TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The September 3, 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 Sean Peifer.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant and Ron Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield
ABSENT: Council Member Chavira
1. PUBLIC HEARING - AUTHORIZATION STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2023-2031 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2023-01) TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FOR THEIR FORMAL REVIEW
The public hearing was opened at 6:07 PM to receive comment, having none the hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to adopt a resolution that reads A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE TAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE 2023-2031 TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR FORMAL
REVIEW (Resolution No. 4256-24) and find that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Rafe Trickey, Superintendent President of Taft College, shared about Taft College enrollment, programs and upcoming activities.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner, Jerry Livingston, reported that at their last meeting they approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for new business, Caliber Collision Auto Body Repair Services, allowing for a needed parking variance.
4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Bryant recognized and thanked Taft Police Department for the extra enforcement for pedestrian safety for back to school.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
September 3, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Krier thanked the community for opportunity to be appointed back to office and spoke about how the state is working to divide its residents.
Mayor Noerr talked with detail about Questioning the Narrative as it pertains to the highspeed rail, cannabis legalization eliminating the black market and the three can trash system.
3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mark Staples, Planning and Development Services Director, gave a summary report of building permits for the city and the progress of some new business openings.
4. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
City Manager Jones thanked Director Staples for his hard work on the housing element update and shared about an upcoming public works pedestrian improvement project that will be starting at the end of the month.
5. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
6. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
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Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Waldrop to approve consent calendar items 7-
10. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
7. MINUTES
August 20, 2024, Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
8. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 082324A Check No. 100336-100337 $ 1,324.95
Warrant # 082324 Check No. 100338-100358 $ 117,086.13
Warrant # 083024 Check No. 100359-100412 $ 171,008.56
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
9. CHANGE OF START TIME FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
September 3, 2024
Recommendation - Motion to approve moving the September 17, 2024 City Council meeting to a special meeting with a 3:30 pm start time, directing the City Clerk to agendize as such 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. FPPC 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BIENNIAL NOTICE Recommendation - Motion to accept that no amendment is required at this time and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice 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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11. 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
The 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report was presented by Sgt. Brian McClure.
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to receive and file the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
ADJOURNMENT - At 7:06 PM the regular meeting adjourned in honor and memory of Sgt.
Moises “Mo” Martinez.
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Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor