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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 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 Excused
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Excused
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 16, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. City Manager Irwin
2. IT Manager Ford
3. Finance Director Riedeman
4. Public Works Director Willett
5. Programs Manager Ferriera
6. Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
7. Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Ulloa
8. Fire Chief Frye
9. Associate Planner Rodriguez
10. Water Resources Manager Encinas
11. Police Officer Dardon
12. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones (remote)
13. Recreation & Community Administrative Services Department Manager Hernandez (remote)
14. Division Fire Chief Hakola (remote)
15. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding live bands playing late at night past 11 p.m.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding hole by the sidewalk located by the Patterson Irrigator and Schut Insurance building, concerned over people have fallen. Ms. Maisetti also provided an update on M.O.V.E board, funding for vehicles and asked council for a van dedicated to senior trips and transportation.
Maria Gabriel with Invest In Me - addressed City Council regarding the need for more events for young adults.
Erica Ayala with Invest In Me - addressed City Council regarding upcoming event on Wednesday, April 24th at Felipe Garza Park from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gavin Cline, Field Representative with the Office of Congressman Duarte - addressed City Council to provide a legislative update.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council to provide a legislative update.
Russell Fowler, Field Representative with the Office of Supervisor Condit - addressed City Council to provide an update on ongoing and future projects.
Martha Flemming, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding Senior Center concerns with closing or changing the programming.
Eliaz Funez, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the Love Patterson event and upcoming City Manager Irwin's retirement and the selection process for the next City Manager.
5. Proclamation
5.1. Proclamation - Love Patterson
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to the members of Love Patterson.
6. Consent Calendar
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Farinha
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 - April 2, 2024 (7:00 PM) City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 5/1/2024 11:12 AM
6.3. Approve City Department Reports for the Months of February and March 2024 (Public Works, Fire, and Community Development).
6.4. Approve City Commission Reports for the Months of February and March 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.5. Adopt Resolution No 2024-21 of concurrence and support of the Stanislaus Urban County and Stanislaus HOME Consortium Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
6.6. Approve Street Closure Request for the Patterson Apricot Fiesta, Scheduled for May 30 - June 2, 2024.
6.7. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Prepare a WaterSMART Planning Grant Application, Accept Grant Funding Approval, and Execute the WaterSMART Planning Grant Funding Agreement Upon Approval for the City of Patterson Del Puerto Creek Recharge and Recovery Project.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. City Manager - Adopt the City’s 2024 - 2028 Strategic Plan.
City Manager Irwin reviewed his presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- would like more time to revisit the strategic plan.
At 7:54 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Mayor Clauzel motioned to postpone item No. 7.1 to the May 7, 2024 Regular City Council meeting to allow more time to address the strategic plan with constituents and further assess public input. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: TABLED
MOVER: Clauzel
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Farinha
8. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
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B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) C. Councilmember Farinha
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) 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)
9. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel encouraged the public to participate in the Keeping Patterson Safe survey on the city's website.
Mayor Clauzel also addressed the grand reopening of Garza Park on April 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
By consensus of the City Council, staff were directed to research the possibility of adding 21 additional Hometown Hero banners to be placed on Sperry Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque addressed the Self-Help affordable housing workshop coming up on April 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at 625 Logan Way in Patterson and another one on April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at 625 Logan Way in Patterson.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 16, 2024 was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on May 7, 2024.