CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 17, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:01
Covis Youth Commission invited the community to support their "Threads of Joy" new-clothing drive for students in grades 1-12 beginning December 1st through December 8th Bill Scott, resident, spoke against the proposed $1,000 annual fee for small shop owners, saying it would negatively affect the local economy.
Steven Trevino, resident, suggested adding peppermint or spearmint scent to city street sweepers during December for a fun holiday touch.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:09
Eric Rollins, resident, asked for more transparent presentations on items in the consent calendar items 3-5.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
1. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the November 10, 2025, Council Meeting.
2. Administration - Receive and File - Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County Quarterly Report, Q1 July - September 2025.
3. Finance - Receive and File - Investment Report for the Month of July 2025.
4. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of July 2025.
5. Finance - Approval - Res. 25-126, Final Amendments to the 2024-25 Budget in conformance with the Budget Ordinance; and Receive and File - Year-end report for all funds as of June 30, 2025.
6. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 6228, acceptance of public improvements with authorization to record the Notice of Completion, and authorize the release of sureties, located at the northwest area of Gettysburg Avenue and Leonard Avenue (Wilson Premier Homes, Inc.).
7. 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.).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:15
6:15 ITEM 8 - Consider Introduction - Ord. 25-12, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clovis Amending Sections 8.1.02, 8.2.101,8.5.101, 8.6.101, 8.15.101, 8.16.101, 8.17.101 of Title 8 of The Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to the Adoption of 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Energy, and Green Building, Existing Building, Historical, Referenced Standards, and Administrative Codes.
Mike Prandini, resident, spoke regarding the California BIA taking part in the state building code update process every three years, helping shape the standards and evaluate their financial impacts.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6:23 ITEM 9 - Consider various actions related to amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code.
ITEM 9a - Consider Approval - Res. 25-127, Making and Adopting Express Findings to the 2025 California Fire Code Reasonably Required Based on Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ITEM 9b - Consider Introduction - Ord. 25-13, Amending Various Sections of Title 4, Chapter 4.4, Article 1 of the Clovis Municipal Code Relating to the California Fire Code.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
6:31 ITEM 10 - Consider Approval - Res. 25-128, SPR2025-016, Finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines, and approval of the site layout and design of the Loma Vista Dual-Use Park & Recharge Basin, an approximately 12-acre park & recharge basin that is located at the intersection of Barstow and Agua Dulce Avenues. City of Clovis, applicant.
The following residents spoke on item 10: Brian Wilson, Dr. Jeni-Ann Kren, Steven Trevino, Eric Rollins, and Mike Prandini.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall to approve the item as presented and approve the name "Agua Vista Park". Motion carried by 4-1, with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 7:36
7:36 ITEM 11 - Presentation and update by the City's consultant on the progress of General Plan Update.
Mike Prandini, resident, opposed a full ban on general plan amendment applications and suggested keeping flexibility for economic development projects.
Received and Filed
8:03 ITEM 12 - Consider Approval - to Submit a Request to the California Air Resources Board for Exemption from the Innovative Clean Transit Rule.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to adopt Resolution 25-129 authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter to the California Air Resources Board requesting an exemption from the Innovative Clean Transit Rule. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCIL ITEMS - 8:16
8:16 ITEM 13 - Presentation and update by City Staff on the progress of Measure C.
Steven Trevino, resident, asked whether any of the funding would support bike paths or routes for e-bikes and scooters to improve safety for kids.
Received and File
8:46 ITEM 14 - Consider Approval - Consider Allocating $20,000 in Funds from the City Council Budget to Address Food Needs in the Community.
Eric Rollins, resident, raised questions about how the funds would be used and administered.
Steven Trevino, resident, expressed concerns about the city's level of contribution to community food support.
Dr. Jeni-Ann Kren, resident, spoke in favor of maintaining a contingency fund for future needs.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 9:01
City Manager Haussler announced several upcoming events, including the Meet the Mayor and City Manager forum on Wednesday November 19, 2025, to gather public input on the national motto in the council chamber, the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, the One Enchanted Evening holiday event in Old Town on November 20, 2025, the free
Thanksgiving luncheon at the Senior Center, and pet photos with Santa on November 29, 2025.
He also noted that the next council meeting will be held during the annual Christmas tree lighting and encouraged the public to bring clothing donations.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 9:03
There was no formal Council direction for staff
CLOSED SESSION - 9:11
Upon call, there was no public comment.
ITEM 15 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION CASE NAME: DESIREE MARTINEZ V. CITY OF CLOVIS, ET AL., CASE NO. 19CECG03855
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to December 1, 2025.
Meeting adjourned: 9:40 p.m.
Yogan amanders Brana Pan
City Clerk
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Public Comment for November 17, 2025
Briana Parra item 10
From: George González
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Mr. Gonzalez:
I live in the subdivision directly next to the area being considered for a "Loma Vista Dual Use Park & Recharge Basin." | have several questions regarding the area. I was out of town when the first meeting was held. 1 - What will the impact be on Dog Creek which runs along Junipero Ave. in my subdivision? Dog Creek runs along the walking path to Shaw Ave. and along the edge of the green belt and park in my subdivision. It rarely has water so it is my belief that it is for runoff if we have extensive rain. 2 - Will there be any mosquito abatement if there is a recharge basin in the plans? We have had LOTS of mosquitos since the spring and they are still continuing. I am concerned that a basin will cause even more mosquitos. 3 - What safety measures will be put in place so that children and pets will not drown in a recharge basin? Will it be fenced? Exactly where will the placement of the basin be in the area? 4 - What part of the area will be a park? What will the park include? 5 - What length of time is anticipated before construction of all of this will be completed? How will the construction affect Agua Dulce for ingress/egress into my subdivision? What is being done to insure there be as little impact as possible for residents of the area?
I plan to attend the meeting Monday 11/17 and therefore request that my questions be addressed at the meeting.
Thank you,
Suzanne Wyatt
4117 Beverly Ave
Clovis 93619
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