TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The September 19, 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 Krier invocation given by Pastor Lloyd Francis.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Member Josh Bryant
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Council Members Carlos Chavira and Ron Waldrop
1. PROCLAMATION – FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING APPRECIATION WEEK
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Bryant apologized for his absence at the last meeting.
Mayor Noerr spoke about the Oil Technology Program BBQ and the Governors lawsuit filed against the oil companies.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner, Jerry Livingston, reported that the commission approved the extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a solar project and approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Tractor Supply Store coming to town. The Commission also reorganized, and Commissioner Livingston was appointed Chairman and Dennis Schertz was appointed Vice Chair.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief, Damon McMinn, reported on the department statistics for the month of August.
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
September 19, 2023
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-13
Krier removed Item 13 & Noerr removed Item 11
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items 9, 10 & 12
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Noerr
PASSED: 3-0
9. MINUTES
September 5, 2023 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 090123A Check No. 98441-98442 $ 25,277.24
Warrant # 090123 Check No. 98443-98489 $ 606,377.73
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 1-TIER 3-
DOOR LOCKERS FOR THE TAFT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recommendation – Motion to accept the purchase agreement quote from Global Industrial for $4,615.83 and authorize the mayor to sign the 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. *********************************************************************************************
11. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21- AUGUST 2023 Recommendation –
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to receive and file the monthly report for August 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.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Noerr
PASSED: 3-0
Noerr stated that he pulled this item in order to recognize Operations Division Chief, Cary Wright, who serves Station 21 and give him a chance to address the Council.
13. AUTHORIZING BANK CARD SERVICES
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
September 19, 2023
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING BANK CARD SERVICES AND REPEALING AND REPLACING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 4161-22 (Resolution No. 4217-23) 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, Noerr
PASSED: 3-0
Krier stated that he would like to decline a credit card but after clarification he decided to have the item stand as presented.
At 6:33 the meeting was recessed in to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (d) – one (1) potential case
B. 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 6:57 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor