City Council and

City of Stockton

Concurrent Authorities

Meeting Agenda - Final

City Council and Concurrent Authorities

Christina Fugazi, Mayor/Chair (At Large)

Jason Lee, Vice Mayor (District 6)

Michele Padilla (District 1)

Mariela Ponce (District 2)

Michael Blower (District 3)

Mario Enríquez (District 4)

Brando Villapudua (District 5)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

3:00 PM

Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado

Street, Stockton CA

Closed Session 3:00 PM :: Regular Session 5:30 PM

CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION

25-0811

3.1

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Recommended Action:

Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager; Deputy City

Manager Chad Reed; Assistant City Attorney; Director of Human

Resources; Assistant Director of Human Resources; Jasmine Pantoja,

Supervising HR Analyst; Maria Pina, Supervising HR Analyst; Brandon

Sepulveda, Interim Budget Officer; and Legal Counsel, Dania Torres Wong

of Sloan Sakai

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:

Human Resources

25-0822

3.2

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Recommended Action:

City Clerk

This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section

54957(b).

Department:

None

25-0821

3.3

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Recommended Action:

Interim City Manager

This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section

54957(b).

Department:

None

25-0853

25-0820

3.4

3.5

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE

Recommended Action:

This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section

54957.

Department:

None

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT:

City Manager

This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section

54957(b).

Department:

None

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT*

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG

REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA***

RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS

10.

25-0824

10. 1

REPORT: UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13

Department:

None

11.

PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

12.

25-0783

12.1

APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the

appointment of Silvia Perez to the Community Development Committee for

a term commencing immediately and expiring January 31, 2027.

Department:

Attachments:

City Clerk

Attachment A - Redacted Application

Proposed Resolution - Appointment CDC

25-0717

12.2

AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF STOCKTON TO BE A JOINT APPLICANT

AND TO ACCEPT AN INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT IN THE

AMOUNT OF $2,538,787 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HUNTER HOUSE

PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE

STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH SERVICE FIRST OF NORTHERN

CALIFORNIA, AS JOINT AWARDEES

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Authorize the City of Stockton to be a joint applicant and to accept a

joint grant award under the California Infill Infrastructure Grant Program

(Program) with Service First of Northern California from the California

Department of Housing and Community (HCD) Development for The Hunter

House project;

2. Authorize the City of Stockton to accept and incur an obligation in the

amount of $2,538,787 (Program Award).

3. Authorize the City to enter into, execute, and deliver a STD 213,

Standard Agreement in the amount not to exceed $2,538,787, and any and

all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to

secure the Program Award from HCD and to participate in the Program,

and all amendments thereto (collectively, the Program Award Documents)

4. Authorize the execution of a joint Disbursement Agreement between the

City of Stockton and Service First of Northern California for grant funding

under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program for The Hunter House project;

and,

5. It is further recommended that the City Manager, or designee, be

authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the

purpose and intent of this resolution.

Department:

Attachments:

Economic Development

Attachment A - Vicinity Map

Attachment B - Program Award Letter

Proposed Resolution - Infill Infrastructure Grant Program

Exhibit 1

25-0846

12.3

DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD

OCTOBER 8-10, 2025

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council, by resolution, designate one

member to serve as voting delegate representing the City at the League of

California Cities Annual Conference, to be held October 8-10, 2025, in

Long Beach, California.

Department:

Attachments:

None

Proposed Resolution

25-0740

12.4

APPROVE RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS, CONFIRMING

ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT CODE ENFORCEMENT

CHARGES, AND DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENTS BE

PLACED ON THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S ROLL

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution:

1. Overruling protests and confirming the assessment of the delinquent

charges listed in the "2025 NSS Assessment List - Delinquent Accounts"

stemming from code enforcement actions against the affected properties;

and

2. Directing that the assessments be placed on the San Joaquin County

Tax Assessor's Roll.

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:

Attachments:

Police

Attachment A - Administrative Order for 2025 Assessments

Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 1 - 2025 NSS Assessment List - Delinquent Accounts

25-0802

12.5

APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A THREE (3) YEAR STANDARD

AGREEMENT, WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO

EXTEND, WITH SHIELD PROTECTION GROUP, INC. DBA SHIELD

PRIVATE SECURITY FOR PRISONER TRANSPORT, EXTRADITION,

AND HOSPITAL WATCH SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $781,680 (PUR 25-026)

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year Standard

Agreement, with two (2) one-year options to extend, between the City of

Stockton (City) and Shield Protection Group, Inc. dba Shield Private

Security (Shield) for prisoner transport, extradition, and hospital watch

services in an amount not to exceed $781,680; and

2. Approve findings which support and justify an exception to the

competitive bidding process pursuant to Stockton Municipal code section

3.68.070(A)(3) where the City held a competitive Request for Proposals.

It is further recommended that the City Manager is hereby authorized and

directed to make any and all expenditures and appropriations on behalf of

the City as appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent

of this motion.

Department:

Attachments:

Police

Attachment A – Shield Private Security Standard Agreement - SIGNED.pdf

25-0731

12.6

APPROVE A MOTION AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE

OF TWO 2500 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCKS FOR THE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

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 findings and ratify the City Manager's approval to execute an

Emergency Purchase Order to Maita Chevrolet of Elk Grove, CA, in the

amount of $154,804.40, for the purchase of two 2500 Chevrolet Silverado

trucks for the Police Department.

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

25-0291

12.7

APPROVE MOTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTRACT FOR THE VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE

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 Professional Services Contract, including an option

for two one-year extensions, to Convergint Technologies, LLC of Fremont,

CA, in the amount of $1,215,102.13, for the Video Monitoring System

Maintenance, Project No. SEB-25-001.

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:

Attachments:

Public Works

Attachment A - Camera Map

Attachment B - Professional Services Contract

25-0534

12.8

ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AND AWARD A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER

SACRAMENTO ROAD WIDENING AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS

PROJECT

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Public Facilities

Fees Regional Transportation Impact Fee Fund Balance to the Lower

Sacramento Road Widening and Bridge Replacements, Project No.

WT19007.

2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070

in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.

3. Award a Professional Services Contract to Mark Thomas & Company,

Inc. of Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $4,335,231.44, for professional

engineering services for the Lower Sacramento Road Widening and Bridge

Replacements, Project No. WT19007.

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:

Attachments:

Public Works

Attachment A - Vicinity Map

Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract

25-0688

12.9

APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STANDARD AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:

1. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code 3.68.070 in

support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Standard Agreement

Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative/Piggyback Purchase Agreement,

Contract No. 23-177, through the City of Tracy with West Coast Arborists,

Inc. of Anaheim, CA, for Tree Maintenance Services Piggyback, Project

No. OM-25-060.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year contract extension to

the Cooperative/Piggyback Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 23-177,

with West Coast Arborists, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, at an annual cost not to

exceed $370,000, for a cumulative contract total not to exceed $830,000.

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:

Attachments:

Public Works

Attachment A - COOP through the City of Tracy

Attachment B - Amendment No. 1

25-0714

12.10

ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN STOCKTON WEBER AVENUE

BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY PROJECT

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Appropriate funds in the amount of $9,427,000 from the State Active

Transportation Program to the Downtown Stockton Weber Avenue Bike

and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No. WT24038/ATPSB1L-5008(206).

2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070

in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.

3. Award a Professional Services Contract to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. of

Folsom, CA, in the amount of $1,412,881.13 for design of the Downtown

Stockton Weber Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity, Project No.

WT24038/ATPSB1L-5008(206).

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:

Attachments:

Public Works

Attachment A - Vicinity Map

Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 1 - Professional Services Contract

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention:

1. Expressing Council's intent to form the Downtown Stockton Community

Improvement District;

2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or designee, to sign the

petitions and ballots for City-owned properties in the proposed district to be

in favor of formation;

3. Accepting Petitions of Property Owners;

4. Preliminarily approving the Management District Plan and Engineer's

Report;

5. Approving the proposed Boundary Map;

6. Setting a date for a Public Hearing on the establishment of the

Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District and the levy of

assessments for September 23, 2025;

7. Providing for property owner ballots and notices of the public hearing to

be mailed; and

8. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take whatever actions are

necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this

Resolution.

Department:

Attachments:

Economic Development

Attachment A- SMC Ordinance 2022-03-22-1211

Proposed Resolution DSA CID

Exhibit 1 - DSA CID Boundary Map

Exhibit 2 - Management Plan

Exhibit 3 - Notice of Public Hearing

PPT -15.3 - Formation of Downtown Stockton CID

25-0808

15.4

DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO

CHAPTER 4.06 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

This item was agendized by the Mayor pursuant to Council Policy Section

4.02.010.

The discussion relates to a potential change to Chapter 4.06 to the Council

Policy Manual to allow the use of City-issued tablets in closed sessions

which do not otherwise allow receipt and transmission of information.

Department:

City Attorney

Attachments:

Attachment A - Council Policy 4.06 (Redline 9-10-24)

Attachment B - Resolution 2024-09-10-1208

Attachment C - Council Policy 4.06 (Redline 7-29-25)

Proposed Resolution - Electronic Devices 7.2.25

Exhibit 1 - Policy 4.06.010 - clean.pdf

16.

HEARINGS**

25-0757

16.1

PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OVERRULING

PROTESTS, ADOPTING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICE

ASSESSMENT REPORT, AND DIRECTING THE ASSESSMENTS BE

PLACED ON THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY TREASURER-TAX

COLLECTOR’S TAX ROLL

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

Conduct a public hearing to consider all objections or protests to the

proposed Delinquent Utility Service Charges, 2025 Assessment Report

("2025 Assessment Report") for delinquent water, wastewater, stormwater,

and solid waste collection service charges ("utility service charges")

incurred by property owners.

After the public hearing, if a majority protest does not exist, it is

recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:

1. Overrule all public protests;

2. Confirm the unpaid utility service charges set forth in the 2025

Assessment Report;

3. Adopt the 2025 Assessment Report;

4. Direct the assessments to be placed on the San Joaquin County

Treasurer-Tax Collector's Tax Roll; and

5. Authorize the City Manager to take any necessary and appropriate

actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.

Department:

Attachments:

Administrative Services

Attachment A - Administrative Orders

Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 1 - 2025 Assessments

PPT - 16.1 - Utility Service Assessments

25-0794

16.2

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE CREATING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.34,

OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VACANCY AND VACANT LOT

REGISTRATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL

YEAR 2025-26 FEE SCHEDULE

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt an ordinance creating Title 15, Chapter 15.34 "Vacant

Commercial Property and Vacant Lot Registration" of the Stockton

Municipal Code, for the purposes of encouraging property owners to

develop vacant buildings and lots to help alleviate properties from becoming

public nuisances due to vandalism, disrepair, graffiti, and illegal dumping,

thus diminishing the value of surrounding properties and affecting the

general safety and welfare of the public.

2. Approve a Resolution to amend the FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule to

incorporate fees for the registration of vacant commercial properties and

vacant lots.

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and

necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance and

resolution.

Department:

Attachments:

Police

Attachment A - VP Registration Ordinance Redlined

Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 1 - Fee Schedule

Proposed Ordinance

PPT - 16.2 - Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance

25-0807

16.3

CONTINUED - REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION AND PREZONING FOR

A PROPOSED 217 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT (MURRAY RANCH) AT 2560 HALL AVENUE (APNS

173-030-110 & 173-040-750) (P23-0346)

Recommended Action:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Find no further environmental review is necessary under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code

Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects

Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning);

2. Adopt an ordinance for the Prezoning of APNs 173-030-11 and

173-040-75 to Residential, Low (RL),

3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing of an annexation application

with the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions

to carry out the purpose and intent of the approved resolutions and

ordinances.

5. Approve a motion to either A) uphold the Planning Commission's

approval of the Tentative Map or B) require a new tentative map condition

and design revision to the Tentative Map to reflect emergency vehicle

access from Hall Avenue that can be converted to permanent

through-street access with traffic calming if a new roadway connection to

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is not constructed by other

devepment by September 1, 2029.

Department:

Attachments:

Community Development

Attachment A - Location Map and Aerial Photo

Attachment B - General Plan Land Use Map

Attachment C - Zoning Map

Attachment D - Annexation Map

Attachment E - Prezoning Description and Map

Prezone Ordinance

Exhibit 1 - Prezone Map

Proposed Resolution - Annexation

Exhibit 1 - Murray Ranch City Services Plan

Exhibit 2 - Prezoning Map

PPT - 16.3 - Murray Ranch

17.

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19.

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

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. The time limit

for public comment is four (4) minutes and remains at the discretion of the presiding officer and changes shall be

set at the start of the meeting. 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 publiccomment@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. b)

Address only issues over which the meeting body has jurisdiction. c) The time limit for public comment is at the

discretion of the presiding officer and shall be set at the start of the meeting. 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 to the minutes. All comments

received after that time will be forwarded as correspondence the following business day. Written and voicemail

comments will not be read into the record.

Council Policy Manual Chapter 4.07 DECORUM

§ 4.07.010 Policy.

1) COUNCILMEMBERS

The City Council will practice civility and decorum in their discussions and debate. Councilmembers will value each

other's time and will preserve order and decorum. A member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or

interrupt the proceedings of the Council, use personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks, nor disturb any other

member while that member is speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the presiding officer or the Council, except

as otherwise provided herein.

A) All Councilmembers have the opportunity to speak and agree to disagree but no Councilmember shall speak

twice on any given subject unless all other Councilmembers have been given the opportunity to speak.

B) The Mayor has the affirmative duty to maintain order. The City Council will honor the role of the Mayor in

maintaining order. If a Councilmember believes the Mayor is not maintaining order, the Councilmember may move

that the Vice-Mayor enforce the rules of decorum and otherwise maintain order. If that motion receives a second

and is approved by a Council majority, the Vice-Mayor shall enforce the rules of decorum and maintain order.

C) Any Councilmember who violates the rules repeatedly shall be sanctioned by the City Council, including, but not

limited to, barring the Councilmember from further participation (other than voting) on the subject.

2) PERSONS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

Persons addressing the Council shall not make personal, impertinent, unduly repetitive, slanderous or profane

remarks to the Council, any member of the Council, City staff or the general public, nor utter loud, threatening,

personal or abusive language, nor engage in any other conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably

impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. Any person who makes such remarks, who utters loud,

threatening, personal or abusive language, who is unduly repetitious or engages in extended discussion of

irrelevancies, or who engages in any disorderly conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably impedes

the orderly conduct of any Council meeting shall, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of the

Council, be barred from further audience before the Council during that meeting.

3) ENFORCEMENT

The rules of decorum set forth above shall be enforced in the following manner:

Warning. The presiding officer shall request that a person who is breaching the rules of decorum be orderly and

silent. If, after receiving a warning from the presiding officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, the

presiding officer shall order him or her to leave the Council meeting. If such person does not remove himself or

herself, the presiding officer may order any law enforcement officer who is on duty at the meeting to remove that

person from the Council Chambers.

4) RULES PERTAINING TO SIGNS, OBJECTS, SYMBOLIC MATERIALS, AND FIRE SAFETY WITHIN THE

COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS

A) Objects and symbolic materials such as signs which do not have sticks attached or otherwise create any fire or

safety hazards will be allowed within the Council Chamber during Council meetings provided that they are not so

large as to infringe upon the space of those in adjacent areas, and are no wider on their longest side than the

audience chairs.

B) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them except

when making an oral presentation to the Council and must not raise them above shoulder level or otherwise use

them to obstruct vision or passage or disturb the conduct of the Council meeting. Such materials may not be

placed on or against the walls, doors or furniture or in the aisles.

C) Exits shall not be obstructed in any manner. Obstructions, including storage, shall not be placed in aisles or

other exit ways. Hand carried items must be stored so that such items do not inhibit passage in aisles or other exit

ways.

D) Exit ways shall not be used in any way that will present a hazardous condition.

E) Overcrowding and admittance of persons beyond the approved capacity of a place of assembly are prohibited.

F) The Fire Marshal may establish designated areas for media equipment.

5) PERSONS AUTHORIZED WITHIN RAIL

No person except City officials and City staff shall be permitted within the rail in front of the City Council dais

without the express consent of the presiding officer.