SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 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 –
City Manager made a request to remove item 3.3 D. Measure Q Board from the agenda. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the change, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
3. CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REORGANIZATION -
SUBJECT: City Council Annual Reorganization
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
3.1 Approve a minute order making the appointment of Mayor to serve a one-year term.
3.2 Approve a minute order making the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem to serve one year period; and
3.3 Make appointments of Representatives to Various Committees A. Fresno COG, FCRTA and Fresno County TRMF Agency Board B. Measure G-GPUSD Board
C. San Joaquin Valley Air District Board
D. Measure Q Board
E. Upper Kings Basin IRWMA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to have Mayor Flores-Cornejo continue as mayor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 16 A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to have Mayor Pro Tem Mejia continue as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to appoint Councilmember Covarrubia as Measure G-GPUSD Board representative, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to appoint Councilmember Ramirez as Measure G-GPUSD Board Alternate, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-
0. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to appoint Councilmember Lua as the SJV Air District Board Representative, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-
0. A motion passed 5-0 to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mejia as SJV Air District Board Alternative.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to appoint Mayor Flores-Cornejo as Upper Kings Basin IRWMA with the City Manager as Alternate, seconded by Councilmember Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
4. PRESENTATION –
5. PROCLAMATION –
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056742-056812.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056742-056812 as presented.
D. SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
7. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Swain provided his monthly report.
17 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cabrera provided her report.
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney provided her report.
10. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Covarrubia, and Mayor Flores-Cornejo provided their announcements.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
Members of the Public provided comments.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION –
A. SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2025- 47 recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance in compliance with recent state legislation. The ordinance repeals Sections 154.235 through 154.241 of Subchapter in Chapter 154 of Title XV of the San Joaquin Municipal Code and Adds New Subchapter Titled “Accessory Dwelling Units And Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” to Chapter 154 of Title XV of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Sections 154.235 through 154.242 A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
14. OLD BUSINESS –
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Changing the date of the Regular January City Council Meeting to Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council set the date for the Regular January City Council Meeting to Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
A motion was made by Council member Ramirez to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
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17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 6:51 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia.
Motion passed 5-0.
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