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SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SAN JOAQUIN SENIOR CENTER
21991 COLORADO AVE (B)
SAN JOAQUIN, CA
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2023
6:00 P.M.
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1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Julia Hernandez Mayor
Adam Flores Mayor Pro Tem
Cristina Covarrubia Councilmember
Abel Lua Councilmember
Martha Mejia Councilmember
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
3. PRESENTATIONA. SUBJECT4. CONSENT CALENDAR -
All items listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. For discussion of any Consent Item, it will be considered separately at the request of any member of the City Council or any person in the audience - A. SUBJECT: Minutes January 9, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes of January 9, 2023 as presented– (Enclosure P. 1-4 Action Item)
5. SHERIFF REPORT – (Enclosure P. 5 Informational Only)
6. CITY MANAGER REPORT - Informational Only
7. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Informational Only
8. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA
ITEMS -
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to initiate new matters and to request updates, (iii) and to initiate new agenda items.
Under this section the Council may take action only on items specifically agendized and which meet other requirements for actions.
9. PUBLIC FORUM -
This part of the meeting is for members of the public to address the City Council regarding items that are not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin. If you wish to comment on an item which is not on the agenda, you may do so at this time and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
Speakers are asked, but not required, to state their name and address and to use the microphone. The Council is prohibited by law from taking action on items not on the agenda. Discussion shall be limited to referring the item to staff and possible scheduling on a future council agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS11. OLD BUSINESS12. NEW BUSINESS – A. SUBJECT- Consideration of Amendments to Ordinance regarding Observed Holidays.
RECOMMENDATION- Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-02, amending Section 11.02 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to the City’s Observed Holidays. (Enclosures P. 6-8 Action Item)
B. SUBJECT- Consideration of Resolution authorizing collaboration with St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.
RECOMMENDATION- Approve Resolution No. 2023-08 authorizing City Staff to collaborate with catholic church to solicit donations for the benefit of individuals and families impacted by the winter storms in Merced County. (Enclosures P. 9-11 Action Item) C. SUBJECT- Consideration of Utilities Shut-Off Ordinance Consistent with SB998 RECOMMENDATION - Waive full reading and introduce of Ordinance No. 2023-03, amending Section 53.07 and repealing sections 53.08, 53.09, and 53.10 of Chapter 53 of Title 5 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to Utilities Billings and Collections. (Enclosures P. 12-14 Action Item)
13. CLOSED SESSION –
14. ADJOURN MEETING –
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I, Lupe Estrada, City Clerk of the City of San Joaquin, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the San Joaquin City Council regular meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2023 was posted at the following locations: City Hall, 21900 Colorado Avenue, San Joaquin Senior Center, 21991 Colorado Ave (B) and US Post Office 8667 Ninth Street on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. ** NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD MARCH 7, 2023 **
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)
4 Calls for Service - Per Hour
22 6 7
9 7 8
5 6 6
9 12
37 15
23 20
10 13
20 15
23 23
13 17
36 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Time of Day
0 10
20 30
# of CAD Events
Calls for Service - Type
Call for Service Type # of CAD Events
PATROL CHECKS 80
VEHICLE STOP 70
9-1-1 EMERGENCY UNKNOWN 44
AMBULANCE REQUEST 32
DIRECTED PATROL CHECK 23
COPS ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS 17
FOLLOW-UP 9
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 7
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 5
FIRE 4
ATTEMPT PICK UP 4
AUDIBLE BURGLAR ALARM 4
MISC. INVESTIGATION 4
OTHER AGENCY ASSIST 4
REPORTS 4
REPOSSESSION 3
GRAND THEFT AUTO 3
CASE 3
CIVIL PROCESS 3
COMMUNITY CONTACT 3
PUBLIC HAZARD 3
VANDALISM 3
TRAINING 2
COMMUNITY MEETING 2
CITIZEN ASSIST 2
DETAIL-SPECIAL DETAIL 2
MENTALLY UNSTABLE PERSON 2
SUBJECT CHECK 2
SURVEILLANCE 1
OUT OF CONTROL JUVENILE 1
PROBATION CONTACT 1
PROBATION/PAROLE SEARCH 1
NON-SPECIFIED FELONY CRIME 1
GUNSHOTS 1
HIT AND RUN VEHICLE 1
INJURY VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1
Mental Health Request 1
CIVIL ASSIST 1
COMMERCIAL BURG 1
BATTERY 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT 1
CUSTODY ORDER VIOLATION 1
FIREWORKS 1
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 1
SUSPICIOUS PERSON 1
VEHICLE CHECK 1
Totals 362
Calls for Service - By Day
Day of Week # of CAD Events
Monday 75
Tuesday 65
Wednesday 59
Thursday 45
Sunday 44
Friday 37
Saturday 37
Totals 362
Total Calls for Service
362
San Joaquin
0 100
200
300
# of CAD Events
Shots Fired Calls
Call Type # of CAD Events
GUNSHOTS 1
Totals 1
31 Total Reports
Traffic Accidents
Call Type # of CAD Events
HIT AND RUN VEHICLE 1
INJURY VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1
Totals 2
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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Matt Flood, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Amending Ordinance Related to the City’s Observed Holidays Recommendation:
Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-02, amending Section 11.02 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to the City’s Observed Holidays.
Executive Summary
June 19th (Juneteenth National Independence Day) was declared an official holiday by the Federal Government. Many cities have also adopted ordinances in honor of Juneteenth. To do so, the San Joaquin Municipal Code needs to be updated to include this holiday. Additionally, the language regarding the holiday utilized for an employee’s birthday is clarified to match current practice while providing flexibility (employees can choose one of the three business days on or surrounding their birthday to have as a day off).
6 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOAQUIN AMENDING SECTION 11.02 OF THE SAN JOAQUIN
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S OBSERVED
HOLIDAYS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 11.02 of Chapter 11 of Title 1 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
§11.02 CITY HOLIDAYS.
(A) The holidays of the city are as follows:
(1) An employee’s birthday (which may be observed by an employee on the actual birthday or on the business day before or the business day after the employee’s actual birthday); (2) January 1, known as New Year's Day;
(3) The third Monday in February, known as President's Day; (4) The last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day;
(5) July 4, known as Independence Day;
(6) First Monday in September, known as Labor Day;
(7) November 11, known as Veterans' Day;
(8) The Thursday in November designated as Thanksgiving in lieu of September 9, known as Admission Day;
(9) The Friday following Thanksgiving in lieu of February 12, known as Lincoln’s Birthday;
(10) December 25, known as Christmas;
(11) Good Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the work day; (12) A personal holiday of the employee's choice in lieu of the second Monday in October, known as Columbus Day;
(13) Every day appointed by the President or Governor for a public fast, thanksgiving or holiday; provided that, the day is also proclaimed for a public fast, thanksgiving or holiday by the Mayor of the city;
(14) The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; 7 (15) March 31, known as Cesar Chavez day;
(16) June 19, known as Juneteenth National Independence Day; (17) Any day or part of a day declared by the Council, by resolution to be a holiday. (B) The public offices of the city shall be closed on holidays and shall also be closed on Saturday and Sunday of every week. Permanent fulltime employees shall receive a day off with pay on holidays.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 or as otherwise required by law.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on February 7, 2023, and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on March 7, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Lupe Estrada, City Clerk Julia Hernandez, Mayor
8 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
February 2, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Nunez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution 2023-08 authorizing collaboration with St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2023-08 authorizing City Staff to collaborate with catholic church to solicit donations for the benefit of individuals and families impacted by the winter storms in Merced County
Executive Summary
The County of Merced activated an Emergency Operation Center after the winter storms caused significant damages to roads, structures and homes. Federal and State agencies have mobilized to coordinate temporary shelters and provide support to many individuals and families who were left without a home as a result of the storm and flooding.
In the County of Merced both the communities of Planada and City of Merced have been significantly impacted by the storm leaving many families without a home and a total loss of all their belongings. In a joint effort with the Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church the City wishes to demonstrate support to a neighboring community in dire need after the effects of a natural disaster left many families having to rebuild their lives and homes.
The City of San Joaquin and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church would like to join forces and make a request to the community to donate hygiene, personal and household items that will be donated to the families impacted by the winter storm in Merced County. The City will collaborate by assisting with:
• Solicitation of donations from the community
• Collection of donated items
The church will also reach out to its parishioners to request donated items. Both the City and church will gather all collected items and transport to a local relief center that will distribute the items to those most affected by the storms and floods.
9 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN AUTHORIZING CITY’S COLLABORATION WITH SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
CATHOLIC CHURCH TO COLLECT HYGIENE, PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE WINTER STORMS IN MERCED COUNTY.
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2023 Governor Newsom Proclaimed a State Emergency in California as a result of severe winter storms related to an Atmospheric River beginning on December 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Atmospheric River event resulted and continues to result in significant impacts to the State including but not limited to, widespread flooding and power outages, downed trees, hazardous debris flows, mudslides, landslides, swelling of waterways, dam overflows, and levee failures; and WHEREAS, thousands of homes, structures, and roadways, including multiple major highways, have been destroyed or damaged; and
WHEREAS, in the County of Merced both the communities of Planada and City of Merced have been significantly impacted by the storm leaving many families without a home and a total loss of all their belongings; and
WHEREAS, the nature of such a disastrous event and the need to provide an effective and cohesive emergency response is an unfathomable scenario that evokes a fear shared by all communities, inspiring a desire to help and assist in any way possible when such a scenario becomes reality; and
WHEREAS, in a joint effort with the Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church the City wishes to demonstrate support to a neighboring community in dire need after the effects of a natural disaster left many families having to rebuild their lives and homes; and WHEREAS, through this collaboration the City and Church will collect donated items for the benefit of impacted families of the winter storms.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City is in support of this St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Collaboration and hereby commits to the following:
• Solicit donations from the community
• Collect donated items
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption. 10 The foregoing Resolution No 2023-08 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on February 7, 2023.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Julia Hernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Lupe Estrada, City Clerk
11 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Matt Flood, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Utilities Shut-Off Ordinance Consistent with SB998 Recommendation:
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-03, amending Section 53.07 and repealing sections 53.08, 53.09, and 53.10 of Chapter 53 of Title 5 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to Utilities Billings and Collections.
Executive Summary
SB998 requires cities to adopt a written policy that contains certain benefits and procedures for those that purchase water from a system like the City of San Joaquin.
Staff is currently creating this policy and will have it for Council review at the March meeting.
For now, staff is bringing forth an ordinance that will take out the parts of the current policy that are outdated or otherwise do not comply with SB998, as well as make way for a resolution that will contain the compliant policy.
12 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOAQUIN AMENDING SECTION 53.07 AND REPEALING SECTIONS
53.08, 53.09, AND 53.10 OF CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 5 OF THE SAN
JOAQUIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UTILITIES BILLINGS
AND COLLECTION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 53.07 is hereby amended to read as follows:
§53.07 Establishment of Residential Water Shut Offs Policy; Emergency Shut Offs (A) The City shall establish a written water shut off policy for non-payment of residential water service by City Council resolution which shall be consistent with SB 998. (B) The City reserves the right to shut off City utility services without notice to any customer during an emergency in which the life, livelihood, or immediate well-being of any individual is imminently at risk. The City will notify affected customers as soon as possible in the event of such shut offs.
SECTION 2. Sections 53.08, 53.09, and 53.10 of Chapter 53 of Title 5 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.
SECTION 4. Publication. Upon passage, this ordinance or a summary of the same shall be published within fifteen (15) days of passage, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, in the San Joaquin news, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in said City of San Joaquin. If a summary of the ordinance is published, the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance to be posted at City Hall at least five days prior to the meeting at which the ordinance is adopted and again after the meeting at which it is adopted. 13 The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on February 7, 2023, and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on March 7, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Lupe Estrada, City Clerk Julia Hernandez, Mayor
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