TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The September 5, 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 Waldrop invocation given by Pastor Sean Piefor.
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. PUBLIC HEARING – AN AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF TAFT USER AND REGULATORY
FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
The public hearing was opened at 6:05 PM to receive public input, receiving none, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Motion by Waldrop, seconded by Krier and approve a resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF USER AND REGULATORY FEES FOR
VARIOUS CITY SERVICES (Resolution No. 4215-23), 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.
AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Rodela, a local organizer from Faith in the Valley-Kern, addressed the Council regarding statements made by Council Member Chavira.
Hector Hernandez also addressed the Council regarding comments made by Council Member Chavira.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop read a bio on Ann Haskins, formerly of Taft, who wrote a book and will be holding a book signing in Taft at a date to be announced.
Council Member Chavira reminded everyone to take advantage of the local programs that are available to help all students and encouraged parents to get involved.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier said he hoped everyone had a safe Labor Day, reminded everyone to exercise caution as school is back in session and spoke about local growth.
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Mayor Noerr spoke about the Taft College Resource Center that assists students that are Veterans.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-11
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 8-
11. AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
8. MINUTES
August 15, 2023 Regular and Special
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 081823A Check No. 98353-98364 $ 54,064.66
Warrant # 081823 Check No. 98365-98405 $ 373,511.85
Warrant # 081823 Check No. 98406-98438 $ 57,408.27
Warrant # 082123 Check No. 98439-98440 $ 550.88
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
10. ACCEPT PROPOSAL AND AWARD THE CITY OF TAFT TRANSIT ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT CML 5193 (045) AGREEMENT TO WALLACE GROUP
Recommendation – Motion to accept proposal and award the City of Taft Transit Electrification Project CML 5193 (045) Agreement to Wallace Group, and to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement, find that the activity qualifies as a Categorical Exclusion per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as set forth in Section 23 USC 326, Section City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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23 CFR 771(d)(9) 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.
11. AUTHORZING BY RESOLUTION THE USE OF AND APPLICATION FOR $15,378 IN FY 2023-24 FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT
PROJECTS
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT LIST FOR THE FY 2023 – 2024 CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 1-STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRAM (Resolution No. 4516-23) 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. *********************************************************************************************
12. ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Chavira to receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report 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 meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential litigation pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 – one (1) potential case
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 7:14 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor