MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting November 8,2022
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Gall
Council Members Present: Mayor Rolando Castro, Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Mend oza and Councilors Joseph Riofrio and Oscar
Rosales
Council Members Absent: Councilor Jose Alonso
Flag salute led by Police Officer Joshua Comen
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 Rosales to adopt the agenda, seconded by Councilor Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
PRESENTATION
1. Chief Smith to introduce Police Officer Joshua Comen.
Chief of Police Smith introduced Police Officer Joshua Comen and shared his background.
Officer Comen thanked the City for the opportunity and stated he is looking forward to serving the community.
Minutes of City Council Meeting 1 November 8,2022
2 The Council congratulated Officer Comen.
At 6:10 p.m. Mayor Castro announced that the City Councilwould take a brief recess.
At 6:21 p.m. the City Council reconvened in open session.
Council to receive presentation regarding HOME ARP funding and Fresno County's CDBG/HOME Programs.
Yvette Quiroga and Jonathan Avedian with the Fresno County's CDBG/HOME Program provided information on the HOME ARP funding.
Discussion was held on potential projects in the community that would be eligible for the HOME ARP funding, and the County's CDBG program.
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Kevin Romero - provided an update on youth footbal!.
Discussion was held on the information provided by Mr. Romero.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 25,2022.
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 Rosales to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Councilor Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
CONSENT CALENDAR
OCTOBER 26,2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2022
WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 52447 THROUGH 52486
TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAI- = $303,564.99
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-69, approving the Government Agency Agreement with the Flock Group, lnc., and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 22-70, approving a budget amendment to the FiscalYear 2022-2023 budget.
1 2
1 2
3. Minutes of City Council Meeting 2 November 8,2022
1 A motion was made by Councilor Rosales to approve items 1 through 3 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilor Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Alonso).
BUSINESS
Council discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 22-71, approving a contract with MRC and the bids received for an inclusive playground, including surfacing, at Rojas-Pierce Park, and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
Mayor Castro introduced the item and Finance Director Banda provided the report.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to adopt Resolution No. 22-71, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
Counci! discussion and consideration of appointing Mendota residents to the Mendota Planning and Recreation Commissions.
Mayor Castro introduced the item and City Clerk Cabrera-Garcia provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to appoint Josue Urias to the vacant regular position and Alex Garcia to the vacant alternate position on the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
PUBLIC HEARING
Council discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 22-72, authorizing and approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000; approving the execution and delivery of a Site and Facility Lease, a Lease Agreement, and a Private Placement Agreement; authorizing actions and execution of documents related thereto; and approving a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Castro introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Eric Scriven with NHA Advisors provided information on the proposed financing plan for the Council Chambers and Police Station project.
Mayor Castro opened the heaing to the public, and there was no one willing to comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilor Riofrio to adopt Resolution No. 22-72, seconded by Councilor Rosales; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
Minutes of City Council Meeting 3 November 8,2022
2. 1
1 At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Castro announced that the City Council would recess and reconvene as the Mendota Joint Powers Financing Authoity to hear Busrness ltem 1 of said body agenda.
At 7:38 p.m. the Mendota Joint Powers Financing Authoity adjourned its regular meeting, and the City Council reconvened its meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Finance Director
a) Grant Update
Finance Director Banda provided an update on 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, including the roundabout project.
3. City Attorney
a) Update
City Attorney Kinsey wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
4. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez reported on the upcoming closure of City offices for Veterans Day, and the upcoming Mid Valley Disposal luncheon.
Discussion was held on issues with speeding throughout the community.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
Councilor Riofrio reported on the November 7th Public Safety Sub Committee meeting, including the various topics that were discussed.
2 Minutes of City Council Meeting 4 November 8,2022
Councilor Rosales reported on stray dogs; homeless individuals in the community, and residents who have been feeding them; overgrown weeds near the old Silver Creek area; and wished all candidates good luck in the local election.
2. Mayor
Mayor Castro reported on upcoming events in the community, and shared concerns he has regarding community weekly car washes and food sales and the possibility of regulating those activities.
Discussion was held on carwashes and food sales that are held in the community
CLOSED SESSION
1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code sections 54954.5, subdivision (f), 54957.6 a. Agency Designated Representative: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager b. Employee Organization: Mendota Police Officers Association At 8:06 p.m. the Council moved into closed session
At 8:20 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 8:20 p.m. by Councilor Rosales, seconded by Councilor Riofrio; unanimously approved (3 ayes, absent: Alonso and Mendoza\.
' viffor lffa rtifrez,-M ayo r
ST:
oF lvl
, 7
I
+
t
I
I
I
,
.Clerk 0
I ,
\ a
a
a
--
o
tMinutes of City Council N/eeting 5 November 8,2022