SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 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 Present
Councilmember Rosa M. Ramirez Absent
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia at 12:01 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
With no changes requested, Councilmember Lua motioned to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo and Ramirez).
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA –
No public comments were made.
4. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Council approval of application and acceptance of funds for CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and approval of agreements with California Highway Patrol & Rural Development Center for the purpose of implementing and executing a community awareness project on dangers of underage drinking & driving under the influence.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 Approving the Application and Acceptance of Funds For CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Approving entering into agreement with California Highway Patrol and Rural Development Center for Executing Activities of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 4 A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 and Resolution No. 2026-31, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo and Ramirez).
B. SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 Approving the Application and Acceptance of Funds For CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Approving entering into agreement with California Highway Patrol and Rural Development Center for Executing Activities of Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve Resolution No. 2026-32, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo and Ramirez).
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 12:07 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia.
Motion passed 3-0 (Absent: Flores-Cornejo and Ramirez). 5