Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
24 issues with high priority
Shaw Avenue closure and developer fees
The city adopted a formal policy to tie developer road and utility improvements to specific traffic studies and project phases rather than waiting until the very end of construction. This aims to protect public safety and ensure roads keep pace with new housing.
Personnel Appointment
The city welcomed 21 local high school students to the Youth Commission to engage young voices in municipal government and community service projects.
CDBG 2025-2026 CAPER Report and Housing Programs
The city approved its 2026-2030 CDBG plan, directing federal funds toward affordable housing rehab, sidewalk repairs, and local services for lower-income residents.
Williamson Act Contract Cancellation for Residential Development
The council cancelled a agricultural land conservation contract on a small 1.16-acre parcel to allow for single-family residential development near Perrin Avenue.
City of Clovis Alternate Dispatch Center
The city is building a new 4,000-square-foot alternate police dispatch center at Fire Station 6 on Encino Avenue. The facility will house up to 15 employees and improve emergency dispatch resilience.
Infectious Materials and Non-CLIA Laboratory Oversight
The city is partnering with Fresno County to inspect and regulate privately funded research labs that fall outside federal oversight, learning lessons from the Reedley lab incident.
Remote Public Participation Policy (SB 707)
Clovis is setting up a new remote participation system using Webex so residents can watch and speak at council meetings from home starting July 1. The policy also outlines strict rules for what happens if the internet or phone lines go down during a meeting.
Transition to District-Based Municipal Elections
The city is preparing for its first district-based elections in November 2026 for Districts 1, 4, and 5. Residents must live within their respective districts to run for office.
Tentative Tract Map 6550 Residential Development
A developer is building a 37-lot single-family neighborhood on Bullard Avenue with larger-than-average lots. Neighbors had some traffic worries, but the project will dead-end a street to prevent cut-through driving and bring much-needed spacious housing options.
Council Member Term Limits
The council debated whether to establish term limits for city council members after a community survey showed strong support, but ultimately decided against putting it on the ballot.
Residential Subdivision at Baron and Perrin Avenues
Commissioners debated the appropriateness of blended density calculations and after-the-fact density adjustments for residential subdivisions, leading to the denial of Lennar Homes' 136-lot project.
Maintenance Community Facilities District (CFD)
The city is exploring a maintenance CFD to make future housing developments pay for their own ongoing street, lighting, and park maintenance rather than relying on the general fund.
Shaw Avenue Mini-Storage Development
Residents and council members clashed over placing a 750-unit two-story indoor storage facility next to an established residential neighborhood at Shaw and Fowler avenues, raising concerns about traffic cut-throughs, noise, and design compatibility.
Timing of Off-Site Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
The council addressed growing community concerns regarding delayed road improvements in growth areas, directing staff to draft a policy tying infrastructure milestones directly to development phases and traffic studies.
Old Town Mixed-Use Development Appeal (CUP2025-006)
Neighbors and business owners fought a new three-story mixed-use project at 319 Bullard Avenue over parking and congestion fears, but the city council ultimately let it move forward.
Clovis Transit System Reliability
A resident voiced strong concerns about recent changes to the Clovis transit system, citing severe delays, inaccurate scheduling technology, and inaccessible bus stop locations.
Enforcement Against Synthetic Kratom Sales
Police are educating local tobacco retailers about a recent state health directive making the sale of concentrated synthetic kratom products illegal.
Mixed-Use Infill Development at 319 Bullard Avenue
A developer is building a three-story mixed-use project with retail space and an apartment on a vacant lot in Old Town. Neighboring business owners raised concerns about parking congestion, construction noise, and trash toters, leading the commission to add conditions barring a bar and requiring better trash placement.
Economic Development and Commercial Growth
City staff highlighted ongoing commercial expansion across Clovis, including new restaurants in Old Town, medical office complexes on Herndon Avenue, and industrial park developments.
Neighborhood Traffic and Intersection Safety on Escalon Avenue
Residents from Clovis West Estates voiced strong concerns regarding recent traffic changes and safety assessments at the Escalon Avenue and Willow Avenue intersection, asking for better neighborhood notification.
Electoral system change
Clovis is shaking up how City Council members get elected! This means your vote might count differently in future elections. Stay tuned to see how this impacts who represents you.
City Council Agenda Item
Clovis City Council punted on a 'non-sanctuary' city proposal. They decided not to even talk about it, despite a council member wanting it on the agenda.
Election Law Challenge
Get ready for potential changes in how Clovis City Council members are elected! A voting rights lawyer is eyeing a lawsuit, suggesting the current system might not be fair under state law.
City Council Elections
Clovis City Council is up for grabs, but the current vibe leans conservative. If you're thinking about throwing your hat in the ring, be ready for a politically charged race.