City Council and Authorities - meeting_joint_regular
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- City Council and Authorities
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- Stockton, CA
- Meeting Date
- April 14, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Agency Designated Representative: City Manager; Deputy City Manager Will Crew; Deputy City Manager Christine Tien; City Attorney; Chief Financial Officer, Admin Budget Officer; Director of Human Resources; Supervising HR Analyst Labor; and Legal Counsel, Che Johnson and Michael Jarvis of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 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
26-0452 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Number of Cases: Three The City is in receipt of information concerning facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to potential plaintiffs and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiffs against the City. This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9, subd. (d) (2), (e)(2) of the Government Code. Department: City Attorney
26-0315 PROCLAMATION: 2026 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL WEEK
Department: Office of the Mayor
26-0316 PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
Department: Office of the Mayor
26-0448 PROCLAMATION: SIKH HERITAGE MONTH
Department: Office of the Mayor
26-0444 ACCEPT COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR FILING
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION Accept for filing minutes from the Salary Setting Commission meetings of February 11, 2026; March 12,2026; and March 27,2026 Department: City Clerk Attachments: Attachment A - 2026-02-11.pdf Attachment B - 2026-03-12.pdf Attachment C - 2026-03-27.pdf
26-0445 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION Approve the minutes from the City Council meetings of March 24, 2026 and March 31, 2026 Department: City Clerk Attachments: Attachment A – 2026-03-24 Attachment B – 2026-03-31
26-0312 APPROVE MOTION TO REJECT BIDS FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CONSULTING SERVICES (PUR 26-006)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to reject all bids received for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting services (PUR 26-006). 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: City Manager Attachments: Attachment A - DEI Consulting RFP Attachment B - Resolution 2022-07-12-1504
26-0397 APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ZENCITY TECHNOLOGIES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion: 1. Authorizing an addendum to the annual software license agreement with Zencity Technologies (Zencity) in the amount of $63,000 per year for an additional three (3) years, for a not-to-exceed amount of $189,000; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to continue this annual Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription through the regular budget approval process. It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary action to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion. Department: City Manager Attachments: Attachment A - Zencity License Agreement Addendum
26-0108 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINDINGS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AT THE DELTA WATER INTAKE PUMP STATION
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to: 1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 which support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process. 2. Award a contract to Haley & Aldrich, Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA, in the amount of $158,100, to design erosion control measures at the Delta Water Treatment Plant Intake Pump Station (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
26-0110 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINDINGS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE GROUNDWATER WELL ABANDONMENTS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to: 1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 which support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process. 2. Award a Contract to Kleinfelder, Inc. of Stockton, CA, in the amount of $370,441 for Engineering Design Services for the decommissioning of South Stockton System Groundwater Wells No. SSS4, SSS5, old water well SSS3 and Delta Water Treatment Plant Agriculture Well, Project No. UH25012 (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 the resolution. Department: Municipal Utilities Attachments: Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1
26-0407 ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATION AND CONDUCT DURING ACTIVE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT (MMBA)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Approve and establish guidelines for City Council Member communications and conduct during active labor negotiations to ensure compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) and to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the collective bargaining 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 resolution. Department: Office of the Mayor Attachments: Proposed Resolution - Negotiations
26-0327 APPROVE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE FORMATION OF THE FIVE MILE SLOUGH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE AN ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVY OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention: 1. Expressing Council's intent to form the Five Mile Slough Assessment District. 2. Preliminarily approve the Five Mile Slough Assessment District Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2027-28. 3. Preliminarily approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027-28 budget. 4. Direct the preparation and mailing of notices pursuant to Proposition 218 to each landowner of record within the proposed Five Mile Slough Assessment District. 5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the ballots for City-owned properties in the proposed district to be in favor of formation. 6. Set a public hearing for the formation of the Five Mile Slough Assessment District, tabulation of ballots, and consideration of the proposed assessment on June 9, 2026. 7. Authorize the City Clerk to publish required notices for the Public Hearing and Proposition 218 proceeding. 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 - Map Attachment B - Proposed FY 2027-28 Budget Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1 - Engineer's Report
26-0356 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GRUPE PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Approve the Notice of Exemption No. NOE52-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Grupe Park Pickleball Courts, Project No. WP25033. 2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Grupe Park Pickleball Courts, Project No. WP25033. 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $281,862 to Swierstok Enterprise, Inc., dba Pro Builders of Orangevale, CA, for the Grupe Park Pickleball Courts, Project No. WP25033. 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 Exhibit 2 - Construction Contract Under Council Limit
26-0243 PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CENTRAL STOCKTON LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET, AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 9, 2026
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Preliminarily approve the Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance District Annual Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. 2. Preliminarily approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. 3. Set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. 4. Authorize the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. 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 - Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Proposed Resolution
26-0245 PRELIMINARY APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET, AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 9, 2026
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Preliminarily approve the Stockton Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2 Annual Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. 2. Preliminarily approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. 3. Set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. 4. Authorize the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. 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 - LMD Vicinity Map Attachment B - LMD Budget Worksheet Ver 1 Attachment C - Summary of Zones Proposed Resolution
26-0275 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE WEBER POINT EVENTS CENTER FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion 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 three-year Service Contract in the amount not to exceed $241,848 to All Seasons Pool Service of Lodi, CA, for the Weber Point Events Center Fountain Maintenance, Project No. OM-26-003. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to two one-year extensions to this Service Contract, at an annual cost not to exceed $113,111, for a cumulative contract total not to exceed $468,070. 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 - Contract for Services Corp Yard
26-0281 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE REGIONAL WASTEWATER CONTROL FACILITY MAINTENANCE BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion 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 use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through Omnia Partners, Contract No. R230404, with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $417,906.95, for the Regional Wastewater Control Facility Maintenance Building Roof Replacement, Project No. UW26007. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. of Beachwood, OH, in the not to exceed amount of $417,906.95, for the Regional Wastewater Control Facility Maintenance Building Roof Replacement, Project No. UW26007. 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 - Cooperative Purchase Agreement
26-0307 APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE FIRE APPARATUSES AND ONE BEARCAT
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion 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 use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell, Contract No. 082025-PMI, in the amount of $2,035,948.10, with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., through an affiliated vendor, Golden State Fire Apparatus of Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of two fire engines. 3. Approve the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through Helping Governments Across the Country Buy, Contract No. FS12-23, in the amount of $652,365.69, with BME Fire Trucks, through an affiliated vendor, Golden State Fire Apparatus of Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of one wildland fire engine. 4. Approve the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through US General Services Administration, Contract No. GS-07F-169DA, in the amount of $443,361, with Lenco Industries, Inc. of Pittsfield, MA, for the purchase of one police tactical response bearcat. 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute three Cooperative Purchase Agreements, in the total amount of $3,131,674.79, with Golden State Fire Apparatus and Lenco Industries, Inc., for the purchase of three fire apparatuses and one bearcat. 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 - Replacement List Attachment B - Coop Agreement with Golden State Fire Apparatus Attachment C - Coop Agreement with Golden State Fire Apparatus Attachment D - Coop Agreement with Lenco Industries, Inc.
26-0426 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS TO THE 2025 AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Approve loans to the following two affordable housing developments in the amounts specified, provided that, as a condition of funding, the borrower demonstrates to the City Manager's or designee's satisfaction that each project meets the underwriting and general requirements of the 2025 Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) guidelines: a. $5,000,000 to Visionary Home Builders for the development of The Don Shalvey Apartment (108 units) project; b. $4,179,838 to DCDC for the development of the Danny Drive (66 units) project; Funding sources for the loans can include the use of any combination of HOME, HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), LMIHF, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and/or Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP), based on eligibility and timeliness of the funding source(s) at the time of full project funding commitments and construction schedule; 2. Approve the allocation of: up to 108-units of affordable housing units to Visionary Home Builders for the Don Shalvey Apartment projects; and up to 66 units to DCDC for the Danny Drive project pursuant to Article XXXIV of the California Constitution. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to de-obligate and reallocate funding allocations awarded under this resolution if any project is unable to meet the underwriting and general requirements of the 2025 NOFA, including but not limited to ability to meet: securing of full funding stack deadlines; construction start deadlines; and/or inability to meet any other City requirements, including underwriting program guidelines. If defunded, the City Manager is authorized to reallocate the funding to eligible projects that have competed in a City of Stockton Housing NOFA that can meet the funding source agency timeliness and general City affordable housing program guidelines. 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take actions that are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including the execution of loan documents, subordination agreements, and the reallocation of funding sources. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A - Motion 2025-11-04-1601 Attachment B - Resolution 2024-01-09-1501 Attachment C - Resolution 2026-03-31-1601 Attachment D - Checklist of Home Rental Housing Requirements Attachment E - Project Selection Criteria Attachment F - Housing Source Funds Description 2026 Attachment G - Score Matrix Proposed Resolution
26-0431 FY 2025-26 MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion: 1. The FY 2025-26 mid-year appropriation requests that total $6,570,152, as described in Attachment A; and 2. Establishing three (3) new full-time employees (FTEs) in the Community Services Department: 1 Marketing and Social Media Analyst II; 1 Library Manager; 1 Library Assistant II. It is also recommended that the City Council 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 - FY2025-26 Mid Year Request List Attachment B - CSD Library Positions Information Summary
26-0301 USS LUCID PRESENTATION
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION Information only; no action to be taken. Department: City Manager
25-1427 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MIRACLE MILE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT, PROPOSED 2026 OPERATING BUDGET, AND FISCAL YEAR 25/26 PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the 2025 Annual Report for the Miracle Mile Community Improvement District; and 2. Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Budget and property assessments; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose of this resolution. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution No. 07-0310 Attachment B - Resolution No. 2022-09-13-1602 Attachment C - Resolution No. 2022-12-06-1205 Attachment D - SMC Ordinance No. 2022-03-22-1211 Attachment E - MMCID Bondary Map Proposed Resolution - MMCID 25 Report and 26 Budget Exhibit 1 - MMCID 2025 Annual Report Exhibit 2 - City MMCID Assessments Exhibit 3 - MMCID 2026 Operating Budget
25-1428 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE STOCKTON TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND PROPOSED 2026 OPERATING BUDGET AND SERVICE PLAN
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Stockton City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the 2025 Annual Report for the Stockton Tourism Business Improvement District; 2. Approving the 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and Service Plan, and Assessments for the Stockton Tourism Business Improvement District; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose of this resolution. Department: Economic Development Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution No. 10-0406 Attachment B - Resolution No. 2014-11-04-1601-01 Attachment C - Resolution No. 2024-11-19-1601-02 Proposed Resolution Exhibit 1 - Visit Stockton 2025 Annual Report Exhibit 2 - Visit Stockton 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
26-0440 DISCUSSION AND THE POSSIBLE ACTION TO REMAIN OR REMOVE THE NAME CESAR CHAVEZ FROM CITY FACILITIES
Recommended Action: RECOMMENDATION The City Council will lead the discussion on the name of the Cesar Chavez Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library and provide direction to staff on whether the name Cesar Chavez should remain or be removed from the Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library. Should the City Council decide to remove the name Cesar Chavez from the Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library, the City of Stockton has an established policy for naming city facilities. The purpose of the policy is to establish uniform guidelines for the naming of City facilities, parks, and other City properties. (Attachment A - Naming of Facilities Policy). Department: Mayor and City Council Attachments: Attachment A - Naming of Facilities Policy