MINUTES
City Council and Concurrent Authorities - Revised
MEETING OF February
17, 2026
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:30 PM
Roll Call
Present:
Christina Fugazi
Michael Blower
Brando Villapudua
Jason Lee
Absent:
Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, and Mario Enríquez.
Note: Councilmember Padilla arrived at 3:32 PM
Note: Councilmember Ponce arrived at 3:35 PM
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 26-0168 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 26-0172 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager; Deputy City Manager Christine Tien; Acting City Attorney; Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human Resources; Assistant Director of Human Resources; Supervising HR Analyst Labor; and Admin Budget Officer John Al
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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3.3 26-0174 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT:
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3.4 26-0175 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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4. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:33 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
Jason Lee
Absent:
Mario Enríquez.
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
The Invocation was led by Elia Luna Garza, Central Methodist and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alexandra Roland, fifth grader from Kohl Elementary
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
10.2 26-0187 PROCLAMATION: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Recipient: Gloria Johnson
Gloria Johnson - thanked Councilmembers
10.3 26-0188 PROCLAMATION: SAKA NAKODAR DAY
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Recipient:
Dr. Harinder Singh, Stanford University
Dr. Harinder Singh, Stanford University - remembrance of February 4, 1986 event
10.1 26-0078 PRESENTATION: BEAM (BIOECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING) CIRCULAR PRESENTATION Legislation Text
PowerPoint Presentation
Presentation by Karen Warner, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Beam Circular
1.1 26-0193 SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT UPDATE Informational only. No action taken.
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PowerPoint
Document Filed - Jason Lee
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 26-0152 ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5.104 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Legislation Text
Attachment A - Proposed TRL Ordinance Redline
Attachment B - City Council Report - TRL
Proposed TRL Ordinance (Clean)
Approved Ordinance 2026-02-17-1601
PPT - 16.1 - Proposed TRL Ordinance
Document Filed - Kimberly Bankston-Lee
Document Filed - Mary Elizabeth
The following person spoke to the item: Dawn Correll-Cruz; Twlia Laster; Anissa Adams; Kimberly Bankston-lee; Mary Elizabeth; Pat Barrett; Kesa Bruce; Yolanda Amen; Cynthia Gail Boyd; Liz Hendrix Council Correspondence - Public Comments
Approve
Motion 2026-02-17-1601
tabling the agenda item for a future City Council meeting Moved by
: Brando Villapudua. Motion did not receive a second and it was lost.
Approve
Ordinance 2026-02-17-1601
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1. Adopting an urgency ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 5.104 of the Stockton Municipal Code relating to tobacco retailers.
2. Approving and issuing the attached City Council Report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d).
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Mario Enríquez.
16.2 26-0171 PRESENTATION ON PHOENIX HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE UNSHELTERED Informational item only. No action taken.
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PowerPoint Presentation
The following person(s) spoke to the item: Cynthia Gail Boyd and Pat Barrett Note: The meeting went into recess at 7:47 PM and reconvened at 8:00 PM
16.3 26-0186 DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHIEF OF POLICE This item was informational only. No action was taken.
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The following person(s) spoke to the item: Gene Tibon; Yvonne Tibon; Manbir Singh; Billy Nathaniel; Michele J Sherman; Anthony Sprague; Cynthia Gail Boyd; Bobby Bivens; Yolanda Amen; and Leslie Heron Council Correspondence - Public Comments
15. HEARINGS
15.1 25-1415 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE 2.69± ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) TO COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG) AT 9450 WEST LANE AND 1530 EAST MORADA LANE (APPLICATION NO. P25-0025) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - General Plan Map
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - Tentative Parcel Map
Attachment E - Development Plans
Attachment F - Approved Resolutions
Proposed Ordinance
Exhibit 1 - Zoning Map Amendment
PPT - 15.1 - Zoning Map Amendment - 9450 West Lane and 1530 E Morada Around the Bench Memo
Note: The agenda item was pulled by staff for a future Council meeting Council Correspondence - Public Comments
15.2 26-0001 AMENDMENT TO THE ARCH-AIRPORT SPERRY ROAD PRECISE ROAD PLAN TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR AN APPROVED FUELING STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE (P25-0045) Legislation Text
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Arch-Airport Sperry Road Precise Road Plan Attachment C - Access Analysis
Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution 2026-01-08-0502 Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Precise Road Plan Amendment
PPT - 15.2 - Arch-Airport Sperry Road Precise Road Plan Amendment Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1502
Document Filed - Mary Elizabeth
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
Approve
Resolution 2026-02-17-1502
accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the Precise Road Plan Amendment to the Arch-Airport Sperry Road Precise Road Plan, in accordance with Findings for Decision detailed herein.
Moved by
: Michele Padilla, seconded by Jason Lee.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Mario Enríquez.
15.3 26-0153 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03-04-1504 WHICH ADOPTED FINDINGS AND ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW, AND RELOCATION OR PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING, TOBACCO RETAIL BUSINESSES, ALSO KNOWN AS SMOKE SHOPS Legislation Text
Attachment A - City Council Report
Proposed Moratorium Extension Ordinance
Note: This agenda item was removed
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent agenda with a single vote
Moved by
: Jason Lee, seconded by Mariela Ponce.
Vote
: Motion carried 6-0
Yes
: Christina Fugazi , Michael Blower, Brando Villapudua, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce, and Jason Lee.
Absent
: Mario Enríquez.
12.1 26-0177 REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT TO THE WATER ADVISORY GROUP Motion 2026-02-17-1201
adopting a resolution removing Jamie Guerrero and filling that vacancy by appointing William Dearmond to serve on the seven-member Water Advisory Group for a partial term effective immediately and ending January 31, 2027.
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Attachment A - Redacted Application
Proposed Resolution
Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1201
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
12.2 25-0788 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND LOCATED ON A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6461 BROOKSIDE ROAD Resolution 2026-02-17-1202
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1. Authorizing the sale of City-owned exempt surplus land located on a portion of real property at 6461 Brookside Road (APN 071-140-17) to San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA)
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Sale Agreement with SJAFCA
3. Authorizing the filing of 44-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the disposition of exempt surplus real property located on a portion of 6461 Brookside Road
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Attachment A - Resolution No 2025-09-23-1208
Attachment B - Vicinity Map - 6461 Brookside Road
Attachment C - Aerial Map - 6461 Brookside Road
Attachment D - Administrative Directive HRD-02
Attachment E - HCD Review
Proposed Resolution - Sale of 6461 Brookside Road
Exhibit 1 - PSA - 6461 Brookside Road
Exhibit 2 - NOE44-25 - Excess Real Property
Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1202
12.3 26-0048 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM TO INTERIM HOUSING Resolution 2026-02-17-1203
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1. Approving and allocating HHAP funding as follows:
* $18,148.61 to Children's Home of Stockton for the Catalyst Project.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute any associated documents and take whatever actions are appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
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Attachment A - 2020-11-17-1402
Proposed Resolution - HHAP 1 Children’s Home
Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1203
12.4 26-0164 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BRADSHAW CONSULTING SERVICES, INC FOR THE MARVLIS SYSTEM STATUS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM TO SUPPORT COUNTYWIDE AMBULANCE DISPATCH Motion 2026-02-17-1204
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1. Approving findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070 supporting an exception to the competitive bidding process; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Agreement with Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. for the MARVLIS System Status Management platform, in an amount not to exceed $534,280.80.
Authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
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Attachment A - Stockton - BCS MARVLIS Contract
12.5 26-0041 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AG-AIR, INC. FOR AERIAL SPRAYING SERVICES AT THE REGIONAL WASTEWATER CONTROL FACILITY Resolution 2026-02-17-1205
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1. Approving the Specifications and Addenda for Helicopter Aerial Spraying Services for Mosquito and Vector Control at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility, PUR 26-007 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
2. Authorizing a five-year contract with Ag-Air, Inc. of Oakdale, California, for Helicopter Aerial Spraying Services for Mosquito and Vector Control at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $343,000. (Exhibit 2 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
Exhibit 2
Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1205
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
12.6 26-0042 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH JAYNE PRODUCTS TO PURCHASE CHEMICALS TO INHIBIT AND REMOVE STRUVITE AT THE REGIONAL WASTEWATER CONTROL FACILITY Resolution 2026-02-17-1206
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1. Approving the Specifications and Addenda for the Struvite Control Non-Hazardous Mineral Inhibitor and/or Removal Additives, PUR 26-012 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution).
2. Authorizing a five-year contract with Jayne Products of Carson, California, to purchase chemicals to inhibit and remove struvite at the Regional Wastewater Control Facility for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $816,500 (Exhibit 2 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
Exhibit 2
Approved Resolution 2026-02-17-1206
The following person spoke to the item: Mary Elizabeth
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Gene Tibon - Stockton sports commission; Stockton Police Offers Association contract Donald Tafoya - Vice Mayor Lee
Katherine Blasingame - Ask Stockton request, formal complaint (Document Filed) Document Filed - Katherine Blasingame
Mary Elizabeth - smoking lounges; Planning Commission presentation Michele J. Sherman - Stockton Police Officers Association contract Cynthia Gale Boyd - Reverend Jesse Jackson accomplishments Paula Gallon - Councilmembers united
Barbara King - Vice Mayor Lee; Councilmembers united
Jasmine Peterson - thanked staff at Van Buskirk Community Center; flood workshop at the Stockton Rising Workforce Hub February 18th, 2026 6:00 PM-7:30 PM; Climate Action Plan survey Bobby Bivins - Thanked Council
Yvonne Tibon - March 28th, 2026 clean up event; June 28th, 2026 annual tournament at Saint Mary’s High School; acts of kindness Yolanda Amen - public comment moved
Council Correspondence - Public Comments
17. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
Johnny Ford, City Manager - City Council strategic planning workshop February 19, 2026 9:00 AM at Ursula Meyer Library
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Vice Mayor Lee - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Bureau Indian Affairs led presentation during upcoming Council meeting in April
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Brando - thanked City Manager Ford, Cynthia Gail Boyd; neighborhood watch meeting; February 20th, 2026 reading at Unbound School; February 20, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Art of soul, taste of Afro American culture that free elementary family night; 60th anniversary Weber Town Mall Vice Mayor Lee - passing of Jesse Jackson; public comments; principles ran on; Regional Transit District bus shutdown, Mayor Fugazi; February 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM district six virtual town hall meeting; thanked City Staff, Commissioners; February 18, 2026 Audit Committee meeting; Wild n Out Council referrals; police substation, Weston Ranch Councilmember Padilla - thanked public for attending; inspiration park ribbon cutting; thanked City staff and public works; public comments; being kind Councilmember Blower - great events in Stockton; Inspiration Park ribbon cutting; Smiths Gate Canal project; flood insurance; African American Chamber’s ribbon cutting; Stockton Kings; congratulated Webbers Town Mall; Five Mile Creek, assessment district; Swenson Park updates; moment of silence, Reverend Jesse Jackson Mayor Fugazi - being kind; voting for constituency; New City Hall; February 20, 2026 Tram Vietnamese coffee opening; thanked Dan Orefield; Councilmember Washington DC meeting; Ports Commission; Regional Transit District bus; close in moment of silence
19. ADJOURNMENT - 10:58 PM
1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
STOCKTON CITY CLERK