Arvin public meetings in 2025

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 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 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 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

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)

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 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 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 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 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 Arvin City Council will meet on August 26, 2025, to consider approving several public works agreements, including a $14.6 million sewer and road rehabilitation project on Haven Drive. The council will also hear a presentation from the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) on regional transportation planning and funding. Additionally, the council will review routine administrative items such as payroll and meeting minutes.

• Approval of a $14.6 million public works agreement with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for Haven Drive sewer & road rehabilitation between Meyer Street and Comanche Drive
• Approval of a public works agreement with MP Environmental Services, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pond No. 3 repairs
• Approval of an emergency influent wet well repair project with Veolia Water North America
• Approval of a Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for on-call engineering services
• Presentation from Kern COG on regional transportation planning and funding, including $14.6 million invested in Arvin over the last 10 years

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)

Planning Commission

The Arvin Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to decide on permits for a fiber equipment hut at Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road and a gas station with convenience store and drive-through at Sycamore Road and Meyer Street. Both projects seek approval under California Environmental Quality Act exemptions.

• Conditional Use Permit 2025-02 and Site Development Permit 2025-03 for fiber equipment hut at northwest corner of Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road
• Site Development Permit 2025-04 for gas station, convenience store, and drive-through at southwest corner of Sycamore Road and Meyer Street
• Both projects include adoption of Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15332

City Council

The Arvin City Council will meet to conduct routine business including closed-session legal discussions, approval of prior meeting minutes, and several consent-agenda items such as payroll and demand registers. The most consequential action is a vote on a $19,500 information-communications technology plan and a separate resolution to purchase replacement rubber surfacing and installation for the Children’s Play Area at Garden in the Sun Park.

• Approve $19,500 IT plan (Zeb rollout plan and ICT plan) with Carollo Engineers
• Approve purchase of replacement rubber surfacing and installation for Children’s Play Area at Garden in the Sun Park from Dave Bang Associates, Inc.
• Amend Joint Powers Agreement with Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority
• Adopt new municipal code chapter on election certification and oath administration
• Apply for Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act funds for state programs

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 City Council is considering a six-month agreement with Zam Farming, LLC to manage treated effluent water from the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This temporary measure follows the termination of a previous lease with Apothio, LLC. The City plans to issue a formal Request for Proposals to find a permanent qualified farmer during this term.

• Proposed Temporary Effluent Water Agreement with Zam Farming, LLC for a six-month term
• Rental payment to the City of $1.00 per farmable acre (approximately 208 acres), totaling $208
• Delivery of up to 4 million gallons per day of treated effluent to properties at the northeast corner of Millux Road and S. Edison Road and other City properties
• Closed session item regarding a threat to public services or facilities

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 City Council will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss a threat to public services or facilities.

• Closed session: Threat to public services or facilities (Government Code §54957(a))

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 will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to codify protocols for administering oaths to public officers. The meeting also includes presentations on wastewater treatment plant improvements and clean energy.

• Public hearing for an ordinance adding Chapter 2.01 to the Municipal Code regarding election certification and oaths
• Resolution to approve the Arvin Transit Zero Emissions Rollout Plan
• Special event permit for St. Thomas Church Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession, including street closures
• Grant application to San Joaquin Valley Air District for two 2025 Ford Interceptor Hybrid police vehicles
• Sale of a surplus Public Works Ford F-150 vehicle

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 will receive an update on city infrastructure projects from the City Engineer. The body is also considering applications for regional transportation and air quality programs, as well as approving routine payroll and demand registers.

• Application to Kern Council of Governments for the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)
• Application to Kern Council of Governments for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Program
• Payment of $27,467.69 to Blue Shield of California for July 2025 medical
• Payment of $7,097.00 to Best Best & Krieger LLP for professional services
• Payment of $3,725.00 to Clean Cut Landscape Management Inc for May 2025 maintenance

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 City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The proposed budget provides a total spending authority of $46,800,601.

• Proposed total revenue and expense of $46,800,601 for FY 2025-2026
• General Fund revenue increase of $502,136 (5.5%) over FY 2024-2025
• General Fund expense increase of $813,376 (8.8%) over FY 2024-2025
• Projected $492,000 increase in fire contract expenses for the general fund
• Budgeted $120,000 for contract Human Resources Management services

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 City Council will conduct a second workshop for the FY 2025-2026 General Fund budget. The body is also considering funding for road repairs and applying for capital improvement project financing.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 project list funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
• Application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK) for capital improvement project financing
• Public hearings for annual levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2
• Resolutions for collection of FY 2025-26 refuse and sewer charges via the Kern County Tax Collector
• Economic overview presentation by Kern Economic Development Corporation

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 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider permits for the Grow Academy Arvin Athletics Complex. The body will decide on a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Development Permit for the project.

• Conditional Use Permit 2025-01 and Site Development Permit 2025-02 for Grow Academy Arvin Athletics Complex
• Proposed athletics complex including one soccer field, two hardtops, and a 3,600 square foot modular P.E. building
• Project location: West side of North Walnut Street, north of Alderette Drive
• Adoption of a Categorical Exemption for the project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332

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 will conduct a budget workshop for the FY 2025-2026 General Fund and hold a public hearing on the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program. The body will also consider a response to a February 2025 Kern County Grand Jury report.

• Budget Workshop for General Fund FY 2025-2026
• Lease agreement with Community Action Partnership of Kern for 1111 Bush Street
• Proposed assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2
• Public hearing on vacancies and recruitment per Assembly Bill 251
• Award of $12,400 from Veolia Waters to Arvin High School Stem Program

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 City Council will discuss authorizing the City Manager to negotiate contracts with three consulting firms for on-call professional engineering services. The body is also reviewing funding applications for the State CDBG Program and federal FTA funding.

• Authorization to negotiate contracts with three consulting firms for on-call professional engineering services (RFQ No. 2025-001)
• Application for funding and grant agreement for the 2024 State CDBG Program
• Federal funding authorization under FTA Section 5311 and/or 5339 with the California Department of Transportation
• Annual Statement of Investment Policy for surplus funds
• Reports for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 for fiscal year 2025-2026

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 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed self-storage facility. The body is considering the approval of a site development permit and a corresponding mitigation monitoring and reporting program.

• Site Development Permit 2025-2505 for 10 single-story self-storage and office buildings
• Project location: 2505 South Comanche Drive (APN 189-340-55)
• Proposed building coverage of approximately 71,000 square feet on 4.65 acres
• Off-site improvements including road-widening of South Comanche Road and improvements along El Camino Real
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting

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 Arvin City Council will vote on a resolution to begin the annexation process for a property at 16000 S. Comanche Drive (APN 189-280-04). They will also consider waiving fees for a general plan amendment, zone change, and lot merger for a city-owned lot at Hill and Tucker streets (APN 191-181-23) to comply with state housing laws (SB330/SB8). Consent items include awarding a public works agreement to Energy Link for an electric vehicle charger at the transit parking lot and approving a proclamation for Community Action Month. The meeting includes a closed session for anticipated litigation and a threat to public services.

• Resolution to initiate annexation of 16000 S. Comanche Drive (APN 189-280-04)
• Waiver of fees for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Lot Merger for city-owned APN 191-181-23 (Hill & Tucker) to upzone under SB330/SB8
• Award of public works agreement to Energy Link for EV charger construction at transit parking lot improvements
• Approval of proclamation declaring May 2025 as Community Action Month
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation and threat to public services

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 City Council will discuss critical change orders for the Solar Renewable Energy Generation Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will also consider a budget amendment for streetsweeper repairs and the sale of surplus gas station equipment.

• Change orders for Solar Renewable Energy Generation Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Budget amendment of $12,089.44 for streetsweeper impeller fan, shaft, bearings, and pulleys
• Sale of surplus Central Natural Gas (CNG) Gas Station Equipment
• Participation in the County of Kern Used Oil Payment Program for FY 2025-2026
• Payment of $182,043.00 to CSJVRMA

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 Arvin City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Stephanie Gutierrez of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP as City Attorney and approve a retainer agreement for legal services. This is the only action item on the special meeting agenda.

• Appointment of Stephanie Gutierrez as City Attorney effective April 14, 2025
• Approval of retainer agreement for legal services with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
• Note: Previous city attorney was terminated at the March 11, 2025 council meeting

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 City Council will meet in a special session to discuss a closed session item. The meeting is primarily focused on a personnel matter regarding the City Attorney.

• Closed session discussion regarding public employee employment for the City Attorney

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 City Council will discuss holding a special municipal election on November 4, 2025, or an all-mail ballot special election on August 26, 2025, to fill a council vacancy. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding unmet transit needs within the city.

• Proposed special municipal election on November 4, 2025
• Proposed all-mail ballot special municipal election on August 26, 2025
• Public hearing on whether there are unmet transit needs within the city
• Second Amendment to agreement with Diversified Project Services International, Inc. for $907,800.00 for road projects on Derby, South A Street, and Comanche Road
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations for APN 190-130-20-00-2, 190-130-21-00-5, 190-130-22-00-8, and 190-020-38-00-3

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

This special meeting of the Arvin City Council includes a closed session item to discuss the employment of the City Attorney. No other substantive business is scheduled; the agenda consists of agenda approval, closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session discussion on Public Employee Employment (Gov. Code §54957) for the position of City Attorney

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 Arvin City Council will consider calling an all-mail-ballot special municipal election on August 26, 2025, to fill one council vacancy, and will appoint members to regional boards including KernCOG and the air district. A public hearing is scheduled on a zoning code amendment for multiple-family residential design review ministerial permits. The consent agenda includes approval of routine payments, a park equipment purchase via cooperative contract, authorization for Arvin Little League to use a city lot for fireworks sales, proclamations, livestreaming contract, annual progress reports, and a $51,951 grant application for electric bus infrastructure.

• Consideration of a special election to fill one council vacancy on Aug. 26, 2025
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025 amending Title 17, Chapter 17.055 (Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permits)
• Authorization for Arvin Little League to operate a fireworks booth on city-owned lot at Bear Mountain Blvd. between Walnut Drive and Campus Drive from July 1–4, 2025
• Resolution consenting to a $51,951 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant for the Arvin Electric Bus Infrastructure Installation Project
• Approval of park equipment purchase from Global Industrial through Omnia Partners cooperative contract R211402

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)

City Council

The Arvin City Council will discuss the 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury report and vote on terminating the city attorney legal services agreement with Hodges Law Group. Three public hearings are scheduled: a $24 million bond plan to acquire and rehabilitate the Monte Vista, Parkview, and Haciendas Del Sol apartments; a zoning code amendment for multifamily residential design review; and a conditional use permit for a solar array. The council also will consider a $615,153 contract amendment with Veolia for PG&E utility upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant solar project.

• Public hearing on plan of finance for up to $24 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Monte Vista, Parkview, and Haciendas Del Sol apartments
• Resolution to terminate agreement for city attorney legal services with Hodges Law Group
• Public hearing on zoning code amendment Title 17 - Chapter 17.055 (Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permits)
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2024-Solar Array and Site Development Permit 2024-Arvin CSD Solar Array
• Amendment No. 1 to Veolia Master Services Agreement for $615,153 contingency budget for PG&E upgrades at wastewater treatment plant solar project

The Arvin City Council voted 3-1 to terminate its agreement for City Attorney legal services with Hodges Law Group, with Councilmember Horton voting no. The council also approved a $24 million plan of finance for the acquisition and rehabilitation of three apartment complexes, and approved a solar array project for the Arvin Community Services District. Several other items were approved on the consent agenda, including a proclamation for Hall Ambulance's 50 years of service and a special event permit for the Wildflower Festival.

• Terminated City Attorney legal services agreement with Hodges Law Group (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13: Plan of finance for Monte Vista, Parkview Apartments, and Haciendas Del Sol (RAD) with up to $24,000,000 in bonds (4-0)
• Introduced Zoning Code Amendment 2025 for Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permits (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14: Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Permit for Arvin CSD Solar Array (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Veolia Master Services Agreement for wastewater treatment plant solar project, not to exceed $4,285,714 (4-0)
• Approved consent items including payroll registers, meeting minutes, and Hall Ambulance 50th anniversary proclamation (4-0)
• Approved Wildflower Festival special event application with conditions including police costs of $2,724.90 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12: Accepted work on Kovacevich Park 'Field of Dreams' project (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury Report and consider terminating its agreement with Hodges Law Group. The body will also review solar project permits and wastewater plant funding.

• Termination of legal services agreement with Hodges Law Group
• Contingency budget of $615,153.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Renewable Energy Project via Veolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc.
• Public hearing for Arvin CSD Solar Array Conditional Use and Site Development Permits
• Police Department personnel costs of $2,724.90 for the Wildflower Festival at Smothermon Park
• Acceptance of completed work by Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. for Kovacevich Park Project

Planning Commission

The Arvin Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 2025, which amends Title 17 Chapter 17.055 regarding Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permits, and accept a CEQA Notice of Exemption. The agenda also includes a Planning Commissioner orientation, approval of minutes from December 2024, and election of a chairperson and vice chairperson.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025 (Chapter 17.055) for multi-family residential design review ministerial permits
• Acceptance of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption
• Planning Commissioner Orientation presentation by staff planners
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of December 17, 2024
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson

The Arvin Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 2025, which amends Title 17, Chapter 17.055 regarding Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permits, and accepted a CEQA Notice of Exemption. The commission also reappointed Joshlyn Horton as Chairperson and Rubi Carmona as Vice Chairperson. No public testimony was received on the zoning amendment.

• Approved agenda as submitted (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. APC 2025-01 recommending zoning code amendment and accepting CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Reappointed Joshlyn Horton as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Rubi Carmona as Vice Chairperson (5-0)

City Council

The Arvin City Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and consider adopting the ordinance. The council will also accept the completion of the Kovacevich Park 'Field of Dreams' project by Stockbridge General Contracting, approve a budget amendment of $11,468.14 for assisted listening system devices, and continue a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a solar array at the Arvin Community Services District water wells.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 to amend Chapter 17.51 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and accept CEQA exemption
• Acceptance of work completed by Stockbridge General Contracting for Kovacevich Park Project 'Field of Dreams and Baseball Teams' (SW15-009)
• Budget Amendment No. 2425-03 in the amount of $11,468.14 to purchase assisted listening system devices and charging trays
• Agreement with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for AB617 Road Improvements and Bike Lane Installation Project
• Appointments of Francisco J. Herrera and Abraham Perez to the Arvin Planning Commission

The Arvin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-497, amending Chapter 17.51 on Accessory Dwelling Units, and accepted the CEQA exemption. The council also approved the consent agenda (minus item 3F), including budget amendments, agreements, and appointments. A public hearing on a solar array project was continued to February 25, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted ADU zoning amendment Ordinance No. 2025-497 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J (4-0)
• Removed consent item 3F (Kovacevich Park completion) from agenda
• Approved Budget Amendment 2425-03 for $11,468.14 (Resolution 2025-10)
• Authorized SJVAPCD agreement for road/bike lane improvements (Resolution 2025-11)
• Appointed Francisco J. Herrera and Abraham Perez to Planning Commission
• Continued solar array public hearing to February 25, 2025 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the zoning code for accessory dwelling units and the adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The body will also hear an appeal regarding a 6.84-acre solar array project and discuss funding for road improvements.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing for appeal of a 6.84-acre rotating ground mounted solar array and easements
• Contract with Diamond IT for servers and storage not to exceed $99,015.84
• Bid award to Dave Bang Associates, Inc. for $91,250.00 for bleachers and backstop at Di Giorgio Park
• Budget Amendment Number 2425-02 in the amount of $32,000.00

The Arvin City Council approved the introduction of an ADU zoning ordinance, adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and approved several resolutions including a budget amendment, surplus vehicle declaration, IT equipment purchase, park improvements, and a wastewater treatment purchase. The council also tabled the solar array appeal and two other items to future meetings.

• Approved introduction of ADU zoning ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element (3-0)
• Approved $32,000 budget amendment (4-0)
• Declared 5 public works vehicles surplus (3-0)
• Approved $99,015.84 IT equipment purchase (3-0)
• Awarded $91,250 park improvement bid to Dave Bang Associates (3-0)
• Approved SEIU side letter (3-0)
• Tabled solar array appeal to Feb 11 (4-0)

City Council

The Arvin City Council will discuss the process to fill a vacant councilmember position, consider a $109,550 purchase of Flock Safety cameras, and hold public hearings on an ADU zoning amendment and the Safety Element update. Other action items include approving a Grants Manager employment agreement, a Dell server purchase for $99,015, and a time extension for the Bisla Farms development. The meeting also features a public hearing on unmet transit needs and election of a Vice Mayor.

• Process to fill vacant Councilmember position
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01 for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Approval of $109,550 for 18 Flock Safety Falcon cameras from Flock Group, Inc.
• Approval of $99,015.84 for Dell Power Edge Server and storage array from Diamond IT
• Consideration of Vesting Tract Map No. 7358 Bisla Farms time extension to December 2027

The Arvin City Council voted 4-0 to table the Flock Safety camera purchase to allow for a future community meeting, and appointed Susana Reyes to continue as Mayor Pro Tem. Several other action items were tabled to the January 28 meeting, and three public hearings were removed from the agenda for proper notice.

• Tabled Flock Safety camera purchase (4-0)
• Appointed Susana Reyes as Mayor Pro Tem (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 4A-4D (4-0)
• Set Jan 28, 2025 hearing for Arvin CSD solar array appeal (4-0)
• Tabled items 6E, 6F, 6G, 6J, 6K, 6L, 6M to Jan 28 meeting (4-0)
• Removed public hearings 5A, 5B, 5C from agenda
• Removed action items 6D and 6H from agenda
• Denied Grants Manager Employment Agreement (2-2)