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City Of Patterson
Special Meeting Minutes
February 27, 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 special meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson was called to order in the City of Patterson, Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. Deputy City Attorney White
4. IT Manager Ford
5. Public Works Director Willett
6. City Planner Andrews
7. Fire Chief Frye
8. Community Development Director Stice
9. Police Chief Clayton
10. Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Ulloa
11. Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
12. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Items from the Public
Margaret Garza, Patterson Resident - addressed city council regarding Naomi's House charging rent and need to pay by March 1st, asking Council for help.
5. City Staff Reports
5.1. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 of the Patterson City Council Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-54, in Order to Cancel the Special Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for April 9, 2024, in Connection with the Zacharias-Baldwin Master Plan Reorganization to the City of Patterson; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11 of the Patterson City Council Rescinding Resolution No. 2022-61, in Order to Withdraw the City’s Reorganization Application Submitted to Stanislaus LAFCO, in Connection with the Zacharias-Baldwin Master Plan Reorganization to the City of Patterson.
Deputy City Attorney White reviewed his report.
At 7:12 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Keith Schneider, Keystone Corporation - addressed City Council in opposition to item 5.1. Mr. Schneider also addressed letters sent to council from Rutan & Tucker, LLP and LAFCO.
Ron West, Planning Commission - addressed City Council in opposition to item
5.1. Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in opposition to item
5.1. Keith Sikner, Solano County Resident - addressed City Council in opposition to item 5.1.
Matt Francois, Attorney with Rutan & Tucker, LLP - addressed City Council in opposition to item 5.1. Mr. Francois also commented on letter sent to council from LAFCO.
Sara Lytle- Pinhey, Executive Officer with Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - addressed City Council in opposition to item 5.1. and LAFCO letter sent to council.
Dave Lanferman, Rutan & Tucker, LLP - addressed City Council in opposition to item 5.1. and LAFCO letter sent to council.
Mr. Francois provided clarification regarding SB 330 at the request of Mayor Clauzel.
At 7:47 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
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Deputy City Attorney addressed letters sent to council by LAFCO and attorneys.
He also addressed withdrawing the application from LAFCO and developer fees.
Council addressed the following:
- Potential losses for city if the project moves forward as is. - Zacharias project will bring more amenities, facilities and possibility of a hospital.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 and Resolution No. 2024-11 with the modification of the removal of actions related to the municipal services review and the sphere of influence stated in paragraph two (2).
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, the special council meeting of February 27, 2024, was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Approve by the City Council on March 5, 2024.