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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2025
City Manager
Fernando Ulloa
City Attorney
Nubia Goldstein
Deputy City Attorney
Douglas White
www.pattersonca.gov
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 Present
Gabriela Hernandez District A Present
Jessica Romero District B Present
Kendra Mora District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Excused
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 15, 2025 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
Management Analyst Renfrow
Interim Finance Director Williams
Police Chief Hill
Sergeant Decroy
Water Resources Manager Encinas
Associate Planner Rodriguez
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez Fire Chief Frye
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
IT Manager Marty
City Clerk Alegre
Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
John Mataka- Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also requested a citizen review board.
Paul Willett Director of Ambulance Operations - Addressed the City Council regarding his positive encounters with Fire Chief Frye, he also addressed social media regarding ambulance postings and encouraged the public to contact him with any questions.
Bianca Lopez- Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, she also requested a citizen review board.
Sam Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues throughout Stanislaus County.
Dr. Samuel White-Ephraim Vice President of the Stanislaus County NAACP - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Maria Gabriel Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council to Express concerns about law enforcement issues, she also would like to see ethnic classes and diversity program for Sheriffs.
Marvin Kane - Addressed the City Council to Express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also raised concerns regarding the streets and needing repairs.
Mr. Gonzales Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council to Express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also requested a citizen review board.
Kandace Weyhrauch Chamber of Commerce - Provided an update on upcoming events for the Chamber.
Tim Benefield - Addressed the City Council and thanked them for the improvements he has seen in the streets, he also shared experiences during his traffic stops with the Sheriff’s department but emphasized on the importance of having them.
Vivian Ratliff - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Member of the Public- Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues. Also addressed correcting the deficiency we have in the Sheriff’s office.
Melanali - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also addressed the need for Patterson to have its own Police Department.
Kat Richie Advocate for youth programs - Addressed the City Council and thanked the City for the recently fixed fields at the Sports Park.
Julissa - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues throughout Stanislaus County and citizens who have lost their lives.
Susan Rigney - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues throughout Stanislaus County.
Wendy Byrd President of NAACP - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues as well as incidents with the School District.
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Sebastian Jones Community Activist - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
5. Presentation
5.1. Traffic Incident Debrief – (Police Chief Hill)
Chief Hill reviewed his presentation.
At 8:30 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Ralph - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also stated he would like to see a citizen review board.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Mr. Gonzalez - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues. He also stated that he would like sheriffs to be more involved in the community Melanali - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues. He also stated he would like to see an independent audit done for the sheriff's department.
Daily Perry Modesto Resident - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also stated he would like to see a citizen review board.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
John Mataka - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also requested a citizen review board.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Sebastian Jones - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Shawun Anderson- Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, she also stated that the sheriffs should have emotional intelligence training and would also like to see Patterson have its own Police Department.
Dianna Anderson - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues. He also stated he would like to see an independent audit done for the sheriff's department.
Member of the Public - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also stated he would like to see a citizen review board.
Tanya Leroy - Addressed the City Council to shared concerns about people using racial language during incidents and stressed the importance of being respectful. Also thanked the Sheriff's Department for all they do.
Rosemarie - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Angelica Hernandez - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
Daniela Rodriguez - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
At 9:45 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
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6. Consent Calendar
At 9:55 p.m. Mayor Clauzel calls for a short 5 Minute Break.
At 10:00 p.m. Mayor Clauzel calls the meeting to order.
Item 6.6 pulled by City Manager Ulloa, item will be moved to a future meeting.
Councilmember Mora made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.13 with the exception of item 6.6 being pulled to a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora
EXCUSED: 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 - April 1, 2025 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - April 1, 2025 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of January - March 2025 (Fire, Community Development, Public Works, and Finance).
6.5. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of March 2025 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, in Concurrence with the Stanislaus Urban County and Stanislaus HOME Consortium Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and Support of Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
6.7. Approve the proposal from Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Engineering and Design Services for NP-1B Waterline Improvements and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $79,500 and authorize the Finance Department to allocate additional funds.
6.8. Approve the proposal from Provost & Pritchard for Engineering and Design Services for Engineering and Design for Mini Roundabout at Ward and Salado and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $181,350.00 and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
6.9. Approve the proposal from Provost & Pritchard for Design Services for Park Center Pavement Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $130,890.00.
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6.10. Adopt Resolution No.2025-19 to Abandon the unused Storm Drain Easement located within APN 021-085-036.
6.11. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a FourYear Agricultural Lease Agreement with a One-Year Extension, with Katealynn Cadena and 5C Genetics for the Orange Avenue and First Street Properties.
6.12. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a ThreeYear Agricultural Lease Agreement, and Two-One-Year Extensions, with David Fantozzi Farms for the Olive and Sycamore Avenue Property.
6.13. Approve Resolution No. 2025-26 Accepting the Public Improvements for Villages of Patterson, Cromwell Shire Unit 2 offsite Improvements as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Begin the OneYear Warranty.
7. Presentation/Action
7.1. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Accept all bids for the WQCF Admin Phase 3A Wastewater Treatment Expansion Project, award construction to Auburn Constructors, LLC., authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to allocate additional funds.
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez reviewed her presentation.
At 10:12 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
At 10:13 p.m. Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Mora motioned to approve Item No. 7.1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Romero
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora
EXCUSED: Roque
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. Public Works Department - Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 Setting a Public Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase Associated with Solid Waste Collection Services, City Programs & Maintenance, and State of California Recycling Mandates, and Also Authorizing the Proposition 218 Notice Proceedings.
Assistant City Manager Willett reviewed his staff report.
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Management Analyst Renfrow Reviewed first presentation.
Bartle Wells Consultant reviewed the second presentation At 10:36 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns that the garbage is being mixed.
At 10:38 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Mora motioned to approve Item No. 8.1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora
EXCUSED: Roque
9. Public Hearing
9.1. Public Works Department - Approve Resolution No. 2025-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson Providing for the Addition of Territory to Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2013-01 (Non-Residential Maintenance Services); and Approve Resolution No. 2025-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson Providing for the Addition of Territory to Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2018-02 (Residential Maintenance Services); and Approve Resolution No. 2025-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson Providing for the Addition of Territory to Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2022-01 (Public Safety Services).
Assistant City Manager Willett reviewed his staff report.
Regarding Resolution No. 2025-22
At 10:45 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
At 10:45 p.m. Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Romero motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-22 The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
Regarding Resolution No. 2025-23
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At 10:48 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
At 10:48 p.m. Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Romero motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-23 The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote
Regarding Resolution No. 2025-24
At 10:49 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
At 10:50 p.m. Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Mora motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-24. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
10. City Council Reports
A. Appointment/Reappointment of Three (3) Members to the Planning Commission for the Term of Feb. 2025-2027
10.A.1.Planning Commission Appointments/Reappointments
Mayor Clauzel motioned to reapportioned Lynn Apland, Eric Bendix and Michael Sidhu to the Planning Commission for the Term of Feb. 2025-2027.
The motion was unanimously approved by q 4-0 Vote.
B. Councilmember Hernandez
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem roque alternate)
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D. Councilmember Mora
Nothing to report.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
F. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the upcoming StanCOG meeting. . 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)
11. Other Matters
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of April 15, 2025 was adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on (date pending).