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Mendota council unanimously names Rojas-Pierce Park baseball field for Alfredo Muratalla
Summary
The Mendota City Council voted unanimously (3-0) to name the new baseball field at Rojas-Pierce Park in honor of the late resident Alfredo Muratalla after several community members spoke in favor during public comment.
Mayor Victor Martinez and the Mendota City Council voted unanimously on June 25 to name the city's new baseball field at Rojas-Pierce Park for the late Alfredo Muratalla.
City Manager Cristian Gonzalez presented the request, which originated from a prior meeting and asked the council to consider the renaming as a way to recognize Muratalla's contributions to the community. Members of the public, including Joe Ochoa, Justin Silva and Maria Mercado, each spoke in favor of the dedication during the reopened public-comment period.
Council Member Jose Alonso moved to name the field in Muratalla's honor; Council Member Joseph Riofrio seconded the motion. The council approved the motion unanimously (3 ayes; Mayor Pro Tem Libertad "Liberty" Lopez and Council Member Oscar Rosales were absent). Council members discussed approaching Congressman John Duarte's office about official recognition of Muratalla's legacy.
The action formalizes the name for the new Rojas-Pierce Park baseball facility; the council did not attach additional conditions or a timeline for signage or a dedication ceremony in the motion recorded in the meeting minutes.
