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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 2, 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
Attendance Attendee Name, Title
Present Gabriela Hernandez, District A, Councilmember
Jessica Romero, District B, Councilmember
Kendra Mora, District C, Councilmember
Carlos Roque, District D, Councilmember
Michael Clauzel, Mayor
Absent None
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson was called to order in the City of Patterson, Council Chambers at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
Fire Chief Frye
Finance Director Williams
Water Resources Program Manager Encinas
Interim Public Works Director Delgado
Fire Marshal Rayo
Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Rodriguez
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Police Chief Hill
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
5. Items from the Public
Marco, a Patterson resident spoke on several topics. He announced a Santa Claus event at the Patterson Event Center on December 4th, featuring a special session for those with neurodivergence. He proposed installing cameras or call boxes for safety at the bike trail tunnel under Sperry Avenue. Additionally, he suggested an "Alternative Water Action" program, where the city would help match costs for homeowner water treatment systems to address chromium 6 issues. He also urged the release of the promised fire department leadership review for transparency.
Kandace Weyhrauch Patterson resident and representing the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation to the Council for taking water quality concerns seriously.
She also spoke as a representative of the Patterson Christmas Festival, thanking the city for their partnership and announcing the festival scheduled for Saturday, highlighting events such as the Candy Cane Hunt, Hot Cocoa Run, and Small Business Bingo initiative to support local businesses.
Juliann Phelps, district representative for Senator Alvarado-Gil, thanked the Council for hosting mobile office hours at city hall and expressed interest in providing more outreach to the west side communities.
Paul Willett, Director of Ambulance Operations at Del Puerto Heath Care District, expressed gratitude to the Council for their dedicated service and urged them to prioritize decisions that align with what is right over what may be popular.
Yolanda Magana, Patterson Resident, raised concerns regarding possible conflicts of interest involving planning commissioners who are employed as real estate agents when participating in development votes. Additionally, she conveyed gratitude for the improvements within the community under the current administration.
Shivaugn Alves, former Councilmember, expressed appreciation to those who assisted in providing over 50 hot meals and blankets to the homeless on Thanksgiving. She highlighted concerns regarding the absence of a warming shelter during the cold weather, urging the city to employ the monthly funds allocated to Host House to address this need.
4. Proclamation
Mayor Clauzel, with the City Council in attendance, formally presented a proclamation recognizing Edward Costa for his retirement, commemorating his 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Patterson.
4.1. Proclamation for Edward Costa Retirement (Mayor Clauzel) City of Patterson Page 3 Updated 12/3/2025
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Mora, District C motioned to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero, District B and Approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Romero, District B
AYES: 5 Hernandez, Romero, Mora, Roque, Clauzel
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 None
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings – All Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve November 18, 2025 Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
6.3. Approve a Budget Adjustment for Encroachment Permit Fees from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the I-5/Sperry Avenue Traffic Interchange Project, authorize the Finance Department to Increase the budget from $2,283,010.26 to $2,300,505.26 in Fund 327 account number 327-000-7576 for this project, and authorize the transfer of Funds From Fund 329 to Fund 327 in the amount of $17,495.
6.4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-68 Approving the Salary Adjustment for the Operations, Utilities, and Fleet Services Supervisor Classifications and the Corresponding Patterson Management and Mid-Management Employee Association (PMMEA) Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2025.
6.5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-69 Providing Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Non-Safety City Volunteers.
6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-70 Approving the Part-Time Salary Schedule Effective January 1, 2026.
6.7. Approve the contract amendment from Consor North America, Inc. (formerly Quincy Engineering) for $277,640 for the Rogers Road Delta Mendota Canal Bridge Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a total not to exceed cost of $277,640 for Phase II, and Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 885 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction; Chapter 15.20 California Fire Code of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference, City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 12/3/2025
The California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, 2025 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code.
Staff Report: Jeffrey Frye, Fire Chief
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Hearing
Council Motion to Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 885 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Amending Title 15-Building and Construction; Chapter 15.20 California Fire Code of the Patterson Municipal Code, and adopting by reference the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, 2025 edition of the California Buildings Standards Code. Part 9 is also known as the California Fire Code.
Fire Marshall Rayo reviewed his staff report.
At 7:34 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Roque, District D and Approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Roque, District D
AYES: 5 Hernandez, Romero, Mora, Roque, Clauzel
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 None
8. City Council Items
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Nothing to report.
A.1. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) A.2. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
B.1. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
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C. Councilmember Mora
Nothing to report.
C.1. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
D.1. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
E.1. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
Mayor Clauzel noted that the Stanislaus County Mayors' meeting would be held in Newman on December 17, 2025.
E.2. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
E.3. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Roque 1st alternate, Councilmember Romero 2nd alternate)
9. Other Matters
Mayor Pro Tem Roque thanked Councilmember Hernandez and several community members for their work distributing approximately 240 food baskets to the community for Thanksgiving.
Mayor Clauzel addressed the ongoing litigation with Keystone Corporation, emphasizing the city's continued openness to their participation despite their absence from the development process. Keystone asserts it should not pay identical fees, secure surface water, or back the required recharge basin construction. Mayor Clauzel has called for a meeting with all stakeholders, Keystone included, to deliberate on aligning with other developers' terms or presenting alternative proposals adhering to state regulations. He emphasized that the council's focus remains on achieving clarity, equity, and responsible development compliant with legal commitments and safeguarding water resources. Additional details will be provided in an upcoming press release.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of December 2, 2025 was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on (December 16, 2025).