SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT MEETING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Julia Hernandez Present
Mayor Pro Tem Adam Flores Present
Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia Present
Councilmember Abel Lua Present
Councilmember Martha Mejia Present
The Meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Hernandez at 6:00pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 2023.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 054724-054806.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 054724-054806 as presented.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 Deputy Raigoza provided the monthly report.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager summarized her report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Hernandez reported on a request to provide a list of possible funding sources to assist Salvation Army with their funding shortfall and looking into a source of funds that Biola was provided for a Housing Authority project.
A. Council request to discuss the quantity of yard sales allowed per year.
Council provided direction to staff to bring back a modified ordinance at the next meeting to allow yard sales more frequently throughout the year.
B. Council request to discuss the fees for the use of City facilities.
Council provided direction to staff to bring back an item at the next meeting to modify the fees for the use of City Facilities.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
No comment offered from the public.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 6:56pm, the City Council Meeting was recessed and the body met as the San Joaquin Successor Agency
12. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY
A. SUBJECT: Consideration of the adoption of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for FY 24-25.
RECOMMENDATION: Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 2024-01, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Fiscal Year, and authorizing its transmittal to the County Oversight Board.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
At 6:58pm the San Joaquin Successor Agency adjourned and the body reconvened as the San Joaquin City Council
2 13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Purchase of two (2) Ford F-250 trucks from Fahrney Ford for the Public Works Department for the price of $119,869.76.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 authorizing the purchase of two 2024 Ford F-250 trucks for the Public Works Department for the price of $119,869.76. (Enclosure P. 32, Action Item)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution 2023-02 authorizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for continued funding of the Hot Meal Program offered through Salvation Army.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 authorizing City Staff to reimburse Salvation Army up to $60,000 for the cost of food and serving accessories associated with operating the Hot Meal Program. (Enclosure P. 35, Action Item) A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Consideration to authorize City’s Collaboration with Centro La Familia to provide Advocacy and Family Support Services and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Use of City Facilities for services.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council approval of Resolution No. 2024-03, authorizing City’s Collaboration with Centro La Familia to provide Advocacy and Family Support Services and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Use of City Facilities for services.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
With no other business to conduct, a motion was made at 7:24pm by Councilmember Mejia to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0. 3