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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed 'Shield Act' on sex offender housing
Mayor Pro Tem Pearce wants the city to explore new rules for for-profit homes housing paroled sex offenders — Clovis has 174 registered offenders. Other members want a legal primer first, warning the county's similar ordinance has drawn lawsuit threats.
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.
Enforcement Against Synthetic Kratom Sales
Police briefed the council on unregulated Kratom and 7-OH products sold in local smoke shops, noting that state health officials have declared them illegal.