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City Of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 19, 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
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 19, 2025, was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:08 p.m.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Finance Director Williams
Deputy Director of Regulatory Compliance & Administrative Services Delgado Public Works Interim Director Barrera
Public Works Deputy Director Guluarte
IT Manager Marty
Police Deputy Rodriguez
Fire Chief Frye
Community Development Director Stice
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez City Clerk Alegre
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
4. Items from the Public
Justin Farkas from Assemblyman Juan Alanis' office provided a legislative update regarding potential changes to congressional district lines in California and expressed concerns about the proposed special election in November.
Kandace Weyhrauch announced that the Chamber of Commerce had filed an application for the fourth annual Patterson Christmas Festival scheduled for December 6th and was seeking city support.
5. Presentation
5.1. Engineering, Building, and Capital Projects - Approve Resolution No. 2025-52, Authorizing the Submittal of Individual Grant Applications for Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) and the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal Programs.
Director of Engineering, Building & Capital Projects Rodriguez reviewed her presentation.
At 7:34 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Angela Bodas asked about traffic studies for the mini roundabout, particularly during school hours. Director Rodriguez confirmed they are evaluating the intersection.
At 7:36 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Roque, seconded by Councilmember Mora, to approve Resolution No. 2025-52, Authorizing the Submittal of Individual Grant Applications for Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) and the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal Programs. Motion passed 5-0.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Mora
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora, Roque
6. Consent Calendar
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Roque, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 to 6.7. This motion was passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.
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RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Roque
SECONDER: Hernandez
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 City Department Reports for the Month of October 2024 through January 2025 (Public Works, Fire, Engineering, Recreation & Community Services, Finance, Community Development and City Clerk's Office).
6.3. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of July 2025 (Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission).
6.4. Approve Amended 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.
6.5. Approve Resolution No. 2025-53, Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Dedication of Right-of-Way (ROW) for public use for Parcel # 048-047-028.
6.6. Approve Resolution No. 2025-54, Accepting a 10-foot wide Sanitary Sewer Easement within parcel 131-017-025 to provide sewer services to the property located at 415 S. Fourth Street, Patterson, APN 131-017-026.
6.7. Accept the Proposal for Professional Services for the Sewer Rate Study from Willdan in the Amount of $32,870 and Authorize Staff to Enter into an Agreement.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. Planning Department - Approve a tentative subdivision map application to subdivide one parcel (047-025-014) totaling approximately 36.3 acres, located at the northwest corner of Olive Avenue and the future Hartley Street, within the Villages of Patterson (VOP) Master Plan area, into 162 single-family residential lots (80 of which measure a min. of 45 feet by 100 feet; and 82 of which measure a min. of 50 feet by 100 feet), two remainder parcels for future multi-family and commercial land uses, plus new street, parks, storm basin and utility infrastructure.
Community Development Director Stice reviewed his report.
Council Discussion:
- Asked when the building of a new school requirement is triggered - Suggested collaboration with developers on senior housing opportunities. - Recommended exploring HUD programs for senior housing.
At 7:57 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comment. There were no City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 8/27/2025 11:14 AM
comments.
At 8:08 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comment.
Kandace Weyhrauch - Asked whether the area will be designated as a park or basin, asked if it would include a play structure, and expressed a preference for the 10% occupancy option.
Yolanda Magana - Emphasized the need for a park and noted that it would be beneficial for the Parks Recreation & Beautification Commission to review the plans for input on parks.
Angela Bodas - Commented that a school will be coming to the area. Later asked whether there are plans for an additional fire station with the new construction.
Adolfo Virgen - Offered to provide an extra set of eyes on the parks being developed throughout the city as part of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission.
Daniel Cota - Asked how the existing structures in place will be handled.
At 8:19 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
After discussion with the developer, Skip Spearing, about the timing of park development, the council agreed to require park development prior to 30% occupancy within the tentative map area.
Mayor Clauzel asked for the following motion:
Motion to approve a tentative subdivision map application to subdivide one parcel (047-025-014) totaling approximately 36.3 acres, located at the northwest corner of Olive Avenue and the future Hartley Street, within the Villages of Patterson (VOP) Master Plan area, into 160 single-family residential lots (80 of which measure a min. of 45 feet by 100 feet; and 82 of which measure a min. of 50 feet by 100 feet), two remainder parcels for future multi-family and commercial land uses, plus new street, parks, storm basin and utility infrastructure with the following revised conditions of approval:
REVISION TO CONDITION 6:
Applicant shall be responsible for its fair share obligations for the backbone infrastructure required for development of the Master Plan, whether constructed by City or other developers of the Master Plan (including, but not limited to, water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, parks, and recreational facilities).
Applicant’s fair share obligations may take the form of a Plan Area Fee Program for the Master Plan, a Community Facilities District pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act, Reimbursement Agreements, or any combination thereof, subject to the approval of the City Manager. Applicant shall further be responsible for its fair City of Patterson Page 5 Updated 8/27/2025 11:14 AM
share costs incurred by City during the study and formation of any such program established to finance the backbone infrastructure required for the Master Plan.
NEW CONDITIONS
In the event a new Community Facilities District pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act or such other financing program is formed to finance the backbone infrastructure required for development of the Master Plan, Applicant shall be responsible for its fair share of City’s costs incurred in the review, preparation, and formation of such financing program, and to further determine the fair share allocation attributable to development of the Tentative Map. In accordance with Patterson Municipal Code Section 18.14.020, City may require a funding agreement and deposit in the advancement of such efforts.
Lots 132 and 133 shall be reserved as a parkland site and dedicated to City for public use. Applicant shall be responsible for developing the park site in accordance with City standards. The improvement and design of the park shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director and City Engineer.
The park site shall be fully developed prior to 30% occupancy within the Tentative Map area. City shall have no obligation to accept the dedication or maintain the site until 50% occupancy in the Tentative Map area, and maintenance of the site shall be the obligation of Applicant until such time.
Motion by Councilmember Romero, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
This motion was passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Romero
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora, Roque
7.2. City Attorney - Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No.869 Reading by Title Only, Waving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson amending Sections 2.40.030, 2.48.030, and
2.50.040 of the Patterson Municipal Code to Exclude City Employees and Staff from Serving on Committees and Commissions.
City Attorney reviewed her staff report.
Council Discussion:
- Noted concern regarding limited public participation.
At 8:32 p.m., Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Kandace Weyhrauch - Spoke in opposition.
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Yolanda Magana - Raised concerns about restrictions on subcommittees and spoke in opposition.
Angela Bodas - Spoke in support.
At 8:38 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Council Discussion:
- Asked whether the ordinance could be separated into two sections.
Councilmember Mora moved to approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 869, amending sections 2.40.030, 2.48.030, and 2.50.040 of the Patterson Municipal Code to limit commissioners and committee members to serve on one commission or committee at a time. Councilmember Hernandez seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
The Council directed staff to return at a later meeting with the component related to restricting City employees and volunteers from serving on commissions for further discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mora
SECONDER: Hernandez
AYES: Clauzel, Hernandez, Romero, Mora, Roque
8. City Council Reports
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Hernandez reported on the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance meeting, including presentations on veteran housing resources and the homeless point-in-time count. . 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 discussed a meeting with Workforce Development, mentioning plans for follow-up discussions on potential new programs and workshops.
. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor Pro Tem Roque noted an upcoming EDAC meeting.
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. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel shared updates on the Stanislaus County Mayors' meeting, highlighting Patterson's success in addressing homelessness. He also mentioned a productive meeting with StanCOG regarding the I-5 Sperry interchange project.
. 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)
9. Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel praised the Public Works department for their quick response to a sinkhole on Bertwood Lane. He also commended the Fire Department for their training hours and response times.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 19, 2025, was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on (date pending).