JOINT MEETING OF SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
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 move item 15D. 2026 Measure C Renewal Expenditure Plan Update to follow item 2. Approval of Agenda. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the change, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
At 6:23 p.m. the San Joaquin City Council recessed and convened as the San Joaquin Successor Agency.
5. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY –
A. SUBJECT: Consideration and adoption of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for FY 26-27.
RECOMMENDATION: Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule FY 26-27.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
At 6:26 p.m., the San Joaquin Successor Agency was Adjourned and the San Joaquin City Council was reconvened.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056813-056869.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056813-056869 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: One Year Extension of Agreement No. 22-021 with the County of Fresno Sheriff’s Office for video policing the existing and future installation of surveillance cameras equipment and related infrastructure maintained, installed, and purchased through the Sheriff's Office.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the one-year extension and authorize the mayor to execute letter memorializing the City Council’s approval.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
7. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Swain provided his monthly report.
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 Covarrubia provided her announcement.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
2 Members of the Public provided comments.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the Public Hearing and introduce the ordinance without full reading which adopts amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance in compliance with recent state legislation.
The title of the ordinance is “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of San Joaquin Repealing Sections 154.235 Through 154.241 of Subchapter in Chapter 154 Of Title XV of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Titled “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” and Adding 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.” Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Flores-Cornejo closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve this item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Council authorization to revise established policy for use of water tokens to provide clean potable water to Community.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 approving an updated policy regarding Watermill Express token distribution to households.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
B. SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of a Resolution agreement for the disbursement of Youth Recreational Funding Program funds with qualifying organizations and waiving the business license fees for the same.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approval of Resolution 2026-02, approving form of agreement for the disbursement of Youth Recreational Funding Funds, approval of qualifying organizations, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with selected organizations, and waiving the business license fees for the same. 3 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Report regarding Floodplain Mapping for the Fresno County flood hazard mapping study to be validated by Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and impacts to City of San Joaquin.
RECOMMENDATION: Informational Only
D. SUBJECT: 2026 Measure C Renewal Expenditure Plan Update RECOMMENDATION: Informational Only
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 7:28 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 Councilmember Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
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