TAFI CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 01,2026
The September 01,2026, 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 Josh Bryant, and invocation was given by Pastor Sean Piefer.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Josh Bryant Council Members Carlos Chavira, Orchel Krier and Ron Waldrop City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney fason Epperson City Clerk Faith Melton
1. CITIZEN REQIIESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chamber of Commerce Director Stephanie Layton reported on upcoming Chamber events such as the 9/11 Mayors Brealdast October GolfTournament, Candidate Forum and more. couNcIL STATEMENTS (NON-ACTTON)
Council Member Krier had no comment
Council Member Chavira shared two quotes regarding community involvement Council Member Waldrop mentioned his wife's birthday.
Mayor Pro Tem Bryant had no comment.
2 Mayor Noerr spoke about the Taft High School Oil Technology Program and said the repaving on 4th Street is close to being completed.
3. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Damon McMinn gave the Taft Police Department statistics for the month of August.
4. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There was none.
S. CITYATTORNEYSTATEMENTS
There was none.
6. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There was none.
't!*****,t+'t't:t+:l++++++***:******:t+***************'*****,*'t*,t*,*******.*'t*.*+,t++++:!++:t+++:i+***++++:t+:t:a+ CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 7-10. 12. 13
) Noerr pulled item 11
Moved by Bryant seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items 7-10, 12,73.
Motion:
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AYES:
PASSED
7 Krier, Bryant Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
5-0
MINUTES
- August 18, 2025, Regular
Recommendation - Approve as submittedCheck No. 202555-202559 Check No. 202560-202629
$ 4,513.93
$ 228,046.27
Recommendation - Approve payment of the bills
9. TREASURERS REPORT
Recommendation -
Motion to receive and file the Treasurers Report for the months April, May and fune 2026
10. SPECIAI EVENT PERMIT AND WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES FOR THE ST. MARY'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HOST A FESTIVAL ON THEIR PROPERTY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Recommendation -
Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO.2026-23 AND TO WAIVE APPLICATION FEES FOR ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HOST A FESTIVAL ON THEIR PROPERTY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1,2O26 and. find that the activity is not a proiect per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061(bl (3) ofthe CEQA Guidelines.
L2. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES FOR THE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH TO HOST A PEDDLER'S FAIR ON THEIR PROPERTY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2OZ6
Recommendation -
Motion to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO.2026.24 AND TO WAIVE
APPLICATION FEES FOR THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST A PEDDLER'S FAIR ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 NORTH STREET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2O26, and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in Section 15061[b](31 ofthe CEQA Guidelines.
AUTHORZING BY RESOLUTION THE USE OF AND APPLICATION FOR $10,573 IN FY 2026.27 FOR THE CAIIFORNIA STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT
PROIECTS
13. 8. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant # 0874264
Warrant # 081425
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Minutes
September 01, 2026
Recommendation -
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RES0LUTIoN oF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY oF TAFT APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED PROTECT LIST FOR THE FY 2026 - 2027 CAIIFORNIA SENATE BILL I.STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROGRA]II. **++***:!+**+*+**,t*++++:*'t't+,t'*+++:f,t:a:t+**+*:t:f**********+t,f***+***+***t*******+****+:i**++'i.++:t+!i.*+ 2026 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Motion: Moved by Bryant seconded by Chavira to receive and file the 2026 Annual Military Equipment Report and find that the activity is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act ICEQA) as set forth in Section 15060(cJ(3) and Section 15378 ofthe CEQA Cuidelines.
AYES:
PASSED:
Krier, Bryant, Chavira, Waldrop, Noerr
5-0
At 6:24 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NECOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957 .6 - All units
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (aJ - Taft Union High School vs. City ofTaft Kern County Superior Court Case No. S-1500-CV-283804
> The City Council discussed in closed session those items agendized for closed session discussion and directions were given to negotiators and staff. No other reportable action was taken.
ADIOURNMENT - With no further business to cond
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The 2026 Annual Military Equipment Report was presented by Lt. McClure.