Clovis City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Councilmember Ashbeck absent. The flag salute was led by participants in the American Legion Boys & Girls State programs. The meeting included presentations, consent calendar approval, three public hearings, council comments, and a closed session on labor negotiations.

Presentations & Proclamations

• American Legion Boys & Girls State Certificates: Thirteen students from Clovis high schools were recognized for participating in the state-level civic education programs. Donna Wallace (American Legion Clovis Post 147 Boys & Girls State Chair) and Gloria Jean Sinopoli (Auxiliary Girls State Chair) presented certificates. One student shared that the program taught him the complexity of government and the importance of local voting.
• Youth Commission Appointments: Chad McCollum and Briana Parra presented 21 youth commissioners for the 2026-2027 school year. Out of 54 applicants, 9 were reappointed and 12 newly appointed, representing schools including Buchanan, Clovis High, Clovis East, Clovis North, University High, and Phillips School of Entrepreneurship. The commission will meet monthly, plan service projects, and represent youth at city events. The council unanimously approved the appointments.

Consent Calendar

Items 3–14 were approved unanimously by a single motion. Notable consent items included:

• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes.
• First Amendment to the real property lease with PG&E for the Clovis Fire Training Center.
• Participation in the State of California CAL-Card Purchasing Card Program through U.S. Bank.
• Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues certification for 2026-27.
• Revision of the Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant from a one-year ($84,473) to a five-year ($466,142) project.
• Update of the FTA Drug and Alcohol Policy for Clovis Transit.
• Adoption of the Parks Maintenance Specialist classification with a salary range of $6,225 to $7,567 per month.
• Rejection of a general liability claim on behalf of Vincent Espudo.
• Authorization of the 2026-2027 Alcohol Policing Partnership grant agreement ($79,000).
• Waiver of bidding for two frontloading and two sideloading refuse trucks ($2,095,095.56) and a Case 521G XT Wheel Loader ($222,074.09).

Public Hearings

Item 15: Williamson Act Contract Cancellation (AC2026-001)

Associate Planner Marissa Parker presented a request to cancel a 1.16-acre portion of Land Conservation Contract No. 4826, located near the south side of E. Perrin Avenue, between N. Minnewawa Avenue and the N. Clovis Avenue alignment. The parcel, owned by Great Bigland, LP with Bonadelle Homes as applicant, became a remnant due to the planned Clovis Avenue alignment and is no longer feasible for agricultural use. A notice of non-renewal was filed in 2021. The cancellation fee (12.5% of fair market value) is $47,125, payable to the state. Staff found that all five required Williamson Act findings could be made. The council approved the resolution unanimously, with one absence.

Item 16: 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Housing Program Manager Claudia Cázares and Staff Analyst Holly Greathouse presented the CAPER for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Highlights from the 2025-26 program year:

• Home Repair Grant Program: assisted 10 homeowners, expended $134,873.
• Clovis Senior Center: increased average daily attendance by 200 persons using $47,035 in CDBG funds for enhanced services.
• Marjorie Mason Center: served 314 persons in Clovis with $49,834 in CDBG funds for case management, legal advocacy, and safety planning.
• Public infrastructure projects: Ashland-Helm Alley Reconstruction ($179,000) and ADA Sidewalks project on Sierra ($212,000) were completed.
• Program administration: $142,151.
• Clovis Culinary Center: funded 13 participants, who generated 26 full-time and 42 part-time jobs. Staff noted that some five-year goals were not fully met (e.g., housing rehabilitation reached 44% of households due to increased costs and staff turnover; public service goals reached 46% due to a HUD-mandated program switch). CDBG entitlement allocations ranged from $748,745 (year 1) to $710,759 (year 5). The council commended staff and unanimously approved the report for submission to HUD.

Item 17: Annexation #77 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services)

Deputy Finance Director Angela Papazian explained that the annexation involved territory at the southeast corner of Willow and Shepherd (MFRDR 2021-002). The process included a public hearing and a special landowner election. No written or oral protests were filed. One ballot was received, representing 18 votes in favor; the property owner vote was unanimous. The council then approved:

• Resolution 26-___ annexing the territory and calling the election (Item A) – approved unanimously.
• Resolution 26-___ declaring the results and directing recording of the special tax lien (Item B) – approved unanimously.

Council Comments & City Manager Updates

• Councilmember Baskin: Reported on the North Kings water meeting, noting that enforcement of Sigma issues will be handled by FID (Fresno Irrigation District) rather than city personnel.
• Councilmember Bessinger: Raised a constituent request for public notice before large-scale trail spraying; staff will follow up. Also suggested outreach to Fresno Unified students (e.g., Hoover High) for the Youth Commission, and expressed interest in visiting Southern California cities that have converted malls to multifamily housing.
• Mayor Pro Tem Pierce: No additional comments.
• Mayor Monatua: Announced BSN graduations at Samuel Merritt and Unitech; the 25-year celebration of TOLEDO'S; the grand opening of Eggbread (first franchise in Clovis); a youth soccer tournament hosted with Clovis East; opening of Desi Baz Bazaar (Indian grocery store); retirement of Jesse (30 years of service); a tour of the Heart Group development; the Clovis Passport event; cadet training collaboration with Clovis PD; and an EMS cohort graduation.
• City Manager: Promoted upcoming events: Family Fun in the Park at St. Gabriel Park (Wednesday), Planning Commission special meeting (Thursday), 9/11 memorial ceremony with speaker Andy Isolano (Friday), and the Clovis Community Watch kickoff (September 14).

Closed Session

The council convened in closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators regarding the Transit Employees Bargaining Unit. No reportable action was taken.

Key Outcomes

• All consent calendar items and public hearing items were approved by a vote of 4-0 (with Councilmember Ashbeck absent).
• The Youth Commission appointments were confirmed unanimously.
• The CAPER report will be submitted to HUD.
• Annexation #77 to CFD 2004-1 was finalized, allowing imposition of the special tax for police and fire services.