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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025
City Manager
Fernando Ulloa
City Attorney
Nubia Goldstein
Deputy City Attorney
Douglas White www.ci.patterson.ca.us
Mayor
Michael Clauzel
City Council
Gabriela Henandez, District A
Jessica Romero, District B
Kendra Mora, District C
Carlos Roque, District D
City Clerk
Aracely Alegre
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Michael Clauzel Mayor Present
Gabriela Hernandez District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Kendra Mora District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of January 21, 2024 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Interim Finance Director Williams
Recreation and Community Services Director Weaver
City Planner Andrews
Director of Human Resources Guillory-Jones
Fire Chief Fry
Deputy City Engineer Rodriguez
Police Chief Hill
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Certificate of Appreciation - Legacy Health ( Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Legacy Health Endowment CEO.
5. Certificate of Appreciation - Boards, Commissions and Committee Members 2024 (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the Board, Commission and Committee members of 2024.
6. Items from the Public
Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident - Expressed concerns about traffic near Northmead School and firefighter income.
Sherril Lex, Patterson Resident - Thanked firefighters for their work, particularly during the Palisade fires.
Expressed gratitude to the Police Department for addressing issues with the HOST house and provided an update on the HOST house.
Cynthia Homen, Senior Commission Chair - Provided a Senior Commission meeting update.
Elias Funez, Patterson Resident - Congratulated the new council members. Discussed park space on current the master plan and requested assistance with protecting Del Puerto Canyon. Also spoke about the selection process for board and committee members.
Melanali - Advocated for saving Del Puerto Canyon.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident and Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce President - Thanked the mayor and fire department for their efforts during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday and provided updates on upcoming chamber events.
Christopher Quock - Advocated for the preservation of Del Puerto Canyon.
7. Consent Calendar
Elias Funez - Regarding item 7.7, requested that Council take into consideration the naming of the monument since historically that area has been known as Del Puerto Canyon.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 7.1 through 7.7. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora and unanimously approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Mora
AYES: Clauzel, Mora, Romero, Hernandez, Roque
7.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
7.2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - December 17, 2024 (7:00 PM)
7.3. City Clerk - Approve City Department Reports for the Month of December 2024 (Public Works, Community Development and Fire).
7.4. City Clerk - Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of December 2024 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
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7.5. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Approve an additional Budget Appropriation for Environmental Permit Fees for the I-5/Sperry Avenue Traffic Interchange Project, authorize the Finance Department to Increase the budget by $101,206.50 in account 327-000-0-7576 for this project, and authorize the transfer of Funds from Fund 329 (Measure L) to Fund 327 (Streets) in the amount of $101,206.50 to fund the additional costs.
7.6. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Accept all bids for the Ward Avenue Overlay Phase II Project, award construction to Platinum Dirt Worx, LLC., authorize Staff to execute the Contract, and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget amendments.
7.7. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Accept all bids for the Patterson Gateway Monument Sign Project, award construction to Hart Design Build Inc., authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to perform a budget adjustment to reallocate appropriations in the General Fund (Fund 100) in the total amount of $549,326.
8. Presentation
8.1. Police Department - Presentation - Year End Statistics Report 2024 Police Chief Hill reviewed his presentation.
Mayor Clauzel expressed words of appreciation.
At 7:55 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Mr. Gonzales, Patterson Resident - Expressed appreciation for the Police Department but raised concerns about the level of engagement between the Police Department and the public.
Elias Funez, Patterson Resident - Highlighted the lack of connection between the public and the Police Department and suggested the need for the city to establish its own police department.
At 8:09 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
9. Public Hearing
9.1. (Continued to February 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting) 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 to be continued to the February 4, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
10. City Council Items
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10.1. Selection of 2025-2026 Mayor Pro Tem
(Previously Councilmember Roque)
By consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Roque will continue in the role for the 2025-2026 term.
10.2. Selection of Councilmember to Interview with the Mayor the Applicants to the various City Commissions and Boards.
Planning Commission
(Term expires in February 2025 for 3 members)
(Previous Interview Panel: Mayor Clauzel and Former Councilmember Farinha) By consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Clauzel and Mayor Pro Tem Roque will interview candidates for the Planning Commission.
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission
(Term expires in May 2025 for 3 members)
(Previous Interview Panel: Mayor Clauzel and Former Councilmember Alves) By consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Roque and Councilmember Hernandez will interview candidates for the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission.
Economic Strategic Commission
(Terms expire in April 2025 for 3 members)
(Previous Interview Panel: Mayor Clauzel and Councilmember Romero) By consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Roque and Councilmember Mora will interview candidates for the Economic Strategic Commission.
Senior Commission
(Terms expire in October 2025 for 2 members)
By consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Romero and Councilmember Hernandez will interview candidates for the Senior Commission.
Turlock Mosquito Abatement District
(4-year term, expires December 2026 for the Patterson representative) By consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Romero and Councilmember Mora will interview candidates for the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District.
10.3. Selection of Stanislaus County of Government (StanCOG) Policy Board (Mayor Primary, Mayor Pro Tem Roque was the Alternate)
By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Clauzel will serve as the primary member and Mayor Pro Tem Roque will serve as the alternate.
10.4. Selection of City Council Representative to the Various Agencies:
a. League of California Cities (LOCC) - Primary Representative and Alternate(s):
(Primary is Normally the Mayor, Former Councilmember Farinha was the 1st Alternate, Former Councilmember Alves was the 2nd alternate)
By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Clauzel will serve as the primary member, Mayor Pro Tem Roque will serve as the 1st alternate, and Councilmember Romero will serve as the 2nd alternate. b. Westside Heath Care Task Force:
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(Primary is Councilmember Romero, Former Councilmember Alves was the Alternate) By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Hernandez will serve as the primary member, and Councilmember Romero will serve as the alternate.
c. Workforce Development Board
(Currently Mayor Pro Tem Roque, Mayor Clauzel is the Alternate) By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Mora will serve as the primary member, and Mayor Pro Tem Roque will serve as the alternate.
d. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance
(Primary it was Former Councilmember Alves; Mayor Pro Tem Roque is the Alternate) By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Hernandez will serve as the primary, and Councilmember Mora will serve as the alternate.
e. Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) (Primary is Mayor Pro Tem Roque, Mayor Clauzel is the Alternate) By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Roque will serve as the primary member, and Councilmember Romero will serve as the alternate.
f. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee, Council Representative and Alternate:
(Primary it was Former Councilmember Alves, Former Councilmember Alves was Alternate)
By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Hernandez will serve as the primary member, and Councilmember Mora will serve as the alternate.
g. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing Board (Primary it was Former Councilmember Farinha, Councilmember Romero is the Alternate By Consensus, the City Council agreed that Councilmember Romero will serve as the primary member, and Mayor Pro Tem Roque will serve as the alternate.
11. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel - Acknowledged Human Trafficking Awareness Month and highlighted efforts to promote awareness. Provided directions to City Manager Ulloa regarding the Sun Giant Park and its current half-courts, requesting consideration to extend it to full courts. Expressed appreciation to the Fire Department and the West Stanislaus Fire Protection District for their support in responding to the Los Angeles fires.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of January 21, 2025 was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on February 4, 2025.