TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JOINT REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 2023
The August 15, 2023, regular joint meeting and special 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 Joey Pittman.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Ronald Waldrop and Carlos Chavira
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Council Member Josh Bryant
1. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION – EDITH LAURIN
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON COSTS AND PLACEMENT OF LIENS ON ABATED PROPERTIES The public hearing was opened at 6:15 PM to receive public input, receiving none, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Motion by Krier, seconded by Waldrop to adopt the following resolutions 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.
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 122 E. KERN STREET, TAFT, CA, APN# 032-072- 01-9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 11,971.46. (Resolution No. 4208-23) • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 130 KERN ST., TAFT, CA, APN# 031-460-21-5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 3,358.54. (Resolution No. 4209-23)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 329 CENTER STREET, TAFT, CA, APN# 031-020- 01-9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,307.23. (Resolution No. 4210-23) • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 401 CENTER ST., TAFT, CA, APN# 031-040-12-4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,977.07. (Resolution No. 4211-23)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 405 CENTER STREET, TAFT, CA, APN# 031-040- 11-6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 9,429.20. (Resolution No. 4212-23) • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE NUISANCE AT 429/431 CENTER ST., TAFT, CA, APN# 031-040- 01-7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 8,210.68. (Resolution No. 4213-23) AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Chavira Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
August 15, 2023
3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop encouraged people to maybe take different routes if possible,to help alleviate congestion with back-to-school traffic.
Council Member Chavira also talked about back-to-school, encouraged parents to have a role in their children’s education and shared some relevant quotes.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier reminded everyone that the children are the future and encouraged local involvement and attendance at Council meetings.
Mayor Noerr also spoke about back-to-school safety.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner, Jerry Livingston, reported that the Commission is still working on reviewing the Housing Element update.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief, Damon McMinn reported on back-to-school traffic congestion and planned police presence during the first days.
7. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
8. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
9. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10-16
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 10-
16. AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
August 15, 2023
10. MINUTES
August 1, 2023
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
11. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 072823 Check No. 98305 $ 160,311.00
Warrant # 080423 Check No. 98306-98345 $ 372,028.94
Warrant # 080423A Check No. 98346-98352 $ 9,604.34
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
12. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE FOR THE WEST SIDE RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE 2023 TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT (Resolution No. 4214-23) 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.
13. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY STATION 21- JULY 2023 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for July 2023 from Kern County Fire Truck 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.
14. DIETITIAN CONTRACT FOR TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Recommendation – Motion to ratify the agreement with Registered Dietitian Barbara A Wakeen, MA, RDN, ID dba Correctional Nutrition Consultants, Ltd. 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. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT – WESTSIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT CO., INC. – AMENDMENT #2 TO SECTION 11.1 COMPENSATION FOR BASIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Recommendation – Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment #2 to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Taft and Westside Waste Management Company, Inc. 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. TRAVEL TO NEVADA FOR THE ANNUAL RIMS CONFERENCE FOR TWO POLICE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Recommendation – Motion to approve out of state travel for Tanya Spradlin and Jeri Coulter to the Annual RIMS Conference in Stateline Nevada for the week of October 9, to October 13, 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.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
August 15, 2023
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. APPROVE TRAVEL EXPENSE FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WALDROP TO ATTEND THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SELECT A VOTING
DELEGATE
Motion: Moved by Noerr, seconded by Krier to approve funds from City Council training budget for registration, meals, transportation, and other incidental expenses for Council Member Waldrop, to attend the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference and the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting in Sacramento, appoint Council Member Waldrop as the Voting Delegate, 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, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
At 6:33 PM the special meeting was adjourned, and the regular meeting was recessed in order to hold the Annual Taft Public Financing Authority (TPFA) meeting.
At 6:41 PM the meeting was reconvened and at 6:42 the regular meeting recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(b) – one (1) potential case B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft C. 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 7:04 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor