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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2024
Acting City Manager
Fernando Ulloa
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 June 18, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
1. Acting City Manager Ulloa
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. IT Manager Ford
4. Finance Director Riedeman
5. Recreation and Community Services Director Weaver
6. Public Works Director Willett
7. Fire Chief Fry
8. Police Chief Clayton
9. Director of Human Resources Guillory-Jones (remote)
10. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Items from the Public
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding donation of a 1914 Patterson Irrigator article regarding Mr. Patterson.
Yolanda Magana and Sheryl Lex, HOST House Board of Directors - addressed City Council to provide an update on the HOST house clean-up project. Also reminded the public that there will be a Board meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. and it is open to the public.
Sheryl Lex, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to express her gratitude to Mayor Clauzel and Public Works for their quick response to the community needs.
Justin Farkas Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council to Provide a legislative update.
Kandace Weyhrauch, LOVE Patterson - addressed City Council to express her thanks to the community for their support.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 5.1 through 5.8. 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
5.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
5.2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - June 4, 2024 (6:00 PM)
5.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - June 4, 2024 (7:00 PM)
5.4. City Clerk - Approve City Department Reports for the Month of May 2024 (Community Development, Public Works and Fire.)
5.5. City Clerk - Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of May 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission.)
5.6. Recreation and Community Services - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-34 to Accept grant funds in the amount of $10,000 for the Adventure Pass Program from Parks California, and Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
5.7. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-35 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Finalize, Execute, and Implement a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Property Owner Mohammed S. Altarb, for 314 N. 2nd Street (APN# 131-010-030); and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Agreement.
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5.8. City Clerk - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-43, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson Adopting the Revised City Council Election District Boundaries to include the Zacharias-Baldwin annexed territory.
6. Public Comment/Action Item
6.1. Fire Department - Authorize Staff to abate Public Nuisance, by removing Weeds, Dirt, Rubbish, and/or Rank Growth pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 243 and Ordinance No. 704, as defined in Chapter 6.16 of the Patterson Municipal Code-Property Maintenance; Authorize Staff to begin bid process utilizing licensed contractors (Resolution No. 2024-42 Clean-Up Process).
Fire Chief Fry reviewed his report.
City Council addressed the following:
- Addition of another location to the list (Highway 33 and Ward Ave).
At 7:24 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve Item No. 6.1. 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
7. Public Hearing
7.1. Finance - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 873, Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Chapter 3.08, Procurement, of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, amending the City of Patterson’s Procurement Policy.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her staff report.
At 7:27 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Item No. 7.1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by 4-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
7.2. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution Nos. 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37, 2024-38, and 2024-39 Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City’s Benefit Assessment Districts (BADs), Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs), and CSA No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Public Works Director Willett reviewed his staff report.
At 7:29 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Item No. 7.2. 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
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. Finance - Approve Resolution No. 2024-41 continuing the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget and authorizing the Interim City Manager to make expenditures to meet current financial obligations until the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fiscal Year Budget is adopted.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her report.
At 7:31 Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve Item 8.1. 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
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8.2. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-27, Dissolving the Senior Center Board of Directors, Rescinding Resolution 2023-07, and directing City staff to prepare the necessary items for the creation of a City-wide Senior Commission in the City of Patterson.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
City Council addressed the following:
- recognition Pat Maisetti for all her help with this project - possible sunset date of September 1, 2024
- possible sunset date of August 31, 2024
- great step forward to focus on senior issues
At 7:44 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding money raised and currently in the senior board account possibly being used for a 501(c)(3) for helping the seniors with their finances. Another suggestion would be for members of the new senior board to help seniors with programs and services.
Cheryl Lex, Patterson Resident- addressed City Council in support of item.
Gaby Hernandez, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in support of item.
Also addressed possible survey for seniors to address their wants.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in support of item.
At 7:58 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
At 8:01 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Member of the public - addressed City Council inquiring about the number of people that would be on this commission.
Member of the public - addressed City Council to inquire about the selection process for the members.
At 8:04 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Mayor Clauzel motioned to adopt Resolution No 2024-27, dissolving the Senior Center Board of Directors with an end date of August 31, 2024 rescinding Resolution No. 2023-07, and directing City staff to prepare the necessary items for the creation of a City-wide Senior Commission in the City of Patterson and provide direction to the Senior Center Board of Directors to give their direction on what the board wishes to do with the remainder of the funds in the Senior City of Patterson Page 6 Updated 7/11/2024 1:34 PM
Center Board account. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Clauzel
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha
EXCUSED: Roque
9. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment of Two (2) Members to the Economic Strategic Commission for the Term of April. 2024-2026
9.A.1. Motion to Appoint/Reappoint Two (2) Members to the Economic Strategic Commission for the Term of April 2024 - 2026 (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel motioned the appointment of Alejandra Garibay and Vanessa Marks to the Economic Strategic Commission for the Term of April 2024 - 2026. The motion was unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
B. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) Councilmember Alves provided an update regarding the meeting. Some topics covered were available resources for homeless in town.
. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) D. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) City of Patterson Page 7 Updated 7/11/2024 1:34 PM
F. 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 Clauzel addressed the following:
- Tournament of Champions at Garza Park was a success. Patterson Little League won. - Senior housing update.
- Juneteenth celebration
- Zacharias-Baldwin Annexation is now complete
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of June 18, 2024 was adjourned back to closed session at 8:15 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on June 16, 2024.