CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2024 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Bessinger
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers, Basgall, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Pearce Mayor Ashbeck
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:02
Bryan Wilson, resident, commented on increasing staffing and corresponding revenues levels for the Police Department and public safety.
Paul Haros and Bruce Bryant, the coordinators of the Central Valley Veteran's Parade, invited Council to the 105th Central Valley Veterans Parade.
Shawn Berdine, resident, commented on the budget and overall fiscal conditions with a request to prioritize public safety.
Eric Rollins, resident, commented on the possibility of becoming a charter city and encouraged Council to support public safety.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 6:14
ITEM 1 - APPROVED - CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
Motion for approval by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:18
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, including the waiver of the reading of the ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. Administration - Approved - Minutes from the May 20, 2024, Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Adopted - Ord. 24-04, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clovis Amending Sections 5.22.02 and 5.22.05 of Chapter 5.22, of Title 5 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to Regulations for the Delivery of Medicinal Marijuana. (Vote:
4. Administration - Adopted - Ord. 24-07, R2021-006, An Ordinance approving a request to prezone the properties within the annexation area (246 acres) from the Fresno County AE-
20 Zone District to the Clovis O, P-F, R-A, R-1, and R-1-PRD Zone Districts, associated with approximately 246 acres of land located southwest of the intersection of Behymer Avenue and the Sunnyside Avenue alignment, within the Heritage Grove Urban Center. (Vote: 5-0)
Administration - Adopted - Ord. 24-08, R2024-001, An ordinance of the City Council approving an exemption from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, and approving a rezone, adjusting the existing zoning designation from the R-1-7500 (Single Family Residential - 7,500 sq. ft.) Zone District to the C-P (Administrative and Professional Office) Zone District for the property located at 488 N. Armstrong Avenue.
Dale and Mary De Geode, owner; GMA Engineering, applicant and representative. (Vote:
5-0)
6. Administration - Approved - Request from California Classic to Hold a 5K Event on November 28, 2024, in Old Town Clovis.
7. General Services - Approved - Res. 24-66, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) Agreement for the Demand Response Wheelchair Accessible Service - Access for All Program 2023.
8. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 21-18 Clovis Avenue Street Improvements to A.J. Excavation, Inc. for $806,879.60; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
9. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 21-21, Sunnyside Avenue Street Improvements to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,824,639.40; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:19
6:19 ITEM 10 - APPROVED - RES. 24-67, A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY, 2024-2025 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Pearce.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 6:23
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 6:23
CLOSED SESSION - 6:32
ITEM 11 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: JOHN HOLT, ANDREW
HAUSSLER, SHONNA HALTERMAN, AMY HANCE, SCOTT CROSS EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: TRANSIT EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT/OPERATING ENGINEERS 3 ITEM 12 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TITLE: CITY MANAGER
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - 7:47
Cry OF CLOVIS 600000
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ashbeck adjourned the meeting of the Council to June 10, 2024 Meeting adjourned: 7:47 p.m.
Lynae heal Brana
Mayor City Clerk