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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 4, 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 Hernandez, 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 Excused
Kendra Mora District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Gabriela Hernandez District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 4, 2025 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:03 .m. by Mayor Pro Tem Roque.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
Fire Chief Frye
Public Information Officer Castro
Interim Finance Director Williams
Police Chief Hill
Director of Human Resources Guillory-Jones
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Director of Engineering Rodriguez
IT Manager Marty
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
Yvonne Reynolds, Patterson Resident - Expressed concerns regarding tree pruning coordination between the City and Turlock Irrigation District (TID), particularly with Wright Brothers Tree Service. Raised concerns about tree branches on wires along Del Puerto Avenue. Noted the need for playground equipment at Sunflower Park.
Mentioned that U.S. flags on Sperry Avenue are being damaged due to weather conditions and their placement on poles.
Karen Willard, Patterson Resident - Addressed the Council regarding parking issues on Sunset Court. Reported that the crosswalk button and flashing lights for pedestrians are not functioning properly.
Patterson Resident - Voiced concerns about ADA-accessible parking for school pick-up.
Susan Sawyer, Patterson Librarian - Provided an update on upcoming events at the Patterson Library.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident - Provided an update on upcoming Chamber of Commerce events.
Announced that Love Patterson will take place on April 26 and invited project ideas and sponsorships.
Christopher Quock, San Francisco - Spoke in advocacy of Del Puerto Canyon.
Elias Funez, Patterson Resident - Addressed the need for infrastructure improvements and discussed the meeting of council and compliance with the Brown Act compliance.
Mike Paulanali, Patterson Resident - Spoke about the need for parks, a cultural center, or other community gathering venues on the south side of Patterson.
5. Proclamation
5.1. Proclamation - Black History Month 2025 (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the proclamation to Shawun and Dianna Anderson.
6. Certificates of Recognition - Fire and Emergency Medical Services (Chief Frye) Fire Chief Frye presented Certificates of Recognition.
Dr. Bangs shared a few remarks.
7. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Mora motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 7.1 through 7.6. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Mora, Romero, Hernandez, Roque
EXCUSED: Clauzel
7.1. Motion to Waive Readings - All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
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7.2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - January 21, 2025 (6:00 PM)
7.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - January 21, 2025 (7:00 PM)
7.4. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting/Closed Session - January 28, 2025 (6:00 PM)
7.5. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Proposed Side Letter Agreements between the City of Patterson and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 10, Patterson Management and MidManagement Employee Association (PMMEA), and Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 to Amend the Relevant Sections of the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Between Each of the Parties Regarding Longevity Pay and to Approve the Revised Unrepresented Full-Time Employee Benefit Summary, Containing Respective Longevity Pay Language.
7.6. Approve Resolution No. 2025-01 Approving the Landscape and Stormwater Treatment Control Measures (SCMs) Maintenance & Access Agreement with Harvest Samoan Assembly of God Project; Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Agreement.
8. Public Hearing
8.1. City Attorney - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 881 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson to Amended Chapter 10.40, Speed Limits, of Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Patterson Municipal Code to reflect the recommended speed limit changes in the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey (“E&TS”)
City Attorney Goldstein reviewed her staff report.
At 8:16 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
Councilmember Romero motioned to Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 881 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson to Amended Chapter
10.40, Speed Limits, of Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Patterson Municipal Code to reflect the recommended speed limit changes in the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey (“E&TS”). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Romero
SECONDER: Mora
AYES: Mora, Romero, Hernandez, Roque
EXCUSED: Clauzel
9. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Nothing to report.
. Westside Healthcare Task Force (Councilmember Romero alternate) . Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem roque alternante)
C. Councilmember Mora
Nothing to report.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternante) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Roque 1st alternate, Councilmember Romer 2nd alternate)
10. Other Matters
City Manager Ulloa – Introduced three staff members: IT Manager Justin Marty, Assistant City Manager Willett, and Director of Engineering Tiffany Rodriguez.
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Mayor Pro Tem Roque – Thanked attendees for their patience as he presided over the meeting.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 4, 2025 was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on February 18, 2025.