MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting August 9, 2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gastro at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Gall
Council Members Present: Mayor Rolando Castro, Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mendoza and Councilors Jose Alonso, Joseph
Riofrio, and Oscar Rosales
Gouncil Members Absent: None
Flag salute led by Mayor Gastro
A moment of silence was held for the individuals who have recently passed away in vehicle accidents
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 Riofrio to adopt the agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
CITIZENS ORAL AND ITTEN 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 July 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 (5 ayes).
CONSENT CALENDAR
JULY 20,2022 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS.52029 THROUGH 52133
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $689,298.38
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 2248, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for design and bid phase services for the Westside Water Storage Tank and Pump Station.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 2249, adopting the Water Master Plan, Wastewater Master Plan, and Storm Drain Master Plan documents.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-50, claiming local transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-51, approving a lease and maintenance agreement for copy machine services and authorizing signers.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-52, approving the proposal submitted by Price Paige & Company for professional auditing services and authorizing signers.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-53, approving the scope of services provided by Lighthouse Electrical, lnc., to install upgrades to well number 5 to serve as a water source to irrigate Pool Park.
A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to approve items 1 through 7 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
BUSINESS
Discussion regarding current status of Chapter 12.20 of the Mendota Municipal Code regarding City parks and recreation facilities.
Mayor Castro introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez deferred to Assistant City Attorney Castro to provide the report.
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1 Discussion was held on the item and on the information provided Santiago Batres - provided information about the soccer league he manages at Lozano Park and inquired on the possibility of installing a fence and a playground at the park.
Discussion was held on the information provided by Mr. Batres.
Jose Pineda and Marvin Villanueva - provided information about the soccer league they manage at Rojas-Pierce Park and requested additional portable restrooms, the installation of shades, and the possibility of extending the height of the fence near the soccer field.
Discussion was held on the information provided by Mr. Pineda and Mr. Villanueva Pedro Alvarado - inquired about a citation that he received from the code enforcement department.
Discussion was held on the inquiry made by Mr. Alvarado.
Libertad Lopez - inquired about the item and shared safety concerns she has regarding Pool Park.
Discussion was held on the information provided by Ms. Lopez.
A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to direct staff to enforce the existing regulations contained in Chapter 12.20 of the Mendota Municipal Code regarding City parks and recreation facilities and bring back Ordinance No. 22-02 forthe Council's discussion and consideration, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
PUBLIC HEARING
Councildiscussion and consideration of Ordinance No. 22-03, adding Chapter 3.14 to Title 3 of the Mendota Municipal Code to Enact a Mendota General Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Mayor Castro introduced the item and City Clerk Cabrera-Garcia provided the report Discussion was held on the item.
At 7:19 p.m. Mayor Castro opened the hearing to the public.
Josue Urias - provided suggestions to promote the measure.
Discussion was held on Mr. Urias'comments.
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2 At 7:28 p.m., seeing no one else willing to comment, Mayor Castro c/osed the hearing to the public.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-03, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Finance Director
a) Grant Update
Finance Director Banda provided an update on events, various grant projects, and the status of various grant applications.
Discussion was held on the various projects and grant applications 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; the possibility of installing bike poles; and enhancing cross walks.
City Attorney
a) Update
Nothing to report.
4. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez provided updates on traffic in the City; on local road construction projects; and on City personnel.
Discussion was held on illegal dumping incidents that occur near Lozano Street; the status of a speed hump on I Street; individuals shooting guns straight up into the air; status of the drone program; all-terrain vehicles being driven illegally on City streets; and the scheduling of a specialjoint workshop to discuss the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element update.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
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Councilor Alonso reported that he recently toured the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Water Treatment Plan; the start of the school year; the upcoming Confia event; and the National Night Out event that was recently held.
Councilor Riofrio commented on the vehicle accidents that have occurred recently; allterrain vehicles being driven on City roads and near City limits; and ongoing illegal and suspicious activity th rou g hout the commu n ity.
Councilor Rosales inquired about traffic laws relating to vehicles stopping when a bus is loading/unloading children, and that his mother has returned from Mexico.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza thanked the audience for attending the meeting Discussion was held on the use of the Danny Trejo Soccer Field and the soccer leagues that utilize it.
2. 'Mayor
Mayor Castro reported on the National Night Out event that was recently held, and on the upcoming Adelante Mendota car show.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 (one potential case).
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code sections 54954.5, subd. (0, 54957.6 a. Agency Designated Representative: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager b. Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
At 8:10 p.m. the Council moved into closed session
At 8:56 p.m. the Council reconvened in open session and Assistant City Attorney Castro stated that in regard to items 1 and 2 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 8:56 p.m. by Councilor Riofrio, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (5 ayes
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