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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 20, 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 Excused
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 20, 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 Goldstein
3. IT Manager Ford
4. Public Works Director Willett
5. Finance Director Riedeman
6. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
7. Fire Chief Hakola
8. Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
9. Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Ulloa (remote)
10. City Planner Andrews (remote)
11. Police Chief Clayton
12. Community Development Director Stice (remote)
13. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation/Presentation
4.1. Proclamation - Black History Month (February 2024) - Mayor Clauzel Mayor Clauzel thanked the Patterson Joint Unified School District Board and Police Chief Clayton for the investigation into the misappropriation of public funds for the school district.
Mayor Clauzel reviewed and presented the Black History Month Proclamation.
4.2. Patterson High School Football Team Presentation (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel Presented the Certificate of Achievement to the Patterson High School Football team and Coach Cozart.
5. Items from the Public
Justin Farkas Field Representative with the Office of Senator Juan Alanis - addressed City Council to congratulate City Manager Irwin on his upcoming retirement. Mr. Farkas also provided a legislative update.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Vice President for the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce - addressed City Council to provide an update on upcoming Chamber of Commerce events.
Russel Fowler Field Representative with the office of Supervisor Chance Condit - addressed City Council to thank the City for their partnership in their efforts to lobby in Washington D.C. for project funds. Mr. Fowler also provided an update on ongoing projects including the Del Puerto Healthcare District.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7. 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, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
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 - January 16, 2024 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - January 16, 2024 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of January 2024 (Public Works, Fire Department and Community Development)
6.5. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of January 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission)
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6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, Approving a Retainer Agreement for Construction Inspection Services with Cecil & Cecil Enterprises, Inc., Consolidated CM, Inc., and Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for a term of three years, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
6.7. Approve Resolution No. 2024-05, Accepting as complete Kinshire Water Replacement and the Street Full Depth Reconstruction (FDR) Phase 2 Project; Authorizing Staff to File the Notice of Completion and Commence the One-Year Warranty Period.
6.8. Approve Resolution No. 2024-06, Accepting as complete, the Sperry Avenue Improvements Phase II Project located between American Eagle Avenue and Ward Avenue, Authorizing Staff to file the Notice of Completion and Commence the One-Year Warranty Period.
7. Presentation
7.1. Appointment & Oath of Office of New Patterson Fire Chief Jeffrey Frye (City Clerk Alegre)
By consensus of the City Council, this item was postponed to a later date.
8. Presentation/Action Item
8.1. Finance - Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 09 Approving the City of Patterson MidYear Adjustments to the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her report.
City Council thanked the Finance Team for their work with the budget.
Councilmember Farinha moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-09. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
9. Public Hearing
9.1. Finance - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, confirming a report and assessment list under Ordinance No. Ordinance No. 704 and 243, for weed abatements (Lien Process)
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her report.
At 7:41 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
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Councilmember Farinha moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
9.2. Planning Department - Approve Resolution No. 2023-50, approving the Regional Transportation Impact Fee Report and adopting updated development impact fees related to transportation, effective February 21, 2024, per Ordinance No. 608 (M.C. Section 3.64) (continued from February 6, 2024)
By consensus of the City Council Item 9.2 was pulled to be brought back at a later time.
At 7:43 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
RESULT: CONTINUED
10. Public Comment/Action Item
10.1. Public Works Department - Authorize Mistletoe Abatement; Authorize Staff to Enter into a Small Value Contract with the Contractor Selected to Abate the Mistletoe; and Authorize Staff to Bill the Property Owners. (Resolution No. 2024- 07) Clean Up Process.
Public Works Director Willett reviewed his report.
At 7:44 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Alves motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
11. City Council Reports
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A. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) C. Councilmember Farinha
Councilmember Farinha provided an update on the San Joaquin Valley Special City Selection Committee appointments.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on upcoming meeting.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) E. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Next meeting will be March 13, 2024.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Next meeting will be February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
12. Other Matters
Councilmember Alves requested an item be put on the agenda to discuss increasing funding for a mural.
Mayor Clauzel discussed the following:
- Provided an update on the demolition of homes on 9th Street - Revitalization construction to begin at the Garza Park baseball field - Provided an update on the Washington D.C. trip for the purpose of lobbying for funding and amenities
13. Adjournment
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There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 20, 2024 was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on March 5, 2024.