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MINUTES OF MENDOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting October 21, 2025
Meeting called to order by Mayor Martinez at 6:01 PM
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Mayor Victor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso, and Council Members Libertad "Liberty" Lopez,
Jesus "Jesse" Mendoza and Joseph R. Riofrio
Council Membens Absent: None
Flag salute led by Nathan Alonzo
lnvocation led by Police Chaplain Robert Salinas
FINALIZE THE AGENDA
1. Adjustments to Agenda.
2. Adoption of final Agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to adopt the agenda, seconded by Council Member Mendoza; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
PRESENTATION
1. City Council to recognize the Marjaree Mason Center and proclaim the month of October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
Mayor Martinez read proclamation No. 25-02 into the record and presented the proclamation to the Marjaree Mason Center.
Laura with the Marjaree Mason Center thanked the City Council and shared a few words on behalf of the organization.
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1 . Council Member(s)
Council Member Mendoza commented on the Derrick and Oller Roundabout ("Roundabout"); thanked the community for their patience during construction of the Roundabout; commented on the Community Center Project; and his excitement for upcoming projects.
Council Member Lopez commented on the Roundabout; the annual Red Ribbon event in Tranquillity; a planned meeting with Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco; upcoming Trunk or Treat events being held by Mendota Youth Recreation ("MYR") and AMOR Wellness; the Pool Park Rehabilitation Project, the Breast Cancer Awareness Banner Program; MYR'S Annual Christmas Parade; the Annual Christmas Celebration and Toy Giveaway; hosting Chief Smith's Retirement Celebration at Vista Square; the Employee Recognition Celebration; and thanked staff for their work.
Council Member Riofrio thanked those in attendance; thanked Cal Fire for hosting the Roundabout Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their facility; commented on the Roundabout; thanked staff for their work; voiced his support for Elizabeth Dingler regarding speeding issues on 8th Street; commented on vehicles being equipped with amplified sound systems that can be heard outside of the vehicle; the use of all-terrain vehicles decreasing; and individuals using the new soccer field while it is closed for construction.
2. Mayor
Mayor Martinez commented on Measure C, including renewal efforts; the Roundabout; the Community Center Project; continuing to work on road repair projects; federal funding for road repair projects being affected due to the Federal Government shutdown; Assembly Bill 2661; the Fresno County Transportation Authority approving projects to construct double driving lanes between the Cities of Firebaugh and Mendota and additional double lanes between the Cities of Kerman and Mendota; thanked the Council for their work and unity and thanked staff for their work.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Alonso commented on the Roundabout; an event held by the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation in the City; speeding issues on th Street, including the City looking into ways to address the issue; Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elizabeth Dingler commented on the need for speed bumps on 8th Street due to speeding issues.
Discussion was held on the comment shared by Ms. Dingler.
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Rachel commented on speeding issues and loud music on Black Avenue; possibly adding stop signs on Mccabe Avenue and Sorensen Avenue; and the Roundabout.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Rachel
Twila Gonzalez commented on her 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization; and her desire to partner with the City to provide tiny homes to the unhoused population.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Ms. Gonzalez.
Rosemary Ramirez with Westside Youth lnc. ("WSY") commented on WSY regaining their non-profit status and thanked the City and the Council for their support while the organization worked to regain their non-proflt status.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Ms. Ramirez Sergio Valdez commented on MYR's upcoming Red Ribbon Trunk or Treat event, Senior Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Christmas Parade; and Measure C.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Mr. Valdez; an upcoming small business contract opportunities workshop for the Darden Clean Energy Project on November 6th; the need for speed bumps on 6th Street near Washington Elementary School; the need to address the use of motorized scooters and bicycles; stray dogs; loud music and MYR'S Annual Christmas Parade.
Eugenio Morales commented on traffic and speeding issues on Eh Street.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Mr. Morales Kevin Romero provided an update on local high school football Discussion was held on the update provided by Mr. Romero Nathan Alonzo with Pacific Gas and Electric Company introduced himself and expressed his interest in working with the City to provide assistance to community members.
Discussion was held on the comments shared by Mr. Alonzo
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVI NG OF READING
1. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 16,2025.
2. Notice of waiving of the reading of all resolutions and/or ordinances introduced and/or adopted under this agenda.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to approve items 1 and 2, seconded by Minutes of City Council Meeting 3 Odobet 21, 2025
1 SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER B,2025
A. WARRANT LIST CHECK NOS. 56946 THROUGH 57104
b. TOTAL FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL = $3,012,61 1.09
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-58, accepting the bid received for surplus property valued at over $100.00 and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of all remaining surplus property.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-59, cancelling the December 2,2025 and January 6, 2026 regular City Council meetings and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary warrants.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No.25-60, authorizing the application for the Measure C Safe Routes to School funding for the Safe Routes to School lvlaster Plan lmplementation project to the Fresno Council of Governments.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-61, approving the quote submitted by RGPOWER for the purchase of a lawnmower for the Public Works Department in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the purchase.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No.25-62, approving the quote submitted by FRGM LLC dba Blackstone Chevrolet Cadillac for the purchase of two vehicles for the Public Works Department in a total amount not to exceed $80,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to efiectuate the purchase
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-63, authorizing the City Manager to release the final payment of the retention to Ace Fence Company for the RojasPierce Park Expansion Phase lll- New Soccer Field Fencing project.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-64, approving the quote submitted by Mathews Harley Davidson for the purchase of a motorcycle for the Mendota Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the purchase.
Proposed adoption of Resolution No.25-65, approving the quote submitted by CarMax for the purchase of a vehicle for the Mendota Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase.
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Council Member Lopez; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
GONSENT CALENDAR
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9 10 Proposed ratification of a letter of support for the West Hills Community College District and Coalinga College's National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant application for the Science Certifled lntemship for lndustry lnitiative program. 11 Proposed ratification of a letter of support for the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health's Behavioral Health Continuum lnfrastructurc Prc$am 2025 Round 2: Unmet Needs Grant application for the Crisis Residential Treatment Heritage Project.
12 Proposed ratification of a letter of support for the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health's Behavioral Health Continuum lnfrastructure Program 2025 Round 2: Unmet Needs Grant application for the Crisis Residential Treatment Temperance Project.
13 Proposed ratification of a letter of support for the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health's Behavioral Health Continuum lnfrastructure Program 2025 Round 2: Unmet Needs Grant application for the Social Rehabilitation Facility Temperance Project.
14 Proposed ratification of a letter of support for the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health's Behavioral Health Continuum lnfrastructure Program 2025 Round 2: Unmet Needs Grant application for the Support and Short Stay Project.
Discussion was held on the items rncluded in the Consent Calendar A request was made to pull Consent Calendar ltem I for discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Lopez to approve items 1 through 8 and 10 through 14 of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
9. Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 25-65, approving the quote submitted by CarMax for the purchase of a vehicle for the Mendota Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase.
Discussion held on the item
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alonso to adopt Resolution No. 25-65 with a modilied total amount not to exceed of $40,000.00, seconded by Council Member Mendoza; unanimously approved (5 ayes).
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Discussion was held on MYR'S Trunk or Treat event.
ADJOURNMENT
Wth no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. based on a City Council SENSUS.
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