Agenda packet — Shafter City Council, March 17, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

driver’s license or identification number, individual taxpayer identification number, municipal identification number, government-issued identification number, consular identification, social media identifiers, employee identification number, business license number, seller’s permit number, social security number, vending registration certificate or license number, known place of work, income and tax information, and any other information that would identify the individual.
"Public property" means any real property, or interest therein, owned, leased, operated or otherwise controlled by the city other than a street, alley, parkway or sidewalk. "Vehicle" as defined in the Vehicle Code of the state of California, and shall not include any human-powered device.
"Vend" or "vending" means the sale or offering for sale of any goods or merchandise to the public from a food vending vehicle as defined herein.
"Vendor" means any person who engages in the act of vending from a vehicle or who drives or otherwise operates any such vehicle for the purpose of vending therefrom. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.040 - Permits required.

A. No person shall own, control, manage, lease, drive, operate, vend and/or prepare food from or on any vehicle defined as a food vending vehicle or contract with other persons for the operation of a food vending vehicle in the city without a valid business license/vendor's permit/operators permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter in addition to any other license or permit required under any other chapter of this code for each and every food vending vehicle.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.050 - Permit term and renewal.

The term of vendor and operator permits, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall be for a period of one year. Upon the expiration of such term, the permittee may renew the permit for additional one year terms by submitting new applications in conformance with this chapter, together with such permit renewal fees as may be established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.060 - Application for vendor and/or operator permits—Contents—Required fees.

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A. Any person desiring to obtain a vendor and/or an operator's permit shall make application to the city's director of the planning departmentplanning department. The planning department shall coordinate with the chief law enforcement officer to complete application processing. Applications for either a vendor or an operator's permit shall be submitted in the form prescribed by the city. Prior to submitting such applications, a nonrefundable fee, as established by resolution of the city council shall be paid to the department of finance to defray, in part, the cost of the investigation and report required by this chapter. The department of finance shall issue a receipt showing that such application fee has been paid. The receipt, a copy thereof, shall be supplied to the director of the planning departmentplanning department at the time such application is filed. Permit issuance fees required under this chapter shall be in addition to any license, permit or fee required under any other chapter of this code. No permit application shall be processed unless and until the applicant has provided all the information requested on the application and has submitted the appropriate fee(s). If an applicant for a vendor permit also requires an operator's permit, then it is not necessary for said applicant to pay a separate fee for the operator's permit application.

B. Neither the filing of any application for a permit, nor the payment of an application fee, shall authorize the vending from or the operation or management of a food vending vehicle until such permit has been granted or renewed by the city of Shafter. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.070 - Investigation of applications.

The director of the planning departmentplanning department and chief law enforcement officer shall have a reasonable period of time in which to investigate the application and background of the applicant for a vendor's permit or an operator's permit including but not limited to the fingerprinting of any applicant. The director of the planning departmentplanning department shall, within thirty days after the date of the filing of the application, render a written recommendation to the director of administrative services, as to approval or denial ofapprove or deny the application for the permit or renewal thereof. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.080 - Issuance of permit.

The director of administrative servicesthe planning department, or his/her designated representative, within ten days after receiving the application and aforementioned recommendation from the planning department, shall grant the vendor's permit or operator's permit only if he/she finds that all of the following requirements have been met:

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A. The required fees have been paid;
B. The application conforms in all respects to the provisions of this chapter; C. The applicant has not knowingly made a material misrepresentation of fact in the application; and
D. The applicant has fully cooperated in the investigation of the applicant.; E. A signed consent agreement for the chief law enforcement officer, through a LiveScan fingerprint process, that allow the chief law enforcement officer to obtain a state summary criminal history information as provided in Section 11105 of the Penal Code; and F. The applicant, if an individual, or any of the directors, officers or stockholders holding more than five percent of the stock of the corporation, or any of the partners, including limited partners, or profit interest holders, managers or other persons principally in charge of the operation of the existing or proposed business of vending from a food vending vehicle, or a natural person employed or contracted with to be a driver, has not been convicted or pleaded "no contest" or "guilty" within five years prior to his/her application for a permit to a misdemeanor or felony crime or moral turpitude or drug-related misdemeanor or felony crime, including but not limited to: the sale of a controlled substance specified in California Health and Safety Code Sections 11054 through 11058; the sale, distribution or display of harmful or obscene matter; indecent exposure; selling or disposing of lottery tickets; permitting gambling, pool selling or bookmaking; or, in the case of applications for an operator's permit, alcohol or drug related traffic offenses. The investigating city employee is specifically authorized to obtain state summary criminal history record information as provided for in Section 11105 of the California Penal Code.

Any complaint for the above-listed charges pending before a court of law shall cause the application to be considered pending until adjudication of the complaint. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.090 - Denial of permit.

A. If the director of the planning departmentplanning department finds that any of the requirements set forth in Section 5.56.080 have not been met, he/she shall deny the application for a vendor or operator's permit. In the event the application for either permit is denied by the director of administrative servicesthe planning department, or his/her designated representative, written notice of such denial shall be given to the applicant specifying the ground or grounds of such denial. Notice of denial of the application for the permit shall be deemed to have been served if it is in fact is personally served on the

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applicant or when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid and addressed to the applicant at his/her residence as set forth in the application for either permit.

B. Any applicant whose application for a vendor or operator's permit has been denied by the director of the planning departmentplanning department may appeal such denial to the city council.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.100 - Revocation of permit.

A. Any vendor or operator's permit may be suspended or revoked by the director of the planning departmentplanning department for any of the following reasons:

1. Falsehood of any information supplied by the permittee upon which issuance of the permit was based;

2. Failure of the permittee to notify the chief law enforcement officerdirector of the planning department within two weeks of any change occurring subsequent to the issuance of the permit in the information supplied by the permittee upon which issuance of the permit was based;

3. Failure of the permittee, or of any employees or subcontractors of the permittee, to comply with the regulations set forth in Sections 5.56.110 through 5.56.210 of this chapter; and/or

4. Violation by the permittee, or any employee, subcontractor or independent contractor of the permittee, of any state law or municipal ordinance while in the course of conducting vending operations from a food vending vehicle pursuant to the permit.

B. No such suspension or revocation shall become effective until the permit holder has been notified in writing of the right of such permit holder to appeal the suspension or revocation. Notification to the permit holder shall be made either by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the permit holder at such permit holder's residence address as set forth on the application for a permit. If a timely appeal is filed, the suspension or revocation shall be stayed and shall become effective only upon decision of the city council. Otherwise the suspension or revocation shall become effective after the timely appeal period has expired.

C. Permit holder has five working days from the date of receipt of the suspension or revocation notice to file his/her appeal.

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D. No person whose permit is revoked shall be eligible to apply for a new permit for a period of one year following such revocation.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.110 - Food vending vehicle regulations.

A. Each food vending vehicle shall have a current, valid county of Kern health inspection sticker affixed to the lower right side of the windshield in addition to the permit sticker issued by the city or in a conspicuous location on a pushcart.

B. Each operator shall retain the food vending vehicle permit issued by the city. The operator shall carry the permit at all times while engaged in the operation of and/or the actual vending from a food vending vehicle and shall produce the same for inspection upon request. Each permit holder shall immediately surrender to the director of the planning department chief law enforcement officer any permit issued by the city upon the suspension, revocation or expiration of such permit or upon leaving employment as an operator.

C. In addition to the operator's permit required in subsection A of this section, each person who drives a food vending vehicle shall have on his/her person a current, valid California driver's license, which he/she shall make available for inspection by law enforcement officials upon request.

D. Each food vending vehicle shall adhere to all Department of Motor Vehicle regulations and any relevant CAL OSHA requirements. Each food vending vehicle shall carry and maintain a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and an operating cell phone or other two-way communication for use in event of an emergency.

E. Each operator shall adhere to the requirements of California Vehicle Code regarding the operation and maintenance of a food vending vehicle.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.120 - Prohibited conduct.

A. No person shall vend from a food vending vehicle which is stopped, parked or standing on any public street, alley or highway:

1. Within two hundred and fifty feet of any school property, park, playground or recreational facility, except when granted a temporary land use permit or special events permit by the city;

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2. Within one hundred feet of any other food vending vehicle which is engaged in the operation of food vending;

13. Within two hundred feet of any intersection;

24. When the posted speed limit on the public street, alley or highway is greater than twenty-five miles per hour;

35. When the food vending vehicle is parked in violation of any other provision of this code or the California Vehicle Code;

46. When any part of the food vending vehicle is open to prospective customers other than on the side of the vehicle next to the right side of the street, alley or highway;

57. When the food vending vehicle is not stopped, parked or standing on the right side of the street, alley or highway;

68. When the prospective customer is standing or sitting in another vehicle;

79. When the prospective customer is located in that portion of the street, alley or highway which is open to vehicular traffic; and
810. Between one-half hour before sundown and seven a.m., except when granted a temporary land use permit or special event permit by the city, or, unless the hours of operation imposed on other businesses or uses on the same street are less restrictive, then the less restrictive hours are imposed.;

11. Within five hundred feet from any enclosed commercial restaurant unless the restaurant owner has provided written permission and the reason for the proximity of the food vending vehicle to the restaurant is for a permitted special event;

12. At any permitted location for a period of time exceeding ten minutes and regardless of the length of time that vending occurred at any permitted location, shall not vend again for a period of twenty-four hours within one thousand feet of such location, except when granted a temporary land use permit or special event permit by the city;

13. No vending activities, except for permitted farmers market, shall be permitted within the area bounded by and/or immediately adjacent to Lerdo Highway, Central Valley Highway, Tulare Avenue and Shafter Avenue.

B. No person shall back up a food vending vehicle to make or attempt to make a sale.

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C. No food vending vehicle shall be operated in any one location for longer than ten minutes, except as provided in Section 5.56.140(B), and shall be moved a minimum of five hundred feet before vending again, except when granted a temporary land use permit or special event permit by the city.

CD. No minor under the age of sixteen shall ride in or on a food vending vehicle while such food vending vehicle is engaged, or about to be engaged, in the operation of vending.

DE. All food vending vehicles shall be equipped with refuse containers large enough to contain all refuse generated by the operation of such vehicle, and the operator of the food vending vehicle shall pick up all refuse generated by such operation within a fifty-foot radius of the vehicle before such vehicle is moved.

F. No person vending from a food vending vehicle shall sell, trade, barter or otherwise deal any type or sort of toys, fireworks of any kind, or any sort of alcoholic beverage.

G. No person vending from a food vending vehicle shall set up or cause to be set up any table, chairs or any other seating for use by customers of the food vending vehicle.

H. Pushcart ice cream vendors (i.e., Las Rosas) may sell ice cream on the public sidewalk, outside of the downtown area as defined in subsection (A)(14) of this section. Such pushcart vendors shall not at any time impede vehicular traffic on public roadways.

HI. For the purposes of this section and due to safety concerns, no trailer or platform attached to any sort of vehicle via hitch, chains or other similar method may be used as an ice cream or shaved ice vending truck.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.130 - Vending of produce.

All produce regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture shall be handled, transported, displayed or disposed of in accordance with all California Department of Food and Agriculture regulations as they now exist or as amended from time to time, including, but not limited to, the following:

A. All produce or commodities under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture will be protected or safeguarded in an approved manner by being bagged, covered or screened to prevent infestation; any open display is prohibited; B. All produce, commodities or their husks, cores, rinds or pits shall be sealed in plastic bags before disposing of same;

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C. Every food vending vehicle shall have a receipt, invoice, or bill of lading or other acceptable proof of origin of all produce or commodities under quarantine; D. All produce or commodities under quarantine that are sold, offered for sale or transported within the quarantine area must be of commercial origin; E. Any violation of this section may result in the seizure of the produce or commodities in violation; all seized items will be destroyed;
F. The intent of this section is to address produce sales on food vending vehicles, not to permit vehicles that sell produce exclusively from vehicles. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.140 - Operations on private property.

All food vending vehicles are prohibited from operating on private property except:

A. If a land use permit has been obtained from the director of the planning departmentplanning department; or
B. To provide meals for employees located at an existing business on private property for a period of thirty minutes or less within a twelve-hour period. Additional time for a specified location may be permitted by the director of administrative servicesthe planning department pursuant to Section 5.56.080. No person vending from a food vending vehicle shall set up or cause to be set up any table, chairs or any other seating for use by customers of the food vending vehicle.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.150 - Insurance provisions.

A. It is unlawful for any person to own, lease, drive, operate or cause or permit to be driven or operated any food vending vehicle in the city of vending purposes unless such person has submitted with his/her application for permit a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, covering each food vending vehicle, issued by a solvent corporation holding a certificate of authority to do insurance business in the state of California, which policy shall conform in all respects to the requirements of this chapter.

B. The required motor vehicle liability policy shall insure the owner, driver and any other person using or responsible for the use of any food vending vehicle with the consent, expressed or implied, of such owner, driver or person, against loss from the liability imposed upon such owner, driver or person by law for injury to, or death of, any person, or

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damage to property due to the maintenance, operation or ownership of any food vending vehicle, in an amount of one million dollars, combined single limit, no aggregate.

C. Every insurance policy and every certificate of motor vehicle liability insurance filed with the city pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall contain the following endorsements:

1. It is understood and agreed that, notwithstanding expressions consistent with or contrary thereto in this policy contained, the policy is expressly issued to cover a motor vehicle regulated by the provisions of this chapter. This policy shall insure to, and be for the benefit and protection of, anyone who shall sustain any damages or injury, or to the heirs, personal representatives, administrators, executors or assigns of any such person who may be so damaged or injured or suffer death, by reason of the operation of the motor vehicle or from the defective condition thereof.

Liability under this policy shall in no manner be abrogated or abated by the death or dissolution of the feasor or the insured.

2. There is continuing liability up to the full amount of the policy, notwithstanding any action or recovery thereon.

3. No cancellation or reduction in coverage of this policy for any reason whatsoever shall become effective until the expiration of thirty days after written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage shall have been given to the director of the planning departmentplanning department. Said period of thirty days to commence running from the date said notice is actually received byat the director of the planning department planning department.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.160 - Food vending vehicle equipment.

A. In addition to other equipment required by law, each food vending vehicle shall be equipped with the following:

1. A convex mirror mounted so that the occupant of the driver's seat can see the area in front of the truck which is obscured by the vehicle's hood;

2. A back-up alarm audible for a distance of at least one hundred feet. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.170 - Sanitation standards.

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A. Each food vending vehicle, including the interior of cabinet units or compartments, shall be equipped so as to have smooth, easily accessible, and easily cleanable surfaces.

Unfinished wooden surfaces are not permitted. Construction joints shall be tightly fitted and sealed so as to be readily cleanable. Equipment, including utensils, shall be constructed of nontoxic materials and shall be readily cleanable.

B. During the vending operation, no food shall be stored, displayed or served from any place other than the food vending vehicle.

C. Food condiments shall be protected from contamination and, where available for selfservice, shall be prepackaged or available only from approved dispensing devices.

D. During transportation and storage, food and food contact surfaces shall be protected from contamination.

E. All food vending vehicles shall operate out of a commissary or other facility approved by the county of Kern health department. Food vending vehicles shall report to the commissary at least once each operating day for cleaning and servicing operations. In addition, food vending vehicles whereon nonpackageds hot dogs are handled shall be properly stored at a commissary or other facility approved by the county of Kern health department so as to be protected from unclean or unsanitary conditions.

F. Food products remaining after each day's operation shall be stored only in a food facility approved by the county of Kern health department.

G. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. Single-service utensils shall be contained only in sanitary containers or approved sanitary dispensers, stored in a clean, dry place until used, handled in a sanitary manner, and used once only.

H. All wastewater shall be drained to a water receptor approved by the county of Kern health department.

I. Readily perishable foods shall be maintained at or below seven degrees Celsius (fortyfive degrees Fahrenheit) or at or above sixty degrees Celsius (one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit) at all times.

J. Vending from a food vending vehicle pursuant to a land use certificate shall be conducted within sixty meters (two hundred feet) of approved and readily available toilet and hand washing facilities or as otherwise approved by the county of Kern health department to ensure proper sanitary facilities are available to the mobile food vendors, operators, and their customers.

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(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.180 - Required signs and lettering.

A. There shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on both the right and left side of the food vending vehicle lettering permanently affixed showing the name of the company or operator of the food vending vehicle and the business address and telephone number thereof. The lettering for the name of the company or the operator of the food vending vehicle shall not be less than four inches in height, shall be in contrast to the color of the background upon which they are placed, and shall have strokes at least three-eighths of an inch wide. The lettering for the business address and telephone number shall not be less than one inch high.

B. No other lettering, numbering, price lists, signs or insignia shall be displayed on the right and left side of the food vending vehicle so as to interfere with the visibility of the lettering required in subsection A of this section.

C. Any ice cream truck shall be equipped at all times, while engaged in vending, with signs mounted on both the front and the rear and clearly legible from a distance of one hundred feet under daylight conditions, incorporating the words "WARNING" and "CHILDREN CROSSING." Each sign shall be at least twelve inches high by thirty-six inches wide, with letters of a dark color and at least four inches in height, a one inch wide solid border, and a sharply contrasting background.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.190 - Noise level.

A. Horns shall be permitted to be used only when reasonably necessary to insure the safe operation of the food vending vehicle while being operated on any public or private street, alley or highway or on public property.

B. No person on a food vending vehicle shall operate any horns, sound amplification systems or other sound producing devices when such vehicle is moving, stopped, standing, or parked for purposes of advertisement on any public or private street, alley or highway or on public property.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.200 - Applicability of regulations to existing business.

The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all persons and businesses described herein whether the herein described activities were established before or after the effective date of the ordinance enacting this chapter into law. All such persons and

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businesses shall have thirty days from said effective date to file a completed application for a vendor or operator's permit with the director of the planning department planning department.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.210 - Conducting business as a nuisance.

Any food vending vehicle operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter is unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or actions proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal or enjoyment thereof, and may take such other steps and may apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such establishment and restrain and enjoin any person from operating a food vending vehicle contrary to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.220 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Sec. 2 of Ord. No. 710, adopted Feb. 5, 2019, repealed § 5.56.220, which pertained to the prohibition of sales from human-powered devices, and derived from Ord. 594, 2007.

5.56.230 - Exemptions.

The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:

A. Any person delivering any goods or merchandise by vehicle where such goods or merchandise have been ordered in advance for such delivery from any business located at a permanent location and which goods or merchandise are being delivered from such location to the customer by vehicle, regardless of the point of sale thereof; B. Any person engaged in the vending of goods or merchandise on public property where such person has been authorized by the city to engage in such activity by a permit, lease, real property license, agreement or other entitlements issued by the city for such purpose. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.240 - Limited number of ice cream trucks.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the number of permits to vend from ice cream trucks (not including ice cream pushcarts) shall be limited to one permit per four thousand in population of the city as provided by the State Department of Finance.

Fractional remainders shall always be rounded down to the next whole number.

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(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.250 - Penalty for violation.

Every violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and, upon violation thereof, shall be punishable as provided for in Chapter 1.08 of this code.

Each day any violation of any provision of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.260 - "Grandfather" clause.

Any vendor legally operating within the city limits as of the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be "grandfathered" in and may continue to operate within the city subject to all requirements contained herein until June 30, 2007.

Subsequently, on July 1, 2007, all food vending vehicles as defined herein shall be subject to limitations as provided in Section 5.56.240 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 773, § 2(Exh. A), 4-5-22)

5.56.270 – Access, Review and Obtainment of Records.

A. The city, except as otherwise required by state or federal law, shall not provide voluntary consent to any individual to access, review or obtain any of the city’s records obtained pursuant to this chapter that include personally identifiable information of any sidewalk vendor without a subpoena or judicial warrant. This paragraph does not prohibit the city from challenging the validity of a subpoena or judicial warrant in a federal district court.

B. The city shall not disclose or provide in writing, verbally or in any other manner personally identifiable information of any sidewalk vendor obtained pursuant to this chapter that is requested, except pursuant to a subpoena or valid judicial warrant.

5.56.280 – Inquiry and Information Collection.

A. The city shall not inquire into or collect information or documentation about an individual’s immigration or citizenship status or place of birth pursuant to this chapter.

B. The city shall not inquire into or collect information or documentation regarding and individual’s criminal history and shall no require an applicant to submit fingerprints, complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, or submit to a background check pursuant to this chapter.

C. Any information or documentation the city inquired into or collected regarding an individual’s place of birth or criminal history, required an applicant to submit fingerprints

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or complete a LiveScan fingerprinting or performed a background check before January 1, 2026, such information and documentation shall be destroyed on or before March 1, 2026, unless the information and documentation are expressly required by law to be preserved.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: AMEND SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND

CONSTRUCTION) TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW REGARDING
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS – ORDINANCE

ADOPTION

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines; introduce for second reading by title only, waive reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 779, an amendment Shafter Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction) to comply with State law regarding electric vehicle charging stations.

BACKGROUND
At the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 779 for a first reading and waive the reading. This action is the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

The law obligates jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance (see Exhibit 1) and publish a checklist of requirements that enables a streamlined review process (see Exhibit 2), limits local review to essential health and safety criteria, and standardizes procedures.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the approval of an ordinance in compliance with State law on how to regulate electric vehicle charging stations and therefore, it is considered general policy and procedure making that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 779

2. Exhibit A of Exhibit 1

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AMEND SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS – ORDINANCE

ADOPTION
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3. Exhibit 2 - Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Application

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EXHIBIT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 779

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER ADDING CHAPTER 15.57 TO TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CITY OF

SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS REGARDING

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Shafter, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, California has significantly strengthened and expanded its legal framework to accelerate deployment of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure; and WHEREAS, key legislative changes include state laws requiring streamlined, expedited permitting for EV charging stations, most notably Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1236 and its companion AB 970, which mandate “by-right” administrative approval and strict timelines for local review to reduce barriers to installation.; and
WHEREAS, AB 1236 requires every city and county in California to adopt an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations to support broader EV deployment goals; and
WHEREAS, AB 970 builds on California’s earlier EV charging permit streamlining law (AB 1236) by establishing specific deadlines for local jurisdictions to process electric vehicle charging station permit applications and tying automatic approval to jurisdiction inaction; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme in Title 15 of the Shafter Municipal Code to comply with California law regarding EV charging stations.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Shafter does hereby ordain as follows:

Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference by the City Council.

Section 2. Chapter 15.57 – EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS is hereby added to as shown in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall publish and certify as to adoption of this Ordinance as required by law.

Section 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this resolution are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.

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Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 779
March 17, 2026

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Section 5. The Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced commencing thirty (30) days following its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT “A”

“Chapter 15.57 - EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRICAL

VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

15.57.010 - Purpose.

This chapter implements Government Code Section 65850.7 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.

15.57.020 - Definitions.

A. "Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

B. "Specific adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

C. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. Electronic mail or email.

2. The internet.

D. All other terms, phrases and words in this Chapter shall be interpreted consistent with definitions set forth in California Government Code Section, 65850.7.

15.57.030 - Expedited permitting process.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined administrative permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, administrative streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook as

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published by the Governor's Office of Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.

The City's adopted checklist shall be posted on the City's website.

15.57.040 - Permit application processing.

A. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact on public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: information related to electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment, and vehicle parking.

B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the City's adopted checklist and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

C. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Chapter and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

15.57.050 - Technical review.

A. It is the intent of this Chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permit charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit in accordance with Title 17.

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B. In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

15.57.060 - Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.

A. Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of Pacific Gas & Electric.

B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.”

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1 RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST

FOR PERMITTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

CHARGING STATIONS
The purpose of Chapter 15.57 of the Municipal Code is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.

Please complete the following information related to permitting and installation of Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) and submit with a building permit application.

This checklist contains the technical aspects of EVSE installations and is intended to help expedite permitting and use for electric vehicle charging.

Upon this checklist being deemed complete, a permit shall be issued to the applicant. However, if it is determined that the installation might have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety, additional verification will be required before a permit can be issued.

This checklist substantially follows the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” contained in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research “Zero Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” and is purposed to augment the guidebook’s checklist.

Project Information:

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ APN: ____________________ Tract: ____________________ Lot: ____________________ Block: ________________ ❏ Single-Family ❏ Multi-Family (Apartment) ❏ Multi-Family (Condominium) ❏ Commercial (Single Business) ❏ Public Right-of-Way ❏ Commercial (Multi-Businesses) Location and Number of EVSE to be Installed:

Garage: _____________ Parking Level(s): _____________ Parking Lot: _____________ Street Curb: _______________ Valuation: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Scope of Work: _____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Property Owner Information:

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Contractor Information:

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Representative Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Contractor’s License Number: _________________ Exp. Date: _________________ Class: ________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone No.: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Workman’s Comp. No.: ______________________ Exp. Date:__________________ Company: ____________________ City Business License No.: __________________________________ Exp. Date: _________________________________

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2 EVSE Information:

EVSE Charging Level: ❏ Level 1 (120V) ❏ Level 2 (240V) ❏ Level 3 (480V) Maximum Rating (Nameplate) of EV Service Equipment: ________________________________________________ kW Voltage EVSE: _______________ V Manufacturer / Model # of EVSE: ______________________________________ Mounting of EVSE: ❏ Wall Mount ❏ Pole Pedestal Mount ❏ Other System Voltage Information:
❏ 120/240V, 1, 3W ❏ 120/208V, 3, 4W ❏ 120/240V, 3, 4W Rating of Existing Main Electrical Service Equipment: ____________________ Amperes Rating of Panel Supplying EVSE (if not directly from Main Service): ____________________ Amperes Rating for Circuit for EVSE: __________ Amps / __________ Poles A/C Rating of EVSE Circuit Breaker (if not Single Family, 400A): __________ A.I.C. (or verify with Inspector in the field) Specify Either Connected, Calculated, or Documented Demand Load of Existing Panel:
• Connected Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE: __________ Amps • Calculated Load of Existing Panel Supplying EVSE: __________ Amps • Demand Load of Existing Panel or Service Supplying EVSE: __________ Amps Total Load (Existing Plus EVSE Load): __________ Amps
For Single Family Dwellings, if Existing Load is not known by any of the above methods, then the Calculated Load may be estimated using the “Single-Family Residential Permitting Application Example” in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research “Zero Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook.” (https://www.opr.ca.gov) EVSE Rating __________ Amps X 1.25 __________ Amps = Minimum Ampacity of EVSE Conductor = # __________ AWG
For Single-Family: Size of Existing Service Conductors = # __________ AWG or kcmil OR Size of Existing Feeder Conductor Supplying EVSE Panel = # __________ AWG or kcmil (or verify with Inspector in field) Please provide a link to the manufacturer’s installation instructions to be coordinated with the EVSE Manufacturer / Model number as specified in the EVSE Information above: ________________________________________________________ I hereby acknowledge that the information presented is true and correct representation of existing conditions at the job site and that any causes for concern as to life-safety verifications may require further substantiation of information.

Applicant’s Signature: _____ Date:

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3 Regulations:

15.57.010 - PURPOSE
This chapter implements Government Code Section 65850.7 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.

15.57.020 – DEFINITIONS
A. "Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

C. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. Electronic mail or email.

2. The internet.

D. All other terms, phrases and words in this Chapter shall be interpreted consistent with definitions set forth in California Government Code Section, 65850.7.

15.57.030 – EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined administrative permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, administrative streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook as published by the Governor's Office of Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. The City's adopted checklist shall be posted on the City's website.

15.57.040 – PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING
A. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact on public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: information related to electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment, and vehicle parking.

15.57.050 – TECHNICAL REVIEW
A. It is the intent of this Chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permit charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit in accordance with Title 17.

15.57.060 - Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.

B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent

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4 protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Carol Chavolla, HR Director
SUBJECT: CITY OF SHAFTER EMPLOYEE BI-WEEKLY PAY SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Council find action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt the City of Shafter Employee Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule, effective February 14, 2026.

BACKGROUND
As outlined below, the City of Shafter Employee Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule has been updated, effective February 14, 2026, to reflect the reclassification of Utility Technician to Senior Utility Operator.

Position
Range Bi-Weekly
Pay
Action
Senior Utility Operator SEIU 205 $3,243 -
$3,942
Reclassified from Utility
Technician
CalPERS requires that the City Council adopt a pay schedule to formally authorize employee pay rates and earnable, reportable compensation. For City Council adoption, the revised City of Shafter Employee Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule is enclosed, effective February 14, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
The revisions are within the approved Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Operating Budget. A budget amendment is not required.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the approval of a pay schedule, and therefore, it is an organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA

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CITY OF SHAFTER EMPLOYEE BI-WEEKLY PAY SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - 2 -

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ATTACHMENTS

1. Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule Effective 2026 02 14

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TITLE SALARY GRID RANGE ABCDE
Accounting Manager NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ Accounting Supervisor NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Accounting Technician I NR-NS 146 2,313 $ 2,429 $ 2,550 $ 2,678 $ 2,812 $ Accounting Technician II NR-NS 178 2,681 $ 2,815 $ 2,956 $ 3,103 $ 3,259 $ Accounting Technician III NR-NS 210 3,113 $ 3,269 $ 3,432 $ 3,604 $ 3,784 $ Administrative Analyst I NR-NS 209 3,099 $ 3,254 $ 3,416 $ 3,587 $ 3,766 $ Administrative Analyst II NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Administrative Assistant I NR-NS 147 2,324 $ 2,440 $ 2,562 $ 2,690 $ 2,825 $ Administrative Assistant II NR-NS 179 2,694 $ 2,828 $ 2,970 $ 3,118 $ 3,274 $ Administrative Assistant I (PT/Extra Help) Tier I NR-NS Hourly 26.96 $ Administrative Assistant I (PT/Extra Help) Tier II NR-NS Hourly 29.04 $ Animal Control Manager NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ Animal Control Officer SPOA-NS 155 2,389 $ 2,508 $ 2,634 $ 2,766 $ 2,904 $ Animal Control Services Worker NR-NS 70 1,643 $ 1,725 $ 1,812 $ 1,902 $ 1,997 $ Building Inspector I NR-NS 232 3,452 $ 3,625 $ 3,806 $ 3,996 $ 4,196 $ Building Inspector II NR-NS 253 3,812 $ 4,003 $ 4,203 $ 4,413 $ 4,633 $ Building Inspector Manager NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ Building Official, Chief DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ City Clerk NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ City Clerk, Deputy NR-NS 209 3,099 $ 3,254 $ 3,416 $ 3,587 $ 3,766 $ City Engineer NR-NS 365 6,525 $ 6,851 $ 7,193 $ 7,553 $ 7,931 $ City Manager Contract 9,039 $
City Manager, Assistant Contract 8,891 $
Code Enforcement Officer I NR-NS 183 2,744 $ 2,881 $ 3,025 $ 3,177 $ 3,336 $ Code Enforcement Officer II NR-NS 215 3,187 $ 3,346 $ 3,513 $ 3,689 $ 3,873 $ Community Engagement Assistant NR-NS 147 2,324 $ 2,440 $ 2,562 $ 2,690 $ 2,825 $ Community Engagement Manager NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ Community Service Officer NR-NS 134 2,189 $ 2,299 $ 2,414 $ 2,535 $ 2,661 $ Community Services Assistant I (PT) - Tier I Hourly 24.64 $ Community Services Assistant I (PT) - Tier II Hourly 26.55 $ Community Services Assistant II (PT) - Tier I Hourly 28.02 $ Community Services Assistant II (PT) - Tier II Hourly 30.19 $ Community Services Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Community Services Supervisor NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Economic Development Coordinator NR-NS 277 4,273 $ 4,487 $ 4,711 $ 4,947 $ 5,194 $ Economic Development Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Engineer I NR-NS 232 3,452 $ 3,625 $ 3,806 $ 3,996 $ 4,196 $ Engineer II NR-NS 263 3,997 $ 4,197 $ 4,407 $ 4,627 $ 4,858 $ Engineer III, Civil NR-NS 294 4,635 $ 4,867 $ 5,110 $ 5,366 $ 5,634 $ Equipment Operator SEIU 137 2,368 $ 2,486 $ 2,610 $ 2,741 $ 2,878 $ Executive Assistant NR-NS 221 3,277 $ 3,441 $ 3,613 $ 3,794 $ 3,983 $ Facilities Construction Specialist I NR-NS 141 2,261 $ 2,374 $ 2,493 $ 2,618 $ 2,749 $ Facilities Construction Specialist II NR-NS 174 2,632 $ 2,764 $ 2,902 $ 3,047 $ 3,199 $ Facilities Supervisor NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Finance Analyst I NR-NS 209 3,099 $ 3,254 $ 3,416 $ 3,587 $ 3,766 $ Finance Analyst II NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Finance Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Finance Director, Deputy NR-NS 347 5,981 $ 6,280 $ 6,594 $ 6,923 $ 7,270 $ GIS Specialist I NR-NS 186 2,782 $ 2,921 $ 3,067 $ 3,221 $ 3,382 $ GIS Specialist II NR-NS 207 3,070 $ 3,223 $ 3,384 $ 3,554 $ 3,731 $ CITY OF SHAFTER EMPLOYEE BIWEEKLY PAY SCHEDULE (Effective 02/14/26 - Revised 2/13/26 - Adopted 03/17/26 )

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TITLE SALARY GRID RANGE ABCDE
CITY OF SHAFTER EMPLOYEE BIWEEKLY PAY SCHEDULE (Effective 02/14/26 - Revised 2/13/26 - Adopted 03/17/26 ) Human Resources Coordinator NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Human Resources Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Information Technology Analyst NR-NS 265 4,036 $ 4,237 $ 4,449 $ 4,672 $ 4,905 $ Information Technology Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Information Technology Director, Deputy NR-NS 347 5,981 $ 6,280 $ 6,594 $ 6,923 $ 7,270 $ Information Technology Specialist I NR-NS 199 2,957 $ 3,105 $ 3,260 $ 3,423 $ 3,594 $ Information Technology Specialist II NR-NS 238 3,551 $ 3,728 $ 3,915 $ 4,111 $ 4,316 $ Intern - Tier I Hourly 16.90 $
Intern - Tier II Hourly 18.21 $
Mechanic SEIU 157 2,595 $ 2,724 $ 2,861 $ 3,004 $ 3,154 $ Permit Technician NR-NS 183 2,744 $ 2,881 $ 3,025 $ 3,177 $ 3,336 $ Planner, Associate NR-NS 205 3,041 $ 3,193 $ 3,352 $ 3,520 $ 3,696 $ Planner, Senior NR-NS 281 4,355 $ 4,573 $ 4,802 $ 5,042 $ 5,294 $ Planning Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Police Chief DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Police Chief, Assistant NR-S 337 6,016 $ 6,317 $ 6,632 $ 6,964 $ 7,312 $ Police Dispatch Supervisor NR-NS 228 3,387 $ 3,556 $ 3,734 $ 3,921 $ 4,117 $ Police Dispatcher SPOA-NS 154 2,378 $ 2,497 $ 2,622 $ 2,753 $ 2,891 $ Police Lieutenant NR-S 306 5,183 $ 5,442 $ 5,714 $ 6,000 $ 6,300 $ Police Officer SPOA-S 205 3,240 $ 3,402 $ 3,572 $ 3,750 $ 3,938 $ Police Officer, Senior SPOA-S 226 3,575 $ 3,754 $ 3,942 $ 4,139 $ 4,346 $ Police Officer Trainee - Tier I Hourly 27.32 $
Police Officer Trainee - Tier II Hourly 29.43 $
Police Records Supervisor NR-NS 228 3,387 $ 3,556 $ 3,734 $ 3,921 $ 4,117 $ Police Records Technician I NR-NS 163 2,502 $ 2,627 $ 2,758 $ 2,896 $ 3,041 $ Police Records Technician II NR-NS 195 2,902 $ 3,047 $ 3,199 $ 3,359 $ 3,527 $ Police Property & Evidence Supervisor NR-NS 228 3,387 $ 3,556 $ 3,734 $ 3,921 $ 4,117 $ Police Property & Evidence Technician NR-NS 163 2,502 $ 2,627 $ 2,758 $ 2,896 $ 3,041 $ Police Sergeant SPOA-S 262 4,239 $ 4,451 $ 4,674 $ 4,907 $ 5,153 $ Public Facilities Supervisor NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Public Works Director DIR 384 6,966 $ 7,315 $ 7,681 $ 8,065 $ 8,468 $ Public Works Director, Deputy NR-NS 363 6,462 $ 6,785 $ 7,124 $ 7,480 $ 7,854 $ Public Works Inspector NR-NS 208 3,084 $ 3,238 $ 3,400 $ 3,570 $ 3,749 $ Risk Management Coordinator NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Service Crew Member I SEIU 106 2,056 $ 2,159 $ 2,267 $ 2,380 $ 2,499 $ Service Crew Member II SEIU 140 2,400 $ 2,520 $ 2,647 $ 2,779 $ 2,918 $ Service Crew Member, Senior SEIU 172 2,781 $ 2,920 $ 3,066 $ 3,220 $ 3,381 $ Streets Supervisor NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Teacher (PT) - Tier I Hourly 42.52 $
Teacher (PT) - Tier II Hourly 45.81 $
Transit Driver (FT) NR-NS 108 1,946 $ 2,043 $ 2,145 $ 2,253 $ 2,365 $ Transit Driver (PT) - Tier I Hourly 22.58 $
Tranist Driver (PT) - Tier II Hourly 24.33 $
Transit Supervisor I NR-NS 209 3,099 $ 3,254 $ 3,416 $ 3,587 $ 3,766 $ Transit Supervisor II NR-NS 261 3,960 $ 4,158 $ 4,366 $ 4,584 $ 4,813 $ Utilities Manager NR-NS 306 4,909 $ 5,155 $ 5,412 $ 5,683 $ 5,967 $ Utility Operator I SEIU 140 2,400 $ 2,520 $ 2,647 $ 2,779 $ 2,918 $ Utility Operator II SEIU 173 2,794 $ 2,934 $ 3,081 $ 3,235 $ 3,396 $ Utility Operator, Senior SEIU 205 3,243 $ 3,405 $ 3,576 $ 3,754 $ 3,942 $ The numbers on this schedule are rounded to the nearest dollar and may vary slightly from actual payroll calculations due to rounding.

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FULL-TIME PART-TIME
Spanish 5% $55.39 $55.39
Prorate per hour =
$1,440 Annual
Student +60 Units 2.5%
Associate Degree 2.5%
Bachelor Degree 5%
POST Intermediate 5% 5%
POST Advanced 5% 5%
POST Supervisor 5% 5%
Field Training Officer/Communications Training Officer 2.5% Arborist (ISA Arborist) 2.5% 2.5%
Arborist (Tree Risk Assess.) 0.5% 0.5%
Arborist (Muni Spec.) 0.5% 0.5%
ASE (G1 and A1-A8 Master) None None
ASE (Medium/Heavy Truck) 1.0% 1.0%
ASE (Transit Bus Master) 1.0% 1.0%
Pesticide: Qualified Applicator 2.5% 2.5%
Pesticide: Right-of-Way Endorsement 0.5% 0.5%
Water (Distribution or Treatment) D1/T1 None None
Water (Distribution or Treatment) D2/T2 2.5% 2.5%
Water (Distribution or Treatment) D3/T3 1.5% 1.5%
Water (Distribution or Treatment) D4 1.0% 1.0%
Other Up to 5%
3 Years 2.5%
5 Years 2.5% 2.5%
7 Years 2.5%
10 Years 2.5% 2.5%
12 Years 2%
15 Years 2.5% 2.5%
16 Years 2%
20 Years 1% 2.5% 2.5%
Canine 2.5%
Detective Division Premium 3.5%
Drone Operator 3.5%
Gang Detail 3.5%
Traffic Detail 3.5%
Sworn (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) 5%
Dispatch (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.) 5%
Shift Differential
Max 3.5% (Limited to one special assignment pay at a given time):

CITY OF SHAFTER EMPLOYEE BIWEEKLY PAY SCHEDULE (Effective 02/14/26 - Revised 2/13/26 - Adopted 03/17/26 )

PREMIUM PAY FLAT AMOUNT AND/OR PERCENTAGE OF BASE BIWEEKLY AMOUNT

INCENTIVE

SHAFTER POLICE

OFFICER ASSOCIATION

SEIU PUBLIC WORKS
UNIT

NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
Bilingual
Education Incentive (5% Max)
Certifications (POST 15% Max; SEIU and Non Rep 5% Max)
Longevity (Cumulative)
Special Assignment

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Carol Chavolla, HR Director
SUBJECT: REVISED CITYWIDE TITLE VI PROGRAM AND

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RESOLUTION ADOPTION

RECOMMENDATION
Council find action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution No. 3070, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter adopting a revised Citywide Title VI Program and Implementation Plan.

BACKGROUND
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 further clarifies that if any part of a local government agency receives federal funding, Title VI requirements apply to the entire agency. In addition to federal requirements, recipients of state funding are also subject to nondiscrimination provisions and related compliance obligations tied to state-administered programs.

The City of Shafter receives both state and federal funding for a variety of municipal services and capital projects, including but not limited to transit services, public works infrastructure improvements, transportation initiatives, and community development programs. As a condition of receiving such funding, the City is required to adopt and maintain a Title VI Program and Implementation Plan.

The City previously maintained a Title VI Program primarily focused on transit operations. The revised Program expands applicability citywide to ensure consistent nondiscrimination compliance across all departments, divisions, programs, services, activities, contractors, and subrecipients receiving state or federal financial assistance.

The revised Title VI Program and Implementation Plan formalizes and strengthens the City’s nondiscrimination framework and compliance structure. Key components include:
• A Citywide Title VI Policy Statement affirming nondiscrimination obligations • Designation of a Title VI Program Administrator
• Formal complaint procedures and investigation protocols • Public participation strategies
• A Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan

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REVISED CITYWIDE TITLE VI PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RESOLUTION

ADOPTION
- 2 -
• Subrecipient and contractor monitoring procedures
• Data collection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements • Staff training and oversight responsibilities
Expanding the Program citywide ensures that Transit, Public Works, and all other federally or state-funded programs operate under a uniform compliance framework.

Adoption of the revised Plan supports continued eligibility for state and federal funding and demonstrates the City’s commitment to equitable access to services and regulatory compliance.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this Resolution. The Title VI Program is an administrative compliance requirement tied to existing state and federal funding. Implementation will be carried out within existing departmental resources.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is approval of the revised Title VI program and implementation plan and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 3070

2. City of Shafter 2026 Title VI Program and Implementation Plan

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RESOLUTION NO. 3070

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER

ADOPTING A REVISED CITYWIDE TITLE VI PROGRAM AND

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) provides that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 clarified that Title VI applies to all operations of a local government agency if any part receives federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, the City of Shafter receives state and federal funding for a variety of municipal programs, services, and projects, including but not limited to public transit services, public works infrastructure improvements, transportation initiatives, community development programs, and other City operations; and
WHEREAS, recipients of state and federal financial assistance are required to comply with applicable nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI and related federal and state civil rights requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted a Title VI Program applicable to certain programs and activities, including transit services; and WHEREAS, the City now seeks to expand and formalize its Title VI Program and Implementation Plan to apply citywide to all departments, divisions, services, programs, projects, contractors, and activities receiving state or federal financial assistance or otherwise subject to Title VI requirements; and
WHEREAS, the revised Title VI Program and Implementation Plan establishes and updates the City’s nondiscrimination policy, complaint procedures, public participation strategies, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, subrecipient and contractor monitoring procedures, data collection and reporting requirements, and staff training responsibilities; and WHEREAS, adoption of the revised Title VI Program and Implementation Plan demonstrates the City’s continued commitment to nondiscrimination, equitable access to services, regulatory compliance, and the responsible stewardship of state and federal funding.

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

SECTION 1. Adoption. The City Council hereby adopts the revised City of Shafter Title VI Program and Implementation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.

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Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3070
March 17, 2026

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SECTION 2. Citywide Applicability. The Title VI Program and Implementation Plan shall apply citywide to all City departments, programs, services, activities, contractors, and subrecipients receiving state or federal financial assistance or otherwise subject to Title VI requirements, including but not limited to Transit and Public Works operations.

SECTION 3. Administration. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to designate a Title VI Program Administrator responsible for implementation, oversight, monitoring, training, reporting, and compliance with applicable state and federal nondiscrimination requirements.

SECTION 4. Implementation Authority. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to make non-substantive administrative revisions to the Title VI Program as necessary to maintain compliance with changes in applicable state or federal laws, regulations, or funding agency requirements, provided such revisions do not materially alter the City’s nondiscrimination policy without further City Council approval.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 17
thDAY OF MARCH 2026.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan City of Shafter 2026 Title VI
Program and Implementation Plan
Adopted March 17, 2026

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INTRODUCTION
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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan The City of Shafter is a community in Kern County, California, that serves approximately 20,000 residents.

This document was prepared by the City of Shafter. It has been adopted by the City of Shafter City Council to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including but not limited to recent provisions detailed in U.S.

Department of Transportation’s FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients”; the Federal Highway Administration’s Title VI Program requirements; and related statutes. This document may also serve to ensure compliance with Title VI requirements as administered by other federal agencies, as applicable to current and future federally assisted programs and activities.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Contents
Section 1. Policy Statement and Other General Provisions____________________________________________1 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement________________________________________________________________________________1 Program Review Procedures__________________________________________________________________________________________2 Annual Work Plan (Goal and Accomplishment Report)_____________________________________________________________2 Organization, Staffing, and Structure _________________________________________________________________________________2 Training ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 Section 2. Title VI Notice and Location__________________________________________________________________4 Section 3. Title VI Complaint Procedures and Form ___________________________________________________8 Title VI Complaint Procedure _________________________________________________________________________________________8 Title VI Complaint Procedure - Spanish ____________________________________________________________________________ 11 Title VI Complaint Form____________________________________________________________________________________________ 114 Title VI Complaint Form - Spanish_________________________________________________________________________________ 119 Section 4. Summary of Complaints, Investigations, & Legal Actions________________________________ 24 Summary of Complaints, Investigations, and Legal Actions_______________________________________________________ 24 Section 5. Public Participation Plan ___________________________________________________________________ 26 Approach to Public Participation ___________________________________________________________________________________ 26 Outreach Methods for Engaging Minority and Limited English Proficient Populations _________________________ 27 Summary of Outreach Efforts _______________________________________________________________________________________ 27 Section 6. Language Assistance Plan (LEP Plan) _____________________________________________________ 30 Language Assistance Plan (LEP Plan) ______________________________________________________________________________ 30 City of Shafter Current Program Service Area & Services _________________________________________________________ 31 Language Assistance Goals __________________________________________________________________________________________ 32 Current Program Service Area Demographics _____________________________________________________________________ 32 Demographics by Census Block Group _____________________________________________________________________________ 33 Total Population _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 Ethnicity______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 LEP Populations______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 35 Language Service Provision _________________________________________________________________________________________ 36 Translation of Vital Documents _____________________________________________________________________________________ 37 City of Shafter Website ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 37 Staff Training_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 38 City of Shafter English Learner Data________________________________________________________________________________ 38

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Four-Factor Analysis ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 39 Spanish Speaking Staff_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 Written Materials Translated Into Spanish ________________________________________________________________________ 41 Phone Services _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 Web Services in Spanish_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 Event Translation in Spanish________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 Services in Other Languages ________________________________________________________________________________________ 42 Implementation Plan ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42 Section 7. Summary Of Non-Elected Committee Membership ______________________________________ 44 Summary of Non-Elected Committee Membership ________________________________________________________________ 44 Section 8. Subrecipient Monitoring and Schedule of Subrecipient Title VI Program Submissions46 Section 9. Title VI Equity Analysis _____________________________________________________________________ 48 Section 10. City Council Adoption of Title VI Program_______________________________________________ 49

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TABLE OF EXHIBITS
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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibits
Exhibit 1.1 City of Shafter Title VI Notice to the Public ______________________________________________________________4 Exhibit 1.2 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted _______________________________________________________6 Exhibit 2.1 Title VI Complaint Form ________________________________________________________________________________ 14 Exhibit 3.1 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints Summary Table __________________________________ 24 Exhibit 5.1 Shafter Transit System Fleet Inventory________________________________________________________________ 31 Exhibit 5.2 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area _______________________________________________ 32 Exhibit 5.3 Languages Spoken at Home By Community ___________________________________________________________ 33 Exhibit 5.4 Total Population by Census Block Group ______________________________________________________________ 34 Exhibit 5.5 Latino Population by Census Block Group_____________________________________________________________ 35 Exhibit 5.6 Spanish-Speaking Population by Census Block Group________________________________________________ 36 Exhibit 5.7 School English Learner (EL) Population_______________________________________________________________ 39 Exhibit 6.1 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table__________________________________________________ 44

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 1. Policy Statement and Other General Provisions Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Title VI compliance is a condition of receipt of federal funds. The Title VI Coordinator is authorized to ensure compliance with this policy, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C § 2000d and related statutes, and the requirements of 23 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) pt. 200 and 49 CFR pt. 21 for programs, services, activities, and projects receiving such federal funding (hereafter referenced together or individually herein as “program(s),” “service(s)”, “activity(ies)” or “project(s)”).

The City of Shafter is committed to ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, such that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of any program, service, project or activity conducted by the City of Shafter on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other category protected by California or federal law.

Further, no person shall be subjected to discrimination under any program, service, project, or activity conducted by the City of Shafter, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by California or federal law.

Lance Lippincott, City Manager Date

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Program Review Procedures
The City of Shafter will conduct periodic reviews of its Public Transit and Public Works programs, services, activities, and projects, as well as other relevant programs, services, activities, and projects, to ensure that the delivery and allocation of resources are consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City and each of its departments associated with a program, service, activity, or project area is responsible for evaluating whether its policies, practices, or decision-making processes may result in disparate impacts based on race, color, or national origin.

Program areas currently subject to review include, but are not limited to:
• Public Transit Operations, including on-demand, curb-to-curb service within Shafter city limits (“Dial-a-Ride”) and fixed-route transportation with established schedules. • Public Works Projects, encompassing a broad range of infrastructure and maintenance initiatives that support community services and development, including the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), and Active Transportation Program (ATP).

In addition to the funding sources identified above, the City acknowledges that Title VI requirements apply to all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, whether received directly from a federal agency or passed through the State of California, the Kern Council of Governments, or any other agency. This includes any future federal funding received by the City.

For each program area, the City assesses whether protected populations have equitable access to the programs, services, activities, and projects. Review criteria may include demographic data, service utilization statistics, and community feedback, as further described in this Plan. Any indications of potential disparate impact will be evaluated by the Title VI Coordinator in coordination with the relevant department lead, and appropriate corrective actions will be developed as needed.

These program reviews are conducted regularly to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal requirements.

Annual Work Plan (Goal and Accomplishment Report)
The City of Shafter will prepare an annual report detailing its Title VI-related accomplishments and outlining objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. The report will include a summary of Title VI training activities, the status and availability of language translation services, efforts to promote public participation, and the placement of appropriate Title VI signage. Additionally, the report will incorporate updated community demographic data and describe the Title VI monitoring and compliance activities planned for the coming year.

Organization, Staffing, and Structure
The City of Shafter has created the position of Title VI Administrator, who shall also serve as the City’s Title VI Coordinator and Specialist. The Human Resources Director or Designee will hold the position of Title VI

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Administrator. The Title VI Administrator shall perform the duties of the Title VI Coordinator and ensure implementation of the agency’s Title VI program. The Title VI Administrator shall maintain open lines of communication with the City Manager, City Council, and other City leadership positions as necessary to facilitate the Title VI Program requirements in a timely manner. The Title VI Administrator position is within the Human Resources Department.

The Title VI Administrator/Coordinator is responsible for:
• Submitting a Title VI plan and annual reports on the City’s behalf; • Developing procedures for the prompt processing and disposition of complaints; • Coordinating investigation of complaints, compiling a complaint log, and reporting requirements; • Developing procedures for the collection of data and reviews of program areas; • Conducting annual Title VI assessments of pertinent program areas; • Developing Title VI information for dissemination; and • Establishing procedures for compliance and enforcement actions if necessary.

Training
In addition to the specific training requirements set forth below regarding the City’s Language Assistance Plan, the City of Shafter will provide training on Title VI and its related statutes for managers, supervisors, and staff with frequent public contact related to the relevant programs, services, activities, and projects. The trainings will also review the City’s Title VI Implementation Plan and related documents, and cover how to handle potential complaints and where to seek assistance for Title VI questions and concerns.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 2. Title VI Notice and Location
Exhibit 1.1 City of Shafter Title VI Notice to the Public

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 1.2 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted The City of Shafter Title VI Notice to the Public is currently posted at the following locations:

Location Name Address City
City of Shafter City Hall 336 Pacific Avenue Shafter, CA City of Shafter Bus Stop 648 James St Shafter, CA
Revenue Vehicles
Shafter Police Department 201 Central Valley Hwy Shafter, CA Shafter Learning Center 236 James St Shafter, CA
Shafter Public Works
Department
720 Commerce Way Shafter, CA
The City of Shafter Title VI Notice to the Public, Complaint Procedure, Complaint Form, and program information are also provided on the City of Shafter’s website at:
https://www.shafterca.gov/TitleVI

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 3. Title VI Complaint Procedures and Form
Title VI Complaint Procedure
Any person who believes that he or she, 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, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law with regard to any City of Shafter service, program, project or activity, may file a written complaint with the City of Shafter.

A complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination, unless the City extends the time for filing.

Complaints alleging discrimination must be submitted to the City of Shafter Title VI Program Administrator using the City’s Title VI Complaint Form. The Title VI Program Administrator or designee, who serves as the City’s designated Title VI Coordinator, is responsible for overseeing the investigation and response to all complaints.

The complaint form is available online at www.shafterca.gov/TitleVI, by email request at [email protected], or by phone request at (661) 746-5003. Accessible formats of the form are available upon request.

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

1. Complainant's name and contact information, including:
• Complainant's address,
• Complainant's phone number,
• Complainant's email (if applicable),

2. Detailed description of complaint/incident, including:
• Location of complaint/incident,
• Route number (if applicable),
• Name(s) and contact information of witnesses (if applicable), • Any other information relevant to the complaint, and

3. Date of complaint/incident,

4. Approximate Time of complaint/incident

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

Complaints received with incomplete information may delay investigations and responses. All complaints MUST be signed.

Within 10 business days of receiving the complaint, the City of Shafter Title VI Program Administrator or designee will review the complaint to determine if the City of Shafter has jurisdiction.

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 complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing them whether the complaint will be investigated by the City.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan 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 the requested information to the Title VI Program Administrator or designee. If the Title VI Program Administrator or designee is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within 10 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 Program Administrator 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 findings regarding the alleged incident.

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 City of Shafter City Manager or their 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 appeal decision and the reasons for it.

If the Complaint involves Programs or activities related to Caltrans, the Title VI Administrator will forward the complaint to Caltrans for submission to the FHWA Division Office. Title VI complaints filed with Caltrans in which Caltrans is named as the Respondent will also be forwarded to the FHWA Division Office.

The Complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing them that the complaint has been received and forwarded to the FHWA. Per the FHWA Guidance Memorandum, Processing of Title VI Complaints, dated June 13, 2018, all Title VI complaints received by a sub-recipient (City of Shafter) are to be forwarded to Caltrans and to be submitted to FHWA Division Office. Complaints should be sent within one business day of receipt via email to [email protected]. If the Headquarters Office of Civil Rights (HCR) determines that a Title VI complaint against a sub-recipient can be investigated by Caltrans, HCR may delegate the task of investigating the complaint to Caltrans.

If Caltrans Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) is delegated responsibility to investigate the complaint, OCR has 90 days to do so. If additional time is needed, OCR will call the Complainant and inform them.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan 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, OCR can administratively close the case. A case can also be administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.

OCR will consult with HCR regarding the disposition of the complaint. Disposition of the Title VI complaint will be undertaken by HCR, 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 Division Office.

The complainant may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration or Federal Highway Administration, or CalTrans, within 180 days of an incident, as follows:

Title VI Program Coordinator
FTA Office of Civil Rights
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20590.

Phone: (888) 446-4511
Online Form: https://ftawebprod.fta.dot.gov/OCF/OnlineComplaintForm/CreateOnlineComplaintForm Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 8th Floor E81- 104
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366-0693
Email: [email protected]
California Department of Transportation
Office of Civil Rights Attention:

Title VI Program Branch 1823 14th Street,
MS 79 Sacramento, CA 95811
[email protected]
Title VI Complaint Process
Email: [email protected]
Online Form: https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTOCR0002

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Procedimiento de Quejas del Título VI
Cualquier persona que considere que, de manera individual o como miembro de una clase específica de personas, ha sido objeto de discriminación por motivos de raza, edad, discapacidad, religión, color, sexo, origen nacional o cualquier otra categoría protegida por la ley federal en relación con cualquier servicio, programa, proyecto o actividad de la Ciudad de Shafter, puede presentar una queja por escrito ante la Ciudad de Shafter.

La queja debe presentarse dentro de los 180 días siguientes al presunto acto de discriminación, a menos que la Ciudad extienda el plazo para su presentación.

Las quejas por discriminación deben presentarse ante el Administrador del Programa del Título VI de la Ciudad de Shafter utilizando el Formulario de Queja del Título VI de la Ciudad. El Administrador del Programa del Título VI o su designado, quien actúa como el Coordinador designado del Título VI de la Ciudad, es responsable de supervisar la investigación y respuesta a todas las quejas.

El formulario de queja está disponible en línea en www.shafterca.gov/TitleVI, por solicitud por correo electrónico a [email protected] o por teléfono al (661) 746-5003. Formatos accesibles del formulario están disponibles a solicitud.

Como mínimo, todas las quejas presentadas deben incluir la siguiente información:

1. Nombre e información de contacto del reclamante, incluyendo:
• Dirección
• Número de teléfono
• Correo electrónico (si aplica)

2. Descripción detallada de la queja/incidente, incluyendo:
• Ubicación del incidente
• Número de ruta (si aplica)
• Nombre(s) e información de contacto de testigos (si aplica) • Cualquier otra información relevante

3. Fecha del incidente

4. Hora aproximada del incidente

5. Firma (con fecha) de la persona que presenta la queja Las quejas recibidas con información incompleta pueden retrasar la investigación y respuesta. Todas las quejas DEBEN estar firmadas.

Dentro de los 10 días hábiles posteriores a la recepción de la queja, el Administrador del Programa del Título VI o su designado revisará la queja para determinar si la Ciudad de Shafter tiene jurisdicción.

Si la queja está dentro de la jurisdicción de la Ciudad y está completa, se abrirá un caso, se asignará un número de caso y un investigador. El reclamante recibirá una carta de acuse de recibo informándole si la queja será investigada por la Ciudad.

De ser necesario, la investigación se llevará a cabo y se completará dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la recepción de la queja formal (Regla de los 30 Días).

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan • Si se requiere una extensión del plazo de 30 días, el reclamante será notificado por escrito indicando el motivo.

Si se requiere información adicional para resolver el caso, la Ciudad podrá comunicarse con el reclamante.

El reclamante tendrá diez (10) días hábiles a partir de la fecha de la carta para enviar la información solicitada al Administrador del Programa del Título VI o a su designado. Si el Administrador del Programa del Título VI o su designado no recibe respuesta ni la información adicional dentro de los diez (10) días hábiles, la Ciudad podrá cerrar administrativamente el caso.

Al finalizar la investigación, el Administrador del Título VI emitirá una de las siguientes cartas:

1. Carta de Cierre; o

2. Carta de Determinación (LOF)
• La Carta de Cierre resumirá las alegaciones y establecerá que no hubo violación del Título VI. • La LOF resumirá las alegaciones y los hallazgos de la investigación.

Si el reclamante no está conforme con la decisión, tendrá 30 días desde la fecha de la Carta de Cierre o LOF para apelar ante el Administrador Municipal (City Manager) o su designado. El reclamante tiene derecho a revisar la decisión, presentar información adicional y recibir una revisión independiente por una persona no involucrada en la decisión inicial. También recibirá notificación escrita del resultado de la apelación.

Si la queja involucra programas o actividades relacionadas con Caltrans, el Administrador del Título VI remitirá la queja a Caltrans para su envío a la Oficina de División de la FHWA. Las quejas del Título VI presentadas ante Caltrans en las que Caltrans figure como la parte demandada también serán remitidas a la Oficina de División de la FHWA.

El reclamante recibirá una carta de acuse de recibo informándole que la queja ha sido recibida y remitida a la FHWA. De conformidad con el Memorando de Orientación de la FHWA sobre el Procesamiento de Quejas del Título VI, con fecha 13 de junio de 2018, todas las quejas del Título VI recibidas por un subreceptor (Ciudad de Shafter) deben remitirse a Caltrans para su envío a la Oficina de División de la FHWA. Las quejas deben enviarse dentro de un día hábil de su recepción por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si la Oficina Central de Derechos Civiles (HCR) determina que una queja del Título VI contra un subreceptor puede ser investigada por Caltrans, la HCR podrá delegar dicha investigación a Caltrans.

Si la Oficina de Derechos Civiles de Caltrans (“OCR”) recibe la responsabilidad de investigar la queja, la OCR tendrá 90 días para hacerlo. Si se requiere tiempo adicional, la OCR notificará al reclamante por teléfono.

Si se necesita información adicional para resolver el caso, el investigador de la OCR podrá comunicarse con el reclamante. El reclamante tendrá diez (10) días hábiles a partir de la fecha de la carta para proporcionar la información solicitada al investigador asignado. Si el investigador no recibe respuesta ni la información adicional dentro de los diez días hábiles, la OCR podrá cerrar administrativamente el caso. El caso también podrá cerrarse administrativamente si el reclamante ya no desea continuar con el proceso.

La OCR consultará con la HCR respecto a la resolución de la queja. La disposición de la queja del Título VI será realizada por la HCR mediante (1) una resolución informal o (2) la emisión de una Carta de Determinación de cumplimiento o incumplimiento del Título VI. Una copia de la Carta de Determinación será enviada a todas las partes a través de la Oficina de División.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan El reclamante también puede presentar una queja directamente ante la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), la Administración Federal de Carreteras (FHWA) o el Departamento de Transporte de California (Caltrans) dentro de los 180 días siguientes al incidente, de la siguiente manera:

Coordinador del Programa Título VI
Oficina de Derechos Civiles – FTA
Edificio Este, 5.º Piso – TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20590
Teléfono: (888) 446-4511
Formulario en línea:
https://ftawebprod.fta.dot.gov/OCF/OnlineComplaintForm/CreateOnlineComplaintForm Administración Federal de Carreteras (FHWA)
Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos
Oficina de Derechos Civiles
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

8.º Piso E81-104
Washington, DC 20590
Teléfono: (202) 366-0693
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Departamento de Transporte de California (Caltrans)
Oficina de Derechos Civiles
Atención: Rama del Programa Título VI
1823 14th Street, MS 79
Sacramento, CA 95811
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
Correo electrónico adicional: [email protected]
Formulario en línea:
https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTOCR0002

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 3. Title VI Complaint Procedures and Form
Exhibit 2.1 Title VI Complaint Form*
*Form may be subject to change. However, it shall remain in compliance with Title VI provisions.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 4. Summary of Complaints, Investigations, & Legal Actions Summary of Complaints, Investigations, and Legal Actions Federal agencies require that all recipients are required to prepare and maintain a list of any of the following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability:
• Active investigations conducted by FTA, FHW, and federal entities other than FTA and FHWA; • Lawsuits; and
• Complaints naming the recipient (i.e., City of Shafter, the City of Shafter Transit Dial-A-Ride, City of Shafter Department of Public Works).

Historically, the City of Shafter has not been subject to any Title VI investigations, Title VI complaints, or Title VI lawsuits. Below is a matrix that will be utilized by City staff to internally track and report any and all future incidents:

Exhibit 3.1 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits, and Complaints Summary Table 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
Active Investigations
XXX
XXX
Lawsuits
XXX
XXX
Complaints
XXX
XXX

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 5. Public Participation Plan
The City of Shafter 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 in the program areas (programs, services, activities, and projects) throughout Shafter in the safest and most cost-effective manner possible.

The City of Shafter has enhanced its methodologies of reaching individuals within its service area and will be able to further refine its strategies in the future through a combination of input and insight from community residents, current/future participants in services provided by or related to its program areas (“beneficiaries”), community stakeholders, and staff.

Approach to Public Participation
The public participation process should be considered at the earliest stages of any City of Shafter project or service enhancement for program areas that may impact the surrounding communities and beneficiaries. As services and 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 of Shafter has developed three prioritized categories of types of projects that may arise within the program areas. These categories guide the development of minimum public participation requirements for the City’s Transit, Public Works, and other Departments in project development. During the initial planning phase of each project or major service revisions, the City of Shafter will identify which level the project falls under 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 if the City of Shafter deems appropriate. The levels of public participation are presented below. • Baseline – Routine service, schedule, and program/service enhancements and revisions. Also includes short (less than one year) term projects where potential impacts to the City of Shafter and its residents 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, as well as updates to service branding, fare media, and collateral. • Moderate – Projects involving a year or longer of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future service and program participants must be considered. Examples include development and implementation of new/expanded services, development of Short Range 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 RFP process.
• High – Projects involving multiple years of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future service and program beneficiaries must be considered. Examples include Comprehensive Operational Analysis, development and construction of centers/facilities, system/service redesign (complete overhaul of existing systems and operations), transition of service administration, etc. Any project at 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 RFP process.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan 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 at locations that have been identified as key destinations of LEP populations, if such information exists.
• Event information on the City of Shafter 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.
• As identified in its Language Assistance Plan, Spanish is the only non-English language that is commonly spoken by residents. Additionally, as reported by the City, nearly 51% of staff are fluent in Spanish. As such, existing staff can adequately meet the needs of LEP populations within the City of Shafter’s service area.
• Spanish interpretation or translation at any public meetings or workshop will be provided by City staff as is possible.
• When appropriate or necessary and based on demographic shifts, community requests, or outreach needs, the City will provide interpretation in other non-English languages.

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 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-hosted 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.
• 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 for the City of Shafter: recurring and as needed. Recurring outreach efforts focus on sustaining and developing long-term relationships built with local organizations and communities, while ad hoc 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 – City of Shafter customer service staff, drivers, and other staff field questions and customer service requests from customers and the general public in both English and

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Spanish on a daily basis. This outreach is considered the primary method for reaching customers who are unable to obtain information from written or posted materials. • Unmet Needs Hearings – Annual hearings are facilitated by Kern Council of Governments to identify unmet transit needs within the City of Shafter. Any identified unmet needs deemed reasonable to meet within their service area are prioritized for implementation by the City. • Public Noticing – Submitted as required to the local paper of record. Notices are provided for significant City-related developments, including planning studies, and revisions to existing services and/or policies.

Completed As-Needed Outreach Efforts
• System Changes – Occur as necessary after obtaining insight from City of Shafter staff, local stakeholders, and professional consultation.
• Stakeholder Survey – The City previously conducted a service-area-wide stakeholder survey to obtain insight from various governmental, social services, educational, and faith-based organizations, with respect to their clientele’s ability to speak English and utilize public transit. The survey also identified the likelihood of language barriers to transit usage. A total of 48 organizations were contacted, and 10 surveys were completed.
• Transit Rate Study – In 2017, the City completed a transit rate study and held a public hearing, which was advertised in the paper, posted in vehicles, posted at legally required locations, and advertised on social media. One public comment was received regarding the need for additional fare subsidies for seniors and cited the potential for using grants to fund such a subsidy.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 6. Language Assistance Plan (LEP Plan)
Language Assistance Plan (LEP Plan)
This Language Assistance Plan, or LEP Plan, is a component of the City of Shafter’s Title VI Program and is developed to ensure meaningful access to City services, programs, and activities by individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), consistent with federal requirements. 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, national origin, religion, or any other category protected by federal law 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 of Shafter Title VI Program was created in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., its implementing regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 21 and 28 C.F.R. § 42.105 et seq., and any other applicable federal implementing regulations issued by funding agencies.

The City of Shafter Title VI Program Administrator is:

Human Resources Director (or Designee)
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-5003
Email: [email protected]
Additional information regarding the City of Shafter’s Title VI Program is available at www.shafter.com/TitleVI.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan City of Shafter Current Program Service Area & Services The City of Shafter is located in California’s Kern County. It is an area primarily rural in character and home to an agricultural-based economy. Shafter is accessible via three primary roadways: State Highways 43 and 99 and Lerdo Highway. Current program service areas subject to Title VI include the Dial-A-Ride service area, which encompasses the City of Shafter, the Census Designated Place (CDP) communities of Mexican Colony and Smith Corner to the south, and the local Shafter-Minter Field airport to the east. Intercity service between the cities of Shafter, Bakersfield, Delano, McFarland, and Wasco is provided by Kern Regional Transit (hereafter “service area(s)”).

The Shafter Transit System provides a general public, curb-to-curb demand-response service offered Monday through Saturday. Three to four Dial-A-Ride vehicles are available during regular weekday service hours, which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. One vehicle is utilized for Saturday service (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). In addition, Shafter Transit System offers limited service to residents in specific areas outside city limits. This limited service is demand-based and therefore does not operate unless requested by customers in advance. The Shafter Transit System fleet inventory is provided below.

Exhibit 5.1 Shafter Transit System Fleet Inventory
The City’s transit program is headquartered at Shafter City Hall, located at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

The City of Shafter’s Public Works Department is also a recipient of federal funding through the California Department of Transportation (“CalTrans”). The Public Works Department does not have a defined service area. Moreover, though Public Works Staff has yet to encounter significant requests for translation services on federally funded projects, programs, or services, City Public Works Staff is keenly aware that almost

26.8% of the City’s residents are LEP Individuals and therefore it is highly likely that LEP Individuals will be stakeholders in any of the said projects, programs, and services. As such, when Staff encounters a need for translation services, Staff will provide the services readily in accordance with the plan below.

Vehicle # Year Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Mileage Fuel
Type
Status
T 16 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 43,726 Gas Semi-active
(backup)
TE 21 2019 Zeus Ford F450 Bus 42,072 Electric Semi-active (backup)
TE 22 2019 Zeus Ford F450 Bus 49,003 Electric Semi-active (backup)
TH 23 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Van 12,415 Hybrid Semi-active (backup)
TE 24 2023 Ford E-Transit Shuttle/Van 19,650 Electric Active TE 25 2023 Ford E-Transit Shuttle/Van 23,834 Electric Active TE-26 2023 Ford E-Transit Shuttle/Van 20,632 Electric Active T-27 2024 Ford Shuttle/Van 5,393 Gas Active

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Language Assistance Goals
A key objective of the City’s Title VI Program is to ensure meaningful access to City services for LEP individuals with limited English proficiency. This commitment applies to all City departments and services, including but not limited to transit, public works, and other programs and activities. The City has developed and implemented a comprehensive Language Assistance Plan to provide language support for transit services and will expand its application to Public Works and other City services. The City plans to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of its language assistance methods and strategies to ensure continued accessibility and compliance.

Current Program Service Area Demographics
The current service area demographic analysis describes Title VI-protected populations residing within the Shafter Transit System’s service area, including their approximate size and geographic distribution. Title VIprotected populations within the service 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 City of Shafter geographic boundaries, and includes the nearby CDP of Mexican Colony and Smith Corner based on five-year estimates. The most recent available 5-year American Community Survey data on racial demographics covers 2019–2023.

As the 2019-2023 American Community Survey regarding Languages Spoken at Home by Community data in the tables below show, approximately 41.4 percent of Shafter's current program service area residents spoke only English at home, while approximately 58.6 percent spoke a language other than English. Of those households within the service area that do not speak English “very well”, most spoke Spanish. Please note that the Language Spoken at Home by Community Survey and the Racial Demographics survey contain slightly different numbers as to the population numbers of the relevant communities.

Exhibit 5.2 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area Race or Ethnicity Shafter Percentof
Total
Population
Smith
Corner
Percentof
Total
Population
Mexican
Colony
Percentof
Total
Estimate Estimate Estimate Population
White alone (Non-Hispanic) 3,361 16.3% 40 9% 9 4.1%
Black or African American alone 274 1.3% 0 0% 0 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 8 <0.1% 0 0% 0 0.0% Asian alone 275 1.3% 0 0% 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 10 <0.1% 0 0% 0 0.0% Hispanic or Latino 16,544 80.2% 383 90.5% 208 95.9%
Some other race alone 0 0.0% 0 0% 0 0%
Two or more races: 146 0.7% 0 0% 0 0.0%
Total 20, 618 100.0% 423 100.0% 217 100.0%
*ACS Five-Year estimates (2019-2023)

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 5.3 Languages Spoken at Home By Community
DAR Service Area City of Shafter Mexican Colony CDP Smith Corner CDP Population Percent of
Total Population Percent ofTotal Population Percent ofTotal Population Percent ofTotal Total Population** 19,739 - 19,123 - 217 - 399 -
Total Speak Only English 8,111 41.1% 7, 917 41.4% 104 47.9% 90 22.6% Total Speak LanguageOtherthan English 11,628 58.9% 11,206 58.6% 113 52.1% 309 77.4% Total Speak English "very well" 14,444 73.2% 14,120 73.8% 172 79.3% 152 38.1% Total Speak English less than "very well" 5,295 26.8% 5,003 26.2% 45 20.7% 247 61.9% Speak English Less Than "Very Well" Detail
Spanish 5,155 26.1% 4, 863 25.3% 45 20.7% 247 61.9%
Indo-European Languages 22 0.1% 22 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Island Languages 35 0.2% 35 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Other Languages 83 0.4% 83 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
*ACS Five-Year estimates (2019-2023)
**Population 5 years and older
Demographics by Census Block Group
This section takes a closer look at the overall demographic characteristics discussed in the previous section, using block group-level American Community Survey data to show the geographic distribution of various populations.

Total Population
Not surprisingly, the greatest concentration of approximately 20,618 people in the current program service area lives within the City of Shafter’s southwestern-most portion. Much smaller concentrations of servicearea residents live in the Mexican Colony and Smith Corner CDPs.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 5.4 Total Population by Census Block Group
Ethnicity
The 2019- 2023 5-year American Community Survey reveals that the Hispanic/Latino population is the largest group, accounting for approximately 80.6 percent of the total population, followed by White (NonHispanic) at approximately 16 percent. Other racial or ethnic groups making up the service area population include African American (<1.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Native (<0.1 percent), and Asian (<1.3 percent).

Exhibit 5.5 illustrates the Hispanic/Latino population residing in each census block group within the current program service area related to transit services. The proportion of each geographic area that is Latino mirrors the general population, with the majority of Latinos residing near community centers. The City will continue to monitor the availability of services as it relates to the location of Latino populations so as to avoid underserving these areas.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 5.5 Latino Population by Census Block Group
LEP Populations
Spanish-Speaking
The exhibit below presents the distribution of people who speak Spanish at home in the current program service area. Given there are 11,203 Spanish speakers in the service area, of which more than half (5,155) speak English less than “very well,” it is important for the City to continue its efforts to ensure Spanishspeaking residents have sufficient resources to access available services. Such measures, as will be described in our Implementation Plan, include producing written rider information in Spanish as well as providing Spanish translators for public meetings regarding the City’s public transit service.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 5.6 Spanish-Speaking Population by Census Block Group Language Service Provision
Interpretation Protocol

1. As discussed in the Service Area Demographics section, Spanish was the only LEP population identified within the Shafter program service area using the most recent 5-year American Community Survey data for 2019 -2023, as well as outreach efforts as described in Chapter 4, Section A. The City has indicated that approximately 51% of current Shafter employees are fluent Spanish speakers, a fairly steady percentage over the past 5 years. As such, should a non-Spanish speaker answer a phone call that requires translation, there are ample employees available to assist. In addition, the City has contracted with Language Line to provide simultaneous interpretation for callers and for customers in service centers where staff cannot communicate. When a customer calls the City of Shafter directly, and a staff member cannot communicate with them, the staff member will connect them to an employee who may translate. If no staff member is available to translate, Language Line services will be used.

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,

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan • The availability of a Shafter staff member to interpret, or • The availability of a staff member of a host organization to interpret.

For modest 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, when appropriate and necessary, the Shafter staff will arrange for an interpreter through a local or regional service.

3. To date, the City is not aware of any specific interpretation requests at its events; however, it remains committed to ensuring meaningful access to all individuals regardless of language proficiency or disability. The City will maintain a log of any interpretation requests it receives. This log will include the type of interpretation requested (e.g., spoken language or sign language), the language or modality, the purpose or setting of the requested service, the date of the request, and whether the City was able to provide the interpretation service.

Translation of Vital Documents
A vital document is written material that contains information critical to accessing a program, service, activity, or project. 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 program service area. It should be noted that this listing does not include vital documents that are already available in Spanish.

Vital Documents – Near-term

1. Title VI Program
• Title VI Notice to the Public,
• Complaint Form, and
• Complaint Procedures.

2. ADA Application
Vital Documents – Mid-term

1. Signage advertising the Shafter language assistance program.

2. Information available on the Shafter Title VI web page.

Log Translation Requests
The City of Shafter has proactively translated many vital documents into Spanish, and its website offers automatic translation in over 90 languages; thus, it has not received any formal requests for document translation to date. Nonetheless, the City will maintain a log of any such requests. This log will include the language requested, the specific document to be translated, the date the request was received, and the City's documentation of whether it was able to translate the requested document.

City of Shafter Website
The City of Shafter website hosts several webpages for its various departments and services.

1. All translated vital documents have been posted and are available for download on the City’s website and applicable department webpages.

2. The City has installed a website translator widget that includes more than 90 languages.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan The City will monitor its language assistance efforts, including:
• Recording and reporting on customer service interactions with LEP individuals, including logging requests for translations as detailed above,
• Incorporating discussion of Title VI into regular operations meetings, and • Updating the Language Assistance Plan based on feedback received.

Staff Training
The City has incorporated the following into existing staff training guidelines for staff:
• How to respond to LEP callers,
• How to respond to correspondence from LEPs,
• How to respond to LEPs in person,
• How to document LEP needs, and
• How to respond to civil rights complaints.

These training protocols will be expanded Citywide, including but not limited to Transit, Public Works, and customer service staff.

City of Shafter English Learner Data
To effectively identify the LEP populations within the City’s various programs and service areas, and to begin monitoring/tracking changes in those groups, the City has reviewed English Learner (EL) statistics for students within the City of Shafter. 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, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

The City accessed the available EL data for the 2024/2025 school year to complete its comprehensive assessment of the communities it provides service to, including what LEP populations exist and where these groups may be concentrated. Periodically reviewing this data will enable Shafter to monitor which nonEnglish languages (other than Spanish) are growing in order to provide appropriate language assistance services.

Consistent with data from the 2019-2023 5-year American Community Survey, the vast majority of EL students in the City’s program, activity, and service areas speak Spanish. The next largest non-English speaking group cited speaks Arabic. It is unlikely that an additional language will trigger the Safe Harbor Provision prior to the required update of its Title VI Plan, though the City will continue to periodically monitor EL populations to ensure compliance with Title VI regulations. Detailed counts and relative percentages are presented in the table on the following page.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Exhibit 5.7 School English Learner (EL) Population
Four-Factor Analysis
Recipients of federal funding are required to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to programs by LEP persons. As a recipient, the City must perform a Four-Factor Analysis to assess language needs and determine the steps it will take to ensure LEP persons can effectively access and utilize services. The four factors analyzed are described below.

Factor 1: The number or proportion of Limited English Proficiency persons eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by City Programs and Services.

Estimating the number or proportion of LEP individuals who may be encountered by City Programs Services, such as the Shafter Transit System, will help identify the populations covered by the USDOT’s Safe Harbor Provision. This provision stipulates that if an LEP group speaking a 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 the recipient’s services or benefits, • Letters requiring a response from the customer,
• Informing customers of free language assistance,
• Complaint forms, and
• Notification of rights.

As discussed in the Service Area Demographics section, the two largest LEP populations in the City’s service area are identified as Spanish and/or Arabic speakers. As of the 2019-2023 American Community Survey, there were 5,155 LEP Spanish speakers, comprising 26.1 percent of the service area population, who reported speaking English less than “very well.” This significant population means the Safe Harbor Provision would apply to Shafter’s Spanish-speaking population, requiring the City to provide the materials listed above. The 121 LEP Arabic speakers, who comprised 0.6 percent of the service area population, did not meet either threshold for the Safe Harbor Provision.

Name of School Language
Arabic Russian Other Spanish
Golden Oak Elementary 0 0 1 266
Redwood Elementary 4 0 0 193
Sequoia Elementary 13 0 1 143
Richland Junior High 5 0 0 156
Shafter High 7 0 0 246
Total 29 0 2 1,004
Percent of EL Population
(Total 1,035 EL Students) 2.8% 0.0% <0.2% 97%

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Factor 2: The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with the City’s services.

The demographic data used in the City’s current Title VI Plan is drawn from the most recent 5 year American Community Survey and additional community surveys conducted in connection with the 2023 Title VI Program developed for the Transit Department. Given that demographic trends have remained stable per the American Community Surveys and EL Data, the City considers the information from prior surveys to be relevant. The City will reevaluate and update this data based on annual reassessment of demographic and language data, or more frequently as needed to ensure compliance with Title VI requirements. Based on these prior surveys, the City determined that (1) the transit staff routinely speak Spanish as part of their daily work, (2) Spanish was the most common language other than English they encounter during their work, and (3) staff encountered more than ten unique patrons each week who did not speak English “very well” or at all. The most commonly cited material/service believed to be of most value to LEP persons was the service brochure (68.4 percent), which is already translated into Spanish. The second most cited language/communication barrier topics were “Basic directions/instructions” (36.8 percent), followed by “How to use Shafter Transit” (10.5 percent).

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

Stakeholder data used in the City’s current Title VI Plan was initially drawn from surveys conducted in connection with the 2023 Title VI Program developed for the Transit Department. Given that demographic trends have remained stable, as reflected in the American Community Surveys and EL Data, the City considers the information from prior surveys to be relevant. The City will reevaluate and update this data based on American Community Surveys and English Learner data.

To better understand the City’s role among LEP populations, the City previously contacted 48 local stakeholders, comprised of social service agencies, senior centers, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions. The original feedback remains relevant and aligns closely with the most recent 5-year American Community Survey data and the 2024–2025 English Learner data, confirming that the initial stakeholder insights continue to reflect current community needs. These stakeholders act as representatives for, or come into frequent contact with, LEP populations. Of the groups contacted, 10 completed the stakeholder survey. Together, these stakeholders provided important insight into the City’s public transit service area’s key LEP groups. 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 accessing programs and services.

Nearly all stakeholders reported having clients or members who were Spanish-speakers. Arabic was also identified as a language encountered by the responding organizations.

Overall, our stakeholder survey responses indicate that Spanish speakers are most likely to depend on the Shafter Transit System and face language-related barriers to using the City’s public transit service. Therefore, in terms of outreach, it is important that the City continue its efforts to address language-related barriers faced by the Spanish-speaking population, such as ensuring key written materials, including rider information, are translated and that bilingual staff members are available as needed.

These findings are consistent with the American Community Survey and reinforce Spanish as the only LEP language for the City to focus on at this time.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Factor 4: Resources available to the recipient for LEP outreach and the associated costs.

As the section on demographics demonstrates, the Spanish-speaking LEP population is sufficiently large that the City must take measures to minimize the language barriers these groups face. To address these barriers and fulfill the LEP requirements required under the Safe Harbor Provision, the City provides staff, written materials, and online and phone services in Spanish.

Spanish Speaking Staff
At present, about 51% of Shafter employees speak Spanish. In connection with their daily customer service responsibilities, each of these employees utilizes his/her language skills to assist Spanish-speaking LEP persons whenever possible. While these percentages are subject to change, for the past 5 years, a significant percentage of Shafter employees have spoken Spanish, reflective of the community served.

Cost: No additional cost anticipated.

Written Materials Translated Into Spanish
The City has translated essential transit-related information and service notice documents, and will translate all other essential and vital city services-related documents and information. These materials include the Dial-A-Ride service brochure, all notices related to service changes or updates, and 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.

Cost: No additional cost anticipated. Future translation costs for written documents are expected to be translated by current staff. All costs will be covered by the City, including any other costs.

Phone Services
Many City of Shafter employees who may come into contact with current and potential program and service participants speak Spanish. As part of its transit program, the City has contracted a live translation service (Language Line) that will be available to all transit customers and will also provide real-time assistance to customers at the City’s main office or those who call the City’s main phone number. Initial contact is made with a City employee who then determines if language assistance is required. The City employee dials into Language Line, enters the appropriate PIN, and can reach a live translator for over 300 languages.

Cost: Estimated audio cost of $3.95 per minute for all languages and $4.95 per minute for video. All costs will be covered by the City, including any other costs.

Web Services in Spanish
Translator. The City has uploaded all applicable Title VI documents and notices to its City website and relevant department webpages as a part of this program.

Cost: No additional cost anticipated. Future translation costs for written website text are expected to be completed by existing staff. All costs will be covered by the City, including any other costs.

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

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Cost: Variable; will be based primarily on employee salary, hourly rate, and the number of events requiring Spanish translation. All California labor laws will be adhered to.

Services in Other Languages
As the demographics section describes, there are small populations (aside from Spanish-speaking) that speak languages other than English within the Shafter service area. However, at this time, the number of people who speak these languages who also speak English “less than very well” is well below the Safe Harbor threshold of 1,000 speakers. In addition, stakeholder and driver surveys did not reveal any significant language-related barriers to public transit use among these speakers. Therefore, the City is not required to provide translations of written documents, nor to advertise free translation services for these languages.

Implementation Plan
The matrix below presents an implementation plan to ensure the Language Assistance Plan is implemented quickly and efficiently.

Goal Task Completion Target/Status
Assess LEP Population in the
Shafter Transit System
Service Area
Title VI Four-Factor Analysis Completed, but to be
reassessed annually
Demographics Analysis Completed, but to be
reassessed annually
Develop Language Assistance
Procedures
Develop Title VI Customer
Service Procedures
for Title VI
complaints and concerns
Completed
Develop a citywide policy
regarding competency
of Title VI translations and
interpreters
Completed for Transit
System/Ongoing Citywide
Staff Training
Identify Shafter City staff
with likely contact with the
LEP individual
Completed for Transit
System/Ongoing Citywide
Develop a curriculum for the
training of City staff
Ongoing
Training of City staff in Title
VI Customer Service
Procedures
Ongoing
Develop a refresher training
schedule for tenured
employees
Ongoing
Develop driver "Language
Phrase Card"
Completed
Notification to LEP Persons of
Title VI Rights and Materials
Inventory existing
notification methodologies
and/or locations
Completed
Post Title VI Notice in public
locations.

Ongoing

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Translate vital documents into
Spanish
Ongoing
Translate the City website and
relevant web pages into
Spanish
Completed for Transit
Webpage/ Ongoing Citywide
Develop, translate, and post
notice of Language
Assistance
options
Ongoing
Undertake targeted outreach
to LEP populations
Ongoing as-needed
Assign administration of the
Title VI Program
Completed
Regularly review ACS and
Census demographic data
Ongoing
Receive and review reports
from the Language Line
translation assistance services
phone line
Ongoing
Incorporate discussion of
Title VI into regular staff
meetings
and training
Ongoing
Update the Language
Assistance Plan based on
feedback received
Ongoing

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Summary of Non-Elected Committee Membership
The City of Shafter includes a non-elected committee or advisory body, the Planning Commission, which assists with City planning, appointed by the City Council.

A summary of the committee members' ethnicity/race and a description of efforts to encourage the participation of minorities on the committee will be provided in this section, using the table below.

Exhibit 6.1 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table ****One member did not report their race or ethnicity.

Member participation and selection will be monitored by the City’s Title VI Program Administrator.

Race/Ethnicity Service Area Population
(Percentage)
Committee/Council
(Percentage)
White (Non-Hispanic) 16.3% 20%
Hispanic/Latino 80.2% 40%
Black/African American 1.3% XX.X%
Asian 1.3% 20%
Native American <0.1% XX.X%

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 8. Subrecipient Monitoring and Schedule of Subrecipient Title VI Program Submissions
The City of Shafter does not have any subrecipients of Federal funding at this time and does not anticipate expanding to include subrecipients.

If in the future the City of Shafter elects to expand its programs and begins contracting with subrecipients, 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 subrecipients.

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 9. Title VI Equity Analysis
Title VI regulations require completion of an Equity Analysis whenever a recipient or subrecipient begins planning the location and construction of a new transit facility (excluding bus shelters, transit stations, power substations, or other facilities already evaluated through NEPA).

The City of Shafter has not undertaken any construction projects for facilities at a new location in recent years. Therefore, no Equity Analysis is required at this time.

If in the future the City of Shafter begins planning for the development and construction of a new transit facility, the City will conduct an equity analysis prior to the selection of a construction site, inclusive of the Title VI requirements below:
a. The City of Shafter 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, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other category protected by federal law. The City shall engage in outreach to persons who may be affected by the siting of facilities. The Title VI equity analysis shall compare the equity impacts of various siting alternatives and shall be conducted 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 conducted at the Census tract or block group, where appropriate, to ensure that a proper perspective is provided on localized impacts.
c. If the City of Shafter 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 when there are no alternative locations that would have a less disparate impact on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other category protected by federal law. The City shall show 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, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other category protected by federal law, and then implement the least discriminatory alternative.

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

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan Section 10. City Council Adoption of Title VI Program
[Final Signed Resolution to be Added Upon Adoption]

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City of Shafter, March 17, 2026, Title VI Program & Implementation Plan CITY OF SHAFTER’S APPENDIX TO TITLE VI PLAN
U.S. DOT Title VI Assurances A-E

APPENDIX A
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) agrees as follows:

1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Acts and the Regulations relative to Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.

2. Non-discrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.

3. Solicitation for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the contractor’s obligations under this contract and the Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

4. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Recipient or the FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the contractor will so certify to the Recipient or the FHWA, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a contractor’s noncompliance with the Non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the Recipient will impose such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: 1. withholding payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies; and/or 2. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.

6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempted by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided that if the contractor becomes involved in, or threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the contractor may request the Recipient to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the Recipient. In addition, the contractor may request that the United States enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ________________________ _________________
Name, Title Date

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APPENDIX B

CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY
The following clauses will be included in deeds affecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4:

NOW THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the California Department of Transportation will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with Title 23 U.S.C., the regulations for the administration of the preceding statute, and the policies and procedures prescribed by the FHWA of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the California Department of Transportation all the right, title and interest of the U.S. Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. (HABENDUM CLAUSE)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto the California Department of Transportation and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the California Department of Transportation, its successors and assigns.

The California Department of Transportation, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interest in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and]* (2) that the California Department of Transportation will use the lands and interests in lands and interest in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended[, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said lands, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction].* (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to make clear the purpose of Title VI.) ________________________ _________________
Name, Title Date

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APPENDIX C

CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY,

OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the California Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a):

A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases, add “as a covenant running with the land”] that:

1. In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities.

B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the California Department of Transportation will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued.* C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, the California Department of Transportation will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above-described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the California Department of Transportation and its assigns.* (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
________________________ _________________
Name, Title Date

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APPENDIX D
CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE.ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE ACTIVITY,

FACILITY OR PROGRAM
The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by the California Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b):

A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest ,and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, “as a covenant running with the land”) that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land, and the furnishings of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits or, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and Regulations, as amended, set forth in this Assurance.

B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.) in the event of breach of any of the above of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, the California Department of Transportation will have the right to terminate the (license, permits, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued.* C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, the California Department of Transportation will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the California Department of Transportation and its assigns. (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)
________________________ _________________
Name, Title Date

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APPENDIX E
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities, including, but not limited to:

Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.; • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
• Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CR Part 27;
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
• Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. § 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex); • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
• Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination of the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
• The Federal Aviation Administration’s Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex); • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and LowIncome Populations, which ensures discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
• Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100); • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq). ________________________ _________________
Name, Title Date

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Michael James, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: MODIFIED COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (MCCF)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REMODEL PROJECT ROOFING
AWARD

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; award the contract for roof repairs at the former Modified Community Correctional Facility administrative office to Advanced Roofing as the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $44,900; authorize award to the next lowest responsive bidder if the lowest bidder is unable to execute the agreement or meet the City’s contractual requirements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to complete the project.

BACKGROUND
On February 3, 2026, the City Council approved the creation of a capital improvement program budget in the amount of $200,000 to fund a temporary remodel of the administrative office space at the former Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) for short-term use by the Information Technology (IT) Department. The approved scope of work included HVAC updates and repairs, interior painting, flooring, lighting improvements, office furniture, and roof repairs. The project was determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

At the time of project approval, roof repairs were identified as one of several anticipated work components and were estimated at approximately $75,000 for budgeting purposes in developing the overall $200,000 project total. The estimate was used to inform the total project budget and was not a separately allocated amount.

In accordance with the City’s purchasing policy, informal bid procedures were followed to solicit proposals for roof area rehabilitation with silicone coating. Four bids were received, with amounts ranging from $44,900 to $75,000. Advanced Roofing submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $44,900 for restoration of approximately 9,000 square feet of roofing, including preparation, sealing of penetrations, and application of a silicone coating system.

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REMODEL PROJECT ROOFING AWARD
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Staff recommends award to Advanced Roofing as the lowest responsive bidder.

FISCAL IMPACT
The roofing repairs are part of the previously approved $200,000 capital improvement program budget for the temporary remodel of the former MCCF administrative office for use by the Information Technology Department. At the time of project approval, roofing costs were estimated at approximately $75,000 for budgeting purposes, as one component of the overall project total.

The lowest responsive bid received for the roofing work is $44,900. Even if awarded to the next lowest responsive bidder, the cost of the roofing work would remain within the overall $200,000 project budget previously approved by the City Council. No additional appropriation or budget amendment is required.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The proposed action consists of awarding a contract for roof repairs that are part of the previously approved temporary remodel of the former Modified Community Correctional Facility administrative office for use by the Information Technology Department. The City Council previously determined that the remodel project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.

The roofing work involves repair and minor alteration of an existing facility with no expansion of use and remains within the scope of the previously approved project.

Therefore, this action is covered by the prior determination that the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Michael James, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: URBAN GREENING PHASE II PROJECT FORMAL BID

PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); authorize staff to conduct formal bid procedures for the procurement of trees and landscaping services necessary to complete Phase II of the Urban Greening Project; and direct that any purchase or contract exceeding $100,000 be brought back to the City Council for award and approval.

BACKGROUND
On February 17, 2026, the City Council approved Phase II of the Urban Greening Project with a total project value of approximately $550,000, amended the Capital Improvement Program to reflect corresponding expenditures and AB 617 grant reimbursement revenue, and authorized execution of the funding agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for implementation of the project. That action secured full grant funding and authorized staff to proceed with Phase II improvements at parks, schools, and recreational facilities throughout the community.

Phase II includes the planting of approximately 178 trees at multiple locations citywide.

Approximately half of these trees have already been incorporated into the North Shafter Community Park project currently under construction. The remaining trees are planned for installation at additional City parks, local schools, and Core City park sites consistent with the scope previously approved by the City Council.

To complete the remaining improvements, the City must procure the remaining trees and secure qualified landscaping contractors to perform planting and related site work.

Due to the scale of the remaining work and the potential for tree purchases and/or installation contracts to exceed $100,000, formal bid procedures are required in accordance with the City’s purchasing requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT
Phase II of the Urban Greening Project was previously approved by the City Council with a total project value of approximately $550,000, fully funded through an AB 617 grant administered by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District . The Capital

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Improvement Program was amended at that time to reflect both project expenditures and corresponding grant reimbursement revenue.

Authorization to conduct formal bid procedures does not increase the overall project budget. All purchases and contracts associated with the remaining Phase II improvements are intended to remain within the previously approved $550,000 allocation.

Any purchase or contract resulting from the formal bid process that exceeds $100,000 will be brought back to the City Council for award and approval in accordance with the City’s purchasing requirements. Accordingly, this action does not result in additional fiscal impact to the City and does not require a budget amendment.

CEQA ANALYSIS
This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project consists of the installation of trees at multiple public sites throughout the City, which constitutes the construction and location of limited small new facilities and landscaping improvements consistent with the examples identified under Section 15303.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Randy Milligan, Police Chief, Lance Lippincott, City Manager, Brian Knox, Assistant Chief of Police
SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2026

CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a "project" per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Traverse vehicle in the amount of $44,511.81 from Richland Chevrolet.

BACKGROUND
The County of Kern is the recipient of an allocation from the State of California under Assembly Bill Number 33 of the 2024- fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force, introduced by Assembly Member Jasmeet Bains for awarded agencies to provide various duties relating to fentanyl misuse.

The Police Department presented a project proposal that met the requirements and objectives of Assembly Bill 33 and was awarded seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) that will be used for preventing, enforcing and treating fentanyl misuse.

The Police Department was given discretion over the allocation and expenditure of the one-time funds provided in the agreement. Under the categorical section of Training and Equipment, the Police Department provided an estimated allocation of $175,000, including vehicles, which would be needed.

The Police Department will need one (1) vehicle for the processing of fentanyl-related crime scenes. This vehicle will be used by existing trained Property and Evidence Staff to respond to and process crime scenes where fentanyl and other controlled substances may be located. The Police Department has identified a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse at the Richland Chevrolet dealership which will fit the needs of the Property and Evidence staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Purchases from the awarded funds will be paid by the State of California under the Assembly Bill Number 33 of 2023-Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force.

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CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a "project" per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the action is to approve a funding grant agreement and therefore, it is the creation of a governmental funding mechanism that does onto result in a potentially significant impact and not the subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Ravi Pudipeddi, City Engineer
SUBJECT: VACATION OF WAIVER OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS

RESOLUTION ADOPTION

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt Resolution No. 3071, a Resolution of the CIty Council of the City of Shafter approving the relinquishment of vehicular direct access rights along Sevent Standard Rd associated with Tract No. 6761 and authorizing execution and recordation of a relinquishment document.

BACKGROUND
This item was previously approved on November 18, 2025 Council Meeting with Council directing the staff to prepare a resolution for adoption of the same.

The recordation of Tract No. 6761 dedicated waiver of access rights from Lot 3 onto 7th Standard Road along the southerly boundary of Lot 3. The subject parcel, which is zoned commercial, is located at the northwest corner of 7th Standard Road and Gossamer Grove Boulevard.

The property owners of the subject parcel, Kern Land Partners, LLC, and Landstone Partners VIII, LLC, approached the City Planning and Public Works Departments to discuss the potential commercial developments within the subject parcel provided access to it from 7th Standard Road is allowed.

The restriction of access to the subject parcel from 7th Standard Road limits the development of the subject parcel because the patrons would have to travel westbound on 7th Standard Road to northbound of Gossamer Grove Boulevard to either a U-turn or a left turn on Gossamer Grove Boulevard to access the subject parcel. The same scenario is true for the northbound traffic along Calloway Drive and eastbound traffic along 7th Standard Road. The City staff, after careful evaluation and analysis, has determined that access in compliance with the Engineering standards and City Ordinances can be allowed along the southerly boundary of Lot 3. Staff further confirms that providing access off of 7th Standard Road and vacating the waiver of vehicular access rights along the southerly boundary of the subject parcel will not compromise the safety and traffic operations in the vicinity of the subject parcel.

FISCAL IMPACT

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None. The vacation of waiver of access rights will be provided at no cost to the City.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the adoption of resolution for vacation of vehicular access rights and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 3071

2. Vacation of Direct Access

3. Tract 6761

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RESOLUTION NO. 3071

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER

APPROVING THE RELINQUISHMENT OF VEHICULAR DIRECT ACCESS RIGHTS ALONG SEVENTH STANDARD RD ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 6761 AND

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A

RELINQUISHMENT DOCUMENT
WHEREAS, Tract No. 6761 was recorded on September 30, 2008, in Book 59 of Maps, Pages 42 through 45, Official Records of Kern County, California, and as a condition of approval included a waiver of vehicular direct access rights along portions of Seventh Standard Road for the benefit of the City of Shafter; and
WHEREAS, the waiver of vehicular direct access rights was imposed as a regulatory land use condition affecting privately owned property and did not convey fee title, an easement, or any public right-of-way interest to the City; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at the northwest corner of Seventh Standard Road and Gossamer Grove Boulevard within the City of Shafter, and is owned by Kern Land Partners, LLC and Landstone Partners VIII, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the property owners, through their authorized agent, have requested that the City relinquish a portion of the previously imposed waiver of vehicular direct access rights along Seventh Standard Road in order to allow vehicular access to a planned commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the requested relinquishment is limited in scope and applies only to the portion of the waiver of vehicular direct access rights located along the southerly boundary of Lot 3 of Tract No. 6761, as more particularly described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and determined that allowing vehicular access from Seventh Standard Road by relinquishing vehicular direct access restrictions along the southerly boundary of Lot 3 of Tract No. 6761, is consistent with applicable City engineering standards and will not adversely affect public health, safety, or traffic operations in the vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the relinquishment of vehicular access rights does not constitute a vacation of a public street, highway, or right-of-way, does not involve the disposal of a public interest in land, and therefore is not subject to the vacation procedures or public hearing requirements of the California Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the relinquishment of vehicular access rights will be provided at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, the approval of the relinquishment of vehicular access restrictions is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and therefore is not a “project” subject to CEQA; and

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Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3071
March 17, 2026

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WHEREAS, the City Council considered the City Council Report dated November 18, 2025, and all accompanying materials in connection with this action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shafter as follows:

1. Findings and Incorporation of Recitals.

The recitals set forth above are true and correct, are hereby adopted as findings of the City Council, and are incorporated herein and made an operative part of this Resolution.

2. Approval of Relinquishment of Access Restrictions.

The City Council hereby approves the relinquishment of a portion of the previously imposed waiver of vehicular (direct) access rights along Seventh Standard Road, limited to the southerly boundary of Lot 3 of Tract No. 6761, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

3. CEQA Determination.

The City Council finds that this action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines and is therefore not subject to environmental review.

4. Authorization to Implement and Record.

The City Council hereby authorize and direct the City Manager, the City Engineer, or their respective designees to execute, acknowledge, and cause to be recorded a written Relinquishment of Vehicular Direct Access Rights, together with any related certificates or documents necessary to effectuate the approved relinquishment.

5. Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each and every portion thereof irrespective of the invalidity of any part.

6. Effective Date.

This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

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Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3071
March 17, 2026

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 17thDAY OF MARCH 2026. _____________________________
Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

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Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3071
March 17, 2026

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EXHIBIT “A”
[Legal Description and Depiction]

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Marcos Torres, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING PROJECT AWARD

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept bids received for the citywide tree trimming project; authorize the Public Works Director to issue a notice of award and notice to proceed to T&S Tree Service in an amount up to $65,000 for the Citywide Tree Trimming Project.

BACKGROUND
The Citywide Tree Trimming Project is a one-time maintenance effort to address tree pruning, hazardous tree removal, stump grinding, and traffic control services throughout the City. The project is intended to improve public safety, maintain roadway and sidewalk clearance, reduce liability exposure, and preserve the health and structural integrity of the City's urban forest.

The project was previously advertised. However, due to procedural concerns regarding bidder participation and licensure requirements, the City formally rejected all bids and elected to re-bid the project. The re-bid was conducted in accordance with formal bidding procedures.

Sealed bids were publicly opened on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The table below is a summary of bids received:

BID BIDDER TOTAL BASE BID
1 T&S Tree Service $57,000.00
2 Rancho Tree Service $62,789.00
3 Elite Maintenance & Tree Service $75,000.00
4 General Tree Service $106,592.00
5 Mariposa Tree Management Inc. $145,760.00
6 Best Quality Tree Service $149,215.00
7 West Coast Arborists Inc. $180,625.00

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CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING PROJECT AWARD
- 2 -
Staff reviewed the apparent low bid for responsiveness and responsibility, including verification of contractor licensure and compliance with the bid specifications. Based on staff's evaluation, T&S Tree Service meets the City's licensing requirements and bid specifications and is considered the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Staff recommends a total project budget of $65,000 to allow for any contingencies that might arise during the contract.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total contract amount is $65,000.00. Funding for this project will be paid through the City's Streets, Public Facilities and applicable Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts. Sufficient appropriations are included within the approved FY2025-2026 budget to cover project costs.

CEQA ANALYSIS
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. The project consists of routine maintenance activities including tree trimming, pruning, removal of hazardous trees, stump grinding, and related traffic control services throughout the City, which qualify as maintenance of existing facilities.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ATTACHMENTS

1. CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING PROJECT-BID RESULTS_2.27.26

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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST UNIT COST TOTAL COST 1 TRIM AND PRUNE SMALL TREES (UP TO 12" DIAMETER) 174 EA $ 8,308.50 47.75 $ 52.50 $ 9,135.00 $ 28.00 $ 4,872.00 $ 58.00 $ 10,092.00 $ 125.00 $ 21,750.00 $ 135.00 $ 23,490.00 $ 95.00 $ 16,530.00 $ 2 TRIM AND PRUNE MEDIUM TREES (UP TO 13"-24" DIAMETER) 411 EA $ 23,735.25 57.75 $ 64.00 $ 26,304.00 $ 45.00 $ 18,495.00 $ 125.00 $ 51,375.00 $ 135.00 $ 55,485.00 $ 175.00 $ 71,925.00 $ 195.00 $ 80,145.00 $ 3 TRIM AND PRUNE LARGE TREES (25" + DIAMETER) 93 EA
$ 10,950.75 117.75 $ 210.00 $ 19,530.00 $ 225.00 $ 20,925.00 $ 230.00 $ 21,390.00 $ 375.00 $ 34,875.00 $ 250.00 $ 23,250.00 $ 350.00 $ 32,550.00 $ 4 REMOVE HAZARDOUS/DEAD TREES (AS DIRECTED) 23 EA
$ 12,650.00 550.00 $ 225.00 $ 5,175.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 24,150.00 $ 600.00 $ 13,800.00 $ 800.00 $ 18,400.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 36,800.00 $ 5 GRIND AND REMOVE STUMPS (12" DEPTH MINIMUM) 23 EA
$ 1,150.00 50.00 $ 115.00 $ 2,645.00 $ 230.00 $ 5,290.00 $ 175.00 $ 4,025.00 $ 250.00 $ 5,750.00 $ 300.00 $ 6,900.00 $ 200.00 $ 4,600.00 $ 6 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS
$ 205.50 205.50 $ - $ - $ 1,268.00 $ 1,268.00 $ 5,910.00 $ 5,910.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 650.00 $ 650.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ $ 62,789.00 57,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 106,592.00 $ 145,760.00 $ 149,215.00 $ 180,625.00 $ PER BID $ 186,860.00
LICENSE TYPE C49 LICENSE TYPE C49 LICENSE TYPE C49 LICENSE TYPE D49 LICENSE TYPE C49 LICENSE TYPE D49 LICENSE TYPE C49 SUBCONTRACTORS:

RANCHO TREE SERVICE MARIPOSA TREE MANAGEMENT INC. WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC.

BID RESULTS

CITY OF SHAFTER
CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING PROJECT- PW2026-03

SUBTOTAL BID
BASE BID T&S TREE SERVICES LLC ELITE MAINTENANCE & TREE SERVICE GENERAL TREE SERVICES INC. BEST QUALITY TREE SERVICE

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CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Michael James, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: OFFICE FURNITURE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION FOR

TEMPORARY MCCF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REMODEL FOR

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF RELOCATION

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the project was previously categorically exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act; award the purchase, delivery, and installation of office furniture for the MCCF administrative office remodel project to Sustainable Office Systems LLC in the amount of $44,307.50; and authorize the City Manager to execute documents necessary to complete the purchase.

BACKGROUND
The City Council previously approved a capital improvement project to perform a temporary remodel of the administrative office portion of the former Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) to accommodate the relocation of the City’s Information Technology (IT) Department. The project includes several improvements such as HVAC updates, interior painting, flooring replacement, lighting improvements, roof repairs, and installation of office furniture necessary to support staff relocation and functional use of the space.

Consistent with the Council’s authorization for staff to procure work items associated with the remodel in accordance with the City’s purchasing policies, staff solicited informal cost proposals from multiple qualified vendors for the purchase, delivery, and installation of office furniture required for the renovated workspace. The furniture package includes workstations, desks, storage cabinets, conference tables, seating, and related components necessary to support daily operations of the IT Department.

Two proposals were received in response to the solicitation:
• Sustainable Office Systems LLC – $44,307.50 (Furniture, delivery, freight, installation, and sales tax included)
• Stinson’s Stationers – $53,711.69 (Furniture, installation, and sales tax included)

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OFFICE FURNITURE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION FOR TEMPORARY MCCF

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REMODEL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF RELOCATION - 2 -
Staff reviewed both proposals for responsiveness and compliance with the requested specifications. Based on this review, the proposal submitted by Sustainable Office Systems LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive proposal.

Awarding the purchase to Sustainable Office Systems LLC will allow the City to complete the furnishing of the remodeled office space and proceed with relocation of Information Technology and Community Engagement staff to the MCCF administrative offices.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council previously approved a capital improvement program budget of $200,000 to fund the temporary remodel of the administrative office space at the former Modified Community Correctional Facility for use by the Information Technology Department.

The original project estimate included approximately $25,000 for office furniture.

Following Council approval, staff solicited informal cost proposals for the purchase and installation of office furniture consistent with the project scope. During this process, the furniture requirements were expanded to accommodate additional office space that will also be used by Community Engagement staff relocating to the facility alongside the IT Department.

Based on the proposals received, the cost for the purchase, delivery, and installation of the required office furniture is $44,307.50, which includes freight, installation, and applicable sales tax. Although this amount exceeds the original preliminary estimate for furniture, the cost remains within the overall $200,000 project budget previously approved by the City Council, and no additional appropriation is required.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The City Council previously determined that the remodel of the administrative office space at the former Modified Community Correctional Facility is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposal Submitted by Sustainable Office Systems

2. Proposal Submitted by Stinson's

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Sustainable Office Systems LLC
4324 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
6619009925
[email protected]
https://www.sustainableofficesystems
.com

ADDRESS SHIP TO
City of Shafter
City of Shafter
City of Shafter
City of Shafter
Estimate 1898c
DATE 02/20/2026
PO #
IT Dept

DATE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
Friant & Associates New furniture per attached
itemized sell report and
design.
1 common area
4 offices
1 conference room
1 break room
1 39,761.00 39,761.00T
Deliver & Install Sos to deliver and install
during normal business
hours. Space to be free and
clear of all items. White glove
delivery and installation.
1 1,250.00 1,250.00
freight Manufacturers freight charge 1 480.00 480.00
SUBTOTAL 41,491.00
TAX 2,816.50
TOTAL $44,307.50
Accepted By Accepted Date

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IT BUILDING REMODEL FURNITURE
661-323-7611 x 308
2/18/2026
OMNIA

QUOTATION
200 Sonora St..

Bakersfield, Ca. 93305
Tel: (661) 323-7611 Fax: (661) 327-5299
www.stinsons.com
LIC # 1138583
Ship To:

Special Order Product: No returns or exchanges.

Bill To:

Quote Name:

Address your PO to:

OMNIA Information
Date:

Rep:

City of Shafter
City of Shafter
720 Commerce Way
Shafter, CA 93263
Stinson Stationers
Stinson Stationers
200 Sonora St.

Bakersfield , CA
Stinson's / The Hon Company
OMNIA Contract / Local Dealer's Direct
200 Sonora Street
Bakersfield , CA 93305
HON OMNIA C/O STINSONS C022
OMNIA Contract number R240117
Made in USA, Muscatine Iowa
Freight: FOB Destination freight paid by HON Terms Net 30 Matthew O'Malley
Furniture Designer
Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
HHN831124
FLAT BRACKET 24D
1 $ 95.00 67.91 2 $ 30.49 $ 60.98
.S Charcoal
HWR2442P
SYSTEMS RECTANGULAR WORKSURFACE EDGEBAND 24D X 42W
2 $ 561.00 67.90 2 $ 180.08 $ 360.16
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
.P Black
HEC65PLN
65H L CONNECTOR POST
3 $ 212.00 67.90 10 $ 68.05 $ 680.50
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HEC65PTN
65H T CONNECTOR POST
4 $ 204.00 67.90 2 $ 65.48 $ 130.96
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HECS1

SINGLE CONNECTOR STRAP
5 $ 24.00 67.92 1 $ 7.70 $ 7.70
HECSL

L CONNECTOR STRAP
6 $ 24.00 67.92 10 $ 7.70 $ 77.00
HECST

T CONNECTOR STRAP
7 $ 35.00 67.91 1 $ 11.23 $ 11.23
HECVH30P
VARIABLE HEIGHT CONNECTOR KIT 30H
8 $ 118.00 67.91 2 $ 37.87 $ 75.74
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HEFEC35P
PANEL FINISHED END COVERS 35H
9 $ 76.00 67.91 2 $ 24.39 $ 48.78
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HEFEC65P
PANEL FINISHED END COVERS 65H
10 $ 97.00 67.91 9 $ 31.13 $ 280.17
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC24
PANEL TOP CAP 24W
11 $ 59.00 67.92 7 $ 18.93 $ 132.51
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC30
PANEL TOP CAP 30W
12 $ 69.00 67.91 6 $ 22.14 $ 132.84
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC30
PANEL TOP CAP 30W
13 $ 69.00 67.91 2 $ 22.14 $ 44.28
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC36
PANEL TOP CAP 36W
14 $ 89.00 67.91 4 $ 28.56 $ 114.24
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC42
PANEL TOP CAP 42W
15 $ 92.00 67.90 2 $ 29.53 $ 59.06
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC48
PANEL TOP CAP 48W
16 $ 100.00 67.90 5 $ 32.10 $ 160.50
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC60
PANEL TOP CAP 60W
17 $ 125.00 67.90 1 $ 40.12 $ 40.12
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETC72
PANEL TOP CAP 72W
18 $ 151.00 67.90 1 $ 48.47 $ 48.47
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETP3530FP
TACKABLE PANEL W/O TC 35H X 30W
19 $ 438.00 67.90 2 $ 140.59 $ 281.18
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETP6524DP
TACKABLETOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 24W
20 $ 850.00 67.90 4 $ 272.85 $ 1,091.40
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
HETP6524FP
TACKABLE PANEL W/O TC 65H X 24W
21 $ 533.00 67.90 3 $ 171.09 $ 513.27
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
HETP6530DP
TACKABLE TOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 30W
22 $ 877.00 67.90 2 $ 281.51 $ 563.02
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
HETP6530FP
TACKABLE PANEL W/O TC 65H X 30W
23 $ 562.00 67.90 4 $ 180.40 $ 721.60
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETP6536DP
TACKABLE TOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 36W
24 $ 926.00 67.90 4 $ 297.24 $ 1,188.96
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
25 HETP6542DP $ 991.00 67.90 2 $ 318.11 $ 636.22
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
TACKABLE TOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 42W
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
HETP6548FP
TACKABLE PANEL W/O TC 65H X 48W
26 $ 683.00 67.90 5 $ 219.24 $ 1,096.20
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HETP6560DP
TACKABLE TOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 60W
27 $ 1,066.00 67.90 1 $ 342.18 $ 342.18
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
28 HETP6572DP $ 1,490.00 67.90 1 $ 478.29 $ 478.29
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
TACKABLE TOP TIER GLASS PANEL W/O TC 65H X 72W
$(A) Grd A Fabric
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.R Frosted
HEWS65P
WALL STARTER KIT FOR PANELS 65H
29 $ 156.00 67.90 1 $ 50.07 $ 50.07
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HH871124
ELECTRICAL PASS-THRU CABLE 25-1/2W 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
30 $ 192.00 67.90 2 $ 61.63 $ 123.26
HH871230
ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS 30W 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
31 $ 301.00 67.90 3 $ 96.62 $ 289.86
HH871230
ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS 30W 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
32 $ 301.00 67.90 1 $ 96.62 $ 96.62
33 HH871236 $ 301.00 67.90 2 $ 96.62 $ 193.24
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS 36W 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
HH871248
ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS 48W 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
34 $ 317.00 67.90 4 $ 101.75 $ 407.00
HH871501
DUPLEX RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT 1 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
35 $ 65.00 67.91 7 $ 20.86 $ 146.02
.LOFT Loft
HH879072
BASE IN-FEED CABLE BASE 3-1 & 2-2 SYSTEMS
36 $ 336.00 67.90 3 $ 107.85 $ 323.55

HSCKTPS

STRAIGHT CONNECTOR KIT
37 $ 33.00 67.91 9 $ 10.59 $ 95.31
.X No Option
H105LT182050BFL
105 SER TWR 18WX20DX50H WDRB/OPEN/BF LEFT
38 $ 2,356.00 59.60 1 $ 951.82 $ 951.82
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
.L Portico Teak
P Portico Teak
.L Standard Random Key Lock
H105LT182050BFR
105 SER TWR 18WX20DX50H WDRB/OPEN/BF RIGHT
39 $ 2,356.00 59.60 1 $ 951.82 $ 951.82
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.L Portico Teak
P Portico Teak
.L Standard Random Key Lock
H10502
10500 SERIES FLOORSTND FULL HT PED B/B/F 15-5/8W X 22-3/4D 40 $ 958.00 59.60 5 $ 387.03 $ 1,935.15
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
H10508
10500 SERIES CAB PED FLOORSTANDING 26WX21-1/4DX28H
41 $ 1,099.00 59.60 1 $ 443.99 $ 443.99
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
42 H10534 $ 1,413.00 59.60 1 $ 570.85 $ 570.85
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
10500 SERIESSTACK-ON STORAGE 72W X 14-5/8D X 37-1/8H
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H10542
10500 SERIES CRED SHELL 66W X 24D X 29-1/2H
43 $ 968.00 59.60 1 $ 391.07 $ 391.07
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H10561
10500 SERIES RETURN SHELL 29-1/2H X 48W X 24D
44 $ 745.00 59.60 1 $ 300.98 $ 300.98
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H10563
10500 SERIES LAT FILE 2-DRAWER 36W X 20D X
45 $ 1,375.00 59.60 1 $ 555.50 $ 555.50
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
46 H10579 $ 1,027.00 59.60 1 $ 414.90 $ 414.90
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
10500 SERIES DESK SHELL 66W X 30D X 29-1/2H
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H90056
10500 SERIES TCKBD FOR 72W STACK ON STRG BCK ENCLOSURE
47 $ 445.00 59.60 1 $ 179.78 $ 179.78
$(A) Grd A Fab
.LN Landscape
35 Slate
H105106
10500 SERIES 15 3/4WX18 7/8DX21 7/8H MOBILE PED B/F
48 $ 1,001.00 59.60 10 $ 404.40 $ 4,044.00
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H105290
10500 SERIES 36WX24DX29-1/2H STORAGE CABINET WITH DOORS 49 $ 1,318.00 59.60 3 $ 532.47 $ 1,597.41
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
50 H105292 $ 792.00 59.60 1 $ 319.96 $ 319.96
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Part Number Qty List Ext Sell Disc. OMNIA
1050 SERIES BOOKCASE HUTCH 36W X 37-1/8H
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H105299
10500 SERIES 36WX24DX66-5/8H STG CAB-FULL-WIDTH SHELVES 51 $ 2,986.00 59.60 2 $ 1,206.34 $ 2,412.68
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H105684
10500 SERIES RETURN SHELL 29-1/2H X 60W X 24D
52 $ 905.00 59.60 2 $ 365.62 $ 731.24
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
LPT1 Portico Teak
H105856
10500 SERIES BACK ENCLOSURE FOR 72W STACK ON STORAGE
53 $ 338.00 59.60 1 $ 136.55 $ 136.55
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HNL2442LP
42X24X29-1/2 RETURN LF
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DP Portico Teak
.D Canopy/Black
.P Black
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HNL2442RP
42X24X29-1/2 RETURN RT
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DP Portico Teak
.D Canopy/Black
.P Black
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HNL3636CU
24IN X 36IN X 36IN X 24IN X 29-1/2H CORNER UNIT
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.G Smooth Flat
DP Portico Teak
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.P Black
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HUSLMOD1372
LAMINATE MODESTY 13H X 72W
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$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
.P Black
HIWMM
IGNITION 2 TASK MID-BACK
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.Y0 Simple Synchro-Tilt Control
.F Fixed
.S Black All-Surface Caster
.IT 4-Way Titanium
$(1) Grade 1 Uph
.UR Contourett
10 Black
.NL No Lumbar
.SB Standard Base
.TI Titanium
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ETCH 4L CHAIR - POLY SEAT / PERF BACK - SET OF 2
.TE Titanium Nylon Glides
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.P7L Textured Loft
.TE Titanium Nylon Glides
.AA Armless
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ACCOMODATE SET OF TWO GUEST CHAIRS
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.F Fixed
.E Standard Nylon Glide
$(1) Grade 1 Uph
.UR Contourett
10 Black
.P7L Textured Loft
HCT29MX
ARRANGE SEATED HEIGHT X-BASE FOR 36IN SURFACES
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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.P7L Textured Loft
HCTSQR36
ARRANGE TABLE 36IN SQUARE TOP
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.N No Grommet
$(L1STD) Grd L1 Standard Laminates
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.LAHP Handspun Pearl
.LOFT Loft
HHATB2S2LT
2 STAGE 2 LEG RECTANGLE T FOOT
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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.X Standard Glide
.MEM Memory Preset
HHATB3S3LC
3 STAGE 3 LEG RECTANGLE C FOOT
64 $ 2,063.00 67.90 4 $ 662.22 $ 2,648.88
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.X Standard Glide
.MEM Memory Preset
HHATCC703422L
70X34X22X22 CORNER COVE LH
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$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
.G2 2 Grommets - Offset
P Black
.P Black
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MAX 3 STAGE 3 LEG T FOOT
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
.X Standard Glide
.MEM Memory Preset
HHATW2240CT
40W X 22D RECT WORKSURFACE C/T BASE
67 $ 522.00 67.90 4 $ 167.56 $ 670.24
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
.G2 2 Grommets - Offset
P Black
HHATW2870CT
70W X 28D RECT WORKSURFACE C/T BASE
68 $ 828.00 67.90 2 $ 265.78 $ 531.56
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
.G2 2 Grommets - Offset
P Black
.P Black
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72W X 30D RECT WORKSURFACE C/T BASE
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$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
.DP Portico Teak
.G2 2 Grommets - Offset
P Black
.P Black
HTFXL29
PRESIDE 29.5H X-BASE FOR 48 & 60 TOPS
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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
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PRESIDE 29.5H X-BASE FOR 36 & 42 TOPS
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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HTLC42144
PRESIDE 42X144 RECTANGLE TOP - 2-PIECE
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.G 2mm Edgeband
DP Portico Teak
.N No Grommets
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
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PRESIDE 36IN ROUND SHAPED LAMINATE TOP
.G 2MM/Flat
DP Portico Teak
.N No Grommets
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HTLD60
PRESIDE 60 ROUND TOP
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.G 2mm Edgeband
DP Portico Teak
.N No Grommets
$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
HTTLEG144
PRESIDE ALUMINUM T LEG FOR 144 TABLE TOPS
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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
HLED17A
17IN LED LIGHT W/PWRSUPPLYFORDAISYCHAIN(STARTER)
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20D X 28H O-LEG SUPPORT FOR WKSF (SINGLE LEG)
$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft

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$(P1) P1 Paint Opts
.LOFT Loft
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VOI 20D X 60IN W RECTANGLE WORKSURFACE
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$(L2STD) Grd L2 Standard Laminates
.LPT1 Portico Teak
DP Portico Teak
.X No Grommets
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HK5 Tech Silver
AIC

ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
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tax 8.25%
Sales Tax
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Approved By: _____________________________________________ Date:_______________ Name
_____________________________________________ PO:________________ Title
Stinson's Total: $53,711.69
Terms and Conditions:
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In the event of any new or increased tariffs, duties, or government-imposed fees, we reserve the right to adjust pricing accordingly.

Any such adjustments will be communicated prior to order fulfillment.

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Chris Schultz, Deputy IT Director
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON STATUS OF FIBER OPTIC

EXPANSION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW WEBSITE FOR SOL
FIBER

RECOMMENDATION
Council receive and file. This item is for informational purposes only.

BACKGROUND
Since Council approved the Public-Private Partnership with Smart Fiber Networks (dba Syber Fiber) in July 2025, the City's Telecommunication Division and Deputy IT Director have been working hard to expand the City's existing fiber optic infrastructure to support the new community-based internet service option coming in mid-2026. This presentation helps to provide an update to Council on the construction progress associated with our FFA Last Mile grant, including the development of our fiber optic HUB site at Veterans Park. Additionally, the presentation will provide an overview of the new public-facing website that will be used to support those residents and businesses who choose to make Sol Fiber their internet service provider.

A significant amount of progress has been made to expand our fiber optic networkboth within and outside of the grant-funded areas of the City, including:
• A completed project beginning at James St and concluding at the corner of Poso Ave and Wall St has added another 2,000 feet of fiber optic path. This project will bring service to those residents living north of Poso Ave and is a critical piece for the City's planned network capabilities at the new North Park location and the North Shafter community.
• The newly renovated and configured "ISP Room" at Veterans Park has also been completed. Smart Fiber Networks will begin moving equipment into the Room at the end of March in support of the project's overall goal to connect with its first customer by the end of April. The City has removed the equipment and debris in the fenced area on the west side of the building in order to support a new generator for the ISP Room scheduled to be installed in April. • A low-level design plan has been finalized, and pole permits have been requested for the first four grant subareas: Downtown South, Downtown North, South City Core, and Los Angeles West.

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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON STATUS OF FIBER OPTIC EXPANSION AND

PRESENTATION OF NEW WEBSITE FOR SOL FIBER
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• Completed several network maintenance items that are necessary to secure the network and ensure it is protected from future development, especially within the southeast development area of the city.

City staff have worked diligently with the marketing team at Syber Fiber (the ISP brand of Smart Fiber Networks and the service provider for Sol Fiber) in order to develop the website - www.shafteronline.net. We are excited that potential customers will have the ability to search their home or business address on the site and get an immediate response as to whether Sol Fiber currently offers service at their location. A set of online forms have been created that will allow potential customers to notify Sol Fiber staff if they are interested in our services, even if the current network does not extend to their location. Current pricing for the services offered by Sol Fiber is available to view on the website, which has a modern feel and uses the approved photos and branding materials presented to and approved by City Council on December 2, 2025.

The City's Telecommunication Division along with our P3 Partner are excited to rollout the website and begin full-scale construction for our new community-based fiber internet service in the coming weeks.

FISCAL IMPACT
Presentation item only; no fiscal action is needed at this time.

CEQA ANALYSIS
This item does not require discretionary action as it is for informational purposes only.

Therefore, it does not trigger CEQA review. Any future ordinance amendments resulting from the review would be subject to separate CEQA review, as appropriate.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ATTACHMENTS

1. FFALM Grant Subareas Map - Dec 22, 2025

2. Fiber Optic Expansion Presentation 03172026

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Fiber Expansion Updates
Sol Fiber Website Preview
Chris Schultz
Deputy IT Director
Council Presentation
March 17, 2026

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Fiber Expansion Projects
• Path expanded to corner of Poso Ave & Wall St.
• Path expanded through the North Park construction.
• Aquatics Center fiber path and cable installed.
• Path expanded across BNSF & Santa Fe Way in support of cold storage facility and the Wonderful Logistics Center expansion. • ISP Room at Veterans Park completed and ready for network equipment.

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FFA Last Mile Grant Updates
• Entire grant area has been designed and a full-scale build-ofmaterials completed. • Pole Permits and active encroachment permits completed. • ISP Room at Veterans Park:
• Network equipment installed in March
• Generator installed in April (for backup power)
• Fielding has been ongoing for over two months.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting/meetings with CPUC.

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FFA
Last Mile
Grant Map

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FFA Last Mile Grant Limitations
Limitations that have prevented Sol Fiber from providing service in Q1 2026:
• Hardware/Equipment delays
• Fielding & Design Enhancements
• Obtaining IP blocks
• Backhaul services (Lumen)

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Website
Design
Completed

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Website
Preview

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Questions / Comments

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Alex Gonzalez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: SKATEPARK RESTROOM FORMAL BIDDING AUTHORIZATION

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the action was previously exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act; approve the construction and bid documents; authorize Staff to proceed with formal bidding for the Skatepark Restroom & Parking Lot Project, contingent upon receiving confirmation from CAPK that the necessary easements for sewer installation and access to the parking lot will be provided.

BACKGROUND
The City has identified the need to improve amenities at the municipal skatepark through the construction of a restroom facility and associated parking lot improvements as part of the Skatepark Restroom & Parking Lot Project.

The City Council previously authorized a sewer feasibility study and the development of construction plans for the project which was awarded to QK, Inc. The feasibility study determined that installation of the restroom facility will require construction of a new sewer line extending across the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) property to connect to the existing sewer system in E. Euclid Avenue. In addition, because there is no direct access to the parking lot from East Ash Avenue, the project will require an access easement from CAPK to provide access to the parking lot.

Authorizing the bidding of the project will allow the City to solicit competitive bids from qualified contractors for the construction of the improvements. Issuance of the bid would be contingent upon receiving confirmation from CAPK that they are willing to provide the necessary easements required for the sewer line and access to the parking lot. Once bids are received and evaluated, Staff will return to the City Council with a recommendation to award a construction contract.

The engineers' estimate for the restroom, parking lot, and associated additional work is approximately $500,000.

FISCAL IMPACT
Authorizing the bidding of the Skatepark Restroom & Parking Lot Project will have no immediate fiscal impact. The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) currently includes $500,000 allocated for the project. Staff will return to the City Council with a

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recommendation at the time of contract award to consider any required budget amendments.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The Skatepark Restroom & Parking Lot Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). The Class 3 exemption applies to the construction of small new structures and installation of accessory facilities. The proposed project consists of the construction of a small restroom facility and associated parking lot improvements at the existing skatepark site, which are minor in scale and consistent with the types of small public service facilities covered by this exemption.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ATTACHMENTS

1. Skate Park Restroom and Parking Lot Plans

2. Engineers Estimate

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SKATEPARK RESTROOM
A. PARKING LOT SITE WORK & RESTROOM
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNITS Unit Cost Total Cost
A1 DEMO EXISTING PARKING LOT & SIDEWALK 1 LS 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ A2 HOT MIX ASPHALT, 1/2 IN PG64-10 66 TONS 200.00 $ 13,275.00 $ A3 GRADING AND SUBGRADE PREP 6,040 SF 1.50 $ 9,060.00 $ A4 CLASS II BASE 66 CY 100.00 $ 6,555.56 $
A5 5' OVEREX AND RECOMPACT FOR RESTROOM & PREP FOR BUIDLING (INSTALL BASE ROCK) 1 LS 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ A6 INSTALL V-GUTTER 65 LF 50.00 $ 3,250.00 $
A7 INSTALL TYPE A CURB 155 LF 50.00 $ 7,750.00 $
A8 INSTALL CURB AND GUTTER 68 LF 50.00 $ 3,400.00 $
A9 INSTALL SIDEWALK 1,474 SF 15.00 $ 22,110.00 $
A10 INSTALL TYPE A CURB RAMP 1 EA 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ A11 PARKING LOT STRIPING 1 LS 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ A12 INSTALL 2" WATER SERVICE 53 LF 20.00 $ 1,060.00 $ A13 INSTALL 2" ELECTRICAL LINE 238 LF 20.00 $ 4,760.00 $ A14 PURCHASE RESTROOM (BUILT AND DELIVERED TO SITE) 1 LS 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ A15 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ A16 MOBILIZATION 1 LS 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ A17 MATERIALS TESTING 1 LS 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ B. OFFSITE WORK FOR SEWER LINE
B1 INSTALL 6" SEWER 483 LF 100.00 $ 48,300.00 $
B2 INSTALL CLEANOUTS 5 EA 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ B3 INSTALL NEW MANHOLE (SEWER TIE IN) 1 LS 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ B4 HOT MIX ASPHALT, 1/2 IN PG64-10 79 TONS 200.00 $ 15,750.00 $ B5 CLASS II BASE 78 CY 100.00 $ 7,777.78 $ B6 REPAIR DRIVE APPROACH AND CURB AND GUTTER 1 LS 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ ALT. ADDITIVE ALTERNATE (IF REQUIRED)
ALT.1 PARKING LOT SLURRY SEAL (CAPK) 20,000 SF 0.75 $ 15,000.00 $ ALT.2 PARKING LOT RESTRIPE (CAPK) 1 LS 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ BASE ESTIMATE: 461,048.33 $
10% CONTINGENCY 46,104.83 $
TOTAL ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE WITH CONTINGENCY: 507,153.17 $ ADDITIVE ALTERNATE ITEMS (IF REQUIRED) 25,000.00 $

ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Alex Gonzalez, Public Works Director, Michael James, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: NORTH SHAFTER TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (CIP PROJECT NO. ST00022) APPROVAL

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; accept the North Shafter Transportation Improvements and Sustainability Plan prepared by DPSI; and adopt the Plan in fulfillment of the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant requirements under Agreement No. 74A1479.

BACKGROUND
The City of Shafter was awarded a Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to prepare the North Shafter Transportation Improvements and Sustainability Plan (Plan). The grant funded preparation of a comprehensive transportation study focused on improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity within the North Shafter neighborhood. The Scope of Work requires the completed Plan to be presented to and adopted by the City Council.

The City retained DPSI to prepare the Plan. A representative of DPSI will provide a brief presentation at the Council meeting summarizing the study process, key findings, and recommended improvements.

The Plan evaluates existing transportation conditions and identifies infrastructure and programmatic improvements intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, improve roadway conditions, and strengthen connectivity to schools, parks, and community destinations. Technical analysis included traffic evaluations, pedestrian and bicycle assessments, lighting and drainage reviews, and related supporting studies.

A robust public outreach effort was conducted to ensure the Plan reflects community priorities. Outreach included three public meetings, community surveys conducted online and by mail, door-to-door canvassing, and consultant participation at local events to gather input directly from residents. An interactive online mapping tool also allowed residents to identify transportation concerns and provide location-specific feedback.

These efforts generated substantial community input identifying transportation safety concerns and improvement priorities throughout North Shafter.

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NORTH SHAFTER TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (CIP PROJECT NO. ST00022)

APPROVAL
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The final Plan incorporates the technical analysis and community feedback into a prioritized list of recommended street and mobility improvements. Adoption of the Plan fulfills the requirements of the Caltrans grant and positions the City to pursue future funding opportunities for design and construction of the recommended projects. Formal Council adoption strengthens the City’s competitiveness for implementation grants by demonstrating documented community engagement and clear Council support for the proposed improvements.

FISCAL IMPACT
The North Shafter Transportation Improvements and Sustainability Plan was funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant. The total project budget is approximately $205,000, consisting of approximately $181,486 in grant funding and a required local match of approximately $23,514.

While final project costs are still being tallied, staff anticipates that total expenditures will remain within the approved project budget comprised of grant and local match funds.

Adoption of the Plan does not commit the City to construct any of the recommended improvements at this time. Implementation of individual projects identified in the Plan will require future Council authorization, completion of final design and engineering, environmental clearance, and identification of funding sources. No additional fiscal impact is associated with adoption of the Plan.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because adoption of the North Shafter Transportation Improvements and Sustainability Plan constitutes organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. Adoption of the Plan does not commit the City to construction of any of the identified improvements. Any future improvements remain subject to final design and engineering and will be brought before the City Council for future consideration and separate CEQA review, as required.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ATTACHMENTS

1. North Shafter and North Park Sustainability Plan Presentation

2. Final North Shafter Transportation Sustainability Plan

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North Shafter and North Park
Transportation Sustainability Plan
Shafter City Council
March 17, 2026

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Study Area:

North Shafter & North Park
• What:

Grant-Funded
Planning Document
• Goal:

Improve
Transportation
Sustainability
• Benefit:

Historic North Shafter
and North Park
Neighborhoods

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Plan Development
Technical Studies
• Traffic Counts (Vehicle and Pedestrian)
• Drainage Study
• Topography Study
• Lighting Study
• Project Designs and Cost Estimates
• Proposed Project Prioritization List
Community Engagement
• Mailers
• Surveys
• Neighborhood Canvassing
• Social Media Outreach
• Plan Webpage
• Community Workshops
• Event Outreach Booths

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Community Outreach
Community Outreach Activities
• Harvest Festival Booth: October 30, 2024
• Christmas Parade Booth: December 6, 2024
• Neighborhood Canvassing: December 7, 2024
• Community Meeting: December 11, 2024
• First Friday Booth: April 4, 2025
• Mailers: April-May 2025
• Ad-Hoc Meeting: July 8, 2025
• Ad-Hoc Meeting: February 5, 2026
• Neighborhood Canvassing: February 28-March 1, 2026
October 2024 – March 2026

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Outreach Results
• Most requested improvements:
• Sidewalks
• Drainage improvements
• Street lighting
• No one-size-fits-all approach:
• Varying right-of-way constraints
• Varying preferences of residents on each street
• Different streets have different needs and issues

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Project Prioritizations and Cost Estimates
• Projects prioritized into 3 priority tiers:
• Priority 1: No right-of-way acquisition required, support for improvements Cost Estimate: $4,000,000
• Priority 2: Minor right-of-way acquisition required, support for improvements Cost Estimate: $5,000,000
• Priority 3: Substantial right-of-way acquisition required No clear community consensus on proposed improvement
options
Cost Estimate: $3,500,000
• Total Cost Estimate (All Priority Levels, All Streets): $12.5 million

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Priority Areas
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
Gibson Lane Klassen Drive Park Lane
Prince Lane Alamo Road Sunny Street
McCrumb Lane Mayer Lane Cagle Lane
Venable Lane Voth Lane English Lane
Hicks Lane

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Priority 1 Project Design Example: Gibson
Lane

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Priority 2 Project Design Example: Alamo
Road

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Next Steps
• Begin with Priority 1 areas
• Seek grant funding to fund identified improvements
• Identified improvement projects will complement Highway 43 pedestrian and bike path project and will better connect residents to downtown Shafter
• Highway 43 Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Project
• 90% Design Plans completed
• Funded by AB 617 grant
• Construction expected to begin in 2026

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NORTH SHAFTER TRANSPORTATION

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
March 2026

Funded by California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program

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Table of Contents
Summary..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................3 Purpose and Goals........................................................................................................................................3 Plan Components..........................................................................................................................................4 Plan Timeline.................................................................................................................................................4 Focus Area Streets ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Transportation Context............................................................................................................................... 6 Summary of Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................7 Safety Considerations...................................................................................................................................8 Community Outreach....................................................................................................................................9 Conclusion and Next Steps ...................................................................................................................... 10 Proposed Project List .................................................................................................................................11 Potential Funding Sources .........................................................................................................................12 Appendices................................................................................................................................................ 14 Appendix A: Community Outreach and Engagement
Appendix B: Traffic Counts and Forecasting Demand
Appendix C: Topography Study
Appendix D: Drainage Study
Appendix E: Street Lighting Study
Appendix F: Project Prioritization and Cost Estimates

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Summary
The North Shafter Transportation Improvements and Sustainability Plan (Plan) demonstrates the City of Shafter’s commitment to advancing safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all roadway users—including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and mobility device users. Supported by a California Department of Transportation Sustainable Communities grant, the Plan integrates community input with technical assessments of existing conditions to identify potential projects and funding opportunities. Its recommendations focus on expanding active
transportation options and promoting long-term
sustainability through encouraging and
expanding non-motorized forms of
transportation. The resulting project list will
serve as a strategic roadmap for building a
more connected community and enhancing
transportation resilience in North Shafter and
North Park.

The primary purpose of this report is to create
an accessible transportation network that links
the neighborhoods of North Shafter and North
Park to schools, workplaces, transit, and other
key destinations throughout Shafter. Proposed
improvements are designed to give residents
safe, sustainable travel choices that improve
public health, reduce environmental impacts,
and elevate quality of life. The following goals will fulfill this vision:

Safety: Reduce conflicts between motor vehicles and pedestrians, bicyclists, and mobility device users.

Connectivity & Accessibility: Establish a multimodal network connecting residential areas with schools, parks, transit, and commercial centers.

Economic Growth & Livability: Strengthen the local economy by improving access to businesses, reducing household transportation costs, and enhancing community cohesion.

Introduction
Purpose and Goals
Family walking in dirt roadway shoulder on Venable Lane

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The Plan includes findings from the following technical studies and analyses in the North Shafter and North Park communities:
▪ Existing infrastructure and roadway conditions
▪ Multimodal traffic counts and modeling
▪ Hydrology and topography evaluations
▪ Street lighting assessment
▪ Community engagement and outreach
These studies informed the design concepts and cost estimates provided in Appendix E.

The Plan timeline progressed as follows:
▪ Summer 2024: Project kickoff with City of Shafter and DPSI staff to establish goals and process. ▪ Fall 2024 – Summer 2025: Community outreach through event booths and public meetings.

Evaluation of roadway conditions, technical analyses, and report preparation. ▪ Summer 2025 – Spring 2026: Draft plan direction presented to committee representatives. ▪ Spring 2026: Final Plan scheduled for presentation and adoption by the Shafter City Council.

Plan Components
Plan Timeline
Spring
2026
2026

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Focus Area Streets
The streets analyzed in the North Shafter and North Park focus area for this Plan are depicted in the graphic below. The Plan analyzed twelve (12) streets, which have been categorized by right-of-way (ROW) width depicted in the graphic below:

Focus Area Streets by Road Width
60 feet: Gibson Ln, Mc Crumb Ln,
Venable Ln, Prince Ln
40 feet: Alamo Ln, Hicks Ln,
Mayer Ln, Park Ln, Voth Ln
30 feet: Sunny Ln, English Ln,
Klassen Dr
<20 feet: Cagle Ln

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Transportation Context
Historical Framework
The California Subdivision Map Act of 1974 requires
adequate public infrastructure to be installed with new subdivision development, such as sidewalks and
drainage facilities. However, many North Shafter and
North Park neighborhoods predate this law—some
homes in this area date back to 1939—and were not
originally designed for vehicle access or pedestrian
facilities. These legacy conditions, combined with
demographic changes and multi-vehicle households,
have created conflicts between vehicles and
pedestrians on the narrow residential streets in the plan area, coupled with drainage issues.

Not all standard elements of a street can fit within existing narrow road right-of-way widths present in the North Shafter and North Park communities. For example, as you can see in the image, there is not enough room to fit two-way vehicle traffic, on-street parking, and sidewalks on Sunny Lane in between the existing built environment. The typical infrastructure elements included on a standard residential street include two vehicle travel lanes, on-street vehicle parking, and sidewalks on both sides, which requires roughly 56-60 feet of road right-of-way
width. However,
many of the streets
in the North Shafter
and North Park
neighborhoods only
have half of that
width, requiring
concessions be
made in which
infrastructure
elements are most
important to be
installed
retroactively.

Family walking in roadway on Sunny Street

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Environmental Conditions
The North Shafter and North Park community
experiences significant air quality challenges
due to agricultural activities, oil and gas
operations, heavy roadway use, and rail
traffic. With disadvantaged community
designations under CalEnviroScreen 4.0,
North Shafter and North Park bear a
disproportionate pollution burden. By
prioritizing infrastructure that supports
walking, bicycling, and other sustainable
modes, the Plan seeks to mitigate these
environmental impacts.

Venable Lane, Mc Crumb Lane, Gibson Lane, Prince Lane
These streets generally provide at least 55–60 feet of usable right-of-way, allowing ample opportunities for installing sidewalks, parking, and drainage improvements on both sides of these streets.

Summary of Existing Conditions
Gibson Lane Cross Section: Proposed Improvements
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Output: 60-70% Percentile

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Park Lane, Mayer Lane, and Alamo Road
These streets contain pinch points as narrow as 30
feet, constraining vehicle maneuverability and
parking. For example, on Park Lane, residents
currently park on both sides of the roadway, leaving
only 10-feet of maneuverable area width in some
areas. Due to its extremely narrow width, as a result,
many residents who live on Park Lane park their
vehicles on an adjacent, privately-owned dirt lot, as
seen in the picture.

Hicks Lane and Voth Lane
Hicks Lane and Voth Lane are narrow streets with pinch points as narrow as 32-feet-wide in some areas. This is attributed to varying setback distances of the adjacent built environment – houses, fences, utility poles – from the edge of pavement along these roadways. Both streets end at a sump, and many vehicles use the sump access area for overflow on-street parking.

English Lane, Sunny Street, and Klassen Drive
These streets are also narrow and feature pinch points
between 25 and 32 feet, limiting the ability to accommodate full street elements. This is also attributed to varying setback distances of the adjacent built environment –
houses, fences, utility poles – from the edge of pavement along these roadways.

Cagle Lane
Cagle Lane has the least amount of maneuverable area of all streets analyzed, with only 22 feet in certain segments. This street offers minimal maneuverable space and requires
alternative solutions such as drainage-only improvements or property acquisition to provide basic street infrastructure elements.

Data from the UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research Center (TIMS) indicates there has been only one (1) reported pedestrian collision in the area from 2013–2023. However, community feedback suggests that near-miss incidents are frequent, particularly involving students walking to and from Shafter High School along Highway 43, near Fresno Avenue. It can be assumed that constructing active transportation improvements along Highway 43 will increase traffic safety for students walking or cycling to school and others using this main thoroughfare to travel to and from Shafter’s central business district.

Safety Considerations
Park Lane

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Robust engagement was central to the Plan. Outreach included community events, neighborhood canvassing, surveys, mailers, and bilingual meetings. Over 100 surveys and hundreds of in-person interactions shaped the Plan, from the following community interactions:
• October 30, 2024: Shafter Harvest Festival
• December 6, 2024: Shafter Christmas Parade
• December 7, 2024: Canvassing
• December 11, 2024: Community Meeting
• April 4, 2025: Shafter First Friday
• April - May 2025: Mailer Sent to Residents
• July 8, 2025: Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
• January 2026: Mailer Sent to Residents
• January 30, 2026: Golden Oak Carnival
• February 5, 2026: Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
• February 2026: Canvassing
• Ongoing: Project Website and Online Survey
Key Findings
Key observations included:
• Sidewalks consistently ranked as the most
requested improvement.
• Residents expressed reluctance to reduce onstreet parking to fit other amenities. • Drainage improvements were identified as critical to addressing localized flooding issues.

Survey results highlighted the following priorities as indicated by residents living in the North Shafter and North Park neighborhoods:
• Drainage Improvements: Gibson Lane, Mc Crumb Lane, Hicks Lane, Park Lane • Sidewalks: Mayer Lane, Gibson Lane, Venable Lane, Prince Lane, Klassen Drive • Street Lighting: Sunny Street, Hicks Lane, Klassen Drive, Gibson Lane, Venable Lane • Paved Shoulders: Gibson Lane, Mc Crumb Lane
• Park Access: Consider access improvements to the new park Notably, 54% of residents indicated they would walk more if sidewalks were constructed, 26% if drainage was improved, and 43% if street lighting was enhanced. The majority of respondents indicated that they currently Community Outreach

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drive to work or school. However, 45% of
survey respondents from the north Shafter
and North Park communities indicated that
children in their households walk or ride their
bicycles to school or to the school bus stop.

This indicates a pressing need for improved,
dedicated spaces separated from vehicle
traffic to accommodate multiple and varied
modes of travel.

Conclusion and Next
Steps
The North Shafter Transportation
Improvements and Sustainability Plan
synthesizes community priorities with
technical analysis to produce actionable
recommendations of potential project
alternatives and funding pathways.

These elements guided the
development of design
recommendations to expand
multimodal transportation choices and
ensure equitable access to all travel
modes.

The resulting recommendations are
presented as infrastructure projects,
outlined below and further expanded in
the Proposed Project List and also in
Appendix F.

Next steps include pursuing state and federal grant opportunities to advance potential and feasible projects into design and construction phases.

Shafter Community Meeting: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Community Support for Sidewalks by Street

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Because many streets in the study area have constrained right-of-way areas, the Plan evaluates multiple design alternatives to address safety and accessibility while minimizing encroachment into private property and avoiding relocation of features such as utility poles, fences and mailboxes, where feasible. The project list reflects both community input and technical analyses completed during plan development. Collectively, these projects aim to improve safety and accessibility and to encourage active, sustainable travel in North Shafter and North Park.

Summaries are provided in the table, with plans, recommended prioritization, and cost details in Appendix F.

Street Name R/W Improvement
Alternatives
Proposed Improvement Options R/W Acquisition Needed
Gibson Lane 60’ 1 Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Sidewalks (both sides), Drainage
Improvements
No
Mc Crumb
Lane
60’ 1 Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Sidewalks (both sides), Drainage
Improvements
No
Prince Lane 60’ 1 Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Sidewalks (both sides), Drainage
Improvements
No
Venable
Lane
60’ 1 Paved Shoulders, On-Street Parking (both
sides), Sidewalks (both sides), Drainage
Improvements
No
Alamo Road 40’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage improvements

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Sidewalk (one side), Drainage
improvements
No
Yes: 5’
Hicks Lane 40’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage Improvements

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Drainage Improvements, Sidewalk
(one side)
No
Yes: 5’
Mayer Lane 40’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage Improvements,

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Drainage Improvements, Sidewalk
(one side)
Yes: 8’
Yes: 12’
Park Lane 40’ 1 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage Improvements
No
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Voth Lane 40’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage Improvements

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Drainage Improvements, Sidewalk
(one side)
No
Yes: 5’
English Lane 30’ 1 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (one side), Drainage Improvements
Yes: 6’
Klassen
Drive
30’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Drainage Improvements

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Sidewalk (one side), Drainage
Improvements
Yes: 11’
Yes: 15’
Sunny Street 30’ 2 1. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both sides), Drainage Improvements

2. Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (both
sides), Drainage Improvements, Sidewalk
(one side)
Yes: 10’
Yes: 14’
Cagle Lane 16’ 1 Paved Shoulders/On-Street Parking (one side), Drainage Improvements
Yes: 15’
The following grant sources are typically offered for transportation-related improvements:

G r a n t S o u r c e I m p l e m e n t a t i o n T y p e C y c l e F r e q u e n c y
A p p l i c a t i o n
D i f f i c u l t y
R e q u i r e m e n t s
Caltrans Active
Transportation
Program (ATP)
State, Regional Competitive Every 2 years High Improvements must clearly
benefit
pedestrians and
cyclists in
disadvantaged
areas with
collision histories
Congestion
Mitigation Air
Quality (CMAQ)
Federal, Regional Competitive Every 2 years Low Roads must be functionally
classified as a
major collector or
higher
Potential Funding Sources

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Highway Safety
Improvement
Program (HSIP)
State Competitive Every 2 years Medium Must use
approved safety
countermeasures
and have a
competitive
benefit cost ratio
Regional Surface
Transportation
Program (RSTP)
Federal, Regional Allocation Every 2 years Low Roads must be functionally
classified as a
major collector or
higher
Community
Development
Block Grants
(CDBG)
State, Local Competitive Varies Medium Improvements
must benefit
disadvantaged
areas
Transportation
Development Act
(TDA), Article 3
State, Regional Competitive
and
Allocation
Every 1-2
years
Low Improvements
must clearly
benefit bicyclists
and reduce VMT
Active Transportation Program
Because pedestrian and cyclist collisions are relatively limited in the project areas, proposed project alternatives may not score competitively in the statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding cycles. However, the regional ATP allocation administered by the Kern Council of Governments provides a viable opportunity to secure funding for smaller-scale active transportation projects.

Congestion Mitigation Air Quality
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program, administered by the Kern Council of Governments, provides funding for transportation projects that help nonattainment and maintenance areas achieve or maintain federal air quality standards for pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Eligible projects include transit enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, shared mobility services, traffic signal coordination, and other improvements that clearly demonstrate emissions reductions and congestion relief. In many cases, funded projects must be located on roads functionally classified as major collectors or higher. Roads must be reclassified by Caltrans prior to receiving funding.

Highway Safety Improvement Program
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) offers federal funding to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on public roads by using a data-driven, performance-based approach that prioritizes infrastructure projects incorporating proven safety countermeasures. Because pedestrian and cyclist collisions are relatively limited in the project areas, proposed project alternatives may not score competitively in the statewide HSIP funding cycles. However, certain pedestrian and cyclist-related infrastructure

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improvements are listed on the HSIP Set-Aside list, such as pedestrian crossing improvements and bicycle safety improvements, where benefit cost ratios are not a primary determining factor for funding award.

Regional Surface Transportation Program
The Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) distributes federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds to California regional transportation agencies or metropolitan planning organizations. Funds can be used for a wide range of transportation projects, including road paving, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and transit infrastructure on functionally classified roads of major collector or higher, and are allocated using formula-based allocations in the Kern County region by Kern Council of Governments.

Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a competitive grant program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. There is also a CDBG set aside pathway through the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department. The CDBG Program provides funding to rural cities and counties to improve quality of life by creating decent housing, enhancing public infrastructure, and expanding economic opportunities for low‐ and moderate‐income residents. Eligible projects include housing rehabilitation, public improvements, community facilities, and public services.

Transportation Development Act, Article 3
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds allocate a portion of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for construction, engineering, and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, trails, bike parking, and bikeways. Additionally, TDA 3 funds can be used to support bicycle safety education programs and planning efforts.

Appendices
Appendix A: Community Outreach and Engagement
Appendix B: Traffic Counts and Forecasting Demand
Appendix C: Topography Study
Appendix D: Drainage Study
Appendix E: Street Lighting Study
Appendix F: Project Prioritization and Cost Estimates

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Introduction
The City of Shafter and DPSI staff participated in the following community engagement and outreach events to promote the survey, upcoming community meetings, and to inform the
development of the Plan and recommended prioritizations for potential future transportation projects in the North Shafter and North Park neighborhoods.

October 30, 2024: Shafter Harvest Festival
Pop Up Event #1
City of Shafter staff and DPSI staff hosted a booth at the Shafter Harvest Festival on October 30, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. At this booth, flyers were provided advertising the upcoming community meeting on December 11, 2024. The booth also gave residents the opportunity to respond to the survey and provide input on Plan elements and development.

December 6, 2024: Shafter Christmas Parade
Pop Up Event #2
City of Shafter staff and DPSI staff hosted a booth at the Shafter Christmas Parade at Mannel Park from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., immediately preceding the Shafter Christmas
Parade. At this booth, flyers were provided advertising the upcoming community meeting on December 11, 2024. The
booth also gave residents the opportunity to respond to the survey and provide input on Plan elements and development.

December 7, 2024: Neighborhood Canvassing
Door-to-Door Canvassing
DPSI staff conducted door-to-door canvassing activities on the afternoon of December 7, 2024 to advertise the upcoming Community Meeting on December 11, 2024 and encourage
residents to take the survey.

Appendix A:

Community Outreach and Engagement

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December 11, 2024: Community Prioritization Meeting
On December 11, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., a community meeting was held at the Shafter Library and Learning Center. The event was promoted via pop-up booths at the Shafter Harvest Festival and Christmas Parade, social media, and door-to-door canvassing conducted immediately beforehand. Childcare and interpretation were provided, and attendance was documented with photos available. Prioritization exercises indicated strong community support for drainage upgrades on many streets and sidewalk installation on others.

The pictures above are from the December 2024 Community Meeting, which had participation from 17 community members. The results of the brainstorming activities conducted during this meeting informed the development of future community engagement activities, such as pre-paid survey mailers sent to residents and owners of properties located within the study area.

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April 4, 2025: Shafter First Friday
Features and Programs Brainstorm
On April 4, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., City of Shafter and DPSI staff hosted a booth at the City’s First Friday event. The booth presented conceptual cross-sections of potential transportation improvements informed by the results of the December 2024 meeting. The purpose of this pop-up was to solicit additional feedback and help prioritize projects for the Plan from a broad audience.

April - May 2025: Mailer Sent to Residents and Owners
Challenges & Identify Survey – Mail
More than 200 paper surveys were mailed to tenants and property owners in North Shafter and North Park, each including a postage-paid return envelope. The mailer also directed recipients to the project website for additional information and access to a more detailed online survey. Approximately 50 responses were received, with some streets achieving higher response rates than others. The results of these surveys are presented in the Community Outreach, Engagement and Meeting Results Section on the following pages.

Ongoing: Website & Survey
Challenges & Identify Survey – Online: Website
Throughout the planning period, a dedicated project webpage was maintained, which generated over 20 additional survey responses. The webpage provided information on upcoming meetings, a link to the online survey, and an email sign-up to receive updates on the Plan’s progress and be informed of future meeting dates.

April 2025 Pop-Up Brainstorm Activity
Plan-Specific Website for Community Information

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July 8, 2025: Ad Hoc Community Meeting
An ad hoc public meeting was held on July 8,
2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Shafter
Veterans Hall. The event was promoted via
social media and through email and mailed
notices to the established outreach distribution
list, and attendees engaged with City of
Shafter officials to discuss priority
improvements.

Whiteboard from December 2024 Brainstorming Activity
July 2025 Ad Hoc Community Meeting #1

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February 5, 2026: Ad Hoc Community Meeting, Mailers, and Neighborhood Canvassing A second ad hoc public meeting was held on February 5, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall. Mailers were sent to community members advertising the upcoming meeting, and the meeting was also advertised electronically via email and the City of Shafter’s social media platforms. This meeting debuted the draft Plan document for public review, displayed project design options and alternatives, the proposed project cost estimates, and invited public review and comment.

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Community Outreach, Engagement and Meeting Results
The community outreach, engagement, and
meetings conducted throughout the
development of the North Shafter
Transportation Improvements Sustainability
Plan indicated support for primarily pedestrian
improvements, roadway and/or drainage
improvements, and street lighting
improvements along streets in the North
Shafter and North Park neighborhoods. The
results were variable, with some streets
receiving much more response and support for improvements than others. The results of the surveys distributed through mailers, online, and during meetings indicated the following notable levels of support for certain transportation improvements being considered by this Plan. Additional transportation improvement preferences can be seen in the Improvement Preferences by Street table.

Notable Transportation Improvement Preferences on North Shafter and North Park Streets Gibson Road
• High level of support for constructing sidewalks and installing street lights • Moderate level of support for paving the road and/or road shoulders and installing bike lanes Prince Lane
• High level of support for constructing sidewalks
• Moderate level of support for installing street lights, paving the road and/or road shoulders, and drainage improvements Venable Lane
• High level of support for paving the road and/or road shoulders and installing street lights • Moderate level of support for constructing sidewalks
Klassen Lane
• High level of support for constructing sidewalks and installing street lights • Moderate level of support for constructing drainage improvements and paving the road and/or road shoulders Sunny Street
• High level of support for constructing sidewalks and installing street lights Hicks Lane
• Moderate level of support for constructing drainage improvements Park Lake
• No clear consensus on proposed design options. Recommend continued engagement to further refine designs.

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Findings
The results of the community outreach preferences have been used in conjunction with right-of-way availability and project feasibility in the development of the future transportation project prioritization recommendations for the North Shafter and North Park communities. The full Project Prioritization List has been outlined in Appendix F of this Plan.

Additional Community Engagement Materials
December 2024 Open House Meeting Sign-in Sheet:

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July 2025 Ad-Hoc Meeting Social Media Graphics

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Community Engagement Summary Results on Transportation Improvement Preferences (December 2024 – July 2025)

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February 2026 Ad-Hoc Meeting Social Media Graphics and Conceptual Rendering Samples Sample Conceptual Renderings
Alamo Road: Existing Conditions Alamo Road: Proposed Improvements Gibson Lane: Existing Conditions Gibson Lane: Proposed Improvements

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Appendix B: Traffic Counts and Forecasting Demand

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The North Shafter and North Park area includes approximately 225 residences accessed by thirteen (13) local roadways in Shafter, California. Traffic counts for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles were conducted on weekdays (Tuesdays through Thursdays) between December 16, 2024, and January 10, 2025, during peak travel periods of 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m.

The map below depicts the count locations, and the table provides the vehicle, pedestrian, and bicyclist counts, along with the time of the observed counts (Peak AM and Peak PM).

Appendix B: Traffic Counts and Forecasting Demand

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Traffic Count Results
Traffic count results are presented in the table below. Intersections depicted in gray on the following table had the highest overall traffic volumes observed:

Intersection Peak Hours Vehicles Pedestrians Bicyclists Total Peak Hour
Pedestrians &
Bicyclists
Total Peak
Hour
Vehicles
Mayer Lane
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 21 2 0 5 38
16:00 – 18:00 17 0 3
Mayer Lane
and Cagle
Lane
07:00 – 09:00 11 0 0 5 19
16:00 – 18:00 8 2 3
Mayer Lane
and Park
Lane
07:00 – 09:00 18 0 2 3 43
16:00 – 18:00 25 1 0
Fresno
Avenue at
Park Lane
07:00 – 09:00 13 2 0 3 60
16:00 – 18:00 47 1 0
Fresno
Avenue and
Alamo Road
07:00 – 09:00 9 1 0 1 21
16:00 – 18:00 12 0 0
English Lane
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 0 1 0 4 3
16:00 – 18:00 3 1 2
Sunny Street
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 10 1 0 4 15
16:00 – 18:00 5 1 2
Klassen Drive
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 23 2 0 8 50
16:00 – 18:00 27 4 2
Venable Lane
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 80 1 0 4 220
16:00 – 18:00 140 1 2
Venable Lane
and Mc
Crumb Lane
07:00 – 09:00 70 1 0 4 192
16:00 – 18:00 122 1 2
Gibson Lane
and Mc
Crumb Lane
07:00 – 09:00 19 2 0 2 68
16:00 – 18:00 49 0 0
07:00 – 09:00 10 0 0 0 28

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Venable Lane
and Hicks
Lane
16:00 – 18:00 18 0 0
Voth Lane
and State
Route 43
07:00 – 09:00 9 8 1 17 19
16:00 – 18:00 10 7 1
Total Peak Hour Movements 40 20 60 556
Findings:

The intersections with the highest pedestrian and bicyclist traffic included:
• Mayer Lane and State Route 43
• Mayer Lane and Cagle Lane
• Klassen Drive and State Route 43
• Voth Lane and State Route 43
The intersections with the highest vehicle traffic included:
• Venable Lane and State Route 43
• Venable Lane and Mc Crumb Lane
• Gibson Lane and Mc Crumb Lane
• Fresno Avenue and Park Lane
• Klassen Drive and State Route 43
Neighborhood survey results showed that about 75% of residents reported driving to work or school, while 25% indicated they walk or bike to work, school, or bus stops.

In comparison, peak-hour traffic counts revealed that approximately 90% of trips were made by motor vehicle, with only 10% occurring on foot or by bicycle.

Given the limited availability of transportation funding, competition for resources will likely require the City to strategically target investments on the corridors where improvements can deliver the most significant safety and/or mobility benefits.

Based on observed traffic volumes, infrastructure improvement efforts are recommended to prioritize the streets with the highest traffic activity—namely Mayer Lane, Venable Lane, Klassen Drive, Gibson Lane, Park Lane, Voth Lane, and Mc Crumb Lane.

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Active Transportation Demand Forecasting (Modeling)
Future active transportation (pedestrian and cyclist) traffic volumes on these streets can be estimated and/or predicted in one way using the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) method for Quantifying Reductions in Vehicle Miles Traveled from New Bike Paths, Lanes, and Cycle Tracks Technical Document.

This methodology estimates future travel mode shifts by combining activity center data, existing travel counts, and city population to inform predictions. This CARB methodology is acceptable to be used in calculating projected benefits for many grants, including Urban Greening, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC), Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP), and Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ). The methodology is outlined in the formula below:

Equation 1: CARB Automobile Vehicle Miles Traveled Reductions Methodology Auto VMT Reduced = (D) * (ADT) * (A + C) * (L)
Where, Units
D = Days of use per year (default is 200 days) Days
ADT = Annual average two-way daily vehicular traffic
on parallel road (maximum of 30,000)
Trips per Day
A = Adjustment factor (Table Lookup Value) -
C = Activity center credit (Table Lookup Value) -
L = Trip Length (i.e. 1.8 miles/trip in one direction) Miles per Trip Table 1: Adjustment Factor (A) Lookup Table
Average Daily Traffic
(ADT)
Bicycle Project Length
(one-direction)
A (for cities with
population >250,000 or
non-university towns
with population
<250,000
A (for university towns
with population
<250,000)
ADT ≤ 12,000 vehicles
per day
≤1 mile .0019 .0104
>1 mile & ≤ 2 miles .0029 .0155
>2 miles .0038 .0207
ADT >12,000 and
≤ 24,000 vehicles per
day
≤1 mile .0014 .0073
>1 mile & ≤ 2 miles .0020 .0109
>2 miles .0027 .0145
ADT > 24,000 and ≤
30,000 vehicles per day
(max. is 30,000)
≤1 mile .0010 .0052
>1 mile & ≤ 2 miles .0014 .0078
>2 miles .0019 .0104

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Table 2: Activity Center Credit (C) Lookup Table
Count Activity
Centers if there are:

Within one-half mile of Project Area Within one-quarter mile of Project Area 3 .0005 .001
> 3 < 7 .0010 .002
≥ 7 .0015 .003
Based on the upcoming construction of new active transportation infrastructure along Highway 43 towards the City of Shafter’s central business district, it can be expected that the construction of the multiuse pathway between North Shafter and North Park and the central business district could result in the reduction of up to approximately 11,500 vehicle trips per year, which equates to a reduction of 31 vehicle trips per day.

The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) 2022 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) indicated that the average number of occupants per trip in a household vehicle in the United States was 1.5 persons.

Using the calculation above, this can translate to approximately 31 – 47 additional pedestrians or cyclists that can be expected to select active modes of transportation per day as a result of constructing the active transportation improvements along Highway 43 and within the North Shafter and North Park communities.

Auto Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduced = 11,492 VMT Reduction Annually 200 (days/year) * 16,900 (ADT) * (.0019 + .0015) * 1 (mile) = 11,492 11,492 / 365 = 31.48 VMT Reduction Daily
Thereby, increasing the number of pedestrians or cyclists daily by 31 – 47.

31.48 * 1.5 = 47.22 I 31.48 – 47.22 Increased Pedestrians or Cyclists Daily Additionally, by taking into account census data for the City of Shafter, as well as anecdotal information obtained during the community engagement activities conducted throughout 2025 for the North Shafter Transportation Improvements Sustainability Plan, future active transportation traffic volume demand can also be forecasted that construction of new pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure improvements along Highway 43 and also internally within the neighborhoods of North Shafter and North Park will result in approximately 200 additional individuals choosing to walk or cycle as a form of exercise or for transportation in the North Shafter and North Park community, in general, that did not utilize active modes of transportation before. • The number of residences in the North Shafter and North Park area (~225) • The average number of residents per household in Shafter (3.67) • The survey findings (54% of residents would walk more if there were sidewalks constructed) • Divided by 2 to account for external influencing factors, such as poor weather, non-school-year months, or other occurrences that reduce the likelihood for utilizing active modes of transportation Probable Increase in Pedestrian Activity = 222.95 Additional Individuals Using Active Transportation (225 * 3.67 * 0.54) / 2 = 222.95

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Pedestrian and Cyclist Turning Movements (Peak AM and Peak PM) As shown in the Pedestrian and Cyclist Turning Movement maps, most pedestrian and bicycle activity within the North Shafter and North Park neighborhoods enters and exits through or towards the direction of Highway 43 — even when alternative routes are available. The forthcoming pedestrian and cyclist improvements along Highway 43 will further reinforce this pattern, encouraging additional foot and bicycle travel to and from these neighborhoods.

The projected calculations presented on the preceding pages indicate that construction of the proposed active transportation improvements in North Shafter and North Park will result in a measurable increase in pedestrian and cyclist activity. Completing the additional active transportation projects outlined in this Transportation Improvements Sustainability Plan will further enhance mobility options and improve overall quality of life for residents of the North Shafter and North Park communities.

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Appendix C: Topography Study

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NORTH SHAFTER

TOPOGRAPHY STUDY

SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 26, 2025

PREPARED FOR:

CITY OF SHAFTER
720 Commerce Way
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-5004
Contact: Michael James, PE PREPARED BY:

Diversified Project Services
International, Inc.
5351 Olive Drive, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 371-2800
Contact: Scott Radsick

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Table of Contents
I. Introduction and Background .................................................................................................. 3 II. Data Sources and Methodology .............................................................................................. 4 III. Existing Topography Conditions .............................................................................................. 4 IV. Conclusions .............................................................................................................................. 8

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I. Introduction and Background
This study has been prepared in support of Objective 2 of the City of Shafter’s North Shafter Street Improvements Engineering Services project. This study documents existing terrain and slope characteristics within the North Shafter study area. The study utilizes publicly available datasets and custom contour maps developed for planning-level analysis. No field surveying was conducted, and the information herein is intended for conceptual engineering and prioritization purposes only.

The project area is located in the North Shafter and North Park neighborhoods located in Shafter, California and is generally bounded by Mayer Lane to the north, State Route 43 to the east, and Voth Lane to the south. The surrounding land use is predominantly single-family residential, with typical lot sizes ranging from approximately one-quarter to one-third of an acre. Between the North Park and North Shafter neighborhoods, there are agricultural parcels that have been repurposed over the years. For the purposes of this study, the project limits are confined to the established, historic neighborhoods and do not include the newer subdivisions developed in recent decades along West Tulare Avenue.

Figure 1 illustrates the regional location of the project and Figure 2 depicts the limits of the proposed improvements within the North Shafter and North Park neighborhoods.

Figure 1. North Shafter Location Map

Project Location
Shafter
Lerdo Hwy

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Figure 2. Proposed Project Site
II. Data Sources and Methodology
Topographic analysis was based on USGS public LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) datasets, Kern County DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data, and aerial orthophotography. The USGS LiDAR datasets were used to derive the digital surface model that supported the generation of custom

0.5-ft contour maps and terrain slope analysis. Contours and slope directions were produced using GIS-based surface modeling tools. No boundary survey or ground-level elevation verification was performed. The resulting maps support early-stage planning and do not represent survey-grade accuracy.

III. Existing Topography Conditions
The North Shafter and North Park study area consists of extremely low-relief terrain with elevations ranging from approximately 344 to 348 feet across the neighborhoods, producing gentle slopes that generally direct drainage southwest, toward older residential streets and adjacent agricultural lands. Contour mapping identifies typical slopes between 0.1% and 0.6%, reflecting the minimal natural gradient, which is characteristic of the southern San Joaquin Valley.

This highlights the limitations that this terrain poses for efficient surface runoff. The terrain’s consistent southwesterly fall aligns with regional topographic behavior and influences how stormwater moves through both residential and agricultural portions of the community. Figures 3–6 present the contour maps for various locations within the project limits, illustrating these subtle elevation changes and the resulting flow patterns in greater detail.

Proposed Project Site
Fresno Ave
W Tulare Ave

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Figure 3. North Park Neighborhood
Figure 3 shows a detailed contour and slope-direction map of the North Park neighborhood, bounded by Mayer Lane to the north, Fresno Avenue to the south, State Route 43 to the east, and Park Lane to the west. Overlaid on aerial imagery, the contour lines (ranging from roughly an elevation of 344 to 348 feet) highlight the subtle topographic variations across this primarily residential area. The labeled slope-direction arrows indicate gentle grades between 0.38% and

0.45%, demonstrating that the terrain slopes predominantly from the northeast toward the southwest. This means runoff generally drains away from State Route 43 and toward the lower residential and agricultural areas near Park Lane and Fresno Avenue.

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Figure 4. Agricultural Area Between the North Park and North Shafter Neighborhoods Figure 4 shows the topography and slope behavior of the agricultural area west of State Route 43, between Fresno Avenue and English Lane. Contour elevations ranging from approximately 344 to 347 feet illustrate a consistent and gentle southwest slope, with annotated slope-direction arrows indicating grades between roughly 0.10% and 0.20%. This southwest drainage pattern directs runoff away from State Route 43 and toward the adjacent agricultural fields. The map also highlights the interface between the residential edge along English Lane and the cultivated fields, where subtle elevation breaks occur. These transitions influence how water flows out of the residential neighborhood and into the surrounding agricultural land, particularly during storm events.

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Figure 5. Northern Section of North Shafter Neighborhood Figure 5 illustrates the topography of the northern section of the North Shafter neighborhood. It includes Sunny Street, Klassen Drive, Prince Lane, and portions of McCrumb Lane and Mettler Avenue. There are subtle elevation differences that produce a gentle southwest drainage pattern across this portion of the neighborhood. Contour elevations ranging from approximately 345 to 347 feet indicate mild slopes between about 0.10% and 0.40%, guiding runoff away from State Route 43 and toward the lower residential areas and stormwater facilities to the west.

A key feature in this area is the detention basin located on the west end of Prince Lane, which serves as a major collection point for stormwater from the surrounding streets. The map identifies a drainage inlet on Prince Lane, positioned to intercept surface flows along that corridor and reduce the potential for ponding in this low-slope environment. The coordination between the drainage inlet on Prince Lane and the detention basin downstream provides an important pathway for managing runoff within this section of the North Shafter neighborhood.

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Figure 6. Southern Section of North Shafter Neighborhood Figure 6 illustrates the southern portion of the North Shafter neighborhood, including Venable Lane, Hicks Lane, Gibson Lane, Voth Lane, and portions of McCrumb Lane and Mettler Avenue.

The contour lines and slope-direction arrows show that the area drains predominantly to the southwest, with localized slopes ranging from approximately 0.14% to 0.46%.

This portion of the study area contains several key stormwater features, including a detention basin located between Hicks Lane and Voth Lane, as well as drainage inlets positioned at the west end of Gibson Lane and the south end of Mettler Avenue. The detention basin is depicted with closely spaced internal contours that reflect its depth and storage capacity, confirming its function as a primary collection point for runoff from both the newer residential area (Tract 5837) to the west and flows originating near State Route 43. The drainage inlets on Gibson Lane and Mettler Avenue provide additional stormwater capture points, collecting surface flows from the surrounding flat residential blocks and conveying them toward the larger detention basin located at the west end of Prince Lane shown in Figure 5. Elevation values between 345 and 349 feet indicate subtle but consistent changes in ground surface that direct runoff toward these engineered low points.

IV. Conclusions
The North Shafter study area exhibits minimal elevation change, with several localized low points contributing to drainage deficiencies that influence both stormwater movement and transportation planning. The contour maps prepared for this study provide insight into the natural slope behavior and surface drainage, establishing a baseline for subsequent engineering analysis, project ranking, and evaluation of design alternatives under the North Shafter Transportation Improvements & Sustainability Plan. By documenting these shallow slopes and terrain characteristics, the study supports future design, prioritization, and planning efforts within the project area.

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