City Council and Concurrent Authorities
City of Stockton
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council and
Concurrent Authorities
Christina Fugazi, Mayor/Chair (At Large)
Jason Lee, Vice Mayor (District 6)
Michele Padilla (District 1)
Mariela Ponce (District 2)
Michael Blower (District 3)
Mario Enríquez (District 4)
Brando Villapudua (District 5)
Council Chamber, City Hall, 501 W. Weber Ave,
Building 1, Stockton CA
1:00 PMTuesday, September 1, 2026
Regular Session 1:00 PM :: Closed Session To Follow
1. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
3. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA***
4. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
4.1 26-0984 COMMENDATION:RECOGNIZING MICHELE J. SHERMAN FOR
CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Department: Office of the Mayor
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 26-0974 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes from the City Council special meeting of August 3, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Attachment A- 2026-08-03.pdfAttachments:
6.2 26-0982 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE
FIRM OF ZIMMERMAN LAW P.C.
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an Agreement for Legal Services with the firm of Zimmerman Law, P.C.
Department: City Attorney
Proposed Resolution - Zimmerman Law, P. C.
Exhibit 1 - Legal Services Agreement
Attachments:
6.3 26-0780 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL MATCHING
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE SERVICE FIRST OF
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. (SFNC) APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM (BHCIP) ROUND 1 AWARD FOR THE SFNC RECOVERY
CENTER LOCATED AT 807 NORTH EL DORADO STREET,
STOCKTON, CA 95202
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Authorize a conditional award of $300,000 to support the Service First of Northern California, Inc. (SFNC) application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1 award for the SFNC Recovery Center located at 807 North El Dorado Street; and
Authorize the City Manager to submit a letter of support to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) confirming the City’s conditional commitment of funds and approval of the site change, subject to SFNC compliance with DHCS requirements; and
Subject to SFNC’s compliance with DHCS requirements, authorize a grant of $300,000 to SFNC for the SFNC Recovery Center located at 807 North El Dorado Street; and
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution, including the execution of grant documents and subordination agreements.
Department: City Manager
Attachment A - DHCS Letter - 11.07.2025
Attachment B - Approved Resolution 2025-11-18-1604
Attachment C - Around the Bench Memo-11.18.2025
Attachment D - DHCS Response Letter - 08.04.2026
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - PSA - 807 N. El Dorado Street
Attachments:
6.4 26-0739 ACCEPT THE ANNUAL HEALTH BENEFITS REPORT AND ADOPT
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THE MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES FOR THE CITY’S 2027
EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLANS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
Accept the Annual Health Benefits Report for the City’s medical, dental, and vision plans;
Approve the recommended monthly premium rates for the
City’s 2027 employee health plans; and
Authorize the City Manager or their designee to take the necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Human Resources
Attachment A - Annual Health Benefits Report
Attachment B - 2027 Health Premiums Rates
Attachments:
6.5 26-0809 APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC d/b/a SHUSTER ADVISORY
GROUP, A HUB INTERNATIONAL COMPANY FOR INVESTMENT
AND RECORDKEEPING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO
SUPPORT THE CITY’S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve a motion to:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms between the City of Stockton (City) and Global Retirement Partners, LLC d/b/a Shuster Advisory Group, for administrative services to support the City’s 457(b), 457(b) Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal, and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans, not to exceed $48,000 per year paid directly from the Deferred Compensation Plan with no cost to the City; and
Approve findings which support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the Stockton Municipal Code Section
3.68.070(A)(3) where the City held a competitive Request for Proposals.
It is further recommended that the City Manager is hereby authorized to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Human Resources
Attachment A - Agreement Shuster Advisory Group, LLCAttachments:
6.6 26-0810 APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR BENEFITS CONSULTING
SERVICES
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three (3) year agreement with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms between the City of Stockton (City) and Alliant Insurance Services, Inc, for benefits consulting services, not to exceed $750,000.00.
Approve findings which support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the Stockton Municipal Code Section
3.68.070(A)(3) where the City held a competitive Request for Proposals.
It is further recommended that the City Manager is hereby authorized to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Human Resources
Attachment A - Alliant Insurances, Inc. AgreementAttachments:
6.7 26-0721
APPROVE FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF GE ORBIT 900 MHZ RADIOS FROM APPLIED
TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. FOR THE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT (CITYWIDE)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Authorize the purchase of 110 GE Orbit 900 MHz radios from Applied Technology Group, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA, for $317,000.
Authorize the appropriations of Storm, Water, and Wastewater Utility funds in the amount of $317,000 from Fund Balance.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Municipal Utilities
Proposed ResolutionAttachments:
6.8 26-0786 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY
AND TO FORM A NEW ZONE IN THE STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED
STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(DISTRICT 1)
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution of Intention to:
Provide intent to annex territory to a Municipal Improvement District and to form the Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2005-1, Tra Vigne West, Zone 16 (Attachment A), to maintain and operate storm drainage improvements.
Specify that the public interest would be served by establishing the Zone and levying annual assessments for the costs to maintain and operate the storm drainage improvements.
Preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report, approve a proposed boundary map (Attachment B), and appoint the Engineer of Work.
Set the Public Hearing date on October 27, 2026, and direct the City Clerk to mail public notice to the affected property owners by September 11, 2026, at least forty-five days before the hearing date.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary action to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Municipal Utilities
Attachment A - Boundary Map
Attachment B - Tra Vigne West Engineer's Report
Attachment C - Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District 2005-1 Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
Attachments:
6.9 26-0865 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A THREE-YEAR SOLE
SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH INSOURCE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS,
INC. FOR AVEVA SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT (ALL DISTRICTS - CITYWIDE)
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070(A) (4) supporting an exception to the competitive bidding process for InSource Software Solutions, Inc. as the sole source vendor for AVEVA software subscription, maintenance, and support services.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three-year agreement with InSource Software Solutions, Inc. for AVEVA software subscription, maintenance, and support services in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Municipal Utilities
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
Attachments:
6.10 26-0838 APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $435,000
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Driving Under the Influence Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $435,000; Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement PT27208 and all related documents to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant award;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriation by $435,000; and
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Police
Proposed Resolution - 2027 OTS
Exhibit 1 - Grant Agreement - PT27208 Stockton PD
Attachments:
6.11 26-0770 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GREATER DOWNTOWN BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY PROJECT (DISTRICTS 5
AND 6)
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Appropriate Measure K Smart Growth Incentives funds in the amount of $51,020 to the Greater Downtown Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT22051/State Project No. ATPSB1L-5008(200).
Approve the plans and specifications for the Greater Downtown Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT22051/State Project No.
ATPSB1L-5008(200).
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,705,804 to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. of Livermore, CA, for the Greater Downtown Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT22051/State Project No.
ATPSB1L-5008(200).
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Public Works
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Construction Contract
Attachments:
6.12 26-0785 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE OAK PARK SENIOR CENTER RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT (DISTRICT 4)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE49-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Oak Park Senior Center Restroom Renovation, Project No. CR26009.
Approve the plans and specifications for the Oak Park Senior Center Restroom Renovation, Project No. CR26009.
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $229,238 to Creative Property Renewal, Inc. of Stockton, CA, for the Oak Park Senior Center Restroom Renovation, Project No. CR26009.
It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Public Works
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Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - NOE49-25
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
Attachments:
7. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. HEARINGS**
9.1 26-0898 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF THE 2025
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended, at the conclusion of the public hearing, that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2025 allocation in the amount of $340,198;
2. Authorize the City Manager to Approve Amendment No. 14 to the Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Stockton (City) and County of San Joaquin (County) to reallocate the 2025 JAG funds;
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriation by $340,198; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant award documents as required by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance and accept applicable terms and conditions.
It is further recommended that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Police
Proposed Resolution -JAG 2025
Exhibit 1 - Amendment 14 Interlocal JAG MOU
PPT - 9.1 Edward Byrne JAG
Attachments:
9.2 26-0945 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE 2026-27 HOLIDAY PARK
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
This scheduled noticed public hearing is being held to consider public comments and testimony regarding the Holiday Park Maintenance District 2026-27 proposed Assessment budget and the levy of assessments.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, if a majority protest does not exist, it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Override any and all public hearing protests.
Approve the Annual Budget for Holiday Park for FY 2026-27.
Confirm and approve the assessment of $46,598 for the Holiday Park Maintenance District for FY 2026-27.
Authorize the City of Stockton Chief Financial Officer to assess those parcels within the assessment district.
Certify the assessments meet the requirements pertaining to the levy of annual assessments.
Approve a subsidy in the amount of $208,727, $13,202 from the General Fund (100-125), and $195,525 from the Strong Communities Fund (210-000) to continue operations and maintenance of the facility.
Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Department: Community Services
Attachment A - Holiday Park Annual Budget.pdf
Attachment B - Holiday Park Assessment District Map
Proposed Resolution
PPT - 9.2 - Holiday Park Maintenance District Assessment Attachments:
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 26-0697 APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INITIAL ISSUANCE
OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
STOCKTON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1
(CANNERY PARK EAST) IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$7,650,000 AND A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $9,000,000
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the issuance and sale of Special Tax Bonds, payable from Special Taxes, for and on behalf of the City of Stockton Community Facilities District 2025-1 (Cannery Park East) in the estimated amount of $7,650,000 (not-to-exceed $9,000,000);
2. Directing the execution of a Fiscal Agent agreement approving as to form a preliminary official statement; and
3. Approving all other documents and actions in connection with the issuance.
Department: Administrative Services
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Fiscal Agent Agreement
Exhibit 2 - POS Draft 7.27.26
Exhibit 3 - Bond Purchase Agreement
PPT - 10.1 Cannery Park East Special Tax Bonds 2026
Attachments:
10.2 26-0793 APPROVE BY MOTION THE 3-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN: 2026-28
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion:
1. The 3-Year Economic Development Action Plan for the City of Stockton; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Department: Economic Development
Attachment A - 3 Year EDD Action Plan
PPT - 10.2 - Economic Development Action Plan
Attachments:
10.3 26-0944 OPTIC 30-DAY ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT,
COMMUNICATIONS INVENTORY, AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council receive an informational report on OPTIC's organizational assessment, citywide communications inventory, and the measurable improvement plan (Attachments A-C). OPTIC will return at 60 days and 90 days with measured progress against the plan presented here. No Council action is required.
Department: City Manager
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Attachment A - Organizational Assessment Report
Attachment B - Communications Inventory and Recommendations Attachment C - Staff Development and Work Plan Summary
PPT - 10.3 - OPTIC 30-Day Plan
Attachments:
11. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
13. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
14.1 26-0967 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Johnny Ford; Deputy City Manager Will Crew; Deputy City Manager Christine Tien; Interim City Attorney Donald Larkin; Chief Financial Officer Gilbert Garcia, Admin Budget Officer John al -Amin; Interim Director of Human Resources Marie Guillory-Jones; Supervising HR Analyst Labor Jasmine Pantoja; Police Chief McFadden; Assistant Chief Scott Graviette; Fire Chief Carr; and Legal Counsel, Che Johnson and Michael Jarvis 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.
Department: City Attorney
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
16. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
17. ADJOURNMENT
1. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.1 26-0971 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Information item only. No action required.
Department: City Clerk
Council Water Committee 2026-03-12.pdf
Council Water Committee 2026-04-09.pdf
Civil Service minutes 2026-06-23.pdf
Strong Communities Advisory Committee minutes 2025-11-20.pdf Strong Communities Advisory Committee minutes 2026-04-08.pdf Strong Communities Advisory Committee minutes 2026-06-04.pdf Attachments:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the City of Stockton and that I caused this agenda to be posted in the City Hall notice case on August 28,2026, in compliance with the Brown Act.
Katherine Roland, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
By: ________________________________
Deputy