SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY JANUARY 9, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER – Called to order by Mayor Hernandez at 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QOURUM-
Julia Hernandez Present
Adam Flores Present
Cristina Covarrubia Present
Abel Lua Absent
Martha Mejia Present
Staff present was: Hilda Montoy, City Attorney, Elizabeth Nunez, City Manager, Lupe Estrada, City Clerk
Guest Present: See Attached List
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
Motion: Mayor Hernandez moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes, 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua)
3. PRESENTATIONA. SUBJECT- Mid Valley Disposal to present the award for “Recycler of the Year” for 2022.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR -
A. SUBJECT: Minutes December 6, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes of December 6, 2022 as presented– B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 053757-053884
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 053757-053884 as presentedC. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-01 Remote City Council Meetings under AB 361
RECOMMENDATION: - City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-01 authorizing Remote Teleconference Public Meetings by the City Council and All Boards, 1 Commissions, and Standing Committees of the City in Accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for a Period of Thirty Days.
D. SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of the AB 2449 Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve AB 2449 Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to approved 4 A, B, C, and D Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hernandez and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes, 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua)
5. SHERIFF REPORT – Deputy Vasquez presented Sheriff’s Report for the Month of December 2022.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORT - Informational Only
7. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Informational Only
8. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS -
9. PUBLIC FORUM – No Public Forum
10. PUBLIC HEARINGSA. SUBJECT- Conduct Public Hearing regarding Ordinance Changing Electric Vehicle Parking Standards.
RECOMMENDATION - Council conduct public hearing and (1) waive full reading and introduce Ordinance amending Section 154.259 of Chapter 154 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Relating to Electric Vehicle Standards in accordance with Assembly Bill 1236 and Assembly Bill 970 and (2) make Finding of Categorical Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Public Hearing Opened at 6:26 P.M. and Closed at 6:30 P.M. There were no Public Comments.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to approve public hearing and waive full reading and introduce Ordinance amending Section 154.259 of Chapter 154 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Relating to Electric Vehicle Standards in accordance with Assembly Bill 1236 and Assembly Bill 970 and (2) make Finding of Categorical Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion was seconded by Mayor Hernandez and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua) 2 11. OLD BUSINESS- None
12. AJOURN TO JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGA. SUBJECT- Consideration and approval of Resolution No. 2023-02:
RECOMMENDATION- That the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-02 approving the San Joaquin Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2023-24 for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Period and authorizing its transmittal.
Motion: Mayor Hernandez moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-02 approving the San Joaquin Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2023-24 for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 period and authorizing its transmittal. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes, 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua)
13. RECONVENE TO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING14. NEW BUSINESS – A. SUBJECT- Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-03 approving the agreement with California Youth Outreach for the Lease of the building located at 22058 Railroad Avenue, Suite C and Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the California Development Block Grant 21-CDBG-NH-2001 sub-recipient agreement between the City of San Joaquin and California Youth Outreach for Gang Prevention and Youth Outreach Program Services.
RECOMMENDATION- Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-03, approving agreement with California Youth Outreach for the lease of the building located at 22058 Railroad Avenue, Suite C and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute the Agreement; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the Community Development Block Grant 21- CDBG-NH-2001 sub-recipient agreement between the City of San Joaquin and California Youth Outreach for Gang Prevention and Youth Outreach Program services authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute the agreement.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-03 approving the agreement with California Youth Outreach for the Lease of the building located at 22058 Railroad Avenue Suite C and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute agreement; and approval of Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the Community Development Block Grant 21-CDBG-NH-2001 sub-recipient agreement between the City of San Joaquin and California Youth Outreach for Gang Prevention and Youth Outreach program services and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the agreement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hernandez and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes, 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua).
B. SUBJECT- Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-05 to add two public works Position: Utilities Manager/Assistant Public Works Director and Utilities Technician and; 3 approving Resolution No. 2023-06 approving the number of employee positions and titles and rescinding prior resolutions.
RECOMMENDATION- That Council approve Resolution No. 2023-05 Approving Job Descriptions for the positions of Utilities Manager/Assistant Public Works Director and Utilities Technician; and Resolution No. 2023-06 authorizing number of employee position and titles and rescinding prior resolutions.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-05 to add two public works position: Utilities Manager/Assistant Public Works Director and Utilities Technician and; approving Resolution No. 2023-06 authorizing number of employee position and titles and rescinding prior resolutions. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mejia and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes, 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua) C. SUBJECT- Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-07 Approving Agreement with Circus Royal Spectacular to be held May 11 to 14, 2023 - RECOMMENDATION - Approve Resolution No. 2023-07 Authorizing City staff to enter into agreement with Circus Royal Spectacular Corporation to authorize the Circus to be held on May 14, 2023.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-07 approving agreement with Circus Royal Spectacular Corporation and authorize the Circus to be held on May 14, 2023 and authorize the City Staff to enter into agreement with Circus Royal Spectacular Corporation. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mejia and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua)
15. CLOSED SESSION – None
16. ADJOURN MEETING – Meeting Adjourned at 7:03 P.M
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Flores moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mejia and approved by the following votes: 4 Ayes 1 Absent (Councilmember Lua)
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