Public Meetings - Stockton, California

The Stockton City Council met in regular session on October 1, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:29 PM (closed session from 4:30 PM to 4:48 PM). The council approved consent items, heard public comments on various community concerns, and took action on new business including a mental health care coordination contract, updates from Community Medical Centers, and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 third quarter budget. All votes were 7-0 unless noted. Consent Calendar - Approved amendments to the Periscope Holdings contract for procurement support services, increasing the total to $525,000. - Approved the First Amended Employment Agreement for City Attorney Lori M. Asuncion, with an annual salary of $318,146 and $7,000 per year for professional development. - Appointed a member to the Stockton Civil Service/Equal Employment Commission. - Approved city council minutes from September 10 and 17, 2024. - Approved the second follow-up response to the 2023-24 San Joaquin Civil Grand Jury report on cold cases. - Approved the sale of surplus property at Diamond Street and East Worth Street to Stockton Tri Industries LLC for $10,000; the buyer plans a waste-to-energy operation on the adjacent property. - Reallocated $800,640 in ARPA funds from St. Mary's Dining Room operations to the Navigation Center FF&E, with HHAP Round 4 funds replacing the deobligated ARPA funds. - Approved resolutions of intention to renew and modify the Stockton Tourism Business Improvement District. - Approved loan/grant awards totaling $3,391,000 to Parents by Choice, Inc. and Delta Community Developers Corp. for affordable housing projects (Transitional Housing for Youth and Harding Way Apartments), allocating 36 affordable housing units. - Awarded a contract to Golden State Communications for radio communications support services for five years at up to $3,505,277.40. - Awarded a construction contract to Howk Systems, Inc. for electrical upgrades at South Stockton groundwater wells for $754,717. - Authorized a three-year license agreement with Magnet Forensics for police digital forensics tools at $99,315. Public Comments & Testimony - Andrew Verduzca and William Maxwell expressed concerns about an oil spill in Smith Canal over the previous weekend, urging the city to install gates or cameras to prevent future illegal dumping. Maxwell also criticized the city's inaction on abandoned buildings (YMCA, Henry Apartments, etc.) and suggested using those for housing. - Fayte Singh protested the upcoming performance of Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan at the Bob Hope Theatre, alleging he has hurt Sikh community sentiments by associating with government figures responsible for past violence in Punjab. He asked the council to stop the concert. - Julie Dunning criticized the council for approving a transfer of $2 million from the Victory Park Pool project to the animal shelter shortly after awarding the pool contract, stating the community team that advocated for the pool was not informed of the available surplus funds. - Gina Castilliano raised concerns about garbage around businesses and vacant buildings, and cited dangerous speeding and drag racing on Airport Way, asking for more code enforcement and street cleaning. Discussion Items - 15.1 Approve Agreement with Care Solace, Inc. : The council approved a three-year, $855,000 professional services agreement with Care Solace to provide a central hub for mental health and social care coordination, funded through National Opioid Settlement Agreements. The service includes a care companion hotline, a self-match website, and warm handoffs via QR codes, available to all residents. Councilmembers praised the program's cultural relevance and integration with other city services. - 15.2 Community Medical Centers (CMC) Project Updates (Informational): Staff from CMC presented updates on the Mobile Community Response Team (MCRT) and the Respite Center. From June to August 2024, MCRT handled 604 initial calls and 1,476 follow-ups, with 76% welfare checks. Police referrals increased from 6% to 28% since the last update. The Respite Center provided 358 bed-days for substance use recovery, with 30 of 46 individuals engaging in aftercare. Case studies highlighted successful interventions, including a hoarding situation and a child gunshot victim. No council action was taken. - 15.3 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Budget Update: The council accepted the budget status report and approved a resolution authorizing a $1,496,767 budget amendment from the Development Services Fund and continuation of up to $6,815,016 in appropriations to FY 2024-25. General fund revenues were projected at $316.9 million (3.8% over budget) and expenditures at $311.6 million (8.6% under budget), driven by salary savings due to vacancies. Public safety accounted for 78% of actual expenditures. Key Outcomes - Vote on Care Solace Agreement (Motion 2024-10-01-1501): Approved 7-0. - Vote on Third Quarter Budget (Resolution 2024-10-01-1503): Approved 7-0. - All consent items and separate votes on 12.2, 12.6, 12.7 were approved 7-0. - Council directed staff to follow up with the Sikh community regarding their concerns about the Gurdas Maan concert. - Councilmembers discussed addressing illegal dumping via cameras, increased penalties, and coordination with the San Joaquin Flood Control Agency for Smith Canal protection. - Vice Mayor Warmsley announced a park cleanup at Laughlin Park with record volunteer turnout.

The Stockton Planning Commission met on September 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM, adjourning at 6:34 PM. The main action was the unanimous adoption of a resolution recommending the City Council rescind the 1999 Gleason Park Neighborhood Plan and approve a new Housing Action Plan (HAP) along with three associated Neighborhood Action Plans (NAPs) for Cabral/East Cabral, Little Manila/Gleason Park, and South Airport Way. The commission also approved minutes from two prior meetings. Two members of the public spoke during the hearing. Consent Calendar - July 25, 2024, Minutes: Approved 6-0 (Commissioner Jones recused). - August 8, 2024, Minutes: Approved 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Pat Barrett expressed support for housing but urged focus on safe camping and safe parking in Gleason Park, emphasized the need for green developers, and called for better outreach to residents in South Stockton, citing lower life expectancy and quality-of-life concerns. - William Muetzenberg, speaking for Public Health Advocates, supported the staff recommendations. He highlighted environmental justice, the need to protect current residents from gentrification, and the importance of transit-oriented development to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve health outcomes in South Stockton. Discussion Items - 6.1 – Housing Action Plan and Neighborhood Action Plans: Matt Diaz, Advanced Planning Manager, presented a detailed overview of the Shape Stockton effort, funded by grants. The HAP is a strategic document refining housing policies, analyzing market constraints, supply, and development processes. It includes an executive summary, three main sections (market, supply, development process), and 10 appendices. The three NAPs focus on specific neighborhoods, replacing the outdated 1999 Gleason Park plan. Staff recommended the commission find the project exempt under CEQA Section 15183, rescind the 1999 plan, and adopt the new plans. Commissioners asked questions about consultant procurement, local business enterprise certification, integration of state homeless encampment cleanup mandates, and proactive demolition of unrehabilitable buildings. The presentation emphasized that the plans are not regulatory but serve as guides for staff, developers, and community groups. Implementation steps include online tools, housing condition surveys, and research on funding mechanisms. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2024-09-26-0601 was approved 7-0, recommending the City Council: 1. Find the project exempt under CEQA Section 15183. 2. Rescind the 1999 Gleason Park Neighborhood Plan. 3. Approve the Housing Action Plan and the three Neighborhood Action Plans. - The motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Mallett. - Director Stephanie Ocasio reported three appeals of previous planning commission decisions will be heard at City Council on November 12 and 19, 2024 (cannabis retail, ABC license upgrade, off-sale beer and wine permit). - Commissioners expressed appreciation for staff's work, acknowledged the challenge of market constraints, and emphasized equity for South Stockton residents.

The Stockton City Council met in concurrent session on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, beginning with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. and convening the regular open session at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St. All seven councilmembers were present. The council approved consent items, adopted a councilmember and commissioner conduct policy, initiated formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1, and approved entitlements for four parcels to be added to the Mariposa Industrial Park. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Closed Session - Closed session items were conference with labor negotiator and public employee performance evaluation; no additions were made. - The council recessed to closed session at 4:01 p.m. and returned at 4:39 p.m. City Attorney Lori Asuncion reported no reportable action. Public Comments & Testimony - Thomas Wilson thanked the mayor, council, and city manager and presented Mayor Lincoln with a handmade redwood shoe box, noting the mayor's properly shined shoes and Wilson's Marine Corps service from 1954 to 1956. - Kuanghuei Liang described a long-running dispute involving the San Joaquin County justice system, said he feared for his safety, and filed a document. His stepdaughter Wen Hun and wife Lijun Zhang also spoke in Chinese. No interpreter had been requested; the city said their comments would be translated and posted to the record. - Patricia Robinson, an employee at the new courthouse at 180 W. Weber, said she had received parking tickets since 2022 in front of the courthouse despite the absence of posted restrictions, causing financial hardship and an expired car registration; she asked the council for help. Consent Calendar The consent calendar was approved 7-0 with items 12.5 and 12.6 pulled for separate discussion. The following consent items were approved: - Approved minutes of Aug. 20 and Aug. 27, 2024 (Item 12.1). - Designated the order of succession for the Director of Emergency Services (Item 12.2). - Awarded TV Pro Gear $387,724 for the Stockton GovTV live and post-production system at New City Hall (Item 12.3). - Adopted the revised Multi Hazard Functional Emergency Operations Plan (Item 12.4). - Approved the Animal Shelter Renovation: transferred a total of $3,745,638 from five sources, awarded $10,473,000 to F&H Construction and $708,411.20 to UNICO Engineering, and approved a CEQA exemption (Item 12.7). - Authorized a cooperative purchase with e-Builder, Inc. not to exceed $539,112.19 for project management software (Item 12.8). - Appropriated $256,500 and awarded W-Trans $198,637.48 for Hammer Lane Traffic Safety Improvements design services (Item 12.9). - Awarded $2,349,908 to Pacific Excavation for Fiber Segment Construction and approved a CEQA exemption (Item 12.10). - Appropriated $389,000, authorized a $58,450 county agreement, and awarded HDR $337,935.51 for Alpine Pershing Mendocino Bicycle-Pedestrian Connectivity (Item 12.11). - Authorized county-city agreements for traffic signal operation and maintenance at Arch Airport Road/Giannecchini Lane and Arch Airport Road/Pock Lane (Item 12.12). - Awarded Pavement Coatings Co. $748,121 for the FY 2023-24 SB1 Slurry Seal local street resurfacing project and approved a CEQA exemption (Item 12.13). - Rejected all bids for the Channel Street Corridor Improvements project (Item 12.14). Discussion Items DUI Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant (Item 12.5) Councilmember Wright expressed strong support for removing drunk drivers from the road but raised concern that checkpoints sometimes lead to impoundments for expired registration or lack of insurance, which he called a 'crime of poverty,' and said he preferred saturation enforcement. Police staff replied that checkpoints are focused on impaired drivers, are legally regulated, and involve officer discretion; education is the first tool, though vehicles may be towed after repeated registration violations. Vice Mayor Warmsley asked that enforcement be distributed across the city; staff noted roadway design and legal requirements constrain checkpoint placement. Resolution 2024-09-17-1205 accepting the $518,000 grant passed 7-0. Victory Park Pool Renovation (Item 12.6) Councilmembers celebrated the long-awaited pool renovation. Staff said the contract would be executed in about 45 days and the goal was delivery in summer 2025. Councilmember Villapudua asked about contractor qualifications; staff said CWS Construction Group had been on the approved pre-qualified bidder list. Resolution 2024-09-17-1206 relieving Tricon Construction of its bid, approving plans, and awarding $7,355,000 to CWS Construction Group passed 7-0. Council Policy Manual Chapter 3.13 (Item 15.1) Staff said the councilmember creed was redrafted to include commissioners at the direction of the Legislation and Environmental Committee, with research including a robust Sacramento policy. Councilmembers praised the work; Vice Mayor Warmsley said it raised ethical standards and responded to the grand jury's report. Resolution 2024-09-17-1501 adopting the conduct policy and creed passed 7-0. Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 - South Stockton Facilities and Services (Item 15.2) Ken Deeker of Del Rio Advisors presented the first step of a two-step CFD formation. The initial boundary would be the Mariposa Industrial Park, which currently has a Walmart distribution center and is adding about 1.2 million square feet of facilities; future development in the annexation territory would be asked to join the CFD. Special taxes would fund fire-related facilities and services, including one or more fire stations. The maximum facility special tax was proposed at $650 per acre per year with 2% annual growth while bonds are outstanding, and the maximum services special tax was proposed at $1,637 per acre per year with up to 4% annual growth in perpetuity. Bonded indebtedness was capped at $50 million. A public hearing was set for Nov. 12, 2024. Fire Chief Rick Edwards said the first station would likely be between Highway 99 and Airport Way along the Arch Road corridor to support four-minute response times. Councilmembers spoke in support, citing public safety, reinvestment in South Stockton, jobs, and infrastructure. Resolutions 2024-09-17-1502-01 and 2024-09-17-1502-02 passed 7-0. Hearing: Mariposa Industrial Park Additional Parcels (Item 16.1) The public hearing was opened for a request concerning APNs 179-220-14, -15, -25, and -26 at 5252, 5262, and 5276 East Mariposa Road. Assistant Community Development Director Mike McDowell said the original industrial park was approved in 2022 and annexed; the four parcels include two rural residential parcels, an access road parcel, and a parcel in the city limits without zoning. The request was to approve an EIR addendum, prezone/rezone to Industrial Limited, amend the development agreement, and file an annexation application with LAFCO. The original approval allows up to 3.6 million square feet, and the four parcels would not add square footage. Rob Mitchell, the developer, spoke in support, explaining that he had originally faced holdout homeowners and needed speed to keep Walmart from going to Nevada; the new parcels would allow a more efficient building layout without increasing traffic or pollution. Vice Mayor Warmsley confirmed with staff that no new environmental impacts or mitigation were identified and that the parcels would be subject to the same EIR mitigation measures as the rest of the industrial park; staff noted those measures had been extensive because of the Sierra Club and the Attorney General's office. The hearing was closed, and Resolution 2024-09-17-1601-01, Resolution 2024-09-17-1601-02, Ordinance 2024-09-17-1601-01, and Ordinance 2024-09-17-1601-02 were approved 7-0. Next steps include LAFCO annexation and site plan/design review. Council Comments, Reports, and Announcements - Vice Mayor Warmsley and Councilmember Wright paid tribute to Lester Bond, a longtime Stockton Unified School District teacher and coach; Mayor Lincoln led a moment of silence. - Councilmember Wright reported on a San Joaquin Valley advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., including efforts to complete Highway 99 (279 miles, with 35 miles still four-lane choke points), the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project nearing full funding, and Stockton's receipt of an $8 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for the Minor/Market streets project. - Councilmember Padilla promoted Visit Stockton events, the Lantern Festival, and local liberal arts performances, thanked the police department, and announced an Ad Hoc Homelessness Committee meeting on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. - Councilmember Blower thanked Public Works Director Chad Reed and staff for completing the Five Mile Creek cleanup about six months ahead of schedule. - Councilmember Villapudua recognized the 106th anniversary of Genova Bakery and the opening of KiKi's Chicken and raised a concern about over-concentration of cannabis licenses in South Stockton. - Councilmember Lenz attended the Stockton Chamber's Industrial BBQ, a BIA reception, and a St. Mary's Community Services fundraiser with about 500 attendees. Informational Items - Council committee, board, and commission minutes from Ad Hoc Homelessness (July 3, 2024), Audit (Aug. 12, 2024), CSC (July 18, 2024), and Legislation/Environmental (May 15, 2024) were received as information only; no action was taken. Key Outcomes - Closed session produced no reportable action. - The consent calendar and all separately considered items passed 7-0. - Adopted Council Policy Manual Chapter 3.13 and the associated creed (Resolution 2024-09-17-1501). - Initiated CFD No. 2024-1 formation with a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2024, and adopted a resolution of intention for up to $50 million in bonded indebtedness. - Approved Mariposa Industrial Park parcel entitlements and referred the annexation application to LAFCO. - Awarded Victory Park Pool construction to CWS Construction Group; target completion is summer 2025. - Accepted the $518,000 DUI Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant.

The Stockton Planning Commission met on September 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM at 425 N. El Dorado St., adjourning at 7:45 PM. Commissioners present: Anne Mallett, Brenda Jones, Greg Thompson, Gurneel Boparai, Terry Hull, and Esperanza Vielma. Commissioner Waqar Rizvi was absent (excused). The Commission considered three public hearing items: a co-living facility, a cannabis retail storefront, and an expansion of an emergency food bank. Consent Calendar - None. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 5.1 (Co-living facility): Mollie Cox, a recovering addict and client of Valley Sober Living, expressed full support, stating the program saved her life. Gilbert Kininmonth, a 12-year resident, credited the program for helping him succeed in college and counseling. Christina Fugazi, a neighbor, voiced concerns about good neighbor practices, requesting a direct contact number and curfew enforcement; she noted the building had been vacant after a funeral home. Martin Sisneroz, a sober living owner, spoke neutrally about industry challenges, including state rules that sometimes require tolerating drug use to stay funded. - Item 5.2 (Cannabis storefront): No members of the public spoke during the public hearing period. A letter from Brando Villapudua was entered into the record after a motion to waive its reading. - Item 5.3 (Food bank expansion): No public comments. Discussion Items - 5.1 Administrative Use Permit for Co-Living Facility at 512 West Harding Way: The proposal sought to convert a vacant former funeral home into a co-living/sober living facility with six units and a manager unit, for a maximum of 14 occupants. Staff confirmed compliance with all zoning and development codes. Commissioner Hull recused himself due to a business relationship with the applicant. After testimony, commissioners emphasized good neighbor policies, and the applicant agreed to provide a contact number and enforce curfews. The motion carried 5-0 (Hull recused; Rizvi absent). - 5.2 Commission Use Permit for Cannabis Retail Storefront at 1748 West Fremont Street: The applicant, Culture Cannabis Club, proposed a 6,000 sq ft retail space in an industrial zone. Staff confirmed compliance with buffer requirements (≥300 ft from residential, ≥600 ft from sensitive uses) and the city’s lottery program. The project would be the 10th retail storefront under the 14-store cap. Debate centered on oversaturation in south Stockton, crime data, and banking options. Commissioners Boparai and Vielma voted no, citing community concerns and lack of crime analysis at this stage. The motion passed 4-2 (Boparai and Vielma no; Rizvi absent). - 5.3 Commission Use Permit and Design Review for Emergency Food Bank Expansion at 18 West Scotts Avenue: The Stockton Emergency Food Bank proposed a 1,700 sq ft food storage and distribution building on a 1.38-acre vacant lot across from its existing facility. The design includes drive-up pickup lanes, metal panels in blue/gray/white, and landscaping. CEO Leonard Hansen reported that families served jumped from 124,042 in 2019 to 312,559 in 2023, with pounds of food distributed rising from 3.6 million to 6.56 million. The Commission unanimously approved. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2024-09-12-0501 (Co-Living): Approved 5-0 (Mallett, Jones, Thompson, Boparai, Vielma yes; Hull recused; Rizvi absent). Finds categorical exemption from CEQA and approves the use permit with conditions, including submission of a housing management plan within 60 days. - Resolution 2024-09-12-0502 (Cannabis Storefront): Approved 4-2 (Mallett, Jones, Thompson, Hull yes; Boparai, Vielma no; Rizvi absent). Finds categorical exemption and approves the use permit; the project must next obtain an operator’s permit from the Police Department. - Resolution 2024-09-12-0503 (Food Bank Expansion): Approved 6-0 (all present yes; Rizvi absent). Finds the project consistent with the General Plan and exempt from CEQA; approves use permit and design review. - Other: Staff announced two appeals of prior Planning Commission decisions (8 Mile Road convenience store and 2208 East Main Street market) to be heard by City Council in November. Upcoming items include housing action plans and a Cultural Heritage Board membership removal due to non-attendance.

The Stockton City Council met on September 10, 2024, starting with a closed session at 4:00 PM and a regular session at 5:30 PM. Key actions included settlement of a lawsuit for $550,000, approval of 2025 health premium rates (with one dissenting vote), and adoption of a new illegal dumping ordinance with enhanced penalties and a rewards program. Public comments addressed translation services, crime, street lighting, and health insurance concerns. Councilmembers also directed staff to provide updates on clean energy options and police department improvements. Consent Calendar - Approval of city council minutes from July 26, 2024. - Acceptance of a $63,550.67 FEMA grant for firefighter equipment (with $6,355.07 local match). - Approval of a five-year contract with Valley Landscaping & Maintenance for Delta Water Treatment Plant landscape services ($173,700). - Approval of a five-year contract with Badger Daylighting Corp for wastewater facility cleaning services (not-to-exceed $3,311,000). - Authorization to apply for a $4,273,925 federal water efficiency grant (with $4,273,925 non-federal match). - Award of a professional services agreement to Gateway Pacific Contractors for groundwater recharge basin design and construction (not-to-exceed $11,483,248). - Adoption of redline changes to Chapter 4.06 of the Council Policy Manual (regarding electronic device use). - All consent items were approved 6-0 (Councilmember Wright absent), except item 12.3 which was considered separately. Public Comments & Testimony - Kuanghuei Liang requested a meeting with the mayor to share a family story related to the October 7, 2023 incident. - Shane C. Rawlings urged annexation or purchase of 5 Harding Way for a non-profit, citing blight and homeless issues. - Dan Richardson thanked MUD, Public Works, and Police for addressing sewer gas and traffic enforcement; urged exploring alternatives to PG&E due to high rates. - Zoyla Moreno (District 6) demanded Spanish translation services at council meetings, citing discrimination; also requested traffic stops and more police on Wilson Way and Harding Way. - Ernestina Barrios (Weston Ranch) complained about missing lights on Green Belt Avenue and crime at the Food for Less shopping center; requested police presence. - Griselda Juarez (Weston Ranch) echoed concerns about lighting and crime at Matley Road. - Casimira Diaz announced the grand opening of Kiki's Chicken Place on September 13, 2024, requesting police presence. - Luz Guzman (District 6) criticized translation neglect, high rents, and car break-ins near her church. - Oscar Serrano (Spanish translation) spoke about crime. - Ignacio Valdez (mobile home park owner) expressed frustration over a 14-year annexation process with a state grant, fearing the city may not proceed. - Almarosa Vargas (City of Stockton B&C Employee Association president), Alexandria Prendez, Jenny Hernandez (Stockton City Employees Association president), and Anson Lihosit all urged the council to delay item 12.3 (health premium rates) for union consultation, citing unexpected drastic increases. - Dan Richardson and Julie Devincenzi supported item 12.8 (cell phone policy), arguing phones undermine attention and public trust. Discussion Items - Item 12.3 - 2025 Health Premium Rates: The council debated the proposed rate increases (average 49% per person for some plans). HR Director Rosemary explained that negotiations with vendors yielded the best rates, and two new DHMO plans were added to mitigate increases. Delaying approval risked employees losing coverage by January 1. Councilmember Padilla opposed, citing lack of prior communication with unions. Vice Mayor Warmsley noted communication gaps. Mayor Lincoln directed staff to explore bridging the gap between January 1 and July 1, 2025, when the city's contribution increases. The item passed 5-1 (Padilla dissenting, Wright absent). - Item 16.1 - Illegal Dumping Ordinance: Lieutenant Chuck Harris presented the ordinance, which creates civil penalties of $1,000/$2,000/$3,000 for first/second/third offenses, holds registered vehicle owners liable, and establishes a rewards program (up to $250 per report) via Crime Stoppers. Public can report via Ask Stockton or Crime Stoppers. Councilmembers expressed strong support, citing widespread dumping and the need for enforcement. A yearly evaluation was promised. The item passed 6-0. - Closed Session Report: City Attorney reported a 6-0 vote to settle Byron Santos v. City of Stockton for $550,000. Key Outcomes - Closed Session Settlement: Approved 6-0 (Wright absent) to settle the Byron Santos lawsuit for $550,000. - Consent Agenda (except 12.3): Approved 6-0. - 2025 Health Premium Rates: Approved 5-1 (Padilla no, Wright absent). Council directed staff to bring options to mitigate the cost gap between January and July 2025. - Illegal Dumping Ordinance: Approved 6-0, effective in 30 days. Staff will launch a media campaign and conduct yearly reviews. - Future Agenda Items: Vice Mayor Warmsley requested an update on the Clean Energy Project (AVA) for October 1, 2024, and a police department update on officer recruitment and crime trends. Both were seconded and accepted. - Councilmember Blower raised the issue of limited translation services; staff noted a shortage of qualified translators. - Councilmember Padilla highlighted upcoming events and expressed appreciation for youth involvement.

This study session was called to discuss the City of Stockton's response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which overturned Martin v. Boise and now allows cities to enforce anti-camping ordinances even when shelter beds are insufficient. The meeting focused on the implications for local enforcement, cleanup efforts, diversion programs, and future strategies. No formal action was taken, but staff presented data, survey results, and potential ordinance modifications for council guidance. Public Comments & Testimony - Nancy Muniz (community member, nonprofit worker): Supported Grants Pass decision but urged rent control and caps to address root causes of homelessness. - Fred Sheil (Stand Affordable Housing, Housing Justice Coalition): Noted that 300 new families become homeless monthly; argued housing first works but is slow; called for safe camping/parking funded by general fund; warned that enforcement could push homeless into poorer neighborhoods without complaint capacity. - Pandora Crowder (resident, Conway Homes resident council): Praised city cleanup efforts but stressed need to engage homeless individuals to understand their needs; shared lived experience of homelessness. - Pat Barrett: Advocated for safe parking/camping with services so homeless can be found for follow-up; emphasized keeping social networks intact; called for collaboration with county. - Ruby Lockhart (CEO, Heart to Heart Ministries): Thanked city for building shelters but noted immediate needs for hygiene items and compassion; mentioned children living in encampments. - Armando Rodriguez (community activist, formerly incarcerated): Expressed nervousness but offered to help as a former offender now trying to be part of the solution. - John Mendelson (Executive Director, Central Valley Low Income Housing Corporation): Emphasized dignity; reported that permanent housing programs perform well (retention, exit rates) but capacity is insufficient—only 750 households moved to permanent housing in 2023 vs. 6,000+ shelter stays; cited market forces as larger factors. - Jackie Morales (resident, works with unhoused): Opposed ruling; argued criminalization doesn't address root causes and undermines dignity; urged investment in affordable housing and mental health services. - Ashley Petrey (currently homeless, mother of six, no criminal record): Shared personal story; claimed belongings were destroyed during cleanups despite promises of 60-day storage; requested compassion and inclusion in solutions. - Susan Chapel (homeless, disabled): Called for permanent solutions, not temporary shelters; supported controlled camping model from Santa Cruz; noted lack of housing even with vouchers. - Jessica Velez (Executive Director, Red Rabbit Advocacy): Advocated for transitional options and empowering homeless people; highlighted gaps in service coordination; mentioned 64 empty apartments but tenants can't qualify due to income requirements; called for community-first village model. - Mitchell Badu (currently homeless): Described broken promises about garbage pickup; expressed frustration with being moved; asked for basic services and respect. - Bchaung T (homeless): Requested affordable housing, not just soup kitchens and shelters which have rats and roaches; advocated for cheap rooms. - Wilma Parsons (property owner near Lake Loman Park): Concerned about children's safety near homeless encampments; supported tiny homes with rules and services to restore dignity. - Jason Weiner (Programs Coordinator, reInvent South Stockton Coalition, Housing Justice Coalition): Opposed increased sweeps; cited survey data: 66% of unsheltered residents come from San Joaquin County; 40% had bad shelter experiences; urged housing-first approach. - Zonnie Thompson (Housing Justice Project Coordinator, RSSE): Urged trauma-informed approach and collaboration with local organizations. - Kenneth Huntley (Mayor's task force for people with disabilities, Valley Mountain Regional Center board member): Called for comprehensive plan involving all agencies; opposed moving camps without trust-building. - Mary Marceli (founder, Showered with Love Mobile Show): Reported 16,000 showers provided; many homeless don't want shelters; supported safe camping/parking in all parts of Stockton. - Greg Raffeton (homeless, former attorney): Expressed pride in community self-policing; pledged $100 from SSI toward porta-potties; asked for another chance and basic sanitation. Discussion Items - City Manager Harry Black opened with context: Supreme Court decision reversed Martin v. Boise, allowing enforcement even without enough shelter beds; Governor Newsom's executive order (N1-24) encourages removal of encampments. He presented a San Joaquin County survey showing 53% strongly agree with the Supreme Court decision, 69.9% support strict enforcement outside safe camping, and 78.6% believe a broad-based coalition is most effective. - Assistant City Attorney Terren Jones compared Stockton's 2022 Critical Infrastructure Ordinance to Grants Pass's ordinance. Key differences: Stockton allows camping within 30 feet of roads/sidewalks/bike paths (Footnote 1) and requires verification of shelter bed availability before park enforcement (Footnote 2)—both now unnecessary after Grants Pass. Staff proposed potential modifications: removing footnotes, adding broad language (e.g., "any other publicly owned property"), and possibly adding civil exclusion orders. Cautioned that broader language could invite legal challenges. - Director Chad Reed (Public Works) reported on cleanup costs and operations: 27 large-scale cleanups in 2023 collected 1,329 tons at $163K; contract services handled 1,484 tons at $570K; parks contractor 144 work orders at $214K. The closure of Stockton Recycling in 2024 increased dump time and mileage significantly. Recommended installing a transfer station at the Courtyard ($550K upfront, $275K/year), adding one coordinator position, and increasing contracted services ($300K/year). - Director Carrie Wright (Economic Development) outlined diversion efforts: Shelter capacity increased 52% since 2019 (1,869 beds countywide); 6,691 households stayed in shelters in 2023; 6% vacancy rate at St. Mary's low-barrier shelter. New projects: Navigation Center (90+ beds, fall 2024), Pathways (220 units/288 beds, winter 2024), HomeKey projects (Calaveras Quarters, Villa de Flor, Satellite Apartments, Park Center). Noted that safe camping/parking had been explored but operator and funding barriers stalled it; now revisiting as an option. - Chief Stanley McFadden (Police) presented enforcement plan: balanced strategy with outreach, crisis mitigation training (40 hours for all officers), and consistent enforcement. Current enforcement costs $1.5M; new deployment model would add another $1.5M for staffing, overtime, trucks, storage, and shelter costs. Emphasized that enforcement is the last step; no arrests yet except for other violations. Announced upcoming illegal dumping ordinance with higher fines. - Council members discussed intergovernmental collaboration, need for safe camping/parking, property acquisition challenges, and timing. Councilmember Wright requested that staff bring back options for safe camping/parking and private entity involvement. Councilmember Padilla echoed support. Vice Mayor Warmsley asked about education for vulnerable populations and property storage issues. Key Outcomes - No formal votes or actions were taken; the session was informational only. - Staff will return to council within 30 days with: - Proposed ordinance updates (removing footnotes, broadening enforcement) - Declaration of a housing and homelessness emergency (cleaning up 2018 and 2023 declarations) - Budget actions for increased enforcement, cleanup, and diversion costs (estimated additional $2.3 million) - Development of a "Camping Stat" dashboard for public transparency - Enforcement will begin with a "Take Back Our Parks" initiative, followed by other critical infrastructure, without waiting for council approval on the emergency declaration. - The city will pursue intergovernmental coordination with county, state, Caltrans, and federal partners (including Union Pacific Railroad). - A real estate acquisition strategy has been initiated to identify potential sites for safe camping/parking, with a private broker to avoid price inflation. - Council members directed staff to explore safe camping/parking options, including church or nonprofit partnerships, and to address codes that may hinder such facilities. - Chief McFadden confirmed that pets will be accommodated at Pathways and possibly at the Navigation Center; animal shelter renovation will be presented to council on September 10.

The Stockton Planning Commission met on August 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM, adjourning at 6:24 PM. Commissioners Anne Mallett, Brenda Jones, Waqar Rizvi, Terry Hull, and Esperanza Vielma were present; Greg Thompson and Gurneel Boparai were absent (excused). The commission acted on three agenda items, including an approval for an industrial park expansion and continuances for two other items due to commissioner absences. Public Comments & Testimony - Christina Fugazi (former planning commissioner) spoke during general public comment on Item 5.2, expressing disapproval of the item being postponed due to a commissioner's absence, stating that in her eight years on the commission, items were never postponed for that reason. - Pat Barrett (truck driver) spoke on Item 5.1, expressing skepticism that the four additional parcels (7.6 acres) would not generate new truck traffic, arguing that future development could change that. She also spoke on Item 5.3, opposing the proposed convenience store with alcohol sales, citing existing problems with needles and broken bottles in the area. - Francisco Montelongo (business owner, San Francisco Autobody) spoke on Item 5.3, opposing the alcohol permit due to proximity to a school (less than 200 feet away) and safety concerns for children. Discussion Items - Item 5.1 – Mariposa Industrial Park Expansion (four parcels at 5252, 5262, 5276 E. Mariposa Road): Staff presented a proposal to annex and pre-zone 7.6 acres (three parcels plus a right-of-way) into the existing Mariposa Industrial Park, amending the development agreement and EIR addendum. The maximum building square footage remains at 3.6 million square feet (as originally approved), with no additional truck trips or environmental impacts. Commissioner Vielma raised concerns about community notification and best practices, noting the city's settlement agreement with environmental groups. Applicant Mike Souza (Greenlaw Properties) explained the parcels were acquired to square off the project and improve circulation. The motion carried 4-0 (Vielma abstained). - Item 5.2 – Administrative Use Permit for Co-Living at 512 W. Harding Way: Staff reported that due to Commissioner Thompson's pre-scheduled vacation and Commissioner Boparai's family emergency, plus Chair Hull's recusal due to a conflict of interest with the applicant, only four commissioners remained to vote. The applicant requested a continuance to allow a full commission. The commission voted 4-1 (Vielma no) to continue to September 12, 2024. - Item 5.3 – Commission Use Permit and Location Waiver for Convenience Store with Alcohol at 1515 E. Main St.: Staff recommended denial, citing location and potential impacts. The applicant requested a continuance because the absent commissioner (Boparai) represents the district where the project is located. The commission voted 4-1 (Vielma no) to continue to October 10, 2024. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2024-08-22-0501-01 and Resolution 2024-08-22-0501-02 were approved (4-0, Vielma abstained), recommending City Council adoption of the EIR addendum, pre-zoning, zoning, and development agreement amendment for the Mariposa Industrial Park expansion. - Motion 2024-08-22-0502 carried (4-1) to continue Item 5.2 to the September 12, 2024 meeting. - Motion 2024-08-22-0503 carried (4-1) to continue Item 5.3 to the October 10, 2024 meeting. - Staff noted that attendance tracking under the new policy will be more rigorous, and a Cultural Heritage Board seat vacancy recommendation will be brought to the commission on September 12, 2024. - Commissioner Jones expressed concern about the prevalence of alcohol outlets in her district (South Stockton) and a desire for more positive community amenities. Commissioner Rizvi announced he will be absent from the September 12 meeting. Chair Hull praised the City Council's decision to bring miniature golf back to Swenson Park.

No agenda document was available in the source materials; this summary is drawn from the official minutes and raw transcript. The closed session began at 3:30 PM and the regular session at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton. Councilmember Lenz participated by teleconference from a cruise ship en route to Iceland and Vice Mayor Warmsley participated by teleconference from Chicago. Mayor Lincoln and Councilmembers Blower, Villapudua, Padilla, Lenz, Warmsley, and Wright were present for the regular session. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM. Closed Session Report - In closed session, the City Council voted 6-0, with Vice Mayor Warmsley absent, to settle Aceves-Ballesteros v. The State of California, et al. (San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UPI-2020-4848) for $162,500. City Attorney Lori Asuncion reported the action publicly. Recognitions, Announcements, or Reports - A certificate of recognition was presented to the founders of the American Desi Society: Virtu Arora, Sonia Walia, Vilas Patel, Naveen Patel, and Gurinder Dhatt. Speakers thanked the Council and described the society’s community work. - A proclamation declared August 2024 as National Breastfeeding Month. Erin Garcia of Community Medical Centers accepted; she said the local 6-month breastfeeding rate is about 25%, below the Healthy People 2030 goal of 42%, and invited residents to a Sept. 6 celebration at Fremont Square Park. - A proclamation declared August 4-10, 2024 as National Health Center Week. Christina Noguera, CEO of Community Medical Centers, accepted and thanked city and community partners. - Pastor Gary Greeno of Horizon Christian Fellowship gave the invocation, and Councilmember Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments – Matters Not on the Agenda - Lisa Vela (CEO, San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce): praised city manager and economic development leadership in helping ethnic chambers and small businesses after the pandemic. - Ralph White: alleged City Charter violations and misuse of public funds; urged council to follow the Charter. - Leslie Edman (Executive Director, Central Valley Asian Chamber of Commerce): voiced support for City Manager Harry Black and economic development staff; stressed continuity and trust. - Pat Barrett: criticized division on the council and what he called wasted tax dollars; urged council unity. - Michael Huber: reported completion of 83 downtown facade projects using ARPA funds; thanked City Manager Black. - Pandora Crowder: reported giving out 809 backpacks in 2024, up from 400 in 2023; thanked Councilmembers. - Cynthia Gail Boyd: referenced the sentencing in the killing of Captain Max Fortuna; criticized city inaction on homeless encampments and expressed concern about the possibility of Christina Fugazi becoming mayor. - Julie Dunning: urged council attention to ethics and a creed of conduct. - Dan Richardson: raised a sewer smell on Pershing Avenue; thanked Stockton PD for increased traffic monitoring. - Nate Knodt: spoke about Greyhound losing terminals, Stockton’s tree canopy, green transportation, warehouse regulation, and expanding arts and culture. - Rhonda Rivera: requested a response to a California Public Records Act request and questioned closure of Empire Tract Road. - Cheryl Bly-Chester (Rosewood Environmental Engineering): argued the Empire Tract Road closure violates ADA and CEQA mitigation measures and uses city funds for private security. - Lueathel Seawood (reInvent South Stockton): supported the capacity-building program backed by City Manager Black. - Jason Lee: thanked staff for National Night Out; criticized cell phone use during council meetings; urged additional language translation services. - Carol Ornelas: praised housing progress since COVID, including new construction and housing for women fleeing domestic violence; cited a $70 million project. - Kristin Birtwhistle (President/CEO, United Way San Joaquin County): praised City Manager Black and said he directed close to $30 million to nonprofits and close to $1 million to education/training programs. - Jose Rodriguez (President/CEO, El Concilio): supported extending City Manager Black’s contract, citing pandemic-era partnerships. - Ernelita Dacunos (Uplift All Foundation): expressed support for City Manager Black’s work with nonprofits serving the homeless. - Denise Friday (CTF Incorporated): thanked Council for support of a backpack giveaway and criticized the mayor for not attending. - Dionne Smith: criticized city finances, community violence, and mental health response; called for real change. - Bobby Bivens (President, Stockton/San Joaquin NAACP): supported City Manager Black and credited him with post-bankruptcy stability and progress. Consent Calendar Public comment was received on consent items, including on the city manager agreement, the Community Workforce Training Agreement, the Grand Jury Report, and the Van Buskirk demolition. With items 12.1 and 12.3 considered separately, the Council approved the remaining consent calendar 7-0 on a motion by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilmember Blower. Item 12.1 – Second Amended Employment Agreement for City Manager Harry E. Black - The Council adopted Resolution 2024-08-20-1201 approving a Second Amended Employment Agreement for City Manager Harry E. Black, effective August 20, 2024; the Mayor was authorized to execute it and staff was directed to amend the salary schedule. - Before the vote, the Council received the required oral summary under Government Code Section 54953(c)(3) listing the amended annual salary as $348,068 and increasing the city’s 401(a) retirement contribution from 12.5% to 17% of base salary. - Many public speakers supported the renewal, including Bishop Dwight Williams, Christine Noguera, Joelle Gomez, Toni McNeil, Bobby Bivens, Shaquaya Jones, Bill Trezza, and Ralph White. Others raised concerns: Jason Lee criticized the compensation and benefits, Pat Barrett asked for more equitable distribution of nonprofit funding, and Julie Dunning questioned expense allowances. - Vote: 6-1. Yes: Blower, Villapudua, Lenz, Lincoln, Warmsley, Wright. No: Padilla. Councilmember Padilla said she could not support a 12% salary increase while residents face economic strain. Item 12.3 – Stockton Community Workforce Training Agreement Extension - The Council approved Motion 2024-08-20-1203 extending the Community Workforce Training Agreement for five years and accepting the terms in Attachment C. - Supporters, including representatives of the San Joaquin County Building Trades Council, NECA, and local union apprentices, said the agreement keeps work local, supports apprenticeship programs, and builds community wealth. - Opponents, including Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California, Western Electrical Contractors Association, Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction, and a local contractor, called the agreement discriminatory, said it excludes about 80% of the construction workforce, and said no current audit or data had been provided. - Vote: 6-1. Yes: Blower, Villapudua, Padilla, Lenz, Warmsley, Wright. No: Lincoln. Mayor Lincoln said he supports workforce development but objected to the process, citing a lack of follow-through through the legislative committee and a need for more transparency. Other Consent Items - The 7-0 consent block also included: the FY 2024-25 Internal Audit Program; acceptance of the 2023-24 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury Report and city responses; the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024; designation of Councilmember Wright and Vice Mayor Warmsley as League of California Cities delegates; rescission of the 1986 interpreter policy; the Ligurian Village financing agreement; wastewater rate hearing authorization; numerous construction, professional service, software, equipment, and emergency purchase contracts; and the FY 2023 Single Audit and independent auditors’ reports. - Notable amounts in that block included $2,231,808.32 for police vehicle upfitting, $5,506,970 for 100 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles, $1,317,099.32 for generators and transfer switches, $1,059,884.81 for wastewater pond weed maintenance, and $775,000 in AB 109 funding for the Community Corrections Partnership. Fireworks Task Force Presentation - Informational only; no action taken. Fire Chief Richard Edwards and Assistant Fire Marshal Ryan Smart presented on enforcement, education, social host citations, and collaboration with police and code enforcement during the July 4 period. - Public commenters: Pat Barrett called for banning fireworks; Esperanza Vielma highlighted a $600,000 San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District pilot program for clean alternatives such as drone shows; Don Pascarella thanked the fire department and offered help with county administrative fines; Julie Dunning supported banning private fireworks, including safe-and-sane, citing air quality and asthma. - Councilmember Wright said he was not ready to ban safe-and-sane fireworks because they provide nonprofit fundraising opportunities unless an alternative funding source is developed. Complaint and Request for Censure Hearing - The Council considered a complaint submitted by Councilmembers Blower and Villapudua against Councilmember Padilla, alleging violation of Council Policy 5.10 related to use of discretionary funds at a community event. - City staff explained the Council Policy 4.08 censure process. At this initial stage, no evidence or argument was required; the uninvolved councilmembers needed to decide whether to let the process continue, and the process moves forward unless there is a unanimous vote to stop. - Public comment was divided. Supporters of the censure request, including David Scatena and Andrew Abbott, alleged a pattern of ethics concerns and misuse of funds. Opponents, including Pat Barrett, Joey Veltri, Denise Veltri, Esperanza Vielma, and Dan Richardson, said the event was a good-faith community barbecue and called the proceeding a political attack. Jason Lee, who said he spoke at the event from the stage, argued other councilmembers had also attended political events and should be examined. Julie Dunning said censure was not listed as a remedy in the policy and asked the Council to read her written comments. - Councilmember Padilla denied that the event was political, said she learned of the complaint from a reporter before receiving notice, and said the process was meant to silence her. - Mayor Lincoln noted there was no motion to stop the process. He appointed Councilmember Wright and Councilmember Lenz, along with himself, to the Ad Hoc Council Committee to review the complaint and prepare a report and recommendation under Council Policy 4.08. No vote was taken. Public Hearing – Lower Sacramento Road Underground Utility District - Director of Public Works presented for the hearing. The proposed district runs along Lower Sacramento Road between Pixley Slough and Bear Creek, approximately 4,100 linear feet, and would allow PGE Rule 20A funds to be used to underground overhead utilities. Staff stated Stockton’s PGE allocation is approximately $4.8 million, the project cost is estimated at $4.1 million, and completion is anticipated in 2028 or 2029. - No public comments were made. - The Council adopted Resolution 2024-08-20-1601 establishing the district, approving CEQA Notice of Exemption No. NOE65-23, and authorizing the City Clerk to mail notice to affected property owners and utilities within 10 days. - Vote: 6-0; Vice Mayor Warmsley was absent. Yes: Blower, Villapudua, Padilla, Lenz, Lincoln, Wright. City Manager’s Update and Council Comments - City Manager Harry Black thanked the Council for the contract action, said the past 4.5 years had been among the most productive of his career, and credited staff and community partnerships. He paraphrased a line from The Godfather about ships sailing in the same direction. - Councilmember Padilla thanked nonprofits for backpack giveaways, asked staff to follow through on a CPRA request related to Empire Tract, and clarified that the Grand Jury report did not name individual councilmembers. - Councilmember Wright asked staff to respond to Empire Tract Road commenters; thanked labor and business groups for their CWTA testimony. - Councilmember Villapudua thanked the city manager, public safety staff, and families as students returned to school. - Councilmember Blower highlighted recent community events: a new Market Street Garage mural, National Night Out, Robert Hong’s 100th birthday, Swenson Park fence ribbon cutting, the 65th anniversary of the Stockton-Shimizu sister city relationship, and the animal shelter’s Clear the Shelter event with more than 50 adoptions.

The Stockton Planning Commission met on August 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM at 425 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA. Present were Anne Mallett, Brenda Jones, Waqar Rizvi, Gurneel Boparai, Terry Hull, and Esperanza Vielma. Commissioner Greg Thompson was absent with an excused absence. Chair Hull presided; Vice Chair Boparai was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Rizvi. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM. Consent Calendar - Approval of June 13, 2024 Planning Commission minutes: approved 6-0 via Motion 2024-08-08-0301-01, moved by Commissioner Rizvi and seconded by Commissioner Mallett. Commissioner Thompson was absent. - Approval of June 27, 2024 Planning Commission minutes: approved 5-0 via Motion 2024-08-08-0301-02, moved by Commissioner Rizvi and seconded by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Vielma recused herself; Commissioner Thompson was absent. Public Comments & Testimony - Mary Elizabeth, a Stockton resident and schoolteacher, asked the Commission to direct staff to perform a census tract survey of on-sale and off-sale alcohol licenses, stating that previous personal convenience and necessity findings had resulted in overconcentration in certain census tracts. She also asked staff to contact the American Public Health Association about public health impacts of alcohol license overconcentration. - During the Item 5.1 hearing, Mary Elizabeth asked the Commission to consider a condition restricting distilled spirits in containers smaller than 350 mL, noting an existing restriction on 40 oz containers, and asked the Commission to consider restricting transfer of the existing beer and wine license outside Stockton, citing a moratorium on beer and wine licenses in the city. Discussion Items - Item 5.1 - Commission Use Permit, 2910 West Eight Mile Road (P23-0306, APN 070-670-30): Staff planner Matt Diaz presented a request to upgrade the existing convenience store's off-sale beer and wine license (type 20) to off-sale general alcoholic beverages (type 21), which would allow distilled spirits. The store is on the southeast corner of Eight Mile Road and Thornton Road in a general commercial zone near apartments and single-family homes. The original use permit was approved in 2017 (P17-0667). No physical changes were proposed; the sale of alcohol would still require ABC review. Staff stated that the Police Department did not oppose the permit and that reported crime statistics for the area were below the threshold that would trigger concern. CEQA review was determined not to be required under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Commissioners discussed the disposition of the existing type 20 license, ABC transfer rules, and possible bottle-size restrictions. The applicant, a representative of OEM Petroleum, stated the business opened in April and that employees complete required alcohol and drug training. The Commission added a condition prohibiting sale of individual 50 mL bottles; the applicant indicated smaller bottles generally come in four-packs. The Commission then approved the permit. - Item 5.2 - Mariposa Industrial Park EIR Addendum / Prezoning / Zoning / Development Agreement Amendment (P24-0104): Staff requested a continuance to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on August 22, 2024, because the draft EIR amendment was not included in the posted agenda packet due to a technological error. The item involves four parcels at 5252, 5262, and 5276 East Mariposa Road (APNs 179-220-14, -15, -25, -26). The continuance motion carried 6-0, moved by Commissioner Rizvi and seconded by Commissioner Jones; Commissioner Thompson was absent. Reports & Informational Items - Director Stephanie Ocasio reported that the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting will have a larger agenda; the Title 16 Development Code Overhaul will include cultural and historical portions to be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Board; the Cultural Heritage Board meeting had been canceled due to lack of quorum, with an attendance policy item and a possible special meeting being coordinated; and an appeal had been received regarding the use permit waiver approved at 2208 East Main Street at the prior meeting. - Commissioner Vielma noted that the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District had allocated up to $600,000 for an alternatives-to-fireworks pilot incentive program. She said the city/county did not apply in the first round and urged the city to consider applying. - Commissioner Vielma also asked where to find current maximum alcohol license information by census tract and moratorium information. Staff responded that ABC provides current census tract data with each application and that the Director would follow up on the moratorium question. - Vice Chair Boparai and Commissioner Rizvi emphasized attendance responsibility for board and commission members and thanked staff for their work and patience. Chair Hull also thanked staff. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2024-08-08-0501 was approved 6-0, approving the Commission Use Permit for off-sale general alcoholic beverages at 2910 West Eight Mile Road, subject to conditions, including the condition that distilled spirits of 50 milliliters or less that are not in original factory packaging of four or more are prohibited. CEQA exemption was found under Section 15301. Commissioner Thompson was absent. - Motion 2024-08-08-0502 was approved 6-0, continuing Item 5.2 to the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Thompson was absent. - Appeals of the Item 5.1 decision may be filed within 10 days pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 16.100.020.