CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 19, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PRESENTATION - 6:01
6:01 - ITEM 1 - Presentation of Check to the Central California Honor Flight by Hot Rods Fresno. 6:06 - ITEM 2 - Presentation of the 2025 CenCal APA Urban Design Award of Excellence for the Loma Vista Village Green Project.
6:11 - ITEM 3 - Proclamation Declaring May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:21
Eric Rollins, resident, expressed appreciation for the overall conduct of Clovis City Council meetings but suggested improving public understanding by explaining acronyms and abbreviations used during meetings.
Steven Trevino, resident, requested that basketball hoops be installed in unused parking areas near Clark for weekend use and spoke in support of pocket parks, especially in areas with high apartment density.
Kay Errotabere, resident, shared her support for a proposed tax increase benefiting parks and trails but suggested future developments prioritize larger backyards or community parks over small, underutilized pocket parks.
Joshua Fulfur, resident, spoke about his positive experiences at the Hot Rod Fresno car show, the Luke Bryan farm tour concert in Clovis, and praised the Mayor's daughter for her performance of the national anthem at the Clovis Rodeo.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:21
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, except for item 11. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the May 12, 2025, Council Meeting.
5. Administration - Approval - Award the RFP and Approve purchase of the three-year Cisco Smartnet Support agreement and the annual subscription services for Network and Telecommunications equipment to Zones, Inc., for $120,850.50 per year.
6. General Services - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a 36-Month HVAC Service Contract with EMCOR Services - Mesa Energy Systems in the amount of $669,389.36.
7. General Services - Approval - Res. 25-50, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification Plan by Revising the Firefighter Lateral Classification in the Fire Department.
8. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 23-27 Temperance Avenue Street Improvements for a final contract cost of $937,661.65.
Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 6181, located at the northeast area of Shaw Avenue and Leonard Avenue (BMCH California, LLC); and Authorize the release of the Performance Surety, Labor and Materials Surety, and Public Improvements Maintenance Surety.
10. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 24-05 Barstow Avenue Street Improvements to Asphalt Design by Juan Gomez, in the amount of $820,000.00; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
12. Public Utilities - Approval - Res. 25-52, Determining that Emergency Repairs to Public Facilities are Necessary Without Formal Public Project Bidding as Authorized by Public Contract Code Sections 22035 and 22050; and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve and Sign a Contract for the Emergency Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
6:41 ITEM 11. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 25-51, Annexation of Miscellaneous Properties to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
Councilmember Bessinger recused himself from the item due to a potential conflict of interest, as he owns real property within 1,000 feet of the project site.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion carried 4-0-1 vote with Councilmember Bessinger recused.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 6:32
Upon call, there was no public comment.
6:32 ITEM 13 - Consider Approval - Confirmation of City Manager's Appointment of Assistant City Manager.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:41
6:41 ITEM 14 - Consider Approval - Res. 25-53, Approving Updated Master Development Fee Schedule.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6:43 ITEM 15 - Consider Review and Introduction - Res. 25-XX, 2025-26 City of Clovis Annual Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Program, Measure Y, and information regarding the Clovis Successor Agency.
Eric Rollins, resident, suggested hosting an informational session to help residents better understand government terminology and funding sources, such as Measure Y and enterprise a. Finance Department (Jay Schengel)
b. City Council/City Attorney/City Manager/City Clerk (Andrew Haussler/Jesse Velez) c. Police Department (Curt Fleming)
d. Fire Department (Chris Ekk)
e. Public Utilities Department (Scott Redelfs)
f. Planning and Development Services/Community Investment Program (Renee Mathis) g. General Services Department (Amy Hance)
h. Economic Development, Housing, and Communications (Chad McCollum) Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck to continue the budget to June 2, 2025. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 8:26
City Manager Haussler provided the following updates: The Memorial Run - Honoring Our Legacy - is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025; a General Plan Update meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025; and applications are now being accepted for both the Youth Commission and the Measure Y Oversight Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:27
There was no formal Council direction for staff.
CLOSED SESSION - 8:34
ITEM 16 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Designated Representatives: Andrew Haussler, Paul Armendariz, Amy Hance, Jay Schengel, Scott Cross
Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No action taken.
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to June 2, 2025.
Meeting adjourned: 9:06 p.m.
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CLOVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
2024 Annual Report
Message from the
Fire Chief
I am proud to present the 2024 Annual Report to our citizens and the broader community. This report serves as a transparent and comprehensive means of sharing our department's achievements, the level of service we provide, and the challenges we face as we look toward the future. It is intended for our City Council members, partnering agencies and stakeholders, and most importantly, the citizens we are privileged to serve every day.
Our department delivers emergency services 24 hours a day, operating from six strategically located stations across the city. Each station is staffed with a minimum of three personnel. supervised by one Battalion Chief, ensuring a total of 19 dedicated professionals on duty daily.
These highly trained individuals respond to a wide range of emergencies, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.
With a team of 75 total personnel-spanning emergency operations, prevention, and administration—we are proud to serve over 125,000 residents on a daily basis. In 2024, we responded to more than 13,400 calls for service, a number that continues to rise as our city grows.
While we celebrate our successes, 2024 also presented us with significant challenges However, we are tackling these obstacles together, ensuring that we maintain the high standard of service our community deserves. One key highlight was the passage of Measure Y in November 2024, a measure that will provide critical funding to help sustain our department and all city services as we adapt to the evolving needs of our community.
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2024 Annual Report
Response Performance
The Clovis Fire Department utilizes the annual compiling of the Annual Report as an opportunity to evaluate the Department's progress in meeting the goals and initiatives set for in the Strategic Plan. The metrics listed below are the high-level indicators that the Department uses to determine effectiveness and efficiency in a number of vital service delivery categories.
Response First Unit Arrival, Total Response Time - EMS
Goal 1 Goal: 06:30, 90% of Responses
Actual Performance: 07:48
Response First Unit Arrival, Total Response Time - MVA/Rescue Goal 2 Goal: 07:00, 90% of Responses
Actual Performance: 08:10
Response First Unit Arrival, Total Response Time - Fire Goal 3 Goal: 07:00, 90% of Responses
Actual Performance: 07:50
Response Effective Response Force, 18 personnel - Fire
Goal 4 Goal: 10:30, 90% of Responses
Actual Performance: 12:14
Response Total Turnout Time for All Priority Responses
Goal 5 Goal: 01:30, 90% of Responses
Actual Performance: 01:32
Response Fire Contained to Room of Origin
Goal 6 Goal: 70% of all structure fire calls for service Actual Performance: 66% of all structure fire calls for service
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2024 Annual Report
Strategic Initiatives
The goals outlined below represent critical goals we have set forth in the 2022- 2027 Strategic Plan. Each goal is evaluated on an annual basis.
Actual
Goal Performance
1A Below $170 (the average of cities $197
Cost per Capita
comparable to Clovis in California)
Annual Property
Below 5-Year average of $2.95M $2,128,595
Loss
Total Injury Claim $250,000 or lower (3% or less of total fire- 1C S311,957
Costs suppression personnel salaries)
1C Firefighter Injury Less than 15 reportable injuries (20% of all 8 injuries Rate department personnel)
1D Accreditation Maintain Active Accreditation Status through Active
Status CFAI
1E ISO Rating Class 3 or better Class 2
Citizen
3C Satisfaction 90% or better 98%
Survey Score
5A Processing Time Issue permits within 10 days of submittal and for Permits and complete inspections within 24 hours of 90% Inspections request.
5A Plan Checks Complete plan checks within 10 days, 90% of 90%
the time.
Approve 90% of projects within three plan 90%
5A Project Approval
checks
State-Mandated Complete 90% of inspections annually
5A 98%
Inspections (Occupancy types E, R.2, and R2.1)
Fire
5C Investigate 100% of all reported fires 100%
Investigations
Clearance of Fire Clear 90% of all investigation cases within 5C 100%
Investigations one year.
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Calls for Service
Calls for service are tracked in nationally established categories, with a majority of annual calls pertaining to emergency medical services. Good Intent/Service calls make up the next largest category of calls received, as indicated in the table below.
These calls represent calls for service from residents who are unsure who to call for minor emergencies such as a burst pipe, a child locked in a vehicle, or smoke mistaken for a structure fire.
Call Type by Type, 2022 - 2024
Incident Type 2022 2023 2024 3-Year Average
Emergency Medical 7,844 7,859 8,019 7,907
Good Intent/Service Call 2,487 2,941 3,106 2,845
Fire 433 863 710 669
Hazardous Materials/Explosion 200 178 155 178
Rescues & Vehicle Accidents 427 553 556 512
False Alarm & False Calls 614 848 885 2,347
TOTAL: 12,244 13,242 13,431 12,972
Mutual and Auto-Aid Calls by Year, 2020 - 2024
5-Year
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Average
Fresno County - Received 234 313 310 455 351 286
Fresno County - Provided 217 280 260 331 322 269
Fresno City - Received 205 208 223 405 476 264
Fresno City - Provided 605 881 862 798 955 652
OES Provided 65 44 52 33 36 48
Total Response Time Performance
The map on the next page illustrates the total response time performance for the Department displayed for the entire service area and broken down by district. The times indicate the period between call pick-up at the dispatch center and the first unit arriving on-scene. Deployment and service areas are evaluated on an annual basis and during the annexation process to ensure optimal service to all citizens. 04 CLOVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Total Response Time Performance
First-Arriving Unit, Priority Calls, 90th Percentile
10:28 10:31
11:24 08:28 07:46 10:09 09:05 08:33 07:26 07:53
09:14 10:35 10:27
08:44 06:38 08:05
07:23 07:15 08:57
07:52 06:50 06:31 07:23 07:21 07:26 06:00
07:12 06:52 06:19 07;12 07:18 06:50 07:13
06:50 07:18 06:40 07:19 07:00 07:31 08:08 07:01 07:31
07:44 07:43 07:04 06:51 07:00 08:19 08:11 07:01 08:10
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08:25 07:47 07:51 07:20 07:44 07:13 06:48 05:27 07:04 07:02 06:30 07:29 06:49
07:33 07:44 06:55 08:02 07:18 07:15 05:32
07:14 07:11 06:19
06:51 08:01 07:44 06:53 07:05 07:28 08:19 08:02 07:59
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Significant Events
May
Total Loss
$317,000
Crews responded to a single-family residence with heavy smoke showing from the attic.
Due to the ignition location, several rooms in the home were a complete loss. The cause was accidental.
June 23
Total Loss
$200,000
Crews arrived on-scene at GameStop located within the Sierra Vista Mall to find light smoke coming from the front of the building. Heavy damage from smoke and water was sustained. The ignition location was in the attic above GameStop where several boxes were being stored.
Total Loss
$750,000
Crews were dispatched to a fire on the roof of Cabinet Connection. The source of the flames were a number of solar panels. Crews were able to quickly shut off power through the main panel and limit the spread to other panels and parts of the building. 06 CLOVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Training Bureau Activities
The Clovis Fire Department remains dedicated to providing high-quality, up-to-date, and essential training for all personnel, including numerous mandatory firefighter-related programs. These training programs are required by multiple regulatory bodies and are aligned with both state and national standards, which mandate a minimum of 240 training hours per employee annually. To ensure compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), CAL-OSHA, the Insurance Services Office (ISO), and other relevant agencies, our training curricula incorporate a wide range of regulations, mandates, and consensus standards.
In 2024, the Department completed over 16,000 hours of training, averaging approximately 254 hours per employee. Training efforts also continued in collaboration with community partners, including simulated rooftop rescue scenarios at the multi- story Holiday Inn Express on Shaw Avenue. Additionally, an internal multi-company drill covered a variety of skills, including hose load evolutions, apparatus water supply tactics, haz-mat FRO refresher courses, structure fire command and control with Mike Krause Leadership Consulting, VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search), and forcible entry techniques.
Multi-agency drills were conducted with Fresno Fire, including RT-130 wildland refresher training and safety protocols for solar panel and lithium-ion battery firefighting. The training center also acquired a pre-owned forklift and telehandler to assist with moving large props on the grounds.
Looking ahead, a key priority for the upcoming year is to ensure that qualified Acting Engineers successfully complete their recertification in January. The Department will also open the new training center building (delayed due to the late opening of Fire Station 2) and address training requests identified through our LMS survey. The training center will make space for the new Logistics Center in one of the old classrooms and offices.
In 2025, the Clovis Training Center will host the Fresno Training Symposium in partnership with the California Training Officers Association, offering a variety of training classes. The Department is also planning recruit academies for both spring and fall, along with recertification courses for Acting Captains and Acting Battalion Chiefs.
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The Department has prioritized enhancing fire apparatus resources to reduce repair costs, minimize out-of-service time, and improve vehicle capabilities to better serve the community. In 2017, an analysis of the Department's Facilities and Apparatus led to the development of a plan aimed at maximizing operational efficiency. This plan established a policy that all frontline apparatus should have a 10-year lifespan before being placed in reserve status, and that all facilities would undergo an annual evaluation.
As part of this initiative, funding was allocated in the Fleet Replacement Schedule, with apparatus purchases scheduled and included in the five-year forecast. Additionally, the annual Facilities Evaluation ensures proper funding for facility remodeling or construction.
In 2024, the Department completed the reconstruction of Fire Station 2, relocating staff back to its original location. This move will improve response times in the southwest region and provide room for future staffing increases. The Department also took delivery of a new fire engine to replace Engine 42, which will serve the Helm Ranch community. With this addition, all frontline apparatus have been replaced since 2019.
Additionally, the Department received a grant from the San Joaquin Air Pollution District (SJVAPD) to help replace a 2002 Gem Car. This purchase was completed with the delivery of a new Polaris Kinetic EV, which will be used at community events like Big Hat Days, ClovisFest, and the Clovis Rodeo.
Looking ahead, the Department is carefully monitoring response times, performance metrics, and the Fleet Replacement Schedule to anticipate future needs. Based on current projections, the Department will need to acquire an Aerial Ladder Truck to replace the 2008 truck, along with a new Fire Engine and two (2) Type 6 Fire Engines to accommodate increasing service demands and augmented staffing levels.
With continued development in the northwest region of the City, planning for Fire Station 7 is underway. We are working with Planning and Development Services to identify and acquire land for the station. Additionally, Fire Station 3, which was built 36 years ago, is in need of a remodel to add a gym, dining room, and proper storage.
Funding options for this project are being explored, with potential resources sought through the CIP process.
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YES ON Y Measure Y
PRESERVE OUR "CLOVIS WAY OF LIFE" Following years of rapid growth in population, businesses, and geographic expansion, the City of
Clovis faces significant challenges in maintaining the
• SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT Clovis Way of Life-a sense of community and quality • INCREASE FIREFIGHTER DAILY STAFFING of life that residents cherished. As the city grew, its 91695 infrastructure and services struggled to keep pace with • HELP MAINTAIN LEVEL OF SERVICE
SOCIATIO the increasing demands, leaving critical areas such as • EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED
public safety, road maintenance, and youth programs at
risk. In response to these pressures, Measure Y was
https://cityofclovis.com/measurey/
https://www.yes4clovis.com introduced in August 2024.
Measure Y proposed the addition of a 1-cent sales tax, aimed at supporting seven vital community goals. The measure was placed on the ballot in November 2026 and garnered overwhelming support from the community, passing with 66.92% approval.
The success of Measure Y was a direct result of the community's collective commitment to preserving the values of Clovis, particularly when it came to public safety and quality of life.
Without the vocal and unwavering support of Clovis residents, especially in regard to public safety, the measure might not have achieved the broad consensus required for passage.
The Department will strive for the strategic and intentional allocation of Measure Y funds. All members of the Department have worked tirelessly to identify the key objectives and prioritize initiatives that would directly address the most urgent needs of the city. Through community engagement, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with other local agencies, the Department Command Staff was able to develop a clear and focused plan for utilizing the new revenue to benefit Clovis residents across all sectors. The established goals are provided below.
Goal #1 Goal #2 Goal #3
Increase Expand Improve
Staffing Services Involvement
Hire Additional Increase the number of Increase opportunities Firefighters in an effort to staffed apparatus and for Public Education, Reduce Response Times investigate expansion into Recruitment, and to All Calls for Service Advanced Medical Community Participation Services
Thanks to Measure Y, the City of Clovis is poised to continue growing while maintaining the qualities that make it a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. The passage of Measure Y ensures that Clovis can meet the demands of a growing population without sacrificing the core services and programs that define the city's character. 09 CLOVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Prevention Activities
The Prevention Bureau is part of the Community Risk Reduction Division which focuses on fire reduction and ensuring occupancies safety. Working closely with businesses, public agencies, schools, and community organizations, the Prevention Bureau conducts inspections, trainings, code enforcement, and other activities to reduce life-safety hazards. Plan checks and inspections are completed at various stages of the construction process to ensure compliance. Compliance for all inspections, regular and State Mandated, are tracked annually. 2024 Inspection Total Number of Completed Percentage
Statistics Occupancies Inspections Completed
Inspection Type
Biennial Inspections 811 801 99%
Annual Inspections - State 350 343 98%
Mandated
Total Inspections 1,619 1,604 99%
Public Education
The Department's public education efforts are the behavioral change component of the Community Risk Reduction Division. In addition to attending community events throughout the year, including Clovis Night Out, Hmong New Year, school carnivals, and, Sierra Vista Boo Fest, we also provide a comprehensive fire safety program to all Clovis Unified schools within Clovis. In 2024, the FISE program presented to more than 6,500 students.
Clovis Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT is the Department's amazing team of volunteers that work to further the mission of serving the citizens of Clovis. This year, the volunteers assisted with the CA Training Symposium, taught citizens at the Old Town Farmers' Market, and ran the First Booth at the Clovis Rodeo. Their work is invaluable.
Appendix I
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City Population and CFD Sworn Staff Comparison
130,000 80
121.83, 123,665 124,523 124,524
→-Population -Budgeted Sworn
119,175
120,000 117,003
75 114,000
110,776
110,000 108,039
104,339 70
68 68 102,188 68
99,983 67
98,611 67 67 67
100,000 97,218
94,952 95,480
94,278
92,269
65 89,924 63 63
90,000
61 80,000
70,000 55
2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 008/ 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025 City of Clovis General Fund and Fire Budget Comparison
$120,000,000 50%
$93,583,400 $105,182,000 $111,275,900 45%
$100,000,000 $85,122,000
40%
$70,635,500 $76,410,900 $76,821,600 :
35%
$80,000,000 $64,235,000 $65,595,400
$59,197,800 30%
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$60,000,000 25%
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23%
22% 20%
22% 21%
$40,000.000 $24,490,200
$13,543,700 $13,949,000 $14,468,900 $15,074,000 $16,740,300 $17,518,600 $20,392,000 $22,049,500 $24,040,600 15% 10%
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