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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 4, 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 Excused
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Excused
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 4, 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 Varinsky (remote)
3. Finance Director Riedeman
4. Public Works Director Willett (remote)
5. Fire Chief Gregory
6. Police Chief Clayton
7. IT Manager Ford
8. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation
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4.1. Proclamation - Love Patterson
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation.
Supervisor Channce Condit presented a certificate to Love Patterson.
Office of Senator Alvarado-Gil presented a certificate to Love Patterson.
5. Items from the Public
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in appreciation of the clean-up of the palm trees on Las Palmas Avenue. Ms. Magana also addressed City Council regarding possible bike trails on Las Palmas Avenue, the 49er youth flag football program possibly being year-round, potholes on Walnut Avenue.
Dr. Gauna, Patterson Joint Unified School District Superintendent - addressed City Council appreciation to City Council and City Manager for their support and collaboration. Dr. Gauna also provided updates on several projects.
Supervisor Channce Condit - addressed City Council regarding palm tree maintenance on Las Palmas Avenue, possible bike lane collaboration between the County and City, County road potholes contact Mr. Condit directly at (209) 622-7485, also provided an update on medical facility, and expressed his gratitude to City Council and City Manager for their collaboration.
Gavin Cline, Field Representative for the Office of Congressman John Duarte - addressed City Council to provide an update on several projects.
Jake Foulder, Field Representative for the office of Senator Alvarado-Gil - addressed City Council to provide an update on new legislative bills passed.
Julie Angeles, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding El Soyo Village not having access to safely walking downtown.
Adolfo Virgen, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in gratitude for newly installed stop signs around the neighborhoods. Mr. Virgen also invited members of the public to attend the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission meetings and provided an update on current projects and upcoming openings. He also addressed the City Council with the possibility of offering internships with High School students.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Love Patterson Committee - addressed the City Council in appreciation for sponsoring the event and projects members of the community can volunteer for available on their website. Ms. Weyhrauch also expressed her appreciation to all the sponsors.
6. Consent Calendar
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident pulled item 6.10 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.9, excluding 6.10. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Romero, Roque and Mayor Clauzel
Noes: None
Excused: Councilmembers Alves and Farinha
Consent Calendar Item 6.10 was discussed.
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding safety concern with trail going underneath the road.
City Manager Irwin addressed Ms. Reynolds concerns.
Julie Angeles, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding grant for project, can it be used for any area on Salado Creek or is it specific for that section?
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City Manager Irwin Addressed Ms. Angeles concerns.
Councilmember Romero motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item 6.10. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Romero, Roque and Mayor Clauzel
Noes: None
Excused: Councilmembers Alves and Farinha
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - February 7, 2023 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - February 7, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - February 21, 2023 (6:00 PM)
6.5. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting - March 14, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.6. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - February 21, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.7. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - March 21, 2023 (6:00 PM)
6.8. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - March 21, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.9. Approve Street Closure Request for the Patterson Apricot Fiesta, Scheduled for June 1 - 4, 2023.
6.10. Reject all bids for Salado Creek Trail Phase-1
7. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 4/5/2023 4:27 PM
C. Councilmember Farinha
. 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
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)
8. Other Matters
Councilmember Romero addressed the newly installed four-way stops around town.
Mayor Clauzel provided an update from his biweekly report, now posted on the website. Mayor Clauzel also thanked Police Chief Clayton for updating the Police Department’s webpage.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque addressed the internship program and expressed his excitement to work with the School District in the future.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 4, 2023 was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on May 2, 2023.