MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent MEETING OF March
4, 2025
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:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Michele Padilla
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Brando Villapudua, and Mariela Ponce.
Note: Councilmember Ponce arrived at 4:03 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0154 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Name of Case: Rosann San Nicolas v. City of Stockton, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2022-25)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code to discuss matters pertaining to existing litigation.
Legislation Text
3.2 25-0156 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Legislation Text
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 - 5:42 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 Rabbi Gwasdoff, Temple Israel and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Amaya Izano
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney - In the matter of Rosann San Nicolas v. City of Stockton, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2022-25) the City Council voted 6-0 with Councilmember Villapudua absent to settle this matter in the amount of $210,000, no other items to report.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 25-0234 PROCLAMATION: ARBOR WEEK
Legislation Text
Recipient: Julie Dunning
Julie Dunning - thanked City of Stockton and Councilmembers
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julie Dunning - March 15, 2025 Clean City Initiative at Long Park and Independence Park; thanked Councilmember Mario Enriquez Pandora Crowder - Manthey Road
Ari - social media bullying
Jessica Velez - homeless displacement; Trinity Parkway encampment, homeless services Pat Barrett - public comments; unhoused community
Roxanne McKay - daughter Lexus Tafoya; unhoused
Julie Devincenzi - code enforcement, expired plates, own towing yard Mary Elizabeth - climate action and resiliency plan funding, outreach and engagement with community, Sierra Club Mark Stebbins - censures; racial justice; North Stockton Library Name Cynthia Gail Boyd - accountability; code enforcement cases Dr. Gwendolyn Dailey - $3.5 million funding request for youth (document filed) Document Filed - Dr.Gwendolyn Dailey
Armando Rodriguez - human sex trafficking; AB 379; smoke shops Sheila Ward Shaw - City Auditor, independent auditor
Greg Raffetto - homeless, housing issues, drug issues
Rocio House - volunteer work, engagement; transparency; responsible platform Veterans Forever - church, homeless children drop off; veterans Alyssa Leiva - censure hearing; Economic Development Department, Carrie Wright; workplace bullying Bobby Bivens - NAACP president; NAACP
Armani Eid Nelson - terrorist cartel, domestic violence Alberto Gonzalez - lights in Stockton, public comments; community participation Council Correspondence - Public Comment
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of 12.2; 12.5; 12.3; 12.4 which were heard separately 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.
12.1 25-0213 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2025-03-04-1201
approving the minutes from the City Council meetings of January 7, 2025, January 9, 2025, January 21, 2025, and February 4, 2025 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2025-01-07
Attachment B - 2025-01-09
Attachment C - 2025-01-21
Attachment D - 2025-02-04
12.2 25-0064 APPROVAL OF ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES AT CITY HALL Legislation Text
Attachment A - Draft Class Spec Security Services Manager Proposed Resolution - Security Services Manager
Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1202
The following persons spoke to this item: Mark Stebbins; Cynthia Gail Boyd; and Dr. Gwendolyn Dailey Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-04-1202:
1. Establishing a new unclassified/unrepresented classification position of Security Services Manager and approve the proposed salary range.
2. Authorizing the addition of one new full-time employee (FTE) to the City Manager's Office, and associated budget appropriation of $49,724 to support the Security Services Manager position from April through June of FY2024-25.
3. Authorizing a project budget of $186,755 for Enhanced Security Measures at City Hall and authorize corresponding purchases needed to procure equipment and services to implement.
4. Authorizing a total budget appropriation of $236,479 from the General Fund Reserves to various funds in support of items 1-3.
5. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to carry out the intent and purpose of this motion.
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.
12.3 25-0029 APPROVE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND TO THE PORT OF STOCKTON FOR AN OVERCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER USER FEES Legislation Text
Approve
Motion 2025-03-04-1203
authorizing the City Manager to authorize a refund to the Port of Stockton in the amount of $91,953.87 for an overcharge of industrial wastewater user fees.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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.
12.4 25-0189 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15, CHAPTERS 15.24 AND 15.28 BY REPEALING AND REPLACING BOTH CHAPTERS WITH TITLE 15, CHAPTER 24, "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE" ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AND AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.04; AND TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.12; AND TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.64; AND TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.68; AND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.32, SECTION 1.32.040; AND 15.32, SECTION 15.32.090 TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW AND CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES IN EXISTING CODE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Proposed IPMC Ordinance Redlined Version Proposed Ordinance - IPMC
Approved Ordinance 2025-03-04-1204
The following person spoke to this item: Mark Stebbins
Approve
Ordinance 2025-03-04-1204
:
1. Repealing Title 15, Chapter 15.24 and Title 15, Chapter 15.28 of the Stockton Municipal Code and create Title 15, Chapter 15.24 to incorporate the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with amended provisions, to adequately protect the health, safety, and welfare or the public and occupants, and better align with other existing adopted Codes; and
2. Amending Stockton Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.04, "Administrative Provisions for Construction Codes", regarding appeal provisions conflicting with the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part II; and
3. Amending Stockton Municipal Codes, Title 15, Chapter 15.12, "Fire Code", whereupon with the adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code, an Appendix within the code was inadvertently included, and Title 15, Chapter 15.64, "Swimming Pool Code", whereupon with the adoption of the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, an Appendix within the code was inadvertently included; and
4. Repealing Stockton Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.68, "Building Security Regulations" that is no longer relevant with the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code; and
5. Amending Stockton Municipal Codes 1.32.040, "Appeal of Administrative Citation", and 15.32.090, "Appeals", to properly reference applicable and forms of appeal.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
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.
12.5 25-0065 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES FOR STOCKTON URBAN FOREST INVENTORY Legislation Text
Attachment A - Professional Services Contract
The following person spoke to this item: Mark Stebbins; Dan Richardson; Julie Dunning; Cynthia Gail Boyd Approve
Motion 2025-03-04-1205
:
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 Services Contract to West Coast Arborist, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, in the amount of $600,000, for Professional Tree Services for Stockton Urban Forest Inventory, Project No. OM-24-085/WE22052.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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.
12.6 25-0149 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE TWO FIRE ENGINES AND TWO TILLER FIRE TRUCKS Resolution 2025-03-04-1206
:
1. Appropriating funds in the amount of $5,882,017 from the Fleet Internal Service Fund Balance to the Fleet Internal Service Fund, Equipment Acquisition Account.
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Approving the use of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement through Sourcewell Contract No. 113021-OKC with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. through an affiliated vendor, Golden State Fire Apparatus of Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of two fire engines and two tiller fire trucks.
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $5,882,017 with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. through an affiliated vendor, Golden State Fire Apparatus of Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of two fire engines and two tiller fire trucks.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Equipment Replacement List
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Cooperative Purchase Agreement
Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1206
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
14.1 25-0230 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COLUMBUS PARK RENOVATIONS PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - GVCC Agreement
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
PPT - 14.1 - Columbus Park Renovation Project
Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1401
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-04-1401
:
1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041.
2. Approving an Agreement between the City of Stockton and the San Joaquin County Office of Education dba Greater Valley Conservation Corps in the amount of $106,606 for the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041.
3. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,345,000 to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. of Clovis, CA, for the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Brando Villapudua, 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.
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 25-0066 ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY24-25 First Quarter - General Fund
Attachment B - FY24-25 Measure A Expenditure Plan
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1501
PPT - 15.1 - FY24-25 First Quarter Budget Update
Note: A memo dated March 4, 2025 from Imelda Arroyo, Budget Officer was distributed around the bench informing council members that there was an updated version of Attachment B to further clarify "Restoration of Services" Around The Bench Memo
The following person spoke to this item: Julie Dunning
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-04-1501
:
1. Accepting this budget status report on the unaudited results of the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.
2. Approving two budget amendments and associated transfers in the General Fund Citywide Revenue and the Fire Department Truck 7 Restoration Project.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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.
15.2 25-0198 ACCEPT THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Combined Quarterly Investment Reports
Attachment B - Certification of Quarterly Investment Report PPT - 15.2 - Quarterly Investment Report
Approve
Motion 2025-03-04-1502
accepting the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
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.
15.3 25-0228 PROGRAM UPDATE: AVA COMMUNITY ENERGY
Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
PPT - 15.3 - Ava Community Energy Update
The following persons spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth and Cynthia Gail Boyd
15.4 25-0235 ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW, AND RELOCATION OR PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESSES, ALSO KNOWN AS SMOKESHOPS, WITHIN THE CITY OF STOCKTON, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Legislation Text
Proposed Ordinance
Attachment A - SB 793.pdf
Attachment B - CDPH Notice of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action.pdf Attachment C - CDPH Finding of Emergency.pdf
Attachment D - CDPH Emergency Regulations Text.pdf
Attachment E - Forbes Article California Governor Unveils Emergency Ban on Hemp Products with THC.pdf Attachment F - FDA Article.pdf
Attachment G - ABC10.com Article.pdf
Attachment H - Stocktonia Article.pdf
Attachment I - SPD News_ Smoke Shop... - Stockton Police Department _ Facebook.pdf Attachment J - Modesto KCRA3 Article.pdf
Attachment K - Modesto Bee Article.pdf
Attachment L - Modesto Press Release.pdf
Attachment M - ABC30 Fresno.pdf
Attachment N - Fresno Bee Article.pdf
Attachment O- 2023 Public Comments.pdf
Attachment P - City of Covina.pdf
Approved Ordinance 2025-03-04-1504
PowerPoint Presentation
The following persons spoke to this item: Julie Dunning; Kimberly Bankstanlee; Kesa Bruce; Mary Elizabeth; Dan Richardson; Cynthia Gail Boyd Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Urgency
Ordinance 2025-03-04-1504
approving establishing a temporary moratorium on the establishment of new, and relocation or physical expansion of existing tobacco retailer businesses, also known as smoke shops, within the City of Stockton, to become effective immediately.
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.
15.5 25-0236 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION WAIVING ANY APPLICABLE PRIVILEGES FOR ANY CONFIDENTIAL BROWN ACT INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1505
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-04-1505
approving waiving any applicable privileges for any confidential Brown Act investigations conducted in the last four years to allow for the public release of such report(s).
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-1
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Brando Villapudua.
16. HEARINGS
16.1 25-0188 TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE CREATING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.34, OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VACANCY AND VACANT LOT REGISTRATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FEE SCHEDULE Legislation Text
Attachment A - VP Registration Ordinance Redlined
Proposed Resolution - Vacant Commercial Property/Lot Fee Exhibit 1 - Fee Schedule Amend - Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance Proposed Ordinance - Vacant Property Registration
PPT - 16.1 - Vacant Commerical Property Ordinance
Around The Bench Memo
The following persons spoke to this item: Kouy and Gwendolyn Daily Approve
Motion 2025-03-04-1601
to bring this item back to council; refining the fees; establishing language to work with vacant lot owners; and additional language to work with vacant lot owners that want to sell or donate their land Moved by
: Jason Lee, 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 25-0164 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE (SMC), TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.08, SECTION 1.08.010; AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.32, SECTION 1.32.050; AND AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.64, SECTION 9.64.090 TO CLARIFY FINE STRUCTURES, ESTABLISH A "HARDSHIP WAIVER" PROCESS, AND RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES IN THE CODE RELATED TO OFFENSES DEEMED AS INFRACTIONS; AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FEE SCHEDULE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Proposed Infractions Ordinance Amendments Redlined Proposed Resolution - Infractions
Exhibit 1 - Fee Schedule Amendment - Infractions
Proposed Ordinance - Infractions Ordinance Amendments
PPT - 16.2 - Amending Code 1 and Establishing a Hardship Waiver Approved Resolution 2025-03-04-1602
Approved Ordinance 2025-03-04-1602
The following person spoke to this item: Albert Gonzalez Approve
Ordinance 2025-03-04-1602
amending Title 1, Chapter 1.08, Section 1.08.010, to update the Municipal Code to reflect the current limits of allowable fines for certain violations of the Code considered to be infractions, and ensure compliance with State Law by requiring the City to establish a program for qualifying persons the ability to request a reduction of fines resulting from violations of infractions through a 'Hardship Waiver Request' process; and, Amending Title 1, Chapter 1.32, Section 1.32.050 to clarify that fines for violations considered to be infractions shall be levied in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 1.08; and, Amending Title 9, Chapter 9.64, Section 9.64.090 to correct an inconsistency for the allowed height of barbed wire (a violation codified as an infraction) within separate Chapters/Sections of the Municipal Code; and, Resolution 2025-03-04-1602
approving an amendment to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fee Schedule relating to Infraction Violations; and, Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance and resolution.
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.
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Steve Colangelo, Interim City Manager - payroll audit and training with staff; Chief Finacial Officer recruitment process; design of new library website; opening of Louis Park and Misty Holt-Singh Memorial Softball Complex; District 6 Development presentation for Vice Mayor Lee; encampment clean up; March 2, 2025 - March 8, 2025 Women In Construction week; Stockton Fire Department and Alisa Anne Ruch Burn Foundation event March 7, 2025 at firehouse number two; Stockton Chamber of Commerce hosting March Shamrock Tradeshow Mixer March 6, 2025; One Voice Conference; City County tax sharing agreement discussion
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - thanked Sargent Patrick High; thanked non profits for help with unhoused; public comments; crime levels; street light visibility; Ad Hoc Homeless Committee March 6, 2025; activities for youth Councilmember Enriquez - District 4 presentation; Mornings with Mario March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM; potholes; abandoned cars; Ask Stockton app; Youth Advisory Commission; Measure W Oversight Committee; Arbor Week, Victory Park tree planting this Saturday Vice Mayor Lee - Woman’s History Month; NAACP; District 6 presentation, thanked department heads; community forums; study session on fees in 60 days; study session on procurement and how money is awarded to building contractors; Audit findings; beautification March 15, 2025 William Long Park; thanked Police Department; councilmember behavior Councilmember Blower - California League of Cities; Seaford Center, community planning meeting, Pickle ball; Rotary Read In; congratulated Italian Athletic Club award recipients Councilmember Ponce - recognize Italian Athletic club officer or the year; Aspire school response Councilmember Villapudua - grant programs the City offers; ReInvent Stockton Mayor Fugazi - thanked colleagues; International Rally March 6, 2025 Bear Creek High School; Arbor Day Victory Park; park clean ups; Stockton Police Department Promotional Ceremony; Italian Athletic Club; City of Stockton 125th anniversary; father recovering from surgery
19. ADJOURNMENT - 10:55 PM
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK