Shafter, What's Happening?

June 3, 2022

SHAFTER, WHAT'S HAPPENING?

An update of what's happening in and around Shafter as city leaders work to solve issues and create a welcoming and thriving environment for residents and business owners alike.

CITY WEBSITE

CITIZENS CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, June 6 @ 5PM

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 7 (Special Meeting) @ 3:30PM
Tuesday, June 7
Tuesday, June 21

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AT 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Meetings will take place in person and will be streamed live via YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/cityofshafter for people who wish to watch the meeting but do not wish to provide public comment.

For those that do wish to provide public comment:

Participate In-Person: Council Chambers, 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA.
Provide Public Comment Virtually: Contact City Clerk at cityclerk@shafter.com.
Participate Virtually: Via the City’s Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/cityofshafter

Please view the agenda on our website to view further instructions on how to participate in the meeting www.shafter.com

Coffee with a Cop - Flight Park

Blood Drive - Register Today!

The City of Shafter is teaming up with Shafter Rehabilitation & Nursing in hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 10. REGISTER today and help us meet our Shafter goal!

You may register to reserve your time slot.

https://connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/6894

When registering, please be sure to select "YES" when asked for a text message reminder. This feature will send you a text on the morning of the blood drive with a link to the donor questionnaire and save you some time at your scheduled appointment.

Donate to receive a

Houchin T-Shirt.

(While supplies last)

California Department of Public Health

Mosquitoes are small, blood-sucking insects. Sometimes mosquitoes carry germs like viruses that can spread to a person when a mosquito bites. After feeding on blood, a female mosquito will lay eggs on or near water. The young stages of a mosquito grow in standing water.

Prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes by protecting yourself from mosquito bites!

Use mosquito repellent.
Wear long sleeves and pants for extra protection.
Prevent mosquitoes from breeding by draining standing water around your home.

SPLASH PAD REOPENS

The Splash Pad will be open through the Labor Day Weekend. It will operate every day from 12PM-8PM.

The Splash pad will shut off every 15 minutes when not in use. Note that you must use the Splash Pad Actuator to activate the Splash Pad.

Also, be advised that operation may be restricted or discontinued should the City face water shortages or mandatory reductions. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 661-746-5002.

Submit Comments & Ideas to KernCOG

The Kern Council of Governments has provided a DRAFT 2022 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN and SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY. Your comments and ideas are welcomed through June 16th by 5:00PM.

All documents and information to submit your comments are available for viewing at the Kern Council of Governments' website at https://www.kerncog.org/2023-ftip/

If you have questions or would like to submit comments, please contact:

Becky Napier 661/635-2910 or bnapier@kerncog.org, for the 2022 RTP/SCS and EIR;
Rob Ball 661/635-2902 or rball@kerncog.org, for the Conformity Analysis;
Raquel Pacheco 661/635-2907 or rpacheco@kerncog.org, for the 2023 FTIP

Report on the Go!

The Shafter Mobile App allows you to report on the go! Improving citizen accessibility by providing a more effortless way to report issues and communicate with the City. The application is available to download via both Apple and Android platforms.

DOWNLOAD IT TODAY!

COVID-19 In Kern

22 NEW CASES in the last week in Shafter.

For vaccine information or locations, visit the vaccination site for locations in Kern County.

Stay Safe, Shafter!

For more information on COVID-19, please visit Kern County Public Health website at

https://kernpublichealth.com/2019-novel-coronavirus/

Kern County Public Health

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