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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2026
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
Kendra Mora, District C, Councilmember
Carlos Roque, District D, Councilmember
Michael Clauzel, Mayor
Absent Jessica Romero, District B, Councilmember
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson was called to order in the City of Patterson, Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Finance Director Williams
Acting Fire Chief Hakola
IT Manager Marty
Recreation & Community Services Director Weaver
Interim Public Works Director Delgado
Water Resources Program Manager Encinas
Director of Engineering Rodriguez
Police Chief Hill
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Presentation
4.1. Certificate of Achievement Presented to Finance Department (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Clauzel presented a certificate of achievement to the Finance Department, recognizing their outstanding dedication and invaluable contributions to the city.
5. Items from the Public
Nathan Alonzo from Pacific Gas and Electric Company informed the Council about PG&E's fourth rate reduction in two years. Customers can expect a 3-5% decrease in their bills (approximately $10-12) over the coming months. Mr. Alonzo indicated this reflects the company's efforts to improve affordability.
6. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Roque, District D motioned to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora, District C and approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Roque, District D
SECONDER Mora, District C
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Mora, District C, Roque, District D, Clauzel NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Romero, District B
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings – All Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve January 20, 2026 Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
6.3. Approve Resolution No. 2026-04 Approving the Northern Delta-Mendota GSAs Special Project Agreement Between the Delta-Mendota Subbasin GSAs Joint Powers Authority and the City of Patterson GSA and Authorize the City Manager or designee to Execute the Agreement and Related Documents.
6.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 866 Reading by Title Only, Waiving Further Readings, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson Amending Sections 10.40.030, Certain streets—Thirty-five miles per hour, and 10.40.040, Certain streets—Twenty-five miles per hour, of Chapter
10.40, Speed Limits, of Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Patterson Municipal Code to Remove Streets that Were Not Included in the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey.
7. Presentation/Action Item
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7.1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 Approving the City of Patterson Mid-Year Adjustments to the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Staff Report: Kevin Williams, Finance Director
Council Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 Approving the City of Patterson Mid-Year Adjustments to the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Finance Director Williams reviewed his presentation.
Councilmember Roque inquired about the possibility of including ADA ramps in the Garza Park lighting project, to which Williams committed to exploring funding options.
At 7:32 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Patterson Resident asked for clarification with regards to the referenced budget deficits.
Finance Director Williams addressed her questions.
At 7:35 p.m. there being no further public comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the item from public comments.
Councilmember Roque, District D motioned to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora, District C and approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Roque, District D
SECONDER Mora, District C
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Mora, District C, Roque, District D, Clauzel NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Romero, District B
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)
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B. Councilmember Romero
B.3. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
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
Nothing to report.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Roque announced an upcoming affordable healthcare resource event for families and adults on February 25, in collaboration with Legacy Health Endowment.
Mayor Clauzel welcomed Jeff Hakola as the acting Fire Chief, noting his 35 years of experience in fire service.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 3, 2026 was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on (February 17, 2026).