SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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 Present
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 5:45 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
With no changes requested, Councilmember Ramirez motioned to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA –
No public comments were made.
4. CLOSED SESSION –
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (4)
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
At 5:47 p.m., the agenda item for closed session was called. All public exited the council chambers. At 5:55 p.m., the Council reconvened in open session. The City Attorney announced that the City Council considered a potential litigation concerning a claim the City filed with PG&E regarding property damage to the City’s water well #5 on February 24th, 2026. Based on the fact that PG&E is willing to pay 100% of the damages, the City Council has decided unanimously to agree to the settlement agreement for $46, 238.91 and to have the City Manager to sign the agreement (Absent:
Lua).
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 5:56 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: Lua).
2 SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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 Present
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Flores-Cornejo at 6:01 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 Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY – No Business
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057155-057270.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 057155-057270 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: One year Contract Extension for GPUSD School Resource Officer for fiscal year 2026-27
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve a one-year contract extension with the County of Fresno Sheriff’s Office for a SRO to continue at GPUSD and authorize execution by City Manager.
D. SUBJECT: Consolidating the Elections for Council Members with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the election and permit the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to render specified services to the City of San Joaquin relating to the conduct of the municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, and appropriating funds to pay for said services.
Mayor Flores-Cornejo asked staff to check on the status of the vehicle used by the school resource officer in relation to item 6C. A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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 Councilmember Ramirez announced that the Dia Del Nino event held on April 25th, 2026, had a good turnout and the community was happy. Mayor Flores-Cornejo announced that at the last Fresno Council of Governments meeting, the City was approved for an increase in Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) funds. Mayor Flores-Cornejo commented at a later time during the meeting, requesting an update on street sweeping services.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
Luis Martinez from Senator Anna Caballero’s office made a public comment.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
4 13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin of Intention to Levy and Collect the Annual Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 92- 3 and set the date for the required Public Hearing for June 2, 2026. (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution No. 2026- 16 and declare the City’s intention to levy and collect the Annual Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 92-3, and hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026, to hear public testimony regarding the assessments.
City Manager requested the public hearing date to be changed to June 9, 2026. A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve the request and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 16, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
B. SUBJECT: Resolution Awarding a Contract to Gouveia Engineering, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement for Engineering Services for the City of San Joaquin.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, awarding a contract to Gouveia Engineering, Inc. and Authorizing the City manager to execute the agreement for Engineering Services for the City of San Joaquin.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-18, Ratifying The Purchase of One 2026 Ford F-250 Service Vehicle for the Public Works Department From Fahrney Ford in the Amount of $60,832.15.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approval of Resolution No. 2026-18, Ratifying the Purchase of a 2026 F-250 Service Vehicle from Fahrney Ford for $60,832.15 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-18, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
D. SUBJECT: Purchase of a Skid Steer through Sourcewell, using authorized Grant Funds from USDA Community Facilities Program Grant.
5 RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt of Resolution No. 2026-19, for the purchase of a Skid Steer from Quinn Cat through Sourcewell Contract No. 020223-CAT for $71,561.01 with the use of USDA Community Facilities Program Grant and authorize City Manager or Designee to sign the contract.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-19, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
16. CLOSED SESSION –
A. Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Employee: City Manager
At 6:53 p.m., the agenda item for closed session was called. All public existed the council chambers. At 8:28 p.m., the Council reconvened in open session. There were no reportable actions.
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 8:28 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 Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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