SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Julia Hernandez Present
Mayor Pro Tem Adam Flores-Cornejo 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 6:01pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The City Manager requested to move Item 14(A) to take place directly after the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the agenda as modified, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 6, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 6, 2024.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055467-055518.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055467-055518 as presented.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
14. NEW BUSINESS
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 11 A. SUBJECT: Council review of the FY 2021-2022 Audit and Financial Statements.
RECOMMENDATION: Council review and accept the Audit and Financial Statements for FY 2021-2022.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to accept the FY 21-22 Audit, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Swain provided the monthly report
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cabrera provided her report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney had nothing to report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Members of the Council shared their reports.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the public spoke.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 6:52pm, the City Council recessed and the Planning Commission was convened.
At 6:53pm, Mayor Hernandez recused herself and left the Council Chambers.
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. 2024-03, 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. 6152.
12 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. 2024-04, 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.
The item was presented, then at 6:57pm Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public and, seeing no one interested in commenting, closed it in that same minute.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the items, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Hernandez, Lua).
At 6:58pm, the Planning Commission adjourned and the City Council reconvened.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
B. SUBJECT: Authorizing Youth Recreational Funding Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-30, authorizing the use of funds per State Budget Act of 2021 for Youth Recreational Funding Program Mini Grants.
At 7:00pm, Mayor Hernandez re-entered the Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
C. SUBJECT: Authorizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 for qualifying activities, and authorizing an emergency repair of the Manning Lift Station.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-31 Authorizing Budget Amendment and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and Resolution No. 2024-32, authorizing the City Manager to perform emergency repairs on the Manning Lift Station in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
13 D. SUBJECT: Council discussion of Health Insurance Benefits cost to employees.
RECOMMENDATION: Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Council provided direction for staff to evaluate the costs and bring back alternatives at a future date, when feasible.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 7:37pm with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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