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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
City Manager
Ken Irwin
City Attorney
Nubia Goldstein
Deputy City Attorney
Douglas White www.ci.patterson.ca.us
Mayor
Michael Clauzel
City Council
Shivaugn Alves, District A
Jessica Romero, District B
Dominic Farinha, District C
Carlos Roque, District D
City Clerk
Aracely Alegre
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Michael Clauzel Mayor Present
Shivaugn Alves District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular (hybrid) meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 21, 2023 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. IT Manager Ford
4. Fire Chief Gregory
5. City Engineer Ulloa
6. Deputy Director of Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Services Delgado
7. Recreation & Community Services Administrative Services Manager Hernandez (remote)
8. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders (remote)
9. Finance Director Riedeman
10. Police Chief Clayton
11. Community Development Director Stice (remote)
12. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Items from the Public
Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding neighborhood watch follow-up also thanks to City Council and Chief Clayton for the neighborhood watch meeting. Also addressed Centennial Park plaza basketball court.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council to express her gratitude to the City for removing the shoes from electrical wires. Ms. Maisetti also addressed the following: Chamber of Commerce brochure, provided an update on the Hammon Senior Center upcoming events, and help for homeless seniors.
Kandace Weyhrauch and Erica Ayala, Love Patterson Committee - addressed the City Council to request sponsorship and Love Patterson event on April 29, 2023.
Councilmember Alves asked to agendize the event.
Erica Ayala, Invest in Me - addressed the City Council to explain the focus of Invest in Me.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding H.O.S.T (Helping Others Sleep Tonight) house board member, and to encourage the public to attend the meetings. Also addressed the following:
safety meeting was a success, but item was not agendized and would like to see all of council present. Would like to see block parties. Event spaces for meetings, rentals for non-profits or youth groups. Improvements to the Sports Park, walking trails.
Adolfo Virgen, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission, encourages the public to attend the meetings and looking for feedback.
Russ Fowler, Office of Supervisor Chance Condit - addressed the City Council regarding the following: Expressed his gratitude for the neighborhood watch meeting and the STARS program, senior housing and meeting with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) in early March, Invest in Me conference participation by Supervisor Chance Condit.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
5.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
5.2. Approve City Department Reports for the Months of December 2022 and January 2023 (Fire Department, Public Works and Community Development Department)
5.3. Approve City Commission Reports for the Months of December 2022 and January 2023 (Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission)
5.4. Approve Resolution No. 2023-03, Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, Initiative No. 21-0042A1.
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5.5. Approve the proposal from Cecil & Cecil Enterprises Inc., for Construction Management and Contract Administration Services for the Sperry Avenue Improvements between American Eagle Avenue and Ward Avenue Project; and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $168,438.38.
5.6. Accept all bids for the Sperry Avenue Improvements between American Eagle Avenue and Ward Avenue Project, award construction to JV Lucas Paving, Inc., and authorize Staff to execute the Contract.
6. City Staff Reports
6.1. City Manager - Approve Resolution No. 2023-04 and Authorize Execution of a Nonexclusive Vehicular Traffic Easement between the City of Patterson and the Patterson Joint Unified School District.
City Manager Irwin reviewed his report.
At. 7:37 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Roque motioned to approve Resolution No. 2024-04. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and approved by a 3-1-1 roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Romero, Roque and Mayor Clauzel
Noes: Councilmember Farinha
Abstained: Councilmember Alves
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Roque
NAYS: Farinha
ABSTAIN: Alves
7. Selection of City Council Representative to the Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee
Consensus from City Council to appoint the following members:
1. Councilmember Alves as the primary representative
2. Councilmember Farinha as the alternate
City Council unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
8. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 3/24/2023 10:32 AM
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) C. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) E. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Nothing to report.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the following:
- Selection of new president
- Selection of new vice president
- Measure L recap
- Update on Salado Creek project
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the following:
- Online meeting covering housing programs, support services, housing support and rehabilitation. - Meeting with Congressman John Duarte regarding future growth of Patterson, building and infrastructure, I-5 interchanges, trauma center funding, water treatment plant for the City. Federal standards for Hexavalent Chromium levels.
9. Other Matters
City Council addressed the following:
- Safety meeting, requesting to agendized as a special meeting. - Concerts in the park looking for collaboration and funding - Quilt for the senior center
- Thanks to Police department for providing more patrol cars - Bring more activities for youth
- Local celebration of African American leaders, recognition to Juanzzette Hunter - Residential speeding patrolling campaign
- Shopping carts, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and blight - United States Mayor Report online
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- Finance Director introduction
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 21, 2023 was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on April 4, 2023.