SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 14, 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 Absent
Councilmember Rosa Maria Ramirez Absent
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 Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056318-056378.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056318-056378 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Renewal of Oil Payment Program (OPP16).
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize the City Manager to execute the letter of Authorization for the Oil Payment Program (OPP16).
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 D. SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin, CA accepting completion of Well No. 6 Construction Project No. 18-CDBG-12917 and Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 1, authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and authorizing the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31 accepting completion for Well No. 6 Construction, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and authorize the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC.
E. SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and R-1 and R-2 Designation.
RECOMMENATION: Waive the Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01, amending Sections 71.08, 154.004, 154.062 and 153.071 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code and Approving the Rezoning of APN 033-040-50 from R-1 Zone Designation to R-2 Zone Designation.
A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
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 Councilmember Covarrubia provided her announcement.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the Public provided comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SUBJECT: 18-CDBG-12917 Contract Closeout – Public Hearing 2 RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff report summarizing the accomplishments performed under State CDBG Agreements 18-CDBG-12917; solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under this contract and direct staff to proceed with submitting required documents for closeout to the State.
At 6:30 pm the Mayor opened the hearing to the public. At 6:32 pm the Mayor closed the public hearing to the public. A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Council authorization to enter into agreements with California Highway Patrol & Rural Development Center for the purpose of implementing and executing a community awareness project on dangers of underage drinking & driving under the influence.
RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32 and Resolution No. 2025- 33, approving entering into agreement with California Highway Patrol and Rural Development Center.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
B. SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin continuing expenditures in accordance with 24-25 Budget until adoption of 25-26 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-34, continuing expenditures and revenues in accordance with the 2024-2025 City Budget in lieu of timely 2025-2026 Budget adoption.
A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
C. SUBJECT: Council consideration of the Yard Sale Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025- 02, amending Chapter 114 of Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to Yard Sale Regulations.
3 A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez).
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:51 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez). 4