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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2024
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
The regular (hybrid) meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of January 16, 2024 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 Varinsky
3. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
4. IT Manager Ford
5. Interim Fire Chief Frye
6. Public Works Director Willett
7. Engineering and Capital Projects Director Ulloa
8. Police Chief Clayton
9. Finance Director Riedeman
10. Water Resources Manager Encinas
11. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Certificate
4.1. Parks Recreation and Beautification Award to Soroptimist International of Patterson.
Consensus from Council to move this item to Item No. 5
Kandace Weyhrauch, Vice Chair and Adolfo Virgen, Chair, presented the award to Soroptimist International of Patterson.
5. Items from the Public
Consensus from Council to move this item to Item No. 4
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding Hammon Senior Center issues. Ms. Maisetti addressed scholarships, termination of programs certain programs such as the green bag program, use of van for seniors, exercise machine money should be returned to those who donated it, would like to see meals on wheels program be part of Patterson.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce - addressed the City Council regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for HOST House, tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. She also addressed the Hammon Senior Center scholarships, wording needs to change in the activity guide to state that the scholarships are not limited to Patterson students.
Galvin Klein, Field Representative with the Office of Congressman Duarte - addressed the City Council to provide a legislative update.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed the City Council to provide a legislative update.
Toni Henri, Soroptimist International of Patterson President - addressed the City Council to thank council and the community for their support during the holidays. Presented awards to Mayor Clauzel and Recreation & Community Services Department. Provided statistics regarding participation during the holiday season. Asking for partnership with the City.
Annette Randle, Hammon Senior Center Board of Directors Member - addressed the City Council regarding Hammon Senior Center Board of Director issues.
Adolfo Virgen, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Chair - addressed the City Council regarding Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission updates and meeting times.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.8. 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
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 - December 5, 2023 (7:00 PM) City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 1/30/2024 12:53 PM
6.3. Approve City Department Reports for the Months of September thru December 2023 (Public Works, Fire Department and Community Development)
6.4. Approve City Commission Reports for the Months of September thru December 2023 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission)
6.5. Approve Resolution No. 2024- 01 Adopting the Memorandum of Agreement among the Delta-Mendota Subbasin and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and Approve Resolution No.2024- 02 Adopting the Special Projects Agreement for Development of a Single Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the DeltaMendota Subbasin.
6.6. Accept Donation of a Tiller Truck from Kern County to be used for Fire Department Training.
6.7. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03, Approving a Retainer Consultant Services Agreement with Bellecci, Black Water Consulting Engineers, NorthStar Engineering Group, O’Dell Engineering, and Provost & Pritchard for General Engineering and Surveying Services for a term of three (3) years, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
6.8. Reject all bids for the Well #8 Tank Recoating Project and directing staff to readvertise at a later date.
7. Presentation/Action Item
At 7:35 p.m. the Patterson City Council adjourned to the West Patterson Financing Authority.
Secretary Alegre called roll call.
All five (5) Members Present:
1. Member Roque
2. Member Alves
3. Member Romero
4. Member Farinha
5. Chair Clauzel
Finance Director Riedeman and Consultant Ken Diker with Del Rio Advisors LLC reviewed their report.
Board Members addressed the following:
- How are Mellor Roos compared to neighboring projects
- Percentage of new developments using Mello Roos
- Follow thru with building all of the homes, what happens to all the bonds - Issuance amount
At 7:48 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Board Members addressed the following:
- Clarification regarding the payoff of Mello Roos
- Addressed attachment three (3) of the agenda packet regarding the itemized improvements, proceeds can be used for the community center.
Consultant Diker and City Manager Irwin addressed Mayor Clauzel's concerns.
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Member Farinha moved to approve the West Patterson Financing Authority Resolution No. 2024-01. The motion was seconded by Member Romero and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
At 7:51 p.m. there being no further business, the West Patterson Financing Authority meeting was adjourned to the Patterson City Council meeting.
7.1. Finance - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of the West Patterson Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Villages of Patterson), approving and directing the execution of Supplement No. 1 to Fiscal Agent Agreement, approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement, approving sale of such bonds, approving other related documents and actions, and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
8. Public Hearing
City Manager Irwin provided clarification to move Item No. 7.1 to the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council meeting as the information for this item will not be ready by February 6, 2024.
At 7:55 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to move Item No. 7.1 to the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.1. Planning Department - (Motion to Continue the Public Hearing to February 6, 2024 Regular Council Meeting) Approve Resolution No. 2023-50, approving the Regional Transportation Impact Fee Report and adopting updated development impact fees related to transportation, effective December 5, 2023. Per Ordinance No. 608 (M.C. Section 3.64) related to the approval of transportation development impact fees, motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-50 approving the Regional Transportation Impact Fee Report and adopting updated development impact fees related to transportation, effective December 5, 2023.
9. City Council Reports
A. Confirmation or New Selection of Stanislaus County Council of Governments (StanCOG) Policy Board Member and Two (2) Alternates (Mayor is Primary; and Councilmember Roque are alternates)
By consensus of the City Council:
Primary - Mayor Clauzel
First Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Second Alternate - Councilmember Romero
B. Selection of 2024-2025 Mayor pro Tem
By consensus of the City Council Mayor Pro Tem Roque will continue to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2024 - 2025 term.
C. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
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. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
D. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) E. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
F. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided an update on StanCOG projects and funding. . (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) G. 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
Mayor Pro Tem Roque expressed his gratitude to Kern County for the fire truck donation.
Mayor Clauzel expressed his gratitude to the property owner, City Manager and the City Attorney for their help with cleaning up the properties at the center of town. Mayor Clauzel also addressed the upcoming Love Patterson event on April 20, 2024.
Councilmember Alves addressed Human Trafficking presentation hosted by Patterson Joint Unified School District and Invest in Me, at the Patterson School District Professional Development Building at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of January 16, 2024 as adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on February 20, 2024.