SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY AUGUST 1, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
The Meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Hernandez at 6:00pm.
Mayor Julia Hernandez Present
Mayor Pro Tem Adam Flores Present
Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia Present
Councilmember Abel Lua Present
Councilmember Martha Mejia Present
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
The City Manager requested that item 14(A) be moved to take place immediately after consideration of the Consent Calendar, and a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda with the proposed adjustment, seconded by Councilmember Mejia.
Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2023.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 054336-054378.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 054336-054378 as presented. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 C. SUBJECT: Consideration and approval Resolution No. 2023-30. Continuing Expenditures and Revenues in Accordance with the FY 2022-23 City Budget in Lieu of Timely FY 2023-2024 Budget, and holding a special meeting before August 30, 2023 for consideration and approval of the budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approval of Resolution No. 2023-30. Approving Continuing Expenditures and Revenues in Accordance with Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Budget in Lieu of the Timely Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, and holding a special meeting before August 30, 2023 for consideration and approval of the budget.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Council provide staff direction regarding the fees for the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center for a private, multi-day event hosted by Ghost Boxing Club.
RECOMMENDATION: Council direct staff on the fees to be charged for a private, multi-day event hosted by Ghost Boxing Club.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to permit the event with a use-fee of $100, to be paid in two $50 payments with one before the event and one after, as well as a $150 refundable deposit, contingent on Ghost Boxing providing all of the required documents, including a valid proof of liability insurance and certification from the relevant national boxing regulation entity demonstrating compliance with their regulations, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Vasquez summarized his report.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cabrera summarized her report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Cantu Montoy summarized her report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Hernandez reported on collaborative efforts she has been a part of for the benefit of San Joaquin and her interest in helping community members educate themselves on topics related to local civics.
2 10. PUBLIC FORUM
No comments offered.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING AND MEET AS PLANNING COMMISSION
At 6:48pm, Mayor Hernandez announced the recess of the City Council and convened the meeting of the Planning Commission. At that same minute, Mayor Hernandez also announced her recusal due to the entirety of the business of the Planning Commission dealing with a development close to her place of residence, and left the chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Flores began to preside.
12. PLANNING COMMISSION –
A. SUBJECT- Consideration of an Extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 6152 for Future Development of the 55-Single-Family-Lot Subdivision of APN: 033-260-15S for One Year.
RECOMMENDATION- Conduct Public Hearing and consider approval of Resolution No. 2023-02, that the City Council (i) review and consider the analysis provided in the Addendum to the General Plan EIR (Exhibit B), finding that none of the conditions described in CEQA Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred; and (ii) adopt Resolution approving the extension for Tentative Map No. 6152.
City Planner Eric VonBerg presented and a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, with a second from Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Hernandez).
B. SUBJECT- Consideration of an Extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 6361 for Future Development of the 32-Single-Family-Lot Subdivision of APN: 033-040-95S for One Year.
RECOMMENDATION- Conduct Public Hearing and consider approval of Resolution No. 2023-03, that the City Council (i) review and consider the analysis provided in the Addendum to the General Plan EIR (Exhibit B), finding that none of the conditions described in CEQA Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred; and (ii) adopt Resolution approving the extension for Tentative Map No. 6361.
City Planner Eric VonBerg presented and a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, with a second from Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent:
Hernandez).
3 Juvenal Cazares, Agent, and CK Kwan, Owner, thanked the Planning Commission for their consideration and shared some information about the project.
ADJOURN THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL At 6:55pm, Mayor Hernandez returned to the chambers, resumed presiding, and adjourned the Planning Commission by reconvening the City Council.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
B. SUBJECT: Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04, amending Section 153.029 of Title XV, Chapter 153 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to the extensions for Tentative Maps, with the second reading held at the Regular Council Meeting of September 5, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04, amending Section 153.029 of Title XV, Chapter 153 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to the extensions for Tentative Maps, with the second reading held at the Regular Council Meeting of September 5, 2023 (Enclosure P. 56, Action Item) City Planner Eric VonBerg summarized the issue and staff report, and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, with a second from Mayor Hernandez.
Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Council consideration of Resolution No. 2023-31, accepting the low bid from Don Fowler Construction in the amount of $139,800.00 for the Council Chambers Remodel Project, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of San Joaquin.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-31, accepting the low bid from Don Fowler Construction in the amount of $139,800.00 for the Council Chambers Remodel Project, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of San Joaquin. (Enclosure P. 59 Action Item) City Manager Cabrera presented and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, with a second from Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
D. SUBJECT: Council consideration to approve Resolution No. 2023-32 adopting job description and salary schedule for newly created position of Community Service Officer to render Code Enforcement Services and Resolution No. 2023-33 authorizing the number of employee positions and titles.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-32 approving the job description for newly created position of Community Service Officer salary schedule 4 and Resolution No. 2023-33 authorizing the number of employee positions and titles, rescinding prior resolutions.
City Manager Cabrera presented and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, with a second from Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
E. SUBJECT: Council consideration of Resolution No. 2023-34, approving a final SLFRF one-time premium payment for the City Manager covering hazardous work performed during the pandemic from July 1, 2022 to April 10, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, approving the disbursement of hazard pay for the City Manager covering hazardous work performed during the pandemic from July 1, 2022 to April 10, 2023.
Mayor Hernandez read the following statement and requested it be included in the record:
“If adopted, the proposed resolution will approve a final SLFRF One-Time Premium Payment for the City Manager Covering Hazardous Work Performed During the Pandemic from July 1, 2022 to April 10, 2023, in the amount of $5,000 which is the same amount provided to all other qualifying City full-time employees.”
City Attorney Cantu Montoy presented and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, with a second by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 7:21pm and with no more business to conduct, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Mejia, with a second by Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Motion passed 5-0. 5