SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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SAN JOAQUIN, CA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
6:00 P.M.
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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. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY – No Business
6. 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 January 13, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2026. (Enclosure P. 1, Action Item) B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056872-056951.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056872-056951 as presented. (Enclosure P. 5, Action Item)
C. SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second full reading and adopt the ordinance amending 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.” (Enclosure P. 15
, Action Item)
7. SHERIFF REPORT – (Informational Only)
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT – Informational Only
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT – Informational Only
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Accepting Completion of the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno Cunty, and Authorizing the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 accepting completion of the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorize the City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC. (Enclosure P. 32, Action Item)
B. SUBJECT: Consider approval of the purchase of Park Benches for the Sports Park Trail Project to be built under the REAP 2.0 Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution No. 2026- 04 Approving the Sole-Source Purchase of Park Benches From Noblewins for the Amount of $20,496.00 relating to the Sports Park Trail Project to be built under the REAP 2.0 Grant for the sum of $20,496.00. (Enclosure P. 37, Action Item)
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. 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 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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, January 30, 2026 by 5:00 P.M. *NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026*
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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14 STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendments
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second full reading and adopt ordinance amending 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.”
Executive Summary
This is the second reading by the City Council for the adoption of the amended Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Ordinance. The ordinance is now before the City Council for adoption. The amended ADU and JADU Ordinance is attached as Exhibit A.
All the actions required to update the City’s ADU and JADU Ordinance were brought to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation at a public hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 8, 2025. The Planning Commission considered all the items and recommended approval to the City Council to repeal and replace of the current Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance 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.
The ordinance was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 9, 2025 and was updated to incorporate minor changes made by state legislation recently passed. The ordinance was then introduced and approved by City Council on January 13, 2026, at a duly-noticed public hearing.
CEQA Determination
The project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption.” This exemption applies because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
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Background
California is facing a state-wide housing crisis, with rising housing costs, and a shortage of affordable housing options. In recent years, state law related to ADUs was amended through the adoption of various legislative bills to further facilitate and encourage the creation of ADUs and in some cases JADUs. Furthermore, the City’s 2023-2031 6 th Cycle Housing Element, Program 11
includes objectives such as the implementation of recent ADU legislation, streamlining local permitting processes, and providing public education and outreach to encourage ADU development. These objectives aim to increase housing options and affordability in the City of San Joaquin by encouraging and facilitating ADU production.
In March 2021, the City adopted an ADU ordinance that amended the San Joaquin Municipal Code (SJMC), Chapter 154 (Zoning Ordinance) to permit ADUs and JADUs to meet the requirements of state law. Over the past several years, the State has continued to refine and strengthen ADU law to remove local barriers and expand development opportunities. Between March 2021 and October 2025, the California Legislature has expanded and streamlined Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development by clarifying the number of units permitted on single-family and multifamily lots, removing owner-occupancy requirements, and enabling separate sales of ADUs under certain conditions. Laws passed between 2021 and 2025 also refined development standards, expedited permitting through pre-approved plans, and strengthened state oversight of local ADU regulations.
The most recent updates clarified Junior ADU rules and introduced amnesty for unpermitted units, further promoting housing flexibility and production.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Current Subchapter of Chapter 154 of Title XV of the San Joaquin Municipal Code, which is titled “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” and set for the in Sections 154.235 through 154.241 is repealed.
SECTION 2. New Subchapter titled “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” is added to Chapter 154 of Title XV of the San Joaquin Municipal Code to read as follows:
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS §154.235. PURPOSE.
This subchapter is intended to implement the provisions of California Government Code Section 66310et seq.
§ 154.236 APPLICABILITY/PERMITTED LOCATIONS.
Accessory dwelling units are allowed on lots zoned for single-family residential uses, which contain or are proposed to be developed with a single-family dwelling, or on lots zoned for multi-family residential or mixed-use residential uses, which contain or are proposed to be developed with multifamily dwellings. Subject to standards of this section, accessory dwelling units may be attached, detached, or located within an existing primary residence or an accessory structure. Junior accessory dwelling units shall only be allowed on lots zoned for single-family residential use, and which are contained in, or are proposed to be developed with a single-family dwelling.
§ 154.237 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to this section. In the event of conflict or inconsistency with Government Code Section 66313, including any amendments or successor statutes thereto, the state law shall govern.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent 17
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the singlefamily or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit may also include the following:
(a) An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(b) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
EFFICIENCY UNIT has the same meaning as defined in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU) means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
LIVABLE SPACE means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
LIVING AREA means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING means a structure containing two or more attached primary dwelling units, not including accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units. Multiple detached single-family dwellings on the same lot are not a multifamily dwelling for the purposes of state ADU law.
NONCONFORMING ZONING CONDITION means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform to current zoning standards.
OBJECTIVE STANDARDS means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.
PASSAGEWAY means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
PROPOSED DWELLING means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
PUBLIC TRANSIT means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public. 18
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING means a structure containing no more than one primary dwelling unit, not including accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units.
TANDEM PARKING means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another. § 154.238 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the provisions in this subsection.
A. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the objective development standards of set forth in the Table in Section 154.239. Junior accessory dwelling units are subject to the objective development standards set forth in the Table in Section 154.240. State exemption accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the same development standards, provided that any development standard that is in conflict or inconsistent with Section 154.241, below, shall not be applicable.
B. Zoning.
(1) The City shall not impose any requirement for a zoning clearance or separate zoning review or any other minimum or maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit, size based upon a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, or limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, for either attached or detached dwellings, that does not permit at least an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed in compliance with all other local development standards. (2) Accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located. ADUs which conform to Government Code section 66314 shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot.
(3) Accessory dwelling units are a residential use consistent with the City’s General Plan and Land Use Designation for the lot.
C. MAXIMUM NUMBER.
(1) Single-family. For a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, no more than one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit.
(2) Multifamily.
(a) For a lot with a proposed or existing multiple-family residential development, at least one accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit, but no more than a number of accessory dwelling units/junior accessory dwelling units equaling 25% of the existing dwelling units, rounded 19
up, within the portions of the existing multiple-family residential structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages; and
(b) No more than two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot that has an existing multiple-family residential structure.
D. OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL.
The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit may be rented separate from the primary dwelling. The primary dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit shall remain under the same ownership. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit, except when the accessory dwelling unit or the primary dwelling was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation and meets all the requirements of Section 66341 of the Government Code, including any amendments or successor statutes thereto.
E. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROHIBITED.
An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for a period of fewer than 30 days.
F. DWELLING REQUIRED.
An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be used solely as a dwelling. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be utilized as ancillary or accessory uses, including, but not limited to, events, storage, home office, gym/workout studio, and greenhouse.
G. NO TRAILER OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
A trailer or any other recreational vehicle may not be maintained as an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on a residential lot.
H. DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE.
A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed with the accessory dwelling unit application and issued at the same time.
I. FEES.
(1) No impact fees, as defined in Government Code Section 66324(c)(2), shall be imposed on junior accessory dwelling units of less than 500 square feet of interior livable space or accessory dwelling units of less than 750 square feet of interior livable space. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
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(2) An accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.
J. COVENANT AND DEED RESTRICTIONS.
An applicant for the issuance of building permits to construct accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required as a condition for the issuance of a building permit, to record any covenant related to the accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units except under either of the following circumstances:
(A) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an approved junior accessory dwelling unit, the applicant for the junior accessory dwelling unit shall file with the City and record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land, acceptable to the City as to form and content, covenanting that:
(1) the junior accessory dwelling unit is prohibited from being sold separately from the sale of the single-family residence located on the lot containing the junior accessory dwelling unit, including a statement that the covenant may be enforced against future purchasers.
(2) the junior accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to the size, development standards and attributes permitted under this section and applicable state law.
(B) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit meeting the requirements of Government Code, section 66341, as may be amended, shall file with the City and record with the County recorder a covenant or agreement, acceptable to the City as to form and content, containing all of the applicable restrictions set forth in Government Code, section 66341, as may be amended.
K. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
A certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not issue before a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling.
L. DEMOLITION.
The demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit shall not be required to provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition, unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant district. § 154.239 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Accessory dwelling units are subject to the development standards in the following table.
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Table 154.239: Development Standards For
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Feature Standard
Permitted Zone
Districts
R-1, R-2, R-3, C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, M-1, M-2, and
AH including any lot with an existing legal
nonconforming dwelling.
Attached/Detached An attached ADU shall be located within, a proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages,
storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory structure.
An accessory dwelling unit is considered solely within
the existing or proposed space of another structure if it includes an expansion of not more than 150 square feet
beyond the same physical dimensions of the existing
structure, as long as that expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing structure is only for
accommodating ingress and egress and does not exceed
16 feet in height; or
A detached ADU shall be located on the same lot as the
proposed or existing primary dwelling, including
detached garages.
Minimum size A minimum square footage requirement for either an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit that
prohibits an efficiency unit.
Maximum size 850 square feet of interior livable space for a one bedroom ADU.
1,000 square feet of interior livable space when more
than one bedroom is proposed.
-- Attached to or within [an existing] primary dwelling [and not a conversion ADU]: 50% of the floor area of
the existing or proposed primary dwelling structure[1] up to a maximum size of 850 square feet for an ADU with
one bedroom, or 1,000 square feet when more than one
bedroom is proposed.
Setback, Front
Yard
As required by base zone district[2]
Setback, Interior
Side and Rear
Yard
4 feet[2] [3]
Setback, Street
Side
As required by base zone district
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Maximum
Height[4]
-- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed single-family or multifamily
dwelling: 16 feet
-- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed single-family or multifamily
dwelling, within ½ mile walking distance of a major
transit stop or high quality transit corridor: 18 feet, with 2 additional feet to accommodate a roof pitch on the
accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof
pitch of the primary dwelling
-- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling:
18 feet
-- Attached accessory dwelling unit : 25 feet or height limitation applicable to primary dwelling, whichever is lower
Minimum Lot Size As required by base zone district. No minimum lot size requirements for ADUs.
Floor area ratio As required by base zone district. Limits on floor area ratio requirements cannot preclude the creation of an
ADU of at least 800 square feet that maintains four-foot rear and side setbacks.
Passageway None
Parking No more than one parking space per accessory dwelling unit.
Off-street parking shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the City or through tandem
parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based
upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
Parking spaces provided by a garage, carport, covered
parking structure, or uncovered parking space that is
converted to an accessory dwelling unit shall not be
required to be replaced.
Parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a
driveway.
No parking spaces are required for an accessory
dwelling unit if any of the following apply:
1. The accessory dwelling unit is located within
one-half mile walking distance of a public transit stop;
2. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an
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3. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the
proposed or existing primary residence;
4. When on-street parking permits are required but
not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling
unit;
5. When there is a car share designated pick-up or
drop-off location within one block of the accessory
dwelling unit;
6. When a permit application for an accessory
dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new
multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any of the criteria in 1 through 5.
Multifamily
dwellings
Allowed within the portions of the existing multiplefamily residential structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages. The
space must be converted to a livable space and granted a certificate of occupancy.
Landscaping New landscaping shall comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance requirements. (Section
7-18.01)
Architectural
standards
The architectural design and detailing, roof material,
exterior color, and finish materials of an accessory
dwelling unit shall be the same as those of the primary dwelling.
Utilities The accessory dwelling unit may be located on a lot or parcel which is served by a public sanitary sewer system.
An accessory dwelling unit proposed on a lot or parcel
that is not served by a public sanitary sewer system shall require approval by the county department of public
health, and any other applicable agencies, of a private sewage disposal system, prior to building and safety
division permit issuance.
The accessory dwelling units may, but shall not be
required to obtain separate connections for all utilities, including water and sewer service.
Fire sprinklers Not required if fire sprinklers were not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory
dwelling unit shall not trigger the requirement for
sprinklers for the primary dwelling.
Roof decks Not permitted.
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Exterior Lighting As required by of the Zoning Ordinance. [1] Including an attached garage, attached exterior storage space, or other structure that is attached to the primary dwelling, but not including the floor area of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit that is within or attached to the primary dwelling.
[2] Notwithstanding the above, no setback is required for the conversion of an existing living area, garage, or accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit; or for a new structure constructed in the same location as an existing structure where the conversion or new construction will have the same dimensions as the existing structure. [3] If an applicant wishes to convert an existing accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit, and wishes to expand the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure, the side and rear setback requirement for the expansion may be less than 4 ft. if the proposed setback would be sufficient to protect health and fire safety; provided, that the expansion shall not be more than 150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure and the expansion shall be for the sole purpose of facilitating entrance to and exit from the accessory dwelling unit. [4] This maximum height requirement only applies to new construction. If an accessory dwelling unit will be located completely within an existing structure, then this requirement does not apply; provided, that the existing structure either is permitted or the owner can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that the existing structure was built prior to January 1, 1990.
§ 154.240 JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Junior accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the following additional requirements.
(A) Development Standards. Junior accessory dwelling units are subject to the development standards in the following Table.
Table 154.240: Development Standards For Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) Feature Standard
Zoning R-1, R-2, R-3, C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, M-1, M-2, and AH including any lot with an existing legal nonconforming
dwelling.
Maximum size 500 square feet of interior livable space.
Location Must be constructed within the walls of the proposed or existing single-family residence, including existing spaces such as attached garages.
Entrance A separate entrance from the primary dwelling shall be provided.
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If a proposed JADU does not include a separate bathroom, a separate entrance from the main dwelling entrance shall be provided with an interior entry to the main living area.
Setback, Front Yard As required by base zone district.[1] Setback, Interior Side and
Rear Yard
4 feet[1] [2]
Setback, Street Side As required by base zone district
Maximum Height[4] Maximum height of proposed or existing primary dwelling.
Minimum Lot Size As required by base zone district.
Efficiency kitchen Required. An efficiency kitchen shall include (1) a cooking facility with appliances, and (2) a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
Architectural standards The architectural design and detailing, roof material, exterior color, and finish materials of a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be the same as those of the primary dwelling.
Multifamily dwellings Allowed within the portions of the existing multiple-family residential structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages. The space must be converted to a livable space and granted a certificate of occupancy.
Parking None required.
Utilities The junior accessory dwelling unit may be located on a lot or parcel which is served by a public sanitary sewer system.
A junior accessory dwelling unit proposed on a lot or parcel that is not served by a public sanitary sewer system shall require approval by the county department of public health, and any other applicable agencies, of a private sewage
disposal system, prior to building and safety division permit issuance.
Junior accessory dwelling units are not required to obtain separate connections for all utilities, including water and sewer service.
Roof decks Not permitted.
Exterior Lighting As required by the Zoning Ordinance.
[1] Notwithstanding the above, no setback is required for the conversion of an existing living area, garage, or accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit; or for a new structure constructed in the same location as an existing structure where the conversion or new construction will have the same dimensions as the existing structure. [2] If an applicant wishes to convert an existing accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit, and wishes to expand the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure, the side and rear setback requirement for the expansion may be less than 4 ft. if the proposed setback would be sufficient to protect health and fire safety; provided, that the expansion shall not be more than 26
150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure and the expansion shall be for the sole purpose of facilitating entrance to and exit from the accessory dwelling unit.
(B) The city may require an inspection of the junior accessory dwelling unit, including the imposition of a fee adopted by city council resolution for that inspection, to determine if the junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the application therefor, and applicable building standards.
(C) For the purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. (D) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the city from requiring parking or a service or a connection fee for water, sewer, or power, that applies to a single-family residence that contains a junior accessory dwelling unit, so long as those requirements apply uniformly to all single-family residences regardless of whether the single-family residence includes a junior accessory dwelling unit.
(E) A deed restriction running with the land must be recorded which provides that the unit shall not sold separately from the primary dwelling, and that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers, and a restriction of the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit the conforms with this section. (F) Owner occupancy required. The owner must reside at the residence; they may reside in the primary residence or the junior accessory dwelling unit. This requirement shall not apply if the junior accessory dwelling unit has separate sanitation facilities, or if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. § 154.241 STATE EXEMPTION ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
(A) Only the objective development standards set forth in this section shall apply to the Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units allowed under this section.
(B) Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in the section, the City shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units, or combination thereof that comply with the following requirements and standards (a “state exemption” accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit). The City’s standards relating to lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, or minimum lot size will not preclude the construction of a state exemption accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit. (1) One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
(a) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the 27
existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.
(b) The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
(c) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. (d) The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of Section 154.240, above.
(2) One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing singlefamily dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in paragraph (1). A local agency may impose the following conditions on the accessory dwelling unit:
(a) A total floor area limitation of not more than 800 square feet of interior livable space.
(b) A height limitation as provided in Tables 154.239 and 240, as applicable.
(3) Multifamily Dwellings.
(a) Multiple accessory dwelling units are allowed within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
(b) Not more than 8 detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling; however, the number of allowable accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot, subject to the height limitations provided in Table 154.239, and rear and side setbacks of at least four feet.
(c) Not more than two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, subject to a height limitation pursuant to Table 154.239, as applicable, and rear yard and side setbacks of at least four feet.
(d) If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, modification of the existing multifamily dwelling shall not be a condition for approving the application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements of Section 154.238. (C) Correction of nonconforming zoning conditions shall not be required. 28
(D) The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing multifamily dwelling.
(E) A state exemption accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Any accessory dwelling unit that shall be connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system must provide, as part of its application, a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years. (G) A new or separate utility connection directly between a state-exemption accessory dwelling unit and the utility shall not be required, or a related connection fee or capacity charge imposed, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling, or upon separate conveyance of the accessory dwelling unit pursuant to Section 66342 of the Government Code.
§ 154.242 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT APPROVAL PROCESS.
(A) Accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units, either attached or detached, which adhere to the standards in this section shall be approved or denied ministerially by the Development Services Department prior to issuance of a building permit. (B) An application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing dwelling shall be determined to be complete or incomplete by written notice of determination within 15 business days after the application is received. An application that meets all applicable standards described in this chapter shall be approved or denied ministerially within 60 days after the City receives a completed application, without need for a hearing and notwithstanding any ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits. If the completed application is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the completed application may be delayed until the single-family or multifamily dwelling application is acted upon.
(1) If denied, the City shall provide a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied.
(2) If an applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period may be tolled for the period of the delay.
(3) If the city has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.
(4) No city ordinance, policy, or regulation, other than this chapter shall be the basis for the delay or denial of a building permit or a use permit under this section. 29
(C) Consideration and issuance of a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be conditioned on correction of nonconforming zoning conditions or building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit.
(D) Any new accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit may not be converted to primary dwelling unit space or to any other use for a minimum of 20 years from construction.
(E) The filing fee for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit application shall be established by resolution of the city council. (F) The city shall not deny a permit for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit constructed prior to January 1, 2020 absent a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit, or if the structure is deemed substandard pursuant to Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code.
(G) The city shall allow preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans as per Section 65852.27 of the Government Code.
SECTION 3. CEQA. The project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption.” This exemption applies because it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision(s) of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that they would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Posting. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 as required by law.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.
(Certification on the following page)
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The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on January 13, 2026, and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on February 3, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk Mayor, City of San Joaquin 31
STAFF REPORT
Date: February 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and Councilmember
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera
SUBJECT:
Accepting Completion of the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorizing the City Manager to make Final Payment of Retention Monies to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 accepting completion of the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorize the City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC.
DESCRIPTION:
The major work consisted of total rehab of both Men’s and Women’s restroom and replacement of the floor in the main gymnasium area.
BACKGROUND:
The City of San Joaquin advertised the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab project in May of 2025 with submissions to be made by May 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The Lopez Construction Family, LLC submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and was awarded a contract for eighty thousand dollars and no cents. ($80,000.00).
DISCUSSION:
The project’s construction phase started in September of 2025 and the major work consisted of replacing the carpeted flooring in the main gymnasium area with multipurpose flooring and replacement of toilets and sinks. Two change orders were made in an additional total amount of $12,626.21.
A final inspection has been performed, and the work has been found to be in compliance with the plans and specifications. Therefore, the work should be accepted as complete and a Notice of Completion filed. If no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, retention in the amount of four thousand six hundred thirty-one and thirty-one cents ($4,631.31) should be paid to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The construction costs were paid using State Water Board Funds.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST SUMMARY
Contract Amount $ 80,000.00
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Change Order 1 $ 8,764.07
Change Order 2 $ 3,862.14
Actual Construction Cost $ 92,626.21
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2026-04
2. Notice of Completion
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE LEO CANTU COMMUNITY CENTER
PARTIAL REHAB PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH FRESNO COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO THE LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION FAMILY, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City advertised the Project on in May of 2025; and WHEREAS, the City received bids on May 26, 2025 and awarded a contract to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC in the amount of $80,000 on June 3, 2025 WHEREAS, two change orders were issued during the course of the Project, increasing the contract price by $12,626.21, for a total contract amount of $92,626.21; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has completed a final inspection of the Project and recommends final acceptance; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the final acceptance of the Project by the City Council, the City Clerk will record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County and the City Manager will release the retention monies due the Contractor 35 days after the recording date.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The Council accepts the Leo Cantu Community Center Partial Rehab Project as complete.; and
3. The City Clerk is authorized to record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County
4. The City Manager is authorized to make final payment of retention monies to The Lopez Construction Family, LLC 35 days after the recording date.
5. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
(Certification on following page)
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CERTIFICATION
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: 0
NOTES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
___________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
of the City of San Joaquin
ATTEST:
I, hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin this 3rd day of February 2026. ___________________________
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
of the City of San Joaquin
35 RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City Clerk
City of San Joaquin
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of San Joaquin
21900 Colorado Avenue
San Joaquin, CA 93660
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
1. That the interest of estate stated in paragraph 3 below in the real property hereinafter described is owned by the following:
NAME STREET AND NO. CITY STATE
City of San Joaquin 21900 Colorado Avenue San Joaquin California (if more than one owner of the interest stated, the name and address of each must be inserted)
2. That the full name and address of the owner of said interest or estate, if there is only one owner, and the full names and addresses of all the co-owners who own said interest or estate as joint tenants, as tenants in common or otherwise, if there is more than one owner, are set forth in the preceding paragraph.
3. That the nature of the title of said owner, or if more than one, then of said owner and co-owner is: In Fee.
4. That on the 8th day of January, 2026 a work of improvement on the real property hereinafter described was completed.
5. That the name of the original contractor, if any for such work of improvement was:
The Lopez Construction Family, LLC
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “No Contractor”)
6. That the real property herein referred to is situated in the City of San Joaquin, County of Fresno, State of California, and is described as follows:
Total rehab of restrooms and floor replacement in the gymnasium area at the Leo Cantu Community Center.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
February 3, 2026 By:
Date Signature of Owner
Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
City of San Joaquin
Print Name
VERIFICATION
I understand, state:
I am the person who signed the foregoing notice. I have read the above notice and know its contents, and the facts stated therein are true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed at San Joaquin, California City of San Joaquin This 3nd day of February, 2026. Owner
By:
Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
City of San Joaquin
36 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
February 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Stan Bulla, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Consideration approval for the purchase of Park Benches for the Sports Park Trail Project to be built under the REAP 2.0 Grant.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 Approving the Sole-Source Purchase of Park Benches From Noblewins for the Amount of $20,496.00 relating to the Sports Park Trail Project to be built under the REAP 2.0 Grant for the sum of $20,496.00.
Executive Summary:
The City received a grant from COG for the construction of a section of the City wide Trail project.
To maximize the REAP 2.0 Grant funds the City would like to purchase the Park Benches for the Trail for the sum of $20,496.00. If the City purchases the benches directly, we do not need to pay the additional 15 to 20 percent that the contractor adds on. This saves around $3,000. There is a long lead time for the manufacture and delivery of the product. There is only one company in the United States that makes these types of benches. They are made from recycling wind turbine blades. The material is very durable, and they come with a painted coating the makes graffiti easier to remove. The products are unlike any other product on the market so we are requesting the purchase as a Sole Source purchase.
Under the San Joaquin Municipal Code Section 35.07, sole source purchases require a Councilapproved resolution with findings. The proposed resolution includes the findings required for the sole source purchase.
37 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN APPROVING THE SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF PARK BENCHES FROM NOBLEWINS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $20,496.00.
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 have received funds for the construction of part of the City trail (“Project”) using grant funds from the REAP 2.0 and as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Project is necessary to purchase park benches that meet specific requirements; and
WHEREAS, ensuring the proper upkeep and long-term maintenance of the said trail enhances the safety of the same as well as protects the public’s property through consistent maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the benches required by City are only available from Noblewins; and WHEREAS, due to the scarcity of the benches sought, the long lead time and that there is only one product like this in the USA, and time being of the essence, it is necessary and urgent to procure the benches as soon as feasible; and
WHEREAS, San Joaquin Municipal Code section 35.07 allows the procurement of products and services via a sole-source purchase process, with the inclusion of appropriate findings determining such is necessary and vital to the benefit of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The Council makes the following to be statements of finding and fact:
A. The product being sought by the City is made in only one location and not readily available.
B. Due to the long lead time for the benches, they need to be ordered by the City as soon as possible to be able to have the product on hand for installation needs it to install.
38 C. The City Manager and staff have spent significant time looking for businesses capable of providing the benches needed in a timely manner.
D. The search to find more than one company offering the product on a timeframe that would be in conformance with the City’s policies and procedures on procurement would constitute a burden on public resources, including a significant increase in staff time, that would outweigh any benefit achieved, decreasing the likelihood of finding another compliant supplier whose work best meets the public interest.
E. The cost for the purchase of the benches is estimated to be $20,496.00.
F. It is therefore proper for the City to dispense with competitive bidding requirements via the sole source exemption and to approve the purchase of the benches.
3. Based on the foregoing, the City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to proceed with the purchase of the benches from Noblewins and execute all documents necessary for the purchase subject to approval of a contract or purchase order by the City Attorney.
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 3rd of February 2026 and passed at said meeting with the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Adam Conejo-Flores, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
39 2026 catalog noblewins
40 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Primary Material
Secondary Materials
Finishes/Coatings
The Open Collection
The Shaded Collection
The Noblewins Story 3
Materials 5
Crafted with Purpose
Built to Last
Designed to Inspire
Products 9
Cost Comparison
Purchasing Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
How to Buy 18
5 13
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Noblewins was founded with the
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Our Story
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We understand what matters to your community and the people who use our products. Every component is carefully selected with purpose, ensuring each piece stands the test of time in both form and function.
Simply put, we use the right materials to build public furniture.
We set the bar for durability with a 25+ year lifecycle. It’s no secret that people are tough on public amenities. Our promise of no maintenance, is a game changer for communities, parks, and schools. These pieces will transform and elevate any space in the community, serving as functional public art that is much more than seating—they are canvases for creativity, community expression, or telling a story. designed
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Primary Material
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Fasteners
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45 Finishes & cOATINGS
Each Noblewins piece is primed with Sherwin Williams BondPlex® primer to be painted by your local artists to bring vibrancy to your community or can be coated to blend into a space. Our solid color coatings are anti-graffiti and UVresistant ensuring a clean look for the lifetime of the piece Primed
a blank white canvas that jumpstarts public art
and invites community engagement
7 Arch - Primed/Painted Arch - Skyline Steel Arch - Night Watch night watch
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Yosemite | $3,775 Big Bend | $3,975 Sequoia | $5,775 Zion | $12,475 Uncomplicated. Durable. Always Ready. The Open Collection is outdoor seating at its most reliable. No-frills, just solid, standout design. From the Zi n Picnic Table to the
Sequoia, Yosemite, and Big Bend benches, these pieces bring clean lines and unmatched durability to trails, campuses, and public spaces. Built to handle heavy use and harsh conditions, the Open Collection invites communities to gather, rest, and enjoy the outdoors without distraction.
48 Dimensions:
Width: 60-72"
Depth: 24"
Height: 21"
Seat Height: 18"
Weight: 400 lbs
10 Simple, solid, and built to last – the Yosemite bench fits right into park trails, public plazas, and outdoor spaces. Its low-profile design offers sturdy, reliable seating without dominating the landscape. Whether along pathways or in community areas, the Yosemite is tough, durable, and made to handle whatever the environment throws at it. yosemite | $3,775
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
49 Dimensions:
Width: 60-72"
Depth: 24"
Height: 40"
Seat Height: 18"
Weight: 400 lbs
11 The Big Bend is a sculptural seating piece designed to elevate public spaces. Its smooth, continuous curve invites people to sit from any angle, encouraging interaction and gathering. Built for durability and visual impact, it serves as both functional furniture and public art—perfect for parks, campuses, and contemporary outdoor environments. big bend | $3,975
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
50 Dimensions:
Width: 72-84"
Depth: 30"
Height: 40"
Seat Height: 18"
Weight: 1200 lbs
12 The Sequoia bench delivers bold design with unmatched comfort. Its curved frame and high-backed seat create a natural, supportive place to sit and relax. Perfect for parks, campuses, and public spaces, the Sequoia’s solid, durable form makes it a standout piece while providing a cozy spot to unwind. Subtle details, like the exposed bolt holes, add character and a sense of craftsmanship that’s hard to miss. sequoia | $5,775
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
51 Dimensions:
Width: 8'
Table Depth: 40"
Table Height: 32.5"
Seat Height: 18"
Weight: 1000 lbs
13 This isn’t just a picnic table – it’s the picnic table. At 8 feet long, seating 8 to 10 people comfortably, and wheel chair accessible on both ends, the Zi n dominates parks,
campuses, and public spaces. Built tough to handle whatever comes its way, this table isn’t just durable – it’s practically indestructible. Whether for gatherings, lunch breaks, or community events, the Zi
n is the best seat in the park.
Zion | $12,475
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
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the
shaded
collection
Gateway | $9,775 Everglade | $8,475 Arch | $8,475
Bold Design. Instant Landmarks. The Shaded Collection isn’t just about seating – it’s about making a statement. Featuring the Gateway, Everglade, and Arch, these pieces transform public spaces into unforgettable destinations. With their iconic curved frames and built-in shade, they naturally draw people in – creating the perfect blend of form, function, and architectural flair. Ideal for parks, campuses, and gathering spaces that need a focal point or picture-perfect spot.
53 Dimensions:
Width: 90-96"
Depth: 36"
Height: 80-86"
Seat Width: 72-78"
Weight: 2000 lbs
15 The Gateway Bench elevates any outdoor setting with its striking circular frame and minimalist profile. More than a simple seat, it becomes an iconic landmark that naturally draws people in. This bench is picture perfect—framing views and turning anywhere into a memorable destination. It’s a bold fusion of durability and design that transforms landscapes into experiences.
gateway | $9,475
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
54 Dimensions:
Width: 90-96"
Depth: 36"
Height: 80-86"
Seat width: 48"
Weight: 2000 lbs
16 More than just a swing – the Everglade is a statement piece that transforms any space into a destination. Its bold, curved frame draws attention, inviting people to stop, sit, and enjoy the moment. Perfect for parks, campuses, and city spaces, the Everglade creates an eye-catching focal point that encourages gathering, photos, and relaxation. Built to last, it stands strong against weather and wear, making it as functional as it is striking. everglade | $8,475
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
55 Dimensions:
Width: 90-96"
Depth: 36"
Height: 80-86"
Seat Width: 72-78"
Weight: 2000 lbs
17 The Arch bench makes a bold statement with its sleek, curved design and covered frame.
More than just a place to sit, it transforms parks, campuses, and public spaces into gathering spots that stand out. Its architectural form offers shade, shelter, and style, creating a natural focal point that people gravitate toward. Built to endure heavy use and harsh weather, the Arch Bench blends durability with eye-catching design. arch | $8,475
Accessories &
Add-Ons:
Plaque: $84
+ $249 + $249 + $499
56 purchasing info
Sole source supplier
Made to order
Lead time: 3-6 months
Limited production
slots available
18 Noblewins is proud to
craft all of our
products in the USA.
ohioMADE IN
57 Average
Cost
$5,775 $5,000 $3,000 $2,500 $1,000 Maintenance
Cost
$0 $150/year $250/year $320/year $520/year 25-Year
Replacement
Cycle
None 1.5x 2x 2-3x 3x Total 25-
Year Cost
$5,775 $16,250 $15,250 $18,000 $17,000 Additional
Budgeting
None -$10,475 -$9,475 -$12,225 -$11,225
cost comparison
What Will Your Bench Cost Over 25 Years?
Why Choose Noblewins
Lowest Total Cost – No maintenance or replacements needed over 25 years
No Assembly Required – Delivered fully built and ready to install Durability That Lasts – Built to withstand the elements and heavy use
Outperforms Traditional Options – Replaces 2-3 wood, metal, or concrete benches
Public Art Ready – Custom-painted options turn seating into lasting community art
Sustainable Choice – Made from upcycled wind turbine blades 19 58
2026 catalog
ready to bring your vision to life?
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Designed to inspire.
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