CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 21, 2023 6:05 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Pearce
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Basgall, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Pearce Mayor Ashbeck
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:07
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:08
Motion by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 3, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
2 Administration - Approved - Minutes from the February 13, 2023, Council Meeting.
4. General Services - Approved - Res. 23-06, Authorizing the General Services Manager to Execute Documents for the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) and Fresno Council of Governments FY 2022-2023 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program for Advanced Transit Projects; and Approved - Res. 23-07, Amending the FY 2022-2023 Transit Budget to Reflect Receipt of $425,000 of Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program Funds.
5. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 21-12, Nees Avenue Widening - Rule 20B.
6. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 6174, located at the southeast corner of Ashlan Avenue and Leonard Avenue (Wilson Premier Homes, Inc.)
7. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 23-08, Adopting Policy and Procedure for the Application of Contract Change Orders for Public Works Contracts. 6:09 CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3 - ADMINISTRATION - APPROVED - AWARD THE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF CISCO NETWORK HARDWARE TO AXELLIANT LLC. THE TOTAL COST FOR THE CISCO CORE NETWORK EQUIPMENT AND SHIPPING IS $128,395.45 PLUS TAX.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 6:12
6:12 ITEM 12 - APPROVED - TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 14,
SENATOR SHANNON GROVE, TO INCLUDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE LISTS OF CRIMES DEFINED AS SERIOUS AND VIOLENT UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PRESENTATION - 6:15
6:15 ITEM 1 - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE AFRICAN-
AMERICAN HISTORICAL & CULTURAL MUSEUM OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:24
6:24 ITEM 8 - CONTINUED - RES. 23-XX, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO DETERMINE
THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND; AUTHORIZING PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN
FOR TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN LOCAN AVENUE AND DEWOLF AVENUE. APN/OWNER: 553-030-05/ZEPEDA AND 565-042-14/SAMARIN.
Mark Altas, Representative for the Zepeda family, shared concerns regarding the negotiation process and lack of communication from City staff.
Motion to continue this item to the March 6, 2023, City Council meeting by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ITEM 9 - APPROVED - RES. 23-09, AC2022-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS MAKING FINDINGS AND TENTATIVELY
APPROVING PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT NO. 6273, AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF
TENTATIVE CANCELATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SHAW AND DE WOLF AVENUES. PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC., APPLICANT; FRANK AND GEORGIA W. SORRENTI, PROPERTY OWNERS.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Pearce.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 7:13
7:13 ITEM 10 - RECEIVED AND FILED - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Rachel Ham, resident, commented on trash in the roads that border the County of Fresno.
Hyram Malcolm, resident, commented on employment opportunities with the City of Clovis.
8:00 ITEM 11 - CONSIDER - VARIOUS OPTIONS ADDRESSING THE FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED BY THE CLOVIS TRANSIT FLEET
ELECTRIFICATION FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING THE REQUIRED ZERO- EMISSION CONVERSION OF THE TRANSIT FLEET.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to implement a hybrid approach by preparing a rollout plan with the Mixed Fleet option in conjunction to purchasing internal combustion engine (ICE) transit vehicles as a reserve.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 9:23
9:23 ITEM 13 - UPDATE ON FOUNDERS' DAY EVENT AND ACTIVITIES.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 9:30
CLOSED SESSION - 9:52
14 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION CASE NAME: DESIREE MARTINEZ V. CITY OF CLOVIS, ET AL., CASE NO. F082914
15 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
THREE POTENTIAL CASES BASED ON CLAIMS RECEIVED FOR THE SUNNYSIDE
AVENUE WATER MAIN BREAK AND PROPERTY FLOODING INCIDENT ON JANUARY 3, 2022.
16 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: JOHN HOLT AND SHONNA HALTERMAN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CLOVIS PUBLIC SAFETY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
No action was taken by the City Council during the closed session. OF CLOVIS Mayor Ashbeck adjourned the meeting of the Council to March 6, 2023.
Meeting adjourned: 10:30 p.m
Lynnelitse
Mayor
Karey Cha
From: Public Comments < [email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:02 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler, Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2023-02-21
Item Number (put "O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Ariana Braun
Email: [email protected]
Comment: We are employees at the 601 Pollasky building, and are wanting the back parking lot stalls to be all day parking and eliminate all 3 hour parking stalls. It makes it very hard during breakfast and lunch rush to find parking. It is very inconvenient as an employee, to move our cars every 3 hours while we are working. We would like to either have the whole parking lot be all day parking, or maybe the employees can get some sort of pass for our cars to be able to park all day without having to move our cars so we dont get a ticket.
Supporting Files (2 Max.):
Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 9:01 am
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
February 21, 2023
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Karey Cha
From: Public Comments <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:25 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2023-02-21
Item Number (put "O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Eric Garzon
Email: [email protected]
Comment: I am an employee in the building 601 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. The back parking lot has 3 hour parking stalls and we would like them to either all be removed, to make the whole parking lot free to park at all times, or to get a pass or designated parking spot for employees in the 601 building,. It is very inconvenient to have to move our cars every 3 hours, during our work hours, to avoid getting a ticket in the parking lot of our work. Many other business around all have their own designated parking spots to convenience their employees or customers. Please discuss this issue in your next meeting and help fix this problem in the back parking lot.
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Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 9:24 am
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Karey Cha
From: Public Comments <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:30 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2023-02-21
Item Number (put "O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Knoa Vaz
Email: [email protected]
Comment: I am an employee in the building 601 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. The back parking lot has 3 hour parking stalls and we would like them to either all be removed, to make the whole parking lot free to park at all times, or to get a pass or designated parking spot for employees in the 601 building,. It is very inconvenient to have to move our cars every 3 hours, during our work hours, to avoid getting a ticket in the parking lot of our work. Many other business around all have their own designated parking spots to convenience their employees or customers. Please discuss this issue in your next meeting and help fix this problem in the back parking lot.
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Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 9:29 am
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Karey Cha
From: Public Comments < [email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:50 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2023-02-21
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Diana Milla
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Parking Enforcement Back in Action: I am employed at 601 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. The parking lot directly behind (east) our building has 20, 3-hour parking stalls along the edge of our building and 565 Pollasky Ave. Due to the restaurants in the area, all day spots are taken by people shopping and eating in our area beginning at 7am. Some businesses in our area; Napa Auto, Sandy's, the Cigar shop & A Book Barn have designated parking spots for their employees & customers; however we are not allowed to park in their designated spots, but their customers park wherever they want. Will you please consider making our whole parking lot "all day parking", or consider issuing employees of the 2 buildings parking passes. It is very inconvenient to have to move our cars every 3 hours, especially when all the area street stalls are also 3 hour parking. Many of us were issued multiple tickets because we didn't move our cars in time when enforcement was last in place. Please add this comment to your next meeting and help us with our parking needs.
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Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 9:49 am
Remote IP: 96.77.247.89
Karey Cha
From: Public Comments <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 9:53 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2023-02-21
Item Number (put "O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Mary Ann Archuleta
Email: [email protected]
Comment: 1 am an employee in the building 601 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. The back parking lot has 3 hour parking stalls and we would like them to either all be removed, to make the whole parking lot free to park at all times, or to get a pass or designated parking spot for employees in the 601 building,. It is very inconvenient to have to move our cars every 3 hours, during our work hours, to avoid getting a ticket in the parking lot of our work. Many other business around all have their own designated parking spots to convenience their employees or customers. Please discuss this issue in your next meeting and help fix this problem in the back parking lot.
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Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 9:52 am
Remote IP: 96.77.247.89