June 2, 2026 Special & Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Shafter held a Special and Regular City Council Meeting on June 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $100,000 professional services agreement with Jas Pacific CSG for office and technology space improvements at the police department. The council also authorized a $200,000 general fund appropriation for phase one improvements at a future transit facility located at 1351 East Ash Avenue, with authorization for the city manager to award contracts within the approved budget. Additionally, the council discussed and approved a five-year, $250,000 agreement for the purchase and operation of Flock First Responder Safety Drones to enhance public safety operations, funded by public safety impact fees. Other notable procurement-related approvals included plans and specifications for the Seven Standard Road Streetscape Project and the Manvel Park Water Supply Improvement Project. The council also adopted updated user and regulatory fees projected to generate nearly $900,000 in additional annual revenue, primarily from development services, to better recover costs and reduce general fund impacts. A motion was passed to accept dedication of easements and authorize a maintenance agreement for drainage purposes from a private property. The meeting included public hearings, community engagement initiatives such as forming a park naming committee, and concluded with a closed session on existing litigation with no reportable action.