CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 13, 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
Mayor Mouanoutoua requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Tulare County Sheriff's Detective Randy Hoppert.
PRESENTATION - 6:01
6:01 - ITEM 1 - Presentation of Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month. 6:07 - ITEM 2 - Presentation by Police Chief Fleming on the annual Baker to Vegas Race. 6:20 - ITEM 3 - Presentation by the California Department of Insurance regarding Legislative Action Alert: AB 1795 (Smoke Damage Recovery Act), AB 1680 (Make It FAIR Act), and SB 876 (Disaster Recovery Reform Act) - Strengthening Prevention, Protection, and Recovery for Californians.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:32
Bill Rogers, resident, invited the Council and community to attend the annual Loyalty Day ceremony on May 1st at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District and promoted the Carry the Load national rally on May 3rd at Railroad Park, honoring fallen military members and first responders.
The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the Clovis Rotary Skate Park, advocating for reduced safety gear requirements: William Edwards, Unknown Speaker, Amanda Rastikas, Amari Murphy, Anthony Bergos, and Devin Mullins.
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the record that the Council received one written comment from Lin Kivett regarding concerns with the use of surveillance camera devices in the City of Clovis.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:47
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the record that the Council received one written comment from Debbie Terry with NorCal Construction Industry Compliance regarding Consent Calendar item 11.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the March 16, 2026 City Council Meeting.
5. Administration — Approval — Award the Request for Proposals and approve the purchase of Cisco Networking Equipment from AMS.NET, LLC, in the amount of $156,504.39.
6. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-33, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification and Compensation Plans by Revising the City Surveyor Classification in the Planning and Development Services Department with a Salary Range of $10,947 to $13,308 per month and re-assigning the classification from the Clovis Professional Technical Association (CPTA) to the Management Group.
7. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-34, Amending the City's FY 2025-2026 Position Allocation Plan adding one (1) Geographic Information Systems Specialist position within the Planning and Development Services Department.
8. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-35, Amending the City's FY 2026-2027 Position Allocation Plan by deleting one (1) Construction Manager position and adding one (1) Supervising Civil Engineer position within the Planning and Development Services Department.
9. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 25-06 Antonio & Ashlan Alley Improvements, for a final contract cost of $135,063.66.
10. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 24-26 Clovis Senior Activity Center Tenant Improvements to Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,340,000.00 and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
11. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 24-27 Peach Avenue Street Improvements to Dave Christian Construction Co, Inc., in the amount of $958,816.95 and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:49
6:49 ITEM 12 - Consider Approval - Res. 26-36, GPA2026-002, A Resolution adopting a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from further environmental review under the CEQA Guidelines and approving a text amendment to the Shaw Avenue Specific Plan permitting storage facility uses with an approved conditional use permit for Area 6. Little Angels Day Care, LLC, property owner; Hawkins Companies, LLC, applicant; and Eric Tange, representative.
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the record that the Council received written comments in opposition from Janette Erickson, Karey DeBardeleben, and Jessie Arteaga.
The following individuals addressed the Council on the above item: Steven Trevino, Karen, Lisa Nutmyer, Eric Tange (representative), and Angeline Ji Ling (representative of Hawkins Companies, LLC).
Motion to deny the GPA2026-002 Resolution by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion failed by 2-3 vote, with Councilmember Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, and Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no.
Motion to approve by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion Carried by 3-2 vote, with Councilmember Ashbeck and Councilmember Basgall voting no.
7:57 ITEM 13 - Consider approval of various actions related to Ordinance Amendment 2026- 001 for the Mixed-Income Zoning Ordinance for residential development projects. a. Consider Introduction and Adoption - Ord. 26-02, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clovis finding that the proposed ordinance amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, Subdivision (b)(3); and amending the City's Development Code by adding Chapter 9.27 to the Clovis Municipal Code to establish a Mixed- Income Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Projects.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no.
b. Consider Introduction — Ord. 26-03, an Ordinance of the City of Council of the City of Clovis finding that the proposed ordinance amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, Subdivision (b)(3); and amending the City's Development Code by adding Chapter 9.27 to the Clovis Municipal Code to establish a Mixed-Income Zoning Ordinance for Residential Development Projects.
The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the above item: Paul Pearce, Darren Rose (representing the Building Industry Association); Mike Prandini; and Brandon De Young (representing De Young Properties).
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 8:48
8:48 ITEM 14 - Provide Direction - Timing of Off-Site Infrastructure Improvements for Entitlements to Maintain Public Safety.
The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the above item: Darren Rose (representing the Building Industry Association); Mike Prandini; and Brandon De Young (representing De Young Properties).
Council provided direction to staff to continue working on the timing of off-site improvements, with a focus on options three and four. Staff will continue to collaborate with the development community and return to the Council with a proposed policy that establishes a benchmark based on technical studies to determine appropriate timing and incorporates policy approaches addressing both options three and four.
9:22 ITEM 15 - Consider Approval — Res. 26-37, A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Clovis Confirming Assessment for Costs for Abatement of Nuisance, 2075 Swift Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, APN No.: 552-200-47S.
Mayor Mouanoutoua noted for the record that the Council received one written comment from Lacie Rodriguez with concerns regarding the above property.
The following individual addressed the Council regarding the above item: Steve Martin.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - 9:35
City Manager Haussler announced that the Planning Commission meeting for the week had been cancelled and would resume in May. He also noted that registration was open for the upcoming Miss Winkles Fast and Furriest 5K scheduled for April 18th.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - 9:36
There was no formal Council direction for staff.
CLOSED SESSION - 9:50
Upon call, there was no public comment.
ITEM 16 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION CASE NAME: IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, NO. DIST. OF OHIO, E. DIV.; MDL NO. 2804 Motion to approve the City opting into the most recent settlement referred to as the "Six Remnant Defendants Settlement" in the National Opioid Case by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
ITEM 17 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION CASE NAME: MATTHEW MACIEL V. CITY OF CLOVIS, ET AL.; CASE NO. 25CECG02450
No action taken.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to April 20, 2026.
INCORP
Meeting adjourned: 10:02 p.m.
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