Clovis public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Clovis Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and announce co-chairs. The session includes reports from volunteer, outreach, and mental health committees and a tour of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District and Community Heritage Center.
- Approval of November 20, 2024, meeting minutes
- Announcement of Co-Chairs
- Reports from Volunteer, Outreach, and Mental Health committees
- Tour of Clovis Veterans Memorial District and Community Heritage Center
City Council
The Clovis City Council will adopt a consent calendar covering routine approvals and several large contracts. It will approve the purchase of a Vactor 2112-18 sewer cleaning truck for $702,379.53, along with police and refuse vehicle acquisitions. The council will also adopt resolutions for multiple residential development projects totaling hundreds of new homes. Finally, the council will appoint Andrew Haussler as City Manager effective Jan. 1, 2025.
- Approve purchase of six 2025 Dodge Durango police patrol vehicles for $383,195.40 via Sourcewell contract
- Allocate $190,000 for two additional 2025 Dodge Durango police vehicles in the fleet budget
- Approve purchase of one Vactor 2112-18 sewer cleaning truck for $702,379.53 via Sourcewell contract
- Approve purchase of one 2026 Autocar front‑load refuse truck for $436,737.73 via Sourcewell contract
- Approve rezoning, annexation, and development permits for 266‑lot, 385‑lot, and 162‑lot residential projects on multiple parcels
City Council
The council will adopt the consent calendar, which includes approval of the December 2 meeting minutes and an amendment to development standards for the Tuscan Village Planned Commercial Center. It will also vote on a sole-source purchase of a Video Wall Management System for $700,088 and confirm the November 5 election results, oath of office, and mayoral selections. Additional items include a workshop on city growth and road safety, approval of the 2023-24 financial report, and a closed‑session discussion of labor negotiations and the city manager appointment.
- Approve amendment to development standards for Tuscan Village Planned Commercial Center (≈33 acres at NW corner of Sierra and N. Clovis Avenues)
- Sole‑source purchase of Video Wall Management System for Real Time Information Center, $700,088, from Wildfire Technology Integration
- Declare results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election and Measure Y; oath of office for Councilmembers Ashbeck and Mouanoutoua
- Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by City Council
- Approve 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including several procurement contracts and a public‑works fee. Residents will hear a proposal to impose a water meter installation fee on unmetered parcels in Tarpey Village. The council will also adopt a resolution re‑appointing the Mosquito Abatement District member and recognize the retiring General Services Director.
- Approve purchase of a next‑generation enterprise cybersecurity system from CDWG Corporation at $54,978.89 per year for three years (item 3).
- Authorize purchase of one Ram Promaster Transit Vehicle for $170,610.05 via CalACT competitive bid (item 5).
- Award bid to Cervantes Landscape Services, Inc. for new bus stops (CIP 24‑06) at $167,172.00 (item 7).
- Award bid to Platinum Dirt Worx, LLC for Santa Ana sidewalk improvements (CIP 24‑24) at $74,594.02 (item 8).
- Conduct a Proposition 218 public hearing and consider a resolution to implement a water meter installation fee for unmetered parcels in Tarpey Village (item 16).
Clovis Youth Commission
The Clovis Youth Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and announce co-chairs and committee chairs. The group will also discuss a report on a recent trolley tour.
- Approval of October 16 and November 16 meeting minutes
- Announcement of Co-Chairs and Committee Chairs
- Report on Special Meeting – Trolley Tour
- Upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting event (Dec 2)
City Council
The Clovis City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Transit Center, 785 Third Street. The meeting will be conducted in closed session to consider a public employee appointment/employment matter concerning the City Manager, as required by Government Code Section 54957. No other agenda items are listed in the notice.
- Closed‑session consideration of City Manager appointment (Government Code Section 54957)
- Special meeting notice issued under Government Code Section 54956
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider approving a five-year drone program with BRINC Drones costing over $1.1 million, annexing territory to a Community Facilities District, and approving two residential development projects. The meeting also includes routine items like approving meeting minutes and a proclamation for Injury Prevention Day.
- Approval of $1,118,035.93 drone program with BRINC Drones
- Annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
- Approval of 153-lot single-family development at N. Baron and Perrin Avenues
- Approval of 153-lot single-family development at Sierra and N. Clovis Avenues
- Approval of Peg Bos Plaza Project budget amendment for $100,000
Clovis Youth Commission
The Clovis Youth Commission will conduct a trolley tour of multiple city facilities, including the Armstrong Transit Center, Senior Center, Tarpey Depot, Fire Station 1, Recreation Center, Village Green, Water Treatment Plant, Miss Winkles, Police & Fire Headquarters, and Artisan Eatery. The meeting also includes a public comment period and announces the next meeting on November 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
- Trolley tour of Armstrong Transit Center (785 Third St.)
- Visit to Clovis Senior Center (735 Third St.)
- Stop at Tarpey Depot (399 Clovis Ave.)
- Stop at Fire Station 1 (633 Pollasky Ave.)
- Visit to Clovis Recreation Center (3495 Clovis Ave.)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting on November 12, 2024. The session is scheduled as a closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of the City Manager.
- Closed session regarding public employee appointment/employment for the title of City Manager
City Council
The City Council will review a five-year contract for police body cameras and tasers. Members will also discuss policy changes for short-term rentals and funding adjustments for community development grants.
- Agreement with Axon for 118 body cameras and 143 tasers for $2,489,074.13
- Increase of $30,000 for Micro-enterprise Culinary Kitchen Project and $55,000 for Low-Income Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Proposed ordinance to change City Council meeting day and time
- Discussion on the impact of short-term rentals and desired policy changes
- Agreement for professional legal services as City Attorney
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and its associated General Plan Amendment. The body is also considering ordinances for a 1% transactions and use tax contingent on voter approval from the November 5 election.
- Adoption of Ord. 24-14 and 24-15 for a 1.0% Transactions and Use Tax for General Government Use
- Bid award of $181,372.18 to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc. for new bus stops
- Bid award of $129,860.00 for Palmina Park Playground Improvement
- Purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado EVs ($150,780) and one Ford Lightning EV ($71,294.05)
- Administrative penalties for property nuisances at 2718 Villa Ave.
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment or employment of the City Manager.
- Closed session regarding public employee appointment/employment for the title of City Manager
Clovis Youth Commission
The Clovis Youth Commission is meeting to introduce staff and members and review Brown Act protocols. The body will also conduct a dinner workshop and discuss the selection of co-chairs.
- Review of Brown Act Protocols by City Attorney
- Dinner Workshop and presentations
- Selection of Co-Chairs
- Planning for City Facilities Tour on board the Trolley
City Council
The Clovis City Council will vote on a Resolution of Intention to annex territory (Annexation #74) and authorize a special tax levy, with a public hearing set for November 18, 2024. The meeting also includes routine approvals of October 7 minutes, June 2024 investment and treasurer reports, confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of a General Services Director, and a change to the council meeting schedule. Campaign contribution prohibitions and disclosure requirements are reiterated for council members and participants.
- Approve minutes for the Regular and Special October 7, 2024 Council Meeting
- Receive and file the Investment Report for June 2024
- Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for June 2024
- Approve Res. 24-___ to annex territory (Annexation #74) and authorize a special tax levy; public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2024
- Confirm City Manager’s appointment of General Services Director
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of the City Manager. The meeting consists of a closed session followed by a report to the open session.
- Closed session regarding public employee appointment/employment for the title of City Manager
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of September meeting minutes and a request to close part of Eighth Street for a special event. It will also vote on a lease for copiers costing an estimated $20,253.84 annually and add a Construction Manager position in the Public Utilities Department. The council will discuss a resolution to begin transitioning from at‑large to district‑based elections starting with the 2026 election.
- Approval of minutes for the September 16, 2024 Council meeting
- Approval of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church request to close a portion of Eighth Street for an event on October 13, 2024
- Waive formal bidding and authorize 60‑month copier leases with an estimated annual cost of $20,253.84
- Amend FY 2024‑2025 Position Allocation Plan to add one Construction Manager position in the Public Utilities Department
- Resolution to initiate a transition from at‑large to district‑based elections for the 2026 City Council election
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider a range of routine items on the consent calendar, including minutes, proclamations, and public comments. It will vote on a rezoning of about 1.73 acres on Osmun and Baron Avenues and approve two major traffic and sidewalk improvement contracts. The council will also consider a $2,776,513 consultant agreement with De Novo Planning Group to update the city’s General Plan.
- Rezoning 1.73 acres from R‑1 to R‑2 along Osmun Ave and Baron Ave (vote 5‑0)
- Bid award $734,700 to St. Francis Electric, LLC for Peach and Shepherd traffic signal
- Bid award $606,000 to Dave Christian Construction for Sierra Vista sidewalk improvements
- Consultant agreement $2,776,513 with De Novo Planning Group for General Plan update
- Request to close Old Town streets for a car show on October 27, 2024
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider rezoning land for senior housing and approve contracts for water meter installation and fire trucks. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a General Plan amendment and a closed session on potential litigation.
- Approval of $459,680 contract for Tarpey Village water meter installation
- Approval of $464,752.11 contract for landfill flare station improvements
- Consideration of rezoning 63 properties to R-T zone district
- Public hearing on General Plan amendment for 135 Osmun Avenue
- Consideration of $1,000,000 Local Housing Trust Fund for senior apartments
City Council
The Clovis City Council will consider several approvals, including a $172,500 Caltrans sustainable transportation grant and a $71,400 police department grant. It will also consider a water meter installation fee for unmetered parcels in Tarpey Village under Proposition 218. The agenda includes major land‑use actions for the 333‑acre Research and Technology Park, such as General Plan amendments, rezoning of about 63 properties, and updates to architectural guidelines.
- Approve $172,500 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant and budget amendment of $152,714 plus $19,786 local match
- Approve $71,400 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership grant for Police Department
- Consider water meter installation fee for unmetered parcels in Tarpey Village (Proposition 218)
- Consider approval of Behymer‑Sunnyside Southwest annexation agreement
- Consider General Plan amendment, Development Code changes, rezoning of ~63 properties, and architectural guideline updates for the Research and Technology Park
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for a congregate care facility. The body will also vote on several equipment purchases for Public Utilities and the final acceptance of trail improvements.
- Appeal of CUP2024-003 for an 18-bed congregate care facility at 2901 and 2939 Armstrong Avenue
- Purchase of a custom crane truck body from Douglass Truck Bodies, Inc. for $162,725.88
- Purchase of a bomb disposal truck from Braun Northwest for $462,874.23 and a trailer from Hurd’s Custom Machinery for $77,794.08
- Final acceptance for Gould Canal Trail Improvements (CIP 23-16) with a final cost of $164,589.03
City Council
The Clovis City Council will discuss and vote on a proposed general tax ballot measure that would raise the city sales and use tax by one percent for the November 5, 2024 municipal election. The agenda also includes approvals for several contracts, including a $51,061 CDBG agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center and furniture purchases totaling $224,729.47 for public safety and personnel offices. Additional items involve a $72,420 amendment to a housing‑element consulting agreement and routine administrative approvals.
- Approve $51,061 Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreement with Marjaree Mason Center
- Approve purchase of furniture for Public Safety Headquarters for $99,998.50
- Approve purchase of furniture for Personnel Offices at 1625 Shaw Avenue for $124,730.97
- Approve $72,420 second amendment to consultant agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for Housing Element update
- Consider ballot measure to increase sales and use tax by 1% for the Nov 5, 2024 election, including related ordinances