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City of Patterson
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 2, 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 of June 2, 2026 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
City Staff Present:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
City Attorney Goldstein
Police Sargent Collins
Acting Public Works Director Guluarte
Finance Director Williams
IT Manager Marty
Acting Fire Chief Hakola
Acting Recreation and Community Services Director Hernandez Acting Human Resources Director Callum
Community Development Director Stice
City Engineer Rodriguez
City Clerk Alegre
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Statements of Conflict
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None.
4. Proclamation
4.1. Older Americans Month (Mayor Clauzel)
Mayor Clauzel presented a proclamation designating May 2026 as Older Americans Month. The proclamation recognized the contributions of older adults to the City of Patterson and specifically honored Guadalupe Villegas as the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen for Stanislaus County District 5, recognizing her extensive volunteer service through Saint Vincent de Paul Church, the Hammond Senior Center, Patterson Promotoras, and numerous other community organizations.
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.
Sheryl Lex – shared a note and drawing from her granddaughter expressing appreciation for Mayor Clauzel and thanked him for his service to the community.
Maria Gabriel – expressed concerns regarding speeding and traffic safety on Walnut Avenue, citing incidents involving children, pets, and unsafe driving conditions near schools and residential neighborhoods. She requested additional traffic calming measures. Staff explained that the City generally does not utilize speed bumps due to emergency response concerns but continues to evaluate alternative traffic calming strategies.
Martha Flemming – expressed concerns regarding deteriorating road and sidewalk conditions, particularly near the post office, and requested improvements to accessibility. The resident also thanked Senior Center staff for their outreach and assistance to seniors. Staff provided an update on ongoing and planned roadway, sidewalk, ADA, and active transportation improvements throughout the City.
Pat Maisetti – commented on City expenditures related to legal services, encouraged greater financial oversight, suggested contacting the Stanislaus County Grand Jury regarding concerns, and inquired about Brown Act and governance training opportunities for City officials and commissioners.
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Ali Schneider – spoke in support of the Centennial Park project and encouraged the development of recreational amenities serving residents of all ages, including courts, gathering spaces, ADAaccessible features, and community event facilities. She emphasized the importance of long-term recreational planning as Patterson continues to grow.
Veronica Barron – requested roadway striping improvements at North First Street and Walnut Avenue, citing safety concerns. Staff responded that a citywide striping project is planned and included in the proposed budget.
Alyssa – a Patterson resident and former school board member, thanked volunteers involved in the Apricot Fiesta and raised concerns regarding a reported law enforcement use-of-force incident during the event. She also requested updates regarding actions taken following the April 7 shooting involving Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez and called for increased transparency and communication regarding public safety concerns. Councilmembers and staff discussed ongoing communication with elected officials and community organizations regarding immigrationrelated issues and community outreach efforts.
Kandace Weyhrauch – commented on the same Apricot Fiesta incident, encouraging the community to await the results of any investigation and the release of additional information before drawing conclusions. She expressed support for the Sheriff's Department's handling of the situation.
Janice James – a resident of Walker Ranch and Del Puerto Canyon, encouraged continued efforts to revitalize Downtown Patterson. He suggested traffic-calming measures along Highway 33 through downtown, additional parking opportunities, and zoning changes to encourage more retail, restaurant, and pedestrian-oriented businesses.
Several members of the public participated via Zoom.
Yolanda Magana – congratulated organizers of the Apricot Fiesta and suggested increased law enforcement visibility throughout the event. She also raised concerns regarding street widths in newer residential developments and requested updates on downtown decorative lighting improvements. Staff explained that roadway widths are established through City standards and provided an update on the status of the downtown lighting project.
Jerynne Cenario – addressed the Council regarding the April 7 shooting involving Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez and requested increased transparency, public discussion of immigrationrelated policies, and continued advocacy on behalf of affected community members.
Kat Ritchie – requested an update regarding concrete repairs and future improvements at the Sports Complex and raised questions regarding the design and public outreach process associated with the Centennial Park project. Staff provided updates regarding funding, phased development plans, prior public outreach efforts, and the approved master plan.
Patterson Resident – expressed support for the Sheriff's Department's handling of the Apricot Fiesta incident and requested an update regarding ongoing lane closures on Sperry Avenue. Staff explained that construction activities beneath the railroad overcrossing required extended traffic control measures and provided an anticipated timeline for reopening the roadway.
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Erica Ayala – invited the community to attend a June 25 transportation forum hosted by Invest in Me and partner organizations to discuss public transportation and Dial-a-Ride services.
Alexia – expressed support for the Centennial Park project and encouraged the City to move forward with implementation
Jocelyn Ramirez – spoke regarding the April 7 shooting involving Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, requesting greater transparency, communication with the family, and development of an emergency response plan for similar incidents. Councilmembers responded regarding ongoing discussions with regional representatives and efforts to obtain information.
Diana Ortiz – requested additional public education regarding the Centennial Park project, including information about future phases, community input received, and the role of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission during project development. Staff discussed previous outreach efforts, survey results, and the project's master planning process.
Yolanda Magana – provided additional comments regarding Centennial Park, expressing concerns that broader community engagement should occur before major project elements are finalized. Staff summarized previous public outreach efforts conducted during the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Centennial Park master planning process.
Shivaugn Alves – congratulated the community on a successful Apricot Fiesta and discussed the importance of maintaining momentum on both Downtown Revitalization and Centennial Park.
She acknowledged previous community outreach efforts related to Centennial Park and encouraged continued public education regarding project timelines and future phases. She also mentioned music at the market and requested an update on the mural.
Elias Funez – commented on the importance of continuing development of parks and recreational facilities throughout Patterson. He referenced the long-planned Villages of Patterson soccer complex, encouraged exploration of funding opportunities for future park projects, and emphasized the value of parks as community assets. He also encouraged the City to continue negotiating development agreements that prioritize community infrastructure improvements.
City Clerk Alegre acknowledged for the record that written correspondence had been received from Martin Rodriguez expressing support for the Centennial Park project. The correspondence was provided to the City Council and made available as part of the record.
Phoebe Skelton – a Patterson resident and teacher, expressed support for Centennial Park and the inclusion of pickleball courts. She commented on the sport's popularity and noted its ability to bring together participants of different ages and generations.
Kandace Weyhrauch – returned to the podium and discussed public engagement related to Centennial Park. She requested clarification regarding procedures for submitting written correspondence for inclusion in the public record and encouraged consideration of additional recreational amenities, including a full basketball court, as part of future park development.
Alexia – expressed support for pickleball and tennis courts at Centennial Park. She inquired about the availability of full basketball courts within the City and encouraged consideration of City of Patterson Page 5 Updated 6/11/2026
expanding existing half-court facilities into full courts. She also noted that her teenage daughter was enthusiastic about the proposed pickleball facilities.
6. Consent Calendar
City Attorney Goldstein noted a corrected ordinance number in Item 6.4, provided via red-line revision to the Council and the public, and requested that the revision be incorporated into the approval.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 through 6.4, including the corrected ordinance number in Item 6.4, was made by Councilmember Roque, District D. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mora, District C and Approved by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Roque, District D
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 the Closed Session and Regular Session Minutes of March 5, 2026, and March 19, 2026.
6.3. Approve Rolling Street Closures for Patterson FDES Annual Festa Parade on June 13 & 14, 2026.
6.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 886 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.
7. City Staff Reports
7.1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 approving the City of Patterson Technology Disruption Policy for Remote Public Participation During City Council Meetings.
Staff Report: City Clerk Alegre
Council: Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 approving the City of Patterson Technology Disruption Policy for Remote Public Participation During City Council Meetings.
City Clerk Alegre reviewed her staff report.
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At 8:54 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Elias Funez – expressed gratitude for the ability to participate remotely.
Shivaugn Alves – expressed gratitude for the remote participation option.
At 8:56 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Councilmember Mora, District C motions to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Roque, District D and by a 4-0 roll call vote.
RESULT: Approved
MOVER: Mora, District C
SECONDER Roque, District D
AYES: 4 Hernandez, District A, Mora, District C, Roque, District D, Clauzel NAYS: 0 None
RECUSED: 0 None
EXCUSED: 1 Romero, District B
7.2. Receive a presentation from staff and conduct a review and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund and All Other Funds budget for the City of Patterson. Provide direction to staff regarding the proposed budget.
Staff Report: Finance Director Williams
Council: Receive a presentation from staff and conduct a review and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund and All Other Funds budget for the City of Patterson. Provide direction to staff regarding the proposed budget.
Finance Director Williams reviewed his report.
Council discussion focused on potential new revenue sources, the decline in permit revenues, the economic development outlook, and the possibility of including full basketball court improvements in the budget utilizing Landscape Maintenance District funds. Director of Planning and Community Development Bryan Stice noted that a 2.2 million square-foot industrial development is proceeding to the Planning Commission and, once occupied, is projected to generate property and sales tax revenues substantially exceeding any current single development. Mayor Pro Tem Roque requested that staff provide historical consulting expenditures for the Centennial Park project. Mayor Clauzel directed staff to explore incorporating full-court basketball improvements at Walker Ranch into the FY 2026-27 budget. Budget adoption is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
At 9:40 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comments. There were no comments
8. City Council Items
A. Councilmember Hernandez
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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
B.3. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate)
C. Councilmember Mora
C.1. Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) Nothing to report.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Roque
D.1. (EDAC) Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (Councilmember Romero alternate)
Nothing to report.
E. Mayor Clauzel
Mayor Clauzel additionally noted the approval by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors of the Old Las Palmas Road project and announced ongoing efforts with Supervisor Condit to secure HUD funding for a senior housing project near the Hammond Senior Center.
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
No additional matters were raised.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Clauzel recessed the Regular Meeting at 9:43 p.m. and reconvened the Closed Session to continue discussion of the remaining closed session items listed on the agenda.
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At 10:15 p.m. Mayor Clauzel reported the following out of Closed Session:
Direction was provided to staff.
There being no further business, the meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of June 2, 2026 was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Approved by the Patterson City Council on July 21, 2026.