The Arvin City Council voted this week to dissolve the city's Planning Commission and absorb its responsibilities, a decision that began with discussions in October.

The council gave unanimous direction to staff after hearing from an existing planning commissioner who encouraged the move, according to city officials.

"And at that meeting, the council gave unanimous direction to staff after a discussion and also hearing from an existing planning commissioner who also encouraged us to absorb the responsibilities of the planning commission," Calderon said.

A planning commission serves as an advisory board to city councils on matters of land use and community development. Its primary role is to help create and maintain a comprehensive plan that guides a city's long-term growth and developme

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