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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 16, 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 Excused
Jessica Romero District B Excused
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of July 16, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:01 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. Public Works Director Willett
6. Fire Chief Frye
7. Director of Human Resources Guillory-Jones
8. Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
9. Police Chief Clayton
10. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Items from the Public
Justin Farkas Field Representative with the Office of Senator Juan Alanis - addressed City Council to provide a legislative update.
Tim Benefield, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding Book release party for son at the Baptist Church 10 a.m. July 27th.
James Raglin, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding non-profit organization to help the needy, and homeless in Patterson and the need for rehabilitation programs.
Cheryll Lex, Outreach Director for HOST House - addressed City Council regarding opening of HOST House in the next four weeks. Ms. Lex also addressed the need for support from the community in the form of donations.
Martha Fleming, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the Senior Committee meetings; not being able to meet at City Hall. Ms. Fleming is requesting meetings to be held at the Senior Center to allow for more participation.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding Juniors Giants mini baseball sports league, the stop signs on Sperry Avenue and Highway 33 and the upcoming HOST House barbecue fundraiser and the need for support from the community. Ms. Magana also addressed the upcoming Invest in Me award ceremony event.
5. Proclamation
5.1. Parks Make Life Better Month July 2024 (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to the Parks, Recreation & Community Services and the Public Works Departments.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.10. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
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 - June 18, 2024 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - June 18, 2024 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of June 2024 (Public Works, Fire and Community Development.)
6.5. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of June 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
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6.6. Approve Resolution No. 2024-44, Approving the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Program Supplemental Agreement No. F038 for the Ward Avenue Overlay: from Las Palmas Ave to N. 9th Street, Phase 2 Project No. STPL-5244(043), and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and all Future Documents for this Project on the City’s Behalf.
6.7. Review and Approve the City’s Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Internal Audit 2024.
6.8. Approve Street Closure and waiver of city fees, for National Night Out road closure, scheduled for August 6, 2024.
6.9. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-45, approving an amendment to the City of Patterson General Fund Emergency Contingency commitment of fund balance for the General Fund.
6.10. Approve Second Reading and Adoption 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.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. City Attorney - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 874, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Adding a New Chapter 2.70, Senior Commission, to Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Patterson Municipal Code, to Establish a Senior Commission in the City of Patterson.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
City Council addressed the following:
- Clarification needed regarding residence requirements - Meetings to be held once a month
- Hold the meetings occasionally at the Hammon Senior Center - Fund allocation for the old Hammon Senior Center Board of Directors - Meetings on alternating schedule between the Hammon Senior Center and the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m.
- Selection of Chair in October
- Resident of Patterson requirement
At 7:44 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Member of the Public - addressed City Council regarding members of the public’s input on the decisions, also addressed the funds of the Hammon Senior Center Board of Directors and who will make that decision.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council in support of alternating meetings at the different locations. Ms. Magana also mentioned that providing transportation would be great.
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City Council addressed the following:
- Clarification regarding the attendance requirement
- Selection of the members of the commission. Possible selection of members to be done by two council members instead of a council member and the mayor.
Mayor Clauzel motioned to Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 874, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Adding a New Chapter 2.70, Senior Commission, to Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Patterson Municipal Code, to Establish a Senior Commission in the City of Patterson with the addition of the following: meeting location to alternate between City Hall and the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and members must be Patterson residents.
Councilmember Farinha moved to approve the motion with the requested changes. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. City Attorney - Appoint Interim Assistant City Manager Fernando Ulloa as Interim City Manager and approve a three percent (3%) salary increase commensurate with said appointment, effective July 1, 2024.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
City Attorney Goldstein clarified that if City Council moves forward with the approval of the item, Council will make the motion to make the appointment and also to adopt the resolution.
At 7:55 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Adrian Avalos, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council for clarification regarding the 3% salary increase.
At 7:57 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Appoint Interim Assistant City Manager Fernando Ulloa as Interim City Manager and approve a three percent (3%) salary increase commensurate with said appointment, effective July 1, 2024 and the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-46. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 3-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Farinha, Roque
EXCUSED: Alves, Romero
9. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment of Two (2) Members to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for the Term of May 2024-2026
9.A.1. Appoint/Reappoint (2) Members to the Patterson Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission
Mayor Clauzel made the recommendation to reappoint Adolfo Virgen and appoint Joann Marcy to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for the Term of May 2024 - 2026
City Council unanimously approved the recommendation by a 3-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
B. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
. 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
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) F. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the next Mayors' Dinner Hosted by the City of Patterson on August 14, 2024.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided an update on the discussion of Measure L.
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. League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
10. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided a reminder that on August 6, 2024 there will be a free eyeglass clinic event in the council chambers. Mayor Pro Tem also addressed the new stop signs on Sperry Avenue and Highway 33.
Mayor Clauzel thanked city staff for the stop signs project located on Sperry Avenue and Highway 33. Mayor Clauzel also announced an upcoming Public Safety meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of July 16, 2024 was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on September 3, 2024.