MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF September
9, 2025
Council Chamber - City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, California
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 4:02 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Michele Padilla
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Mariela Ponce.
Councilmember Ponce arrived at 5:06 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-0902 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Name of Case: Yeng Xiong v. Manuel Ortiz, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2022-4637)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code to discuss matters pertaining to existing litigation.
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3.2 25-0990 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the Council has decided to initiate or is deciding to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4).
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3.3 25-0926 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 4:03 PM
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:03 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:15 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:33 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Mariela Ponce
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Michele Padilla.
Note: Councilmember Padilla arrived at 5:34 PM
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
The Invocation was led by Pastor Brad Stahl, First Baptist Church of Stockton and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Syrell Louisse Gatan, Stagg High School
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney Reported out in the matter of Yeng Xiong v. Manuel Ortiz, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2022-4637) the City Council voted unanimously to settle this matter in the amount of 150,000 dollars. City Council also authorized the initiation of litigation under government code Section 54957.1 subsection A2 by 5-2 vote with Councilmember Fugazi and Villapudua dissenting the action, defendants, and other particulars may be disclosed upon request after the action has formally commenced
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 25-1010 RECOGNITION: H2O Hackathon 1st Place College Division Legislation Text
10.2 25-0985 REPORT: UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13
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10.3 25-0986 PROCLAMATION: AVID DAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Legislation Text
Recipients: Melissa Zermeno, Brian Biedermann, Kelly Leonard, Lisa Kent, Sandi Miyai, Robyn Cappalla Lindsey Kent - background on AVID program
10.4 25-0987 PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE APPRECIATION WEEK - SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025 Legislation Text
Recipients: Lt. Damian Underwood, Sergeant Km Sailius, Victoria Tracy, Maeghan McBee, Anthony Mendez Lt. Damian Underwood - thanked evidence technicians and their supervisors Victoria Tracy - thanked Council and Mayor
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Adriana Cruces - art in the community, youth
Matthew Lester - Item 12.1, Patricia Barrett
Pat Barrett - Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee removal Donald Tafoya - crime, homelessness, affordable housing; state and federal politics Mary Elizabeth - loose animal situation, dog bites, dog licenses Alyssa Leiva - crime, community advisory board, police department, transparency, de-escalation policies Cynthia Gail Boyd - respect
Mark Stebbins - North East Stockton Library naming
Andy Abbott - Civil Grand Jury, findings implemented, campaign disclosures Chinse Daniels - representative Council
Lanphuong Nguyen - thanked Vice Mayor Lee, Councilmember Lee and Councilmember Padilla, Town Hall, Measure W Committee Council Correpospondence - Public Comment
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote save for items 12.1, 12.2, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7 and 12.8 which were considered separately Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Michele Padilla.
12.1 25-1003 REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT TO THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1201
The following persons spoke to this item: Julie Dunning, Pat Barrett (Document Filed), Cynthia Gail Boyd, David Sengthay, Mary Elizabeth, Alyssa Leiva Document Filed - Pat Barrett
Approve
Motion 2025-09-09-1201
adding an additional position to Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee making it a eight-person board add Kristine Williams for a four-year term effective immediately and ending January 31, 2029 and not removing Patricia Barrett Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Mario Enríquez.
Note: Per Rosenburg’s Rules of Order, as the subsequent motion passed, no vote was taken on this motion Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1201
removing Patricia Barrett and filling that vacancy by appointing Kristine Williams to serve on the seven-member Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee for a four-year term effective immediately and ending January 31, 2029.
Moved by
: Christina Fugazi , seconded by Mariela Ponce.
Vote
: Motion carried 4-3
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, and Mariela Ponce.
No
: Michael Blower, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
Document Filed - Pat Barrett
12.2 25-0270 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WALLACE ROBERTS & TODD, LLC, FOR THE DOWNTOWN STOCKTON MASTER PLAN AND VISIONING PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Standard Agreement
Attachment B - Resolution 2024-04-16-1205
Attachment C - Resolution 2025-05-13-1210
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1202
The following persons spoke to this item: Jane Chamberlain, Mary Elizabeth Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1202
:
1. Awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the amount not to exceed $1,027,340 to Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC, for the Downtown Stockton Master Plan and Visioning Project;
2. Authorizing a budget amendment to appropriate $154,965 from the Redevelopment Sub-fund balance for this contract;
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement substantially similar in form to Attachment A; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
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 25-0868 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG NAVY DRIVE, RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, AND DECLARING THE VACATED PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND Resolution 2025-09-09-1203
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1. Authorizing the vacation of a portion of public right-of-way along Navy Drive;
2. Authorizing the reservation of a public utility easement;
3. Authorizing a portion of right-of-way along Navy Drive, included as Exhibit 1 to the Resolution, to be declared as exempt surplus and not necessary for the City's use;
4. Authorizing the filing of Notice of Exemption No. 35-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the vacation of right of way on a portion Navy Drive; and
5. 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
Attachment C - Resolution 2025-06-24-1601
Proposed Resolution - Navy Drive
Exhibit 1 - Legal Description
Exhibit 2 - Plat
Exhibit 3 - NOE 35-25
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1203
12.4 25-0913 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM TO ST. MARY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE PATHWAYS PROJECT OPERATION Resolution 2025-09-09-1204
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1. Approving and allocating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program funding in the amount of $1,244,210.00 to St. Mary's Community Services for Pathways Neighborhood operation.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute any associated documents and to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Resolution 2022-06-21-1203
Attachment B - Approved Motion 2022-11-15-1602
Attachment C - Resolution 2025-07-15-1208
Attachment D - HHAP SMCS Outcomes
Attachment E - Updated Regional Homelessness Action Plan Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1204
12.5 25-0930 APPROVE A MOTION TO EXECUTE A NEW FIVE-YEAR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY Legislation Text
Attachment A - ALS Agreement
Approve
Motion 2025-09-09-1205
authorizing the City Manager to execute a new five-year agreement with San Joaquin County for the continued provision of non-transport Advanced Life Support (ALS) services by the Stockton Fire Department.
Moved by
: Christina Fugazi , 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.
12.6 25-0933 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025-2031 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATES Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - SSMP
Exhibit 1 - SSMP Appendix
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1206
The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1206
approving the 2025-2031 Sewer System Management Plan updates as required by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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.
12.7 25-0288 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE EL DORADO STREET PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST SAFETY CONNECTIVITY PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1207
The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1207
:
1. Transferring funds in the amount of $35,000 from the Grant Match, Project No. WT21016, to the El Dorado Street Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Connectivity, Project No. WT23039/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(210).
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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Oakland, CA, in the amount of $348,775.95 for design of the El Dorado Street Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Connectivity, Project No. WT23039/Federal Project No. HSIPL-5008(210).
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.
12.8 25-0742 ADOPT THE FINAL INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE VAN BUSKIRK PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Final - Initial Mitigated Negative Declaration Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1208
The following persons spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth, Artie Valencia, Mark Stebbins, and Cynthia Gail Boyd Council Correspondence - Public Comment
Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1208
adopting the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environment Quality Act for the Van Buskirk Park Revitalization, Project No. WT24050.
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.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. HEARINGS
None
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 25-0758 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER FACILITIES PLAN Legislation Text
Attachment A - Draft Parks and Recreation Master Facilities Plan Attachment B - Resolution - 2025-07-28-0601
Proposed Resolution
PPT - 16.1 - Parks and Recreation Master Facilities Plan The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Motion 2025-09-09-1601
continuing this item to the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting 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 25-1008 REVIEW AND APPROVE RESPONSE TO 2023-24 SAN JOAQUIN CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT - CITY OF STOCKTON CRISIS IN GOVERNMENT CASE #0123 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2024-25 Grand Jury Final Report, Case No. 0123 Attachment B - Third follow-up response to Case No. 0123, Crisis in Government Attachment C - Proposed Council Policy Chapter 3.15
Attachment D - Admin Dir HR-64
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - proposed Council policy
Approved Resolution 2025-09-09-1602
The following persons spoke to this item: David Sengthay, Lecia Harrison, Alyssa Leiva, Pat Barrett, Cynthia Gail Boyd Approve
Resolution 2025-09-09-1602
adopting Chapter 3.15 of the Council Policy Manual regarding Brown Act Investigations.
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.
Approve
Motion 2025-09-09-1602
approving the City’s third and final response to the 2023-24 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury Report “COS Crisis in Government Case NO. 1023” which includes a response to R1.2 as presented, a response to R2.3 which includes the newly adopted Council Policy 3.15, and a modified response to Item R3.1 that reflects the city’s intent to issue an Request For Proposal for a new external city auditor which will include in its scope the monitoring and investigation of the FWA hotline. And authorizing the City Attorney to submit all approved responses to the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury on behalf of the City and Council Moved by
: Jason Lee, 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.
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Will Crew, Acting City Manager - Monster Mash at Pixie Woods; Groundwater Recharge Project
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Blower - moment of silence Terry Hull Senior, Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard; Stockton, home of the Fantastic Four, February 27, 2026, 40th Anniversary; September 19, 2025, Visit Stockton Feast at the Fox; September 25, 2025 Cal Cities general membership meeting at 6:00 PM Councilmember Padilla - Delta Sunrise Little League; mail theft, tire theft; preventative theft measures; Police Community Advisory Board Councilmember Enriquez - infrastructure update report; Victory Park Pool opening; San Joaquin Council Of Governments, Measure K funding; International Overdose Day Proclamation, 250th Navy Anniversary; Delta College Town Hall; Mario on the Mile at Valley Brew on September 17, 2025 at 6:00-7:00 PM; Mornings with Mario at Terra Coffee on September 28, 2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; September 30, 2025 Community Meeting, Miracle Mile; Legislative/Environmental Committee Meeting, Monday September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM; Tehachapi, Water Policy Program, contact at: [email protected], (209) 645-2711 Vice Mayor Lee - civic engagement; community forums; September 17, 2025 Constitution Day; I Love South Stockton initiative, clean city initiative; request a presentation on Hunter House history and how that project was denied and approved funding, reversing denial on the funding, campaign donations; District 6 Council, October 12, 2025, 6:00 PM; update on district 6 progress, thanked developers, infrastructure challenges; thanked staff on SESP extension; Be Well Campus Groundbreaking September 10, 2025; racial equity, inclusion Councilmember Ponce - thanked Stockton Police Department; Stockton National Night Out; September 20, 2025 Free Recycling Event; Hispanic Heritage Month Councilmember Villapudua - thanked city staff, police and fire; Stribley Park; September 11th Remembrance; September 16, 2025 Office Hours from 4-5 PM; Van Buskirk; thanked Pandora Crowder, Planning Commissioner; thanked fellow Councilmembers Mayor Fugazi - recognized commissioners; thanked Stockton Police Department, smoke shop enforcement; Council and County Supervisor Joint Meeting; thanked Supervisor Gardea; parks; El Dorado and Center resurfacing, lane changing; Delta Action Network Group, delta conveyance; red lights
19. ADJOURNMENT - 9:35 PM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1 25-1005 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
Measure A -2023-11-13
Measure A - 2025-03-27
Measure A - 2025-04-30
Measure A - 2025-06-06
WAG - 2025-07-02
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK