Agenda — Taft City Council, February 18, 2025

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA 93268
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Taft Council Meetings are being held in-person with full capacity seating and are livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofTaft. Public comment can be made in person and also can be received per the following:
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call: Mayor Noerr
Mayor Pro Tem Bryant
Councilmember Krier
Councilmember Waldrop
Councilmember Chavira

1. PROCLAMATIONS –
• SAFE SURRENDER BABY AWARENESS MONTH IN KERN COUNTY

2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

COMMENTS ARE TO BE RECEIVED AS STATED IN ABOVE POLICY

THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE COUNCIL FROM ADDRESSING ANY ISSUE NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA. COUNCIL MAY RECEIVE COMMENT AND SET THE MATTER FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES.

3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)

4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS

6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS

7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-12
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?

8. MINUTES
February 04, 2025
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 013125 Check No. 101184-101234 $ 83,839.69
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

10. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 – JANUARY 2025 Recommendation – Receive and file the monthly report for January 2025 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.

11. CITY-OWNED BUILDING LEASE TO WESTSIDE HAY LLC.

Recommendation – Motion to approve the Lease Agreement with Westside Hay LLC 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. PLANNING DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE IN DENVER, CO, FROM MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1, 2025 Recommendation – Motion to approve travel expenses for the Planning Director to attend the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference in Denver, CO, from March 28 to April 1, 2025, with approved expenses not to exceed $1,500.00, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (1 undisclosed case) Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
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ADJOURNMENT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (661) 763-1222 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Faith Melton, declare as follows:

That I am the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Taft; that an agenda was posted on a public information bulletin board located near the door of the Civic Center Council Chamber on February 13, 2025 at ________ a.m./p.m., pursuant to 1987 Brown Act Requirements.

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

Executed February 13, 2025, at Taft, California.

Signature _________

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
FEBRUARY 2025

SAFE SURRENDER BABY AWARENESS MONTH

IN KERN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Safely Surrendered Baby Law was first implemented in California on January 1, 2001, with the intent to prevent harm and possible death to newborns; and
WHEREAS, the law’s intent is to save the lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by encouraging parents or persons with lawful custody to safely surrender the infant within 72 hours of birth with no questions asked; and WHEREAS, in Kern County there have been 95 babies Safely Surrendered since 2006; and
WHEREAS, The Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition, under the coordination of the Department of Human Services, works to educate Kern County residents about this important law.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby join other cities in proclaiming the month of February 2025, as Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month in Kern County.

Dated this 18th day of February 2025.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
__________________________ _ __________________________ _ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member ______________________________ _______________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The February 4, 2025, 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 Josh Bryant Council Members Carlos Chavira, Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield and Deputy City Clerk Faith Melton

1. PROCLAMATIONS –
• KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY AWARENESS MONTH

2. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Council reorganized as stated below:

Finance Committee: Noerr and Bryant w/Krier as alternate Personnel/Admin Committee: Krier and Bryant w/Chavira as alternate Public Works Committee: Chavira and Noerr w/Waldrop as alternate.

Public Safety Committee: Bryant and Waldrop w/Noerr as alternate Economic Development Committee: Bryant and Noerr w/Waldrop as alternate Traffic Committee: Chavira w/Waldrop as alternate
League of California Cities: Waldrop w/Krier as alternate Kern COG: Noerr w/Waldrop as alternate
City Selection Committee: Noerr w/Krier as alternate
Valley-Wide Special City Selection Committee: Chavira w/Waldrop as alternate Kern Economic Development Corporation: Bryant

3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dwayne Klotz spoke of his concern for immigration enforcement.

Gladys Flores spoke about her concern of the community being racially profiled due to immigration enforcement.

Saul Acosta, ASO President from Taft College shared about student fear due to immigration enforcement.

Daniel Rodela spoke about community immigration concerns.

Cecilia Alvarado shared a family story related to immigration and fear and her hopes for peace in our community.

Hector Hernandez spoke about community fear and how it affects the community due to immigration presence.

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4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Chavira talked about the upcoming Petroleum Club Industry Night and DELAC meetings at the high school.

Council Member Krier spoke about his views on immigration.

Mayor Pro Tem Bryant reported on his attendance at the KDEC meeting and the 1st meeting of the West Kern Economic Alliance (WKEA).

Mayor Noerr shared about his and City Manager Jones meeting with new 2nd District Supervisor Parlier and their field trip around the unincorporated areas of Taft to see the code enforcement needs of the area.

5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.

6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.

7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.

8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
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Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 9-

14. AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0

9. MINUTES
January 21, 2025
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 011725 Check No. 101080-101157 $ 412,915.98
Warrant # 012425 Check No. 101158-101183 $ 856,336.62
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

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11. EXECUTION AND FILING OF TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20, FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24 Recommendation –
Motion to adopt resolutions entitled:
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 (Resolution No. 4272-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (Resolution No. 4273-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 (Resolution No. 4274-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (Resolution No. 4275-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (Resolution No. 4276-25) 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. EXECUTION AND FILING OF STREET AND ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16, FY 2016-17, FY 2017-18, FY 2018-19, FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24
Recommendation –
Motion to adopt resolutions entitled:
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 (Resolution No. 4277-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 (Resolution No. 4278-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 (Resolution No. 4279-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 (Resolution No. 4280-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 (Resolution No. 4281-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (Resolution No. 4282-25)
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• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 (Resolution No. 4283-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (Resolution No. 4284-25)
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF A STREET & ROADS DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 8 CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (Resolution No. 4285-25) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

13. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR COMPUTER SERVER REPLACEMENTWASTEWATER

TREATMENT FACILITY
Recommendation –
Motion to approve expenditures for computer upgrades/replacement at the City of Taft, Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount of $19,147.71 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. CORELOGIC AMENDMENT 1 TO THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Corelogic Amendment No. 1 to the Master Service Agreement and find that the activity is not a project per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
********************************************************************************************* At 6:58 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – 1100 E. Ash St. Taft, CA and one (1) undisclosed parcel
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (1 undisclosed case) Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
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 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 7:21PM. __________ ____________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

9:38 am

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CITY OF T AFT, CA
Mondav. 3 Februarv. 2025 ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE CHECK REGISTER Check Check Vendor Vendor Check
Number Date Type Number Name Amount
101216 1/31/25 PRINTED 4945 SAFETY-KLEEN 332.55
101217 1/31/25 PRINTED 5153 SINGLE SOURCE, INC 6,821.63 101218 1/31/25 PRINTED 12708 SLATER PLUMBING & MECHANICAL INC. 450.00 101219 1/31/25 PRINTED 4918 SMS HOLDING COMPANY 3,000.00 101220 1 /31 /25 PRINTED 3090 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 556.44 101221 1/31/25 PRINTED 5142 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC 120.75 101222 1/31/25 PRINTED 5142 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC 184.15 101223 1/31/25 PRINTED 5152 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. 1,010.70 101224 1/31/25 PRINTED 5250 STINSON'S STATIONER'S INC. 1,501.64 101225 1/31/25 PRINTED 3106 SYSCO VENTURA INC 5,352.38
101226 1/31/25 PRINTED 5560 GEORGE G. ROSS 134.00
101227 1/31/25 PRINTED 5624 TEK-COLLECT 75.00
101228 1 /31 /25 PRINTED 2333 IVAN ALMANZA 1,800.00
101229 1/31/25 PRINTED 6105 VERIZON WIRELESS 979.28
101230 1/31/25 PRINTED 6211 WALDROPS AUTO PARTS 8.16
101231 1/31/25 PRINTED 6226 WALLACE GROUP 461.25
101232 1/31/25 PRINTED 6350 WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT 740.22 101233 1 /31 /25 PRINTED 6315 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 124.63 101234 1/31/25 PRINTED 3032 WHITE CAP, L.P 110.33
51 Checks Cash Account Total: 83,839.69

9:37 am
Monday, 3 February, 2025
Vendor
Number
Vendor
Name
6350 - WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
6315 - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ClTJES
3032 - WHITE CAP, L.P
Invoice
Number
97739
97735
97712

CITY OF TAFT, CA

ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE WARRANT REPORT

PAID INVOICE LIST
Type Warrant Invoice Check
Date Amount Number
INV 1/31/2025 $414.65 101232
INV 1/31/2025 $124.63 101233
INV 1/31/2025 $110.33 101234
$83,819.69
Expenditure
Description

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THROUGHOUT CITY 12/17/24-01/16
SSJVD ANNUAL MEMBERSHlP 2025
ST-BLUE PAINT\WHTE PAINT/PRO T
Account
Number
61461 08850
10413 02100
10433 06200
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 – JANUARY 2025 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 December 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.

RECOMMENDED ACTION – Receive and file the monthly report for January 2025 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
Station 21
2025
Month # of calls # of fires
January 189 23
February
March
Kern County Fire Engine_Truck 21 Taft Monthly Report
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
Incident Category: 1 - Fire
01/01/2025 00:22:33 E21 111 - Building fire 105 TERRACE Drive and MALLORY CT / DEAD END TK21 111 - Building fire 105 TERRACE Drive and MALLORY CT / DEAD END 01/21/2025 03:33:35 E21 111 - Building fire 422 SAN EMIDIO Street and 4TH ST / 5TH ST TK21 111 - Building fire 422 SAN EMIDIO Street and 4TH ST / 5TH ST 01/26/2025 04:47:32 E21 111 - Building fire 127 KERN Street and 2ND ST / 1ST ST, ADKISSON WAY, E

KERN ST
TK21 111 - Building fire 127 KERN Street and 2ND ST / 1ST ST, ADKISSON WAY, E

KERN ST
01/28/2025 18:01:08 E21 111 - Building fire 905 WILLIAMS Way and E CALVIN ST / 2ND ST TK21 111 - Building fire 905 WILLIAMS Way and E CALVIN ST / 2ND ST 01/29/2025 10:40:46 E21 111 - Building fire 801 MADERA Street and TEJON ST / ELKHORN ST TK21 111 - Building fire 801 MADERA Street and TEJON ST / ELKHORN ST 01/30/2025 13:01:28 E21 111 - Building fire 409 STOKES Avenue and LOMA VISTA AVE / CHURCH ST TK21 111 - Building fire 409 STOKES Avenue and LOMA VISTA AVE / CHURCH ST 01/13/2025 09:43:21 TK21 113 - Cooking fire, confined to container 208 B Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE 01/10/2025 20:42:45 TK21 122 - Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
623 WOOD Street and OLIVE AVE / NAYLOR AVE
01/07/2025 22:39:47 E21 141 - Forest, woods or wildland fire EATON / CA-LAC-009087 01/05/2025 14:51:31 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire Honolulu Hills and GARDNER FIELD RD, HONOLULU RD /

AIRPORT RD, HONOLU
01/17/2025 11:45:26 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire Highway 33 and DEAD END / 1ST ST, BAKER AVE TK21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire Highway 33 and DEAD END / 1ST ST, BAKER AVE 01/21/2025 17:15:07 E21 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 716 POLK Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST 01/24/2025 11:52:45 E21 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other East MAIN ST / 33 Highway 01/27/2025 08:10:37 E21 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 2ND ST / MAIN Street 01/29/2025 15:58:25 E21 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 28182 MC CLAREN Avenue and DEAD END / OLIVAREZ ST 01/20/2025 15:25:58 E21 151 - Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 712 4TH Street and WOODROW ST / WARREN ST Count: 23
Incident Category: 2 - Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) 01/09/2025 20:57:33 TK21 243 - Fireworks explosion (no fire) ASHER AVE / CRYSTAL Street Count: 1
Incident Category: 3 - Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 01/02/2025 13:50:39 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 628 SAN EMIDIO Street and WILDCAT WAY / 6TH ST 01/03/2025 00:06:36 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 307 MONROE Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST 01/04/2025 17:27:57 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 600 GARRATT Street and E SAN EMIDIO ST / E WOODROW ST 01/05/2025 00:23:38 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 107 SAN EMIDIO Street and 1ST ST, E SAN EMIDIO ST / 2ND ST 08:51:29 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 27542 TAMARISK Avenue and MESQUITE ST / 119 HWY 01/07/2025 02:18:11 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew HARRISON ST / CEDAR Street 01/08/2025 09:17:19 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 123 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST 01/19/2025 04:29:26 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 158 CENTER Street and 2ND ST / 1ST ST, E CENTER ST 01/21/2025 10:47:26 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 400 WOODROW Street and 4TH ST / 5TH ST 01/22/2025 04:21:11 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 27542 TAMARISK Avenue and MESQUITE ST / 119 HWY 01/24/2025 10:04:23 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 319 1/2 KERN Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST 01/30/2025 10:28:07 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 203 SOUTH Street and LIERLY AVE / SHATTUCK AVE 01/31/2025 09:23:12 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 112 BUCHANAN Street and BIRCH ST / ASH ST 09:56:23 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 602 ROSE Avenue and SOUTH ST / DEAD END 14:05:12 E21 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 410 1/2 South 6TH Street and HOPE ST / LIERLY AVE, OAK ST 01/02/2025 19:35:58 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 509 4TH Street and SAN EMIDIO ST / LUCARD ST 01/03/2025 05:10:47 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 519 WARREN Street and 6TH ST / 5TH ST 01/05/2025 13:47:18 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other ORANGE ST / 119 Highway 1 of 6 Printed On: 02/07/2025 10:03:26 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
01/07/2025 16:45:47 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 330 LUCARD Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST 01/18/2025 14:48:51 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 320 COMMERCE Way and DEAD END / GARDNER FIELD RD 22:41:09 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 12661 COYOTE Court and DEAD END / ESCUDO AVE 01/19/2025 18:30:56 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 27530 119 Highway and ORANGE ST / CHERRY AVE TK21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 27530 119 Highway and ORANGE ST / CHERRY AVE 01/20/2025 04:21:48 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 225 WOODROW Street and 3RD ST / 2ND ST 07:43:11 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other KERTO RD / 33 Highway TK21 320 - Emergency medical service, other KERTO RD / 33 Highway 01/21/2025 05:48:19 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 504 WOOD Street and ROSE AVE / NAYLOR AVE 09:51:05 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 11450 ELK HILLS Road and VALLEY WEST RD / SKYLINE RD 01/25/2025 10:40:03 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 6 ST / FINLEY Drive and LUCARD ST / SAN EMIDIO ST 01/26/2025 11:28:54 TK21 320 - Emergency medical service, other MIDWAY RD / 119 Highway 01/27/2025 12:26:08 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 222 KERN Street and 3RD ST / 2ND ST 01/28/2025 16:04:12 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other 319 1/2 KERN Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST 01/30/2025 02:42:18 E21 320 - Emergency medical service, other OLIVAREZ ST / MUSTANG Avenue 01/01/2025 08:41:18 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
7 CHERRY Lane and WOODLAWN AVE / LEXINGTON AVE
11:43:28 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
809 BUENA VISTA Street and MONTVIEW AVE / EASTERN AVE
01/02/2025 05:30:30 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
MONTVIEW AVE / CRYSTAL Street
12:55:00 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
518 PIERCE Street and FIR ST / ELM ST
14:26:12 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1006 6TH Street and COUGAR CT / FINLEY DR
01/03/2025 11:28:19 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
28103 DUSTIN ACRES Road and OLIVAREZ ST / TURBO ST
11:49:13 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
219 MADISON Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST
18:31:33 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
708 TYLER Street and DEAD END / GREVILLEA ST
01/05/2025 00:42:33 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
120 ADAMS Street and BIRCH ST / ASH ST, WILLIAMS WAY
04:05:03 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
613 SHATTUCK Avenue and DEAD END / SOUTH ST
16:30:43 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
221 E Street and 3RD AVE / 2ND AVE
20:53:09 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
200 SUZANNE Lane and WILLIAMS WAY / VICTOR ST
01/06/2025 08:25:16 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
905 MERCED Street and ELKHORN ST / DEAD END
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with
injury
905 MERCED Street and ELKHORN ST / DEAD END
10:23:23 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
120 TAYLOR Street and BIRCH ST / COUGAR CT, ASH ST
01/07/2025 18:45:10 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
906 ARROYO Way and HILLTOP CT / TERRACE DR
23:38:25 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST
01/12/2025 19:54:35 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
27950 DUSTIN ACRES Road and EVANS RANCH RD / 119 HWY,

TANK FARM RD
01/18/2025 12:23:12 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
100 East NORTH Street and 1ST ST, NORTH ST / E CENTER
ST
12:28:15 TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
623 WOOD Street and OLIVE AVE / NAYLOR AVE
17:53:19 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
314 WOODROW Street and 3RD ST / 4TH ST
19:29:24 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
422 HILLARD Street and LASSEN AVE / SANDY CREEK AVE
01/19/2025 05:15:57 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
213 MONROE Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST
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Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
14:03:03 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
27518 PINE Street and ORANGE ST / DEAD END
20:53:30 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
323 South 7TH Street and HOPE ST / FRONT ST
01/20/2025 19:46:33 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1044 KERN Street and CASCADE PL / N 10TH ST
23:30:17 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
219 HARRISON Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST
01/21/2025 16:03:16 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
619 B Street and HARDING AVE / 6TH AVE
17:39:40 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
512 KEENE Lane and PARKVIEW CIR / PARKVIEW CIR
20:48:23 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
615 SHATTUCK Avenue and DEAD END / SOUTH ST
01/22/2025 08:27:38 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
119 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST
13:28:40 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
201 ADAMS Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with
injury
201 ADAMS Street and BIRCH ST / CEDAR ST
15:31:20 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
29 COUGAR Court and ASH ST, TAYLOR ST / WILDCAT WAY
16:18:43 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
114 SAN EMIDIO Street and 2ND ST / 1ST ST, E SAN EMIDIO ST 01/23/2025 10:46:53 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
460 QUAIL Court and No Cross Streets Found
14:30:42 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1002 KERN Street and N 10TH ST / CASCADE PL
15:40:13 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
422 HILLARD Street and LASSEN AVE / SANDY CREEK AVE
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with
injury
422 HILLARD Street and LASSEN AVE / SANDY CREEK AVE
19:07:22 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
100 East NORTH Street and 1ST ST, NORTH ST / E CENTER
ST
01/24/2025 14:11:55 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
108 F Street and 2ND AVE / S 10TH ST
19:26:32 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
123 North 10TH Street and MAIN ST / CENTER ST
22:20:14 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
203 South 6TH Street and SUPPLY ROW / MAIN ST, 6TH ST
23:02:30 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
507 JACKSON Street and DEAD END / ELM ST
01/25/2025 06:08:54 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
507 JACKSON Street and DEAD END / ELM ST
11:27:19 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
315 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with
injury
315 BUCHANAN Street and DATE ST / CEDAR ST
13:47:29 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
304 East SAN EMIDIO Street and GARRATT ST / AIRPORT RD
15:26:36 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1002 3RD Street and ROBIN WAY / BELL AVE
15:39:20 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
112 WOOD Street and S 10TH ST / BUENA VISTA PL,

MARICOPA PL
01/26/2025 03:13:22 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
124 OLIVE Avenue and OAK ST, S 2ND ST / CRYSTAL ST
05:42:22 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
232 GENERAL PETROLEUM Avenue and CRYSTAL ST / PICO
ST
05:53:24 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
204 F Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
TK21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with
injury
204 F Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE
11:22:21 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
806 MALLORY Court and BRANDON AVE / GRAYDON AVE
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Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
14:32:09 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
27530 119 Highway and ORANGE ST / CHERRY AVE
17:26:46 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
306 TAYLOR Street and CEDAR ST / DATE ST
01/27/2025 05:24:45 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
400 SHATTUCK AVE / WOOD Street and WOOD ST / BUENA

VISTA ST
01/28/2025 12:47:52 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
103 JEFFERSON Street and ASH ST / BIRCH ST
19:04:22 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
612 2ND Street and SAN EMIDIO ST / WOODROW ST
01/29/2025 11:19:27 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
400 WOODROW Street and 4TH ST / 5TH ST
16:38:46 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
326 SAN EMIDIO Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST
01/31/2025 11:15:49 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
220 TYLER Street and CEDAR ST / BIRCH ST
15:27:07 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
502 GARFIELD Avenue and E ST / DEAD END
16:47:34 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1001 KERN Street and N 10TH ST / CASCADE PL
23:06:08 E21 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
507 JACKSON Street and DEAD END / ELM ST
01/04/2025 06:16:29 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4 ST / SAN EMIDIO Street 01/05/2025 15:56:10 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries MIDWAY RD / 119 Highway TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries MIDWAY RD / 119 Highway 01/11/2025 11:12:20 TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4529 WASCO Way and STOCKDALE HWY / BRITE RD 01/19/2025 18:41:45 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries ELK HILLS RD / 119 Highway TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries ELK HILLS RD / 119 Highway 01/23/2025 05:20:41 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries Golf Coarse and GOLF COURSE RD, BRANDY ST / MIFFLIN LN,

GOLF COURS
TK21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries Golf Coarse and GOLF COURSE RD, BRANDY ST / MIFFLIN LN,

GOLF COURS
01/29/2025 15:18:39 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries KERN ST / N 10TH Street 01/31/2025 12:08:58 E21 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries CEDAR ST / 119 Highway 01/26/2025 14:09:25 E21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, non-injury 166 Highway and 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN CANYON RD / 33 HWY,

SODA LAKE RD
TK21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, non-injury 166 Highway and 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN CANYON RD / 33 HWY,

SODA LAKE RD
01/27/2025 06:37:05 E21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, non-injury 166 Highway and 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN CANYON RD / 33 HWY,

SODA LAKE RD
TK21 324 - Motor vehicle accident, non-injury 166 Highway and 33 HWY, KLIPSTEIN CANYON RD / 33 HWY,

SODA LAKE RD
Count:
113
Incident Category: 4 - Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
01/01/2025 12:04:17 E21 462 - Aircraft standby 500 AIRPORT Road and E LUCARD ST / E SAN EMIDIO ST TK21 462 - Aircraft standby 500 AIRPORT Road and E LUCARD ST / E SAN EMIDIO ST 17:30:04 E21 480 - Attempted burning, illegal action, other 916 PICO Street and GENERAL PETROLEUM AVE / MONTVIEW AVE
01/09/2025 16:29:13 TK21 480 - Attempted burning, illegal action, other 801 MADERA Street and TEJON ST / ELKHORN ST Count: 4
Incident Category: 5 - Service Call
01/01/2025 09:33:12 TK21 520 - Water problem, other 6TH AVE / D Street 01/26/2025 05:56:40 E21 522 - Water or steam leak 450 GARDNER FIELD Road and COMMERCE WAY /

ENTERPRISE WAY
TK21 522 - Water or steam leak 450 GARDNER FIELD Road and COMMERCE WAY /

ENTERPRISE WAY
01/17/2025 18:12:17 TK21 551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1044 KERN Street and CASCADE PL / N 10TH ST 01/01/2025 06:01:00 E21 554 - Assist invalid 809 BUENA VISTA Street and MONTVIEW AVE / EASTERN AVE 01/12/2025 05:24:55 TK21 554 - Assist invalid 207 E Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE 01/16/2025 22:25:46 TK21 554 - Assist invalid 201 8TH Street and NORTH ST / CENTER ST 4 of 6 Printed On: 02/07/2025 10:03:26 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
01/26/2025 16:42:52 TK21 554 - Assist invalid 602 ROSE Avenue and SOUTH ST / DEAD END 01/28/2025 13:06:09 TK21 554 - Assist invalid 207 E Street and 2ND AVE / 3RD AVE 13:55:39 E21 554 - Assist invalid 28149 MC CLAREN Avenue and DEAD END / OLIVAREZ ST TK21 554 - Assist invalid 28149 MC CLAREN Avenue and DEAD END / OLIVAREZ ST 01/03/2025 15:08:59 E21 561 - Unauthorized/illegal burning (SRA/APCD or illegal campfire)
311 ASHER Avenue and CRYSTAL ST / WOOD ST
TK21 561 - Unauthorized/illegal burning (SRA/APCD or
illegal campfire)
311 ASHER Avenue and CRYSTAL ST / WOOD ST
01/13/2025 10:13:07 TK21 561 - Unauthorized/illegal burning (SRA/APCD or illegal campfire)
110 JEFFERSON Street and BIRCH ST / ASH ST
Count: 14
Incident Category: 6 - Good Intent Call
01/04/2025 21:37:46 TK21 600 - Good intent call, other BUENA VISTA Lake and HILL RD, MILLUX RD / OLD RIVER RD,

MILLUX RD
01/03/2025 23:16:47 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 826 MALLORY Court and TERRACE DR / JAMES AVE 01/04/2025 12:46:12 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 615 POSO Street and S KERN ST / MERCED ST 01/05/2025 22:03:28 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 701 PIERCE Street and GREVILLEA ST / HAWTHORNE ST TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 701 PIERCE Street and GREVILLEA ST / HAWTHORNE ST 01/07/2025 00:21:40 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route HARRISON ST / 119 Highway 01/13/2025 20:32:16 TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 29 COUGAR Court and ASH ST, TAYLOR ST / WILDCAT WAY 01/19/2025 18:41:50 TK21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 107 East CALVIN Street and 2ND ST, CALVIN ST / BELL AVE 01/21/2025 02:15:49 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 420 B Street and 5TH AVE / 4TH AVE 01/26/2025 03:02:11 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 304 SAN EMIDIO Street and 3RD ST / 4TH ST 01/29/2025 08:16:33 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 207 East WOODROW Street and BELL AVE / WILLIAMS WAY 01/31/2025 12:33:01 E21 611 - Dispatched and cancelled en route 1021 4TH Street and MAPLE AVE / FINLEY DR 01/02/2025 17:49:15 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
FINLEY DR / 6TH Street
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
FINLEY DR / 6TH Street
01/05/2025 16:37:48 TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
301 JEFFERSON Street and CEDAR ST / ADAMS ST
01/19/2025 18:38:44 TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
HARRISON ST / ASH Street
01/20/2025 18:54:03 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
801 MADERA Street and TEJON ST / ELKHORN ST
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
801 MADERA Street and TEJON ST / ELKHORN ST
01/22/2025 18:27:06 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
Wade and WADE AVE, KRISTIN ST / THOMAS ST, NORTH ST
21:45:11 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
14 FRANKLIN Avenue and SUNSET LN / PILGRIM AVE
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
14 FRANKLIN Avenue and SUNSET LN / PILGRIM AVE
01/24/2025 11:55:47 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
0 Highway 58 and DEAD END / 58 HWY
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
0 Highway 58 and DEAD END / 58 HWY
01/27/2025 14:45:11 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
LIERLY AVE / WOOD Street
01/31/2025 17:30:14 E21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
301 A Street and 3RD AVE, LEXINGTON AVE / WOODLAWN AVE
TK21 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
301 A Street and 3RD AVE, LEXINGTON AVE / WOODLAWN AVE
01/21/2025 08:40:18 E21 631 - Authorized controlled burning (incl. warming fire)
412 NAYLOR Avenue and WOOD ST / BUENA VISTA ST
TK21 631 - Authorized controlled burning (incl. warming fire)
412 NAYLOR Avenue and WOOD ST / BUENA VISTA ST
01/10/2025 16:44:17 TK21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 226 WARREN Street and 3RD ST / 1ST ST, 2ND ST, E WARREN ST
01/12/2025 19:24:16 TK21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 27579 CYPRESS Street and ORANGE ST / WALNUT AVE 01/29/2025 17:02:10 E21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 207 NAYLOR Avenue and PICO ST / CRYSTAL ST 5 of 6 Printed On: 02/07/2025 10:03:26 AM
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Apparatus
ID
Incident Code Address
Apparatus:

Apparatus:

Incident Date:

TK21 651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 207 NAYLOR Avenue and PICO ST / CRYSTAL ST 01/19/2025 11:47:52 E21 653 - Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle GARDNER FIELD RD / 119 Highway Count: 33
Incident Category: 7 - False Alarm & False Call
01/26/2025 16:52:01 E21 735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 315 KERN Street and 4TH ST / 3RD ST Count: 1
Count:
189
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: February 18, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

CITY OWNED BUILDING LEASE TO WESTSIDE HAY LLC.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Westside Hay LLC is currently working under an agreement to provide professional farming assistance at the Taft Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility. Westside Hay operates a farming operation which recycles 100% of water treated at the facility for beneficial use in growing of feed and fodder crops.

Westside Hay has inquired about possibly leasing a vacant city owned building located at the facility at 1120 East Ash Street. The building would be used for equipment repairs, storage and bathroom facilities for employees. Staff reviewed the request and negotiated the attached lease agreement for consideration of the Taft City Council.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the Lease Agreement with Westside Hay LLC 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): Lease agreement
PREPARED BY: Public Works

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LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LAND LEASE (this “Lease”) is made and entered into as of February 18, 2025, by and between the City of Taft, a municipal corporation (“Landlord”) and Westside Hay LLC (“Tenant”), as described below. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 -- BASIC LEASE INFORMATION

1.1 Defined Terms: In addition to the terms which are defined elsewhere in this Lease, the following terms shall have the following meaning:

A. LANDLORD: The City of Taft, a municipal corporation.

B. LANDLORD'S ADDRESS: 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, California 93268 C. TENANT: Westside Hay LLC
D. TENANTS ADDRESS: 110 S. Montclair St., Suite 203 Bakersfield, CA 93309 E. LAND: This Lease Agreement expressly excludes any water rights under the Land. This Lease Agreement is for the real property known as 1100 E. Ash Street APN 220-240-08, in Taft, California.

F. PERMITTED USE: The Land and building located on leased land may be used by Tenant for purposes related to the operation and maintenance purposes of Westside Hay LLC, and these purposes only. There is to be no Recreational Vehicles or living on the property.

G. IMPROVEMENTS: Improvements shall mean personal property of Tenant on the Land.

H. TERM: The term of this Lease will commence on March 1, 2025 and will continue from month to month on the same terms and conditions as the current Wastewater Municipal Farm Agreement between Landlord and Tenant dated July 20, 2021. Either party may terminate this Lease upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party. This Lease may also terminate sooner according to the provisions hereof. However, Landlord will, at their sole discretion, terminate sooner if the Tenant has not met the required obligations as described in Section 2.3 below.

I. ANNUAL RENT: In compensation for the cleanup described in Section 2.3 below, Landlord will not charge rent for the first six months of the Lease. Starting in month seven of the Lease, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, without any deduction or set off, rental payments in the amount of $1,300.00 per month, payable in advance on the first day of each month. Any rent increases shall be negotiated between Landlord and Tenant with at least a 30 days’ notice from Landlord. The rent shall be paid to Landlord at:

CITY MANAGER, CITY OF TAFT, 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, California 93268, or at such other address as landlord may specify in writing to Tenant.

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ARTICLE 2 -- AGREEMENT AND USE

2.1 Lease. Landlord hereby demises and leases to Tenant the Land, and Tenant shall lease the land from Landlord, according to the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement.

2.2 Use. Tenant shall use the Land, and building located on leased land, only for the Permitted Use. Tenant shall not allow the Land to be used for any unlawful purposes. Tenant will not commit waste and will not create any nuisance or interfere with, annoy, or disturb any other tenants of Landlord’s property. Tenant shall not erect any signs or other improvements on the Land without the approval of Landlord, which approval may be withheld in the sole discretion of Landlord, unless such signs are required by state or federal law, in which case such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

2.3 Maintenance and General Cleanup of Leased Property Required at Commencement of this Lease Agreement. Tenant is agreeing to take possession of Property in AS-IS condition, and as a condition to this Lease Agreement, Tenant agrees to provide cleanup of the property, removing and properly disposing of any/all obsolete items left on the property. Clean up is to be in compliance with current laws covering recycling and disposal. All disposal being shall be at the local landfill and manifests and/or weight tickets provided to Landlord for such.

2.4 Maintenance and Repair. Tenant will keep and maintain the improvements and natural features at the Land in good condition and repair. Tenant will keep the Land free from all trash, debris, weeds, and waste. Landlord will provide Tenant with access to the Land twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week, three hundred and sixty-five (365) days a year, subject to the limitations set forth in section 2.8 of this agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease Agreement, if, in the exercise of any rights hereunder, Tenant, its licensee, agents, employees, customers, or anyone doing business with Tenant shall cause damage to the Landlord’s Property or any equipment located on Landlord’s Property, Tenant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of a statement from Landlord evidencing the amount of such damage, pay Landlord the costs to repair such damage. The cost of repair shall include a reasonable sum to compensate Landlord for its direct and indirect staff time in obtaining quotes for the repair work and preparing the statement to Tenant. Tenant further agrees that in the event any damage described in this section occurs, and such damage is not of an emergency nature, it shall be Tenant’s responsibility to notify Landlord within forty-eight (48) hours of said damage. In the event such damage is of an emergency nature, then Tenant shall be responsible for notifying Landlord immediately.

Tenant further agrees that under all circumstances Landlord may opt to demand that Tenant immediately repair said damage rather than have Landlord perform such repairs. Tenant shall then have ten (10) business days to repair said damage at Tenant’s sole expense. The decision as to whether Landlord or Tenant make said repairs shall be in Landlord’s sole discretion. If Tenant fails to perform said repair after demand by Landlord, then Landlord may immediately enter the Land and make all repairs at Tenant’s expense.

Whether Landlord opts to perform repairs to the Land itself (or via Landlord’s contractor), or whether Landlord opts to demand that Tenant make said repairs, the cost of said repairs shall be Tenant’s obligation to pay. All bills sent by Landlord to Tenant for repairs and/or maintenance shall be due in full no later than thirty (30) days after the bill is mailed to Tenant.

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Any time throughout this Lease Agreement that Landlord has the right to perform an action, including without limitation maintenance and repairs, the right of Landlord shall be to have such action taken and/or performed by Landlord or Landlord’s employees, contractors, affiliates, and/or law enforcement personnel.

Tenant’s obligation to keep and maintain the improvements in good condition and repair shall include, but not be limited to, painting, replacing broken windows or other features, fencing of all property in conformance with all city codes and ordinances, installation of slats to maintain privacy, enclosing trash and outside storage areas, and enclosing area used for employee and equipment parking. Tenant shall be obligated to maintain non-transparent fencing around the perimeter of the Land in an identical condition to such fencing located adjacent to the Land on real property owned by City. Tenant agrees that City in its sole discretion can decide whether or not a type of fencing meets the requirement of being “non-transparent,” regardless of how such fencing product is marketed and sold. Tenant further agrees that City in its sole discretion can decide whether or not such non-transparent fencing sufficiently matches the fencing on the adjacent property owned by City. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the Land is located in a location that is culturally significant to the City of Taft and a key feature in the City of Taft’s public events.

Therefore, Tenant agrees that said non-transparent fencing, gates, and buildings on the Land must be maintained in pristine condition at all times, and that a breach of Tenant’s obligation to maintain said pristine condition shall be a material breach of this Lease Agreement. Tenant’s obligation to install, repair, and maintain all fencing in a pristine condition shall include without limitation all gates located in the fence line and allowing access in and out of the Land.

Tenant further acknowledges and agrees that City may, in its sole discretion, use the standards described in City’s municipal code to determine whether Tenant is maintaining the Land in a condition sufficient to meet the obligations under this Lease Agreement, and that all code enforcement violations shall constitute a material breach of this Lease Agreement.

2.5 Fuels and Hazardous Materials. Tenant shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the release into the environment and/or onto the ground of the Land any hazardous materials and/or substances. Such precautions shall include compliance with all governmental requirements with respect to hazardous materials. In addition, Tenant shall install and utilize such equipment and implement and adhere to such procedures as are consistent with commercially reasonable standards as respects the disclosure, storage, use, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials and/or chemicals. Such hazardous materials and chemical shall include, without limitation, liquids, oil, automobile fluids, and particulate matter. Tenant shall not store any hazardous material on the Land.

2.6 Tenant Indemnity. In addition to any indemnity provided for elsewhere in this Lease Agreement, Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold City, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives (hereafter “Indemnitees”) harmless from and against any claim, action, suit, proceeding, loss, cost, damage, liability, deficiency, fine, penalty, punitive damage, or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees), resulting from, arising out of, or based on (i) the presence, release, use generation, discharge, storage, or disposal of any hazardous materials on , under, in or about, or the transportation of any such hazardous materials to or from the Land which occurs after the effective date of this Lease Agreement, or (ii) the violation, or alleged violation, of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, permit, judgment or license relating to the use, generation, release, discharge, storage, disposal or transportation of hazardous materials

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on, under, in or about, to or from, the Land which occurs after the effective date of this Lease Agreement. This indemnity shall include, without limitation, any damage, liability, fine, penalty, parallel indemnity or expense arising from or out of any claim, action, suit or proceeding for personal injury (including sickness, disease or death), tangible or intangible property damage, compensation for lost wages, business income, profits or other economic loss, damage to the natural resource of the environment, nuisance, contamination, leak, spill, release or other adverse effect on the environment. The indemnity described in this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease Agreement.

2.7 Discovery of Possession. Landlord will deliver possession of the Land to Tenant on the Commencement Date, “AS-IS” in its present condition. Tenant acknowledges that neither Landlord nor its agents or employees have made any representations or warranties as to the suitability or fitness of the Land for the conduct of Tenant’s business or as to the physical condition of the Land, nor has Landlord or its agents or employees agreed to undertake any alterations or construct any improvements to the Land.

2.8 Governmental Approvals. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense before the Commencement Date, apply and obtain all licenses, permits, approvals, required by any local, state or federal governmental authorities for its use of the Land, including without limitation, all applications for zoning variances, zoning ordinances, building code variances, amendments, special use permits, and construction permits and other licenses and approvals necessary for the operation of Tenant’s business from the Land (collectively, the “Governmental Approvals”). Landlord shall cooperate with Tenant to obtain all necessary Governmental Approvals, provided; however, Landlord shall not be required to expend any money in such cooperation. Tenant understands and agrees that Tenant’s right to use land is contingent upon Tenant obtaining and continually maintain in full force and effect all Governmental Approvals. In the event any Governmental Approvals issued to Tenant are canceled, expire, lapse, or are otherwise withdrawn or terminated by any governmental authority so that Tenant will be unable to use the Land for its intended purposes, this Lease shall automatically terminate.

2.9 Access. Tenant shall be provided access to the Land, across Landlord’s Property. In accessing the Land, Tenant shall not interfere with Landlords operations and Tenant shall not in any manner block access to the gate or to any other facilities on Landlord’s Property. Landlord may from time to time, with a twenty-four (24) hour prior notice to Tenant, impose such reasonable restrictions on the time and means of access to the Land as Landlord deems necessary for security precautions.

Tenant agrees that it will not change locks on any gates to Landlord’s Property or the Land, or install additional locks on such gates.

2.10 Security On-Site. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant shall maintain locked and secured fencing around the Land at all times, and that any and all gates shall remain locked at all times except when such gates must be open to permit entrance to and exit from the Land.

ARTICLE 3 -- RENT AND TAXES

3.1 Utilities. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, arrange for electricity, water, gas, and other utilities necessary for Tenant’s operations to be provided to the Land directly from such providers.

Tenant shall be billed directly for the use of such services, and shall promptly pay the same when due.

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3.2 Taxes. In addition to Rent, Tenant shall pay additional taxes or assessments, if any, which may be levied or charged to Landlord as a result of Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Land, including but not limited to, assessments upon or measured by Rent., including without limitation, any gross revenue tax, excise tax, or value added tax levied by the Federal government or any other governmental body with respect to the receipt of Rent; and upon this transaction or any document to which Tenant is a party created or transferring an interest or an estate in the Land. Tenant shall promptly pay all personal property taxes on Tenant’s Improvements and personal property and any other taxes payable by Tenant as due.

3.3 Limitation on Liability. Landlord will not be in default under this Lease or be liable to Tenant or any other person, for direct or consequential damages, or otherwise, for any failure to supply any electricity, water, gas, security or other utilities, or for surges or interruptions of electricity, or other such services or utilities.

3.4 Late Charges. Rent is due on the 1st day of each month. Any rental payment or portion thereof remaining unpaid on the 10th day of any month shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, calculated daily, from the first day of the month until paid in full.

ARTICLE 4 -- INSURANCE

4.1 Tenant’s Insurance. At all times during the Term, Tenant will carry and maintain, at Tenant’s expense, the following insurance in the amounts specified below or such other amounts as landlord may from time-to-time reasonably request.

4.2 (a) Bodily injury and property damage liability insurance, with a combined single occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000 and an aggregate limit of at least $2,000,000. All such insurance will be equivalent to coverage offered by a Commercial General Liability form including, without limitation, personal injury, death of persons or damage to property occurring in , on or about the Land and contractual liability coverage for the performance by the Tenant of the indemnity agreements set forth in this Lease;
(b) workers compensation insurance insuring against and satisfying Tenant’s and any Licensee’s obligations and liabilities under the worker’s compensation laws of the state where the Land is located, including employer’s liability insurance in the limits required by law of the state where the Land is located;
(c) Business Automobile Insurance shall contain a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and include coverage for, but not limited to, bodily injury and property damage, and must include any and all vehicles owned, used or hired; (d) Additional insurance reasonably requested by Landlord.

Forms of the Policies: All such insurance shall be placed with insurers having an A.M.

Best’s rating of B+XIII and under such form of policies acceptable to Landlord. Certificates of Insurance, together with copies of endorsements, when applicable, listing Landlord and any other specified by Landlord as additional insureds, will be delivered to Landlord prior to Tenant’s occupancy of the Land and from time to time at least 10 days prior to the expiration of the term of

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each such policy. All Commercial General Liability or comparable policies maintained by Tenant will list Landlord and such other persons or entities as Landlord specifies from time to time as additional insured parties, entitling them to recover under such policies for any loss sustained by them, their agents and employees. All such policies maintained by Tenant will provide that they may not be terminated nor may coverage be reduced except after 30 days’ prior written notice to Landlord. All commercial General Liability and property policies maintained by Tenant will be written as primary policies, not contributing with and not supplemental to the coverage that Landlord may carry.

4.3 Self Insurance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4 of this Agreement, Tenant shall be permitted to assume and self-insure the risks covered as set forth in Section 4.1 of this Agreement with deductible amounts as agreed to by the Landlord and shall not be required to purchase or maintain any insurance policy of any kind with respect to this Lease.

4.4 Waiver of Subrogation. Landlord and Tenant each waive any and all rights to recover against the other or against officers, directors, shareholders, partners, joint ventures, employees, agents, customers, invitees or business visitors of such other party, for any loss or damage to such waiving party arising from any cause covered by any property insurance required to be carried by such party pursuant to this Article or any other property insurance actually carried by such party to the extent of the limits of such policy. Landlord and Tenant, from time to time, will cause their respective insurers to issue appropriate waiver of subrogation rights endorsements to all property insurance policies carried in connection with the Land or the contents of the Land.

ARTICLE 5 -- INDEMNIFICATION, WAIVER, AND RELEASE

5.1 Tenant’s Indemnification. From and after execution of this Lease, Tenant assumes all risks of its own operations, and those of its agents, employees, independent contractors, and invitees or others and shall indemnify, defend and hold Landlord, its employees, directors, officers and agents harmless from and against any and all demands, claims, causes of action, fines, penalties, damages (including consequential damages), liabilities, judgments and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees) which arise out of or relate to:
(a) The use or occupancy or manner of use or occupancy of the Land by Tenant or any person claiming under Tenant;
(b) Any activity, work, or things done or permitted by Tenant in or about the Land; (c) Any breach by tenant or its employees, agents, contractors or invitees of this Lease; and (d) Any injury, loss or damage to the person, property or business of Tenant, its employees, agents or contractors or any invitees entering upon the Land under the express or implied invitation of Tenant.

If any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord or its employees, directors, officers or agents by reason of any such claim for which Tenant has indemnified Landlord, Tenant, upon written notice from Landlord, will defend the same at Tenant’s expense with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Tenant’s obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

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5.2 Waiver and Release. Tenant, as a material part of the consideration to Landlord for this Lease, by this section waives and releases all claims against Landlord, its directors, officers, employees and agents with respect to all matters for which Landlord has disclaimed liability pursuant to the provisions of this Lease.

ARTICLE 6 -- END OF TERM.

6.1 Surrender. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease Agreement, Tenant shall surrender the Land to Landlord. Tenant will also restore the Land to its original condition as of the Commencement Date, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all alterations, additions, and improvements shall become the property of Landlord and shall remain on the Premises at the expiration or termination of this Lease; provided, however, that Landlord, at its option, may require Tenant to remove any such alterations, additions or improvements.

Tenant’s obligations under this section shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease Agreement.

ARTICLE 7 -- MAINTENANCE; REQUIREMENTS OF LAW.

7.1 Maintenance. Tenant shall at all times throughout the Term, at its sole cost and expense, maintain and repair the Land, the Improvements, and all trade fixtures and personal property of Tenant located thereon.

7.2 Compliance with Laws. For the purpose of this Section 7.2, “Applicable Laws” means all laws, statutes, ordinances and governmental rules, regulations, or requirements now in force or in force after the Commencement Date, the requirements of any board of fire underwriters or other similar body constituted now or after the Commencement Date, and any direction or permanent occupancy certificate issued pursuant to any law by and public officer or officers, as well as the provisions of all recorded documents affecting the Land. At its sole cost and expense, Tenant will promptly comply with Applicable Laws insofar as they relate to
(a) Tenant’s use, occupancy or alteration of the Land;
(b) The condition of the Land resulting from Tenant’s use, occupancy, or alteration of the Land;
(c) Alterations to the Land required as a result of Tenant’s status under Applicable Laws.

ARTICLE 8 - DEFAULT

8.1 Events of Default. The following events are referred to, collectively, as “Events of Default” or, individually, as an “Event of Default”:
(a) Tenant defaults in the due and punctual payment of Rent, and such default continues for five (5) days after written notice from Landlord; however, Tenant will not be entitled to more than one written notice for monetary defaults during any twelve (12)-month

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period, and if after such written notice any Rent is not paid when due, an Event of Default will be considered to have occurred without further notice;
(b) Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises;
(c) This lease or the Premises or any part of the Premises are taken upon execution or by other process of law directed against Tenant, or are taken upon or subject to any attachment by any creditor of Tenant or claimant against Tenant, and said attachment is not discharged or disposed of within fifteen (15) days after its levy;
(d) Voluntary or involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization or arrangement under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or insolvency act of any state or for the dissolution of Tenant are instituted against Tenant, or a receiver or trustee is appointed for all or substantially all of the property of Tenant, and such proceeding is not dismissed or such receivership or trusteeship vacated within sixty (60) days after such institution or appointment;
(e) Tenant purports to assign this Lease, or sublet all or a portion of the Premises in violation of the terms hereof;
(f) Any recordation in violation of Section 9.13 below; or, (g) Tenant breaches any of the other agreements, terms, covenants or conditions which this Lease requires Tenant to perform, and such breach continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice from Landlord to Tenant or, if such breach cannot be cured reasonably within such ten (10) day period, if Tenant fails to diligently commence to cure such breach within ten (10) days after written notice from Landlord and to complete such cure within a reasonable time thereafter.

8.2 Replacement of Statutory Notice Requirements. When this Lease requires service of a notice, that notice shall replace rather than supplement any equivalent or similar statutory notice, including any notices required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 or any similar or successor statute. When a statute requires service of notice in a particular manner, service of that notice (or a similar notice required by this Lease) in the manner required by Section 9.6 shall replace and satisfy the statutory service of notice procedures, including those required by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162 or any similar or successor statute.

8.3 Landlord’s Remedies. If any one or more Events of Default set forth in Section 8.1 occurs then Landlord has the right, at its election:

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(a) To terminate this Lease, in which case Tenant’s right to possession of the Premises will cease and this Lease will be terminated as if the expiration of the Term fixed in such notice were the end of the Term. If this Lease is terminated, Landlord will be entitled to recover from Tenant:
(i) The unpaid rent that had been earned at the time of termination; (ii) The unpaid rent that had been earned at the date of the judgement awarding damages to Landlord (the “Date of Judgment”);
(iii) The unpaid rent for the balance of the Term of this Lease after the Date of Judgment; and
(iv) Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or that in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result from that failure.

The amount referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) is computed by allowing interest at the highest rate permitted by law.
(b) To reenter and take possession of the Land, expel Tenant and remove the effects of Tenant, using such force for such purposes as may be necessary, without being liable for prosecution, and without prejudice to any remedies for arrears of Annual Rent or other amounts payable under this Lease. Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4, which provides that, when a Tenant has the right to sublet or assign (subject only to reasonably limitations), the Landlord may continue the Lease in effect after the Tenant’s breech and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due.

Accordingly, if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease Agreement on account of any default by Tenant, Landlord may enforce all of Landlord’s rights and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover all rent as it becomes due. (c) To cure any event of default and to charge Tenant for the cost of effecting such cure, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and interest provided that Landlord will have no obligation to cure any such event of default of Tenant.

In the event of termination of this Lease Agreement for any reason, all obligations of Tenant to indemnify Landlord shall remain in full force and effect and shall survive said termination.

8.4 Remedies Cumulative. Landlord’s rights hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, every other right or remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity by statute or otherwise, including, but not limited to injunctive relief, specific performance and damages. The exercise or beginning or exercise by Landlord of any one or more rights or remedies, provided herein or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity by statute or otherwise, shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Landlord of any or all other rights or remedies

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provided for in this Lease Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. All such rights and remedies shall be considered cumulative and nonexclusive.

ARTICLE 9 GENERAL

9.1 Quiet Enjoyment. As long as Tenant performs all covenants and obligations contained in this Lease, Landlord warrants quiet enjoyment of the Land by the Tenant; provided that Landlord, its agents or representatives, and any other person authorized by Landlord may enter upon the Land for the purpose of inspecting the Land and to exhibit the Land to prospective purchasers or lenders.

Any entry onto or inspection of the Land shall not constitute eviction of Tenant in whole or in part.

9.2 Condemnation. In the event of a condemnation or other taking by any governmental agency of all or a portion of the Land necessary for Tenant’s operation of its business thereon, this Lease will terminate when the condemning authority takes possession of the Land. Any such condemnation award shall be paid to Landlord, except that Tenant will have the right to assert a separate claim for moving expenses, business interruption, and leasehold improvements paid for by Tenant.

9.3 Liens. Tenant will keep the Land free and clear of all mechanics’ liens and other liens on account of work done for Tenant or persons claiming under Tenant.

9.4 Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not assign or sublet its interest in this Lease or the Land without the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval may be withheld in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion. This Lease Agreement shall otherwise inure to the benefit of and the binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties.

9.5 Limitation on Liability. Tenant specifically agrees to look solely to Landlord’s interest in the Land for the recovery of any judgments from Landlord. It is agreed that Landlord (and its officers, directors and employees) will not be personally liable for any such judgments. The provisions contained in the proceeding sentences are not intended to, and will not, limit any right that Tenant might otherwise have to obtain injunctive relief against Landlord.

9.6 Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be given
(a) By United States first class mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested.
(b) By hand delivery (including by means of a professional messenger service); or (c) By delivery from a nationally recognized overnight delivery service that routinely issues receipts, which notice shall be addressed to the party to whom such notice is being given,

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at their address set forth in Section 1.1 above. Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to be effective when actually received or rejected. Either party may by similar notice given change the address to which future notices or other communications shall be sent.

9.7 Inspection. Landlord reserves the right to enter, at any time, the Land to inspect the same.

9.8 No Waiver. The waiver by either Landlord or Tenant of any agreement, condition, or provision contained in this Lease will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other agreement, condition, or provision contained in this lease.

9.9 Authority. Tenant and the party executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant represent to Landlord that such party is authorized to do so by requisite action of the board of directors, or City Council, as the case may be, and agree, upon request, to deliver to Landlord a resolution or similar document to that effect.

9.10 Governing Law. This lease shall be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of California.

9.11 Captions. The captions of the various Articles and sections of this Lease are for convenience only and do not necessarily define, limit, describe or construe the contents of such Articles or Sections.

9.12 Recordation. Tenant shall not record this Lease in the public records without the prior written consent of Landlord.

9.13 Severability. If any provision of this Lease proves to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected by such finding, and in lieu of each provision of this Lease Agreement that is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, a provision will be added as a part of this Lease Agreement as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and enforceable.

9.14 Entire Agreement; Amendment. This lease contains the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant. No amendment, alteration, modification or, or addition to the Lease will be valid or binding unless expressed in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant.

9.15 Attorneys’ Fees. - If any action is instituted by either party to this Lease Agreement to enforce any of the terms of this Lease or the License Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from Tenant its reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, costs, and expenses.

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, this Lease is executed under seal on the 18th day of February, 2025.

CITY OF TAFT Westside Hay LLC:
_____________________________ _______________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor Jose Torres, Owner
Attest:
_____________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK: FINANCE DIRECTOR: CITY MANAGER:

City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PLANNING DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE IN DENVER, CO, FROM MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1, 2025 SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Director of Planning and Development Services has been a professional member of the American Planning Association (APA) and the Small Town and Rural (STaR) Communities Division, and is responsible for continuing education, training sessions and seminars, to benefit him and the jurisdiction he serves. The Director currently serves as the Chair of the STaR Division, which focuses on planning and development issues affecting small towns and rural communities.

The Director is requesting authorization to attend the APA’s 2025 National Planning Conference in Denver, Colorado, from March 28 to April 1, 2025. The full cost of attending the conference, with hotel and per-diem costs per the City’s reimbursement policy, would cost well over $2,500. As the Division Chair, the Director is expected to attend the conference. As such, the STaR Division reimburses up to $1,500.00 in costs to attend the conference, which should cover the hotel costs.

The Director is requesting approval for an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 to cover conference registration, mobile workshops, conference events, and meals and incidentals. The Director will be responsible for covering all other expenses to attend the conference including travel (airfare), additional hotel stay, meals, ground transportation, additional conference sessions and workshops, and other incidentals. Additionally, the Director will not receive overtime pay for traveling to and from Minneapolis and attending the conference on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to approve travel expenses for the Planning Director to attend the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference in Denver, CO, from March 28 to April 1, 2025, with approved expenses not to exceed $1,500.00, 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.

FUNDING SOURCE: Planning Department Training and Development Budget ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Travel Authorization Cost Summary
APA Conference Registration Rates
PREPARED BY: Mark Staples, Director, Planning & Development Services

CITY OF TAFT

EMPLOYEE TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FORM
Name Mark Staples Job Title Director
Department Planning & Development Services Destination Denver, CO Departure Date March 27, 2025 Return Date April 2, 2025 Account Number 10415-02000

TRAVEL PURPOSES (PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL)
American Planning Association National Planning Conference, DENVER, CO, March 28-April 1, 2025 Expenses Amount
Airfare
Transportation
Hotel Accommodation – Hyatt Place Denver Downtown $964.21 Meals (Total) $506.00
Registration Fee – American Planning Association $785.00 Personal
Expenses – Mobile Workshops, Conference Events $150.00
TOTAL COST $2,405.21
PER DIEM (Amount Calculated from GSA. Do not include meals provided.) https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates Date
3/27/25 3/28/25 3/29/25 3/30/25 3/31/25 4/1/25 AMOUNT
Breakfast $23.00 $23.00 $23.00 $23.00 $92.00
Lunch $69.00 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 $69.00 $242.00 Dinner $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 $152.00
Incidentals $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $20.00
Total Cost ($) $506.00
By signing, the employee certifies that all information on this form is true and accurate. I will submit any necessary documents as required *

APPROVALS
The employee listed above is approved to travel as indicated. I authorize the purpose of this travel and the required travel allowance be given to the employee.

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