May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Shafter held its regular City Council meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $417,679.76 purchase of a Timco model 600 street sweeper through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, authorization of a three-year professional services agreement with Copel and Gruber Public Finance for $150,000, and approval of plans and specifications for a $1.275 million core city bike lane project funded through AB 617. Additionally, the council authorized the release of a request for proposals for citywide janitorial services. The meeting also featured presentations on regional transportation planning and the city's updated transit development plan, highlighting potential service expansions and infrastructure improvements. Public hearings addressed staffing vacancies and recruitment efforts, a development agreement continuation, and a general plan amendment with zone changes for residential development. The council approved a motion to explore feasibility for a regional law enforcement training facility with an estimated assessment cost of $300,000 to be shared with Kern Community College District. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, transit service enhancements, and strategic planning with several motions passed to advance procurement and capital projects.