SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Present
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Present
Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia Absent
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 Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Covarrubia).
3. PRESENTATION –
A. SUBJECT: Mid Valley Disposal to Present Recycler of the Year Award B. SUBJECT: Presentation on the 2026 Fix Our Roads Citizens’ C. SUBJECT: Presentation on the Better Roads and Safe Streets Initiative
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY – No Business
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
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.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 12, 2026. ______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 12, 2026.
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.
D. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057038-057154.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 057038-057154 as presented.
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.
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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Covarrubia).
7. SHERIFF REPORT
Deputy Flores provided his monthly report.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cabrera provided her report.
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney provided her report.
10. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS No communications or announcements were made by council.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
2 A member of the Public provided a comment.
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).
At 7:24 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public. At 7:26 p.m., the Mayor closed the hearing to the public after no comments were made. A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the resolution, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia.
Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Covarrubia).
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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Covarrubia).
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 7:29 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 4-0 (Absent: Covarrubia).
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