City Council/Successor  
Agency of the  
City of Stockton  
Redevelopment  
Agency/Public Financing  
Authority/Parking Authority  
Concurrent Agenda  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council/Successor Agency to the  
Redevelopment Agency/Public  
Financing Authority/Parking Authority  
Concurrent  
Tuesday, September 26, 2023  
4:00 PM  
Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado  
Street, Stockton CA  
Closed Session 4:00 PM :: Regular Session 5:30 PM  
1.  
2.  
CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  
ADDITIONS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA  
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION  
3.  
3.1  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
Number of Cases: Two  
Name of Case: Laura Dinges v. City of Stockton, et al. (San  
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.  
STK-CV-UPI-2019-17043)  
Name of Case: Kurt Wilson v. City Council of Stockton, et al. (San  
Joaquin County Superior Court Case No.  
STK-CV-UVM-2019-12404)  
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)  
(1) of the Government Code.  
Department:  
City Attorney  
3.2  
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  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:  
Recommended Action:  
City Manager  
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section  
54957.  
Department:  
City Attorney  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:  
Recommended Action:  
City Attorney  
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section  
54957.  
Department:  
City Attorney  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:  
Recommended Action:  
City Clerk  
This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section  
54957.  
Department:  
City Attorney  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION  
Number of Cases: One  
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to  
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  
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO FLAG  
7.  
8.  
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION  
ADDITIONS TO REGULAR SESSION AGENDA***  
RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR REPORTS  
PROCLAMATION: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK  
9.  
10.  
10.1  
11.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS* – MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA  
CONSENT AGENDA  
12.  
12.1  
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
Approve the minutes from the City Council meetings of August 3, 2023 and  
August 22, 2023.  
Department:  
Attachments:  
City Clerk  
12.2  
APPROVE A MOTION AUTHORIZING A SERVICE AGREEMENT  
WITH XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS INC., DBA WACHS  
WATER SERVICES FOR HYDRANT INSPECTION SERVICES  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to:  
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service agreement  
in the amount of $363,050 with Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc., dba  
Wachs Water Services to provide hydrant inspection services.  
2. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070  
in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.  
3. Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions  
to carry out the purpose and intent of this motion.  
Department:  
Attachments:  
Fire  
12.3  
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT  
NO. 3 WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PURCHASE  
FERRIC AND FERROUS CHLORIDE FOR WASTEWATER  
TREATMENT  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize  
contract Amendment No. 3 (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution) in the amount of  
$2,003,771 with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. to accept the annual price  
adjustments and increase funding to purchase ferric chloride and ferrous  
chloride for wastewater treatment.  
It is also recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to  
take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and  
intent of this resolution.  
Department:  
Municipal Utilities  
Attachments:  
12.4  
APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DRIVING UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM  
GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF  
TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to:  
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Driving Under the  
Influence Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant award from the State  
of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $500,000;  
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement  
PT24202 and all related documents to carry out the purpose and intent of  
the grant award;  
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget to increase the Police  
Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriation by  
$500,000; and  
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and  
necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.  
Department:  
Attachments:  
Police  
12.5  
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PLAYGROUND  
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT  
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. Approve the plans and specifications for the Playground Equipment  
Replacement, Project No. WP22026.  
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $139,998.57 to Miracle  
Construction Company, Inc., DBA Miracle Playsystems of Alamo, CA, to  
provide and install a playground at Brooking Park.  
4. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $246,499.00 to Yosso  
Group, Inc., DBA Specified Play Equipment Co. of Burlingame, CA, to  
provide and install a playground at Panella Park.  
5. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $139,954.62 to Ross  
Recreation of Santa Rosa, CA, to provide and install a playground at  
Weber Park.  
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  
12.6  
APPROVE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PACIFIC GAS AND  
ELECTRIC EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE MCKINLEY PARK  
RENOVATION PROJECT  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to approve and  
authorize the City Manager to execute the Gas and Electric Extension  
Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric in the amount of $135,632.34, for  
the electrical and gas upgrades for the McKinley Park Renovation, Project  
No. WR21017.  
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  
13.  
14.  
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
NEW BUSINESS  
15.  
15.1  
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING CRISIS INTERVENTION PROJECT  
UPDATE  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
Informational only; no action to be taken.  
Department:  
Attachments:  
City Manager  
15.2  
ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET  
STATUS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENTS  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:  
1. Accept this budget status report on the financial results for the Third  
Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.  
2. Authorize two budget amendments increasing appropriations in the  
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund (ISF) and in the Storm Drain  
Maintenance District Fund for additional claim and repair expenses.  
3. Authorize the continuation of up to $9,060,939 in FY 2022-23 budget  
appropriations to FY 2023-24 for the completion of identified programs.  
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:  
Administrative Services  
15.3  
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF  
A CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR ARTICLES XI AND XI-A, ON THE  
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
Staff recommends that the City Council consider, discuss, and provide  
direction via motion on whether to draft an amendment to the Charter,  
granting authority over the City's Public Information Office to the City  
Manager, for submission to the voters on the November 5, 2024, election  
ballot.  
If Council directs staff to draft the amendment and move forward with the  
process for submission to the voters, there will be two required public  
hearings and a final meeting at which Council will adopt a resolution to  
place the Charter Amendment on the 2024 election ballot.  
Department:  
Attachments:  
City Attorney  
16.  
HEARINGS**  
16.1  
ADOPT A RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL  
IMPACT REPORT, INCLUDING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING  
CONSIDERATIONS, FINDINGS OF FACT, A MITIGATION AND  
MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, AND AN ERRATA TO THE  
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING A  
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; ADOPT AN ORDINANCE  
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THE  
PROPOSED ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON  
HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT AT 1800 NORTH CALIFORNIA  
STREET (APPLICATION NO. P21-0958)  
Recommended Action:  
RECOMMENDATION  
It is recommended that the City Council:  
1. Adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (SCH  
#2021120439), including a Statement of Overriding Considerations,  
Findings of Fact, Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program, and Errata  
to the Final Environmental Impact Report;  
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a Master Development Plan, with  
Conditions of Approval;  
3. Adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement; and  
4. Authorize the City Manager to take any and all necessary and  
appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of these actions.  
Department:  
Community Development  
Attachments:  
17.  
18.  
19.  
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
ADJOURNMENT  
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  
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 September 21, 2023 in  
compliance with the Brown Act.  
Eliza R. Garza, CMC  
City Clerk  
By: ________________________________  
Deputy  
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. e-Comment - follow the e-comment link on the City's agenda page stockton.granicusideas.com/meetings  
2. Email - you may email your comments to city.clerk@stocktonca.gov  
3. Voicemail - you can leave a voice message by dialing (209) 937-8459.  
4. 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  
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notification within this guideline will enable the City/Agency to make reasonable arrangements to ensure  
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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,  
subject to staff's ability to post the documents before the meeting.  
CHALLENGING CITY DECISIONS: The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any  
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless  
a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge  
to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on  
which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will  
be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising  
only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence  
delivered to the City of Stockton, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred  
where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.