MINUTES OF MENDOTA
SPECIAL CITY GOUNCIL MEETING
JOINT.MEETING OF THE
MENDOTA CITY COUNCIL AND
THE MENDOTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Special Meeting Wednesday, June 25,2025 6:00 p.m.
Joint Meeting called to order by Mayor Martinez at 6:11 p.m. He thanked the Mendota Unified School District ("MUSD") Board of Trustees for hosting the specialjoint meeting and congratulated MUSD on the new sports field at Mccabe Elementary School.
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Victor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, Council Members Libertad "Liberty"
Lopez and Jesus "Jesse" Mendoza
Council Members Absent: Gouncil Member Joseph Riofrio
MUSD Board of Trustees conducted roll call and established a quorum.
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Martinez.
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None offered.
Minutes of Special City Council l/eeting 1 June 25,2025 1 NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
Approval of the notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
A motion was made by tvlayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve item 1, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio).
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM - CONSENT CALENDAR
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 2541, awarding the contract for the PreEngineered Metal Building for the New Community Center to SAS Constructions in the amount of $2,500,000.00.
A motion was made by Council Member Lopez to approve item 1 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent Riofrio).
JOINT DISCUSSION ITEMS . CITY COUNCIL & MUSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Mendota City Council and MUSD Board of Trustees willdiscuss and consider the following items:
a. Discussion regarding recreational features at the future Airport Park i. Opportunity for public comment on this item
Mayor Martinez introduced the item and City Clek Cabrera-Garcia provided the report.
A discussion was held following the report from City Clerk Cabrera-Garcia. Topics included the proposed location of Airport Park ("the ParK') and potential impacts from drag racing events; the possibility of adding more entrances; the types of baseball fields to be installed; options for recreational amenities such as walking and running trails, pickleball courts, cornhole boards, increased lighting, additional restrooms, a dog pak, and expanded paking. The discussion also addressed potential traffic congestion and the idea of adding an indoor soccer field.
Mayor Martinez opened the public comment period.
Ofelia Ochoa emphasized the importance of making the Park inclusive and accessible for individuals with special needs and highlighted the need for ongoing maintenance once the Park is completed.
There was also discussion about the possibility of including a landing pad for emergency medical services.
Mayor Martinez closed the public comment period.
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Minutes of Special City Council N/eeting 2 June 25,2025 b. Safe Routes to Schools update
Discussion was held regarding the Safe Routes to School Master Plan, including potential additional projects to support its implementation. Topics included the status of the rectangular rapid flashing beacons being installed at crosswalks along Oller Street; the possibility of adding a sidewalk along Highway 33 in the northern part of the City; concerns about loose and potentially aggressive dogs near Divisadero Circle and throughout the community; and issues related to the growing cat population, including how residents can seek help for sick or injured cats.
c. Roundabout projected completion date
Discussion was held regarding the Derrick and Oller Roundabout project, including the project timeline, design elements, and anticipated traffic patterns during construction. d. New community center projected completion date
Discussion was held on the funding efforts supporting the community center project, the current status of the project, the proposed design and layout of the facility, and potential community uses for the building.
e. Update on new housing developments
Discussion was held on the need for additional housing developments in the City, including a proposed timeline for a potential prolect by Mr. Joe Crown on 80 acres of land owned by Westlands Water District. The discussion also covered recent meetings between the City and elected officials to advocate for more housing in the community.
At 7:28 p.m. Council Member Lopez left the meeting, and returned at 7:30 p.m. f. Updates on current City and MUSD projects
g. Strategies for expanding the City's water capacity i. Overview of current student enrollment and future projections for MUSD A discussion took place covering various City and MUSD projects, factors influencing student enrollment such as new housing developments, economic growth within the community, the current climate surrounding immigration, and the effects of solar farms on the water system.
h. Use and availability of tVIUSD athletic fields and facilities At 8:24 p.m. Mayor Martinez left the meeting and returned at 8:26 p.m.
The discussion addressed the potential for shared use of athletic fields and the current restriction on adult access to MUSD athletic facilities; the opportunity for Mendota High School students to build barbecue pits and benches at Pool Park; plans for the 2025 Mendota Fireworks Spectacular; the Mendota Police Department's community outreach Minutes of Special City Council Meeting 3 Jun e 25, 2025 on electric bike safety; the recent implementation of the "no touch" law; and the City Council's appreciation to MUSD for hosting the joint special meeting. i. Overview of current student enrollment and future projections for MUSD Discussion item I was addressed earlier in the meeting, together with items f and g.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to be brought before the City Council, a motion for adjournment was made at 8:36 p.m. by Council Member Mendoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Riofrio). , Mayor ll
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