City Council Re-Evaluates Ordinance After Public Hearing
City officials halted a second reading of Ordinance No. 415 and voted to send it back to the police committee for restructuring after a lengthy public comment session. Trucker Peter Espinoza urged exemptions for Shafter’s agricultural economy amid noise and fumes concerns. The council also approved a park permit for a private party with beer and wine, and upheld Conditional Use Permit No. 883 for 122 West Orange, limiting Shady Lane Trailer Park to 36 trailers with two parking spaces per trailer. Mayor Prout opposed the latter.