SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Present
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Present
Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia Present
Councilmember Abel Lua Present (6:01pm)
Councilmember Rosa Maria Ramirez Present
The Meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 6:00pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Cabrera requested that Item 14(A) be moved to take place after the report from the Sheriff’s Department. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the agenda as modified, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055910-055990.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055910-055990 as presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 Deputy Swain provided the monthly report.
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Council consideration of safety issues of concern to residents and immigrants
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, Declaring the City a Place of Respect, Trust, and Dignity for local Immigrants.
Mayor Flores-Cornejo requested the City Clerk read the resolution into the record and a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
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 The City Council provided their reports.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the Public provided comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
B. SUBJECT: Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Well No. 3 & Well No. 5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-004C and Well No. 4 & Well No. 6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C, and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends the City Council of the City of San 2 Joaquin adopt Resolution No. 2025-06, Awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc. for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Well No. 3 & Well No. 5 Manganese Removal System, Project No. 1010034-004C and Well No. 4 & Well No. 6 Manganese Removal System, Project No. 1010034-005C, and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Council consideration of an Agreement with Sierra Valley Computers for IT Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, approving an agreement with Sierra Valley Computers for General IT Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
D. SUBJECT: Council consider an Agreement with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) for a revolving credit account to fund San Joaquin Water Projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and any other necessary documentation with RCAC for a revolving credit account up to $3 million to assist funding San Joaquin water projects.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
E. SUBJECT: Council authorization to use State Water Resources Control Board Funds for a drinking water dispensing facility and Community Center Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, authorizing the use of funds per state budget act of 2024 for clean drinking water dispensing facility and Community Center Project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
F. SUBJECT: Council approval of an MOU with Dog Gone Seattle (DGS).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, approving and MOU with Dog Gone Seattle and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. 3 A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:57pm with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-
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