CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 3, 2024 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck at 6:05
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Bessinger
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers, Basgall, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Pearce Mayor Ashbeck
PRESENTATION - 6:06
6:06 - ITEM 1 - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES RECOGNIZING STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE AMERICAN LEGION STATE PROGRAMS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:20
Upon call, there was no public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:21
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. Administration - Approved - Minutes from the August 19, 2024, Council Meeting.
3. Fire - Approved - Authorize designation of 2003 Pierce Pumper apparatus as surplus and approval of donation to City of Hanford Fire Department.
4. Fire - Approved - Res. 24-93, Confirming Weed and Rubbish Abatement Charges for 2024.
5. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 17-18 Senior Center - Façade Modifications.
6. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 24-94, Final Map Tract 6372, located at the southwest area of Ashlan Avenue and Thompson Avenue (Lennar Homes of California, LLC, a California limited liability company.
7. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 24-95, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6372, located at the southwest area of Ashlan Avenue and Thompson Avenue to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis (Lennar Homes of California, LLC, a California limited liability company)
8. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 24-96, Final Map Tract 6406, located at the southwest corner of Perrin Avenue and Baron Avenue (Lennar Homes of California, LLC, a California limited liability company).
9. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 24-97, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6406, located at the southwest corner of Perrin Avenue and Baron Avenue to the
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis (Lennar Homes of California, LLC, a California limited liability company).
10. Public Utilities - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 24-15, Tarpey Village Water Meter Installation Project, in the Total Amount of $459,680.00 to West Valley Construction, Inc.; and Approved - Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City.
Public Utilities - Approved - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Reauthorize the Purchase of Two (2) Fire Department 2024 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4 Trucks from Fahrney Ford of Selma to Replace model year 2004 and 2007 Trucks that have Reached the End of Their Useful Lite.
12. Public Utilities - Approved - Final Acceptance for CIP 23-15, Gas Collection and Control Systems (GCCS) Flare Station Improvements at the Clovis Landfill, with a Final Contract Cost of $464,752.11.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:23
6:23 ITEM 13 - ADOPTED - ORD. 24-11, OA2021-004, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CLOVIS
DEVELOPMENT CODE AS A CLEANUP ACTION TO FURTHER DEFINE THE MU-BC
LAND USE DESIGNATION TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN ANCILLARY CAMPUS-
AFFILIATED HOUSING USES IN THE R-T ZONE DISTRICT, ADD DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE CAMPUS-AFFILIATED HOUSING USES AND ESTABLISH AN R-T OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT. (3-1-0-1, WITH MAYOR ASHBECK VOTING NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BASGALL RECUSING).
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua. Motion carried by 3-1-0-1, with Mayor Ashbeck voting no and Councilmember Basgall recusing.
6:25 ITEM 14 - ADOPTED - ORD. 24-12, R2021-010, A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 63 PROPERTIES INCONSISTENTLY ZONED WITHIN THE
DESIGNATED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK PLAN AREA FROM THE R-A, R- 1-AH, R-1-7500, R-1-8500 AND C-P ZONE DISTRICTS TO THE R-T ZONE DISTRICT OR R-T OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT. (3-1-0-1, WITH MAYOR ASHBECK VOTING NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BASGALL RECUSING).
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua. Motion carried by 3-1-0-1, with Mayor Ashbeck voting no and Councilmember Basgall recusing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:26
6:26 ITEM 15 - CONSIDERED ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1.73 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF OSMUN AVENUE AND THE WEST
SIDE OF BARON AVENUE, NORTH OF SECOND STREET. CLOVIS 135 OSMUN, LP, OWNER/APPLICANT.
Laurie Doyle, Applicant, spoke in support.
Michael Duarte, Applicant, spoke in support.
15A - APPROVED - RES. 24-98, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-004, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO RE-DESIGNATE THE • SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4.1-7.0
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) DESIGNATION TO THE MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (7.1-20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) DESIGNATION.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
15B - CONSIDER INTRODUCTION - ORD. 24-13, REZONE 2024-003, AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM THE R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE R-2 (MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY) ZONE DISTRICT, ASSOCIATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1.73 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF OSMUN AVENUE AND THE WEST SIDE OF BARON AVENUE, NORTH OF SECOND STREET.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6:59 ITEM 16 - APPROVED - RES. 24-99, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND (LHTF) PROGRAM FOR THE 135 OSMUN SENIOR APARTMENTS, REQUESTING $1,000,000 IN LHTF,
APPROVING THE CITY AWARD AND MATCH OF CLOVIS HOUSING TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR
DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE LHTF PROGRAM APPLICATION, STANDARD AGREEMENT, AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 7:20
7:20 ITEM 17 - APPROVED - CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by 4-0-0-1, Mayor Ashbeck Abstaining.
ITEM 18 - APPROVED INTRODUCTION - ORD. 24-XX, AMENDING SECTION 2.1.01 OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CLOVIS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DAY AND TIME.
Jenny Krens, resident, advocated for managing the length of time of the agenda rather than change the date and time of the regular schedule meetings.
Motion to continue the discussion to a future date by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Mouanoutoua. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:35
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:36
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 7:39
7:39 ITEM 19 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
ONE POTENTIAL CASE
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - 8:20 No action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Ashbeck adjourned the meeting of the Council to September 16, 2024 Meeting adjourned: 8:20 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk
Briana Parra Agenda item 15
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Council Meeting Date: 2024-09-03
Item Number (put"O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 15 Full Name: Robin DiFalco
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Please consider my attached comments in regards to Item 15 for the 9/3/24 City Council Meeting
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, COUNCIL
MEETING
1 Robin DiFalco
227 Baron Ave. Clovis CA 93612
robindifalco @gmail.com, 5599402288
9/2/24
City of Clovis Mayor and Council Members,
Attn: Liz Salazar, Assistant Planner
City of Clovis 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis CA 93612
RE: General Plan Amendment/Rezone of Osmun/Baron property. a. Consider Approval - Res. 24-_ General Plan Amendment 2024-004, A resolution approving a CEQA exemption from further environmental review and an amendment to the General Plan to re- designate the subject property from the Medium Density Residential (4.1-7.0 dwelling units per acre) designation to the Medium High Density Residential (7.1-20 dwelling units per acre) designation. b. Consider Introduction - Ord. 24-Rezone 2024-003, An ordinance rezoning the subject property from the R-1 (Single-Family Residential Low Density) Zone District to the R-2 (Multifamily Medium High Density) Zone District, associated with approximately 1.73 acres of land located along the east side of Osmun Avenue and the west side of Baron Avenue, north of Second Street.
Dear Ms. Salazar and City Council Members,
As a homeowner in Old Town Clovis (OTC), I would like to offer my written comments as requested regarding above named proposed project, proposed amendment, and proposed rezoning. I live on Baron Ave in a home that is over a 100-year-old, and I specifically sought out a small historic home in OTC. Nowhere else in Clovis can you find old historic homes/buildings.
Old Town Clovis is uniquely situated at the base of the Serra Nevada's and Old Town is at the heart of Clovis with a hub of events, neighborhoods and businesses. It is our responsibility to preserve and guard the heart of Clovis... Old Town. As you think about Old Town as the heart of Clovis and preservation, I ask the Council to pause and consider conditionally approving this general plan amendment/rezone contingent on this project. In requesting to conditionally approve the general plan amendment and rezone for this multi-family senior housing development project with this specific project/developer we guard Old Town. My fear is this, the property gets rezoned, and this project falls thru. Then we have a property that has been rezoned and I end up with an 8-story high-rise building in my backyard. Please tie the rezoning directly to this project.
A blanket change to the general plan and rezone as before you would not preserve the authenticity of Old Town and our neighborhood as not all projects are the right fit for each area. As the prior project/developer was not the right fit. I believe the current project presented by from Clovis 135 Osmun, LP, to develop a multi-family senior housing development is a fit for the area and serves a great need in our community. Although I do wish it was single story and smaller, the project is needed in our community. This project and developer seem to be a better fit and not necessarily any other project. By approving the general plan amendment/rezone as presented then if the multi-family senior housing development did not come to fruition as planned then any other project can come in, as the general plan/rezone would have been potentially approved.
I respectfully ask you to be open to change and to consider conditional approval of the general plan amendment/rezone contingent on the multi-family senior housing development as presented by Clovis 135 Osmun, LP.
Thank you for providing an opportunity for residents to express their serious concerns over this proposed project.
Sincerely.
Casin Disto
Robin DiFalco
Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Wordpress < [email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:17 PM
To: Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-08-22
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 2 Full Name: Mason Juarez
Email: [email protected]
Comment: The dirt road connecting Winery Ave and Shaw, there used to be a sidewalk there that was removed a few years ago. When I emailed city council they said the developer would restore the sidewalk when they developed the area. Even without the sidewalk this dirt path receives a decent amount of foot traffic, and provides the neighborhood with important access to nearby businesses and stores. Due to how bad traffic can get on Shaw, walking using this path is often faster than driving. Will restoring the sidewalk be a part of this development?
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, COUNCIL MEETING
1 Briana Parra
From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2024 11:47 AM
To: Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: FW: RE: Public Comment
FYI
Andy Haussler
Assistant City Manager
City of Clovis
(559) 324-2095
[email protected]
From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2024 11:45 AM
To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Public Comment
Mason, Thank you for the inquiry. The site is being master planned and residential pathway through the site is planned. No details at this point but it would likely not be in the exact location of the current dirt path.
Andy Haussler
Assistant City Manager
City of Clovis
(559) 324-2095
[email protected]
Comment: The dirt road connecting Winery Ave and Shaw, there used to be a sidewalk there that was removed a few years ago. When I emailed city council they said the developer would restore the sidewalk when they developed the area. Even without the sidewalk this dirt path receives a decent amount of foot traffic, and provides the neighborhood with important access to nearby businesses and stores. Due to how bad traffic can get on Shaw, walking using this path is often faster than driving. Will restoring the sidewalk be a part of this development? 1 TOBACCO-FREE
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From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:12 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CityClerk
Subject: RE: [External] Public Comment for City Council Leticia,
Our police department as reached out to management to address these concerns. They may reach out to you as well. Thank you for advising us.
Andy Haussler
Assistant City Manager
City of Clovis
559) 324-2095
[email protected]
From: City of Clovis Wordpress <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2024 3:43 PM
To: Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Briana Parra <[email protected]>
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-08-26
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Leticia Navarette
Email: [email protected]
Comment: My name is Leticia. I will be present it in regards a butterfly Gardens and the no trespassing management is not taking action and working with Clovis police as they say they are as a resident. I would like to know what can we do to make this a safe place Because management is not doing their part . Clovis homeless residence are taking over some of the individuals apartments Supporting Files (2 Max.):
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Briana Parra
From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CityClerk
Subject: RE: [External] Public Comment for City Council Leticia,
Our transit team will be reaching out to you regarding these issues. Thank you for reaching out to us.
Andy Haussler
Assistant City Manager
City of Clovis
(559) 324-2095
[email protected]
From: City of Clovis Wordpress <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2024 3:51 PM
To: Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Briana Parra <[email protected]>
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-08-26
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Leticia Navarette
Email: [email protected]
Comment: This is in regards to the Clovis Round Up the system that they have to me as a writer is not great service numerous of times the bus would pick me up and I'd be on the bus for an hour to an hour 15 minutes before drop off and I would make prior arrangements 24 hours in advance and always be late at least 30 to 45 minutes to each appointment which appointments are being Considered as no-shows so therefore I'm having to pay a $25 fine not only that I have to wait another 45 minutes for us to come back and pick me up. So therefore I'm having to pay $25 fine. Not only that I would use the app and type my Destination and once I press select request the ride it then minties later it stating A different drop off location. So l come to you today with A suggestion advice that maybe Round Up should update their system, have certain buses make just for appointments only which I believe are very important to then have, and buses that are called on demand separate. And the last five month I have not yet made it to any appointment on time or picked up in a proper manner. There's always a delay or I'm passing my house twice before I get dropped off or forgotten. I'm very grateful for the Round Up and a truly blessing and appreciate the city of Clovis for it, but do wish that this addressed thank you for your time
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Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Wordpress <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1:22 PM
To: Andrew Haussler, Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-09-16
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Frank Ducar
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Request for Recognition of American Legion Baseball California State Champs at City Council Founded in 1925, American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. The program is also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings.
American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level.
The Clovis Nighthawk's were formed in 2021 and are Sponsored by Cecil Cox Post 147 located in downtown Clovis. At this year's California American Legion Baseball Championship Tournament the Clovis Night Hawks took the State Title with an impressive 5-1 Record which included 2 shutouts, one of which was a no hitter. The annual State Championship American Legion Baseball Tournament was played between 25 to 29 July 2024 at Chapman College in Orange, CA. By any standard, this tournament was a resounding success. Eight teams competed for the title of State Champion in a double elimination tournament. The Clovis Night Hawks emerged victorious in a dramatic winner-take-all finale against the El Segundo Velocity. The Night Hawks went on to play in the Western Regional Tournament against the State Champions for Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The Night Hawks placed 3rd in this Tournament with the Texas taking the Regional Championship.
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From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2024 7:48 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: RE: [External] Public Comment for City Council Gordon,
The minimum for residential services (base rate for water, sewer, refuse, recycling, greenwaste, and street sweeping) with zero consumption is roughly $150. So the customers saying that their previous bills were lower than that would only happen for a couple of reasons:
1. They had paid extra in a previous period and thus had a credit that applied to their current bill
2. They had their deposit applied on the previous bill, which caused it to be lower. We did apply a lot of deposits in May as part of the cleanup process for the transition, so those bills likely were lower for many customers.
Unfortunately, without knowing the specific customer's situation, We can't say definitively why the balances were different. But the rates for service are the same for residential customers.
I hope this helps. Feel to reach out with any questions.
Andy Haussler
Assistant City Manager
City of Clovis
559-324-2095
From: City of Clovis Wordpress <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2024 7:30 AM
To: Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Briana Parra <[email protected]>
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-09-03
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Gordon Yamanaka
Email: [email protected]
Comment: The Clovis Finance Department posted on Nextdoor.com about the updated utility billing system. That generated several comments from the residents on the reason for their bill increase. A couple of residents posted their previous bill was $100 or below and now has increased ~$50. This puzzled me because street sweeping, refuse, greenwaste, recycling pickup and sewer total about $128.
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Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Wordpress < [email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2024 4:33 PM
To: Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [Externall Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2024-09-03
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Vita Kononov
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Dear City of Clovis Council Members,
As a Heritage Grove Board Director, I want to take this opportunity to invite the City of Clovis Council and City Manager John Holt to visit our community and speak with me and members of our community. I invite you to discuss community development and safety initiatives, and to exchange ideas on how, together, we can make Heritage Grove and the City of Clovis even more beautiful and enjoyable places to live. Please see case #7682652 (https://link.edgepilot.com/s/243b0593/bce- 8ZgqEEy2x0iE0iKlsw?u=http://user.govoutreach.com/clovis/case.php?id=7682652%26access=3535353 863306538) for details on the community issues and contact me regarding the logistics of your visit. I look forward to meeting with you.
Regards,
Vita Kononov
Heritage Grove Board Director
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Entered: 05/20/2024 4:19 PM
Status: Open
Request Type: Problem
Topic: Engineering (Other)
Description: As a Heritage Grove Board Director, I received several complaints from community members that they see cars driving too fast through our local streets. I inspected the neighborhood and didn't fine any speed limit signs on the streets. On behalf of my community, I request to install speed limit signs at Shepherd & N Press and Clovis and Bloom Ave interactions, where two entrances to our community are located. I also request to install Radar Speed Signs, TC-400 or similar, at the above locations. Please respond to my inquiry at [email protected]. Thank you, Vita Kononov.
Expected Close Date: June 9, 2024
Email Message you sent - 08/25/2024 10:07 AM
Hello,
Please provide an update and advise me on the next steps.
I have just received another angry complaint from residents (five families) who say the speeding situation is getting worse. They are concerned about the safety of their children.
Thank you,
Vita Kononov
On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 18:25 Vita K wrote:
> Good evening,
>
> Can you please share the results of your evaluation?
>
> Yesterday, a neighbor reported that a pickup truck pulled up to his house > and a stranger from the truck stole two potted plants from the porch before > the truck sped away. The home's security camera recorded the incident and > the footage was turned over to the police. Unfortunately, the license plate > in the video was not recognizable.
> Radar speed signs would have helped identify these criminals. >
> Thank you,
> Vita Kononov
>
> On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 07:24 Clovis Help Line
> wrote:
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Email Message you sent - 08/22/2024 6:26 PM
Good evening,
Can you please share the results of your evaluation?
Yesterday, a neighbor reported that a pickup truck pulled up to his house and a stranger from the truck stole two potted plants from the porch before the truck sped away. The home's security camera recorded the incident and the footage was turned over to the police. Unfortunately, the license plate in the video was not recognizable.
Radar speed signs would have helped identify these criminals.
Thank you,
Vita Kononov
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 07:24 Clovis Help Line
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Email Message from Clovis (Gene Abella) - 06/28/2024 07:24 AM We placed a radar counter on Preuss Avenue last week, and picked it up yesterday. We will evaluate the data and provide the results and our evaluation to you and the Police Department.
Email Message you sent - 05/21/2024 11:25 PM
Dear Gene,
Thank you for your prompt response and attention to this matter.
Radar speed signs reduce speeding incidents by 80%. I believe this is important to consider because our residents include many families with young children whose safety is the top priority.
Please keep me updated on the progress.
Thanks again,
Vita Kononov
Heritage Grove Board Director
On Tue, May 21, 2024, 14:40 Clovis Help Line
wrote:
Email Message from Clovis (Gene Abella) - 05/21/2024 2:40 PM Vita,
Thank you for your request. This is primarily an enforcement issue that should be coordinated with the Police Department. Per California Vehicle Code 22352(b)(1), the prima facie speed limit for a residence district is 25 miles per hour. With prima facie speeds, we typically do not post speed limit signs. There are situations in residence districts where speed limit signs have been posted. The Engineering Division will investigate your concern further to see if enforcement alone is inadequate. We will do so by putting up speed detectors and monitor Bloom Avenue and North Press Avenue for a period of time (typically a week). The detectors are currently being used, so it may take a few weeks to put up them up.
Note that we typically do not install and maintain Radar Speed Signs, so we may not be able to install them in your neighborhood. I will speak with City staff to verify.
Let me know through this request if you have any further questions or clarifications.
Gene G. Abella, P.E.
Civil Engineer
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