MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF November
4, 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
Michele Padilla
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Brando Villapudua, and Mariela Ponce.
Note: Councilmembers Ponce and Villapudua arrived at 3:05 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-1235 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT:
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3.2 25-1207 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Based on existing facts and circumstances a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency pursuant to government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(3).
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3.3 25-1188 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Two
Name of Case: Central California Traction Company, Claim No. 4A25048P2WS-0001
Name of Case: Police Officer/Chief Pilot Daniel Lowry, (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15808841)
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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3.4 25-1189 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT*
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:03 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 4:55 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:47 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 Destiny Rivas and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aiyanna Evangeline Ramirez
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney - In the matter of Central California Traction Company, Claim No. 4A25048P2WS-0001 the City Council voted 7-0 to settle this matter in the amount of $122,466.58 there are no other items to report
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Donald Tafoya - Audit Special Meeting (Document Filed)
Document Filed - Donald Tafoya
Dan Richardson - Pershing Avenue, traffic, police presence Pandora Crowder - Conway Homes request for donation, Turkey Giveaway Victims of Violent Crime of San Joaquin County Support Group - thanked Mayor Fugazi, presented with a plaque Marvin Hernandez - United States Marine Corp, Veterans Day; 100 Year Anniversary Civic Auditorium Mary Elizabeth - Eureka; suicide hotline; art in the community; housing and historic buildings; graffiti Pat Barrett - media release; BCHIP grant
Ralph White - code enforcement citations
Gaby Gonzalez - taxpayer money
Erica Parker - veteran housing
Council Correspondence - Public Comment
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote save for items 12.4, 12.7, 12.9, and 12.11 which were 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 25-1256 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2025-11-04-1201
approving the minutes from the City Council meetings of October 6, 2025 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2025-10-06 Special Closed Session
Attachment B - 2025-10-06 Special Study Session
12.2 25-1105 ADOPT A RESOLUTION REMOVING A COMMISSIONER FROM THE STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION Resolution 2025-11-04-1202
removing Maurice Spiller from the Stockton Arts Commission due to violation of the attendance policy.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Attendance Policy
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-11-04-1202
12.3 25-0940 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 6 WITH EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES TO PURCHASE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND SERVICE SOFTWARE FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT Resolution 2025-11-04-1203
to authorize Contract Amendment No. 6 with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, of Chicago, Illinois, (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution) for the purchase of hydrogen peroxide and service software for wastewater treatment and fund Contract Amendment No. 6 in the amount of $200,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,129,260.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Contract Amendment No. 6
Approved Resolution 2025-11-04-1203
12.4 25-1055 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3.02 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL - COUNCIL AND MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS Legislation Text
Attachment A - CPM 3.02 - redline
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - CPM 3.02
The following person spoke to the following item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Resolution 2025-11-04-1204
adopting the proposed amendment to Chapter 3.02 of the Council Policy Manual regarding Council and Mayoral appointments to committees, boards, and Commissions.
Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Mario Enríquez.
Vote: Motion failed 3-4
Yes: Michael Blower, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No: Christina Fugazi , Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, and Mariela Ponce.
12.5 25-1120 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IDEXX LABORATORIES FOR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,283 ANNUALLY AND $343,614 FOR A 6-YEAR TERM Motion 2025-11-04-1205
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement for diagnostic equipment not to exceed $60,283 annually and $343,614 for a 6-year term; and
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, 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 - IDEXX 360 Agreement
12.6 25-1160 APPROVE MOTION TO ACCEPT REQUEST FOR REFUND AS REQUESTED BY THE STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,980 Motion 2025-11-04-1206
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a request for refund as requested by the Stockton Police Department in the amount of $52,980.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - SPD Evidence Disposition Request
12.7 25-1069 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE (3) YEAR STANDARD AGREEMENT, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND, FOR ROTATING TOWING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Tow Rotation Standard Agreement
The following person spoke to the item: Mari Stein; Tuleburg Towing; Mary Elizabeth Approve
Motion 2025-11-04-1207
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1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three (3) year Standard Agreement, with two (2) one-year options to extend, for rotating towing services between the City of Stockton (City) and the listed tow companies.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, 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.
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.
12.8 25-1063 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL PROJECT Motion 2025-11-04-1208
authorizing Contract Change Order No. 5, in the amount of $391,082.06, with Al Fresco Landscaping, Inc. of Hollister, CA, for the Parks Maintenance and Janitorial, Project No. OM-23-039.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - CCO No. 5 with Al Fresco Landscaping, Inc.
12.9 25-0908 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 12, AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 8, AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 26 FOR THE NEW CITY HALL RENOVATIONS AND RELOCATION PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Amendment No. 12
Attachment C - Amendment No. 8
Attachment D - CCO No. 26
The following person spoke to the following item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Motion 2025-11-04-1209
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1. Authorizing Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 12 in the amount of $186,000 with Indigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP for design support during construction for the New City Hall Renovations and Relocation, Project No. E016015.
2. Authorizing Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 8 in the amount of $400,000 with Griffin Structures, Inc. for construction management services for the New City Hall Renovations and Relocation, Project No. E016015.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into Balancing Contract Change Order No. 3 with DSS Company dba Knife River Construction, in the amount not to exceed $80,000 for the Stockton City Hall Parking Lot, Project No. E016015-A.
4. Authorizing Contract Change Order No. 26 in the amount of $496,820.18 with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for construction of the New City Hall Renovations and Relocation, Project No. E016015.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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.
12.10 25-0928 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE - PHASE 1 PROJECT Resolution 2025-11-04-1210
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1. Appropriating federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds in the amount of $1,677,428 to the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure - Phase 1, Project No. WT19013/Federal Project No. ATPSB1L-5008(187).
2. Appropriating Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $500,000 to the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure - Phase 1, Project No. WT19013/Federal Project No. ATPSB1L-5008(187).
3. Approving the plans and specifications for the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure - Phase 1, Project No. WT19013/Federal Project No. ATPSB1L-5008(187).
4. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,109,395 to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. of Livermore, CA, for the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure - Phase 1, Project No. WT19013/Federal Project No. ATPSB1L-5008(187).
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 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2025-11-04-1210
12.11 25-1253 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4.06 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL- COUNCIL COMMENTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - Council Policy 4.06 - redline
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Council Policy 4.06 (Clean)
Approved Resolution 2025-11-04-1211
Approve
Resolution 2025-11-04-1211
adopting the proposed amendment to Chapter 4.06, section 4.06.020 of the Council Policy Manual regarding council comments.
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.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. HEARINGS
15.1 25-0892 PREZONE REQUEST FOR A DRIVE THROUGH QUICK-SERVE RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AT 9324 THORNTON ROAD (APN 072-450-26) (APPLICATION NO. P23-0295) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment B - General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - Conceptual Project Plans
Attachment E - Prezone Description and Map
Attachment F - Planning Commission Reso 2025-08-14-0302 Proposed Resolution Recommending Denial
Exhibit 1 - Jack n Box Design Plans
PPT - 15.1 - 9324 Thornton Road
Approved Resolution 2025-11-04-1501
Approved Ordinance 2025-11-04-1501
Anil Yadav, Applicant - spoke to the item (Document Filed) Document Filed - Anil Yadav
The following persons spoke in opposition to this item: George Gallegos; Tina Gallegos; Larry Collins; Judy Deimler; Larry Delmer; Mary Elizabeth Approve
Motion 2025-11-04-1501
overturning the Planning Commission's recommendation, and; Ordinance 2025-11-04-1501
amending title 16 of the Stockton municipal code related to the "zoning map," in section 16.16.030 of the Stockton municipal code, to prezone property to commercial, general (cg) located at 9324 Thornton road (APN 072-450-26), and; Resolution 2025-11-04-1501
approving the Design Review request for the construction of a Jack-in-the-Box quick-serve drive-through restaurant at 9324 Thornton Road Moved by
: Brando Villapudua, seconded by Mariela Ponce.
Vote
: Motion carried 4-3
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, and Mariela Ponce.
No
: Michele Padilla, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
15.2 25-0999 CITY-INITIATED ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE, DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 16.20 TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2023-2031 STOCKTON HOUSING ELEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW Legislation Text
Attachment A - PC Resolution
Attachment B - Redline Version
Proposed Ordinance
PPT - 15.2 - Amending SMC 16.20
Approved Ordinance 2025-11-04-1502
Note: This meeting recessed at 8:32 PM and reconvened at 8:45 PM The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Ordinance 2025-11-04-1502
amending Title 16 (Development Code) of the Stockton Municipal Code (SMC), Chapter 16.20, Section 16.20.020 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).
Finding no further environmental review is required for proposed code amendments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15183 (consistency with General Plan and Community Plan); and 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.
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 25-1192 ADOPT A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) PROCESSES TO BE USED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE AWARDS OF STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - March 2025 Special Council Meeting
Attachment B - October 2025 Presentation
PPT - 16.1 - NOFA Process Approval
The following persons spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Approve
Motion 2025-11-04-1601
:
1. Accepting and approving the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) processes to be used in determining competitive funding awards related to State and Federal funding grants administered by the Economic Development Department; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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.
16.2 25-0617 UNITED WAY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY UPDATE ON THE NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Executive Summary
PPT - 16.2 - Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
16.3 25-1104 CITYWIDE POOL ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIC OPTIONS FOR AQUATICS FACILITIES Legislation Text
Attachment A - Stockton Pool Needs Assessment
PPT - 16.3 - Pool Needs Assessment
The following persons spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth and Pandora Crowder Note: The Council directed staff to comeback with statistics on pool use, maintenance expenditures to operate, loose high level for oak park project; continue to move forward with MOUs for school district use; talk to holiday park to take over full ownership financially; potentially budget for a presentation for option 3, funding options, cost benefit of these options
16.4 25-1208 SILVER LAKE FAMILY CAMP DISCUSSION AND NEXT STEPS Legislation Text
Attachment A - Silver Lake Campground FCA Final Report
PPT - 16.4 - Silver Lake Campground Facility Assessment The following person spoke to this item: Mary Elizabeth Note: The Council provided direction for staff to advertise to see if other agencies are interested in taking over and return with findings
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Will Crew, Acting City Manager - November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM Stockton Kings game; November 11, 2025 Annual Veterans Day tribute at the Civic arena
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Blower - Friends of the Children Ribbon Cutting; Chinese Cultural Society Bowling Spectacular; Village Barbershop, Veterans and First Responder Event; Dia de Los Muertos Event; Weberstown Mall Event Vice Mayor Lee - code enforcement; Diversity, Equality and Inclusion investigation; District 6 Virtual Town Hall Meeting; Stockton Unified School District State of Event; California State Treasurer, state funding; State of the County; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefit Transfer Crisis; FIFA meeting; Edible School Yard Project; Trunk or Treat Event; Holiday Challenges; Toys for Joy December 20, 2025; Letter from former Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo (document filed) matching BCHIP funds; wild n out investigation Document Filed - Jason Lee
Approve
Motion 2025-11-04-1801
asking for Council to have a special meeting this Thursday November 6, 2025 5:00 PM Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Mario Enríquez.
Vote
: Motion carried 5-2
Yes
: Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Christina Fugazi , and Brando Villapudua.
Councilmember Padilla - code enforcement, blight; Safe and Sound Neighborhood Watch; Ad Hoc Homeless Committee Meeting Thursday November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits; Notice of Funding Availability Process; BCHIP Funding Councilmember Enriquez - Infrastructure Report; code enforcement; CICP graffiti abatement team; thanked staff, Smoke Shop moratorium; California Economic Summit; Halloween festivities; Edible Schoolyard; November 22, 2025 Mornings with Mario Poppy Coffee at 9:00 AM; Thursday Nov 6, Lindsey Plaque Removal; Latino Water Policy Program; Tree Stockton; Election Day; Boards and Commissions; Council Comment Time limit; Street Vendor, Compassionate City Ordinance; Ice Facility; SNAP Benefits Councilmember Villapudua - thanked Acting City Manager Will Crew; Smoke Shops; Día De Los Muertos; office hours; Planning Commission Pandora Crowder; Veterans Day Ceremony; Loss of Don King, Fat City Brew, close the meeting in his honor; social media posts, Vice Mayor Lee Mayor Fugazi - Downtown Stockton Alliance vote; thanked San Joaquin Delta College President Aguilera Laurenson; Vice Mayor Lee
19. ADJOURNMENT - 11:54 PM
1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.1 25-1254 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
Ad Hoc Homelessness 2025-04-03
CICP 2025-03-26
CSC 2025-08-05
CSC 2025-08-21
Leg 2024-02-26
PC 2025-06-12
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK