SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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 –
A request was made by City Manager Cabrera to present Items D through F as one item. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the agenda with City Manager’s request, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. SAN JOAQUIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY – No Business
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057271-057352.
______________________________________________________________ 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 Warrant #’s 057271-057352 as presented.
D. SUBJECT: Agreement Amendment for the Reallocation of REAP 2.0 Funds RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the agreement amendment for the reallocation of REAP 2.0 funds from Fresno Council of Governments.
E. SUBJECT: Agreement with Community West Bank for City Banking RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Community West Bank for City banking and authorize City Manager to execute agreement.
F. SUBJECT: Renewal of Oil Payment Program (OPP17)
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Authorization for the Oil Payment Program (OPP17).
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. 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
City Attorney provided her report.
10. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Covarrubia provided a brief report of her attendance to an event hosted by the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
Two members of the public provided comments.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
2 A. SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin, California, confirming Diagram and Assessments for the Annual Levy for 2026-2027 of Assessment District No. 92-3. (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed 2026-2027 assessments for the City of San Joaquin’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 92-3; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 confirming the diagram and assessments for the annual levy of the City of San Joaquin’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 92-3 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and direct the City Clerk to file the annual Engineer’s Report with the County of Fresno, California.
At 6:24 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public. At 8:06 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo closed the hearing to the public after no comments were made. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve the recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin Approving the FY 26/27 List of Eligible Projects for Funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by Senate Bill (SB) 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and Authorizing the City Manager to file with the California Transportation Commission the Project List and the Annual Expenditure Report for FY 26/27 RMRA Funding.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, as follows:
1. Approving the City of San Joaquin FY 26/27 List of eligible projects for funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) in partnership with the State Controller’s office and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to file with the California Transportation Commission the Project List and Annual Expenditure Report for FY 26/27 RMRA Funding.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
3 B. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolutions Relating to City Council Procedures for Addressing Disruptions at City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions as follows:
1. Resolution No. 2026-22 Adopting A Policy Regarding Disruption of Telephonic Or Internet Service During Public Meetings and
2. Resolution No. 2026-23 Adopting Updated Rules of Procedure for Conducting City Council Meetings And Repealing Resolution 2022-06.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 and Resolution No. 2026-23, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Amendments to City of San Joaquin’s Municipal Code Regarding Organic Waste Disposal Reduction, Recycling and Solid Waste Collection RECOMMENDATION: That council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026-02 repealing Chapter 96 of Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code regarding and adding new Chapter 96 to Title IX of the San Joaquin Municipal Code regarding organic waste disposal reduction, recycling, and solid waste collection.
A motion was made by Mayor Flores-Cornejo to introduce Ordinance No. 2026-02, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
D. SUBJECT: Council consideration and approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution No. 2026-24 adopting a Budget for the City of San Joaquin for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
E. SUBJECT: Council Consideration authorizing the number of employee positions and titles, rescinding prior resolutions.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-25, authorizing the number of employees and titles, rescinding prior resolutions.
F. SUBJECT: Consideration of a new salary schedule for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approval of Resolution No. 2026-26, adopting a new salary schedule for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt Resolution No.’s 2026-24, 2026-25, 2026-26, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
G. SUBJECT: Consideration of increase in City Council compensation. 4 RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider whether it wishes to increase the compensation for Council Members as authorized by Government Code Section 36516 with possible direction to staff to prepare an ordinance increasing the compensation within, or up to, allowable limits set forth by Government Code Section 36516.
Council directed City Staff to introduce an ordinance at the next regular council meeting to increase the compensation to $950.00 per month.
H. SUBJECT: Ninth Amendment to Employment Agreement With City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Council is asked to consider and determine whether to adopt a Resolution No. 2026-27 approving Ninth Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Manager Elizabeth Cabrera.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt resolution No. 2026-27, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 7:16 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez.
Motion passed 5-0.
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