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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 5, 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 Departed
Michael Clauzel Mayor Present
Shivaugn Alves District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present 8:12 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 September 5, 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. Police Chief Calyton
4. Fire Chief Gregory
5. Recreation & Community Services Director Flanders
6. Fire Chief Hakola
7. Finance Director Riedeman
8. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
9. City Engineer Ulloa
10. Public Works Director Willett (remote)
11. City Planner Rodriguez (remote)
12. Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
13. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - Child Cancer Awareness - (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation.
4.2. Proclamation - Juliene Flanders - (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to Recreation and Community Services Director Flanders.
4.3. Proclamation - Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation.
5. Presentation
5.1. Presentation - Stanislaus Council of Governments - The Unmet Transit Needs (Director of Mobility Programs, Jean Foletta)
Stanislaus Council of Governments, Director of Motility Programs, Jean Foletta reviewed her presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- Reach out to healthcare providers in our area with this information. - Provide link to their website for services.
At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Cheryl Lex, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to encourage medical transportation services.
Jean Foletta and Alicia Rodriguez addressed MOVE Care Cruisers program.
6. Items from the Public
John Mataka, Greyson Neighborhood Council - addressed City Council regarding the Master Plan Special Meeting Workshop only in English, Spanish translation services were not provided. Mr. Tataka requested for a Spanish meeting to be held in the morning for those that were not able to attend.
Mayor Clauzel addressed Mr. Mataka's concerns. Meeting will be provided in Spanish.
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding easement on South of Del Puerto, concerns over weed growth. Ms. Reynolds also addressed the lack of play equipment for children at the park on Sunflower Drive.
Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding children in the area suffering from cancer. Thanks to Mayor Clauzel for presenting the proclamation to raise cancer awareness.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the lack of affordable housing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Roque addressed Ms. Maisetti's concerns. Upcoming San Joaquin Affordable Housing Summit on September 14th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Double Tree hotel in Modesto.
Yesenia Hernandez, Program Specialist with Invest In Me - addressed City Council regarding upcoming workshop for suicide prevention month on Saturday September16th at the Hammon Senior Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Albertina Reynoso, Promotoras Program- addressed City Council regarding suicide prevention week from September 10th to September 16th.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in appreciation for their support with the Childhood Cancer awareness proclamation. Ms. Weyhrauch also addressed the upcoming Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the Chamber Office on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Gavin Kline, Field Representative with the Office of Congressman Duarte - addressed City Council and provided a legislative update.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council and provided a legislative update.
7. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 7.1 through 7.7. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
7.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
7.2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-43 to Approve the Application for State of California Outdoor Equity Grant 2nd Round.
7.3. Approve Resolution No. 2023-44 approving the CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
7.4. Approve the proposal from Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the WM6B Waterline Replacement Project and the 9th Street Improvement Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $286,184.
7.5. Approve the contract amendment from Consor North America, Inc. (formerly Quincy Engineering) for $433,600.00 for the Rogers Road Delta Mendota Canal Bridge Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a total not to exceed cost of $433,600.00 for Phase II.
7.6. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 871 Reading by Title Only, Waving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Patterson and Nucleus Homeopathics, Inc. and authorizing its recording.
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7.7. Approve the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 10, Patterson Management and Mid-Management Employee Association (PMMEA), Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577, and the Department Heads and Unrepresented Salary Schedules Effective July 1, 2023; the Revised Department Heads and Unrepresented Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2022; and the Part-Time Salary Schedule Effective January 1, 2024.
8. Presentation/Action Item
8.1. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Approve the City of Patterson's Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and authorize staff to implement the Safety Plan.
City Engineer Ulloa and Mark Doty, TJKM Consultant reviewed their presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- Highway 33 and Ward Avenue improvement project
- area of concern by Apricot Valley Elementary school and American Eagle - Highway 33 and Ivy Avenue needs illumination at that intersection - add red paint to curbs/corners
- intersection of Ward Avenue and Highway 33 add dynamic and variable signs At 8:42 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Jaime Lister, Diablo Grande Resident - addressed City Council regarding concerns with I-5 off ramp onto Sperry Avenue.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident- addressed City Council to request that council review the survey that was provided to the public.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding access to grants for traffic enforcement.
At 8:48 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
Councilmember Farinha moved to approve Item 8.1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
8.2. Fire Department - Approve Lease for the Purchase of Ladder Truck through Pierce Financial Solutions. By entering into this lease Pierce is providing a prepayment discount in the amount of $319,915.06.
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Fire Chief Gregory and Fire Chief Hakola reviewed their presentation.
At 8:54 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in favor of item
8.2. At 8:55 p.m. There being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
Councilmember Farinha moved to approve Item 8.2. 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, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
9. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) C. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor pro Tem Roque addressed the Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee meeting on August 30th and upcoming meeting on October 4, 2023.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) City of Patterson Page 6 Updated 9/8/2023 1:28 PM
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)
10. Other Matters
Councilmember Alves - looking forward to the farm to fork event.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque - thanks to all that attended and thanks to the Chief of Police as well as the Fire Department.
Mayor Clauzel addressed the following:
- September 8th is stand up to cancer day
- Prayer for the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack - Amazon is celebrating their 10-year anniversary on September 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., everyone is invited to attend the celebration at the Amazon parking lot.
- Sweet Escape Spa business approved
- Painting of light poles downtown
- Consent item 7.4, 9th street project moving forward
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of September 5, 2023 was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on September 19, 2023.