SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
21991 COLORADO AVE (A)
SAN JOAQUIN, CA
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
6:00 P.M.
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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 public comments will be limited to three minutes per person.
LEVINE ACT CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURE.
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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 –
A. SUBJECT: Mid Valley Disposal to Present Recycler of the Year Award (Enclosure P. 1, Informational only)
B. SUBJECT: Presentation on the 2026 Fix Our Roads Citizens’ Initiative (Enclosure P. 7, Informational only)
C. SUBJECT: Presentation on the Better Roads and Safe Streets Initiative (Enclosure P. 31, Informational only)
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 March 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026. (Enclosure P. 47, Action Item) B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 12, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 12, 2026. (Enclosure P. 50, Action Item) C. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 26, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 26, 2026. (Enclosure P. 52, Action Item) D. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057038-057154.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 057038-057154 as presented. (Enclosure P. 54, Action Item)
E. SUBJECT: Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2026-11 Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3 and to have the City Engineer prepare and file his annual report on the levy. (Enclosure P. 70, Action Item)
F. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution in support of the Better Roads and Safe Streets Transportation Measure
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2026-12 In Support of the Better Roads and Safe Streets Transportation Measure. (Enclosure P. 72, Action Item)
7. SHERIFF REPORT – (Enclosure P. 75, 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 –
A. SUBJECT: Approval of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 accepting the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) and authorize staff to submit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). (Enclosure P. 76, Action Item)
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Request from Fresno County to enter into an agreement for the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center for the June 2026 Gubernatorial Primary and November 2026 Gubernatorial General Elections.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, entering into an agreement with the County of Fresno for the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center for the June 2026 and November 2026 Gubernatorial Elections. (Enclosure P. 92, 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, April 7, 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, April 3, 2026 by 12:00 P.M. *NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026* 2026 Update
City of San Joaquin
Billie Hansen | Recycling Programs Manager
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1 COMMUNITY EVENTS
• Easter Event
• Resource Fair
• Back-To-School Night
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Christmas Kickoff
• Christmas Parade
2 • All site visits completed
• Over 3,000 educational fliers distributed to
the community
• All Tier 1 & Tier 2 food generators identified,
inspected & provided education.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
3 • Total Trash: 58,000 lbs
• Total Metal: 27,680 lbs
• Total Organics: 8,240 lbs
• Total Mattress: 84 units
• Total E-Waste: 540 lbs
CLEAN UP EVENTS
4 RECYCLER OF THE YEAR
Leo’s Tire Service
5 THANK YOU
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Critical Differences Between the Two Initiatives
REIMAGINES TRANSIT
MAINTAINS INVESTMENT
WHILE APPLYING
SIGNIFICANT INCREASES
IN TRANSIT SERVICE
ACCOUNTABILITY
GUARANTEES FUNDING FOR
POTHOLE REPAIR (50% OF
TOTAL MEASURE FUNDING)
PROVIDES 16% FOR OTHER
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS TO
ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL
NEEDS
MAINTAINS THE FRESNO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (FCTA)
PRESERVES A 40-YEAR
TRACK RECORD OF FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY & KEEPING
PROMISES TO VOTERS
EXISTING MEASURE
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
STRUCTURE
PROVIDING PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE OF
EXPENDITURES
FRESNO COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT
ACT:
OVER-INVESTS IN
TRANSIT (29% OF THE
BUDGET OR OVER $1.14
BILLION)
RESULTS IN A
45% INCREASE IN
FUNDING FOR TRANSIT
FIXING POTHOLES &
WIDENING STREETS IS NOT A
GUARANTEE OR PRIORITY
ALLOCATIONS ARE HARDSET BY SPECIAL INTERESTS &
CANNOT ADAPT TO
RESIDENTS’ UNIQUE &
CHANGING NEEDS
COMPLETELY ELIMINATES
THE FCTA & ITS 40-YEAR
LEGACY OF SUCCESSFUL
OVERSIGHT.
ELIMINATES THE CHECKS
AND BALANCES
ESTABLISHED BY THE
STATE LEGISLATURE
PROPOSES A NEW
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
THAT GIVES TOO MUCH
AUTHORITY TO NONELECTED MEMBERS
8 9
The Critical
Mandate to Address
Fresno County’s
Transportation
Needs
Continue Consistent Reliability – Local jurisdictions
require an uninterrupted & dedicated funding source
focused on better roads and to address local needs.
Apply Multipliers – Local dollars are required to
leverage federal and state matching funds
Provide Voter Protection – Built with rock-solid citizen oversight and accountability measures
Address State Shortfalls – California continues to
face major statewide transportation funding
challenges
10 11
Fix Local Roads Program
▪ Will provide funding to the 16 local agencies
for two subprograms:
• Subprogram 1.1 – Repair Roads: funding for street
maintenance & repair projects to address poor
street & road condition – 50% Allocation
• Subprogram 1.2 - Improve Local Transportation:
16% Allocation
funding for any transportation-related purpose,
including:
• Additional street & road repair projects
• Sidewalks
• Better access for people with disabilities
• Bike, pedestrian, & trails system projects
• Public transit services
• Congestion relief projects
• Safety improvement projects
12 13
Fix Local Roads Program
$ 624,146,951
$ 624,146,951
$ 267,301,048
$ 603,992,941
$ 613,824,598
$ 155,595,512
Leveraging a Minimum of $1,640,714,100
In Additional Funding
▪ STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDS -
$155,595,512
▪ FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDS - $613,824,598
▪ STATE PROGRAM FUNDS- $603,992,941
▪ LOCAL PROGRAM FUNDS - $267,301,048
▪ FOR Major Streets and Highways, Improve
Safety / Reduce Congestion Subprogram -
$624,146,951
$2,264,861,051 Total Estimated
Funding Revenues
▪ FOR Major Streets and Highways, Improve
Safety / Reduce Congestion Subprogram -
$624,146,951
14 15
Major Streets
and Highways -
Improve
Safety/Reduce
Congestion
Subprogram –
Urban Projects
16 Major Streets
and Highways -
Improve
Safety/Reduce
Congestion
Subprogram –
Rural Projects
17 18
19 Fresno County Transportation
Improvement Act
20-Year Allocation
65%
Fix Our Roads
20-Year Allocation
20 21
City of San
Joaquin
Direct or Indirect
Measure Benefits
• Local Funding
• SR 145
• SR 180
1986 Measure C
• Local Funding
• Passing lanes on State Route 180 West from Yuba to James Avenues 2006 Measure C
• Higher Local Funding than FCTIA
• FOR Tier 1 List – SR 145 – Whitebridge to Nielsen: 2 to 4 Lanes: $8,000,000 • FOR Tier 1 List – Dickenson/McMullin Grade: SR 180 to SR 145: 2 to 4 Lanes:
$35,000,000
• FOR Tier 1 List – Improve Westside Connections to I-5: $60,000,000 • FOR Tier 2 List – West Shaw: SR 145 to Fresno City Limits: 2 to 4 Lanes - $30,000,000
• Total of $133+ million more from our FOR Measure, directly or indirectly benefiting the City of San Joaquin
FOR Measure
22 23
24 Critical Differences Between the Two Initiatives
REIMAGINES TRANSIT
MAINTAINS INVESTMENT
WHILE APPLYING
SIGNIFICANT INCREASES
IN TRANSIT SERVICE
ACCOUNTABILITY
GUARANTEES FUNDING FOR
POTHOLE REPAIR (50% OF
TOTAL MEASURE FUNDING)
PROVIDES 16% FOR OTHER
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS TO
ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL
NEEDS
MAINTAINS THE FRESNO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (FCTA)
PRESERVES A 40-YEAR
TRACK RECORD OF FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY & KEEPING
PROMISES TO VOTERS
EXISTING MEASURE
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
STRUCTURE
PROVIDING PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE OF
EXPENDITURES
FRESNO COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT
ACT:
OVER-INVESTS IN
TRANSIT (29% OF THE
BUDGET OR OVER $1.14
BILLION)
RESULTS IN A
45% INCREASE IN
FUNDING FOR TRANSIT
FIXING POTHOLES &
WIDENING STREETS IS NOT A
GUARANTEE OR PRIORITY
ALLOCATIONS ARE HARDSET BY SPECIAL INTERESTS &
CANNOT ADAPT TO
RESIDENTS’ UNIQUE &
CHANGING NEEDS
COMPLETELY ELIMINATES
THE FCTA & ITS 40-YEAR
LEGACY OF SUCCESSFUL
OVERSIGHT.
ELIMINATES THE CHECKS
AND BALANCES
ESTABLISHED BY THE
STATE LEGISLATURE
PROPOSES A NEW
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
THAT GIVES TOO MUCH
AUTHORITY TO NONELECTED MEMBERS
25 26
27 Request Board of Supervisors place
on Nov. 2026 Ballot
$3.9 billion benefits
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29 30
Paid for by Fresno County Residents for Better Roads and Safe Streets, Sponsored by Nonpro t Community Organizations and Labor Organizations. Committee Top Funders:
Central Valley Community Foundation & North Coast States Regional Council of Carpenters A Citizen-Led Plan for a Better Transportation Future
31 For nearly 40 years, Fresno County
taxpayers have paid billions in a dedicated
sales tax for transportation improvements
through Measure C.
First passed by voters in 1986 and renewed
in 2006, this half-cent sales tax measure
has paid for the construction and
expansion of major state freeways, while
neighborhood streets, sidewalks, and
rural roads connecting our communities
have been left behind.
Transportation Sales Tax in Fresno County
THE HISTORY OF
Measure C
First Passed
By Voters
1986
Measure C
Renewed
2006
32 Measure C is set to expire
2027
We now need an
estimated $5.4 billion to
bring our roads to
“good” condition.
33 Fresno County Transportation
Improvement Act
2026
A new plan that meets the
needs of everyday Fresno
County taxpayers.
Like the original 1986 measure, this plan is a
citizen-led effort to protect local funding for a better, more accessible, and more affordable transportation
system.
Chamber of Commerce president William M. Lyles, left, and chamber president-elect Gene Clayton, right, celebrate Measure C’s passage.
Building on A Legacy of
Community Leadership
34 Responses via surveys,
townhalls, and meetings
Meetings & townhalls
Zip Codes represented
Better Transportation
4,540
34 72
A SHARED VISION FOR
35 ½ Cent • 30 Years • $7.4 Billion
WITHOUT RAISING TAXES
Existing 65 Neighborhood Roads
% $160,116,667 $4,803,500,000
25% Public Transportation $61,583,333 $1,847,500,000
Regional Connectivity
Regional
Connectivity
5%
5%
$12,316,667 $369,500,000
Access & Innovation
Access &
Innovation
4%
4%
$9,853,333 $295,600,000
Administration &
Oversight
Administration &
Oversight
1%
1%
$2,463,333 $73,900,000
CATEGORY PER YEAR* 30 YEAR SPAN*
Existing
Neighborhood
Roads
Public
Transportation 65%
25%
Estimated Revenues
36 Administering Agencies
Fresno County 15 Cities Transit Agencies
Fresno Council
of Governments
37 City of San Joaquin BETTER ROADS, SAFE STREETS
�27,182,214
CURRENT MEASURE C
�3,796,142
FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES
For Every City and Town
Estimated Revenues
38 A SHARED VISION FOR
Better Transportation
Average PCI in every
neighborhood, keeping Local
Streets In 'Good Condition’
Miles of bike and
pedestrian trails
Safe Routes to Schools
70 120
150
Maximum Local Flexibility
Performance Metrics
Measureable drive,
walk, bike, and roll
safety improvements
39 65% $160,116,667 $4,803,500,000
PERCENTAGE PER YEAR 30 YEAR SPAN
BUDGET ALLOCATION
Existing Neighborhood Roads
Maximum Flexibility for Local Governments
to Invest Where Needed Most:
• Fix potholes and damaged roads.
• Build sidewalks, trails, and protected bike
lanes that connect neighborhoods to
schools, jobs, parks, and transit, and
improve safety for all road users.
• Reduce emergency response times for
first responders by improving and
maintaining neighborhood roads.
• Safety enhancements: bumps/humps,
lighting, signage, etc.
Fix Streets
Near Schools,
Parks, and
Homes First
40 BUDGET ALLOCATION
Public Transportation
25% $61,583,333 $1,847,500,00
PERCENTAGE PER YEAR 30 YEAR SPAN
• Requires transit agencies to work
together and obtain your input to
modernize public transit, improve service
efficiency.
• Reduce travel time with more
micro-transit and on-demand services.
• More frequent and reliable service and
routes.
• Upgraded, safer ADA-compliant bus
stops.
• Protects essential transportation funding
for seniors and people with disabilities.
Easier, More
Reliable Options To
Get You Where You
Need to Go
41 5% $12,316,667 $369,500,000
PERCENTAGE PER YEAR 30 YEAR SPAN
BUDGET ALLOCATION
Regional Connectivity
• Strengthens regional connectivity by
supporting transportation projects that
link cities, urban centers, and rural
communities, making it easier for people
and goods to move efficiently across the
county.
• Enhances quality of life by improving
corridor connectivity, reducing
congestion, and supporting cleaner,
better-maintained roadways that serve
the entire region.
• 1% for Fresno Yosemite International
improvements
Connecting
Communities
Across Fresno
County
42 4% $9,853,333 $295,600,000
PERCENTAGE PER YEAR 30 YEAR SPAN
BUDGET ALLOCATION
Access & Innovation
• Provides zero-fare public transit service
to seniors (62+), people with disabilities,
children, students, veterans, and active
military.
• Positions the region to pilot, test, and
scale future mobility solutions, keeping it
competitive and adaptable as technology
evolves.
• Encourages projects and programs that
accelerate progress toward cleaner,
healthier transportation systems.
Lower Costs, Smarter
Solutions
43 BUDGET ALLOCATION
Administration & Oversight
1% $2,463,333 $73,900,000
PERCENTAGE PER YEAR 30 YEAR SPAN
• An independent Citizen Oversight
Committee will oversee all expenditures.
• Public input is required for any updates.
• Support for small cities and rural areas to
leverage and maximize funds.
• Transparent spending with required
annual audits and a public database
tracking every project.
• Any suspected misuse of funds may be
referred to the Fresno County District
Attorney and State Attorney General.
• Funds cannot be taken by the state or
used for other purposes.
Clear Rules, Public
Oversight
44 Accountability & Transparency
• Annual financial audits by agency
• A performance analysis is required to
establish a baseline assessment, and an
update is required every 5 years to
monitor progress toward achieving the
set metrics.
◦ Active Transportation
◦ Safe Routes to School
◦ Public Transit
◦ Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
◦ Local Hiring Contracting Goals
◦ Complete Streets in Disadvantaged
Unincorporated Communities
• Comprehensive review of the entire plan
every 10 years.
• Public process and notification
Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
Condition Category
0 25 50 70 100
Very Poor/Failed Poor Fair Good/Satisfactory
= Poor Road = Good Road
45 BetterRoadsSafeStreets.com
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46 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.
49 SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 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 Absent
Councilmember Rosa M. Ramirez Absent
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 12:03 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
City Manager requested Items 4A and 4B be presented and considered as one item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to approve the request, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA –
No public comments were made.
4. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Consider and approve four Contractor Right of Entry License Agreements with the San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. for permission to access Railroad property and for flagging services required during the installation of the proposed waterline crossings within the Railroad property at various locations for the Well #3 & Well #5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-004C and the Well #4 & Well #6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 2, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council of the City of San Joaquin adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 Approving the four Contractor Right of Entry License Agreements with the San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. for permission to access Railroad property and for flagging services required during the installation of the proposed waterline crossings within the Railroad property at various locations ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 50 for the Well #3 & Well #5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-004C and the Well #4 & Well #6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 2, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreements.
B. SUBJECT: Consider and approve a Utility Construction Observation Agreement with Railpros Field Services, Inc. to perform construction observation services during the installation of the proposed waterline crossings within the Railroad property at various locations for the Well #3 & Well #5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-004C and the Well #4 & Well #6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 2, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council of the City of San Joaquin adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 Approving a Utility Construction Observation Agreement with Railpros Field Services, Inc. to perform construction observation services during the installation of the proposed waterline crossings within the Railroad property at various locations for the Well #3 & Well #5 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034- 004C and the Well #4 & Well #6 Manganese Removal System Project No. 1010034-005C Phase 2, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to approve the two recommendations, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez)
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 12:12 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 Mayor FloresCornejo. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Lua and Ramirez). 51 SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Present
Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia Present
Councilmember Abel Lua Absent
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 –
With no changes requested, Councilmember Ramirez motioned to approved the agenda as is, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo, Lua).
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA –
No public comments were made.
4. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Council review of the FY 2022-2023 Audit Report, Financial Statements, and the Single Audit Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Council review and accept the Audit, Financial Statements and Single Audit Report for FY 2022-2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to accept the item, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo, Lua).
B. SUBJECT: Council consideration of designating the March 31, 2026, holiday for employees as “Farmworkers Day”.
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 52 RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 to designate the March 31, 2026, holiday for city employees as “Farmworkers Day”.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-09, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo, Lua).
C. SUBJECT: Council consideration for approving the commitment and use of funds from the well enterprise fund towards the Drinking Water Well #4 Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 approving the commitment and use of funds from the water enterprise fund towards the Drinking Water Well #4 Project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo, Lua).
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 6:25 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 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo, Lua).
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69 STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Mario B. Gouveia, PE, City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Elizabeth Cabrera
SUBJECT:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin for the Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3, (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Assessment District No. 92-3 and to have the City Engineer prepare and file his annual report on the levy.
BACKGROUND:
Assessment District No. 92-3 (District) was formed on November 10, 1992 for the purpose of financing maintenance costs for street lighting, streets, public landscaping, and park improvements in the District.
The levy of assessments to property owners in the District occur on an annual basis.
In order to meet the timelines required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 19 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500-22679); (herein the “Act”), it is now necessary to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments against all properties in the District. The City Engineer will need to prepare and file a report regarding the annual levy in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Streets and Highways Code Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act.
No annexations of property have occurred to the District over the past year therefore there will be no new properties to levy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2026-11
70 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-3 OF THE
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
WHEREAS, Assessment District No. 92-3 was formed on November 10, 1992 by Council Resolution under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500-22679); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved no new annexations to Assessment District No. 92- 3 of the City of San Joaquin (herein District) during the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 inclusive; and
WHEREAS, proceedings for the annual assessment for Assessment District No. 92-3 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 need to be initiated.
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. That proceedings are hereby initiated for the levy of the annual assessment of the Assessment District No. 92-3 under Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Section 22500 et seq.) generally known as the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (herein the “Act”).
3. The City Engineer is directed to prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of the Act.
4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on the 7th day of April, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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 7th day of April, 2026.
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
of the City of San Joaquin
71 STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution in support of the Better Roads and Safe Streets Transportation Measure.
Recommendation:
Staff Recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, in support of the Better Roads and Safe Streets transportation measure.
Executive Summary
Measure C was adopted by the voters in 1986. It is a half-cent special sales tax for transportation improvements throughout the County. Because Measure is set to expire in June 2027, Fresno COG worked on a renewal measure. However, there was inadequate support to move it forward.
Better Roads and Safe Streets is a community-led coalition working to develop a locally driven transportation plan based on public input and community priorities. This transportation measure proposes the continuation of the half-cent transportation sales tax for a 30-year period. An estimated $7.4 billion would be generated countywide to fund transportation improvements such as:
• Repairing and maintaining local streets and roads
• Improvements to public transit
• Safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Adoption of the attached resolution formalized the City’s Council support for the initiative. It is permissible for the Council to take a position on a ballot measure at a public meeting; however, the City may not advocate on behalf or against a ballot measure and may not use City resources to campaign for ballot measures.
Attachment:
1. Resolution No. 2026-12
72 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN IN SUPPORT OF THE FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT ACT:
THE BETTER ROADS, SAFE STREETS TRANSPORTATION MEASURE
WHEREAS, safe, reliable, and well-maintained local transportation infrastructure is fundamental to the public health, safety, economic vitality, and overall quality of life of residents in Fresno County, particularly in small and rural communities; and WHEREAS, local streets, neighborhood roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and transit facilities are the infrastructure most directly used by residents every day—connecting families to schools, jobs, healthcare, and essential services—yet many of these assets are aging, underfunded, and in urgent need of repair; and
WHEREAS, unsafe local road conditions disproportionately impact children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents, underscoring the need for intentional investments in Safe Routes to Schools, pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and improved access to public transit; and
WHEREAS, locally controlled transportation funding is essential to ensuring that revenues generated within Fresno County are reinvested back into the communities that rely on them, rather than diverted primarily toward state-owned highways or infrastructure that does not directly serve local jurisdiction needs; and
WHEREAS, the current County Transportation Sales Tax known as Measure C expires in June 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign is a broad, community-led coalition working collaboratively with cities, residents, labor, business, and community organizations to develop a transportation investment plan that reflects local priorities, equity, and long-term sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act proposes the continuation of an existing half-cent transportation sales tax for 30 years—without increasing the current tax rate—generating an estimated $7.4 billion dedicated to repairing local roads, improving transit reliability, enhancing walking and bicycling safety, expanding Safe Routes to Schools, and supporting transportation improvements across Fresno County; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan prioritizes local street and road maintenance first, while also strengthening public transit, improving countywide connectivity, and ensuring transportation investments equitably serve both urban and rural communities; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan emphasizes strong local control, requiring that funds be allocated and expended in accordance with voter-approved categories and local project lists, supported by clear performance metrics, measurable outcomes, and regular public reporting to track progress and effectiveness; and
73 WHEREAS, robust and independent oversight mechanisms—including citizen oversight, fiscal audits, and transparency requirements—are critical to ensuring that all transportation revenues are used exactly as voters intend, safeguarding public trust and accountability; and WHEREAS, the 30-year measure includes formal evaluations at each 10-year interval to assess whether transportation investments are meeting identified local and countywide needs, to measure performance against adopted outcomes, and to evaluate and respond to changing transportation demands identified by cities and local jurisdictions, while remaining consistent with voter-approved intent; and
WHEREAS, sustained, locally directed transportation investment is essential to improving emergency response times, reducing traffic injuries and fatalities, supporting economic development, and ensuring safe, accessible mobility for all residents of Fresno County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Joaquin hereby supports the proposed Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act known as the Better Road, Safe Streets Measure.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Resolution No. 2026- 12 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin held on April 7, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
74 Area 1 - San Joaquin CAD (Monthly View)
Calls for Service - Per Hour (Not Self-Initiated)
4 2 2
1 1
2 3
2 5
7 3
5 5
7 5 5
14 4
6 6
4 8 8
4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Time of Day
0 5
10 # of CAD Events
Calls for Service - Type
Call for Service Type # of CAD Events
VEHICLE STOP 55
AMBULANCE REQUEST 32
PATROL CHECKS 31
DIRECTED PATROL CHECK 30
9-1-1 EMERGENCY UNKNOWN 25
FOLLOW-UP 18
COPS ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS 7
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 6
CITIZEN ASSIST 5
SUBJECT CHECK 5
DISTURBANCE 5
CHECK WELFARE 4
MISC. INVESTIGATION 4
REPOSSESSION 3
FIRE 3
HOUSE CHECK 2
VEHICLE CHECK 2
THREATENING CALL 2
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 2
NOISE NUISANCE 2
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 2
CHILD ABUSE 2
UNWANTED SUBJECT 1
GRAND THEFT 1
WANTED FELON 1
FIREWORKS 1
MENTALLY UNSTABLE PERSON 1
PROWLER 1
PANIC BURGLAR ALARM 1
OTHER AGENCY ASSIST 1
NARCOTICS VIOLATION 1
INFORMATION 1
COMMUNITY CONTACT 1
CLASS INSTRUCTION 1
REPORTS 1
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 1
PROBATION CONTACT 1
DETAIL-SPECIAL DETAIL 1
COMMUNITY MEETING 1
AUDIBLE BURGLAR ALARM 1
TRAINING 1
PETTY THEFT 1
VANDALISM 1
VEHICLE BURGLARY 1
BATTERY 1
ATTEMPT PICK UP 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT 1
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Calls for Service - By Day (Not Self-Initiated)
Day of Week # of CAD Events
Saturday 21
Sunday 18
Tuesday 17
Friday 17
Wednesday 15
Thursday 14
Monday 11
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Total Calls for Service (Not Self-Initiated)
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32 Total Reports
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75 STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 accepting the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) and authorize staff to submit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
Executive Summary
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) describes the progress of the City’s ongoing efforts to implement and assess identified goals, policies, and objectives in the 2023–2031 Housing Element, adopted by the City Council on April 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 2024-11).
Demonstration of ongoing compliance with State-required reporting ensures that the City maintains eligibility and competitiveness for grant funding opportunities that may help to implement Housing Element goals and policies. Additionally, noncompliance may result in potential consequences including court-imposed penalties or fines, loss of local land use authority, or the inability to rely on the zoning ordinance or the General Plan to deny a housing project.
The deadline for submission of the 2025 Housing Element APR is April 1, 2026. The APR was submitted to HCD in February and accepted by them. Any proposed changes to the report by the City Council can be forwarded to HCD. During the 2025 reporting period, the City did not approve or construct any housing units.
The City is actively pursuing progress in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2023–2031 planning cycle.
CEQA Determination
The preparation and submission of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it involves administrative reporting activities and does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment. Therefore, no environmental review is required.
Background
California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that each city and county planning agency prepare an annual report on the status and progress in implementation of their Housing Elements. 76 2
The Housing Element APR is submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) by April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year. The report must also be reviewed by the local governing body, which can occur before or after submitting the report to the State. Because the State reporting deadline occurred ahead of this scheduled City Council hearing date, staff has submitted the APR to HCD and will notify LCI following the public hearing to ensure compliance with the Council review has been completed. Updated versions of the report may be resubmitted to HCD and LCI at any time if revisions are directed by the City Council or if additional residential projects are approved that would affect the reporting totals. Staff will update the APR as necessary and share interim updates with the Council when applicable.
HCD provides a standardized reporting template that cities complete to fulfill statutory requirements for reporting on housing information, including housing production and affordability, implementation of Housing Element programs, and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing. The APR includes a review of the City’s progress toward the eight-year Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation, which establishes the number of new residential units, categorized by affordability levels, that a jurisdiction must plan for and accommodate during the eight-year planning cycle. The APR serves as a useful tool to provide the San Joaquin City Council and the community with annual updates on the implementation of Housing Element goals and policies, as well as the City’s progress in addressing housing needs across all income levels.
77 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JOAQUIN APPROVING THE 2025 HOUSING
ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
WHEREAS, City of San Joaquin is required pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 to prepare and submit an annual report on the status and progress in implementing its Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) describes the City’s progress in implementing the goals, policies, and programs of the 2023–2031 Housing Element, adopted on April 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 2024-11); and
WHEREAS, the APR must be submitted annually to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI); and
WHEREAS, the preparation and submission of the APR is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it involves administrative reporting activities and does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment; and
WHEREAS, approval of the APR demonstrates the City’s ongoing compliance with State housing law requirements and supports eligibility for funding opportunities and maintenance of local land use authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council approves the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
3. The City Council authorizes staff to submit the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to HCD and LCI, and to make any necessary revisions consistent with City Council direction.
4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
78 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
Adam Flores-Cornejo
Mayor
ATTEST:
Alondra Bautista,
City Clerk
79 Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
v_01_30_26
Please Start Here
General Information
San Joaquin
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You
will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import
from. Project and program data will be copied exactly
how it was entered in last year's form and must be
updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable
activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.
Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many
rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to
remove and type ctrl + d.
21900 Colorado Avenue
P.O. Box 758
San Joaquin
93660
Elizabeth
Cabrera
City Manager
[email protected]
5596934311
Mailing Address
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Tables A, A2, C, E, F, F2, G, H, J, L, and LEAP
Reporting are not included because the City had nothing to report.
80 Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information. The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error. with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing.
Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.
Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year.
RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.
Link to the online system: https://hcd.my.site.com/hcdconnect Toggles formatting that turns cells green/yellow/red based on data validation rules.
Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2025 (no spaces). Example: the City of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:
1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected] and HCD will send you the login information for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].
2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.
81 Jurisdiction San Joaquin
Reporting Year 0
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
0 0
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 0 0 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 0 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 0 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Acutely Low 0 0 0
Extremely Low 0 0 0
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 0 0
Discretionary 0 0
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 64 0
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
12/31/2023 - 12/31/2031
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
82 Jurisdiction San Joaquin ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 12/31/2023 - 12/31/2031
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2023-
12/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 97 - - - - - - - - - - - 97
200
- - - - - - - - - - - 200
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
Acutely Low - -
*For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 36 Total RHNA
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28 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.
Extremely Low -
- Moderate
39 28
36 -
-
Income Level
Very Low
- -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
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Jurisdiction San Joaquin
Reporting Year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
D_1_Name D_2_Objective D_5_Complete D_6_Cycle D_7_ImpStatus D_4_Status D_8_CatOutcomes D_9_CountOutcomes D_10_Documents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation
Program Implementation
Details
Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
Program 1: Regional
Collaboration on Housing
Opportunities
The Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element allows for a review of countywide housing issues. Housing needs will be more effectively addressed at the regional level, and the 15 participating jurisdictions are committed to continuing regional collaboration in implementing the Housing Element. By working together, jurisdictions can share best practices, explore further collaboration opportunities, and make use of limited resources. Efforts to further regional collaboration include:
•The City will continue to participate in the countywide Housing Element Technical Committee to collaborate on housing program implementation and regional issues, including disadvantaged unincorporated communities (SB 244), infrastructure challenges, farmworker housing, homelessness, and fair housing. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City has conducted two meetings in
2025 with Yvette Quiroga, Principal
Planner of Fresno County, and the Fair
Housing Committee Fresno County on
9/16/2025 and 10/23/2025.
Meetings 2
Meeting Notes from the Fair Housing
Committee meeting are not publically
available. Members discussed Housing
Element commitments, subcommittee
formation (fair housing, resource book,
grants/gaps), and next steps.
Program 1: Regional
Collaboration on Housing
Opportunities
•The countywide Housing Element Technical Committee will meet at least biannually to evaluate program implementation successes and identify gaps and additional needs.
•The County of Fresno Public Works and Planning Department, with assistance from the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), will lead in coordinating biannual committee meetings.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The Committee met twice on 9/16/2025 10/23/2025. Meetings 2
Meeting Notes from the Fair Housing
Committee meeting are not publically
available. Members discussed Housing
Element commitments, subcommittee
formation (fair housing, resource book,
grants/gaps), and next steps.
Program 1: Regional
Collaboration on Housing
Opportunities
•The Housing Element Technical Committee will meet annually with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to discuss funding opportunities, implementation challenges, and seek technical assistance from HCD and other State agencies.
•The Housing Element Technical Committee will advocate for more grant funding for affordable housing and infrastructure improvements in the Fresno region. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this in 2025. Meetings No supporting documents from 2025
Program 1: Regional
Collaboration on Housing
Opportunities
•The City will seek partnerships with other jurisdictions, agencies (such as the Housing Authority), housing developers, community stakeholders, and agricultural employers/employees to explore viable options for increasing farmworker housing availability in suitable locations.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City partnered with Fresno County,
Fresno COG, City of Kerman, City of
Clovis, City of Fowler, City of Fresno,
City of Kingsburg, City of Orange Grove,
City of Reedley, City of Selma, and City
of Mendota as part of the Housing
Element Technical Committee
Other 1
Meeting Notes from the Fair Housing
Committee meeting are not publically
available. Members discussed Housing
Element commitments, subcommittee
formation (fair housing, resource book,
grants/gaps), and next steps.
Program 1: Regional
Collaboration on Housing
Opportunities
•The City will develop a directory of services and resources for lower-income households available in the region, review and update it annually, and make it available on City/County websites and at City/County offices 12/1/2025 6th Cycle In Progress
The City is working wth FCOG and
County to develop this directory.
Completion is expected by March 2026
Other 1
Current documents are not publically
available yet
Program 2:
Homeless/Unhoused
The City will cooperate with neighboring cities, the County, and other agencies in completing the Point-in Time count every other year and the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services. As a part of this coordination, the City will:
• Reach out to local colleges and universities and local and regional homeless service providers, either individually or as part of the Housing Element Technical Committee, by July 2024 to identify partnership opportunities to conduct Point-inTime counts. 7/1/2024 6th Cycle Continuous The City is an active participate in regional PIT counts each year. Meetings 1
The latest results published by the
Fresno/Madera CoC are from 2024 and are
not broken down by jurisdiction:
https://fresnomaderahomeless.org/point-intime
Program 2:
Homeless/Unhoused
• Meet with interested partners at least 6 months prior to each January Point-inTime count to identify strategies to recruit volunteers and conduct a local count. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The City is an active participate in regional PIT counts each year. Meetings 1
The City does not have a record of these
meetings
Program 2:
Homeless/Unhoused
• Monitor the demographic composition of the unhoused population to identify needs for targeted resources and determine what efforts to take, such as providing education on financial assistance and programs available. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
Based on recent PIT countys, the City
has a very low, or no unhoused
population. The City refers persons
experiencing homelessness to regional
partners for assistance.
Other 1
This is from City correspondence, there is no
public link to this data.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 84 Program 2:
Homeless/Unhoused
• Support local homeless service providers, agencies, and other community organizations to pursue funding from available sources for homeless services. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this
in 2025, as the City's unhoused
population is very low.
Other Not yet started
Program 3: Provision of
Adequate Sites
The City of San Joaquin will provide for a variety of housing types and ensure that adequate sites are available to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 200 units. As part of this Housing Element update, the City has developed a parcel-specific inventory of sites suitable for future residential development. The suitability of these sites has been determined based on the development standards in place and their ability to facilitate the development of housing to meet the needs of the City’s current and future residents, pursuant to state laws. The City will:
• Maintain and annually update the inventory of residential land resources for internal purposes.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The residential zoning districts in the city
(R1, R2, and R3) provides adequate
sites to mainatain the City's Site
Inventory. The City continues to monitor
residential land resources as
development occurs.
Other1
The City does not have public supporting
documents to reflect their monitoring efforts.
Program 3: Provision of
Adequate Sites
• Monitor the availability of sites appropriate for lower- and moderate-income housing in keeping with state “no net loss” provisions (Government Code Section 65863), if development projects are approved at densities lower than anticipated in the sites inventory, and, if necessary, rezone sufficient sites to accommodate the RHNA within 180 days, ensuring that there is sufficient higher-density residential land available in areas throughout the city to deconcentrate poverty. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to monitor residential
land resources as development occurs.
Three projects are in progress at the
anticipated densities. No rezoning has
been necessary
Other1
The City does not have public supporting
documents to reflect their monitoring efforts.
Program 3: Provision of
Adequate Sites
• Monitor and report residential development through the HCD annual report process.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The City completes the HCD APR process
Other1
The City does not have a public link to prior
years APRs
Program 3: Provision of
Adequate Sites
• Actively participate in the development of the next RHNA Plan to ensure that the allocations are reflective of the regional and local land use goals and policies. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The next RHNA plan has not yet started Other Not yet started Program 4: Water and
Wastewater Services
The development viability of the vacant and underutilized sites in the inventory is directly linked to the availability and capacity of public facilities and services. The City continues to work to address water supply issues and infrastructure capacity limitations. Additionally, California Government Code Section 65589.7 requires water and sewer providers to establish specific procedures and grant priority water and sewer service to developments with units affordable to lower-income households. The City of San Joaquin provides water and sewer services in the City and shall:
• Annually monitor water capacity and quality and make improvements, as appropriate and feasible, to better serve existing development and strive to accommodate the RHNA.
12/1/2024 6th Cycle Continuous
The City has improvement requirements
for water and sewer services. Impact and
hook up fees are calculated per unit. The
City's Public Works staff and City
Engineer coordinates with developers to
ensure that approved water and sewer
infrastructure is installed according to city
standards.
Other1
The City does not have supporting
documents from 2025
Program 4: Water and
Wastewater Services
• Complete well and wastewater treatment plant improvements by 2025 to ensure sufficient capacity to meet the RHNA. 12/1/2025 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this in 2025. Other Not yet started Program 4: Water and
Wastewater Services
• Establish procedures by the end of 2024 for granting priority water and sewer service to developments with lower-income units in compliance with California Government Code Section 65589.7
12/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this in 2025. Other Not yet started
Program 5: Lot
Consolidation
To create additional opportunities for infill development and affordable housing, the City will help to facilitate lot consolidations to combine small, adjacent lots identified in the Housing Element into larger developable lots for housing. The City will meet with local developers and property owners to discuss development opportunities and incentives for lot consolidation to accommodate affordable housing units and consider additional incentives brought forth by developers. As developers and owners approach the City with interest in lot consolidation for the development of affordable housing, the City could defer certain fees, allow more height or additional stories, waive lot merger fees for certain small contiguous lots, and provide concurrent/fast tracking of project application reviews to developers who provide affordable housing. By 2026, the City will review the effectiveness of this program and revise as appropriate. The City will also evaluate grant funding for parcel assemblage land banking when it is available.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
The City did not make progress on this
program in 2025. In 2022, the City
approved a consildation of six lots into
two lots for the development of 140 units
of affordable housing developed in
partnership with the Fresno Housing
Authority. No lot consolidations have
occured since then. The City continues
to meet with developers; however, no
developers have been interested in lot
consolidation. The City will continue to
evaulate the effectiveness in this
program.
Other Not yet started
Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
The City will continue to work with the Fresno Housing Authority and other affordable housing developers to expand affordable housing opportunities by doing the following:
•Facilitate the approval process for land divisions, lot line adjustments, or master plans resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable housing development and process fee deferrals related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lowerincome households. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to partner with the
Fresno Housing Authority to facilitate
approvals for affordable housing
projects. No affordable housing projects
have begun in 2025.
Other1
FHA submitted revised plan for their
Cordillera Commons project in 2025
85 Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Monitor HCD’s website annually for Notices of Funding Ability (NOFA) and, where appropriate, prepare or support applications for funding for affordable housing for lower-income households (including extremely low-income households), such as seniors, disabled (including persons with developmental disabilities), the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City applied to receive CDBG funds
and REAP 2.0 funds through FCOG.
Grant funds would be used for park and
trail improvements to reduce the
improvement costs for approved tract
maps and to assist the Fresno Housing
Authority with their Cordillera Commons
project.
Other1
The City does not have public supporting
documents for their grant application efforts.
Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Continue to streamline the environmental review process for housing developments to the extent possible, using available State categorical exemptions and federal categorical exclusions, when applicable.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City developed an online tracking
system to support streamlining efforts.
The City will continue to try an streamline
the environmental review process for
housing developments when feasible.
Other1
The City does not have public supporting
documents for their streamlining efforts. See
online tracking imbedded in website:
https://cityofsanjoaquin.org/home/onlineforms/
Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Provide priority processing to projects that includes units affordable to lowerincome and special needs households. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The City did not make progress on this in
2025, but will continue to prioritize
processing affordable housing
applications
Other1 No applications in 2025
Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Pursue partnerships with the Central Valley Regional Center to identify funding opportunities and promote housing for persons with disabilities. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other Not yet started Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Pursue use of CDBG funds to design and implement off-site infrastructure improvements for affordable housing projects. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress The City applied for grant funds to be
used for park and trail improvements to
reduce the improvement costs for the
Colorado Court subdivision.
Other1
The City does not have public supporting
documents for their grant application efforts.
Program 6: Affordable
Housing Incentives
• Continue to promote the State density bonus and provide streamlined processing to facilitate affordable housing development and provide for additional flexibility for affordable housing and special-needs housing through the minor deviation process.
The City will promote this program by publicizing the incentives on the City website and by conducting pre-application consultation with developers regarding available incentives.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other Not yet started
Program 7: Support
Funding for Farmworker
Housing
The City will provide technical support and offer incentives to housing developers, such as the Fresno Housing Authority and Self-Help Enterprises, in the application of funds for farmworker housing, including HCD and USDA Rural Development loans and grants and other funding sources that may become available. The City will also continue to offer incentives such as density bonuses, streamlined processing, and the minor deviation process to facilitate development of farmworker housing. The City will annually monitor the status of farmworker housing as part of their annual report to HCD on Housing Element progress and evaluate if City efforts are effective in facilitating the provision of farmworker housing. If appropriate, the City will make necessary changes to enhance opportunities and incentives for farmworker housing development. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City did not make progress on this
program in 2025. The City continues to
pursue housing to support farmworkers
and reach out to nonprofit developers to
develop single-family lots for farmworker
housing. No applications received in
2025 for farm worker housing
Other The City did not make progress on this
program in 2025.
Program 8: Farmworker
Preference in New
Affordable Housing
For new affordable housing projects developed with City assistance, incentives, and/or subject to City requirements, the City will require that the developer give qualified farmworker households a preference for 15 percent of the new units.
Should demand from farmworker households be insufficient to fill the set-aside units, then the units will be made available to other qualified households. The City will annually reach out to affordable housing developers to gather interest and input on how to best implement this program and will provide information on available funding.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The City is currently evaluating the implementation of this program Households
1 No applications received in 2025 for farm
worker housing
Program 9: Extremely LowIncome Households
Provide financial support annually, as available, to organizations that provide counseling, information, education, support, housing services/referrals, and/or legal advice to extremely low-income households, to mitigate risk of displacement and support housing stability for extremely low-income households, persons with disabilities, farmworkers, and persons experiencing homelessness. The City shall:
• Expand regulatory incentives for the development of units affordable to extremely low-income households and housing for special-needs groups, including persons with disabilities (including developmental disabilities), and individuals and families in need of emergency/transitional housing.
12/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. 86 Program 9: Extremely LowIncome Households
• Encourage the provision of affordable housing for young adults, particularly former foster youth and young mothers, through planning consultations, streamlined permit processing, and funding assistance.
• Encourage the development of single room occupancy (SRO) facilities, transitional and supportive housing, and other special housing arrangements, including completing Zoning Code amendments to establish provisions for SROs and remove barriers to production of special needs housing (Program 13) and committing City funds to help affordable housing developers provide SRO facilities consistent with the SRO Ordinance.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other Not yet started
Program 10: Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units
Preserving the existing affordable housing stock is a cost-effective approach to providing affordable housing in San Joaquin. The City must guard against the loss of housing units available to lower-income households. As of June 2023, there are no affordable units that are considered at risk of conversion to market rate in the next 10 years. For complexes at risk of converting to market rate, the City shall:
• Contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing within one year of affordability expiration to discuss the City’s desire to preserve complexes as affordable housing.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City has ongoing communication
with landlords, though no housing is
currently at risk to converting to market
rate
Other1 This was not applicable in 2025
Program 10: Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units
• Coordinate with owners of expiring subsidies to ensure the required notices to tenants are sent out at 3 years, 12 months, and 6 months. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous This was not applicable in 2025 Other This was not applicable in 2025 Program 10: Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units • Reach out to agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing at-risk units. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous This was not applicable in 2025 Other This was not applicable in 2025 Program 10: Preservation
of At-Risk Housing Units
• Work with tenants to provide education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures pursuant to California law. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other Not yet started Program 11: Encourage
and Facilitate Accessory
Dwelling Units
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), sometimes called a “granny flat,” is an additional self-contained living unit either attached to or detached from the primary residential unit on a single lot. It has cooking, eating, sleeping, and full sanitation facilities.
ADUs can be an important source of affordable housing given that they typically are smaller and have no associated land costs. The City will encourage the construction of ADUs, through the following actions, which are aimed at providing an increased supply of affordable units throughout the city, thereby increasing access to resources and facilitating housing mobility opportunities for lower-income households:
• Complete Zoning Code amendment to update ADU ordinance to clarify number of ADUs permitted on single-family and multi-family lots (Program 13) and at the public counter annually, or as needed to reflect changes in State law. 12/1/2024 6th Cycle Completed The City passed the updated ADU Ordinance on February 3, 2026. Other
1 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanjoa
quin/latest/sanjoaquin_ca/0-0-0-15499
Program 11: Encourage
and Facilitate Accessory
Dwelling Units
• Continue to implement the public education program advertising the opportunity for ADUs by updating informational handouts and brochures about ADUs that are available on the City’s website
12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
The City is currently working on
developing fliers and information to post
on the City's website.
Other1
No links to supporting documents are
available yet.
Program 11: Encourage
and Facilitate Accessory
Dwelling Units
• Provide informational materials on ADU opportunities to all discretionary land use applicants. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started
Once informational materials are
complete, the city will provide information
to land use applicants
Other Not yet started
Program 11: Encourage
and Facilitate Accessory
Dwelling Units
• At least annually, publish informational materials pertaining to ADUs through a combination of media, including the City’s social media and direct mailing. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started Once informational materials are
complete, the city will publish and mail
informational materials
Other Not yet started
Program 11: Encourage
and Facilitate Accessory
Dwelling Units
• By December 2024, identify incentives for construction of ADUs with new development, which may include differing collection times for impact fees for the square footage associated with the ADU.
12/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City did not make progress on this program in 2025. Other Not yet started
Program 12: Replacement
Units
To reduce displacement risk and in accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(g), the City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3) on sites identified in the sites inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use, or nonresidential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households at any time during the previous five years. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City did not make progress on this
program in 2025, as no replacement
units needed in 2025
Other The City did not make progress on this
program in 2025.
87 Program 13: Zoning Code
Amendments
The City will amend the Municipal Code to address development standards and barriers to special needs housing opportunities:
Density Bonus: Adopt a Density Bonus provision in 2023 to comply with California’s density bonus law and promote its use for lower-income units through brochures and the City’s website.
Development Standards: Establish minimum setbacks for zoning districts allowing multi-family housing.
Processing Procedures: Permit multifamily use in R-2 and R-4 zones subject to site plan review and approval.
Accessory Dwelling Units: Amend the Zoning Code to align with the latest State legislation on ADUs, allowing up to three ADUs on a single-family lot and clarifying ADU numbers on multi-family lots.
Emergency Shelters: Permit emergency shelters by right in residential zones.
Develop managerial standards and ensure parking for staff without exceeding parking requirements for other uses in the same zone.
Low-Barrier Navigation Centers: Permit low-barrier navigation centers by right in mixed-use and nonresidential zones allowing multifamily housing .
Group Homes: Allow group homes of six or fewer and more than six persons in all residential zones, revising procedures to ensure objectivity and approval certainty.
Single-Room Occupancy Units: Define single-room occupancy units and identify at least one zone for their allowance.
Transitional and Supportive Housing: Permit 100% affordable developments with a percentage of supportive housing units (25% or 12 units, whichever is greater) without a conditional use permit in all zones allowing multifamily and mixed-use development.
Building Code: Adopt the latest version of the California Building Code. 12/1/2024 6th Cycle Completed
The City updated Municipal Code in May
2025, which amended development
standards, including establishing
minimum setbacks for zoning districts
that allow multi-family housing (i.e., R-3,
R-4); revise zero lot line standards in the
R-2 zone to facilitate a greater variety of
housing types (e.g., duplexes,
fourplexes, and townhomes with shared
roof lines) and rezone approximately 5
acres to R-2 zoning; and reduce the
minimum lot size in the R-1 zone to 5,000
square feet, not to exceed an overall
density of 8 units per acre.
Other1
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanjoa
quin/latest/sanjoaquin_ca/0-0-0-15051
Program 13: Zoning Code
Amendments
Additionally, the City will update the Land Use Element of the General Plan to address inconsistencies between the Zoning Map/Land Use Diagram and Zoning Ordinance regulations.
12/1/2025 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 14: Reasonable
Accommodations and
Universal Design
The City will develop and formalize a general process that a person with physical and developmental disabilities can use to make a reasonable accommodation request to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities and streamline the permit review process. The City will provide information to individuals with disabilities regarding reasonable accommodation policies, practices, and procedures based on the guidelines from HCD. This information will be available through postings and pamphlets at the public counter and on the City’s website.
The City will also implement State requirements (Sections 4450 to 4460 of the California Government Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities:
• Encourage housing developers to include mobility-impaired accessibility in their project designs and prioritize these types of projects to increase housing mobility opportunities for seniors and persons with disabilities. 7/1/2025 6th Cycle In Progress
The City is developing flyers to advertise
accessiblity requirements. The City
continues to meet with developers to
ensure that accessibility requirements
are being met
Other Not yet started
Program 14: Reasonable
Accommodations and
Universal Design
• Review regulations and procedures for City-funded or operated housing programs to ensure that they do not exclude participation by persons with disabilities.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other The City did not make progress on this program in 2025.
Program 14: Reasonable
Accommodations and
Universal Design
• Include accessibility considerations in the preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan and the allocation of funding for capital improvements in support of housing and residential neighborhoods for persons with physical or developmental disabilities.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 15: Objective
Design and Development
Standards
The City will develop objective design and development standards to provide clear and objective standards related to single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use residential developments.
12/1/2025 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other The City did not make progress on this program in 2025.
Program 16: Transparency
for Residnetial
Development Regulations
and Costs
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65940.1, the City will comply with requirements to provide transparency for residential development regulations and costs by making sure information is available on the City’s website.
This includes posting the City’s current schedule of fees, exactions, and affordability requirements, and continuing to provide zoning ordinances online. 12/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
88 Program 17: Fresno
County Housing
Assistance Rehabilitation
Program (HARP)
The City will:
• Promote available housing rehabilitation resources on the City’s website, social media account, and at public counters.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress The City is developing flyers and promotional materials. Other
1 No links to supporting documents are
available yet.
Program 17: Fresno
County Housing
Assistance Rehabilitation
Program (HARP)
• Conduct targeted outreach to inform property owners of rehabilitation assistance in neighborhoods with older housing units, such as the area bounded by Pine Street, 9th Street, and Railroad Street
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 17: Fresno
County Housing
Assistance Rehabilitation
Program (HARP)
• Refer interested households to County program.
• Target promotion in areas of need to assist in reducing displacement risk for residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to stay in their home and community
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 18: Fresno
County Rental
Rehabilitation Program
(RRP)
The City will:
• Promote available housing rehabilitation resources on the City’s website, social media account, and at public counters. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress The City is developing flyers and promotional materials. Other 1 No links to supporting documents are
available yet.
Program 18: Fresno
County Rental
Rehabilitation Program
(RRP)
• Refer interested property owners to County program.
• Target promotion in areas of concentrated renter households or older housing stock to assist in reducing displacement risk for residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to stay in their home and community. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Households Not yet started
Program 19: Code
Enforcement
The City will continue to use code enforcement and substandard abatement processes to bring substandard housing units and residential properties into compliance with City codes. Code Enforcement staff will also refer income-eligible households to County housing rehabilitation programs for assistance in making the code corrections. Targeted efforts to improve housing conditions in areas of need will facilitate place-based revitalization and assist in reducing displacement risk for residents by improving living conditions and enabling them to remain in their home and community.
1/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Units Not yet started
Program 20: Fresno
County Homebuyer
Assistance Program (HAP)
The City will:
• Promote available homebuyer resources on the City’s website and at public counters. 6/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 20: Fresno
County Homebuyer
Assistance Program (HAP)
• Refer interested households to the County program with the goal of assisting four households.
• Promote the availability of this program, particularly in areas with concentrations of renters, particularly lower-income renters, by providing multilingual informational materials at public buildings and community locations and will post the program on the City’s website.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started
Program 21: Housing
Choice Vouchers
The City shall: • Provide a link to the Fresno Housing Authority’s HCV program webpage on the City’s website by February 2024. 2/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Other Not yet started Program 21: Housing
Choice Vouchers
• Meet with the Fresno Housing Authority by June 2024 to discuss the process of developing printed informational materials, with the goal of making materials available at public counters by June 2025.
• Work with the Housing Authority to disseminate information to landlords and property owners on incentives for participating in the HCV program throughout the city to promote housing opportunities for all residents. 6/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Meetings Not yet started
Program 21: Housing
Choice Vouchers
• Refer interested households to the Fresno Housing Authority and encourage landlords to register their properties with the Housing Authority for accepting HCVs. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Households Not yet started Program 22: Housing
Discrimination Monitoring
and Referral
The City will coordinate with the Housing Authority, Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), and other Fresno County jurisdictions to develop Spanish-language printed materials to improve accessibility to fair housing resources for residents. If additional languages become more prevalent in the county, materials will be translated into those languages as needed. The City shall:
• Establish a procedure to refer residents with fair housing questions or issues to the Fair Housing Council of Central Valley (FHC-CC), California Rural Legal Aid (CLRA), and other fair housing organizations.
12/1/2024 6th Cycle Not Yet Started
The City is developing flyers and
promotional materials in a variety of
languages
Other Not yet started
Program 22: Housing
Discrimination Monitoring
and Referral
• Provide fair housing information on the City’s website and in printed materials available in public buildings in both English and Spanish. 6/1/2025 6th Cycle In Progress The City is developing flyers and
promotional materials in a variety of
languages
Other1
No links to supporting documents are
available yet.
Program 22: Housing
Discrimination Monitoring
and Referral
• Coordinate with local fair housing service providers to conduct biannual trainings for landlords and tenants on fair housing laws, rights, and responsibilities and ongoing access to legal counseling
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Meetings Not yet started
89 Program 23: Improve
Access to Resources
The City shall take the following actions to improve access to resources and opportunities citywide, but with a particular emphasis on neighborhoods with a concentration of lower-income residents who often face additional barriers in accessing resources:
Work with Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) and other jurisdictions in the county to develop a fact sheet, or similar informational materials, of FCTA programs to be posted on the City’s website, social media, and in public buildings by January 2026, and advertised annually in the City’s newsletter to help connect seniors and other residents to services in the city and throughout the county. • Pursue grant funding for public infrastructure improvements, including expanding broadband internet access.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle In Progress
The City is currently working with FCRTA
to identify actions to improve access to
public transit within the city, such as
establishing a transit hub.
Other1
Supporting documents related to this effort
are not currently accessible online
Program 23: Improve
Access to Resources
• Prioritize projects that facilitate place-based revitalization through the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, such as projects that improve public infrastructure in deteriorating or underserved areas.
12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous
The City continues to use the Capital
Improvement Plan to improve public
infrastructure within the City.
Other1
Supporting documents related to this effort
are not currently accessible online
Program 23: Improve
Access to Resources
• Ensure program availability and funding announcements are made available in Spanish and translation is available at public meetings. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous The City t provides oral translation when
requested at all meetings (staff is
bilingual)
Other1
Supporting documents related to this effort
are not currently accessible online
Program 23: Improve
Access to Resources
• Facilitate place-based revitalization and promote healthy environments for new housing by evaluating transitional buffers between residential and agricultural uses and highways and working with developers as projects are proposed to mitigate impacts associated with emissions from agricultural
industries and traffic and facilitate access to healthy outdoor spaces. 12/1/2031 6th Cycle Continuous City encourages development within the City boundary that creates a buffer Other
1 Supporting documents related to this effort
are not currently accessible online
Program 23: Improve
Access to Resources
• Meet with school district representatives by June 2025 to assist in securing grant funding for teacher recruitment and retention bonuses, classroom materials, and other incentives for teachers to facilitate positive learning environments citywide.
6/1/2025 6th Cycle Not Yet Started The City has not made progress on this program in 2025 Meetings Not yet started
90 Jurisdiction San Joaquin ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 0 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 12/31/2023 - 12/31/2031
No
Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
91 STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Request from Fresno County to enter into an agreement for the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center for the June 2026 Gubernatorial Primary and November 2026 Gubernatorial General Elections.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, entering into an agreement with the County of Fresno for the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center for the June 2026 and November 2026 Gubernatorial Elections.
Executive Summary
The Fresno County Registrar of Voters has reached out to the City of San Joaquin and requested use of the Leo Cantu Community Center as a voting location for the June 2nd, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election and the November 3
rd, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election.
The days in which people are able to vote for the Gubernatorial Primary Election at the LCCC would be from May 23rd, 2026 to June 2nd, 2026 and for the Gubernatorial General Election the dates would be October 24
th, 2026 to November 3rd, 2026. They would also need access to the facility five days before the first date listed above for setup of the equipment and would pick up the equipment no more than three days after Election Day.
As has been done in the past, recreation staff will have programming in alternative facilities planned for those dates.
92 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN APPROVING A “VOTE CENTER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT” WITH THE FRESNO COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR THE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS OF JUNE 2, 2026 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin has the authority to enter into agreements with other entities; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Registrar of Voters, James A. Kus, (“Registrar”) has requested the use of the Leo Cantu Community Center (“Center”) for upcoming elections in 2026; and WHEREAS, the use of the Center would provide a benefit to the community by allowing its residents a local place in which they could cast their vote or deliver ballots.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference.
2. The Council hereby approves the Vote Center Facility Use Agreement with the Fresno County Registrar of Voters, for use on the dates specified within the agreement for the Gubernatorial elections of June 2, 2026, and November 3, 2026, attached herein as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute said agreement.
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 7th day of April 2026 and passed at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Adam Flores-Cornejo Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alondra Bautista, City Clerk
93 FRESNO COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTE CENTER FACILITY
James A. Kus, Registrar of Voters USE AGREEMENT
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Facility Owner/Agent Initials ______
Name of Facility: Leo Cantu Community Center
Buildings/Rooms to be utilized: Gym Room
Parking Spaces: (see attached drawing with highlighted parking) Facility Owner: City of San Joaquin
Facility Physical Address: 22058 Railroad Ave.
Facility Mailing Address: P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA. 93660 Facility City/Zip: San Joaquin, CA. 93660
or Office 559-693-4311
Facility Primary Contact Name: Elizabeth Cabrera
Facility Primary Contact Phone: Cell 559-
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Fax:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Phone:
This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this _____ day of _________________, 2026 between the County of Fresno-Fresno County Registrar of Voters (“County”) and _City of San Joaquin__ (“Facility”), and provides County access to and usage of the above-named Facility and specified Buildings/Rooms and Parking, upon the following terms and conditions:
GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, JUNE 2, 2026:
Eleven-Day Vote Center – open to the public
Voting Days: Saturday, May 23, 2026, every day through and including Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Voting Hours from May 23, 2026, through and including Monday, June 1, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Voting Hours on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 3, 2026:
Eleven-Day Vote Center – open to the public
Voting Days: Saturday, October 24, 2026, every day through and including Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Voting Hours from October 24, 2026, through and including Monday, November 2, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Voting Hours on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit A
94 FRESNO COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTE CENTER FACILITY
James A. Kus, Registrar of Voters USE AGREEMENT
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Facility Owner/Agent Initials ______
1. Equipment and Supplies:
• Facility shall provide a secure storage area to store voting equipment and supplies including County access to this storage area, for up to five (5) days prior to the first Voting Day of the June 2, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, Gubernatorial General Election listed above, and during the Voting Days/Hours.
• The voting equipment and supplies shall be retrieved by County no later than (3) three days after the last Voting Day of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election listed above.
• Delivery and pick-up of County’s voting equipment and supplies shall occur during the Facility’s business hours, which are ________________________________________.
2. Facility Requirements During Voting Days/Hours
• Facility shall provide access to the Buildings/Rooms and Parking for County Vote Center Staff at least one (1) hour before, and up to one (1) hour after Voting Hours each day. • Additional access for Accessibility Survey conducted by Fresno County Election Officials, and other visits in addition to the identified Voting Days/Hours to Facility may be required to test equipment or obtain additional information for Facility Vote Center layout and Facility shall cooperate with County’s requests for such additional access.
• Air Conditioning/Heating shall be provided in good working order each day in the Buildings/Rooms. • Facility shall provide adequate free Parking for voters and County election staff. • Facility shall provide sufficient interior and exterior lighting for Buildings/Rooms and Parking. • Facility shall provide functioning electrical outlets in the Buildings/Rooms serving as designated voting area.
• Facility shall provide access to functioning restrooms for County election staff. • Facility shall provide the appropriate and adequate space and Parking for County’s use for voting purposes free of any other activities during the Voting Days/Hours. • Facility shall make arrangements for Facility to be unlocked and locked at the agreed upon time for County Vote Center Staff to access the Facility.
• The path of travel on the Facility’s property, including within the line of sight from the path of travel, to and from the Buildings/Rooms and Parking shall be free from Facility’s signage, displays, audible dissemination of information and obstructions interfering with the neutrality or election operations of the Vote Center on the Facility, whether or not within 100 feet of the Vote Center.
3. Hold Harmless/Indemnification
County shall indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless the Facility, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, cost, or expense arising out of the designation and utilization 95 FRESNO COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTE CENTER FACILITY
James A. Kus, Registrar of Voters USE AGREEMENT
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Facility Owner/Agent Initials ______
of the Facility as a Vote Center, except to the extent such claims arise through the negligent act or omission of the Facility, its officers, agents, and employees.
Nothing in this provision shall be construed to create any duty to, any standard of care with reference to, or any liability or obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any third party. The provisions of this indemnity obligation shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
This indemnification shall not be constructed so as to relieve any insurer of its obligation to pay any insurance proceeds in accordance with the terms and conditions of valid and collectible insurance policies.
4. Certificate of Self-Insurance
Fresno County will provide a certificate of Self-Insurance.
5. Additional Information
Facility shall not unilaterally cancel or terminate this Agreement. Facility shall not change or relocate the agreed upon Buildings/Rooms outside of an event of a natural disaster or unforeseen building structural damage. County may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, and not use the Facility.
6. Terms and Conditions
No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid, unless made in writing and signed by the parties, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on either of the parties.
Facility acknowledges that its Buildings/Rooms, Parking and the pathway(s) to and from said Buildings/Rooms and Parking will be used for the public purpose of voting in an election(s) and as such Facility agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws governing said election(s).
7. Governing Law
Venue for any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in Fresno County, California. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
8. Authority
Facility represents and warrants that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the Facility is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement, and that this Agreement is binding upon the Facility in accordance with its terms.
9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the County of Fresno and Facility with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, negotiations, proposals, commitments, writings, advertisements, publications, and understandings of any nature whatsoever, unless expressly referenced in this Agreement. 96 FRESNO COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTE CENTER FACILITY
James A. Kus, Registrar of Voters USE AGREEMENT
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G:\elections\Vote Centers\Contracts\Primary – General 2024 Masters Facility Owner/Agent Initials ______
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first hereinabove written.
Facility Owner/Agent: COUNTY:
COUNTY OF FRESNO
By ________________________________ By __________________________________ Name and Title Raymond Hunter, Director of General Services Address:____________________________
Date _______________________________
FOR ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund: 0001
Subs: 10000
Org No. 2850
Acct. No. 7295
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