MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF November
18, 2025
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA
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: Councilmember Ponce arrived at 3:01 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 25-1293 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT:
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3.2 25-1324 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Name of Case: Antwaune Burris (D.B., a minor) v. City of Stockton, et al. (United States Eastern District Court, Case No. 2:21-CV-02154-TLN-DB)
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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3.3 25-1318 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Elizabeth - agenda language, closed session item 3.1
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:03 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:08 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:30 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 Chaplain Pineda and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Isaiah McKinney and Jarrik McKinney
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Lori Asuncion, City Attorney reported there was none
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 25-1274 PROCLAMATION: PERIOPERATIVE NURSES WEEK
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Recipients: Helen Pascua and Nakeisha Washington
Helen Pascua and Nakeisha Washington: background on perioperative nurses, thanked Councilmembers
10.2 25-1297 PROCLAMATION: GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT 2025 Legislation Text
Recipients: Mary Elizabeth
Brianna Rivera, representing Smoking and Tobacco Outreach Prevention program - background on the program, Thursday, November 20, 2025 Great American Smokeout sponsored by The American Cancer Society Twlya Lassiter, project director for saving our legacy African Americans for smoke free, safe places - thanked Councilmembers
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mary Elizabeth - Delta Sierra Group comments
Zoyla Moreno - thanked Councilmembers, prayers for the city Leslie Hearon - thanked Mayor Fugazi and fellow Councilmembers, Victory Park Pool, Swinson Golf Course, Gospel Center Rescue Mission tour, thanked Sheriffs Department; Chief McFadden Donald Tafoya - Councilmember behavior, Vice Mayor Lee (Document Filed) Document Filed - Donald Tafoya
Diane Buettner - Councilmember behavior
Cynthia Gail Boyd - Councilmembers behavior
Pat Barrett - public comment language, Vice Mayor Lee, thanked Councilmember Blower and Enriquez, Western Ranch, previous District 6 promises Stephanie Alfanso - animal expenses; emergency vet request Carlos Barnes - clean up the city, expired tags (Document Filed) Document Filed - Carlos Barnes
Barbara King - accountability and transparency, Steve Colangelo Yolanda Amen - accountability, promises that campaigns were built on German Juache - thanked Mayor Fugazi
Maritza Juache - thanked Mayor Fugazi
Andrew Geneiei-Jueele - thanked Mayor Fugazi
Rosaluna - thanked Mayor Fugazi
Albert Gonztlez - Mayor Fugazi, thanked Vice Mayor Lee
Gwendolyn Glasgoa Mcelroy - Councilmembers behavior
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote save for items 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.10, 12.11, and 12.15, which were considered separately 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.
12.1 25-1267 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution 2025-11-18-1201
ratifying the appointment of Tamica Small to the Measure A Citizens' Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately upon appointment and ending January 31, 2029.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1201
12.2 25-1272 APPOINTMENT TO WATER ADVISORY GROUP
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1202
Note: The meeting went into recess at 7:45 PM and reconvened at 8:00 PM Approve
Resolution 2025-11-18-1202
authorizing an appointment to the Council Water Committee's Water Advisory Group (WAG) of Patricia Barrett for a term commencing immediately and expiring January 31, 2029 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.
12.3 25-1305 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE MEASURE W OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1203
Approve
Resolution 2025-11-18-1203
ratifying the appointment to the Measure W Committee of Margarita Reyes for a term commencing immediately and ending on January 31, 2027 Moved by
: Mario Enríquez, 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.
12.4 25-1277 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4.02 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL - AGENDAS Legislation Text
Attachment A - CPM 4.02 - redline
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Council Policy Chapter 4.02
Note: Staff has been directed to bring this item back to a future meeting
12.5 25-0978 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH PERSHING AVENUE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT Resolution 2025-11-18-1205
:
1. Appropriating Highway Safety Improvement Program funds in the amount of $75,600 to the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197).
2. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE51-23 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197).
3. Approving the plans and specifications for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197).
4. Authorizing Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $18,880 with CSG Consultants of Foster City, CA, for additional design services for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197).
5. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $586,595.20 to Quimu Contracting, Inc. of Dixon, CA, for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197).
Authorizing the City Manager be authorized 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 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Amendment No. 1
Exhibit 3 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1205
12.6 25-1098 AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY INCORPORATING THE 2025 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, INCLUDING APPLICABLE APPENDICES (CALIFORNIA MODEL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES) Ordinance 2025-11-18-1206
amending Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code (SMC), specifically, Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.36, 15.40, 15.64, 15.72, 15.82, and 15.86 to incorporate the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, as amended.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Building Code Ordinance - Redline
Proposed Ordinance - Building Code Adoption
Approved Ordinance 2025-11-18-1206
12.7 25-1116 2026 CITY COUNCIL AND CONCURRENT AUTHORITIES MEETING CALENDAR Motion 2025-11-18-1207
adopting the 2026 City Council and Concurrent Authorities Meeting Calendar.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2026 - DRAFT - Meeting and Closed Days Calendar
12.8 25-1165 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A $500,000 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE VAN BUSKIRK STRATEGIC REUSE PROJECT Resolution 2025-11-18-1208
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000
2. Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate grant revenues and expenditures in the amount of $500,000
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute and manage contractor agreements and consultant agreements in amounts consistent with the Grant Agreement.
Authorizing the City Council authorize the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY24 CPF Grant Award Letter
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - HUD CPF Grant Agreement
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1208
12.9 25-1262 APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SAFER OUTCOMES: ENHANCING DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 Resolution 2025-11-18-1209
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), in the amount of $500,000
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all related documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant award
3. Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriations by $500,000; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Award Letter
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1209
12.10 25-1266 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS, TASER PROGRAM, DIGITAL EVIDENCE SOFTWARE & SERVICES, AND RELATED TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,799,772.82 Legislation Text
Attachment A - Axon MSPA
Attachment B - Quote
Approve
Motion 2025-11-18-1210
:
1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) 3.68.070 supporting an exception to the competitive bidding process (sole source) for Axon body-worn camera and TASER systems and associated Axon software/services.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) to provide the Stockton Police Department (SPD) with body-worn cameras, TASER 10 devices and training, digital evidence storage and software, Interview Room system services, and deployment and training support, in an amount not to exceed $7,799,772.82 Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, be authorized and directed 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
: 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.
12.11 25-1282 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL REGARDING DISCRETIONARY FUNDING Legislation Text
Attachment A - Moss Adams Report
Attachment B - September 15, 2025, PowerPoint Presentation Attachment C - Redline Chapter 5.10
Attachment D - Discretionary Fund Application
Attachment E - Acknowledgement Form
Attachment F - Council Request for Expenditure
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Chapter 5.10
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1211
Approve
Resolution 2025-11-18-1211
adopting the proposed amendments to Chapter 5.10 of the Council Policy Manual, Mayor and Council Discretionary Funding.
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.
12.12 25-1326 APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
Resolution 2025-11-18-1212
:
1. Appointing Johnny R. Ford as the City Manager for the City of Stockton; and
2. Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to execute an employment contract with Johnny R. Ford setting forth the conditions of employment.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - CM Employment Agreement
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1212
The following person spoke to the item: Terrance Saffold; Darin Frazier; Cynthia Gail Boyd; Bobby Bivens; Charlene Leathers; Reverend Curtis Kimbrough; Steve Morales; Amaya Fields; Daryus Evans; Jordan Howard; Jochebed Smith; Cleveland D. Gordon; Dennis Smallie; Antoine Aisha Williamson; Pat Barrett; Alyssa Leiva; Bishop Reverend Williams, and Julie Dunning
12.13 25-1313 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE/FUNCTION ROSTER Resolution 2025-11-18-1213
amending the Mayoral Appointments to Council Committees and Committee Structure/Function roster effective immediately.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1- Mayoral Appointments 2025
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1213
12.14 25-1298 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.94 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION TO REDUCE COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP SIZE Legislation Text
Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance - Redline
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Chapter 2.94 SMC
Around the bench memo
Note: Item was pulled by staff to be rescheduled to a future Council meeting once all necessary updates and clarifications have been completed
12.15 25-1228 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS, AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF VANDALIZED STREET LIGHTS PROJECT Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Exhibit 3 - Balancing Contract Change Order No. 1
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1215
Approve
Resolution 2025-11-18-1215
:
1. Transferring funds in the amount of $146,000 from the Light Up Stockton, Project No. WD25046, to the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048.
2. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE48-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048.
3. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
4. Ratifying the City Manager's approval to execute an Emergency Construction Contract in the amount of $643,500 to Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc. of Stockton, CA, for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048.
5. Authorizing Balancing Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $145,125 with Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc. for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Mario Enríquez, 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.
12.16 25-0063 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS, AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER PLAY YARD PROJECT Resolution 2025-11-18-1216
:
1. Accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Spanos Foundation to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
2. Accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $50,000 from San Joaquin County to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
3. Transferring of budget in the amount of $50,000 from the Police Department Animal Services Special Services Operating Account Number 3513-303-630006-100-000-20-35-000-000 to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
4. Transferring of budget in the amount of $65,000 from the FY 2024-2025 Non-Departmental Special Services General Fund Account Number 0010-000-630006-100-000-10-00-000-000 to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
5. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
6. Approving Notice of Exemption No. NOE46-24 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
7. Approving and ratifying the plans and specifications for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
8. Approving findings and ratifying the City Manager's approval to execute an Emergency Construction Contract in the amount of $254,582 to Stratus Construction Company of Stockton, CA, for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012.
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 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1216
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. HEARINGS
15.1 25-0751 REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREZONING, AND CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FOR A PROPOSED 1,411 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LEBARON RANCH) AT 900 & 1300 EAST EIGHT MILE ROAD, & 10550 & 10600 NORTH LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD (APNS 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; 084-030-04) (P22-0139) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment B - General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - Vesting Tentative Map
Attachment E - Draft EIR
Attachment F - Proposed General Plan Amendment Map
Attachment G - Prezoning Map
Attachment H - Annexation Map
Attachment I - Planning Commission Resolutions
Proposed Resolution - EIR
Exhibit 1 - LeBaron Ranch Public FEIR
Exhibit 2 - LeBaron Findings of Fact and Statement
Proposed Resolution - General Plan Amendment
Exhibit 1 - Proposed General Plan Map
Proposed Resolution - Prezone
Exhibit 1 - Prezone Ordinance
Exhibit 1a - Prezone Map
Proposed Resolution - Annexation
Exhibit 1 - City Services Plan
Exhibit 2 - Annexation Map
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-01
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-02
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-03
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-04
PPT - 15.1 - Lebaron Ranch
Councilmember Disclosures - Mayor Fugazi; Vice Mayor Lee; Councilmember Blower; Councilmember Enriquez; Councilmember Padilla; and Councilmember Villapudua The following persons spoke to the item: Trevor Smith; Steve Miller; Gary Greeno; Pat Barrett, and Jasmine Peterson Approve
Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-01
certifying the Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023070657), including a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-02
approving a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to adjust the Land Uses for 12 Assessor Parcel Numbers, including 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; and 084-030-04, to a mix of Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Institutional, and Public Facilities land uses; Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-03
approving an ordinance for the Prezoning of APNs 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; and 084-030-04 to include a combination of Residential, Low (RL), Residential, Medium (RM), and Residential, High (RH) Density as well as Public Facilities (PF) zoning; and Resolution 2025-11-18-1501-04
authorizing the filing of an annexation application with the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolutions and ordinance.
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.
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 25-1240 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.18, OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING USE OF FACIAL COVERINGS Legislation Text
Attachment A - June 16, 2025 Around the Bench Memo
Attachment B - Redline Ordinance
Attachment C - Crime Statistics Related Masked Robberies Attachment D - Philadelphia Code section 10-616, Concealed Identities Ordinance - clean
PPT - 16.1 - Continued -Face Covering Ordinance Discussion The following person spoke to the item: Alyssa Leiva; and Pat Barrett Approve
Motion 2025-11-18-1601
bringing the item back to the Legislative/Environmental Committee for review 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.
16.2 25-1122 ADOPT ORDINANCES AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15.32 AND 15.34 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND VACANT LOT REGISTRATION PROGRAM, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING NECESSARY FUNDS TO PAY FOR PROGRAM START-UP COSTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - Approved 15.34 Vacant Property Reg. Ordinance Attachment B - Resolution No. 2025-07-29-1602
Attachment C - Proposed 15.32 Maintenance of Vacant Property - Redline Attachment D - Proposed 15.34 Vacant Property Registration - Redline Attachment E - Zoning Districts Defined (SMC 16.16.020) Proposed Ordinance (Clean) - 15.32
Approved Ordinance 2025-11-18-1602-01
Proposed Ordinance (Clean) - 15.34
Approved Ordinance 2025-11-18-1602-02
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1602
PPT - 16.2 - SMC Amendments to Chapters 15.32 and 15.34 The following person spoke to the following item: Pat Barrett Approve
Ordinance 2025-11-18-1602-01
amending the Stockton Municipal Code Section 15.32
Ordinance 2025-11-18-1602-02
amending the Stockton Municipal Code Section 15.34; and Resolution 2025-11-18-1602
authorizing a budget amendment to appropriate $21,000 from the General Fund Contingency to the Police Department's Neighborhood Services Division for program implementation.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the 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.
16.3 25-1332 PRESENTATION - OFFICE OF PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION (OPTIC) Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
PPT - 16.3 - OPTIC
The following person spoke to the item: Pat Barrett
16.4 25-1333 APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE FIRST CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (BHCIP) ROUND 1 FOR THE SERVICE FIRST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RECOVERY CENTER LOCATED AT 1005 NORTH EL DORADO ST, STOCKTON CA 95202 Legislation Text
Attachment A - HCS Letter
Attachment B - SFNC Recovery Center Renderings
Proposed Resolution
Around the Bench Memo
Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1604
Approve
Motion 2025-11-18-1604:
approving a Resolution supporting the application of services first California, Inc. for the local government matching grants program for behavioral health continuum infrastructure program (BHCIP) Round 1 for the Services First of Northern California recovery center located at 1005 North El Dorado Street, Stockton Ca; with appropriate findings supporting and justifying the exception to bidding under SMC 3.68.070; contingent on the full amount to be provided to the State as indicated in the letter by November 21, 2025; with a return to Council at a future date to obtain council approval on the funding expenditure Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Brando Villapudua.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-1
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, and Mario Enríquez.
No
: Jason Lee.
16.5 25-1335 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF THE WILD N’ OUT INVESTIGATION Legislation Text
Note: The item will be moved to December 9, 2025 City Council meeting
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla - respectful comments; next Ad-Hoc Committee meeting date; new City Manager, Stockton Unified School District food distribution November 2, 2024; District 1 constituents; Thanksgiving Day walk for hunger event Councilmember Blower - thanked Sandra Chan; Lindsey Point plaque removal; November 8, 2025 the Hmong New Year at the at the fairgrounds; Stockton King’s opener; Veterans Day events, Civic Auditorium 100th anniversary, Weber’s Town mall, Veterans Day celebrations; Dave Wong’s 50th anniversary; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freedom Fund banquet; congratulated Harry Black; Animal Protection League in Saint Mary’s dueling Pianos bingo event; November 25, 2025 the Emergency Food Bank food box giveaway Vice Mayor Lee - new City Manager; community input; thanked council; thanked Police Department; Congressman Harder post; meeting with the National Association Advancement Colored People and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Sierra Vista handout of turkey and hams; thanked R.C. Thompson, the Housing Authority, and Georgia Brownlee; Toy for Joys December 20, 2025; Diversity Equity Inclusion investigation completed; budget book, state audit performance; monthly virtual town hall meeting District 6; Wild n Out results; Diversity Equity Inclusion framework Councilmember Enriquez - congratulated the new City Manager; infrastructure updates; ASK Stockton; thanked Mrs. K; Lindsey Point Plaque removal; thanked City Clerk Katherine Roland; Marine Flag raising; Dave Wong’s 50th anniversary; thanked Stockton East Water District; Cal Water, graduated from the Water Education for Latino Leaders program, policies; official crossing of the Hawk Light tomorrow at the corner of Rose and Pershing Avenue, November 20, 2025; Transgender Day of Remembrance; Mornings with Mario this Saturday, the 22nd at Poppy coffee on the Miracle Mile from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM; Immigration Town hall next Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at The Catalyst; community dialog on the Oxford Circle infrastructure layout; thanked Councilmember Padilla; Vice Mayor Lee; thanked Cleveland School; new committees Mayor Fugazi - thanked Peter Ragsdale and the HUD of San Joaquin; congratulated Gospel Center Rescue Mission; upcoming ribbon cutting for the new Life building; new Pet Wellness and Adoption Center; thanked governor’s office and Secretary Morgan; fireside chat; educational resources for parents; Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church 80th anniversary; Amtrak rebranded; close the meeting in a moment of silence; City Manager search Approve
Motion 2025-11-1801-01
suspending the rules in order to reconsider the Stockton Downtown Alliance Moved by
: Christina Fugazi , seconded by Michele Padilla.
Vote
: Motion carried 5-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua, and Mariela Ponce.
Approve
Motion 2025-11-18-1801-02
bringing Downtown Stockton Alliance item to the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting Moved by
: Christina Fugazi , seconded by Michele Padilla.
Vote
: Motion carried 5-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Michele Padilla, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Brando Villapudua, and Mariela Ponce.
19. ADJOURNMENT - 11:58 PM
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK