SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 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 Present
Councilmember Abel Lua Present (Arrived at 6:01 p.m.)
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 motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve the agenda as is seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, 2026.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057353-057446.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Warrant #’s 057353-057446 as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Resolution concerning Local Transportation Purpose Funds (Measure C) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, approving submittal of Local Transportation Purpose Certification and Claims for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 1 D. 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 second reading and adopt 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.
E. SUBJECT: City participation in the County of Fresno’s Urban County Program for CDBG, HOME, and ESG entitlement funding
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 2026-29 declining to join the County of Fresno’s Joint Powers Agreement for Urban County Program for CDBG, HOME, and ESG entitlement funding for Federal Grant years 2027, 2028 and 2029.
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
City Attorney provided her report.
10. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Ramirez provided a brief update on potential upcoming adult community classes to be offered by parent University, the San Joaquin Chamber of Commerce, and Rural Prosperity Centers.
11. PUBLIC FORUM –
No members of the public provided comments.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
13. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
14. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
2 15. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Appoint a Voting Delegate for California League of Cities General Assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: Council discuss and provide staff direction with council members who are appointed as voting delegate and alternates.
The Council reached consensus to appointed Mayor Flores-Cornejo as the primary voting delegate, Mayor Pro Tem Mejia as the first alternate, and Councilmember Lua as the second alternate for the California League of Cities General Assembly.
B. SUBJECT: Ordinance Updating References to California Construction Codes in the San Joaquin Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026-03. A duly noticed public hearing will be held for the second reading at the August Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026-03, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance Increasing City Council Compensation RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider waiving the full reading and consider introduction at this meeting of Ordinance Amending Section 30.22 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Regarding City Council Compensation. The ordinance compensation increase is within allowable limits set forth by Government Code Section 36516.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to waive the full reading and the ordinance, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo. Motion passed 5-0.
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 6:56 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 Lua.
Motion passed 5-0.
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