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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 6, 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 Excused
Kendra Mora District C Present
Carlos Roque District D Present
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 6, 2025 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
Fire Division Chief Schali
Interim Finance Director Williams
Associate Planner Rodriguez
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez IT Manager Marty
Police Chief Hill
Deputy City Clerk Mandujano
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation for Public Works Week 2025 (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented the Proclamation to all the members of Public Works.
4.2. Proclamation Las Promotoras (Mayor Clauzel)
Councilmember Hernandez presented the Proclamation to all the members of Las Promotoras.
5. Items from the Public
Manuel Jimenez Regional Director with La Familia Central Valley - Addressed the City Council and spoke regarding upcoming events that they will be offering in Patterson, also spoke regarding funds for Host House.
Juan Perez Clinical Director La Familia Central Valley - Addressed the City Council regarding the free services they provide.
Glenn Saunders (AFSCME Union) - Addressed the City Council and gave then a the thank you for proclamation, he also spoke regarding AFSCME bargaining ongoing issues.
CV By Pod - Addressed the City Council and thanked them for acknowledging their staff as well as the Promotoras with a proclamation and thanked them for beautifying the City, she also spoke on how she would like to see Patterson have its own police department and expressed her concerns with law enforcement.
John Carlo CV By Pod - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues, he also stated he would like to see a citizen review board.
Melissa Leyva CV By Pod - Addressed the City Council with her concerns regarding 3-minute speaking time, she also expressed concerns about law enforcement issues.
Patricia Rodriguez Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns of homes housing sex offenders on Orkney Street.
Shery Lex & Yolanda Magana Host House - Thanked having La Familia at the Host House also thanked Love Patterson for including the host house as a project and expressed appreciation. Provided an update on upcoming events for the Host house and extended thanks to Chief Hill, as a citizen, she wanted to thank Assistant City Manager Willet for his quick response on work orders and encourage everyone to go out this upcoming Saturday May 3rd and support Fire Feel the Boot Fundraiser.
Yolanda Magana Resident - Thanked Love Stanislaus for a mini grant she received which was used to purchase outdoor equipment for children, she also expressed appreciation to the Fire department for their support and participation in recent youth activities.
Melissa White Resident - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns of homes housing sex offenders on Orkney Street.
Donnie Springer Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns of homes housing sex offenders on Orkney Street.
Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns of homes housing sex offenders on Orkney Street.
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Kandace Weyhrauch Patterson Resident - Addressed the City Council regarding concerns of homes housing sex offenders on Orkney Street.
Bianca Lopez - Addressed the City Council to express concerns about law enforcement issues.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Mora motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6.1 through 6.8. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Mora, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
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 15, 2025 (6:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - April 15, 2025 (7:00 PM)
6.4. 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.
6.5. Approve the proposal from Provost & Pritchard for Design Services for American Eagle Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $177,784.00 and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
6.6. Accept all bids for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project, award construction to American Pavement Systems, Inc., authorize Staff to execute the Contract, and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget amendments.
6.7. Accept all proposals for SCADA for the WQCF Admin Phase 3A Wastewater Treatment Expansion Project, award SCADA Programming to PACE Advanced Water Engineering, authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
6.8. Accept all Proposals for the Construction Management and Contract Administration for the WQCF Admin Phase 3A Wastewater Treatment Expansion Project, award Construction Management and Contract Administration to HDR, Engineering, Inc., authorize Staff to execute the Contract and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
7. Presentation/Action Item
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7.1. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Approve one of the two different prototype sign design options that will serve as a base for the City of Patterson’s Wayfinding Sign Program, and authorize staff to proceed with the award of a Small Value Contract for the fabrication of the prototype signs to Third Floor North.
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez Reviewed her presentation.
At 8:06 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch - Addressed the City Council in suggesting a nonprofit taking this project on or not moving forward with this project.
Yolanda Magana - Addressed the City Council and suggested looking at a local vendor for this project, she also would like to see funds allocated for this project go to youth programs instead.
Bianca Lopes - Addressed the City Council asking how many bids were sent out and received for this project as well as how long was the bid posted. She also asked if those funds can be used for staff raises.
At 8:13 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Mora motioned to reject Item No. 7.1 with specific direction given to staff to look for alternative solutions to provide this to our public. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: FAILED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Mora, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
7.2. Finance - Accept the City of Patterson’s 2023-24 Financial Audit Report, 2023-24 Single Audit Report, 2023-24 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Audit Report, 2023-24 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Financial Audit Report.
Interim Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with the Pun Group reviewed their staff report.
At 8:36 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened item to public Comment.
Bianca Lopes- Addressed the City Council asking if there are sufficient funds to give staff raises.
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At 8:37 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Roque motioned to Accept the City of Patterson's 2023-24 Financial Audit Report, 2023-24 Single Audit Report, 2023-24 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Audit Report, 2023-24 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Financial Audit Report. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Mora
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Mora, Roque
EXCUSED: Romero
7.3. Finance - Accept the Patterson Public Financing Authority’s 2023-24 Financial Audit Report.
At 8:38 p.m. the Patterson City Council meeting adjourned to the Patterson Public Financing Authority.
Secretary Mandujano Called roll call.
Members Present:
1. Member Roque
2. Member Mora
3. Member Hernandez
4. Chair Clauzel
Member Excused:
1. Member Romero
Interim Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with the Pun Group reviewed their staff report.
At 8:41 p.m. Chair Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Member Roque motioned to Accept the Patterson Public Financing Authority’s 2022-23 Financial Audit Report. The motion was seconded by Member Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
7.4. Finance - Accept the West Patterson Financing Authority’s 2023-24 Financial Audit Report.
At 8:42 p.m. the Patterson City Council meeting adjourned to the West Patterson Financing Authority.
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Secretary Mandujano Called roll call.
Members Present:
1. Member Roque
2. Member Mora
3. Member Hernandez
4. Chair Clauzel
Member Excused:
1. Member Romero
Interim Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with the Pun Group reviewed their staff report.
At 8:43 p.m. Chair Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Member Mora motioned to Accept the West Patterson Financing Authority’s 2022-23 Financial Audit Report. The motion was seconded by Member Hernandez and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
At 8:44 p.m. there being no further business, the West Patterson Financing Authority meeting was adjourned to the Patterson City Council meeting.
8. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Nothing to report.
. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) . Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem roque alternate)
C. Councilmember Mora
Nothing to report.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
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. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel provided an update on the upcoming Mayors 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)
9. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque expressed his appreciation for the community coming together and bringing their concerns to the council. He acknowledges the concerns they have regarding sex offenders moving into homes on Osprey Drive.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 6, 2025 was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on May 20, 2025.