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Arvin council approves municipal-code change (first reading) to enable city manager to sign grants; appoints Tarver to mosquito board and OKs IT master services
Summary
Council approved an ordinance (first reading) to amend the municipal code to allow the city manager to execute certain grant documents at HCD's request, appointed Councilmember Tarver to the mosquito and vector control district for a two-year term, and approved a master services agreement with Diamond Technologies for IT services; all votes were 5-0.
At its regular meeting, the Arvin City Council approved several administrative measures, including the introduction of an ordinance to amend the municipal code to permit the city manager to execute certain grant documents, a council appointment to the county mosquito and vector control district, and a master services agreement with Diamond Technologies for information-technology services.
Staff said the ordinance on first reading responds to a request from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which asked that the municipal code explicitly authorize the city manager to sign certain grant documents prior to formal council approval during specified submission windows. "HCD has come to the city and asked for a change in our municipal code," a staff member said. Staff explained HCD still expects a council resolution but wants the ordinance language to show delegated authority to the city manager for grant execution.
Council asked whether HCD had a representative present; staff said the requirement is a new, statewide ask that applies to any public entity wishing to apply for those grants. The council moved, seconded and voted 5-0 to approve the ordinance on first reading and introduction.
On the appointments docket, the council considered sending a representative to the mosquito and vector control district's board (monthly meetings in Bakersfield). Councilmember Tarver volunteered to serve and the council agreed to a two-year term. The vote to appoint Tarver carried 5-0.
The council also approved a master services agreement (MSA) with Diamond Technologies ("Diamond IT"). Staff said Diamond IT had provided municipal IT services to Arvin since about 2015 and that, after an RFP, staff recommended a master agreement that would allow separate addenda for future specific services and scopes of work. The MSA sets the contractual framework so each addendum can come to council with detailed scope and compensation; staff said this approach improves transparency though it may not reduce costs. The MSA was approved by roll call, 5-0.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance (first reading/introduction) to amend municipal code for grant execution authority (HCD request): approved, roll call 5-0. - Appointment of Councilmember Tarver to the mosquito and vector control district board (two-year term): approved, roll call 5-0. - Master services agreement with Diamond Technologies (IT): approved, roll call 5-0.
What happens next: The ordinance proceeds as a first reading/introduction; subsequent council action may be required for final adoption depending on the municipal code schedule. Tarver will begin representation at the mosquito district once administrative steps are completed. IT addenda under the MSA will return to council for approval as needed.
