SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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 –
There were no requests made. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY – No Business
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 3, 2026.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 23, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 23, 2026.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 056952-057037.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 47 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 056952-057037 as presented.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 5-0.
7. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Flores 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 No communications or announcements were made by council.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
Members of the Public provided comments.
The Council took a recess starting at 7:48 p.m. and ending at 7:57 p.m.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2025 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and possible activities and projects.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council: 1) open the public hearing; 2) review the program and available funding options and staff recommendations; 3) receive public comment regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and possible activities and projects to be considered for funding under the upcoming NOFA process; 4) close the public hearing; 5) discuss potential applications/recommendations; and 6) adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 Approving An Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2025 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program.
At 7:59 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public. At 8:06 p.m., the Mayor closed the hearing to the public after no comments were made. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez.
Motion passed 5-0.
48 B. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on a USDA Community Facilities Program Grant and authorizing the City Manager to enter into grant agreements RECOMMENDATION: That Council conduct the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program Grant Agreements and Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Agreements and all necessary documents for the implementation and execution of USDA Rural development Community Facilities Program Grant.
At 8:07 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public. At 8:07 p.m., the Mayor closed the hearing to the public after no comments were made. A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS – No Business
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 8:12 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 Ramirez.
Motion passed 5-0.
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