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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2024
Interim 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 Present
City Staff Present:
1. Interim City Manager Ulloa
2. City Attorney Goldstein
3. Assistant City Manager Willett
4. City Planner Andrews
5. Finance Director Riedeman
6. Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
7. IT Manager Ford
8. Fire Chief Frye
9. Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
10. Community Development Director Stice
11. Police Chief Clayton
12. City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 20, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
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4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - National Health Center Week
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to Golden Valley Health Centers representatives.
5. Items from the Public
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Senator Alanis - addressed City Council and provided a legislative update.
Carlos Parnala, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding concerns with intersection at Somerset Way and Sycamore Avenue, island recently built. Creating congestion due to the blocked intersection.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Chamber of Commerce - addressed City Council and provided an update on upcoming events.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to introduce Yvonne Reynolds as the new member of the MOVE Board. Ms. Maisetti also introduced Joanne Marci and Juanzzette Hunter who helping with establishing a 501 c (3) for the Senior Center Board of Directors. Ms. Maisetti also addressed the fund balance and scholarship money coming out of the senior board account and should not be coming out of there, should be coming out of the Farm to Fork fund.
Joanne Marci, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to introduce herself and to address the senior board funds. Ms. Marci also addressed the use of the Hammon Senior Center by seniors. Ms. Marci also requested the following item to be on an upcoming agenda: Stanislaus County beam circular and getting the money for the things needed in Patterson such as water, and a hospital.
Russell Fowler, Field Representative with the Office of Supervisor Condit - addressed City Council and provided an update on the Board meeting and concerns over newest proposed project.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding National Night Out and the need to close Las Palmas Avenue, concerned for the safety of kids and pedestrians. Ms. Magana would also like to see more interaction with emergency personnel and she addressed the gopher holes at the dog park as well as the need for wood to the benches and batting cages.
Martha Fleming, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the new senior board meetings.
6. Consent Calendar
Item 6.8 was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Roque for further discussion.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 6.1 through 6.7. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
Consent Calendar Item 6.8
Mayor Pro Tem Roque addressed the Water operator and Maintenance worker compensations. Water operators undergo training and require certifications, pay should be higher than the maintenance worker category. Requested to consider comparing to other cities salaries.
Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones addressed the item, this item is only approving the cola of 3% and an equity study. Independent studies provided by third parties.
At 7:48 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6.8. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. City Clerk - Approve City Department Reports for the Month of July 2024 (Finance, Public Works, Fire and Community Development).
6.3. City Clerk - Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of July 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.4. City Clerk - Approve Resolution No. 2024-47, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adopting the City of Patterson's Conflict of Interest Code As Is Currently With Minor Changes/Amendments.
6.5. City Attorney - Approve Second Reading and Adoption 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.
6.6. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Accept all bids for the Pedestrian Controlled Crosswalk Safety Project, award construction to Zara Construction, Inc., authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to allocate additional funds in the amount of $903,685.00 from Fund 329.
6.7. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Reject all bids for the Ward Avenue Overlay Ph II Project and direct staff to readvertise at a later date.
6.8. Human Resources - Approve the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 10, Patterson Management and MidManagement Employee Association (PMMEA), Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577, and the Department Heads and Unrepresented Salary Schedules, Effective July 1, 2024.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. Finance - Discussion and Direction for reallocations of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 103 - American Rescue Relief Fund, including interest earnings not previously allocated, in order to meet obligation deadline of December 31, 2024.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her staff report and presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- projects having Purchase Order for encumbrance
- Engineering firm for the street lighting information request City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 9/6/2024 3:23 PM
At 7:54 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motion to provide direction to staff to reallocate any unobligated funds including interest earnings not previously allocated in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund 103 as of December 15, 2024, be authorized and transferred to the General Fund to reimburse for contracted Police services and ensure any amounts transferred to the General Fund under this authorization be made available in the Fiscal Year 24/25 budget originally intended for contract cervices in the Fiscal Year 24/25 in order to meet the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
8. Public Hearing
8.1. Planning Department - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 875, Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson revising the maximum height section of Table
18.46.040-1 of the Patterson Municipal Code, “Development Standards for Industrial Districts.”
Community Development Director Stice and City Planner Andrews reviewed their staff report and presentation.
City Council addressed the following:
- Fire truck and ladder accommodation
- Proximity to a residential area
- What is the need for the extra height?
- What is the increase from our current height?
- How many stories is 135 feet?
- Distance between residential area and these buildings? - Need for more reflection on project
- Current buildings, will this ordinance allow for new modifications? - Only 30 feet more than the current guidelines
- Is this time sensitive or can this item be reviewed further? - Restricting view of the mountains and Patterson's backdrop City Planner Andrews and Community Development Director Stice addressed city council's concerns.
At 8:17 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
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Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to inquire the following: why would a building need to be so tall? What type of building would require this? Building plans not going to council, only approved by Planning Commission. Can a clause be added to require council approval? Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding the maximum height for light industrial zone for any surrounding counties.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council regarding ordinance or new requirements affecting the Zacharias-Baldwin area.
At 8:25 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Councilmember Alves motioned to continue Item No. 8.1 for analysis and discussion and provide specific direction to staff to conduct additional review of the proposal and ordinance No. 875 to increase the maximum height section of table 18.46.040-1 and other concerns of the councilmembers to the City Council meeting on September 17th. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Farinha and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: CONTINUED
9. City Staff Reports
9.1. Finance - Approve Resolution No. 2024-49 adopting General Fund and All Other Funds Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 and approving the Budget Errata item for a digital budget book estimated to cost $11,000.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her staff report.
At 8:29 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Pat Maisetti, Patterson Resident - addressed City Council to address the digital budget book and the need to contract for those services.
At 8:30 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Council addressed the following:
- current budget projects the honest numbers
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Item No. 9.1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
9.2. Planning Department - Direct City Staff to Obtain Cost Estimates for Design Implementation of the City-wide Wayfinding Program.
Community Development Stice and City Planner Andrews reviewed their staff report and presentation.
Consultant Andrews with Graphic Solutions reviewed his presentation.
City Council:
- are parentheses necessary on signs?
- making modifications as the signs get approved.
At 8:38 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Item No. 9.2. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
9.3. City Attorney - Approve Resolution No. 2024-48 Authorizing a Second Amended Promissory Note Secured by Deed of Trust between borrower Darron Silva (“Silva”) and lender City of Patterson (“City”).
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
At 8:44 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Zach Trivon, Attorney for Darron Silva - addressed City Council in support of the item.
Councilmember Romero motioned to approve Item No. 9.3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and the item approved by 4 votes in favor, 0 votes against and 1abstention.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Romero
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSTAIN: Alves
9.4. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-50 to approve and authorize execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for APN 047-026-026, approximately 18 acres to serve as the future sports complex for the Villages of Patterson Master Plan.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
City Council addressed the following:
- Is the current land part of the Williamson Act?
At 8:50 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to approve Item No. 9.4. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
10. City Council Reports
Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates to League of California Cities Annual Conference
Voting Delegates
- Councilmember Farinha
- Mayor Clauzel
Consensus of the council
10.1. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternate(s)to the League of California Cities
By Consensus of the City Council Councilmember Farinha was designated as the voting delegate and Mayor Clauzel as the 1st alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, October 16 - 18, 2024.
A. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) City of Patterson Page 8 Updated 9/6/2024 3:23 PM
Councilmember Alves provided an update on point in time data is available on the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance website.
. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) Nothing to report.
C. Councilmember Farinha
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
Nothing to report.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
Nothing to report.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) E. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the Mayor's Meeting held on October 14th at Javis Mexican Restaurant, discussion involved of homelessness and the economic impacts to our cities and what is being done to mitigate the service delivery impacts to our citizens, given the fact that revenues are dropping. . StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Next StanCOG meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21st. . League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
11. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque thanked Legacy Endowment and Jeffrey Lewis, the Promotoras and El Concilio for providing free eye exams and glasses for the community. This event served over 500 people from the community.
Councilmember Alves addressed BioBlitz event coming up on August 31 at Del Puerto Canyon.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 20, 2024 was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on September 24, 2024.