MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY GOUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting June 17,2025
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem AIonso at 6:00 PM Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, and Council Members Libertad "Libefi" Lopez, Jesus "Jesse" Mendoza
and Joseph R. Riofrio
Gouncil Members Absent: Mayor Victor Martinez
Flag salute led by Mayor Pro Tem AIonso
lnvocation led by Police Chaplain Robert Salinas
A moment of silence was held for Sadie Navarro who had recently passed away.
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Lopez to adopt the agenda, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez).
PRESENTATION
City Councilto recognize Gloria Escobar, Melissa Ochoa Villegas, and Keysi Lopez Gonzalez, the recipients of the Westlands Water District 2025 Scholarships.
Jason Mendez with Westlands Water District presented the scholarships to Gloria Escobar, Melissa Ochoa Villegas, Keysi Lopez and Valerie Garcia. 1 Minutes of City Counci! Meeting 1 June 17 ,2025
Gloria Escobar, Melissa Ochoa Villegas, and Keysi Lopez thanked the Council and shared a few words.
The City Council congratulated Ms. Escobar, Ms. Ochoa Villegas, and Ms. Lopez.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council [/ember(s)
Council Member Riofrio thanked staff fortheirwork; commented on the differences between large cities versus small cities; road improvement projects; the Eastside Streetlight project and on the need for more housing developments in the City.
Council Member Lopez commented on ongoing projects throughout the City; the upcoming 2025 Fireworks Spectacular; the construction of new apartments in the City; businesses remodeling throughout the City and thanked staff and Council for their work.
Council l/ember Mendoza commented on a recent youth baseball tournament; positive remarks he has received regarding the condition of the Benny Mares Sr. Baseball Field and the Alfredo Muratalla Baseball Field; the Honor Wall Program; improving the entrances of the City; and thanked staff, Council and the community for their work and contributions to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Alonso congratulated the recipients of the Westlands Water District 2025 Scholarships; commented on sending thank you letters to Congressman Adam Gray and Senator Alex Padilla for selecting the Mendota Community Center project in their congressionally directed spending requests in the Federal Appropriation Process and shared a statement regarding immigration.
Council Member Mendoza relayed a message on behalf of Mayor Martinez, who was unable to attend the meeting, stating the need for unity.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Armin Garcia congratulated the recipients of the Westlands Water District 2025 Scholarship; commented on clean energy in the City and his desire to work with the City to lower energy prices.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTIGE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 3,2025. 2 Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
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1 A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez).
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAY 28, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 9,2025
a. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 56503 THROUGH 56577
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $937,576.41
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Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-32, approving the 2025 Fireworks Stand Permits.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-33, awarding the construction contract for the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion Phase lll - New Soccer Field Fencing Project to Ace Fence Company in the amount of $1 17,680.95.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-34, awarding the construction contract for the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion Phase lll - New Soccer Field lrrigation & Turf Project to Marina Landscape, lnc. in the amount of $347,469.00.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-35, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act ol 2017.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-36, accepting the Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District 2019-01 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2026, and scheduling a public hearing for the consideration of same, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 22565 et seq.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-37, establishing the Annual Proposition 4 Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-38, approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget for the City of Mendota.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-39, approving and directing the City Manager to request the redistribution of the expenditure plan for the Westside Water Tank and Pump Station Project.
Discussion was held on the Consent Calendar ltems
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to approve items 1 through 9 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent:
Martinez).
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1 BUSINESS
Council discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 25-40, accepting the City of Mendota Audit Committee Letter and Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez introduced the item and Finance DirectorValdez provided the report and introduced Certified Public Accountant Torres with Price Paige and Company who presented the City of Mendota's Financial Statements and Audit Committee Letter for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Alonso opened the public comment period.
Armin Garcia commended Price Paige and Company and the City for their work.
Mayor Pro Tem Alonso c/osed the public comment period
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to adopt Resolution No. 2540, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and Police Department a) May Monthly Logs
Chief of Police Smith provided the monthly report and statistics for the Animal Control Department; commented on the 2025 Mendota Fireworks Spectacular; and working with Finance Director Valdez for the Mendota Police Department's Budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
Discussion was held on the update provided by Chief Smith; the status of the proposed shooting range, including whether it will be open to the public once established; what an incident report is; narcotic violations; warrant arrests; and the need to continue to educate the community regarding electric bikes and proper safety.
2. City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Castro had nothing to report but stated he would be happy to take on any new assignments.
3. City Manager
City Manager Gonzalez commented on the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including commending staff for their work with the budget; commented on the 2025 Mendota Fireworks Spectacular; his excitement seeing all of the ongoing projects in the City; projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; commented on Congressman Gray and Senator Minutes of City Council Meeting 4 June 17,2025
1 Padilla selecting the Mendota Community Center project in their congressionally directed spending requests in the Federal Appropriation Process; and his excitement for the new fiscalyear.
Discussion was held on an entrance to the basketball courts at Rojas-Pierce Park being closed; improving a water fountain near the basketball courts at Rojas-Pierce Park; City Manager Gonzalez joining Council Member Mendoza for a basketball game; Westside Youth's Open Market; lntersect Power and the Darden Clean Energy project.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the City Council, a motion for adjournment was made al7'.01 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez). AzAlonso, Mayor Pro Tempore T
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