SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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 M. Ramirez Absent
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 Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Ramirez)
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 20, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 20, 2025.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056601-056741.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056601-056741as presented. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 3 A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: 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 Mayor Flores-Cornejo provided his announcements. Comments were made by Councilmember Lua and Councilmember Covarrubia.
10. PUBLIC FORUM –
Members of the Public provided comments.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. SUBJECT: 21-CDBG-NH-20001 Contract Closeout – Public Hearing RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff report summarizing the accomplishments performed under State CDBG Agreements 21-CDBG-NH-20001; solicit citizen input regarding expenditures and accomplishments of the funding received under this contract and direct staff to proceed with submitted required documents for closeout to the State.
At 6:26 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the Public. No comments were made by the Public. At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo closed the hearing to the public. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to proceed with the Grant closeout, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Ramirez).
12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION –
13. OLD BUSINESS –
14. NEW BUSINESS –
4 A. SUBJECT: Council Consideration to participate in the Public Agency Coalition Enterprise (PACE) Medical Benefits Program and designate representatives to the PACE JPA Board of Directors
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Council adopt Resolution 2025-53 authorizing Execution of MOU and Participation in the PACE Medical benefits Program
2. Council adopt Resolution 2025-54 Designation of the Representative and Alternate Representative to the PACE JPA Board of Directors.
City Manager Cabrera presented the item with the following revisions to the Staff Report.
The total annual premium for the new medical insurance is $280,940 making this an increase of $60,558 compared to the City’s current provider. Councilmember Lua made a motion to approve the item with the City Managers revisions, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Ramirez).
B. SUBJECT: Council Consideration of rescheduling the December 2nd Regular Council meeting to Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council discuss and provide staff direction on rescheduling the regular December City Council Meeting to held December 9th, 2025.
A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to approve the rescheduling, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Ramirez).
15. CLOSED SESSION –
16. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 6:42 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 Lua.
Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Ramirez).
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