TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2022
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
The June 7, 2022, regular joint meeting of the Taft City Council/Taft Successor Agency, held in the Council Chamber at Taft City Hall, 209 East Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268, was opened by Mayor Dave Noerr at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Whiting, followed by an invocation given by Pastor Steven McDaniel.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant, Jeff Eveland and Ed Whiting City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND INPUT FOR THE CALTRANS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) - CYCLE 6
APPLICATION
The public hearing was opened at 6:05 PM to receive input from the public.
A letter that was received from Taft Union High School in support of the grant application was read into the record.
The public hearing closed at 6:07 PM.
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Noerr read into the record a comment received from Jacob White.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Whiting shared that a portrait of local veteran Luis C. Ruan, who was killed in action in 2020 was recently displayed at the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery in Bakersfield.
Council Member Bryant thanked those that worked on the Memorial Day Service at the cemetery, sent his congratulations out to all the graduates and reminded everyone about the fund the fireworks campaign.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier reminded everyone to be careful driving around town now that kids are out of school and spoke about local businesses, new and existing.
Mayor Noerr reminded everyone on this election day that it is their government and their voice, spoke about the anniversary of D-Day and encouraged everyone to visit the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
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7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
******************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-15
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items 8-15.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
8. MINUTES
May 17, 2022 regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant# 5/18/22 Check No. 96329-96338 $ 108,274.38
Warrant# 5/27/22 Check No. 96339-96392 $ 297,938.32
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
10. TREASURER’S REPORT
Recommendation – Motion to receive and file Treasurer’s Report for the Month of March 2022.
11. RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND REQUEST
THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
Recommendation –
1. Motion to adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. (Resolution No. 4147-22)
2. Motion to adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTION CODE. (Resolution No. 4148-22)
12. AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 324 KERN STREET,
TAFT, TO OWNERS OF THE BUSINESS ON CONTIGUOUS LOT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SITE IMPROVEMENT TO ADD PARKING FOR SAID BUSINESS
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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LOCATED AT 324 KERN STREET TAFT, CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Resolution No. 4149-22)
13. SB-1 CITY OF TAFT PROJECT FOR FISCAL 2022/2023
Recommendation – A motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017. (Resolution No. 4150-22)
14. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY A.S.I., INC. AND APPROVE THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT 520 NORTH STREET
Recommendation – Motion to accept the completed work by A.S.I., Inc. for the asbestos abatement at 520 North Street and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Kern County Recorder.
15. ACCEPT BID AND AWARD AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,100 TO MAG ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE 520 NORTH STREET TAFT, CA DEMOLITION
PROJECT
Recommendation – Motion to accept the bid in the amount of $28,100 from MAG Engineering, Inc., approve entering into an agreement for same and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
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16. CITY OF TAFT CONTRIBUTION TO THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to authorize a financial contribution in the amount of $5,000 to be made to the Taft Chamber of Commerce to assist with funding the Taft Fireworks Show and authorize the waiver of all fees, the use of city employees and equipment associated with the event.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
Bryant recommended a $5,000 donation in keeping with last year's donation.
Krier asked that staff bring back an item to Council to consider if the Chamber were to come up short on their goal.
Noerr shared that he was happy to announce that the Fireworks show would be returning to the Rails to Trails this year.
At 6:29 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8 – APN’s 031-070-05, 06, 07 and 08 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft
ADJOURNMENT
➢ The City Council discussed in closed session those items agendized for closed session discussion and direction was given to staff. No other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor