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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 2, 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 Excused
The regular (hybrid) meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 2, 2023, was called to order in the City of Patterson, 1 Plaza, Patterson at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. Finance Director Riedeman
4. Public Works Director Willett
5. Fire Chief Gregory
6. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
7. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
8. City Engineer Ulloa
9. Community Development Director Stice
10. Police Chief Clayton
11. IT Manager Ford (remote)
12. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Items from the Public
Albertina Reynoso, Center for Human Services - addressed the City Council to express her gratitude for allowing the placing of green ribbons around town for mental health awareness month.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council to provide an update on the Love Patterson event.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council to express his gratitude to the Love Patterson team and is thankful to have been part of the event. Mr. Farkas also provided information regarding their Mobile Office Hours each First Tuesday of every month, here at City Hall and provided an update on upcoming events.
Gavin Cline, Field Representative for the Office of Congressman John Duarte - addressed City Council regarding potential flooding in the upcoming months. Mr. Cline also provided an update on upcoming legislative bills, and expressed his gratitude to the Love Patterson team and is thankful to have been part of the event.
Tim Benefield, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding National Day of Prayer.
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to express gratitude to Council for the Love Patterson event.
5. Consent Calendar
By consensus of the City Council, Item 5.6 was pulled to be considered as a Proclamation.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.9, excluding 5.6. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
Item 5.6
Mayor Clauzel thanked the Public Works Department for all their hard work.
Public Works department presented a short video.
Mayor Clauzel motioned to approve Item 5.6. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
5.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
5.2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - April 4, 2023 (7:00 PM)
5.3. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - April 18, 2023 (6:00 PM)
5.4. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - April 18, 2023 (7:00 PM) City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 5/3/2023 4:42 PM
5.5. Approve the Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 Memorandum of Understanding Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 and Corresponding Salary Schedule
5.6. Approve Resolution No. 2023-20 of the city council of the City of Patterson Approving Adoption of National Public Works Week (npww) celebration on May 21st – May 27th, 2023 for the City of Patterson.
5.7. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-21 to Accept grant funds in the amount of $124,333 for an Access to Technology Program to provide digital connectivity for older and disabled adults from the County of Stanislaus Community Services Agency. The City of Patterson will accept a $124,333 grant funds from the County of Stanislaus, and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
5.8. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-23 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Stanislaus County
(“County”) and City of Patterson (“City”), regarding the Reorganization of the Zacharias and Baldwin Ranch South Master Plan area.
5.9. Approve Second Reading and Adoption 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 Apply
6. Presentation
6.1. Recreation and Community Services - Special Events (Recreation & Community Services Director Juliene)
Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders reviewed her presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- Renting equipment costs from last year
- Clarify Downtown areas and the costs
- Events at North and South Park, no need to close streets - Downtown revitalization, doing it in a feasible way
- Need for more details, such as half a day closure or a few hours City Manager addressed the potential for a policy for special events.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 22 Approving the City of Patterson Mid-Year Adjustments to the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her report.
City Council addressed the following:
- asking for clarification on intergovernmental funds
Finance director addressed Council's question.
At 8:08 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Farinha moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-22. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
8. Public Hearing
8.1. Planning Department - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 868 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending chapters 18.76 (parking and loading) of title 18 of the Patterson Municipal Code to modify parking requirements.
Community Development Director Stice reviewed his report.
City Council addressed the following:
- Is this for new buildings or reconditioning of an existing building? - Located in the industrial zone?
- Frequency of use?
- Why was the 1 per 1,000 square feet option picked over the others? - Concerns over size of vehicles fitting in the parking spaces - Riverbank allows 1 vehicle per shift employee
- Consideration of different types of businesses
- Consideration for changes of businesses
- Need for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging cost analysis - Electric Vehicle charging stations need to be more accessible Director Stice addressed City Council's concerns.
City Manager Irwin addressed City Council's concerns.
At 8:25 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Keith Schneider, Keystone Corporation - addressed City Council in support of Ordinance No. 868 and shared results on survey he conducted.
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At 8:30 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Councilmember Alves moved to approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 868, reading by title only, waiving further reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
9. City Council Reports
A. Appointment of (1) Member to the Senior Center Board of Directors
9.A.1. Appoint One (1) Members to the Senior Center Board of Directors for the Term of January 2023 - 2024 (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel appointed the only applicant, Darwin Derosans to the Senior Center Board of Directors for the term of January 2023 - January 2024 B. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. 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
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) City of Patterson Page 6 Updated 5/3/2023 4:42 PM
F. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Nothing to report.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on ongoing projects. Next meeting will be held May 17, 2023. . League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
10. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel discussed the following:
-Mental Health awareness month
-Military appreciation month
-Special Olympics at Patterson Joint Unified School District Councilmember Alves discussed the following:
- Mental Health awareness moth and thanks to all military members - Thanks to Mayor Clauzel and City Staff and Chief Clayton for facilitating the Neighborhood Watch safety meeting - Grant for Art in our community
- Thanks to the Love Patterson team for putting together such a great event - Bike to work week
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 2, 2023 was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on June 6, 2023.