MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities
MEETING OF February
3, 2026
Council Chamber, City Hall,425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:00 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 26-0039 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Name of Case: Gloria Lagasca, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al., (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2020-10679)
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 26-0123 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Three
The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to potential plaintiffs and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiffs against the City.
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9, subd. (d)(2), (e)(2) of the Government Code.
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3.3 26-0133 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiff against the City.
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9, subd. (d)(2), (e)(2) of the Government Code.
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3.4 26-0134 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiff against the City.
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9, subd. (d)(2), (e)(2) of the Government Code.
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3.5 26-0100 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager; Acting City Attorney; Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human Resources; Assistant Director of Human Resources; Supervising HR Analyst Labor; Interim Budget Officer; Deputy City Manager Will Crew; Deputy City Manager Christine Tien; Deputy City Attorney Mark Velasquez; and Legal Counsel Che Johnson of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Units, Stockton City Employees’ Association, Operating Engineer’s Local 3, Mid-Management/Supervisory Level Unit, Unrepresented Management/Confidential, Law Department, Stockton Police Management Association, Stockton Firefighters Local 456 International Association of Firefighters, Stockton Fire Management, Stockton Police Officers’ Association (SPOA)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54957.6(a) of the Government Code.
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3.6 26-0142 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT:
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3.7 26-0143 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 3:01 PM. The Council returned from Closed Session and adjourned at 4:45 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 by William T. DeArmond Jr., Hilliard AME Zion Church and the Pledge of Allegiance Daisy Chappell
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Taryn Jones, Acting City Attorney reported there was no reportable action taken this evening.
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
None
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
None
15. HEARINGS
15.1 26-0037 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF THE DOWNTOWN STOCKTON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (DSCID) Legislation Text
Attachment A - SMC Ordinance #2022-03-22-1211
Attachment B - Resolution 2025-07-29-1503
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Boundary Map
Exhibit 2 - Management District Plan
Approved Resolution 2026-02-03-1501
PPT - 15.1 - Formation of the DSCID
The following person spoke to the item: Matthew Amen; Abudul Yosini; Mark Dennehy; Mahala Burns; Mary Elizabeth; Doug Rishwain; Natali Ron (Document Filed); Pat Barrett; Phillip Merlo; Tony Yagon; Denni Cochpan; Jacob Bengueral; Diana Buettner; Michael Sousa; and Cynthia Gail Boyd Document Filed - Natali Ron
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
Approve
Resolution 2026-0203-1501
:
1. Approving the formation of the Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District for a 20-year term beginning January 1, 2027 authorized under the City of Stockton’s Community Improvement District Ordinance 2022-03-22-1211 (Attachment A - SMC Ordinance) and designated as the “Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District,” with a benefit zone designated “Zone 1” the boundary of which is shown in the Boundary Map (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
2. Approving the assessment formula and levying of the assessments.
3. Declaring the assessment is lawfully authorized and direct the Clerk to cause the Boundary Map to be filed in the Office of the San Joaquin County Recorder and, concurrently therewith, to record a Notice of Assessment with respect to the properties in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of San Joaquin.
4. Approving and adopting the final Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report
5. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the Resolution Moved by
: Michael Blower, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 4-3
Yes
: Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Mario Enríquez, and Jason Lee.
No
: Christina Fugazi , Michele Padilla, and Mariela Ponce.
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 26-0121 ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENTS Legislation Text
Attachment A - FY2024-25 GF Year-End Budget Update
Attachment B - FY2024-25 GF Year-End Revenue Summary
Attachment C - FY2024-25 Year-End for Other Major Funds Proposed Resolution - FY 2024-25 Fourth Quarter
Approved Resolution 2026-02-03-1501
PPT - 16.1 FY24-25 Fourth Quarter Budget Update
Around the Bench Memo
Around the bench memo- updated version
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
Approve
Resolution 2026-02-03-1601
:
1. Accepting this budget status report on the unaudited results of the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.
2. Allocating the General Fund Vacancy Savings budget reduction for FY 2024-25 from Other Administration (Non-Departmental) category to the following departments:
Reduce Expenditure Budget:
Department Division/Fund Amount
a. City Clerk 1110-100-000 $ 69,800 b. City Attorney 410-100-000 $ 53,400 c. Economic Development 6000-100-000 $198,000
Increase Expenditure Budget: $321,200
Other Administration 0010-100-000 $321,200
3. Authorizing a FY 2024-25 budget amendment increasing expenditure and revenue appropriations in the Downtown Marina Fund by $900.
4. Authorizing a FY 2024-25 budget amendment increasing expenditure and revenue appropriations in the General Liability Insurance Internal Service Fund by $29,600.
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 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 12.5, and 12.7 which was 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 26-0029 PUBLIC FACILITY FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 Motion 2026-02-03-1201
accepting the Public Facilities Fee Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Attachment A) to comply with State reporting requirements.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - PFF Annual Financial Report FY24-25
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
12.2 26-0107 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution 2026-02-03-1202
ratifying the appointment of Jesusita Gonzalez 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 2026-02-03-1202
12.3 26-0127 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28 TO ADD SECTION 2.28.030 RECOGNIZING CITY HALL AS A POLLING LOCATION Ordinance 2026-02-03-1203
adding Stockton Municipal Code section 2.28.030 to the Stockton Municipal Code recognizing City Hall as a polling location.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - SMC Chapter 2.28
Attachment B - Proposed Ordinance - redline
Proposed Ordinance
Approved Ordinance 2026-02-03-1203
12.4 25-1431 APPROVE MOTION TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC. TO EXTEND AND CONTINUE RECTRAC RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM SERVICES Motion 2026-02-03-1204
:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute contract extensions and amendments with Vermont Systems, Inc. to continue RecTrac Recreation Management application, hardware, software, and professional services for a total of $285,211.02; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - 2017 RecTrac Agreement
Attachment B - 2022 RecTrac Amendment
Attachment C - 2025 RecTrac Amendment
12.5 25-1331 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FROM THE HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION FOR EXISTING RAPID REHOUSING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND/OR LANDLORD INCENTIVE PROGRAMS AND CHILDCARE VOUCHERS THAT PREVENT HOMELESSNESS Legislation Text
Attachment A - Resolution 2019-08-20-1404
Attachment B - Resolution 2022-07-26-1505
Attachment C - Resolution 2022-06-21-1203
Attachment D - Approved Motion 2022-11-15-1602
Attachment E - Approved Motion 2023-12-12-01
Attachment F - Resolution 2025-07-15-1208
Attachment G - Approved Motion 2025-08-12-1211
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2026-02-03-1205
Approve
Resolution 2026-02-03-1205
:
1. Approving and allocating HHAP recommendations for funding totaling $1,000,000 for the following projects; * An award in the amount of $482,730.00 for Amelia Ann Adams Whole Life Center (AAAWLC) - Housing Justice Program * An award in the amount of $571,270.00 for Family Resource Center (FRC) - Housing Assistance Program
2. Approving and allocating HHAP funding totaling $700,000 for the Childcare Voucher Program to Family Resource Center;
3. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070 that support an exception to the competitive bidding process; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to defund and reallocate awarded funding if the project is unable to meet the required spending obligations, or the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) does not approve the use of funds as detailed in this resolution. If defunded, the funding is to be reallocated to eligible projects that can meet HCD timelines and general requirements;
5. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution; Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Michael Blower.
12.6 26-0034 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KB HOME NORTH BAY, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL THE POCK LANE SEWER TRUNK MAIN Resolution 2026-02-03-1206
authorizing a reimbursement agreement with KB Home North Bay, LLC, (KB Home) in the estimated amount of $691,770 for the construction and installation of the Pock Lane sewer trunk main.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Legislation Text
Attachment A - Pock Lane Estates Unit 2 Sewer Relocation Site Plan Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
Approved Resolution 2026-02-03-1206
12.7 25-1437 APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $976,853 Legislation Text
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Tobacco Grant
Approved Resolution 2026-02-03-1207
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
Approve
Resolution 2026-02-03-1207
:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Tobacco Grant Program award from the California Department of Justice, in the amount of $976,853.
2. Authorize 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. Amend the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriations by $976,853.
It is further recommended that the City Manager, or designee, take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Moved by
: Christina Fugazi , seconded by Michael Blower.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Vice Mayor Lee - business license/permits updates
Councilmember Padilla - permit center
Councilmember Enriquez - light up Stockton vote
Note: The meeting went into recess at 7:57 PM and reconvened at 8:07 PM
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Aisha Abercrombie - thanked Councilmembers; Stockton Arts Commission Dianna Buettner - ADA accommodation, advocacy; public comment, placement in agenda DeeDee Jaurequi - Teen Center (Document Filed)
Document Filed - DeeDee Jaurequi
Autumn Brown - Teen Center
Mary Elizabeth - public participation; thanked Councilmember Padilla (Document Filed) Document Filed - Mary Elizabeth
Pat Barrett - previous Council meeting; Board and Commission vacancies; City staff, hiring; oversight board committee; Office of Violence Prevention Cynthia Gail Boyd - Black History Month; rules of decorum Joseph Lopez - camera in neighborhoods; thanked Councilmembers Ralph White - recalling rumors; Councilmember behavior; City staff Council Correspondence - Public Comments
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Villapudua - thanked City Manager, Johnny Ford; thanked Fire Chief and Police Chief; February 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM neighborhood watch Stribley Community Park; Black History Month; thanked fellow councilmembers Vice Mayor Lee - Black History Month; constitution preservation; public comment remarks; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion state elevation; Teen Center; District six communication; Youth and beautification programs, thanked Public Works Director and City Manager; ASK Stockton; joint use agreements; Council Commission meeting, community input; Councilmember behavior; social media posts, launching podcast Councilmember Blower - ribbon cutting Mission Pizza and Pub, thanked owner; Stocktonian of the year, congratulated John Vera; thanked City Clerk, thanked Katherine Roland; thanked Commissioners and appointees Councilmember Padilla - February 7, 2026 1:00 PM Ribbon cutting Inspiration Park; February 5, 2026 4:00 PM Ad-hoc Homelessness meeting; safe site program; thanked City Manager Johnny Ford; social media posts Councilmember Enriquez - infrastructure updates, thanked graffiti abatement team; community meeting regarding oxford circle; constituent communication; thanked greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, ribbon cutting Fresh Hot Bread All Day; crab feed, thanked Councilmember Blower; press conference with Josh Harding, ICE facility; February 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM walk the block Saturday; animal control; County board of supervisor meeting Mayor Fugazi - Downtown Stockton Alliance vote; newspaper heading; local infrastructure hub; state federal housing legislation; national endowment for the arts; CENCAL approval; Big City Mayors for California, HAPP funds; thanked Pacific Gas and Electric, City staff; boards and commissions attendance, commissioner creed; animal shelter surf and turf; February 7, 2026 Veterans POWOW a Edison High School; February 12, 2026 5:00 PM grand opening of African American Chamber of Commerce; movement of public comment
19. ADJOURNMENT - 9:24 PM
1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK