MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting June 28,2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gastro at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Rolando Castro, Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mendoza and Gouncilors Jose Alonso and Oscar
Rosales
Gouncil Members Absent: Councilor Joseph Riofrio
Flag salute led by Director of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager Lekumberry
lnvocation led by Police Ghaplain Robert Salinas
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilor Alonso to adopt the agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Jonathan Leiva - thanked the Council and staff for the fireworks show and shared information about h is experience volu nteering.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 14,2022.
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2 Notice of waiving of the reading of al! 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 (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 8, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 21 ,2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 51 874 THROUGH 51924
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $945,057.64
Waiver of second reading and proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 22-01, amending the official zoning map of the City of Mendota in the matter of Application No.21-10, the Carballo (Salomon) Apartments Project (755 Marie Street;APN 013- 1 06-1 5).
A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to approve items 1 and 2 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
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 a personnel update; monthly statistics; the efforts of the department to educate the community regarding local ordinances; and the status of the weed abatement process.
Discussion was held on municipal code violations throughout the community Chief Smith provided the report for the Animal Control department including monthly statistics; a personnel update; and provided an update on the dog vaccine clinic.
Discussion was held on whether smoking is allowed at parks Chief Smith provided the report for the Police Department included a personnel update; the status of the drone program; an upcoming DUI checkpoint; crime trends and statistics; the department's participation in the fireworks show; and the department's participation in a demolition derby in Firebaugh.
Discussion was held on traffic issues at the roundabout; and a potential illegalvendor at La Colonia.
2. City Attorney
a) Update
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Assistant City Attorney Castro provided an update on the tasks of his office Discussion was held on laws concerning a Councilmember holding employment with the City they serve.
3. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez thanked the Council, staff, volunteers, community, and sponsors fortheir help with the fireworks show; provided an update on the Police Department project; items for the July 12th City Council meeting; the grand opening of Element 7 Mendota; and the status of the Pool Park project.
Discussion was held on the Boca Del Rio project; the ongoing Caltrans project; the possibility of acquiring the old high school stadium lights; the presentation of the flags at the fireworks show; and potential grants that the community may be eligible for.
1. Council Member(s)
Councilor Rosales inquired about the Caltrans project.
Councilor Alonso reported on upcoming events.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza thanked everyone for their efforts with the fireworks show; commented on upcoming events; and reported on upcoming infrastructure projects.
2. Mayor
Mayor Castro inquired on the current usage of the parks and the possibility of the public using the Daniel Porras youth soccer field.
Lisette Barrera - inquired as to whether the City is undergoing preparations to address a potential recession.
Discussion was held on Ms. Barrera's comments.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
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