MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF July
29, 2025
Council Chamber - City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, California
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:00 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Michele Padilla, and Mariela Ponce.
Note: Councilmember Ponce arrived at 3:01 PM; Councilmember Padilla arrived at 3:03 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0811 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Legislation Text
3.2 25-0822 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Legislation Text
3.3 25-0821 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Legislation Text
3.4 25-0853 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Legislation Text
3.5 25-0820 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT:
City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b).
Legislation Text
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Matthew Lester - appointment of City Manager
Julie Dunning - Interim City Manager, Measure A Committee (Document Filed) Document Filed - Julie Dunning
Yolanda Amen - Interim City Managers’ contract
Pat Barrett - City Manager appointment
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 3:15 PM
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:15 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 6:25 PM
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 6:34 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 led by Pastor Pam Houston, God’s Church City and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Erik Florentino, Health Careers Academy
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Taryn Jones, Assistant City Attorney - The City Council has voted 7-0 to appoint William Crew, Deputy City Manager, as acting city manager, effective August 9, 2025, and directed that a new contract for interim city manager be placed on the next available, regularly scheduled council meeting
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 25-0824 REPORT: UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13
None
Legislation Text
16. HEARINGS
16.1 25-0757 PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS, ADOPTING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICE ASSESSMENT REPORT, AND DIRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS BE PLACED ON THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR’S TAX ROLL Legislation Text
Attachment A - Administrative Orders
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - 2025 Assessments
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1601
PPT - 16.1 - Utility Service Assessments
Around The Bench Memo
Approve
Resolution 2025-07-29-1601
:
1. Overruling all public protests;
2. Confirming the unpaid utility service charges set forth in the 2025 Assessment Report;
3. Adopting the 2025 Assessment Report;
4. Directing the assessments to be placed on the San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Tax Roll; and
5. Authorizing the City Manager to take any necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the 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.
16.2 25-0794 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 2025-26 FEE SCHEDULE Legislation Text
Attachment A - VP Registration Ordinance Redlined
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Fee Schedule
Proposed Ordinance
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1602
Approved Ordinance 2025-07-29-1602
PPT - 16.2 - Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance
The following persons spoke to this item: Pat Barrett; William Maxwell; Cynthia Gail Boyd Approve
Ordinance 2025-07-29-1602
creating Title 15, Chapter 15.34 "Vacant Commercial Property and Vacant Lot Registration" of the Stockton Municipal Code, for the purposes of encouraging property owners to develop vacant buildings and lots to help alleviate properties from becoming public nuisances due to vandalism, disrepair, graffiti, and illegal dumping, thus diminishing the value of surrounding properties and affecting the general safety and welfare of the public.
Resolution 2025-07-29-1602
amending the FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule to incorporate fees for the registration of vacant commercial properties and vacant lots.
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
: 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.
16.3 25-0807 CONTINUED - REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION AND PREZONING FOR A PROPOSED 217 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (MURRAY RANCH) AT 2560 HALL AVENUE (APNS 173-030-110 & 173-040-750) (P23-0346) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Location Map and Aerial Photo
Attachment B - General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - Annexation Map
Attachment E - Prezoning Description and Map
Prezone Ordinance
Exhibit 1 - Prezone Map
Proposed Resolution - Annexation
Exhibit 1 - Murray Ranch City Services Plan
Exhibit 2 - Prezoning Map
Approved Ordinance 2025-07-29-1603
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1603
PPT - 16.3 - Murray Ranch
Around The Bench Memo
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
The following persons spoke to this item: Tim Mora; Andrea Branson; Annabel Barajos; Cirila Barajos; Pat Barrett Approve
Ordinance 2025-07-29-1603
: for the Prezoning of APNs 173-030-11 and 173-040-75 to Residential, Low (RL), Resolution 2025-07-29-1603
: authorizing the filing of an annexation application with the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission, Finding no further environmental review is necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); and, Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the approved resolutions and ordinances.
Motion 2025-07-29-1603
approving upon construction initiation, access to Murray Ranch from Hall Avenue will be closed to vehicular and construction traffic, except for Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA), with speed bumps and a potential opening within a four-year timeline if a connection to Charter Way has not been established, Hall Avenue will remain closed 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.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote save for item 12.8 which was considered separately 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.
12.1 25-0783 APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Resolution 2025-07-29-1201
authorizing the appointment of Silvia Perez to the Community Development Committee for a term commencing immediately and expiring January 31, 2027.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment CDC
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1201
12.2 25-0717 AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF STOCKTON TO BE A JOINT APPLICANT AND TO ACCEPT AN INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,538,787 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HUNTER HOUSE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH SERVICE FIRST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, AS JOINT AWARDEES Resolution 2025-07-29-1202
:
Authorizing the City of Stockton to be a joint applicant and to accept a joint grant award under the California Infill Infrastructure Grant Program (Program) with Service First of Northern California from the California Department of Housing and Community (HCD) Development for The Hunter House project; Authorizing the City of Stockton to accept and incur an obligation in the amount of $2,538,787 (Program Award).
Authorizing the City to enter into, execute, and deliver a STD 213, Standard Agreement in the amount not to exceed $2,538,787, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Program Award from HCD and to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the Program Award Documents) Authorizing the execution of a joint Disbursement Agreement between the City of Stockton and Service First of Northern California for grant funding under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program for The Hunter House project; and, Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Program Award Letter
Proposed Resolution - Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Exhibit 1
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1202
12.3 25-0846 DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 8-10, 2025 Resolution 2025-07-29-1203
designating Councilmember Blower to serve as voting delegate representing the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference, to be held October 8-10, 2025, in Long Beach, California.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1203
12.4 25-0740 APPROVE RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT CODE ENFORCEMENT CHARGES, AND DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENTS BE PLACED ON THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S ROLL Resolution 2025-07-29-1204
:
Overruling protests and confirming the assessment of the delinquent charges listed in the "2025 NSS Assessment List - Delinquent Accounts" stemming from code enforcement actions against the affected properties; and Directing that the assessments be placed on the San Joaquin County Tax Assessor's Roll.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Administrative Order for 2025 Assessments Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - 2025 NSS Assessment List - Delinquent Accounts Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1204
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1204
12.5 25-0802 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE (3) YEAR STANDARD AGREEMENT, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND, WITH SHIELD PROTECTION GROUP, INC. DBA SHIELD PRIVATE SECURITY FOR PRISONER TRANSPORT, EXTRADITION, AND HOSPITAL WATCH SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $781,680 (PUR 25-026) Motion 2025-07-29-1205
:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three (3) year Standard Agreement, with two (2) one-year options to extend, between the City of Stockton (City) and Shield Protection Group, Inc. dba Shield Private Security (Shield) for prisoner transport, extradition, and hospital watch services in an amount not to exceed $781,680; and Approving findings which support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Stockton Municipal code section 3.68.070(A)(3) where the City held a competitive Request for Proposals.
Authorizing the City Manager to 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 - Shield Private Security Standard Agreement - SIGNED.pdf
12.6 25-0731 APPROVE A MOTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF TWO 2500 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCKS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion 2025-07-29-1206
:
Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Approving findings and ratify the City Manager's approval to execute an Emergency Purchase Order to Maita Chevrolet of Elk Grove, CA, in the amount of $154,804.40, for the purchase of two 2500 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 motion.
Legislation Text
12.7 25-0291 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Motion 2025-07-29-1207
:
Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Awarding a three-year Professional Services Contract, including an option for two one-year extensions, to Convergint Technologies, LLC of Fremont, CA, in the amount of $1,215,102.13, for the Video Monitoring System Maintenance, Project No. SEB-25-001.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Camera Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
12.8 25-0534 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AND AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract
The following persons spoke to this item: Lanphuong Nguyen; Stefanie Alfaro Approve
Motion 2025-07-29-1208
continuing this item to a future meeting date in September Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Christina Fugazi .
Vote
: Motion carried 7-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
12.9 25-0688 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STANDARD AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Motion 2025-07-29-1209
:
1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Standard Agreement Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative/Piggyback Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 23-177, through the City of Tracy with West Coast Arborists, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, for Tree Maintenance Services Piggyback, Project No. OM-25-060.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year contract extension to the Cooperative/Piggyback Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 23-177, with West Coast Arborists, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, at an annual cost not to exceed $370,000, for a cumulative contract total not to exceed $830,000.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - COOP through the City of Tracy
Attachment B - Amendment No. 1
12.10 25-0714 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN STOCKTON WEBER AVENUE BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY PROJECT Resolution 2025-07-29-1210
:
1. Appropriating funds in the amount of $9,427,000 from the State Active Transportation Program to the Downtown Stockton Weber Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT24038/ATPSB1L-5008(206).
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Awarding a Professional Services Contract to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. of Folsom, CA, in the amount of $1,412,881.13 for design of the Downtown Stockton Weber Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT24038/ATPSB1L-5008(206).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1210
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 25-0659 NAVIGATION AND PATHWAYS - UPDATE
Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
PPT 15.1 Update Homeless Activities
15.2 25-0667 OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING PRESENTATION
Informational item only; no action taken.
Legislation Text
PPT - 15.2 - Older Adult Programming Presentation
15.3 25-0311 APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE FORMATION OF THE DOWNTOWN STOCKTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING BALLOTS FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT BE CAST IN FAVOR OF FORMATION Legislation Text
Attachment A- SMC Ordinance 2022-03-22-1211
Proposed Resolution DSA CID
Exhibit 1 - DSA CID Boundary Map
Exhibit 2 - Management Plan
Exhibit 3 - Notice of Public Hearing
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1503
PPT -15.3 - Formation of Downtown Stockton CID
The following persons spoke to this item: Tony Yadon; Farr Yazdi; and Lanphuong Nguyen Approve
Resolution 2025-07-29-1503:
Expressing Council's intent to form the Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District; Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or designee, to sign the petitions and ballots for City-owned properties in the proposed district to be in favor of formation; Accepting Petitions of Property Owners;
Preliminarily approving the Management District Plan and Engineer's Report; Approving the proposed Boundary Map;
Setting a date for a Public Hearing on the establishment of the Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District and the levy of assessments for September 23, 2025; Providing for property owner ballots and notices of the public hearing to be mailed; and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
Moved by
: Brando Villapudua, 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.
15.4 25-0808 DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO CHAPTER 4.06 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL Legislation Text
Attachment A - Council Policy 4.06 (Redline 9-10-24)
Attachment B - Resolution 2024-09-10-1208
Attachment C - Council Policy 4.06 (Redline 7-29-25)
Proposed Resolution - Electronic Devices 7.2.25
Exhibit 1 - Policy 4.06.010 - clean.pdf
Approved Resolution 2025-07-29-1504
The following person spoke to this item: Pat Barrett
Approve
Resolution 2025-07-29-1504
approving changes to Chapter 4.06 to the Council Policy Manual to allow the use of City-issued tablets in closed sessions which do not otherwise allow receipt and transmission of information.
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.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Vernon Coleman - library, budget
Carlos Barnes - street parking, code enforcement of abandoned vehicles (document filed) Document Filed - Carlos Barnes
Darlene Larkins - AVA Community Energy
Cynthia Gail Boyd - decorum on the dais, social media presence; noise ordinance; leadership qualities Dan Richardson - vacant property tax and ordinance; generator noise; installation, loss of trees, tree planting; Murray Ranch developer; thanked Kris Farro, senior program update Pat Barrett - Chinatown revitalized; social media in multiple languages; street sweepers, signs; code blue, police department; vacant lots, low income housing; SJAFCA, permits; Yolanda Amen - agenda item order, public comments, length of city council meetings; respect for speakers; subpoenas in the chamber; walking club, Victory Park, dog fights Stefanie Alfaro - communication, District two representation Ralph White - subpoenas; depositions; attorney payments; misuse of public funds; police department contract; city charter Jasmirae Tate - Kyara Thompson, car accident; Stockton Police Department; growth in the community, justice Pandora Crowder - Conway Homes backpack giveaway; CMC resource and health fair August 9, 2025 at the ballpark; Emergency Food Bank; Stockton Unified School District vacant properties Council Correspondence - Public Comment
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Steve Colangelo, Interim City Manager - update on city departments; National Night Out August 5, 2025
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - Parks and Recreation Committee updates; encampment cleanup; council relationships; San Diego unsheltered community, safe camping area; Ad Hoc for Homelessness meeting August 7, 2025; abandoned vehicles; noise ordinance review; community gardens; school starting, traffic Councilmember Blower - senior programs; office hours; 53rd Annual Hispanic Chamber Awards; Stockton Maritime Museum; Grocery Outlet Celebration; Wizard of Oz Junior Performance; ride along with the Stockton Fire Department Vice Mayor Lee - Kyara Thompson car accident; public comment time; commissioners; civic leadership; thanked Josh Harder, Rhodeshia Ransom, and Jasmine Crockett; District Attorney to investigate brown act claims; Council Audit Committee Charter chapter (document filed); Payroll and ASD departments; trash strike; agendize how to proceed with the Republic, waste management provider; street vendors; police substations; Parenting with a Purpose event, presentation within the next 60 days; presentation on gangs within the next 60 days; fire hydrants and update on fire services in the Port within the next 30 days; Trinity Parkway; NOFA study session; Eritrean Festival August 30, 2025; National Night Out Document Filed - Jason Lee
Councilmember Villapudua - close meeting with moment of silence; chop shop backpack giveaway; thanked Councilmembers; cleaned up areas in the community; wished all a great school year; National Night Out Councilmember Enriquez - thanked police department, Fontana Avenue; West Fremont Street area assessment; infrastructure update; Lindsey Point Plaque update; Legislation Environmental Committee, street vendor update, noise ordinance; office hours, July 30, 2025; American Legion Park clean up; August 3, 2025 Yosemite Street Village; August 16, 2025 Ohana Cafe Brookside Mornings with Mario; August 8 -10, 2025 in San Diego, Water Policy Trip; National Night Out Councilmember Ponce - acknowledged public comments
Mayor Fugazi - San Diego unhoused programs; grant programs; workforce development programs; abandoned cars, sweep on July 11, 2025; school starting; Cambodian Experience at the Haggin Museum this weekend; Family Promise on August 9, 2025 at Central United Methodist Church; thanked Councilmember Blower, League of California Cities voting delegate; encampment clean up; love of the city; George Washington’s book
19. ADJOURNMENT - 12:00 AM
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK