CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 10, 2023 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Basgall, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Pearce Mayor Ashbeck
PRESENTATION - 6:02
6:02 ITEM 1 -PRESENTATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH VOICE IMPACT, INC.
YASMINE CREESE-BROWN ON THE YOUTH EMPOWERED AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUMMIT TO BE HELD AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO ON APRIL 21 / 22, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:06
Don Watnick, resident, requested for the City Council to consider placing crosswalks near the Clovis Veterans Memorial District building on Fourth Street and Veterans Parkway.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:09
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2 Administration - Approved - Minutes from the April 3, 2023, Council Meeting.
3. Finance - Received and Filed - Investment Report for the Month of November 2022.
4. Finance - Received and Filed - Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2022
5. General Services - Approved - Res. 23-25, Amending the City's FY 2022-2023 Position Allocation Plan by adding five (5) full time Utility Worker positions to convert five (5) extra help budgeted Utility Workers within the Public Utilities Department.
6. General Services - Approved - Res. 23-26, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File Applications, Certifications and Assurances, and Grant and Cooperative Agreements with the Federal Transit Administration.
7. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 15-13, Landfill Left Turn Lane.
8. Public Utilities - Approved - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a 2024 Ford F750 Super Duty Truck from Future Ford of Clovis in the amount of $97,268.98.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:10
6:10 ITEM 10 - CONSIDERED - A REQUEST FROM THE CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF CLOVIS TO TEMPORARILY PROVIDE WATER
AND SEWER SERVICES TO THE FUTURE TERRY BRADLEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER,
LOCATED BETWEEN LEONARD AND HIGHLAND AVENUES NORTH OF MCKINLEY
AVENUE, IN UNINCORPORATED FRESNO COUNTY AND WITHIN THE CITY OF FRESNO'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE.
Denver Stairs, CUSD Representative, commented on the planning process of the Terry Bradley Educational Center and provided that CUSD is no longer requesting for water services from the City of Clovis as they will be working with the City of Fresno for a water connection. If CUSD is not able to receive water from the City of Fresno, they will move forward with putting in their own onsite wells. However, CUSD is still requesting for sewer services from the City of Clovis.
Jeff Harris, Wilson Homes Representative, spoke in support of CUSD developing the Terry Bradley Educational Center but shared concerns regarding specifications and the term of the agreement with the City of Fresno which could have possible impacts to future planning of development.
Mike Prandini, Business Industry Association Representative, spoke in support of CUSD developing the Terry Bradley Educational Center but shared concerns regarding working with the City of Fresno due to Fresno's delayed efforts to develop the subject area which would provide students to the Terry Bradley Center.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to move forward and begin the analysis of a sewer connection and determine recommended charges and fees. In addition, work with CUSD on an agreement between the required parties. 6:58 ITEM 9 - RECEIVED AND FILED - WATER AND SEWER MAJOR FACILITIES WORKSHOP.
Jeff Harris, Wilson Homes Representative, commented on the City Council's policy regarding water and sewer strategies over the years and suggested that the City consider focusing on multiple development areas and not wait out the development of a single area at a time.
Dirk Poeschel, Land Use Consultant, recommended for the City to consider creative solutions to develop the northeast area as it will be an area which will generate a significant number of jobs.
Yohanes M., asked City staff to further elaborate on how the enterprise fund is being used other than for operations and maintenance, and what is the City's policy for using the enterprise fund for capital projects.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 8:33
8:33 ITEM 11 - APPROVED - CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
Brandon De Young, De Young Properties Representative, requested for the City to include De Young Properties in workshops as they are not a part of the Business Association Industry and have not been notified of the workshops.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
8:36 ITEM 12 - APPROVED - TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 595- ESSAYLI - ANIMAL SHELTERS: 72-HOUR PUBLIC NOTICE: EUTHANASIA:
STUDY.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 8:42
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:42
CLOSED SESSION - 8:43
ITEM 13 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE
LITIGATION ONE POTENTIAL CASE
ITEM 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
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No action was taken by the City Council during the closed session.
Mayor Ashbeck adjourned the meeting of the Council to April 14, 2023 NI CO
Meeting adjourned: 9:55 p.m.
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Lynne Albel
Mayor
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IMPACT INC.
Yasmine Creese-Brown
Executive Director
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April 21 & 22, 2023
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