MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting Febru ary 4, 2025
Meeting called to order by Mayor Martin ez at 6:02 PM
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Victor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, and Council Members Libertad "Liberty" Lopez,
Jesus "Jesse" Mend oza and Joseph Riofrio
Gouncil Members Absent None
Flag salute led by Gouncil Member Libertad "Liberty" Lopez lnvocation led by Police Chaplain Robert Salinas
Mayor Martinez requested that everyone keep the immigrant community in their prayers.
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to adopt the agenda, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Membe(s)
Council ltlember Riofrio thanked those in attendance; commented on the roles and responsibilities of several staff members; thanked Fire Battalion Chief Christopher Miller and Police Chaplain Robert Salinas for their service; congratulated Mayor Martinez for his Minutes of City Council Meeting 1 February 4,2025
election as Chairperson of the Fresno Council of Governments ("FCOG"); and commented on the purpose of the FCOG.
Council Member Lopez commented on a recent community meeting regarding immigration reform; stated that she had the opportunity to participate in a local school rally; commented on National Pizza Day including a local workshop that will be held by Fresno Regional Workforce Connection in celebration of National Pizza Day; an upcoming career fair that willtake place at the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center and the services that are offered by Fresno Regional Workforce Connection.
Mayor Pro Tem Alonso shared a statement regarding the Eastside Streetlight Project; shared that he attended Congressman Adam Gray's swearing in ceremony and invited him to visit Mendota; and commented on a recent community meeting regarding immigration reform.
Council Member Mendoza thanked those in attendance; commented on a recent community meeting regarding immigration reform; having a banner program for Autism Awareness Month; provided an update on a recent meeting of the Airport Land Plan subcommittee, including a proposal of developing a golf course, sports complex, and housing; and commented on the upcoming drag racing event that will take place at the William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport.
2. Mayor
Mayor Martinez stated that the City Council is actively working to address problems that the City faces; commented on conversations that he has had with other elected officials and farmers regarding the fear that immigrants have; congratulated the City of Mendota and Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for winning the award for their Safe Roues to School Master Plan project; commented on FCOG allocating funding for Safe Routes to School projects; Measure C funding that will be allocated for passing lanes on State Highways 33 and 180; the bid opening for the Derrick & Oller Roundabout project; the Eastside Streetlight project; upcoming road improvement projects; and thanked the Council and staff for their work.
CITIZENS ORAL AND N PRESENTATIONS
Ofelia Ochoa commented on immigration issues; and requested clarification on the differences of vehicles used by different law enforcement agencies.
Discussion was held on the comments made by Ms. Ochoa.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 21,2025.
2. Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced Minutes of City Council Meeting 2 February 4,2025
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and/or adopted under this agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
CONSENT CALENDAR
JANUARY 10,2025 THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2025
a. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 55837 THROUGH 55962
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $1,078,455.16
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-09, approving the Second Amendment to the Translation Services Agreement with Patricia Lyons dba Lyons lnterpreting and Translation.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-10, approving the dissolution of inactive City of Mendota sub-committees.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-11, supporting and implementing timely use of funding in the matter of project delivery schedules for Federal Transportation Project Selection.
Proposed authorization of correspondence to United States Senator Padilla inviting him to visit the City of Mendota.
A request was made to pull Consent Calendar items 2 and 3 for discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to approve items 1,4, and 5 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-09, approving the Second Amendment to the Translation Services Agreement with Patricia Lyons dba Lyons lnterpreting and Translation.
Discussion was held on the item.
Mayor Martinez opened the public comment period and seeing no one willing to comment, c/osed it within the same minute.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve item 2 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-10, approving the dissolution of inactive City of Mendota sub-committees.
At 6:54 p.m. Mayor Martinez left the Council Chambers and retumed at 6:56 p.m.
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Discussion was held on the item.
Mayor Martinez opened the public comment period and seeing no one willing to comment c/osed it within the same minute.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve item 3 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
BUSINESS
Council and consideration of Resolution No. 25-12, calling for bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform to foster a safe, stable, and fear-free environment for all of our residents.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and City Manager Gonzalez provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item.
At 7:00 p.m. Council Member Mendoza left the Council Chambers and returned at 7:02 p.m.
Ofelia Ochoa commented on the item.
Discussion was held on the comments made by Ms. Ochoa.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to adopt Resolution No 25-12, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
City Council discussion and consideration of the City of Mendota's Facility Use Policy.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and City Clerk Cabrera-Garcia provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item.
Omar Gomez commented on the item.
Robert Salinas commented on the item.
Raymond Aquino commented on the item.
Discussion was held on the item.
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3 A motion was made by Mayor Martinez to direct staff to determine solutions to the concerns that the City Council shared regarding the Facility Use Policy and the condition and maintenance of the Danny Trejo Soccer Field, and to bring back the proposed solutions for further discussion at the next City Council meeting, and the motion was approved based on a City Council consensus.
City Council discussion and consideration Resolution No. 25-13, authorizing the formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee to meet with housing developers and to discuss housing options in the City.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and City Clerk Cabrera-Garcia provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to adopt Resolution No 25-13, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Castro reported that he was working on various tasks Discussion was held on whether Element 7's development agreement requires them to donate funding to the Mendota Community Corporation; and the City's abatement processes.
City Manager
a) Update on Airport Land Plan
City Manager Gonzalez provided an update on a recent Airport Land Plan subcommittee meeting; the Eastside Streetlight project; the bid opening for the Derrick and Oller Roundabout project; and stated he will be attending the CalCities City Manager's Conference.
Discussion was held on loose dogs in the community; the noise ordinance; the need to apply for grants; trash build up throughout the City and issues with the City's dispatch services.
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1 CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: APN 013-050-21 T
Agency Negotiator: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Karina Beltran
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 (one potentia! case).
At 8:12 p.m. the City Council moved into closed session.
At 8:47 p.m. the City Council reconvened in open session and Assistant City Attorney Castro stated that in regard to items 1 and 2 there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the Council, a motion for adjournment was made al 8:47 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimous !y approved (5 ayes)
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