City Council and Concurrent Authorities
Regular MeetingStockton, CA · December 3, 2013
Agenda
City Council/Successor
City of Stockton Agency of the
Redevelopment
Agency/Public Financing
Authority Concurrent
Meeting Agenda Agenda
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Public
Financing Authority Concurrent
Anthony Silva, Mayor/Chair
Paul Canepa, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair (District 3)
Elbert H. Holman Jr. (District 1)
Katherine M. Miller (District 2)
Moses Zapien (District 4)
Dyane Burgos Medina (District 5)
Michael D. Tubbs (District 6)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 3:30 PM Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N El Dorado
Street
Closed Session 3:30 | Regular Session 5:30
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.7 13-0897 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
Department: City Attorney
3.1 13-0930 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Five
Name of Case: Wells Fargo Bank v. City of Stockton (San
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
39-2012-00277662)
Name of Case: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as
Indenture Trustee v. City of Stockton (San
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
39-2012-00280741)
Name of Case: In re City of Stockton, California - Debtor (United
States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of
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California Case No. 2012-32118)
Name of Case: Richard Price, et al. v. City of Stockton,
Redevelopment Agency, et al. (United States
District Court, Eastern District Case No.
CIV.S-02-0065 LKK JFM)
Name of Case: Preston Pipelines, Inc. v. City of Stockton, et al.
Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No.
MSC13-02420
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the
Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
3.2 13-0931 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager Kurt Wilson
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
3.4 13-0932 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Three
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
Department: City Attorney
3.6 13-0933 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: Teresia Zadroga-Haase
City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54957.6(a) of the
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Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
3.5 13-0935 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Two
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
Department: City Attorney
3.3 13-1015 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
No. of Properties: One
Address: 321 W. Weber Avenue
APN: 137-270-23
Owner: Monte Vista Weber Point Hotel, LLC
J. Patrick and Patricia J. Kennedy
Gimli, LP
Agency Negotiators: Micah Runner, Economic Development Director
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code
section 54956.8.
Department: City Attorney
4. PUBLIC COMMENT*
*Citizens may comment on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City
Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, including items on the
Agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speakers must submit “Request to
Speak” cards to the City Clerk, and be prepared to speak when called. No speaker
cards will be received after the close of the Citizen’s Comments portion of the meeting .
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA**
**Additions to the Agenda - Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), allows members
of the City Council present at the meeting to take immediate action, with either a
two-thirds or unanimous vote, to place an item on the agenda that action must be taken
and that the item came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being
posted.
10. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, OR INVITATIONS
11. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR INVITATIONS*
*Citizens may comment on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City
Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, including items on the
Agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speakers must submit “Request to
Speak” cards to the City Clerk, and be prepared to speak when called. No speaker
cards will be received after the close of the Citizen’s Comments portion of the meeting .
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.1 13-0550 AWARD A CONTRACT TO APPLIED GEOGRAPHICS FOR SERVICES
TO CREATE A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP - PROJECT IT-03
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by motion action authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Applied Geographics, Inc. of
Boston, Massachusetts (“Applied Geographics”) in the amount of
$49,760. This contract will provide consultant services to create a
Geographic Information System (“GIS”) Technology Roadmap (PUR
13-011) for improving the GIS System over the next 3-5 years and into
the future.
Department: Administrative Services
12.2 13-0692 ENTERTAINMENT VENUES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
FOR FY 2014-2018
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion findings for
an exception to the competitive bidding process, a purchase order
between American Chiller and SMG Stockton in the amount of
$190,343, and approve a 10% contingency amount (for total
appropriation not to exceed $209,377) for the repair of a Chiller, Boiler,
and Water Pump at the Stockton Arena.
Department: City Manager
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12.3 13-0711 REFINANCING THE LOAN TO THE CAL VILLA ESTATES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve a motion:
1. To refinance a loan provided to Cal Villa Estates Homeowners
Association to reduce the monthly payments and extend the
repayment period and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all
documents and take all necessary and appropriate actions to
carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Department: Economic Development
12.4 13-0813 STOCKTON COURTHOUSE PROJECT - AMENDMENT TO THE
DONATION AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE REMOVAL,
RELOCATION AND TERMINATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS; AND
SUMMARY ABANDONMENT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
LOCATED IN HUNTER SQUARE PLAZA
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt three resolutions:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Donation Agreement for Hunter Square Plaza;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute four agreements for the
removal, relocation and termination of the utility easements
located in Hunter Square Plaza; and
3. Approving the summary abandonment of a City of Stockton
sanitary sewer easement located in Hunter Square Plaza.
Department: Economic Development
12.5 13-0876 CITY WIDE SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT (PUR 13-049)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by motion authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract with First Alarm Security and Patrol, Inc.
for City Wide Security Services for a total contract amount not to exceed
$660,000.
Department: Police
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12.6 13-0892 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW POLICE SEDANS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to approve
findings and authorize the purchase of two new Ford Police sedans from
Big Valley Ford of Stockton, California, in the amount of $41,921.08.
It is further recommended that the motion authorize the City Manager to
take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this
motion.
Department: Public Works
12.7 13-0894 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF
REFERENDUM ELECTION PROCEDURES TO ENTER INTO A
SECTION 218 MEDICARE-ONLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF STOCKTON AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
FOR ELIGIBLE POLICE SAFETY POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution to request
authorization from CalPERS to initiate Referendum election procedures
to enter into a Section 218 Medicare-Only Agreement (Section 218
Agreement) between the City and the Social Security Administration
(SSA) effective August 1, 2014. Participation in this Agreement would
be exclusive to current full-time employees employed as of August 1,
2014 in Police Safety positions who have been continuously employed
by the City of Stockton since on or before April 1, 1986.
Department: Human Resources
12.8 13-0903 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF
DIVISION ELECTION PROCEDURES TO ENTER INTO A SECTION
218 MEDICARE-ONLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
STOCKTON AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR
ELIGIBLE NON-SAFETY MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution to request
authorization from CalPERS to initiate Division election procedures to
enter into a Section 218 Medicare-Only Agreement (Section 218
Agreement) between the City and the Social Security Administration
(SSA) effective August 1, 2014. Participation in this Agreement would
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be exclusive to current full-time employees employed as of August 1,
2014 in non-safety Miscellaneous positions who have been continuously
employed by the City of Stockton since on or before April 1, 1986.
Department: Human Resources
12.9 13-0908 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution appointing Michael Ordonia, Marie Lorraine
Mallare-Jimenez, Thomas Block, and reappointing Thomas Bowe and
Lauren McColl to the Public Art Advisory Committee as recommended
by the Stockton Arts Commission with terms that will begin on January
1, 2014, and end December 31, 2016.
Department: Community Services
12.10 13-0910 HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN FOR 1331 QUEEN AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion:
1. Approving a $78,258 HOME Loan to Miguel and Lillian Escotto;
and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take necessary
and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the
motion.
Department: Economic Development
12.11 13-0916 MOTION AUTHORIZING A RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT
POURING RIGHTS AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving
findings and authorizing SMG to release a RFP for Pouring Rights
(exclusive beverage provider) for both the Entertainment Venues and
specific City properties and authorizing the City Manager to take
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the motion.
Department: City Manager
12.12 13-0917 AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - WEBER AVENUE
STREETSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE 2 (CITY PROJECT NO. 09
-02/FEDERAL PROJECT NO. RSTPLE-5008(122))
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion that adopts
the plans and specifications, and authorizes the City Manager to
execute a Construction Contract in the amount of $3,113,372.07 to the
lowest bidder, DSS Company, doing business as Knife River
Construction, for the Weber Avenue Streetscape Beautification, Phase 2
(City Project No. 09-02/Federal Project No. RSTPLE-5008(112)).
It is further recommended that the motion authorize the City Manager to
take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this
motion.
Department: Public Works
12.13 13-0921 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE INITIAL
STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE CENTER
STREET/EL DORADO STREET BRIDGES OVERPASS
REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 08-20
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of
Determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
for the Center Street/El Dorado Street Bridges Overpass Rehabilitation,
Project No. 08-20.
In addition, it is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to
adopt plans and specifications for the Center Street/El Dorado Street
Bridges Overpass Rehabilitation, Project 08-20.
It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the respective
resolution and motion.
Department: Public Works
12.14 13-0922 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE
DOSING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT M14001
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion approving the
project plans, specifications, addenda, and all environmental findings;
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and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Falco Construction of Stockton in the amount of $97,570 for the
construction of the Sulfur Dioxide Dosing Equipment Replacement
Project M14001.
This motion will also authorize the City Manager to take appropriate
actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Municipal Utilities
12.15 13-0923 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SYNAGRO - WWT,
INC. FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF BACKWASH RECOVERY
POND SOLIDS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that by a motion action, the City Council approve the
project plans, specifications, addenda, and all environmental findings;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Synagro-WWT, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland in the amount of $261,850
for the Removal and Disposal of Backwash Recovery Pond Solids.
This motion will also authorize the City Manager to take appropriate
actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Municipal Utilities
12.16 13-0944 APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NMI INDUSTRIAL
HOLDINGS, INC. FOR DIGESTER No. 5 SLUDGE HEAT
EXCHANGER REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that by motion action, the City Council approve the
project plans, specifications, addenda, and all environmental findings;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
NMI Industrial Holdings, Inc. of Sacramento in the amount of
$56,745.01for the Digester No. 5 Sludge Heat Exchanger Replacement.
This motion will also authorize the City Manager to take appropriate
actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Municipal Utilities
12.17 13-0997 CERTIFY NOVEMBER 5, 2013 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RESULTS
RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the
results of the November 5, 2013 Special Municipal Election as certified
by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters.
Department: City Clerk
12.18 13-0998 EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING CITATION
MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES WITH INGLEWOOD
CITATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH
BASIS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt by motion action an
extension to the existing Agreement for Parking Citation Management
and Collection Services with the Inglewood Citation Management
Services on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed six
months.
Department: Police
12.19 13-1016 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Motion approving the minutes of the Stockton City Council/Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority
Concurrent meeting of November 5, 2013.
Department: City Clerk
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
13.1 13-1029 UPDATED MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2013 MEETING
RECOMMENDATION
Information only. No Council action required.
Department: City Clerk
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 13-0996 PRESENTING THE PROPOSED 2014 STATE AND FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION
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There is no formal action recommended at this time. The purpose of
this staff report is to present an update of legislative activities that have
occurred through calendar year 2013 and solicit Council feedback
related to the 2014 State and Federal Legislative Programs. After
receiving feedback from your Council, staff will make revisions and
present the 2014 State and Federal Legislative Programs for formal
adoption at a future Council meeting.
Department: City Manager
15.2 13-1012 RESOLUTION OF ADMONISHMENT TO BE ISSUED TO THE MAYOR
REGARDING HIS CONDUCT IN RELEASING CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION FROM CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY MANAGER
Department: City Attorney
16. HEARINGS***
***Speakers should hold comments on items listed as a Hearing until the Hearing is
opened. If a large number of people desire to speak at a Hearing, the Mayor/Chair may
reduce the amount of time allocated to each speaker to three (3) minutes.
16.1 13-0789 AMENDMENT TO THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES
HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN MITIGATION
FEE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a Resolution amending the
San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open
Space Plan (“Plan”) Mitigation Fee Schedule. Findings for the
above-recommended action are incorporated into the Resolution.
Department: Community Development
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
All proceedings before the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency/Public Financing Authority are conducted in English. The City of Stockton does
not furnish interpreters and, if one is needed, it shall be the responsibility of the person
needing one. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in the meetings of the City Council/ Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority, please contact the Office of the City
Clerk at (209) 937-8459 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City/Agency
to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item
on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk
located at 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, California 95202 during normal
business hours or by calling (209) 937-8459. The Agenda is available on the City of
Stockton Website: www.stocktongov.com
CHALLENGING CITY DECISIONS:The time limit within which to commence any
lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is
governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation
period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal
challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later
than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit
or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred.
If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be
limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting
described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Stockton,
at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where
the interest
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