SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 Absent
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 Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3. PRESENTATION
A. SUBJECT: Mid Valley Disposal to Present the 2023 “Recycler of the Year” Award.
Billie Hansen of Mid Valley Disposal presented the award to representatives of Valley Health Team attending the meeting.
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2024.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 054820-054917.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 054820-054917 as presented. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Raigoza provided the monthly report.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager summarized her report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney commended the Council on the new Council Chambers and provided information about AB1234 Training.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Flores reported on a meeting he attended on behalf of the City for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
Mayor Hernandez reported on attending the Grand Opening of Senator Caballero’s Fresno office; business discussed at a recent COG meeting she attended; a meeting on outreach for support of Measure C; an upcoming event sponsored by the James Irrigation District; and a tour in Tracy of a factory that performs carbon capture that she was invited to.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Sal Garcia (No Address Given) – asked the Council about him doing a for-profit youth soccer league in town utilizing the field at the Sports Park.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 6:35pm, the City Council was recessed and the body convened as the San Joaquin Planning Commission.
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
A. SUBJECT: SJ Market Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 23-03; Mohsen.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-01, approving Conditional Use Permit No. Cup 23-03 For SJ Market at 22150 W Colorado Avenue.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the Conditional Use Permit with staff’s conditions, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua). 2 B. SUBJECT: Garcia Tire Propane Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 23-04; Leon.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-02, approving Conditional Use Permit No. Cup 23-04 For Garcia Tire Propane to develop a propane refill station to add to Garcia Tire & Auto Repair by installing a 500-gallon tank at 21959 West Colorado Avenue.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the Conditional Use Permit with staff’s conditions, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
At 6:45pm, the Planning Commission was adjourned by consensus and the City Council was reconvened.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Introduction and waiving of the full reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01, repealing and replacing Section 114.02 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Related to Yard Sales.
RECOMMENDATION: Council introduce and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01, repealing and replacing Section 114.02 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Related to Yard Sales.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
B. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution 2024-04, amending the fees charged for the use of City Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, amending the fees charged for the use of City Facilities.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-05, authorizing Circus Royal Spectacular to be held May 9, 2024 through May 12, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, approving agreement with Circus Royal Spectacular Corporation and authorize staff to execute agreement.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3 D. SUBJECT: Council Discussion regarding attendance at the 2024 City Leaders Summit.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council provide direction to staff on attendance at the 2024 City Leaders Summit.
Direction was provided by Council via consensus to have any interested members contact staff by Friday, February 9th, if they are interested in attending.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:58pm with no other business remaining before the City council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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