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Clovis public meetings in 2022

29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider appeal of 24-hour convenience store approval

The City Council will discuss land use appeals, budget amendments, and staff position changes. The body is also reviewing the 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2023 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Clovis City Council approves 2023 meeting schedule and budget amendments

The Council approved the 2021-22 budget final amendments and the 2023 annual meeting schedule. Several land use items, including an appeal for a 24-hour convenience store, were continued to future dates. The Council also approved modifications to public notice procedures for planning projects.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on December 12, 2011, by the following vote to wit:
5 yea
Armstrong yea · Ashbeck yea · Magsig yea · Whalen yea · Flores yea
resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clovis held on October 9, 2000, by the following vote to wit:
4 yea
Flores yea · Waterston yea · Wynne yea · Armstrong ‘ yea
Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to certify November 8 election results and reorganize leadership

The City Council will consider approving the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and Measure B. The body will also elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Other items include land map approvals and street improvement acceptance.

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✓ Decided: City Council elects Mayor Ashbeck and Mayor Pro Tem Mouanoutoua

The City Council reorganized its leadership and certified the results of the November 8, 2022, general election. The council also approved a final map and annexation for a project by KB Home South Bay Inc. and accepted street improvements on Barstow Avenue.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council considers $3.4 million property purchase on E. Barstow Avenue

The City Council will review several high-cost equipment and property acquisitions, including transit buses and utility software. The body is also considering an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $4.2M in property acquisitions and transit equipment

The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included the purchase of two properties and several transit vehicles. The Council also unanimously approved the first amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider expansion of city sphere of influence

The City Council will discuss the potential inclusion of approximately 923 acres north of Shepherd Avenue into the city's sphere of influence. The body is also deciding on several final maps for residential tracts and updating building and fire codes.

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✓ Decided: Clovis City Council approves expansion of city sphere of influence

The Council approved a consultant agreement and an application to expand the city's sphere of influence to include approximately 923 acres north of Shepherd Avenue. Other actions included adopting updated building and fire codes and approving several land maps for Lennar Homes. The Council also confirmed the appointment of the Economic Development, Housing and Communications Director.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to adopt 2022 California Building and Fire Codes

The City Council is considering the adoption of 2022 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Energy, and Green Building Standards Codes. The body is also reviewing updates to the California Fire Code and the City's Master Administrative Fee Schedule.

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✓ Decided: Clovis City Council adopts 2022 California building and fire codes

The City Council approved the adoption of 2022 California building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, residential, energy, and green building standards. Council also approved updated fire codes and a revised master administrative fee schedule. Additionally, the city will draft a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding PG&E business practices.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to consider General Plan changes for vehicle miles traveled

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Public Utilities Director position and the incorporation of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) into the General Plan Circulation Element. The body will also consider routine budget reappropriations and new staff classifications.

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✓ Decided: Council approved incorporating vehicle miles traveled into General Plan

The council voted 4-0-1 to certify a supplemental environmental impact report and adopt policy changes to the General Plan's Circulation Element to incorporate Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as a traffic impact evaluation criterion. They also approved updated Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines. All actions were approved unanimously with one member absent.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council considers Home Place Master Plan rezoning and nightclub permit appeal

The City Council is deciding on the establishment of a Master Plan Community Overlay District for the Home Place Master Plan. The body is also conducting an appeal hearing regarding an entertainment permit suspension for a local nightclub.

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✓ Decided: Council upholds Palace Nightclub entertainment permit suspension

The council voted 4-0-1 to deny an appeal and uphold the Police Chief's suspension of the entertainment permit for The Palace Nightclub at 446 Clovis Avenue. The consent calendar was approved 4-0-1, including adoption of Ordinance 22-08 establishing a Master Plan Community Overlay District for the Home Place Master Plan. Council also approved appointments, a meeting schedule change, and letters of support for Global Entry interviews at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers 310-acre Home Place Master Plan and 1,174 new residential lots

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to create a Master Plan Community Overlay District and annex approximately 304 acres of land. The body will also consider a tentative tract map for 1,174 residential lots and a planned development permit.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 1,174-home master plan for southeast Clovis

The City Council unanimously approved a series of items for the Home Place development, including a rezoning, a master tentative tract map creating approximately 1,174 residential lots, and a planned development permit. The council also approved annexation of about 304 acres for the project, which is bounded by Leonard, Thompson, Gettysburg, and Ashlan avenues. In other action, the council authorized the city manager to retain legal counsel and file a lawsuit in a closed-session item.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council considers historic preservation and residential developments

The City Council is discussing the creation of a Historic Preservation Board and reviewing several residential subdivision requests. The body is also voting on municipal code amendments and various administrative agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 15-lot subdivision at Armstrong and Gettysburg

The council approved a 15-lot single-family subdivision on 4.45 acres at the southeast corner of Armstrong and Gettysburg Avenues, along with a planned development permit allowing deviations from standard zone district standards. Both items passed 4-0 with one abstention. The council also continued to September 19 a major rezoning and tentative tract map for the Home Place master plan covering approximately 310 acres.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to consider eliminating quadrant intersections on Herndon Avenue

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the elimination of proposed quadrant intersections at Herndon Avenue with Willow and Peach Avenues. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure bid awards and the adoption of the Fire Department Master Services Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, Herndon quadrant elimination, fire plan

The Clovis City Council approved the consent calendar (excluding items 16 and 18 due to abstentions), eliminated proposed quadrant intersections on Herndon Avenue, introduced an ordinance amending the quadrant intersection development fee, adopted the Fire Department Master Services Plan, and approved executive salary amendments. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers visitor center for Botanical Garden and Measure C renewal

The City Council will review a site plan for a new visitor center at the Clovis Botanical Garden and provide direction on the Measure C half-cent sales tax renewal. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure projects and administrative appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Measure C renewal support and new flood control board member

The Clovis City Council approved several items, including a resolution supporting the Measure C renewal plan, appointed Sargeant Green to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District board, and approved a site plan for a new visitor center at the Clovis Botanical Garden. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the Loma Vista Community Centers Master Plan and approved a motion to oppose Proposition 26.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council considers labor agreements and community development funding

The City Council will review several employee memorandums of understanding and city position changes. The meeting also includes discussions on housing budget increases and a transient occupancy tax measure.

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✓ Decided: Council approves TOT increase measure for November ballot

The Clovis City Council approved submitting an argument in support of a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase from 10% to 12% for the November 8, 2022 municipal election. The council also approved multiple consent calendar items, including memorandums of understanding with employee associations, and conducted public hearings on CDBG-CV funding and an assessment district. All votes were 4-0-1 with Councilmember Whalen absent.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to address municipal elections and planning fee updates

The City Council is deciding on the conduct of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and revisions to various Planning and Development Services fee schedules. The body is also considering several administrative contracts and personnel classification amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves development fee increases with 15% cap on sewer, water, streets

The Clovis City Council approved a revised Master Development Fee Schedule, applying full implementation except for a 15% increase in sewer, water, and street fees, over objections from builders. The council also approved resolutions for the November 2022 election, plan check and inspection rates, and the 2022 Planning Division fee schedule. A request to amend the Loma Vista Community Centers Master Plan was continued to July 5, 2022.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider 2022-2023 annual budget

The City Council will review and approve the 2022-2023 annual budget and the Five Year Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering an ordinance to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022-23 city budget and tax rate increase

The Clovis City Council unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance 22-05, which increases the transient occupancy tax rate, and approved Resolution 22-54, the 2022-2023 Annual Budget, Five Year Capital Improvement Program, and information regarding the Clovis Successor Agency. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the final map and annexation for Tract 6339 at North Locan and Teague Avenues. The meeting included a closed session on labor negotiations and adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers hotel tax increase and various city development items

The City Council will consider a ballot measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax by two percent. Other items include land annexations, landscape maintenance assessments, and several planning and utility contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2% hotel tax ballot measure for November election

The City Council approved a resolution placing a 2% transient occupancy tax increase on the November 8, 2022 ballot, with a 4-1 vote (Ashbeck dissenting). The council also approved annexations to a police/fire services district, confirmed a landscape maintenance assessment, and directed staff to establish a historical preservation advisory board. Consent calendar items were approved, with one abstention on a playground resurfacing contract.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon May 16, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council discusses budget, housing programs, and land redesignation

The City Council will review the 2022-23 annual budget and capital improvement program. The agenda includes several administrative approvals regarding affordable housing guidelines, campaign filing updates, and a general plan amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022-23 budget and capital improvement plan

The Clovis City Council approved the 2022-23 Annual Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and related information, along with several other items including a general plan amendment, an assessment increase for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds. All votes were unanimous. The council also continued a site plan review for a visitor center at the Botanical Garden to a future date.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon May 9, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to discuss police staffing and funding options

The City Council will hold a workshop to consider recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Committee regarding police staffing and funding. The body will also vote on several consent items and hold public hearings on grant funds and electronic filing.

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✓ Decided: Council backs 2% hotel tax hike for Nov. 2022 ballot

The City Council reached consensus to pursue a general tax increase for the Transient Occupancy Tax, raising it from 10% to 12%, for the November 2022 ballot. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included a bid award for the Nees Avenue widening project, and introduced an ordinance for electronic filing of campaign statements. A public hearing on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan was continued to May 16, 2022.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon May 2, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council discusses military equipment policy and Eastern Village planning

The City Council will consider several administrative actions including a new military equipment use policy. The agenda also includes discussions on street improvements, police department budget amendments, and potential General Plan amendments for the Eastern Village area.

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✓ Decided: Council denies Eastern Village plan amendment, approves General Plan review

The Clovis City Council denied a resolution to initiate a General Plan and Loma Vista Specific Plan amendment for the Eastern Village area, voting 2-1-2. It also approved a consultant agreement with De Novo Planning Group for the 2014 General Plan review, and approved several consent calendar items including a military equipment use policy and budget amendments.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council discusses police equipment policy and council member salaries

The City Council will consider a new military equipment use policy for the Clovis Police Department. Additionally, the council is reviewing an ordinance to increase City Councilmember salaries following the November 2022 election.

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✓ Decided: Clovis Council adopts military equipment policy, raises council salaries

The Clovis City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance 22-03, adopting a military equipment use policy per Assembly Bill 481, allowing the police department to continue using existing equipment. The council also adopted Ordinance 22-02, increasing councilmember salaries effective after the November 2022 election, with a 4-1 vote (Mouanoutoua no, Whalen absent). Other actions included appointments to the Personnel and Planning Commissions, approval of the consent calendar (including annexation resolution and a position allocation amendment), and receiving the 2021 Fire Department Annual Report.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Apr 11, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council discusses senior housing funding and councilmember salaries

The Clovis City Council will consider an ordinance to increase City Councilmember salaries following the November 2022 election. The Council will also review a request to amend a development agreement for the Magnolia Crossing supportive senior housing project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 4% salary increase for future councilmembers

The Clovis City Council approved a 4% salary increase for councilmembers, effective after the November 2022 election, with one no vote. They also approved $75,000 in additional grant funding for the Magnolia Crossing supportive senior housing project, with the mayor recusing himself due to a property interest. Consent calendar items, including a roofing contract, were approved 4-0-1.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council and Citizens’ Advisory Committee hold special joint meeting

The City Council and Citizens’ Advisory Committee are meeting to review committee results. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the March 23, 2022, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Joint CAC/City Council meeting approves minutes, hears CAC results

The Citizens' Advisory Committee and City Council held a joint meeting. The committee approved its March 23, 2022 minutes (17-0-7). The CAC presented its results, and Mayor Flores announced that the findings would be discussed at the May 2, 2022 City Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

2500 Alluvial Ave., Clovis
Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council and Planning Commission hold joint meeting

The Clovis City Council and Planning Commission are meeting to review several administrative and development items. The body will consider bid awards for streetscape and road projects, a general plan amendment, and a land annexation.

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✓ Decided: Clovis Council approves consent calendar, final map, annexation

The Clovis City Council approved the consent calendar (items 1-10) with a 4-0-1 vote, including contracts for road work and a general plan amendment initiation. It also approved the final map for Tract 6349 and its annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (items 11-12) with a 3-0-1-1 vote, with Mayor Fiores abstaining due to a conflict of interest. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned to a joint session with the Planning Commission.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider Local Road Safety Plan

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the City of Clovis Local Road Safety Plan. The body will also review housing progress reports and various land development maps.

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✓ Decided: Clovis Council approves Local Road Safety Plan and multiple housing items

The Clovis City Council approved a consent calendar including a final map for Tract 6023, annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and a contract for granular activated carbon replacement. The council also approved the Local Road Safety Plan, a nuisance abatement assessment for 30 West Shaw Avenue, the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and an update to the Regional Housing Needs Overlay District map. All votes were unanimous. The council received and filed an update on Landmark Square, noting the County of Fresno is awaiting transfer of a clean property site for the library.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Mar 14, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to adopt organic waste disposal reduction ordinance

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding organic waste disposal reduction and a resolution to repeal several emergency services director orders. The body is also reviewing contracts for bike lanes and landfill feasibility studies.

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✓ Decided: Council ends local COVID-19 emergency, repeals emergency orders

The Clovis City Council voted 4-0-1 to approve Resolution 22-21, terminating the declared local COVID-19 emergency and repealing all related emergency orders, with modifications. The council also approved the consent calendar, including adoption of an organic waste disposal ordinance and several contracts. No public comments were made, and the meeting included closed session discussions on labor negotiations and property sale terms.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider mandatory organics waste disposal ordinance

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a new ordinance for mandatory organics waste disposal reduction. The body will also review a five-year financial forecast through fiscal year 2026-27 and discuss 2022-23 budget preparation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves mandatory organics waste reduction ordinance

The Clovis City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance 22-01, adding Chapter 6.3.2 to the municipal code for mandatory organics waste disposal reduction. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts, resolutions, and land map approvals. A five-year financial forecast was received and filed, and the council entered closed session for anticipated litigation.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Feb 14, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers trail agreement and assessment increase for Landscape District No. 1

The City Council will review a right-of-way use agreement for the Master Clovis Trails and a potential assessment increase for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. The meeting also includes routine approvals for street closures and a new landfill supervisor salary range.

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✓ Decided: Council approves master trails agreement with Fresno Irrigation District

The Clovis City Council approved the Master Clovis Trails and Right-of-Way Use Agreement and the Memorandum of Interpretation between the City and the Fresno Irrigation District, despite public concerns about liability, privacy, and traffic on canal banks. The council also approved an assessment increase election in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. All consent calendar items were approved, including a bid award for site improvements at 79 N. Sunnyside Avenue and a resolution to comply with SB 1383 regulations.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider changing meeting schedule

The City Council will discuss a change to the council meeting schedule. Other business includes approving a bid for a landfill turn lane and authorizing grant applications for recycling recovery.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, changes meeting schedule

The Clovis City Council approved the consent calendar, including minutes, a claim rejection, a police officer placement, a bid award for a landfill left turn lane, and a CalRecycle grant application. The council also unanimously approved changing the council meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative items.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council considers annexation of territory for police and fire services

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for transit and street projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 street closures and Old Town special events

The Clovis City Council approved the 2022 street closure requests and Resolution 22-06, declaring certain events as Old Town special events with precise boundaries, after hearing concerns from business owners and residents. The council also approved consent calendar items, including transit budget amendments and a bid award for Shaw Avenue widening, and continued the pedestrian bridge design contract with Biggs Cardosa Associates. Mayor Flores abstained from voting on annexation items due to a conflict of interest.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis
Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Clovis City Council to consider police funding and operations advisory committee

The City Council will discuss appointing a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to evaluate Police Department funding, staffing, and operations. The body is also considering participation in a multi-jurisdictional housing element effort and several infrastructure bid awards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police funding advisory committee, rejects joint housing effort

The Clovis City Council approved the creation of a Citizens' Advisory Committee to evaluate police funding, operations, and staffing, with guidelines, in a 4-1 vote. The council also decided not to participate in a multi-jurisdictional housing element effort, directing staff to continue with an independent Housing Element. All consent calendar items were approved, including a final map and annexation for Tract 6348, with Councilmember Whalen abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

1033 Fifth Street, Clovis