TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2026
The March 17, 2026 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
Council Members Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Faith Melton
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bryant and Council Member Carlos Chavira
1. PRESENTATION - CALM ZOO
2. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN TAFT
3. MEASURE A CITIZEN'S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION Finance Director, Teresa Binkley, gave the annual presentation on behalf of the Citizen's Oversight Committee.
4. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Waldrop mentioned the Pheasant Hunt that is hosted by the Sportsmen's Club and said it is a great event to bring communities together.
Council Member Krier spoke about the Taft Sportsmen's Club and reminded local non-profits that it is time for Firework Booths and to enter your organization for a chance to have a Firework Booth.
Mayor Noerr thanked the Red Cross for all their hard work and reminded everyone to make sure your house is always disaster ready in preparation of emergencies.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Commissioner Jerry Livingston reported that the Planning Commission passed an Alcohol Sales Permit to Kern St. Market.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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March 17, 2026
8. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.
10. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 11-15
Motion: Moved by Krier seconded by Waldrop to approve consent calendar items 11-15.
AYES: Krier, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 3-0
11. MINUTES
March 03, 2026 Regular
Recommendation - Approve as submitted.
12. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 031326 Check No. 201710-20177 $611,341.53
Recommendation - Approve payment of the bills.
UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS IN THE CITY OF TAFT
Recommendation -
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAFT MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS IN THE CITY OF TAFT (Resolution No. 4334-26) 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.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEES TO BE WAIVED TO
EDGAR AND SUSANA GIL FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND SUPPLY ROW AT THE OIL WORKER MONUMENT PARK AREA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026.
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Recommendation -
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
March 17, 2026
Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING THE WAIVING OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
APPLICATION FESS TO EDGAR AND SUSANA GIL OF IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTES JESUCRISTO REY DE REYES FOR A CHRISTIAN SERVICE EVENT ON
CITY PROPERTY ON THE CORNER OF SIXTH STREET AND SUPPLY ROW AT OIL WORKER MONUMENT PARK AREA TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 (Resolution No. 4335-26) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
15. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - WESTSIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT CO., INC. - AMENDMENT #5 TO SECTION 11.1 COMPENSATION FOR BASIC RESIDENTIAL
SERVICE
Recommendation -
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #5 to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Taft and Westside Waste Management Company, Inc 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 6:58 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - One (1) undisclosed case 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 7:21 PM.
Faith Mth
Faith Melton
City Clerk