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Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Delano City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included several presentations, including proclamations for Hunger Action Month and Harvest Holidays Week. Public comments addressed concerns regarding the impact of park construction on exercise groups, pedestrian safety near schools, the lack of bike lanes, requests for additional traffic signals, and inquiries about the High Street flyover project funding and status. The Council approved a consent agenda covering financial warrants, surplus land designation, subdivision agreements, traffic signal improvements, and infrastructure projects. Public hearings were held to approve the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan and discuss transit project funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Council appointed a representative to the Kern Council of Governments and discussed future plans to address property maintenance and code enforcement issues along the Main Street corridor.
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The City Council meeting addressed various community concerns raised by the public, including requests for sidewalk improvements, park accessibility and restructuring, and sponsorship for senior transportation. The council approved an extensive consent agenda, which included financial matters such as a warrant register, appropriation increases, property tax sharing agreements, equipment purchases for transit and waste management, and service contract renewals. Council members provided updates on community food distributions, upcoming local elections, and interest in future street safety reporting. Additionally, the council convened in a closed session to discuss two separate existing litigation claims, for which direction was provided to counsel.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Delano City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed public concerns regarding traffic safety near schools, the availability of a housing self-help program, and requests for improved bike lane safety. Consent agenda items included warrant registers, acceptance of roadway safety and roofing projects, and the award of contracts for traffic signal improvements, office furniture, and specialized fleet equipment. The council also approved a drone detection system amendment and various professional services agreements. Key actions included the appointment of a new member to the Pension Committee and authorization for an evaluation of city parks maintenance. Additionally, the council discussed potential initiatives such as a gun buyback program and a victim's vigil, and concluded by addressing an initiation of litigation in a closed session.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Delano City Council Regular Meeting
The Council reviewed public concerns regarding utility billing ordinances and community safety issues. The consent agenda included the approval of warrant registers, military equipment policy updates, grant agreements for traffic enforcement, various infrastructure contracts, and personnel salary and classification adjustments. Public hearings were held regarding waste management service rate increases and assessments for landscape maintenance districts. The council also deliberated on amending municipal codes to adjust compensation for deputy city clerk positions and received reports on local community events, new business developments, and prison advisory committee activities. A closed session was conducted to discuss property negotiations.
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