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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 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 meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of March 21, 2023 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. IT Manager Ford
4. Public Works Director Willett
5. Finance Director Riedeman
6. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
7. Fire Chief Gregory
8. Recreation & Community Services Administrative Services Manager Hernandez (remote)
9. Police Chief Clayton
10. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
11. City Engineer Ulloa (remote)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Items from the Public
Arm Arambide, 655 Ward Ave - addressed City Council regarding Ward Avenue speeding concerns.
Julie Angeles, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding speeding concerns on Ward Avenue, fireworks, uneven streets, update on Neighborhood watch and the STARS program.
Lindsey Neal, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in appreciation for Mayor Clauzel.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in appreciation for new council and Public Works for taking care of graffiti. Also provided an update on event with Chamber of Commerce and invited the public to participate on future events.
William Dixon-Banks, Athletic Director of the Central Valley Commons Youth Sports Program - addressed City Council regarding Patterson High School Stadium in need for upcoming March and April event. Asking the City Council for help and support.
City Council requested future item on agenda and meeting with Patterson High School.
Russel Fowler, Field Representative with the Office of Supervisor Chance Condit- addressed City Council regarding the following: update on weather and events, meeting with Stanislaus County Housing Authority and Mayor Clauzel regarding potential senior housing in Patterson.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of State Assemblymen Juan Alanis - addressed the City Council regarding the following: update on bills passed in Sacramento regarding public safety, Mobile district office hours in Patterson once a month.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves an unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
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 January and February 2023 (Public Works and Recreation & Community Services)
5.3. Approve City Commission Report for the Month of February 2023 (Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission)
5.4. Approve Street Closure for Sacred Heart Church, Live Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 7, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
5.5. Approve the Resolution No. 2023-08 Declaring the City Council's Intention to Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of Engineer’s Reports for the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) and County Service Area (CSA) No. 15) for FY 2023/24 City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 3/28/2023 12:10 PM
5.6. Approve Resolution No. 2023-09 Accepting the Public Improvements for Villages of Patterson, Clayton Shire Phase 2 as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Begin the One-Year Warranty
5.7. Appointment to the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
6. Presentation
6.1. StanRTA (Director Mike Willett)
Informational Item.
Public Works Director Willett and StanRTA Chief Executive Officer Adam Barth provided the presentation.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. Recreation and Community Services - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07 Updating the Senior Center Board of Directors’ (“Board”) Mission, Terms, Authority, and Duties.
Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders reviewed her report.
At 7:41 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
City Council addressed the following:
- Open to all seniors 50+ or 55+?
- By laws will take effect now or will it be retroactive? - Review bylaws before each interview process
Mayor Pro Tem Roque moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-07, amending the age requirement from 55 to 50 and over. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. City Manager - Authorize Staff to Prepare and Issue a Request for Proposal for Centennial Park.
City Manager Irwin reviewed his report.
At 7:49 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
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Julie Angeles, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding community center will it be connected to the downtown area, and possible outdoor stage.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the urgency and need for a community center.
At 7:53 p.m. there being no further comment, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
City Council addressed the following:
- Fiscal impact, is the amount total for the project?
- Will staff seek new firms or will new ideas be submitted for consideration - Will Council's concerns be included in the new RFP
City Manager addressed City Council's concerns.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Authorize Staff to Prepare and Issue a Request for Proposal for Centennial Park. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
9. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) Councilmember Alves provided an update on the following:
- County wide shelter.
- Youth Navigation Center, located in Modesto. In 2021/22 5,000 nights of shelter provided to youth. - Presentation by County - Health and Mental care
. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) C. Councilmember Farinha
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
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Councilmember Farinha provided the following update:
- San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District seeking a member 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
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the following:
- Meeting of Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Caltrans presentation, 1.3 million dollar grant awarded for Sperry Avenue and Highway 33 project -
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the following:
- Monday March 20, 2023 meeting with Mr. Stephen Qualls - Funding sources
- Del Puerto ambulance heroes awarded the Stars of Life award - Senior Housing update on March 9, 2023
- Small business development on March 15, 2023
- Dial a ride continues to be available to the public
- Walmart parking lot clean up
10. Other Matters
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of March 21, 2023 was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on April 4, 2023.