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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 15, 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 Excused
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of October 15, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
Interim City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Finance Director Riedeman
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Human Resources Director Guillory-Jones
Fire Chief Frye
Community Development Director Stice
City Planner Andrews
Police Chief Casey
Police Chief Clayton
Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council regarding the need for Patterson to establish its own police department. He also requested clarification on funding for certain programs.
Jacqueline Sudduth, Patterson Resident - raised concerns about parking issues, specifically accessible/handicap parking in front of her home.
Gavin Klein, Field Representative with the Office of Congressman Duarte- provided the City Council with a legislative update.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Assemblyman Alanis - provided the City Council with a legislative update.
Blake, with Boy Scouts Troop 51 - addressed the City Council regarding the Downtown Master Plan, requesting consideration for the installation of flagpoles in front of businesses.
5. Consent Calendar
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director requested to pull Item No. 5.5 to provide an updated map and staff report to include updated road closures at the November 19th regular city council meeting.
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7 with the exception of Item No. 5.5. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Farinha
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 - September 24, 2024 (7:00 PM)
5.3. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - October 1, 2024 (6:00 PM)
5.4. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - October 1, 2024 (7:00 PM)
5.5. Recreation and Community Services - Approve street closure and city sponsorship for Patterson Christmas Festival Events on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and request for support and City funding.
5.6. City Clerk - Approve City Department Reports for the Month of September 2024 (Public Works, Community Development and Fire).
5.7. City Clerk - Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of September 2024 (Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6. Presentation
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Mayor Clauzel presented a proclamation and plaque to outgoing Police Chief Clayton City Clerk Alegre administered the appointment and Oath of Office to newly appointed Patterson Police Chief Hill.
Mayor Clauzel announced the pinning ceremony for Police Chief Hill.
At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Clauzel called for a 15-minute recess.
At 7:51 p.m. Mayor Clauzel reconvened the meeting.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. Planning Department - Adopt the City of Patterson Downtown Master Plan and the corresponding CEQA Addendum to the City of Patterson 2010 General Plan EIR.
Community Development Director Stice reviewed his report.
Consultants with RRM and Design group reviewed their presentation.
Staff requested the adoption of the Draft Master Plan, incorporating changes and edits as presented to the City Council.
At 8:37 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - addressed the City Council in support of item 7.1.
At 8:40 p.m., with no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to Adopt the City of Patterson Downtown Master Plan and the corresponding CEQA Addendum to the City of Patterson 2010 General Plan EIR, as amended with errata changes as presented to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 4-1-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Farinha
7.2. Public Works Department - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-59 Approving Development Impact Fees and Nexus Studies for City Hall, the City’s Corporation Yard, Recreation Facilities, Parks, and Transportation Improvements.
Assistant City Manager Willett reviewed his report.
Carlos Villareal, Consultant with Willdan financial reviewed his presentation.
City Council Discussion:
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- Question raised regarding the comparison of other cities in the study that were not within the county.
- Clarification sought on who is responsible for paying the impact fees.
City Planner Andrews reviewed his report.
Christopher Thnay, Consultant with Advanced Mobility Group, reviewed his presentation.
City Council Discussion:
- Clarification requested regarding the TIFF allocations, which projected $18M, with a new projection of $13M.
- Clarification requested on percentage changes displayed on the "Findings" slide.
At 9:16 p.m., Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing.
Pat Maisetti, Former Patterson Resident – addressed the City Council in support of the item.
At 9:18 p.m., with no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the Public Hearing.
City Council Discussion:
-A question was raised regarding the last time these fees were updated.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2024-59 Approving Development Impact Fees and Nexus Studies for City Hall, the City’s Corporation Yard, Recreation Facilities, Parks, and Transportation Improvements.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-1-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Farinha
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 of the City Council of the City of Patterson, approving the Agreement between the City of Patterson (“City”) and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department (“County”) for the provision of the law enforcement services within the City’s boundaries, effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Clauzel opened public comment.
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Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident – expressed opposition to a five-year agreement and reiterated the need for the City to establish its own police department, citing concerns over the length of the agreement.
At 9:27 p.m., with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed public comment.
City Council Discussion:
- A cost-benefit analysis was discussed, highlighting potential savings by maintaining a contract with the county.
- Concerns were raised about response times and the new contract. - Budgetary concerns related to establishing an independent police department were also discussed.
Councilmember Romero motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 of the City Council of the City of Patterson, approving the Agreement between the City of Patterson ("City") and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department ("County") for the provision of law enforcement services within the City’s boundaries, effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-1-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Romero
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Roque
EXCUSED: Farinha
9. City Council Reports
A. Appointment of Five (5) Members to the Senior Commission. Two members to Serve a 1-Year Term (2024-2025) Three (3) members to Serve a 2-Year Term (2024-2026).
9.A.1. Appointment of Five (5) Members to the Senior Commission. Two members to Serve a 1-Year Term 2024-26
By a 4-1-0 consensus of the City Council, the following members were appointed to the specified terms:
1-year term (2024-2025):
- Catherine Ferreira
- Marcine Reed
2-year term (2024-2026):
- Sherril Lex
- Cynthia Homen
- Richard Reiller
B. Councilmember Alves
Nothing to report.
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. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . 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
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided a Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee 2023/2028 plan update.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Mayor Clauzel alternate)
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Clauzel alternate) 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
Councilmember Alves commended the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for organizing new events and enhancing social media outreach. She also highlighted available funding for businesses to renovate their storefronts.
Councilmember Romero reminded the public of the upcoming Volunteer Firefighter Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, October 20th.
Interim City Manager Ulloa announced that the November 5th City Council meeting would be canceled due to Election Day.
Mayor Clauzel requested a cost analysis for the creation of a Patterson Police Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque raised a question regarding consulting services, asking whether certain tasks could be handled internally by staff instead of outsourcing.
Mayor Clauzel requested a moment of silence in honor of breast cancer awareness and its victims.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of October 15, 2024 was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on November 19, 2024.