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City Council Meeting • Minutes
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June 15, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce at 6:00 PM.
Flag Salute
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Ashbeck, Councilmember Basgall, Councilmember Bessinger, and Mayor Pro Tem Pearce
Absent: Mayor Mouanoutoua
Presentations/Proclamations
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Fresno County Pink Heals.
Public Comments
Bill Rogers, resident, thanked Chief Fleming for his assistance with the Wall That Heals event and invited the public to attend July 25, 2026 , "A Night of Comedy Honoring Our Veterans" fundraiser benefiting Central Valley Honor Flight.
Anna Lazo, mother of Sandro Lazo, expressed concerns regarding traffic safety on Fowler Avenue and urged improvements to prevent future accidents.
Cathie Bailey, mother of Kaiden Bailey, advocated for traffic safety improvements on Fowler Avenue and expressed concerns regarding the impacts of increased traffic on the roadway.
Consent Calendar
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 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent.
2. Minutes from the June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Adopt - Ord. 26-04, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clovis, Amending Chapter 6.4 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to Administration of Sewage Disposal Provisions; and Amending Chapter 6.5 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Service Rates and Regulations. (Vote: 5-0)
4. Administration - Approval - Res. 26-67, a Resolution Approving a Schedule of Water Rate Increases and Adjustments Effective January 1, 2027, and an Annual Schedule of Adjustments for Future Water Rate Increases Each July 1st Beginning July 1, 2029. - 1-
5. General Services - Approval of the Clovis Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
6. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-68, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Public Safety Employees Association (CPSEA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
7. Police - Approval - Amendment to the Police Department Military Equipment List Pursuant to Policy 706.
8. Police - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Clovis Industrial Park, Inc., for the lease of 272 N. Minnewawa Ave., for approximately $138,000 per year.
9. Public Utilities - Approval - Award Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Hauling of Construction and Demolition Debris, and Update the City's Approved Hauler List.
10. Public Utilities - Approval - Bid Award for PUD 24-03, 2026 Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Improvements at the Clovis Landtill, to Bst General Engineering, Inc., In the Amount of $392,228.00; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City.
Administrative Items
11. Consider Approval - Confirmation of City Manager's Appointment of Fire Chief.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Fire Chief Jason Ralls. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent.
Public Hearings
12. Consider Various Actions - Approval - Res. 26-69, Approving various actions required to conduct the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:
a. Calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council representing Districts 1, 4, and 5, to serve a four (4) year term through November 2030; and
b. Requesting to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and authorizing the Fresno County Elections Division to conduct the November 3, 2026, Election; and
c. Establishing Conditions for the filing of Candidates' Statements.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion to approve by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
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City Council Meeting • Minutes
ALIFORNE
June 15, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce at 6:00 PM.
Flag Salute
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Ashbeck, Councilmember Basgall, Councilmember Bessinger, and Mayor Pro Tem Pearce
Absent: Mayor Mouanoutoua
Presentations/Proclamations
1. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Fresno County Pink Heals.
Public Comments
Bill Rogers, resident, thanked Chief Fleming for his assistance with the Wall That Heals event and invited the public to attend July 25, 2026, "A Night of Comedy Honoring Our Veterans" fundraiser benefiting Central Valley Honor Flight.
Anna Lazo, mother of Sandro Lazo, expressed concerns regarding traffic safety on Fowler Avenue and urged improvements to prevent future accidents.
Cathie Bailey, mother of Kaiden Bailey, advocated for traffic safety improvements on Fowler Avenue and expressed concerns regarding the impacts of increased traffic on the roadway.
Consent Calendar
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 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent.
2. Minutes from the June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Adopt - Ord. 26-04, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clovis, Amending Chapter 6.4 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to Administration of Sewage Disposal Provisions; and Amending Chapter 6.5 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Service Rates and Regulations. (Vote: 5-0)
4. Administration - Approval - Res. 26-67, a Resolution Approving a Schedule of Water Rate Increases and Adjustments Effective January 1, 2027, and an Annual Schedule of Adjustments for Future Water Rate Increases Each July 1st Beginning July 1, 2029. - 1-
5. General Services - Approval of the Clovis Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
6. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-68, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Public Safety Employees Association (CPSEA) to Establish a Modified Salary Structure Methodology.
7. Police - Approval - Amendment to the Police Department Military Equipment List Pursuant to Policy 706.
8. Police - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Clovis Industrial Park, Inc., for the lease of 272 N. Minnewawa Ave., for approximately $138,000 per year.
9. Public Utilities - Approval - Award Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for Hauling of Construction and Demolition Debris, and Update the City's Approved Hauler List.
10. Public Utilities - Approval - Bid Award for PUD 24-03, 2026 Landtill Gas Collection and Control System Improvements at the Clovis Landfill, to BSE General Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $392,228.00; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City.
Administrative Items
11. Consider Approval - Confirmation of City Manager's Appointment of Fire Chief.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Fire Chief Jason Ralls. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent.
Public Hearings
12. Consider Various Actions - Approval - Res. 26-69, Approving various actions required to conduct the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:
a. Calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council representing Districts 1, 4, and 5, to serve a four (4) year term through November 2030; and
b. Requesting to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and authorizing the Fresno County Elections Division to conduct the November 3, 2026, Election; and
c. Establishing Conditions for the filing of Candidates' Statements.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion to approve by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent. - 2-
13. Consider Introduction - Ord. 26-05, Approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the County of Fresno to enforce its Infectious Materials Ordinance within the City; and adding Chapter 8.19 to Title 8 of the Clovis Municipal Code to adopt by reference the County's Ordinance to monitor and inspect privately funded laboratories within the City and to delegate enforcement authority to the County.
The following members of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Steven Trevino and Joe Prado, Fresno County Director of Public Health.
Motion to approve by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall.
Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Haussler announced several upcoming events, including the General Plan Advisory Committee meeting on June 18, 2026; the Clovis Mobile Recreation Park Tour at Pasa Tiempo Park on June 17, 2026; the Planning Commission meeting on June 25, 2026; and the America 250 Freedom Fest on July 4, 2026, at Lamonica Stadium. He also shared that the Clovis Youth Commission is accepting applications from students entering grades 10 through 12, with applications due by June 19, 2026. Lastly, he reported that the Northwest Annex Tenant Improvement Project at the Senior Center is underway.
Council Comments
There was consensus of the council to return with proclamations recognizing McCaffrey Homes' 50th Anniversary and Fresno Ag Hardware's 150 Years of Service.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro Team Pearce adjourned the meeting at 7:02 P.M. and the next regularly scheduled meeting is July 6, 2026.
Grana Pau
City Clerk
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