Council Member· 2022-2026
Matt Basgall
Clovis
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- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 0:36
- Avg per meeting
- 0:12
- Segments
- 5
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Top issues during term (20)
Infill Rezone Program (54 Acres)
Substantial staff time and environmental assessment costs incurred to comply with court-mandated housing obligations.
Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Selection Policy
Negligible impact limited to administrative processing of nominations.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Beer and Wine Sales Permit
Generates standard local sales tax revenues from restaurant operations.
city council elections
Your tax dollars could be impacted by who gets elected, so pay attention!
State Route 168 Decorative Overpass Feature
Potential future capital expenditure for design and construction, estimated preliminarily up to $5 million if done through Caltrans, with lower expected internal costs.
Water Master Plan Phase 3 Amendment & $506M Infrastructure Needs
Ensures compliance with state law and maintains eligibility for state water grants.
Shaw & Locan Multifamily Rezone and Housing Element Compliance
Potential future development impact fees will apply, but no direct fiscal cost was established for the rezone itself.
Youth Commission Hygiene Kit Drive
General Plan Advisory Committee Involvement
Outpatient Pharmacy Drive-Through at Clovis Community Medical Center
Private commercial investment with undetermined municipal administrative costs.
Council Member Term Limits
Placing the measure on the November ballot would have cost approximately $35,000.
Residential Subdivision Density and Planning Precedent
Impacts developer investment and future property tax generation for the city.
Residential Subdivision at Baron and Perrin Avenues
Private investment by Lennar Homes with associated development impact fees paid to the city.
Multi-Family Residential Design Standards and Parking
Aims to lower development costs to stimulate housing production.
CDBG 2025-2026 CAPER Report and Housing Programs
$706,825 in federal CDBG entitlement funds plus $87,951 in carryover funds.
FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Measure Y Implementation
Allocates millions toward public safety, facilities, and emergency reserve funds.
Chuze Fitness 24-Hour Operation at Sierra Pavilions
Private commercial investment in the Sierra Pavilions shopping center.
Personnel Appointment
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Williamson Act Contract Cancellation for Residential Development
State cancellation fee of $47,125 paid by the property owner.
Shaw Avenue closure and developer fees
Developers will be responsible for timing their required infrastructure investments earlier based on project phasing.
Decisions during term (243)
Recorded while Basgall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 24, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
CUP2026-007 Outpatient Pharmacy Drive-Through (Continued)
CUP2026-009 Chipotle Beer and Wine Sales Approval
September 24, 2026 PC Draft Minutes
Approval of Consent Calendar (with Item 7 Removed)
Water Master Plan Phase 3 Amendment Workshop and Direction
Change of Council Meeting Schedule
Administration - Approval - Minutes from the October 5, 2026 City Council Meeting.
Finance - Receive and File - Treasury & Investment Report January 2026.
Finance - Receive and File - Treasury & Investment Report February 2026.
Planning and Development Services – Approval – Final Acceptance and Authorization to Record the Notice of Completion for Final Map for Tract 6154, located at the northwest corner of Fowler Avenue and Teague Avenue (Woodside 06N, LP) and…
Consent Calendar Approval
Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Policy Approval
Administration - Approval - Minutes from the September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Finance - Approval - Res. 26-___, A Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Annex Territory (Annexation #78) (T3286 Southeast Corner Sunnyside/Perrin), to the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes…
General Services – Approval – Res. 26-___, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plans by Adopting a Public Utilities Finance Manager Classification with a Salary Range of $12,314 - $14,969 per Month.
General Services – Approval – Res. 26-____, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s FY 2026-2027 Position Allocation Plan by Adding One (1) Management Analyst position and Removing One (1) Senior Management Analyst position within the General…
General Services – Approval – Res. 26-___, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s FY 2026-2027 Classification and Compensation Plans to Adopt an Animal Services Manager Classification with a Salary Range of $10,600 to $12,885 per month, and…
General Services – Approval – Res. 26-___, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plans by Revising the Accounting Systems Technician Classification with a Monthly Salary Range of $5,864 to $7,128 and Revising…
General Services – Approval – Res. 26-___, Authorizing Amendments to the City’s Classification Plan by Revising the Principal Account Clerk Classification in the Finance Department.
Voting record (22)
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to approve as written.
Peg Bos Plaza Honoree Policy Approval
Motion by Councilmember Ashbeck, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to settle the case with a stipulated award in the amount of $106,502.50.
to approve the reappointment of Sargeant Green to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors.
for approval
for approval
to continue the public hearing to August 10, 2026.
that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved.
Term Limits Ballot Measure Proposal
Supported honoring the 79% survey response favoring term limits.
approve the resolution as amended
Shaw Avenue Specific Plan Amendment for Storage Facility
Voted against the resolution to deny initially, but opposed the final approval along with Ashbeck.