CITYOF MENDOTA
ooCantaloupe Cente, Of The World"
VICTOR MARTINEZ
Mayor
JOSE ALONSO
Mayor Pro Tempore
LIBERTAD "LIBERTY" LOPEZ
JESSE LUA MENDOZA
JOSEPH R. RIOFRIO
AGENDA
MENDOTA CITY COUNGIL
Regular City Council ltileeting
City Council Chambers
725 Riofrio Street
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6:00 PM
CRISTIAN GONZALEZ
City Manager
JOHN KINSEY
City Attorney
The Mendota City Councilwelcomes you to its meeting. Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of every month. Your interest and participation are encouraged and appreciated. Notice is hereby given that the City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. Please silence your cell phones. Thank you for your respect and consideration.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda
2. Adoption of final Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Council Member(s)
2. Mayor
City Council Agenda 1 July 1,2025
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1 PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any mafter not listed on the agenda involving matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to THREE (3) MINUTES. Please give the completed form to the Cig Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. All speakerc shall observe proper decorum. The Mendota Municipal Code prohibits the use of boisterous, slanderous, or profane language. All speakers must step to the podium and state their names and addresses for the record. Please watch the time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 17 ,2025. 2 Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
GONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. lf discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
JUNE 16,2025 THROUGH JUNE 23,2025
. A. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 56578 THROUGH 56644
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAI- = $629,351.79
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 2542, approving the FiscalYear 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement with the California Highway Patrol.
BUSINESS
Counci! discussion and consideration of introducing and waiving the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-02, amending Sections 2.04.070 through 2.04.100 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Mendota Municipal Code to increase the compensation of City Council Members.
a. Receive repofi from Assistant City Attomey Castro
b. lnquiries from Councilto staff
c. Mayor Martinez opens floor to receive any comment from the public d. Council considers the introduction and waiver of the first reading of Ordinance No.25-02
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. City Engineer
a) Update
2. City Attorney
3. City Manager
City Council Agenda 2 July 1,2025
1 CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERry NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property:APNs 012-160-25S, 012-190-56, 012-190-255T, 012-190-09T, and 012- 190-265T
Agency Negotiator: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Westlands Water District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
l, Celeste Cabrera-Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Mendota, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the Mendota City Council regular meeting of Tuesday, July 1,2025, was posted on the outside bulletin board located at City Hall, 643 Quince Street, Mendota, California 93640, and at the City Council Chambers located at 725 Riofrio Street, Mendota, California 93640, on Friday , June 27,20
Celeste ab City Clerk
City Council Agenda 3 July 1,2025
Minutes of City Council Meeting 1 June 17, 2025
MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting June 17, 2025
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso at 6:00 PM Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, and Council Members Libertad “Liberty” Lopez, Jesus “Jesse” Mendoza
and Joseph R. Riofrio
Council Members Absent: Mayor Victor Martinez
Flag salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso
Invocation 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
1. City Council to 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.
Minutes of City Council Meeting 2 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 Member(s)
Council Member Riofrio thanked staff for their work; 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 Member 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 NOTICE 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.
Minutes of City Council Meeting 3 June 17, 2025
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
1. MAY 28, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 9, 2025
a. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 56503 THROUGH 56577
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $937,576.41
2. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-32, approving the 2025 Fireworks Stand Permits.
3. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-33, awarding the construction contract for the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion Phase III – New Soccer Field Fencing Project to Ace Fence Company in the amount of $117,680.95.
4. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-34, awarding the construction contract for the Rojas-Pierce Park Expansion Phase III – New Soccer Field Irrigation & Turf Project to Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $347,469.00.
5. 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 of 2017.
6. 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.
7. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-37, establishing the Annual Proposition 4 Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
8. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-38, approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget for the City of Mendota.
9. 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 Items.
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).
Minutes of City Council Meeting 4 June 17, 2025
BUSINESS
1. 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 Director Valdez 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 closed the public comment period.
A motion was made by Council Member Riofrio to adopt Resolution No. 25-40, seconded by Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez).
DEPARTMENT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. 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 5 June 17, 2025
Padilla selecting the Mendota Community Center project in their congressionally directed spending requests in the Federal Appropriation Process; and his excitement for the new fiscal year.
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; Intersect 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 at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso, seconded by Council Member Riofrio; unanimously approved (4 ayes, absent: Martinez).
_______________________________
Jose Alonso, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Celeste Cabrera-Garcia, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA
CASH DISBURSEMENTS
06/16/2025 - 06/23/2025
CK# 056578 - 056644
Check Date Check Number Check Amount Vendor Name Department Description June 16, 2025 56578 $ 517.28 AFLAC GENERAL AFLAC INSURANCES FOR JUNE 2025 June 16, 2025 56579 $ 14.86 AG & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. WATER, SEWER (2) SPRAY POLYMER GRAY & WHITE, FLAT BR, SPRAY NYL NUT, GASKET
AND QJ GASKET
June 16, 2025 56580 $ 54.73 AIRGAS USA, LLC WATER, SEWER CYLINDER RENTAL SMALL CARBON DIOXIDE MAY 2025 June 16, 2025 56581 $ 740.26 AT&T GENERAL, SEWER AT&T PHONE SERVICES FOR 4/25/2025 - 5/24/2025 June 16, 2025 56582 $ 32.30 AUTOZONE, INC. GENERAL
POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES - 5 GALLON BUCKET WITH HANDLE & BRUSH
June 16, 2025 56583 $ 276.39 BELMONT NURSERY GENERAL PARK GRASS SEEDS - (2) SEED FESCUE 50LB June 16, 2025 56584 $ 1,170.90 BSK ASSOCIATES WATER, SEWER
WASTE WATER WEEKLY GRAB SAMPLE BOD,TDS AND GENERAL EDT
MONTHLY SERVICES
June 16, 2025 56585 $ 766.69 BSN SPORTS INC. GENERAL BASKETBALL COURT NET (6) PREMIUM STEEL SAFETY NET June 16, 2025 56586 $ 1,624.60 CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MACHINES GENERAL, WATER, SEWER COPIER CONTRACT SERVICE BASE FOR JUNE 2025 & USE FOR MAY 2025 June 16, 2025 56587 $ 260.63
FLEXT PRINT, LLC CALTONICS BUSINESS
SYSTEMS GENERAL, WATER, SEWER (270) COPIES LOW & HIGH DENSITY & MONO COLOR LINES June 16, 2025 56588 $ 351.51 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 GENERAL, WATER, SEWER
FIRST AID KIT SUPPLIES POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, PUBLIC
WORKS, WASTE TREATMENT PLANT, & WASTE WATER PLANT
June 16, 2025 56589 $ 2,274.83 COMCAST GENERAL, WATER, SEWER CITYWIDE XFINITY SERVICES 6/06/2025 - 7/05/2025 June 16, 2025 56590 $ 179.11 CORELOGIC INFORMATION GENERAL, WATER, SEWER REAL QUEST SERVICE FOR MAY 2025 June 16, 2025 56591 $ 1,681.43 CORE & MAIN LP WATER
BACKFLOW DEVICE BROKEN: 2 WILKINS PRESSURE BACKFLOW NO LEAD WTH BALL VALVES 2-975XL2
June 16, 2025 56592 $ 216.74 DATA TICKET, INC. GENERAL DAILY CITATION PROCESSING & DAILY NOTICES FOR MAY 2025 June 16, 2025 56593 $ 5,720.00 DELTA SAND, GRAVEL & RECYCLING GENERAL, SEWER POOL PARK: (12) END DUMP SERVICE TRUCK/TRAILER, SCRAPING &
WATER SERVICE FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
June 16, 2025 56594 $ 2,920.50 EINERSON'S PREPRESS
GENERAL, WATER, SEWER,
REFUSE (10,000) BILLING PAPER AND (12,000) LEFT HAND WINDOW ENVELOPES June 16, 2025 56595 $ 144.00 CITY OF FRESNO-POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL (1) POLICE DEPARTMENT ACADEMY CLASS 177 RANGE TRAINING June 16, 2025 56596 $ 17,593.92 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF GENERAL, WATER RMS-JMS ACCESS FEE FOR MAY 2025 AND DISPATCH SERVICES FOR JUNE 2025
June 16, 2025 56597 $ 404.75 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS GENERAL, STREET
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES FOR STREETS/ PARKS/ TRAILERS -
BALL COUPLER, PIN MOUNT, HITCH PIN, AND LED WIRELESS
June 16, 2025 56598 $ 97.25 INDUSTRIAL CHEM LAB SEWER SPECIAL DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES FOR SEWER CLEANER June 16, 2025 56599 $ 325.00 INSYARATH, KHAMPHOU GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS FOR MAY 2025 June 16, 2025 56600 $ 210.75 KERWEST NEWSPAPER GENERAL
ORD.25-01 PROOF PUBLICATION FOR HOUSING ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
June 16, 2025 56601 $ 7,979.96 K-LOG, INC. GENERAL
FURNITURE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT : DESKS, DRAWER, TABLES & HUTCH
June 16, 2025 56602 $ 12,645.00 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE GENERAL, WATER, SEWER PERSONNEL RULES REVIEW 2025 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 6/11/2025 June 16, 2025 56603 $ 334.21 LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRICAL INC SEWER THERMAL OVERLOAD RELAY REPLACEMENT FOR FACILITY June 16, 2025 56604 $ 403.81 MENDOTA 1 SMOG GENERAL
2020 AND 2021 FORD POLICE VEHICLE IN FOR MAINTANCE: OIL FILTER &
MOTOR OIL CHANGE, FREON AND CABIN FILTER
June 16, 2025 56605 $ 98,035.30 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL, INC REFUSE SANITATION CONTRACT SERVICE FOR MAY 2025 AND USAGE FOR APRIL 2025
June 16, 2025 56606 $ 1,060.94 OFFICE DEPOT GENERAL, WATER, SEWER OFFICE SUPPLIES : TONER AND PAPER, CITY HALL AND CLERK'S : BOXES,
PAPER, & FOLDERS
June 16, 2025 56607 $ 13,700.00 PROVOST & PRITCHARD STREETS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE : DIVISADERO & INEZ ST RECONSTRUCTION AND RETAINER 24-25 FOR APRIL 2025
June 16, 2025 56608 $ 120.20
PURL'S SHEET METAL & AIR
CONDITIONING GENERAL CITY HALL BUILDINGS A/C FILTERS: (8) AIR FILTER PLEATED MERV 8
CITY OF MENDOTA
CASH DISBURSEMENTS
06/16/2025 - 06/23/2025
CK# 056578 - 056644
June 16, 2025 56609 $ 1,039.70 RAMON'S TIRE & AUTO SERVICES
GENERAL, WATER, SEWER,
STREETS
JOHN DEERE BACKHOE AND BACKHOE SEWER/ STREET -TIRE SUPPLIES,
REPAIR, & CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
June 16, 2025 56610 $ 4,753.13 TRASHCANS WAREHOUSE REFUSE (3) SPLIT TWO - STREAM RECYCLING AND WASTE BARREL WITH LIFT-OFF
LID-CONFIGURABLE
June 16, 2025 56611 $ 549.44 RED TRIANGLE OIL COMPANY STREETS STREETS TRACK OIL SUPPLIES - (50) 5 GALLON PAIL June 16, 2025 56612 $ 23.07 SEBASTIAN GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES 5/21/2025 - 6/20/2025 June 16, 2025 56613 $ 1,594.74 SOUND CONTRACTING INC GENERAL MOVE AV RACK IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS: AV EQUIPMENT , CABLE 4K, AND
INSTALLATION
June 16, 2025 56614 $ 16.07 SPECIALTY HOSE XPRESS LLC SEWER, STREETS SEWER & STREETS SUPPLIES: NYCORE, ORIFICE SPRAY TIP, BR TIP, AND BR CAP
June 16, 2025 56615 $ 400.00 TED'S AG SERVICE WATER, SEWER, STREETS (4) DIESEL FUEL REPLACE REGISTER & PULSER FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS June 16, 2025 56616 $ 245.06 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY GENERAL, STREETS PARKS SCORE BOARD CONDUIT:(4) PVC CONDUIT AND STREET
SWEEPER SUPPLIES :(5) HYDRAULIC HOSE, AND FITTING
June 16, 2025 56617 $ 120.00 TOP DOG TRAINING CENTER GENERAL SERVICE K - 9 MAINTENANCE MONTHLY TRAINING OFFICE LOPEZ & YANOSH FOR 6/2/25
June 16, 2025 56618 $ 5,000.00 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. GENERAL, WATER, SEWER CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 June 16, 2025 56619 $ 2,511.97 TRIANGLE ROCK PRODUCTS,LLC STREETS STREET SPEED HUMPS SUPPLIES (30.28) HMA, ENVIRONMENTAL - AGG &
ASPHALT
June 16, 2025 56620 $ 600.00 UNITED HEALTH CENTERS GENERAL, WATER, SEWER (3) PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAM June 16, 2025 56621 $ 183.44 UNIFIRST CORPORATION GENERAL, WATER, SEWER SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING : (1) WET MOP,(2) MOPS - UNFRAMED, (50)
TERRY CLOTHS
June 16, 2025 56622 $ 1,228.85 USA BLUEBOOK WATER, SEWER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES: (3) HATCH DPD, (1) CONDUCTIVITY SOLUTION, (2) BUFFER PACK, (2) FREE CHLORINE REAGENT SET
June 17, 2025 56623 $ 214,631.00 CITY OF MENDOTA PAYROLL GENERAL PAYROLL TRANSFER 6/02/2025 - 6/15/2025 June 18, 2025 56624 $ 31,513.00 CITY OF MENDOTA PAYROLL GENERAL PAYROLL TRANSFER TO 6/02/2025 - 6/15/2025 June 23, 2025 56625 $ 4,500.00 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP INC GENERAL HOME LONG TERM MONITORING CASA DE ROSA - MAY 2025 June 23, 2025 56626 $ 243.60 CALIFORNIA BUILDING GENERAL
FEES DUE TO THE STATE FOR BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION QUARTER 4 FOR 2024 AND QUARTER 1 FOR 2025
June 23, 2025 56627 $ 217.73 COOK'S COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL
REPLACED FUSE, ANTENNA CONNECTOR AND ANTENNA FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
June 23, 2025 56628 $ 428.60 CROWN SERVICES CO. GENERAL, SEWER TOILET WITH SINK 1X WEEK - 1300 2ND ST, BASS AVE (POOL PARK), AND BASS AVE & HWY 33 (LOZANO PARK) 5/09/2025 - 6/05/2025
June 23, 2025 56629 $ 209.00 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GENERAL (8) MONTHLY SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 June 23, 2025 56630 $ 383.28 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, INC GENERAL, WATER, SEWER (2) BACKGROUND CHECK FOR FACILITIES CUSTODIAN & PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES
June 23, 2025 56631 $ 61.00 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE GENERAL (2) PD -REGISTRATION FOR LEARDERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SECTION 42114 FOR 4/21/2025 - 4/22/2025
June 23, 2025 56632 $ 17,593.92 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF GENERAL, WATER RMS/JMS ACCESS FEE FOR APRIL 2025 AND DISPATCH SERVICES FOR MAY 2025
June 23, 2025 56633 $ 213.98 HR DIRECT GENERAL, WATER, SEWER (2) ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL POST GUARD 1 YEAR PUBLIC
SECTOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
June 23, 2025 56634 $ 800.00 TJ LAW & ASSOCIATES INVESTIGATION GENERAL (1) LAW ENFORCEMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FOR POLICE
DEPARTEMENT
June 23, 2025 56635 $ 306.49 LEAF GENERAL, WATER, SEWER (2) KYROCERA COPIER SYSTEM FOR JUNE 2025 June 23, 2025 56636 $ 101,061.39 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL, INC STREETS, REFUSE SANITATION CONTRACT SERVICES FOR JUNE 2025 AND USAGE FOR MAY 2025, & PUBLIC WORKS REFUSE SERVICE JUNE 1-15, 2025
June 23, 2025 56637 $ 47,807.16 PG&E
GENERAL, WATER, SEWER,
STREETS WATER DEPARTMENT UTILITIES 5/6/2025-6/4/2025
June 23, 2025 56638 $ 306.41 PITNEY BOWES INC. GENERAL, WATER, SEWER
POSTAGE METER RENTAL/SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JANUARY - JUNE 2025
June 23, 2025 56639 $ 540.26 PURL'S SHEETMETAL & AIR GENERAL EDD OFFICE : A/C DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM & FOUND LOW REFRIGERANT June 23, 2025 56640 $ 3,709.50 RRM DESIGN GROUP GENERAL
MENDOTA CITY HALL & POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR APRIL 2024
CITY OF MENDOTA
CASH DISBURSEMENTS
06/16/2025 - 06/23/2025
CK# 056578 - 056644
June 23, 2025 56641 $ 1,651.91 ERNEST PACKING SOLUTIONS GENERAL, WATER, SEWER CLEANING SUPPLIES: (5) CAN LINER, (5) URINALSCREEN, (4) PINESOL, (2) KABOOM
June 23, 2025 56642 $ 175.00 STEPHEN A. SMECK & CO
GENERAL, WATER, SEWER,
STREETS, REFUSE ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION FOR JUNE 30, 2024 CITY AUDIT June 23, 2025 56643 $ 1,107.64 VERIZON WIRELESS GENERAL, WATER, SEWER CITYWIDE CELLPHONE SERVICE 5/07/2025 - 6/06/2025 June 23, 2025 56644 $ 11,767.60 WANGER JONES HELSLEY PC ATTORNY GENERAL, WATER, SEWER LEGAL SERVICE CITY ATTORNEY : GENERAL LEGAL AND SPECIAL LEGAL FOR MAY 15,2025
$ 629,351.79
1 AGENDA ITEM – STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: KEVIN W. SMITH, CHIEF OF POLICE
VIA: CRISTIAN GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
DATE: JULY 1, 2025
ISSUE
Shall the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-42, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement with the California Highway Patrol?
BACKGROUND
The California Highway Patrol (“CHP”), through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (“CTFGP”), has awarded the Mendota Police Department a grant in the amount of $50,695.00 for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026. The purpose of the grant is to support local law enforcement efforts in addressing drug-impaired driving, with a focus on public education, training, and enforcement related to cannabis and other drug use.
ANALYSIS
The Mendota Police Department submitted a successful grant application to CHP and has been awarded funding under the FY 2025-2026 CTFGP. The funding will support a multi-faceted initiative that includes:
• Training: Two officers will receive certification in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (“SFST”).
• Enforcement: Conducting two DUI saturation patrols during the year and targeted checkins at cannabis dispensaries. • Equipment: Purchasing a fully outfitted DUI patrol motorcycle and two e-ticket writers to enhance patrol efficiency.
• Public Education: Executing a year-long social media campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of drug-impaired driving.
The total grant award is $50,695.00, and no matching funds are required from the City of Mendota (“City”). The project performance period is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
To comply with grant requirements, the City Council must approve the grant agreement and authorize an official representative of the City to execute all related documents. A copy of the grant agreement is attached as Exhibit "A" to the proposed resolution. 2 FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. All eligible expenses will be reimbursed through the grant.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-42, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement with the California Highway Patrol.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-42
2. Exhibit “A” – CTFGP Agreement
1 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA, COUNTY OF FRESNO
RESOLUTION NO. 25-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
WHEREAS, the Mendota Police Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of $50,695.00 under the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (“CTFGP”) administered by the California Highway Patrol; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to support law enforcement efforts to prevent and enforce laws related to drug-impaired driving, including public education and the acquisition of equipment and training to improve roadway safety; and WHEREAS, the grant funding will be used by the Mendota Police Department to conduct DUI saturation patrols, purchase a DUI patrol motorcycle and e-ticket writers, implement a social media education campaign, and provide specialized training for officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota finds it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the FY 2025-2026 CTFGP Grant Agreement and authorize its execution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mendota hereby approves the FY 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement (CHP Award No. 23399) between the Mendota Police Department and the California Highway Patrol, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute all documents necessary to carry out the intent of the FY 2025- 2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement.
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Victor Martinez, Mayor
2 ATTEST:
I, Celeste Cabrera-Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Mendota, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted and passed by the City Council at a regular meeting of said Council, held at the Mendota City Council Chambers located at 725 Riofrio Street, Mendota, California 93640, on the 1st day of July, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Celeste Cabrera-Garcia, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
23399 ________________________________________________________________
1. GRANT TITLE
FY25/26 CTFGP Law Enforcement – Mendota Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Mendota Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2025 To: 06/30/2026
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $50,695.00
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: Kevin Smith
Title: Police Chief
Phone: (559) 655-3291
Address: 643 Quince Street
Mendota, CA 93640
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Andrew Beasley Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Nora Valdez
Title: Finance Director
Phone: (559) 655-3291
Address: 643 Quince Street
Mendota, CA 93640
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Projectrelated purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e-mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law. b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employmentrelated leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.) G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement. ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein. c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California taxexempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency. b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
Mendota Police Department
All grant awards, including any adjustments to requested funding, were made by the Cannabis Grants Unit based on the merits of the Grant Application, scale of operation, and in accordance with the Request for Application (RFA) requirements and associated regulations. As a result, not all Project activities and items detailed in Schedule A are applicable. Refer to Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate for approved Budget line items and Project activities. Project activities and items that are not clearly identified/specified in the Grant Agreement must be submitted to and approved by CGU prior to purchase.
Project Description
The Mendota Police Department is seeking funding through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to enhance its efforts in addressing drug-impaired driving within the community. The proposed project includes specialized training for two officers to receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) certification, equipping them with the necessary skills to identify and address drug-impaired drivers effectively. To support proactive enforcement, the department will purchase a police motorcycle, allowing for increased mobility and efficiency during saturation patrols. Additionally, funding will support staff time for one quarterly saturation patrol, where two officers will focus on detecting and apprehending impaired drivers. To maximize efficiency during these patrols, the department will acquire two e-ticket writers, enabling officers to minimize time spent on administrative tasks and dedicate more time to active enforcement. Finally, a social media outreach campaign will be implemented to inform the public about the dangers of drug-impaired driving and to raise awareness of the department’s increased enforcement efforts. Through this comprehensive approach, the Mendota Police Department aims to improve roadway safety and reduce drug-impaired driving incidents in the community.
Problem Statement & Proposed Solution
Mendota has seen a rise in cannabis-related activity, with four physical addresses involved in cannabis sales and distribution. Between January 1, 2023, and February 20, 2025, the Mendota Police Department responded to a total of 96 calls for service (CFS) related to these locations. These included 11 emergency 911 calls, 21 audible burglary alarm activations, 8 municipal code violations, and 56 other service calls, such as traffic collisions, medical requests, site inspections, disputes, and non-emergency assistance. Notably, Element 7 Cannabis Dispensary at 796 Oller Street accounted for 30 calls for service, Boca Del Rio Farm at 420 W. Belmont Avenue generated 22 calls, Dom Pen and two other storefronts at 1269 Marie Street had 40 calls, and Oasis Farm at 418 W. Belmont Avenue reported 4 calls. This increasing demand for police response highlights the growing need for enhanced enforcement efforts to address public safety concerns related to cannabis use, including the prevention of drug-impaired driving (DUID). With the accessibility of cannabis increasing in Mendota, ensuring that officers have the proper training and resources to enforce impaired driving laws is critical to maintaining roadway safety.
To address this issue, the Mendota Police Department is proposing a comprehensive enforcement and education initiative funded by the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. The project includes training two officers in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) to improve their ability to detect drug-impaired drivers accurately. A police motorcycle will be purchased to increase enforcement efficiency, particularly during highvisibility saturation patrols. The department will also conduct one saturation patrol per quarter, with two officers specifically assigned to focus on impaired driving enforcement. To maximize the effectiveness of these patrols, the department will acquire two e-ticket writers, enabling officers to complete citations more efficiently and dedicate more time to active enforcement efforts. Additionally, a social media outreach campaign will be launched to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving and increase awareness of the department’s enhanced enforcement efforts. Through this multi-faceted approach, the Mendota Police Department aims to reduce the prevalence of DUID, enhance roadway safety, and improve overall community well-being.
Schedule A
Performance Measures/Scope of Work
1. DUI Saturation Patrols (Q2 = 1, Q4 = 1)
Goal: Conduct two high-visibility DUI saturation patrols to proactively deter and detect cannabis-impaired drivers.
Timeline: One saturation patrol will occur in the second quarter (Q2), and one will occur in the fourth quarter (Q4).
Quantitative Measurement: The project aims to reduce DUI/DUID-related incidents by 10% over the grant period, compared to the previous year’s data.
Justification: These saturation patrols will provide a focused enforcement presence during periods of elevated risk (e.g., holidays, weekends), increasing visibility and deterrence. By targeting cannabis-impaired drivers, these operations will contribute directly to improving roadway safety and reducing the harms associated with DUID in the Mendota community.
2. Informational/Educational Efforts (Q1 = 4, Q2 = 4, Q3 = 4, Q4 = 4) Goal: Execute a sustained public education campaign using targeted social media posts to raise awareness about the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving.
Timeline: Four posts per quarter (totaling 16 posts annually) will be distributed through the City of Mendota’s and Mendota Police Department’s official social media channels.
Quantitative Measurement: The campaign aims to reach at least 30% of Mendota’s adult (18+) population, estimated at approximately 2,500 individuals, based on population data.
Justification: A proactive education strategy will amplify the impact of enforcement by promoting public awareness. These digital outreach efforts will emphasize legal consequences, safety risks, and community responsibility, creating a broader cultural shift against DUID behavior.
Project Performance Evaluation
To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed project, the Mendota Police Department will employ both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods to measure its impact on community safety. The primary goal is to reduce DUI/DUID incidents by 10% through targeted enforcement and public awareness efforts.
The department will conduct two DUI saturation patrols, one in the second quarter and one in the fourth quarter, to increase the detection and apprehension of impaired drivers. Data will be collected on the number of stops, citations, and arrests made during these operations, as well as any observed reductions in DUI/DUID-related collisions and incidents.
Community outreach will also play a crucial role in the project’s success. The department will implement an educational campaign consisting of four informational efforts per quarter, totaling 16 initiatives throughout the year. These efforts will primarily leverage social media platforms to disseminate information on the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, aiming to reach at least 30% of Mendota’s adult population. Engagement metrics such as post reach, shares, and interactions will be analyzed to gauge the campaign's effectiveness in raising awareness and influencing behavioral change.
Program Sustainability
The Mendota Police Department is committed to sustaining its efforts to combat drug-impaired driving beyond the grant funding period by integrating key project components into its long-term enforcement strategy. Over the course of the grant, the department will focus on building internal capacity by training officers in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), ensuring that expertise in identifying drug-impaired drivers remains a department-wide skillset. Additionally, the acquisition of critical enforcement tools, such as a police motorcycle and e-ticket writers, will provide lasting resources that continue to support DUI enforcement efforts without requiring additional funding.
To ensure the continuation of high-visibility enforcement operations, the department will seek to incorporate DUI saturation patrols into its regular traffic enforcement schedule. By utilizing existing department resources, reallocating staff time, and leveraging partnerships with regional law enforcement agencies, the department can maintain periodic impaired driving enforcement efforts even if external funding is reduced. Moreover, the department will work closely with local cannabis businesses to encourage voluntary compliance and explore potential partnerships that support ongoing facility check-ins and educational outreach initiatives.
Schedule A
Administrative Support
The City of Mendota has a strong track record of successfully receiving and administering grant funding to support public safety initiatives, including regular grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The City consistently manages these grants on time, within budget, and in full compliance with grant requirements, demonstrating its capacity to effectively implement and oversee funded projects. The Mendota Police Department, with support from the City’s administrative team, will be responsible for executing the proposed project, ensuring adherence to all reporting and financial guidelines.
The project will be managed by experienced personnel, including police leadership, grant administrators, and field officers trained in impaired driving enforcement. The department has dedicated personnel with expertise in grant management, financial tracking, and program evaluation, ensuring proper oversight and accountability. Officers participating in the project will undergo specialized training in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), ensuring they have the necessary skills to carry out saturation patrols effectively.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
23399 Mendota Police Department $50,695.00
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
DUI Patrol Motorcycle – Outfitting $11,288.77
Category Sub-Total $11,288.77
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol $12,500.00
Category Sub-Total $12,500.00
Equipment
DUI Patrol Motorcycle $26,206.23
Category Sub-Total $26,206.23
Consultants/Contracts
Social Media $700.00
Category Sub-Total $700.00
Grant Total $50,695.00
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Mendota Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Other Direct Costs
DUI Patrol Motorcycle – Outfitting
$11,288.77
Total: $11,288.77
Component Cost
Complete Emergency Response Kit (siren speaker, amplifier, microphone, brackets) $1,278.42 Pre-drilled Tour-Pak with mounting plate, harness adapter, barrel lock, harness for spare battery $2,558.80 Tour-Pak Emergency LED Lights, splitter, auxiliary battery $1,157.88 Front LED Emergency Lighting (includes Engine Guard LEDs, Side Markers, Fog Lamp Mount Kit) $890.90 Emergency LED Par 36 Lighting with steady burn (1 red / 1 blue) $568.00 CoolFlow Fan Kit with air deflectors & switch pack $427.90 Saddlebag Guard Rails $339.95
Additional electrical components (switches, relays, housing, power harness, splice box) $484.92 Windshield Light Array $957.00
Labor to install accessories and program lighting $2,625.00
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol
$12,500.00
Officer hourly overtime and benefits for 2 Saturation Patrols x 4 Officers. Officer hourly overtime and benefits for 4 Cannabis Dispensary Check-ins x 2 Officers.
Equipment
DUI Patrol Motorcycle
$26,206.23
Motorcycle for Saturation Patrols
Consultants/Contracts
Social Media
$700.00
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1 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA, COUNTY OF FRESNO
ORDINANCE NO. 25-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.04.070 THROUGH 2.04.100 OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE
MENDOTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Government Code section 36516 authorizes the City Council of the City of Mendota (“City”) to establish the salary for councilmembers; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 36516 was amended, effective January 1, 2024, to increase the limits related to councilmember compensation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36516, subdivision (a)(2), each councilmember is authorized to receive a salary of “up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month” in cities up to and including 35,000 in population; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36516, subdivision (a)(4), councilmember compensation may be increased beyond this limit so long as the increase is accomplished via ordinance and the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent per calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment or the amount of inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, not to exceed ten percent for each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Census Bureau, the City of Mendota’s (“City”) population is estimated to be 12,623 as of July 1, 2024 (available online at https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mendotacitycalifornia/PST045223); and WHEREAS, Mendota Municipal Code section 2.04.070 has current councilmember salaries set to the approximately thirty-year-old amount of three hundred dollars ($300) per month; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it wishes to act pursuant to this authority to adjust future councilmembers’ pay to the currently allowed legal limit of nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Mendota does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated here and by this reference made an operative part hereof.
SECTION 2. Section 2.04.070 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Mendota Municipal Code is hereby fully restated and amended to read as follows:
2 2.04.070 – Salaries
A. The Ordinance codified in this Chapter is enacted pursuant to Government Code section 36516, which authorizes the City Council to provide each member of the City Council receives a prescribed salary based on the City of Mendota’s population determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance.
B. As of the date of the most recent amendment of this Ordinance and Chapter, the last preceding federal census determined the City of Mendota’s population is less than thirty-five thousand (35,000).
C. Based on the above-cited authorities, each member of the City Council of the City of Mendota shall receive a salary in the amount of nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) per month.
D. Subject to the limitations contained in Section 2.04.090 of this Chapter, City Council salaries shall be payable from and after the operative date of this Ordinance at the same time and in the same manner as the salaries are paid for other officers and employees of the City of Mendota.
SECTION 3. Section 2.04.080 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Mendota Municipal Code is hereby fully restated and amended to read as follows:
2.04.080 – Compensation – Increase or Decrease
Government Code section 36516 provides that the City Council’s compensation may also be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of the majority of electors of the City of Mendota voting in any municipal election.
SECTION 4. Section 2.04.090 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Mendota Municipal Code is hereby fully restated and amended to read as follows:
2.04.090 – Restriction During Term of Office – Exception A change in compensation does not apply to a member of the City Council during their term of office; however, this prohibition shall not prevent the automatic adjustment of the compensation of all members of the City Council serving staggered terms whenever one or more members becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of beginning a new term of office. ///
SECTION 5. Section 2.04.100 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Mendota Municipal Code is hereby repealed and shall read as follows:
3 2.04.100 – Reserved.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby finds and determines that its adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to environmental review under the Public Resources Code, § 21000 et seq., the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because these amendments do not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore are not considered a “project” under CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code, § 21065; Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15378(a), 15064(d)(3).)
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Mendota hereby declares that it would have adopted the remainder of this Ordinance as if such invalid portion had been deleted.
SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify the passage of this Ordinance and will see that it is published and posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 9. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force at 12:00 midnight on the 31st day following its adoption.
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The foregoing ordinance was introduced on the 1st day of July, 2025, and duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of July, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Victor Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Celeste Cabrera-Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John Kinsey, City Attorney
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To: City Council via Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager
From: Michael Osborn, City Engineer
Jeff O’Neal, City Planner
Subject: City Engineer’s Report to City Council
Date: June 25, 2025
Engineering Projects:
Streets
1. Citywide RRXG Improvements:
• Coordinating crossing improvements with Railroad, Caltrans & CPUC • Construction anticipated in Winter 2025
2. Derrick & Oller Roundabout
• Construction started in April 2025 through September 2025
3. 5
th & Quince Street Reconstruction:
• Design completed
• RFA for $797,754 in STBG funds submitted
• Construction planned for Fall 2025
4. Amador & Smoot Extension:
• Design completed
• Land from WWD for easement/right-of-way is obtained
• RFA for $796,806 in STBG & CMAQ TPP funds
• Construction planned for Fall 2025
5. 2025 Local Street Reconstruction:
• Design Completed
• Construction funded with CPF Congressional Appropriations planned for Summer/Fall 2025
6. Divisadero Street Reconstruction:
• Design Completed
• RFA for $985,157 in STBG funds submitted
• Construction planned for Fall 2025
Parks
1. Rojas Pierce Park:
• Land from WWD acquired
• CDBG funded Phase 3: fencing and turf of new soccer field and restoration of turf on existing field
• Construction to start in July
To: City Council via City Manager June 25, 2025
City Engineer’s Report to City Council Page 2 of 3
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1. Well 10 and Water Main Relocation
• Construction documents are completed and potential to bid and construct; Coordination with USBR, BB Limited & PG&E
2. Backwash Reclaim Project
• Design in progress; looking for funding opportunities for construction
3. Westside Water Tank & Booster Pump
• ARPA funded design completed
• Coordinated with Amador & Smoot Extension design
• Project is out to bid with bid opening on 7/18/2025
• Construction anticipated in Summer/Fall 2025
4. New Water Tank at WTP
a. Design in progress
Sewer
1. Westside Sewer Interceptor Extension
• Design in progress
Planning/Development Projects
1. Rojas Pierce Park Annexation
• Land acquired from WWD; resuming process
2. Airport Land Use Plan
• Coordinating with City staff and Airport Subcommittee
3. Belmont & SR 33 Gas Station
• 1
st submittal of site improvement plans reviewed, waiting for resubmittal
4. General Plan Update
• In progress
Grant Applications:
1. Triangle Park & Pool Park:
• Triangle Park is included in 2nd Street Stormwater Project application
2. Marie Street Complete Street Improvements:
• Application for $2,710,133 in CMAQ funding submitted to FCOG for competitive call for projects
3. 2025 Alley Paving Project:
• Application for $962,974 in CMAQ funding submitted to FCOG for competitive call for projects in March
4. 7
th Street Pavement Rehabilitation (Naples to Unida):
• Application for $1,878,803 in STBG funding submitted to FCOG for competitive call for projects
5. Smoot Avenue Reconstruction (west of Sorensen):
• Application for $410,915 STBG funding submitted to FCOG for competitive call for projects
6. Naples Street Reconstruction (5th to 8th):
• Application for $1,641,442 in STBG funding submitted to FCOG for competitive call for projects
7. 2
nd Street Stormwater Project:
• Prop 1 TA funded preliminary engineering completed
To: City Council via City Manager June 25, 2025
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• Met with Waterboard staff on-site on 3/18/2025
On-going (this month):
1. Representation of the City at FCOG TTC
2. Coordination of road projects with Caltrans
3. Assistance to staff for grant obligations & opportunities
4. Coordination with USACOE and NEPA for Panoche Creek flood study
5. Following up with FAA for airport closure
6. Assistance with Community Center project & MUSD District Offices
7. Coordination with FCTA & FCOG for Measure C funds
Overall P&P Staff engaged (month of February):
• Engineers: 15
• Planners: 9
• Surveyors: 5
• Environmental Specialist: 0
• GIS/CAD Specialists: 2
• Construction Manager: 0
• Project Administrator: 4
• Public Relations: 0
Abbreviations:
EOPCC – Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost NTP – Notice to Proceed
CUCCAC – California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission
STBG – Surface Transportation Block Grant
CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (grant)
ATP – Active Transportation Plan (grant)
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFA- Request for Authorization (for grant funding thru Caltrans) FCOG – Fresno Council of Governments
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
TTC – Technical Transportation Committee (through FCOG) RTP/SCS – Regional Transportation Plan, Sustainable
Communities Strategies
OSG – Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant