Agenda — Taft City Council, May 5, 2026

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026

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:
• Written comments may be dropped off in the drop box in front of City Hall. • Comments may be emailed to the City Clerk at [email protected]. • Made by phone to the City Clerk’s office at (661) 763-1222. • Public comments will be accepted up until 5:00 PM the day of the meeting. • Any comments received will be read into the record.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 –
• FINANCE DIRECTOR TERESA BINKLEY
• GIVE BIG KERN “GIVING DAY”
• PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK
• CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES’ WEEK • NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
• 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK

2. PRESENTATION BY HF&H CONSULTANTS - SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING UPDATE

3. 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.

4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)

5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS

7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS

8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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***************************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-16
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?

9. MINUTES
April 16, 2026, Special
April 21, 2026, Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 042426 Check No. 201940-202018 $ 509,639.13
Warrant # 050126 Check No. 202019-202023 $ 74,899.93
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

11. TREASURERS REPORT
Recommendation –
Motion to receive and file the Treasurers Report for the Month ending February 28, 2026

12. INFORMATION ON UPCOMING BROWN ACT PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 Recommendation –
Authorize staff to complete all policies, procedures, platform integrations, and public communication measures necessary to achieve full compliance with Senate Bill 707 by July 1, 2026.

13. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 18TH ANNUAL RAILS TO TRAILS CAR SHOW ON MAY 16, 2026, AND APPROVAL OF STREET

CLOSURES FOR THE EVENT
Recommendation –

1. Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 2026-08 AUTHORIZING THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 18TH ANNUAL RAILS TO TRAILS CAR SHOW ALONG THE TRAIL BETWEEN 4TH AND 10TH STREETS, INCLUDING THE CLOSURE OF SIXTH STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SUPPLY ROW ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026

2. 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.

14. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT – CARNIVAL BY SCHOEPPNER SHOWS AT SUPPLY ROW AND 6TH STREET, MAY 9TH – 16TH, 2026
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Recommendation –
Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, AUTHORIZING SCHOEPPNER SHOWS TO OPERATE A CARNIVAL ON CITY PROPERTY AT 6TH STREET AND SUPPLY ROW FROM MAY 5th TO May 19th, 2026 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.

15. PURCHASE OF UPGRADED PORTALOGIC HAULER ACCESS STATION LOCATED AT THE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the quote to authorize the purchase of the upgraded equipment 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.

16. AFFIRMATION OF APPROVAL TO INCLUDE AN EFFECTIVE DATES FOR MEMORADUM OF

AGREEMENTS, RESOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CALPERS

REPORTING
Recommendation –
Motion to adopt the following resolutions:

1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 6, 2015

2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2017

3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2017

4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2019

5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2023

6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2024
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17. REPORT FROM THE PAST FIVE (5) CALENDAR YEARS OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY GIVEN TO

THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ALONG WTIH THE

AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION
Recommendation –
Discussion only.

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18. CITY OF TAFT REQUEST INCOME STATEMENTS FOR YEAR 2024 AND 2025 FROM TAFT

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Recommendation –
Motion to receive and to file the Taft Chamber of Commerce income statements for years 2024 and 2025.
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – (1) undisclosed parcel C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft Kern County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-283804

ADJOURNMENT
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Michelle Kincaid, 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 April 30th, 2026, 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 April 30th, 2026, at Taft, California.

Signature ___________ _________

CERTIFICATE

OF COMMENDATION
Presented To

TERESA BINKLEY

IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY YEARS OF

DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF TAFT
WHEREAS, Teresa Binkley has faithfully and honorably
served the City of Taft for more than two decades, beginning her career with the City on July 28, 2003, as an Accountant; and WHEREAS, through her hard work, professionalism, and
dedication, Teresa was promoted to Finance Director on December 6, 2006, a position she has held with distinction for nearly twenty years; and WHEREAS, Teresa’s educational achievements laid the foundation for her outstanding career, earning her A.S. in Business Administration from Taft College in 1998, followed by a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Accounting from California State University, Bakersfield in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Teresa has used her skills to fund many projects to benefit Taft while prioritizing general funding, she was in close collaboration with the City Clerk on financial components and time-consuming reporting on numerous grant programs, and was involved with the passage of Measure A that provides funding to public safety; and
WHEREAS, Teresa has been instrumental in Transit funding without the use of the general fund, she is a committee member on the Kern COG advisory committee to help with funding various road projects, and successfully implemented Portalogic software to manage the City’s dump station operations and implemented the Tyler Munis financial software system within the Finance Department; and
WHEREAS, as Finance Director, Teresa has demonstrated exemplary leadership, training and mentoring her staff with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, and she is also known for her dedication to her team and her enjoyment of traveling all the United States and North America with her Husband; and
WHEREAS, the City of Taft wishes to recognize and honor Teresa Binkley for her exceptional public service, her years of loyal dedication, and the lasting impact she has made on the city and its residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to Teresa Binkley for her outstanding service and contributions, and offers its sincere congratulations upon her retirement, with best wishes for happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
___________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
_______________________________ ____________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member _______________________________ _____________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

DECLARING
MAY 5, 2026
“GIVING DAY”
WHEREAS, Kern Community Foundation is a charitable organization whose mission is “Growing Community, Growing Philanthropy”; and
WHERAS, Kern Community Foundation is a member of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, has 40 scholarships available for Taft students, and has placed 15 paid interns at the West Side Recreation and Park District in the past years; and
WHEREAS, Kern Community Foundation runs the annual fundraising event “Give Big Kern”, a Nonprofit Strengthening Initiative of the Kern Community Foundation, a charitable organization; and
WHEREAS, Give Big Kern brings Kern County together as one community by helping Kern County nonprofits raise unrestricted dollars. Now in its 10th year, the event has grown to include more than 100 nonprofits, raising more than $1.7 million collectively last year alone; and
WHEREAS, Give Big Kern’s purpose is to raise funds and volunteer hours for local nonprofits through online crowdfunding, matching gifts and pledge, the collaborative effort helps Kern County, and the Westside’s community-based organizations raise unrestricted resources while growing their visibility, capacity and sustainability; and WHEREAS, donors realize that nonprofit organizations do important work throughout Kern County and the Westside and with Give Big Kern they are able to select a nonprofit to support as part of their giving process.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft does hereby proclaim May 5th, 2026, as Giving Day and encourages local giving through the annual Give Big Kern fundraiser.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
______________________________ ________________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member ______________________________ ________________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
“Peace Officers Memorial Day
and Police Week, 2026”
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism; and WHEREAS, the dedicated members of the Taft Police Department, Kern County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Taft; and WHEREAS, the City of Taft wishes to honor all peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of their duties.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby formally recognize all Peace Officers for their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities and their dedication to our community. Accordingly, the City Council hereby declares May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and May 11 – May 17, 2026 as National Police Week.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
_________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
________________________________ __________________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member __________________________________ _____________________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
May 3-9, 2026
“Correctional Officers and
Correctional Employees Week 2026”
WHEREAS, City of Taft Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees are responsible for supervising offenders convicted of crimes and sentenced to serve time in Taft’s Community Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers are trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to maintaining safe correctional facilities and ensuring public safety; and WHEREAS, these highly devoted individuals do more than supervise, they train, teach, mentor, counsel, preach and treat inmates while providing hope and guidance. They work to rebuild lives; and
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees rise to meet any challenge and serve this honorable profession nobly and admirably; and WHEREAS, Correctional Officers’ Week offers an opportunity to acknowledge and honor Taft’s Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees for the important work they perform each day and for the sacrifices they make to protect the citizens of our Community.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, is proud to join in with the rest of the nation in honoring the dedication and professionalism of the women and men who are our Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees by declaring May 3-9, 2026, Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
_____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
_____________________________________ ______________________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member ______________________________________ _______________________________________ Carlos Chavira, Council Member Ron Waldrop, Council Member

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
May 6-12, 2026
“National Nurses Week”
WHEREAS, we have come to appreciate more than ever the complex and expanding role which Nurses play in our health care system; and WHEREAS, the wisdom, skill and dedication Nurses show every day, sets them apart as very special people; and
WHEREAS, the high quality of the Nursing Profession is making it possible for more Americans to enjoy better health services and improve patient outcomes; and WHEREAS, Nurses have a critical responsibility to uphold the highest level of ethical standards in their practice, including fostering a safe work environment; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize and honor the nation’s indispensable Registered Nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, is proud to join in with the rest of the nation in honoring the excellent standards that characterize the practice of Nursing, declaring May 6-12, 2026 National Nurses Week.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
_____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
_________________________________ ___________________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member __________________________________ ____________________________________ Carlos Chavira, Council Member Ron Waldrop, Council Member

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
MAY 3-MAY 9, 2026
“57th Anniversary of Municipal Clerks Week”
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby formally recognize the City of Taft’s local Office of the Municipal Clerk and accordingly hereby declares May 3– May 9, 2026 as Municipal Clerks Week.

Dated this 5th day of May 2026.
_________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member __________________________________ _____________________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member Solid Waste and
Recycling Update
HF&H Consultants, LLC
May 5, 2026
Agenda
• Overview of state recycling requirements
• Performance review and gap analysis
• Findings and next steps
State Recycling
Requirements
Solid Waste State Mandates
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Mandates Impact Internal and External Stakeholders
Local Jurisdictions Public Stakeholders
Food Generating
Businesses
Food
Recovery
Organizations
Waste
Processors
Businesses
Households
City Council Waste Haulers
City Manager
Code Enforcement
Building
& Safety
Public Works
Environmental
Health
Finance
Purchasing Legal
Public Parks
Maintenance
SB 1383 Jurisdiction Requirements
Implement
Organics Recycling
Program
Implement
Enforceable
Ordinances &
Policies
Educate Generators
Inspect and Enforce
Compliance
Implement Edible
Food Recovery
Program
Procure Recovered
Organic Waste
Products
Procure Recycled
Content Paper
Maintain Records
and Report to
CalRecycle
Recordkeeping
• Organic waste
collection program
• Contamination
monitoring
• Waivers
• Compliance reviews
• Education and
outreach
• Hauler oversight
• Enforcement
• C&D and MWELO
projects
• Edible food recovery
• Paper procurement
• Compost and mulch
procurement
• Capacity planning for
organic waste
processing and edible
food recovery
• Allowance of
compostable plastics
SB 1383 Implementation Record
50+ items to be
continually
maintained in the
Implementation
Record
Findings of noncompliance
can lead to Notices of
Violation and financial
penalties.

CalRecycle Jurisdiction and Agency
Compliance and Enforcement (JACE)
By 2027, JACE will have
initiated a compliance
review with all
jurisdictions.

Jurisdictions will undergo
review every 4 years.

Jurisdictions will be
required to provide SB
1383 Implementation
Record to JACE within 10
days of request.

Performance
Review and
Gap Analysis
HF&H Role
• Supported hauling agreement and ordinance updates for SB 1383 compliance • Hauler contract management and on-call support services HF&H Relationship with Taft
• Reviewed SB 1383 Implementation Record
• Performed site visit in November 2025
oWestside Waste inspections, contamination monitoring, and recordkeeping oTrainings with City staff on CalGreen and paper procurement • Ongoing support with recordkeeping and reporting
Currently Supporting Taft Using State-Provided Grant Funding Program
Compliant?
Organic Waste Collection
Compliance Reviews
Education and Outreach
Site Visits and Inspections
Route Reviews
Edible Food Recovery Inspections and Education
Recordkeeping
SB 1383 Compliance Status
Westside Waste
Program
Compliant?
Enforceable Mechanisms
Paper Procurement
Enforcement
Program Descriptions
Waivers and Exemptions
Compost and Mulch Procurement
SB 1383 Compliance Status
City of Taft
Next Steps
• Westside Waste to develop
educational materials
• SB 1383 compliance
• On-call bulky item collection
• Update reporting templates for
SB 1383 compliance
• Maintain Implementation Record
• Arrange for compost and mulch
procurement
Thank you!
Caitlin Barboza
Senior Associate
HF&H Consultants, LLC

TAFT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

STATE OF THE CITY
APRIL 16, 2026
The April 16, 2026 special 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 11:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Carlos Chavira and invocation was given by Greg Mudge.

PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr
Council Members Orchel Krier, Ron Waldrop and Carlos Chavira City Manager Craig Jones
City Clerk Faith Melton
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bryant

1. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - Mayor Dave Noerr
Mayor Noerr emphasized that our community is made up of hardworking volunteers who serve many different industries. He said Kern County is an oil community in California and with all the issues that trickle down from Sacramento, Kern County has common sense in it all. He then spoke about the history of the price of oil and gas and that it’s not gas prices that go up, it’s the cost of government. Noerr ended noting he has been in this fight for a while and will continue fighting. He reminded everyone that this is your community, your government and your opportunity.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************************* ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 11:24 A.M. __________ ____________
Faith Melton Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

MINUTES
APRIL 21, 2026
The April 21, 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 Greg Mudge.

PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and May or Pro Tem Josh Bryant Council Members Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop
City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Faith Melton
ABSENT: Council Member Carlos Chavira

1. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Orrin, spoke about Taft High Hall of Fame and thanked Council Member Chavira for his cooking. She also mentioned the event State of the City, said it was a great turnout and thanked the city and speakers.

3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Krier gave props to all the service clubs in Taft and reminded the community about the Westside Recreation Spring Garden on April 21st, the Chamber Car show on May 16th and the St. Mary’s festival on May 3rd.

Council Member Waldrop spoke briefly about his past and current political views.

Mayor Pro Tem Bryant reminded the community to question everything and went over the context of his message at the April 7th meeting, stating the city is a steward of taxpayer funds.

Mayor Noerr mentioned that he appreciated Council Member Bryant’s message and reminded the community that the movie Kern Oil will be playing at the Fox Theatre on April 25th at 6:00PM.

4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.

5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.

6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There was none.

7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8, 10-16
 Bryant removed item 14
Motion: Moved by Waldrop seconded by Bryant to approve consent calendar items 8, 10-16.

AYES: Krier, Bryant , Waldrop, Noerr

8. MINUTES
April 07, 2026, Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND FEES TO BE WAIVED FOR ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR A FESTIVAL EVENT HELD ON THE CHURCH PROPERTY AT 110 E. WOODROW STREET ON SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 Recommendation –
Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT TO WAIVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEES FOR ST.

MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR A FESTIVAL EVENT TO BE HELD ON CHURCH PROPERTY AT 110 E. WOODROW STREET ON SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 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.

11. SENATE BILL NO.1 GAS TAX FUNDING PROJECTS FOR FISCAL 2026/2027 Recommendation –
A motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1:

THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3).

12. AWARD FOUR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORK STANDS FOR 4TH OF JULY, 2026 Recommendation –
Motion to award four Safe and Sane Firework stands for July 4, 2026, to the Taft Sportsmen’s Club, Diamond in the Rough, Taft High Baseball and Westside Outreach and Rescue 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. STREET CLOSURES AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE 2026 WSRPD COMMUNITY

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL
Recommendation –
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND STREET CLOSURES FOR THE City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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April 21, 2026

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2026 WSRPD COMMUNITY SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL 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. STATE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AUDIT AND UPDATE REVISION NO. 4 Recommendation –
Motion to adopt and file revision no. 4 to the City of Taft Sewer System Management Plan.

15. LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATION PROGRAM (LCTOP) FY2025-26 CERTIFICATIONS

AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR ZERO-EMISSION TRANSIT BUS
Recommendation –
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FY2025-26 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: PURCHASE OF ZEROEMISSION TRANSIT BUS USING $16,128 IN LCTOP FUNDS 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.

16. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE & ASSOCIATES Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the mayor to execute the Professional Service agreement with Moore & Associates 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. *********************************************************************************************

9. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 040326 Check No. 201864-201870 $ 32,546.60
Warrant # 041026 Check No. 201871-201926 $ 257,016.60
Warrant # 041726 Check No. 201927-201939 $ 199,071.31
 Waldrop recused himself as there was a purchase from his business “Waldrop’s Auto Parts” in the payment of bills.

Motion: Moved by Bryant seconded by Krier to approve payment of bills.

AYES: Krier, Bryant, Noerr
PASSED: 3-0
********************************************************************************************* At 6:36 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
April 21, 2026

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Government Code 54957.6 – All units
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – (1) undisclosed parcel C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) – Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft Kern County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-283804

ADJOURNMENT
 The City Council discussed in closed session the two items agendized for closed session discussion and directions were given to staff and negotiators. The City Council took no other reportable action.

ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM. __________ ____________
Faith Melton Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

3:37 pm
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
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CITY OF TAFT, CA

ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE WARRANT REPORT

PAID INVOICE LIST
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Invoice Check
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$509,165.21
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City of Taft | California
Treasurer’s Report
For the Month Ended February 28, 2026
Prepared By:

Finance Department
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Treasurer’s Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cash and Investment Analysis – Key Highlights .......................................................................................................... 1 Cash and Investment Schedules and Charts ............................................................................................................... 2 Bank Reconciliation ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Schedule of Cash and Investments .............................................................................................................................. 4 Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements .................................................................................................................... 5 Schedule of Interest Earned ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Schedule of Investment Composition .......................................................................................................................... 7 Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Original Purchase .................................................................................. 8 Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Remaining Maturity .............................................................................. 9 Exhibits – Trend Analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Exhibit A – Investment Trend..................................................................................................................................... 11 Exhibit B – Balance Trends ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Exhibit C – Interest Rate Trends ................................................................................................................................. 16 Exhibit D – Return on Investment Analysis ................................................................................................................ 18 Exhibit E – Month-to-Month Change ......................................................................................................................... 20 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Treasurer’s Investment Analysis – Key Highlights
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1 Treasurer’s Report Analysis – Highlights
The following bullet points summarize the most significant financial results, trends, and variances for the reporting period:
 As of February 28, 2026, the City’s bank statements have been fully reconciled to the general ledger. We acknowledge City staff for their support in providing the documentation necessary to complete this analysis.  The Wells Fargo balance of $2,355,579.01 represents the largest share (34.36%) of operating cash and investments compared to other financial institutions.
 The PARS balance of $2,051,549.39 represents the largest share (73.25%) of restricted cash and investments relative to other institutions holding restricted funds.  The “Investment Trend Analysis as of February 28, 2026” (Exhibit A - Page 11) indicates that total cash and investments have gradually declined over the past 12 months.  Interest rates increased sharply in 2023, followed by a gradual decline that has continued through February 2026.
 Variations in returns across 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month intervals are primarily driven by cash flow fluctuations affecting investment balances.

CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Treasurer’s Report
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2 Cash and Investment
Schedules and Charts
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Bank Reconciliation Unaudited
3 General Ledger Account 009-00100 009-00102 009-00101 009-00103 009-00114 009-00115 009-00104 Banking Institution West America United Security Bank LAIF United Security Bank Wells Fargo Advisors UBS Financial Services US BancorpAccounty Type Checking Checking Investment Pool Certificates of Deposit Certificates of Deposit Bonds Bonds TotalBalance per Bank at 2/28/2026 $ 1,692,092.78 170,716.26 $ 234,431.22 $ 303,867.82 $ 2,355,579.01 $ 1,163,954.69 $ 1,494,165.00 $ 7,414,806.78 $ Total Outstanding ItemsDeposits in Transit - 3,291.46 - - - - - 3,291.46 Outstanding Checks (Payroll) (763.32) (7,666.43) - - - - - (8,429.75) Outstanding Checks (Operating) (3,715.25) (550,172.85) - - - - - (553,888.10) Outstanding Checks (Inmates) - - - - - - - -
Total Outstanding Items (554,547.82) (4,478.57) - - - - - (559,026.39) Adjusted Balance per Bank at 2/28/2026 $ 166,237.69 1,137,544.96 $ 234,431.22 $ 303,867.82 $ 2,355,579.01 $ 1,163,954.69 $ 1,494,165.00 $ 6,855,780.39 $ General Ledger Balance at 2/1/2026 $ 809,888.93 128,503.71 $ 234,431.22 $ 303,094.60 $ 2,356,080.04 $ 1,159,409.70 $ 1,488,840.00 $ 6,480,248.20 $ Cash Receipts
General Cash Receipts 37,731.58 2,506,637.22 - - - - - 2,544,368.80 Interest Income 2.40 - - 773.22 3,497.92 831.19 - 5,104.73 Total Cash Receipts 37,733.98 2,506,637.22 - 773.22 3,497.92 831.19 - 2,549,473.53 Disbursements
Operating Cash Disbursements
Checks Issued - (1,388,290.89) - - - - - (1,388,290.89) Checks Voided - 3,549.16 - - - - - 3,549.16
ACH - CalPERS - (93,992.38) - - - - - (93,992.38)
ACH - Great-West Life - (18,432.78) - - - - - (18,432.78) ACH - State Disbursement Unit - (1,998.66) - - - - - (1,998.66) Account Charges & Fees - (10,022.38) - - - - - (10,022.38) Total Operating Cash Disbursements - (1,509,187.93) - - - - - (1,509,187.93) Payroll Cash Disbursements
Payroll Checks Issued - (56,890.34) - - - - - (56,890.34) Payroll Direct Deposit - (427,077.07) - - - - - (427,077.07) Payroll Tax Payment 02/09 - (97,538.86) - - - - - (97,538.86) Payroll Tax Payment 02/23 - (88,286.99) - - - - - (88,286.99) Total Operating Cash Disbursements - (669,793.26) - - - - - (669,793.26) Adjustments
Change In Fair Market Value - - - - (3,998.95) 3,713.80 5,325.00 5,039.85 Total Adjustments - - - - (3,998.95) 3,713.80 5,325.00 5,039.85 Total Disbursements (2,178,981.19) - - - (3,998.95) 3,713.80 5,325.00 (2,173,941.34) General Ledger Balance at 2/28/2026 166,237.69 $ 1,137,544.96 $ 234,431.22 $ 303,867.82 $ 2,355,579.01 $ 1,163,954.69 $ 1,494,165.00 $ 6,855,780.39 $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Schedule of Cash and Investments Unaudited
4 Percent Yield To Maturity
Account Pooled Designated And Operating Book Market Of Maturity 360 Days 365 DaysNumber Cash & Investments: Value Value Portfolio Date Equivalent Equivalent Operating Cash & Investments
009-00100 Passbook/Checking Accounts
West America Bank (WAB) 166,237.69 $ 166,237.69 $ 2.42% Now 0.02% 0.02% 009-00102 Checking Account 1,137,544.96 1,137,544.96 16.59% Now 0.00% 0.00% United Security Bank (USB)
009-00101 Local Agency Investment Funds (A) 234,431.22 234,431.22 3.42% Now 0.32% 0.32%009-00103 Certificate of Deposit 303,867.82 303,867.82 4.43% Now 0.02% 0.02% United Security Bank (USB)
009-00104 Investment - U.S. Government Securities 1,494,165.00 1,494,165.00 21.79% See Page 6 0.62% 0.63% US Bankcorp Piper Jaffray
009-00114 Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) 2,355,579.01 2,355,579.01 34.36% See Page 6 1.81% 1.84%009-00115 UBS Financial Services, Inc 1,163,954.69 1,163,954.69 16.98% See Page 6 2.53% 2.56% Total Operating Cash & Investments $ 6,855,780.39 6,855,780.39 $ 100.00% Restricted Cash & Investments
010-00102 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 2,051,549.39 $ 2,051,549.39 $ 73.25% Now -6.62% -6.71% 053-00100 Restricted Cash - Inmate Welfare Fund 100,716.60 100,716.60 3.60% Now 0.02% 0.02%054-00100 Restricted Cash - Inmate Trust Fund 311,059.78 311,059.78 11.11% Now 0.02% 0.02%062-00103 Restricted Cash - LCTOP-BUS PASSES 71,988.74 71,988.74 2.57% Now 0.02% 0.03%070-00102 Restricted Cash - COP USDA (WFA Acct #3386) 76,733.61 76,733.61 2.74% Now 3.33% 3.38%071-00102 Monies To Hold Acct Open From Fund 71 (WFA Acct #3386) 10,026.83 10,026.83 0.36% N/A N/A N/A071-00104 Restricted Cash - WWTP Construction (WFA Acct #8423) 178,774.71 178,774.71 6.38% Now 3.70% 3.75% Total Restricted Cash & Investments $ 2,800,849.66 2,800,849.66 $ 100.00% Grand Total Cash & Investments 9,656,630.05 $ 9,656,630.05 $ Ben Mangum, Treasurer, City of Taft
This report is presented pursuant to the City of Taft's Investment Policy which was revised by the Taft City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting of April 2026 There are sufficient funds to meet the next 6 months' obligations.(A) As allowed by California Government Code Section 53646(e), attached Exhibit D & Exhibit E provides the agency current market value as of the reporting date, February 28, 2026.

CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements Unaudited
5 Balance Balance
As of Investment Transfer Transfer As Of
2/1/2026 Receipts Disbursements Interest Paid Gain/Loss In (Out) 2/28/2026 Interest Earned Pooled Operating Cash & Investments:Passbook/Checking Account - West America 128,503.71 $ 37,877.48 $ (145.90) $ 2.40 $ - $ - $ - $ 166,237.69 $ 2.40 $ Checking Account-United Security Bank 809,888.93 2,510,186.38 (2,182,530.35) - - - - 1,137,544.96 Cetificate Of Deposit/United Security Bank 303,094.60 - - 773.22 - - - 303,867.82 773.22 Local Agency Investment Fund 234,431.22 - - - - - - 234,431.22 - Investment-U.S. Government Securities 1,488,840.00 - - - 5,325.00 - - 1,494,165.00 - Certificate Of Deposit/Wells Fargo Advisors 2,356,080.04 - - 3,497.92 (3,998.95) - - 2,355,579.01 3,497.92 Certificate Of Deposit/UBS Financial Services Inc. 1,159,409.70 - - 831.19 3,713.80 - - 1,163,954.69 831.19 Total Pooled Operating Cash & Investments $ 2,548,063.86 6,526,302.20 $ (2,182,676.25) $ 5,104.73 $ 5,039.85 $ - $ - $ 6,901,861.39 $ 5,104.73 $ Restricted Cash & Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 2,018,867.48 $ 32,681.91 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,051,549.39 $ - $ Inmate Welfare Fund 92,930.61 7,785.99 - - - - - 100,716.60 - Inmate Trust Fund 251,683.45 62,303.57 (2,927.24) - - - - 311,059.78 - Escrow Account-CDFW - - - - - - - - -
LCTOP-Bus Passes 71,988.74 - - - - - - 71,988.74 -
2019 Rev. Refunding Bond - Us Bank - - - - - - - - -
Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 178,236.34 - - 538.37 - - - 178,774.71 538.37 Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 76,733.61 - - - - - - 76,733.61 - Monies To Hold Acct (70) From FD 71 10,026.83 - - - - - - 10,026.83 - Total Restricted Cash & Investments $ 102,771.47 2,700,467.06 $ (2,927.24) $ 538.37 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,800,849.66 $ 538.37 $ Grand Total Cash & Investments 9,226,769.26 $ 2,650,835.33 $ (2,185,603.49) $ 5,643.10 $ 5,039.85 $ - $ - $ 9,702,711.05 $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Schedule of Interest Earned Unaudited
6 Interest earned during the current month ended February 28, 2026 are as follows:Pooled Cash & Investments Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annual TotalWest America 2.40 $ - $ - $ 2.40 $ United Security Bank 773.22 - - 773.22
Local Agency Investment Fund - - - -
Piper Jaffray - - - -
Wells Fargo Advisors 3,497.92 - - 3,497.92
UBS Financial Services 831.19 - - 831.19
Restricted Cash & Investments 538.37 - - 538.37
Total Interest Earned for the Month Ending
2/28/2026 $ - 5,643.10 $ - $ 5,643.10 $
Quarterly interest earning is as follows:

Quarter Ending QTR. ENDING Month Ending Fiscal
Pooled Cash & Investments 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 2/28/2026 Year to Date West America 15.14 $ 3.10 $ 4.19 $ 22.43 $
United Security Bank 2,819.62 2,550.22 1,554.82 6,924.66 Local Agency Investment Fund 6,212.40 6,269.85 - 12,482.25 Piper Jaffray - 9,375.00 - 9,375.00
Wells Fargo Advisors 22,968.91 21,374.79 17,244.55 61,588.25 UBS Financial Services 10,195.39 14,694.40 1,158.27 26,048.06 Restricted Cash & Investments 1,867.52 1,798.77 1,145.76 4,812.05 Total Unrestriced Cash & Investments
(Excluding LAIF) $ 49,796.28 37,866.58 $ 21,107.59 $ 108,770.45 $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Schedule of Investment Composition Unaudited
7 Bank
Settlement
Date Cost Of CD
Market
Value Of CD
Interest
Rate Term
Maturity
Date
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In Fiscal Year
Interest
Pays
US Government Securities
Federal Home LN BNKS 4/20/2021 1,500,000.00 $ 1,494,165.00 $ 1.25% 5 Years 4/28/2026 3,281.25 $ Semi-Annually Wells Fargo Advisors Investments
State Bank Of India NY 3/1/2021 100,000.00 99,853.00 0.65% 5 Years 3/16/2026 327.67 Semi-Annually Nelnet Bank CD 4/13/2021 100,000.00 99,604.00 0.75% 5 Years 4/15/2026 376.03 Semi-Annually Goldman Sachs BK USA CD 9/29/2021 200,000.00 196,856.00 1.06% 5 Years 9/29/2026 1,058.63 Semi-Annually New Valley Bank 3/3/2022 169,235.00 166,635.70 1.73% 5 Years 2/25/2027 1,939.84 MonthlyEaglemark Svgs BK 3/9/2022 100,000.00 98,242.00 2.03% 5 Years 3/9/2027 1,008.22 Semi-AnnuallyCapital One BK McLean VA 5/4/2022 250,000.00 247,910.00 3.07% 5 Years 5/4/2027 3,843.84 Semi-AnnuallyDiscover Greenwood 6/7/2022 20,000.00 19,840.60 3.17% 5 Years 6/7/2027 315.86 Semi-AnnuallyComenity Bank Wilmingtn 6/13/2022 200,000.00 197,726.20 3.18% 5 Years 6/14/2027 4,228.78 Monthly FFB Bank CD 11/25/2024 245,000.00 245,083.30 4.29% 5 Years 3/27/2029 7,071.42 Monthly Hiawatha Natl Bank CD 10/28/2024 45,000.00 45,011.25 4.34% 5 Years 10/26/2029 1,313.92 Monthly CFG Bank/Md CCD 10/22/2025 75,000.00 74,999.25 4.00% 5 Years 10/31/2030 - Semi-Annually Morgan Stanley BK NA CD 12/8/2025 100,000.00 99,991.00 4.05% 5 Years 12/17/2030 - Semi-Annually Sallie Mae Bank/Salt CD 1/7/2026 250,000.00 247,830.00 3.78% 5 Years 1/14/2031 - Semi-AnnuallyUBS Bank USA CD 1/7/2026 250,000.00 247,902.50 3.78% 5 Years 1/14/2031 796.23 MonthlyGreat Midwest BK SSB CD 1/20/2026 250,000.00 248,460.00 3.87% 5 Years 1/22/2031 817.47 Monthly Total Wells Fargo Advisors $ 2,335,944.80 2,354,235.00 $ 23,097.91 $ UBS Financial Services
Freedom First Fed VA US 9/18/2025 100,000.00 100,000.00 3.85% 1 Year 6/24/2026 1,613.85 Monthly Goldman Sachs 8/9/2021 100,000.00 98,685.00 1.00% 5 Years 8/18/2026 1,000.00 Semi-AnnuallySafra Natl BK 9/18/2025 100,000.00 99,913.00 3.70% 1 Year 9/23/2026 - Annual Bank United NA Flor 12/14/2021 199,400.00 196,312.00 1.35% 5 Years 12/8/2026 1,353.70 Quarterly Goldman Sachs Bank NY 3/4/2025 125,000.00 125,670.00 4.27% 2 Years 3/11/2027 2,709.59 Semi-AnnuallyMorgan Stanley BK UT 10/2/2025 120,000.00 119,672.40 3.65% 2 Years 10/8/2027 - Semi-Annually Morgan Stanley Prv NY 12/17/2025 200,000.00 199,564.00 3.75% 3 Years 12/6/2028 - Semi-Annually Sallie Mae Bank UT 12/15/2025 211,000.00 210,118.02 3.86% 5 Years 12/17/2030 - Semi-Annually Total UBS Financial Services $ 1,149,934.42 1,155,400.00 $ 6,677.14 $ Total Investments and Interest Earned $ 4,980,044.22 5,009,635.00 $ 33,056.30 $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Original Purchase Unaudited
8 Maturity Distribution - Original Purchase
Portfolio/Benchmark 0-1 Years 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years >5 Years US Treasuries 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00%Certificates of Deposits 5.70% 6.98% 5.70% 0.00% 81.62% 0.00%

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CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Treasurer’s Report
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Exhibits
Trend Analysis
10 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026 Exhibit A – Investment Trend
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11 Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Changes Unrestricted Investments 2/28/2025 5/31/2025 8/31/2025 11/30/2025 2/28/2026 Inc (dec) Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank 293,280.40 $ 295,974.23 $ 298,784.89 $ 301,506.57 $ 303,867.82 $ 10,587.42 $ Local Agency Investment Fund 1,106,899.21 567,747.85 573,960.25 230,230.10 234,431.22 (872,467.99) Investments-U.S. Government Securities 1,451,190.00 1,459,875.00 1,473,795.00 1,484,910.00 1,494,165.00 42,975.00 US Bancorp Piper JaffrayCertificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo Advisors 2,931,080.80 2,961,747.78 3,000,559.13 2,334,658.76 2,355,579.01 (575,501.79) Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services 1,380,514.87 1,391,228.98 1,149,633.01 1,154,808.11 1,163,954.69 (216,560.18) Total Unrestricted Investments $ 6,676,573.84 7,162,965.28 $ 6,496,732.28 $ 5,506,113.54 $ 5,551,997.74 $ (1,610,967.54) $ Restricted Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 1,865,952.54 $ 1,864,578.28 $ 1,941,721.41 $ 1,999,249.60 $ 2,051,549.39 $ 185,596.85 $ Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction $171,739.98 $173,486.43 $175,295.16 $177,075.83 $178,774.71 $7,034.73Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 101,375.66 2,459.26 2,666.03 76,513.67 76,733.61 (24,642.05) Total Restricted Investments $ 2,040,523.97 2,139,068.18 $ 2,119,682.60 $ 2,252,839.10 $ 2,307,057.71 $ 167,989.53 $ Total Investments 9,302,033.46 $ 8,717,097.81 $ 8,616,414.88 $ 7,758,952.64 $ 7,859,055.45 $ (1,442,978.01) $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends
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12 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 2/28/2025 5/31/2025 8/31/2025 11/30/2025 2/28/2026
Amount ($)
Date
Comparison of Unrestricted Cash and Investment Balances from February 2025 to February 2026
Certificates of Deposits - United Security BankLocal Agency Investment FundInvestments-U.S. Government SecuritiesCertificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo AdvisorsCertificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
13 $-
$1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 2/28/2025 5/31/2025 8/31/2025 11/30/2025 2/28/2026
Amount ($)
Date
Composition of Unrestricted Investment Account Balances from February 2025 to February 2026
Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial ServicesCertificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo AdvisorsInvestments-U.S. Government SecuritiesLocal Agency Investment FundCertificates of Deposits - United Security Bank CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
14 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
2/28/2025 5/31/2025 8/31/2025 11/30/2025 2/28/2026
Amount ($)
Date
Comparison of Restricted Cash and Investment Balances
from February 2025 to February 2026
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP ConstructionWells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
15 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
2/28/2025 5/31/2025 8/31/2025 11/30/2025 2/28/2026
Amount ($)
Date
Composition of Restricted Investment Account Balances
from February 2025 to February 2026
Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDAWells Fargo Advisors - WWTP ConstructionPublic Agency Retirement Services (PARS) CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit C– Interest Rate Trends (Continued)
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16 * Treasury Yields for 48-month CDs were not available from April 2021 to January 2023.

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Money Market <100M1 month CD <100M3 month CD <100M6 month CD <100M12 month CD <100M24 month CD <100M36 month CD <100M*48 month CD <100M60 month CD <100M CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit C
– Interest Rate Trends (Continued)
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17 0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00% Average Monthly Yield (%)
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Comparison of LAIF Monthly Yields
from January 2021 to February 2026
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit D– Return on Investment Analysis
Unaudited
18 Return Return Return
3-Month Yield 6-Month Yield 12-Month Yield
Unrestricted InvestmentsCertificates of Deposits - United Security Bank 0.78% 1.70% 3.61%Local Agency Investment Fund 1.82% 1.82% 2.49%Investments-U.S. Government Securities 0.62% 1.38% 2.96%US Bancorp Piper JaffrayCertificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo 0.90% 1.83% 4.25%Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services 0.79% 1.25% 3.00%Restricted InvestmentsPublic Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 2.62% 5.66% 9.95%Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 0.96% 1.98% 4.10%Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 0.29% 14.87% 1.63% CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit D
– Return on Investment Analysis (Continued)
Unaudited
19 *Return on investment percentage variation is attributed to volatility in investment balances. 0%2%4%6%8%
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Exhibit E– Month-to-Month Change
Unaudited
20 Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Changes 7/31/2025 8/31/2025 9/30/2025 10/31/2025 11/30/2025 12/31/2025 1/31/2026 2/28/2026 Inc (Dec) Unrestricted InvestmentsCertificates of Deposits - United Security Bank $ 298,784.89 297,834.85 $ 299,737.95 $ 300,626.11 $ 301,506.57 $ 302,313.00 $ 303,094.60 $ 303,867.82 $ 6,032.97 $ Local Agency Investment Fund 573,960.25 573,960.25 573,960.25 580,230.10 230,230.10 230,230.10 234,431.22 234,431.22 (339,529.03) Investments-U.S. Government Securities 1,467,690.00 1,473,795.00 1,478,625.00 1,481,805.00 1,484,910.00 1,488,840.00 1,491,510.00 1,494,165.00 26,475.00 US Bancorp Piper JaffrayCertificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo 2,990,582.01 3,000,559.13 3,012,372.12 2,722,278.64 2,334,658.76 2,342,333.41 2,350,888.34 2,355,579.01 (635,003.00) Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Service 1,402,140.04 1,149,633.01 1,154,751.84 1,152,140.71 1,154,808.11 1,159,082.62 1,161,231.98 1,163,954.69 2,722.71 Total Unrestricted Investments $ 6,496,732.28 6,732,207.15 $ 6,519,447.16 $ 6,237,080.56 $ 5,506,113.54 $ 5,522,799.13 $ 5,541,156.14 $ 5,551,997.74 $ (939,301.35) $ Restricted Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 1,912,660.54 $ 1,941,721.41 $ 1,973,371.80 $ 1,991,878.92 $ 1,999,249.60 $ 1,999,343.75 $ 2,018,867.48 $ 2,051,549.39 $ 138,888.85 $ Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 174,683.66 175,295.16 175,907.82 176,490.44 177,075.83 177,628.95 178,236.34 178,774.71 4,091.05Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 2,666.03 2,666.03 2,691.99 2,691.99 76,513.67 76,733.61 76,733.61 76,733.61 74,067.58 Total Restricted Investments $ 2,119,682.60 2,090,010.23 $ 2,151,971.61 $ 2,171,061.35 $ 2,252,839.10 $ 2,253,706.31 $ 2,273,837.43 $ 2,307,057.71 $ 217,047.48 $ Total Investments 8,822,217.38 $ 8,616,414.88 $ 8,671,418.77 $ 8,408,141.91 $ 7,758,952.64 $ 7,776,505.44 $ 7,814,993.57 $ 7,859,055.45 $ (722,253.87) $ CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Exhibit E– Month-to-Month Change
Unaudited
21 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 Investment Balance ($)
Date
Illustration of Investment Balances
from July 2025 to February 2026
Certificates of Deposits - United Security BankLocal Agency Investment FundInvestments-U.S. Government SecuritiesCertificates of Deposits - Wells FargoCertificates of Deposits - UBS Financial ServicesPublic Agency Retirement Services (PARS)Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP ConstructionWells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 05, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

INFORMATION ON UPCOMING BROWN ACT PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 SUMMARY STATEMENT:

On October 3, 2025, Governor Newson signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) which amended the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies. All qualified legislative bodies (City Councils in counties with populations of 600,000 or more) must fully adhere to SB 707 law by July 1st, 2026 The purpose of this agenda item is to brief the City Council on SB 707 requirements and outline the steps the city is taking to ensure full compliance by the statutory deadline of July 1, 2026.

SB 707 REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY OF TAFT INCLUDE:
 Integration of a two-way audiovisual platform (e.g., Zoom) for City Council meetings  Adoption of a policy governing audiovisual participation  Adoption of a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or online service  Development of procedures for responding to service disruptions  Updated City Council agenda format to incorporate zoom public comment instructions  Creation of a public-facing webpage explaining hybrid meeting access  Development of an outreach plan

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize staff to complete all policies, procedures, platform integrations, and public communication measures necessary to achieve full compliance with Senate Bill 707 by July 1, 2026.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes; City Clerk
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): No
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK: FINANCE DIRECTOR: CITY MANAGER:

City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: May 5, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 18th ANNUAL RAILS TO TRAILS CAR SHOW ON MAY 16, 2026, AND APPROVAL OF STREET

CLOSURES FOR THE EVENT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Staff received a Special Event Permit application and letter from the Taft Chamber of Commerce, requesting to host their 18th Annual Rails to Trails Car Show on Saturday, May 16, 2026, along the trail between 4th and 10th Streets. A separate Encroachment Permit proposes closing 6th Street between Main Street and Supply Row. Set up of the event will begin at 7:00 AM with the car show beginning at 9:00 AM, and event judging at 3:00 PM. All vendors and car entries will leave the area by 5PM. All street reopening and clean-up to be completed by 5:00 PM. California Vehicle Code section 21101 authorizes local agencies by resolution to close streets for special events.

The event will include vendors selling merchandise, food and drinks, and a DJ playing music at the Rails to Trails stage. All vendors will be required to have an active business license with the City of Taft. The Chamber is requesting the Special Event fees be waived consistent with the Memorandum Of Understanding with the City.

Conditions of approval:

1. $2,000,000 liability insurance naming City of Taft as additional insured

2. Trash receptacles

3. Portable chemical toilets

4. Business Licenses for all Chamber approved vendors
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

STREETS, INCLUDING THE CLOSURE OF SIXTH STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SUPPLY ROW ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026

2. 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.

FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Resolution, Chamber of Commerce Letter, Special Event Permit Application, and Site Plan
PREPARED BY: Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO. ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 2026-08 AUTHORIZING THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 18TH ANNUAL RAILS TO TRAILS CAR SHOW ALONG THE TRAIL BETWEEN 4TH AND 10TH STREETS, INCLUDING THE CLOSURE OF

SIXTH STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SUPPLY ROW ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
WHEREAS, the Taft Chamber of Commerce has submitted a Special Event Permit application, requesting to hold the 18th Annual Rails to Trails Car Show on City property along the trail between 4th and 10th Streets, including live music on the Rails to Trails Stage, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with all vendors and car show participants off the trail area by 5:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, the Taft District Chamber of Commerce has requested a street closure for a car show on May 16, 2026.

WHEREAS, Section 21101 (e) of the California Vehicle Code requires a resolution by Council to temporarily close streets for special events.

WHEREAS, the Taft Chamber of Commerce requests that all Special Event fess shall be waived consistent with the MOU, dated December 18, 2012, between the City of Taft and the Taft District Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, The Chamber of Commerce shall be responsible for providing sufficient trash receptacles and portable chemical toilets and shall clean up all trash and debris at the conclusion of the event; and ensuring all vendors hold business licenses with the City of Taft.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Taft, California, approve the special event as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby makes the following Special Event findings:

1. The operation of the requested special event at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare;

2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the special event without being materially detrimental to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site;

3. The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the special event will or could reasonably be expected to generate; and

4. Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the special event will be available either on site or at alternate locations acceptable to the planning and community development department.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves Special Event No. 2026-08 with the conditions of approval set forth in this resolution as follows:

Resolution No. ______

Page 2 of 2 ends

1. The Special Event is approved for the following times:

Set-up: May 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM
Event time: May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Breakdown of event: May 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM

2. The Mayor and City Council of the City of Taft, California, approve the following street closure from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2026.
6th Street between Main Street and Supply Row.

3. The applicant shall provide sufficient evidence of $2,000,000 liability insurance naming City of Taft as additional insured.

4. The applicant shall provide sufficient trash receptacles in the event area and shall remove all trash from the area at the conclusion of the special event.

5. The applicant shall provide sufficient portable chemical toilets in the event area.

6. All vendors of the special event shall have a business license with the City of Taft. No vendor shall be issued a business license without being an applicant authorized vendor.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026 ________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

CITY OF TAFT )
I, Faith Melton, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
May 6, 2026
Taft Chamber of Commerce
400 Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Re: Approval of Special Event Permit No. 2026-08 – Taft Chamber of Commerce Rail to Trails Car Show, Saturday, May 16, 2026,
Dear Chamber,
Thank you for submitting an application package for a Special Event Permit, March 12, 2026, proposing to hold the 18th Annual Rails to Trails Car show on May 16, 2026. The Planning Department has approved Special Event Permit No. 2026-08 per the following conditions:

1. Special Event Permit No. 2026-08 is approved for Taft Chamber of Commerce to hold the 18th Annual Rails to Trails Car Show event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, along the trail between 4th and 10th Streets

2. This Special Event is approved for set-up on Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 AM, with the event occurring from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with all event activities, all vendors, and car show participants leaving the area, streets reopening, and clean-up completed by 5:00 PM.

3. The Applicant shall provide sufficient trash receptacles in the event areas and shall remove any trash or debris from the areas prior to the conclusion of the special event.

4. The Applicant shall provide sufficient portable chemical toilets in the event areas.

5. The Applicant’s approved vendors of the special event shall have a business license with the City of Taft; and all food vendors shall have an approved Food Establishment Permit or Temporary Food Facility permit from Kern County Public Health.

6. All water connections shall have approved backflow devices for potable water at concessions.

Copies of all the insurance and permits listed above shall be submitted to the City prior to the start of the special event. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at (661) 763-1222 x133.

Sincerely,
Nadine Storey
Planning & Development Services Technician
CC: File
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK: FINANCE DIRECTOR: CITY MANAGER:

City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: May 5, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT – CARNIVAL BY SCHOEPPNER SHOWS AT SUPPLY ROW AND 6TH STREET, MAY 9TH – 16TH, 2026
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Staff received a special event application and letter from the Schoeppner Shows requesting use of City property at the northeast corner of 6th Street and Supply Row (032-110-66, -67) for an outdoor Carnival from Wednesday, May 9th, to Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Schoeppner Shows will set up the carnival on May 5th through 6th, 2026, and will break down the carnival May 17th through May 19th, 2026.

The carnival will include a ticket booth, 8+ carnival rides, 8+ carnival game stands, and a 100’ long and 23’ tall slide, and a generator to provide power to the booth, rides, and game stands. Schoeppner Shows has a certificate of liability insurance for the event, and it is attached to this report. Staff recommends that the Council approve the Special Event Permit with the conditions of approval listed below.

Conditions of approval:

1. $2,000,000 liability/$4,000,000 aggregate insurance naming City of Taft as additional insured

2. Signed encroachment permit/ Hold Harmless (if necessary)

3. Appropriate business license for vendors

4. Building and Fire Department Inspections

5. Trash receptacles

6. Portable chemical toilets

7. Daily watering of site for dust abatement
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Resolution, Schoeppner Shows Letter and Application PREPARED BY: Planning Department
RESOLUTION __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING A

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, AUTHORIZING SCHOEPPNER SHOWS TO OPERATE A CARNIVAL ON CITY PROPERTY AT 6TH STREET AND SUPPLY ROW FROM MAY 5th TO MAY 19th, 2026
WHEREAS, Schoeppner Shows has submitted a Special Event Permit Application, requesting to operate a Carnival event on City property at 6th Street and Supply Row (032-110-66, - 67) from May 5th to May 19th , 2026; and
WHEREAS, Schoeppner Shows shall provide sufficient trash receptacles and portable chemical toilets, and shall clean up all trash and debris at the conclusion of the carnival event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Taft, California, approve the special event as follows:

Set-up: May 5th – 6th , 2026
Carnival Event: May 9th – 16th ; Operating 5:00 pm to 09:30 pm Monday-Friday, 12:00 noon to 09:30 pm Saturday, 12:00 noon to 9:30 pm Sunday
Breakdown Carnival: May 17th -19th, 2026
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
May 6, 2026
Philip Schoeppner
Schoeppner Shows
41910 27th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
Re: Approval of Special Event Permit No. 2026-10
Dear Mr. Schoeppner,
Thank you for submitting an application package for a Special Event Permit, dated April 15, 2016, proposing a Carnival from May 5, 2026, to May 19, 2026, located on the northwest corner of 6th Street and Supply Row. The City Council has approved Special Event Permit No. 2026-10 per the following conditions:

1. Special Event Permit No. 2026-10 is approved for Schoeppner Shows to hold a Carnival event from Sunday, May 5, 2026, to Wednesday, May 19, 2026, on a 450-foot by 150-foot portion of City owned property at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Supply Row.

2. Schoeppner Shows may commence the setup of the Carnival beginning on Sunday, May 5, 2026, and the shutdown and removal of all Carnival equipment and cleanup of all trash and debris shall be completed by end of day May 19, 2026.

3. The daily operating hours of the Carnival are approved for Monday through Friday, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and Sundays from 12:00PM to 8:00 PM.

4. Schoeppner Shows shall be responsible for providing sufficient trash receptacles and portable restrooms to service the Carnival. Schoeppner shall be responsible for the proper disposal of the refuse waste and portable restroom waste. Daily watering of site for dust abatement.

5. $2,000,000 liability/$4,000,000 aggregate insurance naming City of Taft as additional insured.

6. Signed encroachment permit/Hold Harmless.

7. Schoeppner Shows shall submit a supplemental letter to the City providing more than one on-site emergency and on-call contact phone numbers should the Taft Police Department or Public Works Department have an urgent or emergency matter with the event.

8. Schoeppner Shows shall secure the necessary approvals from the Kern County Fire Department for the Carnival event.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at (661) 763-1222 x133.

Sincerely,
Nadine Storey
Planning/Building Office Assistant
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 5, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PURCHASE OF UPGRADED PORTALOGIC HAULER ACCESS STATION LOCATED AT THE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The existing Portalogic Hauler Access Station equipment currently in use at our Wastewater Treatment Facility has begun to show reliability issues. Customers report that their access cards do not consistently function correctly and are generating error messages. While temporarily resolved through system reboots, these disruptions indicate a broader decline in system performance and dependability.

Upgrading to modern equipment will enhance operational efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted service, with no impact on existing customers’ access cards and usage.

The City will recongize a cost savings from the equipment upgrade, as the annual service fee for technical support and equipment assistance will be reduced by transitioning from a server-based system to a cloud-hosted system.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the quote to authorize the purchase of the upgraded equipment 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, Available budget- 70470-04000 ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Quotation and End-of-Life Notice for current station PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 5, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

AFFIRMATION OF APPROVAL TO INCLUDE AN EFFECTIVE DATES FOR MEMORADUM OF AGREEMENTS,

RESOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CALPERS REPORTING SUMMARY STATEMENT:

CalPERS has notified The City of Taft that the effective dates of the Memorandums of Agreements with the City’s Bargaining Units and Compensation Plans need to be affirmed by Resolution of the City Council. Staff has reviewed the current and prior agreements, staff reports to the City Council and effective dates of employee compensation. It is recommended the City Council affirm the effective dates of the Memorandum of Agreements between the City of Taft and the following Employee Associations and Groups.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 521)
Taft Police Officers Association (TPOA)
Taft Police Management Association
Management/Supervisory/Confidential Compensation Plan
Department Heads Benefits Compensation Plan

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt the following resolutions:

1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 6, 2015

2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2017

3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2017

4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2019

5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2023

6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2024
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): None by this action - Affirmation of previous action only ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Resolutions
PREPARED BY: Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN
ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 6, 2015
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the following Resolutions, Memorandum of Agreement and Salary Chart have been approved on various dates but are all effective October 6, 2015.

Resolutions: 3711-15, 3721-15, 3724-15, 2735-15, 3736-15 Memorandum of Agreements:

Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 521)
Taft Police Officers Association
Taft Police Management Association
Management/Supervisory/Confidential Compensation Plan
Department Heads Benefits Compensation Plan
Attached Salary Chart
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO
INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2017
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

Resolutions: 3843-17, 3846-17, 3849-17
Memorandum of Agreements:

Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 521)
Taft Police Officers AssociationTaft Police Management Association Management/Supervisory/Confidential Compensation Plan
Department Heads Benefits Compensation Plan
Attached Salary Chart
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT

AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2017
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that Section 1.

The Position Classification Plan is hereby amended as follows becomes effective August 1, 2017.

Resolutions: 3845-17
Position(s) Title Salary Range
Acting Police Captain 63.3 ($3685.59 bi-weekly)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO
INCLUDE AN ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2019
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

Taft Police Officers Association
Attached Salary Chart
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT

AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AN ALL OVER
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2023
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the following Resolution, Memorandum of Agreement and Salary Chart have been approved on and is effective August 1, 2023.

Resolutions: 4207-23
Sworn Correctional Employees Benefits Plan
Attached Salary Chart
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2026
________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TAFT AFFIRMING THE APPROVAL TO THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AN
ALL OVER EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2024____
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.

Resolutions: 4255-24
Memorandum of Agreements:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF KERN ) SS

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Faith Melton
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 05, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

REPORT FROM THE PAST FIVE (5) CALENDAR YEARS OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY GIVEN

TO THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ALONG

WTIH THE AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The City of Taft and the Taft Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) entered into an agreement on September 16, 2008, where the City Council recognized the best interest of the City to financially support the Chamber. The City Council agreed to fund the Chamber in the amount of 25% of the actual Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) received and paid quarterly to the Chamber, not to exceed $50,000.00 for a calendar year.

The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) commonly referred to as hotel, motel, vacation rental, or bed tax, is authorized under State Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280.

The amount of money that the Chamber of Commerce received from each calendar year is:
2021 $43,996.24
2022 $48,782.85
2023 $51,562.15
2024 $47,063.22
2025 $47,557.84
The total amount of TOT received from calendar year 2021 through 2025 was $238,962.30 Chamber staff and City staff are in contact and the Chamber has notified City staff that they will be sending over their financials.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discussion only.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): N/A
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Agreement and Resolution
PREPARED BY: City Clerk

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAFT

AND THE TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TIUS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 18th day of March, 2003, by and between the CITY OF TAFT, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as " CITY"; and TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as CHAMBER".

WITNESETH
WHEREAS, both CITY and CHAMBER seek to enhance the economic vitality of the Greater Taft area by increasing commercial and industrial activity within the geographic area of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37110 authorizes City Council of CITY to expend monies to promote the economic health and welfare as well as the resources and advantages of CITY; and
WHEREAS, CHAMBER is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose, among others, of enhancing trade and commerce within the Greater Taft area by advertising, promoting and making known the resources and advantages of the Greater Taft area for the purpose of inducing immigration to, and increasing economic activity within CITY; and WHEREAS, CHAMBER is qualified and prepared to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement
NOW, TIffiREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, it is expressly agreed and understood as follows:

1. SERVICES PROVIDED. CHAMBER shall perform those services specified in EXHIBIT " A" which is attached to and by this reference made a part of this Agreement during the term of the Agreement

2. TERM. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by CITY and CHAMBER and shall remain in full force and effect from year to year unless terminated by either party pursuant to Section 4 below.

3. PAYMENT TO CHAMBER. CITY shall pay to CHAMBER for services performed pursuant to Exhibit " A" of this Agreement a sum not to exceed the amount budgeted by the City Council in the Annual Operating Budget for CITY for the fiscal year. CHAMBER shall submit to CITY a statement of billing on or around March 1, in the amount budgeted by the City Council in the Annual Operating Budget for CITY for the fiscal year, for services for the period of January I through December 31. Payment shall be made in accordance with CITY' S then current policy for payment of bills.

4. RIGHT TO TERMINATE. CITY hereby reserves the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to CHAMBER without liability for payment for A"<
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any services performed or costs incurred after the date of such cancellation. Tennination and cancellation shall become effective in all respects thirty ( 30) days after deposit in mail by CITY of said written notice.

5. NOTICES. Notices to CITY and to CHAMBER shall be delivered to or addressed as follows:

Chamber City
Executive Director City Manager
Taft District Chamber of Commerce City of Taft
314 Fourth Street 209 East Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268 Taft, CA 93268

6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. All services to be performed under this Agreement by CHAMBER shall be only such as are pennissible under the laws of the State of California.

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted to make CHAMBER anything but an independent contractor and in all of its activities and operations pursuant to this Agreement, it is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that CHAMBER is not and shall not be considered as or represent itself as an agent of CITY.

This Agreement shall not be construed in any manner to obligate CITY to pay the salaries or other overhead expenses of CHAMBER, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, it being the intent and understanding of the parties that CITY is contracting only for specific services to be performed by CHAMBER, such services being those specified in Exhibit " A" and performed in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.

8. THIRD PARTY CLAIMS. CHAMBER shall not pledge the credit of CITY at any time or for any purposes and all obligations incurred by CHAMBER shall be the sole and separate obligations of CHAMBER, and CHAMBER shall hold CITY free and harmless from all claims, obligations, and demand for payments from third parties arising out of CHAMBER' S operations.

9. INDEMNIFICATION. All work and activity covered by this Agreement shall be at risk of CHAMBER alone. CHAMBER agrees to save, indemnify and hold harmless CITY against any and all liability , claims, judgements or demands, including damages arising from injury or death of persons ( including CHAMBER' S employees) and damages to property, arising directly orindirectly out of the obligations herein undertaken or out of operations conducted by CHAMBER, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the CITY, and will make good to and reimburse the CITY for any expenditures, including reasonable attorney' s fees, CITY may incur by reason of such matters and, ifrequested by the CITY, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of CHAMBER.

10. CHAMBER'S REPORT ON TERMINATION. Upon tennination of this Agreement by CITY, CHAMBER shall render to the CITY a full and complete report of all service rendered within thirty ( 30) days after tennination thereof by CITY. 2 1

11. AUDIT. CITY shall have the right to perform or cause to be performed by a Certified Public Accountant a full financial audit of CHAMBER, the cost of such audit to be borne fully by CITY. CHAMBER agrees to perform all financial record keeping functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP) promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB) and to maintain complete and accurate financial records of all financial transactions of CHAMBER in accordance therewith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first- above written by their officers thereunto duly authorized.

ATIEST: CITY OFTAFf
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In accordance with provisions of Section 2 of that certain Agreement between the City of Taft and the Taft District Chamber of Commerce dated March 18, 2003, the following plan is presented for the 2003 calendar year.

1. CHAMBER shall, in consultation with officials of CITY, prepare a detailed plan for promoting the economic growth and development of the Greater Taft area.

2. CHAMBER shall develop high quality printed materials providing information on and extolling the virtues of CITY as well as of the Greater Taft area. All such materials shall promote the intent and purpose of that certain Agreement between the parties referenced herein.

3. CHAMBER shall aggressively promote economic growth and development of existing businesses in the Greater Taft area to promote economic enhancement and retention of existing jobs within CITY.

4. CHAMBER shall aggressively solicit new commercial and industrial businesses to the Greater Taft area to promote economic growth, job creation, and residential, commercial and industrial development in CITY.

5. CHAMBER shall, upon request of CITY, coordinate certain events sponsored by CITY or jointly sponsored by the parties to that certain Agreement referenced herein, it being the intent of the parties to strengthen the relationship and promote mutual understanding between CHAMBER and its members and CITY.

6. CHAMBER shall submit to City Manager of CITY, through its Executive Director, a written monthly report of CHAMBER activities undertaken in implementation of this Agreement. Said report shall be submitted to the City Manager not later than the 10th day following the close of the each month. The monthly Chamber Connection may be utilized to satisfy this requirement

7. CHAMBER shall, to the extent economically possible, participate with CITY in trade shows, exhibits and other events of mutual interest.

8. CHAMBER shall provide CITY quarterly financial statements within thirty 30) days of quarter end.

9. CITY may at it' s own discretion attend CHAMBER Board of Director meetings. CHAMBER will send CITY Board of Director Agenda packets for distribution to appropriate Council Member( s) and City Manager prior to Board meetings.

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAFT

AND THE TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 18th day of March, 2003, by and between the CITY OF TAFT, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as " CITY"; and TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as CHAMBER".

WITNESETH
WHEREAS, both CITY and CHAMBER seek to enhance the economic vitality of the Greater Taft area by increasing commercial and industrial activity within the geographic area of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37110 authorizes City Council of CITY to expend monies to promote the economic health and welfare as well as the resources and advantages of CITY; and
WHEREAS, CHAMBER is anonprofit corporation organized for the purpose, among others, of enhancing trade and commerce within the Greater Taft area by advertising, promoting and making known the resources and advantages of the Greater Taft area for the purpose of inducing immigration to, and increasing economic activity within CITY; and WHEREAS, CHAMBER is qualified and prepared to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration ofthe mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, it is expressly agreed and understood as follows:

1. SERVICES PROVIDED. CHAMBER shall perform those services specified in EXHIBIT " A" which is attached to and by this reference made a part of this Agreement during the term of the Agreement.

3. PAYMENT TO CHAMBER. CITY shall pay to CHAMBER for services performed pursuant to Exhibit " A" of this Agreement a sum not to exceed the amount budgeted by the City Council in the Annual Operating Budget for CITY for the fiscal year. CHAMBER shall submit to CITY a statement of billing on or around March 1, in the amount budgeted by the City Council in the Annual Operating Budget for CITY for the fiscal year, for services for the period of January 1 through December 31. Payment shall be made in accordance with CITY' S then current policy for payment of bills.

4. RIGHT TO TERMINATE. CITY hereby reserves the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to CHAMBER without liability for payment for t.
any services performed or costs incurred after the date of such cancellation. Termination and cancellation shall become effective in all respects thirty (30) days after deposit in mail by CITY of said written notice.

5. NOTICES. Notices to CITY and to CHAMBER shall be delivered to or addressed as follows:

Chamber City
Executive Director City Manager
Taft District Chamber of Commerce City of Taft
314 Fourth Street 209 East Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268 Taft, CA 93268

6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. All services to be performed under this Agreement by CHAMBER shall be only such as are permissible under the laws of the State of California.

This Agreement shall not be construed in any manner to obligate CITY to pay the salaries or other overhead expenses of CHAMBER, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, it being the intent and understanding of the parties that CITY is contracting only for specific services to be performed by CHAMBER, such services being those specified in Exhibit "A" and performed in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.

9. INDEMNIFICATION. All work and activity covered by this Agreement shall be at risk of CHAMBER alone. CHAMBER agrees to save, indemnify and hold harmless CITY against any and all liability , claims, judgements or demands, including damages arising from injury or death of persons ( including CHAMBER' S employees) and damages to property, arising directly or indirectly out of the obligations herein undertaken or out of operations conducted by CHAMBER, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the CITY, and will make good to and reimburse the CITY for any expenditures, including reasonable attorney' s fees, CITY may incur by reason of such matters and, ifrequested by the CITY, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of CHAMBER.

10. CHAMBER' S REPORT ON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Agreement by CITY, CHAMBER shall render to the CITY a full and complete report of all service rendered within thirty (30) days after termination thereof by CITY. 2 11. AUDIT. CITY shall have the right to perform or cause to be performed by a Certified Public Accountant a full financial audit of CHAMBER, the cost of such audit to be borne fully by CITY. CHAMBER agrees to perform all financial record keeping functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP) promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB) and to maintain complete and accurate financial records of all financial transactions of CHAMBER in accordance therewith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year fIrSt- above written by their officers thereunto duly authorized.

ATTEST: CITY OF TAFT
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Deputy City Clerk Mayor

STRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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In accordance withprovisions of Section 2 ofthat certain Agreement between the City of Taft and the Taft District Chamber of Commerce dated March 18, 2003, the following plan is presented for the 2003 calendar year.

1. CHAMBER shall, in consultation with officials of CITY, prepare a detailed plan for promoting the economic growth and development ofthe Greater Taft area.

3. CHAMBER shall aggressively promote economic growth and development of existing businesses in the Greater Taft area to promote economic enhancement and retention of existing jobs within CITY.

7. CHAMBER shall, to the extent economically possible, participate with CITY in trade shows, exhibits and other events of mutual interest.

8. CHAMBER shall provide CITY quarterly financial statements within thirty 30) days of quarter end.

RESOLUTION NO. 3078- 08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING A

POLICY CONCERNING ANNUAL FUNDING OF THE TAFT CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that the Taft Chamber of Commerce provides support to and promotes local businesses; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that the support and promotion of local businesses by the Taft Chamber of Commerce results in increases in the tax base and increases in revenues from sales taxes; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that funding the Taft Chamber of Commerce results in direct benefits to the health, safety and welfare ofthe community through these increases in the tax base and increases in revenues from sales taxes; and Whereas, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to financially support the Taft Chamber of Commerce in order to maintain and enhance its ability to promote local businesses.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Annual Funding of the Taft Chamber of Commerce.

The City Council shall annually fund the Taft Chamber of Commerce in an amount up to 25% of the transient occupancy tax actually deposited amount paid quarterly. This amount is based upon the transient occupancy tax, collected beginning the first quarter ofthe 2008- 2009 fiscal year (July 2008- September 2008) received and deposited October 31, 2008 and disbursed to the Taft Chamber of Commerce approximately November 15, 2008 and every quarter thereafter. The Taft City Council shall approve each such disbursement quarterly.

This support shall not exceed a maximum of $50, 000 per financial year. This funding shall be contingent on the City Council's satisfactory review ofthe Taft Chamber of Commerce' s fmancial report for the prior year. As a prerequisite to this funding, the Taft Chamber of Commerce shall quarterly provide the City Council with a report on Taft Chamber
of Commerce activity for that period.

Based upon an assessment ofthe City' s current financial position, and its anticipated financial condition in the future, by a majority vote of 4 to I the City Council may vote to suspend funding to the Taft Chamber of Commerce for up to one year.

SECTION 2. Funding of Specific Requests.

The City Council shall consider support of specific requests that are of mutual benefit to the City and to the Taft Chamber of Commerce. Projects brought to the City Council by the Taft Chamber of Commerce must have a complete budget and all monies funded by the City will be used for no other purpose than the specified project. Specific requests may include, but are not Resolution No. 3078- 08

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limited to, annual fireworks displays, web-site improvement, marketing programs, the annual Gala, and other like projects. Monies for such specific requests are given at the discretion ofthe City Council, after an assessment of the City' s current financial position. The Taft Chamber of Commerce has no future entitlement to such monies based upon a prior decision by the City Council to approve such funding for a specific project.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16th
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City Clerk
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I, Louise Hudgens, City Clerk of the City of Taft, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day
of September, 2008, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

COUNCIL MEMBER: Miller, Noble, Noerr, Thompson, Linder
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
City Clerk
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REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 5, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

CITY OF TAFT REQUEST INCOME STATEMENTS FOR YEAR 2024 AND 2025 FROM TAFT

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

As previously reported to the City Council, the City disclosed the TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) amounts provided to the Chamber and, in accordance with the agreement, requested income statements for Calendar years 2024 and 2025.

The Taft Chamber of Commerce has now submitted the requested documentation.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to receive and to file the Taft Chamber of Commerce income statements for years 2024 and 2025.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Chamber income statements years 2024 and 2025 PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
Statement of Activity

TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
January 1-December 31, 2024
Cash Basis Wednesday, April 22, 2026 06:31 PM GMTZ 1/2
TOTAL
Revenue
Administrative Income $1,054.96
Back office rental 6,000.00
Total for Administrative Income $7,054.96
Bricks for Monument Income 28,585.00
CAR SHOW $7,256.00
Car Show Vendor 840.00
Total for CAR SHOW $8,096.00
City Agreement Income 49,502.33
Donation / Sponsorship Income 24,758.66
Event Income 71,319.22
Installation Dinner 2,490.00
Membership Income 29,915.00
Unapplied Cash Payment Income -80.00
Total for Revenue $221,641.17
Gross Profit $221,641.17
Expenditures
Administrative Expenses
Business License Renewal 324.74
Computer Programs 4,662.02
Conferences 1,000.00
Copier Lease 1,948.96
Dues & Subscriptions 2,431.65
Gifts, Plaques, Awards 358.51
Insurance $75.16
Liability Insurance 4,055.01
Work Comp 1,010.63
Total for Insurance $5,140.80
Internet Access 19.99
Merchant Deposit Fees 1,176.71
Office Supplies 4,424.14
Payroll Expenses $233.00
Office Salaries 71,858.70
Payroll Tax Expense 6,694.86
Total for Payroll Expenses $78,786.56
Postage 152.23
Professional Fees $7,674.24
Accounting 3,050.00
Total for Professional Fees $10,724.24
Repairs $250.00
Building Repairs 1,476.62
Pest Control 320.00
Total for Repairs $2,046.62
Security 545.00
Statement of Activity

TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
January 1-December 31, 2024
Cash Basis Wednesday, April 22, 2026 06:31 PM GMTZ 2/2
TOTAL
Taxes $619.52
Federal 3,622.35
Property 2,295.89
Total for Taxes $6,537.76
Taxes & License 565.00
Travel & Mileage 3,176.80
Utilities $583.41
Gas & Electric 10,159.04
Sewer & Refuse 1,065.37
Telephone & Internet 2,914.58
Water 448.98
Total for Utilities $15,171.38
Website & QuickBooks 1,143.64
Total for Administrative Expenses $140,336.75
ADVERTISING/RADIO 774.09
Bank Service Charges (deleted) 17.90
Bricks for Monument Expenses 1,296.94
CHRISTMAS $310.77
Polar Express expense 2,174.21
Total for CHRISTMAS $2,484.98
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COMMITTEE $45.00
Love your Pet 70.88
Total for DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COMMITTEE $115.88
Event Expenses 69,797.88
Meals and Entertainment 1,059.03
Unapplied Cash Bill Payment Expense 0.00
Total for Expenditures $215,883.45
Net Operating Revenue $5,757.72
Net Other Revenue
Net Revenue $5,757.72
Statement of Activity

TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
January 1-December 31, 2025
Cash Basis Wednesday, April 22, 2026 06:32 PM GMTZ 1/2
TOTAL
Revenue
Administrative Income $20,218.89
Back office rental 1,000.00
Total for Administrative Income $21,218.89
Bricks for Monument Income 150.00
CAR SHOW 4,708.00
City Agreement Income 46,696.45
Donation / Sponsorship Income 23,400.00
Event Income 97,813.06
Installation Dinner 3,728.68
Membership Income 19,235.00
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE. 30.81
Sales 915.00
Sales of Product Revenue 6,820.00
Square Income 6,416.38
Unapplied Cash Payment Income 1,120.00
Total for Revenue $232,252.27
Gross Profit $232,252.27
Expenditures
Administrative Expenses $1,636.28
Bank Charges 40.00
Business License Renewal 4.00
Computer Programs 854.44
Copier Lease 2,761.50
Dues & Subscriptions 1,757.69
Gifts, Plaques, Awards 1,616.66
Insurance $323.66
Liability Insurance 3,131.23
Work Comp 1,049.00
Total for Insurance $4,503.89
Merchandise 649.50
MERCHANDISE PURCHASES 112.71
Merchant Deposit Fees 362.99
Office Supplies 2,293.29
Payroll Expenses $1,500.15
Office Salaries 28,007.90
Payroll Tax Expense 2,443.74
Total for Payroll Expenses $31,951.79
Postage 87.60
Professional Fees $3,547.35
Accounting 6,561.25
Total for Professional Fees $10,108.60
Statement of Activity

TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
January 1-December 31, 2025
Cash Basis Wednesday, April 22, 2026 06:32 PM GMTZ 2/2
TOTAL
Repairs $710.00
Building Repairs 5,029.10
Equipment Repairs 101.74
Pest Control 445.00
Total for Repairs $6,285.84
Security 485.00
Taxes 25.00
Utilities $61.65
Gas & Electric 10,430.06
Sewer & Refuse 1,310.90
Telephone & Internet 1,969.64
Water 498.69
Total for Utilities $14,270.94
Website & QuickBooks 1,149.89
Total for Administrative Expenses $80,957.61
ADVERTISING/RADIO 840.89
Bricks for Monument Expenses 1,547.85
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COMMITTEE 500.00
Event Expenses 104,713.40
Meals and Entertainment 399.01
Payroll Expenses
Taxes 3,028.31
Wages 39,585.69
Total for Payroll Expenses $42,614.00
Purchases 41.30
Reimbursements 1,800.00
Unapplied Cash Bill Payment Expense 0.00
Witches Night Out 101.50
Total for Expenditures $233,515.56
Net Operating Revenue -$1,263.29
Other Revenue
T-Shirt For Board Memebers 118.63
Total for Other Revenue $118.63
Net Other Revenue $118.63
Net Revenue -$1,144.66

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Taft City Council
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