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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 3, 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 Late 7:43 PM
Shivaugn Alves District A Present
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 October 3, 2023, was called to order in the City of Patterson, 1 Plaza, Patterson at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Roque.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
4. Public Works Management Analyst Renfrow
5. Environmental Compliance Specialist Laurel
6. IT Manager Ford
7. Public Works Director Willett
8. Fire Chief Gregory
9. Director of Engineering/Building Ulloa (remote)
10. Diana Hernandez (remote)
11. Finance Director Riedeman
12. Police Chief Clayton
13. Code Enforcement Alysia
14. City Planner Andrews (remote)
15. Community Development Director Stice (remote)
16. Public Works Deputy Director Andrade (remote)
17. City Clerk Alegre
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - National Bully Prevention Awareness Month (October 2023) Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the proclamation to Gaby Fernandez, Stanislaus County Serving Seniors Program Director.
4.2. Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week (2nd Week of October)
Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the proclamation to Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gomez and Code Enforcement Officer I Cantu.
4.3. Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15, 2023 through October 15, 2023)
Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the proclamation to Albertina Reynoso and the Patterson Promotoras.
4.4. Proclamation - Fire Chief Gregory - (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Gregory.
5. Items from the Public
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in appreciation for taking care of the weeds on Sperry Avenue. Ms. Reynolds also inquired about the plan for the easement and addressed the lack of play equipment at Sunflower Park.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to clarify that cannabis dispensary, Nucleus Homeopathic, Inc. is not a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Weyhrauch also addressed Public Safety Committee meetings, would like to see meetings being held for that commission.
Tim Benefield, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to congratulate Fire Chief Gregory on his retirement and also expressed his religious beliefs.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative for the Office of Assemblymember Alanis - addressed City Council to provide a legislative update.
Adolfo Virgen, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Member - addressed City Council to provide a reminder for upcoming Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission meetings. Mr. Virgen also addressed council in appreciation for all the proclamations that are being presented at council meetings.
Gaby Fernandez, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council and provided a speech regarding the anti-bullying proclamation.
6. Consent Calendar
Item 6.4 was pulled by City Attorney Goldstein for consideration and to be brought back to a future agenda.
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Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.10, excluding 6.4. 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, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - September 19, 2023 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - September 19, 2023 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 870, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Confirming the Termination of the Development Agreement By and Between the City of Patterson and Central Valley-Sierra Associates and Authorizing the Recording of a Notice of Termination.
6.5. Approve street closure for Patterson Christmas Festival Events on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and request for City funding.
6.6. Approve Resolution No. 2023-45 Adopting updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) 2023 and Spill Emergency Response Plan (ERP) 2023.
6.7. Approve Resolution No. 2023-46 Accepting the Dutch Bros Project as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion.
6.8. Approve Resolution No. 2023-47 Accepting the Grocery Outlet Project as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion.
6.9. Approve of Surplus City Vehicle FY 2023/2024.
6.10. Approve Resolution No. 2023-48 Approving the Lease Agreement with PNC Bank for the Purchase of Fire Trucks.
7. Presentation
7.1. Public Works Department - Solid Waste Program Presentation Public Works Director Willett, Public Works Management Analyst Renfrow and Environmental Compliance Specialist Laurel reviewed their presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- recycling dates and where to find that information
- process for educating the public regarding what goes into each bin - is compost available for city residents?
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- in the future having a Public Works Day to learn about public works and what the department does
- events for recycling
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Yolada Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding having a citywide Public Works community day and handing out food waste bins for the community.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding compost and the Public Works community day event.
At 8:16 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
8. 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
Nothing to report. Next EDAC (Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee) meeting will be held tomorrow, October 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) E. Mayor Clauzel
Nothing to report.
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. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
9. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque expressed his thanks to the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Clauzel provided a reminder that it is Domestic Violence and Breasts Cancer Awareness month.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of October 3, 2023 was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on November 7, 2023.