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City Council Meeting • Minutes
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July 6, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00 PM.
Flag Salute
Flag Salute led by Councilmember Ashbeck
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Ashbeck, Councilmember Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, and Mayor Mouanoutoua
Absent: Councilmember Basgall
Presentations/Proclamations
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Fresno Ag Hardware's 150 Years of Service.
Public Comments
Bill Scott, resident, addressed roadway conditions, expressing concern that street improvements prioritize bike lane striping over repairing deteriorated road surfaces.
Dr. Eimear O'Brien provided an update on her campaign for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and discussed her vision for improving educational outcomes throughout Fresno County.
James Misner invited the community to support a Marine Corps League charity poker tournament benefiting veterans' programs.
Deborah Cooper, resident, expressed concerns regarding a traffic safety hazard near Herndon and Fowler, requesting that the City address an unsecured loading pit and related traffic circulation issues to improve public safety.
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 Councilmember Basgall absent.
2. Minutes from the June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Approval - Waive Normal Purchasing Process and approve the purchase of replacement computer equipment, such as desktop computers, phones, servers, related software, licensing and peripherals, using competitively bid contracts with purchasing - 1-
provisions for California State and Local government agencies for an amount not to exceed $514,000.
4. Administration - Approval - Request for Street Closure for Clovis Turkey Day Run, a 5K Event to take place on Pollasky Avenue, between Sierra and Shaw Avenues on November 26, 2026.
5. Administration - Receive and File - Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) Fourth Quarter Report, April through June 2026.
6. Finance - Approval - Updated Investment Policy.
7. Finance - Approval - Res. 26-70, Approving the submittal of the 2026-2027 Transportation Funding Claim to the Fresno Council of Governments.
8. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-71, Authorizing the Deputy General Services Director to Apply for and Administer the Public Benefit Grants Program - New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Through San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPD).
9. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-72, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification and Compensation Plans by Adopting the Lead Chaplain Classification with a Salary Range of $6,116 to $7,434 per month.
10. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-73, Authorizing Amendments to the City's Classification and Compensation Plans by Revising the Fire Prevention Specialist Classification with a Salary Range of $6,529 to $7,936 per month.
11. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-74, Authorizing the Deputy General Services Director to Execute Documents for the FY 2026-2027 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program for Advanced Transit Projects through the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) and Fresno Council of Governments.
12. General Services - Approval - Claim Rejection of the General Liability Claim for Casey Huff.
13. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-75, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Police Officers Association (CPOA) Amending the Extra-Duty Board Process; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
14. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 25-16 Herndon Avenue Street Improvements to Avison Construction in the amount of $1,465,398; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
15. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Res. 26-76, Approving a First Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement between the City of Clovis and FCS International, Inc., for the preparation of a revised Environmental Impact Report and related services associated with +952 acres of property located north of Shepherd Avenue, between Sunnyside Avenue and the Big Dry Creek Reservoir in the amount of $78,683 for a total contract amount of $410,630; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
16. Public Utilities - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract on Behalf of the City for Phase II of Engineering Design Services for Well 32, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Infrastructure, in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,000, Bringing the Total Project Cost to an Amount Not to Exceed $116,000.
17. Public Utilities - Approval - Final Acceptance for PUD 25-20, Sierra Bicentennial Park Stadium Lighting Upgrade, with a Final Contract Cost of $85,500.
18. Public Utilities - Approval - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Award a Contract to Karbonous, Inc., to Purchase and Replace Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) at Well 28 for the Total Amount of $73,016.25, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement.
Council Items
19. Consider Approval — Reappointment to Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to approve the reappointment of Sargeant Green to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Basgall absent.
Public Hearings
20. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Approval - Res. 26-77, Approving the Engineer's Report for Assessment District 95-1 (Blackhorse Estates) Confirming the Assessments and Imposing Updated Assessment rates for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Basgall absent.
21. Consider various items associated with approximately 54 acres of land located throughout the City of Clovis for the Infill Rezone Program, S C Ellis Investment Property LP, Cygnus 3 LLC, Bayrakdarian Ishkhan Trustee, John Gregory Development Co., Inc., Attia Amin Kamal, Sultan Intisab and Noreen Intisab Trustees, HRC Enterprises I LP, Central California Conference Association of the Seventh Day Adventists, Perry and Katherine Dictos Trustees, John and Debbie Bettencourt, Clovis Unified School District, Robin M. Rogers Trustee, Afarin Karimkhanzand, Allegiant YB Investment LLC, Kenneth E. Crawford, David A. Ogden Trustee, and Kaleka Aaronjit Singh and Gurpreet Brar, property owners; City of Clovis, applicant. a. Consider Approval — Res. 26-XX, A resolution of the City Council adopting an Environmental Assessment pursuant to Government Code Section 65759 for General Plan Amendment 2024-003 and Rezone 2024-002.
b. Consider Approval - Res. 26-XX, GPA2024-003, A resolution of the City Council approving amendments to the General Plan and associated specific/master plans to re-designate 20 parcels from various land use designations to the High Density Residential (20.1-30.0 dwelling units per acre) and Very High Density Residential (25.1-43.0 dwelling units per acre) land use designations.
c. Consider Introduction — Ord. 26-XX, R2024-002, An ordinance of the City Council approving a rezoning of 20 parcels from various zone districts to the R-3 (Multi-family High Density) and R-4 (Multi-family Very High Density) zone districts.
The following member of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Jenny Daily.
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce to continue the public hearing to August 10, 2026. Motion carried by 3-1-1 vote, with Councilmember Ashbeck voting no and Councilmember Basgall absent.
Administrative Items
22. Consider Adoption - Ord. 26-05, 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 - 3-
within the City and to delegate enforcement authority to the County. (Vote: 4-0-1 with Mayor Mouanoutoua absent)
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote, with Councilmember Basgall absent.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Haussler announced several upcoming events, including the Clovis Mobile Recreation Park Tour at Century Park on Wednesday, July 8, 2026; Clovis Police Department's Movie Night in the park at Harlan Ranch, July 11, 2026, and Railroad Park on July 25, 2026; Miss Winkles Kitten Yoga on July 18, 2026; the Planning Commission meeting on July 23, 2026; and recapped America 250 Freedom Fest on July 4, 2026.
Council Comments
There was no formal Council direction for staff.
Adjournment
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting at 7:00 P.M. and the next regularly scheduled meeting is August 3, 2026.
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