SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo Present
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Mejia Absent
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 Finance Director Otanez Maria to skip Item 6. Sheriff Report as Deputy Flores would not be present. Councilmember Lua made a motion to approve the agenda with Finance Director’s request, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
3. PRESENTATION –
4. PROCLAMATION –
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026.
B. SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 15, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 15, 2026.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants #’s 057447-057507.
______________________________________________________________ 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 Warrants #’s 057447-057507 as presented.
D. SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance Increasing City Council Compensation RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider waiving the full second reading and consider adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 30.22 of the San Joaquin Municipal Code Regarding City Council Compensation A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
6. SHERIFF REPORT
This item was skipped at the request of Finance Director Otanez Maria.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Finance Director Otanez Maria provided the report on City Manager Cabrera’s behalf.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney provided her report.
9. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Ramirez expressed concern for public nuisance at Peter Rusconi during community events. City Staff will be contacting the Fresno County Sheriff Department to address the situation.
10. PUBLIC FORUM –
No members of the public provided comments.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. SUBJECT: Ordinance Updating References to California Construction Codes in the San Joaquin Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend Council hold a public hearing, waive the full second reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 updating references in the Municipal Code of the City of San Joaquin relating to California Construction Codes.
At 6:11 p.m., Mayor Flores-Cornejo opened the hearing to the public. At 6:12 p.m., the Mayor closed the hearing to the public after no comments or questions were made. A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia). 2 12. SAN JOAQUIN PLANNING COMMISSION – No Business
13. OLD BUSINESS – No Business
14. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Rolfe Construction, Inc. for the total bid amount of one million two hundred six thousand nine hundred sixty-four dollars and zero cents ($1,206,964.00) for the construction of the Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Rolfe Construction, Inc. for the total bid amount of $1,206,964.00 for the construction of the Elm Ave Trail Improvements project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
B. SUBJECT: HOME Program Income Commitment to the Cordillera Commons Project RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 to commit up to $1.25 million in HOME Program Income funds to the Cordillera Commons Project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
16. CLOSED SESSION –
17. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 6:18 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Lua to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez.
Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Mejia).
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