336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SHAFTER CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Olvera
INVOCATION: Council Member Espinoza
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PRESENTATION:
1. Resolution of Recognition: Margaret Rodriguez Ramirez
2. Certificate of Recognition: Eduardo "Fast Eddie" Rodriguez
3. Certificate of Recogntion: Joslyn Pierruci
4. National Social Media Day Proclamation - June 30, 2026 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.
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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 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: May 26, 2026, May 28, 2026, May 29, 2026, June 1, 2026, June 3, 2026, June 4, 2026
2. Approve Payroll: May 29, 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 March 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 April 2026.
5. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution 3086, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Setting Forth an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Consistent with Article XIII B of the California Constitution and Selecting the Annual Adjustment Factors.
6. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt Resolution 3087, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to Charter Cities; adopt Resolution 3088, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Municipal Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and adopt Resolution 3089, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
7. Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution 3090, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Adopting a Disruption Policy for Meetings of the City Council, its Board & Commissions in Accordance with Senate Bill 707 Guidelines.
8. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the Special Event Permit for Valley Clean Air Now Shafter City Council Agenda
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to host the Clean Green Yard Machines and Tune In & Tune Up event on June 27, 2026, at the City of Shafter Yard.
9. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the purchase of office furniture from Stinson’s for the Gossamer Grove Substation in the amount of $133,332.27.
10. Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the final phase radio implementation, including installation of a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) system and encryption integration services necessary to complete the Police Department radio communication system upgrade; authorize a not-to-exceed contingency allocation of $150,000 for project completion and unforeseen implementation costs; approve the associated budget adjustment necessary to complete the project.
11. Council find the action is not defined as a "project" per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; accept a cost proposal for purchasing 253 water meter assemblies from Pace Supply Corp. (Badger Meter) totaling $146,366.71 (Quotation No. 2814357); and authorize the Deputy Public Works Director to issue a purchase order for the water meter assemblies.
12. Council find that the action is not a "project" per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; authorize the Mayor to sign a funding commitment letter in support of Kern County’s application to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program for the Cherry Avenue Grade Separation Project; authorize participation in the Cherry Avenue Grade Separation Project grant application; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute related documents necessary to support the grant application process.
13. Council find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); approve the plans and specifications for the 2026 Citywide Street Striping Project; and authorize Staff to advertise the 2026 Citywide Street Striping Project for formal bidding.
14. Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept three (3) cost proposals recieved for purchasing oil binder material and spreading for the annual sand sealing project; and authorize the Public Works Director to enter into a construction contract for oil spreading services with Kern Asphalt for $98,397.
15. Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept three (3) cost proposals for purchasing oil sand material for the annual sand sealing project; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue a purchase order for oil sand material to Bowman Asphalt, Inc in an amount up to $130,000.
16. Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; Consider adoption of Resolution 3091, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments Within Existing City Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Maintenance and Servicing of Lighting and Landscaping; and Consider adoption of Resolution 3092, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Approving the Engineer’s Reports and Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Existing Landscaping and Shafter City Council Agenda
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Lighting Districts (“Districts”) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Maintenance and Servicing of Lighting and Landscaping, and Giving Notice of and Setting the Time and Place of the Hearing on the Annual Levy of Assessments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Should anyone challenge any proposed action which is the subject of a public hearing listed on this agenda, that person challenging any action taken after the public hearing may be limited to raising only those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing.
1. 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN RESOLUTION ADOPTION: Council find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt Resolution 3093, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and adopt Resolution 3094, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter adopting a Water Shortage Contingency Plan as part of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (WSCP).
ROLL CALL
MANAGEMENT REPORT:
1. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027: Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution 3085, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter, California, approving and adopting the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and appropriating the funds necessary to meet the expenditures set forth therein.
ROLL CALL
2. LERDO HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - SCHNAIDT ST TO VALLEY ST AWARD (ST00038.1): Council find the project was previously exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept three (3) bids received for the Lerdo Highway Reconstruction Project - Schnaidt St. to Valley St. (ST00038.1); authorize a budget amendment of $167,000 in Gas Tax funding to project ST00038.1; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue a notice of award and notice to proceed to Bowman Asphalt, Inc. in an amount up to $1,000,000 for said project.
ROLL CALL
3. EAST TULARE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AWARD (ST00045): Council find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept five (5) bids received for the East Tulare Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue a notice of award and notice to proceed to Griffith Company in an amount up to $600,000 for said project.
ROLL CALL
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
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DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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