Agenda — Taft City Council, August 1, 2023

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA 93268
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call: Mayor Noerr
Mayor Pro Tem Krier
Councilmember Bryant
Councilmember Waldrop
Councilmember Chavira

1. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO

COLLECT REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES AND STANDBY CHARGES FOR VACANT

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Recommendation –

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion 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.

3. Motion 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.

4. 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.

2. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO

COLLECT SEWER CHARGES AND STANDBY SEWER CHARGES FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL

BUILDINGS
Recommendation –

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion 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.

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3. Motion 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.

4. 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.

3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

COMMENTS ARE TO BE RECEIVED AS STATED IN ABOVE POLICY

THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE COUNCIL FROM ADDRESSING ANY ISSUE NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA. COUNCIL MAY RECEIVE COMMENT AND SET THE MATTER FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES.

4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)

5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS

7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS

8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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All items listed on the Consent Calendar shall be considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council requests specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any item removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the regular business items. Are there any items on the consent calendar that any member of the public would like to comment on?

9. MINUTES
July 18, 2023
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 072123A Check No. 98231-98257 $ 294,469.90
Warrant # 072123 Check No. 98258-98304 $ 432,708.85
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

11. PURCHASE OF PRISONER TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY
Recommendation – Motion to approve the purchase of a vehicle for the transportation of prisoners housed at the Taft Community Correctional Facility and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all documents 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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12. SUPPORT STAFFING FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Recommendation –

1. Motion to approve the Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges for the classifications of Correctional Compliance Specialist; Correctional Food Services Supervisor, Extra Help Correctional Food Services Worker; Janitor/Maintenance Aide, and Correctional Maintenance Worker I/II.

2. Motion to approve the Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; and

3. 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.

13. ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR SWORN CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES Recommendation – Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHNG BENEFITS FOR SWORN CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES 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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CLOSED SESSION
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(b) – one (1) potential case C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units

ADJOURNMENT
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Darnell Porter, declare as follows:

That I am the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Taft; that an agenda was posted on a public information bulletin board located near the door of the Civic Center Council Chamber on July 27, 2023 at ________ a.m. /p.m., pursuant to 1987 Brown Act Requirements.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed July 27, 2023, at Taft, California.

Signature _________
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

TO COLLECT REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES AND STANDBY CHARGES FOR

VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code authorizes the collection of refuse fees by the County Tax Collector upon adoption of an appropriate resolution by the City Council.

Prior to considering such a resolution it is appropriate for council to conduct a public hearing and to receive evidence and testimony for and against the proposed action from members of the public. Following completion of the hearing, Council will then consider the adoption of the proposed resolutions.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion 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.

3. Motion 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.

4. 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, Revenue for Refuse Fund
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolutions
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. ____________

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
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Resolution No. 4089-21 and on July 6, 2021 they duly passed Resolution No. 4098-21; and WHEREAS, said Resolutions passed pursuant to sanitation and refuse collection requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and disposal of refuse, including street sweeping, as follows:

Single-family residences $76.23 bi-monthly ($457.38 per year).

Multiple-family residential (per Dwelling Unit) $76.23 bi-monthly ($457.38 per year).

WHEREAS, said Resolutions provide that charges imposed thereunder upon Single-Family Dwellings, and Multi-Family Dwellings for the collection and disposal of refuse be collected by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council set the bi-monthly rate for street sweeping in Ordinance No. 798-13 at $9.11 for Single-Family and Multi- Family Residential customers; and WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all refuse collection and disposal charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of refuse and street sweeping charges for all residential dwellings to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Resolution No. 4098-21 to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Resolution No. 4098-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of August, 2023. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. ____________

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
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2013, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 798-13; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021 the City Council duly passed and adopted Resolution No. 4098-21; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance and Resolution passed pursuant to sanitation and refuse collection requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and disposal of refuse, including street sweeping, as follows:

1. Commercial Customers Standby Charge: All commercial buildings that are vacant or not conducting day to day business will be charged a rate equal to the minimum residential rates as a stand-by charge. These charges will be added to the property tax roll and shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary City taxes are collected. It is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the City if the building becomes occupied with an operational business, removed or condemned by providing documentation to such and to request to have the charge removed from the property tax roll; any valid refund requested will be equal to the lesser of 12 months or when the building was removed or condemned.

WHEREAS, said Ordinance and Resolution provides that standby charges imposed upon Commercial buildings for the collection and disposal of refuse and street sweeping be collected by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all refuse collection and disposal charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of standby refuse charges for all vacant Commercial Buildings to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Ordinance No. 798-13 and Resolution No. 4098-21 to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Ordinance No. 798-13 and Resolution No. 4098-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of August, 2023. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

TO COLLECT SEWER CHARGES AND STANDBY SEWER CHARGES FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL

BUILDINGS
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code authorizes the collection of sewer fees by the County Tax Collector upon adoption of an appropriate resolution by the City Council.

Prior to considering such a resolution, it is appropriate for council to conduct a public hearing and to receive evidence and testimony for and against the proposed action from members of the public. Following the completion of the hearing, Council will then consider adoption of the proposed resolution.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion 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.

3. Motion 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.

4. 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, Revenue for Sewer Fund
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolutions
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

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 WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 841-21; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance passed pursuant to sanitation and sewage system requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code which provides for a direct charge for the collection and treatment of sewage as follows:

Single-family units: $81.49 per home per bi-monthly period ($488.94 per year).

Multi-Family: Two, Three, and Four- Units: $60.78 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($364.68 per year).

Apartment complexes $60.09 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($360.54 per year).

WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides that charges for collection, removal and disposal of sewage shall be collected by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all sewer collection and treatment charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of sewer charges for all sewer service users to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Ordinance No. 841-21, to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Ordinance No. 841-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of August 2023. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN }SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
_______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

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
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 841-21; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance passed pursuant to sanitation and sewage system requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and treatment of sewage as follows:

Single-family units: $81.49 per home per bi-monthly period ($488.94 per year).

Multi-Family: Two, Three, and Four- Units: $60.78 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($364.68 per year).

Apartment complexes $60.09 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($360.54 per year).

1. Commercial Stand-by Charge: All commercial buildings that are vacant or not conducting day to day business will be charged a rate equal to the minimum residential rates as a stand-by charge. These charges will be added to the property tax roll and shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary City taxes are collected. It is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the City if the building becomes occupied with an operational business, removed or condemned by providing documentation to such and to request to have the charge removed from the property tax roll; any valid refund requested will be equal to the lesser of 12 months or when the building was removed or condemned.

WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides that fees for collection, removal and disposal of sewage shall be collected by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all sewer collection and treatment charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of July 2022. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. ___________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN }SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
The July 18, 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 Council Member Chavira invocation given by Pastor John Getty.

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. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION – BOB LEIKAM

2. PUBLIC HEARING - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 The public hearing was opened at 6:08 PM to hear from interested parties, seeing none the public hearing was closed.

Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Waldrop 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. 4200-23) 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

3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Ryan spoke about being the first family to participate in the Habitat for Humanity program in Taft and how grateful he was to have just paid off his home loan.

4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Bryant reminded everyone about the cooling centers available during the current heatwave and thanked the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office for their handling of some recent local issues.

Council Member Chavira spoke about American pride and what could be learned from empires and shared three relevant quotes.

Mayor Pro Tem Krier talked about the youth being the treasure of our country and how teachings in schools can change our youth and reminded everyone that there are a lot of great activities going on locally.

Mayor Noerr reminded everyone to hydrate in this heat and shared an article from a trade publication about diesel powered generator backup being provided on a large project.

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5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief, Damon McMinn, reported on the June figures for the police department and spoke about safety for kids riding scooters this summer.

6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.

7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.

8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Krier requested recognition for Edith Lauren’s retirement from the Historic Fort. Bryant concurred.
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 Terra O’Neill, Recreation Supervisor, from the West Side Recreation and Park District, addressed the Council regarding Item 18.

Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to approve consent calendar items 9-18.

AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0

9. MINUTES
June 20, 2023
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 062323 Check No. 98101-97168 $ 319,511.75
Warrant # 070723A Check No. 98169-98209 $ 187,790.91
Warrant # 070723 Check No. 98210-98230 $ 168,851.21
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

11. 2ND READING - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING AND STREAMLINING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE TAFT MUNICIPAL CODE (“TMC”) TO COMPLY WITH

RECENT STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ENACTMENTS
Recommendation – Motion 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, City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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SAFETY AND WELFARE (Ordinance No. 852-23) 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.

12. FUNDING TO THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE QUARTER OF JANUARY 2023 TO MARCH 2023
Recommendation – Motion to approve the 25% allocation of the Transient Occupancy Tax to the Taft Chamber of Commerce for the quarter of January 2023 through March 2023, 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.

13. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY KEN W. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND

APPROVE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE NEEDS CENTER

PROJECT
Recommendation – Motion to accept the completed work by Ken W. Smith Construction, Inc. for the NEED’s Center Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Kern County Recorder.

14. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY STATION 21 – APRIL 2023 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for April 2023 from Kern County Fire Station Number 21 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. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY STATION 21 – MAY 2023 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for May 2023 from Kern County Fire Station Number 21 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. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY STATION 21- JUNE 2023 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for June 2023 from Kern County Fire Station Number 21 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. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS FOR THE CITY OF TAFT POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Recommendation – Motion to accept the purchase agreement quote from Axon Enterprises, Inc. to be paid a yearly amount of $25,060.77 for a period of five years totaling $125,303.84 and authorize the Mayor to sign attached agreement, 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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18. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TAFT FOX THEATRE
Recommendation – Motion to approve participating in the Fox VIP Advertising package for $5,000 annually, add to the budget as reoccurring item 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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19. RATIFICATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES

MARSHALS SERVICE FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to ratify approval and signature of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Taft and the United States Marshals Service 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

20. STAFFING FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to:

1. Approve the Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges for the classifications of Correctional Officer, Senior Correctional Officer/Transportation Officer, Correctional Sergeant/Watch Commander, Administrative Lieutenant, and Facility Manager

2. Adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN

FOR RE-OPENING THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (Resolution No. 4201-23); and

3. 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
At 6:56 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 – City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(b) – one (1) potential case City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
July 18, 2023

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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
 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 8:26 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: August 1, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PURCHASE OF PRISONER TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Staff has negotiated an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Marshalls office to house prisoners in the Taft Community Correctional Facility. One of the primary responsibilities of the City under this agreement is to provide transportation for prisoners, which will likely include frequent trips to the Los Angeles and Northern California areas. The Agreement provides additional funds for transportation including an hourly rate for transportation officers and mileage. Staff recommends the purchase of a twelve (12) person vehicle appropriately outfitted for the transportation of Prisoners. As there are no vehicles of this nature currently available under the State Bid, staff will be sourcing this vehicle from existing dealer stock.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to approve the purchase of a vehicle for the transportation of prisoners housed at the Taft Community Correctional Facility and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all documents 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Total cost for the purchase including taxes and fees are expected to be approximately $62,000. In addition, staff will be sourcing interior security partitions and appropriate steps for shackled prisoners. These additional costs are anticipated to be approximately $10,000 and will be included in the budget for the Community Correctional Facility and covered through revenue from the agreement.

ATTACHMENT (Y/N): None
PREPARED BY: Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: August 1, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

SUPPORT STAFFING FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Staff has negotiated an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Marshalls office to house prisoners in the Taft Community Correctional Facility.

To ensure compliance with all facets of the operation and to assist with a variety of administrative responsibilities, staff is recommending the position of Correctional Compliance Specialist. This is a nonsworn administrative position that among other duties will be the confidential assistant to the Correctional Facility Manager. Additionally, staff has considered options for inmate food services and based on cost savings is recommending these services to be provided in-house using City staff. The position of Correctional Food Service Supervisor would be responsible for all aspects of the food services operation including sourcing of food and ensure dietary requirements are met. Staff also intends to contract with a dietitian/nutritionist to develop appropriate meal plans.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

2. Motion to approve the Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE RE-OPENING OF THE TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; and

3. 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, costs will be included in the budget for the Community Correctional Facility and covered through revenue from the agreement.

ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Resolution and Job Specifications
PREPARED BY: Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING THE POSITION

CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR RE-OPENING THE TAFT COMMUNITTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the following is approved:

Number of Positions Position Title Salary Range (Bi-weekly) ADD: One (1) Correctional Compliance Specialist 42.6 ($1,808.35-$2,307.96 Bi-weekly) ADD: One (1) Correctional Food Services Supervisor 42.6 ($1,808.35-$2,307.96 Bi-weekly) ADD: Up to three (3) Extra Help Correctional Food Services Worker (Up to $18 per hour) ADD: One (1) Janitor/Maintenance Aide 28.8 ($1,281.26-$1,635.25 Bi-weekly) ADD: One (1) Correctional Maintenance Worker I/II 29.9 ($1,316.94-$1,680.79 Bi-weekly)

33.9 ($1,455.26-$1,857.32 Bi-weekly)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of August, 2023. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk

CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II
Level 1 Salary Range 29.9 ($1317-$1680 Bi-weekly)
BASIC FUNCTION: Level 2 Salary Range 33.9 ($1455-$1857 Bi-weekly) Under direction, performs skilled and semi-skilled mechanical maintenance and skilled technical duties to operate, regulate, maintain, and repair steam and/or hot water boilers, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, lubrication and associated equipment located in City buildings and facilities. Work includes building maintenance, cleaning and minor construction work associated with the maintenance of public buildings, and correctional facility, equipment and grounds. Is also responsible to construct, maintain and clean streets, sewers, water systems, grounds, right of ways and other public facilities. Operates equipment and utilizes tools as required and is responsible for routine maintenance of tools and equipment. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion for conformance to instructions. May lead or supervise an inmate crew on a variety of tasks. This position is expected to act independently or collaboratively in a group to accomplish assigned tasks, and to assist in more highly technical projects; and to do other related duties, as assigned.

Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to on-call duties and be called after hours for emergency repairs. May also require working overtime, evenings and weekends as assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Public Works Supervisor
SUPERVISES:

May provide oversight and direction to Extra Help Workers or Inmates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Repair and maintain ventilation systems, air compressors, emergency generators, and air conditioning equipment and auxiliary mechanical equipment.
• Works from sketches, blueprints, and oral/written instructions to make repairs and adjustments on electric, pneumatic and electronic control devices, steam and/or hot water boilers, pumps. • Performs charging, evacuating, condenser cleaning and filter changing. • Repairs or replaces boiler refectories, boiler blowers; adjusts burners, high and low water cut-out controls.
• Replaces pump couplings, motor bearings, belt-sheaves, and belts. • Lubricates all mechanical equipment.
• Perform a variety of general maintenance work including carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, electrical wiring, and works on switches, outlets, controls, and lighting systems. • Completes reports on performance and problems.
• Troubleshoots the computerized system and establishes stop/start time on the systems. • Monitors alarms and follows up on system failures such as switches and fans. • Overhauls and balance and air flow calibration.
• Observes and adjusts meters, gauges, and control panels. • May perform maintenance in correctional facilities.
• Mixes, pours, and finishes concrete for street, water, and sewer, as well as building facilities. • Maintains, cleans, and paints interiors and exteriors of buildings, municipal vehicles, and equipment; cleans and services painting tools and equipment.
• Paints street and traffic lines, crosswalks, parking space lines, bridges, pavement legends, and other street markings
• Installs and repairs traffic signs, traffic signposts, and street construction barricades. • Cares for, irrigates, cleans, mows, and maintains park facilities and grounds; plants and cultivates trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns; services park restrooms, fountains, and fixtures. • Trims trees and bushes within the street right-of-way as required. • Patches and repairs asphalt surface streets and performs minor asphalt street construction projects. • Removes debris and sprays weeds and collects and disposes of rubbish. • Sets out and removes temporary facilities such as barricades, reviewing stands, and voting booths as required.
• Lays water lines and sewer lines and repairs water mains and sewer mains. • May operate a refuse collection vehicle equipped with an automated refuse pickup system. • May operates a backhoe, grader, loader, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. • Performs general janitorial maintenance work.
• Ensuresthe proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance work pertinent to job assignment. • Low pressure boilers, ventilating, refrigeration, absorption air conditioning, power and related mechanical building systems and equipment.

CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II
• Plumbing, die thread cutting, union and fitting replacement, open drains and finish replacement. • General procedures of operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, tools, and supplies used in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Electrical and building construction codes and the basic regulations and ordinances relating to the construction and repair of building equipment and buildings. • Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades. • Energy Management Computerized System and its operations. • Work hazards and appropriate safety practices for the job-related duties to be performed.

Ability to:
• Operate, maintain, and repair air conditioning, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and related mechanical building systems.
• Use hand and power tools, materials, and instruments, utilized in the building mechanical trades. • Work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Make written reports.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Read at the level required in the position to interpret and work from technical sketches, blueprints, and plans.
• Program and monitor the computerized heating and air conditioning systems making adjustments through computer control panels.
• Work from oral and written instructions and to follow job diagrams. • Perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Work at an assigned task for periods of time with minimum supervision. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. • Skillfully use and maintain in a variety of construction, maintenance and grounds equipment.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. A typical way would be:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and
Experience:

Three (3) years experience, including two (2) years in building maintenance and repair and one (1) year in the mechanical operation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and electrical control devices .

License:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License.

State of California Class “B” Drivers License is desirable.

Special Requirement:

MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK FOR SECURITY CLEAREANCE TO WORK IN THE

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, mowers, weed-eaters, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: EXTRA-HELP CORRECTIONAL FOOD SERVICE WORKER Salary Range
BASIC FUNCTION: Up to $18.00 per hour
Under the direction of the Correctional Food Services Supervisor, assists in all activities of the Taft Community Correctional Facility’s nutrition programs including meal preparation, sanitation; assuresthat all meals meet statutory minimum requirements and maintains cleanliness of kitchen and distribution areas.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a Part-Time Temporary position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares meals in accordance with dietary compliance with statutory requirements. • Rigorously follows food handling safety techniques and standards. • Follows written recipes without variation (unless pre-approved) for inmates and cafeteria menus. • Understands the different diet types and follows rules for producing food for all diet types. • Produces required amount of food as per production sheets and verbal instructions. • Communicates well with other departmental personnel as well as personnel from other departments.
• Follows work schedule and reports to work on time.
• Reports all stock and production variations and shortages promptly to the Food Services Supervisor.
• Ensures proper cleaning, sanitation, and cross-contamination policies are followed in the kitchen. • Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables, and carts. Maintains food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. • Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled with the help of a Dietician.
• Adhere to security policies and procedures. Ensure storage areas are locked at all times. • Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Inspects cafeterias and other food service facilities for cleanliness. • Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Kitchen sanitation; food preparation and storage.
• Proper use of cleaning supplies.
• Read, understand menus to assure dietary compliance with statutory requirements. • Office and food service computer software programs.

Ability to:
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. • Ability to organize work and carry through to a timely conclusion. • Ability to learn tray line and production requirements of all diets. • Ability to understand basic principles of sanitation and food handling. • Ability to serve and display foods in an attractive manner.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. A typical way would be:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Prior food service experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a current California Food Handler Card.

Possess and maintain a Valid State Driver's License.

Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain security clearance to work in the Correctional Facility.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Kitchen Equipment, including overs, freezers, utensils for cooking and food preparation mobile radio, first aid equipment,

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will need the ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position is assigned to and works in a Correctional Facility as is frequently among inmates. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, heat, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: JANITOR/MAINTANANCE AIDE
Salary Range: 28.8
BASIC FUNCTION: $1,281-1,635 Bi-Weekly
The Janitor/Maintenance Aide has responsibility for performing a variety of tasks related to janitorial, maintenance of city buildings, and facilities. This position performs semi-skilled, and manual work and small equipment operation in the maintenance of city facilities and janitorial. Employees may work a variety of assignments including cleaning of the City Jail and Correctional Facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Will vary based on area of assignment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Clean the interior of buildings including break room, floors, carpet, rugs, windows, and walls. • Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones. • Maintain cleaning inventory and inform finance of supply orders. • Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Water indoor plants.
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
• Clean and maintain restrooms.
• Washing and clean windows and mirrors.
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision. • Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City.

High school diploma (or GED equivalent); and one (1) year experience and/or training involving maintenance or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must be able to pass background for security clearance to work in the Jail and Correctional Facility Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Follow supervisor's instructions correctly with minimal follow-up guidance. • Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, and other janitorial work. • Repetitive motion, sitting and or standing for long periods, walking. • Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. • Lifting – Frequently 25 pounds or less; occasionally up to 100 pounds. • Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination. • Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. • Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, and other janitorial work. • Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies. • Safe work practices.
• Skillfully use hand and power tools required in general janitorial work.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Mops, vacuums, brooms and various janitorial tools and supplies. May need to use ladder or scaffolding.

Semi-heavy physical labor indoor and outdoor work is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to stand or walk; use handles, lift, move, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The employee must occasionally drive to job sites.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and may be frequently exposed noise; contact with dirt, dust, indoor/outdoor cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fume or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
City of Taft application and resume required rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONAL FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Salary Range 42.6
BASIC FUNCTION: $1,808- $2,307 Bi-weekly
Under the direction of the Facility Manager, directs all activities of the Taft Community Correctional Facility’s nutrition programs including meal preparation, sanitation, cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and accounting functions; assures that all meals meet statutory minimum requirements and supervises and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel. Is responsible for the effective functioning of all aspects related to inmate food service, and does related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Exercises general supervision of the Food Service Workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews menus for minimum standards compliance; monitors kitchen and dining room sanitation and safety.
• Prepares meals in accordance with dietary compliance with statutory requirements. • Ensures proper cleaning, sanitation, and cross-contamination policies are followed in the kitchen. • Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables, and carts. Maintains food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. • Cleans food preparation and food distribution service areas. • Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled with the help of a Dietician.
• Assists in the preparation of the food services budget; recommends methods for improved food service management.
• Plans menu in accordance with the established food allowance and determines the amount of food to be prepared.
• Exercise supervision over Food Service Workers.
• Requisitions, receives, inspects, stores and inventories supplies. Report refrigerator temperatures and log sheets as required.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule. • Adhere to security policies and procedures. Ensure storage areas are locked at all times. • Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Inspects cafeterias and other food service facilities for cleanliness. • Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• The methods of serving food in large quantities and considerable variety. • Kitchen sanitation; food preparation and storage.
• Read, understand menus to assure dietary compliance with statutory requirements. • Purchasing methods and controls.
• Office and food service computer software programs.
• Principles and techniques of supervision, evaluation, and training.

Ability to:
• Effectively formulate, organize, and manage all meal planning in accordance with statutory minimum requirements.
• Interact with employees in an effective way that produces positive results. • Supervise Food Service Workers.
• Be perceptive and innovative in the prediction and recognition of trends and problems and in the analysis and development of solutions to problems.
• Understand and communicate state and federal regulations, laws, codes, policies and solutions. • Delegate authority and responsibility as well as schedule and program work. • Plan, initiate, and manage complete complex and multiple simultaneous work assignments; set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Lead, manage, evaluate and train personnel effectively. • Organize, implement and direct departmental goals within City objectives. • Manage and project a budget.
• Establish and maintain respectful, effective, and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, orally, electronically and in writing.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. A typical way would be:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in a food service program. Experience in Correctional Food Services is desired.

Must possess and maintain valid Food Handler and Food Manager Certificate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess and maintain a Valid State Driver's License.

MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK FOR SECURITY CLEAREANCE TO WORK IN THE

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motor vehicle, mobile radio, first aid equipment, personal computer including word processing software copy and fax machine.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
SALARY RANGE 42.6
$1,808-$2,307 Bi-weekly
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Facility Manager, functioning as an objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the Taft Community Correctional Facility. Coordinates, oversees and plans the Taft Community Correctional Facility’s adherence to the Federal State and Local standards and ensures compliance with contractual obligations. This position will manage contracts and related purchases for the Facility including; professional services, construction and maintenance contract and agreements, transportation, supply or service contracts, and medical contracts. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable latitude for sound and independent judgement. This position assists the Facility Manager to meet department and City goals and to coordinates with other service areas, agencies, boards, commissions and the public, and performs a variety of other job related work as required.

This is a non-sworn administration classification responsible for the organizational component(s) and programs/functions of the Correctional Facility and allied functions as determined by Facility Manager.

Duties include policy development and overall responsibilities for program/functional areas in accordance with Federal, State and Local codes and regulations. The incumbent is expected act as the confidential assistant to Facility Manager and to demonstrate professional competence while working as a team member and exercises independent judgment in a number of confidential and sensitive areas.

REPORTS TO
Correctional Facility Manager

SUPERVISES
May provide oversight and/or lead direction to clerical or para-professional classifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Employees are expected to perform a variety of other duties as assigned:
• Performs a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating and managing the maintenance of the facility’s policies & procedures while ensuring adherence to the organization’s accreditations.
• Responsible for maintaining all files and data entry for compliance with the accreditation process. • Provides advice, support and assistance by interpreting policies and procedures. Assists Senior Staff with writes and/or reviews on all new and revised policies to ensure compliance. • Keeps the organization informed of policy revisions changes in current laws. Recommends policy adjustments as needed.
• Ensures all annual and/or time sensitive reviews, reports, audits, and inventories are completed as required. Prepares and submits annual agency reports.
• Independently executes and administers contracts for supplies, services, or construction. • Analyzes requirements for supplies, equipment, and services for adequacy and obtains additional data from requisitioning activity, as appropriate.
• Responsible for the administration, execution and closeout of non-personal service contracts, construction contracts, supply or service contracts, medical contracts. • Coordinate, hear, and resolve complaints, claims, and protests related to contract and other agreements.
• Participates in law enforcement and jail management conferences as required. • Establishes and maintains functional working relationships with other City department and governmental agencies; attends meetings and participates in committees. • Prepares comprehensive and specialized reports as required. • Assists in training Correctional and related support staff. • Answers inquiries for information, in person or over the telephone, concerning inmates and general facility procedures.
• Attends meetings and reads logs, reports, and memos.
• Prepares new forms required to maintain functionality of the Facility.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• State, federal, and local labor and/or contracting laws, policies, and procedures. • Contract negotiation, administration, and monitoring. • State and federal funding programs and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to a correctional facility to maintain compliance.
• Ability to perform using considerable independence and judgment. • Ability to plan and direct an even flow of work and to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
• Ability to apply applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Prepare and maintain accurate reports.
• Analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and formulate appropriate conclusions.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:
(A) Equivalent to a degree from an accredited University. Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field highly preferred. (B) Four (4) years of increasingly responsible related experience, (C) Experience in a correctional setting is highly recommended.

Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City.

Must possess and maintain valid State of California driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical with the City physician and background check.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Operates a variety of office and facility equipment including audio and video devices, calculators, typewriters, word processors and other computer-related equipment, telephone/intercom equipment, first aid equipment, copy machine.

Incumbents in this classification serve a six (6) month Probationary Period during which they may be dismissed at any-time without reason or cause.

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: August 1, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

ESTABLISHNG BENEFITS FOR SWORN CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Staff has negotiated an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Marshalls office to house prisoners in the Taft Community Correctional Facility. The purpose of this item is to establish City benefits for employees serving in the Sworn Correctional Positions.

As with other Law Enforcement positions in the City, overtime will be paid after an employee works forty (40) hours in the workweek and in lieu of holidays off employees in these classifications will receive one (1) additional day of pay each month (12 days annually). Other provisions will include Uniform Allowance and additional compensation for employees who are required to provide bi-lingual /translation services.

Sick Leave and Vacation will accrue at the same levels of other City positions.

In lieu of specific formula for City Paid Health Care Premiums for employee and dependents, employees in these classifications will receive a monthly Health Care allowance which will allow them to apply toward select Health Care Plans provided to City employees.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHNG BENEFITS FOR SWORN CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Costs are included and will be covered through the agreement for operation of the Taft Community Correctional Facility.

ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Resolution and Benefit Plan
PREPARED BY: Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHNG

BENEFITS FOR SWORN CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the following is approved:

Sworn Correctional Employees Benefits Plan
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1st day of August, 2023. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk

CITY OF TAFT
Sworn Correctional Employees Benefits Plan
This Plan has been adopted by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Taft and is intended to define wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for those employees of the City of Taft designated and Sworn Correctional employees by resolution of the City Council.

Classifications covered by this plan include:

Correctional Officer
Senior Correctional Officer/Transportation Officer
Correctional Sergeant/Watch Commander
Section 125 Program
The City offers a Premium-Only Section 125 Program whereby employee contributions toward health and dental insurance premiums will be paid not subject to Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, or FICA. Employee participation in the program will be voluntary.

Health Care Allowance
The City will contribute towards the cost of employee and dependent health insurance as follows:

The City will provide a monthly health care allowance of seven-hundred dollars ($700) for employees to use towards the premiums for health care plans offered by the City. Any amount not used for the employees health care may be used towards the employees Deferred Compensation in the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The employee may also elect to received unused amount up to $200 per month as compensation. Employees must elect a City Health Care plan for themselves unless otherwise qualified to waive coverage due to being covered by a Health Care plan that qualifies for the waiver.

In the case of qualified waiver of coverage the employee will only be eligible to receive $200 per month as compensation for waiver of coverage.

Deferred Compensation (457)
Employees who elect to make voluntary contributions to their deferred compensation account (457) the City agrees contribute a fifty percent (100%) match of the employees contribution up to a maximum of $1200 per fiscal year
Life Insurance
Employees included in the Plan shall be entitled to participate in the City’s group life insurance program upon completion of thirty (30) days continuous service.

Should an employee elect to participate in group life insurance program, the City shall bear the total cost of such insurance for the individual employee. Employees, however, may not secure group life insurance benefits for dependents under this program.

Group life insurance benefits shall be $25,000 for each participating employee.

The City’s group life insurance program also provides employee benefits in the event of accidental death or dismemberment subject of conditions outlined in the City’s group life insurance policy.

Retirement Benefits
Employees in this plan will be responsible for paying the employee contribution required to be paid by employees to CalPERS in accordance with the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) All such payments of the City shall be reported as normal contributions and shall be credited to said employees’ accounts pursuant to Government Code Section 20691. This PERS pick-up is done in accordance with Section 414H(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Current employees will retain their current level of retirement benefits in accordance with the City’s contract with CalPERS. Employees hired by the City of Taft will have retirement benefits in accordance with the provision of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Overtime Compensation
Those employees included in the Plan who are classified as non-exempt employees as defined in the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to overtime compensation or compensatory time-off (ATO) in accordance with applicable provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the City of Taft.

Higher Classification Pay
In the event a non-exempt employee is assigned to perform duties of a job classification higher than the classification to which the employee is normally assigned for a cumulative total in excess of 40 hours in a fourteen (14) consecutive day payroll period, such employee shall be paid at a higher classification pay of 5% for the actual hours worked assuming duties in the higher classification.

No employee shall perform work in a higher job classification unless specifically directed to do so by the head of the department to which the employee is normally assigned or by the formally designated representative of such department head.

Under normal circumstances, exempt employees shall not be eligible for Higher Classification Pay unless such pay is approved in advance by the City Manager or a designated representative thereof.

Payment for Unused Sick Leave
Upon normal service retirement from the City of Taft, the retiring employee shall be paid a lump sum of money not to exceed 50% of accrued sick leave up a maximum of three-hundred and sixty hours (360 hours) Such accruals shall be liquidated in cash in the payroll period immediately following the effective date of retirement.

Employees may sell back up to one-half (1/2) their annual accrual up to a maximum of forty eight (48) hours on an annual basis. Payout for sick leave sell back will be made on the first paycheck of December.

Overtime Compensation- ATO
In lieu of cash payment, upon request of the employee and approval of the appointing authority, an employee may accrue compensating time off at time and one-half. Cash payment at one and onehalf times employee's base hourly salary shall automatically be paid for any compensating time which exceeds 80 hours, or for any hours on record immediately prior to promotion, demotion or termination of employment.

Holiday Pay
Holiday pay for employees shall be compensated at one (1) day per month (12 days per calendar year) at the employee's normal hourly rate equal to one typical work day schedule. This compensation shall be in lieu of holiday pay at one and one-half his/her base rate of pay for all time worked.

Spanish Fluency Incentive
A Spanish Fluency Incentive of $100 a month shall be given to eligible employees who meet the required conditions and obtain the necessary certifications.

Uniform Allowance
A uniform allowance of $900 Annually (Spit into 2 payments of $450 each) to pay for all uniforms and required attire. Fist payment of $450 will be made on first paycheck. Subsequent payment will be many biannually in on the first regularly scheduled paycheck of January and July of each year.

Other Benefits
All provisions of the Taft Municipal Code and all personnel policies and procedures, rules and regulations of the City as they now exist or as they may be hereafter amended shall apply to those employees included in the Plan, these in addition to such benefits as may be specifically enumerated or modified herein.

This Agreement shall become effective upon ratification of the City Council and shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2024, and year to year thereafter unless changed through the meet and confer process.
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Dave Noerr, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
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Yvette Mayfield Date
City Clerk
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Taft City CouncilAugust 1, 2023

Taft City Council
August 1, 2023