July 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Shafter held its regular City Council meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a professional services agreement with Economic and Planning Systems Incorporated for up to $40,000, and a purchase agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for granular activated carbon media at Well No. 16 for up to $120,000. The council also approved the purchase of two Fortinet firewalls and associated licensing for nearly $19,665 through MGT Impact Solutions. The council authorized the formal bidding process for the Zerker Road Rehabilitation Project and approved the award of the Core City Bike Lane Project to Pavement Coatings Company for $1,177,607, with a budget amendment of $50,000 from the gas tax fund. Additionally, the council approved a $90,000 budget for a Veterans Park sound garden project and a $200,000 budget for a shade structure at Mattel Park playground, both funded by the general fund. The council also declared a city-owned property as surplus to enable redevelopment opportunities. Finally, the council voted to place a 1% local transactions and use sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot to address projected budget deficits and fund city services, emphasizing that the decision would ultimately rest with voters. Several resolutions related to annual levies for solid waste, wastewater, and landscape lighting districts were also adopted.