ANNEXES A - I ANNEX A: CITY OF CLOVIS A.1 Community Profile Figure A.1 displays a map and the location within Fresno County of the City of Clovis and its Sphere of Influence. Figure A.1: The City of Clovis A.1.1 Geography and Climate Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area in northern Fresno County, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. It covers a roughly 21,108 acre area that encompasses the City of Clovis and unincorporated Fresno County, inclusive of the City’s Sphere of Influence. Over the past decade, the City has annexed land in the southeast near Dog Creek and expanded its Sphere of Influence in the north. All lands outside of the City’s Sphere of Influence are regulated by the Fresno County General Plan and zoning designations. However, state law requires that cities plan for areas outside of their immediate jurisdiction if the areas have a direct relationship to planning needs. Fresno County (Clovis) DRAFT Annex A.1 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Clovis consists of three distinct geographical areas: The City, which represents the incorporated City within the City limit boundaries; the Sphere of Influence, which corresponds to the City’s existing Sphere of Influence; and the study area, which includes unincorporated Fresno County lands outside of the City’s Sphere of Influence. Immediately beyond Clovis to the northeast are the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The City of Fresno and its Sphere of Influence are located to the southwest. The southwestern portion of Clovis is characterized by mostly urbanized land uses, whereas the northern and eastern portions of Clovis are predominantly rural in nature, comprised of agricultural, rural, residential, and vacant land uses. Clovis has an average annual temperature of 63.2°F and receives 10.2 inches of rain. While the average is relatively temperate, summer and winter months bring unique weather patterns to the region. During the winter, high temperatures hover around 55°F. Combined with the regional geography and precipitation during this time, Clovis experiences numerous days with dense fog, which has its greatest impact on transportation: accident rates jump 50 percent on foggy days. During the summer months, the region has extended periods where temperatures exceed 100°F. While the average temperature is 90°F during the summer, these extended heat waves impact the medically fragile, elderly, and animal populations. In addition to heat waves, the Fresno County region continues to suffer regular drought due to lower than normal snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, which supplies water for agricultural use and replenishes the groundwater supply. A.1.2 History The City of Clovis was named after the spirited pioneer, Clovis M. Cole, who spent nearly all of his life in the vicinity. The area was known for the thousands of acres of wheat that he had cultivated. The first thoughts of settlement, however, are credited to Padre Martin, who explored the area in 1806 while searching for a mission site. Missionaries and trappers were the first nonnative people to roam the area. Miners soon followed during the gold rush, displacing the many Native American tribes that were settled in the foothills and near the rivers. Another early settler, Marcus Pollasky, proposed and coordinated the construction of a railroad through the grain, cattle, and mining country and into the timber-rich forests of the nearby Sierra. The City eventually grew up around the San Joaquin Division of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which played an important role in the founding and growth of Clovis. In addition to the arrival of the railroad, the completion of the 42-mile-long Shaver log flume, development of the 40-acre Clovis mill and finishing plant, expansion of grain production, and the livestock industry all contributed to the founding of Clovis in 1891. The City was incorporated in 1912. A.1.3 Economy The City’s economic base consists of retail sales and services and light manufacturing. Availability of housing, quality hospital care, excellent schools with modern facilities, responsive safety Fresno County (Clovis) DRAFT Annex A.2 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan services, a mild climate, access to varied recreational opportunities, and strong community identity all contribute to Clovis’ reputation as a great place to live. Clovis has actively maintained a small-town community spirit as envisioned by its founders, exemplified by such community events as the annual Rodeo Days, Big Hat Days, and Clovisfest celebration. This community pride, combined with Clovis’ unique growth opportunities, continues to attract new residents, developers, businesses, and industries to the City. Select estimates of economic characteristics for the City of Clovis are shown in Table A.1. Table A.1: City of Clovis’ Economic Characteristics, 2015 Characteristic City of Clovis Families below Poverty Level 11.7% All People below Poverty Level 13.8% Median Family Income $72,787 Median Household Income $62,666 Per Capita Income $28,686 Population in Labor Force 49,156 Population Employed* 44,086 Unemployment 10.0% Number of Companies 7,100 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2011-2015 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces Tables A.2 and A.3 show how the City of Clovis’ labor force breaks down by occupation and industry based on estimates from the 2015 American Community Survey. Table A.2: City of Clovis’ Employment by Occupation, 2015 Occupation # Employed % Employed Sales and Office Occupations 11,587 26.3 Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations 17,568 39.8 Management, Business, and Financial Occupations (6,296) (14.3) Computer, Engineering, and Science Occupations (1,871) (4.2) Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, and Media Occupations (5,570) (12.6) Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations (3,831) (8.7) Service Occupations 7,971 18.1 Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations 3,732 8.5 Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations 3,228 7.3 Total 194,640 100.0 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2011-2015 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Fresno County (Clovis) DRAFT Annex A.3 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Table A.3: City of Clovis’ Employment by Industry, 2015 Industry # Employed % Employed Educational Services, and Health Care and Social Assistance 12,511 28.4 Retail Trade 4,850 11.0 Professional, Scientific, and Mgmt., and Administrative and Waste Mgmt. Services 4,354 9.9 Manufacturing 2,843 6.4 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, and Accommodation, and Food Services 3,953 9.0 Construction 2,376 5.4 Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 2,686 6.1 Public Administration 3,734 8.5 Other Services, Except Public Administration 1,992 4.5 Wholesale Trade 1,557 3.5 Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 1,699 3.8 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 664 1.5 Information 867 2.0 Total 194,640 100.0 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2011-2015 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ A.1.4 Population In 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the total population for the City of Clovis was estimated at 100,437. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Clovis from the 2015 American Community Survey are shown in Table A.4. Table A.4: City of Clovis’ Demographic and Social Characteristics, 2015 Characteristic City of Clovis Gender/Age Male 48.3% Female 51.7% Median age 34.3 Under 5 years 6.5% Under 18 years 27.4% 65 years and over 11.7% Race/Ethnicity* White 71.1% Asian 10.7% Black or African American 2.7% American Indian/Alaska Native 1.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 27.8% Education High school graduate or higher 88.9% Disability Status Population 5 years and over with a disability 12.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2011-2015 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Of the 96.1% reporting one race Fresno County (Clovis) DRAFT Annex A.4 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan A.2 Hazard Identification and Summary Clovis’ planning team identified the hazards that affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to Clovis (see Table A.5). In the context of the plan’s planning area, there are no hazards that are unique to Clovis. Table A.5: City of Clovis—Hazard Summaries Geographic Probability of Future Magnitude/ Hazard Significance Extent Occurrences Severity Agricultural Hazards Limited Highly Likely Critical Medium Avalanche N/A N/A N/A N/A Dam Failure Extensive Occasional Critical Medium Drought Significant Likely Limited Medium Earthquake Significant Occasional Catastrophic Medium Flood/Levee Failure Extensive Likely Critical High Hazardous Materials Incident Significant Likely Critical High Human Health Hazards: Epidemic/Pandemic Extensive Occasional Catastrophic Medium West Nile Virus Limited Highly Likely Negligible Low Landslide N/A N/A N/A N/A Severe Weather Extreme Cold/Freeze Significant Highly Likely Negligible Medium Extreme Heat Extensive Highly Likely Limited Medium Fog Extensive Likely Negligible Medium Heavy Rain/Thunderstorm/ Extensive Highly Likely Limited Low Hail/Lightning Tornado Extensive Occasional Negligible Low Windstorm Extensive Likely Limited Medium Winter Storm Extensive Highly Likely Negligible Medium Soil Hazards: Erosion No Data Likely No Data Low Expansive Soils No Data Occasional No Data Low Land