MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF March
21, 2023
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 4:00 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Susan Lenz
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
Note: Councilmember Villapudua arrived to Closed Session at 4:01 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 23-0217 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Two
Name of Case: Kevin Brasley, et al. v. City Council of Stockton, et al. (United States District Court, Eastern District, Case No. 2:20-CV-01967-JAM-CKD)
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 23-0218 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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3.3 23-0219 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.4 23-0220 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.5 23-0221 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.6 23-0222 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 4:01 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 4:49 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Susan Lenz
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
Captain Juan Oregel, Salvation Army Stockton provided the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was provided by Councilmember Lenz
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session this evening.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 23-0284 PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH - MARCH 2023 Recipient: Pooja Vyas, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Legislation Text
Pooja Vyas, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - thanked the Councilmembers; National Nutrition Month
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mark Stebbins - inequity in Stockton, commercial facilities, Strategic Plan Dominick Gulli - Proposition 218 (Document Filed)
Document Filed - Dominick Gulli
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda with a single vote save for items 12.4, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9 which were considered separately.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Daniel Wright.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
12.1 23-0277 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2023-03-21-1201
Approving the minutes from the City Council meetings of January 6, 2023, January 10, 2023, January 24, 2023, and February 7, 2023 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2023-01-06
Attachment B - 2023-01-10
Attachment C - 2023-01-24
Attachment D - 2023-02-07
12.2 23-0060 ACCEPT THE 2023 ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFITS REPORT AND ADOPT THE MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES FOR THE CITY’S HEALTH PLANS FOR 2023-2024 Motion 2023-03-21-1202:
1. Accepting the 2023 Annual Health Benefits Report for the City's medical, dental, vision, and fringe benefit plans
2. Approving moving to an 18-months renewal changing our benefit enrollment schedule from a fiscal year to a calendar year
3. Approving the recommended monthly premium rates for the City's benefit plans
4. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute health benefit policies and plans to address the health care needs of the City's employees.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2023 Annual Health Benefits Report
Attachment B - Health Premiums Rates
12.3 23-0165 APPROVE A RESOLUTION OBJECTING AND NOT CONSENTING TO THE PUBLIC SALE BY THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN OF REAL PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE CITY OF STOCKTON HAS LIENS OR OTHER RIGHTS TO PROPERTY TO PRESERVE CITY’S INTERESTS UPON THOSE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY Resolution 2023-03-21-1203:
1. Objecting and not consenting to the sale of certain properties which are subject to the County's Power to Sell;
2. Preserving any City liens and other rights which it may have to property which are subject to the County's Power to Sell; and
3. Authorizing certain City officials to send a certified copy of the resolution to the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector and San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purposes and intent of the resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2023-03-21-1203
12.4 23-0166 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EPIC PRODUCTIONS OF PHOENIX, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Standard Agreement - Epic Recruiting
Approve
Motion 2023-03-21-1204:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year Services Agreement with Epic Productions of Phoenix, LLC
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process
3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to make any and all expenditures and appropriations on behalf of the City as appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Susan Lenz.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
12.5 23-0167 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CORPS Motion 2023-03-21-1205:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Joaquin Sheriff's Department Community Corps (SJCC) to provide general labor services, at a not-to-exceed cost of $573,000; and
2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to make any and all expenditures and appropriations on behalf of the City as appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - MOU between SJSO and COS
12.6 23-0186 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LEXIPOL, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $496,827.50 Motion 2023-03-21-1206:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC (Lexipol), in an amount not to exceed $496,827.50.
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process; and
3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to make any and all expenditures and appropriations on behalf of the City as appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Lexipol Master Agreement
12.7 23-0272 RATIFY SUBMITTAL OF RAISE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONNECTING STOCKTON: THE CALIFORNIA STREET MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Approve
Motion 2023-03-21-1207
ratifying submittal of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant application for Connecting Stockton: The California Street Multimodal Corridor project, also known as the California Street Road Diet, Project No. WT18005, in the amount of $25,000,000.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Daniel Wright.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
12.8 23-0141 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITYWIDE TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP GRIND PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Project Map
Attachment B - Location List
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2023-03-21-1208
Approve
Resolution 2023-03-21-1208:
1. Approving the Notice of Exemption No. NOE34-22 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Citywide Tree Removal and Stump Grind, Project No. WD22053.
2. Approving the specifications for the Citywide Tree Removal and Stump Grind, Project No. WD22053.
3. Awarding a Service Contract in the amount of $267,817.50 to Rancho Tree Service of Bakersfield, CA, for the Citywide Tree Removal and Stump Grind, Project No. WD22053.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Susan Lenz.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
12.9 23-0017 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HSIP 9 - INSTALL SIDEWALK AND MEDIAN FENCING ALONG DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - NOE10-22
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2023-03-21-1209
Approve
Resolution 2023-03-21-1209
:
1. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE10-22 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the HSIP 9 - Install Sidewalk and Median Fencing Along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Project No. WT19003/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(186).
2. Approving the plans and specifications for the HSIP 9 - Install Sidewalk and Median Fencing Along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Project No. WT19003/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(186).
3. Appropriating funds in the amount of $11,000 from the Measure K Maintenance Fund Balance to the HSIP 9 - Install Sidewalk and Median Fencing Along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Project No. WT19003/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(186).
4. Appropriating additional Highway Safety Improvement Program funds in the amount of $97,470 to the HSIP 9 - Install Sidewalk and Median Fencing Along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Project No. WT19003/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(186).
5. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $538,159.85 to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. of Hughson, CA, for the HSIP 9 - Install Sidewalk and Median Fencing Along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Project No. WT19003/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(186).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Michele Padilla.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
12.10 23-0047 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALL LEFT-TURN LANES AT AIRPORT WAY AND HAZELTON AVENUE PROJECT Resolution 2023-03-21-1210:
1. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE11-21 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Install Left-Turn Lanes at Airport Way and Hazelton Avenue, Project No. WT19002/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(184).
2. Approving the plans and specifications for the Install Left-Turn Lanes at Airport Way and Hazelton Avenue, Project No. WT19002/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(184).
3. Appropriating funds in the amount of $362,557.40 from the Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to the Install Left-Turn Lanes at Airport Way and Hazelton Avenue, Project No. WT19002/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(184).
4. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,423,590 to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. of Hughson, CA, for the Install Left-Turn Lanes at Airport Way and Hazelton Avenue, Project No. WT19002/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(184).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Project Location Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2023-03-21-1210
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 23-0271 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM UPDATE Informational only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
PPT 15.1 Community Medical Centers Update
15.2 23-0231 APPROVE THE 2023 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2023 State & Federal Legislative Programs PPT 15.2 2023 Legislative Programs
Approve
Motion 2023-03-21-1502
Accepting the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Programs and authorize the City Manager to pursue the objectives outlined in these Programs through advocacy efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
15.3 23-0179 ADOPT A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AWARD FOR A SHELTER PROGRAM SERVING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT AND ARPA FUNDING.
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Attachment A - Site Map
PPT 15.3 - Low Barrier Shelter - SMDR
Approve
Motion 2023-03-21-1503:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a $6,500,000 application for a one-time capital grant through the County of San Joaquin (the "County") to support the creation of the Pathways shelter program for homeless individuals in partnership with St. Mary's Dining Room (the "Pathways Program");
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate with the County of San Joaquin and St. Mary's Dining Room;
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept and appropriate grant revenues and expenditures;
4. Authorizing the commitment of $3,600,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and, upon approval from the County, total County grant funds, to St. Mary's Dining Room for daily costs associated with creating and operating the Pathways Program; and
5. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion, including executing agreements and other documents with the County and St. Mary's Dining Room.
Moved by
: Daniel Wright, seconded by Susan Lenz.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
15.4 23-0280 ADOPT THE FY 2023-24 COUNCIL PRIORITY GOALS, ONE PAGE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND 2023 COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY2023-24 One Page Plan
Attachment B - Summary Report
Attachment C - 2023 Workshop Presentation
Note: A memorandum to the Council, dated March 21, 2023 regarding a PowerPoint Presentation for Item 15.4 was distributed around the bench and filed.
Around the Bench Memo
Approve
Motion 2023-03-21-1504
Adopting the FY 2023-24 One Page Strategic Plan, outlining the City Council's updated priority goals.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Kimberly Warmsley.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
15.5 23-0274 ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY 2022-23 First Quarter-General Fund
Proposed Resolution - First Quarter Budget Update
Approved Resolution 2023-03-21-1505
PPT 15.5 2022-23 First Quarter Budget Update(1)
Approve
Resolution 2023-03-21-1505:
1. Accepting this budget status report on the unaudited results of the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
2. Approving three budget amendments and associated transfers in the Community Services Department Recreation Fund, the Police Department Animal Services division and a Police Department capital project.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Moved by
: Susan Lenz, seconded by Daniel Wright.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Susan Lenz, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
16. HEARINGS
None
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Warmsley - One Voice trip; Weston Ranch Community Briefing; Safety and Wellness Meeting in Sierra Vista; Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM speaking at Women’s Empowerment Expo, University of the Pacific; San Joaquin Council of Governments mobility launch April 1, 2023, University of the Pacific; March 27, 2023 Stockton School Unified 3X3 meeting; safe routes to school; mental health wellness; critical infrastructure ordinance; Mormon Slough; vacant building ordinance; Van Buskirk efforts; homicides Councilmember Padilla - thanked Stockton Police Department; youth; encampment in district Councilmember Wright - Police Department; California Council of Government Meeting; East Bay Community Advisory Council; March 23, 2023 Chambers of Commerce breakfast symposium and the Central Valley Asian American Community Recognition Awards dinner; March 25, 2023, 100-year anniversary Presbyterian Church event; March 27, 2023 Stockton School Unified 3X3 meeting; March 28, 2023 One Voice Advocacy Trip; April 1, 2023 NAACP annual prayer breakfast Councilmember Blower - office hours; Legislative/Environmental March 15, 2023 meeting; March 16, 2023 Visit Stockton events; Fantastic Four franchise; March 16, 2023 San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency meeting; Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe; March 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM Caesar Chavez Breakfast, Cultural Heritage Center; March 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Safe Routes to School Rodeo; March 25, 2023 100-year anniversary Presbyterian Church event Councilmember Villapudua - thanked staff; Sousa Park; March 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Clean Up California; March 24, 2023- March 25, 2023, Monster Truck Madness; Soccer For Kids grand opening Mayor Lincoln - thanked the public
19. ADJOURNMENT - 8:45 PM
Eliza R. Garza, CMC
Stockton City Clerk