Arvin
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City Council
The Arvin City Council will consider placing a 1% sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot and hear a presentation from McFarland's mayor on the impact of a similar tax. The council will vote on resolutions either including or excluding the tax question from the election, and also consider a professional services agreement with William Berry Campaigns for public education on the potential measure. A closed session is scheduled for the appointment of a City Manager.
- Presentation by McFarland mayor on 1% sales tax impact
- Resolution calling November 2026 election with 1% sales tax measure (Option 1)
- Alternative election resolution without tax measure (Option 2)
- Professional services agreement with William Berry Campaigns (amount not specified)
- Closed session for City Manager appointment
City Council
The Arvin City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, confirm annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts, and approve a site development permit for a truck parking lot at North Rancho Drive and Sycamore Road. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a wastewater SCADA upgrade contract with Veolia Water, a new city seal ordinance, and resolutions for collecting sewer and refuse fees through the county tax collector. Additionally, the council will hear a report on public sector vacancies per state law and meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation.
- Public hearing on FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets
- Public hearing and approval for Site Development Permit 2025-06: Sycamore Truck Parking Lot at N Rancho Dr & Sycamore Rd
- Consent agenda: Task authorization with Veolia Water for emergency SCADA system upgrade at the wastewater treatment plant
- Resolutions to authorize Kern County Tax Collector to collect FY 2026-27 sewer and refuse charges
- Second reading of ordinance formally adopting the City Seal and Logo (Chapter 1.03)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the annual budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes decisions on wastewater infrastructure upgrades and several land-use permits.
- Public hearing for FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets
- Task authorization for Veolia Water West to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA system
- Site Development Permit 2025-06 for Sycamore Truck Parking Lot at N. Rancho Dr and Sycamore Rd
- Annual levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and 2
- Ordinance to formally adopt and regulate the City Seal and Logo