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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 19, 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
Absent Michael Clauzel, Mayor
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 19, 2026 was called to order in the City of Patterson 7:22 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Roque.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Community Development Director Stice
Finance Director Williams
Projects Manager Ferriera
City Planner Andrews
Acting Recreation & Community Services Director Hernandez Public Works Deputy Director of Operations Barrera
Police Chief Hill
Acting Human Resources Director Callum
Director of Engineering Rodriguez
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Certificate of Special Recognition
4.1. Special Recognition Melissa Hernandez (Mayor Clauzel) Mayor Pro Tem Roque presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Melissa Hernandez in appreciation of her community service contributions, including her work with Love Patterson, management of Little Free Libraries, book distribution throughout the community, and creation of blessing boxes for those in need.
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.
Dennis Beougher raised a procedural question regarding the posting of the Closed Session agenda, which City Attorney Goldstein clarified had been properly noticed for a 5:00 PM session.
Sherril Lex requested a status update on Centennial Park Phase 1. Ms. Lex also expressed gratitude to the Police Chief, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and EMS for their response to an incident at the high school on May 6th.
Danielle Morgart, representing the Office of Assemblyman Juan Alanis, provided a legislative update.
Kandace Weyhrauch inquired about the Mayor's continued absence and deactivation of his social media accounts.
Alyssa H. addressed the Council regarding the ICE shooting of Patterson resident Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, expressing concern over the lack of public action or agenda items addressing community sanctuary protections since the prior meeting.
A written comment from Shivaugn Alves requesting an update on the Las Palmas mural was also read into the record by City Clerk Alegre.
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6. Consent Calendar
Item 6.8 was pulled for separate discussion by online commenter Kandace Weyhrauch.
Items 6.1 through 6.7 were approved by a single motion.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Hernandez, District A
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 Clauzel
Item 6.8 – Resolution No. 2026-31: Authorizing the Appropriation and Transfer of Funds from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Fund was pulled for discussion.
Ms. Weyhrauch questioned how a payment of approximately $200,000 had been made from the wrong fund.
City Manager Ulloa explained that an approved Memorandum of Understanding with Self Help for Affordable Housing had authorized a reimbursement, but the payment was inadvertently drawn from the General Fund rather than the designated affordable housing fund. Staff identified the error, verified with legal counsel that all proper channels were followed, and confirmed that the affordable housing funds remain intact. The action before the Council was to correct the appropriation.
Ms. Weyhrauch expressed satisfaction with the explanation and requested clearer language on future consent calendar items of this nature.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Hernandez, District A
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 0 Clauzel
6.1. Motion to Waive Readings – All Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title are hereby waived.
6.2. Approve City Commission Reports for the Month of April 2026 (Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission and Senior Commission).
6.3. Approve City Department Reports for the Month of April 2026 (Community Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services).
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6.4. Approve Resolution Nos. 2026-25 thru 2026-27 Adopting the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports for the City’s Benefit Assessment Districts (BADs), Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) and the County Service Area (CSA) No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collection of Assessments; and Setting the Date for the Public Hearing.
6.5. Approve 5-Year Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Extension with Bear Electric Solutions.
6.6. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 for the Final Approval and Execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreements for the Properties located within the Rogers Road Delta Mendota Canal Bridge Replacement Project; APN Numbers: 021-025-038, 021-025-026, 021-028-001-002 -003,-030 and-032.
6.7. Approve Funding for New Fire Department Vehicle Purchase and Outfitting of Vehicle and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
6.8. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Authorizing the Appropriation and Transfer of Funds From the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee Fund.
7. Presentation/Action Item
7.1. Accept the City of Patterson’s 2024-25 Financial Audit Report, 2024-25 Single Audit Report, 2024-25 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Audit Report, 2024-25 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Financial Audit Report (Finance Director Williams)
Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with the Pun Group, LLP reviewed their presentation.
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the item to public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, District A and Approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Hernandez, District A
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Clauzel
Adjourn to the West Patterson Financing Authority
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At 8:12 p.m. the Patterson City Council adjourned to the West Patterson Financing Authority a. Call to Order
b.
Roll Call – Secretary Alegre called roll call.
Members Present:
1. Member Roque
2. Member Mora
3. Member Romero
4. Member Hernandez
Members Excused:
Chair Clauzel
7.2 Accept the West Patterson Financing Authority’s 2024-25 Financial Audit Report.
Staff Report: Finance Director Williams
Motion to Accept the West Patterson Financing Authority’s 2024-25 Financial Audit Report.
Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with The Pun Group, LLP reviewed their presentation.
At 8:13 p.m. Member Roque opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, District A and Approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Hernandez, District A
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Clauzel
Adjourn to the Patterson Public Financing Authority
At 8:14 p.m. the West Patterson Financing Authority adjourned to the Patterson Public Financing Authority.
a. Call to Order
b.
Roll Call – Secretary Alegre called roll call.
Members Present:
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1. Member Roque
2. Member Mora
3. Member Romero
4. Member Hernandez
Members Excused:
Chair Clauzel
7.3 Accept the Patterson Public Financing Authority’s 2024-25 Financial Audit Report.
Staff Report: Kevin Williams, Finance Director
Motion to Accept the Patterson Public Financing Authority’s 2024-25 Financial Audit Report.
Finance Director Williams and Consultant Andrew Roth with The Pun Group, LLP reviewed their presentation.
At 8:16 p.m. Member Roque opened the item for public comments. There were no comments.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero, District B and 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
c. Adjourn
At 8:17 p.m. The Patterson Public Financing Authority adjourned and reconvened as the City Council Regular Meeting.
7.4 Review of projects qualified to receive funding through the Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023; request direction from City Council on prioritization of eligible projects.
Staff Report: Director of Engineering Services Rodriguez Council: Direction from City Council on prioritization of eligible projects.
Director of Engineering Services Rodriguez and Finance Director Williams reviewed their presentation.
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The ten proposed projects and their estimated costs were:
• Demolition and land acquisition along Del Puerto Avenue — $2,800,000 • Sports Park parking lot — $1,000,000
• Land acquisition along Las Palmas — TBD
• Water Quality Control Facility collections modular — $280,000 • Mobile lifts for street maintenance — $120,000
• Enclosed fleet shop at corporation yard — $350,000
• Land acquisition along B Street — TBD
• Modular recreation operations facility — $1,000,000 (with additional impact fee funding required)
• Centennial Park Phase 1 (pickleball courts, tennis courts, and parking lot) — $3,800,000
• Land acquisition and modular along First Street — TBD Council provided the following prioritization direction: Councilmember Mora and Councilmember Hernandez emphasized land acquisitions and operational improvements such as the enclosed fleet shop and mobile lifts as high priorities. Councilmember Romero and Mayor Pro Tem Roque expressed support for completing projects from beginning to end, with Councilmember Romero advocating for a visible community benefit such as Centennial Park Phase 1 or the Sports Park parking lot. Mayor Pro Tem Roque stressed the importance of selecting projects that could be fully completed within the funding cycle.
Staff was directed to return with implementation planning for council-selected projects.
At 8:44 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the item to public comment.
Dennis Booher expressed concerns regarding fee updates and stated that Quimby Act park updates should be included under those fees.
Yolanda Magana stated that there had not been community surveys conducted regarding Centennial Park improvements. She expressed support for pickleball courts and the need for additional basketball courts. She also discussed the recreation modular buildings, including replacing the three existing modulars, and suggested the facilities could be used for youth activities and programs.
Kandace Weyhrauch expressed support for the Police Department having a permanent office location, noting the current location was intended to be temporary. She stated that public safety should remain a top priority.
Sherril Lex expressed support for adding a basketball court at Centennial Park and for the Police Department to have its own permanent facilities.
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Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero, District B and 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
8. City Staff Reports
8.1. Authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study evaluating the potential transition from contract City Attorney services in an in-house City Attorney model.
Staff Report: City Manager Ulloa
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Hearing
Council Authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study evaluating the potential transition from contract City Attorney services in an in-house City Attorney model.
City Attorney Goldstein left the Council Chambers.
Project Manager Ferriera reviewed the staff report.
At 8:57 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the item to public comments.
Dennis Beougher expressed support for the item.
Kandace Weyhrauch expressed support for the item and asked who would lead the study and prepare the RFP, what the level of community involvement would be, and whether the process and information would be made public.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Romero, District B and 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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Items 8.2 and 8.3 were considered out of sequence.
8.2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 approving the adoption of General Plan Land Use Amendments to implement the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element and Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 865 Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson approving the zoning map amendments for specified sites consistent with Housing Element Program 1.1.
Staff Report: Community Development Director Stice
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Hearing
Council Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 approving the adoption of General Plan Land Use Amendments to implement the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element and Motion to Approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. XXX Reading by Title only, Waiving Further Reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Patterson approving the zoning map amendments for specified sites consistent with Housing Element Program 1.1.
City Planner Andrews and Consultant Kylie Pope with EMC Planning reviewed their report.
City Attorney Goldstein noted a discrepancy between the ordinance number cited on the agenda (No. 865) and the attached ordinance (No. 886) and advised the Council to proceed without citing a specific number, as the item requires a second reading.
Councilmember Hernandez inquired whether the zoning changes were permanent.
Councilmember Romero emphasized her desire to ensure the Healthcare District's project is supported through the process.
At 10:04 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem opened the item to public comment.
Adrian Avila asked how rezoning would affect property taxes and inquired about what would occur if a property owner did not wish to sell their property.
At 10:08 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Roque closed the item to public comments.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 approving the adoption of General Plan Land Use Amendments to implement the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element was made by Councilmember Romero and seconded by Councilmember Mora. The motion carried 4–0, with Mayor Clauzel absent.
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Motion to approve the First Reading and Introduction of the Ordinance (number to be confirmed at second reading), reading by title only, waiving further reading, approving the zoning map amendments for specified sites consistent with Housing Element Program 1.1, was made by Councilmember Romero and seconded by Councilmember Mora. The motion carried 4–0, with Mayor Clauzel absent. Second reading is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving the adoption of a General Plan Amendment to adopt 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan.
Staff Report: Community Development Director Stice
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Hearing
Council Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving the adoption of a General Plan Amendment to adopt 2023-2031 Housing
Element of the General Plan.
City Planner Joel Andrews and consultant Kylie Pope of EMC Planning Group reviewed their presentation.
At 9:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the item to public comments.
John Anderson, representing Del Puerto Healthcare District, addressed the Council regarding a concern that the Housing Element's site inventory at Site 10 may conflict with the District's filed medical campus application.
At 9:39 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Roque closed the item to public comments.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, District A and Approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Hernandez, District A
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Romero, District B, Mora, District C, Roque, District D
NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Clauzel
9. Public Hearing
9.1 Receive Report on Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Legal Obligations for a Public Hearing on Vacancies in Accordance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3 Staff Report: Acting Director of Human Resources Callum City of Patterson Page 11 Updated 5/20/2026
Mayor: Open/Close Item to Public Hearing
Council Receive report on vacancies in compliance with legal obligations for a public hearing on vacancies in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3.
Acting Director of Human Resources Callum reviewed her staff report.
Council asked for clarification on the recruitment process.
At 10:21 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roque opened the Public Hearing.
Kat Ritchie raised questions regarding internal promotion policies.
Yolanda Magana inquired about whether the City has a policy regarding exit interviews for employees who transfer or leave employment; asked about the use of routine employee surveys and the process followed after survey information is received.
At 10:26 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Roque closed the item to public comments.
10. City Council Items
A. Appoint Two (2) Members to the Planning Commission for the Term February 2026-February 2028.
A.1. Motion to Appoint Two (2) Members to the Planning Commission for the Term February 2026-February 2028.
Motion to appoint Ron West and Renita Alexander to the Planning Commission for the term of February 2026 through February 2028 was made by Councilmember Mora and seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried 4–0, with Mayor Clauzel absent.
B. Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Hernandez requested a future briefing regarding the City of Patterson's allocations under the Stanislaus HOME Consortium, specifically $171,874 in CDBG/ESG allocations and $96,382 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funding for FY 2026-27. Finance Director Williams confirmed these items are programmed as part of the FY 2027 budget and were previously brought before Council by staff. No further action was required at this time.
B.1. Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternate) City of Patterson Page 12 Updated 5/20/2026
B.2. Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
C. Councilmember Romero
Nothing to report.
C.1. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
D. Councilmember Mora
Nothing to report.
D.1. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) E. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Nothing to report.
E.1. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
F. Mayor Clauzel
F.1. Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
F.2. StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
F.3. League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Roque 1st alternate, Councilmember Romero 2nd alternate)
11. Other Matters
City Attorney Goldstein advised that one outstanding Closed Session item would be deferred to the next regular Council meeting. The Council concurred by consensus.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of May 19, 2026 was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.