CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 6, 2022 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Flores at 6:01
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Whalen
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Whalen Mayor Flores
PRESENTATION-6:02
6:02 - ITEM 1 ■ PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH.
The City Council presented a proclamation encouraging spreading awareness for men's health and proclaimed the month of June at Men's Health Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:06
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:07
Councilmember Bessinger identified a conflict of interest with Item 7 due to owning property within 1000 feet of the project and will abstain from voting on the item.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that items the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. Administration - Approved - Minutes from the May 16, 2022, Council Meeting.
3. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Finai Acceptance for CIP 21-23 Bus Bay at Department of Social Services.
4. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 20-05, Video Vehicle Detection Replacement
5. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 22-46, Final Map Tract 6277, located at the northeast corner of North Locan Avenue and Teague Avenue (Tarlton Fresno, LLC).
6. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 22-47, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6277, located at the northeast corner of N Locan Avenue and Teague Avenue to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. (Tarlton Fresno, LLC).
7. Public Utilities - Approved - Contract Award for CIP 22-03, Dry Creek Playground Resurfacing; and Approved - Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1, with Counciimember Bessinger abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -6:11
6:11 - ITEM 8 - APPROVED - RES. 22-48, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BALLOT
DESCRIPTION FOR THE PROPOSED TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FOR THE NOVEMBER 2022 ELECTION.
A. CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO PRESENT A GENERAL TAX MEASURE PROPOSING A TWO PERCENT (2%) INCREASE TO THE CITY'S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT OR HOTEL TAX):
B. REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THE CLOVIS MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE; C. REQUESTING THAT THE FRESNO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUTHORIZE THE FRESNO COUNTY CLERK TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO
THE CITY OF CLOVIS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION;
D. APPROVING THE PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE DESCRIPTION;
E. AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
Greg Newman, shared that the Citizens' Advisory Committee, Tourism Activities Committee, and the Hoteliers group supports the 2% TOT increase and believe that is worth pursuing to stay the safeset city in the vailey.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Ashbeck voting no. 6:40 - ITEM 9 - APPROVED ACTIONS RELATED TO ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION #73, T6208 - NORTHWEST CORNER DAKOTA/HIGHLAND, T6203 - NORTHWEST CORNER DAKOTAATHOMPSON, T6161 - SOUTHEAST CORNER ASHLAN/THOMPSON, & T6340 SOUTHEAST CORNER ASH LAN/THOMPSON) TO THE CITY OF CLOVIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES).
A. APPROVED - RES. 22-49, A RESOLUTION ANNEXING TERRITORY (ANNEXATION #73) (T6208 - NORTHWEST CORNER DAKOTA/HIGHLAND, T6203 - NORTHWEST CORNER DAKOTAn"HOMPSON, T6161 - SOUTHEAST CORNER
ASHLAN/THOMPSON, & T6340 SOUTHEAST CORNER ASHLANH-HOMPSON) TO THE CITY OF CLOVIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (POLICE AND
FIRE SERVICES) AND CALLING A SPECIAL LANDOWNER ELECTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY (ANNEXATION #73) TO CITY OF CLOVIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES).
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. APPROVED - RES. 22-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL LANDOWNER ELECTION AND DIRECTING
RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR CITY OF CLOVIS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES).
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6:45 - ITEM 10 - APPROVED - DECLARE RESULTS OF ELECTION REGARDING AN ASSESSMENT INCREASE IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1; AND RES. 22-51, A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2022-23 ANNUAL LEVY FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Motion for approval by Councilmember Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:53
6:53 - ITEM 11 - A REQUEST FROM CLOVIS-BIG DRY CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CREATE A HISTORICAL PERSEVERATION COMMISSION.
Sayre Miller, commented her commitment to preserving and maintaining the historic buildings In the community also expressing strong Interest In the 1914 Carnegie Library building - now the Clovis Chamber of Commerce building. She encouraged Council to form a committee to study best options for pursuing historical preservation of buildings In Clovis.
Greg Newman, shared that he Is In support of an advisory committee but asked Council to be cautious of the taking away property owner rights.
Council directed staff to establish the Advisory Board as described In the Clovis Municipal Code 9.120.020.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 7:37
7:37 - ITEM 12 - APPROVED - TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2550- ARAMBULA, STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD: SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT: NONATTAINMENT.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Besslnger, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7:48 - ITEM 13 - APPROVED - TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2011- WICKS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HIGH ROAD JOBS ACT OF 2022.
Motion for approval by Counciimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councllmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:54
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:55
CLOSED SESSION-8:04
ITEM 14 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: JOHN HOLT, ANDREW HAUSSLER, JEFFREY BLANKS, SHONNA HALTERMAN, LORI SHIVELY, SCOTT G. CROSS, MARY LERNER, JOHN BINASKI, CURT FLEMING. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CLOVIS
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS
PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS TRANSIT EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT, CLOVIS
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION, AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
ITEM 15 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TITLE: CITY MANAGER
Mayor Fiores adjourned the meeting of the Council to June 13, 2022 Meeting adjourned: 9:50 p.m.