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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 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 Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. Public Works Director Willett
4. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
5. Finance Director Riedeman
6. Fire Chief Gregory
7. City Engineer Ulloa
8. Community Development Director Stice
9. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
10. Police Chief Clayton
11. Programs Manager Johanna Ferriera
12. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gomez
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Proclamations/Certificates
4.1. Certificates of Recognition FFA (Future Farmers of America) - Madison Morgan, Isabel Contreras, Miranda Pawling, Michael Costa and Kendall Imbrogno (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel presented the certificates to Madison Morgan, Isabel Contreras, Miranda Pawling, Michael Costa and Kendall Imbrogno and recognition to all Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4H participants.
4.2. Proclamation - National Health Center Week (August 6, 2023 to August 12, 2023) Ms. Yamilet Valladolid (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel presented the National Health Centers Week proclamation to Ms.
Yamilet Valladolid.
5. Items from the Public
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding small business owners and how difficult it is to open a business in town due to the slow process. There is a need to speed things up and streamline the process for them.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding small business owners license process.
Would also like out-of-town business to come to town. Ms. Magana expressed her thanks to Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement for taking care of abandoned vehicle complaints. Ms. Magana also addressed the entrance to Patteson and how there are many abandoned buildings and vehicles, overgrown weeds, unsightly. She would like to see a mural on highway 33.
Russell Fowler, Field Representative with the Office of Channce Condit - addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming Veterans Town Hall Meeting on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Hammon Senior Center.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve the Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.5. 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
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - June 6, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Workshop - June 13, 2023 (6:30 PM)
6.4. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting - June 27, 2023 (6:30 PM)
6.5. Approve Resolution No. 2023-34 Approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement with D Davis 2003 Revocable Trust and Scott Davis, Property Owners, for 317 S. 2nd Street.; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Deferred Improvement Agreement.
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7. Presentation
7.1. City Manager - Presentation by Moss Adams LLP regarding the City's Strategic Plan Update (Colleen Rozillis, Partner)
Colleen Rozillis, Moss Adams partner, reviewed her presentation.
At 7:31 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments.
7.2. Presentation by a representative of the Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) to solicit City Council support for design and funding for specific improvements and enhancements within the downtown core area (Community Development Director Stice)
Downtown Revitalization Committee Member Tim Benefield reviewed his presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- Has this been communicated to the Patterson Township Historical Society staff - Lighting for the downtown center circle
- Discussion of Downtown revitalization plan
- Landscaping
By consensus, City Council approved to proceed with small project.
8. Public Comment/Action Item
8.1. Fire Department - Authorize Staff to abate Public Nuisance, by removing Weeds, Dirt, Rubbish, and/or Rank Growth 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 using licensed contractors (Resolution No. 2023-33 Clean-Up Process)
Fire Chief Gregory reviewed his report.
At 7:44 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Alves moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-33 (Clean-Up Process). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
9. Public Hearing
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9.1. Public Works Department - Hold the Public Hearing, Take Public Comment, and Approve the Resolution Nos. 2023-35, 2023-36, and 2023-37 Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City’s Benefit Assessment Districts (BADs), Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs), and CSA No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2023/24
Public Works Director Willett reviewed his report.
At 7:46 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Farinha moved to Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-35, 2023-36, and 2023-37. 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
10. City Staff Reports
10.1. Finance - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01 of the Board of Directors of the Patterson Public Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Refunding Special Tax Revenue Bonds.
At 7:48 p.m. the Patterson City Council adjourned to the Patterson Public Financing Authority.
Secretary Alegre called roll call.
All members present.
1. Member Roque - Present
2. Member Alves - Present
3. Member Romero - Present
4. Member Farinha - Present
5. Chair Clauzel - Present
Finance Director Riedeman and Consultant Ken Dieker, Del Rio Advisors, LLC, reviewed their presentation and report.
City Council addressed the following:
-Fees
-How are Mello-Roos affected?
- When will the refunds be reflected?
Mr. Dieker addressed City Council’s concerns.
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At 7:59 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no public comments.
Member Farinha moved to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01. The motion was seconded by Member Romero and approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
At 8:00 p.m. the Patterson Public Financing Authority adjourned to the Patterson City Council meeting.
11. City Council Reports
A. Appoint/Reappoint (3) Member to the Economic Strategic Commission for the Term 2023 - 2025 (Mayor Clauzel, Councilmember Romero)
11.A.1.Appoint/Reappoint Three (3) Member to the Economic Strategic Commission Term 2023 - 2025 (Mayor Clauzel, Councilmember Romero)
Mayor Clauzel recommended the appointment of Ken Buehner, Jerimiah Ramirez and Michael Sidhu to the Economic Strategic Commission for the terms of April 2023 through April 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque moved to approve the recommended members. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Farinha and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Farinha
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
B. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) Councilmember Alves provided an update on the following:
- Presentation by Jenny Boyer from Cambridge Academies regarding future projects. - Point-In-Time (PIT) homeless count down from 85 to 60 homeless individuals - Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) team meeting to discuss homeless issues . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) Nothing to report.
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D. Councilmember Farinha
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
Nothing to report.
E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided an update on requests for Spanish translation services, information on housing for Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) meetings. . Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) F. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the following:
- Upcoming Mayors' Night Out at John Thurman Field on Friday, September 1, 2023 . StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update regarding the following:
- StanCOG meeting with Executive Director Rosa Park to discuss Highway 132 expansion project, I-5 interchange project
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
Nothing to report.
12. Other Matters
Councilmember Alves discussed the following:
- Expressed her gratitude to the Fire and Police Departments for keeping the city safe during the Fourth of July Holiday.
- Illegal fireworks violation reporting program
Mayor Clauzel discussed the following:
- Reduction in the number of fireworks leading up to the 4th July holiday. - August is Family Fun Month.
- August 1, 2023 is National Night Out at the North Park. - Farmers Market moved to Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 to be at the same time as National Night Out at the North Park.
- Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Veterans Town Hall meeting at the Hammon Senior Center open to the public.
13. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of July 18, 2023 was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on August 15, 2023.