MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF January
7, 2025
The Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton CA
WELCOME - Mayor Christina Fugazi welcomed all to the January 7, 2025 City Council Meeting - Swearing In Ceremony.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
The invocation was provided by Bishop Dockery and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Padilla
OATH OF OFFICE/SWEARING IN CEREMONY
Swearing In Ceremony: Mariela Ponce, District 2
The Oath of Office for Councilmember-Elect Ponce was administered by Mayor-Elect Christina Fugazi. Certificate of Election presented by Katherine Roland, City Clerk.
Swearing In Ceremony: Mario Enríquez, District 4
The Oath of Office for Councilmember-Elect Enríquez was administered by Rhodesia Ransom. Certificate of Election presented by Katherine Roland, City Clerk.
Swearing In Ceremony: Jason Lee, District 6
The Oath of Office for Councilmember-Elect Lee was administered by Malcom Bell. Certificate of Election presented by Katherine Roland, City Clerk.
Swearing In Ceremony: Christina Fugazi, Mayor
The Oath of Office for Mayor-Elect Fugazi was administered by Ronald Fugazi, Father of Mayor-Elect Fugazi. Certificate of Election presented by Katherine Roland, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 6:31 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Mariela Ponce
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motecuzuma Sanchez - believing in the City of Stockton and new leadership; congratulated council Akbar, Vice President of SEIU 1021 - thanked council for support Pat Barrett - new councilmembers
Mary Elizabeth - information provided to council; Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Subasin Authority; fireworks; liquor stores, smoke shops Julie Dunning - new councilmembers; thanked the full council Unknown - congratulations
Cynthia Gail Boyd - congratulated new council; unlicensed vendors on the street; public safety Maria, Visionary Home Builders - affordable housing, priorities Destiny Rivas - voice of stockton; diversity
Steven Bejaorquez - thanked council for their service
Steve - celebratory evening
Paul Kinjo, Mayor Lathrop - congratulated council
Unknown - congratulated new councilmembers
Mercedes Heredia - safe swimming lessons; working with the city; congratulations Matthais Heredia - congratulations
Unknown - thanked councilmembers; safety issue
Carol Jones - nonprofit Mending of Mothers; unhoused support; congratulations Rupinder Mangat - change; preparation of council
Pandora Crowder - working together with Council; road work; thanked new city council Jorge Altamirano - VFW; Stockton Civic Memorial 100 year old anniversary RC Thompson - congratulated new city council;
Vincent Cantino - trash throughout the city; landlords
Nate Williams - congratulated new city council, Office of Violence Prevention Ivan - breakdancing studio
Gina Fortes - violence in neighborhood;
Krystal Coles - SEIU Local 1000;
Unknown - investment in youth; volunteer for Councilmember Jason Lee Renee Jones - foster parent; voting; congratulated new council Tomboy Hill - congratulated new council
Unknown - congratulated whole council; thanked City Manager Black; non profits Ed Stockton - digitizing City of Stockton
Unknown - serving the people of Stockton
Rev Dwight Williams - congratulated full council
Zoyla Moreno - translation services
Josh - Native Americans
Susan Jessica Mays - congratulated new Council
Lang Nguyen - Asian Pacific Public Affairs; public safety challenge Pastor Trina Turner - congratulated new council
Tia Barnes - congratulated new council
Tracy Moreland - congratulated new council
Dan Richardson - congratulated new council and returning; citizens of Stockton Justice Baca - foster youth
Judy Gray - foster mother; Venture Academy; foster youth Marina - change in stockton
Pastor Curtis Smith - working together
Unknown - thanked Mayor Fugazi; congratulations
Unknown - congratulated council; opportunities in the city Marcella McWilson - real estate
Brenda Vasquez - thanked Mayor Fugazi; welcomed new council Edwin Valdez - congratulated new council; funding projects Bishop Andrew Watkins - representation of the city
Zach Hulsey - youth focus
Unknown - future of stockton
Gina - congratulated council; thanked Mayor Fugazi
Michael Emerson - veteranhelp.net services
Elaine Mooney - congratulated council; homelessness;
Rhonda - youth organization, Thumbprint International; congratulations Mario Gardea, County Supervisor - congratulations
Nancy Young - City of Tracy Mayor; congratulated council Marbello Villalobos - congratulated council
Rick Demas - congratulated council; Ask Stockton; Stribley Park Alberto Gonzalez - congratulated new council
Council Correspondence -Public Comment
3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
3.1 25-0002 MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-01-07-0301
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-07-0301
appointing Councilmember Jason Lee as Vice Mayor
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
3.2 24-1267 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE/FUNCTION ROSTER Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1- Mayoral Appointments 2025
Approved Resolution 2025-01-07-0302
Note: A memo dated January 7, 2025 from Katherine Roland, City Clerk was distributed around the bench informing council there was a revision to mayoral appointments to Council committee structure/function roster - Exhibit 1 Around the bench memo
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-07-0302
amending the Mayoral Appointments to Council Committees and Committee Structure/Function roster effective immediately.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Mario Enríquez.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
3.3 25-0017 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A POSITION IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Legislation Text
Attachment A - Resolution 2024-12-10-0609
Attachment B - Class Spec - Mayoral PIO II
Attachment C - Redacted Resume - Leenisha Ward
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-01-07-0303
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-07-0303:
1. Appointing one new employee to fill the final vacancy in the Office of the Mayor; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Mario Enríquez.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Blower - thanked public, attendance; welcomed new councilmembers and mayor Councilmember Enriquez - groundstack coffee meeting at 10:00 AM; Ask Stockton App; January 21, 2025 boards and commissions appointments Vice Mayor Lee - civic engagement; Toys for Joy event; thanked City Manager Black, City Clerk Roland , City Attorney Asuncion for all the work towards the ceremony; multiple shootings and homicides in Stockton, public safety, acknowledge Chief McFadden; thanked County Supervisor Gardea; youth in community; ASM contract; study sessions regarding contract procurement; study session regarding money awarded to building contractors; discussion regarding substations in Stockton Approve
Motion 2025-01-07-0400
to hold study sessions regarding Contract Procurement and Review of Money Awarded to Building Contractors within the next 45 days Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Mariela Ponce.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
Councilmember Padilla - campaign, new councilmembers; thanked public; detailed report and investigation into Measure A funds; recognized Juan Heredia Councilmember Villapudua - thanked community for attendance; thanked new elected councilmembers Councilmember Ponce - thanked public
Mayor Fugazi - thanked Mary Elizabeth; update from Directors of form and function of department, projects that they are working on and timelines; thanked public; thanked staff; close meeting in memory of Robert Bobby Van Ruiten
5. ADJOURNMENT - 8:34 PM
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK