Agenda — Taft City Council, May 19, 2026

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA 93268
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

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

1. PROCLAMATIONS –
• PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
• BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
• CAPK - COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH

2. PRESENTATION BY KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

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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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
May 05, 2026, Regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 050626 Check No. 202024-202024 $ 269,468.00
Warrant # 050826 Check No. 202025-202072 $ 295,046.91
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.

11. TREASURERS REPORT
Recommendation –
Motion to receive and file the Treasurers Report for the Month ending March 31, 2026.

12. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF TAFT TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR TAFT AREA TRANSIT Recommendation –
Motion to adopt resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT OF

KERN COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE TAFT AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM 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. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NBS TO CONDUCT A COST ALLOCATION PLAN (CAP)
Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with NBS 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. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES TO

CONDUCT A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AUDIT
Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates.

15. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN & CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX

CONSULTING/AUDITING SERVICES
Recommendation –
Motion to authorize the mayor to execute the Hdl Coren & Cone Amendment to the Agreement for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services.

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16. AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF VACANT LOT, APN 031-160-03-00-2 TO ERNESTO HERNANDEZ Recommendation –
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 031‑160‑03‑00‑2, AND

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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.

17. ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Recommendation –
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2026-2027.
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(b) – One (1) undisclosed case B. 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, Faith Melton, declare as follows:

That I am the 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 May 14th, 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 May 14th, 2026, at Taft, California.

Signature ___________ _________

PROCLAMATION
declaring
MAY 17 – 23, 2026
“PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are a vital and integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of the community is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as building maintenance, streets, fleet maintenance, sewer line maintenance and construction, as well as wastewater treatment; and WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Taft, that we recognize and extend appreciation to our dedicated and skilled staff and hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week in the City of Taft.

AND, BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the City Council of the City of Taft requests that all citizens and civic organizations acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works services to our community and to recognize the contributions which our public works employees make every day to the health, safety, comfort and quality of life that the citizens of Taft enjoy.

Dated this 19th day of May 2026.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
_____________________________ ______________________________ Joshua Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member ______________________________ ________________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member

PROCLAMATION

DECLARING
MAY 2026

COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH IN KERN COUNTY
WHEREAS, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) was established in 1964 and has made essential contributions to individuals and families across Kern County by creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities; and WHEREAS, Community Action Partnership of Kern County (CAPK) is Kern County's official anti-poverty agency. Their mission is to "provide and advocate for resources that will empower members of the communities we serve to be selfsufficient; and WHEREAS, CAPK is a part of a nationwide network of more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies across America.; and
WHEREAS, they have delivered over 20 million pounds of food across Kern County through the CAPK Food Bank; and
WHEREAS, In May 2026 they will be highlighting the impact that their 19 poverty fighting programs and more than 1,100 employees make each day in the lives of those facing hunger, economic insecurity, and loss.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Taft, does hereby proclaim the month of May, 2026, as Community Action Month in Kern County in recognition of the hard work and dedication throughout the community.

Dated this 19th day of May 2026.
_________________________ Dave Noerr, Mayor
___________________________ ___________________________ Josh Bryant, Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier, Council Member ______________________________ _______________________________ Ron Waldrop, Council Member Carlos Chavira, Council Member May 8, 2026
TO: Interested Persons
FROM: Jay Schlosser, Executive Director
RE: Availability of Draft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan (2026 RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), Draft 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (2027 FTIP), Corresponding Draft Conformity Analysis and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Public Review
The documents noted above are being released for public review and comment. • The Draft 2026 RTP/SCS is a long-term coordinated transportation/land use strategy to meet Kern County’s transportation needs out to the year 2049. 55-day public review from May 8 to July 2. Please follow this link here: http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/rtp/ • The Draft EIR document provides an analysis of potential environmental impacts related to the implementation of the 2026 RTP/SCS as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. 45-day public review from May 18 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/rtp/
• The Draft 2027 FTIP is a listing of capital improvement and operational expenditures using federal and state monies for transportation projects in Kern County during the next four years. 30-day public review from June 1 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/ftip/
• The Draft Conformity Analysis contains the documentation to support a finding that the 2026 RTP/SCS and 2027 FTIP meet the air quality conformity requirements for ozone and particulate matter. 30-day public review from June 1 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/conformity/
Comments are welcomed at the public hearings 6:00 P.M. June 1, 2026 (Tehachapi) and 6:30 P.M. June 18, 2026 (Bakersfield); comments are due in writing by 5:00 P.M. July 2, 2026. All written comments should be submitted to Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG), 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The Kern COG Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the 2026 RTP/SCS, EIR, 2027 FTIP, and Conformity Analysis 6:30 P.M. August 20, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the following staff:

Ben Raymond, 661/635-2911 or [email protected], for the 2026 RTP/SCS and EIR; Ceasar Valle, 661/635-2917 or [email protected], for the 2027 FTIP; Vincent Liu, 661/635-2913 or [email protected], for the Conformity Analysis Attachments: Draft 2026 RTP Executive Summary and Sub Area Project Listing 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, California 93301 (661) 635-2900 Facsimile (661) 324-8215 TTY (661) 832-7433 www.kerncog.org

Amtrak, Bakersfield Station Native American Petroglyph Monument Median Art, Ridgecrest Bike Rodeo, Bike Bakersfield
Pedestrian Overpass, McFarland
DRAFT – May 2026
Regional Transportation Plan
and Sustainable Communities Strategy
2025 Outsiders Kindergarten Transportation Parade – Bakersfield CA Kern Council of Governments ES-1
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ABSTRACT
This Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
establishes a comprehensive, multimodal
vision for a safe, equitable, and sustainable
transportation system serving the Kern,
one-county region over a 20-plus year
planning horizon. Prepared in accordance
with the most recent guidelines adopted by
the California Transportation Commission,
the RTP identifies current and future
transportation needs, system deficiencies,
and constraints while advancing strategies
to improve mobility for people and goods.

The plan integrates land use, environmental
stewardship, and transportation
investment decisions to support regional
and statewide goals, including economic
vitality, public health, system resilience,
and climate change mitigation. This
comprehensive document incorporates
required sections on Sustainable
Communities Strategy (SCS), Congestion
Management Program (CMP), growth
forecasts, policies, financing, performance
measures, public outreach and numerous
other requirements. As a long-range policy
document, the RTP communicates a
grassroots vision providing a foundation for
programming and funding decisions.

Consistent with state and federal
requirements, the RTP presents a
coordinated and balanced approach to
transportation planning across all modes,
including highways, transit, rail, aviation,
goods movement, bicycle, and pedestrian
systems. The plan is both action-oriented
and fiscally informed, addressing near-term
(0–5 year) and long-term (15–20+ year)
implementation horizons while maintaining
internal consistency between policy
priorities and financial constraints. Core
elements of the RTP include identification
of regional transportation issues,
quantification of needs, and development
of policies and strategies that guide
decision-making and investment. These
elements are designed to ensure a
continuous, cooperative, and
comprehensive planning process that
aligns regional priorities with statewide
objectives and supports delivery of
implementable transportation projects.

The RTP also reflects an inclusive and
performance-based planning framework
that incorporates stakeholder engagement,
environmental considerations, and
evolving mobility trends. Emphasis is
placed on enhancing system safety,
improving accessibility for disadvantaged
communities, reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, and increasing transportation
system efficiency and reliability. Through
collaboration with local jurisdictions, state
and federal agencies, tribal governments,
and direct outreach to the public which has
garnered input from over 10,500 residents,
the RTP advances a grassroots, shared
vision for a resilient and integrated
transportation network. This approach
ensures that transportation investments
are responsive to regional needs while
contributing to broader state and federal
policy goals and regulatory requirements.

Kern Council of Governments ES-2
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION
Kern COG was established in 1970 with a
joint powers agreement (JPA) between the
eleven cities and the county of Kern,
creating a governing body made up of
elected representatives from each
municipality and two of the County
Supervisors. It is a federally designated
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
and a state designated Regional
Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA).

The JPA and these designations formally
establish Kern COG’s role in transportation
planning. Preparing the Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) is one of Kern
COG’s primary federal and state roles.

The RTP is a 24-year blueprint that
establishes a set of regional transportation
goals, policies, and actions intended to
guide development of the planned
multimodal transportation systems in Kern.

It has been developed through a federally
required continuous, comprehensive, and
cooperative planning process, and provides
effective coordination between local,
regional, state and federal agencies on a 4-
year update cycle.

Major Issues - This continuous plan
development process greatly advances the
goals from prior cycles. For example,
adopted concurrently with the RTP is the
federal air quality conformity analysis
demonstrating attainment of federal Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990. The Kern
region’s air monitoring system has
demonstrated an 80% improvement in NOx
emissions since 1980, advancing federal
conformity goals. NOx emissions are
precursor gases in the formation of Ozone
and Particulate Matter, health-based
criteria pollutants.

In addition, the Kern region has
outperformed the 2020 state greenhouse
gas (GHG) target required by Senate Bill
The Kern region’s air monitoring system
has demonstrated an 80%
improvement in NOx emissions since
1980... In addition, the Kern region has
outperformed the 2020 state
greenhouse gas (GHG) target, and this
plan shows we are on track to achieve
the 2035 GHG target... for passenger
vehicles and light-duty trucks
Figure ES-1: 1st in U.S. All Electric Off-Grid Solar Truck Stop on SR 65 in Bakersfield, 50 Spaces – World’s Largest Off-Grid EV Solar Charging Facility with 168 Spaces on SR 46 near Lost Hills Kern Council of Governments ES-3
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

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(SB) 375, and this plan shows we are on
track to achieve the 2035 GHG target set by
theCalifornia Air Resources Board (ARB) for
passenger vehicles/light-duty trucks. The
region’s targets were set at 9 percent per
capita reduction by 2020, and the 15
percent per capita by 2035 as compared to
2005. These targets are discussed in the
Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS)
found in Chapter 4 of this Plan.

Continued progress toward the state target
and federal air conformity budgets will not
be easy. For both conformity and the SCS,
the simple reductions have been achieved
and the region needs to fully implement the
remaining strategies and measures
identified in this plan such as zero emission
charging infrastructure (See Figure ES-1) if
these air emission goals are to be met.

The SB 375 SCS law also provides for closer
integration of the RTP/SCS with the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan.

Developed on an 8-year cycle, RHNA goals
for greater housing choices reflect lowincome housing need while supporting directed transit planning and investment.

Kern COG closely coordinated the RHNA
and RTP/SCS development process using
the same oversight committee for both.

Local jurisdictions use the RHNA goal to
identify locations to provide sufficient
housing for all economic segments of the
population and ensure that the state’s
housing goals are met. These goals also
include efforts to provide more
compact/affordable housing choices that
support RTP/SCS investment in transit (See
Figure ES-2).

In addition to coordination with air quality
and housing goals, Kern COG addresses
environmental issues in a Program
Environmental Impact Report (Program
EIR), prepared pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the
RTP. Individual transportation projects are
preliminarily identified in the RTP; however,
the Program EIR analyzes potential
environmental impacts from a regional
perspective, providing opportunities for
streamlining the analysis required in
project specific environmental documents.
…goals for greater housing choices
reflect low-income housing need while
supporting directed transit planning
and investment
Figure ES-2: Central Bakersfield Core Area Incentives Have Resulted in 1,300 Units in 10 years Supporting Transit Investment Along Planned Bus Rapid transit/Future Light Rail Corridors Kern Council of Governments ES-4
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Listening to the
Citizens and Stakeholders
Our region’s continuous public
participation process encourages
participation at every stage of the planning
process, and all meetings are actively
promoted and open to the public.

Community engagement and outreach are
fundamental to the development of this
RTP/SCS. By nature, this plan represents
the region’s mutual vision for its future and
was developed using a grassroots, bottomup approach, garnering input from over 10,500 residents at over 50 events, public
meetings and surveys (online/phone/text)
with Spanish translation, across the region
over the past 4 years. The community
engagement process gathered residents’
input on their priorities for the region’s longterm future, while balancing survey responses with more informed, yet perhaps
less representative, responses at public
events. The outreach featured four
statically valid 1,200-person phone/text
surveys with oversampling in disadvantaged communities. The outreach process extended from January 2023
through June 2026. The program provided
numerous opportunities for community
members, and local stakeholders, and
local agencies to participate, including
public workshops, community events,
interactive and educational booths at
festivals and fairs, online via the project
website (www.kerncog.org/2026-rtp),
statistically valid phone/text surveys, and
presentations to various community groups
(See Figure ES-3).

What we heard was that most residents
want to maintain, fix and finish what we
have. A discussion of Kern COG’s extensive
public participation activities is found in
Chapter 4 of the RTP, and a Summary of
Findings is documented in Appendix C of
the RTP.

By nature, this plan represents the
region’s mutual vision for its future and
was developed using grassroots, bottom
-up approach, garnering input from over
10,500 residents at over 50 events,
public meetings and surveys (online/
phone/text) with Spanish translation,
across the region over the past 4 years
Figure ES-3: Over 10,500 Residents Participated in Over 50 Public Outreach Events and Surveys, Such as Events at an Arvin Church, Taft Festival and Wasco Police Activities League Kern Council of Governments ES-5
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

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OUR VISION: Maintain, Fix and Finish What
We Have
In response to the extensive grassroots
public input, the Kern COG RTP process has
placed an emphasis on achieving air
emission, safety, and economic goals while
maintaining, fixing and finishing our
transportation system. The intent of the
SCS chapter 4 is to achieve the state’s
emission reduction targets for automobiles
and light trucks. The SCS will also provide
opportunities for a stronger economy,
healthier environment, and safer quality of
life for all of Kern’s diverse communities.

This RTP/SCS seeks to: improve economic
vitality, air quality, community health,
mobility and safety, while promoting the
conservation of natural resources and
undeveloped land, regional access to
community services, increase energy
independence, and increase opportunities
to help shape our community’s future.

Kern County is unlike any other region in
California. Kern’s large size and diverse
valley, desert and mountain environs are
dominated by agriculture, oil production,
renewable energy, aerospace, military,
recreation, transportation linkages and
other activities that warrant unique and
different approaches to address RTP/SCS
goals. These economic pursuits are the
basis for dispersed rural centers and
strategic locations for developments within
the county that are unlike other areas of the
state. Accordingly, unique strategies are
needed to support Kern’s equity, economic,
and environmental transportation goals.

This uniqueness is reflected in the General
Plans and programs of Kern County’s local
governments and the RTP/SCS.

This RTP/SCS supports an improved quality
of life for our residents by providing more
choices for where they will live, work, and
play, and how they will move around. The
safe, secure, and efficient transportation
systems will provide improved access to
opportunities, such as education, jobs and
healthcare. Promoting bike and ped safety
is one of many strategies being employed to
achieve our vision (See Figures ES-4 & -5).

The safe, secure, and efficient
transportation systems will provide
improved access to opportunities, such
as education, jobs and healthcare.

Figure ES-4: Active Transportation Program - Portable Mock City Bike Safety Training Kit Kern Council of Governments ES-6
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

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CHALLENGES/SOLUTIONS
Solutions for the Economy and Air
Quality - Kern County continues to suffer
from unemployment rates that are nearly
double State average. In 2020, Kern County
sank to the 2nd worst poverty rate after tiny
Del Norte County at the northwest corner of
the state, while the rest of the state has
been recovering from the great recession
and pandemic, state policies to combat
climate change have slowed Kern’s
recovery. Those polices have curtailed
groundwater pumping for agriculture, and
new investment in oil production, two of
Kern’s primary economic sectors.

The Federal Highway Administration
estimates that every $1 billion spent on
roadway infrastructure creates 13,000 job
years while transit creates 40,000 job years
of employment. This value is generated by
direct construction, indirect construction
suppliers and induced jobs in retail,
services and other sectors that benefit from
more efficient goods movement
(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/pubs/i
mpacts/). The induced jobs make up about
1/3rd of the total jobs. The plan’s $14 billion
(see Chapter 5, Table 5-1), 24-year
investment plan is projected to add 64,740
5-year job positions, increasing Kern’s
economic base, adding capacity to reinvest in an ever more efficient/cleaner transportation system, triggering an upward
economic spiral for future generations.

Since the 1990s, the Kern region has
achieved consistent improvements in the
number of days exceeding federal
standards for ozone and particulate matter,
generally defined as “fine dust”. In 2012,
Kern demonstrated attainment of the 1-
hour ozone standard and has made
significant progress on the 8-hour ozone
and PM2.5 standards. Advancing emission
reduction strategies helps our region to
make significant progress toward both
federal and state air emission goals.

Strategies such as improving transit, bike,
walk, and housing options. For example,
bike and ped projects are fully funded (see
Figure ES-4 & -5).
…every $1 billion spent on roadway
infrastructure creates 13,000 job years
Figure ES-5: 90% of Project Mileage in 30-Year Bike & Pedestrian Complete Streets Plan Delivered in Just 15 Years
Kern Council of Governments ES-7
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial Challenges - Of all the
challenges facing us today, there is none
more critical than funding. With the
projected growth in population,
employment and demand for travel, the
costs of our multimodal transportation
system surpass projected revenues
available from our historic transportation
funding source – the gas tax. Maintaining
the local transportation infrastructure is of
critical importance for the entire region and
was ranked as the highest priority based on
public outreach. Funding from the federal
gas tax has traditionally been used to
support the maintenance of these facilities.

Over time, however, federal gas tax
revenues have failed to keep up with
inflation. Additionally, the increase in the
number of electric and hybrid vehicles that
pay significantly less gas tax per mile
traveled only exacerbates the problem.

In 2005, Former Congressman Bill Thomas
secured $720M in federal appropriations
which leveraged additional state and
federal grant funding totaling over $1B in
transportation infrastructure expenditures
in Kern. However, these funds are now
nearly expended and there are no new
funding sources identified to replace these
one-time funds (see Figure ES-6).

The 2017 state gas tax increase known as
SB 1, is a temporary solution to this
problem. When adopted in 2017, estimates
were that by 2030 the tax on gasoline will
diminish to the point that another
transportation funding source will be
needed because of the number of electric
cars on the road. In addition, the tax
increase was estimated to only bring in half
what was needed to bring our roadways up
to good condition and being just enough to
keep the road system from getting any
worse. Thanks to the gas tax increase and
heroic efforts of local jurisdictions and
Caltrans, Kern continues to see the road
pavement condition index hover between
63 and 65 out of 100. A long-term, funding
solution is needed.

Most regions in the state have taken the
maintenance and improvement of their
transportation systems into their own
Figure ES-6: 2024 Ribbon Cutting - SR 58 Centennial Connector Freeway Shaves-Off an Average of !2 Miles on Trips Between I-40 and the Northern San Joaquin Valley/Bay Area via I-5 … federal gas tax revenues have failed
to keep up with inflation. Additionally,
the increase in the number of electric
and hybrid vehicles that pay
significantly less gas tax per mile…
Kern Council of Governments ES-8
2026 Regional Transportation Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
hands and have become “Self-Help”
counties, by passing a local ½ cent retail
sales tax measure protected from state
raids during economic downturns. The
State has also identified a special fund of
state gas tax revenue for regions that are
Self-Help. Kern is the largest county in the
state without a local sales tax for
transportation and misses out on $2 million
per year from this special fund, even though
our residents pay into it.

Furthermore, with recent declines in transit
ridership and fare revenue due to the
pandemic, the region’s transit operators
continue to face major obstacles to
providing frequent and convenient transit
services. Local and regional public transit
is available within and between sixteen
Kern County communities and has been
experiencing challenges. From 2019 to
2024 public transit services in Kern
countywide saw a 47% decrease in
passengers from 7.9 million to 4 million.

New services such as zero emission bus
rapid transit (BRT), combined with Uber/Lyft
style, curb-to-curb, on-demand, last-mile,
micro-transit are promising but need funds
to implement/operate (See Figure ES-7).

PLANNING FOR GROWTH
Population, Housing, Employment &
Traffic Forecasts - Population in the 8,200
square mile County of Kern was estimated
to be over 924,000 in January 2025. Growth
since the pandemic has been nearly flat at
1/3rd of one percent per year or about 3,000
people annually according to the California
Department of Finance. The Kern COG
adopted 2022 RTP forecast, projects 10,460
people per year over the 24-year planning
period. This equated to a total growth of 30
percent. The revised population growth
estimate shows only 11 percent resulting in
a total population of 1,017,200 by 2049.

This significant reduction has been driven
primarily by out-migration exceeding
natural increase (births minus deaths).

Recent trends show a large exodus of
people leaving the major urban counties
and moving to more suburban counties like
Riverside, or out of state. The Kern region
remains California’s eleventh most
populated county ahead of San Francisco,
but behind Fresno County.

From 2019 to 2024 public transit
services in Kern countywide saw a 47%
decrease in passengers
Figure ES-7: Golden Empire Transit Now Operates 14 Hydrogen and more than 60 CNG Buses Hydrogen CNG
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According to the California Employment
Development Department (EDD), the
unemployment rate is close to double the
state rate reaching a high of 18.7% during
the pandemic and is currently a little over
9% for January 2026. Kern’s continued high
unemployment rate is partially due to the
slowdown in the oil and agriculture sectors.

Much of Kern employment is dispersed,
such that, the Metropolitan Bakersfield
area experiences a “reverse commute”
whereby workers commute to outlying
areas such as agricultural fields, food
processing facilities, distribution/logistic
centers, wind farms, oil fields, prisons,
power plants, and military installations.

Goods Movement Increase - Kern has
noticed a significant increase in trucking
since 2018. According to the California
Traffic Census, I-5 over the Grapevine has
seen truck traffic increase by 25% between
2018 and 2023. Warehousing and
manufacturing square footage has doubled
since the pandemic, in part due to a
moratorium on new warehousing in the
Inland Empire counties in Southern
California. That warehousing demand has
spilled over into the San Joaquin Valley,
driving increased truck traffic.

To help mitigate the increased trucking, a
$100M trucking container depot and
intermodal rail facility is under construction
in Shafter(See Figure ES-8). This is the only
“BNSF Certified Site” in California
marketed by a class one railroad (bnsfpremier-one-sheet-shafter-ca.pdf). The facility has a shipping price from BNSF to
the ports of L.A./Long Beach and the
Midwest that is competitive with trucking.

Diverting these truck shipments to rail at
Shafter reduces road-wear, emissions,
congestion and traffic incidents on I-5 and
58 over the passes. Shipping by rail is 10
times more energy efficient and 7 times less
polluting.

Regional Planning efforts such as the Kern
Area Regional Goods Movement
Operations (KARGO) Community Prosperity
and Protection Study are identifying
strategies to mitigate the negative effects of
To help mitigate the increased trucking,
a $100M trucking container depot and
intermodal rail facility is under
construction in Shafter. This is the only
“BNSF Certified Site” in California
marketed by the class one railroad.

Figure ES-8: April 2026 - 600 Plus Containers at Wonderful Company Shafter Container Depot Demonstrating Market for $100M Intermodal Rail Yard Under Construction on BNSF Main line Kern Council of Governments ES-10
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goods movement in the region while
enabling the economic benefits of hightech jobs in resource processing, manufacturing, and logistics.

Land Use Development - Land use is one
of the most important elements of effective
transportation planning. Kern COG does
not have jurisdiction over land use
planning, but the agency does advise and
encourage dialogue among those involved
in the decision-making process. The
RTP/SCS and Regional RHNA were
developed in consultation with local
jurisdictions and are consistent with
existing adopted general plans and zoning.

Kern COG will continue to use the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) to communicate with
Kern cities and the county on issues of land
use, transportation, and air quality to
ensure that land use projects are
environmentally sound.

PLANNING SUCCESSES
Updated on a 4-year cycle, here are a few
notable sustainable community successes
from the implementation of past plans.

Over 60 success stories are found in
Appendix E.

Clean California Highway Murals – Using
local artists and themes several major
highway bridge ramps and underpasses
were decorated with beautiful murals
through a grant from the Clean California
Local Grant Program provided by Caltrans.
(See Figure ES-9)
Equity - Every RTP cycle since 1998 has
included an Integrated Environmental
Justice Performance Measure Analysis (see
Appendix D). Each cycle the equity
analysis has demonstrated that funds are
being expended in a manner that benefits
disadvantage communities better or as well
as all communities countywide. This is in
large part because of the grassroot public
outreach effort that ensures that the
projects in the plan are supported by all
communities.

Figure ES-9: Clean California Local Grant Program – SR 204 Garces Circle Overpass Murals …the equity analysis has demonstrated
that funds are being expended in a
manner that benefits disadvantage
communities better or as well as all
communities countywide.

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Safety – Although safety has seen some
challenges in recent years based on
performance measures, the Kern Region
has completed a joint update of safety
plans for 9 jurisdictions in 2022, ensuring
eligibility for Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) funds.

Telecommute Strategy – The Kern region
has continued its strong support for
telecommuting through its Commute Kern
program. As demonstrated during the
pandemic, over 35% of workers
telecommuted up from 5% in prior years.

Local statistically valid surveys indicate
that approximately 10% of all workers plan
to continue telecommuting after the
pandemic, resulting in the single most
effective strategy for reduction of commute
related traffic and emissions.

Longest Class I Car-Free Bike Trail in
California – Started in 1976, Kern County
has now completed the longest dedicated
paved bike trail in the state extending 36.3
miles from Lake Ming to Lake Webb along
the banks of the Kern River. The paved
bikeway is used by commuters and
recreational riders alike, promoting this
plans sustainability and livability goals.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
The RTP/SCS includes a forecast of
reasonably available revenue over the next
20-plus years at $15.7 billion (See Chapter
6). This RTP promotes a more efficient
transportation system that calls for fully
funding alternative transportation modes,
while emphasizing transportation demand
and transportation system management
approaches for new capacity. 77% of
investments in this Plan are for operations/
77% of investments in this plan are for
operations/maintenance, active
transportation, & transit projects.

Figure ES-10: Investments by Mode 2026-2049 ($ x 1,000) 77% for Operations/Maintenance, Transit & Active Transportation
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maintenance, active transportation, and
transit projects (See Figure ES-10).

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The RTP fulfills multiple requirements with
one document:
• Congestion Management Program
• Sustainable Communities Strategy &
Rural Urban Connectivity Strategy
• Regional Housing Need Allocation
• Environmental Justice & Performance
Measure Analysis
• Safety-Security Action Element
As the Congestion Management Agency,
Kern COG prepares the federally required
Congestion Management Program (CMP)
which is integrated into Chapter 5 of the
RTP. Through the Kern Regional Traffic
Count Program, Kern COG monitors
compliance with the congestion standards
set in the CMP. The Program includes an
innovative multi-model deficiency plan
policy that looks at ways to improve
mobility, such as HOV lanes to keep transit
moving during peak congested periods.

Note that since 2006, the number of
segments on the CMP system that were
showing congestion deficiencies has
shrunk from 8 down to 1. This is primarily
due to the slower population growth
discussed above.

The SCS includes a Rural Urban
Connectivity Strategy designed to ensure
that rural economic sectors—agriculture,
energy, tourism, military, and others—are
not left out of efforts to provide for a more
efficient transportation system.

To ensure consistency with the SCS, Kern
COG engaged in the RHNA process
concurrently with the development of the
RTP. The RHNA is an 8-year document that
provides low-income housing goals for
each community in the region.

Recognized as a state best practice, the
Kern RTP includes an innovative analysis
with the Integrated Performance Measures
Analysis for System Level, Smart Mobility
Framework, Health Equity, Environmental
Justice, and Title VI. The analysis includes
Safety, and Ch. 5 includes the SafetySecurity Action Element.

RTP GOALS
Figure ES-11 lists the 7 publicly vetted
goals of the Regional Transportation Plan.

RTP SUMMARY HANDOUTS
The following handouts summarize this
RTP/SCS benefits and assumptions.

1. Mobility – Improve the mobility of people and freight;

2. Accessibility – Improve accessibility to major employment and other regional activity centers;

3. Reliability – Improve the reliability and safety of the transportation system;

4. Efficiency – Maximize the efficiency of the existing and future transportation system;

5. Livability – Promote livable communities;

6. Sustainability – Minimize effects on the environment; and

7. Equity – Ensure equitable distribution of the benefits among various demographic & user groups.

Figure ES-11: Kern’s 7 Long-Range Regional Transportation Planning Goals Kern Council of Governments ES-13
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
The region represented by the Kern Council of Governments is projected to grow by more than 11% by 2049. To protect the quality of life for future generations, the 2026 RTP is presented as an economic development strategy as well as a transportation infrastructure and sustainability investment.

MOBILITY BENEFITS
 The plan improves overall mobility and provides needed congestion relief by maintaining, fixing and finishing what we have
 The plan fully funds maintenance of the transportation system while increasing funding for bike, pedestrian, and transit facilities
 Implementation of the plan will nearly double the number of homes within walking distance to quality transit. By integrating land use and transportation, more than 70% of homes will be near quality transit compared to less than 60% under older plans.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS
 The Federal Highway Administration estimates that every $1 billion spent on transportation infrastructure creates 13,000 job years of which 1/3rd can persist long after construction, generated by increased labor from better mobility and more efficient goods movement.
 This 24-year investment plan is projected to add over 64,740 5-year jobs) from construction, maintenance, and better mobility, and saves 21,000 additional existing jobs that would have been lost because of poor road conditions.  The plan could ultimately add about 21,600 5-year permanent non-transportation sector jogs to the region, increasing Kern’s economic base, adding capacity to re-invest in an ever more efficient transportation system, triggering an upward economic spiral for future generations.

HEALTH BENEFITS
 Improve air quality and public health by reducing all criteria pollutants, emissions and their precursors to meet national standards – oxides of nitrogen (Nox), reactive organic gasses (ROG), particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and Carbon Monoxide (CO).
 4% or more reduction in health expenditures because of improved air quality.  Promotes more active transportation by fully funding the Kern Active Transportation Plan and increasing funding for bike and pedestrian facilities by 700% over the 2011 RTP.

SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
 20% reduction in farmland converted to urban/built-up uses outside city spheres of influence.
 15% reduction in household water use providing a full range of housing choices  3% reduction in infrastructure costs by revitalizing existing communities compared to past plans
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PLANNING ASSUMPTION MAPS2026 Regional Transportation Plan Reflecting diverse public input, the plan assumes projects that reflect a more efficient transportation system that will benefit the mobility, economy, health and sustainability of the region. Consistent with the prior plan, funding from traditional sources continue at historic rates as well as a slight increase in additional funding from potential new sources. Funding assumptions are updated every four years. Land use assumptions are based on local general plans with input from the public and the regional planning advisory committee.

Transportation
Projects
Future Land Use
Assumptions Future
Land Use
Assumptions

TAFT-MARICOPA SUBAREA
YOE Cost ($)**
Maintenance /
Inflation Savings
($)**
Percent of
expenditures
county-wide
Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations 286,726,000 134,762,000 Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) 73,539,900 14,824,400 Priority Regional Projects 1,097,300,000 81,700,000
Early Expenditures Subtotal 1,457,565,900 231,286,400 10.3% Next-In-Line Projects**** 33,819,840,000 5,603,500,000
Grand Total of All Projects Benefiting Subarea 35,277,405,900 5,834,786,400 53.3% Share of County Population: 2.1%
**Year of expenditure (YOE) 1) Assumes 3% annl. inflation, assumed extra funding allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, 2) Prioritize preventative maint., lowers cost by est. 47%. ***Active Transportation (bike & pedestrian) projects identified in the Kern COG Active Transportation Plan are fully funded and listed in table 5.1. ****Next-In-Line (unconstrained) projects include unfunded high speed rail segments in Kern totalling an estimated $30 Billion. Any potential new local funding sources/savings shall not be used for this project.

Next-In-Line (unconstrained) projects have no funding identified yet. However, if early expenditure projects in Table 5.1 are delivered early and under budget, these projects would be the next in line for funding.

Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations Roadway Safety, Maintenance and Operations
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.

Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)**
Maintenance /
Inflation Savings
($)**
RTP Project ID
3 Taft - potential new funds Taft Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 10,785,000 5,069,000 KER26RTP001 3 Taft - existing funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 42,627,000 20,035,000 KER26RTP001 3 Maricopa - potential new funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 1,555,000 731,000 KER26RTP001 3 Maricopa - existing funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 6,145,000 2,888,000 KER26RTP001 3 County Areas - potential new
funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 16,712,000 7,855,000 KER26RTP001 3 County Areas - existing funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 66,054,000 31,045,000 KER26RTP001 3 State Highways - existing funds Various Locations State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) 142,848,000 67,139,000 KER26RTP001
*1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 286,726,000 134,762,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.

Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 20+ Year Expenditure Program Summary By Major Expendature Categories with Forecast of Existing and Potential New Funding Sources 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 1 of 8
TAFT-MARICOPA SUBAREA (Continued)
Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) Transit, Passenger Rail, Low-Zero Emissions Infrastructure, Intellegent Transportation Systems (ITS) Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Vanpooling Vanpooling, Park & Ride Lots 4,100,000 600,000 KER26RTP005 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Bus Service Operations and Maintenance (incl. fare box, TDA, fed.) 6,580,000 - KER26RTP018 1,5,8 Bakersfield SR 99 HOV/M Lanes, RM I-change at Panama Ln - HOV RM 4,500,000 618,300 KER08RTP105 2036 1,5,8 Bakersfield SR 99 HOV/M Lanes, RM I-change at SR 119 - HOV RM 4,500,000 618,300 KER08RTP105 2036 5,8 Bakersfield SR 43 (future) HOV/M Lanes, RM WUC I-change at Ming Av - HOV RM 3,400,000 467,100 KER08RTP139 2036 5,8 Bakersfield SR 43 (future) HOV/M Lanes, RM WUC I-change at White Ln - HOV RM 3,400,000 467,100 KER08RTP139 2036 5,8 Bakersfield SR 43 (future) HOV/M Lanes, RM WUC I-change at SR 119 - HOV RM 3,400,000 467,100 KER08RTP075 2036 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Intellegent Transportation. Sys.(ITS) ITS related improvements / upgrades - Traffic Ops, etc. 70,000 - KER26RTP019 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Aviation Capital, Maintenance and Operational Improvements 1,000,000 6,600,000 KER26RTP020 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various Locations Other TCMs,--Alternative fuel/zero emission infrastructure, Promotion of alt. modes, alt. commuting, etc. 1,910,000 - KER26RTP025 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 32,860,000 9,837,900 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. ***The largest portion of the Passenger Rail Program is funded through the CA High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and like aviation and freight rail is included for information purposes only and beyond COG funding authority. $3.0B in HSR funding has been identified (fiscally constrained) for construction in the Kern region. An estimated $20 billion is unfunded for the ramaining segements in the Kern Region and can be found in Table 5.2. Continued delays in funding for the HSR project negate the possiblity of any inflation savings. 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 2 of 8
TAFT-MARICOPA SUBAREA (Continued)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Complete Streets Improvements and Maintenance Bikeway Facilities
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.

Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
5,8 Bakersfield/County class I shared use path Buena Vista Rec Area Loop (Lk Buena Vista to Lk BV) 7.7 mi. 7,799,800 1,071,600 KER26RTP058 0 5,8 Bakersfield/County class I shared use path Tupman Path (Enos Ln to Moose St) 5.6 mi. 5,672,600 779,400 KER26RTP075 0 8 County/Tupman class I shared use path Tule Elk Reserve (Tupman Path to Reserve St Pk) 1.3 mi. 1,316,800 180,900 KER26RTP081 0 8 Maricopa class I shared use path Wagy St (Maricopa Hwy to Welch St) .1 mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP083 0 8 Maricopa class II bike ln Hazelton St (Main St to Poso St) .3 mi. 30,400 4,200 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class II bike ln Main St (Hazelton St to California St) .1 mi. 10,100 1,400 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class II buffered bike ln SR 166/33/Maricopa Hwy (Fresno St to Scott Dr) 1.1 mi. 222,900 30,600 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class II buffered bike ln SR 33/California St (Poso St to Kern St) .5 mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Chico St (California St to Welch St) .1 mi. 5,600 800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Elkhorn St (SR 33 to Fresno St) .4 mi. 22,500 3,100 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Fresno St (Poso St to Elkhorn St) .2 mi. 11,300 1,600 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Green St (Hazelton St to California St) .1 mi. 5,600 800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Hazelton St (SR 166 to South City Limits) .3 mi. 16,900 2,300 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Stanislaus St (Klipstein St to School St) .2 mi. 11,300 1,600 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Union St (Maricopa Hwy SR 33 to Ruth St) .4 mi. 22,500 3,100 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa class III bike bl Welch St (Chico St to Wagy St) .1 mi. 5,600 800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Maricopa/Caltrans class II bike ln, Caltrans shldr SR 33/166 (Clark St to South City Limits) 1. mi. 90,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 8 Taft class II bike ln SR 33 (Kern St to SR 119) .5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class II bike ln SR 33 (West City Limits to Cascade Pl) 1.2 mi. 121,600 16,700 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class II bike ln 10th St (Center St to F St) .7 mi. 63,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II bike ln A St (Terrace Dr to S 10th St) .9 mi. 81,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II bike ln Ash St (N 10th St to Airport Rd) 1.9 mi. 171,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II bike ln SR 119 (Midway Rd to South City Limits) 6.6 mi. 594,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 8 Taft class II bike ln Wood St (S 10th St to SR 33) 1.1 mi. 99,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II buffered bike ln Cedar St (Division Rd to Airport Rd) 2.1 mi. 425,400 58,400 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class II buffered bike ln SR 33 Kern St (Cascade Pl to 1st St) 1.2 mi. 243,100 33,400 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class II buffered bike ln 1st St (West Side Hwy SR 33 to Calvin St) .3 mi. 54,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II buffered bike ln 2nd St (Calvin St to Williams Wy) .3 mi. 54,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class II buffered bike ln 6th St (Oak St to Ash St) 1.1 mi. 198,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class III bike bl Airport Rd (Ash St to SR 119) 1.1 mi. 55,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class III bike bl Cadet Rd (SR 33 to Duval Rd) 2. mi. 112,600 15,500 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class III bike bl Church St (F St to Ranier Av) .9 mi. 45,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class III bike bl Gardner Field Rd (SR 33 to East City Limits) 4.2 mi. 236,400 32,500 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class III bike bl Midoil Rd (Thomas St to Terrace Dr) .7 mi. 35,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 3 of 8
8 Taft class III bike bl SR 33 (Cadet Rd to California St) 2.3 mi. 129,400 17,800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft class III bike bl 2nd St (Calvin St to Supply Row) .6 mi. 30,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class III bike bl Harding Av (A St to E St) .4 mi. 20,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class III bike bl Oak St (Lierly Av to S 10th St) .2 mi. 10,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft class IV cycle track 10th St (Center St to Ash St) .6 mi. 180,000 - KER2xRTP000 2021 8 Taft/County class I Gardner Field Rd (County to Aqueduct) 1.0 mi. 1,013,000 139,200 KER26RTP026 0 8 Taft/County class I shared use path Kern R. Pkwy (Western end of Path to L Buena Vista) 2.9 mi. 2,610,000 - KER26RTP090 2023 8 Taft/County class I shared use path Taft Path (Kern River Parkway to Gardner Field Rd) 10.6 mi. 10,737,400 1,475,200 KER26RTP091 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln A St (Arroyo Dr to Hilard St) 0.3 mi. 30,400 4,200 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Ash St (Emmons Park to Harrison St) 0.2 mi. 20,300 2,800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Asher Av (Supply Row to South St) 0.5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Cedar St (Division Rd to Tyler St) 0.4 mi. 40,500 5,600 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Cedar St (Harrison St to Airport Rd 1.6 mi. 162,100 22,300 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Division Rd (Grevillea St to Ash St) 0.7 mi. 70,900 9,700 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln E Ash St (Adams St to Airport Rd) 0.9 mi. 91,200 12,500 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln E St (Harding Av to 10th St) 0.6 mi. 60,800 8,400 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Elm St (Division Rd to Harrison St) 0.5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Gardner Field Rd (County to Aqueduct) 0.5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln General Petroleum (2nd St to Wood St) 0.4 mi. 40,500 5,600 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Grevillea St (Division Rd to Harrison St) 0.5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Harding Av (A St to E St) 0.2 mi. 20,300 2,800 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Olive Av (Supply Row to Wood St) 0.3 mi. 30,400 4,200 KER26RTP004 0 8 Taft/County class II bike ln Pico St (S 6th St to Asher Wy) 0.1 mi. 10,100 1,400 KER26RTP004 0 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various locations Construct Class I, II or III Bike Path; striping; signage 100,000 13,700 KER26RTP004 0 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 33,694,900 4,026,900 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 4 of 8
Bicycle and Pedestrian Complete Streets Improvements and Maintenance Pedestrian Facilities
Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
8 Maricopa Complete Streets/ITS Improvements Other future developments funded by mitigation, fees, etc. 203,300 27,900 KER26RTP025 0 8 Maricopa Sidewalk Improvement Stanislaus St (School St to Klipstein St) .2 mi. 48,400 6,600 KER26RTP025 0 8 Maricopa/Caltrans Corridor Improvement California St (Main St to Poso St) .4 mi. 130,000 17,900 KER26RTP025 0 8 Maricopa/Caltrans Corridor Improvement Klipstein St (Fiester St to Stanislaus St) .4 mi. 129,100 17,700 KER26RTP025 0 8 Maricopa/Caltrans Sidewalk Improvement Poso St (Stanislaus St to S Kern St) .2 mi. 38,300 5,300 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Complete Streets/ITS Improvements Other future developments funded by mitigation, fees, etc. 3,684,800 506,300 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Corridor Improvement 10th St (Ash St to Main St) .6 mi. 198,100 27,200 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Corridor Improvement 6th St (Ash St to Main St) .8 mi. 246,700 33,900 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Corridor Improvement San Emidio St (N 10th St to 1st St) .8 mi. 76,600 10,500 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft High-Visibility Crosswalk Kern St (6th St) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Sidewalk Improvement Ash St (10th Street to 4th St) .7 mi. 153,300 21,100 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Sidewalk Improvement Olive Av (Supply Row to South St) .5 mi. 104,000 14,300 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft Sidewalk Improvement Wood St (S 10th St to SR 33) 1.1 mi. 236,900 32,500 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/Caltrans Corridor Improvement Kern Av (Cascade Pl to Taft Hwy) 1.2 mi. 379,700 52,200 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/Caltrans High-Visibility Crosswalk SR 119 (Gardner Field Rd/E Main St) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/County Kern - Complete Streets/ITS ImprovemOther future developments funded by mitigation, fees, etc. 791,900 108,800 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/County Sidewalk Improvement Cedar St (Lincoln Street to SR 119) 1. mi. 209,900 28,800 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/County Sidewalk Improvement Date St (Division Rd to Monroe St) .7 mi. 154,000 21,200 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/County Sidewalk Improvement Elm St (Lincoln Street to Harrison St) .5 mi. 106,600 14,600 KER26RTP025 0 8 Taft/County Sidewalk Improvement S 10th St (A Street to Buena Vista Place) .3 mi. 68,200 9,400 KER26RTP025 0 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various locations Safe, Complete Streets, Pedestrian Enhancements - - KER26RTP025 0 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various locations Construct Complete Streets Improvements - - KER26RTP025 0 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 6,985,000 959,600 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 5 of 8
TAFT-MARICOPA SUBAREA (Continued)
Priority Regional Projects
Freight Rail***
Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
1,2,3,5,6,7
,8,9 County/Tehachapi Freight Rail Double-track sections (Bakersfield to Mojave) - Phase 2 101,300,000 13,900,000 KER26RTP086 0 1,5,6,8 Shafter/Bakersfield Freight Rail Intermodal Rail Facility - Phase 3 100,000,000 - KER26RTP087 2026 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Freight Rail Private Sector Rail Network Improvments, supporting rail freight movement 56,300,000 7,700,000 KER26RTP089 0
*1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 257,600,000 21,600,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. ***Freight rail projects are usually privately funded however some competetive government grant funding is available.

Priority Regional Projects
2026-2029 Major Roadway Improvements
Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
1,5,6,7,8,9 Bakersfield Centennial Corridor At Rte 99 & 58 – operational improvements 84,000,000 - KER22RTP003 2026 1,5,6,7,8,9 County Centennial Corridor Stockdale Hwy (SR 43 to Heath Rd) safety widening, traffic flow impvmts. 66,400,000 - KER22RTP005 2026
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 County/Keene Route 58 W of Tehachapi to General Beale Rd - new truck climbing lanes 140,000,000 - KER22RTP006 2026 1,5,6,8 Shafter Cherry Av Intermodal Rail Freight Hub Connector Improvements - Phase I - Shafter Greenpass (KARGO 13.9) 111,100,000 - KER23RTP001 2027 5,8 County/Taft Route 119 Cherry Ave to Elk Hills Rd - safety widening, traffic flow impvmts. (Ph. 1 bypass) 117,400,000 16,100,000 KER08RTP022 2031 5,8 County/Bakersfield Route 119 I-5 to Buena Vista - safety widening, traffic flow improvements 35,200,000 4,800,000 KER08RTP099 2036 5,6,8 County/Bakersfield West Urban Corridor White Lane to Westside Pkwy-construct new facility 130,300,000 17,900,000 KER08RTP139 2049 5,6,8 County/Bakersfield West Urban Corridor Taft Hwy to White Lane - construct new facillity 101,300,000 13,900,000 KER08RTP097 2049 8 Taft Route 119 Elk Hills - County Rd to Tupman Ave - safety widening, traffic flow impvmts. (Ph. 2) 54,000,000 7,400,000 KER08RTP086 2049 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 839,700,000 60,100,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings.

TAFT-MARICOPA SUBAREA (Continued)
Regional Projects Under Construction / Recently Completed - 2025 Status Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start 1,5,6,7,8,9 Bakersfield Route 58 I-5 to 58/Cottonwood Rd - new freeway/operatational Improvem 698,000,000 - KER08RTP020 2016 1,5,6,7,8,9 Bakersfield Passenger Rail Amtrak Station - Phase 3 13,000,000 - KER2xRTP000 2022 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 711,000,000 - 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 6 of 8
Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations Next-In-Line - Local Streets and Roads (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maintenance Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Region Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 698,400,000 328,200,000 KER26RTP001 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 698,400,000 328,200,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.

TABLE 5.2 - Beyond 2049 - Next-In-Line Projects (Unconstrained Program of Projects) (Continued) Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) Next-In-Line - Transit, Passenger Rail, Aviation (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9
Kern County, Bakersfield,
Tehachapi High Speed Rail Northwest of Bakersfield to Palmdale connecting to Palmdale Metrolink Station 30,000,000,000 4,778,100,000 KER26RTP113

6.8 County Buttonwillow Airport Capital Improvements - - KER26RTP117 1,2,4,5,6,8
,9 County, Bksfld Meadows Field (BFL) Capital Improvements 54,600,000 8,700,000 KER26RTP121 1,2,4,5,6,8
,9 County, Bksfld Meadows Field (BFL) Meadows Field Air Freight Terminal 75,020,000 11,900,000 KER26RTP122 8 County Taft Airport Capital Improvements 2,050,000 300,000 KER26RTP126 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 30,131,670,000 4,799,000,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.

TABLE 5.2 - Beyond 2049 - Next-In-Line Projects (Unconstrained Program of Projects) (Continued) Next-In-Line - Active Transportation (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 all 0
Sub-total $0 $0 Sub-total
TABLE 5.2 - Beyond 2049 - Next-In-Line Projects (Unconstrained Program of Projects) (Continued) Next-In-Line - Freight rail (Unconstrained Projects)
Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
8 County Intermodal hub Sunset Line Intermodal Rail Facilities 20,000,000 3,200,000 KER27RTP138 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 20,000,000 3,200,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.

The intent of this plan is to fully fund bike and pedestrian projects as identified in the most recent active transportation plan. For a complete listing of projects see Table 5.1.
2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 7 of 8
TABLE 5.2 - Beyond 2049 - Next-In-Line Projects (Unconstrained Program of Projects) (Continued) Next-In-Line - Major Roadway Improvements (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
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Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,5,8,9 Bakersfield Route 58 New 58 from I-5 to Heath Rd at Stockdale Hwy - construct new 500,000,000 79,600,000 KER08RTP114 1,5,8,9 Bakersfield Southern Urban Corridor I-5 to Rt 58 - new facility 610,000,000 97,200,000 KER08RTP074 1,2,8 County Copus Rd Copus Rd Safety Realignment (KARGO 1.4) 19,150,000 3,100,000 KER26RTP168 1,2,8 County Future Route 166 Arvin Greenpass Corr. Copus/David Rd; I-5 to Wheeler Rdge R 104,000,000 16,600,000 KER26RTP167 1,2,8 County Future Route 166 Realign SR 166 to Copus Rd via Old River Rd (KARGO 1.5) 45,000,000 7,200,000 KER26RTP169 1,2,5,6,8 County Interstate 5 Grapevine southbound weigh station relocation (KARGO 4.1) 100,000,000 15,900,000 KER18RTP004 1,2,5,8 County Interstate 5 Southbound truck weigh station new location - Tejon Pass 66,600,000 10,600,000 KER26RTP150 1,5,6,7,8,9 County Route 58 Route 223 new interchange (KARGO 2.3) 244,000,000 38,900,000 KER26RTP155 1,5,6,7,8,9 County Route 58 Cultural Biological Interpretive Visitors Center (KARGO 2.4) 17,550,000 2,800,000 KER26RTP156 1,5,8,9 County/Bkfd Route 58 I-5/Rt 58 Stockdale Hwy I-change improvements (KARGO 10.2 9,650,000 1,500,000 KER26RTP152 1,5,8,9 County/Bkfd Route 58 SR 58 Stockdale Hwy Safety Passing Lanes (KARGO 10.3) 66,500,000 10,600,000 KER26RTP153 1,2,5,8 County/Grapevine Interstate 5 Grapevine interchange - construct new interchange / relocate t 76,000,000 12,100,000 KER18RTP004 1,2,5,6,8 County/Lebec Interstate 5 Grapevine to Lebec - truck passing lanes - habitat crossings (K 257,800,000 41,100,000 KER08RTP027 1,5,6,7,8,9 County/Tehachapi Route 58 W of Teh. to Gen Beale Rd - truck climb/safety passing lanes seg 1 (KARGO 2.1) 230,000,000 36,600,000 KER08RTP035
1,5,6,7,8,9 County/Tehachapi Route 58 W of Teh. to Gen Beale Rd - truck climb/safety passing lanes seg 3 (KARGO 2.2) 301,000,000 47,900,000 KER26RTP154
8 Maricopa Route 166 Basic School Rd - reconstruct intersection grade 520,000 100,000 KER08RTP043 8 Maricopa Route 33 Welch St to Midway Rd - widen to four lanes 88,000,000 14,000,000 KER08RTP029 8 Maricopa/Taft Route 33 Safety improvements, extend existing passing lanes S. of Taft, 20,000,000 3,200,000 KER26RTP151 5,6,8 South metro West Urban Corridor Taft Hwy to I-5 - extend facility 100,000,000 15,900,000 KER08RTP075 8 Taft Route 119 Rt 33 to Cherry Ave - safety widening 54,000,000 8,600,000 KER08RTP040 8 Taft Route 119 Tupman Rd to I-5 - safety widening 60,000,000 9,600,000 KER08RTP041 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 2,969,770,000 473,100,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%. 2026 RTP Appendix C Taft-Maricopa - p. 8 of 8

TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

MINUTES
MAY 05, 2026
The May 5th, 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 Ron Waldrop and invocation was given by Pastor Sean Piefer.

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

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
There was none.

4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTION)
Council Member Krier spoke about CHP’s on the road doing a great job and reminded all to be active in the community.

Council Member Chavira reminded everyone to vote and stay informed with true information. He also recited a few quotes about elections.

Council Member Waldrop mentioned that the American people aren’t being represented well and reminded everyone to vote. He also thanked nurses for all they do.

Mayor Noerr spoke about affordability and what is currently going on in the world with oil.

5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There was none.

6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.

7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
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There was none.

8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
********************************************************************************************* CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-16
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Chavira to approve consent calendar items 9-16.

AYES: Krier, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0

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

10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 042426 Check No. 201940-20201 $ 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 (Resolution No. 4342-26).

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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
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 (Resolution No. 4343-26) and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

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 (Resolution No. 4344-26)

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 (Resolution No. 4345-26)

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 (Resolution No. 4346-26)

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 (Resolution No. 4347-26)

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 (Resolution No. 4348-26)

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 (Resolution No. 4349-26) ********************************************************************************************* City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
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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
 The Council Members discussed this item, Noerr reminded everyone that Covid affected people and it has been hard for businesses to catch up. Krier stated the Chamber is vital to our community.

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Motion: Moved by Krier seconded by Chavira to receive and file the income statement for year 2024 and year 2025 from Taft Chamber of Commerce.

AYES: Krier, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
PASSED: 4-0
********************************************************************************************* At 7:40 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.

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
 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 8:20 PM. __________ ____________
Faith Melton Dave Noerr
City Clerk Mayor

City of Taft | California
Treasurer’s Report
For the Month Ended March 31, 2026
Prepared By:

Finance Department
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
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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 – Unrestricted Cash Accounts....................................................................................................... 3 Bank Reconciliation – Restricted Cash Accounts........................................................................................................... 4 Schedule of Cash and Investments.............................................................................................................................. 5 Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements.................................................................................................................... 6 Schedule of Interest Earned ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Schedule of Investment Composition.......................................................................................................................... 8 Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Original Purchase.................................................................................. 9 Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Remaining Maturity ............................................................................ 10 Exhibits – Trend Analysis............................................................................................................................................ 11 Exhibit A – Investment Trend..................................................................................................................................... 12 Exhibit B – Balance Trends......................................................................................................................................... 13 Exhibit C – Interest Rate Trends................................................................................................................................. 17 Exhibit D – Return on Investment Analysis................................................................................................................ 19 Exhibit E – Month-to-Month Change......................................................................................................................... 21 Exhibit F – Investment Policy Compliance Testing..................................................................................................... 23 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
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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 March 31, 2026, the City is not in compliance with its investment policy. The largest portion of the City’s investment portfolio includes negotiable certificates of deposit (53.19%) when the limit on this type of investment is 30%. The investments are held in the City’s Wells Fargo Advisors Certificate of Deposits account and UBS Financial Services account.
• The City’s unrestricted cash and investment balances experienced an overall decline from March 2025 to March 2026 (Exhibit E – Page 21). The City’s restricted cash and investment balances experienced an overall increase over the same period. We will investigate the causes of these trends further. • As of March 31, 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 $2,354,344.64 represents the largest share (35.57%) of operating cash and investments compared to other financial institutions.
• The PARS balance of $1,986,292.64 represents the largest share (77.49%) of restricted cash and investments relative to other institutions holding restricted funds. • The “Investment Trend Analysis as of March 31, 2026” (Exhibit A - Page 12) 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 March 2026. • LAIF interest rates increased from February 2022 to August 2024, followed by a gradual decline that has continued through March 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 MARCH 31, 2026
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2 Cash and Investment
Schedules and Charts
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Bank Reconciliation – Unrestricted Cash Accounts
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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 Bancorp Total Account Type Checking Checking Investment Pool Cert. of Deposit Cert. of Deposit Bonds Bonds Unrestricted Cash Balance per Bank at 3/31/2026 $ 207,129.74 $ 1,399,436.62 $ 234,431.22 $ 304,567.90 $ 2,354,344.64 $ 1,165,986.23 $ 1,497,195.00 $ 7,163,091.35 Total Outstanding Items
Deposits in Transit - 600.17 - - - - - 600.17
Outstanding Checks (Payroll) (763.32) (4,617.81) - - - - - (5,381.13) Outstanding Checks (Operating) (3,715.25) (536,553.26) - - - - - (540,268.51) Outstanding Checks (Inmates) - - - - - - - -
Total Outstanding Items (4,478.57) (540,570.90) - - - - - (545,049.47) Adjusted Balance per Bank at 3/31/2026 $ 202,651.17 $ 858,865.72 $ 234,431.22 $ 304,567.90 $ 2,354,344.64 $ 1,165,986.23 $ 1,497,195.00 $ 6,618,041.88 General Ledger Balance at 3/1/2026 $ 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 Cash Receipts
General Cash Receipts 36,466.36 1,471,582.07 - - - - - 1,508,048.43 Interest Income 3.44 - - 700.08 5,543.03 3,626.67 - 9,873.22 Total Cash Receipts 36,469.80 1,471,582.07 - 700.08 5,543.03 3,626.67 - 1,517,921.65 Disbursements
Operating Cash Disbursements
Checks Issued - (992,710.84) - - - - - (992,710.84)
Checks Voided - - - - - - - -
ACH - CalPERS - (94,783.29) - - - - - (94,783.29)
ACH - Great-West Life - (18,232.78) - - - - - (18,232.78) ACH - State Disbursement Unit - (2,274.53) - - - - - (2,274.53) Account Charges & Fees (56.32) - - - - - - (56.32)
Total Operating Cash Disbursements (56.32) (1,108,001.44) - - - - - (1,108,057.76) Payroll Cash Disbursements
Payroll Checks Issued - (39,250.04) - - - - - (39,250.04) Payroll Direct Deposit - (433,119.16) - - - - - (433,119.16) Payroll Tax Payment 03/06 - (91,125.70) - - - - - (91,125.70) Payroll Tax Payment 03/23 - (78,764.97) - - - - - (78,764.97) Total Operating Cash Disbursements - (642,259.87) - - - - - (642,259.87) Adjustments
Change In Fair Market Value - - - - (6,777.40) (1,595.13) 3,030.00 (5,342.53) Total Adjustments - - - - (6,777.40) (1,595.13) 3,030.00 (5,342.53) Total Disbursements
(56.32) (1,750,261.31) - - (6,777.40) (1,595.13) 3,030.00 (1,755,660.16) General Ledger Balance at 3/31/2026 $ 202,651.17 $ 858,865.72 $ 234,431.22 $ 304,567.90 $ 2,354,344.64 $ 1,165,986.23 $ 1,497,195.00 $ 6,618,041.88 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Bank Reconciliation – Restricted Cash Accounts
Unaudited
4 General Ledger Account 010-00102 053-00100 054-00100 062-00103 070-00102 071-00104 Banking Institution Public Agency United Security Bank United Security Bank United Security Bank Wells Fargo Advisors Wells Fargo Advisors Total Total Total Cash and Account Type Retirement Services Inmate Welfare Inmate Trust LCTOP Bus Grant COP USDA WWTP Construction Restricted Cash Unrestricted Cash Investments Balance per Bank at 3/31/2026 $ 1,986,292.64 $ 107,850.03 $ 378,540.57 $ 72,006.49 $ 77,351.80 $ 179,258.47 $ 2,801,300.00 $ 7,163,091.35 $ 9,964,391.35 Total Outstanding Items
Deposits in Transit - - - - - - - 600.17 600.17
Outstanding Checks (Payroll) - - - - - - - (5,381.13) (5,381.13) Outstanding Checks (Operating) - - - - - - - (540,268.51) (540,268.51) Outstanding Checks (Inmates) - - (237,881.76) - - - (237,881.76) - (475,763.52) Total Outstanding Items - - (237,881.76) - - - (237,881.76) (545,049.47) (782,931.23) Adjusted Balance per Bank at 3/31/2026 $ 1,986,292.64 $ 107,850.03 $ 140,658.81 $ 72,006.49 $ 77,351.80 $ 179,258.47 $ 2,563,418.24 $ 6,618,041.88 $ 9,181,460.12 General Ledger Balance at 3/1/2026 $ 2,051,549.39 $ 100,716.60 $ 311,059.78 $ 71,988.74 $ 76,733.61 $ 178,774.71 $ 2,790,822.83 $ 6,855,780.39 $ 9,646,603.22 Cash Receipts
General Cash Receipts - 7,108.75 70,490.49 - - - 77,599.24 1,508,048.43 1,585,647.67 Interest Income - 24.68 76.74 17.75 618.19 483.76 1,221.12 9,873.22 11,094.34 Total Cash Receipts - 7,133.43 70,567.23 17.75 618.19 483.76 78,820.36 1,517,921.65 1,596,742.01 Disbursements
Operating Cash Disbursements
Checks Issued - - (481,316.94) - - - (481,316.94) (992,710.84) (1,474,027.78) Checks Voided - - 240,348.74 - - - 240,348.74 - 240,348.74 ACH - CalPERS - - - - - - - (94,783.29) (94,783.29)
ACH - Great-West Life - - - - - - - (18,232.78) (18,232.78) ACH - State Disbursement Unit - - - - - - - (2,274.53) (2,274.53) Account Charges & Fees (65,256.75) - - - - - (65,256.75) (56.32) (65,313.07) Total Operating Cash Disbursements (65,256.75) - (240,968.20) - - - (306,224.95) (1,108,057.76) (1,414,282.71) Payroll Cash Disbursements
Payroll Checks Issued - - - - - - - (39,250.04) (39,250.04) Payroll Direct Deposit - - - - - - - (433,119.16) (433,119.16) Payroll Tax Payment 03/06 - - - - - - - (91,125.70) (91,125.70) Payroll Tax Payment 03/23 - - - - - - - (78,764.97) (78,764.97) Total Operating Cash Disbursements - - - - - - - (642,259.87) (642,259.87) Adjustments
Change In Fair Market Value - - - - - - - (5,342.53) (5,342.53) Total Adjustments - - - - - - - (5,342.53) (5,342.53)
Total Disbursements
(65,256.75) - (240,968.20) - - - (306,224.95) (1,755,660.16) (2,061,885.11) General Ledger Balance at 3/31/2026 $ 1,986,292.64 $ 107,850.03 $ 140,658.81 $ 72,006.49 $ 77,351.80 $ 179,258.47 $ 2,563,418.24 $ 6,618,041.88 $ 9,181,460.12 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Schedule of Cash and Investments
Unaudited
5 Percent Yield To Maturity
Account Pooled Designated And Operating Book Market Of Maturity 360 Days 365 Days Number Cash & Investments: Value Value Portfolio Date Equivalent Equivalent Operating Cash & Investments
009-00100 Passbook/Checking Accounts
West America Bank (WAB) $ 202,651.17 $ 202,651.17 3.06% Now 0.02% 0.02% 009-00102 Checking Account
United Security Bank (USB) 858,865.72 858,865.72 12.98% Now 0.00% 0.00% 009-00101 Local Agency Investment Funds (A) 234,431.22 234,431.22 3.54% Now 0.32% 0.32% 009-00103 Certificate of Deposit
United Security Bank (USB) 304,567.90 304,567.90 4.60% Now 0.02% 0.02% 009-00104 Investment - U.S. Government Securities
Piper Sandler & Co. 1,497,195.00 1,497,195.00 22.62% See Page 6 0.62% 0.63% 009-00114 Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) 2,354,344.64 2,354,344.64 35.57% See Page 6 1.81% 1.84% 009-00115 UBS Financial Services, Inc 1,165,986.23 1,165,986.23 17.62% See Page 6 2.53% 2.56% Total Operating Cash & Investments $ 6,618,041.88 $ 6,618,041.88 100.00% Restricted Cash & Investments
010-00102 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) $ 1,986,292.64 $ 1,986,292.64 77.49% Now -6.62% -6.71% 053-00100 Restricted Cash - Inmate Welfare Fund 107,850.03 107,850.03 4.21% Now 0.02% 0.02% 054-00100 Restricted Cash - Inmate Trust Fund 140,658.81 140,658.81 5.49% Now 0.02% 0.02% 062-00103 Restricted Cash - LCTOP-BUS PASSES 72,006.49 72,006.49 2.81% Now 0.02% 0.03% 070-00102 Restricted Cash - COP USDA (WFA Acct #3386) 67,324.97 67,324.97 2.63% Now 3.33% 3.38% 071-00102 Monies To Hold Acct Open From Fund 71 (WFA Acct #3386) 10,026.83 10,026.83 0.39% N/A N/A N/A 071-00104 Restricted Cash - WWTP Construction (WFA Acct #8423) 179,258.47 179,258.47 6.99% Now 3.70% 3.75% Total Restricted Cash & Investments $ 2,563,418.24 $ 2,563,418.24 100.00% Grand Total Cash & Investments $ 9,181,460.12 $ 9,181,460.12 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 March 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, March 31, 2026.

CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements
Unaudited
6 Balance Balance
As of Investment Transfer Transfer As Of
3/1/2026 Receipts Disbursements Interest Paid Gain/Loss In (Out) 3/31/2026 Interest Earned Pooled Operating Cash & Investments:

Passbook/Checking Account - West America $ 166,237.69 $ 36,466.36 $ (56.32) $ 3.44 $ - $ - $ - $ 202,651.17 $ 3.44 Checking Account-United Security Bank 1,137,544.96 1,471,582.07 (1,750,261.31) - - - - 858,865.72 - Cetificate Of Deposit/United Security Bank 303,867.82 - - 700.08 - - - 304,567.90 700.08 Local Agency Investment Fund 234,431.22 - - - - - - 234,431.22 - Investment-U.S. Government Securities 1,494,165.00 - - - 3,030.00 - - 1,497,195.00 - Certificate Of Deposit/Wells Fargo Advisors 2,355,579.01 - - 5,543.03 (6,777.40) - - 2,354,344.64 5,543.03 Certificate Of Deposit/UBS Financial Services Inc. 1,163,954.69 - - 3,626.67 (1,595.13) - - 1,165,986.23 3,626.67 Total Pooled Operating Cash & Investments $ 6,901,862.39 $ 1,508,048.43 $ (1,750,317.63) $ 9,873.22 $ (5,342.53) $ - $ - $ 6,618,041.88 $ 9,873.22 Restricted Cash & Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) $ 2,051,549.39 $ - $ (65,256.75) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,986,292.64 $ - Inmate Welfare Fund 100,716.60 7,108.75 - 24.68 - - - 107,850.03 24.68 Inmate Trust Fund 311,059.78 70,490.49 (240,968.20) 76.74 - - - 140,658.81 76.74 Escrow Account-CDFW - - - - - - - - -
LCTOP-Bus Passes 71,988.74 - - 17.75 - - - 72,006.49 17.75 2019 Rev. Refunding Bond - Us Bank - - - - - - - - -
Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction (WFA Acct #8423) 178,774.71 - - 483.76 - - - 179,258.47 483.76 *Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA (WFA Acct #3386) 66,706.78 - - 618.19 - - - 67,324.97 618.19 *Monies To Hold Acct (70) From FD 71 (WFA Acct #3386) 10,026.83 - - - - - - 10,026.83 - Total Restricted Cash & Investments $ 2,790,822.83 $ 77,599.24 $ (306,224.95) $ 1,221.12 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,563,418.24 $ 1,221.12 Grand Total Cash & Investments $ 9,692,685.22 $ 1,585,647.67 $ (2,056,542.58) $ 11,094.34 $ (5,342.53) $ - $ - $ 9,181,460.12 $ 11,094.34 *Wells Fargo Advisors Acct 3886 is split into two general ledger accounts across Fund 70 and Fund 71 on the City's books. The sum of these accounts equals the adjusted bank balance on the bank reconciliation.

CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Schedule of Interest Earned
Unaudited
7 Interest earned during the current month ended March 31, 2026 are as follows:

Pooled Cash & Investments Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annual Total West America $ 3.44 $ - $ - $ 3.44
United Security Bank 700.08 - - 700.08
Local Agency Investment Fund - - - -
Piper Sandler & Co. - - - -
Wells Fargo Advisors 5,543.03 - - 5,543.03
UBS Financial Services 3,626.67 - - 3,626.67
Restricted Cash & Investments 1,101.95 119.17 - 1,221.12 Total Interest Earned for the Month Ending 3/31/2026 $ 10,975.17 $ 119.17 $ - $ 11,094.34 Quarterly interest earning is as follows:

Quarter Ending Quarter Ending Quarter Ending Fiscal
Pooled Cash & Investments 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Year to Date West America $ 15.14 $ 3.10 $ 7.63 $ 25.87
United Security Bank 2,819.62 2,550.22 2,254.90 7,624.74 Local Agency Investment Fund 6,212.40 6,269.85 4,201.12 16,683.37 Piper Sandler & Co. - 9,375.00 - 9,375.00
Wells Fargo Advisors 22,968.91 21,374.79 22,787.58 67,131.28 UBS Financial Services 10,195.39 14,694.40 4,784.94 29,674.73 Restricted Cash & Investments 1,893.48 2,168.84 2,366.88 6,429.20 Total Unrestriced Cash & Investments (Excluding LAIF) $ 37,892.54 $ 50,166.35 $ 32,201.93 $ 120,260.82 Total Pooled Cash & Investment Interest Earnings $ 44,104.94 $ 56,436.20 $ 36,403.05 $ 136,944.19 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Schedule of Investment Composition
Unaudited
8 Bank
Settlement
Date Cost Of CD
Market
Value Of CD
Interest
Rate Term
Maturity
Date
Interest Earned
In Fiscal Year
Interest
Pays
US Government Securities
Federal Home LN BNKS 4/20/2021 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,497,195.00 1.25% 5 Years 4/28/2026 $ 3,281.25 Semi-Annually Wells Fargo Advisors Investments
Nelnet Bank CD 4/13/2021 100,000.00 99,866.00 0.75% 5 Years 4/15/2026 376.03 Semi-Annually Goldman Sachs BK USA CD 9/29/2021 200,000.00 197,180.00 1.06% 5 Years 9/29/2026 2,100.00 Semi-Annually New Valley Bank 3/3/2022 169,242.00 166,724.10 1.73% 5 Years 2/25/2027 2,161.54 Monthly Eaglemark Svgs BK 3/9/2022 100,000.00 98,246.00 2.03% 5 Years 3/9/2027 2,000.00 Semi-Annually Capital One BK McLean VA 5/4/2022 250,000.00 247,765.00 3.07% 5 Years 5/4/2027 3,843.84 Semi-Annually Discover Greenwood 6/7/2022 20,000.00 19,827.00 3.17% 5 Years 6/7/2027 315.86 Semi-Annually Comenity Bank Wilmingtn 6/13/2022 200,000.00 197,507.80 3.18% 5 Years 6/14/2027 4,712.07 Monthly FFB Bank CD 11/25/2024 245,000.00 245,007.35 4.29% 5 Years 3/27/2029 7,879.58 Monthly Hiawatha Natl Bank CD 10/28/2024 45,000.00 45,001.35 4.34% 5 Years 10/26/2029 1,464.08 Monthly CFG Bank/Md CCD 10/22/2025 75,000.00 74,346.00 4.03% 5 Years 10/31/2030 - Semi-Annually Morgan Stanley BK NA CD 12/8/2025 100,000.00 99,214.00 4.08% 5 Years 12/17/2030 - Semi-Annually Sallie Mae Bank/Salt CD 1/7/2026 250,000.00 246,917.50 3.79% 5 Years 1/14/2031 - Semi-Annually UBS Bank USA CD 1/7/2026 250,000.00 246,907.50 3.79% 5 Years 1/14/2031 1,515.41 Monthly Great Midwest BK SSB CD 1/20/2026 250,000.00 245,775.00 3.91% 5 Years 1/22/2031 1,555.83 Monthly JP Morgan Chase BK NA CD 3/16/2026 120,000.00 118,882.80 4.08% 5 Years 3/20/2031 - Semi-Annually Total Wells Fargo Advisors $ 2,374,242.00 $ 2,349,167.40 $ 27,924.24 UBS Financial Services
Freedom First Fed VA US 9/18/2025 100,000.00 99,975.00 3.85% 1 Year 6/24/2026 2,204.53 Monthly Goldman Sachs 8/9/2021 100,000.00 98,898.00 1.01% 5 Years 8/18/2026 1,000.00 Semi-Annually Safra Natl BK 9/18/2025 100,000.00 99,882.00 3.70% 1 Year 9/23/2026 - Annual Bank United NA Flor 12/14/2021 199,400.00 196,582.00 1.37% 5 Years 12/8/2026 1,353.70 Quarterly Goldman Sachs Bank NY 3/4/2025 125,000.00 125,433.75 4.29% 2 Years 3/11/2027 5,375.00 Semi-Annually Morgan Stanley BK UT 10/2/2025 120,000.00 119,556.00 3.66% 2 Years 10/8/2027 - Semi-Annually Morgan Stanley Prv NY 12/17/2025 200,000.00 199,082.00 3.77% 3 Years 12/6/2028 - Semi-Annually Sallie Mae Bank UT 12/15/2025 211,000.00 209,345.76 3.88% 5 Years 12/17/2030 - Semi-Annually Total UBS Financial Services $ 1,155,400.00 $ 1,148,754.51 $ 9,933.23 Total Investments and Interest Earned $ 5,029,642.00 $ 4,995,116.91 $ 41,138.72 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Original Purchase Unaudited
9 Maturity Distribution - Original Purchase
Portfolio/Benchmark 0-1
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3-4
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>5
Years
US Treasuries 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00%
Certificates of Deposits 5.67% 6.94% 5.67% 0.00% 81.73% 0.00%

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Time to Maturity (Years)
US Treasuries
Certificates of Deposits
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution – Remaining Maturity Unaudited
10 Maturity Distribution - Remaining Maturity
Portfolio/Benchmark 0-1
Years
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Years
2-3
Years
3-4
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>5
Years
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Certificates of Deposits 33.82% 16.72% 12.61% 1.27% 35.58% 0.00%

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Certificates of Deposits
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Treasurer’s Report
Unaudited
Exhibits
Trend Analysis
11 CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit A – Investment Trend
Unaudited
12 Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Balance As of Changes Unrestricted Investments 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Inc (dec) Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank $ 294,125.24 $ 296,918.33 $ 299,737.95 $ 302,313.00 $ 304,567.90 $ 10,442.66 Local Agency Investment Fund 556,899.21 567,747.85 573,960.25 230,230.10 234,431.22 (322,467.99) Investments-U.S. Government Securities 1,455,270.00 1,464,360.00 1,478,625.00 1,488,840.00 1,497,195.00 41,925.00 Piper Sandler & Co.

Certificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo Advisors 2,947,694.20 2,971,886.31 3,012,372.12 2,342,333.41 2,354,344.64 (593,349.56) Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services 1,382,593.62 1,397,662.11 1,154,751.84 1,159,082.62 1,165,986.23 (216,607.39) Total Unrestricted Investments $ 6,636,582.27 $ 6,698,574.60 $ 6,519,447.16 $ 5,522,799.13 $ 5,556,524.99 $(1,080,057.28) Restricted Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) $ 1,840,054.85 $ 1,908,989.64 $ 1,973,371.80 $ 1,999,343.75 $ 1,986,292.64 $ 146,237.79 Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 172,292.18 174,094.46 175,907.82 177,628.95 179,258.47 6,966.29 Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 101,710.58 2,666.03 2,691.99 76,733.61 77,351.80 (24,358.78) Total Restricted Investments $ 2,114,057.61 $ 2,085,750.13 $ 2,151,971.61 $ 2,253,706.31 $ 2,242,902.91 $ 128,845.30 Total Investments $ 8,750,639.88 $ 8,784,324.73 $ 8,671,418.77 $ 7,776,505.44 $ 7,799,427.90 $ (951,211.98) CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends
Unaudited
13 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Amount ($) Date
Comparison of Unrestricted Cash and Investment Balances from March 2025 to March 2026
Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank
Local Agency Investment Fund
Investments-U.S. Government Securities
Certificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo Advisors
Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
14 $-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Amount ($) Date
Composition of Unrestricted Investment Account Balances from March 2025 to March 2026
Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services
Certificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo Advisors
Investments-U.S. Government Securities
Local Agency Investment Fund
Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
15 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Amount ($) Date
Comparison of Restricted Cash and Investment Balances
from March 2025 to March 2026
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction
Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit B – Balance Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
16 $-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Amount ($) Date
Composition of Restricted Investment Account Balances
from March 2025 to March 2026
Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA
Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit C– Interest Rate Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
17 0.00%

1.00%

2.00%

3.00%

4.00%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00% 5/17/2021 6/17/2021 7/17/2021 8/17/2021 9/17/2021 10/17/2021 11/17/2021 12/17/2021 1/17/2022 2/17/2022 3/17/2022 4/17/2022 5/17/2022 6/17/2022 7/17/2022 8/17/2022 9/17/2022 10/17/2022 11/17/2022 12/17/2022 1/17/2023 2/17/2023 3/17/2023 4/17/2023 5/17/2023 6/17/2023 7/17/2023 8/17/2023 9/17/2023 10/17/2023 11/17/2023 12/17/2023 1/17/2024 2/17/2024 3/17/2024 4/17/2024 5/17/2024 6/17/2024 7/17/2024 8/17/2024 9/17/2024 10/17/2024 11/17/2024 12/17/2024 1/17/2025 2/17/2025 3/17/2025 4/17/2025 5/17/2025 6/17/2025 7/17/2025 8/17/2025 9/17/2025 10/17/2025 11/17/2025 12/17/2025 1/17/2026 2/17/2026 Efferctive Yield (%) Treasury Date
Comparison of FDIC Monthly National Yields
from May 2021 to March 2026
Money Market <100M
1 month CD <100M
3 month CD <100M
6 month CD <100M
12 month CD <100M
24 month CD <100M
36 month CD <100M
60 month CD <100M
CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit C– Interest Rate Trends (Continued)
Unaudited
18 0.00%

0.50%

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1.50%

2.00%

2.50%

3.00%

3.50%

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4.50%

5.00% Average Monthly Yield (%)
Month and Year
Comparison of LAIF Monthly Yields
from February 2021 to March 2026
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Exhibit D– Return on Investment Analysis
Unaudited
19 Return Return Return
3-Month Yield 6-Month Yield 12-Month Yield
Unrestricted Investments
Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank 0.75% 1.61% 3.55% Local Agency Investment Fund 1.82% 1.82% 4.94%
Investments-U.S. Government Securities 0.56% 1.26% 2.88% Piper Sandler & Co.

Certificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo 0.51% 1.39% 3.62% Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services 0.60% 0.97% 3.00% Restricted Investments
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) -0.65% 0.65% 7.95% Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 0.92% 1.90% 4.04% Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA 0.81% 36.72% 1.90%
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Exhibit D– Return on Investment Analysis (Continued)
Unaudited
20 *Return on investment percentage variation is attributed to volatility in investment balances. -5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Return 3-Month Yield Return 6-Month Yield Return 12-Month Yield CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit E – Month-to-Month Change
Unaudited
21 Balance As of 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 3/31/2026 Inc (Dec) Unrestricted Investments
Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank $ 297,834.85 $ 298,784.89 $ 299,737.95 $ 300,626.11 $ 301,506.57 $ 302,313.00 $ 303,094.60 $ 303,867.82 $ 304,567.90 $ 6,733.05 Local Agency Investment Fund 573,960.25 573,960.25 573,960.25 580,230.10 230,230.10 230,230.10 234,431.22 234,431.22 234,431.22 (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 1,497,195.00 29,505.00 Piper Sandler & Co.

Certificates 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 2,354,344.64 (636,237.37) Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services 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 1,165,986.23 (236,153.81) Total Unrestricted Investments $ 6,732,207.15 $ 6,496,732.28 $ 6,519,447.16 $ 6,237,080.56 $ 5,506,113.54 $ 5,522,799.13 $ 5,541,156.14 $ 5,551,997.74 $ 5,556,524.99 $ (1,175,682.16) 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 $ 1,986,292.64 $ 73,632.10 Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction 174,683.66 175,295.16 175,907.82 176,490.44 177,075.83 177,628.95 178,236.34 178,774.71 179,258.47 4,574.81 Wells 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 77,351.80 74,685.77 Total Restricted Investments $ 2,090,010.23 $ 2,119,682.60 $ 2,151,971.61 $ 2,171,061.35 $ 2,252,839.10 $ 2,253,706.31 $ 2,273,837.43 $ 2,307,057.71 $ 2,242,902.91 $ 152,892.68 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 $ 7,799,427.90 $ (1,022,789.48) CITY OF TAFT | FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
Exhibit E – Month-to-Month Change
Unaudited
22 $-
$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 March 2026
Certificates of Deposits - United Security Bank
Local Agency Investment Fund
Investments-U.S. Government Securities
Certificates of Deposits - Wells Fargo
Certificates of Deposits - UBS Financial Services
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
Wells Fargo Advisors - WWTP Construction
Wells Fargo Advisors - COP USDA
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Exhibit F – Investment Policy Compliance Testing
Unaudited
23 Testing the current investment portfolio ensures the City remains in compliance with its adopted policy. The following is an excerpt from the City’s most recent investment policy adopted on March 3, 2026:

Investment Instruments
The City of Taft operates its temporary pooled idle cash investments under the prudent man rule. This affords the City a broad spectrum of investment opportunities as long as the investment is deemed prudent and is allowable under current legislation of the State of California (Government Code Section 53600 et seq.) Investment may be made in the following media:

1. United States Treasury Bills, Bonds and Notes, or those for which the full faith and credit of the United States are pledged for payment of principal and interest. The City shall not invest in any United States security that exceeds five-years of maturity.

2. Obligations issued by the United States Government Agencies such as, Securities issued and backed as to payment by one of the following Government Sponsored Entities (GSE’s)
a) Federal Farm Credit Bank
b) Federal Home Loan Bank

3. Certificates of Deposit (or Time Deposits) placed with commercial banks and/or savings and loans.

4. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit.

5. Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool) Demand Deposit.

6. Passbook Savings Accounts.

7. County Pooled Funds.

8. “NOW” Demand Deposits.

The City of Taft will diversify its investments by security type and institution. With the exception of U.S. Treasury securities and authorized pools, no more than 50% of the entity’s total investment portfolio will be invested in a single security type or with a single financial institution. Investment in derivatives is not permitted.

Maturities
Security purchases and holdings shall be maintained within statutory limits imposed by the Government Code. Current limits are:

Permitted Investments/Deposits Percentages Maximum Maturity US Government Treasury Securities Unlimited 5 years*
Certificates of Deposits Unlimited 5 years*
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 30% 5 years*
LAIF 15MM** N/A
Passbook Deposits --- N/A
County Pooled Funds 50% N/A
* Maximum term unless expressly authorized by Governing Body and within the prescribed time frame for said approval. ** Limit set by LAIF Governing Board, not Government Code.

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Exhibit F – Investment Policy Compliance Testing (Continued) Unaudited
24 The results of compliance tests with the City’s investment policy are as follows:

Permitted Investments/Deposits
Percentage/Amount
Allowed
Actual
Percentage/Amount
Maximum
Maturity
Actual Maximum
Maturity Conclusion
*US Government Treasury Securities Unlimited 22.62% 5 Years 5 Years In Compliance *Certificates of Deposits Unlimited 4.60% 5 Years 5 Years In Compliance *Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 30% 53.19% 5 Years 5 Years Not in Compliance LAIF 15,000,000.00 234,431.22 N/A N/A In Compliance
Passbook Deposits --- 16.04% N/A N/A In Compliance
County Pooled Funds 50% 0% N/A N/A In Compliance
*Additional support for maximum investment maturity can be found in "Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution - Original Purchase" on Page 9 and "Chart of Investment Maturity Distribution - Remaining Maturity" on Page 10 of this report.

Financial Institutions
Percentage of
Investments Allowed Actual Percentage Conclusion
Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) 50.00% 35.57% In Compliance
UBS Financial Services, Inc 50.00% 17.62% In Compliance United Security Bank (USB) 50.00% 17.58% In Compliance
West America Bank (WAB) 50.00% 3.06% In Compliance
Piper Sandler & Co. 50.00% 22.62% In Compliance
Based on the above information, the City is not in compliance with its most recent investment policy adopted on March 3, 2026. Most of the City’s current investments are negotiable certificates of deposit (53.19%) when this investment type can only account for 30% of the City’s portfolio. The City has maintained compliance with regards to investment maturity and percentage of investments with financial institutions.

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF TAFT TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR TAFT AREA

TRANSIT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The FTA (Federal Transit Administration) issued revised guidance to federal aid recipients in the form of a circular dated October 1, 2012. The circular guides transit agencies and other aid recipients on how to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures that public services, including transportation, are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In order to ensure compliance with FTA Title VI requirements and guidelines, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) required all recipients and subrecipients of federal transportation funding (of which the City of Taft is a subrecipient) to develop and submit an updated Title VI program every three years.

Caltrans has completed its initial review and has approved for City Council to adopt the plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to adopt resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

TAFT OF KERN COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE TAFT AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, (Resolution and City of Taft Title VI Program Update) PREPARED BY: Finance Department
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT OF KERN

COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE TAFT

AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City of Taft desires to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including provisions detailed in U.S. Department of Transportation’s FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.” WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize approval of the Title VI Program Update developed by Moore & Associates, Inc. for the City of Taft and the Taft Area Transit System to comply with necessary provisions of the Civil Rights Act.

WHEREAS, the Title VI Program establishes the role of Title VI Program Administrator to be fulfilled by the City of Taft Transit Coordinator, or other designee as determined by the City Council.

WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has established a formal submittal deadline of June 30, 2026, and is currently completing review of the Program Update.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Taft, as follows:

1. The City of Taft Transit Coordinator is authorized to implement components of the Title VI Program in order to meet federal requirements.

2. The City of Taft Transit Coordinator is authorized to implement policies that may be necessary to comply with subsequent revisions or interpretations to the Civil Rights Act.

3. The Title VI Program Update may be amended with revisions as applicable from Caltrans, and future revisions to Title VI requirements and guidelines by the FTA.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th 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 19th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Faith Melton
City Clerk

Contact Information:

Michelle Kincaid
Title VI Coordinator
209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Office: (661) 763-1222
Online: www.cityoftaft.org
The preparation of this report may have been financed in part through grants from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation, under State Planning and Research Program Section 104(f) of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official view or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The City of Taft’s FTA Title VI Program was originally prepared in 2014. It was revised in July 2025 to incorporate FHWA Title VI Requirements. Future updates will fully reflect the requirements of both the FTA and FHWA.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 | Title VI Policy Statement.......................................................1 Section 2 | Title VI Information Dissemination .......................................3 Section 3 | Subcontracts and Vendors....................................................3 Section 4 | Record Keeping.....................................................................3 Section 5 | Title VI Complaint Procedures ..............................................3 Section 6 | Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Language Access Plan 6 Section 7 | Public Participation Plan .......................................................7 Section 8 | Active Investigations, Lawsuits, or Complaints...................11 Section 9 | Sub-recipient Monitoring....................................................11 Section 10 | Non-Elected Committee Demographics............................12 Section 11 | Title VI Annual Work Plan .................................................12 Section 12 | Equity Analysis for Building Site........................................12 Section 13 | Resolution Approving Title VI Program.............................13 Section 14 | Fixed-Route Transit Provider Requirements.....................13 Appendix A | Title VI Complaint Form ..................................................17 Apéndice B | Formulario de Queja del Título VI....................................20 Appendix C | Samples of Narrative .......................................................23 Appendix D | Resolution Approving Title VI Program...........................28 Appendix E | Demographic Analysis .....................................................29 Appendix F | Language Assistance Plan ................................................34 moore-associates.net

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Appendix G | Title VI Survey Instruments.............................................42 Appendix H | Safe Harbor Provision .....................................................46 Appendix I | City of Taft Organizational Chart ......................................47 moore-associates.net

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Exhibit 1 City of Taft Title VI Policy Statement.............................................................................................2 Exhibit 2 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits and Complaints Summary Table ..............................................11 Exhibit 3 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table..................................................................12 Exhibit 4 Taft Area Transit Service Area.....................................................................................................15 Exhibit 5 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice Is Posted........................................................................27 Exhibit 6 Taft Area Transit Fleet List ..........................................................................................................29 Exhibit 7 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area...............................................................30 Exhibit 8 Languages Spoken at Home ........................................................................................................31 Exhibit 9 School English Learner (EL) Population.......................................................................................32 Exhibit 10 Languages Spoken at Home by Community..............................................................................33 Exhibit 11 Racial Breakdown of Population by Community.......................................................................33 Exhibit 12 Implementation Plan.................................................................................................................41

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1 Section 1 | Title VI Policy Statement
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).

As a recipient of Federal aid through two of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT’s) operating administrations, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the City of Taft is accountable for compliance with both Title VI and the following implementing regulations: US DOT’s “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation” (49 CFR Part 21), FTA’s “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients (FTA Circular 4702.1B), and FHWA’s “Title VI Program and Related Statutes” (23 CFR Part 200). These regulations have expanded the original Title VI protections to incorporate subsequent related statutes, including protections against discrimination based on gender, age, and disability; and federal policies regarding environmental justice and limited-English proficiency.

The City of Taft is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, as protected by Title VI and the implementing regulations listed above. This program was developed to guide the City in its administration and management of Title VI-related activities.

Title VI Coordinator Contact information:

Michelle Kincaid
Public Works Coordinator
City of Taft
209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Phone: (661) 763-1222
Email: [email protected]

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2 Exhibit 1 City of Taft Title VI Policy Statement

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3 Section 2 | Title VI Information Dissemination
Title VI information, including but not limited to the Notice to the Public,shall be prominently and publicly displayed in public areas of the City of Taft offices and facilities, onboard Taft Area Transit vehicles, and on the City’s website. Complaint forms and the complaint procedures are also to be available in English and Spanish on the City’s website, at City Hall, and at the Taft Area Transit office.

City employees shall be provided with a copy of the City’s Title VI Program at the time of hire and as part of biennial Title VI training.

Section 3 | Subcontracts and Vendors
All subcontractors and vendors who receive payments from the City where funding originates from any federal assistance are subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.

Written contracts shall contain non-discrimination language, either directly or through the bid specification package which becomes an associated component of the contract.

Section 4 | Record Keeping
The City will maintain permanent records, which include, but are not limited to, documentation of employee Title VI training, copies of Title VI complaints or lawsuits and related documentation, records of correspondence to and from complainants, and records of Title VI investigations. A letter acknowledging receipt of a complaint will be mailed within thirty (30) days of receipt.

Section 5 | Title VI Complaint Procedures
Any person who believes that they, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, has been subject to discrimination on the grounds of race, age, disability, religion, color, sex, or national origin with regard to any City of Taft service, program, or facility, may file a written complaint with the City.

A complaint must be filed with 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the City.

All complaints alleging discrimination should be submitted in writing directly to the City of Taft’s Title VI Coordinator at the address listed below. The Title VI Coordinator or his/her designee shall be responsible for overseeing investigations and responses to complaints of discrimination.

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4 City of Taft
Attn: Title VI Coordinator
209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
All complaints should be completed and submitted on the City of Taft’s Title VI complaint form available in Appendices B and C of this program as well as online at www.cityoftaft.org, by phone request at (661) 763-1222, or in person at Taft City Hall (located at 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268) or the Taft Area Transit office (located at 550 Supply Row, Taft, CA, 93268). Additional accessible formats of the form are also available.

At a minimum, all complaints filed must provide the following information:

1. Complainant's name,

2. Complainant's address,

3. Complainant's phone number,

4. Complainant's email,

5. Detailed description of complaint/incident,

6. Date of complaint/incident,

7. Time of complaint/incident,

8. Location of complaint/incident,

9. Name(s) and contact information of witnesses (if applicable),

10. Any other information relevant to the complaint, and

11. Signature (with date) of person submitting complaint.

Complaints received with incomplete information may result in delayed investigations and responses. All complaints MUST be signed.

Within ten business days of receiving the complaint, the City’s Title VI Coordinator will review to determine if the City of Taft has jurisdiction. The complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by the City.

If the complaint submitted is within the City’s jurisdiction and is complete, a case will be opened and a case number and investigator will be assigned. The Title VI Coordinator will copy the City of Taft’s Risk Assessment personnel on all complaints.

If necessary, an investigation will be conducted and completed within 30 days of the receipt of the formal complaint (30-Day Rule).
• If a time extension to the 30-Day Rule is required, the complainant will be notified in writing of the reason for the extension.

If additional information is required to resolve the case, the City may contact the complainant. The complainant has 10 business days from the date of the letter to send requested information to the Title

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5 VI investigator. If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within ten business days, the City may administratively close the case.

A case may also be closed administratively if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.

Following the investigation, the Title VI Coordinator will issue one of two letters to the complainant:

1. Closure Letter, or

2. Letter of Finding (LOF).
• A Closure Letter summarizes the complaint allegations and will state that there was no Title VI violation and that the case will be closed.
• A LOF will summarize the complaint allegations and the investigation regarding the alleged incident. The LOF will also explain whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the staff member, or other action, will occur.

If the complainant is unsatisfied with the decision, they have 30 days from the date of the City’s Closure Letter or the LOF to appeal to the Taft City Council or its designee. The complainant is entitled to review the denial, to present additional information and arguments, and to a separation of functions (i.e., a decision by a person not involved with the initial decision to deny eligibility). The complainant is entitled to receive written notification of the decision of the appeal and the reasons for it.

The complainant may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration or Federal Highway Administration, as follows:

Federal Transit Administration Federal Highway Administration Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Transportation Attention: Complaint Team Office of Civil Rights
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 8th Floor E81-105
Washington, DC 20590 Washington, DC 20590
Title VI Complaints Processed Under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Per the FHWA Guidance Memorandum, Processing of Title VI Complaints, dated June 13, 2018, all Title VI complaints received by a sub-recipient (e.g., the City of Taft) are to be forwarded to Caltrans to be submitted to the FHWA California Division Office. If FHWA’s Headquarters Office of Civil Rights (HCR) determines a Title VI complaint against a sub-recipient can be investigated by Caltrans, HCR may delegate the task of investigating the complaint to Caltrans.

Title VI Complaints Processed Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI complaints filed with Caltrans against a sub-recipient will be investigated by Caltrans. If the complaint is filed with the sub-recipient (e.g., the City of Taft), the sub-recipient is responsible for investigating the complaint in accordance with FTA Circular 4702.1B. FTA recommends, but does not

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6 require, that individuals first file a complaint directly with their transit provider to give the provider an opportunity to resolve the situation. FTA grantees are required to have local complaint procedures.

Caltrans Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Investigation Process If the OCR is delegated the responsibility of performing an investigation, the OCR has 90 days to investigate the complaint. If additional time is needed, the OCR will call the complainant and inform them.

If more information is needed to resolve the case, the OCR investigator may contact the complainant. The complainant has ten business days from the date of the letter to send the requested information to the investigator assigned to the case.

If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within ten business days, the OCR can administratively close the case. A case can also be administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.

The OCR will consult with the HCR regarding the disposition of the complaint. The HCR will undertake disposition of the complaint through either:
(1) informal resolution, or
(2) issuance of a Letter of Finding of compliance or noncompliance with Title VI. A copy of the Letter of Finding will be sent to all parties via the FHWA California Division Office.

Section 6 | Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Language Access Plan
The City of Taft has developed a Language Assistance Plan (LAP) (see Appendix F) to help identify reasonable steps to provide language assistance for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) seeking meaningful access to City services as required by Executive Order 13166. A person with limited English proficiency is one who does not speak English as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. This plan has detailed procedures on how to identify a person who may need language assistance, the ways in which assistance may be provided, training staff, how to notify LEP persons that assistance is available, and information for future plan updates. In developing the plan to determine the extent of obligation to provide language assistance services, the City applied the U.S. Department of Transportation’s four-factor analysis, which considers the following: 1) The number or proportion of LEP persons to be served or likely to be encountered in the City’s programs, activities, or services; 2) the frequency with which LEP individuals come in contact with those City programs; 3) the nature and importance of programs, activities or service provided by the City to the LEP population; and 4) the resources available to the City and overall costs to provide LEP assistance.

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7 Section 7 | Public Participation Plan
The City of Taft has developed this Public Participation plan as part of its Title VI Program. The City is committed to ensuring it provides equal and equitable access to its services throughout the city of Taft and nearby communities in the safest and most cost-effective manner possible. Through a combination of input and insight from community residents, current and prospective transit riders, community stakeholders, and City staff, the City of Taft has enhanced its methodologies of reaching the public within its service area and will be able to further refine its strategies in the future.

Approach to Public Participation
The public participation process should be considered at the earliest stages of any federally funded project or service enhancement which may impact the surrounding communities, existing transit riders, and potential transit riders. As transit services, transit planning project, and FHWA projects vary in scope and goals, the public participation process should be tailored to most effectively assist each. The following process outlines tools and strategies to ensure that public input is invited and all foreseeable impacts to the service area communities are considered.

The City has developed three prioritized categories of projects which guided the development of minimum public participation requirements. During the initial planning phase of each project or transit service revisions, City of Taft staff will identify into which level the project falls and develop a tailored participation plan accordingly. At any time during a project’s development and/or implementation process, the project may be reclassified to a higher level, as City staff deems appropriate. The levels of public participation are presented below.

Baseline – Routine transit service, schedule, and system enhancements and revisions. Also includes short (less than one year) term projects where potential impacts to residents and transit customers should be considered during planning phases.

Examples include minor revisions to service hours, minor changes to service areas, and impacts to service due to routine maintenance or construction. Also includes updates to service branding and fare media and collateral.

Moderate – Projects involving a year or longer of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future residents and transit riders must be considered.

Examples include development and implementation of new/expanded services and development of Short Range Transit Plans, Marketing Plans, and facility/storage construction projects, etc. Any project within this level to be conducted by a third party (i.e., consultant or contractor) will include public participation requirements and criteria as part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

High – Projects involving multiple years of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future residents and transit riders must be considered.

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8 Examples include Comprehensive Operational Analyses, development and construction of transit center/facilities, extensive roadway projects, transit system redesign (complete overhaul of existing system and operations), transition of administration of services, etc. Any project within this category to be conducted by a third party (i.e., consultant or contractor) will include public participation requirements and criteria as part of the RFP process.

Outreach Requirements and Activities
The following activities are intended to serve as guidelines for each level of outreach to ensure members of the community are provided with equal access and opportunity to participate in transit and transportation planning.

Baseline Level – Minimum Outreach
• Notices for public events may include car cards, posters, email blasts, notices on the City website, media releases to local papers, and/or radio announcements as funding allows. o Any notice will be posted at least one week prior to the public event. • Notices may be posted at City Hall, transit office, onboard transit vehicles, at bus stops/shelters as deemed appropriate, and at key community centers. • Whenever possible, information regarding public participation opportunities will also be posted on the City of Taft website at least two weeks prior to the event. • Comments will be accepted via public outreach events, via email, by mail, and by phone to ensure that all populations have the opportunity to participate.

Moderate Level – Minimum Outreach
• All applicable Baseline Level elements are included within Moderate Level projects. • Unique notices/fliers will be developed and posted a minimum of two weeks in advance for the following outreach activities (as deemed appropriate for each project):
o Focus group participation,
o Stakeholder discussions,
o Community surveying efforts, and
o Customer survey efforts.
• Where more than one workshop or meeting open to the public is planned, the workshops shall be scheduled throughout multiple day-parts (i.e., mornings, afternoons, and evenings) as funding and resources allow, maximizing opportunity for participation. • Public participation events shall be held in central locations within walking distance of fixedroutes stops whenever feasible. • Materials may be developed specifically for public participation including FAQ sheets, presentation slides, newsletters, and media releases.

High Level – Minimum Outreach
• All applicable Baseline and Moderate Level elements are included within High Level projects. • The City shall conduct expanded outreach to community stakeholders and its partners. • The City shall investigate the establishment of a transit- or transportation-oriented committee to guide the development and implementation of the project and public participation.

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9 • The City shall expand regional entity participation, including but not limited to the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG), County of Kern, neighboring municipal jurisdictions, and nearby transit operators, by seeking comments and participation in project meetings and planning activities.

Currently, Spanish is the only quantifiable population within the City and its transit service area identified as limited in English proficiency. The City will continue assessing the language needs of citizens in its service area through its Language Assistance Plan. Should another population with limited English proficiency reach or surpass population levels as defined by the FTA Title VI Circular (currently five percent of the total service area population or 1,000 persons, whichever is less), the City will reassess this element of its Title VI program and the strategies presented below.

Outreach Methods for Engaging Minority and Limited English Proficient Populations
Baseline Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
• Notices will be made bilingual or Spanish-language notices will be developed and posted alongside English notices.
• Spanish-language notices will be posted on all transit vehicles and at locations that have been identified as key destinations of Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations, if such information exists.
• Event information on the City website will be posted in English and Spanish. • The City will make event information available to community groups and agencies that work with LEP populations, if such contacts exist.
• Spanish interpretation or translation at any public meetings or workshop will be provided by City staff as is possible.
• When it is deemed appropriate or necessary, the City will ensure non-English language interpretation in additional languages is made available.

Moderate Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
• All applicable Baseline Level elements are included within Moderate Level projects. • The City will continue cultivating relationships with community agencies that serve LEP populations.
• Public outreach events may include attending already existing community meetings and gatherings, such as school meetings, farmers markets, faith-based events, and other community activities in order to invite participation from LEP populations who may not attend City-sponsored public events.

High Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
• All applicable Baseline and Moderate Level elements are included within High Level projects. • As they are identified, translated notices will be sent to Spanish-language print media, newspapers, and/or radio stations.

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10 • The City will ensure that non-English language interpretation will be available at any public meeting or workshop associated with a High Level project as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Summary of Outreach Efforts
There are two primary modes of outreach conducted with respect to the City of Taft’s public transit program, recurring and as-needed. Recurring outreach efforts focus on the sustaining and developing long-term relationships built with local organizations and communities, while as-needed outreach focuses on supporting and achieving near-term goals such as improving ridership, and promoting enhancements to service provision.

Recurring Outreach Efforts
• Customer service interactions – Customer service staff and transit drivers field questions and customer service requests from customers and the general public in both English and Spanish on a daily basis. In addition, the City conducts a periodic (bilingual) survey of transit riders, a survey of community stakeholders, and a survey of its transit staff. • TDA Article 8 Unmet Transit Needs public hearings – Annual hearings are facilitated by the Kern Council of Governments to identify “unmet transit needs” within the city of Taft. Any identified unmet transit needs deemed reasonable to meet within their service area are prioritized for implementation by the City.
• Public noticing – Submitted as required to local paper of record. Notices are provided for significant transportation-related developments, including planning studies, road projects, and revisions to existing services and/or policies.
• Educational institutions – Periodic visits and delivery of transit service brochures, promotional campaign notices, and promotional materials to Taft College. • Bus stop maintenance/updates – The City completes an inspection and assessment of all bus stop information on a regular basis..

Completed As-Needed Outreach Efforts
• Notice regarding transit system changes occurs as necessary after obtaining insight from City staff, local stakeholders, and professional consultation, typically via a noticed public hearing. • FHWA projects are primarily noticed through staff reports to the City Council, with resolutions and public hearings as required.

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11 Section 8 | Active Investigations, Lawsuits, or Complaints Per FTA Circular 4702.1B, “all recipients are required to prepare and maintain a list of any of the following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin”:
• Active investigations conducted by FTA, FHWA, and entities other than these; • Lawsuits; and
• Complaints naming the recipient (i.e., City of Taft and/or Taft Area Transit).

To date, neither the Taft Area Transit program nor the City of Taft has been subject to any Title VI investigations, Title VI complaints, or Title VI lawsuits. Below is a matrix which will be utilized by City staff to internally track and report any and all future incidents:

Exhibit 2 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits and Complaints Summary Table Section 9 | Sub-recipient Monitoring
The City of Taft does not have any sub-recipients of Federal funding at this time and does not anticipate expanding to include subrecipients. If in the future the City of Taft elects to expand its public transit service and begins contracting with sub-recipients, the City will ensure compliance with Title VI regulations by updating this element of its Title VI program to include the monitoring methodology and reporting schedules for all sub-recipients.

Case / Reference
Number
Date

MM/DD/YYYY
(Month/Day/Year)
Summary (Include basis of complaint:
race, color, or national origin) Current Status Action(s) Taken XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
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Complaints
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12 Section 10 | Non-Elected Committee Demographics
The City of Taft has not established a non-elected committee or advisory group in connection with its transit or transportation programs. If in the future a non-elected committee or advisory group is established, a summary of its composition broken down by race, and a description of efforts made to encourage the participation of minorities on the said committee will be provided in this section utilizing the table below.

Exhibit 3 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table Race/Ethnicity City Population
(Percentage)
Committee/Council
(Percentage)
White/Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African American
Asian
Native American/Alaska Native
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
Member participation and selection will be monitored by the City’s Title VI Coordinator.

Section 11 | Title VI Annual Work Plan
Recipients of federal funding under the Federal Highway Administration are required to develop an annual Title VI Work Plan detailing planned activities as well as recent accomplishments. The City of Taft will annually establish and monitor Title VI program goals and accomplishments. The Title VI Coordinator will ensure that employee training is conducted, language translation services continue to be available, public participation is optimal, and appropriate Title VI signage is posted. This also includes updating demographic information and corresponding with state and federal agencies as necessary.

Section 12 | Equity Analysis for Building Site
Title VI regulations require the completion of an Equity Analysis whenever a recipient or sub-recipient begins planning the locating and construction of a new transit facility (not including bus shelters, transit stations, power substations, or other facilities already evaluated through NEPA).

If in the future the City of Taft begins planning for the development and construction of a new transit facility, the City will conduct an equity analysis where required prior to the selection of a construction site inclusive of the Title VI requirements below:

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13 a. The City of Taft shall complete a Title VI Equity Analysis during the planning stage with regard to where a project is located or sited to ensure the location is selected without regard to race, color, or national origin. The City shall engage in outreach to persons potentially impacted by the siting of facilities. The Title VI equity analysis shall compare the equity impacts of various siting alternatives, and the analysis shall occur before the selection of the preferred site. b. When evaluating locations of facilities, the City shall give attention to other facilities with similar impacts in the area to determine if any cumulative adverse impacts might result.

Analysis shall be done at the Census tract or block group where appropriate to ensure that proper perspective is given to localized impacts.
c. If the City of Taft determines that the location of the project will result in a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin, the City may only locate the project in that location if there is a substantial legitimate justification for locating the project there, and where there are no alternative locations that would have a less disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The City shall indicate how both tests are met; it is important to understand that in order to make this showing, the City shall consider and analyze alternatives to determine whether those alternatives would have less of a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and then implement the least discriminatory alternative.

The equity analysis shall be completed and submitted as part of the City’s subsequent Title VI program update.

Section 13 | Resolution Approving Title VI Program
A copy of this resolution can be found in Appendix D of this Program.

Section 14 | Fixed-Route Transit Provider Requirements
Recipients of Federal transit funding which operate less than fifty fixed-route vehicles during peak revenue service and are not located in an Urbanized Area (UZA) with a population of 200,000 or more are required to provide additional information with respect to service standards and service policy to ensure Title VI compliance.

Effective Practices to Fulfill Service Standard Requirement Service Standards are divided into four primary categories, Vehicle Load Standards, Vehicle Headway Standards, On-time Performance Standards, and Service Availability Standards. The City of Taft ensures Title VI compliance by adhering to the following:

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14 Vehicle Load Standards
TAT calculates vehicle load as the total number of ambulatory passenger seats available on a revenue vehicle divided by number of passengers.

The average passenger load for TAT services during all operating periods (peak and off-peak) should not exceed the following load factors (by service mode):
• Intercity fixed-route (Maricopa - Taft): Vehicle Load not to exceed 1.0 passengers per available seat.

Vehicle Headway Standards
Vehicle headways are defined as the total amount of time between revenue vehicles on a fixed-route traveling in the same direction. This standard is further refined by type of service, by day-part, and by peak/off-peak service.

The City’s public transit program includes one intercity fixed-route alignment. • Taft - Maricopa
o Makes three trips per weekday from Maricopa.

On-time Performance Standards
In accordance with achieving the adopted transit program objective of “[providing] reliable service” TAT fixed-route on-time performance is defined as follows:
• On-time: Departing a published time-point between zero and five minutes afterthe published departure time.
• Early: Departing a published time-point at any time before the published time. • Late: Departing a published time-point six or more minutes later than the scheduled time. • Missed: Departing a published time-point eleven or more minutes later than the scheduled time.

Fixed-Route Standards:

1. The fixed route shall operate with no early departures from published time-points.

2. The fixed route shall strive to achieve no less than 90 percent on-time departures from published time points.

Service Availability Standards
The map in Exhibit A.1.1 identifies the current Taft Area Transit service area. Given the City’s primary transit mode is a general public Dial-A-Ride, which operates within Taft city limits, service availability is virtually 100 percent. The majority of the residential portions of Taft lie within three-quarters of a mile of the Taft-Maricopa route, which is the only fixed route operated by TAT. As such, it is the City’s goal to provide intercity fixed-route service within three-quarters of a mile of at least 80 percent of residents residing within the city boundaries of Taft and Maricopa.

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15 Fixed-Route Service
The City of Taft’s intercity fixed-route shall strive to achieve an average of 0.50 mile between stops within city boundaries, and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles between stops beyond city boundaries.

Location of future bus stops shall take into account the location of LEP populations.

Exhibit 4 Taft Area Transit Service Area
Effective Practices to Fulfill Service Policy Requirement Service Policy requirements are divided into two primary areas, Vehicle Assignment Policy and Transit Amenities Policy. The City of Taft ensures Title VI compliance by adhering to the following policies:

Vehicle Assignment Policy
Vehicles are eligible to be assigned to both demand-response and fixed-route services. Vehicle assignments will be done so as to ensure an equal rotation of fleet vehicle assignments on the fixedroute service.

Map Legend
Taft City Limits (DAR Boundary)
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16 Transit Amenities Policy
The following policies will be applied as funding allows:
• Installation of a shelter should be considered at bus stops with an average per trip boarding of eight or more passengers per day (high level of usage). • Seating/benches/trash receptacles should be considered at bus stops with an average per trip boarding of four or more passengers per day (moderate level of usage). • All fixed-route bus stop locations should have an information display (info-post) with applicable fixed-route schedule and permanent signage identifying the location as a bus stop. • Whenever feasible, priority for benches and shelters should be given to bus stops serving senior housing or activity centers, or facilities which serve clients with mobility impairments.

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17 Appendix A | Title VI Complaint Form

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20 Apéndice B | Formulario de Queja del Título VI

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23 Appendix C | Samples of Narrative
Samples of narrative to be displayed on the City’s website and in public areas of the City’s administrative offices, including the reception desk and meeting rooms. This notice will also be posted in City facilities and on City-operated transit vehicles.

Notice to the Public: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 City of Taft
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).

Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI while with respect to City services or programs may file a complaint with the City. All complaints will be fairly and objectively investigated.

To file a complaint, you may contact the City of Taft’s Title VI Coordinator at (661) 763-1222, submit a Title VI complaint form available on the City’s website at www.cityoftaft.org, or visit the City of Taft city hall at 209, E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268.

For more information about the City’s Title VI Program and complaint procedures, visit the City’s website at https://www.cityoftaft.org/pview.aspx?id=26094&catid=563.

A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration.

Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights Office of Civil Rights Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Se East Building, 5th Floor - TCR 8th Floore E81-105 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590 Washington, DC 20590
• If information is needed in another language, contact (661) 763-3822. • Si se necesita información en Español, llame al (661) 763-3822.

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24 Aviso público: Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 Ciudad de Taft
El Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 prohíbe la discriminación por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en los programas y actividades que reciben asistencia financiera federal. Específicamente, el Título VI establece que "ninguna persona en los Estados Unidos será excluida, por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional, de la participación en, se le negarán los beneficios de, o será objeto de discriminación en cualquier programa o actividad que reciba asistencia financiera federal" (42 U.S.C. Sección 2000d).

La Ciudad de Taft se ha comprometido a garantizar que ninguna persona quede excluida de la participación en sus servicios o se le nieguen los beneficios de estos por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad, según lo dispuesto en el Título VI y los reglamentos de aplicación conexos.

Cualquier persona que considere haber sido perjudicada por alguna práctica discriminatoria ilegal, según el Título VI, en relación con los servicios o programas de la Ciudad, puede presentar una queja ante la Ciudad. Todas las quejas se investigarán de forma justa y objetiva.

Para presentar una queja, puede comunicarse con el Coordinador del Título VI de la Ciudad de Taft al (661) 763-1222, presentar un formulario de queja del Título VI, disponible en el sitio web de la Ciudad:
www.cityoftaft.org, o visitar el ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Taft, ubicado en 209, E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268.

Para obtener más información sobre el Programa del Título VI de la Ciudad y los procedimientos de queja, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad: https://www.cityoftaft.org/pview.aspx?id=26094&catid=563.

El denunciante puede presentar una queja directamente ante la Administración Federal de Carreteras o la Administración Federal de Tránsito.

Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights Office of Civil Rights Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Se East Building, 5th Floor - TCR 8th Floore E81-105 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590 Washington, DC 20590
• Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (661) 763-3822.

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27 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted
The City of Taft’s Title VI Notice to the Public is posted at the following locations:

Exhibit 5 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice Is Posted Location Name Address City
City of Taft City Hall 209 E. Kern Street Taft
City of Maricopa City Hall 271 California Street Maricopa Taft Area Transit Office 550 Supply Row Taft
Taft Community/Senior
Center
500 Cascade Avenue Taft
Revenue Vehicles --- ---
City of Taft Website http://www.cityoftaft.org/pView.aspx?id26094&catid=563--- The Title VI Notice to the Public, Complaint Procedure/Form, and program information are also provided on the City’s website at: https://www.cityoftaft.org/pview.aspx?id=26094&catid=563 moore-associates.net

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29 Appendix E | Demographic Analysis
The City of Taft is located in California’s Kern County. It is an area primarily rural in character, and home to an economy largely tied to petroleum and natural gas production. Taft is also home to a federal correctional facility which is a significant employer in the region. The City is accessible via two primary roadways: State Highways 33 and 119. The City’s transit service area includes the Census Designated Place (CDP) communities of Taft Heights and South Taft to the south and Ford City to the north. Intercity service between the cities of Taft and Maricopa is also offered by Taft Area Transit (TAT).

In March 2017, the City replaced two of its three fixed routes with a general public demand-response service. The Dial-A-Ride service currently operates from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday. There is no Sunday service. The Maricopa - Taft route operates Monday-Friday from 7:12 a.m. to 6:05 p.m., offering three round trips per day.

Exhibit 6 Taft Area Transit Fleet List
Year Make Model Number
2016 Glaval/Chevy G4500 2
2019 Glaval/Chevy G4500 2
2019 Greenpower EV Star 1
Taft Area Transit is headquartered at 550 Supply Row in Taft.

Language Assistance Goals
One of the overarching goals of the City’s Title VI Program is to provide meaningful access to transit and transportation programs and services for LEP residents by developing a Language Assistance Plan and by regular evaluation of the developed methods and strategies.

Area Demographics
The service area demographic analysis describes Title VI-protected populations residing within the City and its transit service area, including their approximate size and geographic distribution. Title VI-protected populations within this area include racial minorities and LEP persons. Specific groups considered include:

1. Latino Residents

2. LEP Populations: Spanish
The American Community Survey provides information at various levels on multiple topics. For the purposes of this Title VI program, our assessment utilized the population estimates provided in the following available datasets:
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• City of Maricopa,
• Derby Acres (CDP),
• Fellows (CDP),
• Ford City (CDP),
• McKittrick (CDP),
• South Taft (CDP), and
• Taft Heights (CDP).

While not all outlying areas are directly served by the transit program, the above CDP locations represent populations within the city’s sphere of influence.

As shown in Exhibit 7 the only individual minority race or ethnicity exceeding five percent of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Exhibit 7 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area Total
Percent of
Population
Black or African American 91 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 250 1.5%
Asian 72 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 0.1%
Some other race 2,471 14.6%
Two or more races 2,975 17.5%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 11,092 65.3%
Total: 16,974 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) 7,448 43.9%
Source: American Community Survey 2024 (5-Year Estimate) As the American Community Survey data in the tables below show, 64 percent of residents spoke only English at home, while 36 percent spoke a language other than English. Of those indicating a language other than English, 3,084 (20 percent of the total population) indicated they spoke English “very well.”1

There were 2,554 respondents (16 percent of the area population) reporting speaking English less than “very well,” of which 95.2 percent spoke Spanish (13.2 percent of the total population). No other language represented more than 2.3 percent of persons speaking English less than “very well” or exceeded 1,000 individuals.2

1 While the data for Exhibits 7 and 8 both utilized the American Community Survey 2024 (5-Year Estimates), different source tables were used. Language tables do not include persons under the age of five, who are included within the population tables. 2 See Appendix H for the full language of the Safe Harbor Provision. moore-associates.net

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31 Exhibit 8 Languages Spoken at Home
Total
Percentage of
Total
Total population 15,779 100.0%
Speak only English 10,141 64.3%
Speak other language 5,638 35.7%
Speak English very well 3,084 19.5%
Speak English less than very well 2,554 16.2%
Speak English less than very well-detail
Spanish 2,503 15.9%
Other Indo-European 36 0.23%
Chinese 15 0.10%
Source: American Community Survey 2024 (5-Year Estimate) Detailed charts by community (i.e., individual city and CDP) are presented in Exhibits 10 and 11.

Other Languages
Other languages or language groups cited by LEP individuals are shown in Exhibit 8 above. During our associated community outreach, we interviewed city staff as well as stakeholders representing the various communities to determine whether members of any of these demographic groups faced language-related barriers specific to using the City’s transit services. Neither city staff nor representatives of these populations reported any such barriers.

English Learner (EL) Data
In order to better identify the LEP populations within the area, and to begin monitoring/tracking changes in those groups, the City also reviewed EL statistics for students within the service area. Public schools within the California Department of Education (CDE) must report on their students who are English Learners – students whose native tongue is a language other than English – as well as which language is their mother tongue. This data is available online via CDE’s DataQuest website, dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

The City accessed the available EL data for the 2024/2025 school year for the Taft City School District and Taft Union High School District to complete its comprehensive assessment of the communities it provides service to, including what LEP populations exists and where these groups may be concentrated.

Periodically reviewing this data will enable the City to monitor which non-English languages (other than Spanish) are growing in order to provide appropriate language assistance services.

Consistent with data from the 2024 American Community Survey, the vast majority of EL students in the area (96.4 percent) speak Spanish. The next largest non-English speaking group cited is Otomian languages (Mixteco) (2.9 percent of English learners). Four additional languages (Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and other non-English languages) collectively represent less than one percent of English learners. It is unlikely that an additional language will trigger the Safe Harbor Provision prior to the required updating of its Title VI Program, though the City will continue to periodically monitor EL populations so as to ensure moore-associates.net

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Exhibit 9 School English Learner (EL) Population Language Name Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total Spanish; Castilian 131 140 137 132 130 100 82 64 84 64 60 54 39 1,217 Otomian languages (Mixteco) 2 2 5 3 3 4 3 1 5 1 5 1 1 36 Arabic 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5
Uncoded languages (Other non-English languages) 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Vietnamese 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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Exhibit 10 Languages Spoken at Home by Community
Source: American Community Survey 2024 (5-Year Estimate) Exhibit 11 Racial Breakdown of Population by Community
Source: American Community Survey 2024 (5-Year Estimate) Population Percentage
of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Total population 15,779 100.0% 6,846 100.0% 941 100.0% 326 100.0% 71 100.0% 3,625 100.0% 67 100.0% 2,667 100.0% 1,236 100.0% Speak only English 10,141 64.3% 4,990 72.9% 802 85.2% 268 82.2% 71 100.0% 2,014 55.6% 67 100.0% 1,047 39.3% 882 71.4% Speak other language 5,638 35.7% 1,856 27.1% 139 14.8% 58 17.8% 0 0.0% 1,611 44.4% 0 0.0% 1,620 60.7% 354 28.6% Speak English "very well" 3,084 19.5% 1,378 20.1% 83 8.8% 21 6.4% 0 0.0% 661 18.2% 0 0.0% 793 29.7% 148 12.0% Speak English less than "very well" 2,554 16.2% 478 7.0% 56 6.0% 37 11.3% 0 0.0% 950 26.2% 0 0.0% 827 31.0% 206 16.7% Speak English less than "very well" - detail
Spanish 2,503 15.9% 442 6.5% 56 6.0% 37 11.3% 0 0.0% 950 26.2% 0 0.0% 827 31.0% 191 15.5% French, Haitian, or Canjun 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% German or other West Germanic 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Russian, Polish, or other Slavic 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 36 0.2% 36 0.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Korean 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Chinese 15 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 15 1.2% Vietnamese 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Tagalog (incl. Filipino) 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Other Asian and Pacific Island 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Arabic 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Other and unspecified lanuages 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total City of Taft City of Maricopa Derby Acres CDP Fellows CDP Ford City CDP McKittrick CDP South Taft CDP Taft Heights CDP Population Percentage
of Total Population Percentage
of Total Population Percentage
of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Total Total population 16,974 100.0% 7,125 100.0% 984 100.0% 335 100.0% 71 100.0% 4,162 100.0% 67 100.0% 2,939 100.0% 1,291 100.0% White alone 11,092 65.3% 5,179 72.7% 758 77.0% 227 67.8% 56 78.9% 2,815 67.6% 66 98.5% 1,238 42.1% 753 58.3% Black or African American 91 0.5% 86 1.2% 3 0.3% 2 0.6% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% American Indian/Alaska Native 250 1.5% 0 0.0% 14 1.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 135 3.2% 0 0.0% 101 3.4% 0 0.0% Asian 72 0.4% 21 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 19 0.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 32 2.5% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 23 0.1% 7 0.1% 9 0.9% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Some other race alone 2,471 14.6% 1,022 14.3% 10 1.0% 36 10.7% 0 0.0% 617 14.8% 0 0.0% 609 20.7% 177 13.7% Two or more races 2,975 17.5% 810 11.4% 190 19.3% 70 20.9% 15 21.1% 569 13.7% 1 1.5% 991 33.7% 329 25.5% Hispanic and/or Latino (of any race) 7,448 43.9% 2,243 31.5% 213 21.6% 91 27.2% 0 0.0% 2,248 54.0% 0 0.0% 1,970 67.0% 683 52.9% Total City of Taft City of Maricopa Derby Acres CDP Fellows CDP Ford City CDP McKittrick CDP South Taft CDP Taft Heights CDP moore-associates.net

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34 Appendix F | Language Assistance Plan
This Language Assistance Plan (LAP) was developed concurrently with the development of the City of Taft Title VI Program to ensure the City’s programs and services are accessible to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. Title VI of the 1964 Civil Right Act is one of two federal mandates that guarantee the provision of meaningful access to federally-funded services for LEP individuals:
• Title VI of the 1964 Civil Right Act prohibits federally funded agencies from discriminating against individuals based on race, color, and national origin and includes meaningful access to LEP customers.
• President’s Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency” (August 11, 2000): Instructs federal agencies to improve access to services by mandating that any federally conducted or assisted programs of activities (e.g., recipients of federal funding) must provide meaningful access to LEP customers.

The City’s Title VI Program was originally prepared in the spring of 2014 and updated in 2023 in accordance with FTA Circular 4702.1B, Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients, October 1, 2012. It was subsequently updated to reflect Federal Highway Administration guidance in July 2025.

The City of Taft Title VI Program Administrators are:

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Mr. Tom Azbill, Transit Coordinator Mr. Craig Jones, Public Works Director City of Taft City of Taft
209 E. Kern Street 209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268 Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3822 (661) 763-1222
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Additional information regarding the City’s Title VI Program is available on the City’s website (www.cityoftaft.org).

Language Service Provision
Interpretation Services

1. Taft Area Transit has a bilingual dispatcher who can provide simultaneous Spanish interpretation for callers and for customers in-person. Other translation or interpretation requests are made to the Taft City Clerk.

2. Simultaneous interpretation at public events will be determined on a case-by-case basis by examining several factors, such as:
• The type and size of event,
• The availability of a staff member to interpret, or
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35 For small outreach events, such as Baseline Level activities, proactive outreach, or smaller transit awareness events, bilingual staff members will assist with translation where appropriate and feasible. For Moderate and High Level public outreach events, where it is appropriate and necessary to do so, the City will arrange for an interpreter through a local or regional service.

Translation of Vital Documents
Based on the results of the Four-Factor Analysis, the following vital documents will be translated into Spanish, the sole identified LEP language within the City’sservice area. It should be noted this listing does not include vital documents which are already available in Spanish (such as the transit service brochure, Title VI Notice to the Public and Complaint Form).

Vital Documents – Short-term

1. Translating links to Spanish-language Title VI information on the City’s website into Spanish (for example, the link to the Notice to the Public in Spanish would read “Aviso al Público de Título VI – Español” instead of “Title VI Notice to the Public – Spanish”).

Vital Documents – Mid-term

1. Signage advertising the City’s language assistance program

2. Information available on the City’s website.

City Website

1. All translated vital documents will continue to be posted on the City’s website.

2. The City will pursue the most appropriate and feasible option for translating its website.

Elements included in the Four-Factor Analysis will be used in recommending a best course of action. Options include:
• Installing a website translator widget (such as one available/powered by Google Translate) or similar widgets on the website [no to low-cost]. • Translating only vital documents and appropriate instructions to access said materials.
• Professional translation of entire website and associated pages.

In the future, the City shall translate written documents on a case-by-case basis, after assessing all elements presented in the Four-Factor Analysis. If deemed a vital document under the Safe Harbor Provision it will be translated into all applicable languages.

Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the LAP
A thorough review of this Language Assistance Plan will be undertaken every three years concurrent with updating and submitting the City of Taft Title VI Program. At that time, the LEP population will be reassessed, to ensure all significant LEP languages are included in the City’s language assistance efforts.

The following recurring reporting and evaluation measures will be used to update the Language Assistance Plan.
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36 The City will regularly assess the effectiveness of how it communicates with LEP individuals by:
• Including questions about language assistance and information needs on any community surveys;
• Documenting requests for translation or interpretation, including languages requested; • Conversations with stakeholders, organizations, and entities which work with LEPs; and • As-needed outreach with LEP groups.

The City will monitor its language assistance efforts, including:
• Recording and reporting on customer service interactions with LEP individuals, • Incorporating discussion of Title VI into regular staff meetings, and • Updating the Language Assistance Plan based on feedback received.

Staff Training
All City employees will undergo training specific to Title VI every two years, as well as at the time of hire.

This training will include information about Title VI, the City’s Title VI Policy, how the City implements its Title VI program to meet federal requirements, how to handle Title VI complaints, and how to handle requests for verbal interpretation or written translation in language other than English.

Four-Factor Analysis
The U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) requires transit funding recipients to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to programs by limited English proficient (LEP) persons. As a recipient, the City of Taft must perform a Four-Factor Analysis to assess language needs and determine what steps it will take to ensure LEP persons can effectively access and utilize its services and programs. The four factors analyzed are described below.

Factor 1: The number or proportion of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by City services.

Estimating the number or proportion of LEP individuals that may be encountered by the City will help identify the populations covered by the USDOT’s Safe Harbor Provision. This provision stipulates that if an LEP group speaking a given non-English language constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons likely to be encountered by transit services, then the service provider must make the following materials and services available to speakers of that language:
• Documents critical for accessing recipient’s services or benefits, • Letters requiring response from customer,
• Informing customers of free language assistance,
• Complaint forms, and
• Notification of rights.

As discussed in Appendix E, the largest LEP population in the Taft service area speaks Spanish. As of the 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimate 2020-2024), there were 5,638 speakers of languages other than English, comprising 35.7 percent of the service area population. Of the 2,554 individuals moore-associates.net

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37 reporting speaking English “less than very well,” 2,503 (98 percent) spoke Spanish. This significant population (15.9 percent of the total population) means the Safe Harbor Provision3 would apply to the city’s Spanish-speaking population, requiring the City to provide the materials listed above.

Of the remaining residents reporting speaking English less than “very well,” “Other Indo-European” and “Chinese” were the only languages or language groups cited (36 and 15 respondents, respectively). This small number of residents means they do not presently fall under the Safe Harbor Provision and thus the City is not obligated to provide them with translated written materials or translation services at this time.

While these relatively small populations currently exempt the City from translating written materials into the languages or from providing translation services, it is important the City monitor increases in the population. Should any specific population of LEP persons rise above 1,000 or 5 percent of the population, the City will need to provide the translation services and written documents translated into the languages as listed above.

Factor 2: The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with the City’s programs and services.

In order to estimate how often LEP populations come into contact with City services, we relied on input from existing riders via an onboard survey as well as transit staff. As drivers and dispatchers are typically on the “front lines” and most frequently come into contact with transit patrons, their observations and insights provide an informative picture of how many LEP persons use the City’s transit program.

Findings from the completed staff survey generally corroborate the findings described in Appendix E, indicating Spanish speakers to be the largest LEP population. Specific highlights from the transit driver and transit rider surveys include:
• One staffer (dispatcher) speaks Spanish fluently. The other four staff know some basic Spanish, which permits them to communicate with LEP customers.
• 100 percent of staff indicated Spanish as the most common language (other than English) they encounter during their work.
• Staff who do not speak Spanish fluently cited relying on bilingual transit staff or bilingual customers for some assistance in communicating with LEP customers. Staff has access to translated common questions received by customer to assist with responding. • Staff estimates they interact with up to five LEP customers in a day. • While not all staff speak Spanish fluently, there have been minimal instances when staff were not able to help a Spanish-speaking customer effectively.

Of the 35 transit rider surveys received:
• Eighty-nine percent indicated speaking English at home;, while 11 percent indicated speaking Spanish at home.
• Nearly 92 percent indicated speaking English very well. • None indicated ever experiencing difficulty using Taft Area Transit due to a language barrier. 3 See Appendix H for more detail regarding the Safe Harbor Provision. moore-associates.net

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38 This is interesting given one participant indicated they do not speak English at all and two indicated they speak English less than “very well.”
Given FHWA projects are generally utilized by the general public, it is assumed that the populations that utilize them are consistent with the overall demographics of the City, as discussed in Appendix E and Factor 1.

Factor 3: The nature and importance of the City’s programs and services to affected LEP populations.

To better understand Taft Area Transit’s role among LEP populations, we reached out to 36 local stakeholders including social service agencies, senior centers, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations. These stakeholders act as representatives for, or come into frequent contact with, LEP populations. Of the organizations contacted, 12 completed the stakeholder survey (survey instrument included in Appendix G). Collectively, these stakeholders provided important insight into the City’s key LEP groups, particularly Spanish speakers. As representatives who serve as leaders for these communities, they are attuned to the needs and potential language barriers members of these communities may face when using public transit.
• Spanish (including Dialect Spanish) was the most frequently spoken language spoken by program participants/members/clients cited by stakeholders.
o 83 percent reported their Spanish-speaking population speaks English either very well or somewhat well.
o 17 percent reported their Spanish-speaking population speaks English less than very well (and would be considered LEP).
o 50 percent reported their Spanish-speaking population reads English “not well”. • Two separate stakeholders reported Chinese and Mandarin as additional languages spoken by program participants, but that all speakers are proficient in English. • Half of stakeholders indicated program participants use transit to access their services. Most are unaware of any language-related barriers to using transit in Taft.

Combined, the staff, rider, and stakeholder surveys confirm use of the City’s transit service by Spanishspeaking LEP individuals. While this results in few barriers to use of transit, there is still a need for the City to continue its efforts to address barriers faced by the Spanish-speaking population by improving distribution of information and increasing awareness of the transit service by the Spanish-speaking community.

Given FHWA projects are generally utilized by the general public, it is assumed that the populations to which they are important are consistent with the overall demographics of the City, as discussed in Appendix E and Factor 1.

Factor 4: The resources available to the recipient for LEP outreach, as well as the costs associated with that outreach.

As the section covering demographics demonstrates, the Spanish-speaking LEP population is sufficiently large that the City must take measures to minimize language barriers faced by these groups. To address these barriers and fulfill the LEP requirements required under the Safe Harbor Provision, the City has a bilingual transit dispatcher and provides vital documents and customer service in Spanish. moore-associates.net

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39 Spanish-Speaking Staff
According to the staff survey, one transit employee (dispatcher) speaks Spanish fluently, while the four others know some basic Spanish allowing them to communicate with LEP customers. As part of their customer service responsibilities, employees utilize their language skills to assist Spanish-speaking LEP persons whenever possible.

Cost: No additional cost anticipated.

Written Materials Translated into Spanish
Supplementing the City’s bilingual personnel are translations of all essential rider information and service notice documents. Such documents include the Taft Area Transit service brochure, all notices related to service changes or updates, as well onboard notices in Spanish informing riders of their rights under Title VI. In addition, all Safe Harbor Provision materials have been or will be translated into Spanish. Noticing regarding public hearings and other public information about FHWA projects should be translated into Spanish as well.

Cost: No additional cost anticipated. Future translation costs for written documents estimated at $0.05 per word.

Phone Services
The City currently employs a bilingual transit dispatcher, who is able to provide real-time assistance to Spanish-speaking customers. The City Clerk also handles requests for translation or interpretation. The City will also investigate establishment of a “over-the-phone-interpreting” contract with Propio Language Servicesto provide simultaneous interpretation for callers and for customers in service centers with whom staff cannot communicate. When a customer calls the City directly and a staff member cannot communicate with them, staff will connect with Propio to translate. If there is no staff member available who can translate, Propio services will be used.

Cost: Estimated cost of 99 cents per minute for Spanish translation and $1.09 per minute for all other languages.

Web Services in Spanish
The City of Taft currently provides all Safe Harbor documents and files in English and Spanish on its transit website. The City is investigating the preparation of a Spanish-language version of that website.

Cost: $2,500.

Translation/Interpretation Aids
Two transit staff members expressed an interest in either Spanish language lessons or access to a good mobile application to facilitate communication with Spanish-speaking LEP customers. While Google Translate is one resource cited by a staff member, other mobile applications that staff may find useful include SayHi, which is designed specifically for translating speech and text and includes a large number of Spanish dialects, and Microsoft Translator. Both apps are free and available for Android and iPhone.

The City may wish to provide information about these apps to its non-bilingual staff.

The Colorado Association of Transit Agencies offers as part of its training materials a resource titled “Basic Spanish for Transit Employees.” Basic Spanish may also be learned online via a number of websites, including Duolingo, Babbel, Rosetta Stone, and Pimsleur. Duolingo is free, with a premium subscription moore-associates.net

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40 available for a modest monthly fee, while the other options have a higher cost. The City is in the process of updating its transit driver language card, which is expected to be available for driver use by July 2026.

Cost: $300 for language card.

Event Translation in Spanish
The City of Taft will schedule and arrange for live Spanish translation at all vital events/workshops/meetings. The primary source for this translation will be current City staff (as available) and professional translation services as necessary.

Cost: Variable, will be based primarily on employee salary hourly rate and the number of events where Spanish translation is required/requested. All California labor laws will be adhered to.

Summary of Four-Factor Analysis
As the demographics section describes, persons living in Taft that There are also small populations (aside from Spanish-speaking) which speak languages other than English within the City. At this time, the number of people who speak these individual languages who also speak English less than “very well” is well below the Safe Harbor threshold of 5 percent or 1,000 speakers (whichever is less). In addition, the stakeholder and transit driver surveys did not reveal any significant language-related barriers to using transit for these speakers. Therefore, the City is not required to provide translations of written documents nor is it required to advertise free translation services for these languages. If an outreach event is being held that specifically targets one of these other populations, the City should partner with a local ethnic or cultural organization that can provide interpretation services.

Implementation Plan
The matrix below presents an implementation Plan for ensuring the Language Assistance Plan is quickly and efficiently implemented.
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41 Exhibit 12 Implementation Plan
Goal Task Completion Target
Assess LEP Population in
the DAR service Area
Title VI Four-Factor Analysis May 2026
Community Stakeholder Survey May 2026
TAT Staff Survey May 2026
Demographics Analysis May 2026
Develop Language
Assistance Procedures
Develop Title VI Customer Service Procedures
for Title VI complaints and concerns FY 2027
Develop City Policy regarding competency of
Title VI translations and interpreters FY 2027
Staff Training
Identify staff with likely contact with LEP
individuals Ongoing
Train staff in Title VI Customer Service
Procedures Ongoing
Develop refresher training schedule for
tenured employees FY 2027
Update Driver "Language Phrase Card" July 2026
Notification to LEP Persons
of Title VI Rights and
Materials
Inventory existing notification methodologies
and/or locations May 2026
Post Title VI Notice in public locations. May 2026
Translate vital documents into Spanish Ongoing
Translate TAT website into Spanish July 2026
Develop, translate, and post notice of
Language Assistance options July 2026
Undertake targeted outreach to LEP
populations Ongoing
Monitor and Update
Language Assistance Plan
Develop process for obtaining feedback on
language assistance measures FY 2027
Regularly review ACS and Census
demographic data May 2029
City employees receive Title VI training Biennially
(also at time of hire)
Develop a Title VI Work Plan with
accomplishments from the prior year and
goals for the next year
Annually
Update Language Assistance Plan based on
feedback received May 2029
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43 City of Taft Staff Survey Instrument
City of Taft/Taft Area Transit
FTA Title VI Compliance – Staff Survey

1. All staff: Please list the languages you speak.

2. Drivers: In a typical week, how many unique riders board your vehicle that either do not speak English or do not speak English very well? Please count unique riders only. If you encounter the same rider multiple times during the course of a typical week, count them only once.
 None  Lessthan 5  5 to 10  More than 10

3. Drivers: Are the riders you considered in Question 2 typically boarding and/or getting off at certain locations or in specific areas of the city? If so, please identity these locations.

Ride origin locations/areas: ______________________________________________________________ Ride destination locations/areas: _________________________________________________________

4. All staff: With respect to transit customers, please indicate the most common languages you encounter other than English. (Check all that apply)
 Spanish  Tagalog  Otherlanguage(s): _________________  No languages other than English

5. All staff: How would you rate your ability to communicate with transit customers/riders who do not speak English or do not speak English very well?
 No issues or problems  Occasional problems  Frequent problems

6. All staff: How do your personal language capabilities impact your ability to interact with Taft Area Transitriders?  They improve my ability to communicate.  They hinder my ability to communicate.  Not applicable/no impact.

7. All staff: In your opinion, what type of materials or services would be most beneficial to transit riders who do not speak English or do not speak English very well?
 Bilingualservice brochure  Onboard notices in languages other than English  Translation services through call center/dispatch  Translated online transit materials  Common phrases cards (available in various languages)  Other:

8. All staff: In terms of possible language/communication barriers, please identify the most common areas or topics (specific to Taft Area Transit riders). Is it…?
 How to use Taft Area Transit  How to pay for a ride on Taft Area Transit  Basic directions/instructions  Other (specify): ___
Thank you for your participation! Please return the completed survey by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Return options: Return to Tom Azbill or email to [email protected] moore-associates.net

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44 Stakeholder Survey Instrument
City of Taft /Taft Area Transit
FTA Title VI Compliance
Community Stakeholder Survey
1 Organization Name
2 Type of Organization (example: healthcare, education, social services, faith-based, etc.) 3 Your name/title
4 Contact information (email/phone)
5 Approximate number of members/clients in/represented by your organization  1-10  11-20  21-50  51+
6 What languages are spoken by members/clients in/represented by your organization?  English
 Spanish
 Other: ________________________
7 With respect to non-native English-speakers you come into contact with, how would you characterize their ability to…
Speak English? Read English?
 Not well  Not well
 Somewhat well  Somewhat well
 Very well  Very well
 I don’t know  I don’t know
8 Do members/clients of your organization utilize the City of Taft/Taft Area Transit services?  Yes (please answer Question 9)
 No (skip to Question 10)
 I don’t know (skip to Question 10)
9 Approximately what percent of current transit riders do you estimate to be non-native English-speakers?  Less than 25 percent  51 to 75 percent
 25 to 50 percent  More than 75 percent
10 With respect to non-native English-speakers, do you believe language comprehension presents a barrier to their use of the City of Taft/Taft Area Transit services?  Yes (please answer Questions 11 and 12)
 No
 I don’t know
11 Of the individuals you considered under Question 10, what is the most common/frequent language? 12 What types of barriers are encountered by the individual you considered under Question 10 with respect to the City of Taft/Taft Area Transit services?
Thank you for your participation. Please return your completed survey to [email protected] no later than Friday, April 10, 2026. All valid survey responses will be entered into a random drawing for one of a series of $50 VISA gift cards.
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45 Transit Rider Survey

Encuesta de pasajeros de transporte público de 2026
Gracias por participar en esta encuesta hoy. Sus
comentarios ayudarán a la Ciudad de Taft a actualizar su Plan Título VI, que garantiza el acceso igualitario a los servicios de transporte público, independientemente de la raza, el color o el origen nacional de una persona.

1. ¿Cómo pagó por este viaje de ida?
 Efectivo
 Pase de 12 viajes
 Otro (especifique):

2. ¿Pagaste una tarifa reducida?
 Sí  No

3. ¿Qué idioma(s) se habla en su hogar?
 Inglés  Tagalo
 Español  Otro(especifique):

4. ¿Que tan bien habla usted Inglés?
 Muy bien o hablante nativo
 Menos de muy bien
 Para nada

5. ¿Usted o alguien que usted conoce alguna veztuvo
problemas para acceder a servicios de tránsito o
información en Taft Area Transit debido a una
barrera lingüística?
 No
 Sí - explicar en el cuadro abajo:

6. ¿Cuáles son los ingresos totales de su hogar al año?  Menos de $30,000  $30,001 - 49,999
 $50,000 - $99,999  $100,000 o mas

7. ¿Cuántas personas viven en su hogar?
 1  2  3  4  5  6 or more

8. ¿Cuál es su raza/origen étnico? (marque todos las
que correspondan)
 Blanco  Negro/Afroamericano
 Hispano/Latino  Asiático
 Indio Americano/Nativo de Alaska
 Nativo de Hawái/Isleño del Pacífico
Devuelva su encuesta completa utilizando el sobre con
franqueo pagado. Todas las encuestas válidas recibidas
antes del viernes, 10 de abril de 2026 participarán en un sorteo aleatorio de una de una serie de tarjetas de regalo VISA de $50. ¡Gracias por su participación!
Nombre de pila: _________________________________
Teléfono o correo electrónico:
______________________
2026 Transit Rider Survey
Thankyouforparticipatingintoday’ssurvey.Yourfeedback
will help the City of Taft update its Title VI Plan which ensures equal access to public transit services regardless of a person’s race, color, or national origin.

1. How did you pay your fare today?
 Cash
 12-trip pass
 Other(specify):

2. Did you pay a reduced fare?
 Yes  No

3. What language(s) do you speak at home?
 English  Tagalog
 Spanish  Other(specify):

4. How well do you speak English?
 Very well or native speaker
 Less than very well
 Not at all

5. Have you or has anyone you know had difficulty
using Taft Area Transit due to a language barrier?
 No
 Yes – please explain in the box below:

6. What is your annual household income?
 Under $30,000  $30,001-49,999
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moore-associates.net

CITY OF TAFT
2026 TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE
April 2026
46 Appendix H | Safe Harbor Provision
Safe Harbor Provision
The Federal Transit Authority Circular 4702.1B states:
"DOT has adopted DOJ’s Safe Harbor Provision, which outlines circumstances that can provide a “safe harbor” for recipients regarding translation of written materials for LEP populations. The Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that, if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent (5%) or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient’s written translation obligations. Translation of non-vital documents, if needed, can be provided orally. If there are fewer than 50 persons in a language group that reaches the five percent (5%) trigger, the recipient is not required to translate vital written materials but should provide written notice in the primary language of the LEP language group of the right to receive competent oral interpretation of those written materials, free of cost.

These safe harbor provisions apply to the translation of written documents only. They do not affect the requirement to provide meaningful access to LEP individuals through competent oral interpreters where oral language services are needed and are reasonable. A recipient may determine, based on the Four Factor Analysis, that even though a language group meets the threshold specified by the Safe Harbor Provision, written translation may not be an effective means to provide language assistance measures.

For example, a recipient may determine that a large number of persons in that language group have low literacy skills in their native language and therefore require oral interpretation. In such cases, background documentation regarding the determination shall be provided to FTA in the Title VI Program." moore-associates.net

CITY OF TAFT
2026 TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE
April 2026
47 Appendix I | City of Taft Organizational Chart
City Manager
Craig Jones
Finance
Director
Teresa Binkley
HR Director/
Asst. City
Manager
Lonn Boyer
Planning
Director
Mark Staples
Police Chief
Damon McMinn
Fire Chief
Contracted to
County
Public Works
Director
Craig Jones
(FHWA Title VI
Administrator)
Transit
Coordinator
Tom Azbill
(FTA Title VI
Administrator)
Public Works
Coordinator
Michelle
Kincaid
(Title VI
Coordinator)
REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NBS TO CONDUCT A COST ALLOCATION PLAN (CAP)
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The NBS is currently conducting a Fee Study for our 218 processes for Sewer and Refuse. It is advisable that the City of Taft conduct a Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) in order to establish that a) City user fees related to discretionary or regulatory services are appropriate and legally defensible and b) City overhead cost allocations to Federal and State grant programs and other City departments are in compliance with applicable laws and mandates.

Completion of both projects will aid City staff and City leaders in fully understanding the underlying dynamics of costs incurred internally between support and operation departments and, subsequently, determining the full cost of providing discretionary or regulatory services to outside parties. City leaders, as well as any interested people, will have the assurance of knowing that a strong analytical basis has been established determining the internal overhead cost allocations to other City departments, as well as State and Federal grant programs.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with NBS 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): Yes, cost to be allocated over effected Funds ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Agreement and Proposal
PREPARED BY: Finance Department
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Consulting Agreement (Agreement) is made as of the _____ day of __________________, 2026, by and between NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP, a California corporation, dba NBS (“NBS”), and CITY OF TAFT (“CITY”).

RECITALS
A. The City desires to obtain certain consulting services for Cost Allocation Plan Services.

B. The City desires to engage NBS as an independent contractor to perform such services on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Services. NBS shall perform the scope of services described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Services”). Any other services required or requested by City shall be subject to mutual agreement of the parties and may be subject to additional scope of work and fee negotiations.

2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence when agreement is fully executed.

3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid by City to NBS shall be in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. City and NBS recognize that the scope of the project may change from that defined in Exhibit A and that significant changes in the scope of services will require renegotiation of fees.

4. Expenses. Except certain billable expenses as set forth in Exhibit B, NBS will be responsible for all of its expenses incurred in performing the Services hereunder.

5. Qualifications of NBS. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of NBS to perform Services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. NBS shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all Services under this Agreement. All work performed by NBS under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in NBS’ field of expertise.

6. Independent Contractor Status. The relationship of NBS and City hereunder is an independent contractor relationship and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any other relationship. No agent, employee, or representative of NBS shall be deemed to be an agent, employee, or representative of City for any purpose. NBS agrees that neither it nor any of its employees, is entitled to the rights or benefits afforded to City’s employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. NBS is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, workers' compensation, training, permits, and licenses for its employees. NBS does not have, nor shall it hold itself out as having, any right, power or authority to create any contract or obligation, either express or implied, on behalf of, in the name of, or binding City.

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7. Income Taxes. NBS is responsible for paying when due all federal, state and local income taxes, incurred as a result of the compensation paid by City to NBS for Services under this Agreement. NBS agrees to indemnify City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by City resulting from NBS’ failure to comply with this provision.

8. Insurance Requirements. NBS, at its own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, commercial general liability insurance (said insurance shall have a limit for each occurrence of at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), and Four Million Dollars $4,000,000 aggregate) naming City of Taft as additional insured, in connection with NBS’ activities, officers, employees, officials, agents, officers, staff and Board members), workers’ compensation insurance and employer’s liability insurance as required by the State of California (said insurance shall not be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident or disease), and professional errors and omissions liability insurance (said insurance shall cover NBS’ performance under this Agreement with a limit of liability of at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for any one claim and aggregate), and automobile insurance with a limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). Prior to commencement of the Services, NBS shall deliver to City a Certificate of Insurance evidencing compliance with this paragraph. The certificate shall stipulate that advance written notice of cancellation of the required policy shall be given to the City by any and all insurance companies.

9. City’s Responsibilities. The City shall furnish NBS with any pertinent information that is available to City and applicable to the Services. The City shall designate a person to act with authority on its behalf in respect to the Services. The City shall promptly respond to NBS’ requests for reviews and approvals of its work, and to its requests for decisions related to the Services. City understands and agrees that NBS is entitled to rely on all information, data and documents (collectively, “Information”) supplied to NBS by City or any of its agents, contractors or proxies or obtained by NBS from other usual and customary sources including other government sources or proxies as being accurate and correct and NBS will have no obligation to confirm that such Information is correct and that NBS will have no liability to City or any third party if such Information is not correct.

10. Indemnification. NBS shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, officials and agents from and against all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, (collectively “Liabilities”) arising out of or resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of NBS or a breach by NBS of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent such Liabilities are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of City. NBS will not be liable to the City or anyone who may claim any right due to a relationship with City, for any acts or omissions in the performance of Services under this Agreement, unless those acts or omissions are due to the negligence or willful misconduct of NBS. Except in the case of NBS’ negligence, willful misconduct or breach of its obligations under this Agreement, City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless NBS, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from and against all Liabilities to the extent that such Liabilities arise out of NBS performing Services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any Liabilities arising as a result of City or any of its agents or contractors supplying incorrect Information or documentation to NBS. The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

11. Limitation of Liabilities. City hereby agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, NBS’ total liability to City for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses or damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to NBS’ Services under this Agreement from any cause or causes, including but not limited to NBS’ negligence, errors, omissions or breach of contract (hereafter "City claims") shall not exceed the total sum paid on behalf of or to NBS by NBS’ insurers in settlement or City of Taft
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satisfaction of City claims under the terms and conditions of NBS’ insurance policies applicable thereto.

The provisions of this Section 11 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

12. Equal Opportunity Employment. NBS represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

13. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any action or other proceeding, including arbitration or other non-judicial proceedings, arising from, in, under or concerning this Agreement and any amendment thereof, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claimed breach hereof, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the other party in such action or proceeding, such sum as the court shall fix as reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by such prevailing party.

14. Compliance with Law. In connection with the services rendered hereunder, NBS agrees to abide by all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

15. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement, including the Exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between City and NBS with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, arrangements or understandings between them with respect thereto.

This Agreement may not be amended, modified or changed except by instruments in writing signed by all of the parties hereto.

16. Nonwaiver. No failure or neglect of either party hereto in any instance to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder or under law shall constitute a waiver of any other right, power or privilege or of the same right, power or privilege in any other instance. All waivers by either party hereto must be contained in a written instrument signed by the party to be charged.

17. Controlling Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to its choice of law provisions.

The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive any objection, including, without limitation, any objection to the laying of venue or based on Forum Non Conveniens, which it may now or hereafter have to the bringing of any action or proceeding in the manner, or in any of the jurisdictions, provided herein.

18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement.

19. Further Assurances. The parties shall at their own cost and expense execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and shall take such other actions as may be reasonably required or appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.

20. Successors and Assigns. NBS and City each binds itself, its partners, its successors, legal representatives and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to the partners, successors, legal representatives and assigns of such other party in respect of all covenants and agreements contained herein.

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21. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required to or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be conclusively deemed to have been duly given (a) when hand delivered to the other party; or (b) when received when sent by email, facsimile or similar electronic delivery at the address and number set forth below (provided, however, that the receiving party confirms receipt of such notice by e-mail, facsimile or any other method permitted hereunder, and that any notice given by e-mail or facsimile shall be deemed received on the next business day if such notice is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient's time) or on a non-business day); or (c) three business days after the same have been deposited in a United States post office with first class or certified mail return receipt requested postage prepaid and addressed to the parties as set forth below; or (d) the next business day after same has been deposited with a reputable overnight delivery service reasonably known by the parties (such as FedEx, DHL, GLS, USPS Priority Mail, etc.), postage prepaid, addressed to the parties as set forth below with next-business-day delivery guaranteed, provided that the sending party receives a confirmation of delivery from the delivery service provider.

If to NBS:

NBS Government Finance Group
Attention: Stephanie Parson, Chief Executive Officer
32605 Temecula Parkway, Suite 316
Temecula, CA 92592
Telephone: (951) 296-1997
Fax No.: (951) 296-1998
E-Mail: [email protected]
If to City:

City of Taft
Attention: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
209 East Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Telephone: (661) 763-1350 Ext. 118
Fax No.: (661) 769-7103
E-Mail: [email protected]

22. References and Titles. All references in this Agreement to Articles, Sections, Subsections and other subdivisions refer to corresponding Articles, Sections, Subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any subdivision are for convenience only and do not constitute any part of such subdivision and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained in such subdivision. The words this Agreement, this instrument, herein, hereof, hereby, hereunder, and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. Pronouns in masculine, feminine and neuter genders shall be construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires.

23. Time. Time is of the essence.

24. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to and nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to confer on any party the rights of a third party beneficiary and this Agreement shall be for the sole benefit of the parties hereto.

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25. Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will, nevertheless, continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

26. Language. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole and in accordance with the fair meaning of the language used. The language of this Agreement shall not be strictly construed against either party based upon the fact that either party drafted or was principally responsible for drafting this Agreement or any specific term or condition hereof.

27. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) business days written notice to the other party of its intent to terminate this Agreement. Upon termination, NBS shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination and City shall be entitled to all work performed to that date.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and NBS have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

NBS CITY OF TAFT

NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP,
a California corporation, dba NBS
By: By:

Name: Sara Mares Name:

Title: Chief Operating Officer Title:

Date: April 30, 2026 Date:

Attachments:

Exhibit A: NBS Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Compensation for Services
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EXHIBIT A

NBS SCOPE OF SERVICES
Cost Allocation Plan
A Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) is an analysis that apportions the City’s administrative (indirect) services costs to individual departmental and programmatic (direct) cost centers. Allocated costs are often called “Citywide Overhead.” Most indirect services costs are expenditures that provide support services to all departments and programs citywide and are not easily assignable to a specific department or program. Indirect services typically include, but are not limited to, legislative, managerial, financial, administrative, legal, personnel, technology, building and equipment use, and risk management activities. Common uses for the result of a cost allocation plan include:
• Application in the cost basis for governmental fees and charges. • The overhead cost component in the derivation of fully-burdened hourly rates for agency personnel.
• Recovery to the General Fund for support provided to other funds, such as Enterprise funds. • Rates applicable to cost accounting, such as charging labor time to capital projects. • Mark-ups on costs directly passed-through to users.
• Recovery of costs from external funds such as grants or agreements with other agencies.

All NBS cost allocation plans comply with the general requirements and/or guidelines of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (2 CFR 200, formerly known as OMB A-87). NBS can provide cost allocation outcomes that are either more or less restrictive in application of Title 2 CFR 200, depending on whether the primary intended use of the cost allocation plan results is for reimbursement of overhead costs from State or federal grants.

From our communication with the City thus far, we understand that the primary intended use for the CAP is to include a reasonable share of overhead costs in the ongoing utility rate analysis, to ensure that calculated rates reflect the true cost of providing services (direct and indirect costs).

Therefore, the following detailed work plan is for a “Full” Cost Allocation Plan, which is a less restrictive version of the CAP. Results will include an analysis of indirect overhead costs that complies with GAAP, Industry Standard methodology and uses the guidelines contained in 2 CFR 200. However, the final CAP deliverable may not be considered suitable as a submittal to a State and/or federal agency for reimbursement of indirect costs on grant awards. Should the City require two versions of the CAP to include both Full and 2 CFR 200 versions, a separate scope of services and professional fee can be discussed.

TASK 1: COMMENCEMENT AND DATA COLLECTION
Issue a consolidated data request to City staff centering on adopted budgets, recent financial performance (revenues and expenditures), current labor cost detail and classifications, organizational structures, existing relevant policies, and other items of a more global nature.

Conduct an initial phone call with staff members who will manage the progress, completion, and implementation of the Study’s findings. Include a discussion of expectations and an overview of the City of Taft
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Study’s process: goals and objectives of the project, coordination for onsite and remote interactions with personnel in all divisions, timeline for project completion, global data needs, established policies and procedures, and other topics.

TASK 2: ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW AND ALLOCATION FACTORS
Identify an initial list of indirect cost centers and recipients, which typically include, but is not limited to the following City Departments: City Council, City Administration, City Clerk, City Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, and Building or Facilities maintenance. In one series of virtual meetings:
• Conduct individual meetings with each indirect cost center to examine further the City’s current organizational and financial structure, and identify functional service levels in which to summarize indirect costs.
• Discuss with City staff the recommended cost allocation detail and corresponding bases for apportioning costs City-wide. This step will include specific discussions regarding those support services which fluctuate to determine the most appropriate allocation basis with the goal to reduce the variance from year to year.

With City staff buy-in and cooperation, embark on data collection to develop sets of information to be used as factors for cost allocation.

TASK 3: COST ALLOCATION MODEL DEVELOPMENT
Develop an overhead cost allocation model in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet environment. Reflect the City’s organizational and financial structure and target a user-friendly, sustainable configuration.

Include easily-identifiable and annotated data entry areas, the necessary computations to perform at least two levels and layers (“step-downs”) of cost allocations City-wide, and summary reports identifying total annual costs allocated.

TASK 4: DRAFT OF OUTCOMES
Compile associated costs and make any necessary adjustments to costs to ensure capture only of relevant support services costs. Input cost and allocation factor data into the overhead cost allocation model, and complete the functionality of the plan. Generate annual allocated costs by budget unit and fund. Meet with City staff via teleconference once during this process to review interim analysis/progress. Collect input and one-round of revisions to the draft plan results.

TASK 5: DOCUMENTATION AND PRESENTATION OF OUTCOMES
Prepare a draft report documenting the Cost Allocation Plan. The report includes an Executive Summary, illustration of analytical methods, presentation of findings, narrative descriptions complying with the standards of Title 2 CFR, and a technical appendix showing the analysis and any relevant data sources. Participate in the presentation of the draft plan to the City’s Management group, collect input, and make one round of revisions to the draft report. Provide the City with a PDF electronic copy of the final report and related summary schedule in Excel.1
1 Note the full working Cost Allocation Plan model is not included in the deliverables for this scope of services.

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TASK 6: MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS
This contract assumes the following regarding meetings during the Study and presentations of results:

Meetings with City Staff – NBS will conduct meetings with City staff to initiate the study process, review and discuss work products and gain insight from Staff on the direction of the study. Work-inprogress meetings will be held via conference call or video conferencing format. We also expect to have regular email exchanges and phone conversations with City staff to review data, discuss the study’s progress, solicit input from staff, and review the study’s initial results.

Presentations – It is rare to review a Cost Allocation Plan with the City Council, as the document is typically considered more of a budgeting tool and is not required to be adopted by the elected officials under any legal framework. However, we can of course attend Council (or subcommittee) meetings either virtually, or in-person, for the professional fees as quoted herein.

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EXHIBIT B

COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
NBS applied the following hourly rates to derive the overall not-to-exceed pricing for the requested scope of services. NBS’ rates are inclusive of all costs associated with professional time, such as document production, and incidentals. These rates will apply for the duration of our contract:

Title Hourly Rate
Project Director $250
Senior Consultant $200
Consultant $175
Project Analyst $150
This project has a not to exceed professional fee of $18,763. The table to follow provides an approximation of the project costs by NBS team member and project task.

PRESENTATIONS / ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Should the City require additional public meetings for implementation purposes, the following rates would apply, per meeting:
• Remotely conducted meeting via Zoom or other platform: $750 per meeting • In person attendance: $2,000 plus travel expenses not to exceed $1,000 Any other additional services authorized but not included in the scope of services will be billed at the hourly rates shown above. All additional services would be mutually agreed upon by NBS and the City prior to proceeding.

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TERMS
Consulting services will be invoiced monthly. Fees for all other services will be invoiced upon completion of the task. Payment shall be made within 30 days of submittal of an invoice. If payment is not received within 90 days simple interest will begin to accrue at the rate of 1.5% per month.

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES TO

CONDUCT A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AUDIT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

It is best practice to conduct a Transient Occupancy Tax Audit to ensure that the hotel/motel owners are complying with he City’s tax ordinance and business procedures. Within this audit they will analyze lodging provider data for the most recent thirty-six 36) months of tax filings along with supplemental data as available, the full scope of services are listed in Exhibit A within the agreement.

Fee for providing this service is $3,500.30
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No, will be included in the revised budget ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Agreement
PREPARED BY: Finance Department

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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 19, 2026 (the “Agreement Date”) by and between Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates (“Consultant”), and City of Taft (“Client”), which is located within the state of California (the “State”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Consultant is engaged in the business of providing consulting, software and other services that help public agencies understand and maximize their collection of revenues, as well as their delivery of other public services (collectively, “Consultant’s Business”); and WHEREAS, Client desires to contract with Consultant to obtain one or more of the services included within Consultant’s Business (as provided for in Section 1) upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Consultant desires to contract with Client to render such services upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises contained herein, Client and Consultant mutually agree as follows:

1. Services.

1.1 Consultant will perform those services included within Consultant’s Business that are described in Exhibit A. Such services are, collectively, the “Services”.

1.2 Consultant warrants that it will perform the Services in a professional manner in accordance with professional standards. In performing the Services, Consultant is acting as an independent contractor (and not as an agent or employee of Client).

1.3 Client acknowledges and agrees that any other public agency (including, without limitation, any participating government agency) located within or outside of the State (e.g., city, municipality, county, district, public authority or other political subdivision) may procure services for fees and other terms and conditions that are substantially similar to any of the Services, Fees and other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, provided that such other public agency executes a separate agreement with Consultant wherein the services rendered to such other public agency, the fees payable by such other public agency, and the other terms and conditions of such separate agreement are the responsibility of Consultant and such other public agency and not Client.

1.4 This Agreement does not limit the right of Consultant to enter into additional contracts with Client or to contract with other persons or entities (that are not Client) to provide them with merchandise or services of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, services similar to the Services.

2. Fees. As compensation for performing the Services, Client will pay Consultant the fees, costs and expenses as described in Exhibit B. Individually and collectively these fees and costs are, the “Fees”. Consultant may perform the Services using professionals from its staff or Consultant’s affiliated entities, and such Services will be billed to Client under the same billing terms applicable

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to Consultant’s staff. Consultant may increase the Fees from time to time (including, without limitation, annually as described in the Schedules). Other than a Fee increase as described in the Schedules, Client may notify Consultant of a request that such Fee increase be modified or revoked and, if Consultant fails to do so to Client’s satisfaction within thirty (30) days after the receipt of such request, Client may terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 7.3.

3. Invoices; Payment.

3.1 Consultant will invoice Client for the Fees earned and/or incurred by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

3.2 Invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Interest will begin to accrue on the thirtieth (30th) day following the invoice date on all unpaid balances at a rate of one and one-half percent (1½%) per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Payments will first be credited to interest and then to principal. In the event that Client disputes or contests an invoice, only that portion so disputed or contested in good faith will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion must be timely paid. Interest will accrue on any contested portion of the invoice not timely paid and will be payable immediately if the contested invoice is resolved in favor of Consultant.

3.3 If Client fails to fully pay an invoice within 30 days after the invoice date, Consultant may, after giving five (5) days’ notice to Client, suspend the rendering of Services under this Agreement until said invoice is paid in full, together with all interest that has accrued thereon. In the event of such a suspension of Services, Consultant will have no liability to Client for any delays or damages arising therefrom.

4. Insurance. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant will maintain the following insurance in not less than the referenced amounts: (a) workers compensation and employers liability insurance as may be required by the State; (b) property damage liability of $1,000,000 per incident; (c) bodily injury liability of $1,000,000 per incident; and (d) professional liability for any errors or omissions of $1,000,000.

5. Client Support.

5.1 Client will promptly provide in writing to Consultant all data and other information relating to or which may be necessary for Consultant’s performance of the Services. Without limiting the foregoing, Client will keep Consultant informed on a timely basis in writing as to the existence and amendments of the laws, ordinances and/or regulations under which Consultant is performing the Services (including any adopted by Client). Consultant will be permitted to rely on the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of the information provided by Client, and in no event will Consultant be liable to Client or others as a result of such reliance.

5.2 Client will examine all of Consultant’s reports, specifications, notices, proposals and other documents. In the event that a decision is required of Client in order for Consultant to perform the Services, Client will render such decision in writing in a timely manner.

5.3 Promptly following any request from Consultant, Client will adopt and maintain in full force and effect resolutions in forms acceptable to Client and in accordance with applicable law authorizing Consultant to examine the confidential sales tax and other relevant records of Client

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throughout the Term and, for so long as any Fees are still accruing pursuant to this Agreement, after the Term.

5.4 Client will assist Consultant in obtaining such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for performing the Services, and Client will pay all fees, assessments and taxes related to the application, issuance and maintenance thereof.

5.5 The Services do not include services that Consultant may be required or requested to provide to support, prepare, document, bring, defend or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by Client (“Litigation Services”). If Consultant agrees with Client or is required to perform Litigation Services, Client will promptly pay Consultant for all of Consultant’s costs and expenses related to Litigation Services at Consultant’s actual cost, plus ten percent (10%) thereof (all of which are deemed to be additional Fees).

6. Confidentiality; Software Use and Warranty; Records.

6.1 Consultant will comply with the requirements of the applicable laws, ordinances and/or regulations concerning the confidentiality of tax records of which it has been informed by Client pursuant to Section 5.1.

6.2 As used herein, the term “proprietary information” means all information, techniques, processes, services or material that has or could have commercial value or other utility in Consultant’s Business, including without limitation: Consultant’s (i) software, computer or data processing programs; (ii) data processing applications, routines, subroutines, techniques or systems; (iii) desktop or web-based software; (iv) audit, tax or fee collection/administration or business processes, methods or routines; (v) marketing plans, analyses and strategies; and (vi) materials, techniques and intellectual property used. Except as otherwise required by law, Client must hold in confidence and may not use (except as expressly authorized by this Agreement) or disclose to any other party any proprietary information provided, learned of or obtained by Client in connection with this Agreement.

The terms of this Section 6.2 do not apply to any information that is public information.

6.3 If access to any software which Consultant owns is provided to Client as part of this Agreement (including, without limitation, if Client chooses to subscribe to such software and reports option as part of the Services) (such Consultant-owned software is, collectively, the “Software”), Consultant hereby provides a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to Client for the use by such of Client’s staff as may be designated from time to time by Client and approved by Consultant in writing to use the Software pursuant to and during the Term of this Agreement. The Software must only be used by such authorized Client staff, and Client must not sublicense, sublet, duplicate, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software. The license granted hereunder does not imply ownership by Client or any of Client’s staff of the Software nor any rights of Client or any of Client’s staff to sublicense, transfer or sell the Software, or rights to use the Software for the benefit of others. Client may not create (or allow the creation of) any derivative work or product based on or derived from the Software or documentation, nor modify (or allow the modification of) the Software or documentation without the prior written consent of Consultant. In the event of a breach of this provision (and without limiting Consultant’s remedies), such modification, derivative work or product based on the Software or documentation is hereby deemed assigned to Consultant. Upon termination of this Agreement or this Software license, this Software license will be deemed to have expired and Client access to Software will be immediately

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removed. Client must immediately cease using and remove, delete and destroy all Software materials which may exist on Client’s computers and network. Consultant warrants that the Software will perform in accordance with the Software’s documentation.

6.4 All documents, preliminary drafts, communications and any and all other work product related to the Services and provided by Consultant to Client either in hard copy or electronically are the property of Client. This does not include any software, programs, methodologies or systems used in the creation of such work product, nor does it include any drafts, notes or internal communications prepared by Consultant in the course of performing the Services that were not otherwise provided to Client in either hardcopy or electronic form, all of which may be protected by Consultant or others’ copyrights or other intellectual property. It is possible that any documents, drafts, communications or other work product provided to Client may be considered public records under applicable law and/or may be discoverable through litigation. Consultant may publicly state that it performs the Services for Client.

6.5 Subject to applicable law, Consultant is responsible for retaining all final documents and other final work product related to the Services for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date provided to Client. Retention of any other documents, preliminary drafts, communications and any and all other work product provided to Client by Consultant is the responsibility of Client.

Consultant has no responsibility to retain any drafts, notes, communications, emails or other writings created or received by Client in the course of performing the Services (other than the final documents and other final work product related to the Services and provided to Client for the term of years referenced above).

7. Term and Termination.

7.1 The initial term of this Agreement commences as of the Agreement Date and, unless terminated earlier pursuant to any of this Agreement's express provisions, will continue in effect for five (5) years from such date (the “Initial Term”). This Agreement may be renewed for two twelve (12) month terms unless earlier terminated as set forth in Section 7.2 or 7.3 (each a “Renewal Term” and, collectively, together with the Initial Term, the “Term”).

7.2 This Agreement may be terminated by either party for cause upon not less than fortyfive (45) days’ written notice given to and received by the other party, if the other party has materially breached this Agreement through no fault of the notifying party and fails to (i) commence correction of such material breach within thirty (30) days of receipt of the above-referenced written notice and (ii) diligently complete the correction thereafter.

7.3 In addition, either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon not less than one hundred twenty (120) days’ written notice to the other party.

7.4 On termination, Client will pay Consultant for all Fees and other compensation (including for Litigation Services) earned and/or incurred through the termination date and will thereafter timely pay Consultant for all other Fees and compensation to which Consultant may be entitled pursuant to this Agreement (including the Schedules hereto).

8. Indemnification.

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8.1 Consultant agrees to fully and promptly indemnify and hold harmless (but not defend) Client and each of its officers, employees and agents (collectively, “Client Group”) from and against any and all third-party liabilities, judgments, awards, losses, claims, damages, expenses, and costs (including, without limitation, for reasonable third-party attorneys’ fees and costs awarded in connection therewith) (each, a “Third-Party Liability”, and collectively, “Third-Party Liabilities”) directly or indirectly related to this Agreement and arising out of any negligent act or negligent omission, or reckless or willful misconduct, of Consultant or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, direct and indirect equity holders, or affiliates (collectively, “Consultant Group”) under this Agreement; provided, that such obligations to indemnify and hold harmless are only to the extent Consultant admits in writing, or any of Consultant Group is found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a judgment which has become final and that is no longer subject to appeal or review, to have caused the above-described Third-Party Liability(ies). In no event shall Consultant be obligated to defend any of Client Group or pay for any Client Group attorneys’ fees or other costs of defending against any such Third-Party Liabilities (“defense costs”), with exception of if Consultant is obligated to indemnify and hold harmless Client Group as described above in this Section 8.1 then Consultant shall also be responsible for the defense costs incurred by Client Group for the related matter.

Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless Client shall not apply to claims for liability which arise from the issuance or non-issuance of any registration, license, permit, or exemption.

8.2 Client agrees to fully and promptly indemnify and hold harmless (but not defend) each of Consultant Group from and against any and all Third-Party Liabilities directly or indirectly related to this Agreement and arising out of any negligent act or negligent omission, or reckless or willful misconduct, of any of Client Group under this Agreement; provided, that such obligations to indemnify and hold harmless are only to the extent Client admits in writing, or any of Client Group is found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a judgment which has become final and that is no longer subject to appeal or review, to have caused the above-described Third-Party Liability(ies). In no event shall Client be obligated to defend any of Consultant Group or pay for any Consultant Group attorneys’ fees or other costs of defending against any such Third-Party Liabilities (“defense costs”), with exception of if Client is obligated to indemnify and hold harmless Consultant Group as described above in this Section 8.2 then Client shall also be responsible for the defense costs incurred by Consultant Group for the related matter.

9. Liability Limitations; Governing Law; Dispute Resolution.

9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement:

9.1.1 Except as may otherwise be expressly set forth in this Agreement, Consultant makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the Services or the Software, express or implied. Consultant hereby disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non infringement.

Consultant disclaims all warranties and responsibility for third party software.

9.1.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event will Consultant be (a) liable for claims, liabilities or damages (i) that could not reasonably have been foreseen upon entry into this Agreement; (ii) arising from any action or inaction by Consultant in response to specific direction from Client; (iii) in connection with any Client monies not collected by Consultant; nor (iv) in connection with the issuance, non-issuance or revocation of any registration,

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license, permit, or exemption; nor (b) required to provide a defense in connection with any indemnification or hold harmless provisions under this Agreement

9.1.3 Without limitation on any statue of limitations that expire in less than three years, no claim may be brought by Client against any one or more of Consultant Group arising out of this Agreement (including, without limitation, in connection with the Services or the Software) more than three years after the date upon which Client has actual knowledge of the first occurrence of the action or inaction giving rise to such claim (whether relating to the Services, the Software or otherwise).

9.1.4 Client acknowledges this Agreement is with Consultant in its capacity as a corporation or a limited liability company, and Client agrees that in no event will it seek to hold any of the Consultant Group (other than Consultant) responsible for any obligations under this Agreement.

9.2 The law of the State will govern the validity of this Agreement, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it, without regard to the State’s conflict of laws rules.

Venue for any legal action arising out of this Agreement will be proper only in the State courts or the federal courts located within the State. The parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive any other venue to which either party might be entitled by domicile or otherwise.

Both parties waive the right to a jury trial in an action to enforce, interpret or construe this Agreement.

9.3 If either party is required to bring legal action to enforce its rights under this Agreement or as the result of a breach of this Agreement, the costs and expenses of the prevailing party, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, will be paid by the non-prevailing party.

9.4 A breach of this Agreement by either party may cause the other party hereto irreparable harm, the amount of which may be difficult to ascertain, and therefore such other party will have the right to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance and/or an order restraining and enjoining any further breach and for such other relief as such other party may deem appropriate.

Such right is in addition to the remedies otherwise available to such other party at law or in equity.

The parties hereto expressly waive the defense that a remedy in damages will be adequate and any requirement in an action for specific performance or injunction hereunder for the posting of a bond.

10. General Legal Provisions.

10.1 Authorization to Proceed. Each Schedule must be signed by both Client and Consultant before such Schedule will be binding on the parties hereto.

10.2 Force Majeure. Consultant is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents or other events beyond the control of Consultant.

10.3 Amendment; Waiver. Any provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any Schedules or provisions within any Schedules) may be amended or terminated if in writing and signed by both Client and Consultant. No waiver by any party of any default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, will be deemed to be valid unless acknowledged by such party in writing, and such waiver will not extend to

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any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.

10.4 Severability and Survival. If any provision in this Agreement is held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be impaired thereby.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, Section 7), Sections 3, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 will survive the termination of this Agreement.

10.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries; Services Limited to Agreement. Except as set forth in Section 8, this Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than Client and Consultant and has no third-party beneficiaries. The Services to be performed for Client by Consultant are defined solely by this Agreement (including the Schedules), and not by any other contract or agreement that may be associated with performing the Services.

10.6 Assignment. This is a bilateral personal services agreement. Neither party will have the power to or will assign any of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. This Agreement is binding on the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

10.7 Notices. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been given when such notice is received (i) from United States Postal Service First Class Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, (ii) by courier service, or (iii) by email; provided, however, that notices received on a weekend or holiday or on a business day after 4:00 p.m. local time will be deemed to have been received on the next business day. Notices will, unless another address is specified in writing, be sent to the addresses indicated below (each of which must include a street address and an email address): Consultant: Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates, Attn: Contracts, Email: [email protected]; and Client: City of Taft, Attn: Faith Melton, City Clerk, Email:
[email protected].

10.8 Entire Agreement; Conflict. This Agreement (including any Schedules dated as of the Agreement Date or hereafter) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or between the parties, written or oral, to the extent they have related in any way to the subject matter hereof. Should there ever be a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Schedule(s) and the remainder of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the remainder of this Agreement will prevail and be controlling.

10.9 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures; Authority. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which will constitute an original and all of which, when taken together, will constitute one agreement. Any signed signature pages of this Agreement transmitted by email or other electronic means in a portable document format (PDF) or other clear and visible electronic format will have the same legal effect as an original. Each of the persons signing on behalf of a party hereto represents that he or she has the authority to sign this Agreement on such party’s behalf.

10.10 No Adverse Construction. Both parties acknowledge having had the opportunity to participate in the drafting of this Agreement. This Agreement will not be construed against either

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party based upon authorship. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. [Signatures are on the next page]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement through their duly authorized representatives as of the Agreement Date.

CONSULTANT:

Hinderliter De Llamas & Assoc.

By:

Its:

CLIENT:

City of Taft
By:

Its:
[Exhibit A (Scope of Service) and Exhibit B (Compensation) are attached hereto]

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant will provide the following Services relative to Client’s transient occupancy tax administration.

1. Audit Services

1.1. Analyze Client transient occupancy tax ordinance and business procedures, and recommend possible improvements or best practices for processes, form design, and ordinance.

1.2. Analyze lodging provider data and review analysis findings with Client. Analysis will include the most recent thirty-six (36) months of tax filings along with supplemental data as available (including number of rooms, occupancy rate, physical condition, and business dynamics).

1.3. Recommend lodging providers who merit additional investigation or examination to determine their compliance with Client’s ordinance.

1.4. Lodging providers identified by Consultant and approved by Client for audit are scheduled for a compliance analysis audit.

1.5. Review records of the lodging provider for information related to compliance with Client regulations (including endeavoring to validate taxable gross rents, exemptions, bank statements, daily/monthly summaries, and other relevant compliance-related information). Supporting documentation for relevant items such as exemptions will also be reviewed.

1.6. Generate lodging provider compliance report (including results of the compliance analysis audit and recommended actions). Review report with Client and determine next steps.

1.7. Notify deficient lodging providers of the findings as well as instructions for payment and appeal processes. Schedule appointments with lodging providers to review findings and educate regarding proper filing procedures in order to prevent future errors and deficiencies.

1.8. Send compliant lodging providers a letter of commendation, thanking them for their cooperation and compliance.

1.9. Invoice lodging providers found to be underreporting through the standard Client approved collections process.

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EXHIBIT B
FEES

2. Audit Services

2.1. Fees for performing audit Services are $3,500.00 per property.

2.1.1.Fees will be increased as of January 1st of each calendar year with reference to the 12-month percent change in the most recently published annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), West Region, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (the “CPI Change”). Each annual increase in the Fees will be equal to the greater of two percent (2%) or the actual CPI Change and the lesser of ten percent (10%) or the actual CPI Change. For example, if the actual CPI Change is 1.5%, then the annual increase will be 2%, if the actual CPI Change is 3.5%, then the annual increase will be 3.5%, and if the actual CPI Change is 12%, then the annual increase will be 10%.

2.2. Fees for any travel and lodging expenses will be billed at cost and applied to all meetings (including implementation, training, operations and support).

2.3. Fees will be invoiced monthly to Client for Services performed during the prior month. Client will submit payment for any balance due to Consultant within 30 days of receiving the invoice.

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN & CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX

CONSULTING/AUDITING SERVICES
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Hdl Coren & Cone recently initiated a review of their old contracts with outdated language regarding scope, hourly rates, and contact information. The last agreement that was presented to city council was on April 5, 2014, and Hdl is recommending an amendment instead of entering into a new agreement. The current annual fee will remain unchanged until the 2026 CPI is applied.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Hdl Coren & Cone Amendment to the Agreement for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Agreement, Bases for Services, and Exhibit A PREPARED BY: Finance Department

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR

PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING/AUDIT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAFT AND HDL COREN & CONE
This Amendment to the Agreement is made and entered into this 19th day of May, 2026 by and between the City of Taft, a California Municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”), and HdL Coren & Cone, a California corporation (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”).

WHEREAS the CITY and CONTRACTOR entered into an Agreement for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services (“AGREEMENT”) dated April 15, 2014, to provide certain consultant services, and
CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has the expertise and is qualified to perform the services described in the AGREEMENT, and if required, is duly registered under the laws of the State of California.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1. Section 2.0 BASE SERVICES will be replaced with the Base Services attachment.

2. Section 6.2 Optional Services hourly rates will be replaced with:

Partner $250 per hour
Principal $225 per hour
Programmer $200 per hour
Associate $175 per hour
Senior Analyst $125 per hour
Analyst $ 90 per hour
Administrative $ 70 per hour
Hourly rates are exclusive of expenses and are subject to adjustment by CONTRACTOR annually. On July 1st of each year CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY with an updated schedule of hourly rates. The rates will not be increased by more than five percent (5%) per year.

3. Section 8.1 Representative of Contractor will be updated as follows:

Nichole Cone-Morishita
HdL COREN & CONE
120 S. State College Blvd., Suite 200
Brea, CA 92821

4. Exhibit A will be replaced with the Exhibit A attachment.

5. The current annual fee will remain unchanged until the 2026 California Consumer Price Index (CCPI) is applied. Subsequent annual CCPI adjustments will occur in April of each year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment on the day and year first above written.

CITY OF TAFT
Dave Noerr, Mayor
CONTRACTOR:

HdL COREN & CONE
A California Corporation
Nichole Cone-Morishita, CFO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

2.0 BASE SERVICES
CONTRACTOR shall perform all of the following duties as part of the Base Services provided hereunder, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Contract Officer:

2.1 Analysis And Identification Of Misallocation Errors (Contingent Fee)
(a) In the first year of this Agreement, and as necessary thereafter but not less than once every two (2) years, CONTRACTOR shall conduct an analysis to identify and verify CITY parcels on the secured Property Tax Roll which are not properly attributed to CITY and will provide the correct TRA designation to the proper County agency. Typical errors include parcels assigned to incorrect TRAs within CITY or an adjacent city, and TRAs allocated to wrong taxing agencies. (b) CONTRACTOR shall annually reconcile the annual AuditorController assessed valuations report to the assessor's lien date rolls and identify discrepancies.
(c) CONTRACTOR shall annually review parcels on the unsecured Property Tax Roll to identify inconsistencies such as value variations, values being reported to a mailing address rather than the situs address, and errors involving TRAs (to the extent records are available).
(d) CONTRACTOR may audit general fund or tax increment property tax revenue or other revenues attributable to CITY departments, Successor Agency, and districts (including but not limited to base year value audits; administration of tax sharing agreements; tax increment allocation reviews; county allocation and payments reviews).

2.2 Annual Services (Fixed Fee)
Annually, after the Property Tax Roll is available:
(a) CONTRACTOR shall establish a Data Base for CITY available through CONTRACTOR’S online property tax application
(b) Utilizing the Data Base, CONTRACTOR will provide:
(1) A listing of the major property owners in CITY, including the assessed value of their property.
(2) A listing of the major property taxpayers by net assessed value.
(3) A listing of property tax transfers which occurred since the prior lien date.
(4) A listing of parcels that have not changed ownership since the enactment of Proposition XIIIA
(5) A comparison of property within CITY by county-use
code designation
(6) A listing by parcel of new construction activity to identify non-residential parcels with new construction activity and to provide reports for use in CITY's preparation of Gann (Propositions 4 and 111) State Appropriation Limit calculations
(7) Tracking of Proposition 8 parcel reductions and
restorations
(8) Calculate an estimate of property tax revenue anticipated to be received for the fiscal year by CITY. This estimate is based upon the initial information provided by the County and is subject to modification. This estimate shall not be used to secure the indebtedness of CITY.
(9) Development of historical trending reports involving taxable assessed values for CITY, median and average sales prices and related economics trends.
(10) Upon written request, analyses based on geographic areas designated by CITY to include assessed valuations and square footage computations for use in community development planning. (11) Five-year budget projections for CITY’S general fund and related special districts. This report is interactive for tax modeling. (12) Prepare a Newsletter summary for public and elected distribution.

2.3 Successor Agency Services
Successor Agency Services including but not limited to:
(a) Annual tax increment projections and, as requested, cash flow analysis for the Successor Agency by Project Area
(b) Review of Redevelopment Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) as requested.
(c) Provide property tax information to the Oversight Board at the direction of the Successor Agency
(d) Provide access to the Oversight Board to CITY and former redevelopment agency documents at the direction of the Successor Agency (e) Monitor the County distribution of tax-sharing revenues to the taxing entities of the former redevelopment agency
(f) Advice and consultation, as requested, on the CITY/Successor Agency’s preparation of required reports, such as revenue projections; review of ROPS, submittals to the Oversight Board and/or County or State agencies, and new or revised legislative requirements
(g) Analysis of legislative and judicial matters impacting Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues to the Successor Agency and to CITY.

2.4 Quarterly Services/Monthly Services (Fixed Fee)
CONTRACTOR shall perform the following services quarterly:
(a) A listing of property tax appeals filed on properties in CITY (selected counties)
(b) A listing of property transfers that have occurred since the last report
(c) Monthly update of CONTRACTOR’S web-based software
program to include parcel transfer data and, in select counties, appeal updates

2.5 On-Going Consultation (Fixed Fee)
During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will serve as CITY's resource staff on questions relating to property tax and assist in estimating current year property tax revenues.

On-going consultation would include, but not be limited to, inquiries resolved through use of CITY's data base.

EXHIBIT “A”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

TIMELINE FOR DELIVERABLES
July/August Data available for purchase from counties
September 30 Data available on HdLCC’s web-based property tax application September/October Unsecured audits performed and forwarded to county assessor October Appeals quarterly updates emailed in counties where the data is available October-February Delivery of preliminary property tax reports January Appeals quarterly updates emailed in counties where the data is available January/February General Fund Budget Projections
April Appeals quarterly updates emailed in counties where the data is available April/May Final Books – Addendums emailed to clients
July Appeals quarterly updates emailed in counties where the data is available Ongoing Secured and Unsecured Audits – City
Property sales reports
City and Successor Agency mid-year budget reviews and budget projections
Analytical work at the request of clients
Monthly updates of database with property sale information REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF VACANT LOT, APN 031-160-03-00-2 TO ERNESTO

HERNANDEZ
SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The City is currently the owner of 416 6th Street. Ernesto Hernandez who owns the property next to the vacant lot, inquired on purchasing this property in as-is condition. The City of Taft Housing Element is in need of housing options; therefore the sale of this property is in the best interest of the City and the community.

To move forward with the sale of the property, the Council will need to authorize the sale, authorize the city to enter in to an agreement, open escrow and authorize signer(s) for execution of the documents required for the sale.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 031‑160‑03‑00‑2, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 031-160-03-00-2, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,

CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ESCROW AND

OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, AND

MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Taft owns real property located at and commonly known as 416 6th Street, Taft, California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Taft has found and finds that it is for the common benefit, interest, and convenience of the City of Taft to sell said real property as per Government Code Section 37350; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property next to this parcel wants to purchase the property to build housing has made an offer to purchase said property in its “as-is” condition for $6,500 and pay half the closing costs for the purchase; and
WHEREAS, buyer and seller share equally all closing and escrow costs as the City of Taft housing element concludes the City of Taft is in need of all housing options; and WHEREAS, the buyer agrees to offsite improvements including the curb, gutter replacement and sidewalk of the property to be ADA compliant with complete building plans submitted to the City of Taft Building Department within 6 months of escrow; and
WHEREAS, it is keeping within the government code, convenient and in the interests of the City of Taft to permit the sale of the property and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, and/or Assistant City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the sale of said real property.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT:

Section 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference and constitute a material part of this Resolution;
Section 2: The sale of real property located at and most commonly known as 416 6th Street Street, Taft, California for $6,500 with the buyer paying half of closing costs, is hereby authorized;
Section 3: Effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, the Mayor, City Manager, and/or Assistant City Manager shall have full authority to execute any and all documents necessary to effect and finalize the sale of the real property; Section 4: This Resolution and each of its provisions shall be immediately effective upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Taft;
Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of May, 2026.

Resolution No._____________

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________________________________
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 19th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
______________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
{S0142064}1

AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

BETWEEN

ERNESTO HERNANDEZ
AND

CITY OF TAFT
This Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”) is entered into as of 5/19/2026, (“Effective Date”), between Ernesto Hernandez, (Buyer”), and the CITY OF TAFT, a California municipality (“CITY” or “Seller”). Seller and Buyer may also be referred to in this Agreement singularly as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. Seller is the owner in fee of certain real property located in the City of Taft, the County of Kern, with property address 416 6th Street with assessor’s parcel number 031-160-03- 00-2 as more specifically described in Exhibit A to this Agreement (“Land”).

B. Buyer wishes to acquire from Seller the Land, together with all improvements located thereon, all easements, licenses, and interests appurtenant thereto and all land entitlements owned or held by Seller in connection with the Land (collectively the “Property”) upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

The Parties therefore agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

PURCHASE AND SALE

1.1 Purchase and Sale of the Property
Subject to the terms and conditions that follow, Seller shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller, the Property.

1.2 Condition of Property; “AS IS”/”WITH ALL FAULTS” Condition.

Except for the representations and warranties made in Section 2.1 or elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell the Property to Buyer and Buyer agrees to purchase the Property from Seller on an “AS IS”/”WITH ALL FAULTS”/”WHERE IS” basis. Buyer acknowledges that (i) prior to the expiration of the Feasibility Period (as defined in Section 1.4), Buyer shall have had the opportunity to investigate all economic, engineering, environmental, legal and physical aspects of the Property and to make all inspections and investigations of the Property which Buyer deems necessary or desirable to protect its interests in acquiring the Property and (ii) that except for the representations and warranties made in Section 2.1 or elsewhere in this {S0142064}2
Agreement, neither Seller nor anyone acting for or on behalf of Seller has made any representation, warranty, promise or statement, express or implied, to Buyer, or to anyone acting for or on behalf of Buyer concerning the Property and the use or development thereof. Buyer further represents and warrants that, in entering into this Agreement, Buyer has not relied on any promise, representation, statement or warranty, express or implied, of Seller or anyone acting for or on behalf of Seller, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and that all matters concerning the Property have been or shall be independently verified by Buyer prior to the Close of Escrow (as defined in Section 4.3), and that Buyer shall purchase the Property based solely on Buyer’s own prior or future examination and investigation of the Property (or Buyer’s election not to do so).

1.3 Purchase Price
(A) The purchase price for the Property (“Purchase Price”) shall be SIX THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED Dollars and Zero Cents ($6,500.00).
(B) Buyer will pay the Purchase Price to Seller, through Escrow (as defined in Section

4.1), on the following terms and conditions:
(1) Escrow shall be opened at Placer Title Company (“Escrow Holder” or “Title Company”) at the address specified in Article 5 within five (5) business days of the Effective Date;
(2) Title to the Property shall be conveyed by the Seller to the Buyer by a fully executed and notarized grant deed as set forth in the form attached as Exhibit “B”, and incorporated herein by reference (“Grant Deed”). Buyer shall accept the Grant Deed using the Certificate of Acceptance in the form attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by reference. The original of the Grant Deed for the Property shall be deposited in Escrow by Seller, along with all other documents required to be deposited in Escrow; and,
(3) The Buyer shall have approved the Preliminary Title Report (as defined in Section 4.4) for the Property and any exceptions stated therein pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

1.4 Due Diligence and Feasibility.

Buyer shall have a period commencing on the Effective Date and expiring on sixty (60) days therefrom (“Feasibility Period”) to review the condition of the Property, obtain any appraisals, and conduct any and all appropriate geological, engineering, safety and other inspections it determines necessary or as required by state and local law so as to ensure that the Property complies with all state and local requirements applicable to Buyer’s proposed use of the Property. Buyer’s obligation to purchase the Property is conditioned upon Buyer’s approval of the following during the Feasibility Period:
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(A) Buyer’s approval of and satisfaction with the physical condition of the Property and all tests, inspections, and studies to be conducted by Buyer, or Seller. (B) Buyer’s determination that the Property is suitable for Buyer’s intended uses. (C) During the Feasibility Period, Buyer shall have the right to obtain an appraisal of the Property prepared by an MAI appraiser selected by Buyer (“Appraisal”). If, according to the Appraisal, the fair market value of the Property is less than the Purchase Price, Buyer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement during the Feasibility Period.

Buyer’s failure to disapprove the above conditions within the Feasibility Period shall be deemed Buyer’s approval of such conditions.

During the Feasibility Period, Seller shall permit Buyer, and its authorized agents to enter onto the Property, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of making engineering, geological, planning, development and other studies, inspections and tests. Buyer shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Seller from and against any claim, loss, damage or expense, including, without limitation, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, asserted against or suffered by Seller as a result of any such entry pursuant to this Section 1.4.

1.5 Deposit
Within fourteen (14) business days of the execution of this Agreement by Buyer and Seller, Buyer shall deposit Six Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($6,500.00) as a deposit (“Deposit”) into Escrow. The Deposit shall be fully refundable to Buyer if Buyer disapproves any or all of the conditions listed in Section 1.4, during the Feasibility Period. Upon the expiration of the Feasibility Period, and, except as otherwise set forth herein, the Deposit shall be non-refundable to Buyer. The Deposit shall be returned to Buyer should Escrow not close due to the sole default of Seller or should Buyer elect to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 1.3(A).

ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

2.1 Seller’s Representations and Warranties
Seller represents and warrants the following to Buyer:
(A) No Commitments or Agreements
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge (as defined in Section 2.1(J)), Seller has made no written commitments or agreements materially and adversely affecting the Property, or any part thereof, or any interest therein, which will survive the Close of Escrow. {S0142064}4
(B) Liens
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no mechanics’, materialmen’s or similar claims or liens presently claimed or which will be claimed against the Property for work performed or commenced for Seller or on Seller’s behalf. (C) Rights of Possession
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are not as of the date of this Agreement, nor will there be as of the Close of Escrow, any written or oral leases or contractual right or option to lease, purchase, or otherwise enjoy possession, rights or interest of any nature in and to the Property and no persons shall have any right of possession to the Property as of the Close of Escrow or at any time thereof. (D) Ownership and Encumbrances
Seller has not and shall not, prior to Close of Escrow without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent may be given or denied in Buyer’s absolute discretion, enter into any lien, encumbrance, easement or license agreement, or any other agreement permitting others to use the Property, or any portion thereof, or convey any part of the Property; provided, however, Buyer shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to the granting by Seller of one or more easements over the Property for public utility, sewer and/or drainage purposes so long as the granting of any such easement does not unreasonably interfere with Buyer’s use of the Property as a school site.
(E) Full Power and Authority
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge, neither this Agreement nor anything provided to be done hereunder including the transfer of title to the Property to Buyer violates or shall violate any contract, agreement or instrument to which Seller is a party. Seller has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.
(F) Litigation
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no actions, suits, claims or legal or other proceedings pending or threatened against Seller or against the Property, which does or will materially adversely affect Seller’s ability to consummate this transaction and to convey the Property to the Buyer.
(G) Reports
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To the best of Seller’s knowledge, Seller has made, or before the expiration of the Feasibility Period will make, available to the Buyer all third party professional reports within its possession concerning the Property.
(H) Environmental Laws/Hazardous Materials
Except as specifically disclosed to Buyer in writing or otherwise to the best of Seller’s knowledge: (i) there has been no production, storage or disposal on the Property of any Hazardous Material by Seller or by any previous owner or tenant of the Property; (ii) Hazardous Materials have not been dumped, buried, leaked, or otherwise released upon, in or under Property or allowed to pass on, under or through the Property at any time during or prior to Seller’s ownership of the Property; (iii) Seller has complied with all laws, regulations, and ordinances (“Environmental Laws”) relating to the use of all Hazardous Materials used on the Property; (iv) there is no proceeding or inquiry by any federal, state or local governmental agency with respect to the use, production, storage, release or migration of Hazardous Materials on, through or across the Property; and, (v) there is no contamination of Hazardous Materials on, at, about, or within the Property, except as has been identified through Buyer’s environmental site assessment work. “Hazardous Material” means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste that is: (i) regulated by any governmental authority, the State of California or the United States; (ii) defined as an “acutely hazardous waste,” “extremely hazardous waste,” “hazardous waste,” or “waste” under Sections 25110.02, 25115, 25117, or 25124 of the California Health and Safety Code, or listed pursuant to Sections 25141 and 25141.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5 (Hazardous Waste Control); (iii) defined as a “hazardous material,” “hazardous substance,” or “hazardous waste” under Section 25501 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory); (iv) defined as a “hazardous substance” under Section 25281 of the California Health and Safety Code Division 20 Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances); (v) petroleum; (vi) asbestos; (vii) listed under Chapter 10 Division 4.5 of Title 22 or defined as hazardous or extremely hazardous pursuant to Division 21.5 of Title 26 of the California Code of Regulations; (viii) designated as a “hazardous waste” pursuant to Section 6903 of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.; (ix) defined as a “hazardous substance” pursuant to Section 9601 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.; (x) any flammable substances or explosives; or (xi) any radioactive material. (I) Notices
To the best of Seller’s knowledge, Seller has made all disclosures and provided all notices to Buyer which are required, if any, by Section 25359.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(J) Best Knowledge
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For purposes of this Section 2.1, the phrase “to the best of Seller’s knowledge” means the actual knowledge of Craig Jones acting in his/her representative capacity, on behalf of, and for, the Seller only, without any independent investigation having been made, and not based on any implied, imputed or constructive knowledge of Seller, including all of its officers and directors. (K) To the best of Seller’s knowledge, Seller is not in default of any of its obligations or liabilities pertaining to the Property, nor are there any existing facts, circumstances, conditions, or events that would constitute or result in any default on the giving of notice, the passage of time, or both.
(L) Seller has not received written notice from any governmental agency that the Property is in violation of any statute or regulation.
(M) If between the Effective Date and the Close of Escrow, Seller or Buyer becomes aware of facts or circumstances which would make any of Seller's representations or warranties hereunder materially incorrect such fact or circumstance shall not be construed as a breach by Seller of such applicable representation or warranty but Buyer shall have the right to either: (i) terminate this Agreement if such fact or circumstance would have a material and adverse impact on the Property or Buyer's intended development thereof; or (ii) waive such condition and proceed to Close of Escrow in accordance with this Agreement in which case the representations and warranties of Seller hereunder shall be deemed modified and remade to incorporate such fact or circumstance as an exception thereto.

2.2 Buyer’s Representations and Warranties
Buyer represents and warrants the following to Seller:
(A) Ownership and Encumbrances
Buyer shall not, prior to Close of Escrow without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent may be given or denied in Seller’s absolute discretion, enter into or allow any lien, encumbrance, easement or license agreement, or any agreement permitting others to use the Property, or any portion thereof, or convey any part of the Property.
(B) Full Power and Authority
Neither this Agreement nor anything provided to be done hereunder including the transfer of title to the Property to Buyer, violates or shall violate any contract, agreement or instrument to which Buyer is a party. Buyer has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will have been duly and validly authorized by Buyer upon ratification by Buyer’s Board of Trustees, and no other action by Buyer is requisite to the valid and binding execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by Buyer.
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(C) Litigation
Except as specifically disclosed to Seller in writing or otherwise to the best of Buyer’s knowledge (as defined in Section 2.2(E)), there are no actions, suits, claims, or legal or other proceedings pending or threatened against Buyer, which does or will materially adversely affect Buyer’s ability to consummate this transaction and to acquire the Property from the Seller. (D) Change of Representation or Warranty
In the event Buyer acquires knowledge that any such representation or warranty is no longer accurate, Buyer shall advise Seller of same prior to Close of Escrow. (E) Best Knowledge
For purposes of this Section 2.2, the phrase “to the best of Buyer’s knowledge” means the actual knowledge of Dr. Blanca Cavazos, Superintendent, acting in her representative capacity, on behalf of, and for, the Buyer only, without any independent investigation having been made, and not based on any implied, imputed or constructive knowledge of Buyer, including all of its officers and directors.
(F) Knowledgeable Buyer
Buyer represents and warrants that it is a knowledgeable, experienced, and sophisticated buyer of real estate, and that it is relying solely on its own expertise and that of Buyer’s consultants in purchasing the Property. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it will have the opportunity to conduct such inspections, investigations and other independent examinations of the Property and related matters, including, without limitation, the physical and environmental conditions thereof, during the Feasibility Period and will rely upon same and not upon any statements of Seller or of any officer, director, employee, agent or attorney of Seller.

2.3 Indemnification.
(A) By Seller
Subject to Section 2.4(D), Seller shall waive any claim against Buyer for, and shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Buyer and its trustees, officers, agents, employees and representatives from and against any claim, loss, damage or expense, including, without limitation, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, asserted against or suffered by Buyer resulting from the following: (i) any breach by Seller of this Agreement; (ii) any liability or obligation of Seller which Buyer is not required to assume hereunder or accruing prior to such assumption, including, without limitation, any personal injury or property damage suffered in, on or about the Property or relating thereto occurring before the Closing Date; or, {S0142064}8
(iii) the breach of any of the covenants, representations or warranties made by Seller herein, but excluding therefrom any claim, loss, damage or expense arising as a result of Buyer’s active or passive negligence or willful misconduct. (B) By Buyer
Subject to Section 2.4(D), Buyer shall waive any claim against Seller for, and shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Seller and its members, managers, officers, agents, employees and representatives from and against any claim, loss, damage or expense, including, without limitation, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, asserted against or suffered by Seller resulting from the following: (i) any breach by Buyer of this Agreement; (ii) any liability or obligation of Buyer which Seller is not required to assume hereunder or accruing prior to such assumption, including, without limitation, any personal injury or property damage suffered in, on or about the Property or relating thereto occurring on or after the Closing Date; or, (iii) the breach of any of the covenants, representations or warranties made by Buyer herein, but excluding therefrom any claim, loss, damage or expense arising as a result of Seller’s active or passive negligence or willful misconduct.

ARTICLE 3

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND SUBSEQUENT

3.1 Conditions Precedent to Closing of Escrow
The obligation of the Buyer and the Seller to complete this transaction pursuant to this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Close of Escrow, of the conditions contained herein. The Buyer and the Seller agree that each will, in good faith, endeavor to remove all said contingencies and conditions that are within its control. The following are conditions precedent to the Close of Escrow:
(A) The Buyer must pay the Purchase Price to the Seller by depositing sufficient funds with the Escrow Holder in advance of the time necessary to close escrow pursuant to Section 4.3 of this Agreement;
(B) Prior to the close, the Parties will deposit with the Escrow Holder the title insurance and escrow closing costs for which they are responsible. The Escrow Holder will place all sums deposited into an Escrow account; (C) The Title Company will be prepared to issue the “Title Policy” (as defined in Section 4.6(A)) in the name of the Buyer for marketable title, free of restrictions, liens, and encumbrances except for those restrictions, liens, and encumbrances specifically allowed by Section 4.4 below, the standard printed exceptions and exclusions contained in the form of the Title Policy commonly used by the Escrow Holder, title exceptions resulting from documents being recorded or delivered through Escrow pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise approved in writing by the Buyer;
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(D) Each Party must have provided the other Party with a signed original of this Agreement;
(E) Buyer’s Board of Trustees shall have ratified this Agreement; (F) Seller shall have ratified this Agreement as required by law; (G) Escrow must not have been canceled or this Agreement terminated; (H) The Buyer’s and the Seller’s covenants, representations, and warranties shown above are true as of the Close of Escrow;
(I) Seller and Buyer must not be in breach or default of any of their respective obligations under this Agreement;
(J) Buyer must complete all sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement and submit a complete set of building plans with the City of Taft Building Department within Six (6) months of close of escrow.
(K) Buyer shall have approved, or be deemed to have approved, the conditions listed in Section 1.4.

3.2 Termination
In the event each of the conditions set forth in Section 3.1 is not fulfilled within the time set forth in Section 4.3 of this Agreement or waived by the affected Party pursuant to Section 6.1, either Party may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and the Escrow opened hereunder, thereby releasing the Parties from further obligations hereunder. In the event of such termination by Buyer pursuant to this Section 3.2, the Escrow Holder shall pay the Seller the entire Deposit placed in Escrow by the Buyer, except as otherwise set forth in Section 1.5. In the event of such termination by Seller pursuant to this Section 3.2, the Escrow Holder shall return the Deposit to Buyer.

ARTICLE 4

ESCROW PROVISIONS

4.1 Escrow, Escrow Holder, and Opening of Escrow
Buyer’s delivery to Escrow Holder of a fully executed original of this Agreement constitutes the opening of Escrow. “Escrow” means the escrow opened at the Title Company to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to this Article 4.

4.2 Escrow Instructions
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the Property and to the Close of Escrow as contemplated by this Agreement to the Escrow Holder. Without limiting the effect of the foregoing, Escrow Holder’s General Conditions will be binding on Seller and Buyer. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the Escrow Holder’s General Conditions, this Agreement shall prevail.

4.3 Close of Escrow
Escrow for the Property shall close upon the recordation of the Grant Deed (“Close of Escrow” or “Closing Date” or “Closing”).

4.4 Preliminary and Supplemental Title Reports
Within ten (10) days of the Effective Date, Escrow Holder shall provide Buyer with a preliminary title report with respect to the Property (“Preliminary Title Report”), together with copies of the instruments underlying all exceptions that are referred to in the Preliminary Title Report (collectively, the “Title Documents”). Buyer may review and approve the Preliminary Title Report and the Title Documents for a period of thirty (30) days following Buyer’s receipt of the Title Documents (“Title Review Period”). If Buyer fails to disapprove any item in the Preliminary Title Report by a writing delivered to Seller and Escrow Holder by the expiration of the Title Review Period, then Buyer will be conclusively considered to have approved the item. Seller shall have a period of fifteen (15) days after receipt of any notice of disapproval in which to deliver written notice to Buyer of Seller’s election to either (i) agree to remove or cure the objectionable items prior to the Close of Escrow, or (ii) decline to remove or cure any such title exceptions and terminate Escrow and this Agreement. If Seller elects to terminate Escrow and this Agreement, Buyer shall have the right, by written notice delivered to Seller within one (1) day after Buyer’s receipt of Seller’s notice, to agree to accept the Property subject to the objectionable items in lieu of Seller’s termination. However, Buyer is not required to give notice of disapproval of debts, liens to secure debts, delinquent taxes, assessments due as of the Closing Date, or other financing or monetary encumbrances on the Property, and those items will not be considered as “Permitted Exceptions” (as defined in Section 4.5). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, all notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Section 4.4 shall be given via facsimile transmission at the facsimile numbers listed in Section 5.1, below, and shall also be given via electronic mail to all of the following:

TO THE SELLER:

City of Taft
Attn: Craig Jones, City Manager
209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Phone: (661) 763-1222
Email: [email protected]
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TO THE BUYER:

Ernesto Hernandez
5835 Kirk St
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 477-2605
Email: [email protected]

4.5 Condition of Title
At the expiration of the Title Review Period, all matters contained in the Title Documents that Buyer has approved, or is considered to have approved, are “Permitted Exceptions.” Seller must convey the Property to Buyer in fee simple title, which must be, except for the Permitted Exceptions, free and clear of all known mortgages, liens, charges, encumbrances, encroachments, easements, conditions, exception, assessments, taxes, or other defects in title.

4.6 Escrow Closing Costs
Escrow and closing costs shall be paid by Buyer and Seller as follows. (A) Buyer and Seller shall share equally all closing and escrow costs including but not limited to the cost of a standard form CLTA (California Land Title Association) title insurance policy issued by the Escrow Holder as the “Title Insurer,” and covering the Property for the Purchase Price (“Title Policy”) and escrow fees. (B) The transaction governed by this Agreement is exempt from documentary transfer taxes pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 11922.

4.7 Obligations of Buyer
If all of the conditions precedent have been met or waived, then by Close of Escrow, Buyer must deposit with Escrow Holder, in immediately available funds, the balance of the Purchase Price plus all other amounts for which Buyer is responsible. Buyer must also deposit the following documents:
(A) The Certificate of Acceptance meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 27281;
(B) A Preliminary Change of Ownership Statement, if required; and, (C) All other sums and documents required by Escrow Holder to carry out and close the Escrow pursuant to this Agreement, including Buyer’s portion of prorations, if any.
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4.8 Obligations of Seller
In addition to fulfilling any other obligations of Seller contained in this Agreement, by Close of Escrow, Seller must deposit into Escrow:
(A) The Grant Deed in recordable form and duly signed and acknowledged by Seller; (B) All sums for which Seller is responsible;
(C) Documents reasonably required of Seller by Escrow Holder to carry out Close of Escrow;

(D) Such proof of Seller’s authority and authorization to enter into this transaction as the Title Company may reasonably require in order to issue the Title Policy; and

4.9 Pro Forma Title Report & Estimated Closing Statement The Escrow Holder must request from the Title Company a “Pro Forma Title Policy” at least five (5) days before the Close of Escrow and must deliver it to Buyer for Buyer’s approval before the Close of Escrow. The Buyer will be considered to have approved the “Pro Forma Title Policy” if it contains only the Permitted Exceptions. The Escrow Holder must deliver to the Buyer and Seller an estimate of Closing Costs at least five (5) days before the Close of Escrow.

4.10 Title Policy
Escrow Holder must deliver to Buyer, through Escrow, an CLTA owner’s standard policy of title insurance insuring Buyer as fee owner of the Property, subject only to the usual printed title company exceptions and the Permitted Exceptions, in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, issued by Title Company and dated as of the Close of Escrow.

4.11 Signing of Other Documents; Compliance with Regulations The Parties will do all things and sign all documents that are reasonably necessary for Close of Escrow to occur. Furthermore, the Parties will comply at their own expense with all applicable laws and governmental regulations required for Close of Escrow to occur, including, but not limited to, any required filings with governmental authorities.

4.12 Recording of Documents and Delivery of Funds
On receipt of the funds and instruments described in this Article 4, and on the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent to Close of Escrow, Escrow Holder must:
(A) Disburse to Seller the Purchase Price, less any Closing Costs owed by Seller under this Agreement;
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(C) Deliver conformed copies of the Grant Deed and all other appropriate documents to Buyer and Seller on Close of Escrow; (D) Deliver an original of the FIRPTA Certificate to Buyer and Seller on Close of Escrow; and

4.13 Escrow Cancellation Charges
If Escrow fails to close because of the default of either Party, the defaulting Party shall be liable for all Escrow cancellation charges. If Escrow fails to close for any other reason, the Parties will equally share payment of all Escrow cancellation charges.

ARTICLE 5

NOTICES

5.1 Notices
All notices under this Agreement must be in writing. All notices must be sent with postage fully prepaid and be addressed to the respective Parties as set forth below or to other addresses and persons as the Parties may designate by written notice to the other Parties. The Notices will be effective:
(A) When personally delivered by the other Party or messenger or courier of the other Party;
(B) Three (3)-business days after deposit in the United States mail, registered or certified;
(C) Twenty four (24) hours after deposit before the daily deadline time with a reputable overnight courier or service; or
(D) On receipt of a telecopy or fax transmission, if a hard copy of the transmission is thereafter delivered in one of the methods described in (A) through (C) above.

However, facsimiles sent after 5:00 p.m. PST, or PDT as applicable, are considered to have been sent the next business day.

TO THE SELLER:

City of Taft
Attn: Craig Jones, City Manager
209 E. Kern Street
Taft, CA 93268
Phone: (661) 763-1222
Email: [email protected]
TO THE BUYER:

Ernesto Hernandez
5835 Kirk St
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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(661) 477-2605
Email: [email protected]

ARTICLE 6

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 Entire Agreement, Waivers, and Amendments
This Agreement supersedes all negotiations and previous agreements between the Parties related to the purchase and sale of the Property. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of the Party to be charged. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both Parties.

6.2 Exhibits
Exhibits “A” “B” & “C” attached to this Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. The Exhibits are as follows:
“A” - LEGAL DESCRIPTION
“B” - GRANT DEED
“C” - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE

6.3 Effect of Recitals
The Recitals shown above are considered true, are incorporated into this Section as though set forth fully herein, and are binding on Seller and Buyer.

6.4 Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement confers no rights on any party except the signatories to this Agreement.

6.5 Binding on Successors
This Agreement is binding on the Parties hereto and their respective heirs or representatives, and their permitted transferees, successors, and assigns.

6.6 Assignment
Neither Party shall have the right to transfer or assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement.

6.7 Obligations Survive Close of Escrow
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covenants, representations and warranties of the Parties, will survive the Close of Escrow.

6.8 Severability
If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision in this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired in any way.

6.9 Governing Law
This Agreement must be construed according to its fair meaning and as if prepared by both Buyer and Seller. This Agreement must be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California in effect on the Effective Date. Any action or proceeding seeking any relief under or with respect to this Agreement shall be brought solely in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Kern.

6.10 Time is of the Essence
Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

6.11 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative
Unless stated otherwise in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative. A Party’s exercise of any of its right or remedies will not preclude its exercise, at the same or at different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same, or any other default.

6.12 Cooperation
Buyer and Seller acknowledge that it may be necessary to execute documents other than those specifically referred to herein in order to complete the acquisition of the Property or to accomplish the objectives and requirements that are set out in this Agreement. Both Buyer and Seller hereby agree to cooperate with each other by executing such other documents or taking such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to complete this transaction in accordance with the intent of the Parties as evidence in this Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto.

6.13 Business Days
In this Agreement; “business days” means days other than Saturdays, Sundays, and federal and state legal holidays, and “days” means calendar days. If the time for performance of an obligation under this Agreement falls on other than a business day, the time for performance shall be extended to the next business day. {S0142064}16

6.14 Force Majeure
No Party shall be deemed to be in default where failure or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by floods, earthquakes, other acts of God, fires, wars, terrorism, riots or similar hostilities, strikes and other labor difficulties beyond a Party’s control, shortage of materials (exclusive of prefab/modular building products), prohibitory court actions (such as restraining orders or injunctions) or other causes beyond a Party’s control. If any such events shall occur, the time for performance by any Party of its obligations hereunder shall be extended for the period of time that such events prevented such performance.

6.15 Facsimile or PDF Signatures and Execution in Counterpart Signatures delivered by facsimile or PDF email shall be as binding as originals upon the Parties so signing and delivering, provided that original signatures are provided no later than five (5) business days after delivery of the facsimile or PDF signature. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original of the Agreement.

BUYER: ERNESTO HERNANDEZ
By: ___________________________________
Name: Ernesto Hernandez
Its: Buyer
SELLER: CITY OF TAFT
By: ____________________________________
Name: Craig Jones
Its: City Manager
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EXHIBIT “A”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
CITY MORON , BLOCK 16 , LOT PTN
Unformatted Legal
BLOCK 16 TOWN OF MORON 2ND ADDITION
Extended Legal
THE SOUTH 30 FT OF THE NORTH 70 FT OF LOTS 17,18,19 BLOCK 16 TOWN OF MORON 2ND ADDITION
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EXHIBIT “B”

FORM OF GRANT DEED

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

Ernesto Hernandez
5835 Kirk St
Bakersfield, CA
93307
MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO:

Same as above
Recording of this document is fee-exempt under Government Code Section 6103. No Documentary Transfer Tax is due on this document pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922.

GRANT DEED
Assessor’s Parcel Number: APN: 031-160-03-9
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, CITY OF TAFT, a California municipality (“Grantor”), hereby grants to ERNESTO HERNANDEZ (“Grantee”), that certain real property in an the City of Taft, County of Kern, State of California with a property address of 416 6th Street, Taft and legal description of CITY MORON , BLOCK 16 , LOT PTN, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, subject to any covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements and other matters of record (the “Property”).

In witness whereof, Grantors have caused this Grant Deed to be executed as of the _____ day of _________, 2026.

GRANTOR: CITY OF TAFT
By: ____________________________________
Name: Craig Jones
Its: City Manager
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CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF ______________ )
On ______________________________, 2026, before me, _______________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal
Signature: ____________________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT “C”

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEEDS
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant Deed, dated ___________, 2026, from City of Taft, a California municipality, to Ernesto Hernandez are hereby accepted by the undersigned officer pursuant to authority conferred by the California Constitution and consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.

Dated: _________, 2026

ERNESTO HERNANDEZ
By: ________________________________________
Name: Ernesto Hernandez.

Its: Buyer
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CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF ______________ )
On ______________________________, 2026, before me, __________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

REVIEWED BY:

CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:

ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The City Council must annually establish a spending limit for the coming fiscal year as a requirement of Proposition 4, which was adopted in 1979 and modified June 5, 1990, when voters approved Proposition 111.

Beginning with the 1990-91 appropriations limit, the annual adjustment factors changed. Instead of using the lesser of California Per Capita Income or U.S.C.P.I. to measure inflation, each city may choose:

1. The growth in the California Per Capita Income, or the growth in the non-residential assessed valuation due to new construction within the city.

2. Instead of using only the population growth of the city, each city may choose to use the population growth within its county.

These are both annual elections.

The decision as to which of the options to select must be made by a recorded vote of the City Council.

The data necessary to calculate the increase in the non-residential assessed valuation for FY 2026- 20207 is not available from the County Assessor's Office until late July or August 2026; however, the valuation for FY 2025-2026 is available.

It is recommended that the City adopt its 2026-2027 appropriations limit using the alternative factor of non-residential assessed valuation for the inflationary adjustment. The computation shows that the City's inflationary adjustment factor is 1.00021% and the appropriation limit for 2026-2027 fiscal year is $6,629,841 (see attached worksheet).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2026-2027.

IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes, setting 2026-2027 operating expenditure level.

ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Appropriation Limit Worksheet and Resolution PREPARED BY: Finance Department
RESOLUTION NO. ____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, cities are required to establish appropriations limits pursuant to Proposition 111 each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, appropriations limits are developed based upon base year 1986-87 appropriations; and WHEREAS, the 1986-87 appropriations for the City of Taft have been set at $2,308,812; and WHEREAS, the City chooses the percentage change in California non-residential assessed valuation as a basis for computing the appropriation limit; and
WHEREAS, the City chooses as an adjustment factor the growth in the County population; and WHEREAS, based upon state formulas, the 2026-2027 appropriation limit is 1.000214% above the 2025-2026 limit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that the City Council hereby establishes the appropriation limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at $6,629,841.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th 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 the19th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
______________________________
Faith Melton
City Clerk
CITY of TAFT
Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Appropriations Limit
A. Last Year's Limit 6,727,645
B. Adjustment Factors:

1. Population % 0.999962

2. Inflation % 1.000495
Total Adjustment % 1.000457
C. Annual Adjustment $ 3,074
D. Other Adjustments:

Lost Responsibility (-)
Transfer to private (-)
Transfer to fees (-)
Assumed Responsibility (+)
Sub-total 0
E. Total Adjustments 3,074
F. This Years Limit 6,730,719
Adjustment Factor Calculation:

Population:

City -0.38%
County 0.10%
Inflation:

Per capita personal income 4.95%
Non-Residential Assessed Valuation 2.14%
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Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Appropriations Limit
A. Last Year's Limit 6,628,356
B. Adjustment Factors:

1. Population % 1.00001

2. Inflation % 1.000214
Total Adjustment % 1.000224
C. Annual Adjustment $ 1,485
D. Other Adjustments:

Lost Responsibility (-)
Transfer to private (-)
Transfer to fees (-)
Assumed Responsibility (+)
Sub-total 0
E. Total Adjustments 1,485
F. This Years Limit 6,629,841
Adjustment Factor Calculation:

Population:

City -0.38%
County 0.10%
Inflation:

Per capita personal income 4.95%
Non-Residential Assessed Valuation 2.14%
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Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Population Changes per
State of Caliofrnia, Department of Finance Report
Worksheet #5
City County
Population Change Population Change
01/01/92 6,133 561,540
01/01/93 6,193 0.98% 565,524 0.71%
01/01/94 6,180 -0.21% 590,883 4.48%
01/01/95 6,542 5.86% 612,823 3.71%
01/01/96 6,594 0.79% 624,695 1.94%
01/01/97 6,659 0.99% 628,216 0.56%
01/01/98 6,894 3.53% 639,798 1.84%
01/01/99 8,958 29.94% 648,398 1.34%
01/01/00 9,141 2.04% 658,935 1.63%
01/01/01 8,904 -2.59% 685,811 4.08%
01/01/02 8,929 0.28% 687,552 0.25%
01/01/03 8,978 0.55% 702,873 2.23%
01/01/04 8,962 -0.18% 724,883 3.13%
01/01/05 9,052 1.00% 753,070 3.89%
01/01/06 9,147 1.05% 779,869 3.56%
01/01/07 9,161 0.15% 801,678 2.80%
01/01/08 9,228 0.73% 817,517 1.98%
01/01/09 9,117 -1.20% 827,173 1.18%
01/01/10 9,264 1.61% 839,587 1.50%
01/01/11 9,321 0.62% 846,883 0.87%
01/01/12 8,906 -4.45% 850,006 0.37%
01/01/13 8,911 0.06% 857,882 0.93%
01/01/14 8,942 0.35% 873,092 1.77%
01/01/15 9,456 5.75% 874,264 0.13%
01/01/16 9,405 -0.54% 886,507 1.40%
01/01/17 9,492 0.93% 895,112 0.97%
01/01/18 9,482 -0.11% 905,801 1.19%
01/01/19 9,430 -0.55% 916,464 1.18%
01/01/20 8,680 -7.95% 917,553 0.12%
01/01/21 7,142 -17.72% 914,193 -0.37%
01/01/22 7,011 -1.83% 909,813 -0.48%
01/01/23 6,975 -0.51% 907,476 -0.26%
01/01/24 6,953 -0.83% 910,300 0.05%
01/01/25 7,087 1.08% 923,961 1.56%
01/01/26 6,896 -1.13% 927,328 2.19%
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Taft City CouncilMay 19, 2026

Taft City Council
May 19, 2026