TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The November 21, 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 Lloyd Francis.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant and Ron Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Council Member Chavira
1. PUBLIC HEARING – PERFORMANCE REPORT OUT OF CLOSEOUT OF CDBG GRANT 20- CDBG-CV2-3-00222
The staff report, reporting on the grant expenditures and accomplishments of CDBG Grant 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00222, was presented to the Council and Public.
The public hearing was opened at 6:09 PM to receive public input.
Lucille Holt, Executive Director of the NEEDS Center, addressed the Council to thank them for the project and the support of the Center.
At 6:11 PM the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Motion by Krier, seconded by Bryant to accept and document all comments received to be placed in the City’s Public Information file 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, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Kathy Orrin, Executive Director, of the Taft Chamber of Commerce shared about upcoming local events.
Rene Adamo, from West Side Recreation and Park District, shared about events coming up at the 5th Street Plaza and the Community Christmas Tree.
Martin Scott sent a public comment regarding traffic on 4th Street traffic via email that was read into the record.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
November 21, 2023
Council Member Bryant shared that he appreciates living in Taft, recognized our military and first responders and talked about the upcoming Oil Museum Black Gold Gala.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier talked about the Veterans Parade, car show and the City’s Veterans Day Event, encouraged attendance at City Council meetings and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Noerr spoke about the sign dedication on Hwy 119 to honor Corporal Luis Carlos Ruan, groundbreaking for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Attorney Epperson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-10
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items 8-10.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
8. MINUTES
November 7, 2023 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 111023 Check No. 98787-98858 $ 330,898.90
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
10. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21- OCTOBER 2023 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
November 21, 2023
Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for October 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.
********************************************************************************************* At 6:41 PM the meeting was recessed 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 7:12 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor