CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 4, 2019 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Meeting called to order by Mayor Whalen Flag Salute led by Boy Scout Noah Heryford Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Bessinger, Flores, Mouanoutoua Mayor Whalen Absent: None PRESENTATION 6:02 1. PRESENTATION = UPDATE ON STATUS OF CLOVIS CULINARY CENTER LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WILLOW AND ASHLAN AVENUES Business Development Manager Shawn Miller and Chef Don Waddell presented a status update of the Clovis Culinary Center located near the northeast corner of Willow and Ashlan Avenues. PUBLIC COMMENTS 6:13 Zachary Nicks, local Boy Scout, commented on a lack of sidewalk on Nees Avenue near Century Elementary. Mayor Whalen commented on city policy that would require development to pay for these type of improvements. City Engineer Mike Harrison indicated staff would look into it. Brenda Fairless, resident, raised a concern regarding the Clovis Courtyard Apartments near the Barstow and Willow Avenues. She suffered a massive stroke and is experiencing problems with marijuana smoke coming into her apartment. She is requesting additional support from the city to help clean up the apartments. CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:28 Motion by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councimember Flores, that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. City Clerk - Approved - Minutes for the January 22, 2019 Council Meetings. 3. Community and Economic Development - Approved - Authorize Amendment 1 to the Sale Agreement for 3495 Clovis Avenue with Don Pickett and Associates. 4. Community and Economic Development - Received and Filed = Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County Quarterly Report, July-September 2018. 5. General Services - Received and Filed - 1st Quarter FY 18-19 General Services Department Report. 6. General Services - Received and Filed - 2nd Quarter FY 18-19 General Services Department Report. 7. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Res. 19-07, Amending the Official List of Designated Special Speed Zones. February 4, 2019 1- 3:37 PM 8. Public Utilities Approved - Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase of Two Commercial Waste Haulers off the Sourcewell Purchasing Contract from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc. 9. Public Utilities - Approved = Res. 19-08, A Resolution Authorizing Adoption of the Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP). PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. NONE. CORRESPONDENCE 11. NONE. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 12. NONE. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 6:28 p.m. City Manager Luke Serpa indicated that he would be out of the office a majority of next week. COUNCIL ITEMS 6:29 p.m. 13. CONSIDERED - POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING THE RENAMING OF SIERRA MEADOWS PARK LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SIERRA AND TEMPERANCE AVENUES General Services Director Shonna Halterman presented a report on the potential renaming of Sierra Meadows Park located near the intersection of Sierra and Temperance Avenues. During Council comments at the meeting of January 22, 2019, City Council briefly discussed how to honor Mr. David McDonald who had passed away earlier in the month. One option considered was the naming of a park after Mr. McDonald. Staff received direction to place something on the agenda to allow discussion and consideration of naming or renaming a park in Clovis after Mr. McDonald. There being no public comment, Mayor Whalen closed the public portion. Discussion by the Council. Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Flores, for the Council to direct staff to amend the Municipal Facilities Naming Policy to include an option that the Council determine the name or direct the use of a Committee as outlined in the policy with the City Council ultimately approving the recommendation of the Committee or select another name of their choosing. Motion carried 3-2 with Councimember Mouanoutoua and Mayor Whalen voting no. February 4, 2019 -2- 3:37 PM 14. Council Comments 6:53 Councilmember Ashbeck commented on David McDonald's January 24, 2019 services. Councilmember Flores reported out on a recent meeting he attended for the North Kings River Groundwater Sustainable Agency. Mayor Whalen reported out of a Council of Governments meeting recently attended. CLOSED SESSION 6:57 15. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL- EXISTING LITIGATION Workers Compensation Case in Regards to: Giuseppe Chiaramonte 16. Government Code Section 54956.9 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 1 Case (Claim for damages filed by Sanford Martin on 12/11/2018) 17. Government Code Section 54956.9 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 1 case (Claim for damages filed by Mark Rau on 6/28/18) 18. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Lionel Hawkins V. City of Clovis Mayor Whalen adjourned the meeting of the Council to February 11, 2019 * Meeting adjourned: 7:58 p.m. . Mayor City Clerk February 4, 2019 3- 3:37 PM