CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 1, 2022 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Flores at 6:02
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Whalen Mayor Flores
PRESENTATION - 6:04
6:04 - ITEM 1 - PRESENTATION INTRODUCING THE NEW SALVATION ARMY OFFICER, KAILAH KIM.
Shonna Halterman, General Services Director, introduced Kailah Kim, the new local Salvation Army officer.
Kailah Kim, Salvation Army Officer, shared information on the purpose of the Salvation Army, the communities that they serve, and her goals in serving the Clovis community. 6:07 - ITEM 2 - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7-13, 2022, AS INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK.
The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing the week of August 7-13, 2022, as International Assistance Dog Week.
Edward Crane, representative, shared that the goal of International Assistance Dog Week is to recognize and honor assistance dogs around the world. It is also to create awareness and educate people on the importance of assistance dogs and their critical role in supporting their owners. He also shared his personal experience with service dogs and his current dog named Zern.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:13
Marcus Alvara, resident, commented on his experience with service dogs and the work that is being done with the Canine Partners for Life organization that trains service dogs. He then shared complaints regarding illegal dumping of trash in his neighborhood. He also commented on the firing range near his home and the excessive noise coming from the business. Marcus shared his frustrations that the City has not done anything about his complaints since his prior visits to the Council meetings.
John Holt, City Manager, commented that he visited the neighborhood recently and City staff has done the same several times since the complaints were received, and they were not able to substantiate any of Marcus' allegations.
Dominique, resident, shared her experiences with the Clovis Police Department in providing her support through her mental health journey. She also commented on the homelessness in Clovis and shared that she has been engaging with homeless individuals to help them find available resources. She asked the Council if the City is doing anything to help the homeless people in Clovis.
Mayor Flores shared with Dominique that the Clovis Police Department has a Chaplaincy program to help the homeless and that the City's transit service provides free transportation. City staff provided Dominique with the contact information for a Chaplain with the Clovis Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:29
Councilmember Whalen indicated that he would abstain from voting on Item 18 as he is a Judge Elect and is bound by Canon 5 of the California Code of Judicial Ethics where a judge or candidate for judicial office shall not engage in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 18, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
During the City Managers Comments at 7:32 p.m., City Manager John Holt indicated that Councilmember Mouanoutoua has a conflict of interest with Item 16, therefore the Consent Calendar will need a revote to exclude Item 16. The Council will need to vote on Item 16 separately to allow Councilmember Mouanoutoua to abstain from voting on the item.
Revised motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 16 and 18, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
3. Administration - Approved - Minutes from the July 18, 2022, Council Meeting.
4. Administration - Approved - Agreement Between City of Clovis and the Business Organization of Old Town for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
5. Administration - Received and Filed - Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) Fourth Quarter Report, April through June 2022.
6. Finance - Received and Filed - Investment Report for the Month of April 2022.
7. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of April 2022.
8. Fire - Approved - Res. 22-87, Confirming Weed and Rubbish Abatement Charges for 2022.
9. Fire - Approved - Res. 22-88, Amending the 2022-2023 FY Fire Department Budget to reflect the $31,000 awarded in 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) to fund Fire Department equipment.
10. General Services - Approved - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim on behalf of Melanie Villagomez.
11. General Services - Approved - Res. 22-89, Authorizing Amendments to the Communications Supervisor Classification in the Police Department.
12. General Services - Approved - Res. 22-90, Amending the City's Classification and Compensation Plan by Revising and Retitling the Community & Economic Development Director to the Economic Development, Housing and Communications Director, and Approved - Res. 22-91, Amending the Position Allocation Plan within the Administration Department.
13. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 20-09 Sewer Replacement 2020.
14. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 19-03 Hydronic Piping Replacement.
15. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 18-15, Villa Avenue Reconstruction - Barstow to Shaw; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
17. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 21-03, Villa Avenue Street Improvements; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
19. Public Utilities - Approved - Enter into a Contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Provide Consulting Services for Evaluation and Long-Range Planning of the Surface Water Treatment Plant.
16. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 21-16, Ashlan Avenue Street Improvements; and 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 Councilmember Mouanoutoua abstaining.
18. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 22-92, Supporting the Measure C Renewal Expenditure Plan.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1, with Councilmember Whalen abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:31
6:31 - ITEM 20 - APPROVED OF ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH QUADRANT INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE HERNDON AVENUE CORRIDOR.
20A. APPROVED - RES. 22-93, ELIMINATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PROPOSED QUADRANT INTERSECTIONS AT HERNDON AVENUE WITH
WILLOW AND PEACH AVENUES, AND
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
20B. APPROVED INTRODUCTION - ORD. 22-07, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS
OF THE CLOVIS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE QUADRANT
INTERSECTION DEVELOPMENT FEE.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:49
6:49 - ITEM 21 - APPROVED - RES. 22-94, ADOPTING THE CLOVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER SERVICES PLAN.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7:21 - ITEM 22 - APPROVED- RES. 22-95, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 7:24
7:24 - ITEM 23 - APPROVED - DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2022. 7:21 p.m. Approved 5-0
Motion to approve the designation of Mayor Flores as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Mouanoutoua as the Alternate by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion to approve the opposition of Prop 26 and Prop 27 by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:32
John Holt, City Manager, indicated that Councilmember Mouanoutoua has a conflict of interest with Item 16, therefore the Consent Calendar will need a revote to exclude Item 16. The Council will need to vote on Item 16 separately to allow Councilmember Mouanoutoua to abstain from voting on the item.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:35
CLOSED SESSION - 7:40
ITEM 24 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PROPERTIES: 8761 E. BARSTOW AVE (APN 554-052-26), 1589 MENLO AVE (APN 491-140-30S) AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JOHN HOLT, ScoTT REDELFS, ANDREW HAUSSLER, RENEE MATHIS NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
DARLENE A. MILLHOLLIN TRUSTEE, JANET STOCKTON TRUSTEE, JANET STOCKTON UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE & TERMS
ITEM 25 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PROPERTY: 2791 SERENA AVE. AGENCY
NEGOTIATORS: JOHN HOLT, MIKE HARRISON, ANDREW HAUSSLER NEGOTIATING PARTIES:_LEGACY BUILDING COMPANY, BY WATHEN UNDER NEGOTIATION:
PRICE & TERMS
Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting of the Council to September 6, 2022 CORP
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 p.m.
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