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SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 Ramirez Present
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No requests were made. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0. (Absent: Lua)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA.
Members of the public provided comments.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SUBJECT: Proposition 218 Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Open and conduct the Proposition 218 public hearing to receive staff report and written protests, objections, and public comments; and
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to report on the number of written protests received; and
4. If a majority protest does not exist for the proposed solid waste rate increases adopt Resolution 2025-52 approving increased solid waste collection rates.
At 6:04 p.m., the Mayor opened the hearing to the public. At 6:47 p.m., the Mayor closed the hearing to the public. A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 7:03 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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