CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 12, 2025 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Meeting called to order by Mayor Mouanoutoua at 6:01 Flag Salute led by the Youth Commission Roll Call: Present: Councimembers Ashbeck, Basgall, Bessinger, Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Mayor Mouanoutoua PRESENTATION - 6:02 6:02 - ITEM 1 - Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Lifesaving Efforts of Jeremy Brand!. 6:02 - ITEM 2 - Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the live saving off-duty efforts of Captain Brian Torosian. PUBLIC COMMENTS = 6:16 Dr. Jeni-Ann Kren, resident, responded to comments made at the last meeting regarding the local cemetery and the recognition of Hmong veterans, and clarified aspects of the Hmong Recognition Act legislation. Steven Trevino, resident, spoke regarding Letterman's Dog Park, noting that the tower there is currently blank and suggesting it would be nice to have something displayed on it. Rosie Watkins, resident, expressed concern about a slimy gutter and asked the City to take action to address the issue. Cristofer Dean Thrailkill Commander of VFW Post 3225 presented a certificate of appreciation to the City of Clovis Council. CONSENT CALENDAR = 6:34 Steven Trevino, resident, spoke on Consent Calendar Item 10, recalling a past meeting with Peg Bos and expressing that she was an iconic figure who clearly loved the city. Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, including the waiver of the reading of the ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Administration - Approval - Minutes from the May 5, 2025, Special Closed Session Meeting, and Minutes from the May 5, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. 4. Administration - Adopt - Ord. 25-07, Adding Chapter 4.4.1 to Title 4 of the Clovis Municipal Code Pertaining to adopting the Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Reflected in the FHSZ Map. (Vote: 5-0) Page 1 of 5 5. Administration - Approval - Rescind the award to Ingram Technologies, LLC, and award the Request for Proposals and approve the purchase of thirty (30) Mobile Data Computers to LEHR Upfitters, LLC, in the amount of $175,106.45. 6. Finance = Receive and File = Investment Report for the Month of November 2024. 7. Finance - Receive and File = Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2024. 8. General Services = Approval = Res. 25-45, Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clovis and the Clovis Professional and Technical Employees Association. 9. General Services = Approval - Res. 25-46, Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clovis and the Clovis Employees Association. 10. Planning and Development Services - Approval - Bid Award for CIP 25-03 Peg Bos Plaza to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $129,715.50; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 11. Planning and Development Services = Approval = Bid Award for CIP 24-02 Alluvial Avenue Street Improvements to Dave Christian Construction Company, Inc., for the amount of $795,342.75; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract on behalf of the City. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - 6:37 6:37 ITEM 12 - Consider Approval = City of Clovis Youth Commission Revised Bylaws and Receive the Annual Report Update from the Youth Commission. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6:54 ITEM 13 - Consider Approval = consider the following actions related to various legislation. 6:54 ITEM 13a - Consider providing a letter of Support for Senate Bill 496 (Hurtado) Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: appeals advisory committee: exemptions Eric Rollins, resident, supports sending a letter of support for Senate Bill 496 (Hurtado). Steven Trevino, resident, shared his frustration with costly state-mandated truck upgrades and inconvenient emissions systems required by California air pollution regulations. Motion for approval by Counciimember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Motion carried by unanimous vote. 7:03 ITEM 13b = Consider providing a letter of Support for Senate Bill 554 (Jones) Law enforcement: immigration enforcement. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce, seconded by Councimember Bessinger. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 2 of 5 7:05 ITEM 13c - Consider providing a letter of Support for Senate Bill 329 (Blakespear) Alcohol and drug recovery or treatment facilities: investigations. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ashbeck abstained. 7:05 ITEM 13d - Consider providing a letter of Support for Assembly Bill 492 (Valencia) Alcohol and drug programs: licensing. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councilmember Basgall. Motion carried by 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ashbeck abstained. 7:05 ITEM 13e - Consider providing a letter of Support for Assembly Bill 424 (Davies) Alcohol and other drug programs: complaints. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Councimember Basgall. Motion carried by 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ashbeck abstained. 7:12 ITEM 13f - Consider providing a letter of Opposition for Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) Planning and zoning: housing development: transit-oriented development. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 7:13 ITEM 13g - Consider providing a letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 942 (Calderon) Net energy metering: eligible customer-generators tariffs. Susan Patterson, resident, supports sending a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 942. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 7:16 ITEM 13h - Consider providing a letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 647 (Gonzalez) Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units. Upon call, there was no public comment. Motion for approval by Councilmember Bessinger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 3 of 5 7:22 ITEM 14 - Consider Approval - Res. 25-47, Approving an Updated (Reduced) Water Major Facilities Development Impact Fee Schedule and providing a description of fees to be requested for County Adoption. Brian Wilson, resident, questioned the fairness of lowering development fees. Darren Rose with the Building Industry Association expressed support for the reduction in development impact fees. Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Basgall, to approve the updated (reduced) Water Major Facilities Development Impact Fee schedule, include a description of the fees for county adoption, explore the possibility of refunds, and add language to the resolution reflecting feedback from the development community and fee fluctuations over time. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:48 7:48 ITEM 15 - Consider Actions related to Annexation of Territory (Annexation #75, MFRDR 2023-1 - Northeast Corner Allvial/Sunnyside, SPR 2021-001 - Northeast Corner Shaw/DeWolf) to the City of Clovis Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services). Councilmember Bessinger recused himself from the item due to a potential conflict of interest, as he owns real property within 1,000 feet of the project site. Mayor Mouanoutoua opened the public hearing and invited additional protests from the audience. No additional protests were submitted. Susan Patterson, a resident, inquired about how the annexation would impact the use of the property. The public hearing was closed. 7:48 ITEM 15a - Consider Approval - Res. 25-48, A Resolution annexing territory (Annexation #75) (MFRDR 2023-1 - Northeast Corner Allvial/Sunnyside, SPR 2021-001 - Northeast Corner Shaw/DeWolf) to the City of Clovis Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services) and calling a special landowner election to annex territory (Annexation #75) to City of Clovis Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services). Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Motion carried by 4-0-1 with Councilmember Bessinger recused. 7:48 ITEM 15b - Consider Approval - Res. 25-49, A Resolution of the City of Clovis declaring the results of a special landowner election and directing recording of the Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Clovis Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services). City Clerk Parra announced the results of the property owner vote for Annexation 75, stating that there were two affirmative ballots representing a total of four votes, indicating it passed. Page 4 of 5 Motion for approval by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearce Motion carried by 4-0-1 with Councilmember Bessinger recused. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS = 7:55 City Manager Haussler reported the following: The Mayor's Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, the ribbon-cutting event for Fire Station 2 will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and applications for the Youth Commission, Measure Y Oversight Committee, and General Plan Advisory Committee are now open. COUNCIL COMMENTS = 7:56 There was no formal Council direction for staff. CLOSED SESSION = 8:03 ITEM 16 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, Subdivision (D)(4) Conference with Legal Counsel = Anticipated Litigation Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation One Potential Case ITEM 17 - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Designated Representatives: Andy Haussler, Paul Armendariz, Amy Hance, Jay Schengel, Scott Cross Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units REÇONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION No action taken. Mayor Mouanoutoua adjourned the meeting of the Council to May 19, 2025. CITI. OF CIDN Meeting adjourned: 8:37 p.m. * * Banwe Mayor City Clerk Page 5 of 5 - (Inis, GA Bekeuns Crgmiatins nf 3225 TL Aleterans forrigi Allars asf Ameriran legioi Inst 147 Cerfifirafe of Appreriafinn Presented To CImis City Couril This certificate is to express our deepest appreciation from VFW) Post 3225 and. American Begion Post 147 for the city's support and personal council member contributions. 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