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    City Council And Concurrent Authorities
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    Closed Session 3:00 Pm :: Regular Session 5:30 Pm

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      Closed Session

      PUBLIC EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT:

      City Manager This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b).

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      Closed Session

      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Number of Cases: One Name of Case: Antwaune Burris (D.B., a minor) v. City of Stockton, et al. (United States Eastern District Court, Case No. 2:21-CV-02154-TLN-DB) This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code to discuss matters pertaining to existing litigation.

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      Closed Session

      2025 meeting calendar

      Agency Designated Representative: Acting City Manager; Deputy City Manager Chad Reed; City Attorney; Director of Human Resources; Assistant Director of Human Resources; Jasmine Pantoja, 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.

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      Proclamations/Recognitions

      PROCLAMATION: PERIOPERATIVE NURSES WEEK

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      Proclamations/Recognitions

      PROCLAMATION: GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT 2025

    6. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the appointment of Tamica Small to the Measure A Citizens' Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately upon appointment and ending January 31, 2029.

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    7. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      APPOINTMENT TO WATER ADVISORY GROUP

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing an appointment to the Council Water Committee's Water Advisory Group (WAG) of Patricia Barrett for a term commencing immediately and expiring January 31, 2029

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    8. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE MEASURE W OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the appointment to the Measure W Committee of Margarita Reyes for a term commencing immediately and ending on January 31, 2027

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    9. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4.02 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL - AGENDAS

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to Chapter 4.02 of the Council Policy Manual regarding Agendas.

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    10. Agenda Ready
      Public Hearing

      REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREZONING, AND CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FOR A PROPOSED 1,411 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LEBARON RANCH) AT 900 & 1300 EAST EIGHT MILE ROAD, & 10550 & 10600 NORTH LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD (APNS 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; 084-030-04) (P22-0139)

      RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt: 1. A Resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023070657), including a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; 2. A Resolution to approve a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to adjust the Land Uses for 12 Assessor Parcel Numbers, including 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; and 084-030-04, to a mix of Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Institutional, and Public Facilities land uses; 3. A Resolution to approve an ordinance for the Prezoning of APNs 084-050-01; -02; -03; -06; -07; -08; -14; -25; -26; -27; -28; and 084-030-04 to include a combination of Residential, Low (RL), Residential, Medium (RM), and Residential, High (RH) Density as well as Public Facilities (PF) zoning; and 4. A Resolution authorizing the filing of an annexation application with the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). 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 resolutions and ordinance.

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      Consent

      ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH PERSHING AVENUE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Appropriate Highway Safety Improvement Program funds in the amount of $75,600 to the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197). 2. Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE51-23 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197). 3. Approve the plans and specifications for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197). 4. Authorize Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $18,880 with CSG Consultants of Foster City, CA, for additional design services for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197). 5. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $586,595.20 to Quimu Contracting, Inc. of Dixon, CA, for the North Pershing Avenue Safety Enhancements, Project No. WT22047/State Project No. HSIPSL-5008(197). 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.

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    12. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY INCORPORATING THE 2025 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, INCLUDING APPLICABLE APPENDICES (CALIFORNIA MODEL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES)

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code (SMC), specifically, Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.36, 15.40, 15.64, 15.72, 15.82, and 15.86 to incorporate the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, as amended.

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    13. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      2026 CITY COUNCIL AND CONCURRENT AUTHORITIES MEETING CALENDAR

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt by motion the 2026 City Council and Concurrent Authorities Meeting Calendar.

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    14. Agenda Ready
      New Business

      ADOPT ORDINANCES AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15.32 AND 15.34 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND VACANT LOT REGISTRATION PROGRAM, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING NECESSARY FUNDS TO PAY FOR PROGRAM START-UP COSTS

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance amending the Stockton Municipal Code Section 15.32; 2. Adopt an ordinance amending the Stockton Municipal Code Section 15.34; and 3. Approve a resolution authorizing a budget amendment to appropriate $21,000 from the General Fund Contingency to the Police Department’s Neighborhood Services Division for program implementation. 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.

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    15. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A $500,000 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE VAN BUSKIRK STRATEGIC REUSE PROJECT

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000; 2. Authorize the City Manager to appropriate grant revenues and expenditures in the amount of $500,000, and; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and manage contractor agreements and consultant agreements in amounts consistent with the Grant Agreement. 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 the resolution.

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    16. Agenda Ready
      New Business

      ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.18, OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING USE OF FACIAL COVERINGS

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance establishing Title 9, Chapter 9.18 of the Stockton Municipal Code regulating the use of facial coverings. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance adopted by Council.

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    17. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SAFER OUTCOMES: ENHANCING DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: · Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), in the amount of $500,000; · Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all related documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant award; · Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants & Special Programs revenue and expenditure appropriations by $500,000; and · Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

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    18. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      APPROVE MOTION TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS, TASER PROGRAM, DIGITAL EVIDENCE SOFTWARE & SERVICES, AND RELATED TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,799,772.82

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to: · Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) §3.68.070 supporting an exception to the competitive bidding process (sole source) for Axon body-worn camera and TASER systems and associated Axon software/services. · Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) to provide the Stockton Police Department (SPD) with body-worn cameras, TASER 10 devices and training, digital evidence storage and software, Interview Room system services, and deployment and training support, in an amount not to exceed $7,799,772.82; and It is further recommended that the City Manager, or designee, be 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.

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    19. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5.10 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL REGARDING DISCRETIONARY FUNDING

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 5.10 of the Council Policy Manual, Mayor and Council Discretionary Funding.

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    20. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Appointing Johnny R. Ford as the City Manager for the City of Stockton; and 2. Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to execute an employment contract with Johnny R. Ford setting forth the conditions of employment. DISCUSSION Background On January 9, 2025, Harry Eugene Black resigned from the City of Stockton as City Manager. The same day the City Council appointed William Crew as Acting City Manager. On February 4, 2025, the City Council appointed Steve Colangelo as Interim City Manager until either a permanent city manager was appointed, the contract expired, or the contract was terminated by either party. On August 9, 2025, Mr. Colangelo’s contract expired. Effective August 11, 2025, the City Council appointed Will Crew as Acting City Manager. On October 16, 2025, and November 4, 2025, the City Council met in Closed Session and deliberated regarding the appointment of Johnny R. Ford as City Manager and directed the City Attorney to make an offer and negotiate an employment contract. Present Situation An employment contract with Johnny R. Ford to serve as City Manager is now presented for Council consideration and approval (Exhibit 1 to the Resolution). CONCLUSION Council is asked to review and consider the appointment of Johnny R. Ford as City Manager subject to the terms and conditions of the employment contract.

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    21. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE/FUNCTION ROSTER

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution amending the Mayoral Appointments to Council Committees and Committee Structure/Function roster effective immediately.

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      ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.94 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION TO REDUCE COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP SIZE

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a motion to: 1. Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 2.94 of the Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) relating to the Stockton Arts Commission to reduce the Commission membership size from fifteen (15) members to seven (7) members; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this action.

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    23. Agenda Ready
      Consent

      ADOPT RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS, AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF VANDALIZED STREET LIGHTS PROJECT

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Transfer funds in the amount of $146,000 from the Light Up Stockton, Project No. WD25046, to the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048. 2. Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE48-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048. 3. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. 4. Ratify the City Manager’s approval to execute an Emergency Construction Contract in the amount of $643,500 to Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc. of Stockton, CA, for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048. 5. Authorize Balancing Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $145,125 with Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc. for the Repair of Vandalized Street Lights, Project No. WD25048. 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.

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      ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS, AND RATIFY THE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER PLAY YARD PROJECT

      RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Spanos Foundation to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 2. Accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $50,000 from San Joaquin County to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 3. Transfer funds of budget in the amount of $50,000 from the Police Department Animal Services Special Services Operating Account Number 3513-303-630006-100-000-20-45-000-000- to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 4. Transfer funds of budget in the amount of $65,000 from the FY 2024-2025 Non-Departmental Special Services General Fund Account Number 0010-000-630006-100-000-10-00-000-000 to the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 5. Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. 6. Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE46-24 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 7. Approve and ratify the plans and specifications for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 1. Approve findings and ratify the City Manager’s approval to execute an Emergency Purchase Order in the amount of $47,316.75 to Stratus Construction Company of Stockton, CA, for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 1. 8. Approve findings and ratify the City Manager’s approval to execute an Emergency Construction Contract in the amount of $25407,582265.25 to Stratus Construction Company of Stockton, CA, for the Animal Shelter Play Yard, Project No. P024012. 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.

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    25. Agenda Ready
      New Business

      PRESENTATION - OFFICE OF PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION (OPTIC)

      RECOMMENDATION Receive information about the Office of Public Transparency Information Communication (OPTIC). No action to be taken.

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    26. Agenda Ready
      New Business

      APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE FIRST CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (BHCIP) ROUND 1 FOR THE SERVICE FIRST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RECOVERY CENTER LOCATED AT 1005 NORTH EL DORADO ST, STOCKTON CA 95202

      RECOMMENDATION [Action to be taken, adopt motion, resolution, ordinance, or information only]

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    27. Agenda Ready
      New Business

      DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF THE WILD N’ OUT INVESTIGATION

      RECOMMENDATION This item was placed on the agenda by the Mayor pursuant to Council Policy Section 4.02.010. It is recommended that Council, by motion, direct the City Attorney to: 1. Expand the existing scope of the Wild n’ Out Investigation to include a review of whether the Vice Mayor’s failure to recuse himself from the discussion and vote regarding whether to initiate the Wild n’ Out Investigation is a violation of the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations. 2. Bring back completed results at the next available council meeting following completion of the expanded scope. 3. For any findings that support violations, initiate litigation through the City Attorney’s Office or refer to the appropriate authority/entity.

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    2. Agenda Ready
      Closed Session

      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 a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential employment-related claims by the potential plaintiff against the City. This Closed Session is authorized pursuant to section 54956.9, subd. (d(2), (e)(2 of the Government Code.

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      COMMUNITY ART SURVEY AD HOC COMMITTEE

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      ELECTIONS OF STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION OFFICERS

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