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City Council Meeting • Minutes
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April 20, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:02 PM.
Flag Salute
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Basgall, Councilmember Ashbeck, Councilmember Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, Mayor Mouanoutoua
Presentations/Proclamations
1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Helping One Woman (HOW) - Clovis Chapter.
2. Presentation of Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Donate Life Month.
Council Items
3. Consider Approval - Appointments to the Planning Commission and Personnel Commission.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall, to reappoint Alma Antuna and Amy Hatcher to the Planning Commission. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, to reappoint Scott Fetterhoff, Charlotte Gallock, and James Verros, and appoint Ani Kitsinian and Rebecca Henderson to the Personnel Commission. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Public Comments
Dez Martinez, expressed that the current housing situation and lawsuit are the result of years of failing to meet housing obligations and urged accountability.
Brad Avery, resident, raised concerns about neglected infrastructure in his neighborhood, including poor lighting, sewer issues, water pressure problems, and lack of street improvements.
Crystal Dumas, resident, expressed concerns that the City is not adequately enforcing housing standards tied to Community Development Block Grant-funded programs, allowing unsafe conditions to persist.
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Consent Calendar
Neil Mallory spoke regarding Consent Calendar item 11.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, except items 14-15. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Minutes from the April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting.
5. Finance - Receive and File - Investment Report for the Month of October, 2025.
6. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of October, 2025.
7. Finance - Receive and File - Investment Report for the Month of November, 2025.
8. Finance - Receive and File - Treasurer's Report for the Month of November, 2025.
9. Fire - Approval - Award Weed and Rubbish Abatement Contract to Iron Cross Tractor Services, LLC, for discing, handwork, trash hauling, grading, tire disposal, and tree stump removal and authorize the Fire Chief to enter into the agreement.
10. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-38, Authorizing the Execution of the Authorized Agent and Certificates and Assurances Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), Recommending that the Deputy General Services Director be Authorized to Execute All Required Documents, and Submittal of One (1) Project for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cycle A.
11. General Services - Approval - Waive the City's Usual Purchasing Requirements and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Six (6) FrontRunners and Two (2) Class C - Ford E450 Cutaway Buses for $1,798,087.98 Utilizing the California Association for Cooperative Transportation (CalACT) Competitive Bid Award
12. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-39, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with Clovis Public Safety Employees Association (CPSEA) to Include Recruitment Bonus Pay for Lateral Public Safety Dispatchers; and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement.
13. General Services - Approval - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim on behalf of Penni Richey.
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion:
14. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 26-40, Final Map Tract 6332, located south of Loyola Ave., between N. Locan Ave. and N. De Wolf Ave. (Granville Homes, Inc., A California Corporation).
Mayor Pro Tem Pearce recused herself from the above item due to a potential conflict of interest, as she owns real property within 1,000 feet of the project site.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-0-0-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Pearce recused.
15. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 26-41, Annexation of Proposed Tract 6332, located south of Loyola Ave., between N. Locan Ave. and N. De Wolf Ave. to the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 of the City of Clovis. (Granville Homes, Inc., A California Corporation).
Mayor Pro Tem Pearce recused herself from the above item due to a potential conflict of interest, as she owns real property within 1,000 feet of the project site.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-0-0-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Pearce recused.
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Public Hearings
16. Consider various actions related to the Proposed New Water Rates and Fees. a. Conduct a Proposition 218 Public Hearing and Majority Protest Proceeding on the proposed new Water Rates and Fees as outlined in the Draft Water Rate Study Report and the Public Hearing Notice mailed to all City water customers.
b. Consider approval of the proposed new Water Rates and Fees, subject to no majority protest, and adoption of the Water Rate Study Report as final.
Mayor Mouanoutoua called the public hearing to order at 6:40 PM.
Public comment was opened at 7:25 PM. The following members of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Ken, Joshua Engle, Greg Little, Howard Wong, Brad Avery, Neil Mallory, Edward Stark, Mike Prandini, Gabriella, Steven Trevino, and Erin Wink. The public hearing closed at 8:11 PM.
City Clerk Parra announced that the City received a total of 76 written protests.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
17. Consider Approval - Res. 26-42, Resolution approving a street plan line for Clovis Avenue (from Behymer to Copper Avenues), Minnewawa Avenue (from Shepherd to International Avenues), Behymer Avenue (from Willow to Sunnyside Avenues), International Avenue (from Willow to Sunnyside Avenues), and Copper Avenue (from Willow to Sunnyside Avenues) and approving associated California Environmental Quality Act Addendum to the 2014 General Plan EIR. (Heritage Grove)
Councilmember Basgall temporarily left the meeting at 8:14 PM.
Staff noted revisions to the Staff Report and Resolution, including updating the limits of Minnewawa Avenue (Shepherd Avenue to Enterprise Canal) and International Avenue (Willow Avenue to Peach Avenue), as well as edits to the subject, recommendation, resolution title, and related language.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion to approve the resolution as amended by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Basgall absent.
Administrative Items
18. Provide Direction - Update on Status of the Maintenance Community Facilities District.
Councilmember Basgall returned to the meeting at 8:29 PM.
The following members of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Mike Prandini and Neil Mallory.
Council provided direction for staff to return with a proposal illustrating how the program would function, including a localized example. This update should consider how the new Community Facilities District (CFD) will interact with the other various funding sources and measures that the March 16, 2026 - 3- 6:00 PM
City currently uses for maintenance projects. Council requested staff provide an example development, with the proposed special tax rates, and how funding overlaps will be considered in the application of the CFD.
19. Consider Adoption - Ord. 26-03, an 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. (Vote: 4-1 with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no) Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua voting no.
Council Items
20. Provide Direction - Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Additions Policy.
The following member of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Steven Trevino Council provided direction for staff to develop a recognition program that clearly defines criteria and categories, including potential "Trailblazer" designations, utilizes a flexible and expandable format allowing for more than 20 recognitions over time, incorporates input from community and historical organizations, includes consideration for staff recognition, explores alignment with events such as the Mayor's Breakfast or annual celebrations, and establishes a nomination and selection process reflecting community values and history.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Haussler announced that it is rodeo week and encouraged the community to get out and enjoy the festivities, including the rodeo parade on Saturday, April 25th, at 9:30 a.m. He also shared that the General Plan Advisory Committee will meet on April 30th. He highlighted several upcoming community events connected to America's 250th birthday celebration, including VFW Post 3225 Loyalty Day on May 1st, the kickoff of the farmers market with a 250th-themed focus, a patriotic-themed Trail Fest, Saturday, May 2nd, and Carry the Load on May 3rd organized by the Veterans District.
Council Comments
There was consensus of the council to bring back a proclamation honoring the Pink Heals group.
Adjournment
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting at 10:00 PM. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is May 4, 2026.
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