February 09, 2026 - 1 - 2:56 PM A G E N D A • C I T Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G
February 9, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
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1 February 09, 2026 - 2 - 2:56 PM CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURE – Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, a Councilmember shall not accept, solicit, or direct a campaign contribution of more than $500 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or other entitlement for use is pending before the City or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Councilmember who has received a campaign contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a pa rty or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, must disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, subdivision (e), any party to a covered proceeding before the City Council is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made within the pre ceding 12 months by the party or their agent to any Councilmember. The disclosure shall be made as required by Government Code Section 84308, subdivision (e)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, section 18438.8. No party or their agent, and no p articipant or their agent, shall make a campaign contribution of more than $500 to any Councilmember during the covered proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is made in that proceeding. The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the applicable requirements of the law.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE - Mayor Pro Tem Pearce
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS - This is an opportunity for the members of the public to address the City Council on any matter within the City Council’s jurisdiction that is not listed on the Agenda. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less, or 10 minutes per topic. Anyone wishing to be pl aced on the Agenda for a specific topic should contact the City Manager’s office and submit correspondence at least 10 days before the desired date of appearance.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Items considered routine in nature are to be placed upon the Consent Calendar. They will all be considered and voted upon in one vote as one item unless a Councilmember requests individual consideration. A Councilmember’s vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Motions in favor of adoption of the Consent Calendar are deemed to include a motion to waive the reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar. For adoption of ordinances, only those that have received a unanimous vote upon introduction are considered Consent items.
1. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the February 2, 2026, Council Meeting.
2. Administration – Approval – Waive normal purchasing process and authorize purchase of the Solarwinds subscription for three years from Axelliant, LLC, in the amount $63,403.49.
3. General Services – Approval – Res. 26 -___, Amending the City’s FY 2025 -2026 Position Allocation Plan by adding one (1) Management Analyst Position and removing one (1) Administrative Assistant Position within the Fire Department. 2 February 09, 2026 - 3 - 2:56 PM
4. Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance for CIP 19 -18 Gettysburg Ave Street Improvements, for a final contract cost of $961,955.34.
5. Planning and Development Services - Approval – Res. 26-___, Final Map Tract 6467 located South of East Perrin Avenue, Between North Minnewawa and the North Clovis Avenue alignment (Bonadelle Homes).
6. Planning and Development Services – Approval – Res. 26 -___, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6467, located South of Perrin Avenue, Between North Minnewawa and the North Clovis Avenue alignment to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis (Bonadelle Homes).
7. Public Utilities Department – Approval – Final Acceptance for CIP 24 -28, Loma Vista Recharge Basin Park Demo, with a Final Contract Cost of $178,128.
8. Public Utilities – Approval – Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of One GreenWorks Battery-Powered Electric Riding Mower from California Turf Equipment & Supply, Inc., Utili zing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract in the Amount of $23,826.27; and Approval – Res. 26-___, Authorizing the Submittal of a Voucher Application Under the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Zero -Emission Landscaping Equipment (Z ELE) Voucher Program and Authorizing the City Manager to be the Contract Authority.
9. Public Utilities – Approval – Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 PB Loader Asphalt Patcher Truck Model B -4 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., Utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract in the Total Amount of $319,255.92.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - Administrative Items are matters on the regular City Counci l Agenda other than Public Hearings.
10. Workshop: General Services Department Update.
Staff: Amy Hance, General Services Department Director
Recommendation: Receive and File
11. Discussion and Direction – Potential Displays in the City Council Chamber.
Staff: Andrew Haussler, City Manager
Recommendation: Provide Direction
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION - A “closed door” (not public) City Council meeting, allowed by State law, for consideration of pending legal matters and certain matters related to personnel and real estate transactions.
12. Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Workers Compensation Case in Regard to: Josiah Ford
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
Regular City Council Meetings are held at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber. The following are future meeting dates:
Feb. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Mar. 2, 2026 (Mon.)
Mar. 9, 2026 (Mon.)
Mar. 16, 2026 (Mon.)
4 PRELIMINARY - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 2026 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, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PUBLIC COMMENTS – 6:02
Bill Rogers, resident, invited the Council and community to the Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Karen Telaro, resident, shared neighborhood concerns about allowing southbound left turns from Willow into Escalon and requested an item be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Steven Trevino, resident, spoke regarding traffic concerns at Sunnyside and Fifth Street and the Peg Bos Plaza naming policy.
Esmeralda Lozano, Director of Instrumental Music with Clovis High School, spoke on behalf of Clovis High School and the Golden Cougar Marching Band and Color Guard and requested a formal proclamation recognizing March 4 th as “The Clovis High School Golden Cougar Marching Band and Color Guard Day.”
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the record that written public comments Council Chamber signage were received by Tonya Priest and Sierra Trujillo and written public comments regarding Infill Sites were received by Eric Tayian and Jennie Daly.
CONSENT CALENDAR – 6:24
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilme mber 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 January 20, 2026, Council Meeting.
2. Administration – Approval – Res. 26-06, adopting the amended Document Management Policy and Procedures, including the Records Retention Schedule and Records Destruction Policy.
3. Finance – Receive and File – Status Report of Development Fee Funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
4. General Services – Approval – Res. 26 -07, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s Classification Plan by Revising the Senior Custodian Classification in the General Services Department.
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PRELIMINARY - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
5. General Services – Approval – Res. 26-08, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Police Officers Association (CPOA) to add 1% to Base Pay for Certain CPOA Members for a Cost of Approximately $23,000.
6. Planning and Development Services - Approval – Res. 26 -09, Amending the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) Schedule of Drainage Costs and Fees for 2026-2027.
7. Police – Approval – Authorization to Apply for and Accept a State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Subaward for the Purchase of a Fotokite Sigma Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System in the Amount of $72,405.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS – 6:24
6:24 ITEM 8 - Workshop: City Clerk Update.
The following members of the public addressed Council on the above item: Bill Rogers, Mike Prandini, and Steven Trevino.
Receive and filed.
6:44 ITEM 9 - Workshop: Police Department Update.
The following members of the public addressed Council on the above item: Dr. Jeni -Ann Kren, Brian Wilson, and Bill Scott.
Receive and filed.
7:27 ITEM 10 - Receive and File - Kratom Information and Update Presentation.
The following members of the public addressed Council on the above item: Brian Wilson.
Receive and filed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – 7:39
City Manager Haussler provided the Council with an updated list of Council -directed items, refreshed for 2026, and reported that in 2025 the City worked through more than 40 Council - directed items.
COUNCIL COMMENTS – 7:39
There was a consensus of the Council to direct staff to proceed with the Council Chamber display discussion at the next meeting, with all options available for consideration. Th e Council also directed staff to bring back at a future meeting with no date certain, the Facility Naming Policy for future consideration and to include an explanation of the government speech doctrine and its First Amendment implications.
There was cons ensus to bring back a proclamation recognizing Donna Melchor for the Clovis Roundup and a proclamation for American Red Cross Month. 6 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
PRELIMINARY - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
There was consensus to create a proclamation recognizing the Clovis High Marching Band for its participation in the Rose Parade.
CLOSED SESSION – 8:12
Upon call, there was no public comment.
ITEM 1 1 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECT ION 54956.9(D)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEG AL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION CASE NAME: MATTHEW MACIEL V. C ITY OF CLOVIS, ET AL.; CASE NO. 25CECG02450
ITEM 12 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECT ION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABO R NEGOTIATORS AGENCY DESIGNATED RE PRESENTATIVES: ANDREW HAUSSLER, PAUL ARMENDARIZ, AMY HANC E, AND SCOTT CROSS EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: CLOVIS
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, CLOVIS PUBLIC
SAFETY EMPLOYEES ASS OCIATION, CLOVIS PRO FESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
ASSOCIATION, AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to February 9, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 8:50 p.m.
______________________________ ________________________________ Mayor City Clerk
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administration
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Administration – Approval – Waive normal purchasing process and authorize purchase of the Solarwinds subscription for three years from Axelliant, LLC, in the amount $63,403.49.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to waive normal purchasing process and authorize the purchase of Solarwinds subscription for three years from Axelliant, LLC, in the amount of $63,403.49.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Included in the 2025-2026 Budget are funds to renew the existing subscription for the Solarwinds Monitoring platform that is used for City Network Infrastructure services. Staff has been utilizing and customizing modules within the platform to monitor the City’s network infrastructure for health, performance, configurations, security, documentation and troubleshooting. Staff is recommending Axelliant, LLC, as they submitted the lowest responsible quote.
BACKGROUND
The City of Clovis has utilized the Solarwinds monitoring platform for many years, as it has demonstrated to be a robust and cost-effective solution for network infrastructure monitoring.
Annually, the City renews the subscriptions to continue to use the platform, updates to the latest version and receives support to help ensure the health and reliability of our infrastructure.
Recently, Solarwinds switched to a subscription model and now requires a three-year term.
On December 31, 2025, staff solicited quotes from five vendors who have been utilized over the past few years. Three (3) quotes were received for the three-year commitment term. The responses are as follows:
Axelliant, LLC, has submitted the lowest responsible quote for the three -year subscription renewal.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for these subscriptions Year 1 are included in the 2025-2026 budget for the IT Division.
No additional appropriation is required.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City has been utilizing the Solarwinds platform and relies on it for monitoring the health, performance, configurations, security, documentation and troubleshooting of the City’s infrastructure. The City is required by State and Federal law to properly license the software used on City computers and servers. Procurring the subscription s from Axelliant , LLC, will ensure continued operations of the City’s environment.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Upon Council approval, staff will purchase the Solarwinds subscriptions from Axelliant, LLC.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Patrick Linares, Information Technology Manager
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
Vendor 3 – Year Total Cost
Axelliant LLC $63,403.49
Saitech Inc. $63,860.00
Insight Public Sector $66,562.13
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: General Services Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: General Services – Approval – Res. 2 6-___, Amending the City’s FY 2025-2026 Position Allocation Plan by adding one (1) Management Analyst Position and removing one (1) Administrative Assistant Position within the Fire Department.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 26-___ Position Allocation Plan
RECOMMENDATION
For City Council to approve a resolution amending the City’s FY 2025 -2026 position allocation plan by adding one (1) Management Analyst position and removing one (1) Administrative Assistant position within the Fire Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant incumbent in the Fire Department has been assigned significant additional duties and responsibilities beyond the scope of the current classification.
Consequently, reclassifying the position to Management Analyst is deemed appropriate and approved by the C ity Manager. It is recommended that the City’s Position Allocation Plan be amended to add one (1) Management Analyst position and eliminate one (1) Administrative Assistant position in the Fire Department. Council approval is required for changes to the Position Allocation Plan.
BACKGROUND
Personnel recently evaluated the responsibilities and work being performed by an Administrative Assistant in the Fire Department as part of a classification review. The nature and scope of duties currently performed by the Administrative Assistant incumbent is at a depth/breadth greater than the current classification encompasses. This reflects the evolution within the Department associated with City growth, the incumbent’s skill set, and the level of work required to effectively coordinate training projects and programs within the Fire Department . The incumbent is now performing duties more in line with a Management Analyst that includes the sole administrative staff for the City of Clovis Training Bureau. The incumbent ensures compliance with State Fire Training, Department Accreditation, National Fire Protection Association regulations, and Cal - OSHA. The incumbent also researches current training materials, creates, assigns, and tracks 10 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.
monthly training to ensure compliance with various agencies and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the preparation and submission of the Self -Assessment Report for the five-year local academy accreditation with State Fire Training, as well as overseeing the Training Division’s two -year plan. These duties exceed the scope and responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant classification.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of salary and benefits for the remainder of FY 2 025-2026 is approximately an additional $21,000. There are adequate funds in the Fire Department budget to cover the costs of this position for this fiscal year.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The addition of one (1) Management Analyst position and the elimination of one (1) Administrative Assistant position reflect the level of responsibility of the incumbent in the Fire Department. The re-classification and additional compensation require Council approval.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
The position allocation for the Fire Department will be modified as noted in Attachment 1 and the incumbent would be reclassified from an Administrative Assistant to a Management Analyst.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Lori Shively, Deputy General Services Director
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 26-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S FY 2025-2026 POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the FY 202 5-2026 Position Allocation Plan in the Fire Department was approved as part of the FY 2025-2026 City Budget adoption process; and
WHEREAS, a review of the staffing needs for the Fire Department indicates that the addition of one (1) Management Analyst position and the removal of one (1) Administrative Assistant is needed in order to provide the necessary support for the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, amending the City’s adopted FY 2025-2026 Position Allocation Plan requires City Council authorization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Clovis shall amend the City’s FY 2025-2026 Position Allocation Plan as noted in Attachment A.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on February 9, 2026, by the following vote, to wit.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED:
______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
POSITION ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENT BY DEPARTMENT FY 2025-2026
DEPARTMENT NUMBER OF POSITIONS
Fire
Add: Management Analyst 1.0
Remove: Administrative Assistant 1.0
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Development Services Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance for CIP 19-18 Gettysburg Ave Street Improvements, for a final contract cost of $961,955.34.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to accept the work performed as complete and authorize the recording of the notice of completion for this project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project involved ±0.5 miles of street improvements on Gettysburg Avenue from Sierra Visa Parkway to Clovis Avenue. Project improvements included removing and replacing existing asphalt concrete . pavement, replacement of curb returns, adjustments of utility boxes, manholes, and utility valve boxes to finished grade, replacements of traffic striping, markings and signage, traffic signal modification, and reinstallation of traffic loop detectors.
BACKGROUND
Bids were received on May 20, 2025, and the project was awarded by the City Council to the lowest responsible bidder, Terra West Construction, Inc., on June 9, 2025. The project was completed in accordance with the construction documents and the c ontractor has submitted a request for acceptance of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
1. Award $915,455.00
2. Cost increases/decreases resulting from differences <$46,625.02> between estimated quantities used for award and
actual quantities installed.
3. Contract Change Orders $93,125.36
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CCO 1- Replacement of sixteen water services $49,898.64 CCO 2- Concrete Improvements adjacent to water services $7,336.33 CCO 3- Grading and paving roadways affected by water service repairs $10,586.23 CCO 4- Hauling excess dirt from unforeseen areas with no sub-base $28,304.16 CCO 5- Deleted unnecessary traffic signal work <$3,000.00> __________
Final Contract Cost $961,955.34
The cost decrease was due to an overestimation of asphalt concrete for the project quantities.
The Contract Change Orders 1 –3 were necessary due to the discovery of leaks in the existing water services, which had deteriorated over time. Contract Change Order 4 was issued to address discrepancies between the structural section outlined in the Geotechnical Report and the actual conditions encountered during construction in a portion of the roadway. Change Order 5 provided a cost credit for achieving ADA compliance without relocating a pedestrian push button. The project is supported by Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) through the City Community Investment Program.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Public Utilities Department, the City Engineer, the Engineering Inspector, and the Project Engineer agree that the work performed by the contractor is in accordance with the project plans and specifications and has been deemed acceptable. The contractor, Terra West Construction, Inc., has requested final acceptance from the City Council.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
1. The Notice of Completion will be recorded; and
2. All retention funds will be released pursuant to Federal requirements and the Prompt Payment of Funds Withheld to Subcontractors clause of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Matt Buller, Projects Administrator
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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Miles
International
Shaw
Gettysburg
Copper
Dakota
Behymer
Perrin
Shepherd
T eague
Nees
Sierra
Bullard
Barstow
Ashlan
DockeryThompsonHighlandLeonardDeWolfLocanT emperanceArmstrongFowlerSunnysideClovisMinnewawaPeachWillow Shields
Alluvial
Herndon
McCall
VICINITY MAP
Legend
City Limits
Sphere of Influence
CIP 19-18 Gettysburg Avenue Street Improvements
Jorge Aguilera
Print Date: February 27, 2024
PROJECT
LOCATION
Attachment 1
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Development Services Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Planning and Development Services - Approval – Res. 26 -___, Final Map Tract 6467 located South of E ast Perrin Avenue, Between N orth Minnewawa and the North Clovis Avenue alignment (Bonadelle Homes).
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res. 26-___
2. Vicinity Map
3. Final Map Copy
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to approve Res. 26-___, which will:
1. Accept the offer of dedication of parcels and public utility easements within Tract 6467, and
2. Authorize the recording of the final map.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner, Bonadelle Homes, Inc., a California Corporation, acting as the subdivider, has submitted a final map. The improvement plans are being processed by City staff. The improvements to be installed include curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, fire hydrants, street paving, sanitary sewer, water mains, and landscaping. T he subject tract is South of Perrin Avenue, between N orth Minnewawa and the N orth Clovis Ave nue alignment. It contains approximately 7.42 acres and consists of 76 residential units, zoned R-4.
BACKGROUND
The owner, Bonadelle Homes, Inc., a California Corp oration, acting as the subdivider, has submitted a final map that has been deemed technically correct. The subdivision agreement has been executed by the subdivider and all development fees paid or deferred in accordance with the Municipal Code. The agreem ent provides for the developer to complete all the required improvements in compliance with the conditions of approval, and they are adequately secured.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The subdivider will be installing curb, gutter, sidewalk, fire hydrants, street paving , sanitary sewer, water mains, and landscaping, which will be perpetually maintained by the City of Clovis.
For the streetlights, the City will pay for the power and PG&E will provide the maintenance.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The subdivision agreement has been executed by the subdivider and all development fees paid or deferred in accordance with the Municipal Code. The agreement provides for the developer to complete a technically correct map and improvement plans, and to complete all the required improvements in compliance with the conditions of approval. The improvements are adequately secured.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
The final map will be filed with the Fresno County Recorder’s office for recording.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Daniel Negrete, Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 26-___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS
APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO. 6467
WHEREAS, a final map has been presented to the City Council of the City of Clovis for Tract 6467, by The City of Clovis, a Municipal Corporation; and
WHEREAS, said final tract conforms to the requirements of Chapter 2, Part 2, of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code and to local ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Clovis as follows:
1. The final map of Tract 6467, consisting of two (2) sheets, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, be and the same is hereby approved.
2. The subdivision improvement plans for said tract have been approved by City Staff.
3. The preliminary Engineer’s Cost Estimate of development cost of said tract, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the estimated cost of improvements for said subdivision in the sum of $5,700,000.00.
4. The offer and dedication for public use of the parcels and easements specified on said map are accepted by the City of Clovis and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to execute said subdivision map.
5. This Council finds that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, are consistent with applicable general and specific plans of the City of Clovis.
6. Improvement Security, as provided hereunder and in said Subdivision Agreement, is fixed at one hundred percent (100%) of the remaining improvements to be constructed or the sum of $5,700,000.00 for guaranteeing specific performance of said agreement and fifty percent (50%) of the remaining improvements or the sum of $2,850,000.00 for payment of labor and materials furnished by contractors, subcontractors, labormen and materialmen in connection with the improvements required to be made or constructed by said subdivider in conformity with said subdivision map or said agreement.
7. Subdivider shall furnish a bond in the sum of $570,000.00 being the amount determined by the City Council of the City as necessary for the guarantee and warranty of the work for a period of one year following the completion and acceptance of the tract against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on February 9, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
DATED:
______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk
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International
Shaw
Gettysburg
Copper
Dakota
Behymer
Perrin
Shepherd
T eague
Nees
Sierra
Bullard
Barstow
Ashlan
DockeryThompsonHighlandLeonardDeWolfLocanT emperanceArmstrongFowlerSunnysideClovisMinnewawaPeachWillow Shields
Alluvial
Herndon
McCall
VICINITY MAP
Legend
City Limits
Sphere of Influence
Daniel Negrete
Print Date: February 9, 2026
TM 6467 (Bonadelle Homes, Inc., A California Corporation) Project Location
Attachment 2
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Development Services Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Planning and Development Services – Approval – Res. 26 -___, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6467, located South of Perrin Ave nue, Between North Minnewawa and the N orth Clovis Avenue alignment to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis (Bonadelle Homes).
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res. 26-___
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to approve Res. 26 -___, which will annex proposed Tract 6467, located South of Perrin Avenue, Between North Minnewawa and the North Clovis Avenue alignment to the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1 of the City of Clovis.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner, Bonadelle Homes, Inc., a California corporation, acting as the subdivider, has requested to be annexed to the LMD No. 1 of the City of Clovis as set forth by the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract 6467.
BACKGROUND
Bonadelle Homes, Inc., a California corporation, the developer of Tract 6467, has executed a covenant that this development be annexed to the City of Clovis, LMD No. 1. An executed copy can be provided on request. Council formed the original District on July 15, 1985, for the purpose of funding the maintenance of landscaped areas and parks.
Under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and in accordance with Article XIII C and Article XIII D of Proposition 218, all the owners of property proposed for annexation have provided a written request and consent to annexation and have executed a covenant (petition) indicating acceptance of the annual assessment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Tract 6467 Year to Date
LMD Landscaping added: 4.42 acres 0.0 acres
Resource needs added: 0.4 persons 0.0 persons
The resource needs estimate is based on 1 person per 10 acres of landscaped area. 24 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The property owners for the subject tract have requested annexation into the City of Clovis LMD No. 1.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Tract 6467 shall become a part of City of Clovis LMD No. 1 and will be assessed next year for maintenance costs.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Daniel Negrete, Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 26-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS APPROVING ANNEXATION TO LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS
WHEREAS, City of Clovis Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 ("District") was formed by Resolution No. 85-78, adopted July 15, 1985, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972), herein the "Act"; and
WHEREAS, all of the owners of property proposed to be annexed to the District consisting of proposed Tract No. 6467, as described in Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, have consented to said annexation and such annexation may be ordered without notice and hearing or filing of engineer's report, or both.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Clovis as follows:
1. That the public interest and convenience require that certain property described in Attachment A attached hereto and by reference incorporated herein be annexed into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis for the maintenance and servicing of landscaping facilities.
2. The City Clerk shall receive and file the maps showing the boundaries of the areas annexed as set forth in Attachment A which boundaries shall be used for assessment proceedings until and unless a change of organization is approved pursuant to the Act.
* * * * *
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on February 9, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
DATED:
______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
Legal Description
REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLOVIS, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 1 THROUGH 76, INCLUSIVE, OF TRACT NO. 6467, RECORDED IN BOOK _____ OF PLATS AT PAGES _____ THROUGH _____, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Public Utilities
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Public Utilities Department – Approval – Final Acceptance for CIP 24-28, Loma Vista Recharge Basin Park Demo, with a Final Contract Cost of $178,128.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to accept the work performed as complete and authorize the recording of the notice of completion for this project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is recommending that Council accept the work performed by David Knott, Inc., as complete and authorize the recording of the notice of completion.
This project was awarded on October 20 , 2025 , and involved the demolition of structures, removal of foundations, concrete, and miscellaneous debris, removal of trees, weeds, and hazardous waste, well decommissioning, septic aba ndonment, and flatwork on the proposed Loma Vista Recharge Basin Park property.
BACKGROUND
This project removed all existing buildings, two existing domestic wells, septic tanks, trees, and other miscellaneous debris in preparation for the construction of the Loma Vista Recharge Basin Park (now known as Agua Vista Park).
The project was awarded by the City Council to David Knott, Inc., on October 20, 2025. The project was completed in accord ance with the construction documents, and the contractor has submitted a request for acceptance of the project.
The project has been completed on schedule, and the work has been accepted by Construction Management staff. The demolition project has been c oordinated with the in-progress design of the park.
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FISCAL IMPACT
1. Award $178,128.00
2. Contract Change Order $0.00
3. Liquidated Damages $0.00
Final Contract Cost $178,128.00
The fiscal year 2025-2026 budget includes sufficient funds for all the project costs. The project was paid for by the Parks Developer, Water Developer, and Water Enterprise accounts for their prorated share of the project costs.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Project Engineer , Construction Inspector, a nd the City Engineer agree that the work performed by the contractor is in accordance with the project plans and specifications and has been deemed acceptable. The contractor, David Knott, Inc., has requested final acceptance from City Council.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
1. The Notice of Completion will be recorded; and
2. All remaining retention funds will be released no later than 35 calendar days following recordation of the notice of completion, provided no liens have been filed. Retention funds may be released within 60 days after the date of completion, provided no liens have been filed, with “completion” defined as the earlier of either : (a) beneficial use and occupancy and cessation of labor, or (b) acceptance by the City Counc il per Public Contract Code Section 7107(c)(2).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Eric Oliver, Engineer II
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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30 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Public Utilities Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Public Utilities – Approval – Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of One GreenWorks Battery -Powered Electric Riding Mower from California Turf Equipment & Supply, Inc., Utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract in the Amount of $23,826.27; and Approval – Res. 26 -___, Authoriz ing the Submittal of a Voucher Application Under the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program and Authorizing the City Manager to be the Contract Authority.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
1. For the City Council to approve waiving the City’s formal bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of one battery-powered electric riding mower from California Turf Equipment & Supply, Inc., utilizing the Sourcewell purchasing contract in the total amou nt of $23,826.27; and
2. For the City Council to approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of a voucher application under the SJVAPCD Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program and authorize the City Manager to be the contract authority.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SJVAPCD is offering funding through its Zero -Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program to support the purchase of battery -powered commercial landscaping equipment. The City is eligible to receive up to $15,000 per mower, covering 70 percent of the purchase price, for a commercial electric ride -on mower. Staff recommends the purchase of a GreenWorks battery-powered electric ride -on mower for the Public Utilities Department Parks Division in the total amount of $23,826.27. Of this amount, $15,000 would be funded through the ZELE voucher, leaving a remaining cost to the City of $8,826.27. Program participation requires adoption of a Council resolution authorizing submission of the application and designating the City Manager to be the contract authority.
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BACKGROUND
The program criteria requires that an eligible public agency providing commercial -scale landscape maintenance in -house may purchase new battery -powered electric landscaping equipment using this voucher program. The agency must dispose of an inte rnal combustion engine on a one-to-one replacement ratio (i.e., one old diesel -powered ride-on mower for one new battery -powered electric ride -on mower) , and the agency must be located within the geographical area of the San Joaquin air basin.
FISCAL IMPACT
Obtaining a voucher under this program greatly reduces the cost of acquiring the battery - powered electric ride-on mowers. The total cost of one electric mower is $23,826.27. Applying the voucher funding available will reduce the total cost to the Ci ty to $8,826.27. The Public Utilities Parks Division Fleet Renewal budget has funds available in the 25-26 fiscal year budget.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
This voucher program will allow the City to purchase needed replacement battery -powered electric ride-on mowers at a reduced cost. Staff has evaluated the available equipment and has determined it meets the needs of the Parks Division. Sufficient funds are included in the current fiscal year’s budget.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will complete and sub mit a Zero -Emission Landscape Equipment Voucher application, including the City Resolution. Once SJVAPCD approves the application, the City will proceed with the purchase of the electric mower and the destruction of the existing mower being replaced.
After the purchase of the electric mower, the City will submit a claim for reimbursement to SJVAPCD.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Jim Stringfield, Fleet Manager
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 26-___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND TO SIGN
CERTAIN ASSURANCES WITH RESPECT TO APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, OR GRANTS
WHEREAS, Several local, state, and federal programs allow public and non -profit transportation providers to apply for administration, capital, and operation assistance programs or grants; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has a Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program with the objective of funding the purchase of new electric landscaping equipment which will provide a direct benefit to Valley r esidents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clovis City Council must authorize someone by resolution as the “Authorized Individual” to make application for and administer the Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESO LVED, that the City of Clovis City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to make application for, to sign required assurances, and to administer the Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program with respect to applications for local, state, and federal programs, projects, or grants.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on February 9, 2026, by the following vote, to wit.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED:
______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Public Utilities Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Public Utilities – Approval – Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 PB Loader Asphalt Patcher Truck Model B -4 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment , Inc., Utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract in t he Total Amount of $319,255.92.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to waive the City’s formal bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 PB Loader asphalt patcher truck model B -4 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment , Inc., in the total amount of $319,255.92 including tax, utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract 080521-PBL.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The existing patch truck has been in service for 10 years and is scheduled for replacement. The recommended replacement PB Loader asphalt patcher truck meets the Public Utilities Department Streets Division requirements. There are funds in this fiscal year’s Fleet Renewal budget to purchase one (1) asphalt patcher truck for the Streets Division. The competitively bid price of $319,255.92 is from Municipal Maintenance Equipment , Inc., using the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract.
The Sourcewell Purchasing Contract, formerly the Nation al Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) contract, is a nationwide public procurement service that makes the governmental procurement process more efficient. All contracts available to participating members have been awarded by virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes.
BACKGROUND
The recommended equipment is available through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract, formerly the NJPA contract. Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing contract that allows a vendor like Municipal Maintenance Equipment , Inc., to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that covers a large group of government buyers, and it allows a large group of government buyers with similar interests to leverage their buying power to obtain government - only discounts on products.
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The Fleet Fund includes a vehicle and equipment replacement program where the different divisions within City departments budget for and contribute a set amount of money annually for the future scheduled replacement of a vehicle o r piece of equipment. This allows each department to financially plan for the large capital expense of purchasing new vehicles and equipment that need to be replaced due to age, wear and tear , or to meet regulatory requirements. Depending on the condition and need of the vehicle or equipment being replaced, it will be moved from front -line operation and may be kept as a back -up, or it will be auctioned off in the City’s vehicle and equipment surplus program.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds were included in the 2025 -2026 Fleet Capital Acquisition budget. The Streets Division has the necessary funds for purchase of the equipment.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
Sufficient replacement funds have been collected, and the existing equipment has been in service for 10 years and is scheduled for replacement. Staff have evaluated the available equipment and determined that it meets the needs of the Public Utilities Department Streets Division. The proposed method of purchasing the equipment is cost-effective and sufficient funds are available.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Purchase orders will be prepared for the City Manager’s approval and sent to the vendor.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Jim Stringfield, Fleet Manager
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: General Services Department
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Workshop: General Services Department Update.
Staff: Amy Hance, General Services Department Director
Recommendation: Receive and File
General Services Department Director Amy Hance will give a verbal presentation on this item.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administration
DATE: February 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction – Potential Displays in the City Council Chamber.
Staff: Andrew Haussler, City Manager
Recommendation: Provide Direction
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Representative Survey Data Analysis Report
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding potential displays in the City Council Chamber, including content, placement, and funding, based on Council direction and community input.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the January 12, 2026, City Council meeting, City Council received and filed the results of community outreach related to potential dis plays in the City Council Chamber, including the national motto, “In God We Trust.” During that meeting, City Council directed staff to return with a future agenda item to facilitate discussion and receive direction on what, if anything, should be displayed in the Council Chamber.
BACKGROUND
At the September 8, 2025 , City Council meeting, public comment was received proposing the display of the phrase “In God We Trust” in the City Council Chamber. Five members of the public spoke in support of the proposal, and one spoke in opposition. During Council comment, City Council expressed interest in further discussion of the proposal and reached consensus to place the item on a future agenda. City Council directed staff to gauge public sentiment and return with information to support a future discussion.
In response, City staff conducted a representative community survey, established an open public survey, hosted public meetings, and provided multiple opportunities for residents to learn about the proposal and provide feedback.
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U.S. Supreme Court opinions recognize a “government speech doctrine,” and a distinction between private speech and government speech. The distinction is important because when the government speaks for itself, the First Amendment does not apply to prevent it from expressing its own views or declining to express the views of others. The government speech doctrine recognizes that the free speech clause of the First Amendment restricts government regulation of private speech, but does not regulate government speech. Thus, the City, at the direction and approval of the City Council, solely controls what is affixed and displayed on the walls and the dais in the City Council Chamber, and the flags displayed in the Chamber.
Any display in the City Council Chamber is controlled by the City Council and is government speech rather than private speech . As government speech, the First Amendment does not require content or viewpoint neutrality. Therefore, the City Council may choose what is affixed and displayed on the Chamber walls, dais, or flag poles , and doing so will not result in the Chamber walls, dais, or flagpoles becoming into an open forum for the expression of different content or viewpoints.
With respect to the phrase “In God We Trust,” it has been the official motto of the United States since 1956 as codified by federal statute. Numerous court opinions have upheld the display of the motto on coinage and currency and on government property against challenges that the display of the motto violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment as government establishment of religion . Courts have found government display s of the motto as having a patriotic or ceremonial character rather than government sponsorship of religion. Therefore, the display of the motto on a wall in the City Council Chamber would be a lawful expression of government speech if the City Council were to approve its display.
Public Outreach and Engagement
City staff conducted multiple outreach efforts to provide information to the community and gather feedback, including:
A representative survey was conducted between the months of November and December 2025 to gather input from Clovis residents if they support or oppose adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the Clovis City Council Chamber . A total of 508 residents participated.
o 68% supported; 22% opposed; and 10% had no opinion
An open survey was available to all interested residents, with 189 participants. o While the open survey was not demographically representative, results showed similar trends, with a majority of respondents indicating support for adding “In God We Trust” to the Council Chamber. Preferences regarding alternative phrases or documents varied.
Four “Meet the Mayor and City Manager” meetings
A dedicated engagement page on the City website
Promotion through City social media platforms
Coverage by local media outlets
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Residents were encouraged to participate through a variety of channels to ensure broad awareness and access.
On January 12, 2026, City Council received and filed the results of the community surveys and public engagement efforts. During discussion, City Council expressed interest in placing a future agenda item to allow for a more focused and structured discussion of the issue.
Council discussion reflected interest in addressing the following elements as part of a future agenda item:
Whether any display should be placed in the City Council Chamber What content should be displayed, including the national motto “In God We Trust” and other words, phrases, or documents referenced in the survey Potential placement within the Council Chamber
Cost considerations and funding, including the use of private donations
FISCAL IMPACT
During prior Council discussion, it was stated that any display placed in the City Council Chamber would be privately funded. No fiscal impact to the City has been identified at this time.
Additional information regarding cost and funding mechani sms would be developed based on Council direction.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
Based on prior Council discussion and community input, City Council may wish to provide direction on the following:
Whether a display should be placed in the City Council Chamber What content, if any, should be displayed
Preferred placement within the Council Chamber
Funding approach, including confirmation of private funding
Staff will proceed consistent with City Council direction.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Following City Council direction, staff will take appropriate actions to implement Council decisions or return with additional information as requested.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Prepared by: Briana Parra, City Clerk
Reviewed by: City Manager AH
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Nov - Dec 2025
1 Council Chamber
National Motto Pulse
Clovis, CA
ATTACHMENT 1
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Report structure
01 Methodology & Sample
02 03
04 Executive Summary
Awareness & Support
Alignment with Values
2 05 Implementation Preferences
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Methodology and
Sample
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Methodology
Sample
508 respondents were recruited online across Clovis between Nov 18th and Dec 23rd, 2025 using targeted ads on various digital platforms (e.g., mobile web, social media, mobile apps for Android and IOS) as well as online survey panels). Using data from the US Census Bureau, this survey employed quotas to match the distribution of race, ethnicity, age, and gender in the US, ensuring that the sample represents the entire
population of the area.
Weighting
To make sure our sample is representative, a technique called rake-weighting was used to balance out any remaining
differences between the makeup of the survey respondents and the community. This process serves as a statistical safeguard against any demographic group being
overrepresented or underrepresented in the final score
calculations by giving overrepresented groups a lower weight and underrepresented groups a higher weight in the analysis.
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Sample Composition
● Unweighted demographics - What we collected,
without adjustments.
● Weighted demographics - Our sample, adjusted
to be representative of the population.
● Population demographics - The demographics of
the 18+ population.
○ The “Other” category includes missing
data, people who selected “prefer not to
say,” and other groups not defined in
census.
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02 Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
7 ● Residents are generally in favor of adding the National Motto to the Council Chamber (68% support vs. 22% oppose; 10% no opinion).
● Awareness is split (52% aware / 48% not aware), but residents who were already aware show stronger support (74%) and less uncertainty (5% no opinion).
● Values alignment is closely tied to support. Among supporters, 92% say the phrase aligns well with Clovis values. ● Among opponents, 54% say it does not align and 39% are neutral (7% say it aligns well). ● Most residents prefer civic messaging that reflects local identity (44% local character; 34% both equally; 9% national traditions).
● Opposition often reflects reservations about government messaging overall. Among opponents, 29% say the City should not display symbols/messages at all.
● Placement is a secondary preference area: 46% prefer the front wall above the dais, 31% have no preference, and 7% prefer nowhere/not at all.
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03 Awareness & Support
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Q1: Are you aware that the Clovis City Council is
considering adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the
Council Chamber wall?
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National Motto Survey
[single-select, n=508]
Q2: Do you support or oppose adding the phrase “In God
We Trust” to the Clovis City Council Chamber?
[single-select, n=508]
Overall, support outweighs opposition (68% vs. 22%),
with 10% unsure. Awareness of the proposed change is
almost evenly split (52% aware / 48% not aware). Among
residents who were already aware, support rises to
74% and uncertainty drops to 5%, while opposition
remains roughly unchanged.
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Q2: Do you support or oppose adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the Clovis City Council Chamber?
[single-select, n=508]
Age group breakdown
Support increases with age: residents 55+ are
most supportive (76%) and least unsure (3% no
opinion), while 18–34 and 35–54 are closer to
the overall split (low-60s support) and show
higher uncertainty or opposition (especially
among 35–54)
Support is relatively consistent across groups,
with Hispanic/Latino residents showing the
highest support (74%) and the lowest
opposition (15%). The Asian subgroup shows
lower support (53%) paired with higher “no
opinion” (32%), suggesting more uncertainty
rather than stronger opposition.
Race/ethnicity breakdown
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Q2: Do you support or oppose adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the Clovis City Council Chamber?
[single-select, n=508]
Religious preference breakdown
Religious preference is the clearest
divider: Broadly Christian
respondents are strongly supportive
(84%), while respondents reporting
no religion are more likely to oppose
(50%) than support (29%). Those
selecting “prefer not to say” or other
religion/spiritual fall in between, with
more mixed views and higher
uncertainty.
* Religious affiliation responses were consolidated
into broader groups in line with common academic
survey reporting guidance, to ensure sufficient
subgroup sizes and protect respondent privacy.
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Q3: Why do you feel the way you do about adding the phrase “In God We Trust” to the wall of the Council Chamber?
[open-text, n=508]
Many supporters describe the phrase as a familiar civic symbol and note that it is already used nationally, including on U.S. currency.
Some respondents frame it as a positive affirmation of faith and say it reflects values they associate with the Clovis community.
Others connect their support to local identity, describing it as consistent with the “Clovis way of life” and traditional community norms.
“Because it’s the saying of the United States and
Clovis represents that”
“I believe there is nothing wrong with publicly
expressing our belief and faith in God.”
Many opponents argue that religious language does not belong in a government chamber and cite separation of church and state.
Some respondents emphasize the Chamber should feel inclusive to residents of different faiths or no faith, and view the phrase as unrepresentative.
Others worry that displaying the phrase could be divisive or distract from the Chamber’s civic purpose.
“Even though I am Catholic and believe in God adding it doesn’t represent all people of Clovis.”
“Not everyone believes in god. It’s divisive and
discriminatory to do this.”
Support Themes Opposition Themes
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04 Alignment with Values
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[single-select, n=508]
Q4: To what extent do
you feel adding “In God
We Trust” aligns with
the values of the Clovis
community?
[single-select, n=508]
Support and values alignment are tightly linked: 92% of supporters say the phrase aligns well with Clovis values (7% neutral; 1% does not align). Among opponents, a majority say it does not align (54%) and another 39% are neutral—only 7% say it aligns well—highlighting how strongly “values fit” maps onto overall stance.
Q2: Do you support or
oppose adding the
phrase “In God We
Trust” to the Clovis City
Council Chamber?
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Q4: To what extent do you feel adding “In God We Trust” aligns with the values of the Clovis community?
[single-select, n=508]
Age group breakdown
Perceived alignment with Clovis values also
rises with age: 73% of residents 55+ say it
aligns well, compared to 61–65% among
younger groups. Notably, 18–34 are most
likely to be neutral (29%), indicating more
“in-between” views rather than outright
misalignment.
As with support, values alignment varies
sharply by religious preference: 80% of
broadly Christian respondents say it aligns
well, while respondents reporting no religion
are split (31% aligns well / 31% neutral / 38%
does not align). The other two groups sit
mid-range, with sizeable neutral shares.
Religious preference breakdown
Alignment with Values
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Most residents say visible values
messaging matters (74%
“important”), but intensity varies
by demographics: respondents
with higher education show more
pushback (53% important; 36%
unimportant), and higher-income
respondents also tilt more toward
“unimportant” than lower-income
groups.
Q8: How important do you think it is for city government buildings to include visible words or messages that express community values? [single-select, n=508]
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When the City displays symbols/messages, residents prefer local character (44%) or both equally (34%), with relatively few favoring national traditions (9%). Among residents who oppose adding the motto, preferences are more mixed: a plurality still prefers local character (38%), but a substantially larger share than overall say the City should not display symbols or messages at all (29%), suggesting some opposition reflects broader discomfort with civic messaging—not only this specific phrase.
Q9: When the City chooses to display symbols or messages, do you think they should focus more on representing Clovis’ local character or broader national traditions?
[single-select, n=508]
Residents who oppose adding the national motto
to the chamber wall [N= 115]
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05 Implementation
Preferences
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Q7: If the phrase “In God We Trust” were to be placed on the wall of the Council Chamber, where would you prefer it be displayed? [single-select, n=508]
Nearly half of respondents prefer the phrase
be placed on the front wall above the dais
(46%), while 31% report no preference,
suggesting many residents are not strongly
attached to the exact placement.
Fewer favor a less prominent location (13%
back wall), and a combined 7% prefer
nowhere / not at all (including recoded
write-ins indicating it should not be
displayed), while 2% fall into other
placement suggestions.
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Residents’ alternative preferences skew toward civic identity and founding-document messaging: “We the People” (42%), “A Way of Life” (37%), and the Constitution (32%) lead, followed by the Declaration of Independence (22%). A smaller share would prefer none of these displays (15%), and only 7% selected “something else,” where write-ins tended to emphasize inclusion, unity, and broadly shared civic values (e.g., “All are welcome here,” integrity/respect/community).
“All are welcome here”
“In addition to ‘The Clovis Way of Life,’ I’d like the
Council Chamber to display values such as ‘Service,’
‘Community,’ ‘Integrity,’ and ‘Respect’—principles
that represent all Clovis residents and guide our
local government.”
“I'd like something more neutral that applies to the
mass majority's moral compass rather than religious
beliefs. I believe those should be separated in
respect to others.”
“Perhaps something very inclusive like the words ’all
means all ‘”
“California strong”
Q5: Are there any other words, phrases, or documents you would like to see displayed in the City Council Chamber?
[open-text, n=25]
Q6: Please state what else you’d like to see
displayed in the Council Chamber
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Questionnaire
Link to questionnaire
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