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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2024
Interim City Manager
Fernando Ulloa
City Attorney
Nubia Goldstein
Deputy City Attorney
Douglas White www.pattersonca.gov
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 Absent
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of November 19, 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
IT Manager Ford
Management Analyst Renfrow
Water Resources Manager Encinas
Deputy Director of Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Services Delgado Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Deputy Director of Engineering Rodriguez
Projects Manager Ferreira
Police Chief Hill
Finance Director Riedeman
Fire Chief Frye
City Planner Andrews
Administrative Assistant Nguyen
Community Development Director Stice
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - Veteran & Military Families Month - (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to Patterson Veterans and families.
5. Items from the Public
Mark Covich, Western Hills Water District Board Member - Addressed concerns related to Diablo Grande MelloRoos water and sewer, the Developer Sewer Agreement with the City, and efforts by City officials to reach a resolution.
Mr. Gonzales, District A, Patterson Resident - Spoke about the Fire Department and Police Department budgets.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative for Assemblymember Alanis - Provided a legislative update.
Resident of Patterson - Expressed concerns regarding the water rate increase and water quality.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce - Thanked the City for the proclamation and provided updates on upcoming Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce events.
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 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSENT: Alves
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 - October 15, 2024 (7:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - October 22, 2024 (5:00 PM)
6.4. City Attorney - Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 877, Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, to approve an Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the “Cali Kosher” cannabis dispensary located at 520 Park Center Drive.
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6.5. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-60 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Authorizing the Third Amendment to the Northern Delta-Mendota Region Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Services Activity Agreement and Consent of SS-MOA Participants.
6.6. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Accept all bids for the Well #8 Tank Recoating Project, award construction to Farr Construction dba Resource Development Company, authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustment for an additional appropriation in the amount of $966,638.
6.7. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-61 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Authorizing the Amended and Restated Cost Sharing Agreement for Delta Mendota Subbasin Coordination.
6.8. Planning Department - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-66 approving the 2024 Patterson Downtown Master Plan (November 2024) and the Addendum to Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR).
6.9. 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.
6.10. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-67 and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Operation & Maintenance Agreement with ENGIE Services U.S. for the monitoring and maintenance of the City’s solar energy facilities.
7. Presentation
7.1. Public Works Department - Presentation to Honor Patterson’s Hometown Heroes for Year 2023-24.
Assistant City Manager Willett and Deputy Director of Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Services Delgado
reviewed their presentation.
7.2. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Presentation reviewing the final conceptual design for the Centennial Park Project
Item 7.2 has been tabled to the December 3, 2024, Council meeting to allow revisions to the language, clarifying that the City Council will be motioning to approve the design.
At 7:43 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment. There were no comments.
RESULT: TABLED
8. Presentation/Action Item
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8.1. City Manager - Adopt the City's 2024 - 2028 Strategic Plan.
City Manager Ulloa and Projects Manager Frriera reviewed their presentation.
City Council discussed the following:
- Goal #1B is partially there but requires improvement
At 7:54 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no Comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Adopt the City's 2024 - 2028 Strategic Plan.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSENT: Alves
9. Public Hearing
9.1. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-62 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adopting the Delta Mendota 2024 (Single) Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Assistant City Manager Willett and Leslie Dumas, Consultant with Woodard & Curran reviewed their presentation.
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident - addressed funding for this project.
Marvin Cane, Patterson Resident - addressed length of project.
At 8:15 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item to public comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Approve Resolution No. 2024-62 Adopt Delta Mendota 2024 (Single) Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSENT: Alves
9.2. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2024-63 Declaring the Results of the Proposition 218 Protest Proceeding for the New Five-Year Solid Waste Rate Schedule, Beginning January 1, 2025.
Assistant City Manager Willett, Management Analyst Renfrow, and Bartle Wells Associates Consultants presented and reviewed their report.
City Council Discussion:
- Clarification regarding the annual rate increase.
At 8:25 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident - Inquired about the method of notification for the proposed changes.
At 8:27 p.m. there being no other comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Alegre read the written protests into the record.
City Council Discussion Continued:
- Concerns regarding the rate increase.
- Consideration of a potential sales tax measure to mitigate impacts.
Action: Moved/ Seconded: Mayor Pro Tem Roque/Mayor Clauzel Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Roque, Mayor Clauzel
Noes: Councilmember Romero, Councilmember Farinha
Absent: Councilmember Alves
Motion failed 2-2-1. Item will come back at a later time.
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RESULT: FAILED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Clauzel
AYES: Clauzel, Roque
NAYS: Romero, Farinha
ABSENT: Alves
9.3. City Attorney - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 878 Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Amending Chapter 16.44 of the Patterson Municipal Code (Dedication-Park and Recreation) to Update the City’s Quimby Ordinance; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-65 Updating the Parkland In-Lieu Fee Charged to Subdivisions, Consistent with the City’s Existing Parkland Standard.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her report.
At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
City Attorney Goldstein provided the following clarification: The ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption. The fees will take 30 days after the effective date of the resolution for a total of 60 days.
Council Discussion:
- Emphasis on establishing clear policies for building larger parks rather than pocket parks.
- Inquiry about the last update to the fees.
- Noted that the fees will take effect 60 days from today's date.
At 8:41 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 878 Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Amending Chapter 16.44 of the Patterson Municipal Code (Dedication-Park and Recreation) to Update the City’s Quimby Ordinance; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-65 Updating the Parkland In-Lieu Fee Charged to Subdivisions, Consistent with the City’s Existing Parkland Standard. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Roque
AYES: Clauzel, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSENT: Alves
10. City Staff Reports
10.1. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64 to Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises and to accept the Final Map for Phase 3 of the Stonegate Shire Project.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
At 8:43 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Council Discussion:
- Clarification requested on the total number of affordable housing units in this project and across its three phases.
- Inquiry about the park northeast of Logan Way, specifically when it will be ready for use.
Councilmember Farinha Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64. 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, Romero, Farinha, Roque
ABSENT: Alves
11. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Alves
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Roque alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Farinha alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. Westside Health Care Task Force (Councilmember Alves alternate) City of Patterson Page 8 Updated 12/4/2024 4:43 PM
C. Councilmember Farinha
Nothing to report.
. 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
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Next meeting will be on December 5, 2024 in Newman.
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on 24/25 state repair for transit maintenance and Measure L funds. . League of California Cities (Councilmember Farinha 1st alternate, Councilmember Alves 2nd alternate)
12. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel - Directed the City Manager to explore funding opportunities for repairing the deteriorating roads on Baldwin and Sperry Avenue. Noted that Public Works is currently patching roadways. Also addressed fee increases.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque - Highlighted the importance of making the Housing Element Workshop available in Spanish.
13. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of November 19, 2024 was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on December 17, 2024.