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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 16, 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
Absent Michael Clauzel, Mayor
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of December 16, 2025 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Roque.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
Finance Director Williams
Fire Chief Schali
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Interim Public Works Director Delgado
Police Chief Hill
Water Resources Program Manager Encinas
IT Manager Marty
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Presentation
4.1 Presentation - Recognition of Detective Andrew Walker (Police Chief Hill) Police Chief Casey Hill presented recognition to Detective Andrew Walker for his dedicated service to the City of Patterson. Chief Hill highlighted Detective Walker's career, noting that he joined the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in 2014 in the adult detention division, graduated from the Post Academy in 2016, and joined the City of Patterson as a patrol deputy in 2017.
5. Items from the Public
Abraham Navarro from Ironstone Landscape, presented cookies to the City Council, expressing appreciation for everything the council does for the community and wishing everyone happy holidays.
Kandace Weyhrauch spoke on behalf of the Chamber of commerce and Love Patterson, thanking the City for its support of the Patterson Christmas Festival. She highlighted the success of the event and acknowledged the city's assistance with barricades for the parade and the Recreation Department's help with the Festival of Lights. She mentioned that the winners of the Festival of Lights were announced that morning and would receive yard signs the following day.
She noted that next year would mark Santa's Centennial, celebrating 100 years of Santa coming to the parade. Ms. Weyhrauch also spoke wearing her "Love Patterson hat," informing the council about the West Side Food Pantry Christmas food box project happening on Wednesday and Thursday of that week. The initiative, which has become a Love Patterson service project, would provide food boxes and turkeys to approximately 300 families. She invited council members to volunteer and emphasized how the experience provides perspective on community needs.
Erica Ayala from Invest In Me, spoke online, thanking the community for supporting their "adopting angel" program that helped 72 middle and high school students in the community this year. She also announced their eleventh annual youth empowerment conference, which would be free for young people in Patterson and the west side of Stanislaus County. The conference would include workshops, breakout sessions, special guests, a panel, and meals.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Mora, motioned to approve consent calendar items 6.1 through 6.9. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero and unanimously approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Romero, District B
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Clauzel
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6.1. Motion to Waive Readings – All Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve December 2, 2025 Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
6.3. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of November 2025 Public Works, Fire, Engineering, Recreation & Community Services, City Clerks and Finance.
6.4. Approve City Commission Report for the Month of November 2025 (Senior Commission and Parks Recreation and Beautification Commission.)
6.5. Approve Resolution No. 2025- 71 Accepting the Public Improvements for the Sycamore Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Improvements as Complete, with the exception of the improvements related to the property located at 900 Olive Avenue; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Begin the One-Year Warranty.
6.6. Approve Resolution No. 2025-72 Approving a $2,000 Sponsorship/Fee Waiver for Invest In Me Leadership Cohort Program Use of the Hammon Senior Center.
6.7. Approve the design proposal from CSG Consultants, Inc., for the design of the Class 1 Bike Path on Sperry Avenue between Baldwin Road and American Eagle Avenue Project and authorize staff to enter into a negotiated Consultant Agreement with a not to exceed cost of $146,750.
6.8. Approve an Amendment to the GHD Contract to Finalize Utilities As-Built Integration and Advance Data Development
6.9. Approve Second Reading and Adoption 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.
7. Public Hearing
7.1. (Continued to January 20, 2026 Meeting Regular City Council Meeting) A Resolution Adopting Certain Findings And Approving Energy Service Contract And Approve A Finance Agreement For Energy Related Improvements To City Facilities With Alliance Building Solutions, LLC. Along With Related Lease Documents With Metro Futures, Inc. To Fund Energy Related Improvements At City Facilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
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8. City Council Items
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Hernandez reported that the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance Committee canceled their meeting and would reconvene in January.
A.1. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) A.2. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
B. Councilmember Romero
None.
B.3. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
C. Councilmember Mora
None.
C.1. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
D.1. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
Mayor Pro Tem Roque reported having no updates on EDAC until March of next year.
E. Mayor Clauzel
E.1. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
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
Councilmember Hernandez took a moment to wish the community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. She reflected on the importance of kindness, generosity, and community support during the holiday season. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community since her appointment in January 2025 and thanked residents, city staff, and fellow council members for their trust and collaboration. She looked forward to continuing City of Patterson Page 5 Updated 1/14/2026
to build a community that is "safe, welcoming, and full of opportunity for all" in the coming year.
Councilmember Mora wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque thanked city staff, public safety partners (including the sheriff's office, ambulance service, and fire department), and community members and organizations for their dedication to improving the community. He acknowledged the challenges faced throughout the year and expressed gratitude for the collaboration and commitment shown by all stakeholders in working toward a safer, stronger, and better community.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of December 16, 2025 was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on (January 20, 2026).