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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 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 Excused
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 18, 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. Fire Chief Hakola
4. Associate Planner Rodriguez
5. IT Manager Ford (remote)
6. Fire Chief Gregory
7. Public Works Director Willett
8. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
9. Finance Director Riedeman
10. Water Resources Manager Encinas
11. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
12. Capital Projects Manager Rodriguez
13. City Engineer Ulloa
14. Community Development Director Stice (remote)
15. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation
Mayor Clauzel presented the Fair Housing Month proclamation to Ana Andrade, Community Outreach Coordinator for Project Sentinel Fair Housing.
Mayor Clauzel presented the National Library Week proclamation to Susan Sawyer, Librarian for Patterson Public Library.
Mayor Clauzel presented an Certificate of Appreciation to Tiffany Rodriguez, Capital Projects Manager for the City of Patterson.
4.1. Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
4.2. Proclamation - National Library Week
5. Items from the Public
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding requesting a grant for animal control. Need for control cat population in the city.
City Manager Irwin addressed resident's concerns.
Tim Benefield, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the following, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training courses, encourage public participation, sheriff's department pod cast, and donating blood.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding road safety survey results and provided a Love Patterson projects update.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding noise complaints process.
Susan Sawyer, Patterson Librarian - addressed City Council to provide an update on library services.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council and provided a Legislative update.
6. Consent Calendar
City Manager Irwin pulled Item 6.9 to be brought back on a future agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to pull item 6.9 to be brought back on a future agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Farinha and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.13, excluding Item 6.9. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
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6.2. Approve City Department Reports for the Months of February thru March 2023 (Public Works and Planning Department)
6.3. Approve City Commission Report for the Month of March 2023 (Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission)
6.4. Review and Approve the City’s Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Internal Audit 2022.
6.5. Approve Resolution No. 2023-11 Approving Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Impact Fee Increases, Per Ordinance No. 608
6.6. Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-12 and 2023-13 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.
6.7. Approve Resolution No. 2023-14 Approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Cynthia Bizzanelli and Andrew Ramirez of the Maria Ramirez Trust; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Deferred Improvement Agreement.
6.8. Approve Resolution No. 2023-15 and 2023-16 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson supporting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the City Manager to execute the HOME and CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
6.9. Approve Resolution No. 2023-18 Accepting the Public Improvements for Villages of Patterson, Clayton Shire Offsite as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Begin the One-Year Warranty.
6.10. Approve Resolution No. 2023-19 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adopting and Allocating Funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court® as Part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign and accept the 2023 National Fitness Campaign Grant for an Outdoor Fitness Court and Approve Funding Through the Unallocated Balance of the Community Complex Impact Fees.
6.11. Motion to Accept and Appropriate Budget for Grant funds in the amount of $12,500 for Older Adults Recovery and Resilience Funding (OARR) for the Older Californians Nutrition Program (OCNP) and Intergenerational Activities.
6.12. Motion to Accept and Appropriate Budget for Grant funds in the amount of $17,900 for upgrading stove in Hammon Senior Center kitchen from the Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
6.13. Accept grant funds in the amount of $78,436.36 for T.E.M.S, Tactical Emergency Medical Service, from Homeland Security through an AFG grant and Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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7. Presentation
Fire Chief Hakola, and Tom Whitmer, Director of Business Development with Pierce Financial Solutions reviewed the presentation.
7.1. Fire Department - Fire Engine Presentation
8. Public Hearing
8.1. Planning Department - Approve Resolution No. 2023-17 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Patterson Approving And Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01, An Update To The Health And Safety Element Including Adoption Of The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigating Plan Therein Pursuant To Government Code Section 65302.6
Community Development Associate Planner Rodriguez reviewed her report.
Water Resource Program Manager Encinas reviewed her report.
At 8:04 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Farinha moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-17. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
8.2. City Manager - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 867, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending (a) Section 6.28.070, Time for Filing, of Chapter 28, Firework Sales and Discharge, of Title 6, Health and Safety, and (b) Section 6.28.110, Fireworks stand specifications-Requirements, of Chapter 28, Firework Sales and Discharge, of Title 6, Health and Safety, of the Patterson Municipal Code to Allow for Extra Time in Ap
City Manager Irwin reviewed his report.
At 8:08 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in support of the ordinance.
TNT Fireworks - addressed City Council in support of the ordinance.
At 8:12 p.m. there being no further comment, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
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Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 867, reading by title only, waiving further reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Farinha and approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Farinha
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
9. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment Three (3) Members to the Planning Commission
9.A.1. Appoint/Reappoint Three (3) Members to the Planning Commission for the Term of February 2023 - 2025 ( Mayor Clauzel, Councilmember Farinha) Mayor Clauzel recommended the appointment of Eric Bendix, Michael Sidhu, and Lynn Apland to the Planning Commission for the term of February 2023- February 2025.
Councilmember Farinha moved to approve the appointment of Eric Bendix, Michael Sidhu, and Lynn Apland. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
B. Councilmember Alves
. 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)
E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
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. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) F. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the homeless problems in our area. . StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Nothing to report.
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
Nothing to report.
10. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque discussed the following: Thanks to first responders for active shooter program, also thanks to Ana Andrade from Project Sentinel for their continued support.
Mayor Clauzel discussed the following: Meeting with Senator Alvarado-Gil on April 5, 2023 to discuss current projects, CARE team meeting, homeless outreach team, Homeless clean up, active shooter training at Patterson High School, H.O.S.T. and Naomi's House project update, and Sperry Avenue project update.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 18, 2023 was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on May 2, 2023.