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Aug 1, 2026

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Council appoints mayor pro tem

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council approves multiple city projects

The Council approved agreements for a CNG equipment removal project and the Walnut Street and 4th Street Pathways Project, along with several other consent items and a public hearing item. It also designated a voting delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities annual conference.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves park equipment donation

The City Council approved a memorandum of understanding accepting a donation for the purchase and installation of park equipment at Felicita Park, and it also approved a budget update, annual investment policy, and several consent items.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council approves emergency action

The City Council approved an emergency action allowing the city manager to work with Veolia North America to find a contractor, while also setting up assessment hearings for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts and authorizing the 2026 Christmas Parade permit process.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council acts on housing and mobilehome parks

Council adopted a zoning code amendment to help implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element, approved a 1-year extension of a real estate brokerage agreement, and directed staff to gather complaints about mobilehome parks and draft a letter to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

City Council approvals

The City Council approved the agenda and took no reportable action in closed session on the city manager appointment.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves transit, safety and housing items

The Council approved a $34,378 grant application for an electric bus infrastructure project, authorized purchase of one electric bus, and backed public safety software and technology upgrades.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

City Council approvals

The City Council approved the agenda 3-0 and took no reportable action in closed session on the City Manager appointment.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council tables salary schedule

The council tabled a department head salary schedule resolution until the April 14, 2026 meeting. It also approved the consent agenda 4-0, including the 2025 Annual Progress Report for the General Plan and 6th Cycle Housing Element.

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Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the agenda by a 5-0 vote and held a closed session on a City Manager appointment, but no reportable action was announced.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council approves funding application

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for and receive Prohousing Incentive Program funds, and it also moved forward with a $90,500 audiovisual installation contract plus up to $9,500 more for related support costs.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council directs farm services contract talks

The City Council directed the City Attorney to negotiate a long-term contract with Zam Farming for effluent disposal and farming services. The council also approved routine spending items, accepted work completed on the A Street Roadway Improvements Project, and approved a special event permit for the Arvin Chamber of Commerce Wildflower Festival with security, insurance, fee, and police-cost requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council approves road work and claim settlement

The City Council approved a public works agreement for the Comanche Drive and Derby Street road improvement project, and later approved a $300 settlement of a liability claim.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves grants, leases, and IT services

The council approved a new grant-execution ordinance, a lease for the Adobe Plaza complex, fee waivers for local baseball field use, a trustee appointment, and an IT services agreement, all by 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves transit, appointment, and routine measures

The council approved a resolution finding no unmet transit needs, appointed Xitlali Michel to the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District board through December 31, 2029, and adopted a recognized obligation payment schedule for the Successor Agency.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council appoints mayor pro tem

The City Council appointed Jaime Perez to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and approved the 2026 meeting and city holiday schedule. It also approved the surplus sale of Canine Dago to the City of Shafter for $10,000, with the proceeds directed to police canine and handler training.

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