CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 10, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Bessinger
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
Absent: Councilmember Basgall
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:01
Highland Kaufman, resident, asked the city to install more speed limit signs along the Oldtown Trails in Clovis to improve safety for pedestrians due to electric bikes.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:05
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, except item 6. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Basgall absent.
1. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the November 3, 2025, Council Meeting.
2. Administration - Approval - Agreement between the City of Clovis and the Business Organization of Old Town for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
3. Administration - Receive and File - Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) First Quarter Report, July through September 2025.
Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 23-28 Barstow Avenue Street Improvements, with the final contract cost of $767,834.84.
5. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 24-02 Alluvial Ave Street Improvements, with the final contract cost of $765, 119.74.
6. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 6161 acceptance of public improvements with authorization to record the Notice of Completion, and release of sureties as required, located at the southeast corner of Ashlan Avenue and Thompson Avenue (KB Home South Bay, Inc.).
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:06
6:06 ITEM 7 - Consider Approval - Res. 25-125, Amending the City's Master Administrative Fee Schedule to include the annual Tobacco Retailers License Fee.
The following residents spoke regarding the annal Tobacco Retailers License Fee: Balwinder Singh, Jasai, Ravindra Singh, Sonu, Rajpreet, and Bill Scott.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck to approve amending the City's Master Administrative Fee Schedule to include the annual Tobacco Retailers License Fee. Motion dies for lack of section.
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck to approve amending the City's Master Administrative Fee Schedule to include the annual Tobacco Retailers License Fee for 2025-26, work the association, staff, and come back to council on February 17, 2026, to discuss and consider an updated annual Tobacco Retailers License Fee beginning in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Motion carried by 3-1-1, with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no and Councilmember Basgall absent.
8:12 ITEM 8 - Receive and File - Update on the Impact and Enforcement of Short-Term Rentals in Clovis.
Zack, resident, supported an annual renewal fee for short-term rental permits and suggested applicants acknowledge the "Clovis way of life."
The City Council asked staff to add questions about short-term rentals to the upcoming community survey.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 8:28
8:28 ITEM 9 - Consider Approval - A Request to submit a Letter of Opposition to H.R. 5147 (WIRELESS Leadership Act) and Authorize the Mayor to Sign on Behalf of the City of Clovis.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck to approve to submit a letter of opposition. Motion dies for lack of second.
There was consensus of the City Council not to submit a formal letter of opposition to H.R. 5147 at this time and directed staff to contact Congressman Latta's office to discuss the City's concerns and seek clarification regarding protections for local jurisdictions with existing master license agreements.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 8:34
City Manager Andy Haussler announced that City offices would be closed the following day in observance of Veterans Day and encouraged everyone to attend events at the Clovis Memorial Veterans District. He also noted that the first "Meet with the Mayor and City Manager" session would take place Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers, with another session scheduled for the following Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to focus on proposed council chamber changes. He reminded residents that Shredfest would be held this weekend at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds and advised arriving early due to its popularity. He concluded by sharing an update on Measure Y projects, reporting that the Gettysburg Park restroom is receiving a new roof.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:36
There was consensus of the City Council to place an item on the next agenda to discuss potential City involvement or funding support for food assistance efforts.
There was consensus of the City Council to place an item on the next agenda to discuss Measure C allocations and to receive an update from staff prior to the upcoming COG meeting CLOSED SESSION - 8:49
ITEM 10 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: ANDREW HAUSSLER, PAUL ARMENDARIZ, AMY HANCE, AND SCOTT CROSS EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: CLOVIS
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to November 10, 2025.
Meeting adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk
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Public Comment for November 10, 2025
Briana Parra
From: CityClerk
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CityClerk
Subject: RE: Council Meeting Public Comment
Hi Rhianna,
Thank you for your comments. Clovis Transit, in coordination with the City's Planning team, is currently working to identify the best location for a microtransit stop in or near Harlan Ranch. Several potential sites are being evaluated, including a possible location along Shepherd Avenue, and we are in communication with the Harlan Ranch management team to ensure we find a location that works well for residents in the area
Microtransit is a free, on-demand, shared-ride service, meaning a Promaster van only arrives when a ride is requested. This is an important distinction from Fixed Route service, where buses circulate through stops on a regular schedule.
Clovis Transit welcomes feedback from the community and would be happy to hold a community meeting to share more about the benefits of microtransit and gather additional input from residents.
For more information contact Clovis Transit at (559) 324-2770.
Best,
Briana Parra, CMC | City Clerk
Clovis City Hall | Administration
1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612
P. 559.324.2057
[email protected]
https://www.clovisca.gov/
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:54 AM
To: CityClerk <[email protected]>
Cc: Briana Parra <[email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Paul Armendariz <[email protected]> Subject: Council Meeting Public Comment
Council-Meeting-Date = 2025-11-10
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Full-Name = Rhianna Beaumont-Lamb
Email = [email protected]
Comment = Please consider adding the bus stop for Harlan Ranch (or microstops) along Shepherd 1 Public Pomments 11/10/25
avenue. Since we have an elementary school within Harlan Ranch, it is preferred to have stops outside of Harlan Ranch to protect children from strangers having easier access to the school. Adults can easily walk to Shepherd from Harlan Ranch, but this will limit the amount of unknown adults near a school campus.
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2 Briana Parra
From: CityClerk
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CityClerk
Subject: RE: Council Meeting Public Comment
Hi Shelley,
Thank you for your comments. Clovis Transit, in coordination with the City's Planning team, is currently working to identify the best location for a microtransit stop in or near Harlan Ranch. Several potential sites are being evaluated, including a possible location along Shepherd Avenue, and we are in communication with the Harlan Ranch management team to ensure we find a location that works Microtransit is a free, on-demand, shared-ride service, meaning a Promaster van only arrives when a ride is requested. This is an important distinction from Fixed Route service, where buses circulate through stops on a regular schedule.
Clovis Transit welcomes feedback from the community and would be happy to hold a community meeting to share more about the benefits of microtransit and gather additional input from residents.
For more information contact Clovis Transit at (559) 324-2770.
Best,
Briana Parra, CMC | City Clerk
Clovis City Hall | Administration
1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612
P. 559.324.2057
[email protected]
https://www.clovisca.gov/
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:05 PM
To: CityClerk <[email protected]>
Cc: Briana Parra < [email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian <[email protected]>; Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Paul Armendariz <[email protected]> Subject: Council Meeting Public Comment
Council-Meeting-Date = 2025-11-10
Item-Number = 0
Full-Name = Shelley Escobar
Email = [email protected]
Comment = As a home owner in the Harlan Ranch community in Clovis, I am very AGAINST the bus stop locations to be added in our community. The HOA's suggestion of putting the bus stop on Shepherd Ave is a much better proposal. Thanks.
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Briana Parra
From: CityClerk
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 10:52 AM
To: [email protected]; CityCler
Subject: E: Council Meetina Public Commer
Hi Matthew,
Clovis Transit, in coordination with the City's Planning team, has reviewed potential locations for a microtransit stop in or near Harlan Ranch. At this time, a stop will not be placed within Harlan Ranch.
If this is reconsidered in the future, we will reach out to the community for input.
For more information, contact Clovis Transit at (559) 324-2770 CLOU Briana Parra, CMC | City Clerk
Clovis City Hall | Administration
1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612
P. 559.324.2057
[email protected]
https://www.clovisca.govl
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 10:36 AM
To: CityClerk <cityclerk@ clovisca.gov>
Cc: Briana Parra < [email protected]>; Rebecca Simonian < [email protected]>; Andrew Haussler <[email protected]>; Paul Armendariz <[email protected]> Subject: Council Meeting Public Comment
Council-Meeting-Date = 2025-11-10
Item-Number = 0
Full-Name = Matthew Silva
Email = [email protected]
Comment = I strongly oppose the proposed micro-transit stop being placed within our Harlan Ranch neighborhood. While the idea of improving public transportation access is understandable, placing a stop inside a private residential community is not appropriate.
This proposal raises serious concerns about safety, increased traffic, and the potential for non-residents to loiter or pass through our neighborhood. Experience has shown that these types of stops can unfortunately attract transient activity and crime, which directly impacts the sense of security we've worked hard to maintain.
Our neighborhood was designed as a quiet, family-oriented community, and introducing a public transit stop within it fundamentally changes that environment. This would lower the overall quality of life for residents and, inevitably, impact property values.
There are far better locations nearby — along main roads or commercial areas — where such a stop could serve its intended purpose without disrupting residential life or compromising safety. I urge the city of Clovis and our elected representatives to reconsider this placement and find a more suitable location outside of our HOA boundaries. The vast majority of residents within Harlan Ranch oppose this idea of public transportation within our community.
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