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C-1. CC/RD CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - 4:45 p.m.
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C-3. CC/RD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
| Returned from closed session and recessed at 4:50 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 5:30 P.M.:
The Council/Agency reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all members present.
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| Roll Call
Present:
Podesto, Mayor
Nomura, Vice-Mayor
Ruhstaller, Councilmember
Nickerson, Councilmember
Martin, Councilmember
Giovanetti, Councilmember
Bestolarides, Councilmember
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| Roll Call (05:31 PM)
Present:
Podesto, Mayor
Nomura, Vice-Mayor
Ruhstaller, Councilmember
Nickerson, Councilmember
Martin, Councilmember
Giovanetti, Councilmember
Bestolarides, Councilmember
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| Presented
by Councilmember Giovanetti for the Snow Storm at the Children's
Museum, to: Family Resource and Referral, Americorps, Bear Valley, Mr.
Trucker Trucking Company, Expert Landscaping, California Youth
Authority, Human Services Agency, Health Plan of San Joaquin, and Holt
Brothers
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there was an epidemic last week in the City of street peddlers and
street vendors selling gift items, flowers, balloons, and candy for
Valentine’s Day. She said she and Councilmember Ruhstaller have
frequently complained that this does not support the local business
economy and how the City is condoning an underground economy because
individuals who set up retail operations on the front lawns and street
side curbs, etc., are getting away with paying only a peddlers fee to
the City. She said those individuals are not responsible business
owners as their sales are mostly in cash and pay no sales tax and don’t
support the local economy. She encouraged the Council to direct one of
the legislative committees to discuss the issue in terms of restricting
or prohibiting that kind of peddling within the City as other cities
have done. She said the issue is a proliferation of entrepreneurs that
should be controlled in the future.
Councilmember Martin stated that the Legislative and Environmental
Council Committee (ECC) has asked the City Attorney’s office to look up
the ordinances and research what the City’s ability is in terms of
putting a halt to that issue. She believes the amount of gifts on front
lawns was of concern. She said she is concerned because legitimate
business owners who follow the proper procedures to open a business are
hindered by those who sell from their front lawns and who do not pay
sales and business taxes. She said the plan of the ECC is to intervene
before the Easter holiday season.
Mayor Podesto commented that this is the first year he has seen so many
sales from front porches and believes that someone may be contracting
on consignment with those individuals. He would like to get to the
source of that and find out whether those individuals have permits and
a license.
Councilmember Martin said that was her concern because all the items at
the homes seemed to be the same and there may be a “bigger fish to
fry.” She said the Committee wants to put a stop to that issue very
soon.
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is the Executive Director of APSARA and a member of People And
Congregations Together (PACT) which is a federation of 24 churches and
community organizations with a collective membership of 19,000
residents within San Joaquin County and is affiliated with the Pacific
Institute for Community Organization (PICO). She said PICO is working
nationally with fifteen organizing projects in seventeen states. She
introduced Pastor Ingram.
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he is the Pastor of Lifeseed Fellowship in Stockton and a member of
PACT. He said their goal is to listen to families to discover common
concerns that can bring people together and then work on researching
solutions and take action. He said they began a listening campaign this
year with the families so that their voices and concerns would be heard
as the City holds elections this year and as the current Council makes
key decisions on the difficult issues families face. He said they named
the effort the PACT Community Voices Campaign because it provides a
platform to express the concerns of the average Stockton family. He
complimented the Council for their accomplishments with the
redevelopment of downtown Stockton but noted that the following issues
still need to be addressed: spiraling housing and rental costs,
affordable housing, the City’s increasing crime rate, improved
community oriented policing, the County’s unemployment rate, and low
scale jobs. He said the City must attract better paying positions and
the minority population ratio is not reflected in City and County
positions and racism continues to be a problem in the workforce and in
schools. He said they look forward to working with the Council and
providing community feedback as the Council works towards resolving the
issues.
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| Announced that as part of their Community Voices campaign the following three community meetings would be held:
• February 21, at 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 203 E. Washington Street;
• Mayoral Candidates Night, February 23, at 7:00 p.m., Life Seed Church, corner of El Dorado and Fulton Streets;
• South Stockton Candidates Night, February 26, at 7:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1002 West Eighth Street.
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she is not happy to see the Asian community members showing up only
once a year to express their concerns and needs. She recounted prior
accusations of criminal activity in politics.
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| Podesto, Mayor Left the Meeting at 05:57 PM
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| Podesto, Mayor Joined the Meeting at 05:58 PM
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that what is happening in the County doesn’t really affect the City,
but he was hurt by the conclusion in the Baxter Dunn case regarding the
death of an inmate in the County jail. He said the publicity of that
case negatively impacts the City as a whole. In reference to the
selection of the Grand Jury in that case, he said there were only eight
Blacks out of about 40 individuals who showed up for jury selection. He
criticized the conduct of the County officials involved in that case
and believes something has to be done about the injustices occurring.
Mayor Podesto requested that the City Manager make available to the
Council, the information from both the Grand Jury and from the D.A.’s
office regarding the issues Mr. Hailey referred to.
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the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Stockton stated that after two
years of research, production and editing, Sitow and Kaufman
Productions of Berkeley, has completed a one-hour documentary called
Thirst. The film is about global water privatization and features
stories about communities in Bolivia, India, and Stockton, which in the
end became the central story. A special Stockton premier of the film,
sponsored by the Harold List Jacoby Center for Community and Regional
Studies at the University of Pacific, will be held on February 21st.
The event, for invited guests and the college community, will begin
with the screening at UOP’s new Pacific Theater in the McCaffrey Center
at 12:30 p.m., followed by a discussion with special guests and a
reception and a second public screening will follow at 3:30 p.m. which
will be open to the public and free of charge. The final version of the
film will be released nationally in the Spring.
She announced that the Concerned Citizens Coalition is holding a
pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 21, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 at the
First Unitarian Church, 2739 Pacific Avenue, for the cost of $5/adults,
$2/children under 10 years old.
Councilmember Ruhstaller stated that he received a letter from the production Company.
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she is a member of the steering committee of the Concerned Citizens but
is also speaking for herself. She is both concerned and confused over
an announcement she heard at 11 p.m. on the Channel 3 News by a
gentlemen who had the sketches of the Downtown Events Center and
announced that in 2005 baseball would be played there. She said she did
not realize that the Center was a “fait accompli,” and is puzzled since
the courts have nullified the contract between the City and OMI-Thames
and the matter regarding Municipal Utilities and the privatizing of the
water issue. She said she is confused and compared the Events Center
matter to that of the Municipal Utilities issue, where the people
should have a vote as to whether or not to proceed.
Ms. Meyer referenced a news article in the Record in which the Mayor
indicated that he was considering adding a quarter or one-half cent
sales tax by the November 2004 election, for the purpose of having more
financing for Police and Fire services. She said Police and Fire have
not had their budgets reduced like many other departments and noted
that the public library would be 125 years old next year. She said she
would like to know whether the Events Center would happen without a
vote of the people as the cost is so great and questioned why baseball
couldn’t continue to be played in Hebert Field until the City has
enough money to put into roads and other things that people have been
asking for. She questioned where the money would come from to begin the
project and said she heard that some of that money was taken from the
development fees that were originally designated for the Library. She
said she hopes that at the March 2nd Council meeting, the Mayor does
not instruct the City Manager to proceed on the next step to do
whatever needs to be done to make the total Events Center a reality, as
it is a night that many would not be watching.
Mayor Podesto stated that the person Ms. Meyer referred to on the news
is John Katz, General Manager of the Stockton Ports, who was speaking
optimistically about playing in April of 2005, if the Council approves
the project on March 2. He said people who go vote can do so and still
attend the Council meeting. In reference to the sales tax, he clarified
that he did not say he was considering a quarter cent sales tax
increase, but said that the developers were looking at bringing forth a
quarter-cent tax and he was non-committed on that issue.
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6. CC/RD CONSENT AGENDA
City Council: 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09,
6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 6.19, 6.20
Redevelopment Agency: 6.20
; Note: Items 6.03, 6.04, 6.18 were removed from consent calendar and
heard as Items 7.01, 7.02 and 7.03 respectively; Item 6.19 was deferred
to the next meeting. (06:15 PM)
| Note: Items 6.03, 6.04, 6.18 were removed from consent calendar and heard as Items 7.01, 7.02 and 7.03 respectively
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6.05 and 6.06, Councilmember Ruhstaller stated that these items have to
do with studying the water quality, Smith Canal, and some of the other
urban waterways. They met with representatives of Friends of Smith
Canal and San Joaquin County Board Supervisor Steve Gutierrez because
there was some misapprehension and miscommunication on what the City
was doing to clean that waterway and said they would be moving forward
on studying the waterways and then would move onto the next phase which
would be how to mitigate and clean them up.
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6.07, Councilmember Bestolarides said he is concerned whether Mr.
Zamora’s group was considered in the bidding and would be hard pressed
to find that he would not want an opportunity to bid.
Mayor Podesto commented that most of the local businesses prefer not to bid on government issues because of the requirements.
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6.19, Councilmember Bestolarides questioned whether Mr. Lewis, and
Mayor Podesto should consider listening to the tape first before
approving the minutes.
Mayor Podesto said he believes the minutes accurately represent what
occurred because the minutes do not commit anyone and there was
consensus. He explained that Councilmember Bestolarides is questioning
whether there was consensus in the Joint City Council and Planning
Commission meeting, as the minutes state, on the items below.
Clerk Meissner stated either a verbatim or an audio tape can be provided.
This Item was deferred to the next meeting.
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6.01)
CC Appoint MARSHA CARTER and WILLIAM WILSON to the Stockton Arts
Commission for a term commencing February 23 and terminating October
31, 2006 (Carter) and for a term commencing February 23 and terminating
October 31, 2004 (Wilson). (MAYOR)
(Pages 1-20)
| Council Resolution 04-0075
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6.02)
CC Schedule interviews for one vacancy on the Stockton Port Commission
at a Special Council meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, to begin at
4:20 p.m. (CM)
(Page 21)
| Motion to schedule Special Council meeting
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6.03)
CC Approve recognizing the Vietnamese American Heritage and Freedom
Flag, the official flag of the Vietnamese-American community in
Stockton. (CM)
(Pages 22-24) City Clerk to follow up
| This item was heard as Agenda Item 7.01 under New Business
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6.04) CC Accept ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES February 16, 2004 Stockton Arena Report. (CM)
| This item was heard as Agenda Item 7.02 under New Business
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6.05)
CC Authorize execution of an amendment to the Master Geotechnical and
Testing Services Contract for Hazardous Materials Investigation and
Testing with CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC., in the amount of $97,616
for the preparation of a Pesticide Work Plan, Pathogen Work Plan, and a
Low Dissolved Oxygen Work Plan as required by the City’s Stormwater
NPDES Permit. (MUD)
(Pages 28-45)
| Council Resolution 04-0076
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6.06)
CC Authorize execution of an amendment to the Master Geotechnical and
Testing Services for Hazardous Materials Investigations and Testing
with CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in the amount of $87,871.95 to
conduct Water Quality Monitoring in the Smith Canal Drainage Area as
required by the City’s Storm Water NPDES Permit (Order No.
R5-2002-0181). (MUD)
(Pages 46-55)
| Council Resolution 04-0077
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6.07)
CC Approve findings and authorize the purchase of five (5) Compact
Hybrid Electric Automobiles through the STATE OF CALIFORNIA Department
of General Services Procurement Division from ROSEVILLE TOYOTA in the
amount of $107,342.99 (PUR 04-05) (one for Code Enforcement, one for
MUD Engineering, one for Public Works Solid Waste, and two for
Community Health Action Team). (PW)
(Pages 56-58)
| Council Resolution 04-0078
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6.08)
CC Accept the completed public improvements for maintenance by the City
of Stockton for TRINITY PARKWAY-Traffic Signals located at Trinity
Parkway/Scott Creek Drive, Trinity Parkway/Commercial Access, and
Trinity Parkway/Cosumnes Drive. (PW)
(Pages 59-61)
| Council Resolution 04-0079
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6.09)
CC Authorize execution of an agreement with SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY to
maintain the traffic signal at the intersection of Eighth Street/B
Street. (PW)
(Pages 62-66)
| Council Resolution 04-0080
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6.10)
CC Authorize execution of amendments to the SUNRISE SANITATION, INC.
and USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. (Stockton Scavengers) Collection
Services Agreements effective June 1, 2004 as follows:
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1. Defines the food waste items Sunrise and Stockton Scavengers will
collect with green waste beginning June 1, 2004 and additional food
waste items they will collect June 1, 2006 and thereafter.
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2. Establishes that Sunrise and Stockton Scavengers will deliver 30
gallon garbage carts to current 30 gallon can and cart users who don’t
select a garbage cart size and 60 gallon carts to 90 gallon garbage
carts users who don’t select a garbage cart size.
| Council Resolution 04-0081
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3. Requires Sunrise and Stockton Scavengers to provide a sixth free
garbage and recycling community cleanup event to be determined by the
City (five are required now).
(PW)
(Pages 67-69)
| Council Resolution 04-0082
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6.11)
CC Authorize execution of a reimbursement agreement for acquisition of
parkland and construction of street improvements (MISASI PARK located
in the southeasterly part of the City) and appropriate any necessary
funds and take any future actions deemed necessary to carry out the
intent of the agreement. (P&R)
(Pages 70-91)
| Council Resolution 04-0083
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6.12)
CC Authorize execution of the renewal of a two-year contract with
OPTIONS, Employee Assistance Program of San Joaquin County, to provide
preventive mental health services, including payment to Options for
month-to-month services. (HR)
(Pages 92-103)
| Council Resolution 04-0084
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6.14)
CC Authorize a HOME Residential Reconstruction Loan to JUANITA OLIVAS
for the property located at 226 Visalia Court, in the amount of
$137,300; and, direct the City Manager to take whatever actions are
necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this action.
(H&RD)
(Pages 106-121)
| Council Resolution 04-0087
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6.15)
CC Authorize acquisition of real property located at 423 W. Fremont
Street and execution of the agreements and related documents as
required - SCHIMKE Property. (H&RD)
(Pages 122-133)
| Council Resolution 04-0088
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6.17)
CC Authorize the donation of a street and highway easement and
temporary construction easement as required for the El Dorado Street
Widening Phase 1 Project from Bianchi Road to Yokuts Avenue (Project
No. 01-13) and the March Lane and El Dorado Street Intersection
Improvements Project (Project No.
01-12). (H&RD)
(Pages 184-187)
| Council Resolution 04-0091
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6.18)
CC Approve abandoning portions of Lindsay, Commerce, Madison, Monroe,
and Van Buren Streets for the Stockton Events Center Project. (H&RD)
| This item was heard as Agenda Item 7.03 under New Business
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6.19)
CC Approval of Minutes of special joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting held January 14, special Council goal setting
session meeting held January 27, and special Council meeting held
January 27, 2004. (CC)
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6.20) CC/ ACLC, INC - DIAMOND COVE II ASSOCIATES PROJECT
RD City Council Action
Approve the Assignment of ACLC, INC.’s $53,200 HOME-funded loan and
$802,300 CDBG-funded loan to DIAMOND COVE II ASSOCIATES, INC., a
California limited partnership, and approve the assumption of those
loans by Diamond Cove II Associates for the second phase of the
Carrington Circle Diamond Cove project; approve the subordination of
the City loans to a WELLS FARGO BANK construction loan and a future
permanent financing loan; and, approve a CDBG-funded loan in the amount
of $120,000 to Diamond Cove II Associates for building permit and
school tax fees.
Redevelopment Agency Action
Approve the assignment of both ACLC, INC.’s $34,800 and $620,000
Redevelopment Agency-funded loans to Diamond Cove II Associates, a
California limited partnership, and approve the assumption of those
loans by Diamond Cove II Associates, a California limited partnership,
for the second phase of the Carrington Circle Diamond Cove project;
and, approve the subordination of the Agency loans to a WELLS FARGO
BANK construction loan and a future permanent financing loan. (H&RD)
(Pages 217-237)
| Council Resolution 04-0092
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| Redevelopment Resolution R04-004
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| Motion: Approve 6. CC/RD CONSENT AGENDA
City Council: 6.01, 6.02, 6.03*, 6.04*, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08, 6.09,
6.10, 6.11***, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18*, 16.19**, 6.20
Redevelopment Agency: 6.20
*Note: Items 6.03, 6.04 and 6.18 were removed from consent calendar and
heard as Items 7.01, 7.02 and 7.03 respectively. **Note: Item 6.19 was
deferred to the next meeting. ***Note: Councilmember Bestolarides
stepped down from voting on Item 6.11, therefore, the vote on this item
was approved 6-0.
All non-asterisked items were Approved 7-0.
Moved by Nomura, Vice-Mayor, seconded by Martin, Councilmember.
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Vote: Carried 7-0.
Yes: Podesto,
Mayor; Nomura, Vice-Mayor; Ruhstaller,
Councilmember; Nickerson, Councilmember; Martin,
Councilmember; Giovanetti, Councilmember; Bestolarides,
Councilmember
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| Council Resolution 04-0094
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| Economics Research Associates (ERA), February 16, 2004, Project No. 15268, Report filed.
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| Powerpoint filed submitted by City Manager Mark Lewis.
The following spoke on this item:
Councilmember Bestolarides
City Manager Mark Lewis
Mr. Jeff Cohen of Economics Research Associates (ERA)
Mayor Podesto
Councilmember Ruhstaller
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Vote: Carried 5-2.
Yes: Podesto,
Mayor; Nomura, Vice-Mayor; Ruhstaller,
Councilmember; Martin, Councilmember; Giovanetti,
Councilmember
No: Nickerson, Councilmember; Bestolarides, Councilmember
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| The public hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m.
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1. Resolution approving the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS20-03) and adopting the “Findings and Mitigation
Monitoring/Reporting Program for the California Homes Seabreeze II
Residential Subdivision Project,” dated October 24, 2003;
| CC Resolution 04-0096
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2. Ordinance approving the prezoning of a 39.4-acre parcel to R-1, Single- Family District (Z-11-03);
| Ordinance 005-04; effective March 19, 2004
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3. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to file with the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) the above-noted annexation
(A-03-6), detachment from the French Camp-McKinley Fire District,
related City Services Plan, and execute the Agreement for Property Tax
Allocation upon Annexation with San Joaquin County.
(CD)
(Pages 238-299)
| Council Resolution 04-0097
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| Mayor Podesto announced that Councilmember Bestolarides would be stepping down on this item due to a conflict of interest.
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| Bestolarides, Councilmember Left the Meeting at 07:12 PM
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| Powerpoint presentation was filed by Community Development Director Jim Glaser.
A revised staff report was filed by Community Development Director Jim
Glaser; the report was corrected to read "detachment from the Montezuma
Fire District and San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District"
instead of "detachment from the French Camp McKinley Fire District."
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| The following spoke on this item:
Community Development Director Jim Glaser
Deputy Community Development Director Mike Niblock
Mayor Podesto
City Manager Lewis
Vice Mayor Nomura
Trevor Smith of California Homes
Councilmember Martin
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Vote: Carried 6-0.
Yes: Podesto,
Mayor; Nomura, Vice-Mayor; Ruhstaller,
Councilmember; Nickerson, Councilmember; Martin,
Councilmember; Giovanetti, Councilmember
Absent: Bestolarides, Councilmember
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| Mayor Podesto recognized the students from Tokay High School that were present in the audience.
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| In reference to his statement last week wishing Janis Gregorio a happy birthday, he clarified that she was 63, not 53.
He asked that indulgence of the Council in appointing an Ad hoc
Committee comprised of the City Manager, Vice Mayor Nomura, and himself
to select a panel to conduct interviews for the vacancy of the City
Attorney. He said a consultant was engaged to recruit for the position.
He requested that the City Manager schedule the meeting.
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that a constituent approached him and expressed concern about the
potential traffic impacts to his neighborhood over the new school that
is going to be built and requested information on the traffic calming
program.
In reference to the three-tote garbage program, a constituent would
like to know how the City is going to handle the Fall leaf drop clean
up because she was told by City staff that sweeping leaves from the
street would be her responsibility.
City Manager Mark Lewis explained that staff is planning to do a
complete public information program on the 3-tote garbage issue shortly
before it is implemented and noted that the City is under a Cease and
Desist Order from the State Water Quality Control Board to stop putting
leaves in the streets because they end up in the storm drain and in the
rivers. He said they will emphasize the Cease and Desist Order so the
public understands that they have to begin the process. He said the
process may be difficult to get used to because residents are used to
having the City scoop up the leaves, but residents will be provided
with multiple toters for leaves and toters will be picked every week.
He said street sweepers will also sweep up leaves that fall into the
street.
Councilmember Ruhstaller commented that there are older neighborhoods
that have large trees with large canopies that drop a large amount of
leaves and doesn’t know if the toters will be adequate to contain the
amount of leaves that fall.
Mr. Lewis emphasized that residents can request as many toters as
needed and many California cities have had to make the transition and
Stockton is one of the last cities to follow the practice. He suggested
that the garbage companies make a presentation to the Council on how
the program will be implemented. He explained that the reason for the
Cease and Desist Order is because thousands of fish are killed every
year because of the pollution from storm drains.
Mayor Podesto said he would like to see a garbage company from another city where the program is already implemented.
Councilmember Giovanetti stated that the City in cooperation with the
garbage haulers, will hold community meetings and Councilmembers will
be asked to lead those meetings.
Mr. Lewis said that the public information program will include radio
and television spots, and newspaper ads to explain the rationale for
the program.
Councilmember Ruhstaller asked how the county pockets interface because
they have a different leaf program, to which Mr. Lewis replied that
they are under a similar Cease and Desist Order but is not certain how
the County is dealing with those pockets. He said he could provide an
update on what the County is doing at another meeting.
Mayor Podesto noted that many of the county pockets do not have storm
drains and asked if a presentation could be made before the Council
about the worst case scenario, to which Mr. Lewis said would be done.
Vice Mayor Nomura commented that it would be interesting to note what
would happen if leaves continue to be placed in the streets and asked
whether fines are imposed, to which Mr. Lewis said there are escalating
fines, but they are trying to get into compliance with the State’s
order.
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that last week Lincoln High School junior Jordon Gilchrist was selected
to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law. Ms.
Gilchrist is in the top one percent of her class and joins 350 high
school juniors and seniors from across the U.S. to participate in the
forum.
She also announced that on March 12, 2004, the Library Literacy
Foundation will hold their Thirteenth Annual Trivia Bee at the Stockton
Civic Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the foundation is
fundraising for the library. In addition, on February 24, Barnes and
Noble Booksellers will kick off One Book, One San Joaquin 2004, the
book selected is Epitaph for a Peach by David Masumoto, of the Fresno
area. The book is about peaches and contains personal stories about the
state of American agriculture and an intimate glimpse into the
Asian-American experience.
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stated that Ms. Stamos’s tree on Banbury Drive has died and she does
not want the tree replaced. She said the issue is of concern because it
deals with the resident’s freedom and being forced to do something
against her will. She suggested that someone contact Ms. Stamos as Ms.
Stamos feels this is a case of selective prosecution. This information
was given to the Manager for follow up.
Mayor Podesto stated that most people don’t realize that the first six
feet of a one’s property belongs to the City and trees are planted
within that area.
Councilmember Martin announced that on February 21, a regional event
called Color in the Valley will be held at Sherwood Mall, as well as at
the Civic Auditorium where the Step to the Mic event will occur and
encouraged anyone who wishes attend and look up their website.
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reference to Consent Item 6.19 and the audio tape of the minutes from
the Jt. meeting, Mayor Podesto said he does not need to see the tape
and asked that Clerk Meissner have a staff member view the tape and
look for any objection to the consensus. He believes what was said was
“if there is consensus,” and there was silence which would indicate
acceptance. He said if there was no open objection voiced to the
consensus, he is satisfied with the printed minutes. He said he
motioned to the other side but knows that the Council had consensus.
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