336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Meeting Held In-Person and Via Zoom and Livestream on YouTube.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SHAFTER CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours at City Hall located at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter CA. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.shafter.com.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL: Mayor Givens
Mayor Pro Tem Olvera
Council Member Alvarado
Council Member Espinoza
Council Member Prout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Alvarado
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Olvera
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PRESENTATION:
1. American Red Cross Month Proclamation
2. Fire Captain Shawn Pattison Recognition
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Those persons wishing to speak on any item included on the agenda, or on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, are invited to speak from the podium and address the City Council. Speakers are limited to five minutes unless additional time is needed for translation. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
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On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff, or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. No formal action by the Council will be taken unless an item is identified on the Agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and non-controversial by staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the item before action is taken.
1. Approve General Checks: February 20, 2026, February 27, 2026, March 6, 2026, March 12, 2026
2. Approve Payroll: February 11, 2026, February 20, 2026, February 23, 2026, February 27, 2026, March 6, 2026.
3. Approve Overtime Report: February 2026.
4. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and accept the Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
5. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report attached as "Exhibit 1"; and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing & Community Development.
6. Council adopt Resolution No. 3069, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter accepting the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report attached as Exhibit "A"; and directing Staff to submit to State Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, State Department of Housing and Community Development, and Kem Council of Governments.
7. 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. 778, an amendment Shafter Municipal Code Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) to comply with Senate Bill 635.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 Shafter City Council Agenda
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of the City of Shafter adopting a revised Citywide Title VI Program and Implementation Plan.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
MANAGEMENT REPORT:
1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON STATUS OF FIBER OPTIC EXPANSION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW WEBSITE FOR SOL FIBER: Council receive and file. This item is for informational purposes only.
ROLL CALL
2. SKATEPARK RESTROOM FORMAL BIDDING AUTHORIZATION: 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.
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ROLL CALL
3. NORTH SHAFTER TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (CIP PROJECT NO. ST00022) APPROVAL: 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.
ROLL CALL
4. WELL 22/23 DRILLING PROJECT AWARD TO BAKERSFIELD WELL & PUMP:
Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept bids received for the Well 22/23 Drilling Project; determine S.A. Camp Pump & Drilling Company to be non-responsible for failure to meet the minimum qualification requirements set forth in section 1.1.1. of the contract documents; authorize the Public Works Director to issue a Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed to Bakersfield Well & Pump for the Well No. 22 (Base Bid) and Well No. 23 Drilling Project (Additive Alternate Items), as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000.
ROLL CALL
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
RECESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 Property: APN 028-180-22, APN 028-280-70, and APN 089-230-18 Agency Negotiator: Lance Lippincott, City Manager Negotiating Parties: California High Speed Rail Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
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