336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SHAFTER CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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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 Espinoza
INVOCATION: Council Member Alvarado
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PRESENTATION:
1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Lideres de Campesinas PUBLIC COMMENT:
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
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 Shafter City Council Agenda
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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: April 3, 2026, April 9, 2026.
2. Approve Payroll: March 31, 2026, April 3, 2026.
3. 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 February 2026.
4. Approve Resolution of Commendation: 2026 Cinco de Mayo Grand Marshall Margaret Rodriguez Ramirez.
5. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; accept the 2025/2026 Mid-Year Budget update; and approve a minute order authorizing the Finance Director to implement minor budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2025/26 adopted budget to align revenues and expenditures with current projections and council-approved actions.
6. Council find the action is not defined as a "project" per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution No. 3018, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter authorizing the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) and the following Project(s): Shafter Dial-A-Ride Fare Reduction Program, up to the amount of $40,155 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
7. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the use of AB 33 fentanyl grant funds for the implementation of a timekeeping system, including mobile functionality, to support tracking, reporting, and evaluation of fentanyl-related efforts.
8. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the Special Event Permit application submitted by the Lions Club of Shafter for the “Shafter 5K Run in Honor of Sgt. Moises Martinez” on May 30, 2026, including the requested temporary road alteration/closure on Fresno Avenue from Beech Avenue to Mannel Avenue.
9. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve a Special Event Permit for the Shafter Cinco de Mayo Festival.
10. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve a Special Event Permit for the Shafter Cinco de Mayo Festival Carnival.
11. Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the addition of one (1) Library Supervisor position to Shafter City Council Agenda
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the City’s staffing allocation within the Community Services Department to provide operational oversight of library services, enhance program delivery, and support expanded community engagement efforts.
12. Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and approve the purchase and installation of the additional License Plate Readers, live cameras, and a movable License Plate Reader trailer all purchased from Flock Safety in the amount of $65,250 initially and $40,000 per year annually starting in the second year.
13. Council find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); approve a budget amendment to CIP Project No. PF00004 to establish budget authority of $40,000 funded by a General Fund appropriation; accept the two informal bids received; and award a contract to Courts and Green, the lowest responsive bidder, for the replacement of shade sails and refurbishment of shade structures at the Shafter Aquatics Center.
14. Council find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; approve the plans and specifications for the Tulare Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project; and authorize staff to proceed with formal bidding for the Project.
15. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution No. 3072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter approving the relinquishment of vehicular direct access rights along the southerly boundary of lots 11, 12,13, and 14 of Tract 7244 Phase 3 and authorize the execution and recordation of relinquishment document as described in Exhibit A; accept dedication of access rights from Lennar Homes of California, LLC and Millrose Properties California, LLC, as described in Exhibit B and depicted in Exhibit C of Dedication of Waiver of Direct Access; authorize the City Manager to execute said document; and authorize the City Engineer to record said document.
16. Council find the action has been previously exempted per the California Environmental Quality Act; and approve an amendment to the agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $40,000 for materials testing and special inspection services associated with the Police Department Substation Project (Project No. PD00001).
17. Council find that the approval of the final map is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the final map for Tract No. 7318, Phase 4.
18. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve an agreement for the completion of Public Improvements with KC Builders, LLC for Tract 7318-Phase 4 subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and City Engineer; and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
19. Council find that the action was previously exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act; authorize the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement with Dee Jaspar & Associates, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for Well No. 22 and Well No. 23 in the amount up to $160,000; authorize a budget amendment of $80,000 to Project Shafter City Council Agenda
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WA00016 and $80,000 to Project WA00020 funded by the water connection fee account.
20. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve that the Mayor, on behalf of the Shafter City Council, execute a letter of support for Senate Bill 1216 (SB 1216).
MANAGEMENT REPORT:
1. DECLARING 3 PROPERTIES (APNs 026-010-26, 090-211-02, AND PORTION OF 090-211-04) AS NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS PROPERTIES: Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt Resolution 3074, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Declaring properties identified as APNs 026-010-26, 090-211-02, and portion of 090-211-04 non-exempt surplus land; approving the form of Notice of Availability; and directing the City Manager or City Manager’s Designee to comply with the requirements of the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Section 54220 et seq.
ROLL CALL
2. DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR 390 S VALLEY STREET APN (026- 360-31) AS EXEMPT SURPLUS PROPERTY: Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt Resolution 3075, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Declaring property located near 390 S Valley Street, Shafter, CA 93263 (APN 026-360-31) as exempt surplus land; and directing the City Manager or City Manager’s Designee to comply with the requirements of the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Section 54220 et seq.
ROLL CALL
3. WHOLESALE FIBER SERVICE AGREEMENTS APPROVAL: Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the use of new Wholesale Fiber Service Agreements within the City's Telecommunication Division for all current and future fiber optic connection contracts with outside internet service providers.
ROLL CALL
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
RECESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1). One Potential Case.
ADJOURNMENT:
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