CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 17, 2026 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
Derik McQueen, resident, expressed concerns with the new Clovis transit system, including text alerts, waiting times, accessibility concerns at bus stops, and difficulty making timely connections to get home from work.
Carol Seabold, resident, spoke in support of the high school students who participated in walkouts and expressed concern about students and adults being intimidated, and questioned by those harassing students who were not being addressed by Clovis Police Department.
Kay Errotabere, resident, thanked the Council for decisions related to displaying the national motto in the Council Chambers, selecting a garbage service provider, supporting transit services, obtaining a zero-emissions bus waiver, and the police response to the high school student walkouts.
Steven Trevino, resident, requested city investment and recognition for his neighborhood and shared concerns about unequal attention to different areas of the city, as well as concerns about recent immigration enforcement and community impact.
Tracy Borne, resident, spoke in support of students' First Amendment rights during the high school student walkouts and asked that enforcement efforts focus on individuals who threatened student safety rather than those who were supporting and protecting students.
Kyla Mitchell, resident, spoke in support of teaching students' civic engagement and standing up for what is right, and encouraged unity within the community.
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the records that written public comments for Council Chamber signage were received by Amanda Woody and David Weber and written public comments regarding high school student walkout related to First Amendment Rights received from Dr. Jeni- Ann Kren and Rachel Youdelman.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:24
Bill Scott, resident, raised concerns about Consent Calendar items 2-7 regarding proposed pay increases for city employees.
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 9, 2026, Council Meeting.
2. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-15, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Public Works Employees Association (CPWEA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
3. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-16, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Police Officers Association (CPOA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
4. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-17, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Public Safety Employees Association (CPSEA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
5. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-18, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Employee Association (CEA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
6. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-19, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Firefighters Association (CFFA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
7. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-20, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Professional and Technical Association (CPTA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
8. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 26-02 ADA Curb Return Ramps - 2026 to Tosted Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $171,673.58 and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
9. Police - Approval - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of a New Tait Public Safety Radio Infrastructure System in the Amount of $2,201,415.40, Utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:27
6:27 ITEM 10 - Discussion and Direction - City Gateway Entry Feature and Signage, Theme and Design Guidance.
The following residents addressed Council on the above item: Steven Trevino.
Council provided direction to staff to develop conceptual gateway sign designs that use a consistent, universal sign structure at major entry points, incorporate Clovis's history and identity, establish a clear hierarchy of sign types for primary and secondary locations, and evaluate placement, neighborhood integration, cost, and feasibility and return with concepts following public outreach, prior to Council consideration for approval in August 2026. 7:03 ITEM 11 - Workshop: Fire Department Update.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Received and filed.
7:25 ITEM 12 - Receive and File - Informational Update on the Annual Tobacco Retailer License Fee.
The following residents addressed Council on the above item: Bao Xiong with Asian Pacific Islander Partners & Advocates Countering Tobacco Program.
Received and filed.
7:36 ITEM 13 - Consider Approval - Res. 26-21, Adopting a Modified Salary Structure Methodology for City of Clovis Unrepresented Management Employees and Changes to Wages.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 7:39
City Manager Haussler announced there will be a Planning Commission meeting on February 26, 2026, and Clovis' 114th birthday on February 27, 2026, and that staff are exploring ways to celebrate the anniversary in a more meaningful way.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:39
There was a consensus of the Council to place a future agenda item to discuss potential ways to recognize or invest in the Stanford Addition neighborhood.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to March 2, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 7:46 p.m.
Buana Para
City Clerk
CITY OF CLOVIS
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