TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2023
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The June 20, 2023, 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 Mayor Noerr invocation given by Pastor Lloyd Francis.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant, Carlos Chavira and Ronald Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
1. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING AND STREAMLINING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE TAFT MUNICIPAL CODE (“TMC”) TO COMPLY WITH RECENT
STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENACTMENTS
The public hearing was opened at 6:05 PM to receive public input, receiving none, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve an ordinance entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING AND
STREAMLINING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE TAFT MUNICIPAL CODE (“TMC”) TO COMPLY WITH RECENT STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENACTMENTS
AND PROVIDE FOR MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE for first reading by title only and reading of such be waived and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
2. PRESENTATION BY FINANCE DIRECTOR TERESA BINKLEY– 2023/2024 BUDGET
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ADOPTING THE CITY OF TAFT FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Resolution No. 4191-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
4. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Throckmorton addressed the Council regarding the Planning Commission appointment and application process.
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5. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Bryant commended Finance Director Binkley for the hard work on the budget and making it understandable and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Council Member Chavira stated that he appreciates the invocations before each meeting and that there is prayer for guidance with the decision making of the evening, talked about following rules and laws and shared a related quote.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier talked about things happening in Taft, encouraged local investment and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Mayor Noerr mentioned that Taft’s Firework Show will be on July 1st this year, asked everyone to slow down and be careful during the celebrations and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
7. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
8. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
9. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
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Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items 10-
20. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
10. MINUTES
May 16, 2023
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
11. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 060923 Check No. 98051-98100 $ 468,598.61
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
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12. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE JULY 4th FIREWORKS SHOW ON SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 2023-07 AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT BY THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW ALONG THE RAILS TO TRAILS BETWEEN 2ND AND 10TH STREETS, INCLUDING THE CLOSURES OF SUPPLY ROW AND RAILS TO TRAILS BETWEEN 2ND AND 4TH STREETS, AND 6TH STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SUPPLY ROW ON SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 (Resolution No. 4192-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
13. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WEST SIDE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD
Recommendation – Motion to appoint Randy Miller to serve on the West Side Mosquito and Vector Control District Board for the completion of the vacated term and upcoming term ending December 31, 2027, and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
14. ADDITION OF ACCOUNTANT POSITION
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTANT (Resolution No. 4193-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
15. ADDITION OF EXTRA HELP CITIZEN PATROL
Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION EXTRA HELP CITIZEN PATROL (Resolution No. 4194-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
16. ADDITION OF OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION
Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFICE ASSISTANT (Resolution No. 4195-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
17. ADDITION OF SENIOR DISPATCHER/MATRON POSITION
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR DISPACTHER/MATRON (Resolution No. 4196-23) and find City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
18. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (RSTP) APPLICATION TO KERN COG FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 4TH ST. FROM KERN ST. TO CALVIN ST.
Recommendation – Motion to Adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) PROGRAM FUNDING AND
COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (Resolution No. 4197-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
19. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ENGINEERS REPORT Recommendation – Motion to:
1. Receive 2023-2024 Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and
2. Adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAFT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS AND FEES FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 18, 2023 (Resolution No. 4198-23).
3. Find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
20. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF TAFT TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR TAFT AREA TRANSIT Recommendation – Motion to adopt resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TAFT OF KERN COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE TAFT AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (Resolution No. 4199-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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21. APPOINT TWO (2) MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF TAFT PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL
SCHEDULED VACANCIES
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to appoint Ron Orrin and Dennis Schertz to the Taft Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2027.
AYES: Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
NOES: Krier
PASSED: 4-1
22. CITY OF TAFT CONTRIBUTION TO THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to make a donation in the amount of $5,000 to assist in the funding of the Taft Fireworks Show, authorize the waiver of all fees, the use of city employees and equipment associated with the event and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
At 7:27 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 – City Attorney
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATIONS Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft ➢ The City Council discussed in closed session those items agendized for closed session discussion and direction was given to staff and negotiators. No other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor