TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA 93268
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call: Mayor Noerr
Mayor Pro Tem Krier
Councilmember Bryant
Councilmember Waldrop
Councilmember Chavira
1. PROCLAMATIONS –
• BROCK MCMURRAY
• COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH IN KERN COUNTY
• PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
• CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES’ WEEK • NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMENTS ARE TO BE RECEIVED AS STATED IN ABOVE POLICY
THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE COUNCIL FROM ADDRESSING ANY ISSUE NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA. COUNCIL MAY RECEIVE COMMENT AND SET THE MATTER FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
May 21, 2024
****************************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-14
All items listed on the Consent Calendar shall be considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council requests specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any item removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the regular business items. Are there any items on the consent calendar that any member of the public would like to comment on?
9. MINUTES
May 7, 2024 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 051024 Check No. 99743-99807 $ 254,180.23
Warrant # 051724 Check No. 99808-99825 $ 198,943.68
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
11. 2024-2025 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2024-2025 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.
12. AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLERS’ OFFICE (SCO) TO PREPARE THE
REQUIRED ANNUAL STREET REPORT
Recommendation – Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract for Services to Prepare the Annual Street Report with California State Controller 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. MEASURE A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Recommendation – Motion to appoint Harry Wheat, to the final vacant position on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee effective May 21, 2024, 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
Agenda
May 21, 2024
14. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 510 NORTH STREET APN 031-080-10, PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA
Recommendation – Motion adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND ALSO
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT AND ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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. ******************************************************************************************************
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
ADJOURNMENT
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Darnell Willard, declare as follows:
That I am the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Taft; that an agenda was posted on a public information bulletin board located near the door of the Civic Center Council Chamber on May 16, 2024 at _______ p.m., pursuant to 1987 Brown Act Requirements.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed May 16, 2024, at Taft, California.
Signature _________
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING
MAY 2024
COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH IN KERN COUNTY
Whereas, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) was established in 1964 and has made essential contributions to individuals and families across Kern County by creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities; and Whereas, Community Action Partnership addresses the underlying causes of poverty, alleviates the effects, and promotes dignity and self-sufficiency in the communities we serve; and
Whereas, they have delivered over 20 million pounds of food across Kern County through the CAPK Food Bank; and
Whereas, Community Action Partnership operates the Head Start location in Taft tending to the children within the community and providing a head start to their education.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby proclaim the month of May, 2024, as Community Action Month in Kern County in recognition of the hard work and dedication throughout the community.
Dated this 21st day of May 2024.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
___________________________ ___________________________ Orchel Krier, Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant, Council Member ______________________________ _______________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member
PROCLAMATION
declaring
MAY 19 – 24, 2024
“PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are a vital and integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of the community is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as building maintenance, streets, fleet maintenance, sewer line maintenance and construction, as well as wastewater treatment; and WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Taft, that we recognize and extend appreciation to our dedicated and skilled staff and hereby proclaim the week of May 19-24, 2024 as Public Works Week in the City of Taft.
AND, BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the City Council of the City of Taft requests that all citizens and civic organizations acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works services to our community and to recognize the contributions which our public works employees make every day to the health, safety, comfort and quality of life that the citizens of Taft enjoy.
Dated this 21stday of May 2024.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
___________________________ ___________________________ Orchel Krier, Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant, Council Member ______________________________ ________________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING
May 5-11, 2024
“Correctional Officers and
Correctional Employees Week 2024”
WHEREAS, City of Taft Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees are responsible for supervising offenders convicted of crimes and sentenced to serve time in Taft’s Modified Community Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers are trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to maintaining safe correctional facilities and ensuring the public safety; and WHEREAS, these highly devoted individuals do more than supervise. They train, teach, mentor, counsel, preach and treat inmates while providing hope and guidance. They work to rebuild lives; and
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees rise to meet any challenge and serve this honorable profession nobly and admirably; and WHEREAS, Correctional Officers’ Week offers an opportunity to acknowledge and honor Taft’s Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees for the important work they perform each day and for the sacrifices they make to protect the citizens of our Community.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, is proud to join in with the rest of the nation in honoring the dedication and professionalism of the women and men who are our Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees by declaring May 5-11, 2024, Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week.
Dated this 7th day of May 2024.
_____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Orchel Krier, Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant, Council Member __________________________________ ____________________________________ Josh Bryant, Council Member Ron Waldrop, Council Member
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING
May 6-12, 2024
“National Nurses Week”
WHEREAS, we have come to appreciate more than ever the complex and expanding role which Nurses play in our health care system; and WHEREAS, the wisdom, skill and dedication Nurses show every day, sets them apart as very special people; and
WHEREAS, the high quality of the Nursing Profession is making it possible for more Americans to enjoy better health services and improve patient outcomes; and WHEREAS, Nurses have a critical responsibility to uphold the highest level of ethical standards in their practice, including fostering a safe work environment; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize and honor the nation’s indispensable Registered Nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, is proud to join in with the rest of the nation in honoring the excellent standards that characterize the practice of Nursing, declaring May 6-12, 2024 National Nurses Week.
Dated this 7th day of May 2024.
_____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Orchel Krier, Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant, Council Member __________________________________ ____________________________________ Carlos Chavira, Council Member Ron Waldrop, Council Member
TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
MAY 7, 2024
The May 7, 2024 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, and invocation was given by Pastor Lloyd Francis.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and 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
1. PROCLAMATIONS –
• PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK
• BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
• 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop wished all Mother’s a Happy Mother’s Day.
Council Member Bryant also sent out Mother’s Day wishes.
Council Member Chavira talked about the recent fire incidents in the area and recognized Noah, a TUHS student of his who was in attendance. He also shared a quote relevant to the importance for young people to learn about local government.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier encouraged everyone to stay watchful for possible stalking of neighborhoods by thieves and mentioned that school would be out soon.
Mayor Noerr talked about the Go Green Fantasy sharing stats on the net effect of the three trash can system.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief, Damon McMinn, reported out the statistics for the Taft Police Department for the month of April.
5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
May 7, 2024
7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-17
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Waldrop to approve consent calendar items 8-
17. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
8. MINUTES
April 16, 2024 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 042624 Check No. 99663-99742 $ 606,330.13
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
10. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF UPDATED DONATION POLICY FOR DONATIONS
MADE TO THE CITY BY PRIVATE PERSONS AND/OR ENTITIES
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT UPDATING AND ADOPTING A POLICY RELATING TO DONATIONS TO THE CITY BY PRIVATE PERSONS AND/OR ENTITIES (Resolution No. 4233-24) 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. APPLICATION TO THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT NEW
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE PURCHASE GRANT PROGRAM
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO
THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT PUBLIC BENEFIT
GRANTS PROGRAM UNDER THE NEW ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE PURCHASE
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS (Resolution No. 4234-24) 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.
12. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES FOR THE SPRING SPORTS MERCHANT PARADE ON MAY 18, 2024
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
May 7, 2024
Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2024 SPRING SPORTS MERCHANT PARADE (Resolution No. 4235-24) 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. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT– WEST SIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT’S YOUTH
BASEBALL AND PONYTAIL SOFTBALL SPRING SPORTS MERCHANT PARADE EVENT ALONG CENTER STREET ON SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 2024-02 FOR THE
WEST SIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO HOLD A SPRING SPORTS MERCHANT PARADE ALONG CENTER STREET FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:30 AM ON SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 (Resolution No. 4236-24) 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. FINAL PARCEL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 12501 Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 12501 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO RECORD THE MAP (Resolution No. 4237-24) 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. SB-1 CITY OF TAFT PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (Resolution No. 4238-24) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
16. ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID AND AWARD THE 10TH ST.
REHABILITATION FROM XWALK AT BIKE/PED PATH TO KERN ST. PROJECT TO BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC.
Recommendation – Motion to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, award the project, and to approve a construction agreement with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for the 10th St.
Rehabilitation from crosswalk at bike/ped path to Kern St. project – STPL 5193 (044), and to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement; and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3).
17. AWARD OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TO BHT ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ONCALL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDED PROJECTS Recommendation – Motion to approve consultant contract agreement to BHT Engineering, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services for Federal and State Funded Projects, authorize the City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
May 7, 2024
Mayor to sign 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.
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18. APPROVAL OF REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF TAFT AND GARY A. JOYCE
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to adopt a resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAFT AND GARY A. JOYCE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Resolution No. 4239-24) 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, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
At 6:41 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – undisclosed parcel
The City Council discussed in closed session those items agendized for closed session discussion and directions were given to staff. No other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 21, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
2024-2025 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Council must annually establish a spending limit for the coming fiscal year as a requirement of Proposition 4, which was adopted in 1979 and modified June 5, 1990, when voters approved Proposition 111.
Beginning with the 1990-91 appropriations limit, the annual adjustment factors changed. Instead of using the lesser of California Per Capita Income or U.S.C.P.I. to measure inflation, each city may choose:
1. The growth in the California Per Capita Income, or the growth in the non-residential assessed valuation due to new construction within the city.
2. Instead of using only the population growth of the city, each city may choose to use the population growth within its county.
These are both annual elections.
The decision as to which of the options to select must be made by a recorded vote of the City Council. The data necessary to calculate the increase in the non-residential assessed valuation for FY 2024-2025 is not available from the County Assessor's Office until late July or August 2024; however, the valuation for FY 2023-2024 is available.
It is recommended that the City adopt its 2024-2025 appropriations limit using the alternative factor of non-residential assessed valuation for the inflationary adjustment. The computation shows that the City's inflationary adjustment factor is 1.001767% and the appropriation limit for 2024-2025 fiscal year is $6,627,296 (see attached worksheet).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2024-2025 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.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, setting 2024-2025 operating expenditure level.
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Appropriation Limit Worksheet and Resolution PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, cities are required to establish appropriations limits pursuant to Proposition 111 each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, appropriations limits are developed based upon base year 1986-87 appropriations; and
WHEREAS, the 1986-87 appropriations for the City of Taft have been set at $2,308,812; and WHEREAS, the City chooses the percentage change in California non-residential assessed valuation as a basis for computing the appropriation limit; and WHEREAS, the City chooses as an adjustment factor the growth in the County population; and WHEREAS, based upon state formulas, the 2024-2025appropriation limit is 1.001767% above the 2023-2024 limit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the City Council hereby establishes the appropriation limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year at $6,627,296.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 21st day of May, 2024. ________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Darnell Willard, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Darnell Willard, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
______________________________
Darnell Willard, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
CITY of TAFT
Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Appropriations Limit
A. Last Year's Limit 6,720,815
B. Adjustment Factors:
1. Population % 1.000013
2. Inflation % 1.000362
Total Adjustment % 1.000375
C. Annual Adjustment $ 2,520
D. Other Adjustments:
Lost Responsibility (-)
Transfer to private (-)
Transfer to fees (-)
Assumed Responsibility (+)
Sub-total 0
E. Total Adjustments 2,520
F. This Years Limit 6,723,335
Adjustment Factor Calculation:
Population:
City 0.13%
County 0.77%
Inflation:
Per capita personal income 3.62%
Non-Residential Assessed Valuation 17.67%
S:\Vol1\FINANCE\123R5\BUDGET\2024-2025\Appropriations\GANNWKS6-2024-25.xls/USING PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOM CITY of TAFT
Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Appropriations Limit
A. Last Year's Limit 6,615,097
B. Adjustment Factors:
1. Population % 1.000077
2. Inflation % 1.001767
Total Adjustment % 1.0018441
C. Annual Adjustment $ 12,199
D. Other Adjustments:
Lost Responsibility (-)
Transfer to private (-)
Transfer to fees (-)
Assumed Responsibility (+)
Sub-total 0
E. Total Adjustments 12,199
F. This Years Limit 6,627,296
Adjustment Factor Calculation:
Population:
City 0.13%
County 0.77%
Inflation:
Per capita personal income 3.62%
Non-Residential Assessed Valuation 17.67%
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Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Population Changes per
State of Caliofrnia, Department of Finance Report
Worksheet #5
City County
Population Change Population Change
01/01/92 6,133 561,540
01/01/93 6,193 0.98% 565,524 0.71%
01/01/94 6,180 -0.21% 590,883 4.48%
01/01/95 6,542 5.86% 612,823 3.71%
01/01/96 6,594 0.79% 624,695 1.94%
01/01/97 6,659 0.99% 628,216 0.56%
01/01/98 6,894 3.53% 639,798 1.84%
01/01/99 8,958 29.94% 648,398 1.34%
01/01/00 9,141 2.04% 658,935 1.63%
01/01/01 8,904 -2.59% 685,811 4.08%
01/01/02 8,929 0.28% 687,552 0.25%
01/01/03 8,978 0.55% 702,873 2.23%
01/01/04 8,962 -0.18% 724,883 3.13%
01/01/05 9,052 1.00% 753,070 3.89%
01/01/06 9,147 1.05% 779,869 3.56%
01/01/07 9,161 0.15% 801,678 2.80%
01/01/08 9,228 0.73% 817,517 1.98%
01/01/09 9,117 -1.20% 827,173 1.18%
01/01/10 9,264 1.61% 839,587 1.50%
01/01/11 9,321 0.62% 846,883 0.87%
01/01/12 8,906 -4.45% 850,006 0.37%
01/01/13 8,911 0.06% 857,882 0.93%
01/01/14 8,942 0.35% 873,092 1.77%
01/01/15 9,456 5.75% 874,264 0.13%
01/01/16 9,405 -0.54% 886,507 1.40%
01/01/17 9,492 0.93% 895,112 0.97%
01/01/18 9,482 -0.11% 905,801 1.19%
01/01/19 9,430 -0.55% 916,464 1.18%
01/01/20 8,680 -7.95% 917,553 0.12%
01/01/21 7,142 -17.72% 914,193 -0.37%
01/01/22 7,011 -1.83% 909,813 -0.48%
01/01/23 6,975 -0.51% 907,476 -0.26%
01/01/24 6,953 -0.83% 910,300 0.05%
01/01/25 -100.00% -100.00%
S:\Vol1\FINANCE\123R5\BUDGET\2024-2025\Gann worksheet 5 population changes update annually 2024-2025.xls REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 21, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLERS’ OFFICE (SCO) TO PREPARE THE
REQUIRED ANNUAL STREET REPORT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Section 2151 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires the cities to file an Annual Street Report on or before December 1 of each year.
The SCO used to offer annual training to assist in the preparation of the report, but they discontinued this training. Now they are offering to prepare the city’s report for a fee not to exceed $3,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract for Services to Prepare the Annual Street Report with California State Controller 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.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No, the fee for services will be deducted from our annual funds
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Agreement and Contract Information Sheet PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
MALIA M. COHEN
CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER
MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250
SACRAMENTO 3301 C Street, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95816 | 916.324.8907 LOS ANGELES 901 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Monterey Park, CA 91754 | 323.981.6802 May 1, 2024
Teresa Binkley
Finance Director
City of Taft
209 East Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Dear Ms. Binkley:
The State Controller’s Office, Division of Audits, is available to assist in preparing your fiscal year 2023-24 Annual Street Report on a cost-recovery basis. The estimated cost for our assistance should not exceed $3,000. This preparation fee may be charged to your Special Gas Tax Street Fund.
If you would like our office to provide this service, please complete and return:
• The Contract for Services to Prepare the Annual Street Report; and • The Contract Information Sheet for scheduling assistance.
Please return the above documents by June 17, 2024, to the State Controller’s Office, Division of Audits, Local Government Audits Bureau, by email at [email protected].
Scheduling priority will be given to those who respond promptly. If you have any questions, please email us or contact Lisa Tam at (916) 323-5932.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
JORDAN INABNIT, CPA, Audit Manager
Local Government Audits Bureau
Division of Audits
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Enclosures
MALIA M. COHEN
CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO PREPARE
THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT
This contract is executed between the State Controller’s Office (SCO), Division of Audits and the City of Taft.
Whereas Section 2151 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires cities to file with the SCO on or before December 1 of each year, an Annual Street Report; and Whereas the SCO is able to furnish and the city wishes to receive the services of the SCO to prepare its report; now therefore, in consideration of the following promises and conditions, the parties hereby agree that:
I. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the SCO shall assist in the preparation of the city’s report, a non-audit service.
II. The report shall be in the form prescribed by the SCO.
III. The report shall include a statement of all revenues and expenditures concerning city streets, and shall be prepared from the city’s records made available to the SCO.
IV. The report will be prepared from the city’s unaudited records, and no determination shall be made at time of preparation regarding the accuracy of the records or the legality of the expenditures reported herein.
V. The city understands that the report is subject to subsequent review by the SCO and exceptions may be taken at the time regarding the legality of expenditures contained in the report, the accuracy of the records from which the report was prepared, or the accuracy of the report.
VI. The SCO will furnish sufficient personnel to complete the report on or before the report’s filing due date of December 1, 2024, except that the SCO is excused from such date if the city’s accounting records and personnel are not ready for the preparation of the report at the time scheduled by the SCO and the city, or if circumstances beyond the control of the parties prevent completion.
VII. The city understands that this contract does not extend the filing due date of the report, and does not exempt the city from SCO’s withholding of highway users tax fund allocations if the city is delinquent in filing the report, in accordance to Section 2155 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
VIII. The city will designate a management-level individual to be responsible and accountable for overseeing the non-audit service.
IX. The city will establish and monitor the performance of the non-audit service to ensure that it meets management’s objectives.
X. The city will make any decision that involves management functions related to the non-audit service and accept full responsibility for such decisions.
XI. The city will evaluate the adequacy of the services performed and review the completed report for accuracy.
XII. The SCO will furnish one copy of the completed report to the city.
XIII. This contract is subject to the SCO’s charges for services rendered, and such charges shall be computed in accordance with Sections 9210 and 9211 of the State Administrative Manual. Charges shall include both direct and indirect costs, and shall be expressed in dollars per unit time whenever possible.
XIV. Except as provided in paragraph XV, the aggregate cost of services provided under this agreement shall not exceed $3,000.
XV. If unforeseen circumstances develop during the course of the SCO’s preparation of the report and additional time is needed to complete preparation, the parties will confer; and if it is agreed that the preparation of the report is to continue, the SCO is to be compensated for any additional time required. In any case, the SCO shall be compensated for services rendered prior to the development of such unforeseen circumstances.
XVI. The city will pay the SCO for services rendered in a timely manner (including additional time pursuant to paragraph XV) and hereby warrants that funds are available from which payment may be made.
XVII. Either party may terminate this contract by giving seven days written notice. Notice is effective upon receipt. SCO will give notice to the city’s contracting officer or authorized representative.
Notice to SCO may be served by e-mail at [email protected]. During the seven-day period, the SCO may continue with the preparation of the report then in progress.
City of Taft MALIA M. COHEN
California State Controller
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KIMBERLY TARVIN, CPA
Chief, Division of Audits
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MALIA M. COHEN
CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER
ANNUAL STREET REPORT
CONTRACT INFORMATION SHEET
CITY NAME:
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Name: (Mr. or Ms.)
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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:
Name: (Mr. or Ms.)
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ANNUAL STREET REPORT CONTACT PERSON:
Name: (Mr. or Ms.)
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Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
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_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT IS DUE ON DECEMBER 1.
AN SCO AUDITOR WILL CONTACT THE CITY TO SCHEDULE THE REPORT PREPARATION UPON RECEIPT OF THE SIGNED CONTRACT.
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 21, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
MEASURE A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In December 2021, the City Council adopted and ratified Ordinance No. 845-21 enacting a transactions and use tax approved by the voters of the City as Measure A. The Ordinance, as adopted, in Section 4-21- 15, requires that the City Council form a citizens’ oversight committee to review revenue and expenditure of funds from the tax. On May 16, 2023 Resolution No. 4186-23 establishing the formation and setting forth guidelines and duties of the Committee was adopted.
Per the guidelines, recruitment for the Committee started at the end of October, which only garnered one appointment. A 2nd recruitment was published in February of this year gaining three more qualified members making a total of four qualified applicants being appointed. Another recruitment was put out earlier this month and we have now received another qualified citizen to fill the final seat on the committee.
At this time, it is recommended that Harry Wheat be appointed to serve on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to appoint Harry Wheat, to the final vacant position on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee effective May 21, 2024, 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.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): No
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 3, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVE PURCHASE OF 510 NORTH STREET APN 031-080-10, PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The city recently attained other properties in the downtown revitalization area. This property is situated in between properties already owned by the City, and purchasing this property will allow the City to market the full block for economic development. Because this property is located in the downtown area it is considered a preferred location for development. This purchase is considered an investment in not only the community, but also the downtown and follows the city’s vision of downtown revitalization and long-term planning goals.
The purchase price of the property is $35,000 plus the City has agreed to split closing costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAFT AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND ALSO AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, General Fund
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolution and Purchase Sale Agreement PREPARED BY: Office of the City Manager
Resolution No. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND ALSO
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL ESCROW AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY,
AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City has been encouraged by our economic development consultants to, and has a stated vision of wanting to revitalize the downtown area by providing economic development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City recently purchased properties located in the Downtown Revitalization Area to assist with this vision; and
WHEREAS, the City would now like to acquire the property known as 510 North Street APN 031- 080-10, which is located in between two city owned properties, and owning this property allows the City to market the whole block for economic development purposes; and WHEREAS, after negotiations with the property owner for acquisition of this property, a purchase price of $35,000 was an agreed upon purchase price, with both parties agreeing to split closing costs; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft has found and finds that it is for the common benefit and in the public’s interest for the City of Taft to acquire said real property and make the property marketable in order to be able to have the property developed, which will produce tax increment for the city and add jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, and/or Assistant City Manager to execute all documents necessary for transfer of said real property.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference and constitute a material part of this Resolution;
Section 2: The acquisition of real property located in the City of Taft and known as 510 North Street APN 031-080-10 is authorized;
Section 3: Effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, the Mayor, City Manager, and/or Assistant City Manager shall have full authority to execute any and all documents necessary to effect and finalize the acceptance and transfer of the real property;
Section 4: This Resolution and each of its provisions shall be immediately effective upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Taft;
Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 21st day of May 2024. ________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Darnell Willard, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution No._____________
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I, Darnell Willard, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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Darnell Willard, CMC
City Clerk