# October 6, 2026 Special Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Shafter held a special joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting on October 6, 2026. The main item was an informational presentation on proposed revisions to the housing element and associated rezoning, intended to maintain compliance with state housing law. The revisions identify five areas for rezoning to provide capacity for roughly 800 housing units, including higher-density housing for lower-income needs. The presenter said the city faces a March 2027 deadline to complete the rezonings; losing compliance could expose the city to state enforcement, fines, and reduced local control. No rezoning ordinance was considered or adopted at this meeting.

The city plans an open house and continued public comment, consultation with the state housing department, and consideration of adoption in early 2027. Council and commissioners asked questions about enforcement, development options, and the mapped sites; the presentation materials and an online map were to be made available. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned. No contract award, purchasing decision, budget allocation, or other procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [October 6, 2026 Special Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3fxmnB9vig) - CityofShafter