Clovis City Council Regular Meeting - November 9, 2026

The Clovis City Council met on November 9, 2026, beginning at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 1033 Fifth Street. Councilmember Basco was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 5157. The Council approved the consent calendar, conducted a public hearing on a community facilities district annexation, received a holiday festivities workshop, approved an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement, and adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations.

Public Comments & Testimony

• A Clovis resident spoke during the non-agenda public comment period about pedestrian and cyclist safety at mid-street trail crossings near Peach and Alluvial. He argued that the current configuration is unsafe, especially for young e-bike riders, and that city staff initially offered no real solutions. He requested red-curb painting at all four crossing approaches, illuminated warning signs in the median, and use of a best-practice design requiring cyclists to stop at the median island before crossing all four lanes. He cited a Fresno case in which a child was killed after similar concerns were dismissed and the city later paid $1.5 million, urging Clovis to act proactively.
• Eric Rollins, a Clovis resident on Ashcroft Avenue, expressed concern about Item 10's waiver of the normal bidding process and asked for transparency. Public Utilities staff responded that the odor-control media product is proprietary to the underground vessels at Pump Station E and that the city prefers to continue with a product known to work; future granulated activated carbon vessel work could be competitively bid.

Consent Calendar

The Council approved Consent Calendar items 1 through 10 by voice vote with no opposition and no items pulled for separate consideration. The calendar included:

• Approval of the November 2, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
• Adoption of Ordinance 26-07 amending and repealing Title 8 building regulations.
• Repeal of the 1995 Facilities Use Permit Policy for the Civic Center Area and authorization for the City Manager to administer a facility use policy.
• Receipt of the Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County quarterly report (Q1, July-September 2026) and Treasury and Investment Reports for March and April 2026.
• Resolution amending the FY 2026-2027 Position Allocation Plan to add one Accounting Systems Technician and remove one Principal Office Assistant in the Finance Department.
• Resolution authorizing the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) FY 25-26 Cycle B project submittal and allocation request.
• Approval of landscape maintenance service agreements with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service, Inc., and BrightView for various Landscape Maintenance District zones and city facilities.
• Waiver of formal bidding and authorization of a $97,142 service agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC to purchase and replace odor control media at Pump Station E.

Public Hearing: Annexation #78 to CFD No. 2004-1

• Staff (Deputy Finance Director Angela Papazian) reported that affected property owners requested annexation of territory described as T3286, southeast corner of Sunnyside and Perrin, and that the Council had heard the request on October 5, 2026.
• The Mayor opened the public hearing; no written protests or public comments were presented.
• The Council approved Resolution 11A, annexing the territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Police and Fire Services) and calling a special landowner election.
• The City Clerk reported 18 yes ballots, representing 36.23 votes, indicating passage. The record showed the property owner votes were unanimous in favor of the special tax levy and establishment of the appropriations limit.
• The Council approved Resolution 11B declaring the results of the special landowner election and directing recording of the Notice of Special Tax Lien.

Workshop: Holiday Festivities Update

• Economic Development, Housing and Communications Director Chad McCollum presented the holiday lineup and emphasized that the events support local businesses and community pride.
• One Enchanted Evening will take place in Old Town on the Thursday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 19, 2026), with street closures, carriage rides, caroling, bands, and snow machines.
• The Thanksgiving luncheon at the Clovis Senior Activity Center will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. This is the last year for Pappies and his crew after a 40-year tradition of providing meals; next year the luncheon will be supported by the Lions Club of Clovis and move to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
• The Children's Electric Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 5 in Old Town, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Old Town Clovis.
• A tree lighting ceremony will take place Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. outside the Clovis Civic Center, with Clovis Unified choirs and Santa.
• The new Merry Mile event will be a one-mile walking trail along the Old Town Trail between Sierra and Jefferson, one night only from 4 to 9 p.m., with carolers, bands, decorations, a 30-vendor holiday market inside the Clovis Senior Activity Center, a decorated Tarpey Depot, and community partners. Veterans Parkway will be closed for pedestrian safety, and crossing guards will be posted at four intersections; parking will be available at the rodeo grounds. Representatives from Boot noted 13 businesses/merchants are participating in their section, and the senior center market will offer free hot chocolate and cookies.
• Council members praised staff and the community partners for the presentation and event planning. One council member asked that promotional graphics be shareable on social media and requested sponsorship information, and another suggested expanding holiday-light installations along more of the trail in future years.
• Lisa Newfield, a Girl Scout troop leader and Clovis resident, asked whether Girl Scouts could have a vendor booth. Staff replied that the trail is intended to be commercial-free, but the senior center market has 30 vendor spaces and interested groups should connect with event organizers.
• Steve Trevino suggested placing bleachers on Fifth Street on parade days so more children can see parades.

Council Item: Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement

• City Attorney Scott Cross presented the second amendment, which advances City Manager Andrew Haussler from step three to step four on the city's salary schedule. The increase is about $1,265 per month, or about $7,600 for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The annual evaluation had been completed over the previous two meetings.
• The Council approved the second amendment by voice vote with no opposition.

City Manager Comments and Council Comments

• City Manager Haussler noted that city offices will be closed for Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and encouraged attendance at Clovis Veterans Memorial District events. He also announced that nominations for the PIG Boss Trailblazer program are open through Dec. 1.
• Councilmember Ashbeck requested that agenda item numbers be added to staff reports and acknowledged those who ran in the recent election. Mayor Pro Tem thanked the Old Town Clovis Kiwanis for a luncheon, and the Mayor reported attending community celebrations including Diwali and the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame.

Closed Session

• The Council adjourned to closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with labor negotiators regarding the Transit Employees Bargaining Unit. No reportable action was announced.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar items 1-10 approved.
• Annexation #78 to CFD No. 2004-1 approved; the special landowner election passed with 18 yes ballots (36.23 votes); recording of the special tax lien was directed.
• Holiday Festivities Update received and filed; the Merry Mile and other holiday events were announced.
• Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement approved, advancing Mr. Haussler to step four effective Jan. 1, 2027.
• Closed session held with no reportable action.
• Future regular meetings were listed for Nov. 16, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14, 2026.