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1 TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY **AMENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING LETTER DESIGNATION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS** JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA AS A COURTESY TO ALL - PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda are made available for public inspection in the lobby at Taft City Hall, 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, CA during normal business hours (SB 343). REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call: Mayor Noerr Mayor Pro Tem Hill Councilmember Bryant Councilmember Krier Councilmember Miller 1. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. 2. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON ACTION) 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS 6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS 7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS **************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-11 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? 8. MINUTES October 2, 2018 Regular Recommendation Approve as submitted.

2 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting Agenda October 16, 2018 Page 2 of 2 9. PAYMENT OF BILLS Warrant# Check No $ 849, Recommendation Approve payment of the bills. 10. AGREEMENT WITH GOVINVEST TO PREPARE THE REQUIRED GASB 68 REPORT Recommendation Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with GovInvest. 11. ACCEPT THE COMPLETED WORK BY NSM RECYCLING, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 300 SUPPLY ROW Recommendation Motion to accept the completed work by NSM Recycling, Inc. for the demolition of building located at 300 Supply Row and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Kern County Recorder. Staff further recommends the release of the 5% retention to the Contractor after 30 days pending claims or liens filed during this period. ****************************************************************************************************** CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section APN B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section Church Street, 613 San Emidio Street and 233 Calvin Street. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section (a) Taft Union High School vs. City of Taft ADJOURNMENT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (Government Code Section ) The City of Taft City Council Chamber is accessible to persons with disabilities. Disabled individuals who need special assistance (including transportation) to attend or participate in a meeting of the Taft City Council may request assistance at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Taft, 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, California or by calling (661) Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made five (5) working days in advance of a meeting whenever possible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Darnell Porter, declare as follows: That I am the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Taft; that an agenda was posted on a public information bulletin board located near the door of the Civic Center Council Chamber on October 15, 2018 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 October 15, 2018, at Taft, California. Signature

3 TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. The October 2, 2018, 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 6:00:15 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Miller, followed by an invocation given by Scott Pearson of the First Baptist Church. PRESENT: ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Renee Hill Council Members, Randy Miller, Orchel Krier and Josh Bryant City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson City Clerk Yvette Mayfield Mayor Dave Noerr 1. STUDY SESSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION BY RETAIL STRATEGIES 2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS Sandra Downey spoke in appreciation of the Taft Police Department. Dr. Kathy Orrin, Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, shared about upcoming events. 3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON ACTION) Council Member Miller mentioned that property along rails to trails is City owned and therefore not available for placement of political signs, shared about why the city needs the new Dollar General and cautioned social media posts in opposition of development. Council Member Krier shared about upcoming events and encouraged voters to educate themselves and make informed decisions when voting in the upcoming election. Council Member Bryant reminded everyone that businesses must choose Taft stating that he is thankful for the work being done to market Taft and solicit new businesses. Mayor Pro Tem Hill spoke on a recent newspaper article about taking the politics out of homelessness. 4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief McMinn gave a report out on recent activity for the police department. City Clerk Mayfield gave a status update on the requested resolution in support of the oil industry. 5. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS City Manager Jones shared an update on the grant funded Kern Street Pedestrian Improvement Project that was on the agenda for award. 6. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS There was none.

4 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Page 2 of 4 7. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS There were none. **************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 8-13 Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Krier to approve consent calendar items AYES: Miller, Krier, Bryant, Hill PASSED: 4-0 Miller abstained from Item MINUTES September 18, 2018 Regular Recommendation Approve as submitted. 9. PAYMENT OF BILLS Warrant# Check No $ 281, Warrant# Check No $ 15, Recommendation Approve payment of the bills. 10. TO NEVADA FOR THE ANNUAL RIMS CONFERENCE FOR TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL Recommendation Motion to approve out of state travel for Chris Carpenter and Pete Aranda to the Annual RIMS Conference in Stateline Nevada for the week of October 15, to October 19, ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID AND AWARD THE KERN ST. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT HSIPL 5193 (040) AND, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Recommendation Motion to accept the lowest responsible bid, award the project, approve a construction agreement with Lee Wilson Electrical Company for the Kern St. Safety Improvements Project HSIPL 5193 (040), authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement, and approve the local match out of capital reserves or HUTA funds. 12. TAFT MCCF MEDICAL STAFF TO ATTEND 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ON OCTOBER 20 THROUGH OCTOBER 24, 2018 Recommendation Motion to approve travel for two (2) employees to attend 2018 National Conference on Correctional Health Care training in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 20 to October 24, ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 308 AND 312 MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZE SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS

5 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Recommendation Motion to accept donation of properties located at 308 and 312 Main Street Taft, CA and adopt resolutions entitled: 1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 308 MAIN STREET TAFT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Resolution No ) 2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 312 MAIN STREET TAFT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND/OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL ESCROW AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Resolution No ) ********************************************************************************************* 14. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR THE TUHS CLASS OF 2008 CLASS REUNION ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 AND CLOSURE OF 5TH STREET FROM NORTH STREET TO THE CENTER STREET ALLEY FROM 4:00 PM- MIDNIGHT Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Miller to approve a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, AUTHORIZING THE TUHS CLASS OF 2008 CLASS REUNION BY KELSEY BURCH ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 AT 431 NORTH STREET, A CLOSURE OF 5TH STREET FROM NORTH STREET TO THE CENTER STREET ALLEY FROM 4:00 PM-MIDNIGHT, and to waive City fees except for the amount of $202. (Resolution No ) AYES: Miller, Krier, Bryant, Hill PASSED: 4-0 Miller asked if this is something the City would usually do stating he was concerned about waiving fees for other than a non-profit. Jones explained the breakdown of fees and what amount actually covered staff time. Miller and Bryant stated that they did not want to see waiver of fees that are required to cover staff time. At 7:16:31 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section APN

6 City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Page 4 of 4 The City Council discussed in closed session that item agendized for closed session discussion and direction was given to staff. ADJOURNMENT -With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM. Yvette Mayfield, CMC City Clerk Dave Noerr Mayor

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22 City of Taft Agenda Report DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2018 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA MATTER: AGREEMENT WITH GOVINVEST TO PREPARE THE REQUIRED GASB 68 REPORT SUMMARY STATEMENT: In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 68, which revises and establishes new financial reporting requirements for governments that provide their employees with pension benefits. GASB 68 is effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15, With the implementation of GASB 68, employers will be required to recognize a pension liability on their financial statements. This is a report required only and does not affect cash flow. Participating employers will need additional information from CalPERS beyond what is currently provided in the funding actuarial valuation reports to determine their specific pension amounts and related note disclosures. CalPERS are only providing a single report, but for the CAFR the city needs information broken out by each plan; GovInvest, Inc. can provide the additional information needed to meet financial reporting needs, for a fee of $3,500. Staff also negotiated a flat rate for additional 2 years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with GovInvest. IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): ATTACHMENT (Y/N): PREPARED BY: No, this expense included in FY budget and will be budgeted in future years. Yes, GovInvest Proposal Teresa Binkley, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER

23 City of Taft Page 1 GENERAL CONTRACT FOR SERVICES This Contract for Services is made effective as of October 9, 2018, by and between the City of Taft of 209 E. Kern St., Taft, CA 93268, and GovInvest Inc. ("GovInvest") of 3625 Del Amo Blvd. Suite #110, Torrance, California DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning on October 9, 2018, GovInvest will provide to the City of Taft the following services (collectively, the "Services"): GASB 68 accounting valuation for 6 risk-pooled plans. Delivered in two reports. Information to be included in the GASB 68 report: - Summary and recommendations - Net Pension Liability - Total Pension Liability - Market Value of Assets - Side Fund Liability - Funded Ratio - Demographic Summary - Normal Cost - Amortization of Unfunded Liability - Payroll - Discount Rate Sensitivity - Deferred Inflows and Outflows - Summary of Actuarial Assumptions and Provisions - Anything Else Required by the Auditor 2. PAYMENT. Payment shall be made to GovInvest Inc., Torrance, California City of Taft agrees to pay for the services as follows: GASB 68 Individualized Reports Fee: $3,500 due upon engagement for 2018 report $3,500 due upon engagement for 2019 report $3,500 due upon engagement for 2020 report Total Contract Value: $10,500 over three years The City of Taft shall pay all costs of collection, including without limitation, reasonable attorney fees. In addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, if the City of Taft fails to pay for the Services when due, GovInvest has the option to treat such failure to pay as a material breach of this Contract, and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal remedies. 3. TERM. This Contract will remain in effect for a period of 3 years. 4. WORK PRODUCT OWNERSHIP. Any copyrightable works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products, or other information (collectively the "Work Product") developed in whole or in part by GovInvest in connection with the Services will be the exclusive property of GovInvest. Upon request, the Actuarial Services and Technology Report Proposal

24 City of Taft Page 2 Agency Type of Agency Name will execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of GovInvest to the Work Product. 5. WARRANTY. GovInvest shall provide its services and meet its obligations under this Contract in a timely and workmanlike manner, using knowledge and recommendations for performing the services which meet generally acceptable standards in GovInvest's community and region, and will provide a standard of care equal to, or superior to, care used by service providers similar to GovInvest on similar projects. 6. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this Contract: The failure to make a required payment when due. The insolvency or bankruptcy of either party. The subjection of any of either party's property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency. The failure to make available or deliver the Services in the time and manner provided for in this Contract. 7. REMEDIES. In addition to any and all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this Contract (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the Contract by providing written notice to the defaulting party. This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the default. The party receiving such notice shall have ten days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived in writing by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the default(s) within such time period shall result in the automatic termination of this Contract. 8. FORCE MAJEURE. If performance of this Contract or any obligation under this Contract is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by causes beyond either party's reasonable control ("Force Majeure"), and if the party unable to carry out its obligations gives the other party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the extent necessary by such event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrections, riots, or wars, or strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages. The excused party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of nonperformance and shall proceed to perform with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted, or caused by such party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates. 9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written concerning the subject matter of this Contract. This Contract supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties. 10. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Contract will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Contract is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. 11. AMENDMENT. This Contract may be modified or amended in writing by mutual agreement between the parties, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment. Actuarial Services and Technology Report Proposal

25 City of Taft Page GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 13. NOTICE. Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Contract shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing. 14. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Contract. 15. ATTORNEY'S FEES TO PREVAILING PARTY. In any action arising hereunder or any separate action pertaining to the validity of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs, both in the trial court and on appeal. 16. CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION. The rule requiring construction or interpretation against the drafter is waived. The document shall be deemed as if it were drafted by both parties in a mutual effort. 17. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or transfer this Contract without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written. Dave Noerr, Mayor for the City of Taft, and Jasmine Nachtigall-Fournier, President for GovInvest Inc., effective as of the date first above written. Service Recipient: By: Dave Noerr Mayor City of Taft 10/09/2018 Service Provider: By: Jasmine Nachtigall-Fournier President GovInvest Inc. 10/09/2018 Actuarial Services and Technology Report Proposal

26 City of Taft Agenda Report DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2018 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA MATTER: ACCEPT THE COMPLETED WORK BY NSM RECYCLING, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 300 SUPPLY ROW SUMMARY STATEMENT: This is a Notice of Completion for the work under contract agreement with NSM Recycling, Inc. for the demolition of the vacant structure located at 300 Supply Row. The City Council awarded the Contract to NSM Recycling, Inc. on June 19, 2018 in the amount of $24, During the demolition, an unforeseen site condition was exposed and a change order in the amount of $5,000 was approved to remove the basement and compact the soil. The total amount billed by the Contractor is $29, The City Building Official has inspected and accepted the work and it has been confirmed that all work was performed per the scope in the agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION Motion to accept the completed work by NSM Recycling, Inc. for the demolition of building located at 300 Supply Row and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Kern County Recorder. Staff further recommends the release of the 5% retention to the Contractor after 30 days pending claims or liens filed during this period. IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): ATTACHMENT (Y/N): PREPARED BY: No Yes (Notice of Completion) Code Enforcement REVIEWED BY: CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER

27 Recording Requested By: FBO CITY OF TAFT When Recorded Mail to: City of Taft 209 E. Kern St. Taft, CA NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: 1. The undersigned is OWNER or Agent of the OWNER of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described. 2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is City of Taft 3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is 209 E. Kern St. Taft, CA The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: In Fee. (if other than fee, Strike "In Fee" and insert, for example, "Purchaser under contract of purchase," or "Lessee.") 5. The FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of ALL PERSONS, if any, WHO HOLD SUCH INTEREST or ESTATE with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON are: Names Addresses 6. The full names and full addresses of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to: Names Addresses 7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED September 24, The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Demolition of structure and required site grading 9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: NSM Recycling, Inc. 10. The street address of said property is: 300 Supply Row Taft, CA The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Taft, County of Kern, State of California, and is described as follows: Demolition of structure and required site grading (Mayor) Date Dave Noerr City Mayor Verification for INDIVIDUAL owner I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the owner of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct. Date and Place Signature of Owner named in paragraph 2 Verification for NON-INDIVIDUAL owner: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the Mayor of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct. Date and Place - City of Taft Dave Noerr City Mayor (Mayor) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on Darnell Porter, Deputy City Clerk City of Taft Form Revised 9/22/2007