CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:01
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Bessinger
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:02
Steven Trevino, resident, spoke about the recent death of Agamjodh Singh Cheema and urged improvements to bike and pedestrian safety along Bullard Avenue.
Dr. Jeni-Ann Kren, resident, addressed traffic safety concerns following a second fatality in the area and emphasized the dangers of speeding and distracted driving.
Joann Franks, resident, spoke about ongoing traffic safety issues, particularly at the intersection of Peach and Nees.
Sue Sturgill, resident, thanked Mayor Pro Tem Pearce for removing certain books from the children's library and asked whether Clovis is a Sanctuary City.
Daniella Torres, a Senior at Clovis West, thanked Council for the opportunity to attend and shared her experience as the President of the Latino Student Success Club.
Shelly Barnett Cash, resident, expressed concerns about speeding on Sierra Avenue and requested action to prevent future accidents.
Mayor Mouanoutoua acknowledged for the record several written correspondences submitted as public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:12
Brian Wilson, a resident, spoke on Consent Calendar Item #3, requested more information regarding the audit and public disclosure requirements.
Eric Rollins, a resident, addressed Consent Calendar Item #4, seeking clarification on a proposed $181,578.50 expenditure, and wanted more detail beyond referencing the purchase of 32 mobile data computers.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, including the waiver of the reading of the ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
1. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the April 7, 2025, Council Meeting.
Administration - Adopt - Ord. 25-05, Amending Section 10.3.03 of Chapter 10.3 of Title 10 of the Clovis Municipal Code Relating to the City Prohibited Acts in City Parks Regarding Dogs in Posted off-leash Areas. (Vote: 5-0)
Administration - Adopt - Ord. 25-06, Adding Section 3.3.703 to Article 7 of Chapter 3.3 of Title 3 of the Clovis Municipal Code pertaining to the Creation of a Measure Y Oversight Committee. (Vote: 5-0)
4. Administration - Approval - Award the Request for Proposals and approve the purchase of thirty-two (32) Mobile Data Computers to Ingram Technologies, LLC, for $181,578.50.
5. Finance - Receive and File - Investment Report for the Month of September 2024.
6. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of September 2024.
Finance - Receive and File - Investment Report for the Month of October 2024.
8. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of October 2024.
General Services - Approval - Res. 25-30, Authorizing the Execution of the Certificates and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) and Submittal of One (1) Project for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
10. General Services - Approval - Res. 25-31, Approving and Setting Forth Allocation Requirements of Fresno Council of Governments for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP).
11. General Services - Approval - Res. 25-32, Adopting the FY 2025-26 Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) Operations and Program Budget (OPB) for Round Up Transit Services.
12. General Services - Approval - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim on behalf of Frank Hines.
13. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 24-13 New Bus Stops B1, for a final contract cost of $222,652.08.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:18
6:18 ITEM 14 - Consider - Update on Creation of a Historic Preservation Board and Historic District and Provide Direction.
Shelly Barnett, resident, expressed support for preserving Clovis.
Brad Avery, resident, raised concerns about infrastructure issues like water pressure and sewer problems related to SB9 and new developments.
Brittany Darnell, resident, shared her experience with the challenging building process and expressed concerns about a historic district oversight could make it worse.
Julie Andrews, resident, questioned the criteria for historic district and asked whether the district would be based on historical significance or architectural integrity.
Sam Lucido, resident, emphasized his long history of development in Clovis and suggested that existing plans already provide adequate guidance without the need for a new committee or district.
Cora Shipley with the Business Organization of Old Town (B.O.O.T.) noted previous preliminary discussions on a historical committee and voiced concern that SB9 could change Old Town Clovis permanently.
Sayre Miller with the Historic Preservation Committee highlighted the goal of preserving Clovis's iconic buildings, like the Carnegie Library.
Steven Trevino, resident, stressed the need to preserve Clovis's history while addressing conflicting needs for development and shopping.
Mike Murphy, resident, supported the historic district to prevent developments like fourplexes.
Greg Newman with the Clovis Chamber of Commerce supported Option Four, believing the City already has the necessary tools in place.
Adam Holt, resident, pointed out a divide between residential and commercial property owners and advocated for balanced development that doesn't discourage investment.
Scott Glenn, resident, addressed infrastructure strain and hopes future planning will support both preservation and neighborhood health.
The Council directed staff to engage further with the community to gather feedback, then return with ideas and options for how a historic district could be implemented both as part of the General Plan update and through potential interim steps.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:46
City Manager Haussler announced several upcoming events, including the Fast and Furriest fundraiser for Miss Winkles Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Community Easter Luncheon on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Senior Center, and encouraged residents to participate in two interactive General Plan community workshops on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, and Thursday, May 28, 2025, with more information available on the City's website.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:48
There was a consensus of the Council to direct staff to look into establishing Council term limits before the 2026 elections as well as to review the policies regarding mayoral protocols.
There was a consensus of the Council to look into the status of local businesses and potential impacts on sales tax revenue before finalizing the budget.
CLOSED SESSION - 8:09
Upon call, there was no public comment.
ITEM 15 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PROPERTY: 3778 EAST BEHYMER, CLOVIS, CA 93619 AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, RYAN BURNETT NEGOTIATING PARTIES: BEHYMER/MINNEWAWA, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS ITEM 16 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: ANDY HAUSSLER, AMY HANCE, SCOTT CROSS EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: ALL BARGAINING UNITS
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to April 21, 2025. *
Meeting adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
Buana -Pa
City Clerk
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR
APRIL 14, 2025
Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Website <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:57 PM
To: Andrew Haussler, Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2025-04-07
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Michael Carlson
Email: [email protected]
Comment: Hi -
I attended the meeting last night and wanted to write about the Recycling & Organics collection selection process. I looked on the Agenda and could not find a relevant number, I hope I didn't miss it.
Anyway, I understand this is and had been a complex process with many considerations, but my opinion is that the City Council should go with Republic Services for a short term deal. One very good reason is to see where Sacramento's unreasonable EV truck mandate goes, but really more in consideration of the workers at Republic. I'm all about being fiscally responsible and find what both Sac & the Feds do with money to be criminal but The City of Clovis does not have this problem, but I do think a level of compassion should be applied here as it's really been a roller coaster. I could feel true sadness last night sitting around the Republic people. If they get a reprieve, at least they know their number could be up in a year or three. The other upside to Clovis in dealing with the inefficiency is that it provides good lessons on the approach in the future.
Thanks, Mike
Supporting Files (2 Max.):
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Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 3:57 pm
Remote IP: 73.151.196.2
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR APRIL 14, 2025
1 Briana Parra
From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 8:08 AM
To: [email protected]; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra Subject: RE: (Externall Public Comment for City Council Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thank you Mr. Watt,
I will ensure this reaches City Council. If Council desires to discuss they can direct staff to bring the item before them for a discussion/action. Your note will be presented to Council as part of the 4/14/25 City Council meeting.
The City encourages physical activity for our youth but there are some challenges the portable hoops present. These include compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, service vehicles such as street sweepers and trash trucks not being to navigate them well, and interfering with pedestrians/cyclists. We typically only engage on these when a complaint is filed with our code enforcement team.
If you have any further questions feel free to contact me.
Andy Haussler
City Manager
City of Clovis
From: City of Clovis Website <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 3:20 PM
To: Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Briana Parra <[email protected]>
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2025-04-21
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Brian Watt
Email: [email protected]
Comment: I would like the city council to consider updating the policy regarding basketball hoops in the street. I recently received a citation for my kids basketball hoop left in the street not in use. My daughter plays for Alta Sierra and plays year round with the Buchanan girls development programs. Having to move it in and out of the street is not realistic. I travel for work and my wife and daughter are not able to move the hoop themselves. How can the city be against child getting physical activity? What is needed to get this code changed.
I spoke with my neighbornoticed
1 Briana Parra
From: Andrew Haussler
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 7:51 AM
To: Briana Parra; Rebecca Simonian; Diana Belden
Subject: FW: (Externall your email
Attachments: 20250413_144808 jpg; 20250413_145018jpg; 20250413_145039.jpg Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Please print these out along with the e-mail from Mr. Trevino as a public comment for this evening.
Andy
From: Steven T <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 3:02 PM
To: Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [External] your email
On Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:01 AM Andrew Haussler <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks. Just acknowledging | got the note below.
Andy Haussler
City Manager
City of Clovis
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 13, 2025, at 9:04 AM, Steven T <[email protected]> wrote:
> Sir, I am Steven Trevino, and I will attempt to send you some images to share with the City Council..
Steven 5598628830
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Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Website <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 3:30 PM
To: Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2025-04-14
Item Number (put "0" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 0 Full Name: Sarah Anderson
Email: [email protected]
Comment: This weeks tragic auto vs bike fatality in Clovis was a hard reminder how fast things can happen. As a mom of teens in cars, I am concerned with the number of red light runners and excessive speeders we have in our community. I would like to see a portion of the safety sales tax funds go toward installing traffic enforcement cameras at our city's intersections. We are all witnessing the growing number of red-light runners and excessive speeding. installing cameras would be a proactive way to prevent another tragedy.
Cities that have implemented red-light and speed cameras have seen significant improvements.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, red-light cameras reduce fatal crashes by 21% at signalized intersections. These systems often pay for themselves over time through traffic violation fees while also improving road safety.
Please consider traffic light cameras as you are developing a budget for public safety with new funds from sales tax.
Supporting Files (2 Max.):
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Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 3:29 pm
Remote IP: 107.127.14.110
ITEM 14 - PUBLIC COMMENT FOR APRIL 14, 2025
Briana Parra
From: City of Clovis Website <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:59 PM
To: Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra
Subject: [External] Public Comment for City Council
Council Meeting Date: 2025-04-14
Item Number (put "O" if your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 14 Full Name: Rachel Youdelman
Email: [email protected]
Comment: I have received the Clovis City Council's notice of the April 14 public hearing on the creation of a Historic Preservation Board and a Historic District. I live within the boundaries of the proposed district and sent a copy of this message to McKencie Perez at the Planning Division on April 3.
I will not be able to attend the April 14 meeting in person. Therefore, I am writing to express my strong support for the creation of such a district, based on the following:
Aside from the preservation of heritage, the protection and showcasing of Old Town's architectural and cultural history, and the maintenance of the unique character of the area, the establishment of a historical district will have a variety of benefits.
There is a direct tie from preservation to tourism, for example-our city's history and cultural significance will attract visitors and boost local businesses. It will promote environmental sustainability, because reuse and adaptation of existing structures will be encouraged, reducing both waste and the carbon footprint associated with new construction.
Additionally, historic designation will increase property values, based on the desirability of living in a unique and preserved area. Think of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Boston's Beacon Hill, Old Town Alexandria in Virginia—these beloved sites are but a few examples of successful historic districts. If the civic will exists, Clovis can be among them.
It's an exciting prospect.
I did attend the Nov. 19, 2024, meeting for residents of the proposed historic district, and as I mentioned in an email to McKencie Perez the next day, it was very disheartening to witness Old Town residents express hostility and irrational suspicions about this proposal, which is nothing more than a positive step to benefit the entire community. I expect some of these same residents will show up to the April 14 meeting and air some of the same unreasonable viewpoints.
Finally, I'll repeat what I said previously to Ms. Perez: "There are pros and cons to creating a historic district, but in my view, the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. I used to live in Boston, where the Beacon Hill neighborhood is a carefully protected historic district and where property owners wanting to make the smallest exterior alteration must apply for design review by the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (they meet once a month)—Beacon Hill is a gorgeous neighborhood, a living museum which attracts tourists from all over the world, boosting the local economy, and is a source of deep civic pride.
Beacon Hill is beloved by everyone. Creating a historic district in Clovis, though the town is relatively ITEM 14 - PUBLIC COMMENT FOR APRIL 14, 2025
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young at just 130 years old, is a step toward nurturing community, prizing history, encouraging civic pride, and will likely be an economic boon as well."
Sincerely,
Rachel Youdelman
636 Oxford Ave
Clovis CA 93612
[email protected]
Supporting Files (2 Max.):
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 3:58 pm
Remote IP: 67.181.166.166
Item 14 - Public Comment for April 14, 2025
Brad Avery
251 Cherry Lane
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 269-1721
April 14, 2025
SUBJECT: HISTORICAL 1 MILE RADIUS DOWNTOWN CLOVIS PROPOSITION • ALLEYWAYS FOR COTTAGE COMMUNITY
New construction of additional homes not voted on by residents 28 new dwellings between Cherry Lane and Minnewawa in alleyways City services date to 1954 - have not been upgraded for new development (fire hydrants, electrical, street lighting and sewers) sewers still 1950 Orangberg latterals (tar paper wrapped piping in middle of alley) Blackout neighborhoods with street lighting ends of the blocks creating Unsafe alleys and neighborhoods
• WATER SERVICES
Services removed from alley and installed in front of home, reversing the Pressure flow in every older home, cannot run 2 bathrooms at same time (Water pressure starts in large line going to smaller line to continue water Pressure in home for all outlets)
• TRASH PICK-UP AND COMMUNITY CLEANUPS
City code asks that bins be placed 3 feet apart on one side of the alley 87 year old neighbor has bins placed in front of her alley driveway gate Blocking exit from her home. Construction of one 4-plex resulted in an Additional 9 bins in alley for pick-up.
• PARKING
Family, friends and contractors blocking alleyways illegally. • FUTURE COSTS
Developers should pay for future upgrades on all outdated city services, Not the home owners that are not benefiting from new construction. • PROPERTY TAXES
Do not want our current property taxes raised!!
• NEW TEAM FOR HISTORICAL DISTRICT
Will making this area "historical" protect us from more developers coming In and raising 1 vintage home to build one new 4-plex?
New committee being formed should be voted in individuals representing The area that live within the area.