BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The shakeup might be over for Arvin City Council after council members finally made a decision on the vacant seat. The council meeting tonight, another fiery one, with back and forth arguments between public commenters, council members, the mayor, and the only mayoral candidate. Family seeks answers in death of Bakersfield palm tree trimmer But on the fate of the council seat where Juan Murillo last sat in July, is set to stay vacant for the next two years. "They did a motion to provide direction, or not provide direction to the City Manager, to not call a special meeting." said Arvin City Attorney Nathan Hodges. "Which would be necessary to move forward in any direction." Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage A special meeting can be called anytime with a 24 hour notice, but council has until the 6th of November to do so. If that is not done, the seat is set to remain vacant until the next election on November 2026.