MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF March
7, 2023
Council Chamber - City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, California
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 4:00 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Michael Blower
Michele Padilla
Susan Lenz
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
Absent:
Brando Villapudua.
Note: Councilmember Dan Wright and Councilmember Kimberly Warmsley participated in the meeting via teleconference from the following location: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center, Lobby, 3400 Market St. Riverside, CA 95201
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 23-0107 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Two
Name of Case: City of Stockton v. Christopher Bennitt, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UMCP-2017-11550)
Name of Case: Kurt Wilson v. City Council of Stockton, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UVM-2019-12404)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code.
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3.2 23-0109 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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3.3 23-0111 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.4 23-0113 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.5 23-0115 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.6 23-0117 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2).
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:00 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 4:31 PM
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Michael Blower
Michele Padilla
Susan Lenz
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
Absent:
Brando Villapudua.
Note: Councilmember Dan Wright and Councilmember Kimberly Warmsley participated in the meeting via teleconference from the following location: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center, Lobby, 3400 Market St. Riverside, CA 95201
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
Pastor Dave, Cicileo of Gravity Church gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Blower
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action taken this evening.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Al Varela Jr. - racism
Rodney T. Lee - side shows (Document Filed)
Document Filed - Rodney Lee
Lynett Contino - owner only billing
Gurneel Bopari - storefront beautification micro grant
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote, save for items 12.3 and 12.9 which were considered separately.
Moved by
: Daniel Wright, seconded by Susan Lenz.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua.
12.1 23-0207 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2023-03-07-1201
approving the minutes from the City Council meetings of November 1, 2022, November 15, 2022, December 6, 2022, and December 13, 2022 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2022-11-01 Minutes
Attachment B - 2022-11-15 Minutes
Attachment C - 2022-12-06 Minutes
Attachment D - 2022-12-13 Minutes
12.2 23-0208 APPOINTMENT TO THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING Resolution 2023-03-07-1202
appointing Karol Ford to the San Joaquin County Commission on Aging for a term commencing immediately and ending March 7, 2026.
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Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment Aging
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1202
12.3 23-0226 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE MEASURE W OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Measure W
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1203
Approve
Resolution 2023-03-07-1203
ratifying the appointment of Mary Holloway to the Measure W Oversight Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending on January 31, 2025.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua.
12.4 23-0044 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD Resolution 2023-03-07-1204
approving the appointment of eight (8) persons to the Cultural Heritage Board for the terms outlined in the proposed resolution.
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Attachment A - Planning Commission minutes 1-26-23
Attachment B - Planning Commission minutes 2-9-23
Attachment C - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - Appointing CHB Members
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1204
12.5 23-0054 ADOPT TWO RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROHOUSING DESIGNATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM; AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDING Resolution 2023-03-07-1205-01:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application for a Prohousing Designation to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept and appropriate grant revenues and expenditures
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Resolution 2023-03-07-1205-02:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the grant award, enter into, execute, and deliver on behalf of the City of Stockton any and all documents including applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests deemed necessary to secure the Prohousing Pilot Program grant, and make all necessary appropriations in compliance with and for the purposes stated in the grant application
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Attachment A - Consecutive Prohousing Designation Program Proposed Resolution - Prohousing Application
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1205-01
Proposed Resolution - PIP Program
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1205-02
12.6 23-0131 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY VEHICLE UP-FITTING PROJECT Motion 2023-03-07-1206:
1. Awarding a multi-year Service Contract through June 30, 2025, in the amount not to exceed $2,158,045.80, to Stommel, Inc. dba Lehr Auto Electric of Sacramento, CA, for the Police Department and City Vehicle Up-Fitting, Project No. OM-23-022.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute up to three optional one-year extensions to this Service Contract upon completion of the original term, in the amount not to exceed $2,492,720.10, for a total amount of $4,650,765.90 with extensions.
3. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Contract for Services
Attachment B - Funding Breakdown Over Contract Term
12.7 23-0048 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR THE NORTHEAST STOCKTON LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER PROJECT Motion 2023-03-07-1207
authorizing Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 5 in the amount of $240,380 with Architectural Nexus, Inc. for additional design services for the Northeast Stockton Library and Recreation Center, Project No. CL17024.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Amendment No 5
12.8 23-0053 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE PERSHING AVENUE SEWER TRUNK REHABILITATION PROJECT Motion 2023-03-07-1208:
1. Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Siegfried Engineering, Inc. of Stockton, CA, in the amount of $125,400, for design of the Pershing Avenue Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation, Project No. UW22003.
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Authorizing the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
12.9 22-1117 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LIGHTING AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AT S.L. FONG PARK Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1209
Note: Councilmember Wright recused himself and left the chamber at 5:51 PM Approve
Resolution 2023-03-07-1209
transferring funds in the amount of $57,776.03 from two zones of the Stockton Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2 Reserves for Continuing Appropriations Accounts to fund lighting and playground equipment upgrades at S.L. Fong Park.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Susan Lenz, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 5-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, and Kimberly Warmsley.
Recuse
: Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua.
Note: Councilmember Wright returned to the dais at 5:53 PM
12.10 22-1125 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR THE NORTHEAST STOCKTON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT Motion 2023-03-07-1210
authorizing Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $413,000 with Griffin Structures, Inc. for the Northeast Stockton Library and Community Center, Project No. CL17024.
Authorizing the City Manager be to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Amendment No 3
12.11 22-1127 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BALANCING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 AND TRANSFER FUNDING FOR THE MARCH LANE/EAST BAY MUD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Resolution 2023-03-07-1211
authorizing Balancing Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $62,287.33 with McFadden Construction, Inc. for the March Lane/East Bay MUD Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Connectivity Improvements, Project No. WT17022/Federal Project No. ATPCML-5008(179).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Balancing CCO No. 5
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1211
12.12 23-0002 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE WEST LANE QUEUE CUTTER PROJECT Motion 2023-03-07-1212:
1. Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Oakland, CA, in the amount of $298,716.60, for design of the West Lane Queue Cutter, Project No. WT22008/Federal Project No. STPLR-7500(289).
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
12.13 23-0010 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DOWNTOWN DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT LED CONVERSION Resolution 2023-03-07-1213:
1. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE28-22 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Downtown Decorative Streetlight LED Conversion, Project No. WD22016.
2. Approving the plans and specifications for the Downtown Decorative Streetlight LED Conversion, Project No. WD22016.
3. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $597,852 to Tim Paxin's Pacific Excavation, Inc., dba Pacific Excavation, of Elk Grove, CA, for the Downtown Decorative Streetlight LED Conversion, Project No. WD22016.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Attachment A - Location Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption NOE28-22
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1213
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 23-0157 ADOPT THE 2023 STORMWATER MASTER PLAN IN SUPPORT OF THE ENVISION STOCKTON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - 2023 Stormwater Master Plan
PPT - 15.1 - Stormwater Master Plan
Approved Resolution 2023-03-07-1501
Approve
Resolution 2023-03-07-1501
:
1. Approving the determination pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) that the preparation of the 2023 Stormwater Master Plan is exempt and no further environmental review is required.
2. Adopting the 2023 Stormwater Master Plan prepared in support of the Envision Stockton 2040 General Plan Update.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Susan Lenz.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua.
16. HEARINGS
None
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Wright - will report out at the next Council Meeting Councilmember Warmsley - recent homicides; SJAFCA federal allocation for flood protection Councilmember Blower - Visit Stockton Board of Directors Meeting, This is Stockton Podcast; fly along on Falcon One; Grand Opening Police Organizational Wellness Unit; Stockton Rotary Read-In; Black Student Union Delta College, Black Businesses Unite; StocktonCon; Aspire School Celebration of Learning; Community Office Hour March 8, 2023 at Octavio’s from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM; March 10, 2023 Ribbon Cutting for Sprouts at 6:30 AM; March 16, 2023 Visit Stockton Annual Tourism Breakfast Councilmember Padilla - recent homicides; positive opportunities for youth to prevent violence, City of Stockton Student Worker Program (209) 937-8452 Councilmember Lenz - Stockton Police Department promotion ceremony; storefront beautification for tenants; April 29, 2023 at the Children’s Museum, Cocktails and Karaoke Mayor Lincoln - storefront beautification grant; Community Improvement and Crime Prevention Meetings; Student Workers Program; thanked Council for leadership
19. ADJOURNMENT - 6:26 PM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1 23-0211 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
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CSC 2022-10-20
CSC 2022-12-15
Leg Committee 2022-11-16
PC 2022-09-22
Eliza R. Garza, CMC
Stockton City Clerk