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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2022
City Manager
Ken Irwin
City Attorney
Nubia Goldstein
Deputy City Attorney
Douglas White www.ci.patterson.ca.us
Mayor
Dennis McCord
City Council
Shivaugn Alves, District A
Alfred Parham, District B
Dominic Farinha, District C
Cynthia Homen, District D
City Clerk
Aracely Alegre
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dennis McCord Mayor Present
Shivaugn Alves District A Present
Alfred Parham District B Present 7:02 PM
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Cynthia Homen District D Present
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. IT Manager Ford
4. Fire Chief Gregory
5. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
6. Police Chief Clayton
7. Director of Human Resources Guillory Jones
8. Public Works Director Willett
9. City Planner Andrews
10. City Engineer Ulloa
11. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
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Armin Arrambide, 655 Ward Avenue, Patterson - addressed City Council regarding pruning trees in front of his house and the need to take care of the trees the city already has. Also, addressed the City Council regarding the police department not being friendly.
Rita Muller, Patterson Resident - addressed the council regarding replacement of sewer line; no clean-out for sewer line installed.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the rally across from City Hall. Also addressed the City Council regarding the resignation of Mayor McCord from the School District and the inability to step foot at any school district facility, she is calling for a censure. Also addressed City Council regarding the approval of developments without taking into account the wellbeing of the community.
John Mataka, Grayson Neighborhood Council - addressed the approval of construction of 9,000 homes without any schools to accommodate growth, affecting parents and children and creating problems for the community. Asked for the school board to seek legal action. Also addressed the City Council regarding the way the council meeting is being ran, the requirement for making reservations to attend the meeting is against the law.
Sandra Villasenor, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council on the following: rally in front of City Hall, residential development and the negative impact it will have on the community such as not able to accommodate all the children, and developers need to pay the fees otherwise citizens will be responsible thru bonds.
Ryan Segoviano, Trustee at Patterson Joint Unified School District - addressed City Council regarding developments. City and School District need to work together and come to an agreement. Asked City Council to consider a meeting to sort out issues and come to an agreement.
Joel Campos, Candidate for California State Assembly District 22 - addressed City Council asking for the support of the community.
Member of the Public - addressed City Council concerned over development growth and not enough schools. Also addressed the need for the developers to pay the fees for building schools otherwise members of the community will have to pay fees for schools.
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the Love Patterson event on April 30th and the banners around town contradicting the gatherings, need for banners to be removed.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council on the following: in opposition of reservations to attend council meetings; asked City Manager to provide an update on the status of the Hammon Senior Center back in December but no response was provided; Covid caused problems and not being able to use the center for two and a half years; reviewed activities and budget for the Hammon Senior Center and the loss of 25 active members due to lack of socialization; staff member Scott Pierson, managing school crossing guards, and payroll and not able to dedicate all of his time to the seniors. Also addressed MOVE mass transit being a problem for citizens especially seniors due to not being picked up; addressed homeless population, Newman does not have the same homeless problems that Patterson does, need to get under control; issue with taco trucks, health department says they need to move every three weeks; the need to clean up downtown, on South 3rd street the weeds are out of control, clean up the parks, buildings painted different colors, containers not being allowed in town; house on the intersection of Poppy and Del Puerto with 15 cars parked outside.
Tim Benefiield, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in opposition of limited seating and against reservations. Also addressed opening City Council meetings in prayer. Also asked for a report on homeless population, Naomi and H.O.S.T House.
Jeff Menge, Assistant Superintendent at Patterson Joint Unified School District - addressed City council regarding rally in front of City Hall in support of the schools. Also addressed the Baldwin Ranch project and the State minimum fees. Mr. Menge mentioned that the City needs to charge the developers fees, and the need for the school district to be involved in developer meetings. Mr. Menge urged City Council not approve any further projects until school has made it known that they have heard back from developers.
Bibi Soto, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council requesting for Mello-Roos fees to be decreased in Walker Ranch area.
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Comment from the public read by IT Manager Ford- addressed the City Council requesting SeeClick to report issues around the city.
Comment from the public read by IT Manager Ford - addressed the City Council to move forward with the agenda.
Monica Della Maggiore, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council requesting more information on homeless population. Naomi's and H.O.S.T House reports need to be made public.
City Manager Irwin addressed the following: City will look into the containers on highway 33; there is only one code enforcement for the entire City; next council meeting to provide report on homeless population; will look into Hammon Senior Center issues.
City Attorney Goldstein addressed the gathering outside in front of the City Hall. City is not turning a blind eye on the issue. City staff is preparing a workshop, on projects that have been approved and those that have not to provide more information. City will work and continues to work with the school district representatives. Conflicting information that has been provided to the public. City has not been pushing out the school district out of discussions.
Meeting with the school district continues to happen. Attorney Goldstein reviewed map of development.
Development centers around 4 projects, not simultaneous, different years one has been in the works for over 20 years. Map will be on the city's website. Developments will not happen overnight. Villages of Patterson approved since 2007, approved 3,000 lots, only 423 units have been built since 2019. This project has a mitigation agreement in place. Zacharias project and Baldwin Ranch, combined has 5,000 units, project has not been approved. Needs to go thru annexation. School district is currently in discussion with the developers and the City. In 2019 School district was notified about the project. Baldwin Ranch North project development agreement approved in January 2022. School district has been involved in the discussions. Current development agreement has provisions for the payment of fees. There are things that the City can and cannot do as it relates to schools due to different jurisdictions. The State has a strict schedule of fees, those cannot be changed. City can only request the fees that have been established by the state. The City cannot delay a project or hold a project due to school district and development discussions. City staff continues to have discussions with both the developers and the school district.
Presentation to come in a future and a written statement to the newspaper.
City Manager Irwin addressed City only being able to sell a certain amount of homes, at the moment it is 140-150 homes per year. These are long term projects. More information to come.
5. Consent Calendar
At this time Mayor Pro Tem Farinha pulled Item No. 5.10 and Item 5.8 for comment.
Dale Toress, Patterson Resident - requested to pull Item No. 5.4 and Item No. 5.9 for discussion. Mr. Torres addressed council regarding the recording of only the final vote for the adoption of Ordinance No. 860. Also addressed Council in support of the gas tax as it would benefit the citizens of Patterson. By approving Resolution No. 2022-16 it takes the voters authority away; in support of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. Opposition of this act is not in the best interest of the citizens.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in support of stricter laws for taxes. Requested to pull Item No. 5.9 from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem Farinha addressed Item No. 5.8 stating the retirement of Marilyn Hoobler, and congratulating Kristen Valentine as the new Apricot Fiesta President and Parade Chariman.
Mayor Pro Tem Farinha addressed Item No. 5.10 stating that this is a wonderful project and wants to make sure the citizen's safety is considered in this project.
City Manager Irwin addressed Mayor Pro Tem Farinha's concerns and he will discuss with the developers.
Mayor Pro Tem Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.11. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Parham and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Parham
AYES: McCord, Alves, Parham, Farinha, Homen
5.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
5.2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - March 15, 2022 (6:00 PM)
5.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 (7:00 PM)
5.4. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting - March 22, 2022 (7:00 PM)
5.5. Accept All Bids for the Kinshire Water Main Replacement and the Street Full Depth Reconstruction (FDR) Project Phase 2, Award Construction to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., Authorize Staff to Execute the Contract and Approve the Required Budget Adjustment.
5.6. Approve the Proposal from Consolidated Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management Services and Contract Administration for the Water Quality Control Facility Administration Building; and Authorize Staff to Enter Into a Negotiated Consultant Agreement With a Not to Exceed Cost of $238,360.
5.7. Approve the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 10 Memorandum of Understanding Effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and Corresponding Salary Schedule.
5.8. Approve Street Closure request for the Patterson Apricot Fiesta, Scheduled for June 2 - 5, 2022.
5.9. Approve Resolution No. 2022-16, Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, Initiative 21-0042A1.
5.10. Approve Resolution 2022- 17 Approving 15-Year License Agreement with Edward and Mildred Maring to Permit Encroachment on City Property for the Construction of Private Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way at 22 N.
Del Puerto Avenue (APN#131-009-019)
5.11. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 860, reading by title only, waiving further reading, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Adopting Boundaries of City Council Districts.
Staff Report: City Attorney Goldstein
Mayor: Open/Close the Public Hearing
Council: Motion to Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 860, reading by title only, waiving further reading.
Council: Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 860,
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reading by title only, waiving further reading.
6. Presentation
6.1. City Clerk - Proclamation - Golden Valley Health Centers Celebrating 50 Years (Mayor McCord)
Mayor McCord presented Ms. Yamilet Valladolid, Director of Government & Community Affairs at Golden Valley Health Centers with a Proclamation for Golden Valley Health Centers Celebrating 50 years.
6.2. City Clerk - Proclamation - Love Patterson Day (Mayor McCord) Mayor McCord presented Councilmember Alves with a Proclamation declaring Love Patterson Day.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Approve the Citywide Active Transportation Master Plan and authorize City Staff to implement the Master Plan.
City Engineer Ulloa reviewed his report and presentation.
At 8:56 p.m. Mayor McCord opened the item for public comments. There were no public comments.
The City Council addressed the following:
- Bike and walk on Sperry not part of the Plan
- Bike path improvements for Sperry Avenue going up to I-5 - Ward avenue, remodel canals to make into bike paths
- In support of flashing crosswalks
- Crosswalk by High School need flashing lights
- Flashing lights needed during foggy days for safety
Councilmember Alves moved to Approve the Citywide Active Transportation Master Plan and authorize City Staff to implement the Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Homen and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Homen
AYES: McCord, Alves, Parham, Farinha, Homen
7.2. Planning Department - Approve Agreement Between the City of Patterson and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
City Planner Andrews reviewed his report.
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At 9:19 p.m. Mayor McCord opened the item for public comments.
Tim Benefield, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council asking if considerations were taken regarding health issues due to the cell tower.
At 9:21p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor McCord closed the item from further comments.
City Council addressed the following:
- What is the 85 foot tower in comparison to the auditorium that is being built? - Are there any other 5G towers in Patterson?
- What is the location of the tower?
- What are the decibel levels?
- Land was originally intended for the creation of a park in partnership with school district. This project has eliminated half the lot and that is not including the parking lot.
- 80 ft tower without consideration for trees
- Inflation was set at 2%, needs to be set to CPI
- Long term, there needs to be value to the citizens
- Reason for building the park was for the City to have a park the City could be proud of
- Tower is not in the right area
- Other towers need to be updated to fulfill the 5G needs - What is the timeline?
- Why the need for such a big tower
- Possible other location could be the future bell tower at the police station - Possible entrance to town feature
The City Council unanimously approved for staff to work together with the applicant to bring forth more information regarding the project. Item to be continued to a future meeting.
RESULT: CONTINUED
8. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment of Two (2) Members to the Planning Commission
8.A.1. Motion to Appoint/Reappoint Two (2) Members to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Farinha motioned to reappoint Ron West and Dianna Anderson to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Parham and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Parham
AYES: McCord, Alves, Parham, Farinha, Homen
B. Councilmember Alves
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Parham alternate) Nothing to report.
C. Councilmember Parham
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor McCord alternate)
. Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Mayor McCord alternate) . Stanislaus County Disaster Council (Mayor McCord alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Farinha
Nothing to report.
. Workforce Development Board (Councilmember Alves alternate) E. Councilmember Homen
Councilmember Homen addressed ride along with Chief Clayton . Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (City Manager Irwin 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
. San Joaquin Valley Special City Selection Committee (Councilmember Alves alternate)
. Del Puerto Health Care District (Councilmember Alves 1st alternate, Mayor Pro Tem Farinha 2nd alternate)
F. Mayor McCord
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Councilmember Homen alternate)
Mayor McCord addressed funds from Measure L.
. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Homen 2nd alternate)
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9. Other Matters
City Council addressed the following:
- Pleased to see participation and so many members of the public. - Moment of silence for the lives lost in Sacramento. Tragic event.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 5, 2022, was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on May 17, 2022.