TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
JULY 19, 2022
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
The July 19, 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 Eveland, followed by an invocation given by Chief of Police Damon McMinn.
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 Clerk Yvette Mayfield City Attorney Jason Epperson attended via Zoom
1. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION BY DOUG MCALLISTER, VICE PRESIDENT
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FOR FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
2. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR TO COLLECT REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES AND
STANDBY CHARGES FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
The public hearing was opened at 6:25 PM to receive input from the public, seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (Resolution No. 4156-22)
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING
CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (Resolution No. 4157- 22)
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
3. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR TO COLLECT SEWER CHARGES AND STANDBY SEWER CHARGES
FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
The public hearing was opened at 6:27 PM to receive input from the public, seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Eveland to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (Resolution No. 4158-22)
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
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Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Eveland to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (Resolution No. 4159-22)
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
4. PUBLIC HEARING - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 The public hearing was opened at 6:29 PM to receive input from the public, seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to approve resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT SETTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
(Resolution No. 4160-22)
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
5. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Waldrop thanked the City and bragged on the great day that was had and how the community came together while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his business.
Dr. Kathy Orrin, Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to thank them for the support of the fireworks show and shared about upcoming events.
6. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Eveland spoke on the success of the fireworks show and thanked the Chamber for the event.
Council Member Bryant also spoke on the fireworks show and sent a shout-out to local athlete Logun Clark in recognition for being drafted by the Cleveland Guardians.
Council Member Whiting spoke about the fireworks works show and sent a shout-out to the police department for the great job they are doing and some of their recent notable activity.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier spoke on the fireworks show and mentioned that he’s noticed a lot of new businesses are coming to town.
Mayor Noerr spoke on the extreme heat we are experiencing and reminded everyone to stay hydrated and check on those most vulnerable to the heat.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Commissioner Jerry Livingston shared that the Commission had two action items at their last meeting. One was for proposed building improvements for a restaurant in the old Pioneer Mercantile Building and the other was a code amendment to address permit streamlining of electric vehicle charging stations.
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8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chief McMinn thanked Council Member Whiting for his shout out to his department and gave updates on recent department activity.
City Clerk Mayfield announced that nomination period had opened for the three expiring council seats and would be open through August 12th with an extension to August 17th if an incumbent fails to pull papers.
9. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
10. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Attorney Epperson thanked Chief McMinn for the kind words during the invocation.
11. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Mayor Noerr requested an agenda item be brought back to Council with suggestions for cutbacks to the Landscape Lighting Maintenance District to meet the actual income.
Concurred by all other Council members.
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Krier pulled item #15
Bryant pulled item #19
Eveland abstained from item #12
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to approve consent calendar items 12- 14, 16-18 & 20.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
12. MINUTES
June 21, 2022 regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
13. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant# 6/24/22 Check No. 96456-96467 $ 7,421.24
Warrant# 6/24/22 Check No. 96468-96506 $ 484,583.06
Warrant# 6/24/22 Check No. 96507-96511 $ 14,322.91
Warrant# 7/5/22A Check No. 96512-96513 $ 8,258.50
Warrant# 7/8/22A Check No. 96514-96550 $ 118,331.69
Warrant# 7/8/22 Check No. 96551-96574 $ 78,276.96
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
14. TREASURER’S REPORTS
Recommendation – Motion to receive and file Treasurer’s Reports for the Months of April City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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and May 2022.
16. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE
VIII OF THE TAFT CITY CODE ADOPTING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Recommendation – Motion to approve and amend the City of Taft Municipal Code entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE VIII OF THE TAFT CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. (Ordinance No. 847-22)
17. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RYKER DESIGNS FOR DESIGN OF
DETAILED PLANS AND SPECS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING
RENOVATIONS
Recommendation – Motion to approve an agreement with Ryker Designs in an amount not to exceed $24,500 to prepare the detailed plans and specs required to bid out Police Department building renovations and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
18. DESIGNATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT FILERS AND
ASSIGNMENT OF DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
Recommendation – Motion to accept the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice and adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAFT DESIGNATING POSITIONS REQUIRED TO FILE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974, ASSIGNING DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES AND REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 4035-20. (Resolution No. 4162-22)
20. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY MARCO A. GONZALEZ ENGINEERING, INC.
DBA MAG ENGINEERING, INC. AND APPROVE THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AT 520 NORTH STREET Recommendation – Motion to accept the completed work by Marco A. Gonzalez Engineering, Inc. DBA as MAG Engineering, Inc. for the demolition of building at 520 North Street and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Kern County Recorder.
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15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING
BANK CARD SERVICES
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Eveland to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING BANK CARD SERVICES. (Resolution No. 4161-22) AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
Krier stated that he pulled the item as he would also like to decline a city issued credit card. City Manager Jones explained that the policy is in place for ease of City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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attendance and travel to conferences and training and it was recommended that he contact the finance department to discuss further.
21. ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FY 2018-2019 Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Eveland to receive and file the Annual Audited Comprehensive Financial Reports for the year ended June 30, 2019.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
Bryant stated that he pulled the item to inquire if there is a plan to catch the audits up to date as this is the 2019 audit which means the city is three years in arrears. City Manager Jones said yes that there is a plan in place to bring the audits current.
At 7:08 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 – City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Case # BCV-20-100096
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 8:04 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor