CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 8, 2024 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers, Basgall, Bessinger & Mouanoutoua Mayor Ashbeck
Absent: Councilmember Pearce
presentation - 6:02
6:02 - ITEM 1 - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO THE CLOVIS RODEO ASSOCIATION HONORING THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOVIS RODEO.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:14
Robert Higuera commented on the property management and conditions of the Silver Ridge apartments.
A resident commented on the property management of the Silver Ridge apartments.
Jerry commented on the property management and conditions of the Silver Ridge apartments.
Mikayla Silva, a student at Clovis Community College expressing gratitude for the community support of the Clovis Community College Speech and Debate Team and announced the team won the national championship.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:27
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Pearce Absent.
2. Administration - Approved - Minutes from the March 18, 2024, Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Approved - Award the Request for Proposals (RFP) and approve the purchase of Cisco Network Hardware to Axelliant, LLC, for $83,584.37.
4. Administration - Approved - Award the Request for Proposals (RFP) and approve the purchase of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System for the Public Safety HQ building to Sacramento Computer Power, Inc., for $317,052.96.
Administration - Approved - City of Clovis Development Impact Fee Deferral Program and Guidelines.
General Services - Approved - Res. 24-31, General Services Budget Amendment to reflect $1,131,630.00 in California Energy Commission loan funding for the solar panel project on Fire Station 6 and the Landmark Square Senior Center and Transit buildings.
T. General Services - Approved - Res. 24-32, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification and Compensation Plans to Revise the Business Workflow Analyst Classification with a Salary Range of $8,769 to $10,658 per month.
8. General Services - Approved - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim by Cibele Nascimento.
General Services - Approved - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim submitted by Braulio Paulino.
10. General Services - Approved - Res. 24-33, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification Plan by Revising the Firefighter Classification in the Fire Department.
11. General Services - Approved - Res. 24-34, Authorizing the Execution of the Certificates of Assurances for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), and Submittal of One (1) Project for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
12. General Services - Approved - Res. 24-35, Amending the City's FY 23-24 Position Allocation Plan by deleting one (1) Staff Analyst position and adding one (1) Administrative Assistant position within the Fire Department.
13. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 17-18 Senior Center- Façade Modification to Geometric Construction, Inc., for $129,309.70; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on behalf of the City, and Approved - Res. 24-36, amending the 2023-2024 Community Investment Program.
14. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 24-01, Rubberized Cape Seal 2024 to VSS International, Inc., for $2,050, 120.00; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
15. Public Utilities - Approved - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a 2024 Ford F750 Super Duty Truck from Tom's Truck Center in the Amount of $124,679.04.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:28
6:28 ITEM 16 - APPROVED - BID AWARD FOR CIP 23-16, GOULD CANAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS TO ESLICK CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $155,348.00; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND RECEIVE AND FILE - PRESENTATION ON THE GOULD CANAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS.
Adam Claes, Fresno Irrigation District representative spoke in support of the project.
Bill Scott, resident commented in support of the project.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Pearce Absent. 6:45
PROJECT COST ESTIMATES.
Presentation provided by the Akel Engineering Group on the City of Clovis Master Plan project cost estimates.
Mike Prandini, representative of the Fresno/Clovis Building Industry Association commented on the presentation expressing concerns on the estimates provided.
Darrius Assemi, representative of Granville Homes commented on the presentation and the associated costs of development.
Julia Kutcka, representative of Deyoung Homes commented on the potential for Community Facilities Districts to finance the needed infrastructure. 7:45 ITEM 18 - APPROVED - RES. 24-37, APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE CITY OF
CLOVIS HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AUTHORIZE THE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO HOLD TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Pearce Absent.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 8:00
8:00 ITEM 19 - APPROVED - VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Pearce Absent.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 8:06
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:07
CLOSED SESSION - 8:15
ITEM 20 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE REGARDS TO: JOHN
MCGRORY
ITEM 21 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PROPERTY: 1625 SHAW AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA AGENCY NEGOTIATOR(S):
ANDY HAUSSLER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER; JOHN HOLT, CITY MANAGER; SHONNA HALTERMAN, GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR NEGOTIATING PARTY: COLLIERS REPRESENTING THE JAMISON TRUST UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF
PAYMENT
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - 8:40 No reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ashbeck adjourned the meeting of the Council to April 15, 2024 Meeting adjourned: 8:40 p.m.
Lane Aunch
Mayor City Clerk
Rebecca Simonian
From: Public Comments < [email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:34 AM
To: Karey Cha; Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-04-08
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Christopher Bosworth
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Honorable Members of the City Council, I have been resident of Clovis for most of my life, having attended Clovis schools and graduated from Clovis High School. For the past seven years, I have called the Loma Vista area my home, investing in a two different homes with the expectation of promised development and amenities. Upon learning about the proposed business plan for the Loma Vista Marketplace, I initiated a petition to request a reevaluation of the types of businesses slated for occupancy. The response from our community has been overwhelming, with over 2000 signatures expressing dissatisfaction with the current business model. Clovis stands at a unique juncture where we have the opportunity to diversify our business landscape and offer residents a wider variety of options. Rather than settling for repetitive businesses, our community demands better. I urge the City Council to carefully consider the sentiments expressed in the attached petition and accompanying comments. Our residents have spoken, and it is our responsibility to listen and act in their best interest. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Supporting Files (2 Max.):
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