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City Of Patterson
Special Meeting Minutes
March 14, 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 Excused
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Excused
Mayor Clauzel provided an invocation for Jesse Romero and a moment of silence.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein (remote)
3. IT Manager Ford
4. City Engineer Ulloa (remote)
5. Community Development Director Stice
6. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders (remote)
7. Marie Guillory-Jones (remote)
8. Diana Hernandez (remote)
9. Public Works Director Willett
10. Finance Director Riedeman
11. Police Chief Clayton
12. Division Fire Chief Hakola
13. Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
14. City Clerk Alegre (remote)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - Women's History Month March 2023
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation.
5. Items from the Public
John Mataka, Greyson Resident - addressed City Council regarding Women's History month and to recognize the women in our community such as Albertina Reynoso, Erica Ayala, and Herlinda Gonzales.
Gavin Cline, Field Representative for the Office of Congressman John Duarte - addressed City Council regarding letter of support I-5, also expressed gratitude to all first responders and all the women in our community.
Ana Andrade, Project Sentinel - addressed City Council regarding the 12th annual symposium April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Redding, California.
Daniel, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding parks and grants project.
Melissa Hamilton, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding Mayor Clauzel addressing the homeless situation.
Elizabeth Estavillo, Chamber of Commerce - addressed City Council regarding the Women's American Auxiliary group in Patterson and the need for more members.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Chamber of Commerce - addressed the City Council regarding the following: American Auxiliary group needing members, RAD card app now working, support for small businesses, workshop coming up Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Adolfo Virgen, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding upcoming Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Farinha
EXCUSED: Romero, Roque
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve Resolution No. 2023-05 Proclaiming Arbor Week during March 7-14, 2023 in the City of Patterson.
6.3. Approve the Department Heads and Unrepresented Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2022
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6.4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-06 to Authorize an Interfund Loan from the Water Enterprise Fund to the Storm Water Enterprise Fund for the Costs of Public Improvements.
7. Presentation
. Downtown Revitalization Master Plan (Community Director Stice) Community Development Director Stice and RRM Design Group Consultant Debbie Rudd reviewed their presentation.
At 8:14 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Michael Sidhu, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding banners, lighting and water fixture within the downtown area and creation of a focus group member from each one of the boards/commissions for potential events to be held downtown.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in opposition of downtown sign.
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in opposition of downtown sign.
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding regulations for building facade.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the North and South Parks. In opposition of the signs.
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed possible bike lanes and safe sidewalks.
Larry Buehner, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding including South First Street and having an arch on both ends of Las Palmas Avenue.
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in opposition of sign.
Vivian Ratlif, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding historic themes and lettering for signs.
Erlinda Estivillo, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding type of housing on top of the businesses downtown.
Julie Angeles, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding concerts in the park and a stage with good sound.
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding parking concerns.
Daniel Isquierdo, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the need for flowers and plants.
Elizabeth Estavillo, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the need for a Community Center.
At 8:52 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
City Council addressed the following:
- Vacant land
- Need for Land Policy
- Incubator project, pop-ups for small businesses
- Parks need to be revitalized, amphitheater
- Downtown sewage lines need to be updated
- Patterson Frozen foods section by First Street not included on the map - Help business find a building/location downtown
- Grants to help with the master plan
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- Event sign needs to be reworked
- Concerned with digital sign cost
- How will it stand to weather, graffiti, and other elements - Use of different designs between downtown and other streets - Directional signs need to be larger
- Greenery needed
- Concerns with more access to alleyways
- Housing concerns
- Parking concerns
- Public Art
- Codify
- Event sign palm trees or palm leaves instead of apricot leaves
8. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment Three (3) Members to the Senior Center Board of Directors Mayor Clauzel recommended:
- Gabriela Fernandez, Annette Randall and Ruben Ramirez Councilmember Farinha requested to take into consideration Cynthia Homen for now or future openings.
Councilmember Alves moved to approve Gabriela Fernandez, Annette Randall and Ruben Ramirez for the Senior Center Board of Directors. Councilmember Farinha seconded the motion and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
8.A.1. Appoint/Reappoint Three (3) Members to the Senior Center Board of Directors for the Term of January 2023 - 2025 ( Mayor Clauzel, Mayor Pro Tem Roque)
B. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) D. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
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E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) F. Mayor Clauzel
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
9. Other Matters
City Council discussed the following:
- Thank Sheriff's Department, Fire Department and District Ambulance services for their efforts to reach out to the homeless community
- Continued traffic safety enforcement stops
- Walmart parking lot clean-up and landscaping
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of March 14, 2023 was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on April 4, 2023.