SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 – 12:00 P.M.
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 12:04 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
City Manager Cabrera requested that Agenda Item 4.B be presented first. Councilmember Ramriez motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Mayor Flores-Cornejo.
Motion passed 5-0.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA –
No public comments were made.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer Active for City Hall.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Active from Madera Ford in the amount of $44,200.00.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mejia. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: FLORES-CORNEJO, MEJIA, LUA, RAMIREZ
NOES: COVARRUBIA
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
______________________________________________________________ 21900 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 758, San Joaquin, CA 93660 (559) 693-4311, (559) 693-2193 (fax), www.cityofsanjoaquin.org Agenda Item 5.B
9 B. SUBJECT: Initiation of proceedings regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03 to abandon Colorado Court pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8320 et seq. to vacate public utility and access easements within the Cordillera Commons project and approve new public utility easements, and setting a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-40 initiating proceedings regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03 to abandon Colorado Court to vacate public utility and access easements within Cordillera Commons project and approve new public utility easements, and setting a public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lua to approve Resolution No. 2026-40, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez. Motion passed 5-0.
C. SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave.
Trail Improvements project.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilmember Covarrubia to approve Resolution No. 2026- 41, seconded by Councilmember Lua. Motion passed 5-0.
5. ADJOURN MEETING –
At 12:20 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 5-0.
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