TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The February 18, 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 Council member Krier, and the invocation was given by Greg Mudge.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr
Council Members Carlos Chavira, Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones
City Clerk Yvette Mayfield and Deputy City Clerk Faith Melton ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant
PROCLAMATIONS –
SAFE SURRENDER BABY AWARENESS MONTH IN KERN COUNTY
CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council member Krier spoke about his views on adoption, fuel costs, and stated that he is looking forward to the future.
Council member Chavira shared appreciation for the Isaac Salcido Family, talked about how important family is and shared a quote.
Council Member Waldrop shared that he attended League of California Cities meeting on February 13th and shared that they talked about zoning and building, new bills, and certifications.
Mayor Noerr gave information on refineries, gas prices, government debt and local oil companies.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS > PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Chief of Police, Damon McMinn, gave stats for the Taft Police Department for the month of January and compared them to another agency.
Planning Commissioner, Jerry Livingston, reported that the Planning Commission has been working on Housing Element and will have the Annual Progress Report to present at the next City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
The City Attorney was not in attendance.
FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-12
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 8-12.
AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Chavira, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
MINUTES
February 04, 2025
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 013125 Check No. 101184-101234 $ 83,839.69 Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
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. ********************************************************************************************* At 6:33 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session. closed session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (1 undisclosed case) Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
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 6:59 PM. __________ ____________
Faith Melton Dave Noerr
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
February 18, 2025