SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Present
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Absent
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 6:00pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
3. PRESENTATION
A. Future Farmers of America (FFA) Students to provide a report of their recent activities.
Students from Tranquillity High School Reported on their Recent Activities.
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056112-056229.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056112-056229 as presented. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 13 C. SUBJECT: Approving the FY 25/26 List of Eligible Projects for Funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by Senate Bill (SB) 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and Authorizing the City Manager to file with the California Transportation Commission the Project List and the Annual Expenditure Report for FY 25/26 RMRA Funding.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-19, approving the City of San Joaquin FY 25/26 List of eligible projects for funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) in partnership with the State Controller’s office, and authorizing the City Manager to file with the California Transportation Commission the Project List and Annual Expenditure Report for FY 25/26 RMRA Funding.
D. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin of intent to levy and collect the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, and setting a Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, to levy and collect the annual assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, and setting a Public Hearing.
E. SUBJECT: One year Contract Extension for GPUSD School Resource Officer (SRO) for fiscal year 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a one-year contract extension with the County of Fresno Sheriff’s Office for a SRO to continue at GPUSD
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
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 had nothing to report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmembers provided their reports.
14 10. PUBLIC FORUM
Comments were received from the public.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 7:03pm the City Council recessed and the Planning Commission was convened.
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
A. SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Zoning Text Change, and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 6456 to Subdivide APN-033-040-50 into 38 Single Family lots, and associated mitigated negative declaration for the project (Property generally located north-west of Arizona and Main Streets).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt PC Resolutions 2025- 01, 2025-02, and 2025-03, recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment changing land use density from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, Rezoning from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential, Zoning Text Change to adjust standards to allow for development, and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 6456 to Subdivide APN-033-040-50 into 38 Single Family lots, as well as a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA.
Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing at 7:09pm and, seeing no one interested in commenting, closed it in that same minute.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
At 7:10pm, the Planning Commission was adjourned and the City Council reconvened.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin Amending the Agreement with Gouveia Engineering, Inc. for City Engineer Consultant Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, approving Amendment No. 3 to City Engineer Consultant Services Agreement with Gouveia Engineering, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia). 15 B. SUBJECT: Selection of Solid Waste Rate Study Consultant.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-22, approving the agreement with IGService for completion of a Solid Waste Rate Study and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
C. SUBJECT: Resolution approving two Pipeline Crossing Agreements, Project No. 0799670 and Project No. 0799671 (Agreements) between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of San Joaquin for the proposed waterline crossing below Railroad Property near the Pine Street Alignment and the proposed waterline crossing below Railroad Property at 9th Street, and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and issue payment to Union Pacific Railroad Company.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, Approving two Pipeline Crossing Agreements, Project No. 0799670 and Project No. 0799671 (Agreements) between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the City of San Joaquin for the proposed waterline crossing below Railroad Property near the Pine Street Alignment and the proposed waterline crossing below Railroad Property at 9th Street, and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and issue payment to Union Pacific Railroad Company.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
D. SUBJECT: Council Discussion on the Yard Sale Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Council discuss the current Yard Sale Ordinance and provide direction to staff on how to proceed.
Council provided direction to staff to draft an ordinance that increases flexibility by allowing non-profits to have yard sales more often.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 7:42pm 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 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
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