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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 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
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 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
City Attorney Goldstein
Finance Director Williams
IT Manager Marty
Acting Fire Chief Hakola
Director of Engineering Services Rodriguez
Interim Public Works Director Delgado
Public Information Officer Castro
Police Chief Hill
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
None.
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4. Proclamation
4.1. Proclamation - National Black History Month February 2026 (Mayor Clauzel).
Mayor Clauzel presented the proclamation to Chinyere Nnodim Jack and Juanzette Hunter.
5. Items from the Public
Any member of the audience who wishes to address the Council on a matter not listed on the agenda may do so by raising your hand and stepping to the podium. If you are joining the meeting through Zoom, please use the 'Raise Hand' feature. If you are calling in by phone, you may press 9 when the Mayor announces the item. Council will take no action other than referring the item to staff for study and analysis and may place the item on a future agenda (Resolution 92-25).
In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, any person addressing the Council will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes unless the Mayor grants a longer period of time (Resolution 2025-11).
Please State Your Name and City for the Record
Justin Farkas, Field Representative with the Office of Assemblyman Juan Alanis, Provided a legislative update.
Sebastian Jones, a Modesto community activist, thanked the council for acknowledging African American heritage and requested a moment of silence for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who passed away that day. Jones highlighted his nearly 30-year activism in Modesto, including a 15- year effort that succeeded in naming a park after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in June 2022. He urged continued collaboration and expressed gratitude for the Black History Month recognition.
Ron Toscano addressed the Council regarding updates to the dog parks, including the Sycamore Dog Park.
6. Presentation
6.1. Patterson Police Services Presentation - Community Resource Deputy Unmanned Ariel System (UAS) Pilot (Police Chief Hill)
Police Chief Hill presented on the new Community Resource Deputy and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) pilot program. The council viewed a video presentation explaining the program.
At 7:40 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item for public comments.
Vivian Ratliff asked how many units the City has and requested a demonstration.
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Kandace Weyhrauch asked if the drones had any offensive capabilities, such as deploying a taser
Sebastian Jones suggested the drone technology represents significant savings and is the future.
A member of the public asked how fast the drones fly.
Sheryl Lex recounted witnessing a small aircraft flying dangerously low near power lines the previous day while returning from Pismo Beach, asking whom to call in such situations.
7. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Hernandez, District A motioned to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora, District C and Approved by a 5-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Hernandez, District A
SECONDER Mora, District C
AYES: 5 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D, Clauzel
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 None
7.1. Motion to Waive Readings – All Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
7.2. Approve February 3, 2026 Closed Session Meeting Minutes and Regular Session Meeting Minutes.
7.3. Approve City Department Reports for the Months of
November 2025 through January 2026 (Community Services, Fire, Public Works and Recreation and Community Services).
7.4. Approve City Commission Report for the Month of January 2026 (Economic Strategic Commission, Parks Recreation and Beautification Commission and Senior Commission).
7.5. Approve Resolution No. 2026-05 Accepting the Public Improvements for the Old Water Office Restaurant Project as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion, and commence the One-Year Warranty.
7.6. Approve Resolution No. 2026-06 Accepting the Public Improvements for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project as Complete; Authorizing the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion; and Commence the One-Year Warranty.
7.7. Approve Resolution No. 2026-07 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for Implementation of the Pyrethroid Control Program; CASQA Group Membership City of Patterson Page 4 Updated 2/20/2026
& OWOW Group Subscription with Stanislaus County – San Joaquin County Central Valley Agencies and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Patterson.
8. Public Comment/Action Item
8.1 Authorize Mistletoe Abatement; Authorize Staff to Enter into a Small Value Contract with the Contractor Selected to Abate the Mistletoe; and Authorize Staff to Bill the Property Owners. Resolution No. 2026-08 (Clean Up Process) Staff Report: Interim Public Works Director Delgado
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Comment
Council Approve Resolution No. 2026-08
Interim Public Works Director Delgado reviewed her report.
At 7:53 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
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, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D, Clauzel
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 None
9. City Council Items
A. Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Hernandez reported that the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance convened last week to address the urgent need for more attainable housing in Patterson. The Alliance recognized the importance of stable housing for a stronger community. Hernandez expressed optimism for future opportunities to expand housing options in Patterson.
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
No updates.
B.3. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
C. Councilmember Mora
No updates.
C.1. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
No updates.
D.1. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
E. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel stated there would be a StanCOG meeting the following day (February 18, 2026), and he would bring a report at the next council meeting.
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)
10. Other Matters
Councilmember Romero announced a fundraiser at Serendipity Boutique benefiting a Pride scholarship for Patterson High School students.
Mayor Clauzel recognized that February 17, 2026, is the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse.
He noted that the Year of the Horse is supposed to signify renewal, optimism, and forward momentum—values that resonate deeply with the council, the community, and especially communities from China and beyond. He wished everyone a happy Lunar New Year.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of February 17, 2026 was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026.