SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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 delay the Presentation (3) item until all students arrive, and approving the rest of the agenda as stated, seconded by Councilmember Mejia.
Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 2, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 2, 2024.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055076-055189
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055076-055189 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin of intent to levy and collect the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, and setting a Public Hearing.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, to levy and collect the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, and setting a Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Lieutenant Maldonado provided the report and reported that Deputy Ryan Swain would be the new deputy assigned to San Joaquin.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager summarized her report.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation of Scholarship Award to Tranquillity High School Student by Westlands Water District.
The award was presented to students Denise Torres and Oscar Duran Vega, who were congratulated by Council.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney had nothing new to report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Hernandez reported on meeting she had attended with the City Manager.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Angelina Aguilar – Spoke on a councilmember working with her to modify the terms of a City-provided loan.
Delia Montana – Spoke on loans that the City has provided to residents in the past. (No name provided) – Gentleman spoke on weeds in the public right-of-way.
Oneida Escobar – Introduced herself as the Field Representative for the Office of Assemblymember Soria.
Kyle Savage – Introduced himself as the Fresno/Madera representative for the Office of Congressman Duarte.
2 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Legal Services with Montoy Law Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-16, approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Legal Services with Montoy Law Corporation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested staff to bring back the employee insurance plan for consideration of how much the City covers versus the employees covering the cost.
Mayor Hernandez reported on Earth Day activities and the desire to see the social services programs for youth and adults that the City works with have a more consistent schedule so that services rendered are effective.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:57pm with no other business remaining before the City council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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