MINUTES
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent - Revised MEETING OF March
18, 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
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Mariela Ponce
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0157 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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3.2 25-0336 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
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3.3 25-0364 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:01 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:22 PM
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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 Nam Thich Hanh Tri, Venerable Monk and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Giovanni Vega
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
10.1 25-0343 CELEBRATION: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S 175TH ANNIVERSARY - CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PAUL CANEPA Legislation Text
Certificate
Recipient: City of Stockton
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Dan Richardson - police department, vehicle code enforcement, noise pollution; Pershing Avenue update Shelly Stapleton - La Quinta General Manager, public safety concern, homeless encampments Yolanda Amen - tree planting, city workers; light up Stockton, electricians Zoyla Moreno - businesses throughout Stockton (Document Filed) Document Filed - Zoyla Moreno
Pat Barrett - tree planting; unhoused, safe parking; city hall parking Dorton Nicholas - Downtown Stockton Alliance
Armando Rodriguez - tobacco shops; city grant writer
Mary Elizabeth - Stockton Steering Committee, April 2, 2025, Stribley Community Center, poem Edwin Valdes - Fatherhood Legacy, youth in the community, events Greg Raffetto - homeless, leader
Alberto Gonzalez - tree planting, city employment, light up stockton Amani Eiol - see something, say something
Barry Rhodes Sr - District 6, youth activities; marijuana Council Correspondence - Public Comment
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda with a single vote save for items 12.6 and 12.7 which were considered separately 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.
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 Motion 2025-03-18-1201
:
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 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.
Authorizing the City Manager to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Cooperative Agreement with Staples Contract and Commercial LLC
12.2 25-0214 APPROVE A MOTION TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS THROUGH E&I TO OBTAIN ELECTRIC PARTS AND SUPPLIES Motion 2025-03-18-1202
:
1. Approving findings in support of an exception to the competitive bid process, pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070(B);
2. Approving 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. Authorizing the City Manager to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Platt Cooperative Agreement
12.3 25-0255 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE MEASURE W OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Resolution 2025-03-18-1203
ratifying the appointment to the Measure W Committee of Rena Rodgers for a term commencing immediately and ending on January 31, 2029 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment
Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1203
12.4 25-0267 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2025-03-18-1204
approving the minutes from the City Council meeting of February 18, 2025 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2025-02-18
12.5 25-0134 APPROVE A MOTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF 17 SOLAR LIGHTS FOR THE MARCH LANE UNDERPASS Motion 2025-03-18-1205
:
1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Approving 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.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Purchase Order
12.6 25-0079 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF POLICE PURSUIT CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCKS WITH FUTURE CHEVROLET Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Quote
Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1206
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-18-1206
:
1. Appropriating 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. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Approving 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.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this 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.
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 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - CCO No. 2
Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1207
The following person spoke to the item: Dan Richardson
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-18-1207
:
1. Transferring 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. Approving 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.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this 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.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
PPT - 15.1 - Miracle Mile Pedestrian Safety
Approve
Motion 2025-03-18-1501
:
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 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).
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 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 25-0318 STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD) SUBSTATIONS UPDATE Informational only; no action taken.
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PowerPoint
Note: A memo dated March 18, 2025 from Stanley McFadden, Chief of Police was distributed around the bench informing council members there was an update to the presentation material to include information regarding a Public Safety Bridge Center.
Around the bench memo
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 Legislation Text
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 Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1601
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Note: A memo dated March 14, 2025 from Tina Mccarty Acting Economic Development Director was distributed around the bench informing council members that the term of the proposed tax incentive agreement was mis-stated as 15 years with two 5-year extensions. The correct length of term should be 20 years with two 5-year extensions. The Council report and proposed resolution have been updated to include an agreement term of 20 years with two 5-year extensions. Section 1.3.5 of the agreement (Exhibit 2) was also corrected.
Around The Bench Memo
The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Resolution 2025-03-18-1601
:
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.
Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Brando Villapudua.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-1
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Mariela Ponce.
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 Legislation Text
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
The following persons spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth; LanPhoung Neuyen Approve
Motion 2025-03-18-1602
adopting 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.
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.
16.3 25-0142 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 EASTERN SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AMENDMENT Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - 2024 GSP Amendment
Exhibit 2 - 2025 Periodic Evaluation
Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1603
PPT - 16.3 - Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Resolution 2025-03-18-1603
:
1. Approving and adopting the 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.
2. Authorizing 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. Authorizing 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.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Brando Villapudua.
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 - 24-25 accomplishments for the Strategic Planning Workshops; Public Works implementing CIP Software management system; Fire Station #7 ribbon cutting ceremony March 19, 2025, CENCAL Fire Authority for EMS services meeting last week; Lower San Joaquin River Levee project groundbreaking on April 18, 2025; Levee degrade and construction will begin in mid-April 2025 and be complete by October 2026; one on one meeting with individual Councilmembers; Stocktonia of the year event in June; Victory Park project; City Council Workshop April 1, 2025 at the University Hotel 9:00 AM -3:00 PM; Dryland levee along Ten Mile Slough
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - March 22, 2025, Coffee Hour SK Donuts 11:00 AM -12:30 PM; Ad Hoc Homelessness April 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM; park clean up; La Quinta at March Lane; grant funding; city hall parking; additional positions, budget; youth activities; Parks and Recreation activities; department presentations; district 1 homelessness; abandoned vehicle and pallet ordinance at the April 1, 2025 City Council meeting Vice Mayor Lee - direction to staff and City Manager; Ask Stockton app; William Long Park beautification; change in Stockton; See Something Say Something Campaign; Office of Violence Prevention, gang prevention; substations; March 25, 2025 police community meeting at 6:00PM, Sierra Vista; Stockton port community meeting; no ski mask/no face mask ordinance requested April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting; presentation on the homeless plan, special study session within 45 days; funding; youth conference; county tax sharing; county golf course, homeless camping shelter plan Councilmember Villapudua - annual action plan meeting Van Buskirk at 5:30 PM March 19, 2025; Caesar Chavez breakfast; Stockton youth programs; vacant building ordinance; abandoned vehicles; ceremony Councilmember Enriquez - thanked Mayor and firefighters; Arbor Day; Victory Park lights; Oak Park lights; La Quinta; miracle mile improvements; University Of the Pacific Transgender Day of Visibility March 19, 2025 a 6:00 PM; West Care Female Community Reentry Program; Victory Park pool; Legislative Committee Monday March 24, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Riverbook Dr. and Carlos Circle cracks to be fixed; Pershing avenue presentation to be brought back to an April meeting Councilmember Blower - Police Department press conference; Visit Stockton board retreat; Firetruck 7 dedication; office Hour at Seifert Community Center; Central Valley League of Cities Mayor Fugazi - thanked Police Department; food truck park ordinance request to Legislation Committee; See Something Say Something; La Quinta; citywide vacancies; tree maintenance; solar lights; rip rap rock; Oak park little league snack bar; language services; grant funding; food bank; Stockton’s 175th Anniversary; June 10, 2025 State of the City at the Stockton Arena
19. ADJOURNMENT - 9:56 PM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1 25-0265 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
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.
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK