MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting April 26,2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza at 6:14 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mendoza and Councilors Jose Alonso, Joseph Riofrio and Oscar Rosales
Gouncil Members Absent Mayor Rolando Gastro
Flag salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza
lnvocation led by Police Chaptain Robert Salinas
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of fina! Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to adopt the agenda as requested by staff, seconded by Councilor Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Castro).
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Joseph Amador - provided information on a Meet and Greet event that will be held at the AMOR Wellness Center with Fresno County Sheriff Candidates Mark Salazar and John Zanoni.
Discussion was held on the information provided by Mr. Amador Virginia Penaloza - provided information on Ygrene's Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
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Discussion was held on the information provided by Ms. Penaloza.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND E OF WAIVING OF READING
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Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 12,2022.
Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Castro).
GONSENT CALENDAR
APRIL 6, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 19, 2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 51603 THROUGH 51675
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAI- = $757,693.7 1
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-23, authorizing participation in the Fresno County Mult'rjurisdictional Housing Element Update and Cost Sharing Agreement.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-24, accepting the Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 2019-01 for Fiscal Year 202212023, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 202212023, and scheduling a public hearing for consideration of same.
4. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-25, approving a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group to provide preliminary engineering phase services for the City of Mendota's Derrick & Oller Roundabout Project.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to approve items 1 through 4 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Castro).
BUSINESS
Council discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 22-26, approving the First AnnualAdelante Mendota Car Show.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza introduced the item and Finance Director Banda provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to adopt Resolution No.22-26, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Castro).
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2 Counci! discussion and consideration of the proposal submitted by Graphic Solutions for the creation of a comprehensive wayfinding program for the City of Mendota.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item.
Council consensus was reached to not proceed with the project.
3. Council discussion and consideration of pursuing the construction of a new test well.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item.
City Engineer Osborn provided additional information on the item.
Discussion was held on the item.
Council consensus was reached to direct staff to look into additional options regarding the proposed project and to meet with the Mendota Unified School District to request their partnership with the project.
Council discussion on having the sports fields at Rojas-Pierce Park open to the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
Marlene Jimenez- commented on the item
Discussion was held on Ms. Jimenez's comments.
4 Joseph Amador - commented on the item.
Discussion was held on Mr. Amador's comments
Sergio Valdez - commented on the item.
Discussion was held on Mr. Valdez's comments.
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1 Council consensus was reached to direct staff to create a plan for opening the sports fields to the public.
Hilda Flores - stated that she is the owner of Pupuseria El Salvadoreno and stated that she wanted to work the police department to address the business's issues in relation to its Department of Alcohol Beverage Control permit.
Discussion was held on Ms. Flores's comments.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and Police Department a) Monthly Reports
Chief of Police Smith provided the report for the Code Enforcement Department including the role of the department; monthly statistics; and a personnel update.
Discussion was held on code violations throughout the community; the enforcement of noise regulations; and ongoing cases.
Chief Smith provided the report for the Animal Control Department including the current capacity of the dog pound, and the condition of the dog pound.
Discussion was held on the possibility of having a dog vaccination clinic; and whether the department addresses cat issues.
Chief Smith provided the report forthe Police Department including monthly statistics; crime trends; and a personnel update.
Discussion was held on catalytic converter thefts; the department's personnel; and the department's participation in a demolition derby that will be held in Firebaugh.
City Attorney
a) Update
Assistant City Attorney Castro reported on the cases and items that he has been working on.
3. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez reported on Administrative Assistant's week; State Senator Caballero including a funding request for Mendota in the state budget; the status of the police departmenUcouncil chambers building; the ongoing Community Clean Up; a personnel update; ongoing and upcoming projects; inquired as to whether the Council would like to hold a "Bring Your ChiH to Work" Day for staff; and commented on the Earth Day event.
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Discussion was held on the condition of Veterans Park; decorating the community to recognize holidays and important awareness dates; and the City's personnel.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
Councilor Alonso thanked the volunteers for participating in the Earth Day event; commented on the Easter Egg Hunt; and thanked the public for their attendance.
Councilor Riofrio commented on the members of the public that attended the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza thanked Mendota Youth Recreation for holding their Easter Egg Hunt.
2. Mayor
Mayor Castro was absent.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL _ EXISTING LITIGATION
Ongoing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 (one case).
City of Mendota v. Evelyn Kramer, et al., Fresno County Superior Court, Case No. 21CECG02410.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 (two potential cases).
At 8:05 p.m. the Council moved into closed session
At 9:19 p.m. the Council reconvened in open session and Assistant City Attorney Castro stated that in regard to item 1 of the Closed Session, the Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Evelyn Kramer resolving its lawsuit against her. By settling the lawsuit, Evelyn Kramer will be able to se!! her property to a third party. The Council also approved a Forbearance Agreement with that third party where they have agreed to abate the property within 90 days.
ln regard to item 2 of the Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Castro stated that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
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With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 9:20 p.m. by Councilor Riofrio, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Castro).
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