City Council/Successor Agency to the
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City of Stockton
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City Council/Successor
Agency of the
Redevelopment
Agency/Public Financing
Authority/Parking Authority
Concurrent Agenda
Christina Fugazi, Mayor/Chair (At Large)
Jason Lee, Vice Mayor (District 6)
Michele Padilla (District 1)
Mariela Ponce (District 2)
Michael Blower (District 3)
Mario Enríquez (District 4)
Brando Villapudua (District 5)
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado
Street, Stockton CA
4:00 PMTuesday, March 18, 2025
Closed Session 4:00 PM :: Regular Session 5:30 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0157 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Recommended Action: Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager, City Attorney, Human Resources Director, Budget Officer, and Acting Deputy Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Units, Stockton City Employees' Association, Operating Engineer's Local 3, Mid-Management/Supervisory Level Unit, Unrepresented Management/Confidential, Law Department, Stockton Police Management Association, Stockton Firefighters Local 456 International Association of Firefighters, Stockton Fire Management, Stockton Police Officers' Association (SPOA)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54957.6(a) of the Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
3.2 25-0336 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
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Recommended Action: Number of Parcels: One
Address: 29981 Plasse Road, Pioneer, California 95666 (Silver Lake Camp, El Dorado National Forest; Section 17, T. 9 N., R. 17 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian)
APN: 02604006600
Owner: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Negotiators: Steve Colangelo, Interim City Manager and Chad Reed, Public Works Director
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code.
Department: Public Works
3.3 25-0364 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: Interim City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b).
Department: None
Note: This item was added March 14, 2025
4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT*
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA***
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 25-0343 CELEBRATION: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S 175TH ANNIVERSARY -
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PAUL CANEPA
Department: Office of the Mayor
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11. PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.1 25-0105 APPROVE A MOTION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL LLC
THROUGH SOURCEWELL FOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS
AND SUPPLIES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Approve findings in support of an exception to the competitive bid process, pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070.
2. Approve the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell, Contract No. 070924-SCC, with Staples Contract and Commercial LLC (Staples) for Office Equipment, Products and Services, for a term ending February 2, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $3,400,000.
It is also recommended that that the City Manager be authorized to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Administrative Services
Attachment A - Cooperative Agreement with Staples Contract and Commercial LLCAttachments:
12.2 25-0214 APPROVE A MOTION TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENTS THROUGH E&I TO OBTAIN
ELECTRIC PARTS AND SUPPLIES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Approve findings in support of an exception to the competitive bid process, pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070(B);
2. Approve the use of the cooperative purchase agreement through E&I Cooperative Services for the purchase of electrical parts and supplies with Vantage Electrical Group d.b.a. Vantage Group Contract No. No.
EI00209-2023 RFP, for a term through August 31, 2028, and in a total not to exceed amount of $236,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Administrative Services
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Attachment A - Platt Cooperative AgreementAttachments:
12.3 25-0255 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
MEASURE W OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the appointment to the Measure W Committee of Rena Rodgers for a term commencing immediately and ending on January 31, 2029
Department: City Clerk
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment
Attachments:
12.4 25-0267 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting of February 18, 2025 Department: City Clerk
Attachment A – 2025-02-18Attachments:
12.5 25-0134 APPROVE A MOTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF 17 SOLAR LIGHTS FOR THE MARCH LANE UNDERPASS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Approve findings and ratify the City Manager's approval to execute an Emergency Purchase Order to Fonroche Lighting America of Forest Hill, TX, in the amount of $117,550, for the purchase of 17 solar lights to be installed along the March Lane Underpass between Bianchi Road and Fred Russo Drive.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Public Works
Attachment A - Purchase OrderAttachments:
12.6 25-0079 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY
PURCHASE OF POLICE PURSUIT CHEVROLET SILVERADO
TRUCKS WITH FUTURE CHEVROLET
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Appropriate funds in the amount of $499,036.35 from the Fleet Internal Service Fund Balance to the operating Fleet Internal Service Fund, Equipment Acquisition Account.
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Approve findings and ratify the City Manager's approval to execute an Emergency Purchase Order to Future Chevrolet of Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $598,843.62, for the purchase of six police pursuit Chevrolet Silverado trucks for the Police Department.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Public Works
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Quote
Attachments:
12.7 25-0184 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE PIXIE WOODS TREE
TRIM AND BRUSH REMOVAL PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Transfer funds in the amount of $148,518.29 from the Pixie Woods Improvement, Project No. WP22054, to the Pixie Woods Tree Trim and Brush Removal, Project No. WD22013.
2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $183,132.61, with P31 Enterprises, Inc. of Oroville, CA, for the Citywide Tree Maintenance, Project No. WE22052.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Public Works
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - CCO No. 2
Attachments:
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 25-0273 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR THE MIRACLE MILE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS AND REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Award a Professional Services Contract to Siegfried Engineering, Inc. of Stockton, CA, in the amount of $2,194,000 for design of the Miracle Mile Pedestrian Safety Improvements and Revitalization, Project No.
WT24043/PLBP-5008(203).
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Public Works
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
PPT - 15.1 - Miracle Mile Pedestrian Safety
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15.2 25-0318 STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD) SUBSTATIONS UPDATE Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Informational only; no action to be taken.
Department: Police
PPT - 15.2 - Police Substations UpdateAttachments:
16. HEARINGS**
16.1 24-1169 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL
SALES TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
STOCKTON AND HOME DEPOT USA, INC., AND AMEND THE
OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SALES TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Approving the execution of an Office and Industrial Sales Tax Incentive Agreement between the City of Stockton and Home Depot USA, Inc.;
2. Amending the Office and Industrial Sales Tax Incentive program guidelines to better support the City in attracting and retaining businesses and to facilitate easier engagement with enterprises; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Department: Economic Development
Attachment A - Approved Resolution 2014-06-24-1505
Attachment B - Approved Resolution 2014-08-12-1601
Attachment C - Sales and Use Tax Brief
Attachment D - Redline Version of OIST Incentive Program Proposed Resolution - The Home Depot
Exhibit 1 - OIST Incentives Program
Exhibit 2 - Home Depot Agreement Tax Incentives
PPT - 16.1 - Sales Tax Incentive Agreement - Home Depot Attachments:
16.2 25-0081 ADOPT BY MOTION THE 2024 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
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt by motion the 2024 Annual Progress Reports (APRs) for the Envision Stockton 2040 General Plan and the 2023-2031 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.
Department: Community Development
Attachment A - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) Attachment B - 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) PPT - 16.2 - 2024 Annual Progress Reports
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16.3 25-0142 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 EASTERN SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
PLAN AMENDMENT
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the City of Stockton Groundwater Sustainability Agency, conduct a Public Hearing to accept and respond to public comment on the 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan amendment for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, it is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:
1. Approve and adopt the 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.
2. Authorize the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority, its staff, and its consultants, to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to submit the 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment and the 2025 Periodic Evaluation to the Department of Water Resources and implement the plan.
3. Authorize the Municipal Utilities Department to work in collaboration with other local agencies to implement the projects and programs developed in the 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Municipal Utilities
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - 2024 GSP Amendment
Exhibit 2 - 2025 Periodic Evaluation
PPT - 16.3 - Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment
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17. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1 25-0265 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Information item only. No action required.
Department: City Clerk
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Ad Hoc Homelessness 2024-12-05
Audit 2024-10-07
CWC 2024-10-10
PC 2024-09-26
PC 2024-10-10
PC 2024-10-24
PC 2024-12-12.
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the City of Stockton and that I caused this agenda to be posted in the City Hall notice case on March 14, 2025 in compliance with the Brown Act.
Katherine Roland, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
By: ________________________________
Deputy
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
*Citizens may comment on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Finance Authority/Parking Authority, including items on the Agenda. The time limit for public comment is four (4) minutes and remains at the discretion of the presiding officer and changes shall be set at the start of the meeting. Speakers must submit “Request to Speak” cards to the City Clerk, and be prepared to speak when called. No speaker cards will be received after the close of the Citizen’s Comments portion of the meeting.
**Speakers should hold comments on items listed as a Hearing until the Hearing is opened.
The City of Stockton invites public comments in multiple forms. You provide your comments by using one of these methods:
1. Email - you may email your comments to [email protected]
2. Voicemail - you can leave a voice message by dialing (209) 937-8459.
3. In-Person Comments - a) Speakers must submit "request to speak cards" to the Clerk prior to the Public Comment portion of the agenda. No speaker cards will be accepted after the close of Public Comment. Please redirect any inquiries to [email protected]. b) Address only issues over which the meeting body has jurisdiction. c) The time limit for public comment is at the discretion of the presiding officer and shall be set at the start of the meeting. Donating time is not authorized. d) Your time will be displayed on the speaker podium for convenience.
*All written and voicemail public comments received by the Clerk's Office 90 minutes prior to the meeting start time will be forwarded to the meeting body members as correspondence and attached to the minutes. All comments received after that time will be forwarded as correspondence the following business day. Written and voicemail comments will not be read into the record.
Council Policy Manual Chapter 4.07 DECORUM
§ 4.07.010 Policy.
1) COUNCILMEMBERS
The City Council will practice civility and decorum in their discussions and debate. Councilmembers will value each other's time and will preserve order and decorum. A member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings of the Council, use personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks, nor disturb any other member while that member is speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the presiding officer or the Council, except as otherwise provided herein.
A) All Councilmembers have the opportunity to speak and agree to disagree but no Councilmember shall speak twice on any given subject unless all other Councilmembers have been given the opportunity to speak.
B) The Mayor has the affirmative duty to maintain order. The City Council will honor the role of the Mayor in maintaining order. If a Councilmember believes the Mayor is not maintaining order, the Councilmember may move that the Vice-Mayor enforce the rules of decorum and otherwise maintain order. If that motion receives a second and is approved by a Council majority, the Vice-Mayor shall enforce the rules of decorum and maintain order.
C) Any Councilmember who violates the rules repeatedly shall be sanctioned by the City Council, including, but not limited to, barring the Councilmember from further participation (other than voting) on the subject. 2) PERSONS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Persons addressing the Council shall not make personal, impertinent, unduly repetitive, slanderous or profane remarks to the Council, any member of the Council, City staff or the general public, nor utter loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, nor engage in any other conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. Any person who makes such remarks, who utters loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, who is unduly repetitious or engages in extended discussion of
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irrelevancies, or who engages in any disorderly conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably impedes the orderly conduct of any Council meeting shall, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of the Council, be barred from further audience before the Council during that meeting. 3) ENFORCEMENT
The rules of decorum set forth above shall be enforced in the following manner:
Warning. The presiding officer shall request that a person who is breaching the rules of decorum be orderly and silent. If, after receiving a warning from the presiding officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, the presiding officer shall order him or her to leave the Council meeting. If such person does not remove himself or herself, the presiding officer may order any law enforcement officer who is on duty at the meeting to remove that person from the Council Chambers.
4) RULES PERTAINING TO SIGNS, OBJECTS, SYMBOLIC MATERIALS, AND FIRE SAFETY WITHIN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS
A) Objects and symbolic materials such as signs which do not have sticks attached or otherwise create any fire or safety hazards will be allowed within the Council Chamber during Council meetings provided that they are not so large as to infringe upon the space of those in adjacent areas, and are no wider on their longest side than the audience chairs.
B) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them except when making an oral presentation to the Council and must not raise them above shoulder level or otherwise use them to obstruct vision or passage or disturb the conduct of the Council meeting. Such materials may not be placed on or against the walls, doors or furniture or in the aisles.
C) Exits shall not be obstructed in any manner. Obstructions, including storage, shall not be placed in aisles or other exit ways. Hand carried items must be stored so that such items do not inhibit passage in aisles or other exit ways.
D) Exit ways shall not be used in any way that will present a hazardous condition.
E) Overcrowding and admittance of persons beyond the approved capacity of a place of assembly are prohibited.
F) The Fire Marshal may establish designated areas for media equipment. 5) PERSONS AUTHORIZED WITHIN RAIL
No person except City officials and City staff shall be permitted within the rail in front of the City Council dais without the express consent of the presiding officer.