MINUTES OF MENDOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special Meeting March 27,2023
Meeting called to order by Mayor Martinez at 6:33 PM
Roll Gall
Council Members Present: Mayor Victor Martinez, M?yor Pro Tem Libertad 'nLiberty" Lopez, Council Members Jose Alonso and
Joseph Riofrio
Council Members Absent: Council Member Oscar Rosales
Flag salute led by Council Member Riofrio in honor of our Armed Forces and the victims and those affected by the Tennessee school shooting.
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to adopt the agenda seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent Rosales).
CITIZENS ORAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
None offered.
BUSINESS
Discussion Forum:
a. Open discussion on road conditions and plan for repairs Mayor Martinez introduced the item and discussion was held on ongoing road repair projects in the City, including the associated costs; road repair projects that have been Minutes of City Council Meeting 1 March 27 ,2023
1 completed in recent years; the need to educate community members on how to properly navigate roundabouts; the need to make the City more wheelchair accessible; the need to repair sidewalks that were lifted due to overgrown tree roots; the need to clean up mud build up in the City caused by the recent rainstorms; the need for both the City and community members to work together; and the need to increase community participation in City led meetings.
b. Update on ongoing community projects; and
c. Other
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and discussion was held on the status of the inclusive playground at Rojas-Pierce Park; the Pool Park Rehabilitation Project; the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion Project-Phase 2; the Mendota Police Department and City Council Chambers Project; a proposed new housing development; a community trash cleanup up program; the need for community members to volunteer at City events; lhe2023 Earth Day event; the quarterly Community Clean Up events held with Mid Valley Disposal; the issue of stray dogs in the City and possible solutions; smoke shops in the City and possible regulations; the approval process for new businesses coming into the City; mobile food vendors in the City; the need to address speeding vehicles in the City; and the possibility of assisting a community member with his living situation.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 8:04 p.m. by Council Member Riofrio, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent Rosales).
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