TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
JUNE 4, 2024
The June 4, 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 6:06 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Carlos Chavira, and invocation was given by Pastor Sean Peifor.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant, Carlos Chavira and Ron Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones
Deputy City Clerk Darnell Willard
1. PRESENTATION BY FINANCE DIRECTOR TERESA BINKLEY– 2024/2025 BUDGET
2. APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Motion: Moved by Waldrop, seconded by Chavira to adopt resolution entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ADOPTING THE CITY OF TAFT FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (Resolution No. 4242-24) 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
3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Mayor Pro Tem Krier introduced Rafe Trickey Jr., the new Superintendent for Taft College who was in attendance, and reminded everyone that it is summer and to be mindful of the extra children walking around town.
Council Member Chavira encouraged everyone to shop locally and talked about heat related deaths and reminded everyone to stay hydrated during the upcoming hot days.
Council Member Bryant thanked Binkley and all city staff for their hard work and reminded everyone about the upcoming “Fund the Fireworks” fundraiser and encouraged citizens to donate if they can.
Council Member Waldrop reminded everyone about the upcoming election and encouraged citizens to get out and vote.
Mayor Noerr spoke about the recent fire issues around town and encouraged citizens to call in any suspicious behavior.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
June 4, 2024
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were none.
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
City Manager Craig Jones shared that FX will be in town shooting still shots on the 300 block of Center Street Friday night from 6pm to 6am and on Monday June 10th a paving project will begin on 10th street.
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Attorney was absent.
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There were none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-15
Motion: Moved by Chavira, seconded by Bryant to approve consent calendar items 9-
15. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
9. MINUTES
May 21, 2024 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 052424 Check No. 99826-99903 $ 300,241.15
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
11. FY 2023-2024 FTA SECTION 5311 APPLICATION
Recommendation – Motion to adopt resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Resolution No. 4243-24) 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.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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June 4, 2024
12. RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND REQUEST THE
KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
Recommendation –
1. Motion to adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES, (Resolution No. 4244-24) 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.
2. Motion to adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTION CODE, (Resolution No. 4245-24) 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. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 - APRIL 2024 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for April 2024 from Kern County Fire Station No. 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.
14. TAFT CCF EMERGENCY RESPONE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Recommendation – A motion to ratify the purchase of emergency response equipment in the amount of $22,901 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. CITY OF TAFT CONTRIBUTION TO THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW Recommendation –
1) Motion to authorize a financial contribution of $5,000 to be made to the Taft Chamber of Commerce to assist in funding the “Taft Fireworks Show” 2) Motion to authorize the waiver of all fees, the use of city employees and equipment associated with the event.
3) 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 7:00 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
June 4, 2024
CLOSED SESSION
A. 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 directions were given to negotiators and staff. No other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM. __________ ____________
Darnell Willard, CMC Dave Noerr
Deputy City Clerk Mayor