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Residents urge Mendota council to consider leasing city land to La Granja; airport drag racing flagged as concern
Summary
During public comment at the Aug. 8 Mendota special meeting, residents asked the council to consider leasing city-owned property to La Granja de Favian, raised questions about grants and translation services, and flagged drag racing at the municipal airport as a potential conflict for animals expected at La Granja.
During the public-comment period at Mendota’s Aug. 8 special meeting, residents urged the City Council to consider leasing city-owned property to La Granja de Favian and raised related community concerns.
Resident Karina Beltran asked whether the council had received a letter she said was requested at a previous meeting and whether the council had considered leasing city property to La Granja de Favian. The minutes summarize council discussion that members needed time to read the letter and did not record a decision on leasing.
Resident Ofelia Ochoa spoke in support of La Granja and asked whether the city has grants to allocate to community members and whether translation services could be offered without 24-hour advance notice. Council discussion noted the City of Mendota does not have grants that will be allocated to community members and that the Mendota Community Corporation provides donations to residents who request them. Council members also raised concerns that drag racing events at the William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport could affect the animals planned for La Granja, and said the council would need to decide whether to prioritize La Granja or the airport events.
The minutes record discussion and questions but do not show any formal action or a timeline for council review of the letter or a leasing decision.
