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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2024
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 Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Dominic Farinha District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
City Attorney Varinsky
Finance Director Riedeman
Water Resources Manager Encinas
Deputy Director of Public Works Guluarte
Public Information Officer Castro
Police Chief Hill
Code Enforcement Supervisor Gomez
Director of Human Resources Guillory-Jones
City Planner Andrews
Community Development Director Stice
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Fire Chief Frye
Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Items from the Public
Becky Campo, President for Helping Others Sleep Tonight - Addressed the homeless situation, shared the challenges, and provided a brief overview of the organization's mission. Mentioned recognition to Chef Titus Cross for exemplary commitment to feeding the homeless. Also noted that meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month.
Tony Madrigal, Former Modesto City Council - Requested moving item number 10 to the top of the agenda.
Cynthia Homen, Senior Commission Chair - Provided an update and shared a schedule of upcoming Senior Commission meetings. Expressed gratitude to outgoing Councilmembers Farinha and Alves.
Monica Della Maggiore, Patterson Resident - Shared appreciation for Councilmember Farinha's many years of service.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Juanzzette Hunter and Pinky - Discussed local events, including the Christmas parade, Hot Cocoa Run, "Trees in the Park," and the annual cookie contest. Thanked Public Works for their support with these events.
Adolfo Virgen, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Chair - Announced Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Assemblyman Alanis - Provided a legislative update.
Cynthia Ruiz, Ceres Resident - Congratulated the newly elected council members. Announced that the non-profit organization South Modesto Businesses United will sponsor a Cinco de Mayo parade on May 3, 2025.
5. Certificate of Appreciation - Dianna Anderson (Mayor Clauzel) Item has been pulled and will be brought back at a later date.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Alves motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Farinha and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Alves
SECONDER: Farinha
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. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - November 19, 2024 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - November 19, 2024 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - December 3, 2024 (6:30 PM)
6.5. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - December 3, 2024 (7:00 PM) City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 1/7/2025 3:39 PM
6.6. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of October & November 2024 (Public Works, Community Development and Fire).
6.7. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of October & November 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.8. Approve Second Reading and Adoption 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.”
6.9. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 879, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adding Chapter 9.50, Camping Within City Limits, To Title 9, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare; Amending Chapter 12.24, Park Regulations, of Title 12, Streets and Other Public Places; Amending Section 6.12.030, Depositing or Burying of Garbage Prohibited – Exceptions, of Chapter 6.12, Garbage Removal, of Title 6, Health and Safety; and Amending Section 9.43,040 Abatement, of Chapter 9.43, Health and Hygiene, of Title 9, Peace, Morals and Welfare of the Patterson Municipal Code.
6.10. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 880, Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adding Chapter 9.54, Protection of Critical Infrastructure, To Title 9, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare, of the Patterson Municipal Code.
6.11. Approve Resolution No. 2024-72, Accepting as Complete, the Citywide Water Metering Project, Authorizing Staff to File the Notice of Completion and Release Retention.
6.12. Approve Resolution No. 2024-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Declaring the Results of the City of Patterson Municipal Election Consolidated with the Presidential General Election Held Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. Finance - Approve Resolution No. 2024-73 Adopting updated User Fees and Authorize the new User Fees and also increases to previously approved User Fees based on CPI as set forth in the Comprehensive User Fee Study dated September 2019.
Finance Director Riedeman reviewed her report.
At 7:23 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Approve Resolution No. 2024-73 Adopting updated User Fees and Authorize the new User Fees and also increases to previously approved User Fees based on CPI as set forth in the Comprehensive City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 1/7/2025 3:39 PM
User Fee Study dated September 2019. 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
7.2. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Chapter
10.40, Speed Limits, of Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Patterson Municipal Code. (“Ordinance”).
Item continued to January 21, 2025
At 7:25 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. City Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-70 A Resolution of the City Council of the Patterson City Council adopting the City Council Rules and Procedures Handbook. The Handbook outlines standardized procedures for the efficient conduct of City Council meetings, establishes clear guidelines for Councilmember behavior, and ensures consistency and transparency in the decision-making process.
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her report.
Council Comments:
- Councilmembers expressed thanks for the changes.
At 7:29 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - Addressed Section B: Public Comments on Page 60, Section 1 of the Handbook, referencing the time allocation for speakers. Suggested that it should specify that a speaker's time may be reduced to 3 minutes.
At 7:31 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Councilmember Farinha motioned to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-70 A Resolution of the City Council of the Patterson City Council adopting the City Council Rules and Procedures Handbook. The Handbook outlines standardized procedures for the efficient conduct of City Council meetings, establishes clear guidelines for Councilmember behavior, and ensures consistency and transparency in the decision-making process. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Alves and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Farinha
SECONDER: Alves
AYES: Clauzel, Alves, Romero, Farinha, Roque
9. Acknowledgement & Presentations to Outgoing Councilmember Alves and Councilmember Farinha
Mayor Clauzel read and presented a proclamation to Councilmember Alves, followed by a brief speech by Councilmember Alves.
Mayor Clauzel then read and presented a proclamation to Councilmember Farinha, followed by a brief speech by Councilmember Farinha.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque provided a few words for outgoing Councilmember Alves and Councilmember Farinha.
Justin Farkas Field Representative with the office of Assemblyman Alanis presented Councilmember Farinha and Councilmember Alves with an Assembly Resolution.
10. Installation of New Elected Officials - Administer/Sign Oath of Office (City Clerk) City Clerk Alegre administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials:
Councilmember Hernandez, District A
Councilmember Mora, District C
Mayor Michael Clauzel
The newly elected officials signed their Oaths of Office in the presence of City Clerk Alegre.
Following the ceremony, the newly elected officials took their seats.
11. Mayor Clauzel Calls for a Short 15/20 Minute Break
At 8:09 p.m., Mayor Clauzel called for a short break to hold a reception honoring outgoing and newly elected City Council members.
12. Mayor Clauzel Calls Meeting to Order
At 8:31 p.m. Mayor Clauzel called the meeting back to order.
13. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel presented Finance Director Riedeman with a plaque in recognition of her retirement.
Finance Director Riedeman shared a few words.
Mayor Clauzel also shared a few words.
Council Comments:
Mayor Pro Tem Roque thanked the South Modesto Business Association for providing gifts, food, and hot cocoa to the underserved community.
Councilmember Hernandez expressed gratitude to her family and supporters.
Councilmember Mora thanked her family and the voters for their support.
14. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of December 17, 2024, was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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Approved by the Patterson City Council on January 21, 2025.