CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 9, 2026 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Pearce
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:01
Peter Fridrich, resident, warned the council about foreign government influence and advocacy groups targeting local governments and law enforcement.
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. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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. 26-11, 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.
Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 19-18 Gettysburg Ave Street Improvements, for a final contract cost of $961,955.34.
Sauth of East Pering Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 26-12, Final Map Tract 6467 located South of East Perrin Avenue, Between North Minnewawa and the North Clovis Avenue alignment (Bonadelle Homes).
Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 26-13, 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).
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., Utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract in the Amount of $23,826.27; and Approval - Res. 26-14, Authorizing 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.
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 - 6:06
6:06 ITEM 10 - Workshop: General Services Department Update.
The following members of the public addressed Council: Mercedes Stark and Steven Trevino.
Received and Filed
6:51 ITEM 11 - Discussion and Direction - Potential Displays in the City Council Chamber.
The following members of the public addressed Council: Bill Scott, Bruce Kinabrew, Tracy Boren, Sam Lucido, Rev. Dr. Angelo Frazier, Josh Fuller, Tara Wink, Eric Rollins, Dr. Jeni- Ann Kren, Linda Hebert, Mollie Anala, Kathy Reinhardt, Brian Wilson, Ted Lurrent, and Mason Magsig.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, to approve the display of "In God We Trust" above the council dais and funded by private donation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to table the proposed policy for future discussion and pause any future discussion and refrain from adding or displaying any additional items until the council has had more time to consider the issue. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:37
City Manager Haussler gave a brief update on recent sales tax collections and projected trends, noting that Measure Y is performing as expected. He also informed the Council about newly passed state rules that could impact card rooms, including the card room located in the City of Clovis.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:38
There was no formal Council direction for staff.
CLOSED SESSION - 7:38
Upon call, there were no public comments.
ITEM 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 No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to February 17, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 7:50 p.m.
steraiontaes Duana Pama
Mayor City Clerk
CONY OF CORN