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Votes at a glance: Clovis commission actions on short‑term rentals, zoo fees, Roy Walker, and Lyceum
Summary
At its meeting the commission introduced a short‑term rental permitting ordinance, approved reduced zoo admission fees for April 18, denied a fee waiver for a Roy Walker spay‑and‑neuter clinic, approved Lyceum funding, and awarded a renovation bid to WWRC.
Summary of formal actions recorded at the meeting (motions and votes):
- Introduction: Motion to introduce a permitting ordinance related to short‑term rentals and amend the city code. Motion recorded as from Commissioner Jones; second from Commissioner Garza. Vote: unanimous to introduce (ordinance introduction only, final adoption pending).
- Zoo admission fees: Motion from Commissioner Garza, second from Commissioner Jones to reduce admission fees at Hillcrest Park Zoo for a child abuse awareness event on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Vote: carried unanimously.
- Roy Walker fee waiver: Motion from Commissioner Casas, second from Commissioner Porter to deny approval of a waiver of fees for use of Roy Walker Community Center for a proposed no‑cost spay‑and‑neuter event. Vote: carried unanimously (denial recorded).
- Lyceum funding: Motion from Commissioner Garza (second from Mayor Pro Tem) to allocate up to $1,000,000 in identified local funding toward the Lyceum Theatre interior work (LEDA interest and sale proceeds). Vote: carried unanimously.
- WWRC bid award: Motion from Commissioner Garza, second from Commissioner Jones to approve a bid with WWRC for renovation work at the Lyceum Theatre (interior bid reported at approximately $1.3 million). Vote: carried unanimously.
Notes: For motions that were introduced (not adopted) staff will prepare revised drafts or follow‑up material for future meetings. Several items noted exclusions or funding unknowns that staff will clarify before final contracting.
