Jeff Jones

The agenda for the meeting includes the approval of the agenda itself, a segment for public comments, and a presentation regarding the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Award. Consent agenda items cover the approval of various financial registers (Demand and Payroll) and minutes from prior meetings, as well as approvals for fee waivers for baseball field use, a lease agreement for Adobe Plaza Complex, and an amendment to a professional consultant services agreement for engineering services. A public hearing is scheduled to consider the first reading and introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute certain grant documents without prior approval. Action items include the consideration and approval of an appointment to the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustee and the approval of a Master Services Agreement with Diamond Technologies, Inc. for IT services. The meeting also includes Council Member Comments and a scheduled Closed Session for the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

Key discussion topics for this special meeting included public comments regarding city jurisdiction matters, followed by a closed session item concerning the performance evaluation of the City Manager. Action items involved the election of a Vice Mayor for the year 2026, consideration and approval of a resolution to repeal and resend Resolution No. 2025-74, setting forth the meeting dates and city holidays for Calendar Year 2026, and consideration and approval of a resolution to declare certain City-owned personal property as surplus, specifically authorizing the sale of the police canine 'Dago' to the City of Shafter for $10,000.

The Arvin Planning Commission held a special meeting to discuss and consider various items. These included the approval of the agenda, public comments, and a consent agenda item regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of June 17, 2025. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing concerning a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 2025-01, which amends Chapter 17.51 related to Accessory Dwelling Units. The commission also received reports from staff and provided planning commissioner comments.

The Arvin Planning Commission held a meeting to discuss various items including a public hearing to consider the approval of a resolution for Conditional Use Permit 2025-02 and Site Development Permit 2025-03 pertaining to a Fiber Equipment Hut located at the northwest corner of Walnut Drive and Sycamore Road. The commission also discussed approval of the minutes from a previous meeting.

The agenda includes a closed session to discuss threats to public services or facilities, a liability claim from Carlos Zavala, and potential litigation. The public will have an opportunity to comment. Certificates of Recognition will be presented for the Arvin Healing Colors Community Mural. The consent agenda includes approval of demand and payroll registers, minutes from previous meetings, an amendment to a joint powers agreement, an ordinance regarding election certification and oath administration, application for Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act Funds, a project list for the California State of Good Repair Program, an updated agreement with Regional Government Services, an amendment to a professional consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., and a proclamation for recognition of the Arvin Healing Colors Community Mural. An action item involves consideration and approval of a resolution regarding the competitive bidding process of the California Multiple Award Schedule and authorizing the purchase of replacement rubber surfacing and installation for the Children's Play Area at Garden in the Sun Park.