MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF March
19, 2024
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
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
Absent:
Susan Lenz.
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 24-0212 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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3.2 24-0213 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.3 24-0214 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.4 24-0217 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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3.5 24-0216 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate 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 - 4:01 PM
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:01 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:10 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Kevin J Lincoln II
Kimberly Warmsley
Daniel Wright
Absent:
Susan Lenz.
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
Reverend Williams, of New Genesis Church provided the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the San Joaquin US Army Recruiting Company
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lori Asuncion reported that there was nothing to report this evening.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 24-0283 PROCLAMATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH - MARCH 2024 Legislation Text
Recipient: Mar Muhammad, Board Member for the Red Cross Mar Muhammad, Board Member for the Red Cross - thanked Councilmembers, and staff
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Frank Gayaldo - investigation; public transparency
David Madera - thanked Councilmembers; Gospel Rescue Mission, New Life Program Pat Barrett - smart camera discussion; flag raise verbiage; gas station food Ralph White - tickets purchased
Pandora Crowder - South Side food concern; Manthey Road, pedestrian crossing Council Correspondence - Public Comments
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda with a single vote save for items 12.3 which were considered separately Moved by
: Daniel Wright, seconded by Kimberly Warmsley.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
12.1 24-0260 ACCEPT BY MOTION PROPOSITION 111 APPROPRIATION LIMIT (GANN LIMIT), CORE REVENUES AUDIT, MEASURE M STRONG COMMUNITIES TAX FUND AUDIT, AND MEASURE W PUBLIC SAFETY TAX FUND AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Motion 2024-03-19-1201
approving the Proposition 111 Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report, the Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Core Revenues Report, the Measure M Strong Communities Tax Fund Audit, and the Measure W Public Safety Tax Fund Audit for the year ended June 30, 2023.
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Attachment A - 2023 Prop 111 Appropriation Limit (GAAN Limit) Attachment B - 2023 Independent Accountants’ Report Core Revenues Attachment C - 2023 Measure M Tax Fund Audit
Attachment D - 2023 Measure W Tax Fund Audit
12.2 24-0261 ACCEPT BY MOTION THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES OF MEASURES A AND B REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Motion 2024-03-19-1202
accepting the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures on Measures A and B Transaction and Use Tax for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 (Attachment A).
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Attachment A - Measures A and B Accountants Report
12.4 24-0162 APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF VISIONARY HOME BUILDERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM AND APPROVING LA PASSEGGIATA BUDGET FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM Resolution 2024-03-19-1204
approving the support of the Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc. application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Local Government Matching Grants Program funds for the La Passeggiata affordable housing project and approve the project budget and funding sources; and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Attachment A - Resolution 2021-06-22-1502
Attachment B - Resolution 2023-08-22-1209
Proposed Resolution - LGMG / La Passeggiata
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1204
12.5 24-0167 AUTHORIZE A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT FORGIVABLE LOAN FOR $128,838.76 TO 345 E CHANNEL STREET, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 EAST CHANNEL STREET Resolution 2024-03-19-1205
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1. Authorizing a Facade Improvement Forgivable Loan to 345 E Channel Street, LLC, for the property located at 345 East Channel Street in the amount of $128,838.76
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Property Photos
Attachment C - Renderings of Proposed Improvements
Proposed Resolution - Facade 345 East Channel Street
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1205
12.6 24-0176 APPROVE FINDINGS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THIRKETTLE CORPORATION, DBA AQUA METRIC SALES COMPANY, FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS, AUTOMATED METER READING EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE Resolution 2024-03-19-1206
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1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Authorizing a six-year contract with Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua Metric Sales Company, of Sacramento, California, for the Water Meters, Meter Reading Equipment, and Software Project (Project UH22001) for a total amount not-to-exceed $17,220,369.72 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - AMI Agreement
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1206
12.7 24-0154 APPROVE FINDINGS AND AWARD AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO VVH CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR DEPTH OF COVER REMEDIATION DESIGN SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PIPELINE CROSSING THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER Resolution 2024-03-19-1207
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1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract in the amount of $872,360 to VVH Consulting Engineers of Modesto, CA to design the depth of cover remediation for the 36-inch pipeline and reinforcement of cover for the 60-inch pipeline crossing the San Joaquin River (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Engineering Services Contract.
4. Appropriating funds of $872,360 from the Wastewater Utility Fund Balance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Special Services account for these services.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Contract
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1207
12.8 24-0190 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FILE ROOM SCANNING AND DIGITAL STORAGE PROJECT Resolution 2024-03-19-1208:
1. Awarding a Professional Services Contract to ARC Document Solutions of Stockton, CA, in the amount of $178,440, for the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. SEB-23-003.
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Appropriating funds in the amount of $160,000 from the Measure K Maintenance Fund Balance to the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure K Maintenance Operating Budget for the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. SEB-23-003.
4. Transferring funds in the amount of $160,000 from the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure K Maintenance Operating Budget to the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. WT24042.
5. Transferring funds in the amount of $89,220 from the Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget to the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. WT24042.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract 23-0972
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1208
12.9 24-0198 RATIFY SUBMITTAL OF 2024 RAISE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ADVANCING COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY AND EQUITY FOR SOUTH STOCKTON PROJECT Motion 2024-03-19-1209
ratifying the submittal of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant application for Advancing Community Connectivity and Equity for South Stockton in the amount of $8,150,000.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Project Location Map.pdf
12.3 24-0279 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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Attachment A - Redacted Application.pdf
Proposed Resolution - PC Appointment.docx
Note: A memo dated March 19, 2024 from the City Clerk relating to agenda item 12.3 Ratify Appointment To Planning Commission was distributed around the bench Around the bench memo
The following persons spoke to the item: Motec Sanchez, Ralph White Motion approving resolution ratifying an Motec Sanchez to the Stockton Planning Commission to fill a vacated term representing Council District 1. The partial term will begin upon appointment and end January 31, 2027.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla. Motion did not receive a second and it was lost.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 24-0200 APPROVE THE 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2024 Legislative Program
PPT - 15.1 - 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program Approve
Motion 2024-03-19-1501
approving the 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program 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 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
15.2 24-0196 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF IMPROVEMENT AREA 3 OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-2 (WESTLAKE VILLAGES II), APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE FORM OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, APPROVING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS, AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution - Westlake II IA3
Exhibit 1 - 2024 IA3 Fiscal Agt Agmt Westlake II
Exhibit 2 - Preliminary Official Statement
Exhibit 3 - Bond Purchase Agreement
Approved Resolution 2024-03-19-1502
PPT - 15.2 Westlake Villages II
Approve
Resolution 2024-03-19-1502
authorizing the issuance and sale of Special Tax Bonds, payable from Special Taxes, for and on behalf of Improvement Area 3 of the City of Stockton Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Westlake Villages II) in the estimated amount of $13,960,000 (not-to-exceed $15,500,000), and directing the execution of a Fiscal Agent agreement approving as to form a preliminary official statement, and approving all other documents and actions in connection with the issuance.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Brando Villapudua.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
15.3 24-0163 ADOPT A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A REGIONAL HOMELESS ACTION PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HOMELESS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 5 APPLICATION Legislation Text
Attachment A - Regional Homeless Action Plan and MOU
PPT - 15.3 - HHAP Round 5
The following persons spoke to this item: Jessica Velez, Jon Mendelson Approve
Motion 2024-03-19-1503
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1. Accepting and approving the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan for Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant (HHAP 5) grant program
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County and San Joaquin Continuum of Care
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, 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 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
15.4 24-0259 ACCEPT BY MOTION THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Legislation Text
Attachment A - ACFR FY23
PPT - 15.4 - ACFR FY23
Approve
Motion 2024-03-19-1504
approving the independent audit of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Moved by
: Daniel Wright, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
15.5 24-0223 ADOPT THE FY 2024-25 COUNCIL PRIORITY GOALS, ONE PAGE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND 2024 COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY2024-25 One Page Strategic Plan
Attachment B - Workshop Presentation Materials
Attachment C - 2024 Workshop Summary Report
PPT - 15.5 - Council Priority Goals and Workshop Summary Approve
Motion 2024-03-19-1505
adopting the FY 2024-25 One Page Strategic Plan, outlining the City Council's updated priority goals.
Moved by
: Kimberly Warmsley, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
16. HEARINGS
16.1 24-0078 ADOPT BY MOTION THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE STATE HOUSING DEPARTMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW Legislation Text
Attachment A - General Plan 2023 Annual Report
Attachment B - 2015-2023 Housing Element 2023 Annual Report PPT - 16.1 - General Plan 2023 Annual Report
Approve
Motion 2024-03-19-1601
approving the 2023 Annual Progress Reports (APRs) for the Envision Stockton 2040 General Plan and the 2015-2023 Housing Element and authorize the City Manager to submit reports to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) as required by State Law.
Moved by
: Daniel Wright, seconded by Kimberly Warmsley.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Kevin J Lincoln II, Kimberly Warmsley, and Daniel Wright.
Absent
: Susan Lenz.
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Black reported that there was nothing further to report this evening
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - thanked constituency; traffic light cameras, Community Improvement Crime Prevention; Gospel Rescue Mission, AdHoc for Homelessness meeting; Happy Easter Vice Mayor Warmsley - Manthey Road Pathway, county pocket; Sacramento Capitol, lobbying; One Voice Washington DC trip, May 2024; recognized loss of Stagg High School student; congratulated Gwendolyn, doctorate degree; thoughts with Councilmember Susan Lenz Councilmember Wright - League of California Cities Public Safey Policy Committee, Friday March 19, 2024; passing of Don Shalvey, close tonight’s meeting in his honor; brother David Arthur Wright passing Blower - USS Lucid tour, open house April 27-28, 2024 10:00 AM -3:00 PM; California League of Cities tour of Tesla Factory; Banner High Ball Park; 5 year anniversary of Kitchen at Stone Brier; directing staff to agendize the removal of Motec Sanchez from all Boards and Commissioners currently on Councilmember Villapudua seconded Councilmember Villapudua - congratulated Key of the City 2024; thanked colleagues; Happy Weekend Mayor Lincoln - condolences to Councilmember Wright; close in a moment of silence
19. ADJOURNMENT - 7:48 PM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. 24-0247 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
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Audit 2023-11-13.pdf
CSC 2023-10-19.pdf
Legislation-Environmental 2023-10-18.pdf
PC 2023-10-12.pdf
PC 2023-10-26.pdf
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK