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NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of San Joaquin will hold a special meeting beginning at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the San Joaquin Council Chambers, 21991 Colorado, (Ste. A), San Joaquin, CA 93660.
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The Council may consider and act on an agenda item in any order it deems appropriate.
Actual timed items may be heard later but not before the time set on agenda. Persons interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting to ensure their presence when the items are called.
For each agenda item considered by the Council there will first be a staff presentation followed by a presentation from the involved individuals. Public comments from those in attendance will then be taken. All comments will be limited to three minutes per person.
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.
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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA. The sole business to be conducted is listed below. Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council on the item(s) listed on this agenda.
4. PROCLAMATION
A. SUBJECT: Proclamation Honoring Maria de Los Angeles Ramos and Jose E. Ramos for their service to the San Joaquin Community. (Enclosure P. 1)
5. 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 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.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I, Alondra Bautista, City Clerk of the City of San Joaquin, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the San Joaquin City Council Special Meeting of Monday, February 23, 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, February 20, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
**NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD MARCH 3, 2026**
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
MARIA DE LOS ANGELES AND JOSE E. RAMOS
WHEREAS, Maria De Los Angeles Ramos was born on August 1, 1930, and Jose E. Ramos was born on March 19, 1929 in Fabens, Texas, spending their childhood there; and WHEREAS, Maria De Los Angeles and Jose met at the early age of nine. The many years of friendship led to Jose Ramos and Maria De Los Angeles being married on June 15, 1955. Together they enjoyed 70 beautiful years of marriage; and
WHEREAS, not too long after the start of their marriage, Maria De Los Angeles and Jose Ramos moved to San Joaquin in 1957 to begin their careers at San Joaquin Elementary School, where she taught first grade and he taught 7th grade until 1965, during which time both shaped the educational experiences of countless students through their dedication to teaching, mentorship and nurturing a love of learning; and
WHEREAS, Jose Ramos continued his leadership at San Joaquin Elementary and became the school principal in 1968 and the Superintendent till 1975; Maria De Los Angeles had a passion for the educational system and educators, she continued teaching in Fresno County for 20 years later in her life; and
WHEREAS, Until his retirement in 1994, Jose Ramos served as the Associate Dean of Studies at West Hills Community College, Special Projects Administrator at Fresno State and Assistant superintendent of Schools for Brawley School district; and WHEREAS, Jose Ramos has also dedicated his time after retirement to the community by serving as a member on the Valley Health Team Board; and
WHEREAS, Maria De Los Angeles has left a legacy of service, being an important leader in the realm of education in our community going as far back as 1957; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin, that it remembers and recognizes Maria De Los Angeles and Jose Ramos for their life and impact upon our community, and encourages the citizens of San Joaquin to follow the example they set in hard work and investing in their community. Through their decades of service as educators, leaders, and advocates, Maria De Los Angeles Ramos and Jose E. Ramos strengthened the foundation of learning in San Joaquin, ensuring that generations of children received quality education and opportunities for growth.
Given under my hand and seal of the City of San Joaquin this this 23th day of February 2026. ______________________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
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