MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting May 10, 2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mendoza and Councilors Jose Alonso and Oscar Rosales
Gouncil Members Absent Mayor Rolando Castro and Councilor Joseph Riofrio Flag salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza
lnvocation led by Police Chaplain Ophelia Lugo
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
Adjustments to Agenda.
Adoption of final Agenda
A motion was made by Councilor Alonso to adopt the agenda as requested by staff, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Riofrio).
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
None offered.
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1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 26,2022 2 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 Rosales to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Riofrio).
CONSENT CALENDAR
APRIL 20,2022 THROUGH APRIL 29,2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 51676 THROUGH 51736
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL - $829,986.92
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-27, rescheduling the FirstAnnualAdelante Mendota Car Show.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-28, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Mendota on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers of the City of Mendota and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8,2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10400 et seq.; to permit the County ClerURegistrar of Voters of the County of Fresno to render specified services to the City of Mendota relating to the conduct of said General Municipal Election pursuant to California Elections Code section 10002; and authorizing reimbursement funds to pay for those services.
A request was made to pull item 2 for discussion
A motion was made by CouncilorAlonso to approve items 1 and 3 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Riofrio).
2. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-27 , rescheduling the First Annua! Adelante Mendota Car Show.
Discussion was held on the item
A motion was made by Councilor Alonso to approve item 2 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Riofrio).
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2 BUSINESS
1. 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.
Council discussion and consideration on modifying the fee schedule for public use of the City of Mendota's sports fields.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
Chris Carbajal - commented on the item
A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to direct staff to modify the fee schedule immediately to reflect the following:
. $200 flat fee for leagues/tournaments for private parties . $25 for use of concession stand for leagues/tournaments for a!! parties . $250 General Deposit
o No Field Use Fee for Non-profit organizations and/or youth uses The motion was seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent:
Castro and Riofrio).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Finance Director
a) Grant Update
b) 2nd and 3'd Quarter Budget Update
Finance Director Banda provided an update on various grant projects, and the status of various g rant applications.
Discussion was held on the various projects and grant applications Finance Director Banda provided the 2nd and 3'd Quarter Budget Update.
Discussion was held on the budget update.
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2 City Engineer
a) Update
City Engineer Osborn provided his report including the status of various engineering projects, planning projects, grant applications, and development projects.
Discussion was held on the status of local street projects that are planned; and the status of the railroad crossing improvement project.
City Attorney
a) Update
City Attorney Kinsey provide an update on an abatement action.
Discussion was held on the abatement action
4. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez reported on networking that was done with LAFCo regarding the annexation of Iand that was donated by Westlands Water District; the condition of the Pool Park and the status of the revitalization project; and the status of the Police DepartmenUCounci! Chambers project.
Discussion was held on the various projects; code violations at the Casa De Rosa Apartments; the storm drain system at the high school and debris in the gutters; and reissuing the informational flyer regarding the roundabout.
MAYOR AND GOUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
Councilor Alonso thanked the public who attended the meeting; wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day; and reported that the month of March is Mental Health Awareness month.
Councilor Rosales thanked the public who attended the meeting and wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza thanked the public who attended the meeting.
Discussion was held on ongoing community events.
2. Mayor
Mayor Castro was absent.
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1 CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to CA Government Code SS 54954.5(0, 54957.6
a. Agency Designated Representatives: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager b. Employee Organization: Mendota Police Officers Association At7:07 p.m. the Council moved into closed session
At7:52 p.m. the Council reconvened in open session and City Attorney Kinsey stated that in regard to item 1 of the Closed Session, there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 7:53 p.m. by Councilor Rosales, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: and Riofrio).
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