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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 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 Present
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
IT Manger Marty
Police Sargent Decroix
Fire Chief Frye
City Engineer Rodriguez
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
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Maria Gabriel, Patterson Resident - invited the community to participate in their monthly cleanup on Saturday, July 19th at 8 AM at the Del Porto Canyon sign.
Justin Farkas, Representative for the Office of Assemblymember Alanis - provided updates on district matters, including the Diablo Grande rate hike increase and recent legislative activities.
Christianna, Patterson Resident Representing the Nonprofit Invest in Me - announced a new walking group starting the following week with walks on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.
Clover, Patterson Resident - expressed concerns about potential ICE activities in Patterson and inquired about the city's plans to protect community members..
Kandace Weyhrauch, Representing the Chamber of Commerce - informed the community about Grocery Outlet's independence from hunger program, aiming to raise $4,000 for the Church Without Walls food pantry.
5. Presentation
5.1. Presentation - Del Puerto Health Care District
Karin Freese, CEO of Del Puerto Healthcare District, presented plans for a comprehensive healthcare campus in Patterson. The presentation included:
● Results from community health needs surveys conducted in 2021 and 2025. ● Top concerns identified: travel time as a major barrier, gaps in primary care and specialty services, and community desire for investment in local healthcare. ● Introduction of a master plan for a 27.5-acre medical healthcare campus located between Sperry, Ward, Las Palmas, and Ninth Street.
● Timeline for development, with groundbreaking planned for 2026 and first buildings occupied by 2028.
● Total cost estimate of $197.5 million, excluding the hospital. ● Funding breakdown: 44% from the district and community partners, 56% from development impact fees.
Vishal Turkar from HDR architects presented the site plan, highlighting:
● Mixed-use development including hospital, offices, mental health clinic, ambulance center, and senior living facilities.
● Focus on sustainability and integration with the community.
Council members raised questions and concerns about traffic management, impact fees, and infrastructure development. Mayor Clauzel expressed strong support for the project, emphasizing its importance for the community's healthcare needs.
6. Consent Calendar
Mayor Clauzel called for a motion to approve consent calendar items 6.1 to 6.14. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Roque and seconded by Councilmember Mora. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
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RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Mora
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora, 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 - June 17, 2025 (3:00 PM)
6.3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting - June 17, 2025 (7:00 PM)
6.4. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of June 2025 (Public Works, Fire, and Finance).
6.5. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of June 2025 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.6. Approve Street Closure and waiver of city fees, for National Night Out road closure, scheduled for August 5, 2025.
6.7. Approve Contract to Mercury Associates, Inc. for a Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Comprehensive Fleet Study via Equalis Group Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
6.8. Approve Resolution No. 2025-47 Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Valley Water Collaborative and the City of Patterson GSA for Coordination on Groundwater Quality and Domestic Well Mitigation Efforts.
6.9. Approve Resolution No. 2025-48 Approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Dan Vander Pol of MDHE Enterprises, LLC; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Deferred Improvement Agreement.
6.10. Approve an Amendment to Contract with Woodard & Curran for Update to Chrome 6 Feasibility Study and Authorize the Finance Department to make the Necessary Budget Amendment.
6.11. Reject all bids for the Ward Avenue Sewer Water Lift Station Rehabilitation Project and direct staff to re-advertise at a later date with a revised scope.
6.12. Approve Resolution No. 2025-49 Conditionally Accepting the Offsite Public Improvements for the Baldwin Ranch North Project; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Commence the One-Year Warranty.
6.13. Approve Resolution No. 2025-50, Approving the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Program Supplemental Agreement No. F040 for Las Palmas Safety Corridor Project: from 9th Ave to SR 33 and 6th St to F St Project No. CRPL-5244(049), and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and all Future Documents for this Project on the City’s Behalf.
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6.14. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 to Abandon the excess Right-of-Way located within APN 047-031-051.
7. 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
Nothing to report.
. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
C. Councilmember Mora
Councilmember Mora announced an upcoming one-on-one meeting with workforce development in August to discuss services for Patterson. . Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor Pro Tem Roque reported on the EDAC meeting, where they reviewed and accepted drafts of the economic comprehensive development strategy for 2030. . (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel mentioned the recent Stanislaus County mayors' meeting hosted by Mayor Bublak in Turlock. He also noted ongoing developments with STANCOG, with updates to be provided to the public in the near future.
. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Roque 1st alternate, Councilmember Romero 2nd alternate)
8. Other Matters
City Manager Ulloa announced and congratulated Kevin Williams as the new finance director.
9. 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 7:42 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on (date pending).