TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2023
The August 1, 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 John Getty.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant and Ronald Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Council Member Carlos 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
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:
1. 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. 4202-23)
2. 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. 4203-23)
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, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
2. 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 6:08 PM to receive public input, receiving none, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to:
1. 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. 4204-23)
2. 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 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (Resolution No. 4205-23)
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, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lori Pesante, from the Delores Huerta Foundation, addressed the Council regarding districting.
Angel Ruiz, from the Delores Huerta Foundation, addressed the Council regarding districting.
4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop reported on the League of California Cities meeting that he attended, and the safety presentation given at the meeting.
Council Member Bryant shared that although not a big reader, he has always been interested in philosophy and is currently reading The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, which he highly recommends.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier talked about the July 1st sales tax increase on gas and diesel coming at a most inopportune time with Californians already hurting and shared about all the things to do in Taft.
Mayor Noerr also spoke on the tax increase on gas and diesel, Senator Grove’s attempt to stop the increase and attending the Grand Re-opening of the Natatorium.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
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********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-13
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Waldrop to approve consent calendar items 9-
13. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
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.
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 (Resolution No. 4206-23); 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.
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 (Resolution No. 4207-23) and find that the activity is not a project per the City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
********************************************************************************************* At 6:38 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.
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
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 7:43 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor