MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting May 6, 2025
Meeting called to order by Mayor Martinez at 6:01 PM
Roll Call
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso
Flag salute led by Council Member Mendoza
lnvocation Ied by Police Ghaplain Robert Salinas
Mayor Martinez congratulated Council Member Lopez on her upcoming graduation from Fresno Pacific University.
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda
2. Adoption of final Agenda
A request was made by City Manager Gonzalez to table Business ltem 1 to a future meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to adopt the modified agenda as requested by staff, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Alonso).
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PRESENTATION
1. City Council to recognize Sandra Toledo for her academic achievements.
The City Council recognized Sanda Toledo for her academic achievements.
Ms. Toledo commented on the recognition and thanked the Council.
2. Kendall Flint with DKS Associates to provide a presentation on the Measure C Renewal effort.
Kendall Flint with DKS Associates to provide a presentation on the Measure C Renewal effort.
Discussion was held on the presentation provided by Ms. Flint.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
Council Member Mendoza welcomed everyone; thanked all sponsors of the Autism Awareness Banner Program; commented on Mother's Day weekend; the upcoming events scheduled for the weekend, including the Silva Strong 5k Run and 2 Mile Walk and the Mendota Raceway Park event and thanked everyone in attendance.
Council Member Lopez commented on the month of May being Mental Health Awareness Month; shared a quote regarding mental health; shared the importance of seeking mental health services; thanked the City for opening Pool Park during Easter weekend; commented on the Eastside Streetlight Project; and announced that both she and her daughter will be graduating from Fresno Pacific University.
Council Member Riofrio thanked City staff for their work
2. Mayor
Mayor Martinez thanked City staff for their work and shared on update on various projects in the community, including the Citywide Railroad lmprovement project; Safe Routes to School Master Plan; commented on the installation of rapid flashing beacons on State Highways 180 and 33; citywide surveillance; the Pool Park Rehabilitation project; implementation of body worn cameras for the Mendota Police Department ("MPD"); the MPD's Homeless Engagement and Response Team; the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion project; the Community Center project; new scoreboards at the Benny Mares Sr. Baseball Field and Alfredo Muratalla Baseball Field; Divisadero Street Reconstruction project; the Derrick and Oller Roundabout project; the 2025 Local Street Reconstruction project; the moratorium on the imposition and collection of development impact fees; potential new Minutes of City Council Meeting 2 May 6, 2025
2. housing development in the City on property currently owned by Westlands Water District; the relocation of a City well; the purchase of a new sewer interceptor; and thanked the Council for their work.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Benjamin Bunton inquired about possible funding the City has received from the County of Fresno to assist the unhoused population; commented on the need for resources for the unhoused population on the Eastside of the community; and stated that he was almost prevented from attending the meeting.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Mr. Bunton; the City not receiving funding from the County of Fresno to assist the unhoused population; and the types of resources being requested by the unhoused population.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 1,2025 Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
CONSENT CALENDAR
MARCH 25,2025 THROUGH APRIL 24,2025
a. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 56166 THROUGH 56364
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $1 ,956,1 07 .74
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-22, adopting the new Records and Information Management Policy and Records Retention Schedule.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-23, approving the Proposal and Consultant Services Agreement from Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Engineering Design of the Water Treatment Plant Tank Replacement.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-24, approving the Proposal and Consultant Services Agreement from Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Engineering Design of the Westside Sewer Interceptor.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-25, approving the Proposal and Consultant Services Agreement from Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Preparation of a Focused General Plan Update.
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6 Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-26, approving an amendment to the nonexclusive license agreement with Ramon Gonzalez for racetrack operations at the former site of the William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport. 7 8.
9. Proposed ratification of a letter of support for Assembly Bil! 36 (Soria): Streamlining Prohousing Desig nations.
Proposed ratification of a letter of support for Assembly Bill 457 (Soria): Streamlining Farmworker Housing Development in Fresno, Madera, and Merced Counties.
Proposed ratification of a Ietter of support for Intersect Power in connection with the Darden Clean Energy Project.
A motion was made by Council Member Lopez to approve items 1 through 9 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Alonso).
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 REAL PROPERry NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: APN 01 3-030-675T
Agency Negotiator. Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Terraform PowerlBrookfield Renewable Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
At 7:02 p.m. the City Council moved into closed session At7:23 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing to review and consider the status of the Development Agreement default, entitlements, and termination of the Development Agreement with Odyssey Agricultural Development, LLC, Odyssey Agricultural Holdings, LLC, and Valley Agricultural Holdings, LLC.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and Assistant City Attorney Castro provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item
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At 7:28 p.m. Mayor Maftinez opened the heaing to the public.
Cano Singh commented in favor of Odyssey Agricultural Development, LLC ("Odyssey").
David Cremins requested that the Council be considerate of individuals who decline to state their name and address for the record; stated that he is representing Unidos Por La Verdad; and requested that the Council listen to and consider the comments of the individuals.
Anonymous individual commented on the conditions of her employment at Odyssey.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Discussion was held on the comments made.
Amalia commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Cano Singh commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Cano Singh commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
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Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Hannah commented on the item.
Alex Freedman commented on the item.
Erica Garcia commented on the item.
Sarai Martinez commented on the item.
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2 Evelia Perez commented on the item.
Marvin commented on the item.
Cano Singh commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Martinez c/osed the hearing to the public.
Discussion was held on the item; comments made and potential actions that the Council can take on the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez to take no action on the Planning Commission's recommendation to terminate the Development Agreement with Development Agreement with Odyssey Agricultural Development, LLC, Odyssey Agricultural Holdings, LLC, and Valley Agricultural Holdings, LLC, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso)
Public hearing to conduct the annual review of performance under the Development Agreement with Odyssey Agricultural Development, LLC, Odyssey Agricultural Holdings, LLC, and Valley Agricultural Holdings, LLC.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and Assistant City Attorney Castro provided the report.
Discussion was held on the item.
Mayor Martinez opened the hearing to the public.
David Cremins commented on the item.
Fritz Conle commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Anonymous individual commented on the item.
Mayor Mafiinez closed the heaing to the public.
Discussion was held on the item.
At 9:17 p.m. Council Member Lopez left the Council Chambers.
Alex Freedman commented on the item.
At 9:19 p.m. Council Member Lopez retumed to the Council Chambers.
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2 A motion was made by Council Member Lopez to give Odyssey Agricultural Development, LLC, Odyssey Agricultural Holdings, LLC, and Valley Agricultural Holdings, LLC thirty (30) days to satisfy the terms of payment outlined in the Development Agreement, seconded by Council Member Mendoza; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
BUS!NESS
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Council discussion and consideration of introducing and waiving the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-01, amending Title 17 of the Mendota Municipa! Code to add Chapter 17.42 - Housing Element lmplementation Overlay District.
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and City Engineer Osborn provided the report.
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 Martinez to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-01, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Alonso).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
City Engineer
a) Update
At 9:30 p.m. lt/layor Martinez left the Council Chambers City Engineer Osborn presented information on the Derrick and Oller Roundabout project and provided an update on the status of road repair projects.
At 9:32 p.m. Mayor Martinez returned to the Council Chambers.
Discussion was held on the information provided by City Engineer Osborn and potential safe routes to school projects.
Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and Police Department a) March Monthly Logs
Chief of Police Smith provided the monthly report for the Police Department, including property crimes and vehicle thefts decreasing; domestic violence crimes increasing; a personnel update; the purchase of a new Dodge Durango; the number of dogs at the animal control facility; a spay and neuter clinic; a vaccination clinic; and the new animal contro! facility.
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Discussion was held on the report provided by Chief Smith; a bee infestation at the new animal controlfacility; graffiti at Jack's Resort; and two dogs being confiscated due to biting an individual.
3. City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Castro had nothing to report.
4 City Manager
a) Update on the Rojas-Pierce Park Basketba!! Courts
City Manager Gonzalez commented on individuals playing soccer on the Rojas-Pierce Park Basketball Courts ("Basketball Courts"); installing new fencing to prevent soccer from being played on the Basketball Courts; commended the Finance Department for their work to celebrate Administrative Assistants Week; commented on Public Works Appreciation Week; and the annual Silva Strong 5k Run and 2 Mile Walk.
Discussion was held on the report provided by City Manager Gonzalez.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the City Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 9:56 p.m. by Council Member Lopez and approved based on a City Council consensus (4 ayes, absent: Alonso).
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