Good evening:
This letter for submission to the Public Forum for tonight's city council meeting is in response to the statements that were made in regards to the public forum letter I submitted for the August 6*h, 2025 city council meeting.
The Los Banos City Airport with EnviroStor ID # 24450001 lists the airport site with a CalEnviroScreen percentile score of 95 to 100% the highest scores, means that an area (usually a census tract) ranks among the most environmentally burdened and vulnerable in California - in the top 5% of impact statewide.
Contamination has been identified in surface soils and shallow groundwater. Currently, as of 8/15/2025 no activities have been conducted by the City of Los Banos with regard to the recommendation set forth in the Preliminary Assessment by the EPA report of April 2001. Department of Toxic Substances Control, which is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, considers that additional actions are required to complete risk characterization, and needed remediation of hot spots identified in the Preliminary Assessment.
While the EPA does not plan further federal action, local environmental concerns remain relevant.
CalEnviroScreen currently lists the airport site as "INACTIVE - NEEDS EVALUATION" from the EPA report.
That wording typically suggests a site isn't currently undergoing cleanup and still needs assessment.
This means that the EPA determined it doesn't require federal Superfund intervention, but this does not mean the site is completely clean or safe.
These are not "rumors" as was previously stated at the August 6*h, 2025 city council meeting, but facts that have been gathered from Public Records requests in accordance to the Freedom of Information Act.
If the City of Los Banos has records that contradict these facts, please feel free to share them.
The city clerk has my email address and I will gladly accept any records that show contradiction to the information already received from the Dept. Of Toxic Substances Control.
Thank you,
Julie Creighton
Lucy Mallonee
From: Ninive Villagomez < [email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3:15 PM
To: Lucy Mallonee
Subject: Food truck ordinance JJ tacos
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to seek your support in approving the new ordinance regarding food trucks, tables, chairs, and anopies. Our goal is to enhance the dining experience for our customer Ve want to reassure you that we are not competing with any local restaurants; our aim is simply to create omfortable space for our customers to enjoy a quick lunch. It's important for us to offer an inviting environmen Ve fully understand the need for compliance and are committed to ensuring that everything is taken down at the end o We have made significant strides in our operations and are committed to adhering to all regulations. However, we need your support to ensure that we can operate without the constant fear of being cited. This ordinance is vital for our business's sustainability,
The emergency ordinance allowing us to have tables, chairs, and canopies has made a significant difference for our customers
We kindly ask for your continued support to solidify these provisions and ensure that we can maintain these improvements. Your backing is crucial in making this a lasting reality for our community.
Thank you everyone for your support we have come a long way! •°