CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Meeting called to order by Mayor Ashbeck at 6:00 Flag Salute led by Councilmember Bessinger Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers, Basgall, Bessinger, Mouanoutoua, Pearce Mayor Ashbeck PUBLIC COMMENTS - 6:00 Tammy Anderson, resident, expressed concerns about the harshness OfLED streetlights affecting her home and strongly opposed the proposed historic district due to a desire for less government Steven Trevino, resident, raised concerns about the lack of lighting and poor sound quality during the recent Christmas Tree Lighting event, suggested the use of extra funds to improve lighting, Eric Rollins, resident, expressed concerns about the transition to district-based elections, advocating for a rotating mayor position to ensure all councilmembers remain accountable to the Josh Babcock, representing Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig's office, introduced himself regulation. seating, and sound in public gathering area to enhance safety and accessibility. entire community, not just their districts. as the new field representative. CONSENT CALENDAR -6 6:10 Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councimember Mouanoutoua, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 1. 2. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the December 2, 2024, Council Meeting. Administration Adopt - Ord. 24-18, R2024-004, A request to amend the development standards and preliminary development plan for the Tuscan Village Planned Commercial Center, associated with approximately 33 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Sierra and N. Clovis Avenues. Blanchimont Corner LLC et al., owners; Legacy Realty and Police - Approval - Waive the City's formal bidding requirements and authorize the sole- source purchase of a Video Wall Management System for the Real Time Information Center through Wildfire Technology Integration for a total purchase of $700,088.00. Development, applicant; Roger Hurtado, representative. (Vote: 5-0) 3. Page 1 of5 COUNCIL ITEMS -6 6:10 6:10 ITEM 4 - CONSIDER VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, CLOVIS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL AND MEASURE Y (SALES TAX): Upon call, there was no public comment. 4A - CONSIDER APPROVAL - RES. 24-137, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, CLOVIS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CLOVIS CITY Motion for approval by Councilmember Basgall, seconded by Councilmember Pearce. 4B-OATH OF OFFICE: COUNCILMEMBERS ASHBECK AND MOUANOUTOUA. City Clerk Parra administered the oath of office to Councilmember Ashbeck and COUNCIL AND MEASURE Y. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Mouanoutoua. REORGANIZATION: 6:15 ITEM 5 - CONSIDER VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO THE CITY COUNCIL Upon call, there was no public comment. 5A-ELECTION OF MAYOR BY CITY COUNCIL - MAYOR ASHBECK Motion by Councilmember Pearce seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mouanoutoua as Mayor. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5B-ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM BY CITY COUNCIL - MAYOR Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councimember Basgall, to appoint Councilmember Bessinger respectfully declined the nomination as Mayor Pro Tem, and Motion by Councimember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Mouanoutoua, to appoint Councilmember Pearce as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Bessinger as Mayor Pro Tem. Councimember Ashbeck withdrew the motion. Page 2 of5 5C-P PRESENTATION OF GAVEL TO OUTGOING MAYOR ASHBECK: - MAYOR Mayor Mouanoutoua presented the gavel to former Mayor Ashbeck. 5D-COUNCIL COMMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Mouanoutoua expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Mayor to the City of Clovis and honored the legacy of past leaders. RECESS FOR PHOTOS AND REFRESHMENTS (City Hall Foyer) ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 7:06 7:06 ITEM 6 - WORKSHOP TO BEGIN DISCUSSION OF HOW CITY GROWTH IMPACTS COUNTY ROADS AND JOINT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY. In attendance: City of Clovis = Councilmember Basgall, Councilmember Bessinger, Councimember Ashbeck, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, Mayor Mouanoutoua, City Manager Holt, Assistant City Manager Haussler, and City Engineer Avery. County of Fresno: Chairman Nathan Magsig, Board of Supervisor Steve Brandau, Public Works and Planning Assistant Director Bernard Jimenez, County ofFresno Augustine Ramirez, Senior Plannger Hector Luna, Program Manager Erin Haagenson, and Vice President Ruta Jariwala. Clovis Unified School District: Assistant Superintendent Denver Stairs, Associate Superintendent Kathy Bailey, Mother of Kaiden Bailey, addressed the tragic circumstances surrounding her son's death, advocating for justice, further investigation, and safety improvements on local Anna Lazo, Mother of Sandro Lazo, addressed her commitment to pressure the City to William Lazo, Father of Sandro Lazo, discussed the unsafe road conditions of Fowler and Perrin, advocated for safety improvements, including a stop sign at the intersection. Michelle Leung, resident, expressed her concern for safety on county roads and praised the City and council for taking steps toward addressing traffic and safety issues after years Jenni Krens, resident, shared her concerns about the high speeds of traffic on the unimproved county road near her home between Locan and DeWolf and highlighted the The discussion focused on the implementation of future traffic signals in areas such as Shepard, Fowler, Behymer, and Perrin, with short-term traffic studies planned for these Michael Johnston and Director of Transportation Steven Mirelez. roads. prevent similar tragedies from happening to other parents of concern. danger posed to bicyclists and the lack of speed limits on the road. Page 3 of5 intersections. The discussion included immediate safety concerns, including traffic calming measures on Sunnyside Avenue and alternatives to roundabouts, were also addressed. A strong emphasis was placed on the need for collaboration between the City, County, and key stakeholders, including the Clovis School District and utility companies, toimprove road safety and traffic management. Additionally, there was a request for a standing agenda item to provide regular updates, either monthly or quarterly, and the possibility of revising the tax-sharing agreement was also discussed. RECESS AND RECONVENE AT DAIS -8:07 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 8:13 8:13 ITEM 7 - CONSIDER APPROVAL - 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT. Upon call, there was no public comment Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS -8:16 COUNCIL COMMENTS - 8:16 Motion for approval by Counci/member Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Pearce. None. There was consensus of the Council to bring back an agenda item regarding safe routes to school, specifically addressing the project on Ashlan across from Reagan Elementary. CLOSED SESSION-8:21 Upon call, there was no public comment. ITEM 8 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORIS) AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY ATTORNEY UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER No action taken. ITEM 9 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT TITLE: CITY MANAGER No action taken. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of5 Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to December 16, 2024. Meeting adjourned: 9:30 p.m. Buanak City Clerk CIOVON ,97 ED FEBRUI Page 5 of5 Hem 4 STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION ATTHE HELDO ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 INTHE CITY OF CLOVIS COUNTY OF FRESNO STATE OF CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK TO RESULTS OF THE CANVASS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) County of Fresno )ss. I,JAMES A. KUS, County Clerk/Registrar ofVoters oft the County of Fresno, State of California, do hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 15301 et seq oft the Elections Code of the State of California, Id did canvass the returns oft the votes cast in the City of Clovis, County of Fresno, at the election held on November 5, 2024, for the local offices and ballot measure, submitted to the vote of the voters, and that the Statement of the Vote Cast, to which this certificate is attached, shows the whole number of votes cast in the city and in each of the respective precincts therein, and that the totals of the respective columns and the totals shown for the offices are full, true and correct. WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 3rd day ofDecember, 2024. JAMES A. KUS AvS County Clerk/Registrar ofVoters Agenda Item No. 6 COU CLOVIS UNIFLED SCHOOL DISTRICT 18560 FRES December 9, 2024 AGENDA: 6:00PM Council Chamber Meeting Focus: Begin discussion of how Clovis's growth impacts county roads and joint efforts toi improve safety City of Clovis Introduction- - Lynne Ashbeck/ /N Nathan Magsig History of issues in the vicinity Planning & Development Services - Thad Avery Development projects currently approved Estimated timing of projects within the next 5 years Additional grants and programs to aid with improvements Public Outreach and Safety "Safe Streets for All" Grant Fresno County Public' Works and Planning - Bernard. Jimenez "Safe Streets for All" Grant Other programs fori improving roadways Public Outreach and Safety Clovis Unified School District-D Denver Stairs Boundaries Routes CITY-/CLOVIS & DEVELOPMENT City of Clovis General Plan Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools Chyafciwsumts Citys ofClovis General Plan Land Use AG- DU20AO) Fresno County General Plan Land Use PRORC- csp. 0.35 0.7 Miles CITY/CLOVIS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Approved/Pending Projects Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Approved/Pendingi Projects 0.3 0.6 Miles 1.2 CITYICLOVIS PLANNING 8 DEVELOPMENT Approved/Pending Projects - Growth Impact on County Roads 9 Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Projected 5 Year Street Widening/Construction Construction Widening Projected 5 Year Traffic Lights 0.3 0.6 Miles CITYW/CLOVIS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT City of Clovis General Plan Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools oyetdosume SOL CityofClovis General Plan Land Use Fresno County General Plan Land Use PROFC CSP- DU/LAC) 0.35 0.7 Miles 1.4 CITY/CLOVIS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Approved/Pending Projects - Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Approved/Pending! Projects 0.3 0.6 Miles 1.2 CITY-/CLOVIS PLANNING & Approved/Pending Projects - Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Projected 5 Year Street Widening/Construction Construction Widening Projected 5 Year Traffic Lights 0.3 0.6 Miles CITY/CLOVIS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT City of Clovis General Plan Growth Impact on County Roads Legend CityofClovis Land Use Plan Fresno County General Plan Land Use CSP- olbes 0.35 0.7 Miles 1.4 CITYICLOVIS & DEVELOPMENT Approved/Pending Projects Growth Impact on County Roads Behymer Perrin Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Approved/Pending Projects 0.3 0.6 1.2 Miles CITY/CLOVIS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Approved/Pending Projects - Growth Impact on County Roads Legend Schools City of Clovis Limits Parcel City of Clovis SOI Future Tract Maps SFR Projected 5 Year Street Widening/Construction Construction Widening Projected! 5 Year Traffic Lights 0.3 0.6 1.2 Miles Public Comment for item 6 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website wp-donotreplyeciclovis.caus) Monday, December 9, 20248:59AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Anna Lazo Email: annalazo@grmal.com Comment: #stopforsandro Supporting Files (21 Max.): Item Number (put' "O" ify your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 6 Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 8:59 am Remote IP:73.90.45.124 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR DECEMBER 9, 2024 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website pdoorpyoadosaur Monday, December 9, 20249:19AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Chandler Solis Email: mandlersolseyeno.com Comment: #stopforsandro Supporting Files (2Max.): Item Number (put' "O"i ify your comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 6 Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 9:18 am Remote IP: 68.8.30.20 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website wp-donotreplyeciclovis.caus) Monday, December 9, 20249:20AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Chantel Washington Email: crdanano@gmail.com Comment: #stopforsandro Supporting Files (21 Max.): Item Number (put "O" ifyour comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 6 Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 9:19 am Remote IP: 104.28.32.227 1 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website wPdoNOrpy9acoNsaur Monday, December 9, 20249:22AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Christian Paolinetti Email: christianpaounetti@gmai.com Comment: stopforsandro Supporting Files (2Max.): Item Number (put' "O"i if your comment is regarding ani item not on the agenda): 6 Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 9:21 am Remote IP: 140.248.45.84 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website wp-donotreply@ciclovis.caus) Monday, December 9, 20249:22AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Sondra Pokea Email: sonctapokea@)yeroo.com Comment: stopforsandro Supporting Files (2Max.): Item Number (put' "O" ifyour comment is regarding an item not on the agenda): 6 Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 9:22 am Remote IP: 174.242.36.232 Briana Parra From: Sent: To: Subject: City of Clovis Website pCoOpyPadoNaur Monday, December 9, 20249:37AM Andrew Haussler; Rebecca Simonian; Briana Parra [External) Public Comment for City Council Council Meeting Date: 2024-12-09 Full Name: Julie Le Duc Email: eauclules23egmal.com Comment: #STOPFORSANDRO Supporting Files (2 Max.): Item Number (put' "O" ifyour comment is regarding ani item not on the agenda): 6 Our city streets Need to be made safe for everyone!! 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