Mendota Planning Commission unanimously forwards zoning text amendment to create Housing Element Implementation Overlay District

The Mendota Planning Commission voted 5-0 on April 22, 2025 to forward Resolution No. PC 25-01 to the City Council, recommending a zoning text amendment to add Chapter 17.42, “Housing Element Implementation Overlay District,” to the Mendota Municipal Code and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

City Planner Jeff O'Neal presented the staff report on the proposed zoning text change; commissioners did not receive public comment during the hearing. Chairperson Albert Escobedo opened and closed the public hearing within roughly one minute after the planner's presentation. The motion to adopt the planning commission resolution was made by Vice Chairperson Alex Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Alicia Escobedo; the vote was 5 ayes to 0 nays.

The commission's action is advisory: the recommendation will be forwarded to the Mendota City Council for its consideration and any subsequent decision. The commission record notes that the planning staff characterized the zoning amendment as exempt from CEQA. No amendments or conditions were recorded by the commission during the hearing.

Next steps: the recommendation will be placed on a future City Council agenda for final action. The planning commission meeting record does not specify a council hearing date or additional materials to be provided to the council.