CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:01 Flag Salute led by Councilmember Basgall Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua Councimember Bessinger Absent: PRESENTATION-602 6:02 - ITEM 1-F Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Life of Mouage Mouanoutoua. PUBLIC COMMENTS-6:10 Upon call, there was no public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR-6:10 Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote; with Councilmember Bessinger absent. 2. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the January 6, 2025, Council Meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:10 6:10 ITEM3-Workshop: = Discussion on the potential transition of the City of Clovis to a Charter City. Brian Wilson, resident, addressed concerns about the increased power a charter city would give the Council, particularly regarding taxes, and suggested forming a Charter commission Carl Roberts, resident, inquired about the list of charter cities in California and whether any Jenny Krens, resident, raised concerns about the potential legal costs and the risks of engaging in legal battles with the state, questioning the wisdom of pursuing a charter. with elected members to oversee the process. had reverted to general law status. Page 1 of3 Steven Trevino, resident, asked why the City is considering transitioning to a charter. Mike Carlson, resident, spoke regarding the benefits of local control and the opportunity to The Council directed staff to come back to Council with a detailed analysis of the pros and cons oft transitioning to ac charter city, focusing on local control, legal implications, and areas like housing, voter ID laws, prevailing wage laws, and municipal fines. The Council emphasized the importance of understanding the long-term strategy for the City of Clovis, including tax authority, legal costs, and the experiences of other Charter cities. challenge state authority. COUNCIL ITEMS - 6:50 6:50 ITEM 4 - Consider Approval - Various City Council Committee Appointments. Upon call, there was no public comment. The following appointments were made to the City Council Committees with a term two- 1. Airport Land Use Committee - Councimember Lynne Ashbeck (Member). Tem Diane Pearce (Alternate) with a term ending December 2026. (Member) and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce (Alternate). year term: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. City Selection Committee - Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua (Member) and Mayor Pro Council of Fresno County Governments (COG) - Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua Fresno Conty Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee Agency - Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua (Member) and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce (Member). Fresno County Transportation Authority Board (FCTA) Councilmember Lynne Joint Subcommittee on School Issues - Councimember Lynne Ashbeck (Member) and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce (Member) with a term ending December 2026. North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NKGSA) Board of Directors Councimember Matt Basgall (Member), and Councimember Drew Bessinger Ashbeck (Member) with a term ending January 2027. (Alternate) Motion for approval by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote; with Councimember Bessinger absent. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS -7:01 City Manager Haussler thanked the community for attending the January 9, 2025, district map workshop, reminded everyone of the upcoming Council District map public hearing on January 21,2025, and congratulated Paul Armendariz on his recent appointment as Interim Assistant City Manager. Page 2 of3 COUNCIL COMMENTS - 7:02 There was consensus of the Council to move: forward with a proclamation for Russell Ralph Crow, a Clovis resident turning 104 in April, and to bring it back to the Council for formal presentation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to January 21, 2025. Meeting adjourned: 7:02 p.m. Buane Ru City Clerk Kb FEBRUAF & Page 30 of3