SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 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
Councilmember Rosa Maria Ramirez Present
The Meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 6:01pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Mid Valley Disposal to Present Recycler of the Year Award Representatives from Mid Valley Disposal presented the award to Los Amigos Family Food Center.
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting of February 18, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting of February 18, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 055991-056068.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 055991-056068 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin for the Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3 and to have the City Engineer prepare and file his annual report on the levy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
6. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Swain provided his 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 The City Council provided their reports.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the Public provided comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Council Approval to Allow the Issuance of Bonds for Apartments within the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Exempt Facility Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of San Joaquin Apartments, San Joaquin Senior, and California Apartments in San Joaquin, CA and certain other matters relating thereto.
2 At 6:51pm Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public and at 6:53pm, after receiving no comment from the public, closed the hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez.
Motion passed 5-0.
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Council approval of an Agreement with Clark Bros., Inc. for leasing the City facility at 21960 Railroad Avenue for storage of Equipment and Materials for a City Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, approving an agreement with Clark Bros., Inc. for the lease of the City facility located at 21960 Railroad Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Proposed Budget Line-Item Amendment and Modification of Incentive Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, approving a Budget LineItem Amendment, increasing the Certification Incentive Program line for Specific Certifications.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mejia to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 7:07pm with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
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