CITY OF PATTERSON
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2026
Present:
Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Mora
Councilmember Jack
Mayor Clauzel
Absent:
Councilmember Roque
City Staff:
City Manager Ulloa
Assistant City Manager Willett
Deputy City Attorney Pritchard
Interim Public Works Director Guluarte
Finance Director Williams
Fire Chief Hakola
Program Manager Ferriera
City Engineer Rodriguez
Acting Recreation & Community Services Director Hernandez Police Chief Hill
Acting Human Resources Director Callum
Community Development Director Stice
IT Manager Marty
City Clerk Alegre
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 18, 2026 was called to order in the City of Patterson at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Clauzel.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Statements of Conflict
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Items from the Public
Danielle Morgart, Field Representative for California State Assembly Member Juan Alanis, provided a legislative update.
Yolanda Magana, City of Patterson resident, referenced Municipal Code Section 2.16.090, which requires the City Manager to establish residency within a reasonable time after appointment, and questioned why that provision had not been enforced given the elapsed time since the current City Manager's appointment.
Greg Nyburg, Recreation Department Supervisor, invited the public to the annual Farm to Fork Dinner fundraiser on September 26, 2026, in the downtown circle. Proceeds benefit the Recreation Scholarship Fund.
Gabriel Ortiz, Recreation Department Coordinator, noted that due to general sponsor support, all ticket proceeds this year will go directly to the scholarship fund, with $15,000 in scholarships awarded to Patterson families. He extended special thanks to the presenting sponsor, Del Puerto Health District.
Maria Gabriel, City of Patterson resident, congratulated the newly appointed Council Member and urged residents to attend a Del Puerto Water District meeting the following morning at 9:00 AM to voice opposition to the proposed Del Puerto Canyon dam project, citing environmental, historical, and recreational concerns.
Janice James, City of Patterson resident, raised two concerns: (1) questioning the rationale for siting proposed pickleball and tennis courts near the high school rather than at the existing sports park on Ward Road, which offers more parking and available land; and (2) advocating for the installation of a reclaimed water system at the City's water treatment plant to reduce reliance on potable water for outdoor and non-potable uses.
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Karen Willard, 208 Barros St., Patterson, echoed opposition to the Del Puerto Canyon dam, citing access impacts to Frank Raines Park, fire safety concerns on the proposed alternate road, and the availability of alternative water storage solutions. She also raised concerns regarding water contamination in Patterson.
Tim Benefield, Patterson resident, congratulated the newly appointed Councilmember and informed the public of an upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) informational meeting at the fire department training facility the following Monday, with a 12- week free training academy scheduled to begin in September.
Kandace Weyhrauch, participating via Zoom, commented on the City Manager's residency requirement and raised concerns about the City Attorney's firm's lobbying activities on behalf of the American Chemistry Council in opposition to stricter chromium-6 limits in drinking water.
At 7:30 p.m. with no further comments, Mayor Clauzel closed the public comment period.
Consent Calendar
Councilmember Mora removed Item 5.14 from the Consent Calendar, and by consensus of the City Council, continued to a future meeting date.
Deputy City Attorney Pritchard pulled Item 5.13 from the Consent Calendar for clarification.
Deputy City Attorney Pritchard noted a typographical error in the staff report: the Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 Salary Schedule referenced therein carries an effective date of October 1, 2026, not July 1, 2026 as erroneously stated in the report.
At 7:33 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.12 for public comment.
Kandace Weyhrauch, attending via Zoom, inquired about the ongoing road closure on Zacharias Road at Rogers Road (Item 5.6).
Director Rodriguez responded that the closure covered a different segment than the one addressed in that evening's agenda item, and that the currently closed section of Rogers Road was expected to reopen by the end of the month, with delays attributable to coordination with TID, PG&E, procurement issues, and an encroachment permit from Caltrans.
Kat Ritchie, attending via Zoom, inquired about the status of the City's internal energy efficiency team, citing a follow-up to prior communications.
City Manager Ulloa acknowledged that a formal committee had not yet been convened but that staff
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was actively reviewing existing solar systems and energy consumption data, with a dedicated internal staff committee to be formalized going forward.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.1 through 5.12.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jack. The motion carried 4-0 Public comment was received on Item 5.14.
Mark Dizon - Expressed opposition to the proposed 5% salary adjustment for the City Clerk, citing concerns regarding the City’s financial condition and the proposed sales tax measure.
Marco Ahumada - Expressed support for the proposed 5% salary adjustment for the City Clerk and commented on anticipated sales tax revenues and the proposed 1% sales tax measure.
Timothy Benefield - Expressed support for the proposed 5% salary adjustment for the City Clerk.
Yolanda Magana - Asked about the proposed IT position and the City’s hiring freeze and expressed concern regarding employee compensation and City spending. Expressed opposition to the proposed 5% salary adjustment.
Kandace Weyhrauch - Expressed opposition to the proposed 5% salary adjustment, citing concerns regarding the City’s financial condition and fiscal responsibility.
Kat Ritchie - Commented on the expanded responsibilities of the City Clerk position, the Assistant City Manager position, and the costs associated with the City’s administrative structure.
Jessica Romero – Responded to comments regarding actions taken during her tenure on the City Council.
Diana - Asked whether the proposed 5% salary adjustment was in addition to the COLA and expressed concern regarding compensation for Public Works employees.
City Manager Ulloa clarified that the proposed 5% salary adjustment was separate from the COLA.
Public comment was received on Item 5.13
Kat Ritchie, via Zoom - inquired whether the 2% cost-of-living adjustment applied to executive and unrepresented staff, and whether such an increase was fiscally responsible given prior salary adjustments.
City Manager Ulloa confirmed that the COLA applies uniformly across bargaining groups and unrepresented employees.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve Item 5.13. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jack. The motion carried 4-0.
Approve the Closed Session, Regular Meeting, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2026, July 16, 2026, July 21, 2026, and August 3, 2026..docx Approve City Department Reports for the Month of July 2026 (Engineering, Finance, Fire, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services).
Approve City Commission Report for the Month of July 2026 ( Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission and Senior Commission).
Approve Resolution No. 2026-52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Adopting the City of Patterson's Conflict of Interest Code As Is Currently With Minor Changes/Amendments.
Accept all proposals for the Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Contract Administration, and Materials Testing Services for the 6B E Street Waterline Replacement and 9th Street Improvements Project and award the Professional Services Agreement to Cecil & Cecil Enterprises, Inc., and authorize the staff to execute a negotiated Consultant Agreement with Cecil & Cecil Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $963,789.00 and authorize the Finance Department to make any necessary budget amendments.
Approve request for a road closure of Zacharias Road from Rogers Road to the western City limits as part of the I-5 Trade Center Project. The duration of the closure and detour is approximately one hundred twenty-two (122) days. The dates of closure are tentatively scheduled for August 24, 2026 to December 23, 2026.
Authorize the Purchase of a Used 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Water Tender utilizing Development Impact Fee Funding and Authorize the Finance Department to make the Necessary Budget Adjustments.
Approve an appropriation in various accounts of $15,000 to the appropriate Fleet Division machinery and equipment expenses to fund the purchase, installation, associated project contingencies and authorization for the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustment.
Approve the addition of two (2) full-time Maintenance Worker I positions and one (1)
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part-time Maintenance Worker position to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, approve an appropriation in the amount of $221,245.99 to the appropriate Solid Waste Enterprise salary and benefit accounts to fund the positions; and authorize the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Approve Street Closures on N. Del Puerto, N. Third, N. Salado, W. Las Palmas, S.
Del Puerto, S. Third, S. Salado, W. Las Palmas, & Plaza Circle for the Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser event for the City of Patterson, Youth and Senior Scholarship Program, downtown on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Approve the Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 Memorandum of Understanding Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Approve the Patterson Management Mid-Management Employee Association Memorandum of Understanding Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Approve the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 10, Patterson Management and Mid-Management Employee Association (PMMEA), Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 (IAFF), and the Department Heads and Unrepresented Salary Schedules, Effective July 1, 2026, and the Patterson Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 4577 Salary Schedule Effective October 1, 2026.
Approve the New Information Technology Analyst Job Description, the Revised City Clerk Job Description and Authorize a Five Percent (5%) Salary Adjustment, the Revised Deputy City Clerk Job Description, and the Revised Program Manager Job Description with Title Change to Assistant to the City Manager.
City Staff Reports
Appointment of Up to Two City Council Members to Participate in Consultant Interviews for the City Attorney Services Feasibility Study.
City Manager Ulloa and Projects Manager Ferriera reviewed their staff report.
At 8:06 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Kat Ritchie, via Zoom, inquired whether White Brenner LLP (the current City Attorney's firm) had any involvement in developing the RFP or the feasibility study.
By consensus, the City Council appointed Councilmember Jack and Councilmember Mora
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Public Hearing
Consider an Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 890 Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Approval of New Land Use Applications for Data Centers for 10 Months and 15 Days and Issuance of Written Report.
Deputy City Attorney Pritchard reviewed her staff report.
Councilmember Jack requested that community engagement be incorporated into the process, including potential surveys or other outreach mechanisms to ensure residents' voices are heard.
At 8:14 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment.
Brian Segoviano, Expressed support for extending the moratorium on data centers and encouraged community involvement in the City’s review process. Raised concerns regarding potential air quality, groundwater, and other environmental impacts associated with data centers.
Janice James, Expressed support for extending the moratorium and conducting further study of potential impacts to the community. Raised concerns regarding the Amazon development on Rogers Road and encouraged the City to establish appropriate protections and ensure community input.
Kat Ritchie, Expressed support for the moratorium and requested greater community involvement and transparency regarding the City’s review process. Raised questions regarding potential data center sizes and impacts, including water use and noise.
Alyssa Homen, Expressed support for extending the moratorium, citing concerns regarding potential health, noise, water, energy, and other impacts associated with data centers. Asked whether the moratorium would apply to Project Zach should the approved warehouse use change to a data center.
Kandace Weyhrauch, Reiterated previously stated concerns regarding data centers and emphasized the importance of community involvement in the City’s review and decisionmaking process. Also provided comments regarding City leadership and clarified comments made during an earlier agenda item.
Shivaugn Alves, Expressed support for extending the moratorium and encouraged the City to establish a citizen stakeholder group to provide meaningful community involvement.
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Raised concerns regarding potential environmental impacts and requested assurances regarding the approved use of Project Zacharias and any future change in use.
Regina, Expressed support for extending the moratorium and raised concerns regarding the City’s reliance on sales tax revenue from Amazon and the potential influence of that revenue on future land-use decisions. Encouraged the City to exercise diligence regarding future property uses and prioritize long-term community interests.
At 8:35 p.m. there being no further comments, Mayor Clauzel close the public comment period.
Councilmember Jack, motioned to adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 890, extending Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 889 for an additional ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, through July 15, 2027, and received and issued the written report attached as Exhibit B describing the measures taken by the City to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 889, as required by Government Code Section 65858(d).1 The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carries 4- 0-1, with one member absent.
(Continued to September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting) Approve Property to be Liened for Unpaid Mistletoe Abatements.
At 8:37 p.m. Mayor Clauzel opened the item to public comment. There were no comments.
City Council Items
Appoint Two (2) Members to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for the Term May 2026-May 2028.
The City Council considered the appointment of two members to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for terms beginning May 2026 through May 2028.
By consensus, the City Council appointed Erlinda Perez and Adolfo Virgen to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for terms ending May 2028.
Councilmember Hernandez
8.2.A Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (Councilmember Mora alternante)
8.2.B Stanislaus County Hazerdous Waste Advisory Committee (Councilmember Mora alternate)
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Councilmember Mora
8.4.A Workforce Development Board (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) Nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Roque
Mayor Clauzel
8.6.A Stanislaus County Mayor's Meeting
8.6.B StanCOG (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternante)
8.6.C League of California Cities (Mayor Pro Tem Roque alternate) Nothing to report.
Other Matters
Mayor Clauzel noted the upcoming StanCOG meeting the following evening in Modesto. Mayor Clauzel also recognized the recent Night at the Museum event, attended by himself and Councilmember Jack, honoring Linda Jackson Briggs for her decades of service to the Patterson Historical Society.Councilmember Jack encouraged continued community engagement, transparency, and open communication between the Council and constituents.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson of August 18, 2026 was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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