TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
The November 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 Orchel Krier and invocation was given by Pastor Lloyd Francis.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant Council Members Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson Deputy City Clerk Faith Melton
ABSENT: Council Member Carlos Chavira
CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
2. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Krier told all to have a Happy Holiday season and stated that he is thankful our town supports each other.
Mayor Pro Tem Bryant exclaimed that November is moving fast and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Waldrop said the dates are coming up to be able to get shots for your dog and the number to obtain the dates and details is 763-1210.
Mayor Noerr explained Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and said thank you to all the volunteers who help in our community.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner, Dennis Shertz, gave an overview of what happened at the November 5th, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.
4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
November 18, 2025
6. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Krier requested a study session or something of the sort pertaining to oil and the benefits it brings to our area, Noerr concurred that he and the Deputy City Clerk will reach out to Richard Chapmann of Kern Economic Development Corporation to see if he could bring a presentation or come speak at a future council meeting. ***************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 7, 8, 10-12
• Mayor Noerr pulled item 9
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant, to approve consent calendar items 7, 8, 10-12.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
MINUTES
October 18, 2025 Special - Oildorado Mayors Luncheon
November 4, 2025 Regular
Recommendation - Approve as submitted.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 110625 Check No. 101531-101532 $90,447.00
Warrant # 110725 Check No. 201075-201117 $ 150,437.41
Recommendation - Approve payment of the bills.
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING BANK
CARD SERVICES
Recommendation - Motion to adopt resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING BANK CARD SERVICES (Resolution No. 4322- 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.
11. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 8, 2025
Recommendation - Motion to adopt a resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2025 CHRISTMAS PARADE (Resolution No. 4323-25) 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.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
November 18, 2025
12. THE ALLOWED PURCHASE OF (12) GLOCK, MODEL 22, 40-CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC
DUTY PISTOLS BY SWORN TAFT POLICE OFFICERS
Recommendation - Motion to approve transfer and purchase of used firearms to Taft Police Officers as requested by Chief of Police 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.
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9. MONTHLY REPORT FOR KERN COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 21 - SEPTEMBER 2025 Noerr brought up the fact that the number of reports are down, Kern County Fire Division Chief Cary Wright stated fires usually have a huge drop in the winter but warned everyone about fire safety for the holidays.
Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Waldrop to receive and file the monthly report for September 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.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
**************** *************** ********************** ************ At 6:33 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (d) - one (1) potential case
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 - (1) undisclosed parcel A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (d) - one (1) potential case
> 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 7:29 PM.
Faith Melton Dave Noerr
Deputy Çity Clerk Mayor