MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF January
21, 2025
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:31 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, and Mariela Ponce.
Note: Councilmembers Padilla and Ponce arrived at 3:33 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0056 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Legislation Text
3.2 25-0058 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Legislation Text
3.3 25-0057 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT:
Legislation Text
4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 3:32 PM
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:31 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:03 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:35 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Mariela Ponce
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
The Invocation was given by Capt. Juan Oregel from the Salvation Army and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Madison Smith from St. Mary’s High School
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney reported their was none
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Julie Dunning - homelessness, solicitation update; Teen Center, improvements, status Tamika Small - councilmember behavior
Yolanda Amen - public comments; councilmember behavior, censure Alberto Gonzalez - councilmember behavior
Dan Richardson - food trucks, vendor activity, North Pershing Avenue, Victory Park, municipal code update Julie Devincenzi - buses on Acacia Street, speeding
Reverend E.L. Williams - press table; City Charter
Luis Pagana - new immigration laws, Chief of Police press release, thanked Vice Mayor Lee Alyssa Leiva - ICE presence, report sightings; Sanctuary City Brandi Boyd - councilmember actions
Dedrick Muhammed - violence in the community; councilmember behavior, professionalism Pat Barrett - busses, trucks, air quality, residential areas; street sweeper hours, no parking signs; animal services Pandora Crowder - food trucks, district 6; unsheltered encampment; public decency Armando Rodriguez - working with councilmember on cleaning up downtown; social media; migrant workers; sanctuary county and city Arie Shewmake - councilmember behavior on the dais
Gloria Evans - National Association of Reality Workers, advocacy for safe housing, affordable housing planning, advocating for home ownership
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of 12.3; 12.10; 12.12 which were heard separately 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.
12.1 24-1293 APPROVE A MOTION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH GRAINGER THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS/CITY OF TUCSON FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATIONS (MRO) SUPPLIES, PARTS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS Motion 2025-01-21-1201
:
1. Approving findings in support of an exception to the competitive bid process, pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070.
2. Approving the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through Omnia Partners, Contract No. 240078-01, with W.W. Grainger, Inc. for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Parts, Equipment, and Materials, through December 31, 2027, and a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.
Authorizing the City Manager to take any necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Grainger Cooperative Agreement
12.2 24-1294 PUBLIC FACILITY FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 Motion 2025-01-21-1202
accepting the Public Facilities Fee Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Attachment A) to comply with State reporting requirements.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - PFF Program Annual Report FY 2023-24
12.3 25-0031 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2027.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application - CSC
Proposed Resolution - CSC Appointment
Approve
Motion 2025-01-21-1203
continuing this item to a later date in order to receive additional applicants to interview Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
12.4 25-0046 COUNCIL AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS
Resolution 2025-01-21-1204
reestablishing an Ad-Hoc Homelessness Committee to serve in an advisory capacity and review proposals and progress on the efforts toward addressing homelessness within the City.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1204
12.5 25-0047 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMISSION AND COUNCIL CHARTER REVIEW AD-HOC COMMITTEE Resolution 2025-01-21-1205
re-establishing the Charter Review Advisory Commission and the Council Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee to review and provide recommendations on revisions to the City Charter.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1205
12.6 24-1268 RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOCKTON PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution 2025-01-21-1206
ratifying appointments to the Stockton Planning Commission.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - PC Appointment
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1206
12.7 24-1270 APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Resolution 2025-01-21-1207
ratifying Councilmember and Mayoral appointments to the Charter Review Advisory Commission, Community Development Committee, Measure A Citizens' Advisory Committee, Measure M Strong Communities Advisory Committee, Measure W Oversight Committee, and Water Advisory Group Legislation Text
Attachment A - Charter Review Advisory Applications
Attachment B - Measure A Applications
Attachment C - Measure W Applications
Attachment D - Strong Communities Applications
Attachment E - Water Advisory Group Applications
Proposed Resolution - Appointments
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1207
Around the Bench Memo
Note: A memo dated January 21, 2025 from Katherine Roland, City Clerk was distributed around the bench informing council members there was a correction to the term ending date for the Water Advisory Group appointees
12.8 24-1287 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Resolution 2025-01-21-1208
ratifying appointments to the Community Development Committee Legislation Text
Attachment A - CPM Attendance Policy
Attachment B - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution.docx
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1208
Around the Bench Memo
Note: A memo dated January 21, 2025 from Katherine Roland, City Clerk was distributed around the bench informing council members that Vice Mayor Lee has updated his nominee for appointment
12.9 24-1202 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT CHARGES - AT&T CALIFORNIA Motion 2025-01-21-1209:
1. Authorizing a partial refund in the amount of $48,895.21 for fees connected to Encroachment Permit EP23-0985 paid by AT&T California.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - EP23-0985 Permit Cover
Attachment B - Original Permit Invoice
Attachment C - Refund Request Form
Attachment D - Revised Permit Invoice
Attachment E - Fee and Payment History
12.10 24-1259 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND OF BUILDING PERMIT CHARGES - PAMELA LEE MATLOCK Legislation Text
Attachment A - Refund Request
Attachment B - Proof of Payment
Attachment C - Permit Fee Refund Breakdown
Approve
Motion 2025-01-21-1210:
1. Authorizing a refund in the amount of $22,686.76 for fees connected with a building permit paid by Pamela Lee Matlock.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Moved by
: Jason Lee, 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.
12.11 24-1154 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STREET EASEMENT ALONG SOUTH AIRPORT WAY Resolution 2025-01-21-1211:
1. Authorizing the summary vacation of a portion of a street easement along South Airport Way
2. Authorizing the filing of Notice of Exemption No. 57-24 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the vacation of a portion of the street easement along South Airport Way
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all the necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Aerial Map
Proposed Resolution- 2525 Airport Way
Exhibit 1 - Legal
Exhibit 2 - Plat
Exhibit 3 - NOE 57-24
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1211
12.12 24-1288 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLASSIFIED/REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER FOR THE STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution - Animal Services Manager
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1212
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-21-1212
establishing a new classified/represented position of Animal Services Manager for the Stockton Police Department (SPD) and assign the salary range.
Moved by
: Mario Enríquez, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
12.13 24-1260 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND WITH DELTA AVIATION SERVICES, LP FOR A RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HANGAR STORAGE AND RENTAL SPACE IN A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $127,461 Motion 2025-01-21-1213
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year contract with two (2) one-year options to extend between the City of Stockton (City) and Delta Aviation Services, LP (Delta) for hangar storage and rental space in an amount not to exceed $127,461.
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Authorizing the City Manager 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.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Delta Hangar Rental Agreement
12.14 24-1256 APPROVE MOTION TO PURCHASE THREE PIONEER CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Motion 2025-01-21-1214:
1. Approving the plans and specifications for Three Pioneer Centrifugal Pumps, Project No. OM-25-023.
2. Awarding a Purchase Agreement for three pumps from Harrington Industrial Plastics, LLC of Fremont, CA, in the amount of $206,596.38.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Equipment Replacement List
Attachment B - Quote from Harrington Industrial Plastics, LLC
12.15 25-0005 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE AQUATIC FACILITIES RENOVATIONS - VICTORY PARK POOL Motion 2025-01-21-1215
approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Gas and Electric Extension Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric in the amount of $131,035.91, for electrical service upgrades for the Aquatic Facilities Renovations - Victory Park Pool, Project No. CR18020.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - PG&E Agreement
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 24-1262 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - PR Appointment
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1501
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-21-1501
appointing one commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term effective immediately and ending December 31, 2028.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, 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.
15.2 25-0048 DISCUSSION: ASM GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT This item was discussion only; no action was taken.
Legislation Text
Attachment A-SMG.ASM Contract Orig to 2031 Ext
Attachment B-CPRA_ASM_Requests_Responses
The following persons spoke to this item: Alyssa Leiva; Patricia Barrett; Pandora Crowder; Yolanda Amen; RC Thompson The meeting recessed at 7:37 PM and reconvened at 7:50 PM
15.3 25-0051 MEASURE A OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION
Informational item only; no action taken.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Approved Ordinance 2013-07-09-1601
Attachment B - Approved Ordinance 2023-12-05-1602
Attachment C - SPOA Side Letter Agreement - Recruitment and Retention Attachment D - Approved Resolution 2024-07-09-1506
Attachment E - FY 2024-25 Measure A Expenditure Plan
Attachment F - Advisory Measure B 65/35 Proceeds Allocation PPT. 15.3 Measure A Overview and Discussion )
The following persons spoke to this item: Julie Dunning (Document Filed); Pat Barrett; Pandora Crowder; Dan Richardson; RC Thompson; Alyssa Leiva; Michelle Sherman Document Filed: Julie Dunning
15.4 25-0049 DISCUSSION: POLICE SUBSTATIONS FOR WESTON RANCH AND SOUTHEAST STOCKTON This item was discussion only; no action was taken.
Legislation Text
The following persons spoke to this item: Julie Dunning; Yolanda Amen
16. HEARINGS
16.1 24-1281 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Amendment 13 Interlocal MOU - Ed Byrne JAG
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1601
PPT - 16.1 - JAG 2024
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-21-1601:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2024 allocation in the amount of $331,163
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to Approve Amendment No. 13 to the Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Stockton (City) and County of San Joaquin (County) to reallocate the 2024 JAG funds
3. Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriation by $331,163
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant award documents as required by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance and accept applicable terms and conditions.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Michele Padilla.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
16.2 24-1292 CONTINUED - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A COMMISSION USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A CANNABIS RETAIL STOREFRONT IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 1748 WEST FREMONT STREET (APN 135-080-01) (APPLICATION NO. P23-0049) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Cannabis Lottery Win Letter
Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment C - Location Map
Attachment D - General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment E - Zoning Map
Attachment F - Applicant Appeal
Attachment G - Approved Cannabis Business Locations
Proposed Resolution - Recommending Approval
Approved Resolution 2025-01-21-1602
Exhibit 1
PPT - 16.2 - Cannabis Appeal
The following persons spoke to this item: Dan Richardson; Pandora Crowder; Katya Evanhoe; Julie Devincenzi; Julie Dunning; Pat Barrett; Yolanda Amen Approve
Motion 2025-01-21-1602
to close public comments
Moved by
: Jason Lee, 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.
Approve
Resolution 2025-01-21-1602:
Approving the appeal and denying the Planning Commission's approval of a Commission Use Permit to allow the establishment of a proposed cannabis retail storefront business within an existing building, in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions found in the Proposed Resolution.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - February 6, 2025 4:00 PM, Ad Hoc for Homelessness Committee Meeting; vendors and food truck issues; press table, council chamber safety issue; councilmember behavior; tractor parking; street sweeping; ICE; refund police for permits to be agendized; ASM Global contract Vice Mayor Lee - civic participation; thanked City Manager Crew and City Clerk Roland; Progressive Church; thanked Florence Low; elevate her position and give her support staff, add to priority setting; vacant buildings, vacancy tax, smoke shops, liquor store, and cannabis at Legislative/Environmental Committee; city staff present on Civic Center and downtown development; substations in southeast Stockton and Weston ranch within 60 days, operable by end of July; youth summer plan agendized; council charter; new board members or commissioner; investigations, Legislative/Environmental Committee Councilmember Villapudua - thanked Chief McFadden, police application process; thanked ACM; office hours January 27, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM; San Joaquin County Fairgrounds January Business Mixer January 23, 2025, from 5:15 PM-7:15 PM; cannabis discussion Councilmember Blower - thanked public; Visit Stockton Board, new CEO Councilmember Enriquez - thanked public; congratulated all those who were appointed Boards and Commissions; Tree Stockton; Miracle Mile Improvement Board; thanked Stockton Police Officers Mayor Fugazi - public comment; thanked public; status of the teen center; truck parking; street sweeping; food vendors; enforcement; Indecent Exposure; housing plans; town hall meetings; interns; happy birthday Councilmember Padilla
19. ADJOURNMENT - 11:14 PM
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK