City Council and Concurrent Authorities

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, March 19, 2024 4:00 PM Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA 1. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION 3.1 24-0212 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. Department: City Attorney 3.2 24-0213 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Recommended Action: City Manager This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Department: City Attorney 3.3 24-0214 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Recommended Action: City Clerk This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Department: City Attorney 3.4 24-0217 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: City of Stockton Page 1 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: City Attorney This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957. Department: City Attorney 3.5 24-0216 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Number of Cases: One To discuss matters pertaining to the threat of 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*** 10. RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS 10.1 24-0283 PROCLAMATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH - MARCH 2024 Department: Office of the Mayor 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 12. CONSENT AGENDA 12.1 24-0260 ACCEPT BY MOTION PROPOSITION 111 APPROPRIATION LIMIT (GANN LIMIT), CORE REVENUES AUDIT, MEASURE M STRONG COMMUNITIES TAX FUND AUDIT, AND MEASURE W PUBLIC SAFETY TAX FUND AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 City of Stockton Page 2 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion the Proposition 111 Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report, the Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Core Revenues Report, the Measure M Strong Communities Tax Fund Audit, and the Measure W Public Safety Tax Fund Audit for the year ended June 30, 2023. Department: Administrative Services Attachments: Attachment A - 2023 Prop 111 Appropriation Limit (GAAN Limit) Attachment B - 2023 Independent Accountants' Report Core Revenues Attachment C - 2023 Measure M Tax Fund Audit Attachment D - 2023 Measure W Tax Fund Audit 12.2 24-0261 ACCEPT BY MOTION THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES OF MEASURES A AND B REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures on Measures A and B Transaction and Use Tax for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 (Attachment A). Department: Administrative Services Attachments: Attachment A - Measures A and B Accountants Report 12.3 24-0279 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution ratifying an appointment to the Stockton Planning Commission to fill a vacated term representing Council District 1. The partial term will begin upon appointment and end January 31, 2027. Department: City Clerk Attachments: Attachment A - Redacted Application.pdf Proposed Resolution - PC Appointment.docx 12.4 24-0162 APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF VISIONARY HOME BUILDERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM AND APPROVING LA PASSEGGIATA BUDGET FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM City of Stockton Page 3 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Approve a Resolution supporting the Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc. application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Local Government Matching Grants Program funds for the La Passeggiata affordable housing project and approve the project budget and funding sources; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution 2021-06-22-1502 Attachment B - Resolution 2023-08-22-1209 Proposed Resolution - LGMG / La Passeggiata 12.5 24-0167 AUTHORIZE A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT FORGIVABLE LOAN FOR $128,838.76 TO 345 E CHANNEL STREET, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 EAST CHANNEL STREET Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Authorizing a Fa�ade Improvement Forgivable Loan to 345 E Channel Street, LLC, for the property located at 345 East Channel Street in the amount of $128,838.76; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Property Photos Attachment C - Renderings of Proposed Improvements Proposed Resolution - Facade 345 East Channel Street 12.6 24-0176 APPROVE FINDINGS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THIRKETTLE CORPORATION, DBA AQUA METRIC SALES COMPANY, FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS, AUTOMATED METER READING EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE City of Stockton Page 4 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent 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. Authorize a six-year contract with Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua Metric Sales Company, of Sacramento, California, for the Water Meters, Meter Reading Equipment, and Software Project (Project UH22001) for a total amount not-to-exceed $17,220,369.72 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution). 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 Attachments: Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1 - AMI Agreement 12.7 24-0154 APPROVE FINDINGS AND AWARD AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO VVH CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR DEPTH OF COVER REMEDIATION DESIGN SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PIPELINE CROSSING THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER 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. Award a Professional Engineering Services Contract in the amount of $872,360 to VVH Consulting Engineers of Modesto, CA to design the depth of cover remediation for the 36-inch pipeline and reinforcement of cover for the 60-inch pipeline crossing the San Joaquin River (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Engineering Services Contract. 4. Appropriate funds of $872,360 from the Wastewater Utility Fund Balance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Special Services account for these services. 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 City of Stockton Page 5 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Attachments: Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1 - Contract 12.8 24-0190 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FILE ROOM SCANNING AND DIGITAL STORAGE PROJECT Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Award a Professional Services Contract to ARC Document Solutions of Stockton, CA, in the amount of $178,440, for the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. SEB-23-003. 2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. 3. Appropriate funds in the amount of $160,000 from the Measure K Maintenance Fund Balance to the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure K Maintenance Operating Budget for the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. SEB-23-003. 4. Transfer funds in the amount of $160,000 from the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure K Maintenance Operating Budget to the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. WT24042. 5. Transfer funds in the amount of $89,220 from the Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget to the File Room Scanning and Digital Storage, Project No. WT24042. 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: Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract 23-0972 12.9 24-0198 RATIFY SUBMITTAL OF 2024 RAISE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ADVANCING COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY AND EQUITY FOR SOUTH STOCKTON PROJECT City of Stockton Page 6 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to ratify submittal of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant application for Advancing Community Connectivity and Equity for South Stockton in the amount of $8,150,000. It is also recommended that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion. Department: Public Works Attachments: Attachment A - Project Location Map.pdf 13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. NEW BUSINESS 15.1 24-0200 APPROVE THE 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt by motion the 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program and authorize the City Manager to pursue the objectives outlined in these Programs through advocacy efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Department: City Manager's Office Attachments: Attachment A - 2024 Legislative Program PPT - 15.1 - 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program 15.2 24-0196 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF IMPROVEMENT AREA 3 OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-2 (WESTLAKE VILLAGES II), APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE FORM OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, APPROVING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS, AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS City of Stockton Page 7 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of Special Tax Bonds, payable from Special Taxes, for and on behalf of Improvement Area 3 of the City of Stockton Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Westlake Villages II) in the estimated amount of $13,960,000 (not-to-exceed $15,500,000), and directing the execution of a Fiscal Agent agreement approving as to form a preliminary official statement, and approving all other documents and actions in connection with the issuance. Department: Administrative Services Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Westlake II IA3 Exhibit 1 - 2024 IA3 Fiscal Agt Agmt Westlake II Exhibit 2 - Preliminary Official Statement Exhibit 3 - Bond Purchase Agreement PPT - 15.2 Westlake Villages II 15.3 24-0163 ADOPT A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A REGIONAL HOMELESS ACTION PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HOMELESS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 5 APPLICATION Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion to: 1. Accept and approve the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan for Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant (HHAP 5) grant program; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County and San Joaquin Continuum of Care; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A – Regional Homeless Action Plan and MOU PPT - 15.3 - HHAP Round 5 15.4 24-0259 ACCEPT BY MOTION THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 City of Stockton Page 8 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion the independent audit of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2023. Department: Administrative Services Attachments: Attachment A - ACFR FY23 PPT - 15.4 - ACFR FY23 15.5 24-0223 ADOPT THE FY 2024-25 COUNCIL PRIORITY GOALS, ONE PAGE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND 2024 COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP REPORT Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt by motion the FY 2024-25 One Page Strategic Plan, outlining the City Council's updated priority goals. Department: City Manager Attachments: Attachment A - FY2024-25 One Page Strategic Plan Attachment B - Workshop Presentation Materials Attachment C - 2024 Workshop Summary Report PPT - 15.5 - Council Priority Goals and Workshop Summary 16. HEARINGS** 16.1 24-0078 ADOPT BY MOTION THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE STATE HOUSING DEPARTMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt by motion the 2023 Annual Progress Reports (APRs) for the Envision Stockton 2040 General Plan and the 2015-2023 Housing Element and authorize the City Manager to submit reports to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) as required by State Law. Department: Community Development Attachments: Attachment A - General Plan 2023 Annual Report Attachment B - 2015-2023 Housing Element 2023 Annual Report PPT - 16.1 - General Plan 2023 Annual Report 17. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE City of Stockton Page 9 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS 19. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 24-0247 COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION Information item only. No action required. Department: City Clerk Attachments: Audit 2023-11-13.pdf CSC 2023-10-19.pdf Legislation-Environmental 2023-10-18.pdf PC 2023-10-12.pdf PC 2023-10-26.pdf 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 March 15, 2024, in compliance with the Brown Act. Eliza R. Garza, CMC City Clerk By: ________________________________ Deputy City of Stockton Page 10 Printed on 3/15/2024 City Council/Successor Agency to Meeting Agenda - Final March 19, 2024 the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent 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: 1. Email - you may email your comments to city.clerk@stocktonca.gov 2. Voicemail - you can leave a voice message by dialing (209) 937-8459. 3. 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 business hours or by calling (209) 937-8458, at least 5 days in advance of the hearing/meeting. Advance 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. 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