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DISCUSSION ON THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.18, OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE USE OF THE FACIAL COVERING
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RECOMMENDATION
Vice Mayor Lee will lead the discussion on the adoption of an ordinance establishing Title 9, Chapter 9.18, of the Stockton Municipal Code, Regulating Use of Facial Coverings, and provide staff direction on any additional information the Council Legislation Environmental Committee would like to receive and/or a recommendation for the City Council, if appropriate.
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Summary
On June 16, 2025, the Legislation Environmental Committee reviewed and considered a proposed ordinance regulating the use of facial coverings in public or private spaces. By motion 2025-06-16-1303, the Committee forwarded a recommendation to the full City Council to adopt the ordinance, following review and collaboration with the Police Department.
On October 20, 2025, the Committee reviewed and considered potential changes to the proposed ordinance. By Motion 2025-10-20-0301 the Committee voted to forward both versions of the ordinance to the full City Council for review and consideration.
On November 18, 2025, the Stockton City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinances. By motion 2025-11-18-1601, the City Council referred the proposed ordinances back to the Legislation Environmental Committee for review. Included as Attachment A is the full packet presented to City Council at the November meeting for the Committee’s review and discussion.
Attachment A - November 18, 2025 Proposed Face Covering Ordinance