CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 17, 2019 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Meeting called to order by Mayor Bessinger Flag Salute led by Councilmember Flores Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Ashbeck, Flores, Mouanoutoua, Mayor Bessinger Absent: Councilmember Whalen 11. 6:02 - APPROVED - CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF Mayor Bessinger, with the consensus of City Council, moved Agenda Item 11 to the beginning of the meeting. City Manager Luke Serpa presented a report and recommendation for Council to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Curt Fleming as Police Chief effective August 3, 2019. Police Chief Basgall announced his retirement in May. Captain Fleming brings over 20 years of experience, serving in nearly every division in the Clovis Police Department. The City Manager has determined that Captain Fleming is well qualified and prepared for this leadership position, and has made the appointment as Police Chief, subject to City Council confirmation, effective August 3, 2019. Captain Curt Fleming thanked Council and introduced friends and family. Discussion by the Council. Motion by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Flores, for the Council to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Curt Fleming as Police Chief effective August 3, 2019. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Whalen absent. PRESENTATION - 6:12 1. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Business Organization of Old Town's 30th Anniversary. Councimember Mouanoutoua presented a Proclamation to Business Organization of Old Town's (BOOT) board members recognizing BOOT's 30th Anniversary. Councilmember Whalen arrived at 6:25 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS = 6:28 Representatives from the Census Bureau commented on the 2020 census. Judy Moffett, resident, commented on the Senior Center not allowing an emotional support animal, and requested Council change the policy for not allowing them in the Senior Center. Ron Sundquist, resident, commented on Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua speaking at Centennial Plaza for Flag Day on Friday. June 17, 2019 - 1- 4:11 PM CONSENT CALENDAR - 6:43 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 June 10, 2019 Council Meeting. 3. General Services Approved Res. 19-71, Amending the City's FY19-20 Position Allocation Plan by deleting one (1) Community Service Officer and adding one (1) Animal Control Officer. 4. General Services Approved - Approve a One-Year Contract Extension with EMCOR Services for the Maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Equipment from August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020. 5. General Services = Approved = Res. 19-72, Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clovis and the Clovis Police Officers' Association. 6. Planning and Development Services - Approved - Bid Award for CIP 17-15, Armstrong Avenue Street Reconstruction; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 7. Planning and Development Services - Approved = For the City Council to approve an updated Consultant List from which Professional Consultants shall be selected. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. 6:44 - APPROVED - ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 35.43 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BULLARD AND LEONARD AVENUES. LAS BRISAS BUILDERS, INC., OWNERS; WCP DEVELOPERS, LLC. APPLICANT/REPREPRESENTATIVE. A. APPROVED - RES. 19-73, CUP2017-10A2, A REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR THE INCREASE IN LOTS, REVISE HOUSE PLANS, AND A REVISION IN CIRCULATION, FOR A 249-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS, GATED ENTRY, REDUCED SETBACKS, REDUCED LOT WIDTHS, AND INCREASED LOT COVERAGE; AND B. APPROVED - RES. 19-74, TM6186A, A REQUEST TO AMEND AN APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, INCREASING THE LOT COUNT FROM 229- LOTS TO 249-LOTS, FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION. Senior Planner Orlando Ramirez presented a report on various items associated with approximately 35.43 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Bullard and Leonard Avenues. The staff report subject line for the Project states that the applicant proposes a 249- lot, planned residential development with gates and private streets. Based on staff recommendations, Planning Commission comments, and a recent neighborhood meeting, the project has evolved. The current proposal includes a 229-lot planned residential development with public streets, sidewalks on both sides and public open space amenities. The Planning Commission had considered most of these changes and also discussed some options which included reducing the lot count back to the approved number. Since the Planning Commission considered all of the proposed changes, there was no requirement to send the Project back for their review. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the previously approved Tentative Tract Map TM6186, located at the southeast corner of Bullard and Leonard Avenues. The applicant's request would include removing the entry gates, modification from private to public June 17, 2019 2- 4:11 PM streets, providing sidewalks on both sides, providing public access on the east, modification from private open space to public parks, and a revision to the approved house plans. Approval of this Project would allow the developer to continue processing development drawings. Paul Pierce, resident, raised questions of about capturing rain water as development occurs. Jeff Urbine, resident who lives adjacent project, raised concerns of opening up Roberts Avenue and access to the park. Kathy Fereshe, area resident, spoke in support. Adrian Burns, Wathen Castanos, applicant, spoke in support. Discussion by the Council. Motion by Councimember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen, for the Council to approve an amendment to the circulation for CUP2017-10A2, within vesting tentative tract map TM6186 for certain properties located at the southeast corner of Bullard and Leonard Avenues, and finding the project does not require further environmental review. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Whalen, for the Council to approve TM6186A, a vesting tentative tract map, consisting of 229 lots to be located at the southeast corner of Bullard and Leonard Avenues, and finding the project does not require further environmental review. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CORRESPONDENCE 9. NONE. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 10. NONE. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 7:23 City Manager Luke Serpa commented on attending a League of California Cities meeting last week and informed council of some committee positions that are available should any councilmember desire to apply. COUNCIL ITEMS 7:23 12. Council Comments Councimember Whalen reported out on a League of California Cities Public Safety Committee. Councimember Ashbeck reported out on attending a Fresno County Transportation Authority attended las week. She also questioned the construction phasing map for the Willow Avenue widening and questioned why it does not go all the way to Copper Avenue. City Engineer Mike Harrison addressed the question and noted that there was inadequate funding to go all the way up to Copper Avenue. Councimember Mouanoutoua reported out on attending a League of California Cities committee meeting last week. He also request a flashing light on the west side of the council chamber be fixed. He also commented on Dope Barber Shop ribbon cutting and the lack of communication on what role the Council plays at these type of events. June 17, 2019 3- 4:11 PM Councilmember Flores commented on the Willow Avenue widening meeting last Tuesday. Mayor Bessinger commented on a conversation with the mayor of the City of Cloverdale regarding proposed legislation that would limit gas and oil production. CLOSED SESSION - 7:56 13.Government Code Section 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency Designated Representatives: Luke Serpa, Shonna Halterman, Lori Shively Employee Organization: Clovis Police Officers Association, Clovis Firefighters Association, Clovis Employees Association, Clovis Public Works Employees Association, Clovis Public Safety Employees Association, Clovis Professional and Technical Employees Association, Clovis Transit Employees Bargaining Unit, Clovis Technical and Financial Professionals Association Unrepresented Employee: Management Employees 14.Government Code Section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CIDI * Title: City Manager e Mayor Bessinger adjourned the meeting of the Council to July 1, 2019 Meeting adjourned: 8:50 p.m. FEBI Mayor City Clerk June 17, 2019 - 4- 4:11 PM