MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF January
13, 2026
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 26-0016 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Name of Case: Juanita Louise Mendoza, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al., (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UPI-2024-7296)
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 26-0017 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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3.3 26-0047 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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3.4 26-0052 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
Title: City Attorney
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3.5 26-0049 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Yolanda Amen - spoke to item 3.3
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:04 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 5:10 PM.
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Mariela Ponce
Mario Enríquez
Jason Lee
Absent:
Michele Padilla.
Note: Councilmember Padilla arrived at 5:31 PM
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
The Invocation was led Mario Harris and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bryson, sixth grader at San Joaquin Elementary
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Taryn Jones, Acting City Attorney reported the City Council in closed session voted 7 to 0, accepting the City Attorney’s resignation, subject to a separation agreement with the following terms: a severance consistent with Section 6A of the City Attorney’s employment contract with the last date of employment to be January 13th, 2026 as well as a payment of $3,500 for attorney’s fees and the inclusion of a mutual Non-disparagement agreement. The City Council in closed session voted 7 to 0 to appoint Taryn Jones, Assistant City Attorney, as Acting City Attorney, effective immediately.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Leslie Heron - Happy New Year; Harding Way and Pacific Avenue signal light; Toys for Joy, Stockton Police Department Laura Frausto - Compassionate City; Office of Violence Prevention new staff; stop violence Alisha R - Compassionate City
Matthew Lester - councilmembers united
Marina Herrera - Compassionate City; ICE detention center Norah Zaragoza Yanez - Valley watch network; ICE abuse in City of Stockton; public safety John Mataka - Compassionate City; ICE facilities; character assassination Kimberly Ganner - ethics issues, Jason Lee; Natasha Brown (Document Filed) Document Filed - kimberly Ganner
Donald Tafoya - Mayor Fugazi Regional Transit District interview; Compassionate City; Vice Mayor Lee Diana Buettner - councilmembers united, call for change Holanda Preciado - Happy New Year; investigations; hopes for 2026; district six sub station; animal shelter Zoyla - Mayor Fugazi and Anthony Silva 2014 pictures; National ight out; big box ordinance; community morale Bernice Spivey - Stockton Police Department, sons accident; call for change Larry Mckenzie - previous accident; Stockton Police Department staffing audits Cynthia Gale Boyd - dais seating; crimes in Stockton; City Attorney and City Manager employment; transparency Antonio Martin - Mayor and Councilmembers goals; Mayor and Vice Mayor interactions Pat Barrett - Charter Review board; Vice Mayor Lee and Natasha Brown allegations A Raya - Compassionate City
C Guerrero - Compassionate City
Latanya Berry - Stockton challenges; the life center
Mary Elizabeth - general plan; Delta Sierra group correspondence Denrick Muhammad - Mayor and City Manager photo; City Manager performance review Cecilia Rangel - New York Times December article, Stockton representation; Stockton gangs Noel Valdivia - Vice Mayor Lee, Youth Program, California Health Care facility Kimberly Alston - victim of assault
Yolanda Amen - social media postings, narratives regarding Councilmembers Jessica Velez - gangs, crimes, homelessness, and drugs
Sheree Ross - Stockton Police Department narcotics team; District Attorney; Jacob Mendez Resource Center Pandora Crowder - pet passing away
Sheryle Bravo - Happy New Year; Hunter and Harding Way neighborhood lights; street sweepers Julie Dunning - recap of councilmember goals
Stephanie Alfano - North Stockton, homelessness and trash; Gibson Park Toy Drive Barbara King - Vice Mayor Lee
Jasmine Peterson - January 15th, 2026 community meeting at Van Buskirk Community Center Council Correspondence - Public Comments
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote save for item 12.8 which was considered separately 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.
12.1 25-1417 ACCEPT COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR FILING
Motion 2026-01-13-1201
accepting for filing minutes from the Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee Legislation Text
Attachment A - Minutes
12.2 26-0014 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Motion 2026-01-13-1202
approving the minutes from the City Council meeting of November 4, 2025 Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2025-11-04
12.3 26-0036 APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Resolution 2026-01-13-1203
authorizing the appointment of Phillip Herrera to the Community Development Committee for a term commencing February 1, 2026, and expiring January 31, 2030.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution - Appointment CDC
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1203
12.4 25-1314 APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 425000459 WITH TDA CONSULTING INC. TO CONTINUE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS Motion 2026-01-13-1204
1. Authorizing an amendment with TDA Consulting Inc. in the amount of $171,000 to continue consultant services related to affordable housing programs and projects;
2. Authorizing the allocation and appropriation of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP), Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) and Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund (LMIHF) funding for this purpose;
3. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - TDA Contract
Attachment B - TDA Contract Amendment 1
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
12.5 25-1424 APPROVE MOTION TO ENTER INTO A NEW CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP (NPSG) FOR A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR STOCKTON FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS Motion 2026-01-13-1205
1. Awarding a Professional Services Contract to National Public Safety Group (NPSG) for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for two (2), one (1) year extensions for consulting services for emergency dispatch and records management software systems, in the amount of $744,946;
2. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - NPSG Agreement
12.6 25-1414 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINDINGS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, ON-CALL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES Resolution 2026-01-13-1206
1. Approving the findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Authorizing a five-year contract with Trojan Technologies of London, Ontario, Canada, not-to-exceed $1,250,000, for materials as well as on-call repair and maintenance services (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1206
12.7 25-1422 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.1 WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL FOR THE PRESSURE-BASED DIGESTER GAS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE RWCF COGENERATION PLANT PROJECT Motion 2026-01-13-1207
Authorizing Contract Amendment No. 1 with Brown and Caldwell of Rancho Cordova, CA, for the Pressure-Based Digester Gas Control System for the Regional Wastewater Control Facility (RWCF) Cogeneration Plant Project. If approved, Amendment No. 1 will add $120,573 to the contract and extend its term by 90 days, bringing the total contract amount to $198,047.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Amendment No. 1
12.8 26-0028 COUNCIL AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1208
The following person spoke to the following item: Pat Barrett; and Yolanda Amen Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1208
re-establishing an Ad-Hoc Homelessness Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to explore opportunities for safe camping and safe parking while looking for proven programs and partnerships focused on finding solutions for the unhoused.
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.
12.9 25-1403 APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE-MONTH AGREEMENT WITH ANIMAL BALANCE FOR STOCKTON ANIMAL SHELTER SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES IN A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $126,000 Motion 2026-01-13-1209
1. Approving the 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.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-month contract between the City of Stockton (City) and Animal Balance for the Stockton Animal Shelter's (SAS) spay and neuter services in an amount not to exceed $126,000 (Attachment A).
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Animal Balance Master Services Agreement 2025 Attachment B - Cost Proposal PUR 26-015
Around The Bench Memo
12.10 25-1339 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Resolution 2026-01-13-1210
1. Executing and submitting a claim to the San Joaquin Council of Governments for the Transportation Development Act tax revenue for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
2. Receiving and depositing the proceeds in Transportation Development Act Fund 245 pursuant to State of California requirements.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1210
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
12.11 26-0002 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE COMPANY 2 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER REMODEL PHASE 1 PROJECT Resolution 2026-01-13-1211
1. Appropriating funds in the amount of $330,000 from the existing Emergency Communications Division sub-fund balance for Emergency Communications Center remodel costs associated with expanded dispatch operations.
2. Transferring funds in the amount of $330,000 from the Stockton Fire Department Emergency Communications Division sub fund to the Fire Company 2 Emergency Communications Division Remodel Phase 1, Project No. OM-26-011.
3. Awarding a Construction Contract in the amount of $119,000, to Pridex Construction Group, Inc., dba PCG Engineering of Folsom, CA, for the Fire Company 2 Emergency Communications Division Remodel Phase 1, Project No. OM-26-011.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Construction Contract
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1211
12.12 25-1420 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF VANS Motion 2026-01-13-1212
1. Awarding a Standard Agreement in the amount of $428,464.88 to Downtown Ford of Sacramento, CA, for the Purchase of Sedans, Vans, and SUVs, Project No. OM-25-122.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vehicle Replacement List
Attachment B - Standard Agreement 02.13.2025
12.13 25-1421 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TRUCKS Motion 2026-01-13-1213
1. Awarding a Standard Agreement in the amount of $2,669,611 to Big Valley Ford of Stockton, CA, for the Purchase of Various Trucks, Project No. OM-25-123.
Authorizing the City Manager to ake appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vehicle Replacement List
Attachment B - Standard Agreement
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
15. HEARINGS
15.1 25-1436 A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FEE SCHEDULE FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK VENDORS Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
PPT - 15.1 - Sidewalk Street Vendors
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1501
Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1501
1. Amending the FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule to incorporate new and to update fees for street and sidewalk vendor licensing and enforcement, consistent with the 2025-12-16-1212 Ordinance.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinances and resolution.
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.
The following person spoke to the item: Cynthia Gail Boyd
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 25-1395 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - CSC Appointments
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1601
Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1601
appointing Jahari Williams to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2028.
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.
16.2 25-1396 APPOINTMENT TO SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - SJRTD Appointment
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1602
Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1602
appointing Derick Graves to fill the vacancy on the San Joaquin Regional Transit District Board for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2029.
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.
16.3 25-1397 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PORT COMMISSION Legislation Text
Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - Port Commission Appointment
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1603
Note: The meeting went into recess at 7:30 PM and reconvened at 7:40 PM Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1603
appointing Gregory Page to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Stockton Port Commission, for a term commencing January 16, 2026 and ending January 15, 2030.
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.
16.5 25-1360 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING STOCKTON A COMPASSIONATE CITY Legislation Text
Attachment A - Stockton Resolution No. 2017-02-21-1503
Attachment B - SB 54/California Values Act of 2017
Attachment C - Union City Compassionate City Status
Attachment D - Stockton PD - Immigration
Attachment E - Stockton PD Policy Manual - Policy 414
Proposed Resolution - Compassionate City
Approved Resolution 2026-01-13-1605
PowerPoint Presentation
The following person spoke to the item: Laura Frausto; Alicia Ramiray; Matthew Lester; Nora Zaragoza-Yanez; CaseyAnn Carbonell; Learkana Chong; Yolanda Amen; Mary Elizabeth; Alyssa Leiva; Cynthia Garcia; Jonathan Partridge; Pat Barrett; Julie Dunning; and Alberto Gonzalez Note: Meeting went into Recess at 8:35 PM and reconvened at 8:40 PM Approve
Resolution 2026-01-13-1605
1. Declaring Stockton a Compassionate City; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
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.
16.6 26-0053 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE WILD ’N OUT INVESTIGATION Informational only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Executive Summary
Attachment B - Costs
Approve
Motion 2026-01-13-1606
waiving privilege for the report
Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Michael Blower.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-1
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Christina Fugazi .
The following persons spoke to the item: Yolanda Amen; Mary Elizabeth; Alex Lima; Barbara King; Alberto Gonzalez, Cynthia Gail Boyd; Julie Dunning; and Pat Barrett
16.4 25-1419 DISCUSSION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING THE CHARTER SECTION 406 INVESTIGATION INTO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION AND POTENTIAL DIRECTION TO STAFF Legislation Text
Attachment A - Investigative Report
The following persons spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth; Yolanda Amen; and Alyssa Leiva Approve
Motion 2026-01-13-1604
accepting recommendations one, two and eight from the investigative report Moved by
: Brando Villapudua, seconded by Michele Padilla.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-1
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Christina Fugazi .
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Lee - councilmembers interactions; thanked the City Manager; public safety; Quick Quack car wash; Toys for Joy, Tyler Perry donation; Jason Lee Unlocked Councilmember Padilla - Wild n Out; January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM, Ad Hoc Homelessness Committee meeting; Trinity Parkway, White Slough area; signage; homelessness solutions; Ursula Meyer Community Center; youth motivational event Councilmember Villapudua - Happy New Years; thanked City Manager, Fire Chief Carr and Police Chief McFadden; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM office hours; 20-year anniversary of Osakis Sushi restaurant; Columbus Park opening in spring; January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Day Councilmember Enriquez - infrastructure updates; Toys for Joy event; Space Force Flag; thanked San Joaquin Building Trades Council, Doctor Daly from University of the Pacific; street vendors; January 16, 2026 - January 25, 2026 Restaurant Week; January 16, 2026 4:00 PM, ribbon cutting at Craft Barber; January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Mornings with Mario; January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Oak Park Cleveland School remembers event; January 28, 2026 6:00 PM at Valley Brew Oxford Circle Meeting part two; January 22, 2026 attending League of California Cities Policy Committee on Transportation, Communication and Public Works; mural on Miracle Mile; congratulated new Planning Commissioner Councilmember Blower - City Manager; City Attorney resignation; Wild n Out wrap up; January 21, 2026 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Octavio’s restaurant, community office hours Mayor Fugazi - Dr. Martin Luther King Junior celebration; animal spay and neuter agenda item; Congratulated Sunee Dhaliwal; thanked Supervisor Canepa; gangs in Stockton; City Manager, City Charter section 408; brown act
19. ADJOURNMENT - 10:59 PM
1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.1 26-0018 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Informational item only. No action taken.
Legislation Text
Leg 2025-08-25
Leg 2025-09-15
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK