TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The December 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 Pro Tem Orchel Krier at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Josh Bryant invocation given by Pastor Sean Peifor.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier
Council Members Josh Bryant, Carlos Chavira and Ron Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Mayor Dave Noerr
1. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paul Fedewa addressed the Council with his concern for traffic at 6th and San Emidio streets requesting a stop sign be installed.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop thanked Mr. Fedewa for coming and addressing the Council, invited more attendance at Council meetings and talked about the success of the Christmas parade.
Council Member Bryant spoke about the Christmas parade, the West Kern Oil Museum’s gala, the downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and other upcoming local events.
Council Member Chavira shared about the unveiling of the Cpl. Luis Ruan Memorial and spoke about a classroom assignment his students are working on about the history of Christmas and read a relevant article to such.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier talked about the Christmas parade, the many traditions being celebrated this time of year and sent condolences to the family of Rich Miller.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief, Damon McMinn reported department statistics for the month of November and also shared information on the upcoming Shop with a Cop.
5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
December 5, 2023
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-10
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 8-
10. AYES: Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Krier
PASSED: 4-0
8. MINUTES
November 21, 2023 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant #112423 Check No. 98859-98940 $ 338,448.14
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
10. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PILGRIMAGE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 2023-14 AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HOLD A PILGRIMAGE WITH PARISHONERS WALKING FROM 538 FINLEY DRIVE TO THE ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH AT 110 E. WOODROW STREET, WITH TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023, (Resolution No. 4223-23) 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.
********************************************************************************************* ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor