SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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 Present
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
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION
A. SUBJECT: Terry Ogle, Executive Director of the Fresno County Transportation Authority, to provide an update on Measure C.
Mr. Ogle and Robert Phipps, Interim Executive Director of Fresno COG, provided information on Measure C and its impacts.
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 3, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 3, 2024.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055519-055636
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055519-055636 as presented. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 C. SUBJECT: Resolution to submit CDBG funding request for San Joaquin Sports Park Phase II Improvement and Salvation Army Food Relief Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-33, approving an application for funding and the execution of a Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2024 funding year of the Stated CDBG Program.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0.
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 provided her 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
A. SUBJECT: Receiving public input on a USDA Disaster Relief Grant Funding project.
RECOMMENDATION: Council open the hearing to the public to receive comment on $925,000 in grant funds that have been applied for, with the intent of using them to purchase heavy machinery that will facilitate the repair of roads.
The item was presented, then at 7:11pm Mayor Hernandez opened the hearing to the public and, seeing no one interested in commenting, closed it in that same minute. Council consented to go forward with the staff recommendation.
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
2 14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Consideration of MOU with County of Fresno and Consideration of City Ordinance Relating to Infectious Materials.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-34 Approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with County of Fresno to Authorize County to enforce Fresno County Infectious Materials Ordinance in the City of San Joaquin; and Waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-02, Adding Chapter 102 to Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Relating to Infectious Materials.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Staff request to share costs/revenues related to upcoming Fall Fest community event with the San Joaquin-Tranquility Lions Club.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-35, approving up to $4,000 from the General Fund to cover half of any remaining expenses from the Fall Fest community event.
A motion was made by Mayor Hernandez to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Replacement of Ice Machine in VFW Building.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-36, authorizing a Lineitem Budget Amendment and approving the purchase of a new ice machine for up to $5,500.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
D. SUBJECT: Consideration of increase in City Council compensation.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider whether it wishes to increase the compensation for Council Members as authorized by Government Code Section 36516 with possible direction to staff to prepare an ordinance increasing the compensation within, or up to, allowable limits set forth by Government Code Section 36516.
The Council directed staff to introduce an ordinance at a Special Meeting the week of October 21st to increase the compensation to $300 per month.
15. CLOSED SESSION
3 16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 7:45pm with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
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