May 18, 2026 - 1 - 6:00 PM
Agenda • City Council Meeting
Council Chamber, 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 324-2060 www.clovisca.gov
May 18, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
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Campaign Contribution Prohibition and Mandatory Disclosure – Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, a Councilmember shall not accept, solicit, or direct a campaign contribution of more than $500 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or other entitlement for use is pending before the City or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Councilmember who has received a campaign contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, must disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.
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Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, subdivision (e), any party to a covered proceeding before the City Council is required to disclose on the record of the proceeding any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made within the preceding 12 months by the party or their agent to any Councilmember. The disclosure shall be made as required by Government Code Section 84308, subdivision (e)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, section 18438.8. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a campaign contribution of more than $500 to any Councilmember during the covered proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is made in that proceeding. The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the applicable requirements of the law.
Call to Order
Flag Salute - Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call
Presentations/Proclamations
1. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week.
2. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Hot Rods Fresno for their Generous Support of Central Valley Honor Flight.
Public Comments
This is an opportunity for the members of the public to address the City Council on any matter within the City Council’s jurisdiction that is not listed on the Agenda. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less, or 10 minutes per topic. Anyone wishing to be placed on the Agenda for a specific topic should contact the City Manager’s office and submit correspondence at least 10 days before the desired date of appearance.
Consent Calendar
Items considered routine in nature are to be placed upon the Consent Calendar. They will all be considered and voted upon in one vote as one item unless a Councilmember requests individual consideration. A Councilmember’s vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Motions in favor of adoption of the Consent Calendar are deemed to include a motion to waive the reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar. For adoption of ordinances, only those that have received a unanimous vote upon introduction are considered Consent items.
3. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the May 11, 2026, City Council Meeting.
4. Administration - Approval - Res. 26-___, Approving a Resolution revising the City of Clovis' application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development, for funding under the HOME Program for First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Program Activity, in the amount of $500,000, to include utilization of Program Income funds held by the City in the amount of $266,227; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign the application, execute the Standard Agreement, any Amendments, and any related documents thereto, if selected for funding, as may be necessary to participate in the HOME Program as identified in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated December 30, 2024.
5. Finance – Receive and File – Investment Report for the Month of December, 2025.
6. Finance – Receive and File – Treasurer's Report for the Month of December, 2025.
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7. General Services - Approval – Res. 26-___, Approving Amendments to the City’s Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan.
8. General Services — Approval — Res. 26-___, Appointing the City Manager as Plan Administrator of the City's Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan.
9. General Services — Approval - Res. 26-____, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Technical and Financial Professionals (CTFP) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
10. General Services – Approval to Waive the City’s Usual Purchasing Requirements and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Seven (7) FrontRunners and One (1) Class C – Ford E450 Cutaway Bus for $1,866,429.95 Utilizing the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) Competitive Bid Award.
11. Planning and Development Services – Approval – Pre-Authorize the City Manager to Award the CIP 24-16 Ashlan Avenue Street Improvements to the Lowest Responsible Bidder; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City.
12. Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 5550 acceptance of public improvements with authorization to record the Notice of Completion and release of sureties as required, located on the north side of Teague Avenue, between Fowler and Armstrong Avenues (GVM Development, LLC, Granville Homes).
Administrative Items
Administrative Items are matters on the regular City Council Agenda other than Public Hearings.
13. Consider Review and Introduction – Res. 26-___, 2026-27 City of Clovis Annual Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, Measure Y, and information regarding the Clovis Successor Agency.
a. Finance Department (Jay Schengel)
b. City Council/City Attorney/City Manager/City Clerk (Andrew Haussler) c. Police Department (Curt Fleming)
d. Fire Department (Chris Ekk)
e. Public Utilities Department (Scott Redelfs)
f. Planning and Development Services/Community Investment Program (Renee Mathis) g. General Services Department (Amy Hance)
h. Economic Development, Housing, and Communications (Chad McCollum) Staff: Jay Schengel, Finance Director
Recommendation: Receive Introduction and continue the public hearing to June 1, 2026.
City Manager Comments
Council Comments
Closed Session
A “closed door” (not public) City Council meeting, allowed by State law, for consideration of pending legal matters and certain matters related to personnel and real estate transactions.
14. Government Code section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 260-272 N. Minnewawa Ave. (lots 31 and 32)
Agency negotiators: Andrew Haussler and Curt Fleming
Negotiating party: Clovis Industrial Park Incorporated
Under negotiation: Price and terms of potential lease
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Reconvene into Open Session and Report from Closed Session Adjournment
Future Meetings
Regular City Council Meetings are held at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The following are future meeting dates:
June 1, 2026 (Mon.)
June 8, 2026 (Mon.)
June 15, 2026 (Mon.)