MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR GITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting October 25,2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza at 6:17 p.m.
Roll Gall
Gouncil Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mendoza and Councilors Jose Alonso, and Joseph Riofrio
Council Members Absent: Mayor Rolando Gastro and Councilor Oscar Rosales Flag salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza
lnvocation led by Police Ghaplain Ophelia Lugo
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
Adjustments to Agenda
Adoption of final Agenda
City Manager Gonzalez requested that Business item 1 be tabled to the next regular meeting agenda.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to adopt the modified agenda as requested by staff, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Rosales).
PRESENTATION
1. Bethany Matos to provide educational information on the West Hills College Bond.
Bethany Mathos, Dr. Carla Tweed, and Dr. Kristin Clark with West Hills College provided educational information on the West Hills College Bond. 1 2
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Discussion was held on the information provided.
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Kevin Romero - provided an update on youth sports.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 11,2022 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 Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Rosales).
CONSENT CALENDAR
OCTOBER 4,2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 5241 O THROUGH 52446
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAI- = $30 1,825.18
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-65, cancelling the November 22nd and December 27th regular City Council meetings and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary warrants.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-66, accepting and filing the Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Annual Report for Fiscal Year 202212023.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-67, authorizing the submittal of an application to the Backup Generator Funding Program and authorizing the City Manager and Chief Plant Operator to execute all required documents.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-68, awarding the construction contract for the2022 Local Street Reconstruction Project to Emmett Valley Construction, lnc., in the amount of $784,742.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to approve items 1 through 4 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Castro and Rosales).
BUSINESS
Council discussion and consideration of appointing Mendota residents to the Mendota Planning and Recreation Commissions.
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1 Busrness item 1 was tabled to the next regular City Council meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and Police Department a) Monthly Reports
Chief of Police Smith presented the monthly logs for the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Departments.
Discussion was held on a potentially vicious dog in the community Chief Smith presented the monthly statistics for the police department; reported on the Red Ribbon/Halloween activities that the department participated in; presented an informational video regarding stopping for buses; and showed a video on the department participating in the chip challenge.
City Attorney
a) Update
Assistant City Attorney Castro stated that he had nothing to report.
3. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez reported that the City's airport permit has been suspended and that the airport has been closed effective immediately.
Discussion was held on the status of the airport; the status of the 580 Derrick Avenue development; and the status of the Taco Bell property.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Counci! Member(s)
Councilor Alonso provided reminders for upcoming community events.
Councilor Riofrio commented on the chip challenge video shown by the police department.
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza thanked State Senator Caballero for visiting the City and presenting it with a ceremonial check.
2. Mayor
Mayor Castro was absent.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 7:21 p.m. by Councilor Riofrio, seconded by Councilor Alonso; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent. Rosales)
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