City Council and Concurrent Authorities
Regular MeetingStockton, CA · January 23, 2018
Agenda
City Council/Successor
City of Stockton Agency of the
Redevelopment
Agency/Public Financing
Meeting Agenda - Final Authority/Parking Authority
Concurrent Agenda
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Public
Financing Authority/Parking Authority
Concurrent
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, January 23, 2018 3:30 PM Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado
Street, Stockton CA
Closed Session 3:30 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 17-4218 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
3.2 17-4219 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
Department: City Attorney
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3.3 17-4221 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Number of Cases: One
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
Department: City Attorney
3.4 17-4246 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Twelve
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)
Name of Case: Gordon Bettencourt, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al.
(San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UPI-2017-0008368)
Name of Case: Breanna Cooke, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al.
(United States District Court, Eastern District
Case No. 2:14-CV-00908-KJM-KJN)
Name of Case: Patrick Craig, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al. (San
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UWM-2017-0006371)
Name of Case: Lafayette Street Property Management, LLC. v.
City of Stockton, et al. (San Joaquin County
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Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UWM-2017
-12931)
Name of Case: Reclamation District No. 2074 v. City of Stockton
(San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UBC-2017-13036)
Name of Case: Smith-Downs, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al.
(United States District Court, Eastern District
Case No. 2:10-CV-02495 MCE CKD)
Name of Case: Jovy Tarangco, et al. v. City of Stockton, et al.
(San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UPI-2009-0013652)
Name of Case: John Smith, Workers’ Compensation Appeals
Board, Case Nos. ADJ7824650,
ADJ7823860, ADJ5769476; ADJ7147533,
ADJ7824656, ADJ7147525.
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(a)
of the Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
4. PUBLIC COMMENT*
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
9. ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA**
10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.1 17-4184 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 5-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH RAY KLEIN, INC., DBA PROFESSIONAL CREDIT
SERVICE FOR DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 5-year contract with Ray Klein,
Inc., dba Professional Credit Service for debt collection services for an
estimated annual amount of $66,000 and a total not to exceed $330,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions
to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Administrative Services
Attachments: Attachment A - Agreement with Ray Klein - Debt Collection Services
11.2 17-4236 ACCEPT PUBLIC FACILITY FEE ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2016-17
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion the Public
Facility Fee Program Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (Attachment
A) to comply with State reporting requirements.
Department: Administrative Services
Attachments: Attachment A - PFF Report for FY 2016-17
Attachment B - PFF Available Fund Balances
Attachment C - Total Impact Fee Revenues
Attachment D - Total Impact Fee Expenditures
11.3 17-4253 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes from the City Council Special meetings of November
21, 2017, December 4, 2017, and December 28, 2017, the City Council
Special Closed Session meeting of December 13, 2017 and the City
Council meeting December 5, 2017.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: 2017-11-21 - Minutes for Approval
2017-12-04 - Minutes for Approval
2017-12-28 - Minutes for Approval
2017-12-13 - Minutes for Approval
2017-12-05 - Minutes for Approval
11.4 17-4214 CONSOLIDATION OF THE 2018 PRIMARY AND GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following
actions:
1. Authorize the City Clerk to call for and consolidate the June 5, 2018,
primary municipal election and the November 6, 2018, general municipal
election with the respective statewide direct primary and general elections;
2. Adopt a fee, as set by the San Joaquin Registrar of Voters, for the
printing and handling of the Candidate's Statement of Qualifications;
3. Adopt the deadlines for filing of any direct arguments and rebuttal
arguments as set by the San Joaquin Registrar of Voters, which deadlines
shall coincide with the City Clerk's Office posted hours of operation for both
the primary and general elections;
4. Authorizing the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters to conduct the
elections on behalf of the City of Stockton.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Ordering Consolidated Elections.doc
11.5 17-4199 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LOCAL COST SHARE FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the
City of Stockton's local cost-share payment of $11,664 for development of
the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority's Groundwater
Sustainability Plan.
It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take all
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: City Manager
Attachments: Attachment A - Proposed Local Cost Share Allocations
Proposed Resolution - Groundwater Sustainability Plan Cost Share
11.6 17-4183 RATIFICATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE
OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN AREA FLOOD
CONTROL AGENCY
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion ratifying the
amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the San
Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA).
It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take
appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of
this motion.
Department: City Manager
Attachments: Attachment A - Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Attachment B - SJAFCA Boundary Map
Attachment C - RD 17 Boundary Map
11.7 17-4225 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton ("Successor Agency")
adopt a resolution:
1. Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ("ROPS") for
the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, (Exhibit 1 to the
Resolution) as required under Health and Safety Code section 34177 (o).
2. Authorizing the Executive Director to take necessary and appropriate
actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Department: Economic Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution 11-0251
Attachment B - City Loans
Proposed Resolution - Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
Exhibit 1 - ROPS 18-19
11.8 17-4202 APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
The City Clerk Recruitment Ad Hoc Council Committee recommends that
the City Council adopt a resolution affirming the appointment of Bret Hunter
as City Clerk for the City of Stockton and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf
of the City Council, to execute an employment contract with Bret Hunter
setting forth the terms and conditions of employment of this appointment
effective January 23, 2018; and to amend the salary table to reflect one
salary step in the list of approved salaries for the position of City Clerk.
Department: Human Resources
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Attachments: Proposed Resolution - City Clerk Appointment
Exhibit 1 - Employment Contract
11.9 17-4116 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. TO
PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
SERVICES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Execute a contract with Law Enforcement Psychological Services, Inc.
to provide pre-employment psychological testing to police and fire
department candidates.
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
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: Human Resources
Attachments: Attachment A - Proposed Contract with LEPS
11.10 17-4173 APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF THE
SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATIONS AND FORCEMAINS
CATHODIC PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Award a Professional Services Contract to JDH Corrosion Consultants,
Inc. of Concord, CA in the amount of $141,682 for the Sanitary Sewer
Pump Stations and Forcemains Cathodic Protection Improvements,
Project No. M17014.
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
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: Municipal Utilities
Attachments: Attachment A - Professional Services Contract with JDH
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11.11 17-4259 PURCHASE OF ANCILLARY POLICE EQUIPMENT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, authorize the
purchase of ancillary police equipment from Axelson Tactical in the
amount of $107,568.
Department: Police
11.12 17-4091 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ROOF AND HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE CITY OF STOCKTON
CORPORATION YARD
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. CE014-17 under the California
Environmental Quality Act for the Roof Replacement and Construction
Program, City of Stockton Corporation Yard (Project No. PW1320).
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Roof Replacement and
Construction Program, City of Stockton Corporation Yard (Project No.
PW1320).
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $610,000 to Art's
Construction Company, Inc. of Fresno, CA, for the Roof Replacement and
Construction Program, City of Stockton Corporation Yard (Project No.
PW1320).
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 - PW Department Roof and HVAC Replacement Project
Exhibit 1 - Notice of Exemption No. CE014-17
Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract
11.13 17-4169 APPROVE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FRENCH CAMP
ROAD/I-5 INTERCHANGE MITIGATION PLANTING
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion authorizing the
City Manager to:
1. Award a Professional Services Contract to LSA Associates, Inc. of
Roseville, CA, in the amount of $91,750 to maintain and monitor the
French Camp Road/I-5 Interchange Mitigation Planting (Project No.
PW1418).
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
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
Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Professional Services Contract
12. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
14.1 17-4276 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a 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, 2018.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Attachment A - Redacted Applications
Proposed Resolution - Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment
14.2 17-4264 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT GRANT AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENT WITH PETSMART CHARITIES, INC. AND AMEND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 ANNUAL BUDGET
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Authorize the acceptance of grant funding from PetSmart Charities, Inc.,
in the amount of $115,761, for the PetSmart Charities Municipal Pets
Spay/Neuter program;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City of
Stockton, all required contracts or agreements with the granting agency,
provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be
required, execute all documents and amendments or extensions pertaining
to the grant project, and make all required appropriations in compliance
with and for the purposes stated in the project agreement;
3. Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Annual Budget to increase the
Police Grants & Special Programs expenditure and revenue appropriation
by $115,761; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate
actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Department: Police
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - PetSmart Charities Inc Spay Neuter Grant
Exhibit 1 - PetSmart Charities Inc Grant Agreement
15. HEARINGS****
15.1 17-4066 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A USE
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN 11,448-SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL
CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY IN AN INDUSTRIAL, GENERAL
(IG) ZONE LOCATED AT 1903 NAVY DRIVE
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission's approval of a Use Permit to allow the
establishment of a proposed medical cannabis cultivation facility for
property in an Industrial, General (IG) Zone located at 1903 Navy Drive in
accordance with the findings detailed herein.
Department: Community Development
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Attachments: Attachment A - Appeal Application
Attachment B - Zoning Map
Attachment C - Project Description
Attachment D - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment E - Cultivation Map and Cannabis Businesses
Attachment F - Parking and Site Plan
Attachment G - Public Meeting Notice and Notes
Attachment H - Neighbor Follow Up Letters
Attachment I - Opposition Letters
Attachment J - Calls for Service Navy Drive
Attachment K - Medical Cannabis Studies
Attachment L - Dispensary Calls for Service
Proposed Resolution - Recommend Approval of Use Permit
15.2 17-4163 APPROVAL OF AN INITIAL STUDY/FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, EIGHT
MILE ROAD PRECISE ROAD PLAN AMENDMENT, DESIGN REVIEW,
AND THE RELINQUISHMENT OF ACCESS RESTRICTION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL CENTER AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHT MILE ROAD AND THORNTON
ROAD (P16-0667)
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution:
1. Adopting an Initial Study/Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Thornton Road/Eight Mile Road ARCO Station Project;
2. Approving a General Plan Amendment for a 2.11-acre portion of the
overall 10.09-acre site from High-Density Residential to Commercial
designation;
3. Approving an amendment to the Eight Mile Road Precise Road Plan to
allow a 30-foot wide right-in and right-out driveway;
4. Approving the Design Review for the project to ensure compliance with
all applicable provisions of the City's Design Review Guidelines; and
5. Approving the relinquishment of access restriction along the project site
frontage of Eight Mile Road and Thornton Road to allow for the
development of the proposed commercial project.
It is also recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving
the Rezoning for a 2.11-acre portion of the overall 10.09-acre site from RH
(Residential, High-Density) to CG (Commercial, General).
Approval of the noted applications will allow a convenience store, selling a
combination of beer and wine, gasoline, and general merchandise with car
wash facility and two additional commercial buildings at the southeast
corner of Eight Mile Road and Thornton Road, by the findings of fact
detailed herein.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Location Map and Aerial Photograph
Attachment B - General Plan and Rezoning Maps
Attachment C - The Relinquishment of Access Restriction
Attachment D - Community Outreach Meeting Information
Attachment E - Planning Commission Resolution 2017-10-26-0501
Attachment F - Notice of Intent
Proposed Ordinance - Eight Mile and Thornton Road Rezoning
Exhibit 1 - Map and Rezoning Description
Proposed Resolution - Eight Mile and Thornton Road Rezoning
Exhibit 1 - Initial Study-Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit 2 - General Plan Amendment Map
Exhibit 3 - Precise Road Plan Amendment
Exhibit 4 - Design Review
Exhibit 5 - Relinquishment of Access Restricted
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15.3 18-4292 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 REGARDING
THE APPEAL AND RECONSIDERATION PROCESS REQUIRING A
SUPERMAJORITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO REVERSE OR
RECONSIDER ANY DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the
provisions of Title 16, Chapter 16.88, section 16.88.050.C.3(B)(II)(B)(2),
Chapter 16.100, sections 16.100.020.D, and 16.100.040.G.1, Chapter
16.128, section 16.128.070.G(2)(A)(I)(C), and Chapter 16.220, sections
16.220.070.B (3)(D), 16.220.080.B(6)(D), and 16.220.090.B(6)(C), in
accordance with the facts detailed here in.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance - Redline Version
Proposed Ordinance - Amending Title 16 Appeal Process
15.4 18-4309 PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE A PORTION OF SONORA AND
HARRISON STREETS - THIS ITEM WILL BE HEARD AT THE
COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBURARY 6, 2018.
Department: Economic Development
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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 January 18, 2018, in
compliance with the Brown Act.
Bret Hunter, CMC
Interim City Clerk
By: ________________________________
Deputy
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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.
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people desire to speak at a Hearing, the Mayor/Chair may reduce the amount of time allocated to each speaker to
three (3) minutes.
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language interpreters and, if one is needed, it shall be the responsibility of the person needing one.
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