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City Council Meeting • Minutes
ALFORAL
August 3, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chamber
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:00 PM.
Flag Salute - Councilmember Basgall
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Ashbeck, Councilmember Basgall, Councilmember Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, and Mayor Mouanoutoua
Presentations/Proclamations
1. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 50th Anniversary of McCaffrey Homes.
Public Comments
Upon call, there was no public comment.
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 unanimous vote.
2. Minutes from the July 6, 2026, City Council Meeting.
3. Administration - Approval - Authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year software and support agreement with ESRI, Inc., for the City's Geographic Information System software for a total of $329,700 plus tax, payable at $109,900 each year.
4. Finance - Approval - Res. 26-78, A Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Annex Territory (Annexation #77) (MFRDR 2021-002 Southeast Corner Willow/Shepherd), to the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein and Setting the Public Hearing for September 8, 2026.
5. General Services - Approval - Res. 26-79, Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Clovis Police Officers Association (COA) for Participation in the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Retiree Medical Trust (RMT), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Joiner Application between COA, the City, and PORAC.
6. General Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Senior Center Water Damage Repairs for a Final Contract Cost of $166,002.00; and Authorize the Recording of the Notice of Completion.
7. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance and Authorization to Record the Notice of Completion for CIP 21-02 Loma Vista Village Green for a Final Contract Cost of $8,150,954.59.
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8. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance and Authorization to Record the Notice of Completion for CIP 24-27 Peach Avenue Street Improvements for a Final Contract Cost of $949,676.37.
9. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 6268, located on the east side of Clovis Avenue, south of Riordan Avenue (Continental Estates Clovis, LLC).
10. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Final Acceptance for Final Map for Tract 5789A, located west of Peach Avenue, near Escalon Avenue (Owner: David M. Hailpern and Developer: Gary Mason).
Police Department — Approval — Res. 26-80, Amending the 2026-2027 Budget for the Police Department to reflect the grant award in the amount of $114,625.00; and authorize the Police Chief to execute the 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Fund Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol.
12. Public Utilities - Approval - Final Acceptance for CIP 25-12, Big Dry Creek Canal Trail Improvements at Letterman Park, with a Final Contract Cost of $187,040.00.
13. Public Utilities - Approval - Recertification of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Six- Year Update.
Public Hearings
14. Consider Approval - Res. 26-81, SPR2026-008, A Resolution of the City Council adopting a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act and approving a site plan review for the site layout and design of the new City of Clovis Alternate Dispatch Center and associated site improvements located at 2288 Encino Avenue. City of Clovis, Owner and Applicant.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
15. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Approval - Res. 26-82, a Resolution Adopting the Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
The public hearing was called to order at 6:19 p.m. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the item: Brian Wilson and Steven Trevino. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck, to approve the amendment directing staff to revise the text to clarify that the City of Clovis reserves the right to take credit for the effluent conveyed to the regional wastewater treatment plant for future water supply purposes. The amendment is intended as a textual clarification only and shall not modify the water supply tables or other quantitative analyses requiring recirculation of the document. Staff is authorized to make any necessary conforming language edits to accurately reflect the Council's intent. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Administrative Items
16. Consider Approval and Receive an Update - Approve a Contract with 4Creeks, Inc., for a Comprehensive Signage Code Review for the City's Electronic Freestanding/Billboard Signage Code in an amount not to exceed $48,000, and approve staff's recommendation to execute a contract.
The following members of the public addressed the Council on the above item: Steven Trevino Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Council Items
17. Consider Approval — Consider Support for the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities' Statewide Tort Reform Coalition Letter; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Coalition's Logo Authorization and Release Form.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Ashbeck. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
City Manager Comments
City Manager Haussler announced several upcoming events, including the Clovis Mobile Recreation Park Tour at Century Park on Wednesday, August 5, 2026; Clovis Police Department's Movie Night in the park at Bicentennial Park, August 22, 2026; and a recap on the Miss Winkles Pet Microchips event.
Council Comments
There was no formal Council direction for staff.
Closed Session
Upon call, there was no public comment.
18. Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Workers Compensation Case in regard to: Jason Smoak
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to settle the case with a stipulated award in the amount of $87,942.50. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
19. Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Workers Compensation Case in regard to: Thomas Roberts
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to settle the case with a stipulated award in the amount of $106,502.50. Motion Carried by 4-0-1 vote with Councilmember Basgall abstained from the discussion and vote.
20. Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - EXISTING LITIGATION
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Workers Compensation Case in regard to: Jennifer De La Torre Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to settle the case with a stipulated award in the amount of $78,662.50. Motion Carried by unanimous vote.
21. Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Andrew Haussler, Paul Armendariz, Amy Hance, Bethany Berube, and Scott Cross
Employee Organization: Transit Employees Bargaining Unit No action was taken.
Reconvene into Open Session and Report from Closed Session Adjournment
Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. and the next regularly scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026.
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City Clerk
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