City Council and Concurrent Authorities
Regular MeetingStockton, CA · February 21, 2017
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City Council/Successor
City of Stockton Agency of the
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Meeting Agenda - - Revised Concurrent Agenda
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Michael D. Tubbs Mayor/Chair
Elbert H. Holman Jr. Vice Mayor/Vice Chair (District 1)
Daniel R. Wright (District 2)
Susan Lofthus (District 3)
Susan Lenz (District 4)
Christina Fugazi (District 5)
Jesús M. Andrade (District 6)
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 4:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado
Street, Stockton CA
Closed Session 4:00 PM :: Regular Session 5:30 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
3.1 17-3330 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Six
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
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)
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Name of Case: Jessica Glynn v. City of Stockton (United States
District Court, Eastern District Case No.
2:15-CV-00529-KJM-DB)
Name of Case: Nathaniel Smith v. City of Stockton, et al. (United
States District Court, Eastern District Case No.
2:15-CV-00363-KJM-AC)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.9(a)
of the Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
3.2 17-3332 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Recommended Action: Agency Designated Representative: 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
3.3 17-3334 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
Department: City Attorney
4. PUBLIC COMMENT*
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
7. INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG
7.1 17-3402 Invocation to be provided by Pastor Barbara Bridges, Restoration for Life Ministries
Department: City Clerk
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8. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA**
10. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, OR INVITATIONS
10.1 17-3393 COMMENDATION: GULWINDER SINGH
Recipient: Gulwinder Singh, President, Sikh Temple Stockton
Department: Office of the Mayor
11. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR INVITATIONS*
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.1 16-3203 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing one
member to the Community Development Committee to represent Council
District 6.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - CDC Appointments
Attachment A - CDC Application
12.2 17-3352 APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Resolution ratifying Councilmember appointments to the Measure A
Citizens' Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Water Advisory
Group.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Committee Appointments
Attachment A - Measure A - Applications
Attachment B - Planning Commnission Applications
Attachment C - WAG Applications
This item amended 2017-02-17 to include Planning Commission application for Anne
Mallett
12.3 17-3379 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes from the City Council Meetings of January 24, 2017
and February 7, 2017.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-01-24 - Minutes for Approval
2017-02-07 - Minutes for Approval
12.4 16-3135 AMENDMENT OF THE LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WOODSIDE NORTHBROOK
ESTATES, INC.
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution:
1) Amending the Lower Sacramento Road Reimbursement Agreement
with Woodside Northbrook Estates, Inc.; and
2) Appropriating an additional $81,378 from Public Facility Fee Street
Improvement Funds for the reimbursement of eligible costs.
3) Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take necessary and
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the Resolution.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Resolution No. 06-0216
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1
12.5 17-3281 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANIMAL SHELTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES UPGRADE
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Approve the Notice of Exemption No. CE001-17 under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Animal Shelter Electrical
Services Upgrade (Project No. PW1321).
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Animal Shelter Electrical
Services Upgrade (Project No. PW1321).
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $86,600 to GA
Technical Services, Inc. of Upland, CA, for the Animal Shelter Electrical
Services Upgrade (Project No. PW1321).
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
Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption CE001-17
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
12.6 17-3285 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE STATION NO. 2
BURN ROOM RESTORATION (PW1503)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Approve the Notice of Exemption No. CE002-17 under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Fire Station No. 2 Burn Room
Restoration (Project No. PW1503).
2. Reject the low bid from Haggerty Construction, Inc.
3. Approve the plans and specifications for the Fire Station No. 2 Burn
Room Restoration (Project No. PW1503).
4. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $106,140 to the
second lowest bidder, Greentech Industry, Inc. of Concord, CA, for the
Fire Station No. 2 Burn Room Restoration (Project No. PW1503).
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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Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption
Exhibit 2 - Greentech Construction Contract
12.7 17-3314 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF
PROJECTS TO THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR “ONE VOICE” PROJECT PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL
YEAR 2017-18
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Submit three projects to the San Joaquin Council of Governments
(SJCOG) for proposed federal funding as part of the annual "One Voice"
trip to Washington, D.C.
2. Execute associated agreements and undertake actions to accept and
receive the funding in the event that the funding requests are successful.
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 motion.
Department: Public Works
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 16-3189 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Resolution appointing one commissioner to fill a vacancy on the Parks
and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a four-year term
commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2020.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Attachment A - Redacted Applicaitons
Proposed Resolution - Parks and Recreation Appointment
15.2 17-3276 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A DESIGN
REVIEW APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL
BUILDING HOUSING CHASE BANK AND STARBUCKS LOCATED
AT 520 N. EL DORADO STREET
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Planning
Commission's denial of the Chase Bank/Starbuck's Design Review
application and adopt a resolution to:
1. Deny an application for a proposed commercial building housing
Chase Bank and Starbucks located at 520 N. El Dorado Street based on
a finding of inconsistency with the General Commercial Design
Guidelines; and
2. Direct the City Manager to work with the applicant to achieve
consistency with the General Commercial Design Guidelines, including at
a minimum moving the building to the El Dorado Street property line and
placing the drive-through away from public view.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Site Plan & Elevations
Attachment C - Site Context Photos
Attachment D - Citywide Guidelines, General Guidelines & Other Documents
Attachment E - Letters from Applicant
Proposed Resolution - Inconsistent Findings
15.3 17-3401 ADOPT A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING STOCKTON’S COMMITMENT TO THE SUPPORT
OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUSIVENESS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AFFORDABLE
HEALTHCARE, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND RESPECT
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Reaffirming Human Rights
Agenda ammended 2017-02-17 to add this item
16. HEARINGS****
16.1 17-3299 ADOPTION OF AN INITIAL STUDY/PROPOSED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVAL OF A PRECISE ROAD
PLAN FOR THE MINER AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT,
LOCATED BETWEEN CENTER STREET AND THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD UNDERPASS (P16-0560)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation and adopt a Resolution for an Initial
Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Precise
Road Plan for the Miner Avenue Complete Streets Project, in accordance
with the Findings for Decision in the Proposed Resolution.
Department: Community Development
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Attachments: Attachment A - Location Map and Aerial Photograph
Attachment B - Existing Miner Avenue Plan
Attachment C - Public Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Neg Declaration
Attachment D - Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Proposed Resolution - Recommendation of approval
Exhibit 1 - Precise Road Plan
16.2 17-3369 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A USE
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BAR WITH THE ON-SALE OF GENERAL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 222
NORTH SUTTER STREET (P16-0307)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution denying the
appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of the Use
Permit to establish a bar with the on-sale of general alcoholic beverages
in an existing building at 222 North Sutter Street, in accordance with the
findings of fact detailed herein.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Appeal Letter
Attachment B - Aerial Photograph and Site Plan
Attachment C - Floor Plan
Attachment D - Street Elevation
Attachment E - Census Tract Liquor Licenses
Attachment F - Supplemental Information from Applicant Attorney
Attachment G - Corrected Calls for Police Service
Proposed Resolution - Recommend Denial
16.3 17-3283 TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HUNTER STREET
APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 804 NORTH HUNTER STREET
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in an
amount not to exceed $30,000,000 on behalf of Visionary Home Builders
of California.
Note: The bonds will not be a debt of the city, nor will they obligate the
City in any way.
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take actions that are
necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the
resolution.
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Department: Economic Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Proposed Resolution - TEFRA Hunter Street
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1 17-3397 COUNCIL COMMITTEE / BOARDS & COMMISSION MINUTES
Information only, no action required.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-01-12 Council Audit Committe Minutes
2 17-3398 COUNCIL COMMITTEE / BOARDS & COMMISSION MINUTES
Information only, no action required.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-01-18 - Measure W Oversight Committee Minutes
3 17-3399 COUNCIL COMMITTEE / BOARDS & COMMISSION MINUTES
Information only, no action required.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-01-19 Civil Service Commission Minutes
4 17-3400 COUNCIL COMMITTEE / BOARDS & COMMISSION MINUTES
Information only, no action required.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-01-25 - Successor Agency Oversight Board Minutes
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February 17, 2017, in compliance with the Brown Act.
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Redevelopment Agency/Public Finance Authority/Parking Authority, 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.
***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.
**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.
All proceedings before this meeting body are conducted in English. The City of Stockton does not furnish
language interpreters and, if one is needed, it shall be the responsibility of the person needing one.
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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
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