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Meeting Name: City Council and Concurrent Authorities Agenda status: - Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/25/2014 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA
Closed Session 3:30 | Regular Session 5:30
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14-0171 3.1Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Number of Cases: Four 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) This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the Government Code.  Video Video
14-0172 3.2Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR 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.  Video Video
13-0569 12.1ConsentAUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion approving findings for an exception to the competitive bidding process through use of 1) a sole source local vendor South Bay Auto Auction of Stockton, CA and 2) the San Joaquin County’s auction services cooperative agreement with First Capital Auction of Vallejo, CA, to authorize the sale of surplus personal property deemed not needed for public use and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract with South Bay Auto Auction with two additional one year options to extend and to take appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.  Video Video
13-1021 12.2ConsentCOUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING THE ROLES OF THE CHARTER REVIEW AD-HOC COMMITTEE AND CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Council Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee recommends that the Council approve by motion action revisions to the role of the Charter Review Advisory Commission and the scope of work of the Charter Review Advisory Committee. It is also recommended that by this motion the Council reaffirm and clarify the expectations of staff support to the Charter Review Advisory Commission.  Video Video
13-1062 12.3ConsentMEDICAL CANNABIS REFUND REQUEST RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion authorizing the refund of the operator’s permit fee in the amount of $30,000 to the Stockton Non-Profit Collective, Inc., DBA Port of Stockton Wellness Center.  Not available
  12.4ConsentAWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND MID-YEAR APPROPRIATION FOR PITTS PARK LIGHTING SYSTEM REPAIR, PROJECT NO. PW 13-32 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to adopt the plans and specifications for the Pitts Park Lighting System Repair, Project No. PW 13-32, and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract in the amount of $37,520 to the lowest bidder, Studebaker Brown Electric, Inc. of Roseville, CA. In addition, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to make a mid-year appropriation from Stockton Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2, Zone C-7, North Stockton Projects III, Reserve for Continuing Appropriations, to Zone C-7, Maintenance and Repair Services. It is further recommended that the motion authorize the City Manager to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.  Not available
14-0012 12.5ConsentPURCHASE OF ONE TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to approve findings and authorize the purchase of one New Holland tractor and aerator attachment from Garton Tractor, Inc. of Stockton, CA in the amount of $175,049.08.  Not available
14-0055 12.6ConsentBLOSSOM INDUSTRIAL PARK ANNEXATION REFUND REQUEST RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion authorizing a refund to David Rajkovich in the amount of $64,766.66 for the planning application fees on the Blossom Industrial Park annexation project.  Not available
14-0058 12.7ConsentCITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Debbie Hernandez, Wesley Swanson and Robert Holzer to the Cultural Heritage Board for terms effective immediately and ending on December 31, 2017.  Not available
14-0102 12.8ConsentCREATE ONE NEW CLASSIFIED/REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution creating one new classified/represented classification and establishing the salary range for Supervising Parking Enforcement Officer.  Not available
14-0132 12.9ConsentMIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED 2014 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, ASSESSMENT, AND 2013 ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the proposed 2014 Operating Budget, Assessment, and 2013 Annual Report for the Property Based Improvement District commonly known as the Miracle Mile Improvement District, a nonprofit corporation.  Not available
14-0128 12.10ConsentSET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR COUNCIL TO PROCEED WITH THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NAVY DRIVE BETWEEN THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILROAD CROSSING AND WASHINGTON STREET AND RESERVING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG NAVY DRIVE, WITH ACTIONS RELATED THERETO RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution setting a Public Hearing for April 1, 2014, to proceed with the vacation of a portion of Navy Drive between the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing and Washington Street at the Port of Stockton and reserving a public utility easement along Navy drive from the BNSF property to Washington Street, with actions related thereto.  Not available
14-0130 12.11ConsentADOPTION OF A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton (“Successor Agency”) approve a resolution adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1 through December 31, 2014, (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution) as required under Health and Safety Code Section 34177 (m).  Not available
14-0131 12.12ConsentINTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COSUMNES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (COSUMNES CSD) FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AUTOMATIC/MUTUAL AID WITH THE CITY OF STOCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Stockton and the Cosumnes Community Services District (Cosumnes CSD) Fire Department for the provision of Automatic/Mutual Aid with the City of Stockton Fire Department. In addition, it is recommended that the City Manager be further authorized to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.  Video Video
14-0133 12.13ConsentCIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION’S 2013 ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION Please accept the attached Civil Service/Equal Employment Commission’s 2013 report as an information item pursuant to City Charter Section 2525.  Not available
14-0137 12.14ConsentAPPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approve the minutes from the January 21, 2014 special meeting.  Not available
14-0159 12.15ConsentAPPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MECHANICAL ANALYSIS/REPAIR, INC. (MARTECH) FOR THE ENGINE CONVERSION OF WATER WELLS 25 AND 26 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve by motion the project plans, specifications, addenda, and all environmental findings; and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Mechanical Analysis/Repair, Inc. (MarTech) of Lodi in the amount of $282,719.55 for the engine conversion of water wells 25 and 26. This motion will also authorize the City Manager to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.  Not available
14-0161 12.16ConsentMOTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AN ONLINE PERIODICAL INDEX SYSTEM FOR THE STOCKT0N-SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion authorizing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide an Online Periodical Index (also known as an online index of magazines and journals or online database) for the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library for a five year period.  Not available
14-0184 12.17ConsentAPPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution affirming the appointment of Kurt Wilson as City Manager for the City of Stockton and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to enter into an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of employment with Kurt Wilson, effective February 1, 2014.  Not available
14-0007 15.1New BusinessMEASURES A & B IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - PHASE I RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving the Phase I elements of the Implementation Plan for Measures A and B, amending the 2013-14 General Fund Annual Budget to include Measure A revenues and first phase of expenditures, and authorizing 120 sworn and 43 civilian staff positions to be phased in over four fiscal years including forty (40) additional Police Officer positions in the Police Department, one Senior Human Resources Analyst in Human Resources, one Program Manager II (Confidential), one Supervising Accountant, one Senior Accountant and one Finance Assistant in Administrative Services Department with recruitment to begin in Fiscal Year 2013-14.  Video Video
14-0074 15.2New BusinessAMENDMENT OF STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.28 PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, AND JUNK DEALERS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 “Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, and Junk Dealers,” in order to comply with State law, restructure and clarify the code provisions, provide a more comprehensive application process and include a penalty provision for violations.  Video Video
14-0202 15.3New BusinessFISCAL YEAR 2012-13 FOURTH QUARTER GENERAL FUND BUDGET UPDATE AND YEAR-END PROJECTION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept this report, adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Annual Budget to address a shortfall in funding for Debt Administration and amend the Adopted Budget Council Resolution 2013-06-25-1601-01, Section 7 to provide for the retention of $3.1 million of the Ending Fund Balance in the General Fund.  Video Video
14-0211 15.4New BusinessFISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 FIRST QUARTER GENERAL FUND STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE FY 2013-2014 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion this status report on the 2013-2014 General Fund budget, and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Budget to address increased property tax appropriations of $987,000.  Video Video
13-789 16.1Public HearingPLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE BEAR CREEK EAST SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREZONING, AND AMENDMENTS TO EIGHT MILE ROAD AND WEST LANE PRECISE ROAD PLANS, AT THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED SOUTH OF EIGHT MILE ROAD, EAST OF WEST LANE, NORTH OF BEAR CREEK AND WEST OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (P13-225) RECOMMENDATION Staff brings forward a resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny the application for adoption of the Bear Creek East Specific Plan and the related General Plan Amendment, Prezoning, and amendments to the Eight Mile Road and West Lane Precise Road Plans, at the project site located south of Eight Mile Road, East of West Lane, North of Bear Creek and West of the Union Pacific Railroad.  Not available
14-0056 16.2Public HearingAPPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF THE REQUEST FOR A USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE THE OFF-SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO THE OFF-SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING 1,500 SQUARE-FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE AT 4511 PACIFIC AVENUE (P13-163) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the request for a Use Permit to upgrade the off-sale of beer and wine (Type 20 License) to the off-sale of general alcoholic beverages (Type 21 License) in an existing convenience store at 4511 Pacific Avenue.  Video Video
14-0075 16.3Public HearingAPPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF THE REQUEST FOR A USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE THE OFF-SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO THE OFF-SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN AN EXISTING RETAIL OUTLET AT 8025 NORTH EL DORADO STREET (P13-148) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of the request for a Use Permit to upgrade the off-sale of beer and wine to the off-sale of general alcoholic beverages. However, at Council’s direction, staff has also provided a resolution granting the appeal and approving the Use Permit with findings and conditions of approval.  Video Video
14-0047 1Informational ItemsANNUAL FILING PERIOD FORSTATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST - FORM 700 NOTIFICATION This item is to serve as notification to department staff, board and commission members, and elected and appointed officials, of the filing requirement and approaching deadline for the annual Statement of Economic Interest Statement (Form 700) filing. Completed statements are required to be filed with the Office of the City Clerk by April 1, 2014, as set by the Fair Political Practices Commission. The reporting period covered is January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.  Not available
14-0131 12.12ConsentINTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COSUMNES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (COSUMNES CSD) FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AUTOMATIC/MUTUAL AID WITH THE CITY OF STOCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Stockton and the Cosumnes Community Services District (Cosumnes CSD) Fire Department for the provision of Automatic/Mutual Aid with the City of Stockton Fire Department. In addition, it is recommended that the City Manager be further authorized to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.  Video Video
14-0211 15.4New BusinessFISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 FIRST QUARTER GENERAL FUND STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE FY 2013-2014 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept by motion this status report on the 2013-2014 General Fund budget, and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Budget to address increased property tax appropriations of $987,000.  Video Video