SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 , 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 12:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
With no requests made, Councilmember Ramriez 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. NEW BUSINESS –
A. SUBJECT: Determination under Elections Code Section 10229 whether to appoint two nominated candidates to two Council Seats or hold the November 3, 2026, election.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 Appointing Nominees Adam Flores-Cornejo And Dora Martha Mejia to two City Council seats and Cancelling the November 3, 2026 Election To Be Held For These Offices.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to adopt Resolution No. 2026-35, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
B. SUBJECT: Council approval of two agreements with Rural Development Centers for billboard leasing
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org 4 RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-36, approving two agreements with Rural Development Centers for the lease of a billboard to promote activities funded through the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to approve Resolution No. 2026-36, seconded by Councilmember Covarrubia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 12:09 p.m., with no other business remaining before the City Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed 4-0 (Absent: Lua).
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