Taft City Council
July 16, 2024

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO

COLLECT REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES AND STANDBY CHARGES FOR VACANT

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Recommendation –

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

3. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

4. 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. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO

COLLECT SEWER CHARGES AND STANDBY SEWER CHARGES FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL

BUILDINGS
Recommendation –

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
July 16, 2024

3. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

4. 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.

3. PUBLIC HEARING – LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Recommendation –

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to approve resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT SETTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 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.

4. 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.

5. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)

6. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT

7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

8. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS

9. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS

10. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
****************************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 11-14
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?

11. MINUTES
June 18, 2024 Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
July 16, 2024

12. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 061424 Check No. 99954-99967 $ 11,789.90
Warrant # 062124 Check No. 99968-100029 $ 272,989.83
Warrant # 062824 Check No. 100030-100043 $ 99,451.67
Warrant # 07124 Check No. 100044 $ 81.00
Warrant # 070524A Check No. 100045-100094 $ 148,417.35
Warrant # 070524 Check No. 100095-100097 $ 25,418.96
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

13. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 - JUNE 2024 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for June 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. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH WESTSIDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT FOR HEALTH CARE

SERVICES AT TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Recommendation – Motion to ratify the agreement with Memorandum of Agreement for Health Care Services for Taft Community Correctional Facility 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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CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
B. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 – City Attorney
C. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 – City Manager

ADJOURNMENT
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Yvette Mayfield, declare as follows:

That I am the 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 July 11, 2024 at _______ p.m., pursuant to 1987 Brown Act Requirements.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed July 11, 2024, at Taft, California.

Signature _________
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: JULY 16, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

TO COLLECT REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES AND STANDBY CHARGES FOR

VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code authorizes the collection of refuse fees by the County Tax Collector upon adoption of an appropriate resolution by the City Council.

Prior to considering such a resolution it is appropriate for council to conduct a public hearing and to receive evidence and testimony for and against the proposed action from members of the public. Following completion of the hearing, Council will then consider the adoption of the proposed resolutions.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

3. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

4. 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, Revenue for Refuse Fund
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolutions
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4248-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR

COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Resolution No. 4089-21 and on July 6, 2021 they duly passed Resolution No. 4098-21; and WHEREAS, said Resolutions passed pursuant to sanitation and refuse collection requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and disposal of refuse, including street sweeping, as follows:

Single-family residences $89.70 bi-monthly ($538.20 per year).

Multiple-family residential (per Dwelling Unit) $89.70 bi-monthly ($538.20 per year).

WHEREAS, said Resolutions provide that charges imposed thereunder upon Single-Family Dwellings, and Multi-Family Dwellings for the collection and disposal of refuse be collected by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council set the bi-monthly rate for street sweeping in Ordinance No. 798-13 at $9.11 for Single-Family and Multi- Family Residential customers; and WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all refuse collection and disposal charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of refuse and street sweeping charges for all residential dwellings to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Resolution No. 4098-21 to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Resolution No. 4098-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of July, 2024. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, 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 16th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
________________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4249-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR

COLLECTION OF STANDBY REFUSE AND STREET SWEEPING CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH

AND SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2013, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 798-13; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021 the City Council duly passed and adopted Resolution No. 4098-21; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance and Resolution passed pursuant to sanitation and refuse collection requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and disposal of refuse, including street sweeping, as follows:

1. Commercial Customers Standby Charge: All commercial buildings that are vacant or not conducting day to day business will be charged a rate equal to the minimum residential rates as a stand-by charge. These charges will be added to the property tax roll and shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary City taxes are collected. It is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the City if the building becomes occupied with an operational business, removed or condemned by providing documentation to such and to request to have the charge removed from the property tax roll; any valid refund requested will be equal to the lesser of 12 months or when the building was removed or condemned.

WHEREAS, said Ordinance and Resolution provides that standby charges imposed upon Commercial buildings for the collection and disposal of refuse and street sweeping be collected by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all refuse collection and disposal charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of standby refuse charges for all vacant Commercial Buildings to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Ordinance No. 798-13 and Resolution No. 4098-21 to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Ordinance No. 798-13 and Resolution No. 4098-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of July, 2024. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, 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 16th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: JULY 16, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING KERN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

TO COLLECT SEWER CHARGES AND STANDBY SEWER CHARGES FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL

BUILDINGS
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code authorizes the collection of sewer fees by the County Tax Collector upon adoption of an appropriate resolution by the City Council.

Prior to considering such a resolution, it is appropriate for council to conduct a public hearing and to receive evidence and testimony for and against the proposed action from members of the public. Following the completion of the hearing, Council will then consider adoption of the proposed resolution.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

3. Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.

4. 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, Revenue for Sewer Fund
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolutions
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4250-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING

FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 841-21; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance passed pursuant to sanitation and sewage system requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code which provides for a direct charge for the collection and treatment of sewage as follows:

Single-family units: $89.27 per home per bi-monthly period ($535.62 per year).

Multi-Family: Two, Three, and Four- Units: $66.57 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($399.42 per year).

Apartment complexes $65.83 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($394.98 per year).

WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides that charges for collection, removal and disposal of sewage shall be collected by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all sewer collection and treatment charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of sewer charges for all sewer service users to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Ordinance No. 841-21, to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Ordinance No. 841-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of July 2024. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN }SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, 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 16th day of July 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
_______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4251-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT PROVIDING

FOR COLLECTION OF STANDBY SEWER CHARGES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 ET. SEQ., OF THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Taft duly passed and adopted Ordinance No. 841-21; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance passed pursuant to sanitation and sewage system requirements set forth in the California Health and Safety Code provides for a direct charge for the collection and treatment of sewage as follows:

Single-family units: $89.27 per home per bi-monthly period ($535.62 per year).

Multi-Family: Two, Three, and Four- Units: $66.57 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($399.42 per year).

Apartment complexes $65.83 per dwelling unit per bi-monthly period ($394.98 per year).

1. Commercial Stand-by Charge: All commercial buildings that are vacant or not conducting day to day business will be charged a rate equal to the minimum residential rates as a stand-by charge. These charges will be added to the property tax roll and shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary City taxes are collected. It is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the City if the building becomes occupied with an operational business, removed or condemned by providing documentation to such and to request to have the charge removed from the property tax roll; any valid refund requested will be equal to the lesser of 12 months or when the building was removed or condemned.

WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides that fees for collection, removal and disposal of sewage shall be collected by the County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, Section 5473 Et. Seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California permits the City Council to provide for the collection of such charges by the County Tax Collector; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft hereby finds that all sewer collection and treatment charges comply with the applicable provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Taft transfers the function of collection of sewer charges for all sewer service users to the County Tax Collector pursuant to Ordinance No. 841-21, to be billed at the time of billing for property taxes. Such charges shall be in the amount provided by Ordinance No. 841-21 adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of July 2024. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. ___________

STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN }SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, 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 16th day of July 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: JULY 16, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PUBLIC HEARING – LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Public Hearing was set to allow for public comment concerning Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.

The Engineer’s Report for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 was received at the City Council meeting on June 18, 2024. Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 consists of Tract 5574, Phase 1, Tract 5956 Phases 1-3, Tract 6114, Tract 6501 and Tract 7227, Phase 1 and 2. The parcel assessment will remain at the same level as last year ($86.00). The funds from the District will be collected by the Kern County Assessor’s Office and disbursed to the City as a special assessment. These assessments, when collected, will go to their respective funds to pay for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping and lighting of the District.

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution setting the assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for fiscal year 2024-2025 as presented in the Engineer’s Report. If the attached resolution is adopted by City Council, the City Clerk will deliver a certified copy of the adopted resolution and a copy of the fully executed Engineer’s Report to the Kern County Auditor-Controller, Office of Special Assessments, to complete the process.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct Public Hearing.

2. Motion to approve resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TAFT SETTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 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, Revenue for Landscape District ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolution
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4252-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT SETTING

THE ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City of Taft is a municipal corporation duly created and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires the annual assessment of existing Districts; and
WHEREAS, the City approved Landscape Maintenance District No.1 on June 15, 1993 in accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 as found in the California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq. (the Act); and
WHEREAS, Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 was formed for the purpose of providing funding for the maintenance of certain landscaping located along the north side of “A” Street, beginning approximately six hundred feet (600’) west of Hillard Street and running in a westerly direction, and an area along both sides of Terrace Dr. north of “A” Street when developed; and
WHEREAS, the flat rate landscape assessment fee has been levied against all parcels in Tract 5574 Phase 1, Tract 5956 Phases 1-3, Tract 6114, Tract 6501 and Tract 7227, Phase 1 and 2; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution describing any new improvements or changes to the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared and filed the Engineer’s Report with the City; and WHEREAS, the City has provided proper notice for the public hearing in accordance with Sections 22552 and 22553 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, at this appointed time and place the City Council conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 22629 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, the maintenance district has been formed pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and has been brought into compliance with Proposition 218; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby find, resolve, determine and order as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Engineer’s Report.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the adoption of an assessment for the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 as described in the Engineer’s Report incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. The City hereby directs the City Clerk to immediately, and by not later than August 9, 2024, file the Engineer’s Report and this resolution, or certified copy thereof, with the County Auditor for entry in the County assessment roll.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2024. ______________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:

Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution No.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA}
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER:

Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2024
The June 18, 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 Joey Pittman.

PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant and Ron Waldrop
Assistant City Manager Lonn Boyer and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield

1. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Kathy Orrin, Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council to share information about upcoming events.

Jon Galiher, local business owner, sent in a written comment that was read into the record.

2. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Bryant talked about the fund the fireworks and encouraged donations and also wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.

Mayor Pro Tem Krier wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and encouraged support of the local fundraising activities.

Mayor Noerr stated the fireworks are important but they also cause fires and encouraged safety during the holiday.

3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chief of Police, Damon McMinn, reported on police statistics for the month of May.

4. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.

5. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.

6. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
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Minutes
June 18, 2024

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 7-15
 Noerr pulled Item 13
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to approve consent calendar items 7-12 & 14-15.

AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0

7. MINUTES
June 4, 2024, Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

8. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 053124 Check No. 99904-99915 $ 35,054.12
Warrant # 060724 Check No. 99916-99953 $ 74,902.61
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

9. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS ANNUAL AUDIT – FY 2018-2019 Recommendation – Motion to receive and file the City of Taft Transportation Development Act Funds Annual Audit for the fiscal year 2018-2019 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.

10. UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Recommendation – Direct staff to apply the regional cost inflation factor of 3.48% and proceed with the Fiscal Year 2024/25 fee schedule as presented 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 - MAY 2024 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for May 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.

12. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ENGINEERS REPORT Recommendation –
Motion to 1) receive 2024-2025 Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and
2) adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TAFT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REVIEW THE

IMPROVEMENTS AND FEES FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
June 18, 2024

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 2024 (Resolution No. 4246-24) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

14. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 2024-08 FOR THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE FIREWORKS SHOW ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 Recommendation – Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 2024-08 BY

THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE FIREWORKS SHOW ALONG THE RAILS TO TRAILS BETWEEN 2ND AND 10TH STREETS, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 (Resolution No. 4247-24) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

15. CANCELLATION OF JULY 2, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Recommendation – Motion to approve the cancellation of the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting if there is a lack of business 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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13. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. TO COMPLETE THE CITY OF TAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2023-2031 AND PREPARE

PRE-APPROVED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PLANS
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Noerr to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for the completion of the Housing Element Update 2023-2031 and to develop pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans in an amount not to exceed $59,000.00 and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3).

AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
Noerr stated that he pulled the item in order to have Planning Director Mark Staples address and explain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)s and also questioned it the infrastructure in our neighborhoods was built to accommodate double the usage that could happen due to this ADU requirement set by the State of California.

Bryant confirmed that this plan would be covered as part of the Housing Element update and that in was in fact being covered by grant funds and not city funds.

Krier asked if there would be solar requirements for the ADU’s and the average cost of permitting.

At 6:55 PM the meeting was recessed to closed session.

City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
June 18, 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 7:55 PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: JULY 16, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 - JUNE 2024 SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Kern County Fire provides a monthly report for Station No. 21 in the Taft area. This report is being provided to Council for informational purposes only and to be received and filed.

This chart below was provided to show the total number of emergency calls and number of fires for June 2024. You will notice that this report if for not only the calls responded to within the city limits but reports everything within the greater Taft area that Station 21 covers.

Station 21
2024
Month # of calls # of fires
January 182 16
February 205 19
March 198 26
April 204 13
May 222 45
June 253 29

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the monthly report for June 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.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Report
PREPARED BY: City Manager
Kern County Fire Engine_Truck 21 Taft Monthly Report
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
Incident Category: (None)
06/27/2024 13:04:14 E21 302 CRYSTAL Street and SHATTUCK AVE / ASHER AVE TK21 302 CRYSTAL Street and SHATTUCK AVE / ASHER AVE
Count: 2
Incident Category: 1 - Fire
06/01/2024 18:09:12 E21 100 - Fire, other 25 Hill Rd/ Gate 15B and TWENTY FIVE HILL RD, S 10TH ST, BUENA VISTA PL / S
06/09/2024 06:53:45 E21 111 - Building fire 24899 1ST Street and BAKER AVE / CLOUD AVE TK21 111 - Building fire 24899 1ST Street and BAKER AVE / CLOUD AVE 06/13/2024 13:12:46 E21 111 - Building fire 411 HELEN Street and WELCH ST / UNION ST TK21 111 - Building fire 411 HELEN Street and WELCH ST / UNION ST 06/24/2024 11:35:10 E21 111 - Building fire 614 SHATTUCK Avenue and BUENA VISTA ST / SOUTH ST TK21 111 - Building fire 614 SHATTUCK Avenue and BUENA VISTA ST / SOUTH ST 11:42:54 E21 111 - Building fire 620 SHATTUCK Avenue and BUENA VISTA ST / SOUTH ST TK21 111 - Building fire 620 SHATTUCK Avenue and BUENA VISTA ST / SOUTH ST 06/25/2024 14:53:35 E21 111 - Building fire 419 D Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE TK21 111 - Building fire 419 D Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE 06/18/2024 15:54:31 E21 130 - Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
South 4TH ST / MAIN Street
06/22/2024 22:41:18 E21 131 - Passenger vehicle fire 119 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD TK21 131 - Passenger vehicle fire 119 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD 06/21/2024 17:54:28 E21 138 - Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
BUENA VISTA GOLF COURSE - 10256 GOLF COURSE Road and DEAD END /

GOLF COURSE RD, BRANDY ST
TK21 138 - Off-road vehicle or heavy
equipment fire
BUENA VISTA GOLF COURSE - 10256 GOLF COURSE Road and DEAD END /

GOLF COURSE RD, BRANDY ST
06/04/2024 17:04:41 E21 141 - Forest, woods or wildland fire 0 and TWENTY FIVE HILL RD, S 10TH ST, BUENA VISTA PL / S 06/12/2024 11:02:06 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass
mixture fire
Highway and 119 HWY, AIRPORT RD / AIRPORT RD, HONOLULU RD 06/16/2024 06:20:35 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass
mixture fire
25 Hill Rd, S/O Olive and TWENTY FIVE HILL RD, S 10TH ST, BUENA VISTA PL / S
06/22/2024 14:34:04 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass
mixture fire
0 and MIDWAY RD, N LINCOLN ST / 119 HWY
06/23/2024 09:46:20 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass
mixture fire
0 and 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD / ELK HILLS RD, 119 HWY
06/24/2024 18:46:37 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass
mixture fire
KERN ST / MAIN Street and KERN ST, MAIN ST / TWENTYONE CANYON RD, 33 HWY
06/01/2024 12:55:16 E21 143 - Grass fire South of 25 Hill Rd and Entrance 15B and TWENTY FIVE HILL RD, S 10TH ST,

BUENA VISTA PL / S
06/08/2024 02:16:29 E21 143 - Grass fire MIDWAY RD and ELK HILLS RD, BYERS WAY / ELK HILLS RD, VALLEY WES 13:55:31 E21 143 - Grass fire 26217 HONOLULU Road and GARDNER FIELD RD / AIRPORT RD 06/22/2024 22:41:18 E21 143 - Grass fire 119 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD TK21 143 - Grass fire 119 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD 06/11/2024 16:21:05 E21 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other Enos lane and 5 N OFF TO 43 RAMP, S ENOS LN / 5 NORTH HWY, 5 N O 06/15/2024 12:41:17 E21 162 - Outside equipment fire Hwy 33 and 33 HWY, KERTO RD / 33 HWY, CADET RD Count: 29
Incident Category: 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 06/02/2024 17:04:44 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 325 LIERLY Avenue and WOOD ST / CRYSTAL ST 06/04/2024 05:34:32 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 219 HARRISON Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST 16:27:02 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 114 WOOD Street and S 10TH ST / BUENA VISTA PL, MARICOPA PL 20:29:29 TK21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 307 CALVIN Street and 3RD ST / 4TH ST 06/06/2024 22:54:09 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 320 COMMERCE Way and DEAD END / GARDNER FIELD RD TK21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 320 COMMERCE Way and DEAD END / GARDNER FIELD RD 06/07/2024 11:58:23 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 401 F Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE 1 of 8 Printed On: 07/07/2024 10:04:01 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
21:30:07 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 355 ADAMS Street and JEFFERSON ST / CEDAR ST 06/08/2024 00:31:56 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 629 A Street and HARDING AVE / HILLARD ST 06/12/2024 21:45:43 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1000 3RD Street and ROBIN WAY / BELL AVE 06/13/2024 18:29:45 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 201 KERN Street and 2ND ST / 3RD ST 06/22/2024 17:10:10 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 28138 COSWORTH Avenue and TURBO ST / OLIVAREZ ST 06/26/2024 10:58:32 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 209 ADAMS ST / ASH Street and JEFFERSON ST / WILLIAMS WAY, ADAMS ST 16:56:39 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 123 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST 06/27/2024 12:14:56 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 108 SAN EMIDIO Street and 1ST ST, E SAN EMIDIO ST / 2ND ST 17:05:40 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 708 VISTA VIA Drive and GRANT TER / WASHINGTON AVE 06/28/2024 23:26:16 TK21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 300 BUCHANAN Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST 06/01/2024 05:23:17 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
205 CRYSTAL Street and LIERLY AVE / SHATTUCK AVE
15:46:54 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
ADELINE ST / UNION Street
06/05/2024 13:10:22 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
409 JACKSON Street and DATE ST / ELM ST
18:14:22 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
504 WARD Street and STEVENS ST / BUENA VISTA ST
23:20:16 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
219 HARRISON Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST
06/06/2024 14:14:30 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
631 KERN Street and 7TH ST, WILDCAT WAY / 6TH ST
22:40:06 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
520 TYLER Street and FIR ST / ELM ST
06/08/2024 02:03:47 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
321 East SAN EMIDIO Street and AIRPORT RD / GARRATT ST
15:55:37 TK21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
27585 CYPRESS Street and ORANGE ST / WALNUT AVE
06/12/2024 10:51:33 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
ELKHORN GRADE RD / 33 Highway
06/15/2024 09:59:20 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
505 VAN BUREN Street and ELM ST / DEAD END
12:17:49 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
520 TYLER Street and FIR ST / ELM ST
06/18/2024 16:39:32 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
326 LUCARD Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST
20:51:58 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
715 HARRISON Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
06/19/2024 10:30:27 TK21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
214 GENERAL PETROLEUM Avenue and PICO ST / CRYSTAL ST
15:54:21 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
512 KEENE Lane and PARKVIEW CIR / PARKVIEW CIR
23:54:50 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
512 KEENE Lane and PARKVIEW CIR / PARKVIEW CIR
06/20/2024 06:16:11 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
615 WOODROW Street and WILDCAT WAY / 6TH ST
TK21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
615 WOODROW Street and WILDCAT WAY / 6TH ST
06/22/2024 23:37:43 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
712 LUCARD Street and WILDCAT WAY / 8TH ST
TK21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
712 LUCARD Street and WILDCAT WAY / 8TH ST
06/25/2024 22:26:01 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
706 NORTH Street and 7TH ST / 8TH ST
06/27/2024 22:13:23 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
717 5TH Street and WARREN ST / WOODROW ST
06/28/2024 02:36:24 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
304 B Street and 3RD AVE / 4TH AVE
07:46:16 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
HONOLULU RD / GARDNER FIELD Road
23:13:52 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
27182 ESCUDO Avenue and GIBBS ST / COYOTE CT
2 of 8 Printed On: 07/07/2024 10:04:01 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
06/29/2024 00:41:07 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
305 East LUCARD Street and GARRATT ST / AIRPORT RD
01:45:25 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
216 EASTERN Avenue and CRYSTAL ST / OAK ST
02:36:46 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
607 3RD Street and SAN EMIDIO ST / WOODROW ST
TK21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
607 3RD Street and SAN EMIDIO ST / WOODROW ST
20:50:19 E21 320 - Emergency medical service,
other
East ASH ST / AIRPORT Road
06/30/2024 05:41:01 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other
715 HARRISON Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
06/01/2024 12:32:14 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
611 WESTOVER Avenue and DEAD END / MALLORY CT
17:05:36 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
611 WESTOVER Avenue and DEAD END / MALLORY CT
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
611 WESTOVER Avenue and DEAD END / MALLORY CT
06/02/2024 00:18:59 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
404 PHILIPPINE Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE
06/03/2024 05:16:53 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
730 PHILIPPINE Street and ARROYO DR / HARDING AVE
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
730 PHILIPPINE Street and ARROYO DR / HARDING AVE
18:02:07 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
1006 6TH Street and COUGAR CT / FINLEY DR
06/04/2024 00:35:37 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
225 WOODROW Street and 3RD ST / 2ND ST
06/06/2024 10:03:31 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
101 IRENE Street and N 10TH ST / STANDARD ST
12:36:10 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
221 B Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
12:55:24 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
312 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
312 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
06/08/2024 13:20:03 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
511 1ST Street and E SAN EMIDIO ST, SAN EMIDIO ST / LUCARD ST, E LUCA 14:30:07 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
313 1/2 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
21:46:18 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
628 SAN EMIDIO Street and WILDCAT WAY / 6TH ST
21:52:33 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
220 PHILIPPINE Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
23:02:52 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
IRONWOOD ST / N LINCOLN Street
23:38:54 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
320 COMMERCE Way and DEAD END / GARDNER FIELD RD
06/09/2024 00:16:45 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
107 F Street and 2ND AVE / S 10TH ST
12:11:09 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
105 D Street and 2ND AVE / S 10TH ST
06/10/2024 02:24:38 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY
08:13:40 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
211 F Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
08:27:24 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
901 PIERCE Street and N LINCOLN ST / HAWTHORNE ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
901 PIERCE Street and N LINCOLN ST / HAWTHORNE ST
15:12:46 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
401 F Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE
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Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
401 F Street and 4TH AVE / 5TH AVE
16:43:45 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
327 B Street and 4TH AVE / 3RD AVE
16:48:40 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
1021 BUENA VISTA Street and WARD ST / GENERAL PETROLEUM AVE 18:36:58 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
708 TYLER Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
18:56:31 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
12160 TANK FARM Road and 119 HWY, DUSTIN ACRES RD / 119 HWY 22:20:08 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
302 CRYSTAL Street and SHATTUCK AVE / ASHER AVE
06/11/2024 11:24:18 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
105 East SAN EMIDIO Street and 1ST ST, SAN EMIDIO ST / BELL AVE 16:53:25 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
107 OAK Street and S 8TH ST / S 10TH ST, A ST
06/12/2024 12:34:59 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST
06/13/2024 07:49:11 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
111 EASTERN Avenue and OAK ST / CRYSTAL ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
111 EASTERN Avenue and OAK ST / CRYSTAL ST
12:29:39 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
1045 KERN Street and N 10TH ST / CASCADE PL
06/14/2024 02:11:09 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
123 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST
15:00:25 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
123 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST
15:19:36 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
111 1/2 JACKSON Street and BIRCH ST / ASH ST
22:09:21 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
301 JACKSON Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST
06/15/2024 03:35:52 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
500 Alice Street and ALICE ST, WELCH ST / DEAD END
06/16/2024 13:50:32 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
108 1/2 SAN EMIDIO Street and 1ST ST, E SAN EMIDIO ST / 2ND ST 15:38:09 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
216 PHILIPPINE Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
23:39:45 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
208 SUNSET Lane and FRANKLIN AVE / WOODLAWN AVE
06/17/2024 08:40:22 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST
11:58:08 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
914 PICO Street and GENERAL PETROLEUM AVE / MONTVIEW AVE 06/18/2024 10:04:12 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
706 NORTH Street and 7TH ST / 8TH ST
17:08:55 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
508 WOODROW Street and 5TH ST / 6TH ST
06/19/2024 05:24:54 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
616 E Street and GARFIELD AVE / WILSON AVE
10:58:20 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
723 PIERCE Street and HAWTHORNE ST / GREVILLEA ST
21:32:08 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
305 E Street and 3RD AVE / 4TH AVE
22:05:01 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
204 PIERCE Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST
06/20/2024 07:37:56 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
332 E Street and 4TH AVE / 3RD AVE
09:59:47 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
6 ST / KERN Street
06/21/2024 15:02:57 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
514 KEENE Lane and PARKVIEW CIR / PARKVIEW CIR
06/22/2024 15:03:14 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
300 B Street and 3RD AVE / 4TH AVE
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Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
06/23/2024 14:10:24 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
406 PILGRIM Avenue and CHURCH ST / LOMA VISTA AVE
17:02:05 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
29 COUGAR Court and ASH ST, TAYLOR ST / WILDCAT WAY
17:30:15 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
27905 TANK FARM Road and 119 HWY, DUSTIN ACRES RD / 119 HWY 21:54:49 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
336 MARY Street and UNION ST / BUSH ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
336 MARY Street and UNION ST / BUSH ST
22:15:07 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
112 MADISON Street and BIRCH ST / VICTOR ST, ASH ST
06/24/2024 22:03:28 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
POLK ST / DATE Street
06/25/2024 00:08:13 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
315 TAYLOR Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
315 TAYLOR Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
17:29:58 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
707 TAYLOR Street and GREVILLEA ST / DEAD END
23:11:23 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
520 TYLER Street and FIR ST / ELM ST
06/26/2024 13:04:42 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
105 PICO Street and S 10TH ST / AVE A
13:43:06 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
706 NORTH Street and 7TH ST / 8TH ST
14:57:05 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
706 NORTH Street and 7TH ST / 8TH ST
06/27/2024 19:34:16 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
300 North LINCOLN Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST
06/29/2024 06:44:44 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST
07:04:45 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
209 PHILIPPINE Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
209 PHILIPPINE Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
12:19:32 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
507 ASHER Avenue and BUENA VISTA ST / SOUTH ST
17:58:44 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
716 TAYLOR Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
06/30/2024 09:27:54 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST
09:51:16 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
119 HWY / DUSTIN ACRES Road
10:33:29 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
404 SIERRA Street and ALPINE AVE / LASSEN AVE
13:11:58 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
320 COMMERCE Way and DEAD END / GARDNER FIELD RD
13:59:39 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
609 CEDAR Street and POLK ST / TYLER ST
16:58:54 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
326 HILLARD ST / A Street and 4TH AVE / 3RD AVE
18:50:59 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
316 East WOODROW Street and LORNA WAY / GARRATT ST
21:11:37 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle
accident with injury
302 FILLMORE Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST
06/01/2024 22:38:17 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
202 PIERCE Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST
TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with
injuries
202 PIERCE Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST
06/08/2024 12:02:56 TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
SNEDDEN RD / HUDSON RANCH Road and SNEDDEN RD, HUDSON RANCH

RD / HUDSON RANCH RD, KLI
06/13/2024 18:32:25 TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
501 PIERCE Street and ELM ST / FIR ST
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Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
06/20/2024 17:33:56 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
East CEDAR ST / 119 Highway
06/22/2024 22:32:50 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
0 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with
injuries
0 0 Street and HARRISON ST, 119 HWY / 119 HWY, MIDWAY RD 06/26/2024 16:37:59 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries
119 HWY / E KERN Street
TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with
injuries
119 HWY / E KERN Street
06/19/2024 06:11:19 E21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, noninjuryBASIC SCHOOL RD / 166 Highway TK21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, noninjuryBASIC SCHOOL RD / 166 Highway 06/26/2024 23:53:27 E21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, noninjury119 HWY / E CEDAR Street 06/06/2024 12:26:00 E21 352 - Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle
716 POLK Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
TK21 352 - Extrication of victim(s) from
vehicle
716 POLK Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
Count:
149
Incident Category: 4 - Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
06/11/2024 21:10:31 E21 400 - Hazardous condition, other 439 HAZELTON Street and KING ST / GREEN ST TK21 400 - Hazardous condition, other 439 HAZELTON Street and KING ST / GREEN ST 06/19/2024 11:25:41 TK21 412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 111 BUCHANAN Street and BIRCH ST / ASH ST Count: 3
Incident Category: 5 - Service Call
06/08/2024 07:18:21 E21 520 - Water problem, other 202 PIERCE Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST 06/11/2024 06:29:13 E21 550 - Public service assistance, other 604 GRANT Terrace and VISTA VIA DR / E ST TK21 550 - Public service assistance, other 604 GRANT Terrace and VISTA VIA DR / E ST 06/20/2024 10:41:36 E21 550 - Public service assistance, other GOLF COURSE RD / IRONBARK Road TK21 550 - Public service assistance, other GOLF COURSE RD / IRONBARK Road 06/23/2024 21:28:44 E21 550 - Public service assistance, other 209 WOODROW Street and 2ND ST / 3RD ST TK21 550 - Public service assistance, other 209 WOODROW Street and 2ND ST / 3RD ST 06/03/2024 17:14:57 E21 554 - Assist invalid 201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST 06/09/2024 04:26:13 E21 554 - Assist invalid 206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY TK21 554 - Assist invalid 206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY 21:01:24 E21 554 - Assist invalid 206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY TK21 554 - Assist invalid 206 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY 06/14/2024 13:04:58 E21 554 - Assist invalid 415 LUCARD Street and 5TH ST / 4TH ST TK21 554 - Assist invalid 415 LUCARD Street and 5TH ST / 4TH ST 06/17/2024 03:28:48 E21 554 - Assist invalid 715 POLK Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST TK21 554 - Assist invalid 715 POLK Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST 06/18/2024 05:38:58 E21 554 - Assist invalid 100 D Street and S 10TH ST / 2ND AVE TK21 554 - Assist invalid 100 D Street and S 10TH ST / 2ND AVE 06/22/2024 19:08:04 TK21 554 - Assist invalid 503 CHURCH Street and LASSEN AVE / RAINIER AVE 06/30/2024 16:36:17 E21 554 - Assist invalid 507 2ND Avenue and F ST / E ST TK21 554 - Assist invalid 507 2ND Avenue and F ST / E ST 20:12:50 E21 554 - Assist invalid 308 PARKVIEW Circle and KEENE LN / KEENE LN TK21 554 - Assist invalid 308 PARKVIEW Circle and KEENE LN / KEENE LN Count: 23
Incident Category: 6 - Good Intent Call
06/02/2024 01:34:11 E21 600 - Good intent call, other 4 ST / KERN Street 06/01/2024 03:49:18 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
400 MONROE Street and DATE ST / ELM ST
06/03/2024 08:56:54 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
510 KERN Street and 5TH ST / 6TH ST
06/05/2024 13:19:53 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en 315 KERN Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST 6 of 8 Printed On: 07/07/2024 10:04:01 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
route
TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en
route
315 KERN Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST
06/06/2024 12:24:24 TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
312 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
06/07/2024 05:27:23 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
PIERCE ST / DATE Street
06/08/2024 08:07:19 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
119 HWY / TANK FARM Road
06/09/2024 12:28:15 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
100 East NORTH Street and 1ST ST, NORTH ST / E CENTER ST 06/14/2024 22:24:39 TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
OLIVE AVE / TWENTY FIVE HILL Road
06/15/2024 21:13:45 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
531 PHILIPPINE Street and 6TH AVE / 5TH AVE
23:11:06 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en
route
101 FILLMORE Street and ASH ST / BIRCH ST
06/19/2024 00:47:03 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
227 D Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
07:32:12 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en
route
1002 2ND Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY
06/22/2024 06:55:09 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
100 East NORTH Street and 1ST ST, NORTH ST / E CENTER ST 06/23/2024 07:12:36 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
222 PHILIPPINE Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
06/25/2024 06:51:31 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
1076 KERN Street and CASCADE PL / N 10TH ST
06/26/2024 16:20:15 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
207 E Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
06/28/2024 21:34:04 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
701 BUCHANAN Street and GREVILLEA ST / HAWTHORNE ST
06/29/2024 07:07:32 TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route
333 GARDNER FIELD Road and 33 HWY, E MAIN ST, 119 HWY / ENTERPRISE WAY
06/02/2024 07:16:44 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
25 Hill Rd, Gate 15B and TWENTY FIVE HILL RD, S 10TH ST, BUENA VISTA PL / S
21:46:08 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
907 2ND Street and CALVIN ST, E CALVIN ST / BELL AVE
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
907 2ND Street and CALVIN ST, E CALVIN ST / BELL AVE
06/03/2024 11:35:41 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
1044 KERN Street and CASCADE PL / N 10TH ST
20:15:35 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
HARRISON ST / CEDAR Street
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
HARRISON ST / CEDAR Street
06/05/2024 10:37:03 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
975 KRISTIN Street and KERN ST / WADE AVE
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
975 KRISTIN Street and KERN ST / WADE AVE
06/06/2024 01:42:07 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
715 PIERCE Street and HAWTHORNE ST / GREVILLEA ST
06/14/2024 22:24:39 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
0 OLIVE AVE / TWENTY FIVE HILL Road and ADAMS ST, BIRCH ST /

JEFFERSON ST, BIRCH ST
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at
dispatch address
0 OLIVE AVE / TWENTY FIVE HILL Road and ADAMS ST, BIRCH ST /

JEFFERSON ST, BIRCH ST
06/30/2024 21:25:47 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
119 HWY / MIDWAY Road
06/11/2024 15:46:21 E21 650 - Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other
GROCER GRADE and 33 HWY, SODA LAKE RD / 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN

CANYON RD
TK21 650 - Steam, other gas mistaken for
smoke, other
GROCER GRADE and 33 HWY, SODA LAKE RD / 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN

CANYON RD
06/12/2024 13:20:05 TK21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 119 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST 06/25/2024 01:24:28 E21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0 and CEDAR ST, HARRISON ST / BIRCH ST, HARRISON ST 06/21/2024 12:06:04 E21 652 - Steam, vapor, fog or dust Cherry and AIRPORT RD, 119 HWY / CHERRY AVE, 119 HWY 7 of 8 Printed On: 07/07/2024 10:04:01 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
Apparatus:

Apparatus:

Incident Date:
thought to be smoke
Count: 37
Incident Category: 7 - False Alarm & False Call
06/15/2024 19:50:31 E21 700 - False alarm or false call, other 509 MONROE Street and DEAD END / ELM ST TK21 700 - False alarm or false call, other 509 MONROE Street and DEAD END / ELM ST 06/19/2024 21:14:25 E21 700 - False alarm or false call, other WOOD ST / 33 Highway TK21 700 - False alarm or false call, other WOOD ST / 33 Highway 22:21:38 E21 700 - False alarm or false call, other 103 FILLMORE Street and ASH ST / BIRCH ST TK21 700 - False alarm or false call, other 103 FILLMORE Street and ASH ST / BIRCH ST 06/22/2024 15:50:14 E21 733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
105 SAGE Street and DEAD END / MIDOIL RD
TK21 733 - Smoke detector activation due
to malfunction
105 SAGE Street and DEAD END / MIDOIL RD
06/07/2024 09:50:48 E21 743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
29 COUGAR Court and ASH ST, TAYLOR ST / WILDCAT WAY
TK21 743 - Smoke detector activation, no
fire - unintentional
29 COUGAR Court and ASH ST, TAYLOR ST / WILDCAT WAY
Count: 10
Count:
253
Report Criteria
Is Equal To E21
Is Equal To TK21
Is Equal To Last Month
Description
For Official Use Only: Last Month's Run Stats
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REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: July 16, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH WESTSIDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT FOR HEALTH

CARE SERVICES AT TAFT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The City of Taft entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for Health Care Services for Taft Community Correctional Facility (Westside Health Care District). This agreement was a temporary agreement that has expired and is requested to be renewed with the same terms and conditions. The only change is the effective date of this agreement, which is now for a term of three (3) years, or termination of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Staff is requesting the City Council ratify this agreement RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to ratify the agreement with Memorandum of Agreement for Health Care Services for Taft Community Correctional Facility 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, costs will be included in the budget for the Community Correctional Facility and covered through revenue from the agreement.

ATTACHMENT (Y/N):

Yes, Agreement
PREPARED BY:

Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager

CITY OF TAFT

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR TAFT

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 6th day of December 2023 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF TAFT, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and WESTSIDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, a special district of the State of California hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT." CITY and DISTRICT are sometimes individually referred to herein as a " Party" and together as the " Parties".

RECITALS
A. CITY currently operates the Taft Community Correctional Facility (CCF) located at 330 Commerce Way, Taft, California 93268, through the Taft Police Department.

B. CITY is, by agreement, providing corrections services to the U.S. DOJ, U.S. Marshals Service which agreement (referred to herein below as the U.S. DOJ Agreement) requires that the CITY provide health care to inmates housed in the CCF.

C. DISTRICT is a Community Health Care District authorized to provide medical services within the District boundaries by the California Health Care District Law (Health & Safety Code § 32000 et seq.).

D. CITY maintains a "medical facility" in the CCF.

E. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, CITY desires to receive and DISTRJCT is willing to provide certain health care services for all inmates in the custody of the CITY while said inmates are housed in the CCF under the U.S. DOJ Agreement.

AGREEMENT

1. TERM.

The initial term of this Agreement (the " initial term" or "Term”) shall begin on the Effective Date and end on December 31, 2026 or until the U.S. DOJ Agreement is terminated, whichever first occurs. Neither Party is under any obligation to renew the Agreement upon expiration of the initial term. Renewals, if any, shall be exercised in writing and signed by both Parties before the initial term expires. All negotiations with respect to possible renewal, and terms of any such renewal, shall be completed and all resulting changes agreed upon before the initial term expires. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CITY and DISTRICT shall meet to negotiate, in good faith, whether or not any additional or modified terms of this Agreement may be required by a change in circumstances during the performance of this Agreement (''Interim Negotiation"). Neither CITY nor DISTRICT guarantee or otherwise agree that said Interim Negotiations will result in a change or amendment to the terms of this Agreement.

2. SCOPE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY DISTRICT.

2.01 During the Term of this Agreement, DISTRICT shall provide the Health Care Services (defined below) for all inmates inside the CCF to the same extent required of the " Local Government" pursuant to the terms of that certain Intergovernmental Agreement, having an Effective Date of July 1, 2023, entered into by and between the United States Marshals Service (referred to therein as the "Federal Government" and sometimes referred to herein below as "the U.S. DOJ'') and Taft Community Correctional Facility, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (the "U.S. DOJ Agreement” ).

All Health Care Services (as defined below) shall be provided at the CCF when possible.

The CITY is and shall remain solely responsible to the U.S. DOJ for meeting the standards specified in the U.S. DOJ Agreement for Health Care Services and all other requirements of the U.S. DOJ Agreement. DISTRICT's obligations under this Agreement are to CITY only, and the U.S. DOJ shall not be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. However, CITY shall communicate to the DISTRICT in writing any disputes, questions, or concerns related to the U.S. DOJ Agreement, including without limitation issues of compliance pertaining to the U.S. DOJ Agreement and shall allow the DISTRICT reasonable time to correct or otherwise address the same. The CITY and the DISTRICT shall work together to correct or otherwise address areas of concern or noncompliance in a manner consistent with the CITY ' s obligations under Section 28 of the U.S. DOJ Agreement. As used herein, the "Health Care Services" means, and is expressly limited to, routine nurse and medical director services, subject to the following:

A. Nursing services will be completed by a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

B. Nurses will have an active license with the California Board of Registered Nursing, have the necessary certifications to complete nursing services and provide only those services covered under their scope of practice as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

C. Nurse services may include medical assessments, triage, administering medications under the order of a physician or equivalent health care professional (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant), responding to emergencies, medication management, treatment, first aid, evaluation of patients and other non-clinical administrative duties essential to operating a Correctional Medical Unit. Care is initiated based on patients' condition at triage and risk factors.

D. Medical Director services will be completed by a board-certified Physician who has an active California Medical License with the Medical Board of California.

E. Medical Director services will include overseeing nursing staff, supervision and direction of medical treatment activities and recommending changes to better utilize facilities, services and staff; assuring compliance with licensing, certification and accreditation bodies; chart review; development, implementation and revision of policies, procedures and protocols affecting medica l practice ,

judgment and quality of care: overseeing lab procedures and compliance; assisting and participating in staff training; and review of patient grievances.

F. DISTRICT shall work with the CITY in providing information to the U.S DOJ.

G. DISTRICT shall maintain accurate and confidential Unit Health Records.

H. DISTRICT shall work with the CITY in providing administrative services such as making appointments for inmate patients and processing general paperwork required to operate inmate patient healthcare and outpatient services.

I. DISTRICT shall work with the CITY in administering and ensuring inmate reimbursement requirements.

J. DISTRICT shall collect, store and process blood, urine and saliva specimens.

2.02 Initial/Preliminary Health Screening
Initial health screening will be conducted by trained or qualified health care personnel on all inmate-patients within 24 hours of their arrival at the facility. Screening will include, but is not limited to:
• An inquiry into the inmate-patient's health complaints, health history, mental health history, physical limitations, and housing accommodations; • An observation of the inmate-patient' s mental health, physical limitations and capabilities, and current physical condition;
• Identification of current prescription medication orders and have the medications re-ordered or inmate-patient seen by a PCP within 7 days of arrival; • An immediate referral to appropriate health care professionals, for Emergency Care, prescription management, or modality authorization; • Upon arrival at the facility, verify inmate-patient' s TB testing is current • At initial screening, all inmate-patients will receive orientation regarding procedures for accessing care; and
• Referral for timely (within 14 days of arrival) PCP Initial Health Appraisal.

2.03 Initial Health Appraisals
Within 14 days of arrival at the facility, DISTRICT will assist the CITY in arranging for all inmate-patients to receive an Initial Health Appraisal by a Medical Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant), Behavioral Health Provider (Psychiatrist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and Dentist. The Initial Health Appraisal shall include, but is not limited to the following:

A. Review of the U.S DOJ Health Record, including documented History and Problem list, medications ordered, condition s requiring ongoing treatment, and treatment authorized since July 19th, 2011;
B. Collection of a more detailed history;
C. Interview and medical examination;
D. Make an assessment of suicide risk by confidential interview

E. Other tests and diagnostics, as indicated by examination (such additional tests and diagnostics, if any, shall be separately reimbursed to the DISTRICT outside the costs of this Agreement);
F. Initiation of treatment, as indicated;
G. Develop a comprehensive problem list; and
H. Development and implementation of a health care plan, including recommendations concerning physical limitations and restrictions that effect programming, housing and job assignment.

2.04 Sick Call
All inmate-patients are to be provided daily (7 days per week) opportunity to attend Nursing sick call. Sick call must be conducted in a manner and location to provide for inmate patient/clinician confidentiality commensurate with health care practice.

A. Emergency Services
Inmate-patients with an illness or injury that is considered emergent will immediately receive emergency care. Health care professionals present at CCF will immediately arrange emergency transportation and contact will be made with the designated U.S DOJ medical Hub personnel as soon as reasonably possible without causing delays to the provision of emergency care. If there is no available CCF health care staff present, the senior CCF custodial/ management personnel will, in their absence or during nonbusiness hours, make the required Hub institution contact(s). It shall be the DISTRICT's responsibility to document and record the HUB authorization/approval in the inmatepatient' s file, which is located at the facility, and advise the assigned DOJ staff.

B. Non-Life Threatening Injury/Condition
Whenever the DISTRICT determines that any inmate-patient's non-life-threatening injury/condition request for medical care, treatment, evaluation or other need is warranted, beyond the level of medical services authorized and available at the facility pursuant to the agreement, the designated DOJ representative shall be contacted immediately.

2.05 Minimum Required Staffing
RN/ LVN required onsite 7 days per week, 24 hours per day

2.06 Pharmacy Services and Supplies
The DISTRICT shall adhere to the established pharmaceutical formulary. When the only medically appropriate and medically necessary pharmaceutical for an inmate-patient is not on the formulary, the Contracting Prescriber will follow the procedures for obtaining a waiver. Medications will be stored, distributed and recorded as prescribed by appropriate health care professionals. This may be accomplished through a "pill line" or other appropriate system of assuring that individual inmates receive and take their medications.

All prescription medication given shall be consistent with the standard drug formulary and delivery of medications shall be consistent with medical necessity. When the only medically appropriate and medically necessary pharmaceutical for an inmate is not on the formulary, the Contracting Prescriber will follow CCF's procedures for obtaining a waiver. Prescription items will be stored in an appropriately locked/secured cabinet in the medical area. Only clinical staff may dispense prescription item to inmates as necessary in accordance with a prescription or patient specific protocol. Prescriptions will be directly reimbursed to the provider if the following conditions are met:
o Prescriptions should be filled with the lowest cost generic item available that meets the following Federal Food and Drug Therapeutically Equivalent Codes:

AA, AB, AN, AO, AP, AT.
o Multiple vitamins or therapeutic multiple vitamins should only be prescribed if there is documented evidence in the inmate's medical record that a metabolic deficiency exists that can only be corrected with supplemental vitamin therapy rather than diet.

2.07 Infection Control
The DISTRICT shall have written policies and procedures to support the management and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. A copy of said policies shall have been provided to the Facility Manager prior to the execution of this Agreement

2.08 Emergency Care
Any inmate-patient who sustains a medical condition for which evaluation, care or treatment, as determined by health care personnel, or senior custodial/management personnel (during non-business hours), is deemed necessary to avert a Jife-threatening injury, death, severe or permanent disability, or alleviate or lessen disabling pain, shall be transported via ambulance to a designated facility for appropriate care/treatment. The DOJ designee shall be contacted as soon as possible. But such contact shall not delay an inmate-patient ' s transportation. Procedures for access to emergency medical care must be approved in advance by DOJ.

2.09 Self-Mutilation/Suicide Risks
Inmate-patients, who manifest act of self-mutilation or suicide, as determined by health care personnel, shall be placed in a CCTV medical isolation cell or THC pending immediate transfer to the designated medical institution. Inmate-patients placed in a medical isolation cell or THC for these purposes shall be under constant observation of CITY staff to assure prevention of further suicide acts/attempts. Correctional staff shall ensure that the THC used for housing and observation of an inmate who has threatened and/or attempted suicide shall be free of attachment points, and furniture.

2.10 Maintenance of Medical Records
DISTRICT shall maintain complete, standardized and confidential inmate-patient

medical records. The medical records must be maintained in a medical file and must be kept in a secured lockable location (inaccessible to inmate -patients, public and/or unauthorized persons) yet, readily available to health care provider(s) at each encounter.

The Parties hereto expressly acknowledge and agree that:

2.11 For the purpose of this Agreement, a person is considered an ''inmate" at all times after he is medically cleared, booked and physically entered into the CCF. DISTRICT shall provide medical health care services for all inmates physically present in the CCF who are in the legal custody and control of CITY. DISTRJCT'S responsibility to provide health care services to an inmate shall terminate at the time the inmate is physically released from the CCF Custody.

2.12 DISTRICT will provide ancillary services to include limited on-site laboratory and limited off-site radiology services, if practical. It is understood that some ancillary services cannot be provided onsite, so to the extent such services are required and cannot be provided onsite, DISTRICT will make appropriate off-site arrangements for the rendering of such care. DISTRICT shall make every effort to schedule routine off-site services in a manner convenient for CCF operations, and during the normal business hours of 8:00 am. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2.13 Each Party shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

2.14 DISTRICT shall maintain and update, in conjunction with CITY, medical protocol, policy and procedures manuals outlining and specifying the duties of all DISTRJCT and CCF personnel with respect to health care services to be provided in the CCF. DISTRICT shall provide all necessary training and instruction for CCF personnel with respect to health care services.

2.15 DISTRICT shall not be responsible for the provision of elective medical care to inmates. "Elective medical care" shall mean medical care which, if not provided, would not in the opinion of DISTRICT Medical Director cause the inmate's health to deteriorate or cause definite harm to the inmate's wellbeing.

2.16 Excepting only the Health Care Services to be provided by DISTRICT under the aforementioned provisions of this Section 2, all other services required of the Local Government under the U.S DOJ Agreement shall be performed by, and the sole responsibility of, CITY. Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, CITY shall be solely responsible to provide for the secure custody, safekeeping, housing, subsistence, and care of all prisoners (other than providing the Health Care Services) in accordance the U.S. DOJ Agreement and all applicable state, local, and federal laws, standards, regulations , policies, and court orders applicable to the operation of the Facility (as defined in the U.S. DOJ Agreement); and, in the event that any prisoner is transported to any location outside the Facility for purposes of receiving any medical attention

(including, but not limited to, any Health Care Services), CITY shall be solely responsible for the secure custody and safekeeping of said prisoner at all times during such transportation and while at any location outside the Facility. The services to be provided by CITY as set forth in this Section 2.I6 are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Custodial & Other Excluded Services" . C IT Y shall be solely responsible for the cost of and all risk associated with provision of the Custodial & Other Excluded Services.

3. COMPENSATION.

As consideration for the Health Care Services to be rendered by DISTRICT hereunder, CITY shall pay to DISTRICT, an amount equal to the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISTRICT in providing the labor and services included in Health Care Services (collectively, " Reimbursable Labor Costs"), plus twelve percent (12%) thereof as an administrative fee. The Reimbursable Labor Costs shall include without limitation, the salaries, wages, overtime, and cost of benefits paid by DISTRICT to individuals and entities performing the Health Care Services. If and to the extent that such individuals and entities also perform labor or services for the DISTRICT that are unrelated to the Health Care Service s, DISTRICT shall allocate a portion of the total compensation incurred by the DISTRICT for labor and services of such individuals and entities to CITY on a reasonable basis.

3.01 Payments to DISTRICT for Reimbursable Labor Costs, for Reimbursable Material & Ancillary Services Costs (defined herein below) and any other amounts reimbursable to DISTRICT under this Agreement, shall be due and payable on the first (15 of each month, in arrears, commencing on the first (15) day of the calendar month in which the Commencement Date occurs. All such payments shall be made to DISTRICT by CITY absolutely net without deductions or offsets of any amount of any nature whatsoever.

3.02 In addition to the compensation required under the above provisions of this Section 3 for Reimbursable Labor Costs, the CITY is also responsible for all ancillary service costs and expenses incurred by DISTRICT in performing the Health Care Services related to this Agreement (collectively, "Reimbursable Material & Ancillary Services Costs").

DISTRJCT shall be reimbursed by CITY for all actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by DISTRJCT in procuring materials and ancillary services for use in or otherwise in connection with providing the Health Care Services required hereunder, plus twelve percent (12%) thereof as an administrative fee. If and to the extent that DISTRICT incurs costs and expenses for materials and/or ancillary services that are in part unrelated to its provision of the Health Care Services, DISTRICT shall allocate a portion of such total costs and expenses incurred by the DISTRICT to CITY on a reasonable basis. All equipment and materials paid for by CITY hereunder shall be the property of CITY.

3.03 Except as otherwise expressly provided in another provision of this Agreement, the sums provided for in this Section 3 shall constitute the entire compensation payable to DISTRICT for Health Care Services rendered hereunder.

4. CONTRACT MODIFICATION.

The description of services contained in this Agreement shall be modified or amended only upon written agreement executed by both DISTRICT and CITY.

5. FISCAL AND STATISTICAL RECORDS AND REPORTING.

DISTRICT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services rendered and the costs incurred by DISTRICT under this Agreement. All such records shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, shall be clearly identified, and shall be kept readily accessible. Upon request, DISTRICT shall make such records available to the CITY for the purpose of auditing and/or copying such records, for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. CITY shall reimburse DISTRICT for all costs incurred by DISTRICT in complying with the requirements of this Section 5 as part of the Reimbursable Labor Costs; however, as such services are administrative in nature, the cost of labor in providing those services shall be deemed included within the twelve percent (12%) administrative foe already added to other Reimbursable Labor Costs.

6. MEDICAL RECORDS; USE OF INFORMATION; BIPAA COMPLIANCE.

6.01 Existing inmate medical records and inmate medical records hereinafter prepared by DISTRJCT shall be the property of DOJ and shall be maintained by the DOJ during the term of this Agreement. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, DISTRICT shall, within ten (10) days of said expiration or termination, surrender physical possession of all inmate medical records to CITY. DISTRJCT may maintain a copy of any such records at DIST RICT 's discretion, provided that DISTRJCT maintains the confidentiality of any such copies in accordance with the remainder of this Section 6.

6.02 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, names of persons receiving medical services, including alcohol and drug treatment services, are confidential and are to be protected from unauthorized disclosure e in accordance with Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2.61 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code (WJC) sections 5328 and 14100.2, and regulations adopted thereunder. For the purpose of this Agreement, all information , records, data and data elements collected and maintained for the operation of the Agreement and pertaining to inmate( s) shall be protected by CITY and by DISTRICT from unauthorized disclosure. Each Party shall take measures reasonably necessary to prevent such unauthorized disclosure by such Party.

6.03 With respect to any identifiable inmate information obtained by DISTRICT under this Agreement, DISTRICT shall:

6.03.1 Not use any such information for any purpose other than carrying out the express terms of this Agreement;

6.03.2 Promptly transmit to CITY all requests for disclosure of such information;

6.03.3 Not disclose, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this Agreement, any such information to any party other than CITY, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, the California Department of Mental Health' or California Department of Health Services without prior written authorization by CITY, or as required by a court order.

6.04 Provision of information by CITY; Information Regarding Insurance. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, DISTRICT will request from all inmates receiving Medical Services from DISTRICT, information concerning any health insurance that the inmate might have that would cover services rendered by DISTRICT under this Agreement, and CITY shall assist DLSTRICT in its efforts to obtain such information, and CITY shall provide DISTRICT with information pertaining to inmates that DISTRICT identifies as reasonable and necessary for DISTRICT to adequately perform its obligations .

6.05 Information Protected by HIPAA. Each Party shall comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for maintenance and transmission of health information that identifies individual patients. Information, which is protected by HIPAA, includes all medical records and other individually identifiable health information held or disclosed in any form, whether communicated electronically, on paper, or orally. Each Party will employ appropriate safeguards to prevent the use or disclosure of any information, which is protected by HTPAA in any manner not set forth under this Agreement or for purposes other than treatment, consultation, referral or payment.

6.06 It is understood by CITY and DISTRICT that any part of the privacy or security regulations contained in HIPAA may, during the Term of this Agreement, be modified by Congress or by HHS or may be interpreted by a court in a manner impacting compliance.

Should such an event occur, the HIPAA privacy and security regulations as modified or interpreted shall be incorporated into this Agreement and shall become the standard for compliance with said regulations. The provisions of this Section are self-executing upon change(s) to the HIPAA privacy or security regulations by any event referenced above.

6.07 indemnification for Violations. Each Party shall indemnify. defend and hold harmless the other Party from and against any and all claims, demands, liens, damages, losses , liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments , expenses and costs (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs) of any kind whatsoever that are or may hereafter be incurred or sustained by the indemnified Party, or otherwise asserted, alleged or made by any person or entity against the indemnified Party, and that, directly or indirectly, arise out of, result from or otherwise relate to (in whole or in part) any alleged or actual violations of HJPAA or other confidentiality statutes or regulations by the indemnifying Party.

7. PERSONNEL.

7.01 DISTRICT shall maintain copies of all licenses and of records of certification for all DISTRICT personnel providing Health Care Services, and said licenses and/or records of certification shall be available for examination by CITY at all times.

7.02 DISTRICT shall prepare and submit to the CITY monthly statistical workload reports indicating Health Care Services performed hereunder, as required by regulation, state or federal law.

7.03 DISTRICT shall designate a liaison officer who shall discharge all duties and responsibilities of the Medical Director in the Medical Director's absence.

7.04 DISTRICT shall be responsible for time and attendance accountability of all DISTRJCT employees performing any Health Care Services and shall provide appropriate time and attendance records to CITY upon two (2) business days prior written notice.

7.05 DISTRJCT shall provide, and (except as otherwise expressly provided herein with respect to equipment paid for by CITY) maintain ownership of all of the equipment used by DISTRICT employees performing Health Care Services, who will all be trained and qualified in the use of said equipment.

7.06 All DISTRICT employees performing Health Care Services must wear readily identifiable uniforms provided by DISTRICT and identification badges issued by CITY while in the CCF. The uniform style must be approved in advance by the Operations Manager of the CCF.

7.07 The CCF Operations Manager may deny and/or rescind CCF access privileges to any DISTRICT employee who does not meet established security clearance criteria and/or who does not comply with established CCF policies, rules, or regulations.

8. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS AND ACTIONS.

CITY shall, at CITY'S sole cost and expense, investigate, adjust, sett le and/or defend the DISTRJCT against any and all claims, actions, or proceedings, including, without limitation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, arising out of the performance of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the services performed by the DISTRJCT ' s nursing staff and Medical Director). As part of its obligation to provide a defense to the DISTRICT, CITY shall provide to the DISTRICT legal representation (by counsel approved by DISTRICT which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) where necessary in all cases. Each Party shall cooperate with the other Party in the defense of habeas corpus writ petitions filed against the other Party, provided such cooperation shall be at the sole cost and expense of CITY.

This cooperation shall include, but is not limited to, providing records and testimony at hearings.

9. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS.

Notwithstanding the acquisition and maintenance of insurance policies (including workers' compensation) and any payouts made under such policies, CITY shall

indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DISTRICT and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees. subcontractors and agents (collectively, the Indemnified District-Related Person s) from and against any and all claims, demand s, liens, damages, losses, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, expenses and costs (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs) of any kind whatsoever that are or may hereafter be incurred or sustained by the DLSTRICT and/or other of the Indemnified District-Related Persons, or otherwise asserted, alleged or made by any person or entity against the DISTRICT and/or other of the Indemnified District-Related Persons, and that, directly or indirectly, arise out of, result from or otherwise relate to (in whole or in part) this Agreement of the DISTRICT's performance under this Agreement, including without limitation those arising from alleged medica l or professional malpractice or alleged negligence or alleged intentional tortious acts or alleged unlawful acts of any of DISTRJCT's employees or subcontractors, whether or not DISTRICT and/or any of the other Indemnified District-Related Persons is/are concurrently negligent, but excluding liability due to the sole gross negligence or willful misconduct of DISTRICT and/or other of the Indemnified District-Related Persons.

In addition to and without limitation of the foregoing, and notwithstanding the acquisition and maintenance of insurance policies (including workers’ compensation) and any payouts made under such policies, CITY shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DISTRICT and each of the Indemnified District-Related Persons from and against any and all claims, demands, liens, damages, losses, liabilities, causes of action, suits, judgments, expenses and costs (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs) of any kind whatsoever that are or may hereafter be incurred or sustained by the DISTRICT and/o r other of the Indemnified District-Related Persons, or otherwise asserted, alleged or made by any person or entity against the DISTRICT and/or other of the indemnified District-Related Persons, and that, directly or indirectly, arise out of, result from or otherwise relate to (in whole or in part) CITY's performance of (or its failure to perform) any of the obligations, terms or other requirements of this Agreement and/or of the U.S DOJ Agreement including without limitation those arising from alleged misconduct or alleged negligence or alleged intentional tortious acts or alleged unlawful acts of any of CITY's employees or subcontractors, whether or not DISTRICT and/or any of the other indemnified District-Related Persons is/are concurrently negligent but excluding liability due to the sole gross negligence or willful misconduct of DISTRICT and/or other of the Indemnified District-Related Persons.

10. INSURANCE.

10.01 CITY shall obtain and keep in full force and effect comprehensive automobile liability and property damage insurance insuring all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in providing any Custodial & Other Excluded Services and /or other services or transportation required of CITY under this Agreement, with limits of liability of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and Four Million Dollars

($, 4 000,000.00) in the aggregate, and commercial umbrella insurance coverage of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) for death or injury to one or more persons in a common accident of occurrence.

10.02 CITY shall obtain and keep in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amount.

10.03 CITY shall obtain and keep in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement Commercial General Liability insurance in the minimum- amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) aggregate.

Such insurance shall include, without limitation, contractual liability coverage, on an occurrence basis, covering CITY's indemnification and defense obligations under this Agreement. Such insurance shall cover the acts and omissions of CITY, its officers. employees, agents and contractors. The policy required under this Section I0.03 shall name DISTRICT and its officers and employees as additional insureds. Such insurance shall be primary and noncontributing to any insurance carried by DISTRICT.

10.04 CITY shall file with DISTRICT prior to December 6, 2023, certificates of insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required by this Agreement and said certificates of insurance shall provide that coverage shall not be materially changed or canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to DISTRICT.

11. DAMAGE TO FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, BUILDINGS OR GROUNDS.

Each Party shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, any and all damage to the other Party' s facilities, equipment, buildings or grounds caused by such Party or employees or agents of such Party.

12. TERMINATION.

12.01 Each Party may terminate this Agreement at any time for good cause. As used herein, the term "good cause'' shall mean and refer to the other Party's failure to perform any material term or condition of this Agreement subject to the cure period specified in Section 12.02 below, or to any of the following events occurring:

12.01.1 The other Party becomes insolvent by failing to pay its debts for at least thirty (30) days in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due.

12.01.2 Filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition regarding the other Party under the federal Bankruptcy Code.

12.01.3 Appointment of a receiver or trustee for the other Party.

12.01.4 Execution by the other Party of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.

12.01.5 The other Party fails to obtain and maintain any of the licenses, permits, or insurance policies required to be obtained and maintained under this Agreement.

12.01.6 If it is found that consideration, in any form, was offered or given by the other Party, either directly or through an intermediary, to any officer,

employee, or agent of the terminating Party with the intent of securing this Agreement or securing favorable treatment with respect to the award, amendment, or extension of this Agreement or the making of any determinations with respect to either Party's performance pursuant to this Agreement. Improper consideration may include, but is not limited to, cash, discount s, service, provision of travel or entertainment, or tangible gifts.

12.01.7 Assignment or subcontracting by one Party without written permission of the other Party.

12.02 Upon either Party's failure to perform any material term or condition of this Agreement, The other Party shall give such Party thirty (30) days written notice of the act(s) or omission(s) constituting failure of performance.

12.03 Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving the other Party thirty (30) days advance written notice.

12.04 Upon termination of this Agreement, total responsibility for providing all Health Care Services to all inmates, including, but not limited to, inmates receiving health care services on-site, shall automatically transfer from DISTRICT to CITY.

12.05 Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, DISTRICT shall cooperate with CITY fully in maintaining and/or transferring all inmate records arising from performance of this Agreement and/or care given by DISTRICT, and DISTRICT shall further fully cooperate with any party designated by CITY to make the transition from DISTRJCT performance of this Agreement to a third party. All costs incurred by DISTRICT in complying with this Section 12.05 shall be reimbursed by CITY to DISTRICT under Section 3.03 above except if the Agreement is terminated by CITY for " good cause" in accordance with Section 12.01 above.

13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

No provision of this Agreement or subsequent conduct of the Parties shall be construed as making either Party an agent, principal, partner or joint venture with the other Party.

Without limiting the foregoing, no relationship of employer and employee is created by this Agreement, it being understood that DISTR1CT is acting hereunder only as an independent contractor, and that none of the attending physicians, nursing personnel, or administrative support personnel performing services for DISTRICT pursuant to this Agreement, whether said person be member, partner, employee, subcontractor, or otherwise, shall have any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against CITY for sick leave, vacation pay, retirement benefits, social security, workers compensation, disability, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee- benefits of any kind. Additionally, DISTRICT agrees to perform its work and functions at all times in accordance with currently approved methods and practices consistent with the standards of the health care profession in the community. The sole interest of CITY is to ensure that Health Care

Services shall be performed and rendered in a competent, efficient, and satisfactory manner. CITY retains the authority to grant, restrict, or deny access to enter the CCF.

14. NON-DISCRIMINATION.

DISTRICT expressly agrees that it will not discriminate in employment or the provision of services on the basis of any characteristic or condition upon which state or federal law or regulation prohibits discrimination. DlSTR1CT agrees that this paragraph shall be incorporated by DISTRICT in all Agreements entered into with suppliers of materials or services, contractors and subcontractors, and all labor organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled and craft union skilled labor, or who may perform any such service or services in connection with this Agreement.

15. TESTING AND RESEARCH.

No research projects involving inmates, other than projects limited to the use of information from records compiled in the ordinary delivery of patient care activities, shall be conducted without the prior written consent and authorization of CITY. The conditions under which any authorized research shall be conducted shall be agreed to by DISTRICT and CITY and shall be governed by written guidelines. In every case, the written informed consent of each inmate who is a subject of a research project shall be obtained prior to the inmate's participation as a subject.

16. SUPPLIES, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT.

16.01 CITY shall make available to DISTRICT at no additional charge, all space, equipment, and support services currently being provided by CITY to personnel providing Health Care Services to inmates in the CCF, including office furniture, fixtures, and utilities (including local telephone and fax service).

16.02 DISTRJCT shall be responsible for all medical and office supplies used in performing this Agreement, until such are reimbursed by the CITY or U.S. DOJ.

16.03 DISTRICT shall be responsible for the cost of all medications administered, until such are reimbursed by the CITY or U.S. DOJ.

16.04 CITY shall provide food, linen, and other maintenance services to the inmates while they are housed in the CCF. However, laundering of contaminated linen used by DISTRICT in performing Health Care Services under this Agreement shall be the responsibility of DISTRICT unless the Operations Manager of the CCF approves handling of such contaminated materials in the CCF.

16.05 DISTRICT and CITY shall conduct a joint inventory of all equipment within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. After written agreement is reached between DISTRICT and CITY that existing equipment is adequate and in good working condition, DISTRICT shall be responsible for the purchase of all replacement equipment, excluding fixed capital equipment, until such are reimbursed by the CITY or U.S. DOJ.

16.06 DISTRICT warrants and represents that the quality and quantity of supplies provided by DISTRICT during this Agreement will be sufficient to enable DISTRICT to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

17. NOTIFICATION OF INMATE HOSPITAL ADMISSION.

DISTRICT shall notify CITY of all admissions of inmates to hospitals.

18. SECURITY.

CITY shall provide for the safety and security of DISTRICT personnel in the same manner as provided for CITY employees working in the CCF. DISTRICT shall not be liable for failure to provide Health Care Services due to CITY's failure to provide security services for DISTRICTs staff.

19. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Any notice or communication given hereunder may be given by personal service or by United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Parties as follows:

CITY DISTRICT
Craig Jones Ryan Schultz
City Manager Westside Health Care District
City of Taft Executive Director
209 E. Kern Street 119 Adkisson Way
Taft, CA 93268 Taft, CA 93268

20. COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS OF DISTRICT POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL.

DISTRICT shall abide by and comply with all policies and procedures set forth in the DISTRICT medical protocol, policy and procedures manuals specified in this Agreement.

21. SUBCONTRACTS.

21.01 CITY shall have the right to review and approve all DISTRICT subcontracts for Health Care Services and supplies,

21.02 In order to discharge its obligations hereunder, DISTRICT may engage certain health care professionals as independent contractors rather than as employees. DISTRICT shall not engage any professional and/or organization that does not meet the standards and professional licensing requirement in their own right. As the relationship between DISTRICT and such health care professionals may be an independent-contractor relationship, DISTRICT would not be considered or deemed to be engaged in the practice of medicine or other professions practiced.

22. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE HIRING.

All personnel hired by DISTRICT for work in the CCF shall be subject to a background and security check by CLTY at no cost to DISTRICT. CITY shall have the right to reject any such DISTRICT employee hiring where the background and security check reveals that a potential DISTRICT employee may pose a risk to the security of the CCF. Newly hired employees of DISTRICT shall be subject to a “Live Scan" automated background criminal record history, to be conducted no later than 48 hours after DISTRICT requests it. If no criminal record is found to exist in the ''Live Scan" report, the newly hired employee shall be granted immediate temporary access to work at CCF pending CITY's completion of its own background security check.

23. ADHERENCE TO CALIFORNIA LAW.

Each Party shall at all times comply with all statutory laws, rules, and regulations of the State of California, to the extent applicable to services required of such Party under this Agreement.

24. MEETINGS, REPORTS AND CONSULTATION.

24.01 DISTRICT shall provide monthly reports to CITY containing statistical analysis of health care services rendered under this Agreement and any other reports requested by CITY, pertaining to the direct delivery of health care services, during the term of this Agreement.

24.02 DISTRICT will conduct medical administrative committee meetings to discuss issues and review the operations of personnel performing Health Care Services. Each meeting's attendees shall include a CCF representative, a CITY representative, DISTRICT Manager, members of the DISTRICT medical team at CCF. Minutes will be kept and copies will be distributed to attendees.

24.03 DISTRICT will provide a comprehensive quality improvement program for the purpose of continuous review of the quality and quantity of healthcare services being provided at CCF. There will be a quality assurance meeting held at least quarterly with employees of CCF, DISTRICT, and CITY. Minutes will be kept and distributed to each participant.

24.04 The Parties agree that in the event there arises a question, conflict, or misunderstanding regarding this Agreement or the Parties' duties hereunder, the Facility Manager (as designated by CITY) and DISTRICT's Executive Director shall consult and attempt to resolve said matter in good faith. The terms of this section shall not operate as a prerequisite to the termination provisions of Section 12 or its subsections.

25. INSPECTION.

CITY may inspect a random selection of cases from inmate medical files, in order to assure that compliance with au regulations is being maintained by DISTRICT. These inspections will be unannounced and at irregular times. DISTRICT shall cooperate with CITY in any way, as requested by CITY. CITY shall reimburse DISTRICT for all actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISTRJCT in complying with the requirements of this

Section 25, plus an administrative fee of twelve percent (12%) thereon, within the time and in the manner specified in Section 3 for reimbursement of Reimbursable Labor Costs and for Reimbursable Material & Ancillary Services Costs.

26. ASSIGNMENT.

Neither Party shall assign or transfer this Agreement nor delegate any of its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party. Any assignment, transfer or delegation made without such consent shall be void and shall, at the other Party's option, constitute a breach of this Agreement.

27. WAIVER.

No waiver by either Party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or of such provision. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the Party making the waiver.

28. TIME OF ESSENCE.

Time is and shall be of the essence of this Agreement and of each and every provision contained in this Agreement.

29. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.

Each Party shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included in this Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party from and against any and all liability, damages, costs, and expenses, including, but not limited to, defense costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from or related to any violation on the part of the indemnifying Party or its employees, agents, officers, or subcontractors of any such laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.

30. BINDING EFFECT; GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE; ATTORNEY'S FEES.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. The Parties agree that this Agreement was executed in and shall be performed in Kern County, California. Venue for all disputes shall be in Kern County Superior Court or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. In the event either party incurs legal expenses or costs to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any proceeding here under shall be entitled to recover its costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.

31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement represents the entire agreement between DISTRICT and CITY as to its subject matter and no prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect.

No part of this Agreement may be modified without the written consent of both Parties.

32. FORCE MAJEURE.

DISTRICT shall not be deemed in violation of this Agreement if it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder for any reason beyond its control, including inmate disturbances; lack of adequate security escorts; acts of God, civil or military authority; acts of public enemy; war; explosions; earthquakes; floods; or any similar ca use beyond the reasonable control of DISTRICT or CITY.

33. SEVERABILITY.

In the event any provision of this Agreement becomes unenforceable for any reason, the unenforceability thereof shall not affect the remainder of the agreement which shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.

34. COUNTERPARTS.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original hereof and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first written above.

CITY OF TAFT
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Dave Noerr, Mayor
Attest:
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk

WESTSIDE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
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Ryan Schultz, Executive Director