CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2026 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber
Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua
PRESENTATION - 6:01
6:01 - ITEM 1 - Presentation of Proclamation Declaring March 6, 2026, as Arbor Day. 6:07 - ITEM 2 - Presentation of Proclamation Declaring March 2026, as American Red Cross Month.
6:11 - ITEM 3 - Presentation by City Clerk on the Public Agenda and Meetings Portal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:21
Mayor Mouanoutoua requested a moment of silence in honor of former Fresno County Supervisor Stan Oken and U.S. troops.
Steven Trevino, resident, spoke about the importance of preserving Clovis history and suggested local libraries include the Clovis Children's book.
Brian Wilson, resident, noted that the Clovis Library has five copies of the book available in its inventory.
Eddie Stark, resident, raised concerns about limited parking at the senior center and suggested relocating city buses or the transit center to free up parking spaces and expand facilities for seniors, while also asking about plans for the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Bill Scott, resident, encouraged the city to recognize and commemorate key historical events related to the 250th anniversary of the United States, including Revolutionary War milestones throughout the year.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:32
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.
4. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the February 17, 2026, City Council Meeting.
5. Administration - Receive and File - Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County Quarterly Report, Q2 October - December 2025.
6. Administration - Approval - Award the Request for Proposals and approve the purchase of Storage Area Network equipment from Cloud Tech Inc. in the amount of $79,432.13.
7. General Services - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Property Located near the intersection of East International Avenue and North Minnewawa Avenue in the City of Clovis, County of Fresno, California, bearing Fresno County Assessor's Parcel No. 580-072-41s from GV Land Holdings, LLC, a California limited liability company, in the Amount of $4,150,000; and Approval - Res. 26-22, Amending the 2025-2026 General Government Facilities Fund to Allocate Funds in the Amount of $4, 150,000 for Purchase of the Property.
8. General Services - Approval - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim on behalf of Carmen Garcia.
9. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-23, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Transit Employees Bargaining Unit (TEBU) Establishing a "4-9-4" Work Schedule.
10. Public Utilities - Approval - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements, Award a Contract to Karbonous, Inc. to Purchase and Replace Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) at Well 27 in the Total Amount of $117,011, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
11. Public Utilities - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 25-20, Sierra Bicentennial Park - Stadium Lighting Upgrade, to Wild Electric, Inc., in the Amount of $85,500, and Authorize the City ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:34
6:34 ITEM 12 - Workshop: Planning and Development Services Department Update.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Received and File.
7:00 ITEM 13 - Receive and File - Status Report for Facilities Condition Assessment.
The following members of the public addressed Council on the above item: Steven Trevino.
Received and File.
7:35 ITEM 14 - Receive and File - Report on the 2025 National Community Survey (NCS) results.
The following members of the public addressed Council on the above item: Crystal Dumas, Tara Wink, and Steven Trevino.
Received and File.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 8:22
City Manager Haussler announced that the General Plan Advisory Committee meeting will be held March 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Clovis Transit Center and reminded residents about the city's annual compost giveaway event taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He referenced the
Council directed Items report provided to council and noted that the community survey helps guide staff in evaluating priorities and budget planning.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:23
There was consensus of the council to place a discussion of the transportation measures on the next agenda, with direction for staff to provide a brief overview and background information on the competing proposals, including basic requirements and timelines.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to March 9, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 8:42 p.m.
Brana Pare
City Clerk