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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 6, 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 Departed
Michael Clauzel Mayor Present
Shivaugn Alves District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present 8:19 PM
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular (hybrid) meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of June 6, 2023, was called to order in the City of Patterson, 1 Plaza, Patterson at 7:00 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. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gomez
6. Fire Chief Gregory
7. Recreation & Community Services Administrative Manager Hernandez (remote)
8. IT Manager Irwin (remote)
9. City Engineer Ulloa
10. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders (remote)
11. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Items from the Public
Sara Ostad Rahimi, UC Davis Student - addressed City Council regarding Del Puerto Canyon research conducted as part of their graduation project.
Asia Jones, UC Davis Student - addressed City Council regarding Del Puerto Canyon research conducted as part of their graduation project.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to thank the Apricot Fiesta board, Public Works, Del Puerto Healthcare District, Police Department for their cooperation and help with the Apricot Fiesta. Ms.
Weyhrauch also addressed the water quality in Patterson, high levels of chromium 6 levels, and the need for testing.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council regarding the Apricot Fiesta and provided a legislative update.
Anthea Hansen Del Puerto Water District General Manager - addressed City Council regarding the Del Puerto Canyon project and the research that has been conducted as part of the project.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.10. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
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 Minutes of Special Meeting - April 26, 2023 (6:00 PM)
5.3. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - May 2, 2023 (6:00 PM)
5.4. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - May 2, 2023 (7:00 PM)
5.5. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - May 16, 2023 (6:00 PM)
5.6. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - May 16, 2023 (7:00 PM)
5.7. Approve Rolling Street Closures for Patterson FDES Festa Parade on June 17 & 18, 2023.
5.8. Approval of Surplus City Vehicles and/or Equipment/Items FY 2022/2023.
5.9. Approval of Addendum No. 2 to the Street Sweeping Contract Services Agreement with Contract Sweeping Services for a Five-Year Extension for Continued City-Wide Street Sweeping Services, Beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028
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5.10. Approve Resolution No. 2023-29 and Resolution No. 2023-30 Authorized Signatories for Banking Services with Bank of the West and the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
6. Presentation
6.1. Proclamation - Juneteenth
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to Shawun Anderson and Dr. Dianna Anderson.
6.2. Finance - OPEB and Pension Funding Update (GovInvest) Item moved to after item 8.a.1
Finance Director Riedeman and Ira Summer GovInvest reviewed their presentation.
Council addressed the following:
- projection for year 2023
- clarification for how $8 million liability will decrease to $2 million by 2040 At 8:26 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
7. Public Comment/Action Item
7.1. Administration Department - Authorize Staff to abate Public Nuisances at 128 Paramatta Dr., 606 Beck Creek Ln. and 576 Moray Way by securing buildings, removing weeds, dirt, rubbish, and other rank growth as required pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 243 and Ordinance No. 704, as defined in Chapter
6.16 of the Patterson Municipal Code-Property Maintenance; Authorize Staff to begin bid process (Resolution No. 2023-31) Clean-Up Process.
Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gomez reviewed her report.
At 7:49 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Patterson Citizen - addressed City Council regarding the citations. She stated that information was not provided to property owners and she would like to request copies of the paperwork.
City Manager Irwin addressed the citizen's concern.
Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gomez addressed the citizen's concerns.
At 8:01 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
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Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2023-31. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
8. City Council Reports
A. Appoint/Reappoint (3) Member to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Term 2023 - 2025 ( Mayor Clauzel, Councilmember Alves)
8.A.1. Appoint/Reappoint Three (3) Member to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Term 2023 - 2025 (Mayor Clauzel, Councilmember Alves)
Mayor Clauzel recommended the appointment of Martha Blanco, Kandace Weyhrauch, and Oscar Roman to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission.
Councilmember Alves spoke in support.
Councilmember Romero motioned to approve Martha Blanco, Kandace Weyhrauch, and Oscar Roman. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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)
Upcoming June 15th meeting.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) F. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Upcoming meeting in August.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Upcoming meeting Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
Upcoming meeting this Wednesday in Modesto.
9. Other Matters
Councilmember Roque addressed $1 million dollar grant to be allocated for the Farm Workers Resource Center expansion.
Mayor Clauzel requested a moment of silence in remembrance of D-day and all those whose lives were lost.
City Manager Irwin addressed Upcoming Budget Workshop meeting, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. and ARPA non-profit grant program to roll out on June 19, 2023.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of June 6, 2023, was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on July 18, 2023.