Approved First Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement No. 2016-36 with Burrtec Kern (Mountainside Disposal) (4-0) – Agreement No. 2025-35
• Approved First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement (4-0) – Agreement No. 2025-36
• Waived first reading and approved introduction of ADU zoning amendment ordinance (4-0)
• Waived first reading and approved introduction of ordinance dissolving Planning Commission (3-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including demand registers, payroll registers, meeting minutes, event permit for Little League, 2026 holiday calendar, water agreement amendment, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and Native American Heritage Month proclamation (4-0)
• Approved agenda as to form (3-0)
• Approved special event permit for Arvin Little League Community Night Out (Agreement No. 2025-33) (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending the zoning code for accessory dwelling units and dissolving the Planning Commission to appoint the City Council as the planning agency. The body will also consider amendments to the City Manager's employment agreement and a waste franchise agreement.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing on dissolving the Planning Commission and appointing City Council as Planning Agency
• First Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement No. 2016-36 with Burrtec Kern, LLC
• First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
• Resolution authorizing quit claim deeds to Caltrans for Route 223 improvements

Planning Commission

The Arvin Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01, which amends Chapter 17.51 to address Accessory Dwelling Units. The commission will also approve the agenda as to form and adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting. Public comments are limited to agenda items and are for informational purposes only.

• Public hearing on Resolution recommending City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• Approval of the agenda as to form
• Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 17, 2025
• Public comments (informational only, limited to agenda items)
• Staff reports (none listed for this meeting)

The commission approved the meeting agenda (4-0) and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting (4-0). It then approved Resolution No. APC 2025-05, recommending the City Council adopt Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 for accessory dwelling units (4-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as to form (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. APC 2025-05 recommending ADU zoning amendment (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is deciding whether to participate in an emergency food distribution event on November 11, 2025. The initiative aims to provide relief to residents affected by a federal government shutdown and the resulting lapse in CalFresh benefits.

• Proposed CalFresh Food Distribution Initiative at Arvin High School on November 11, 2025, from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• Authorization for the City to obtain special event insurance
• Closed session for the performance evaluation of the City Manager/Finance Director

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). It also approved the City of Arvin’s participation in a CalFresh Food Distribution Initiative at Arvin High School on November 11, 2025 and authorized staff to obtain special event insurance (5-0). In closed session, the council unanimously decided to separate the City Manager and Finance Director positions, appointed Jeff Jones as City Manager, and directed staff to fill the vacant Finance Director post.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved participation in CalFresh Food Distribution Initiative and special event insurance (5-0)
• Unanimously split City Manager and Finance Director roles
• Appointed Jeff Jones as City Manager
• Declared Finance Director position vacant and directed staff to fill it

City Council

The Arvin City Council will consider a formal request for restitution related to the People v. Nunley case and direct the City Attorney to submit it to the Kern County Superior Court. The council will also discuss the possible dissolution of the Planning Commission. Several consent agenda items will be approved, including contracts for the Haven Drive sewer and road project and an amendment for AB617 road improvements and bike lanes. A resolution will authorize the City Manager to apply for state TDA funds.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Haven Drive Sewer Improvement and Road Rehabilitation Project
• Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. G244014-A1 with San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for AB617 Road Improvements and Bike Lane Installation Project(s)
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for Mills‑Alquist‑Deddeh (TDA) Act funds
• Consideration and approval of a formal request for restitution in the People v. NUNLEY case
• Discussion of Planning Commission structure and potential dissolution

The council unanimously approved a $294,578 settlement with Quantum Farms to resolve contract termination claims. It voted to deny a liability claim by Sandra Moreno. The consent agenda items, including several registers, a professional services agreement for the Haven Drive sewer project, an amendment for AB617 road improvements, and a resolution to seek state funds, were all approved. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance to dissolve the Planning Commission for future consideration.

• Approved $294,578 settlement with Quantum Farms (unanimous)
• Denied liability claim by Sandra Moreno (vote not recorded)
• Approved Demand Register(s) Oct 11‑24, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Payroll Register(s) Oct 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement for Haven Drive sewer improvement (Resolution 2025‑72) (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to AB617 road improvements and bike lane project (Agreement 2025‑32) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Mills‑Alquist‑Deddeh funds (Resolution 2025‑73) (5‑0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance to dissolve Planning Commission (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider the structure and potential dissolution of the Planning Commission. The body is also deciding on infrastructure contracts and a formal request for restitution in a court case.

• Professional Services Agreement with Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for Haven Drive Sewer Improvement and Road Rehabilitation Project
• First Amendment to Agreement No. G244014-A1 with San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for AB617 Road Improvements and Bike Lane Installation
• Formal request for restitution in the People v. NUNLEY case
• Application for Mills-Alquist-Deddeh (TDA) Act Funds
• Discussion on the potential dissolution of the Planning Commission

City Council

The Arvin City Council will consider a formal restitution request in the People v. Nunley case and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The council will approve several consent‑agenda items, including a construction‑management contract for the Haven Drive Sewer Improvement and Road Rehabilitation Project and an amendment for AB617 road and bike‑lane improvements. Finally, members will discuss the structure of the Planning Commission and the possibility of its dissolution.

• Professional Services Agreement with Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for construction management of the Haven Drive Sewer Improvement and Road Rehabilitation Project
• First amendment to Agreement No. G244014-A1 with San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for AB617 Road Improvements and Bike Lane Installation Project(s)
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign a formal restitution request in the People v. Nunley case
• Discussion of Planning Commission structure and potential dissolution
• Approval of proclamations for Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

City Council

The Arvin City Council will consider and vote on several resolutions, including a public works agreement for the South A Street Road Improvement Project. The council will also create an ad hoc committee for parks, recreation, and community services and approve a memorandum of understanding with Kern County on tax revenue transfer upon annexation. Additional items include a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and a discussion of fentanyl misuse grant funds.

• Approval of public works agreement for South A Street Road Improvement Project with Westrock General Engineering
• Establishment of an Ad Hoc City Council Committee for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
• Approval of MOU with Kern County for tax revenue transfer upon annexation
• Approval of special event permit for Arvin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on Dec 8, 2025
• Discussion of Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force grant funds

The City Council approved its agenda and the full consent agenda, including a memorandum of understanding with Kern County and a special event permit for the Christmas Parade. It then approved a public works agreement to award the South A Street Road Improvement Project to Westrock General Engineering. Finally, the Council established an Ad Hoc Committee for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services and appointed members.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Consent agenda items 4A‑4E approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025‑68 approving MOU with Kern County on tax revenue transfer approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025‑69 approving Christmas Parade special event permit approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025‑70 awarding South A Street Road Improvement Project to Westrock General Engineering approved (5-0)
• Resolution 2025‑71 establishing Ad Hoc Committee for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services approved (5-0)
• Mayor Olivia Calderon and Councilmember Tim Tarver appointed to the new Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)

City Council

The Arvin City Council will discuss the DiGiorgio Park swimming pool and provide an update on AB 617 projects. The meeting also includes closed‑session briefings on a potential threat to public services or facilities and on anticipated litigation. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of DiGiorgio Park Swimming Pool
• Progress update on AB 617 projects
• Closed‑session briefing on threat to public services or facilities (Gov’t Code §54957(a))
• Closed‑session briefing on anticipated litigation (Gov’t Code §54956.9(b))

The council voted 5-0 to approve the agenda for the special meeting. Closed‑session items on a potential threat to public services and anticipated litigation were reported as having no reportable action. Discussion items on DiGiorgio Park swimming pool and AB 617 projects were noted but no decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Closed‑session item on public‑service threat: no reportable action
• Closed‑session item on anticipated litigation: no reportable action

City Council

The Arvin City Council will approve the results of a special mail ballot election held on August 26, 2025, and seat the newly elected Councilmember Tim Tarver. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on public services and labor negotiations, as well as consent agenda items for payroll and agreements with Veolia Water and Municipal Solutions.

• Approval of special mail ballot election results for Councilmember Tim Tarver
• Seating of newly-elected Councilmember Tim Tarver
• Closed session: Threat to public services and labor negotiations
• Approval of wastewater treatment facility agreement with Veolia Water
• Approval of agreement with Municipal Solutions for police chief search

The City Council approved the First Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024 for fentanyl misuse and overdose prevention task force funds, authorizing the City Manager to execute it and directing staff to submit required documentation. The Council also designated Mayor Olivia Calderon as the voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference, with Mayor Pro Tem Susana Reyes and Councilmember Donny Horton as alternates. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved First Amendment to Kern County Agreement No. 409-2024, authorized City Manager to execute, directed staff to submit documentation (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Olivia Calderon as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Susana Reyes and Councilmember Donny Horton as alternates for League of California Cities conference (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for two development permits and review a response to the June 17, 2025, Kern County Grand Jury Report. The meeting also includes a presentation for Hunger Action Month and a closed session regarding public services and personnel.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 2025-02 and Site Development Permit 2025-03 for a fiber equipment hut at Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road
• Public hearing for Site Development Permit 2025-04 for a gas station, convenience store, and drive-through at Sycamore Road and Meyer Street
• Approval of response to the June 17, 2025, Kern County Grand Jury Report
• Payment of $88,176.25 to Diversified Project Services International Incorporated for professional services
• Payment of $50,000.00 to Diamond Technologies Inc for block retainer renewal

The council approved Resolution No. 2025-65 authorizing a conditional use and site‑development permit for a fiber equipment hut at Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road (vote 4‑0). It also approved Resolution No. 2025-66 granting a site‑development permit for the Sycamore and Meyer gas station, convenience store and drive‑through facility at Sycamore Road and Meyer Street (vote 4‑0). In addition, the council approved the transmittal of Attachment A to the Kern County Civil Grand Jury and Superior Court (vote 4‑0) and adopted several routine consent‑agenda items.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-65 for fiber equipment hut permit (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-66 for Sycamore & Meyer gas station project (4-0)
• Approved transmittal of Attachment A to Kern County Grand Jury and Superior Court (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: demand and payroll registers, August 26 meeting minutes, Hunger Action Month proclamation, Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (4-0)

City Council

The council approved an agenda amendment to authorize a wastewater treatment pond repair agreement. It then approved the consent agenda, which included a Prohousing designation application and scheduling Planning Commission business. Four separate public‑works resolutions were adopted for sewer and road rehabilitation, wastewater pond repairs, an emergency wet‑well repair, and a consultant services amendment, all with 4‑0 votes.

• Approved agenda amendment authorizing MP Environmental Services wastewater pond repair (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Prohousing application and Planning Commission scheduling (4-0)
• Approved public works agreement with Bowman Asphalt for Haven Drive Sewer & Road Rehabilitation (Resolution 2025-62, 4-0)
• Approved public works agreement with MP Environmental Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pond No. 3 repairs (Resolution 2025-64, 4-0)
• Approved public works agreement with Veolia Water North America for Emergency Influent Wet Well Repair (Resolution 2025-63, 4-0)
• Approved third amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Diversified Project Services International (Agreement 2025-19, 4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing application to Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution 2025-60, 4-0)
• Approved resolution placing Planning Commission business on Sep 9 City Council meeting (Resolution 2025-61, 4-0)

City Council

The council approved a resolution (2025-59) to dispense with public bidding and authorize the purchase and installation of replacement rubber surfacing for the children’s play area at Garden in the Sun Park, voting 3‑0. The consent agenda items—including demand and payroll registers, meeting minutes, and several agreements and proclamations—were also approved by a 3‑0 vote. All approvals were recorded as motions by Councilmember Perez and seconded by MPT Reyes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Demand Register, Payroll Register, meeting minutes, agreements, proclamation) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025-59 to purchase and install rubber surfacing at Garden in the Sun Park – vote 3‑0
• Approved agenda as to form – vote 4‑0

City Council

The council unanimously approved its agenda (4-0). It then approved a temporary effluent water agreement with Zam Farming, LLC, also by a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Temporary Effluent Water Agreement with Zam Farming, LLC (4-0)

City Council

The council voted 4-0 to approve the agenda as to form. The closed‑session item on a potential threat to public services resulted in no reportable action. The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 AM.

• Approved agenda as to form (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 3-0 vote. It then approved all consent‑agenda items (registers, prior meeting minutes, the transit zero‑emissions plan, a special‑event permit, a grant application for hybrid police vehicles, the sale of a surplus truck, and an amendment to a consultant agreement) also by a 3-0 vote. Finally, the Council waived the first reading and approved the introduction of an ordinance to add Chapter 2.01 on election certification and oath administration to the Municipal Code, again by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5A‑5H, including registers, minutes, transit zero‑emissions plan, special‑event permit, grant for hybrid police vehicles, vehicle disposal, and agreement amendment (3-0)
• Waived first reading and approved introduction of ordinance adding Chapter 2.01 to the Municipal Code (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the consent agenda, which included eight items such as demand and payroll registers, prior meeting minutes, and four resolutions. The resolutions authorized applications to the Regional Surface Transportation Program and the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program, set the 2025 council meeting schedule, and designated holidays for city office closures. All consent agenda items passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (vote 4-0)
• Approved Demand Register(s) June 21‑July 3, 2025 (vote 4-0)
• Approved Payroll Register(s) June 20, 2025 (vote 4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24 and June 30, 2025 meetings (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-48 authorizing RSTP application and local match (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-49 authorizing CMAQ application and local match (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-50 establishing 2025 council meeting schedule (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-51 designating 2025 public‑office holidays (vote 4-0)

City Council

The council approved its agenda unanimously (4‑0). After a public hearing where four community members urged improvements to streets, parks and lighting, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑47 adopting the annual operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025‑2026 (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets, Resolution 2025‑47 (4‑0)
• Closed‑session report: no reportable action

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and approved all consent‑agenda items. It adopted two levy resolutions for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 and 2. It approved a list of SB1‑funded road‑repair projects for FY 2025‑26 and authorized the city to submit an application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for financing a capital‑improvement project. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5A‑5E (4-0)
• Adopted levy resolution for District 1 landscaping and lighting (4-0)
• Adopted levy resolution for District 2 landscaping and lighting (4-0)
• Approved SB1 road‑repair project list for FY 2025‑26 (4-0)
• Authorized submission to IBANK for capital‑improvement financing (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution APC 2025‑04, granting a conditional use permit and site development permit for the Grow Academy Arvin Athletics Complex, with no public testimony, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as to form (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Resolution APC 2025-04 for Grow Academy Athletics Complex (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved its consent agenda, which included several resolutions on payroll, minutes, fiscal limits, and landscaping district assessments, all with a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑40, authorizing the City Manager to implement the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program amendment, with a 4‑0 vote. Additionally, the council approved the transmittal of the Kern County Grand Jury report and the filing of the AB 251 vacancy hearing report, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as to form (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions 2025‑35 to 2025‑39 and proclamation) (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑40 authorizing PLHA amendment plan (4‑0)
• Approved transmittal of Kern County Grand Jury report (4‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of AB 251 vacancy hearing report (4‑0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda (3‑0) and the consent agenda items (4‑0). It adopted the annual investment policy and authorized investment of surplus funds (Resolution 2025‑33) with a 4‑0 vote. The council also authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute contracts with three selected consulting firms for on‑call professional engineering services (Resolution 2025‑34) by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3A‑3G (4-0)
• Adopted annual investment policy and surplus fund investment (Resolution 2025-33) (4-0)
• Authorized contracts with three engineering consulting firms (Resolution 2025-34) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Arvin Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting, each by a 5-0 vote. It then approved a resolution to conditionally permit the South Comanche Drive self‑storage and office project (SDP 2025-2505) with a water‑supply and sewage condition, also by a 5-0 vote. Finally, the commission adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the same project, again with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution APC 2025-02 to conditionally permit SDP 2025-2505 South Comanche Drive project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution APC 2025-03 adopting Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for SDP 2025-2505 (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and all items on the consent agenda, including registers, minutes, a proclamation, and a public works agreement with Energy Link, each by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑25 to start the annexation process for 16000 S. Comanche Drive (APN 189‑280‑04) with a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved Resolutions 2025‑26, 2025‑27, and 2025‑28, waiving all fees for a general‑plan amendment, zone change, and lot merger for the property at the northeast corner of Hill Street and Tucker Street (APN 191‑181‑23), each by a 4‑0 vote. No actions were taken in closed session.

• Approved agenda as to form (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (demand registers, payroll registers, minutes, proclamation, Energy Link EV charger agreement) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑25 to initiate annexation of 16000 S. Comanche Drive (APN 189‑280‑04) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 waiving fees for general plan amendment and zone change for city‑owned property (APN 191‑181‑23) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑27 waiving fees for general plan amendment and zone change for property at NE corner of Hill St & Tucker St (APN 191‑181‑23) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑28 waiving fees for lot merger for property at NE corner of Hill St & Tucker St (APN 191‑181‑23) (4‑0)

City Council

The Arvin City Council approved the consent agenda items, including several routine approvals, with a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved critical change orders for the Solar Renewable Energy Generation Project at the wastewater treatment plant (4‑0). Additionally, a budget amendment of $12,089.44 to replace a streetsweeper impeller fan was approved (4‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3A‑3G (4‑0)
• Approved critical change orders for solar project at wastewater plant (4‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 2425‑04 for $12,089.44 streetsweeper repair (4‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (4-0). It also unanimously approved a resolution appointing Stephanie Gutierrez as the City of Arvin's attorney and a retainer agreement with Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLP (4-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Stephanie Gutierrez as city attorney and retainer agreement with Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, LLP (4-0)

City Council

The council voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda. In closed session, the council selected the law firm Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP to provide City Attorney legal services. The selection will be reviewed in an open session on April 14, 2025. One councilmember seat remained vacant.

• Approved agenda (vote 4-0)
• Selected Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP for City Attorney services

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $907,800 amendment to the on‑call engineering services agreement for three AB617 road projects (vote 4‑0). It also approved a resolution declaring no unmet transit needs (4‑0). The council rejected a resolution to hold a November 4, 2025 special municipal election (vote 1‑3). It approved resolutions to hold an all‑mail ballot special municipal election on August 26, 2025 (4‑0) and gave direction to the City Manager on two pending litigation matters.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 3A‑3D, including $907,800 road services amendment (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑19 declaring no unmet transit needs (4‑0)
• Rejected resolutions for November 4 2025 special municipal election (1‑3)
• Approved resolutions for August 26 2025 all‑mail ballot special municipal election (4‑0)
• Council gave direction to City Manager on legal cases 2 and 3 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council voted 4-0 to approve the agenda for the special meeting. No action was taken on the closed‑session public employee employment item. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 PM.

• Approved agenda (vote 4-0)

City Council

The council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-498 amending Title 17 zoning for multiple‑family design review (vote 4‑0). A motion to approve resolutions calling a special mail‑ballot election tied 2‑2 and was not adopted. Councilmembers were appointed to several regional boards and committees, each appointment approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (vote 4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including registers, minutes and resolutions (vote 4-0)
• Adopted Zoning Code Amendment 2025 (Ordinance No. 2025-498) waiving second reading (vote 4-0)
• Failed to approve special election resolutions (vote 2-2, not adopted)
• Appointed Mayor Olivia Calderon as Primary Board Member to Kern Council of Governments (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Susana Reyes as Alternate Board Member to Kern Council of Governments (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Jaime Perez as Primary Board Member to San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Donny Horton as Alternate Board Member to San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (vote 4-0)