City Council and Concurrent Authorities
Regular MeetingStockton, CA · September 26, 2023
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
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 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 23-0751 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Two
Name of Case: Laura Dinges v. City of Stockton, et al. (San
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UPI-2019-17043)
Name of Case: Kurt Wilson v. City Council of Stockton, et al. (San
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UVM-2019-12404)
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)
(1) of the Government Code.
Department: City Attorney
3.2 23-0752 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Recommended Action: Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Harry Black
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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Department: City Attorney
3.3 23-0754 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: City Manager
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section
54957.
Department: City Attorney
3.4 23-0756 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: City Attorney
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section
54957.
Department: City Attorney
3.5 23-0758 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Recommended Action: City Clerk
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section
54957.
Department: City Attorney
3.6 23-0760 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(d)(2).
Department: City Attorney
4. CLOSED SESSION 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***
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10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS
10.1 PROCLAMATION: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.1 23-0874 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Approve the minutes from the City Council meetings of August 3, 2023 and
August 22, 2023.
Department: City Clerk
Attachments: Attachment A – 2023-08-03 Minutes.pdf
Attachment B – 2023-08-22 Minutes .pdf
12.2 23-0835 APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING A SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS INC., DBA WACHS
WATER SERVICES FOR HYDRANT INSPECTION SERVICES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service agreement
in the amount of $363,050 with Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc., dba
Wachs Water Services to provide hydrant inspection services.
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
3. Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions
to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.
Department: Fire
Attachments: Attachment A - Hydrant Inspection Agreement
12.3 23-0822 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT
NO. 3 WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PURCHASE
FERRIC AND FERROUS CHLORIDE FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize
contract Amendment No. 3 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution) in the amount of
$2,003,771 with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. to accept the annual price
adjustments and increase funding to purchase ferric chloride and ferrous
chloride for wastewater treatment.
It is also recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to
take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and
intent of this resolution.
Department: Municipal Utilities
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Contract Amendment
12.4 23-0814 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 $500,000
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:
1. 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 $500,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement
PT24202 and all related documents to carry out the purpose and intent of
the grant award;
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget to increase the Police
Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriation by
$500,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and
necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Department: Police
Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Grant Agreement PT24202
Exhibit 1 - Grant Agreement - PT24202
12.5 23-0721 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Playground Equipment
Replacement, Project No. WP22026.
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $139,998.57 to Miracle
Construction Company, Inc., DBA Miracle Playsystems of Alamo, CA, to
provide and install a playground at Brooking Park.
4. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $246,499.00 to Yosso
Group, Inc., DBA Specified Play Equipment Co. of Burlingame, CA, to
provide and install a playground at Panella Park.
5. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $139,954.62 to Ross
Recreation of Santa Rosa, CA, to provide and install a playground at
Weber Park.
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
Attachment B - Playground Renderings
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 - Contract - Miracle Construction
Exhibit 2 - Contract - Yosso Group
Exhibit 3 - Contract - Ross Recreation
12.6 23-0730 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PACIFIC GAS AND
ELECTRIC EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE MCKINLEY PARK
RENOVATION PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to approve and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Gas and Electric Extension
Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric in the amount of $135,632.34, for
the electrical and gas upgrades for the McKinley Park Renovation, Project
No. WR21017.
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
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Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Gas & Electric Extension Agreement
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 23-0731 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING CRISIS INTERVENTION PROJECT
UPDATE
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Informational only; no action to be taken.
Department: City Manager
Attachments: PPT - 15.1 - Mobile Community Response Data
15.2 23-0853 ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET
STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Accept this budget status report on the financial results for the Third
Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
2. Authorize two budget amendments increasing appropriations in the
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund (ISF) and in the Storm Drain
Maintenance District Fund for additional claim and repair expenses.
3. Authorize the continuation of up to $9,060,939 in FY 2022-23 budget
appropriations to FY 2023-24 for the completion of identified programs.
It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take
appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of
the resolution.
Department: Administrative Services
Attachments: Attachment A - FY22-23 Q3 Budget Update General Fund
Attachment B - FY22-23 Q3 Revenue Summary
Attachment C - FY22-23 Q3 Report for Other Major Funds
Proposed Resolution - FY22-23 Third Quarter Budget Update
PPT - 15.2 - FY22-23 Third Quarter Budget Update
15.3 23-0886 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF
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A CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR ARTICLES XI AND XI-A, ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider, discuss, and provide
direction via motion on whether to draft an amendment to the Charter,
granting authority over the City's Public Information Office to the City
Manager, for submission to the voters on the November 5, 2024, election
ballot.
If Council directs staff to draft the amendment and move forward with the
process for submission to the voters, there will be two required public
hearings and a final meeting at which Council will adopt a resolution to
place the Charter Amendment on the 2024 election ballot.
Department: City Attorney
Attachments: Attachment A - Reso 99-0545
Attachment B - Reso 00-0122
Attachment C - Charter Amendments Redlined
16. HEARINGS**
16.1 23-0777 ADOPT A RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, INCLUDING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, FINDINGS OF FACT, A MITIGATION AND
MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, AND AN ERRATA TO THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING A
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THE
PROPOSED ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON
HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT AT 1800 NORTH CALIFORNIA
STREET (APPLICATION NO. P21-0958)
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Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (SCH
#2021120439), including a Statement of Overriding Considerations,
Findings of Fact, Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program, and Errata
to the Final Environmental Impact Report;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a Master Development Plan, with
Conditions of Approval;
3. Adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to take any and all necessary and
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of these actions.
Department: Community Development
Attachments: Attachment A - Location Map and Aerial Photo
Attachment B - General Plan Land Use Map
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - SJMC DEIR
Attachment E - SJMC FEIR
Attachment F - CHB Resolutions
Attachment G - Public Comment Received
Attachment H - Community Outreach Summary
Proposed Resolution - FEIR
Exhibit 1 - SJMC FEIR
Exhibit 2- Findings, SOC, MMRP & Errata
Proposed Resolution - Master Development Plan
Exhibit 1 - MDP
Proposed Ordinance - Development Agreement
Exhibit 1 - Development Agreement
PPT - 16.1 - St Joseph's Medical Center Expansion Project
17. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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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 September 21, 2023 in
compliance with the Brown Act.
Eliza R. Garza, CMC
City Clerk
By: ________________________________
Deputy
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
*Citizens may comment on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Public Finance Authority/Parking Authority, including items on the Agenda. Each speaker
is limited to two 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.
**Speakers should hold comments on items listed as a Hearing until the Hearing is opened.
The City of Stockton invites public comments in multiple forms. You provide your comments by using one of these
methods:
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2. Email - you may email your comments to city.clerk@stocktonca.gov
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4. In-Person Comments - a) Speakers must submit "request to speak cards" to the Clerk prior to the Public
Comment portion of the agenda. No speaker cards will be accepted after the close of Public Comment. Please
redirect any inquiries to City.Clerk@stocktonca.gov. b) Address only issues over which the meeting body has
jurisdiction. c) Each speaker will be limited to one 2-minute comment opportunity. Donating time is not authorized.
d) Your time will be displayed on the speaker podium for convenience.
*All written and voicemail public comments received by the Clerk's Office 90 minutes prior to the meeting start time
will be forwarded to the meeting body members as correspondence and attached the minutes. All comments
received after that time will be forwarded as correspondence the following business day.
***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.
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.
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and California Law, it is the policy of the City of Stockton to
offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those
with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require a copy of a public hearing notice, or an agenda
and/or agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require other accommodation, please contact
the Office of the City Clerk located at 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, California 95202 during normal
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notification within this guideline will enable the City/Agency to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, California 95202,
during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City's website at www.stocktongov.com
subject to staff's ability to post the documents before the meeting.
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
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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 interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
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