SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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 6:00pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to approve the agenda, 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 October 1, 2024 and the Special Meeting of October 22, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 1, 2024 and the Special Meeting of October 22, 2024.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055637-055735
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055637-055735 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Relating to Infectious Materials.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 13 RECOMMENDATION: Waive second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02, Adding Chapter 102 to Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Relating to Infectious Materials.
D. SUBJECT: Consideration of one-year extension for surveillance camera equipment and services from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office for surveillance camera equipment and services.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
(Postponed; then moved to the end of the meeting to accommodate Deputy’s attendance)
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
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance increasing Council compensation.
14 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03, Amending Section 30.22 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Regarding City Council Compensation including findings that the compensation amounts are within the allowable limits set forth by Government Code Section 36516.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Consideration of Bid Award and Approval of Contract with Clark Bros Inc. for the Well #3 & Well #5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-004C and Well #4 & Well #6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, approving Contract with Clark Bros Inc. as Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder in the Amount of Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars and Zero Cents ($16,813,770.00) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Enclosure P.37, Action Item) A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Discuss whether there will be quorum for December 3rd Regular Council meeting and if not, consider rescheduling the December 3rd Regular Council Meeting to December 10th.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council discuss and provide staff direction on rescheduling the Regular December City Council Meeting to be held December 10, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Swain provided his report.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:45pm 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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