Clovis City Council
January 21, 2025

projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife resources.

CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA (Pub.

Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may need to exercise regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for example, the Project may be subject to CDFW’s lake and streambed alteration regulatory authority (Fish and Game Code, § 1600 et seq.). Likewise, to the extent implementation of the Project as proposed may result in “take” as defined by State law of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & G. Code, § 2050 et seq.), related authorization as provided by the Fish and Game Code may be required.

Nesting Birds: CDFW has jurisdiction over actions with potential to result in the disturbance or destruction of active nest sites or the unauthorized take of birds. Fish and Game Code sections that protect birds, their eggs and nests include, sections 3503 (regarding unlawful take, possession or needless destruction of the nest or eggs of any bird), 3503.5 (regarding the take, possession or destruction of any birds-of-prey or their nests or eggs), and 3513 (regarding unlawful take of any migratory nongame bird).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Proponent: Jeff Callaway
Objective: Lennar Homes is proposing a single-family development Project consisting of 369 homes in Heritage Grove, in the City of Clovis. The Project contains four parcels with a total of approximately 58.91-acres, and is consistent with the City of Clovis General Plan land use. The northern portion of the development will total 167 homes, and will be non-gated with a park. The southern portion will total 202 homes, and will be gated with private open space. There will be common area amenities including a park, pool, restrooms, seating areas for the residences of the gated community, and alley loaded and connected by paseo (shops, restaurants, etc.) areas.

Location: The Project Site is located north of East Shepherd Ave., between North Minnewawa and North Clovis Avenues. on Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 556-030- 10S, 556-030-12S, 556-050-01, and 556-050-35S.

COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CDFW offers the following comments and recommendations to assist the City of Clovis in adequately identifying and/or mitigating the Project’s significant, or potentially significant, direct and indirect impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources.

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Editorial comments or other suggestions may also be included to improve the CEQA document.

The Project Site contains an orchard and had previously contained rural residential homes and fallowed lands but were graded and disturbed in 2023 per Google Streetview and historical imagery information. Most of the trees have been removed aside from a few large eucalyptus trees on the southwest corner of the parcel that may contain potential nesting habitat for birds and raptors as well as scattered trees on the parcel just north of the Project Site. Orchards are present to the west, southwest, and northwest of the Project Site across North Minnewawa Ave.

The area adjacent to the east of the Enterprise Canal (just outside of Project limits) shows a large area that is completely disturbed and appears to be in the process of constructing an additional housing development. Also, per aerial imagery, there is a new residential neighborhood in construction immediately east and southeast of the proposed Project Site. The earth-lined Enterprise Canal is present in the very northeast portion of the Project Site.

There is the potential that special-status species may be present at the Project Site.

These resources may need to be evaluated and addressed prior to any approvals that would allow ground-disturbing activities or land use changes. CDFW is concerned regarding potential impacts to special-status species including, but not limited to the State threatened (ST) Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni), the ST and federally endangered (FE) California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense), the State candidate endangered (SCE) Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), and the State Species of Special Concern (SSC) burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia).

In order to adequately assess potential impacts to biological resources, a qualified biologist should perform database and other research of the Project Site, then conduct focused habitat assessments and/or focused biological surveys during the appropriate survey period(s) in order to determine whether any special-status species may be present within the Project Site. CDFW recommends this initial work be documented and used to inform further efforts that may be needed thereafter including the need for additional protocol surveys; and the development of avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. This information and analysis should also be used to consider the development of modified or new Project alternatives to avoid and minimize potentially significant environmental impacts on the biological environment. This information is critical to make an informed decision during the CEQA process and to ensure Project compliance with CESA, Fish and Game code, and other applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

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Swainson’s hawk
After review of the provided documents, aerial imagery of the Project Site, and a review of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) records of the surrounding area, the Project Site and surrounding area contains both viable nesting trees and foraging habitat for Swainson’s hawk (SWHA). As such, CDFW recommends the following:

Recommended Mitigation Measure 1: SWHA Surveys Prior to Construction

Depending on the time between the previously recommended habitat assessment and Project construction, CDFW recommends that additional surveys, following the survey methodology developed by the SWHA Technical Advisory Committee (SWHA TAC 2000), be repeated the survey season immediately prior to construction.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 2: SWHA Avoidance Buffer

If Project-specific activities will take place during the SWHA nesting season (i.e., March 1 through September 15), and active SWHA nests are present, CDFW recommends a minimum ½-mile no-disturbance buffer be delineated and maintained around each nest, regardless of whether it was detected by surveys or observed incidentally. These buffers would remain in place until the breeding season has ended or until a qualified biologist has determined that the birds have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or parental care for survival, to prevent nest abandonment and other take of SWHA as a result of Project activities.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 3: SWHA Take Authorization

CDFW also recommends that in the event an active SWHA nest is detected, and a ½-mile no-disturbance buffer is not feasible, consultation with CDFW is warranted to discuss how to implement the Project and avoid take. If take cannot be avoided, take authorization through the acquisition of a State Incidental Take Permit (ITP), pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081 subdivision (b) is necessary to comply with CESA.

California tiger salamander
The Project Site is within the range of California tiger salamander (CTS) and the species has been documented within the vicinity of the Project (CDFW 2024a). CTS are known to breed and develop in vernal and seasonal pools and stock ponds in grassland habitat types and have been determined to be physiologically capable of dispersing up to approximately 1.5 miles from these habitats. As CTS have been documented in the Project vicinity, and have the potential to utilize the habitat within the Project Site, CDFW recommends the following:

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Recommended Mitigation Measure 4: Focused CTS Protocol-level Surveys

CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct protocol-level surveys in accordance with the USFWS “Interim Guidance on Site Assessment and Field Surveys for Determining Presence or a Negative Finding of the California Tiger Salamander” (USFWS 2003) at the appropriate time of year to determine the existence and extent of CTS breeding and refugia habitat. The protocol-level surveys for CTS require more than one survey season and are dependent upon sufficient rainfall to complete. As a result, consultation with CDFW and the USFWS is recommended well in advance of beginning the surveys and prior to any planned vegetation- or ground-disturbing activities. CDFW advises that the protocol-level survey include a 100-foot buffer around the Project Site in all areas of wetland and upland habitat that could support CTS. Please be advised that protocol-level survey results are viable for two years after the results are reviewed by CDFW.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 5: CTS Avoidance

If CTS protocol-level surveys are not conducted, CDFW advises that a minimum 50- foot no-disturbance buffer be delineated around all small mammal burrows in suitable upland refugia habitat within and/or adjacent to the Project Site. Further, CDFW recommends potential or known breeding habitat within and/or adjacent to the Project site be delineated with a minimum 250-foot no-disturbance buffer. Both upland burrow and wetland breeding no-disturbance buffers are intended to minimize impacts to CTS habitat and avoid take of individuals. Alternatively, the applicant can assume presence of CTS within the Project Site and obtain from CDFW a State ITP in accordance with Fish and Game Code section 2081(b).

Recommended Mitigation Measure 6: CTS Take Authorization

If through surveys it is determined that CTS are occupying or have the potential to occupy the Project Site, consultation with CDFW is warranted to determine if the Project can avoid take. If take cannot be avoided, take authorization through the acquisition of an ITP, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081 subdivision (b) is necessary to comply with CESA. As stated above, in the absence of protocol surveys, the applicant can assume presence of CTS within the Project site and obtain an ITP from CDFW.

Crotch’s bumble bee

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such as small mammal burrows and bunch/thatched grasses, and these habitat elements appear to be present within the Project Site. As such, CDFW recommends the following:

Recommended Mitigation Measure 7: CBB Habitat Assessment

CDFW recommends a qualified biologist conduct a habitat assessment to determine if the Project Site and the surrounding vicinity contain habitat suitable to support CBB. Potential nesting sites, which include all small mammal burrows, perennial bunch grasses, thatched annual grasses, brush piles, old bird nests, dead trees, and hollow logs would need to be documented as part of the assessment.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 8: CBB Surveys

If potentially suitable habitat is identified, CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct focused surveys for CBB, and their requisite habitat features following the methodology outlined in the Survey Considerations for California Endangered Species Act Candidate Bumble Bee Species (CDFW 2024b). Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, 2018.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 9: CBB Avoidance

If CBB is detected, then CDFW recommends that all small mammal burrows and thatched/bunch grasses be avoided by a minimum of 50 feet to avoid take and potentially significant impacts. If ground-disturbing activities will occur during the overwintering period (October through February), consultation with CDFW is warranted to discuss how to implement Project activities and avoid take. Any detection of CBB prior to or during Project implementation warrants consultation with CDFW to discuss how to avoid take.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 10: CBB Take Authorization

If take cannot be avoided, CDFW recommends acquiring an ITP pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(b), prior to initiating ground-disturbing activities.

Burrowing owl
The Project Site is within the historic range of burrowing owl (BUOW), and since the species is known to occupy grassland and agricultural habitats, there is the potential for BUOW within the vicinity of the Project Site.

As BUOW have the potential to nest and/or forage within the Project Site, CDFW recommends the following:

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Recommended Mitigation Measure 11: BUOW Surveys Prior to Construction

CDFW recommends that surveys, following the “Burrowing Owl Survey Protocol and Mitigation Guidelines” (CBOC 1993) and CDFW’s “Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation” (CDFG 2012) be conducted the survey season immediately prior to construction.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 12: BUOW Avoidance Buffer

Should a BUOW be detected, CDFW recommends that no-disturbance buffers, as outlined in the “Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation” (CDFG 2012), be implemented prior to and during any ground-disturbing activities. Specifically, CDFW’s Staff Report recommends that impacts to occupied burrows be avoided in accordance with the following table unless a qualified biologist approved by CDFW verifies through non-invasive methods that either: 1) the birds have not begun egg laying and incubation; or 2) that juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival.

Recommended Mitigation Measure 13: BUOW Consultation

If BUOW are found within these recommended buffers and avoidance is not possible, consultation with the CDFW is recommended for guidance on the development of mitigation measures such as take avoidance, minimization, and mitigation.

Editorial Comments and/or Suggestions

Nesting Birds

CDFW encourages that Project construction occur during the bird non-nesting season; however, if ground-disturbing or vegetation-disturbing activities must occur during the breeding season (February 1 through September 15), the Project applicant is responsible for ensuring that construction of the Project does not result in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or relevant Fish and Game Code.

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To evaluate Project-related impacts on nesting birds, CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct pre-activity surveys for active nests, no more than 10 days prior to the start of ground or vegetation disturbance to maximize the probability that nests that could potentially be impacted are detected. CDFW also recommends that surveys cover a sufficient area around the Project Site to identify nests and determine their status. A sufficient area means any area potentially affected, either directly or indirectly, by the Project. In addition to direct impacts (i.e., nest destruction), noise, vibration, and movement of workers or equipment could also affect nests. Prior to initiation of construction activities, CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist conduct a survey to establish a behavioral baseline of all identified nests. Once Project activities begin, CDFW recommends having a qualified biologist continuously monitor nests to detect behavioral changes resulting from the Project. If behavioral changes occur, CDFW recommends halting the work causing that change.

If continuous monitoring of identified nests by a qualified biologist is not feasible, CDFW recommends a minimum no-disturbance buffer of 250 feet around active nests of non- listed bird species and a 500-foot no-disturbance buffer around active nests of non- listed raptors. These buffers are advised to remain in place until the breeding season has ended or until a qualified biologist has determined that the birds have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or on-site parental care for survival. Variance from these no-disturbance buffers is possible when there is compelling biological or ecological reason to do so, such as when the Project Site would be concealed from a nest site by topography. CDFW recommends that a qualified biologist advise and support any variance from these buffers and notify CDFW in advance of implementing a variance.

Federally Listed Species: CDFW also recommends consulting with the USFWS on potential impacts to Federally listed species, including, but not limited to, the California tiger salamander. Take under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) is more broadly defined than CESA; take under FESA also includes significant habitat modification or degradation that could result in death or injury to a listed species by interfering with essential behavioral patterns such as breeding, foraging, or nesting.

Consultation with the USFWS in order to comply with FESA is advised well in advance of any ground disturbing activities.

Waters of the State and U.S.: A portion of the proposed Project is adjacent to the dirt- lined Enterprise Canal located in the northeast area of the Project Site. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 5650, it is unlawful to deposit in, permit to pass into, or place where it can pass into “Waters of the State” any substance or material deleterious to fish, plant life, or bird life, including non-native species. It is possible that without mitigation measures this Project could result in pollution of Waters of the State from storm water runoff or construction-related erosion. Potential impacts to the wildlife Docusign Envelope ID: A2E95575-01A3-4094-A2F9-2A1F662AFFB4 199
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resources that utilize watercourses in the Project vicinity include the following: increased sediment input from road or structure runoff; construction-related activity runoff associated with Project-related activities and implementation; and/or impairment of wildlife movement through the area. The Regional Water Quality Control Board and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) also have jurisdiction regarding discharge and pollution to Waters of the State.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations (Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e)). Accordingly, please report any special-status species and natural communities detected during Project surveys to the California Natural Diversity Database. The CNDDB field survey form can be found at the following link:
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Submitting-Data. The completed form can be mailed electronically to CNDDB at the following email address: [email protected].

The types of information reported to CNDDB can be found at the following link:
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Plants-and-Animals.

FILING FEES

The Project, as proposed, would have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment of filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the Lead Agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of the fee is required in order for the underlying project approval to be operative, vested, and final (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & G. Code, § 711.4; Pub. Resources Code, § 21089).)

CONCLUSION
CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment and assist the City of Clovis in identifying and mitigating Project impacts on biological resources.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelley Nelson, Environmental Scientist, at the address provided on this letterhead, by telephone at (559) 580-3194, or by electronic mail at [email protected].

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Sincerely,

Julie A. Vance
Regional Manager

ec: State Clearinghouse
Office of Planning and Research
[email protected]
Justin Sloan
[email protected]
United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Linda Connolly
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Kelley Nelson
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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REFERENCES

California Burrowing Owl Consortium. 1993. Burrowing owl survey protocol and mitigation guidelines. Pages 171-177 in Lincer, J. and K. Steenhof (editors). 1993. The burrowing owl, its biology and management. Raptor Research Report Number 9.

California Department of Fish and Game. 2012. Staff report on burrowing owl mitigation.

California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California, USA.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2024a. Biogeographic information and observation system. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS. Accessed September 26, 2024. *
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2024b. Survey considerations for California Endangered Species Act candidate bumble bee species. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento, California, USA.

Swainson’s Hawk Technical Advisory Committee. 2000. Recommended timing and methodology for Swainson’s hawk nesting surveys in California’s Central Valley.

Swainson’s Hawk Technical Advisory Committee.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Interim guidance on site assessment and field surveys for determining presence or a negative finding of the California tiger salamander. Sacramento, California, USA.*

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Defenders of Wildlife, and Center for Food Safety. 2018. A petition to the state of California fish and game commission to list the Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Franklin’s bumble bee (Bombus franklini), Suckley cuckoo bumble bee (Bombus suckleyi), and western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis occidentalis) as Endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. October 2018.

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP)

PROJECT: Lennar Homes of California Project

RECOMMENDED MITIGATION

MEASURE

STATUS/DATE/INITIALS
Before Disturbing Soil or Vegetation
SWHA
Recommended Mitigation Measure 1:

SWHA pre-construction surveys

Recommended Mitigation Measure 2:

SWHA avoidance buffer

Recommended Mitigation Measure 3:

SWHA Take Authorization

CTS
Recommended Mitigation Measure 4:

Focused CTS protocol-level surveys

Recommended Mitigation Measure 5:

CTS Avoidance

Recommended Mitigation Measure 6:

CTS take authorization

CBB
Recommended Mitigation Measure 7:

CBB habitat assessment

Recommended Mitigation Measure 8:

CBB surveys

Recommended Mitigation Measure 9:

CBB Avoidance

Recommended Mitigation Measure 10:

CBB take authorization

BUOW
Recommended Mitigation Measure 11:

BUOW surveys prior to construction

Recommended Mitigation Measure 1 2:

BUOW avoidance buffer

Recommended Mitigation Measure 1 3:

BUOW consultation

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During Construction
SWHA
Recommended Mitigation Measure 2:

SWHA Avoidance Buffer

CTS
Recommended Mitigation Measure 5:

CTS avoidance

CBB
Recommended Mitigation Measure 9:

CBB avoidance

BUOW
Recommended Mitigation Measure 12:

BUOW Avoidance Buffer

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SHEPHERD-MINNEWAWA NORTHEAST REORGANIZATION
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
A Site Specific Service Plan for providing services and improvements to land being annexed to the City is required by the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo ). The site specific service plan provides assurance to LAFCo that newly annexed land to the City will be properly served as urban territory.

The service plan also provides information to property owners, districts and interesting parties who may have projects underway within the vicinity of the proposed annexation.

On November 21, 2024, the Clovis Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending approval of the following applications:
a. Adoption of an environmental finding of a mitigated negative declaration and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for Reorganization (RO) 310, Prezone (R) 2024-005, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (TM) 6375, and Planned Development Permit (PDP) 2024-001. b. Rezone 2024-005, approving a request to prezone the properties within the annexation area ( 201 acres) from the Fresno County AE-20 Zone District to the Clovis C-1, R-1-PRD, O, and P-C-C Zone Districts.
c. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6375, approving a request for a 385 -lot single -family planned residential development on approximately 58.9 acres of land subject to the City Council’s approval of the annexation.
d. Planned Development Permit 2024-001, approving a request to approve a planned development permit for a 385-lot single-family residential development.

On December 16 , 2024, the Clovis City Council conducted a noticed public hearing and took action to approve the following applications:
a. Adoption of an environmental finding of a mitigated negative declaration and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for Reorganization (RO) 310, Prezone (R) 2024-005, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (TM) 6375, and Planned Development Permit (PDP) 2024-001. b. Rezone 2024-005, approving a request to prezone the properties within the ann exation area (201 acres) from the Fresno County AE-20 Zone District to the Clovis C-1, R-1-PRD, O, and P-C-C Zone Districts.

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On January 21, 2025, the Clovis City Council conducted a noticed public hearing and took action to approve the following applications:
a. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6375, approving a request for a 385 -lot single -family planned residential development on approximately 58.9 acres of land. b. Planned Development Permit 2024-001, approving a request to approve a planned development permit for a 385-lot single-family residential development. c. RO310, A resolution of the City Council approving an application for the annexation of the territory known as the Shepherd-Minnewawa Northeast Reorganization area (approximately 201 acres).

On January 21 , 2025 the Clovis City Council adopted a resolution addressing Reorganization RO3 10, requesting the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) take proceedings for the reorganization of the territory known as the Shepherd-Minnewawa Northeast Reorganization.

1.2 SERVICES EXISTING OR PROPOSED

1. Community Water Service
The Water Master Plan Update, completed in 2017, by Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, was prepared to support the 2014 Clovis General Plan, and the development plans therein. The plan examined the feasibility of continued growth in the greater Clovis area from a water resource perspective. This included a review of existing and future demands for water from surface, groundwater, and reclaimed water . The study area corresponded with t he General Plan planning area. The 2015 Urban Water Management Plan updated the water supply and demand issues identified in the 2017 Master Plan.

The City and Tarpey Village have 37 domestic water wells to provide f or the needs of its residents. Some of these have wellhead treatment facilities to t reat contaminated groundwater. The wells discharge water into a distribution main grid, based on a minimum of 12 -inch mains, spaced at half -mile inte rvals. The present water storage facilities consist of one elevated tank and three ground level tanks. The total storage capacity is 7 million gallons.

The City began operations of the Surface Water Treatment Facility, located on the Enterprise Canal on the east side of Clovis, in 2004. Kings River water is supplied to the plant via Fresno Irrigation Dist rict’s (FID) Enterprise Canal. This 15 million gallon-per-day (MGD) plant allows Clovis to serve existing users and new growth areas, while lessening the demand on groundwater. In 2014, treatment capacity at the SWTF was increased to 22.5 MGD.

In 2009, the City began operation of the Water Reuse Facility (WRF) to treat wastewater from a portion of the City’s growth areas. In 2012, the City began using recycled water from this facility to irrigate public landscapes. At build-out of the system, this facility will be able to produce 8.4 MGD of recycled water.

The strategy for future water supply is termed “conjunctive use” where multiple elements are used to provide a secure long-term supply. It includes using both groundwater and treated surface water to ensure a secure drought-resistant water supply with the flexibil ity to use surface and groundwater supplies in a cost and operationally-efficient manne r. This strategy is conducive to phased development that is critical to both community approval and existing operational constraints.

Water systems for newly developed areas, such as the project site, will be financed by development fees, assessment districts, a nd capital facilities funding. Additional surface water supplies for certain growth areas will be financed by the Water Supply development fee.

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2. Water
The following water conditions have been placed on the project:

1. The applicant shall identify and abandon all water wells to City standards.

2. The applicant shall install water mains of the sizes and in the locations indicated below, and provide an adequately looped water system prior to occupancy. The water improvements shall be in accordance with the City’s master plans and shall match existing improvements. The applicant’s engineer shall be responsible for verifying the size, locatio n, and elevations of existing improvements. Any alternative routing of the mains shall require approval of the City Engineer and shall be supported by appropriate calculations.

a. North Minnewawa Avenue – install 12" main along frontage.

b. North Clovis Avenue – install 12" main along frontage.

c. Interior Streets – install 8" mains.

d. Install facilities to provide separation between Pressure Zone 2 east of North Minnewawa Avenue and Pressure Zone 1 west of North Minnewawa Avenue.

3. The applicant shall install a City standard water service to each lot of the proposed subdivision.

Water services shall be grouped at property lines to accommodate automatic meter reading system, including installation of connecting conduit. The water meter shall be placed in the sidewalk and not in planters or driveways.

4. All existing water services that will not be used with this development shall be abandoned by closing the service’s corporation stop and creating a physical separation between the corporation stop and the service.

5. The applicant shall notify all property owners’ annexed to the City and along streets where a new water main will be constructed to determine if they wish to be connected to City water.

Property owners shall work directly with the applicant regarding costs and location. The applicant shall notify property owners that water connection fees are required if they choose to connect.

6. Prior to recording a final map of any phase, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Fire Chief and City Engineer that there is adequate water pressure to serve the units to be constructed. The applicant shall work with the City Engineer to determine the adequacy of water supply/pressure for the proposed development.

7. Applicant acknowledges that water distribution and treatment capacity for the area within which the proposed subdivision is located is extremely limited, and that distribution may not be available to provide service for the proposed subdivision at such time as applicant is ready to seek approval of a final map. Applicant acknowledges, under stands, and agrees that if such water distribution and treatment capacity is not available to serve the proposed subdivision, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the City of Clovis, the final map may not be approved. Notwithstanding the f oregoing, applicant has freely and voluntarily chosen to proceed with the submittal and processing of the tentative map, intends to expend money, time and effort in connection therewith, and accepts the risks that the final map approval may be delayed until sufficient distribution is available as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the City of Clovis. Applicant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Clovis from any and all claims, costs, expenses, and damages incurred or suffered b y applicant, its principals, officers, employees, agents, or contractors, caused by, in connection with, or arising 207
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out of the unavailability of water distribution or treatment capacity to serve the proposed subdivision, or the City’s refusal or failure to approve a final map for the proposed subdivision because of the unavailability of water distribution or treatment capacity. a. The Project requires the improvements indicated below in accordance with the Water Master Plan. The City Engineer shall determine the timing of the improvements in the event they are installed by a City CIP project or development.
b. P-3 (16” Water Main)
c. P-4 (12” Water Main)
d. T-6 (3.5 MG Tank)
e. T-9 (7 MG Tank)

3. Recycled Water
The following recycled water conditions have been placed on the project:

8. The applicant shall install recycled water mains of the sizes and in the locations indicated below. The recycled water improvements shall be in accordance with the City’s master plans and shall match existing improvements. All areas utilizing recycle water f or irrigation shall be clearly marked on the improvement plans. The applicant’s engineer shall be responsible for verifying the size, location, and elevations of existing improvements. Any alternative routing of the mains shall require approval of the City Engineer and may require appropriate calculations.

a. North Minnewawa Avenue – install 8" main along frontage.

b. North Clovis Avenue – install 16” main along the property.

c. Paseos, Trails, and Neighborhood Parks – install mains as necessary to serve the paseos, trails, and the neighborhood parks.

4. Wastewater
The Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the Fresno and Clovis urban area from its location southwest of the two cities. The City of Clovis owns and maintains sewer lines within the City Sphere of Influence, with the exception of the Tarpey Village area, which is maintained by the City of Fresno.

The City operates the Water Reuse Facility which treats wastewater from a portion of the City and provides recycled water for use in public landscapes. This facility will be expanded as required to serve portions of the northwest and northeast growth areas. The City does not have sewer collection facilities constructed for the entire current Sphere of Influence at this time, but all areas have been master planned.

The Clovis Wastewater Master Plan Update in 2017 provided the City with a course of action with respect to wastewater service needs through the year 2035, in keeping with the Clovis General Plan.

Wastewater facilities for newly developed areas will be financed by development fees, assessment districts, and capital facilities funding.

The following sewer conditions have been placed on the project:

9. The applicant shall identify and abandon all septic systems to City standards.

10. The applicant shall install sanitary sewer mains of the size and in the locations indicated below, prior to occupancy. The sewer improvements shall be in accordance with the City’s master plans and shall match existing improvements. The applicant’s engineer shall be responsible for verifying the size, location, and elevations of existing improvements. Any alternative routing of the mains shall require approval of the City Engineer and shall be supported by appropriate calculations. The 208
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improvements indicated below will provide temporary service until the improvements are installed that provide permanent service.
a. North Minnewawa Avenue – install 12" main along frontage. b. North Clovis Avenue – install 10" main along frontage. c. Interior Streets – install 8" mains.

11. The applicant shall install one (1) 4" sewer service house branch to each lot within the tentative tract.

12. All existing sewer services that will not be used with this development shall be abandoned by cutting and capping the service at the right-of-way line.

13. The applicant shall notify all property owners annexed to the City and along streets where a new sewer main will be constructed to determine if they wish to be connected to City sewer. Property owners shall work directly with the applicant regarding costs and location. The applicant shall notify property owners that sewer connection fees are required if they choose to connect.

14. The City cannot guarantee at this time that sewer capacity will be available for this development when site construction occurs. The applicant, therefore, waives any claim or demand against the City for any delay in availability of sewer capacity for this subdivision.

15. Applicant acknowledges that sewage collection and treatment capacity for the area within which the proposed subdivision is located is extremely limited, and that capacity may not be available to provide service for the proposed subdivision at such time as applicant is ready to seek approval of a final map. Applicant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that if such sewage collection and treatment capacity is not available to serve the proposed subdivision, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the City of Clovis, the final map may not be approved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, applicant has freely and voluntarily chosen to proceed with the submittal and processing of the tentative map, intends to expend money, time and effort in connection therewith, and accepts the risks that the final map approval may be delayed until sufficient capacity is available as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the City of Clovis. Applicant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Clovis from any and all claims, costs, expenses, and damages incurred or suffered by applicant, its principals, officers, employees, agents, or contractors, caused by, in connection with, or arising out of the unavailability of sewage collection or treatment capacity to serve the proposed subdivision, or the City’s refusal or failure to approve a final map for the proposed subdivision because of the unavailability of sewage collection or treatment. a. Permanent service to the Project requires the improvements indicated below in accordance with the Sewer Master Plan. The City Engineer shall determine the timing of the improve ments in the event they are installed by a City CIP project or development.
b. CIP Project 6-B (DeWolf Trunk Sewer System).
c. CIP Project 6-A (Shepherd / Willow Pump Station and Force Main System). d. CIP Project AA (Phase 2 STWRF Expansion).

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5. Dedications and Street Improvements
The following street conditions have been placed on the project:

16. The applicant shall provide right-of-way acquisition or dedicate free and clear of all encumbrances and/or improve the following streets to City standards. The street improvements shall be in accordance with the City’s specific plans and shall match existing improvements. The applicant’s engineer shall be responsible for verifying the type, location, and grades of existing improvements. a. North Minnewawa Avenue – dedicate to provide right -of-way acquisition for 42.5' (exist varies) east of centerline and 24.5’ (existing 20’) west of centerline, and improve with curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb return ramps, street lights, fiber optic conduit, landscape strip, 43' (20.5’ west + 22.5’ east) permanent paving, permanent paving and overlay as necessary to match the existing permanent pavement, 3' paved swale, and transitional paving as needed.
b. North Clovis Avenue – dedicate to provide right-of-way acquisition for 106' (exist 0'), and improve with curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, curb return ramps, street lights, fiber optic conduit, median island, median island landscaping and irrigation, landscape strip, 56' (28’ west + 28 east’) permanent paving, permanen t paving and overlay as necessary to match the existing permanent pavement, 3' paved swale, and transitional paving as needed.
c. Interior Streets – Dedicate to provide for 50’ or 54’ of right-of-way in conformance with the City policy on street widths, and improve with curb, gutter, 5’ sidewalk adjacent to the curb, drive approaches, curb return ramps, streetlights, permanent paving, and all transitional paving as needed.
d. Cul-De-Sacs - dedicate to provide for 52' radius and improve with curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, 43' permanent paving and all transitional paving as needed. e. Install a traffic signal at North Baron and North Clovis Avenues and provide the necessary right-of-way for the signal in its ultimate location. f. The applicant shall relinquish all access to Clovis and Minnewawa Avenues. g. Median island turn pockets require the approval of the City Engineer.

17. The applicant shall provide a dedication for a 10' public utility easement, where applicable, along all public frontages. The applicant s hall be responsible for obtaining approval by the utilities companies where alternate widths are provided. The applicant shall provide to the City copies of all final easements prior to final map acceptance.

18. For new onsite ADA paths of travel that connect to the City sidewalk, the applicant shall replace enough sidewalk to provide a compliant landing with appropriate transitions to existing sidewalk grades.

19. The applicant shall remove and repair all damaged or broken concrete improvements. The City Engineer may require the repair of additional improvements if they are damaged prior to occupancy.

20. The applicant shall not install any fences, temporary or permanent in public right -of-way.

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properties where dedication is needed shall be made only by the City. The City will prepare an estimate of acquisition costs incl uding but not limited to appraised value, appraisal costs, negotiation costs, and administrative costs. The applicant shall pay such estimated costs as soon as they are determined by the City.

22. The sideyard side of all corner lots shall have full width sid ewalk except where planter strips or meandering sidewalk is proposed.

23. The applicant shall obtain "R Value" tests in quantity sufficient to represent all street areas, and have street structural sections designed by a registered civil engineer based on thes e "R Value" tests.

24. The applicant shall, at the ends of any permanent pavement abutting undeveloped property, install 2" x 6" redwood header boards that shall be placed prior to the street surfacing.

25. Standard barricades with reflectors shall be installed at ends of streets abutting undeveloped property and any other locations to be specified by the City Engineer.

6. Solid Waste Collection
Refuse Collection collects and disposes of solid waste generated by residential and commercial customers located within the City. Private vendors, under City contract, collect waste from select commercial customers and recyclables and yard wastes from residential customers. For improved cost accounting and control, the Refuse Collection Unit is further organized into four sub -accounts identified as Administration, Residential, Commercial, and Community Cleanup.

Refuse Landfill conducts all operations necessary to landfill City refuse in accordance with county, st ate, and federal requirements. The Clovis landfill is an active Class III landfill which accepts municipal solid waste that is currently permitted through the year 2053.

Refuse Contracts provides refuse-related services to the community through contracts with private vendors.

These include refuse compactor and roll -off services for larger businesses, and residential curbside recycling, and greenwaste programs.

7. Fire Protection
The Fire Department employs two primary measures in determining service for the com munity and future development. The first measure is distribution. “Distribution” describes station locations that allow for a rapid first -due response deployment to mitigate fire and medical aid emergencies before they result in further life/property loss. Distribution is measured by how mu ch of the jurisdiction is covered by first due units within our adopted response time goal of arrival within 5 minutes or less 90% of the time. The second term, “concentration” is a measure of how many multiple units are within sufficient proximity to prov ide the necessary tools, equipment and personnel, known as an effective response force, for a large scale incident or when another unit is assigned to a concurrent emergency. An initial effective response force is one that has been determined likely to stop the escalation of a fire emergency and bring it effectively under control.

In addition to these factors, Clovis Fire has conducted several station location studies over the last ten years to ensure efficient and effective operations. Stations have generally been located in between 4.5 to 5 mile squares n ear major street intersections. Previous studies identified various station configurations that could serve City growth depending on the type of development and infrastr ucture planned for these areas. Currently, the Clovis Fire Department operates out of five fire stations located throughout the City.

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number of units needed for an initial effective response force are dispatched as defined in the Critical Task Analysis document.

Consideration for community protection must also take into account utilization of Automatic Aid Agreements that provide the closest available resourc es, regardless of jurisdiction. Using software programs and data from neighboring jurisdictions, fire staff are able to analyze the concentration of units revealing detailed information regarding the deployment of resources necessary to provide an effective fire fighting force within defined response time goals for a geographic area neighboring other fire protection districts.

The Emergency Services Bureau is responsible for providing the resources need ed by Fire Department staff who respond daily to requests for emergency and non-emergency services from the citizens of Clovis through four divisions: Operations, Support Services, Training, and Communications. The Operations Division activities include: responding to fires, first responder medical services, mutual/automatic aid, mapping, apparatus replacement, etc. The Training Division activities include coordination of recruitment, testing and training of new employees, in -service training for all Department employees and coordinated use of the Fire Training Center. Support Services Division activities include: apparatus main tenance, facilities maintenance, station supplies, etc. The Communications Division has responsibility for coordinating dispatch services to the Fire Department. Fire dispatch services are provided via a contract with the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Division. Dispatch services coordinate the emergency response of all City fire resources and mutual or automatic aid resources. The Department continues to promote sound planning, economic efficiency, and effective use of the City resources while pr oviding essential and valuable services.

The Life Safety and Enforcement Bureau is responsible for providing community risk reduction activities through two divisions: Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness. The Fire Prevention Division assists local businesses and building development though activities such as inspections and plan review to ensure safe occupancies comply with fire codes, standards, and local ordinances. Additional risk reduction is performed through public education where citizens lear n about actions they can take to reduce their fire risk and learn emergency preparedness skills that are essential during times of crisis. Within the Bureau, the Investigations team has the responsibility to investigate all fires for cause and origin, and enforce minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare.

The Emergency Preparedness Division has the responsibility for preparing and carrying out emergency plans to protect property and the citizens of Clovis in case of actual o r threatened conditions of disaster or extreme peril. This includes having an emergency plan in place, maintaining an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), ensuring policies and procedures are compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines and exercises are conducted to evaluate system effectiveness. Within the Emergency Preparedness section are the Hazardous Materials Response Team and an Urban Search and Rescue Team. These teams are capable of responding to emergency incidents that require specialized tools, equipment, and personnel. Some funding for this division is augmented by state and federal grants.

The Fire Administration Division is responsible for supporting all department operations, administering the Accreditation program, and the development and administration of the Fire Department budget. Fire Administration provides administrative analysis, report preparation, coordi nation of programs, incident response data management, timekeeping, and other routine duties performed daily that support the delivery of emergency and non-emergency services. Fire Administration also identifies, writes, and manages grants to supplement funding for all Department programs.

The following fire conditions have been placed on the project:

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where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

27. Street Width for Single Family Residences: Minimum Access Road Width of 36 feet for Single Family Residences. Roads 36 feet or wider allow for Parking on both sides of street.

28. Exception Streets with houses on only one side of the street: Roads 32 feet or greater, to less than 36 feet in width require Fire Lane Markings on one side of the street. Parking is allowed on one side of street.

29. Street Width: Fire apparatus access width shall be determined by measuring from “base of curb” to “base of curb” for roadways that have curbs. When roadways do not have curbs, the measurements shall be from the edge of the roadway surface (approved all weather surface).

30. Turning Radius: All access way roads constructed shall be designed with a minimum outside turning radius of forty-five feet (45’).

31. Temporary Street Signs: The applicant shall install temporary street signs that meet City Temporary Street Sign Standard #1.9 prior to issuance of building permits within a subdivision.

32. All Weather Access &Water Supply: The applicant shall provide all weather access to the site during all phases of construction to the satisfaction of the approved Clovis Fire Department Standard #1.2 or #1.3.

33. Private Street Names: Private street names shall be consistent with public street names to the north and south or to the east and west alignments as approved by the Fire Department.

34. Fire Access – Landscape Obstruction: Landscaping trees or shrubs located adjacent to the fire access drives shall be of the type that will not impede fire access due to their growth process.

35. Residential Fire Hydrant: 4 ½” x 2 ½” approved Residential Type fire hydrant(s) and “Blue Dot” hydrant locators, paint fire hydrant(s) yellow with blue top and caps, and paint the curb red shall be installed as specified by the adopted Clovis Fire Department Standard #1.4. Plans shall be submitted to the Clovis Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation. The hydrants shall be charged and in operation prior to any framing or combustible material being brought onto the site. Hydrants curb markings and blue dots to be completed prior to occupancy of any homes.

36. Looped Water Main: The applicant shall install approved looped water main capable of the necessary flow of water for adequate fire protection and approved by the Clovis Fire Department.

8. Law Enforcement
The res ponsibility of the Police Department is to provide protection and police -related services to the community. The Department’s mission is to do this in a manner that builds public confidence and improves the quality of life in Clovis. Police headquarters is located at the Clovis Civic Center. Currently, the Police Department is allotted for 112 sworn officers. The current ratio is 0.90 sworn officers per 1,000 residents.

In accordance with the recommendations contained in the Police Department Master Service Plan, the Police Department will seek funding to achieve and maintain a ratio of 1.3 officers per 1,000 residents.

Police protection to the unincorporated areas is provided by the Fresno County Sheriff and California Highway Patrol. The City has a mutual aid assistance agreement with both agencies.

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ability to maintain acceptable service levels. If unable to maintain acceptable service levels, the department will have to reduce response to certain calls and possibly eliminate other services altogether. This reduction of services will greatly impact our citizens and the quality of life in our community.

The Department is organized into three major divisions, which are composed of seven budgetary sections.

The following Police Department conditions have been placed on the project:

37. Construction work shall be limited to the hours set forth in the Clovis Municipal Code. (CMC §

5.27.604.)

38. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the structures and adjoining fences to the project free of graffiti. All forms of graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours. (CMC §§

5.27.101.)

39. Emergency phone numbers for responsible parties shall be kept current during the building phase of the project.

40. All construction materials shall be located within a secured area or monitored by security staff during non-construction hours.

9. Parks & Recreation
The Parks Section provides maintenance to City parks, trails and trail lighting, street landscaping, City trees, and numerous recreational facilities, including playgrounds and picnic sites; maintains Old Town streetscape; and provides grounds maintenance at C ity administrative facilities. Some of these areas are maintained by Parks personnel , while others are maintained through contracts administered by the Parks section. Parks also provides support for civic activities such as hanging banners and decorating for Christmas, Rodeo Weekend, Big Hat Days, and Farmer's Market. The Park s Section ad ministers the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), which provides funding for maintenance of certain parks, trails, street landscaping, streetlights, and neighborhood architectural enhancement features for areas within the Landscape Maintenance District. All City owned landscaping that is not within the LMD is funded through the General Fund.

10. Transit Services
The Community Services Division administers various senior citizen programs at the Clovis Senior Activity Center. The Division also administers the C ity’s Round-Up demand-response transit program, the fixed - route Stageline transit program, and administers the City’s contract with Fresno Area Express (FAX). User fees, and state and federal transit funds and grants support the transit service.

11. Storm Drainage
Storm Drain responds to significant rainfall events by providing sand bags, pumping of flooded areas, monitoring stream channels, placing warning signage, and pumping temporary s torm drain basins when needed. It also provides pre-storm cleaning of drain inlets to ensure debris do not hamper proper operation of the storm drain collection system. As development occurs, applicants will be required to construct storm drainage facilities in accordance with the standard and requirements of the Fresno Met ropolitan Flood Control District. Specific conditions for improvements to the storm drainage system will be issued as development projects are proposed and approved.

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12. Street Lighting
The City is responsible for maintenance of traffic signals, the cost of energy/repairs/replacements for PG&E- owned streetlights within the City, energy and materials for City -owned streetlights, and maintenance of City-owned streetlights.

The following street light condition has been placed on the project:

41. The applicant shall install street lights. Street lights along the major streets shall be installed on metal poles to local utility provider’s standards at the locations designated by the City Engineer.

Street light locations shall be shown on the utilit y plans submitted with the final map for approval.

Street lights at future traffic signal locations shall be installed on approved traffic signal poles, including all conduits and pull boxes. Street lights along the major streets shall be owned and maintained by local utility providers. Proof of local utility provider’s approval shall be provided. The applicant may install thematic lighting, as approved by the City Engineer. If the applicant chooses to install thematic lighting, the applicant shall provide a conceptual lighting plan identifying adjacent properties that may be incorporated with thematic lights to create a neighborhood effect. Thematic lighting owned by the City shall be maintained by an additional landscape maintenance assessment.

13. Schools
The City of Clovis and its sphere of influence lies primarily within the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD).

The portion the sphere of influence within the Loma Vista Specific Plan, east of the Highland Avenue alignment lies within the Sanger Unified School District (SUSD). Only a small portion of the southwest area of the city lies in the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD). These districts are affected by residential growth in the Clovis area. The area of the City serviced by FUSD is fully b uilt-out and future development within the City’s sphere of influence will not affect this district.

14. Other Services
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG &E) provides gas and electrical service to the City of Clovis, its sphere of influence, and Fresno County. Electrical service is supplied by underground and overhead lines routed through three substatio ns in the greater Clovis area. The hierarchy of establishing electrical power lines from generation stations to customers is as follows: transmission distribution; sub-transmission; and service. PG&E provides gas to customers through plasti c and steel underground lines. Residents not serviced by PG&E use propane fuel.

15. Financing of Services and Facilities
The City Council has established fiscal policies that govern the city’s financial administration and are designed to safeguard the C ity’s assets, provide a stable funding base, and ensure that adequate accounting data are compiled. These accounting data allow for the preparation of various accounting reports such as the annual budget and the ann ual year-end financial report. Following are the financial policies that provide the basis for the financial direction of the city.  The City’s budget policy states that all operating budgets shall be balanced and ongoing costs w ill not exceed current revenues plus available fund balance that exceeds reserve requirements. The minimum reserve for any operational fund is 10 % of the budgeted expenditures with the goal for reserves of 15% of budgeted expenditures unless capital borrow ing or extraordinary fiscal conditions require that higher lev els of reserves be maintained. As discussed during the five -year forecast, the General Fund target reserve is now set at 25%, the current General Fund reserve is approximately 16.5%. Budgetary a nd purchasing controls have been instituted that ensure adherence to the adopted budget.

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 The Enterprise Funds are to be fully supported by user fees and charges, and the Internal Services Funds are to be funded at appropriate levels to ensure reasonable ability to respond to unforeseen events. Annually, the City has designated a contribution of general funds to the General Government Services Fund (an Internal Service Fund) to address the building space needs for new fire stations, safety training faciliti es, regional park facilities, business and industrial parks, upgrades and new technology for improved productivity, and major remodeling, repairs, or additions to existing facilities.

 The C ity will not issue long -term deb t to cover current operations. The C ity will consider the issuance of long -term debt to purchase/build capital assets when those assets will benefit users over several years and it is determined that it is more equitable to spread the capital investment and financing costs of the asset to current and future users of the asset.

 Annually the C ity will have an independent audit of its financial records prepared by a certified public accountant pursuant to generally accepted auditing practices of the government finance industry and submit an annual financial report to the City Council by December 31 for the previous fiscal year.

 Fees for services will be charged directly to users of the services when appropriate and should cover the full cost of service delivery. Fees are to be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the fee is appropriate for the service provided compared to actual cost or an approved cost index.

 Development impact fees will be established to ensure that new growth pays the cost of infrastructure improvements and is not a burden to existing tax payers.

 The City will invest available cash assets in a manner consistent with the safeguards and diversity that a prudent investor would adhere to with primary emphasis on preservation of principal, sufficient liquidity to cover anticipated payment outflows, and high yields consistent with the first two goals. The City’s investments will be consistent with Section 53601 of the Government Code of the State of California that identifies which types of investments are eligible for investment of public funds and the maximum percentage of an investment portfolio that is allowed for any one investment.

The City is in compliance with all of its financial policies.

16. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance The City of Clovis has completed an environmental review (an assessment of the Project’s impact on natural and manmade environments) of the proposed project, as required by the State of Cal ifornia. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved and adopted by the Clovis City Council in conjunction with its approval of the Project.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administration
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Consider Introduction – Ord. 25-__, an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 24-16 Amending Section 2.1.01 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Clovis Municipal Code Relating to City Council Meeting Day and Time Adopted on November 12, 2024. (Continued from the meeting of January 6, 2025).

Staff: Andrew Haussler, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ord. 25-__

2. Ord. 24-16

RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to consider action to repeal Ordinance 24-16 adopted on November 12, 2024, which amended Section 2.1.01 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Clovis Municipal Code to change regular City Council meeting days and times to Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning February 2025. To repeal Ordinance 24 -16 requires adopting an Ordinance to repeal, and if Ordinance 24-16 is repealed the schedule of regular City Council meetings will remain on the first three Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Section 2.1.01 of the Clovis Municipal Code establishes that the City Council shall meet in regular session three times each month. These meetings are scheduled for the first, second, and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. If a Monday falls on a legal holiday, the meeting will be held on the n ext business day. On November 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 24 -16, amending this section to change regular meeting days from Mondays to Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning February 2025.

At the December 16, 2024, City Council meeting, Council requested to reconsider the change to Tuesday meetings. If Council desires to keep the regular City Council meetings on the first three Mondays each month , it is recommended that Ordinance 24 -16 be repealed, which will reinstate regular City Council meetings on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. 217
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BACKGROUND
Section 2.1.01 of the Clovis Municipal Code requires that the City Council meet in regular session three times each month. Since April 1, 2010, these meetings have been held on the first, second, and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m., except when a Monday falls on a legal holiday, in which case the meeting is held on the next business day. The City Council has historically met on Mondays since 1912.

On November 12, 2024, the Council adopted Ordinance 24 -16, amending the Municipal Code to change regular meeting days to the first three Tuesdays each month at 6:00 p.m. beginning February 2025.

On December 16, 2024, by Council consensus in accordance with the City Council’s adopted Protocols, the City Council requ ested the meeting schedule change be reconsidered. Since meeting days and times are codified, re taining regular Council meetings on the first three Mondays each month requires repealing Ordinance 24 -16 and reinstating the applicable provisions of Municipal Code as existed before Ordinance 24-16 was adopted.

Approval of Ordinance 25-__ will repeal Ordinance. 24-16, restore regular City Council meetings to Mondays at 6:00 p.m. If desired, the change will be effective immediately to avoid a temporary change to Tuesday meetings in February.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The recommendation is to consider Ordinance 25 -__ repealing Ordinance No. 24 -16 and returning regular City Council meetings to the first three Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will implement the direction of the City Council.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.

Prepared by: Briana Parra, City Clerk

Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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ORDINANCE 25-___

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS REPEALING ORDINANCE 24-16 AMENDING SECTION 2.1.01 OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 2 OF

THE CLOVIS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME

The City Council of the City of Clovis does ordain as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 24 -16 on November 12, 2024, amending Section 2.1.01 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Clovis Municipal Code to change the regular City Council meeting schedule from the first, second, and third Mondays of each month to the first, second, and third Tuesdays of each month; and

WHEREAS, after receiving input from the public about the changed City Council meeting schedule to be effective in February 2025, the City Counci l desires to repeal Ordinance 24 -16 and keep the scheduled regular City Council meeting s as the first, second, and third Mondays of each month.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 . Ordinance 24 -26 is hereby repealed effective immediately, and the schedule of regular City Council meetings shall remain as set forth in Section 2.1.01 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Clovis Municipal Code as it existed prior to the adoption of Ordinance 24-16, as follows:

2.1.01 Meetings: Time:

The Council shall meet three times (3) each month in regular session. Such meetings shall be held on the first, second , and third Mondays of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m., unless such Monday is a legal holiday, in which event such meeting shall be held on the next business day beginning at 6:00 p.m. and be a regular meeting for all purposes.

Section 2. This Ordinance repeals Ordinance 24 -16 and shall be effective immediately to avoid a temporary change in the regular meeti ng schedule as otherwise required by Ordinance 24-16.

APPROVED: January 13, 2025

______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk

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The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on January 13, 2025, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on February 3, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

DATED: February 3, 2025

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS AMENDING SECTION 2.1.01 OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CLOVIS MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME
The City Council of the City of Clovis does ordain as follows:

Section 1 Section 2.1.01 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Clovis Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

2.1.01 Meetings: Time:

The Council shall meet three times (3) each month in regular session. Such meetings shall be held on the first, second, and third Tuesdays of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m, unless such Tuesday is a legal holiday, in which event such meeting shall be held on the next business day beginning at 6:00 p.m. and be a regular meeting for all purposes.

Section 3
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This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force beginning on February APPROVED: November 4, 2024
Mayor City Clerk
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The foregoing Ordinance was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on November 4, 2024, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on November 12, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

DATED:

Councilmembers Basgall, Bessinger, Pearce
Councilmember Mouanoutoua, Mayor Ashbeck
None
None
November 12, 2024
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Development Services Department
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Update council on the plan to improve the area on the south side of Ashlan Avenue just west of Leonard Avenue with missing sidewalk.

Staff: Thad Avery, City Engineer
Recommendation: Update

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map

During Council comments at the December 9, 2024, City Council meeting, there was consensus to bring back an agenda item regarding safe routes to school, specifically addressing the project on Ashlan across from Reagan Elementary. City Council’s concern is the timing of the installation of missing sidewalk at the unwidened section of Ashlan Avenue west of Leonard Avenue

City Engineer Thad Avery will give a verbal update on this item.

Prepared by: Thad Avery, City Engineer

Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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ATTACHMENT 1
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CITY LIMITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
International
Shaw
Gettysburg
Copper
Dakota
Behymer
Perrin
Shepherd
Teague
Nees
Sierra
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Ashlan
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VICINITY MAP
Project location
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Elementary
School
Attachment 1
Jose Sandoval
Print Date: February 27, 2024
Missing section of Sidewalk on Ashlan Avenue
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.

TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administration
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Consider and Provide Direction on future 2024 -2025 Budget Amendments to reach the Goals of Measure Y and the 2025 -2026 Budget Process.

Staff: Andy Haussler, City Manager
Recommendation: Provide Direction

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION
Consider and Provide Direction on future 2024-2025 Budget Amendments to reach the Goals of Measure Y and the 2025-2026 Budget Process.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 5, 2024, the voters of Clovis approved Measure Y, a 1 cent sales and use tax.

The measure will be implemented on April 1, 2025. It is estimated that the measure will provide $28 million annually in revenue to the General Fund. City Council directed staff to develop potential investments that could be made in the 2024-2025 fiscal year to accelerate addressing the priorities of the voters. Staff has initial investment proposals for consideration, which include the addition of 8 positions and the reclassification of 4 additional positions. These positions impact the Police Department, Fire Department, and General Services Department.

In addition, staff is providing a plan for the developmen t of the 2025-26 Budget which includes study session s on each Department, financial -forecasting, City Council input, and Budget hearings with a goal of increasing engagement on the use of Measure Y funds and the City’s budgeting process in general.

BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2024, the voters of Clovis approved Measure Y, a 1 cent sales and use tax.

The measure will be implemented on April 1, 2025, and it is estimated the measure will provide $28 million annually in General Fund revenue. This is a significant investment by Clovis residents, and it is expected these funds will make an equally significant contribution towards 224
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maintaining Clovis’ high standards and quality of life. On November 12, 2024, City Council directed staff to develop potential investments that could be made in the 2024 -2025 fiscal year to accelerate addressing the priorities of the voters.

To achieve Council direction and develop the 2025 -2026 budget, staff is proposing a plan as detailed be low to provide for near term budget amendments, long -term fiscal planning, and robust input into the 2025-26 Budget.

Initial Investment Proposals:

Staff has developed the following proposals, some of which act on prior Council action and others will need future Council action . The positions below and any necessary budget amendments are planned to come to City Council on the Consent Calendar in February and March of 2025. The proposals allow for hiring momentum to be maintained, the infrastructure for expected growth to be built with support staff, the acceleration of improved services, and succession planning in critical areas. This positions the City for the full implementation of Measure Y in the 2025-26 Budget.

Previously Added Position:
- Senior Center Supervisor (Approved November 18, 2024)

Add the following positions to the 2024-25 budget:

Police Department:
o 3 Sworn Police Officers
o 1 Animal Service Officer
o 1 Community Service Officer
o 1 Police Records Specialist
Fire Department:
o 1 Deputy Fire Chief

Reclassify the following positions:

Police Department:
o 1 Management Analyst to Senior Management Analyst
o 3 Community Service Officers to Lead Community Service Officers

Restructuring the following positions:

The Police Department is ready to implement a plan to prepare the Police Records Division for growth. While this is cost neutral it demonstrates efforts being made to increase capacity and succession planning. This involves:
o Deleting seven Principal Office Assistants and two Administrative Assistant positions
o Adding seven Police Records Specialists and two Senior Police Records Specialists.

The net number of positions is the same. This is on the January 21, 2025, City Council consent agenda.

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Department study sessions
In order to provide City Council and the community background on the needs of the City, study sessions have been scheduled for all Departments. The Department heads will provide a brief background and discuss opportunities and challenges.

Tentative Council Meeting schedule is:

 2/4/2025: Police Department and Fire Department
 2/11/2025: Public Utilities Department and General Services Department  2/18/2025: Planning and Development Services Department and Finance Department  3/4/2025: Administration Department and Economic Development, Housing, and Communications Department

Financial Forecast
The five-year forecast is scheduled for March 11, 2025. The forecast will include estimated Measure Y revenues and potential investments of those funds. This analysis is used to develop the budget and analyze the sustainability of the City’s fiscal condition, and determine the ability to improve service levels.

City Council Input Session
It is planned to return to Council with an input session on the priorities for the 2025 -26 Budget from Council and the community on March 18, 2025.

Development of the 2025-26 Budget
The Initial 2025-26 proposed budget is planned to be presented at the May 20, 2025, Council meeting where departmental presentations will occur. The final adoption of the 2025-26 Budget is planned to be considered at the June 9, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Further Public Engagement
Staff would also like any direction on further engagement with the public on the use of Measure Y funds and the budget process in general.

FISCAL IMPACT
This item is not a budget amendment or position allocation request. At future City Council meetings those item s will be considered, likely in February and March of 2025, and financial impacts will be documented. All proposed positions above are expected to be well within the City’s financial means and will not require the us e of emergency reserve funds with the expectation of Measure Y revenues.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
Provides an update to Council and allows for Council direction on the initial positions being considered for the 2024 -25 fiscal year and the plan to devel op the 2025 -26 Budget and stakeholder engagement.

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ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will bring back the positions indicated and schedule the planned Council items for further discussion and consideration.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.

Prepared by: Andrew Haussler, City Manager

Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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