SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 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
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the agenda, 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 September 5, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 5, 2023.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 054495-054552.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 054495-054552 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-41, concerning local transportation purpose funds extension (Measure “C” Extension).
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-41, concerning Local Transportation Purpose Funds Extension (Measure “C” Extension). ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 2 A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Vasquez summarized his monthly report.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager summarized her report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney summarized her report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Covarrubia reported on issues related to semi-trucks parking in prohibited places, and the painting of street lines needed in some places in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores asked for staff to make sure signs are being posted related to speed limits and parking restrictions; the parking of semi-trucks in prohibited areas; accepting alternate forms of payment at City Hall; requested an update on some repair and renovation work scheduled at the Community Center; and reported on recent events he had attended at the LOCC conference and in Mendota.
Councilmember Lua requested some information on the street lights program in which UC Davis has been assisting the City.
Mayor Hernandez inquired on promotional materials available for Council and staff to use at community events; requested an update from staff regarding the ride-share program FCRTA is planning on sponsoring in the City; provided information on the rate increase for trash services that will be coming in the near future; an update on the San Joaquin Chamber of Commerce; requested that staff be more aggressive in dealing with weed abatement issues around the community; and requested an update on the new Council Chambers being renovated.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Businessperson Eva Luna inquired as to the hours the restrooms are open and asked if arrangements could be made to make them more accessible to the public.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. PLANNING COMMISSION
3 13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-05, establishing speed limits for certain streets in the City of San Joaquin, with the second reading held at the Regular Council Meeting of November 7, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-05, establishing speed limits for certain streets in the City of San Joaquin, with the second reading held at the Regular Council Meeting of November 7, 2023.
City Engineer Noe Martinez summarized the report and answered questions from the Council and public. A motion for the staff recommendation was made by Mayor Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-42, accepting completion of Sutter Avenue Paving Improvements: Railroad to Manning, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorizing the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to Terra West Construction, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-42, accepting completion of Sutter Avenue Paving Improvements: Railroad to Manning, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorizing the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to Terra West Construction, Inc.
City Engineer Noe Martinez summarized the report and a motion for the staff recommendation was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by councilmember Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-43, modifying the salary schedule for the position of Recreation Supervisor.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-43, modifying the salary schedule for the position of Recreation Supervisor.
The Assistant City Manager summarized the report and a motion for the staff recommendation was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
4 At 7:03pm and with no more business to conduct, a motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, with a second by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0. 5