SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
21991 COLORADO AVE (A)
SAN JOAQUIN, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
6:00 P.M.
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For each agenda item considered by the Council there will first be a staff presentation followed by a presentation from the involved individuals. Public comments from those in attendance will then be taken. All public comments will be limited to three minutes per person.
LEVINE ACT CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURE.
The Political Reform Act in Govt Code Section 84308 restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant or their agent in a proceeding involving a contract, license, permit or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and recusal where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months.
A Council Member’s disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES AND RECUSAL. City Council Members with a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act are required to make disclosure when the item is called and recuse themselves
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Adam Flores-Cornejo Mayor
Martha Mejia Mayor Pro Tem
Cristina Covarrubia Councilmember
Abel Lua Councilmember
Rosa M. Ramirez Councilmember
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
All items listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. For discussion of any Consent Item, it will be considered separately at the request of any member of the City Council or any person in the audience - A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 2025. (Enclosure P. 1, Action Item) B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056527-056600.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056527-056600 as presented. (Enclosure P. 4, Action Item)
C. SUBJECT: Amendment of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to Yard Sale Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council waive the full second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 to amend Chapter 114 of Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code relating to Yard Sale Regulations. (Enclosure P. 13, Action Item) D. SUBJECT: Council consideration of the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-49 approving the updated County of Fresno Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Enclosure P. 16, Action Item)
6. SHERIFF REPORT – Informational Only
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT – Informational Only
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT – Informational Only
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA
ITEMS –
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to initiate new matters and to request updates, (iii) and to initiate new agenda items.
Under this section the Council may take action only on items specifically agendized and which meet other requirements for actions.
10. PUBLIC FORUM –
This part of the meeting is for members of the public to address the City Council regarding items that are not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin. If you wish to comment on an item which is not on the agenda, you may do so at this time and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
Speakers are asked, but not required, to state their name and address and to use the microphone. The Council is prohibited by law from taking action on items not on the agenda. Discussion shall be limited to referring the item to staff and possible scheduling on a future council agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION –
13. OLD BUSINESS –
14. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Council approval on Authorizing Banks to Honor Checks and Warrants when bearing Certain Signatures of City Officials and Rescinding All Conflicting Resolutions.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, authorizing Banks to Honor Checks and Warrants when Bearing Certain Signatures of City Officials and Rescinding All Conflicting Resolutions. (Enclosure P.25, Action Item) B. SUBJECT: Council consideration of agreement with West Hills Community College District Workforce Development Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 authorizing agreement with West Hills Community College District for Contract Training Services. (Enclosure P. 28, Action Item)
15. CLOSED SESSION –
A. Liability Claims (FR103134)
Pursuant to Government Gode Section 54956.95
Claimants: Frederico Rios Cabrera, Juan Cesar Ojeda Vazquez, Guadalupe Mosqueda, and Franklin Yuriel Ojeda Vazquez
Agency Claimed Against: City of San Joaquin
16. ADJOURN MEETING –
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding within 72 hours of the meeting regarding any items on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall, 21900 Colorado Avenue during normal business hours and on the City’s website at www.cityofsanjoaquin.org
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I, Alondra Bautista, City Clerk of the City of San Joaquin, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the regular San Joaquin City Council Meeting of Monday, October 6, 2025 was posted at the following locations: City Hall, 21900 Colorado Avenue, San Joaquin Senior Center, 21991 Colorado Ave (B) and US Post Office 8667 Ninth Street on Friday, October 3, 2025 by 5:00 P.M. *NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025*
SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Present
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Present (Arrived at 6:01 pm) 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 6:00 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager requested item 12A through 12 B from the San Joaquin Planning Commission be presented and considered in one motion. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the request, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez.
Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
3. PRESENTATION
4. PROCLAMATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 20, 2025.
C. RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 20, 2025
D. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056426-056524.
______________________________________________________________ 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 056426-056524 as presented.
E. SUBJECT: Submitting Annual measure C Funds Claim for Fiscal year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, concerning Local Transportation Purpose Funds Extension (Measure “C” Extension).
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. 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 had nothing to report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Ramirez and Councilmember Covarrubia provided their accouncements.
10. PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the Public provided comment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION
A. SUBJECT: Extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 6152 for Future Development of the 55-Single-Family-Lot Subdivision of APN: 033-260-15S for Two Years.
RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45 approving the extension for Tentative Map No. 6152.
B. SUBJECT: Extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 6361 for Future Development of the 32-Single-Family Lot Subdivision of APN: 033-040-95S for Two Years.
RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2025-46 approving the extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 6361. 2 City Manager presented items 12A and 12B together. A motion was made by Councilmember to approve both items, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion Passed 5-0.
13. OLD BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Consideration of Agreements with California Youth Outreach (CYO) relating to Gang Prevention & Intervention Services.
RECOMMENDATION: That council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2025-47 approving California Youth Outreach for Gang Prevention and Intervention Services and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the City of San Joaquin and California Youth Outreach for Use of City Facilities.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Council Consideration of Contract with Patricia Barboza for Financial Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-48 Approving a Contract with Patricia Barboza for Year-End and Financial Reporting Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Council Consideration of rescheduling the October 7th Regular Council meeting to Monday, October 6th, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council discuss and provide staff direction on rescheduling the regular October city Council Meeting to be held October 6th, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the rescheduling, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURN MEETING
At 6:44 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia and seconded by Councilmember Lua to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 5-0.
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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
October 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Council Consideration of the Yard Sale Ordinance Recommendation:
Council waive the full second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 amending Chapter 114 of Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal relating to Yard Sales Regulations.
Background:
During the June 3, 2025 meeting, Council provided staff with directions to modify the proposed ordinance to allow for yard sales every weekend for both residents and non-profits/churches.
The ordinance was introduced by the City Council at its meeting of July 14, 2025. This is the second reading of the ordinance for adoption. The ordinance allows yard sales on all weekends Yard Sales are allowed by permit. Other requirements in the current ordinance will continue. 13 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOAQUIN AMENDING CHAPTER 114 OF TITLE IX OF THE SAN
JOAQUIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO YARD SALE
REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of San Joaquin does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Sections 114.01, 114.02, 114.03, and 114.04 of Chapter 114 of Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
§ 114.01 PERMIT REQUIRED.
(A) A resident of the city is not required to have a business license to hold a yard sale at his or her residence. However, anyone holding a yard sale shall first secure a yard sale permit from the City Clerk's office.
(B) Nonprofit organizations and churches located in the City of San Joaquin are not required to have a business license to hold a yard sale. However, they shall first secure a yard sale permit from the City Clerk’s Office and shall have written permission from the property owner to hold such yard sales.
(C) The term YARD SALE in this chapter applies to yard sale, rummage sale, or garage sale.
As used in this chapter, YARD SALE, RUMMAGE SALE or GARAGE SALE means an occasional or casual sale of secondhand goods and/or goods donated by individuals, nonprofit organizations, or churches located in the City of San Joaquin. Items to be sold must be the property of the permit holder, or members of his or her immediate family, or of a non-profit organization or church located in the City of San Joaquin, and shall not include items acquired or consigned solely for the purpose of being sold for private profit. Yard sales may not be used as a retail outlet. §114.02 Limitations on Permits.
(A) Yard Sale permits will be issued solely to residents of the City of San Joaquin and nonprofit organizations or churches located in the City of San Joaquin. (B) Yard Sale permits will be issued only for use on weekends. (C) The term “Weekend” as used in this chapter means Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. § 114.03 FEE.
(A) There shall be a fee for each permit issued except as set forth in § 114.04 of this Code. (B) A fee shall be charged as set forth by resolution of the City Council. § 114.04 EXEMPTION AND LIMITATIONS.
(A) Yard sales held by nonprofit organizations or churches located in the City of San Joaquin are specifically exempt from all fee requirements of the provisions of this chapter. 14 (B) Signs advertising a yard sale may not exceed six square feet in size. The signs shall be taken down and removed promptly upon the conclusion of the sale. Nothing in this section should be construed as authorization to post signs on utility poles, sidewalks or trees; or on public property or facilities.
SECTION 2. CEQA. A preliminary environmental assessment has been performed for this project pursuant the California Environmental and Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council finds and determines with certainty that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), there is no possibility that this project may have a significant, adverse, impact on the environment. This is because this project involves purely procedural policies with no impacts on the environment.
Therefore, this project is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3. Publication. This ordinance shall be published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on July 14, 2025 and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on October 6,2025 by the following vote:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor 15 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
October 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Recommendation:
The Council Approve Resolution No. 2025-49 Approving the Updated County of Fresno MultiJurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Executive Summary
The County of Fresno has requested that each jurisdiction in the County consider adopting a Resolution demonstrating their participation in and support for recently updated and approved Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Key highlights of the latest update to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan include:
• Reflects updated hazard profiles, including recent disaster data (e.g., wildfires, droughts, flooding, and extreme heat events between 2018-2023). • Includes new mitigation projects aimed at addressing emerging threats such as public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), extreme heat, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. • Updates risk assessments using revised FEMA tools, current GIS data, and more detailed vulnerability analysis.
• Integrates recent land use and development trends to support more informed planning and mitigation prioritization.
• Expands jurisdictional participation to include updated annexes from cities, special districts, and agencies that reflect localized hazard mitigation strategies. • Ensures ongoing eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs and full CDAA reimbursement by meeting AB 2140 requirements.
Background
Resolution NO. 19-39 adopting FEMA Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to ensure the City is eligible to apply for federal mitigation grant funding in the event of a natural disaster was approved in 2019.
Fresno County completed the process of updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to meet the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). The primary purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural and human-caused hazards and their effects on the County planning area. With an approved plan or annex local agencies become eligible to apply for federal mitigation grant funding. The 2009 plan is expired and needs a comprehensive update to comply with the DMA 2000 requirements. The emphasis of DMA 2000 is on creating an ongoing, 16 community-wide planning process that involves the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, the public and other key stakeholders. The Fresno County Office of Emergency Services took the lead on the project in coordination with a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) comprised of various County departments, municipalities, special districts and other stakeholders. City staff participated throughout this process to ensure our eligibility of accessing funds in the event of a natural disaster.
17 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-49
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN APPROVING THE UPDATED COUNTY OF FRESNO COUNTY MULTIJURISTICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) has been developed to ensure proactive mitigation policies and actions that help reduce risk and create safer, resilient communities, including San Joaquin, within Fresno County; and WHEREAS, the County of Fresno comprehensively updated the Fresno County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2017-2018 in accordance with guidelines by the Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) and Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, the County has now updated the Plan to comply with State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the updated Plan supersedes the 2019 Fresno County Plan or any prior plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Fresno County from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS, local governments, including San Joaquin, without a State and Federal approved Plan will not be eligible to receive future mitigation project funding awarded through the PreDisaster Mitigation grant programs (PDM); and WHEREAS, State and FEMA have both reviewed and independently approved the Fresno County Plan preliminarily, with formal approval and adoption of the plan by the Board of Supervisors having occurred on June 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been updated to meet Federal and State requirements that the Plan is complete, and hereafter the plan will be updated by the Emergency Services Director as necessary to meet changing conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors gives full support to the updated Plan and urges all officials, employees, public and private organizations, and citizens, individually and collectively, to do their share in furthering the total planning effort of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The City Council approves the updated Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local 18 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
3. The City Council will continue to actively support and participate in Local Hazard Mitigation efforts.
4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 6th day of October 2025 and passed at said meeting the following vote:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Adam F. Cornejo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
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28 BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF FRESNO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF FRESNO MULTI-JURISTICTIONAL)
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ) RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, various natural and man-made hazards, such as flood, fire, earthquake, technology disasters, or terrorism have the potential for causing devastating harm and loss of life and property to the citizens of the County of Fresno and will continue to do so; and WHEREAS, the implementation of hazard mitigation policies and strategies can protect the citizens and significantly reduce the loss of life and property from these hazards; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) has been developed to ensure proactive mitigation policies and actions that help reduce risk and create safer, resilient communities within Fresno County; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2009, the Board of Supervisors adopted the last Plan to comply with State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2019, the Board of Supervisors adopted the updated Plan to comply with State and FEMA requirements; and
WHEREAS, the County has now updated the Plan and the updated Plan supersedes the 2019 Fresno County Plan or any prior plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Fresno County from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS, local governments without a State and Federal approved Plan will not be eligible to receive future mitigation project funding awarded through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant programs (PDM); and
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WHEREAS, State and FEMA have both reviewed and independently approved the Fresno County Plan preliminarily, with formal approval pending adoption of the plan by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the LHMP has been updated to meet Federal and State requirements that the LHMP is complete, and hereafter the plan will be updated by the Emergency Services Director as necessary to meet changing conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors gives its full support to the updated Plan and urges all officials, employees, public and private organizations, and citizens, individually and collectively, to do their share in furthering the total planning effort of the County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno do hereby adopt and approve the updated Fresno County LHMP to become effective immediately.
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21 1 THE FOREGOING, was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Board of 2 11 Supervisors of the County of Fresno this 24th day of June, 2025, to wit:
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24 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
October 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Council Approval on Authorizing Banks to Honor Checks and Warrants When Bearing Certain Signatures of City Officials and Rescinding All Conflicting Resolutions.
Recommendation:
Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 Authorizing Banks to Honor Checks and Warrants When Bearing Certain Signatures of City Officials and Rescinding All Conflicting Resolutions.
Executive Summary:
Recent vacancies of Assistant City Manager and Finance Director has prompted the City of San Joaquin to update the bank signature card for City Officials with the United Security Bank. This resolution will allow the City Council to approve authorized City Officials to honor checks and warrants or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the name of the City of San Joaquin on all its accounts when bearing at least two signatures.
All prior resolutions will be rescinded.
25 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
AUTHORIZING BANKS TO HONOR CHECKS AND WARRANTS WHEN BEARING
CERTAIN SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS AND RESCINDING ALL
CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of San Joaquin makes deposits of City funds in certain banks; and the City draws checks and warrants for City funds that are on deposit with certain banks; and WHEREAS, Section 30.60 of Title III of the City of San Joaquin Municipal Relating to Signatures In Lieu of Mayor’s Signatures provides authority for signing warrants per resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is necessary for the efficient administration of the fiscal affairs of the City that this resolution be passed and adopted.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Each bank doing business with the City of San Joaquin is hereby authorized to honor checks and warrants or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the name of the City of San Joaquin on all its accounts when bearing at least two of the following signatures: Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia; Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia; City Manager Elizabeth Cabrera; and Finance Director Eddy Otanez Maria. This authority shall also apply to the transfer of funds between City accounts. Remove Matthew Flood and Nancy Banda from account and all authorizations of business.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. All previous resolutions authorizing the honoring of signatures of City officials other than those set forth in this resolution are hereby rescinded.
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 6th day of October 2025 and passed at said meeting by the following vote:
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The forgoing resolution is hereby approved.
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Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo
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Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
27 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
October 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement to be considered with West Hills Community College District Workforce Development Services
Recommendation
City Council approve Resolution No. 2025-51 Authorizing Agreement with West Hills Community College District for Contract Training Services Executive Summary
WHCCD would like to try to regain a presence in the community by offering one class and it being offered in the community. With special consideration being given to the State initiative of Green Energy projects coming to the valley and posing a risk of job loss for our community, this course could offer an alternative for those at risk of becoming unemployed.
The course being offered is a 55 hour course offered over five weeks scheduled to begin October 17, 2025 through November 15, 2025 (see schedule attached). The cost to the City is $9,000 and will be charged to the State Budget Allocation of 2021(Public Safety Funds).
The term of the agreement would run through June 30, 2026 and if any additional courses are requested to be offered an amendment would come to City Council for consideration.
Background
Historically West Hills Community College District has had a presence in our community.
November 2012 the City and WHCCD entered into a five-year agreement for the joint use of the Resource Center for the purpose of educational opportunities for the community. WHCCD has spent funds to refurbish the facility to make it useable for educational uses. As of December 2017, when the agreement expired classes were no longer being offered. Attendance had significantly decreased causing courses to be closed.
In 2019 a new attempt was made by WHCCD to revamp courses for the community through a combination of Adult Education Consortium and HEP programs working together. The combined programming included classes like English as a Second Language (ESL), ESL Civics, Parenting academics, and High School Equivalency programs with almost all of these being available at no cost to the participants. However, shortly after City Council approved the agreement the COVID-19 pandemic caused the program to not “get off the ground.” 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WEST HILLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR CONTRACT TRAINING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin has the authority to authorize expenditures necessary to ensure the health and safety of the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council was able to secure funding that will allow the City of San Joaquin to offer services in support of gang prevention and intervention; and WHEREAS, the City has received Public Safety Regional Support grant funding, a portion of which the City wishes to allocate to workforce development; and WHEREAS, the City is in need of specialized services provided by an agency that can work with interested community members to be able to adequately manage the aforementioned program; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage WHCCD in the fulfilling of this niche purpose, for the health and safety of its community; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to offer services through the current fiscal year terminating services June 30, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The Council approves the agreement with WHCCD attached and incorporated by reference including the scope of work outlined in Exhibit A to the agreement.
3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement.
4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 6th day of October, 2025 and passed at said meeting with the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
29 Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
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CONTRACT TRAINING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN and
SKILLS VALLEY/WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
This Contract Services Agreement is entered this 6th day of October 2025 and/or upon completion of signing of this agreement by and between the City of San Joaquin (C-SJ) and West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) for the purpose of providing services by conducting courses/trainings as described below in EXHIBIT “A” attached and incorporated by reference.
RECITALS
WHCCD AGREES TO PROVIDE:
1. Qualified instructors to be supervised and paid by WHCCD, to be reimbursed by C-SJ.
2. Appropriate course/training outlines as mutually agreed upon by WHCCD and C-SJ.
3. A class delivery schedule as mutually agreed upon and responsive to C-SJ, WHCCD, instructor(s), students, and facility availability.
4. Necessary training supplies and materials as agreed upon with C-SJ to conduct course(s)/training(s).
5. Provide students with required textbooks and course materials as may be required to successfully participate in course(s).
6. Administrative services as are necessary to administer program and the provision of this Agreement.
7. Provide C-SJ with records of attendance and performance records to verify training completion and success.
C-SJ AGREES TO:
8. Pay WHCCD for training courses and/or services rendered at agreed rate stated below in EXHIBIT “A”.
9. Provide WHCCD with a student list that C-SJ has approved as an eligible list of students.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
10. WHCCD and C-SJ agree to defend and hold each other, their agents, officers, employees, and volunteers harmless against any and all claims, cause of action, liability, suits, judgments and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, for death or injury to persons, or loss of or damage to property, to the extent resulting from negligent acts or omissions from either party, its officials, officers, agents, employees or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement. In the event any such claim is made, or suit filed, both parties shall give the other prompt written notice thereof, and each shall have the right to defend or settle. 31 2
GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
11. Training(s)/Course(s) will be conducted in classrooms and/or at a training site in facilities provided or facilitated by WHCCD or facilitated by C-SJ.
12. WHCCD and C-SJ agree to provide verification of liability and worker’s compensation insurance to each other. This coverage to be effective and valid throughout the term of this Agreement.
13. C-SJ agrees to provide all necessary insurance coverage(s) required by Federal, State, and County for their employees. WHCCD agrees to provide all necessary insurance coverage(s) required by Federal, State, and County for their employees/staff/personnel.
14. This agreement may be terminated by either party within thirty (30) days with written notice between parties who sign this agreement.
15. C-SJ agrees not to hire any instructor associated with the provided WHCCD courses/trainings upon signing of this agreement for/or until two (2) years after completion of this agreement.
16. It is expressly understood and agreed that no personal liability whatsoever attaches to any member of the Board of WHCCD and/or C-SJ, or any of the officers or employees thereof by virtue of this agreement.
17. No alterations or variations of the terms of this contract shall be valid unless made in writing, agreed to, and signed by both parties hereto.
18. This agreement may not be transferred in whole or in part without written permission from WHCCD and C-SJ.
19. All instructional materials provided, used, or produced by WHCCD shall belong to WHCCD. CSJ agrees not to copy, modify, and/or use materials or curriculum without written consent of WHCCD.
20. WHCCD does not at any time imply or guarantee all students will successfully pass or complete any course(s)/training(s) provided. Additionally, nor does WHCCD guarantee students will be hired or employed after completion of any course(s)/training(s) provided.
CONFIDENTIALITY
21. C-SJ and WHCCD understand and agree throughout performance and/or upon completion, either will not include discussions of information which may be considered proprietary or confidential with any third party.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
22. WHCCD shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations of competent public authority relating to its duties, obligations and performances under this contract, and shall procure all licenses and required thereby. WHCCD shall comply with Executive Order 11246, relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, and all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
23. C-SJ agrees it will not discriminate in the selection of any potential employee/student for employment and/or receive instruction pursuant to this Agreement because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or age.
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TERM
24. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date of execution by both parties, continuing as requested and agreed upon and shall terminate period ending June 30, 2026; unless either party gives notice to the other, in writing, at least thirty days before the expiration of said terms. Any amendments to this Agreement require signatures of both C-SJ and WHCCD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto agree on terms of this Agreement on day and year signed.
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
__________________________________________ _________________ Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager Date
WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
__________________________________________ _________________ Lataria Hall, Interim Vice-Chancellor of Ed Services Date & Institutional Effectiveness
_______________________________________ ________________ Shanna Ahrens, Vice-Chancellor of Business and Fiscal Serv. Date 33 4
EXHIBIT “A”
GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
As requested by the City of San Joaquin in support of academic and skill-set trainings for their local community population, West Hills Community College District will provide “not-for-credit” custom training lecture and skill-set courses to commence upon course development completion, schedule confirmations, and student required documentation.
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
Community Skills & Education Program
The following training is based on C-SJ identified needs for their community members and WHCCD in support of academic and workforce development. The training requested will be delivered in a “not-forcredit” format at a cost noted below, any changes to cost must be agreed upon by both parties. • Janitorial Training – 55-hour lecture and hands-on course $9,000 ea. 34 Skills Valley Training
Janitorial Training
San Joaquin Fall 2025 Schedule
San Joaquin, CA
Instructor – Phil Puente
WEEK
COURSE
FRIDAY DATES
START
TIME
END
TIME
SATURDAY’S TIME TOTAL
HOURS
1 Oct 17 (F) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Oct 18
(Sat)
8 am-noon
1 pm-4 pm
11 2 Oct 24 (F) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Oct 25
(Sat)
8 am-noon
1 pm-4 pm
22 3 Oct 31 (F) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Nov 1
(Sat)
8 am-noon
1 pm-4 pm
33 4 Nov 7 (F) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Nov 8
(Sat)
8 am-noon
1 pm-4 pm
44 5 Nov 14 (F) 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Nov 15
(Sat)
8 am-noon
1 pm-4 pm
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