WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:00.000 00:00:00.800 --> 00:00:03.560 Good evening. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the close session for Stockton's City Council. 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:08.000 Today is August 24th. 00:00:08.400 --> 00:00:10.280 20, 21. City Clerk Please take roll. 00:00:11.000 --> 00:00:13.760 Councilmember Cannabis. Councilmember Joe Brown. 00:00:13.760 --> 00:00:16.320 Present. Councilmember Lenz. Present. Councilmember Walmsley. 00:00:16.920 --> 00:00:19.800 President. Council Member eight. Present. Vice Mayor Fugazi. 00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:21.800 Present. Mayor Lincoln. Present. We have a quorum. 00:00:22.680 --> 00:00:25.360 Thank you. Item two Additions to Close Session Agenda. 00:00:26.960 --> 00:00:29.840 There are no additions to the day school session, so we will move on. 00:00:31.480 --> 00:00:33.480 Item 3.1 conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation. 00:00:36.280 --> 00:00:39.280 This closed session is authorized pursuant to Section 549569 a of the Government Code. 00:00:43.400 --> 00:00:45.400 Item 3.2 conference with Labor negotiators. 00:00:46.680 --> 00:00:48.680 This closed session is authorized pursuant 00:00:48.840 --> 00:00:50.840 to section 549576 a of the Government Code. 00:00:53.680 --> 00:00:55.680 Item 3.3 Public Employees Performance Evaluation. 00:00:58.281 --> 00:00:59.881 This closed session is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 00:01:02.241 --> 00:01:04.241 549573.4 00:01:06.241 --> 00:01:08.241 Conference with Legal Counsel Potential Litigation Disclosure 00:01:09.801 --> 00:01:11.801 is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 00:01:14.410 --> 00:01:16.410 that nine be an item for public comment. 00:01:17.321 --> 00:01:19.761 City Clerk Do we have any comments from members of the public this evening? 00:01:20.321 --> 00:01:22.521 Have no comments for closed session. Mayor Thank you 00:01:25.441 --> 00:01:27.441 Item five Recess to close session. 00:01:27.841 --> 00:01:29.841 This body is now adjourned to closed session. 00:01:33.810 --> 00:01:35.810 Bingo. There we Good evening, everyone, and welcome 00:02:48.482 --> 00:02:50.482 to the regular session of the Stockton City Council. 00:02:50.882 --> 00:02:52.882 Today is August 24th 2021 city clerk. 00:02:54.403 --> 00:02:56.403 Please take roll. 00:02:56.763 --> 00:02:59.683 Councilmember Canavan. Here. Councilmember Joe Brack present. 00:03:00.443 --> 00:03:03.403 Councilmember Lenz Present. Councilmember Walmsley present. 00:03:04.323 --> 00:03:07.430 Councilmember Wright present. Vice Mayor Fugazi present. 00:03:07.763 --> 00:03:09.763 Mayor Lincoln present. We have a quorum. 00:03:10.243 --> 00:03:12.123 Thank you. At this time, I'd like to ask 00:03:12.483 --> 00:03:14.483 Councilmember Joe back to lead us in a flexible. 00:03:19.843 --> 00:03:22.163 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 00:03:24.843 --> 00:03:26.843 and to the Republic for which it stands. 00:03:28.300 --> 00:03:30.300 One nation under God, indivisible, 00:03:31.723 --> 00:03:33.723 with liberty and justice for all. 00:03:43.243 --> 00:03:44.523 Thank you. Agenda Item eight Reports of actions taken in closed session. 00:03:46.723 --> 00:03:48.323 City Attorney. Do we have any reportable actions this evening? 00:03:49.444 --> 00:03:51.444 Nothing to report this evening. Thank you. 00:03:52.604 --> 00:03:54.604 Our number nine additions to regular session. 00:03:55.164 --> 00:03:57.164 There are no additions tonight, so we'll move on. 00:03:57.644 --> 00:03:59.844 Item ten recognition announcements or reports City Clerk. 00:04:01.364 --> 00:04:03.364 Do we have any recognitions or announcements this evening? 00:04:04.244 --> 00:04:06.124 We have none. Mayor. Thank you. 00:04:08.684 --> 00:04:11.524 I'm 11 public comments. The City of Stockton invites public participation 00:04:13.284 --> 00:04:16.124 in multiple forms. You provide your comments by using one of these methods. 00:04:18.124 --> 00:04:20.324 E comments. A link is located on the city's agenda page. 00:04:21.764 --> 00:04:23.764 Email City Clerk at Stockton, Cedar G-o-v. 00:04:25.204 --> 00:04:27.644 If you have any questions you may email your comment to City Dot Clerk at Stockton's 00:04:29.764 --> 00:04:31.364 S.A.. 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As the Brown Act limits such discussions, 00:05:39.725 --> 00:05:41.725 comments made by members of the public during the item 00:05:42.685 --> 00:05:44.685 may not reflect the viewpoint of the members of the Council 00:05:46.326 --> 00:05:48.326 we ask that you maintain the rules of decorum 00:05:48.926 --> 00:05:50.926 as outlined in City Council Meeting Decorum Policy today 00:05:51.846 --> 00:05:53.846 for chapter 4.03 Paragraph two persons 00:05:55.646 --> 00:05:57.646 addressing the Council shall not make personal, impertinent, 00:05:59.486 --> 00:06:01.486 unduly repetitive, slanderous or profane remarks 00:06:03.166 --> 00:06:05.126 to the Council. Any member of the Council City staff or the general public, 00:06:08.600 --> 00:06:10.600 nor other aloud threatening, personal or abusive language, 00:06:11.126 --> 00:06:13.126 nor engage in any other conduct that disturbs, disturbed 00:06:14.926 --> 00:06:16.926 or otherwise unreasonably impedes the orderly 00:06:18.446 --> 00:06:21.446 conduct of the council meeting. 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Mayor, I would invite Cynthia Gil Boyd. 00:07:05.807 --> 00:07:07.807 She will be joining us via WebEx. 00:07:09.470 --> 00:07:11.470 Miss Boyd, you have the floor. 00:07:11.887 --> 00:07:13.887 Praise God, I am still alive. 00:07:14.727 --> 00:07:16.727 It feels like living in a third world country council members. 00:07:18.967 --> 00:07:21.567 Jo Brack. Right. Can a book lids and warm your each 00:07:24.687 --> 00:07:27.447 we are of the terrace behaviors of my neighbors and unjust practices 00:07:29.470 --> 00:07:31.470 of the Stockton PD that I speak about at each council meeting 00:07:33.247 --> 00:07:36.247 is a constituent in your district suffered the harassment property damage, terrorist threats 00:07:39.288 --> 00:07:41.288 feel for their life and loss of civil rights. 00:07:42.368 --> 00:07:44.368 Would you do all that you could to restore peace and guarantee 00:07:46.568 --> 00:07:48.568 their citizenship rights or would you respond 00:07:49.808 --> 00:07:51.808 as my councilwoman, Vice Mayor Christina Fogarty does with me 00:07:54.168 --> 00:07:56.168 would you just ignore the truth, keep cashing your biweekly 00:07:57.968 --> 00:07:59.968 checks and simply ride out your term 00:08:01.208 --> 00:08:03.208 in office without attempting to minimize the damages? 00:08:04.288 --> 00:08:06.288 Stop this insidious racial injustice or help at all. 00:08:08.448 --> 00:08:10.448 Two weeks ago, when questioned about her 00:08:11.800 --> 00:08:13.800 failure to follow through on her promises, this began to be 00:08:14.648 --> 00:08:16.648 said for me never to tax email or call her again. 00:08:19.800 --> 00:08:21.800 I told you all about her prior email that stated 00:08:22.568 --> 00:08:24.568 she is not obligated to me as an individual, 00:08:25.688 --> 00:08:28.568 but only to the Constitution. Well, 00:08:28.568 --> 00:08:30.568 according to the Code of Ordinances Article four, 00:08:32.408 --> 00:08:34.408 the authority and Limitations of the City Council, 00:08:35.609 --> 00:08:37.609 Section 4.03 reads like this 00:08:39.729 --> 00:08:41.729 The following powers and duties of the Council 00:08:42.489 --> 00:08:44.489 are not exclusive but are enumerated for greater clarity. 00:08:47.329 --> 00:08:50.329 Paragraph K Exercise Police 00:08:50.609 --> 00:08:52.609 Powers for the safety of all citizens 00:08:53.649 --> 00:08:55.649 and to protect their health, life and property. 00:08:57.129 --> 00:08:59.129 Prevent and summarily abate and remove all nuisances. 00:09:02.890 --> 00:09:04.890 Preserve and to enforce good government 00:09:05.249 --> 00:09:07.249 order and security of the city. 00:09:07.889 --> 00:09:09.889 Therefore, it indicates that Mr. 00:09:10.769 --> 00:09:13.409 Godsey and each of you are obligated to each citizen as an individual. 00:09:16.249 --> 00:09:18.249 I ask that the City Attorney, City Manager, 00:09:20.209 --> 00:09:22.209 Eric Jones, or the mayor review the aforementioned Article four 00:09:25.289 --> 00:09:27.289 with Vice Mayor Fugazi and any of the rest of the council 00:09:29.169 --> 00:09:31.169 that may be of her same misguided belief. 00:09:32.610 --> 00:09:35.500 Mr. Mayor, I've waited over a month for you to get back to me 00:09:36.890 --> 00:09:38.890 concerning the one and only conversations 00:09:38.970 --> 00:09:40.970 I've had with you since you were installed in January. 00:09:42.250 --> 00:09:44.570 Mr. Mayor, would you honestly put any effort into helping to restore 00:09:46.890 --> 00:09:48.890 peace and hold the police and the perpetrators accountable 00:09:50.650 --> 00:09:53.450 for the harm they caused to false police reports and bogus restraining orders? 00:09:56.450 --> 00:09:58.450 I am sick of paying for debt that I've never owed. 00:10:01.500 --> 00:10:03.500 I've suffered six years of terror in this neighborhood. 00:10:04.410 --> 00:10:06.410 I am a native of Stockton, California, and an upright, 00:10:08.130 --> 00:10:10.130 taxpaying, law abiding citizen who has never done any harm. 00:10:14.500 --> 00:10:16.500 It's time for each of you to speak my name. 00:10:18.850 --> 00:10:20.370 And, Mr. Garza, keep your hands off of the students that Edison 00:10:22.810 --> 00:10:24.810 High School is. 00:10:28.691 --> 00:10:31.291 Thank you, Miss Floyd. Next, we have Miss Karen Sutherland. 00:10:32.491 --> 00:10:34.491 Miss Sutherland, you have the floor. 00:10:35.510 --> 00:10:38.510 Hello. This is Karen Sutherland, and I'm the mother of Shane Sutherland, 00:10:38.891 --> 00:10:40.891 who was killed by two Stockton police officers 00:10:41.651 --> 00:10:43.651 on October eight of last year. 00:10:43.811 --> 00:10:45.811 My son's civil rights were violated by those officers. 00:10:46.931 --> 00:10:48.931 And yet Stockton PD is still not being transparent. 00:10:50.291 --> 00:10:52.291 They're still refusing to release the unedited body cams 00:10:53.731 --> 00:10:55.891 and store surveillance that I as well as my attorney have been asking for. 00:10:58.510 --> 00:11:00.510 I've sent in a request only to be denied. 00:11:00.811 --> 00:11:03.331 And I'm asking that you help me in obtaining the unedited video and store surveillance please. 00:11:06.491 --> 00:11:08.491 Stockton PD has also failed to hold those officers. 00:11:09.611 --> 00:11:12.110 Ronald, you, Nardo and Jonathan deserve accountable for killing my son. 00:11:15.110 --> 00:11:17.110 If you watch the very disturbing body cam that was released 00:11:18.531 --> 00:11:20.491 and I encourage you as the mayors and city council members to do so, even though 00:11:23.171 --> 00:11:25.171 blurred, you can still see the total disrespect of life 00:11:26.732 --> 00:11:28.732 that was shown to my son. 00:11:28.892 --> 00:11:30.892 My son called 911 for help. 00:11:30.932 --> 00:11:33.772 It was an obvious mental distress. And these cops responded and immediately 00:11:35.120 --> 00:11:37.772 began belittling him. He was being compliant and answering their questions. 00:11:39.892 --> 00:11:41.892 It looks from the edited body cam that they read 00:11:42.332 --> 00:11:44.532 that they released. He got scared 00:11:44.532 --> 00:11:46.532 and stood up really fast and these officers tackled him 00:11:47.652 --> 00:11:50.332 and put him in the prone position and cuffed his hands behind his back 00:11:51.332 --> 00:11:54.120 and ignored his pleas, telling them, I can't breathe and I'm dying several times 00:11:56.520 --> 00:11:58.572 while sitting on his back and continuing to press an arm into the side of his neck 00:12:00.852 --> 00:12:02.852 while also restraining him using a baton. 00:12:03.732 --> 00:12:05.732 My son kept saying help and it hurts 00:12:06.372 --> 00:12:08.372 and apologizing and telling them he wasn't moving. 00:12:09.612 --> 00:12:11.612 These officers ignored Shane's cries for help. 00:12:12.372 --> 00:12:14.212 This was happening for approximately 3 minutes when my son stopped breathing. 00:12:16.812 --> 00:12:18.812 They know better than to keep someone in that position. 00:12:19.692 --> 00:12:21.692 They purposely ignored Shane's pleas for help. 00:12:22.652 --> 00:12:25.613 Why did they continue sitting on him? And putting pressure on his neck once he was on his stomach 00:12:28.133 --> 00:12:30.133 and in handcuffs? He was of no threat. 00:12:30.693 --> 00:12:32.693 He was defenseless and he wasn't even under arrest. 00:12:34.213 --> 00:12:36.213 I want them held accountable by being fired from Stockton PD 00:12:38.130 --> 00:12:40.130 and charges filed on Zoli Nardo and Afonso for killing my son. 00:12:42.573 --> 00:12:45.293 There are danger to the public and if allowed to get away with murder, 00:12:46.253 --> 00:12:48.253 there is nothing to stop them from doing this again. 00:12:49.133 --> 00:12:51.133 A citizen without a badge would not be able to murder 00:12:51.853 --> 00:12:53.853 someone in this manner and continue to walk free 00:12:54.613 --> 00:12:57.533 So what makes them any different? They should not be allowed to be in a position of power. 00:12:59.413 --> 00:13:01.413 Stockton PD needs to do better. 00:13:01.613 --> 00:13:04.453 Eric Jones, the chief of police, should not allow 00:13:04.453 --> 00:13:07.133 these kinds of police officers, and they need to strip them of their badges. 00:13:08.653 --> 00:13:10.973 They also need to be charged and prosecuted for the death of my son. 00:13:12.293 --> 00:13:14.293 Stockton PD has a violent history of unnecessary killings 00:13:15.853 --> 00:13:18.373 and abuse of citizens. When is this going to stop? 00:13:19.293 --> 00:13:21.293 Shane was a good person that had a big heart. 00:13:21.934 --> 00:13:24.774 He was a coach for peewee football He was a hard worker and a journeyman for the Glazers. 00:13:26.934 --> 00:13:28.934 Glass Workers Union Local 169. 00:13:29.854 --> 00:13:31.854 He is missed greatly by so many, and his death 00:13:32.334 --> 00:13:34.334 has completely devastated my life. 00:13:35.214 --> 00:13:37.214 My life is his mother and his children, 00:13:37.614 --> 00:13:39.614 who are now ages five and four. 00:13:39.934 --> 00:13:42.494 They will always suffer the effects of not having their father to grow up with. 00:13:44.854 --> 00:13:46.854 So I ask, please help my family in obtaining an edit 00:13:48.374 --> 00:13:50.974 videos and Shane's case. Thank you, Mr. Sutherland. You're accountable to your time 00:13:53.934 --> 00:13:55.494 Our next speaker is Nicholas George. 00:13:58.694 --> 00:14:00.694 You have the floor. 00:14:01.214 --> 00:14:04.134 Near me. We can hear you. 00:14:05.534 --> 00:14:07.174 I'm Shane. Sutherland's brother, Nick George. 00:14:09.534 --> 00:14:11.574 Almost a year ago, I. Witnessed my brother die. 00:14:11.814 --> 00:14:13.814 On a body cam video, and it has ruined me. 00:14:15.974 --> 00:14:18.495 Shane and I grew up together. We were best friends as kids and did everything together. 00:14:21.150 --> 00:14:23.815 What has transpired over the past 11 months leads me to believe. 00:14:24.735 --> 00:14:26.695 That Stockton Police. Department wants us to forgive and forget 00:14:28.935 --> 00:14:30.935 to go about our lives as if nothing happened. 00:14:32.655 --> 00:14:35.495 I'm here to tell you right now that you will never hear the end of us. 00:14:36.735 --> 00:14:39.135 I fought for this country, went on deployment for this country, and I got. 00:14:40.455 --> 00:14:43.375 Stabbed in the back by the very. Country I fought for. 00:14:44.255 --> 00:14:46.255 I'm disappointed, to say the least. 00:14:46.815 --> 00:14:48.895 He was a great father. To not only his own blood, but a father 00:14:50.895 --> 00:14:52.895 figure to many Little League football players as well. 00:14:53.895 --> 00:14:56.815 As their coach. These officers are receiving special treatment. 00:14:58.335 --> 00:15:00.335 And it is sickening to me 00:15:01.950 --> 00:15:03.895 I came here today to voice that Stockton Police Department is hiding from us. 00:15:05.895 --> 00:15:07.895 They know that this was a blatant homicide. 00:15:08.295 --> 00:15:10.975 And they are afraid. That's why they refused to release the unedited footage, 00:15:13.815 --> 00:15:15.815 nor rightfully communicate any details of the case with us. 00:15:17.856 --> 00:15:19.856 What they fatal fail to realize is that we go hard 00:15:21.176 --> 00:15:23.176 for our family and we won't stop. 00:15:23.776 --> 00:15:25.776 We need to get these serial killers off the streets 00:15:26.776 --> 00:15:28.776 and into prison where they belong. 00:15:29.536 --> 00:15:31.536 We are Shane's army, and he is leading us in heaven. 00:15:33.256 --> 00:15:35.816 Justice for Shane Solomon. Thank you. 00:15:37.536 --> 00:15:39.536 Thank you. 00:15:43.456 --> 00:15:45.456 We have written comment from Christian Morgan. 00:15:47.416 --> 00:15:49.416 Hi. I would like to make a public comment on the lack of transparency 00:15:50.576 --> 00:15:52.856 and accountability of Stockton PD in the death of Shane Sutherland. 00:15:54.256 --> 00:15:56.656 Stockton PD has controlled the amount of information released 00:15:57.160 --> 00:15:59.160 by stating that there's an open investigation 00:15:59.456 --> 00:16:02.456 However, Shane was not under arrest and the officers had been cleared 00:16:03.160 --> 00:16:05.160 as they were back on their job three days after Shane's death. 00:16:06.496 --> 00:16:08.536 All videos, including unedited body cam footage in the AMPM surveillance video, 00:16:12.570 --> 00:16:14.570 which is the store manager has instructed not to share, 00:16:15.697 --> 00:16:17.697 should be released to have the full story of what 00:16:17.897 --> 00:16:19.897 transpired on the morning of October 8th. 2020. 00:16:22.257 --> 00:16:24.257 The video or body cam footage the chief released 00:16:24.777 --> 00:16:26.777 well edited and blurred, clearly shows the lack of respect 00:16:28.570 --> 00:16:30.570 for human life by the others, by the officers. 00:16:30.737 --> 00:16:32.737 Shane is telling the officers they're killing him 00:16:33.970 --> 00:16:35.777 and I can't breathe. Police should be held to a higher standard 00:16:36.617 --> 00:16:38.617 than a citizen, and these officers must be held 00:16:38.777 --> 00:16:40.777 accountable for their part in change to 00:16:41.497 --> 00:16:43.497 citizens will not rest until police are held 00:16:43.617 --> 00:16:45.977 accountable for their actions. Please make a difference and hold Stockton PD accountable 00:16:47.697 --> 00:16:49.897 for the death of Shane Sutherland. Thank you. 00:16:49.897 --> 00:16:51.897 Christian Morgan 00:16:53.977 --> 00:16:55.977 Kira Carter writes 00:16:56.497 --> 00:16:58.537 Hello. I'm e-mailing my public comment for tonight's City Council meeting. 00:17:01.570 --> 00:17:03.570 My name is Kira and I am Shane Sutherland sister. 00:17:04.170 --> 00:17:06.170 Shane was killed October 8th, 2020 by two Stockton officers 00:17:07.617 --> 00:17:09.617 when he called 911 for help at the AMPM in Stockton. 00:17:11.378 --> 00:17:13.978 My brother did not deserve the treatment he got that day from the cops 00:17:15.578 --> 00:17:17.578 Ronald Zale and Enduro and John Offensive. 00:17:19.658 --> 00:17:21.658 He was unarmed and posed no threat 00:17:21.778 --> 00:17:23.778 They tackled him and cuffed him with his hands behind his back 00:17:25.580 --> 00:17:27.580 and sat on him and pressed on his arm 00:17:27.818 --> 00:17:29.818 while restraining him. 00:17:30.138 --> 00:17:32.138 My brother kept crying out telling them I can't breathe. 00:17:33.980 --> 00:17:35.980 And the cops continued to sit on him, 00:17:35.218 --> 00:17:37.218 putting pressure on his neck until he died. 00:17:37.418 --> 00:17:39.418 The officer should be fired and charged for murdering Shane. 00:17:40.418 --> 00:17:42.818 I missed my brother so much. He never hurt anyone. 00:17:43.138 --> 00:17:44.978 He was a good guy, a great father to my niece and nephew, 00:17:46.180 --> 00:17:48.298 and I don't understand how they are still allowed to work as cops 00:17:49.298 --> 00:17:51.778 and why they haven't been charged We need charges and nothing will bring my brother back. 00:17:53.738 --> 00:17:55.738 But Stockton PD needs to do the right thing 00:17:55.898 --> 00:17:58.858 and get these cops off the streets. Hold them accountable for killing my brother. 00:17:59.818 --> 00:18:01.818 We also want the unedited videos of my brother's case 00:18:03.658 --> 00:18:05.658 that the Stockton PD has been refusing to release. 00:18:06.659 --> 00:18:08.659 Where is the transparency they claim to have 00:18:11.459 --> 00:18:14.590 anonymous rates? I'm calling in behalf of Shane Sutherland the case, 00:18:16.539 --> 00:18:19.459 the ongoing case of Shane Sutherland, just asking for clear transparency 00:18:21.139 --> 00:18:23.139 That's all videos from patrol units and store surveillance to 00:18:24.299 --> 00:18:26.299 be exposed and let the community to be able to see the videos. 00:18:28.590 --> 00:18:30.590 If there's going to be transparency from Chief Jones, 00:18:32.990 --> 00:18:34.990 these should be brought to the forefront 00:18:34.899 --> 00:18:36.899 and let the community be able to see these videos 00:18:37.939 --> 00:18:40.379 and not be hidden. There should be no reason why 00:18:40.619 --> 00:18:42.619 these surveillance videos have not been available 00:18:43.190 --> 00:18:44.899 to the community. I want clear transparency on behalf of Shane Sutherland 00:18:47.259 --> 00:18:49.259 and would love for the video surveillance 00:18:49.419 --> 00:18:51.419 to be brought to the forefront and shown to the community. 00:18:52.219 --> 00:18:54.219 Thank you 00:18:55.419 --> 00:18:58.339 Chuck Sutherland writes. My name is Chuck Sutherland and I'm the grandfather of Shane 00:19:00.139 --> 00:19:02.739 Sutherland, who died at the hands of two Stockton, California, police officers 00:19:03.820 --> 00:19:05.820 the morning of October eight, 2020. 00:19:07.700 --> 00:19:09.780 A very big part of me, as well as many others, also died that day. 00:19:13.200 --> 00:19:15.200 The Stockton Police Department although being requested 00:19:15.460 --> 00:19:17.260 several times, still has not released the unedited videos 00:19:18.660 --> 00:19:21.580 of the incident that killed Shane. They and PM store surveillance videos 00:19:22.580 --> 00:19:24.580 as well as the body camera of Officer Warren 00:19:26.600 --> 00:19:28.600 have been withheld from my daughter's attorneys. 00:19:28.660 --> 00:19:31.300 If these videos in any way exonerate the two officers who killed my grandson, 00:19:33.380 --> 00:19:35.380 I am sure that they would be made public a long time ago. 00:19:37.660 --> 00:19:39.660 But obviously the recorded videos do the opposite. 00:19:41.260 --> 00:19:44.200 Please do whatever you can to pressure the police department and district attorney 00:19:44.860 --> 00:19:46.860 to release all videos available no matter what they show. 00:19:48.140 --> 00:19:50.140 Not only the terrible loss of my much loved 00:19:50.820 --> 00:19:53.200 grandson is hard to bear, but especially knowing of the horrible 00:19:53.860 --> 00:19:55.860 misery pain and panic he went through 00:19:56.140 --> 00:19:58.140 the last minutes of his life while begging for his life, 00:19:58.940 --> 00:20:00.940 the ability to breathe, and even calling out for his mother. 00:20:02.141 --> 00:20:04.141 The two guilty officers need to be fired from public payroll 00:20:05.621 --> 00:20:08.610 and charged with murder. Thank you for your time and attention. Chuck Sutherland 00:20:13.901 --> 00:20:16.821 Sheila Shepherd writes We would like more spay and neuter 00:20:17.501 --> 00:20:19.501 clinics as you've had in the past. 00:20:19.741 --> 00:20:21.741 Last Saturday, we had to be in line at 6 a.m. 00:20:22.781 --> 00:20:24.621 for an 8 a.m. opening to get feral cats fixed. 00:20:26.341 --> 00:20:28.341 No, we spent all week trapping. 00:20:28.541 --> 00:20:30.541 There were some citizens that had been there since 4 a.m. 00:20:31.221 --> 00:20:33.221 to get a spot in line to get their feral cats fixed. 00:20:35.610 --> 00:20:38.610 We have been told that you can only take ten cats at a time to be fixed. 00:20:39.981 --> 00:20:41.981 At last Saturday, Spay Neuter Clinic. 00:20:42.301 --> 00:20:44.301 There were a lot more than ten 00:20:44.581 --> 00:20:46.581 only to be turned away due to circumstances 00:20:46.901 --> 00:20:49.341 beyond your control. And we have been told 00:20:49.341 --> 00:20:51.341 that you are not sure about another clinic. 00:20:51.901 --> 00:20:53.901 Many of the people there said that they were just 00:20:55.581 --> 00:20:57.581 going to release the cats because they have no way 00:20:57.582 --> 00:21:00.502 to keep them until further notice. Having so many feral cats is not fair to the cats, nor 00:21:02.982 --> 00:21:04.982 to the citizens of Stockton and San Joaquin. 00:21:06.142 --> 00:21:08.142 So many cats proposed health and safety issues. 00:21:09.222 --> 00:21:12.102 If there are people willing to trap these cats and bring them in to be fixed, we expect that we are helped 00:21:15.822 --> 00:21:17.822 by having a vet on hand to spay and neuter these animals. 00:21:19.982 --> 00:21:21.982 The problem is only getting worse with these animals 00:21:22.102 --> 00:21:24.982 that are being turned away and repopulating. Please allocate more money to the 00:21:25.462 --> 00:21:27.462 animal, shelter or host some volunteer vets 00:21:27.982 --> 00:21:30.902 to help keep this problem under control. Thank you 00:21:32.342 --> 00:21:35.620 Anonymous writes. Hi. I'm calling about Shayne Sutherland's case. 00:21:36.182 --> 00:21:38.182 I'm just asking so that we can get some help on 00:21:40.620 --> 00:21:42.620 getting the page videos released and the store surveillance 00:21:45.702 --> 00:21:47.702 just reaching out 00:21:48.942 --> 00:21:51.182 to ask for help. Again, it's for Shane Sutherland. 00:21:51.822 --> 00:21:53.822 Thank you. 00:21:55.230 --> 00:21:57.230 Anonymous writes I'm calling to demand accountability 00:21:58.143 --> 00:22:00.143 for two officers involved in the Shane Sutherland's death. 00:22:01.383 --> 00:22:03.383 I'm calling that they be charged with the murder of Shane 00:22:05.823 --> 00:22:07.823 Wooden, saying that he couldn't breathe several times. 00:22:09.423 --> 00:22:12.263 I'm also calling to make a public comment for tonight's council meeting in regards 00:22:13.423 --> 00:22:15.423 to the lack of transparency from the Stockton PD. 00:22:16.663 --> 00:22:19.583 They need something to be released. 00:22:19.663 --> 00:22:21.663 Unedited body cameras, footage, body cameras, 00:22:23.783 --> 00:22:26.423 store surveillance footage. The officers that were involved in Shane's 00:22:27.183 --> 00:22:29.183 death need to be fired and held accountable 00:22:29.703 --> 00:22:32.183 just as well as anyone else who would be held accountable in this situation. 00:22:32.863 --> 00:22:34.863 Like a murder 00:22:35.223 --> 00:22:37.223 But again, I ask for all footage to be released 00:22:37.543 --> 00:22:39.383 and for the officers to be held accountable for what they've done. 00:22:40.743 --> 00:22:42.743 They've taken away a father, a son, a friend, a brother, 00:22:44.623 --> 00:22:46.623 somebody that was loved and cared about. 00:22:47.383 --> 00:22:49.863 We all want transparency. We all want justice. 00:22:49.903 --> 00:22:51.903 We want everything to be released. 00:22:52.104 --> 00:22:54.104 And that is unedited. 00:22:55.184 --> 00:22:58.104 Thank you. Anonymous writes, 00:22:59.640 --> 00:23:01.640 I'm calling in regards to Shane Sutherland's death. 00:23:01.544 --> 00:23:03.544 I demand unedited videos and surveillance of the month 00:23:05.944 --> 00:23:07.944 and for the two officers who murdered Shane 00:23:08.624 --> 00:23:10.624 to be held accountable. Thank you. 00:23:13.264 --> 00:23:15.264 But this time, we have public comment from Miss Kathleen, 00:23:16.424 --> 00:23:18.424 the person. 00:23:43.904 --> 00:23:46.344 Good evening, City Council. It is always exciting for me to attend an in-person meeting 00:23:50.505 --> 00:23:52.505 out of respect and proper decorum must be followed. 00:23:54.265 --> 00:23:57.225 I agree. California Penal Code 6813 00:23:59.250 --> 00:24:01.250 and Stockton Council Manual 100.3 Decorum 00:24:02.465 --> 00:24:04.465 In particular, I doubt that there is any jail time attached. 00:24:06.625 --> 00:24:08.505 It is difficult, but I must apologize for my behavioral outburst 00:24:10.185 --> 00:24:12.625 here in City Hall. I do not want to impede city business. 00:24:14.105 --> 00:24:16.105 However, I will continue to speak out 00:24:16.305 --> 00:24:18.305 against antiquated and punitive groups 00:24:18.825 --> 00:24:20.825 employed by the city because property owners 00:24:21.945 --> 00:24:23.945 extract expense and unrealistic, unimpeachable demands. 00:24:25.545 --> 00:24:28.185 While homelessness issues suck hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars quarterly. 00:24:30.905 --> 00:24:33.905 It is unfair double standards I come to City Hall with sincere intentions. 00:24:35.705 --> 00:24:37.705 I am driven by the belief that Stockton can get things right. 00:24:39.785 --> 00:24:41.785 City Council people are elected of a municipal legislature. 00:24:43.665 --> 00:24:46.625 A city council enacts laws and promotes the safety of its citizens. 00:24:47.906 --> 00:24:49.906 A city council person works to ensure his or her district 00:24:51.946 --> 00:24:53.946 residents are treated fairly by those policies. 00:24:55.546 --> 00:24:57.546 I do not come here to hear elitist views of citizens. 00:24:59.906 --> 00:25:01.906 You will hear 3 minutes of criticism for me and it is over. 00:25:03.426 --> 00:25:05.426 But expect reminders if it is not equitable. 00:25:06.186 --> 00:25:08.866 I wait £200. Believe me, I could have my weight in gold 00:25:10.586 --> 00:25:12.586 by the ways I've been disrespect over the last seven 00:25:13.426 --> 00:25:15.666 plus years. Even a city mayor, a sitting one, has publicly 00:25:17.746 --> 00:25:20.546 and personally attacked me. I let it slide like sweat off my brow 00:25:22.586 --> 00:25:24.586 I have argued with the state senator and a former District 00:25:26.546 --> 00:25:28.546 three councilwoman over social media postings. 00:25:29.946 --> 00:25:31.946 You are well paid, extremely well, but the work you do, 00:25:34.466 --> 00:25:36.466 is it too much to get a car back or look into complaints? 00:25:38.306 --> 00:25:40.306 The exception to the work rule is the base mayor and the mayor 00:25:41.626 --> 00:25:43.626 have no complaints about your work ethics. 00:25:43.907 --> 00:25:45.907 COVID19 has been hard on all of us. 00:25:46.387 --> 00:25:48.387 For me to trip to New Orleans to visit 00:25:49.107 --> 00:25:51.107 a loving relative and off to a transplant hospital 00:25:53.307 --> 00:25:56.147 to major a major back surgery with the week of hospitalization 00:25:58.147 --> 00:26:00.387 to heart stents, ambulatory problems and 14 negative COVID tests. 00:26:03.187 --> 00:26:05.187 I don't want your pity. I want a break. 00:26:05.707 --> 00:26:08.667 I want the same considerations that is given to the unsheltered. 00:26:09.547 --> 00:26:11.547 Before you forced me out of my house and into the street. 00:26:12.707 --> 00:26:14.707 We don't have to like each other to work on things that add 00:26:15.787 --> 00:26:17.787 to this city's stability and progress going forward. 00:26:19.387 --> 00:26:21.387 As a taxpaying citizen, as senior retired 00:26:22.867 --> 00:26:25.387 health care professional, in-bound citizen 00:26:25.627 --> 00:26:27.627 and supporter of many charitable organizations. 00:26:28.507 --> 00:26:30.507 I am not your everyday crackpot. 00:26:30.707 --> 00:26:32.707 I'm a God fearing, Jesus loving woman that is full of sin. 00:26:35.587 --> 00:26:37.587 I have been in this community for 63 plus years. 00:26:38.747 --> 00:26:40.747 If you think I can't generate enough support to make you think 00:26:42.308 --> 00:26:44.308 twice about your decisions, you are all sorely mistaken. But 00:26:57.680 --> 00:26:58.908 thank you, Miss Scopus. And our next speaker, Mr. Nate. 00:27:00.308 --> 00:27:02.308 Not Hello. 00:27:23.280 --> 00:27:25.268 Good evening, Nate. Not ten, 21 West Acacia Street. 00:27:26.468 --> 00:27:28.468 Here in Stockton. 00:27:28.828 --> 00:27:31.668 I'm here speaking as a private citizen, but I'll clarify that a moment. 00:27:33.308 --> 00:27:35.668 Good evening, Mayor Lincoln, Vice Premier for Gaza Council members and City Manager Black. 00:27:38.829 --> 00:27:40.829 I spoke about Howard Street 00:27:41.269 --> 00:27:44.690 in the previous meeting, which was four weeks ago, and I said I'd probably follow up, and that's what I'm doing. 00:27:45.549 --> 00:27:47.469 I did say I was speaking as a private citizen, and that is true. 00:27:48.189 --> 00:27:50.189 I'm retired, formerly director of planning for San Joaquin RTD, 00:27:51.989 --> 00:27:54.149 but retired. However, I should point out 00:27:54.429 --> 00:27:57.309 in the interest of full disclosure, that I do do some part time consulting work, 00:27:58.589 --> 00:28:00.589 and some of that work is done with Dr. Figure 00:28:02.589 --> 00:28:04.589 Dr. Vesti mixing up my Italian names here. 00:28:05.829 --> 00:28:07.829 And and he is he is involved with promoting 00:28:09.549 --> 00:28:11.549 the idea of Howard Street 00:28:11.709 --> 00:28:14.549 at this point, there is no official project, and I have no official title or anything of Howard Street 00:28:17.949 --> 00:28:19.949 is located between commerce and color 00:28:22.109 --> 00:28:24.109 Lincoln and Fifth Street, and it's on the South Side 00:28:24.909 --> 00:28:26.909 of St George's Private School in South Stockton. 00:28:30.189 --> 00:28:32.789 It has developed a measurable homeless population that is becoming a near 00:28:35.230 --> 00:28:37.150 permanent encampment with cards, shade structures, bedding, cookware, etc. 00:28:40.390 --> 00:28:42.310 So regardless of any future project, this area is already very problematic. 00:28:45.790 --> 00:28:47.790 Howard Street currently in this area. 00:28:47.950 --> 00:28:50.870 Now it's a full fledged street in other areas. But in this two block area, it's a dirt pathway 00:28:52.350 --> 00:28:54.350 that is not even in as good a condition as an alleyway yet. 00:28:55.630 --> 00:28:57.630 It does have a manhole cover over what apparently is a sewer 00:28:58.310 --> 00:29:00.310 line and cars do drive over this bumpy, dusty road 00:29:02.190 --> 00:29:04.190 pretty regularly every day. 00:29:04.230 --> 00:29:06.230 It's on the southern border of St George's private school 00:29:10.870 --> 00:29:13.110 and it is an eyesore and it poses a safety risk to both the school 00:29:14.110 --> 00:29:16.230 and the immediate neighborhood and the immediate residential homes. 00:29:18.190 --> 00:29:20.190 Plans are developing to invest private property 00:29:21.670 --> 00:29:23.670 in the St George's campus that would greatly improve 00:29:24.870 --> 00:29:26.870 this school, significantly benefit this neighborhood. 00:29:29.470 --> 00:29:31.470 However, and there's also a large playground there 00:29:31.831 --> 00:29:34.191 that used to be a little league park. All of this could be improved and there's already 00:29:35.710 --> 00:29:37.710 private money available to do a lot of this 00:29:39.111 --> 00:29:41.111 However, it does not make a lot of sense 00:29:41.351 --> 00:29:43.351 to invest in St George's when you have Howard Street 00:29:43.551 --> 00:29:45.551 sitting right behind it with all these challenges, 00:29:46.631 --> 00:29:48.631 this two block length of unimproved Howard Street 00:29:48.791 --> 00:29:50.791 could be developed into as many as 12 residential properties, 00:29:52.191 --> 00:29:54.791 providing beautiful family housing that would both enhance 00:29:54.791 --> 00:29:56.791 and improve the property values in this neighborhood. 00:29:58.791 --> 00:30:00.831 Private money is available to begin this project and to improve St George's. 00:30:03.951 --> 00:30:05.871 That's two separate things. Private money is available for to get it started, at least 00:30:08.351 --> 00:30:10.631 the time is now to begin looking at this project in a serious way. 00:30:12.751 --> 00:30:14.991 As many of you probably know today, the US House of Representatives 00:30:15.551 --> 00:30:17.111 did approve the writing of the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill, 00:30:19.991 --> 00:30:21.991 and there's already been an agreement that that bill, 00:30:23.710 --> 00:30:25.710 plus the one point 00:30:26.991 --> 00:30:29.832 OK, infrastructure money is coming. You folks have a lot of money 00:30:29.832 --> 00:30:31.832 from the COVID relief and this is a great project. 00:30:32.712 --> 00:30:35.512 I will follow up with you. Thank you very much. Thank you. You're not 00:30:36.592 --> 00:30:38.592 our next speaker is Miss Patricia Barrett. 00:30:48.552 --> 00:30:50.552 Oh, yes, please. 00:30:52.552 --> 00:30:54.672 Thank you. I second him. 00:30:54.672 --> 00:30:56.672 I only live three blocks from that spot. 00:30:57.552 --> 00:30:59.872 Thanks to Mayor Lincoln City Council. 00:31:01.152 --> 00:31:04.152 Council member warmly. This morning, I was at the Board of Supervisors 00:31:04.752 --> 00:31:06.752 meeting due to the request for more testing, rapid testing. 00:31:08.232 --> 00:31:10.112 Sites needed. In our county and our city, particularly in my district, 00:31:12.912 --> 00:31:15.232 District six, where the underserved are primarily 00:31:15.672 --> 00:31:17.672 Hispanic and African-American. 00:31:18.720 --> 00:31:20.720 And there are multiple. 00:31:20.112 --> 00:31:22.112 Comments on this. Request. 00:31:22.872 --> 00:31:24.352 I'm here because my district six, the most underserved in the county 00:31:26.433 --> 00:31:28.433 and in our city have the highest never recovered. 00:31:30.393 --> 00:31:32.393 I am fully vaccinated, follow required guidelines. 00:31:34.753 --> 00:31:36.753 Was exposed to someone who is fully vaccinated. 00:31:38.393 --> 00:31:40.393 And follow the guidelines to the best of their ability 00:31:40.873 --> 00:31:42.873 at the conference two weeks ago. 00:31:43.273 --> 00:31:46.330 That three to five day window. Where you. Should go and get once you're exposed. 00:31:47.553 --> 00:31:49.553 I got in line at Edison High School. 00:31:50.593 --> 00:31:52.593 Took me about 45 minutes 00:31:53.353 --> 00:31:55.833 before it was nothing. People are worried. About this this. 00:31:56.993 --> 00:31:58.993 Come around 00:32:02.113 --> 00:32:04.113 but after the board meeting, ironically, I go home and I go to my neighbor. 00:32:06.873 --> 00:32:08.513 I poncho. Poncho comes the sun comes out 00:32:09.593 --> 00:32:11.593 and my brother, he doesn't want to come out ok. 00:32:11.833 --> 00:32:13.833 I don't want your brother. What? Your dad or my dad. 00:32:14.193 --> 00:32:17.730 The brother comes out. What do you need? I so I want to talk to your dad. 00:32:17.993 --> 00:32:19.993 We don't feel good. I go, Why aren't you? 00:32:20.730 --> 00:32:22.593 I said, Why aren't you at school? He goes, We don't feel good. 00:32:23.114 --> 00:32:25.114 I said, Well, did you get tested for COVID? 00:32:25.474 --> 00:32:27.474 And I know they're vaccinated. They're fully vaccinated. 00:32:27.874 --> 00:32:29.874 The two adults in the two teenagers. 00:32:30.154 --> 00:32:32.154 And he says the lines so long. 00:32:33.754 --> 00:32:36.114 And I said, OK, so now we know why a lot of our people are not getting tested. 00:32:39.674 --> 00:32:42.554 This can't go on anymore. We need sites. 00:32:42.714 --> 00:32:44.714 We need people to back up these sites, OK? 00:32:46.340 --> 00:32:48.340 We have community centers in our district. 00:32:48.674 --> 00:32:50.674 We have parks, we have schools. 00:32:51.434 --> 00:32:53.874 We can get more sites. But there there's this nine to five hour. 00:32:55.514 --> 00:32:57.514 We have working parents. I have grandpa. 00:32:58.114 --> 00:33:00.114 The parents are there. They don't drive. 00:33:00.394 --> 00:33:03.740 They can't that way to your children come home from work to drive to the site. You're closed. 00:33:04.834 --> 00:33:07.434 They're not open on the weekends. We need more site 00:33:08.314 --> 00:33:10.314 So I'm here to reach out to the city and the leaders 00:33:10.394 --> 00:33:12.394 and ask them to hold hands with the county 00:33:12.794 --> 00:33:14.794 to please find a way to support our citizens 00:33:15.194 --> 00:33:17.194 in receiving a better quality of life. 00:33:17.474 --> 00:33:20.340 This COVID and it's variants are going aren't going anywhere unless we can get a hold on it. 00:33:22.875 --> 00:33:24.875 So again, please take this request to your cable 00:33:26.315 --> 00:33:28.315 and find a way to bring it to South Stockton. 00:33:28.515 --> 00:33:30.755 It is possible. I even offered City Council 00:33:31.275 --> 00:33:33.675 member warm place that we can start a complete committee to follow through with this. 00:33:35.275 --> 00:33:37.275 And this committee can also 00:33:38.595 --> 00:33:41.155 consider excuse me, this committee can also address concerns 00:33:43.275 --> 00:33:45.275 such as diabetes, liver failure, and asthma. 00:33:47.515 --> 00:33:49.515 That's what is in our side of town. 00:33:49.995 --> 00:33:51.995 You know, I came before you and I said, our site 00:33:52.315 --> 00:33:54.315 town has a ten year or less expectancy. 00:33:55.315 --> 00:33:57.315 We need medical clinics we don't have medical clinics. 00:33:57.995 --> 00:33:59.995 We need to address this. We need some help. 00:34:00.795 --> 00:34:02.795 You guys. 00:34:05.515 --> 00:34:07.635 Thank you. Thank you. 00:34:07.635 --> 00:34:09.635 In spirit 00:34:10.515 --> 00:34:12.515 Our next speaker is Ernest, who. 00:34:24.360 --> 00:34:26.396 Hello, council members. My name is Ernesto. 00:34:26.436 --> 00:34:28.956 Today, I'm standing before you to briefly speak on some concerns 00:34:29.476 --> 00:34:31.476 I have regarding the development and direction of our city. 00:34:33.356 --> 00:34:35.796 I am not opposing development. In fact, I am for it. 00:34:36.760 --> 00:34:38.996 My concerns are with urban sprawl and mainly why I wanted to be up here to just 00:34:41.156 --> 00:34:43.156 emphasize on urban sprawl. 00:34:43.476 --> 00:34:45.476 I want this term to linger in your minds 00:34:46.476 --> 00:34:48.476 before accepting projects within the city limits. 00:34:50.316 --> 00:34:53.196 Because urban sprawl is very unsustainable. 00:34:54.476 --> 00:34:56.476 I know we have projects such as West, like villages 00:34:58.356 --> 00:35:00.356 already in process way before. 00:35:00.556 --> 00:35:03.236 You know, it's already been in the works that is out of my control. 00:35:04.156 --> 00:35:06.836 I'm not opposing it, though. I do wish that our council members would consider 00:35:09.676 --> 00:35:11.676 urban sprawl a little more, as we do have much vacant land 00:35:13.996 --> 00:35:15.996 within the city limits and 00:35:17.917 --> 00:35:19.917 accepting projects such as West Lake is only inevitable 00:35:21.597 --> 00:35:23.597 to what's going to happen with what's going on in Brookside. 00:35:24.757 --> 00:35:27.770 For those of you that do not know what's going on in Brookside, 00:35:27.277 --> 00:35:29.517 I suggest you take a drive out on the road with an open container 00:35:31.197 --> 00:35:33.557 and your cup holder, and then you will see what I am talking about. 00:35:34.957 --> 00:35:36.957 It is a constant maintenance to keep upkeep those roads 00:35:38.477 --> 00:35:40.477 in the Brookside, and there's reasons 00:35:40.597 --> 00:35:42.597 why they happen that are easily avoidable. 00:35:43.157 --> 00:35:45.157 But I fear that those concerns have been overseen 00:35:46.837 --> 00:35:48.837 and now we have another neighborhood being built 00:35:50.317 --> 00:35:52.317 on the west side of Highway five and extending far into the 00:35:54.370 --> 00:35:56.370 west side of Highway five. 00:35:56.877 --> 00:35:58.877 That's really what I wanted to come here and save it for you guys. 00:35:59.437 --> 00:36:01.437 I just emphasize on urban sprawl, 00:36:02.157 --> 00:36:04.157 we have a lot of land within our city 00:36:04.517 --> 00:36:06.517 at our house to hope with addressing many concerns 00:36:08.477 --> 00:36:11.477 that we have with homeless population. If we start eliminating 00:36:12.380 --> 00:36:14.380 some of that vacant land that they like to 00:36:14.478 --> 00:36:16.478 set up encampments in now I can rant about this 00:36:19.118 --> 00:36:21.118 very much so, but I'm just going to finish off 00:36:22.478 --> 00:36:25.398 with that, that when making decisions on accepting projects please do not consider annexing 00:36:27.758 --> 00:36:29.758 from the San Joaquin County for the purpose of economic growth 00:36:32.678 --> 00:36:34.678 as we have going on in Mariposa with you know, the warehouses 00:36:36.638 --> 00:36:39.780 and such areas, some of the infrastructure that the city has is not ready 00:36:41.918 --> 00:36:43.918 to take on those kind of projects 00:36:43.958 --> 00:36:46.238 and these kind of things. Need to be taken into consideration. 00:36:48.780 --> 00:36:49.878 If you don't believe in what I am saying, 00:36:50.678 --> 00:36:52.678 I suggest you go out to Navy Drive and take a look. 00:36:53.198 --> 00:36:55.198 Open up a sewer manhole and check. 00:36:55.438 --> 00:36:57.438 Take a look to that pipe and see how it's flowing. 00:36:58.838 --> 00:37:00.838 That should raise some concerns. 00:37:01.718 --> 00:37:03.518 That is all. Thank you. 00:37:05.878 --> 00:37:08.798 Thank you. And we have one final public comment 00:37:09.959 --> 00:37:12.559 from Miss Cathleen Capuchin. This comment will be for the consent. 00:37:19.839 --> 00:37:21.839 Just back to talk about sidewalks. 00:37:22.119 --> 00:37:24.439 I'm going to be using a walker and I'm going to be walking my neighborhood. 00:37:25.399 --> 00:37:27.399 I got too many sidewalks around here that are buckled. 00:37:29.199 --> 00:37:30.999 Buckled. I made three reports to our Stockton and I got back 00:37:34.999 --> 00:37:36.999 a little message saying that they were five years behind 00:37:39.479 --> 00:37:41.719 and that they aren't going to do 00:37:41.719 --> 00:37:43.719 anything about it if it wasn't caused by a tree 00:37:44.799 --> 00:37:46.799 and both them sidewalks are caused by tree damage. OK. 00:37:48.799 --> 00:37:51.119 They totally buckled. So I resubmitted our Stockton to ask in Stockton. 00:37:54.679 --> 00:37:56.479 And then when the neighbor ladies told me 00:37:56.919 --> 00:37:58.919 that somebody came out to inspect it. 00:37:59.599 --> 00:38:01.599 But when you get sidewalks 00:38:02.279 --> 00:38:04.279 that are two and three beats separated in level, 00:38:06.240 --> 00:38:08.240 there's something wrong and something wrong. 00:38:09.360 --> 00:38:11.360 We cannot walk on these sidewalks the way that there are 00:38:12.960 --> 00:38:15.480 throughout the neighborhood. They they've been there for years and years 00:38:16.480 --> 00:38:19.360 and nobody's bothered to do anything about them except for the last time when I came up here and complained 00:38:21.920 --> 00:38:23.920 They went out and patched the sidewalk, 00:38:24.120 --> 00:38:27.000 but they never bothered to come back. Then they denied my request when I asked them to fix it again. 00:38:29.680 --> 00:38:31.680 So I don't know what's going on. 00:38:32.440 --> 00:38:35.360 I thought we had money. I thought there was money in the budget. 00:38:36.280 --> 00:38:38.280 I think there's 775,000 up for consideration tonight. 00:38:41.280 --> 00:38:43.280 You know, I know we made lists, were asked in 00:38:44.560 --> 00:38:46.560 and people were asked to turn in their sidewalk problems in. 00:38:47.920 --> 00:38:50.680 But I don't know what's going on. I don't know where we're at. 00:38:51.400 --> 00:38:53.400 Because I don't see a lot of other 00:38:55.120 --> 00:38:57.800 repair work here and there. And that's it. 00:38:58.800 --> 00:38:59.600 A trees around the school where I live, they fall down for no reason. 00:39:02.480 --> 00:39:04.480 You just to drive down the road and the whole road is blocked. 00:39:06.481 --> 00:39:08.481 Trees just come down, tree limbs 00:39:12.281 --> 00:39:14.281 now we got a lot of work to do, you know? 00:39:14.441 --> 00:39:16.441 And I'm tired of paying for it. I really am. 00:39:16.841 --> 00:39:18.881 I look at all the waste in throughout our city, and it really disgusts me. 00:39:21.681 --> 00:39:23.921 It really does, because I'm trying hard to cover it and everything else 00:39:26.641 --> 00:39:28.641 to hold on to our houses, to pay our property taxes 00:39:30.201 --> 00:39:32.201 to do all the things that we need to do to get by. 00:39:33.601 --> 00:39:35.601 And then I get sidelined with B.S. 00:39:36.961 --> 00:39:38.961 We have double standards again, one for homeowner 00:39:39.961 --> 00:39:41.961 property owners and one for the homeless. 00:39:42.801 --> 00:39:45.401 It's not fair. It is not fair. 00:39:45.641 --> 00:39:48.161 We have to come to some kind of agreement or something where it's balanced 00:39:50.321 --> 00:39:52.321 I'm tired of getting picked on my neighborhood. 00:39:53.121 --> 00:39:56.100 My house is not that bad. It's a nice little house. 00:39:56.361 --> 00:39:58.881 It's a family home. You know, the veneer, they said was historic value. 00:40:01.482 --> 00:40:04.420 I couldn't change it. So now they're penalizing me. 00:40:05.362 --> 00:40:07.362 Penalizing me where I had to pay $80 a board 00:40:08.682 --> 00:40:10.682 to replace all that, which I've already done for Redwood Board. 00:40:12.802 --> 00:40:14.802 And it's still not good enough for a city. 00:40:14.922 --> 00:40:16.922 So I don't know what else to do, 00:40:17.282 --> 00:40:19.282 but appreciate your troubles and your time. 00:40:21.162 --> 00:40:23.162 Thank you. 00:40:23.322 --> 00:40:25.282 Thank you, Mr. Percent. That concludes our public comment 00:40:29.202 --> 00:40:31.202 Thank you. 00:40:32.442 --> 00:40:34.442 Agenda Item 12 Consent Agenda. 00:40:35.922 --> 00:40:37.682 Are there any items that the City Council like to pull at this time? 00:40:44.802 --> 00:40:46.962 Do we have moved. To a second. 00:40:48.242 --> 00:40:49.802 Council? Cast your votes, please. 00:40:54.802 --> 00:40:56.802 Motion passes 70. 00:40:57.162 --> 00:40:58.563 Thank you. Agenda Item 13 Administrative Matters. 00:40:59.683 --> 00:41:01.683 There are nine. We'll move on. 14. Unfinished business. 00:41:02.443 --> 00:41:04.643 Unfinished business. There isn't any, so we'll move on. 00:41:05.963 --> 00:41:07.963 A new business item. Giant item 15. 00:41:08.203 --> 00:41:10.203 15.1 update on Emergency Rental Assistance Program IRAP. 00:41:12.883 --> 00:41:14.883 Staff you had floor to present? 00:41:14.963 --> 00:41:16.963 Yes. Director Carey Wright 00:41:17.443 --> 00:41:19.443 will be providing that update 00:41:21.563 --> 00:41:24.163 and we should be seeing her flying through the door momentarily. 00:41:39.243 --> 00:41:40.883 On the agenda. First again, apologies. 00:41:43.323 --> 00:41:45.763 We're going to go ahead and get started with an update on the emergency rental assistance program. 00:41:51.643 --> 00:41:53.300 Just a few important dates to remember. 00:41:55.644 --> 00:41:57.644 The SB 91 was signed into law in January 29th. 00:42:01.124 --> 00:42:03.124 We brought that to council to you in February 00:42:05.440 --> 00:42:07.440 and we launched our program on March 15th. 00:42:08.204 --> 00:42:10.404 Just a few days before launching the American Rescue Plan Act was passed. 00:42:12.684 --> 00:42:14.564 It did dedicate additional funding for Iraq to, but we wouldn't know 00:42:16.604 --> 00:42:19.204 what the numbers were for quite some time. But I did want to note it in this presentation in May, 00:42:21.844 --> 00:42:23.844 we did an update to Council about, you know, basically 00:42:25.244 --> 00:42:27.244 how we launched the program what were the details. 00:42:28.284 --> 00:42:30.284 And tonight we're going to talk about who we're benefiting. 00:42:33.204 --> 00:42:35.204 And then on June 28th, as anticipated, 00:42:35.724 --> 00:42:37.724 the governor signed AB 832. 00:42:38.884 --> 00:42:40.884 And this did make changes to Iraq, one 00:42:42.440 --> 00:42:44.440 that we had to incorporate through the month of July. 00:42:45.440 --> 00:42:47.440 And it did allocate additional funding for Iraq, to 00:42:48.524 --> 00:42:50.524 which we'll talk about in the next presentation. 00:42:51.444 --> 00:42:52.885 And then in July, we met our obligation to the states for all 00:42:56.565 --> 00:42:58.565 obligating enough funds to meet the requirements 00:42:59.325 --> 00:43:01.885 and keep the program going. And we're on target to meet the obligations for the Federal 00:43:04.685 --> 00:43:06.605 Treasury, for the U.S. Treasury, 00:43:08.325 --> 00:43:10.325 so as we know and we've heard from multiple sources 00:43:11.445 --> 00:43:13.445 over the pandemic, are more marginalized 00:43:14.805 --> 00:43:16.805 communities have been heavier hit by the pandemic than others. 00:43:18.605 --> 00:43:20.605 So we wanted to take a look at the racial makeup 00:43:21.885 --> 00:43:23.885 of how we're distributing the dollars. 00:43:24.725 --> 00:43:26.725 So as you can see on the chart in terms of race, 00:43:28.685 --> 00:43:30.965 and we did look, we're using the HUD defined as well as the census defines 00:43:33.885 --> 00:43:35.885 definitions of race so you have the Native, 00:43:37.325 --> 00:43:39.325 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian 00:43:40.725 --> 00:43:42.725 or Alaska Native Asian, white and black or African-American 00:43:45.245 --> 00:43:47.245 we do have another category which you'll see is quite large. 00:43:49.460 --> 00:43:51.460 It's very humbling to note that the percentage 00:43:51.726 --> 00:43:53.726 of African-Americans in the city of Stockton hovers around 11%, 00:43:56.460 --> 00:43:58.460 and yet they are 37% of the applications 00:43:59.726 --> 00:44:01.726 and 30% of 37% of the funding we're distributing. 00:44:03.806 --> 00:44:05.926 So what does that tell us? That tells us that we are reaching 00:44:07.166 --> 00:44:09.166 the communities that need this most, 00:44:09.646 --> 00:44:11.646 but they have been very much impacted 00:44:11.726 --> 00:44:13.726 by the pandemic and the rental issues. 00:44:15.726 --> 00:44:18.206 So this doesn't tell the whole story. We also have to look at ethnicity 00:44:20.886 --> 00:44:23.600 and for ethnicity. The question in our application process is asking 00:44:25.846 --> 00:44:27.846 whether you're Hispanic or Latino or not. 00:44:28.286 --> 00:44:30.286 So 38% of the funding is going to the Hispanic or 00:44:32.206 --> 00:44:34.206 Latino community in Stockton is about 42% 00:44:36.406 --> 00:44:38.406 Latino or Hispanic. 00:44:41.366 --> 00:44:43.366 And moving on, we want to talk a little bit about 00:44:46.207 --> 00:44:48.207 which sectors of the community we're meeting by poverty level. 00:44:52.327 --> 00:44:54.327 So you guys are familiar with the area meeting income. 00:44:56.887 --> 00:44:58.887 So I just want to go through that a little bit. 00:44:59.870 --> 00:45:01.870 The program dictates that we can only help 00:45:02.287 --> 00:45:04.287 those at 80% or below 00:45:05.687 --> 00:45:07.687 and we must prioritize 50% and below. 00:45:09.470 --> 00:45:11.470 So when you take a look at the chart, you can see that 00:45:13.700 --> 00:45:15.700 below 30% am I 00:45:16.687 --> 00:45:18.687 the funding is 42% of the funding is going below 30% am I. 00:45:20.967 --> 00:45:22.967 And to give you just a sense of what that is at 30% 00:45:25.487 --> 00:45:27.487 average area median income which is extremely low income 00:45:29.967 --> 00:45:31.967 a family of four is at $26,500. 00:45:34.647 --> 00:45:36.407 And so that's good to see that we're helping the most needy 00:45:39.607 --> 00:45:41.607 when you look at the 30 to 50% which is very low income, 00:45:43.528 --> 00:45:45.528 we're distributing about 34% of the funds to that population 00:45:48.368 --> 00:45:50.368 and then greater than 50%, but below 80 00:45:51.568 --> 00:45:53.568 is about 25% 00:45:54.528 --> 00:45:56.528 and just from a comparison at 80% 00:45:59.288 --> 00:46:01.288 a family of four income is going to be 59,200 00:46:05.488 --> 00:46:07.488 this is a lovely graph that has a lot of information on it. 00:46:08.768 --> 00:46:10.768 So I want to walk you through this. 00:46:11.528 --> 00:46:14.448 We try to put together just a picture of what's been happening over the last few months 00:46:15.288 --> 00:46:17.288 since we have that data available to us 00:46:19.488 --> 00:46:21.288 in the dark. So just go ahead and look at the bottom left 00:46:22.568 --> 00:46:24.928 and that's going to be your key. We're been tracking phone calls answered. 00:46:26.648 --> 00:46:28.648 This has been a huge component of being able to serve. 00:46:30.208 --> 00:46:32.208 The populations that we have been is being accessible. 00:46:33.568 --> 00:46:35.568 So as you can see in July, 00:46:37.880 --> 00:46:39.488 El Consuelo answered more than 10,500 phone calls 00:46:43.289 --> 00:46:45.289 and when you look at applications submitted, 00:46:45.569 --> 00:46:48.409 that's going to be your light blue. This is something that I was 00:46:50.169 --> 00:46:52.169 anticipating would drop off pretty significantly. 00:46:52.809 --> 00:46:55.809 We've seen a steady inflow, which again tells us there's still that need out there. 00:46:57.889 --> 00:47:00.289 So we're taking a look at that. As a reminder, we did paid media in May and we have not done 00:47:02.769 --> 00:47:04.769 additional paid media since then. 00:47:05.890 --> 00:47:07.449 The gray bar on the right. I just want to note, there's not a sharp decline. 00:47:09.169 --> 00:47:11.169 That's August 00:47:11.449 --> 00:47:14.900 and we're not finished with August yet. So that's anticipated to be up at the levels of June as well. 00:47:16.929 --> 00:47:19.849 And we're kind of talking about distributing about $1,000,000 a week 00:47:22.289 --> 00:47:24.289 so what is all of this great information mean? 00:47:25.369 --> 00:47:27.369 It means that we have distributed about $15 million 00:47:29.169 --> 00:47:31.169 obligated $15 million we've got our system in place. 00:47:33.369 --> 00:47:35.369 So as soon as it's obligated, we've got those wire transfers 00:47:36.249 --> 00:47:38.249 headed through. So it's working out really well. 00:47:38.730 --> 00:47:40.730 I cannot get the state to tell me that I'm number one. 00:47:41.890 --> 00:47:43.890 But they said we were up there with the highest echelons 00:47:44.970 --> 00:47:46.970 of communities within California distributing the funding. 00:47:48.100 --> 00:47:50.130 So that's good news for us. In terms of getting it done efficiently, 00:47:52.450 --> 00:47:54.450 we've helped 2662 families as of yesterday, 00:47:57.890 --> 00:47:59.890 2662 households 00:48:01.650 --> 00:48:03.650 as of yesterday, 00:48:04.170 --> 00:48:06.810 with an average payout of around $5,600. 00:48:08.970 --> 00:48:10.970 And that's in just two weeks. 00:48:11.770 --> 00:48:13.770 So a lot of information in here 00:48:16.890 --> 00:48:18.890 and the next steps include 00:48:19.770 --> 00:48:22.690 the finished topping off in. What is topping off mean when the governor signed a B 00:48:25.610 --> 00:48:27.610 832, he retroactively approved 00:48:29.610 --> 00:48:31.610 paying 100% of rental arrears and perspective rent 00:48:33.250 --> 00:48:36.910 which means stuff I'll consider you had to go back into those accounts 00:48:39.110 --> 00:48:41.110 and top off the requests 00:48:42.131 --> 00:48:44.131 so that we can make those landlords in 00:48:44.771 --> 00:48:46.771 and households whole so 00:48:48.371 --> 00:48:50.371 a concerted push through we're wrapping that up now 00:48:51.691 --> 00:48:53.691 we're preparing for is up to 00:48:53.891 --> 00:48:55.891 we're fulfilling all the reporting obligations 00:48:56.291 --> 00:48:58.291 and just as a reminder state and U.S. 00:48:58.451 --> 00:49:00.451 Treasury is figuring this out as they go as well. 00:49:00.731 --> 00:49:02.731 So that's an ever changing understanding 00:49:03.571 --> 00:49:06.131 of what they're trying to collect national conversations around that 00:49:07.331 --> 00:49:09.331 and then surpassing all of our federal expenditure deadlines. 00:49:11.771 --> 00:49:14.611 And we're on target for that. That concludes my presentation. 00:49:16.371 --> 00:49:19.331 Thank you. So if I may add something, Mayor. Yes. If I may just want to again commend the team, 00:49:22.291 --> 00:49:24.291 Kari and her leadership 00:49:24.971 --> 00:49:26.971 in terms of really designing and executing 00:49:29.910 --> 00:49:31.910 a very effective public private partnership 00:49:32.532 --> 00:49:34.532 with our external partners, primarily 00:49:35.532 --> 00:49:37.532 Elk and Sileo, as well as several other 00:49:38.572 --> 00:49:40.572 sub recipients, recipients under our consigliore 00:49:44.532 --> 00:49:46.532 it's really a case study in terms 00:49:47.292 --> 00:49:49.292 of how you can really do these things when you 00:49:49.812 --> 00:49:51.372 when they seem to be very daunting in the beginning, 00:49:51.972 --> 00:49:53.332 which is why a lot of localities in the state decided not to do this. 00:49:56.212 --> 00:49:58.212 But I just want to commend the team 00:49:59.172 --> 00:50:01.172 for being ahead of schedule, really 00:50:03.132 --> 00:50:05.132 we were we thinking we would be at this point in April. 00:50:07.532 --> 00:50:09.532 I was afraid we weren't going to make it at all. But 00:50:11.732 --> 00:50:13.892 we are looking at fully spending that 20 million 00:50:16.920 --> 00:50:18.920 by the end of the month, first week of September 00:50:18.692 --> 00:50:21.252 which is why that you up to that's coming up next is so important. 00:50:24.812 --> 00:50:27.292 Thank you what would you attribute the so would you attribute the 00:50:29.893 --> 00:50:31.893 the increase the gradual increase from April 00:50:32.413 --> 00:50:34.413 through July to. 00:50:34.813 --> 00:50:36.813 Efficiencies and learned understanding 00:50:37.413 --> 00:50:40.133 of how things work. There's been improvement process through every aspect 00:50:42.573 --> 00:50:44.573 including our Yardi technology. 00:50:44.733 --> 00:50:46.733 They're on a learning curve I can see it Sylvio being fully 00:50:48.173 --> 00:50:50.173 staffed the the partnership 00:50:52.533 --> 00:50:54.533 network really getting out there in the community 00:50:54.613 --> 00:50:56.613 hitting it hard in May that paid media was really important 00:50:58.693 --> 00:51:00.693 to drive a lot of awareness and and kind of traffic 00:51:03.253 --> 00:51:05.253 and then being available and that's the thing 00:51:05.613 --> 00:51:07.373 that we found kind of the hardest of all is that people want to communicate 00:51:10.530 --> 00:51:12.530 in a variety of ways you have to pick up the phone. 00:51:12.253 --> 00:51:14.253 You have to have a phone number for people to call. 00:51:15.213 --> 00:51:17.213 And we've had those partners you know, I would say, 00:51:19.293 --> 00:51:21.133 you know, not just our conciliar but the NAACP, Stockton branch, 00:51:23.173 --> 00:51:25.173 the African-American Chamber, we had the Hispanic chamber 00:51:27.934 --> 00:51:29.934 211 is out there answering phone calls 00:51:31.214 --> 00:51:33.214 and driving traffic, you know, inclusion and newsletters. 00:51:34.534 --> 00:51:37.334 Church leaders, when we went out to National Night Out 00:51:38.140 --> 00:51:40.654 that you were out, fliers were everywhere. So it was kind of a full 00:51:40.814 --> 00:51:42.814 community effort and really getting our legs under us. 00:51:44.654 --> 00:51:46.654 It does speak to the need, though. 00:51:47.734 --> 00:51:49.734 Again, I kind of anticipated we'd be dropping off 00:51:50.374 --> 00:51:53.134 a little bit and be a little bit harder to to get those applications. 00:51:53.214 --> 00:51:55.214 And we're not seeing that yet. 00:51:56.174 --> 00:51:58.174 Thank you very, Mayor Fugazi. 00:51:59.214 --> 00:52:01.214 Thank you, Mayor a couple of questions. 00:52:01.694 --> 00:52:03.694 So you said 202,662 households. 00:52:08.540 --> 00:52:10.540 Yes. And I noticed when I added up, does that not include 00:52:13.374 --> 00:52:15.374 August or does that include so the people you funded 00:52:17.694 --> 00:52:19.694 through August. 00:52:20.734 --> 00:52:22.734 It should include everyone up to yesterday. 00:52:23.415 --> 00:52:25.415 OK, so I'm curious to know 00:52:26.415 --> 00:52:28.415 then, because there were 3149 applications received 00:52:30.935 --> 00:52:32.935 so of roughly 487 didn't get funded. 00:52:35.550 --> 00:52:37.550 What was a reason 00:52:37.495 --> 00:52:39.495 what were some of the reasons why people did 00:52:40.695 --> 00:52:42.695 not receive some of this money? 00:52:44.255 --> 00:52:46.255 Well, so the program is ongoing. 00:52:46.415 --> 00:52:48.775 It hasn't concluded yet. So we did receive 00:52:50.655 --> 00:52:53.375 several hundred applications in July. And so those are still being processed. 00:52:54.655 --> 00:52:56.655 So there isn't really, you know, that 00:52:57.255 --> 00:52:59.455 that is not an accurate statement that we've declined over 500 applications. 00:53:02.295 --> 00:53:04.295 I'm just going off the numbers on the paper. 00:53:04.495 --> 00:53:05.815 I'm saying. So they're still processing those. Yes. 00:53:07.335 --> 00:53:09.335 So what would be a reason for somebody 00:53:10.335 --> 00:53:12.335 not to qualify for some of this? 00:53:13.815 --> 00:53:15.815 So their income does exceeds the eligibility 00:53:18.895 --> 00:53:20.415 they did not submit the appropriate paperwork and were unable to obtain it. 00:53:23.296 --> 00:53:25.296 Um, I mean, you know, we were talking 00:53:26.176 --> 00:53:28.176 about this yesterday with staff our attitude is get to yes. 00:53:30.160 --> 00:53:32.160 How can we get the information so that we can understand 00:53:32.776 --> 00:53:34.736 instead of saying, here's a reason why we can't give out the funding. So 00:53:37.936 --> 00:53:39.936 there's a pretty low decline rate. 00:53:40.496 --> 00:53:42.496 We keep the cases open even though we don't have to 00:53:42.936 --> 00:53:44.936 in order to try and pull that information 00:53:45.496 --> 00:53:47.496 and give the family every opportunity so. 00:53:49.616 --> 00:53:51.616 And then I liked when you explained topping off. Yes. 00:53:54.936 --> 00:53:56.936 So does this mean then that 00:53:58.576 --> 00:54:00.576 these individuals I mean, have have we done any work with them 00:54:02.856 --> 00:54:04.856 to make sure moving forward that this doesn't happen again? 00:54:07.776 --> 00:54:09.776 Or I mean, is there any follow up? 00:54:12.160 --> 00:54:14.160 So I think that they're not coming back. 00:54:14.136 --> 00:54:16.136 So we've got it taken care of. 00:54:16.456 --> 00:54:18.857 So, I mean, the simple answer would be, no, we're not providing 00:54:19.497 --> 00:54:21.497 those types of housing counseling services. 00:54:21.977 --> 00:54:23.977 We're processing applications. 00:54:24.577 --> 00:54:26.857 But I would like to hold the rest of the comment until you wrap to where 00:54:27.937 --> 00:54:29.937 we'll talk a little bit more about housing stability, 00:54:30.617 --> 00:54:32.617 which was incorporated in some of the legislation for Iraq to 00:54:35.817 --> 00:54:37.817 OK. Um, 00:54:38.937 --> 00:54:40.737 oh, OK. Thank you. 00:54:41.737 --> 00:54:43.170 Thank you. Councilmember Joe Breck. 00:54:44.170 --> 00:54:46.457 Thank you, Mayor. And I was kind of circling around the same thing, 00:54:46.617 --> 00:54:48.617 but I was going to try a different approach 00:54:49.217 --> 00:54:51.217 on the people who were not funded. 00:54:51.857 --> 00:54:53.857 Yeah, I think I'd be interested to figure out 00:54:53.937 --> 00:54:55.937 the number of people who have and not who, but there aren't 00:54:56.897 --> 00:54:58.897 people who haven't and then what the categories are for, 00:55:00.617 --> 00:55:02.257 for the reasons. That we can get you the exact number as a follow up. 00:55:04.697 --> 00:55:06.497 That would be great. That knocks out two of my questions. 00:55:06.777 --> 00:55:09.257 The next one was do you have 00:55:09.697 --> 00:55:11.697 and an average number of days from when someone 00:55:12.737 --> 00:55:14.737 submits an application to one of the funded. 00:55:16.138 --> 00:55:18.138 It's probably in the software. 00:55:18.898 --> 00:55:21.418 But given the numbers and the speed that we're processing, 00:55:21.938 --> 00:55:23.938 it hasn't risen to the level of I'm really concerned about it. 00:55:25.538 --> 00:55:27.538 There will be cases that linger for some time because, again, 00:55:28.738 --> 00:55:30.738 they don't have the information. 00:55:30.898 --> 00:55:32.898 Our guidelines say that we need to contact them 00:55:33.180 --> 00:55:35.978 at least three times give them seven days to get this information and we can close the case. 00:55:37.418 --> 00:55:39.418 We haven't really been doing that because we want them to get the information. 00:55:40.298 --> 00:55:43.218 And and the reason I ask is that I think it's something to help us promote the program, 00:55:44.938 --> 00:55:46.938 say, hey, some application, the average number, you know, 00:55:47.858 --> 00:55:49.618 the average number of days people are getting funded or whatever that may be, right. 00:55:51.818 --> 00:55:53.818 I told you four months I'm not saying that it is. 00:55:54.378 --> 00:55:56.378 It's not. You're less. You're less. Yeah. 00:55:56.898 --> 00:55:59.698 You know, interested in applying for a program. But I think 00:55:59.698 --> 00:56:01.698 we might be surprised that that number is actually lower, 00:56:01.738 --> 00:56:03.738 which we can hopefully share with folks and then 00:56:04.858 --> 00:56:06.858 so Elton Sileo is handling 00:56:08.418 --> 00:56:11.180 phone call, the phone call. They have the call center and 00:56:12.819 --> 00:56:15.539 they're processing the applications. And I look at the number of phone calls. 00:56:15.859 --> 00:56:18.579 That's a lot of phone calls. It is. So that tells me 00:56:20.990 --> 00:56:22.990 how many how many folks that I have handling this 00:56:23.190 --> 00:56:25.190 and then are there are people having are their wait times? 00:56:26.859 --> 00:56:28.859 Are they able to track, you know, 00:56:29.179 --> 00:56:31.859 the number of times that something might not be a hang up, anything like right. 00:56:32.819 --> 00:56:34.819 Figure out whether somebody went into the queue. 00:56:35.259 --> 00:56:37.259 Is there an average wait time, long range phone? 00:56:37.659 --> 00:56:39.619 Is there no wait time? I'm interested in those kind of stuff 00:56:39.939 --> 00:56:41.939 because I think those are also 00:56:42.579 --> 00:56:44.899 looking at the volume of phone calls telling me that people are probably utilizing that method 00:56:47.699 --> 00:56:49.699 primarily compared to some of the other methods that we track. 00:56:50.259 --> 00:56:51.619 Right. I think people really want to talk to a human as anyone does. 00:56:56.379 --> 00:56:58.379 So what I'm looking for when I'm looking at the phone calls, 00:56:59.379 --> 00:57:01.379 is it relative to the number of applications coming in? 00:57:04.539 --> 00:57:06.539 We did experience when we were launching, you know, a 00:57:07.459 --> 00:57:09.459 significant startup time where I think that drove 00:57:10.900 --> 00:57:12.900 the number of calls up in kind of the mid June area. 00:57:16.100 --> 00:57:18.100 And then in July, there was a lot of questions 00:57:18.580 --> 00:57:20.580 about evictions and the new legislation. 00:57:21.600 --> 00:57:23.600 So some of it's informational. 00:57:23.220 --> 00:57:25.220 I can dig deeper into the phone calls, but 00:57:25.740 --> 00:57:27.740 because the complaints have been so minimal from 00:57:29.300 --> 00:57:31.460 we usually hear about it, right? And we did hear about it early on. 00:57:33.700 --> 00:57:35.700 I have not really like, OK, what's the exact wait time? 00:57:36.940 --> 00:57:38.980 And, and, you know, it's what are the questions we're getting? 00:57:40.700 --> 00:57:42.700 Are those addressed in our frequently asked questions? 00:57:43.700 --> 00:57:45.700 Are they getting the information that they need? 00:57:45.940 --> 00:57:48.860 But I'm sure there's people calling multiple times who they don't want to wait. Mhm. 00:57:49.620 --> 00:57:51.620 Well I think that's why you kind of trigger me to recognizing 00:57:53.100 --> 00:57:56.600 that when I was seeing that, when I saw that the applications submitted versus 00:57:56.260 --> 00:57:58.540 the calls answered it started widening. Right. 00:57:58.540 --> 00:58:01.200 I was hearing what was going on right you were starting 00:58:01.200 --> 00:58:03.200 to see that separation among those two data points. 00:58:04.200 --> 00:58:06.901 But thank you very much. Appreciate it. 00:58:07.261 --> 00:58:09.261 A lot of scrutiny is are grateful for this program. 00:58:10.181 --> 00:58:12.741 Councilmember, right. Yes. No questions. 00:58:13.301 --> 00:58:15.301 Just, just a comment and a complement. 00:58:16.610 --> 00:58:18.610 I have had the opportunity to observe your staff out 00:58:19.261 --> 00:58:21.741 in the public you have a couple of different public events sharing this information. 00:58:23.610 --> 00:58:25.610 And I have to tell you, I admire their professionalism 00:58:25.701 --> 00:58:28.501 and their knowledge, the the amount of people they were able to cycle through, 00:58:30.421 --> 00:58:33.301 handing out fliers, you know, stopping people and making sure they took a flier. 00:58:34.501 --> 00:58:36.501 And many times after one sheet, they talked to them, 00:58:37.541 --> 00:58:39.861 they wound up taking fliers. So yeah, we're giving 100% here. 00:58:41.101 --> 00:58:43.581 And I'm really pleased to see that. And I think we're going above and beyond what a lot 00:58:45.581 --> 00:58:47.581 of communities are doing. So thank you. Thank you. 00:58:49.901 --> 00:58:51.221 Thank you. Councilmember Wamsley. 00:58:54.141 --> 00:58:55.821 Thank you, Mayor. And I do have to agree with Councilmember Wright. 00:58:57.901 --> 00:58:59.901 I was at home and got a knock on the door 00:59:01.181 --> 00:59:03.181 and it was all Conciliar and they were asking me 00:59:04.462 --> 00:59:07.102 if I knew about the ERA app. And I was just kind of like, oh, this is great. 00:59:08.220 --> 00:59:10.220 I'm just going to kind of listen to what they're saying 00:59:11.620 --> 00:59:13.620 and they just kind of walk me through the whole process. 00:59:14.102 --> 00:59:16.102 They walk me through about the the different opportunities. 00:59:17.862 --> 00:59:19.862 Rather, I needed like help with rental assistance. 00:59:20.862 --> 00:59:22.862 I was like, oh my God, this is so awesome. 00:59:23.102 --> 00:59:25.942 So I gave Inez a call right there on the spot and just praised her staff. 00:59:27.462 --> 00:59:30.422 So I wanted to elevate that. But I do have a question 00:59:32.742 --> 00:59:35.302 the statistics are great. Are the the numbers for we talk about the calls 00:59:38.620 --> 00:59:40.620 answered, but I was just curious to 00:59:41.342 --> 00:59:43.342 to know why like out of 10,000 calls in July 00:59:47.462 --> 00:59:49.462 there was only 698 applications are looking at like art. 00:59:53.142 --> 00:59:55.142 Is there some type of barrier for either 00:59:57.142 --> 00:59:59.142 landlords or tenants to apply for 01:00:01.703 --> 01:00:03.503 this support? I was just kind of curious. 01:00:05.230 --> 01:00:08.230 No, no, very good question Councilwoman. As Director Wright mentioned 01:00:10.463 --> 01:00:12.463 we have and can you provide 01:00:13.223 --> 01:00:15.223 your typical call center metrics. 01:00:15.943 --> 01:00:18.143 But in the case like this, this is a different kind of call center. 01:00:18.583 --> 01:00:20.583 This is a call center, as she mentioned, 01:00:20.783 --> 01:00:22.783 where we're going to take whatever time is necessary 01:00:23.583 --> 01:00:25.663 on a case by case basis to walk with the applicant through every single thing. 01:00:28.903 --> 01:00:30.903 So it may be 5 minutes with one applicant, it could be 01:00:32.183 --> 01:00:34.183 20 minutes with another one. 01:00:34.663 --> 01:00:37.623 But if that 20 minutes is going to help them to be successful in the process, we're going to do that. 01:00:40.423 --> 01:00:42.423 So it's, 01:00:43.303 --> 01:00:45.303 it's, it's, it's probably not reasonable to expect a one 01:00:48.103 --> 01:00:50.103 for one comparison because each, each potential client 01:00:52.823 --> 01:00:54.823 is going to be different and have different issues. 01:00:57.224 --> 01:00:59.224 So it's going to sort of skew 01:00:59.464 --> 01:01:01.464 some of the metrics not all, you know, you know, 01:01:02.864 --> 01:01:04.864 but we can provide your standard course 01:01:05.704 --> 01:01:07.704 and a metrics 01:01:08.704 --> 01:01:10.104 thank you. And then as we're finalizing phase one 01:01:12.944 --> 01:01:14.944 and preparing for phase two, 01:01:14.984 --> 01:01:16.984 do you know whether or not there's some delay in funding? 01:01:17.464 --> 01:01:19.464 Because I've received a few calls from applicants 01:01:21.784 --> 01:01:23.784 that were approved but had not been funded in the rent. 01:01:25.824 --> 01:01:27.824 So is there some delay 01:01:28.664 --> 01:01:30.664 as we're preparing to launch for the second phase? 01:01:31.664 --> 01:01:33.664 So it is a process and they can receive that. 01:01:34.864 --> 01:01:36.864 They're approved that batch we call them 01:01:37.384 --> 01:01:39.384 batches needs to make it over to economic development 01:01:41.544 --> 01:01:43.704 where it's scrutinized for a third time just to get the approval. 01:01:45.584 --> 01:01:47.584 The wire transfer is filled out, reviewed. 01:01:49.424 --> 01:01:51.424 It comes to my desk, it comes to Harry's desk, 01:01:52.904 --> 01:01:54.904 it goes back to admin services. 01:01:55.665 --> 01:01:57.665 It gets wired to Yardi and Yardi, then deposits. 01:01:59.745 --> 01:02:01.745 So there is a delay 01:02:02.745 --> 01:02:04.745 in the sense that they might receive the 01:02:05.385 --> 01:02:07.665 they've been approved which is good because they can let their 01:02:08.465 --> 01:02:11.305 landlord know that they've been approved or it's the landlord that's being notified 01:02:12.745 --> 01:02:14.745 and they're told that it will be coming, you know, 01:02:15.985 --> 01:02:18.505 in a certain amount of time. I don't know exactly what the email says, but it is a process. 01:02:21.225 --> 01:02:23.225 And we do that to ensure quality control, to ensure 01:02:25.185 --> 01:02:27.625 that we don't approve cases. We shouldn't be you know, 01:02:27.785 --> 01:02:29.785 we need a lot of eyes on this is a lot of money. 01:02:30.225 --> 01:02:32.545 So we do take the time. And our due diligence in that does feel like a very long time. 01:02:35.505 --> 01:02:37.505 When you're very concerned about your house 01:02:37.545 --> 01:02:39.545 and your husband's ability. Right. 01:02:40.250 --> 01:02:42.250 And then I would only add that there are people 01:02:44.385 --> 01:02:46.625 who are missing documents. So if it's taken a long time 01:02:47.545 --> 01:02:49.545 and they haven't submitted their documents, then 01:02:50.625 --> 01:02:52.625 we can't process it and we can't move forward. Mm. 01:02:53.746 --> 01:02:55.746 And then is there a further 01:02:56.546 --> 01:02:59.186 support if there are barriers to like the uploading 01:03:01.660 --> 01:03:03.660 of the documents and, you know, 01:03:05.586 --> 01:03:07.586 any further information that's, that's necessary 01:03:08.986 --> 01:03:11.866 to kind of wrap up the application. So part of the phone calls will be seeking out help. 01:03:14.946 --> 01:03:16.946 So we're still doing the community center 01:03:17.426 --> 01:03:19.426 library hours and the in-person appointments. 01:03:20.506 --> 01:03:23.426 We're still doing kind of the door knocking that you're talking about going through things 01:03:24.866 --> 01:03:26.866 with people. So there's multiple ways 01:03:27.660 --> 01:03:29.660 for them to be able to be successful. 01:03:29.466 --> 01:03:31.466 Would I say we've eliminated all barriers? 01:03:31.786 --> 01:03:34.266 No, but we've made a significant stride 01:03:34.546 --> 01:03:37.346 with our partners, I think, to be able to communicate the resources available. 01:03:39.306 --> 01:03:40.706 Thank you. And then my final question is, as we're looking at the rent, 01:03:43.546 --> 01:03:45.546 a moratorium expiring at the end of next month, 01:03:48.386 --> 01:03:50.386 is there any like indicators of like 01:03:53.427 --> 01:03:55.427 a wave of folks who are going to be. 01:03:56.947 --> 01:03:58.947 So, if you don't mind, I would like to address that. 01:03:59.267 --> 01:04:01.267 And you wrap to a conversation because that was contemplated 01:04:03.147 --> 01:04:05.507 with the legislation and we're having to make some adjustments to accommodate that for sure. 01:04:07.707 --> 01:04:10.627 OK, thank you. Thank you, Councilmember Joe Greg. 01:04:11.947 --> 01:04:13.307 Thank you. I just had one final question because I'd heard their name 01:04:14.147 --> 01:04:16.147 the first time and it was quick. I didn't catch it. 01:04:16.627 --> 01:04:18.587 Then I heard it mentioned again, Yardi is a property management software company. 01:04:21.667 --> 01:04:24.187 What's their role? So they are a software company that has stepped up into 01:04:27.827 --> 01:04:29.827 this role as and they work with a lot of housing authorities. 01:04:31.787 --> 01:04:34.747 They work with a lot of other affordable housing income developments 01:04:36.147 --> 01:04:38.147 that track all of these payments. 01:04:38.267 --> 01:04:40.267 So they've adjusted 01:04:41.147 --> 01:04:43.147 to being able to provide the service. 01:04:43.987 --> 01:04:45.987 And so that's how we're taking all the applications online is 01:04:46.988 --> 01:04:48.988 through Yardi 01:04:49.988 --> 01:04:52.668 and, you know, they're learning just like we're learning 01:04:53.708 --> 01:04:55.708 and adjusting their business model as so much 01:04:57.188 --> 01:04:59.188 funding has kind of flooded the communities. 01:05:00.708 --> 01:05:02.708 So they were the option we chose in February 01:05:03.988 --> 01:05:06.468 when we decided to launch the program, we looked at a couple of different platforms 01:05:07.108 --> 01:05:09.348 and who could who could get up and running 01:05:09.348 --> 01:05:11.348 by March 15th was a pretty determining factor. 01:05:12.628 --> 01:05:14.628 But cost was about the same for everything that we looked at. 01:05:14.828 --> 01:05:16.828 So we're pleased so far. 01:05:17.680 --> 01:05:19.680 They've probably already had a lot of the data right rent 01:05:19.428 --> 01:05:22.228 that was behind and who is it coming up? Because I think that's one of the more commonly used 01:05:25.280 --> 01:05:27.280 softwares for property management companies. 01:05:27.868 --> 01:05:29.908 I would think we're reaching out to. I think you 01:05:32.108 --> 01:05:33.948 Thank you. Thank you. 01:05:35.228 --> 01:05:38.280 Agenda item 15.2 Adopt the resolution to accept the appropriate grant 01:05:39.748 --> 01:05:41.748 funding from the United States Department of Treasury Emergency 01:05:42.989 --> 01:05:44.989 Rental Assistance Program from the State of California 01:05:45.669 --> 01:05:47.669 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, 01:05:47.829 --> 01:05:49.829 and to approve the allocation of funds. 01:05:51.549 --> 01:05:53.989 OK, so we want to separate these two items so that you are receiving 01:05:54.589 --> 01:05:56.589 your quarterly update and really differentiate 01:05:56.789 --> 01:05:58.789 between ERA one and what is now IRAP two 01:06:02.749 --> 01:06:04.749 and this one has less pretty pictures, more words, 01:06:05.469 --> 01:06:07.469 but we'll get through it pretty relatively quickly. 01:06:09.909 --> 01:06:12.829 So as I mentioned, on March 11th, the American Rescue Plan Act authorized the additional 01:06:14.469 --> 01:06:16.469 funding for emergency rental assistance. 01:06:16.989 --> 01:06:19.789 What does that mean for Stockton? We received an additional $11 million 01:06:21.909 --> 01:06:23.909 from the US Treasury 01:06:25.749 --> 01:06:27.749 and sorry 01:06:30.690 --> 01:06:32.690 $11 million through the federal US Treasury 01:06:32.829 --> 01:06:34.829 and $8.8 million from the state 01:06:36.149 --> 01:06:38.149 for a total of $19.9 million. 01:06:38.669 --> 01:06:40.669 So when you add up Iraq one and Iraq two, 01:06:41.630 --> 01:06:44.700 we're looking at an infusion of $40 million into the city of Stockton 01:06:45.910 --> 01:06:47.910 for emergency rental assistance 01:06:48.990 --> 01:06:50.990 so there are some stipulations on the funding. 01:06:51.310 --> 01:06:53.310 We're not terribly concerned about the obligation dates 01:06:54.550 --> 01:06:56.550 given that we've been able to meet those so far 01:06:57.700 --> 01:06:59.700 and we're tracking it around $1,000,000 a week. 01:07:00.990 --> 01:07:03.830 The state funds must be obligated at 50% by January. 01:07:06.910 --> 01:07:08.910 31st of 20, 22. 01:07:08.990 --> 01:07:10.990 So in about five months we believe that's doable 01:07:12.350 --> 01:07:14.350 and the US Treasury funds are a little bit more open. 01:07:15.190 --> 01:07:17.190 They need to be dispersed and spent by September of 20, 25. 01:07:19.270 --> 01:07:21.270 So a little bit more wiggle room in the Treasury dollars 01:07:24.670 --> 01:07:27.300 as we mentioned Abbie, 832 was the vehicle mechanism for distributing 01:07:31.430 --> 01:07:33.430 the state dollars and so there are 01:07:34.670 --> 01:07:36.670 some key differences in the eligible activities. 01:07:37.791 --> 01:07:39.791 So whereas IRAP won, only 10% of the allocation can be used 01:07:43.310 --> 01:07:45.310 on admin and services to service 01:07:46.710 --> 01:07:48.710 those applications and here it's 85%. 01:07:50.111 --> 01:07:52.551 There are some caveats to that. So I just want to make sure that 01:07:53.310 --> 01:07:55.310 you and the public don't feel that 15% is going to admin. 01:07:56.951 --> 01:07:58.951 This includes housing stability and case management services 01:08:01.111 --> 01:08:03.111 so you cannot exceed more than 10% on admin 01:08:04.151 --> 01:08:06.151 and you cannot exceed more than 10% on housing stability, 01:08:08.111 --> 01:08:10.671 but you can't exceed 15%. And so they are letting you divvy it up somewhat 01:08:11.951 --> 01:08:13.951 the way you wish 01:08:14.711 --> 01:08:17.271 and then the state supplemental requirements because they always add 01:08:18.911 --> 01:08:20.911 a little bit of a wrinkle which is OK, 01:08:21.151 --> 01:08:23.151 we need to prioritize household income below 50%. 01:08:25.631 --> 01:08:27.631 We have the 100% ability to pay. 01:08:27.791 --> 01:08:29.791 We have we can pay 100% of arrears in prospective rent 01:08:32.591 --> 01:08:34.591 and we have to prioritize those that have an unlawful detainer 01:08:37.792 --> 01:08:39.712 so that as we're looking at the software, updating the questions 01:08:41.592 --> 01:08:43.592 and making sure that we flag those cases that have those 01:08:44.832 --> 01:08:46.832 eviction notices 01:08:48.320 --> 01:08:50.272 so what's the plan? Well, we don't really want to vary too much 01:08:51.192 --> 01:08:53.192 from what we're already doing because it's working. 01:08:54.720 --> 01:08:56.952 At the same time, we need to take a look at some of the things that we want 01:08:57.472 --> 01:08:59.472 to improve upon and accommodate for the new regulations 01:09:01.432 --> 01:09:03.432 when we continue on with El Consuelo. 01:09:04.752 --> 01:09:06.752 But look at broadening our partnerships 01:09:08.232 --> 01:09:10.232 around eviction, education and information. 01:09:12.432 --> 01:09:14.992 So the California Rural Legal Association and Fair Housing is on our list. 01:09:18.152 --> 01:09:20.152 We've been in conversations with them, creating 01:09:21.152 --> 01:09:23.152 the partnerships that will support their role. 01:09:24.392 --> 01:09:26.392 We're not going to get involved in those legal services. 01:09:26.832 --> 01:09:28.832 Obviously, but this is in line with what we do with HUD for 01:09:31.392 --> 01:09:32.833 some of our HUD funding when we support fair housing. 01:09:35.353 --> 01:09:37.353 So we'll disburse the funds for eligible activities. 01:09:38.433 --> 01:09:41.233 All those eligible activities does now include security deposits and application fees. 01:09:44.113 --> 01:09:46.113 So anticipating that some people may be evicted, 01:09:47.593 --> 01:09:49.593 then how do we stabilize them as soon as possible? 01:09:50.593 --> 01:09:52.593 So allowing for application fees, security deposits, 01:09:53.833 --> 01:09:55.833 et cetera, is part of the application process. 01:09:58.193 --> 01:10:00.713 We'll also be looking at conducting an educational campaign around understanding your rights. 01:10:02.713 --> 01:10:04.713 This usually, typically is the biggest issue 01:10:06.730 --> 01:10:08.730 between landlord tenant and before it gets to court, 01:10:09.313 --> 01:10:11.330 we want to make sure that they understand what they can be asking 01:10:12.393 --> 01:10:14.953 and where those resources are. So making sure that our citizens have information 01:10:17.553 --> 01:10:19.553 as well as landlords, making sure that they don't do things 01:10:20.873 --> 01:10:22.873 that they're not supposed to be doing. Neither 01:10:23.673 --> 01:10:25.673 one of the stipulations from California 01:10:25.953 --> 01:10:28.833 is that we have to develop mechanisms for landlords, tenants 01:10:28.954 --> 01:10:30.954 and courts to verify status of applications. 01:10:32.340 --> 01:10:34.340 We are ahead of the game there because you already can do that. 01:10:36.434 --> 01:10:38.434 It's not super automated, but we do have to be able to 01:10:40.514 --> 01:10:43.194 respond quickly to the courts. The courts are figuring out what that looks like 01:10:45.314 --> 01:10:47.514 so there's still work to be done, but that has to be up and running by September. 15th 01:10:50.474 --> 01:10:52.474 household eligibility is about the same 01:10:53.474 --> 01:10:55.474 and you can get up to 18 months of assistance 01:10:56.354 --> 01:10:58.354 inclusive of both Iraq one and two. 01:10:59.834 --> 01:11:01.834 So if you've received a year so far 01:11:02.474 --> 01:11:04.474 or 15 months, I think we're into 15 months 01:11:05.154 --> 01:11:07.634 you only have about three months left. So we'll be looking at some of those trailing off 01:11:10.994 --> 01:11:13.114 the recommendation. And this is very long. 01:11:13.434 --> 01:11:16.314 It's per state requirement. So apologies for how long this is. 01:11:18.914 --> 01:11:20.274 I will summarize the recommendation, but we recommend that you accept 01:11:23.594 --> 01:11:25.594 the funding that's 01:11:26.355 --> 01:11:28.355 about $19 million and that you authorize 01:11:30.395 --> 01:11:32.395 the city to enter into those agreements 01:11:34.750 --> 01:11:36.750 that bring us the funding 01:11:36.755 --> 01:11:38.755 and that we are going to assume 01:11:39.195 --> 01:11:41.195 responsibility for distributing those funds 01:11:43.275 --> 01:11:45.275 in executing all of the agreements 01:11:45.915 --> 01:11:47.915 that are required from the Treasury in the state. 01:11:49.115 --> 01:11:51.115 And then the final two is providing the city manager, 01:11:52.915 --> 01:11:54.915 just like we did with Iraq, one, 01:11:54.995 --> 01:11:56.995 the ability to approve contracts over 75,000 01:11:59.235 --> 01:12:01.235 for the administrative portion of the allocation 01:12:03.750 --> 01:12:05.750 so we can get our partnerships under way. 01:12:05.675 --> 01:12:07.675 And that concludes my report 01:12:10.835 --> 01:12:12.835 thank you. 01:12:13.195 --> 01:12:15.195 Vice Mayor Fugazi. 01:12:16.155 --> 01:12:19.750 Thank you so much. My question is I've received an email and I don't know 01:12:20.795 --> 01:12:22.795 if anybody else has received an email from residents 01:12:24.756 --> 01:12:26.756 who live in with the Stockton address, 01:12:29.836 --> 01:12:31.836 but they say they live in a county pocket 01:12:32.636 --> 01:12:34.636 and they would like the ability to apply for this program. 01:12:38.476 --> 01:12:40.476 Can you please explain why they can or cannot 01:12:41.716 --> 01:12:43.716 apply for funds from this program? 01:12:44.796 --> 01:12:46.596 Right. So that's one of the more heartbreaking phone calls that we receive is 01:12:49.396 --> 01:12:52.276 they have the Stockton address. And it it is reasonable for someone who's renting not to understand 01:12:54.236 --> 01:12:56.276 that they live in a county pocket. So a lot of times this is discovery. 01:12:57.636 --> 01:12:59.556 It's emotional. They've spent time, but they can go on 01:13:01.876 --> 01:13:03.876 to the application website and check their address. 01:13:05.116 --> 01:13:07.116 We do have county pockets. 01:13:07.356 --> 01:13:09.116 The funding is specifically allocated to the city of Stockton, bounded 01:13:12.756 --> 01:13:14.756 by our city limits and believe me, I checked. 01:13:17.236 --> 01:13:19.836 So unfortunately, if they do have a 01:13:19.836 --> 01:13:22.477 Stockton address and they live in the county, they would be needing to talk to the county. 01:13:24.117 --> 01:13:25.397 Right. So where would they go then? I'm not sure. 01:13:27.770 --> 01:13:29.770 I can't speak for the county. 01:13:29.197 --> 01:13:31.197 OK, thank you. 01:13:32.237 --> 01:13:34.117 Thank you, Councilmember. Right. 01:13:34.357 --> 01:13:36.357 Yes, I did have a conversation with Supervisor 01:13:39.370 --> 01:13:41.370 Miller's office regarding that and they will be bringing 01:13:41.637 --> 01:13:43.637 forth the proposal for IRAP funding as well 01:13:44.757 --> 01:13:46.757 and relatively soon. 01:13:47.397 --> 01:13:49.397 That's my understanding, Mike. 01:13:50.437 --> 01:13:52.997 Again, I don't have a question. They do have a comment though. 01:13:53.197 --> 01:13:55.197 I want to thank you for including outreach efforts 01:13:57.837 --> 01:13:59.837 by Fair Housing and Sierra Lee as authorized 01:14:01.637 --> 01:14:04.370 uses of this funding. I think it's absolutely necessary. 01:14:05.197 --> 01:14:07.197 The majority of our landlords in town are good people. 01:14:08.997 --> 01:14:11.157 They're just trying to make a living. But there are 01:14:11.157 --> 01:14:13.157 some unscrupulous ones out there who are sending tenants 01:14:14.517 --> 01:14:16.517 30 day notices to quit and scaring people 01:14:18.398 --> 01:14:20.278 out of their apartments because they don't know they have a rights 01:14:22.838 --> 01:14:25.238 that they have a right not to be evicted during during this crisis. 01:14:27.518 --> 01:14:29.518 So it's critically important that there be an opportunity 01:14:30.878 --> 01:14:33.438 to get the message out there and make it loud and clear that that people can remain 01:14:36.158 --> 01:14:38.638 in their houses till we make our way clear through this crisis. Thank you 01:14:42.478 --> 01:14:44.478 thank you, Councilmember Walmsley. 01:14:44.798 --> 01:14:46.438 Thank you, Mayor. And and that to fall in sync with Councilmember Wright. 01:14:48.718 --> 01:14:50.718 That's my sentiments exactly. 01:14:50.798 --> 01:14:52.798 And I'm a little I know that you want to kind of 01:14:54.278 --> 01:14:56.278 want us to kind of wait about the fair hearing, the fair 01:14:57.998 --> 01:14:59.998 housing mechanism and how it plays a role in this. 01:15:02.278 --> 01:15:04.278 However, September 15th 01:15:05.718 --> 01:15:07.718 to develop a mechanism that is intersectional 01:15:09.438 --> 01:15:11.438 between landlords, tenants and courts seems to be, 01:15:13.358 --> 01:15:15.358 you know, on the narrow here. 01:15:16.159 --> 01:15:18.159 And so I just want to really 01:15:18.919 --> 01:15:21.919 ensure that we are on the cusp to meet that deadline 01:15:24.319 --> 01:15:26.319 because there are so many people and I'm talking both tenants 01:15:28.359 --> 01:15:30.359 and I'm talking landlords that are 01:15:30.759 --> 01:15:32.759 really destitute and in these times. 01:15:33.279 --> 01:15:35.279 And so it's very important to communicate and be transparent. 01:15:38.119 --> 01:15:40.599 And so I really want to just kind of emphasize that the importance of that. 01:15:43.359 --> 01:15:45.359 And then will this council be notified about what 01:15:46.839 --> 01:15:48.839 that mechanism and the process of that mechanism 01:15:50.679 --> 01:15:53.559 will be before that time? So I just want to clarify our role because AB 832 01:15:57.559 --> 01:15:59.559 did a lot of things and included a lot of different entities. 01:16:02.439 --> 01:16:04.439 Our specific role within that court 01:16:06.839 --> 01:16:08.559 space is to be able to answer the question, 01:16:11.720 --> 01:16:13.720 is there an application, where is it in the process? 01:16:15.400 --> 01:16:17.600 Have they applied? So we will be ready for that because we have a good system 01:16:20.240 --> 01:16:22.240 already in place in terms of whether 01:16:22.320 --> 01:16:24.320 we have a dedicated phone line or whether whatever it is, 01:16:24.880 --> 01:16:26.880 those little details 01:16:27.440 --> 01:16:29.440 and a liaison with the court, those are still being worked 01:16:30.000 --> 01:16:32.840 out. But our specific role is only to be able to answer those questions 01:16:34.480 --> 01:16:37.320 in terms of education. That campaign hopefully you will be seeing everywhere 01:16:40.880 --> 01:16:42.880 as we bring our partners to bear, as we have done with Iraq. 01:16:44.360 --> 01:16:46.440 One, getting the applications coming in, we have a very lofty goal 01:16:49.240 --> 01:16:51.240 of making sure that all arrears are paid before that 01:16:52.760 --> 01:16:54.760 October 1st deadline. So there are no arrears 01:16:58.240 --> 01:17:00.240 for those who have applied for aid, so that we've processed 01:17:02.320 --> 01:17:04.320 all of those so that, you know, there's there's less chance of 01:17:06.640 --> 01:17:08.640 this is the biggest an experiment is the biggest 01:17:10.681 --> 01:17:12.681 demonstration of prevention for homelessness 01:17:13.361 --> 01:17:15.201 that we've ever seen. So we want to be making sure that we get everything 01:17:17.281 --> 01:17:18.721 that we've done to prevent any evictions that we can possibly prevent. 01:17:21.410 --> 01:17:22.761 Absolutely. And then at the same time, building the plane out 01:17:25.281 --> 01:17:27.281 and flying the plane, which is a difficult process. 01:17:29.361 --> 01:17:31.361 And then is the mechanism that we're going to be is is it 01:17:32.100 --> 01:17:34.881 so y'all ready for that as well? The the tool or the mechanism for the communication needs. 01:17:37.721 --> 01:17:39.721 So that it would be multipronged? 01:17:41.321 --> 01:17:43.321 The main 01:17:44.810 --> 01:17:46.810 software solution is the party 01:17:46.321 --> 01:17:48.321 that tracks all of the steps. 01:17:49.481 --> 01:17:51.481 The how we get that information 01:17:51.641 --> 01:17:53.641 to the court is likely going to be the court calling us 01:17:55.681 --> 01:17:58.641 and saying, hey, where is this application? Do you have this? 01:17:58.761 --> 01:18:00.801 But we don't have that exact detail and it'll be behind the scenes. 01:18:01.881 --> 01:18:03.201 I mean, hopefully nobody needs to know that because the court is 01:18:05.201 --> 01:18:07.201 going to be working with us specifically so 01:18:07.802 --> 01:18:09.802 the state is holding office hours 01:18:10.322 --> 01:18:13.322 on how to make sure that's ready to go. They're guiding that conversation with the courts. 01:18:15.162 --> 01:18:17.162 So we just need to stand ready and we are ready. 01:18:17.922 --> 01:18:19.922 And just out of curiosity, 01:18:20.442 --> 01:18:22.442 has there been any communication between the city 01:18:23.922 --> 01:18:25.922 and the courts as it relates 01:18:27.420 --> 01:18:29.420 to what they are doing to kind of streamline this? 01:18:30.442 --> 01:18:32.722 I will be very honest. I think the states are really 01:18:32.882 --> 01:18:35.882 still trying to figure out how that's going to work. OK, so as soon as they provide guidance, 01:18:38.362 --> 01:18:40.882 we don't want to get ahead of them. So as soon as they provide guidance, 01:18:41.962 --> 01:18:44.642 then we will make sure to make those connections. But we have talked about that and who we need to reach out to 01:18:46.362 --> 01:18:48.362 and resources available, et cetera. 01:18:49.602 --> 01:18:52.162 But yeah, lots to do. Thank you. 01:18:53.482 --> 01:18:56.420 Thank you. Councilmember Cannava. Yeah, I. Just have three questions so the household income of less 01:18:58.722 --> 01:19:00.722 than 50%, so they've narrowed it down on this round. 01:19:02.882 --> 01:19:04.882 So that's the prioritization. 01:19:05.203 --> 01:19:07.683 So we have to prioritize those that are below 50%, but the threshold is still 80%. 01:19:10.723 --> 01:19:13.430 OK, so we just need to make sure we process those 50% below first and then move on to the 01:19:16.363 --> 01:19:18.603 50 to 80%. OK, and then I'm not real clear on that. 01:19:19.523 --> 01:19:21.323 Household received a notice demand payment of rental debt 01:19:22.763 --> 01:19:25.523 or summons for unlawful detainer. So if there's an eviction, basically if there's an eviction 01:19:26.563 --> 01:19:28.283 in process of some sort a notice in 01:19:28.603 --> 01:19:30.603 maybe the city attorney would like to be more clear. 01:19:31.923 --> 01:19:34.523 What exactly does that mean? So I mean if somebody is trying to get in arrears help. 01:19:36.883 --> 01:19:38.883 I mean. Right. 01:19:39.163 --> 01:19:42.163 What I don't understand is that. This is someone getting an eviction notice and they won't right there. 01:19:42.843 --> 01:19:45.203 They won't. It's already in the process. But I thought they weren't doing evictions. 01:19:46.203 --> 01:19:48.203 Well, no, there's there's still evictions going on. 01:19:49.403 --> 01:19:51.403 What's confusing to most folks is that there is still a path 01:19:52.363 --> 01:19:54.763 for eviction. For cause, you know, for things that are, 01:19:55.683 --> 01:19:57.683 you know, public safety type of issues, concerns with people, 01:19:58.963 --> 01:20:00.963 you know, committing crimes, things of that nature. 01:20:01.404 --> 01:20:03.404 What can't happen right now are evictions for no cause, 01:20:05.564 --> 01:20:08.364 which is your sort of just your eviction to take back the property without without any cause at all 01:20:10.564 --> 01:20:12.964 or evictions based upon failure to pay rent, which is the most common 01:20:14.840 --> 01:20:16.884 for cause eviction. But your regular other evictions for things like, 01:20:18.164 --> 01:20:20.164 you know, tearing up the property or 01:20:20.284 --> 01:20:22.284 creating disturbances, those are still able to happen 01:20:24.764 --> 01:20:26.764 and they're moving very fast through the court. 01:20:26.844 --> 01:20:28.844 But those certainly could occur. 01:20:30.764 --> 01:20:32.764 And even under the state process, 01:20:34.524 --> 01:20:36.524 the landlord can still give the notice to quit, 01:20:38.284 --> 01:20:40.284 but they have to also give the notice 01:20:40.844 --> 01:20:42.844 that allows the person to submit documentation 01:20:43.764 --> 01:20:45.764 regarding their their income having been affected by COVID. 01:20:47.804 --> 01:20:50.364 And if that is the case, then the eviction then would not proceed. 01:20:52.244 --> 01:20:54.244 OK, so our role would be to process any of those first. 01:20:55.564 --> 01:20:57.564 So we try and prevent any poor evictions from happening again. 01:20:58.845 --> 01:21:00.125 Perfect. And then on the 18 month, what's the dollar Max? 01:21:02.205 --> 01:21:04.205 You said that. There's no dollar max. 01:21:04.725 --> 01:21:06.725 So it's a per case basis. Yes. 01:21:07.485 --> 01:21:09.805 So the second round or the other one, you said it was an average of 50 $500 and that's some higher 01:21:12.605 --> 01:21:15.500 some. Yes. It's based on your income and your rent, your need. 01:21:17.325 --> 01:21:19.685 All verified. OK, but that's the average. 01:21:20.645 --> 01:21:22.645 OK, thank you. 01:21:22.965 --> 01:21:24.325 Thank you. Do we have most motion to approve? 01:21:25.965 --> 01:21:27.565 No, to approve. Group second cash your votes please. 01:21:33.525 --> 01:21:35.525 Motion passes 70 01:21:37.725 --> 01:21:39.850 Thank you. Agenda Item 15.3 Update on Clean City Initiative Staff. Yes. 01:21:43.645 --> 01:21:46.850 Permanent Present. Yes, Mayor, come on. Up, guys. 01:21:47.850 --> 01:21:49.850 Just wanted to provide a couple of quick opening comments. 01:21:50.205 --> 01:21:52.205 Again, this has been an experiment that I think 01:21:54.365 --> 01:21:56.365 all would agree has been a big success for us. 01:21:58.446 --> 01:22:00.446 It's a multipronged, integrated approach 01:22:01.166 --> 01:22:03.166 and strategy to try to 01:22:04.566 --> 01:22:06.566 push back on the whole trash challenge facing the city, 01:22:08.206 --> 01:22:10.206 which is coming from multiple fronts, from encampments, 01:22:11.686 --> 01:22:13.686 illegal dumping to just litter 01:22:15.126 --> 01:22:17.126 and what you'll see here this evening is just an update 01:22:19.726 --> 01:22:21.726 on our efforts, our success, and just want to commend staff 01:22:24.646 --> 01:22:26.646 again, for taking 01:22:28.600 --> 01:22:30.600 this and running with it and 01:22:32.566 --> 01:22:34.566 actually helping to pull the city together, 01:22:35.860 --> 01:22:37.860 particularly with the volunteer component of it. 01:22:37.726 --> 01:22:39.726 Director Marcy, please. 01:22:40.686 --> 01:22:42.686 Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor and council members 01:22:42.926 --> 01:22:45.846 Jody Massey, Public Works director, really happy to be here tonight to talk about Clean City. 01:22:48.460 --> 01:22:50.460 But actually tonight I have Graysmith, 01:22:50.126 --> 01:22:52.126 our solid waste manager with the Public Works Department 01:22:52.687 --> 01:22:55.607 who's going to be doing the presentation. We're also joined by our team. 01:22:56.607 --> 01:22:58.607 So without it, we couldn't do this without PD. 01:23:00.127 --> 01:23:02.127 PD has been really great. We lean on them. 01:23:02.887 --> 01:23:04.847 They lean on us. We're joined by Sergeant Chris Martin. 01:23:05.887 --> 01:23:07.887 We're also joined by Alma Rosa Vargas, police services manager. 01:23:09.487 --> 01:23:11.487 And then from Public Works, we have Chad Reed. 01:23:11.847 --> 01:23:13.847 Our deputy director, over operations and maintenance. 01:23:14.407 --> 01:23:16.407 And so without further ado, Miss Grace Smith, 01:23:20.967 --> 01:23:22.767 good evening. My name is Grace Smith. 01:23:23.700 --> 01:23:25.700 I'm the city solid waste manager. 01:23:25.870 --> 01:23:27.870 I'm happy to be here tonight to provide you an update 01:23:27.847 --> 01:23:29.847 on the Clean City Initiative. 01:23:30.247 --> 01:23:32.247 The Clean City Initiative was born in 20, 21 01:23:34.327 --> 01:23:36.327 in response to ongoing issues related to illegal 01:23:37.607 --> 01:23:39.607 dumping and blight throughout the city 01:23:40.967 --> 01:23:42.967 under the banner of a clean city initiative 01:23:43.447 --> 01:23:45.967 that the Stockton's Public Works Department and Police Department 01:23:47.287 --> 01:23:49.287 work together to address these issues throughout year 01:23:50.328 --> 01:23:52.328 round activities and planned events. 01:23:53.528 --> 01:23:55.528 As we move through these slides, you'll see 01:23:55.808 --> 01:23:57.808 the initiative efforts are also focused on the prevention 01:23:59.480 --> 01:24:01.480 of illegal dumping and blight 01:24:04.208 --> 01:24:06.608 partnerships. Our city has two franchise agreements, 01:24:08.800 --> 01:24:10.800 one with free public services and one with waste management. 01:24:11.768 --> 01:24:13.768 These agreements provide waste and recycling services for the 01:24:15.880 --> 01:24:17.880 majority of the Clean City Initiative events. 01:24:18.168 --> 01:24:20.168 Both companies are highly valued partners 01:24:21.448 --> 01:24:23.448 and greatly contribute to the success of the initiative. 01:24:26.528 --> 01:24:28.288 Resources. As Jody mentioned earlier, we have two Public Works 01:24:31.488 --> 01:24:33.488 Division's Waste and recycling division and operations 01:24:35.208 --> 01:24:37.208 and maintenance and one division from the police department 01:24:39.448 --> 01:24:42.208 and neighborhood services. Our outreach efforts include web pages and social media. 01:24:44.968 --> 01:24:46.968 We also use a variety of ways, and most recently 01:24:48.169 --> 01:24:50.169 including face to face engagement. 01:24:51.609 --> 01:24:53.609 Oh, I'm so sorry I hit that too fast. 01:24:54.489 --> 01:24:56.489 Semi bench included the mail pieces such as our drive 01:24:57.449 --> 01:24:59.449 through recycling events and all of our outreach 01:25:00.729 --> 01:25:02.729 material includes an educational component, 01:25:04.569 --> 01:25:07.569 Clean City Initiative, activities are throughout the year and are a mix of encampment 01:25:10.209 --> 01:25:12.209 cleanups, recycling events, neighborhood services events. 01:25:14.490 --> 01:25:16.490 And as the mayor I'm sorry, as the manager recently 01:25:18.209 --> 01:25:20.209 mentioned, volunteer based community cleanups. 01:25:21.969 --> 01:25:23.969 Most of our events are planned 01:25:24.729 --> 01:25:26.729 and we but we welcome groups all throughout the year to provide 01:25:28.529 --> 01:25:30.529 community cleanups as well as beautification projects. 01:25:34.809 --> 01:25:36.809 There are a total of 12 community 01:25:37.890 --> 01:25:39.890 cleanups throughout the year, two in each council district, 01:25:42.129 --> 01:25:44.129 public works staff works with volunteer 01:25:44.490 --> 01:25:46.490 groups and individuals to complete these activities. 01:25:47.890 --> 01:25:49.890 We also hold the drive thru recycling events in each 01:25:51.210 --> 01:25:53.210 council district, a total of six events in all, 01:25:54.970 --> 01:25:56.970 and public works staff works with our franchisees to promote, 01:25:58.890 --> 01:26:00.890 manage and operate these drive thru events. 01:26:04.570 --> 01:26:06.890 For community cleanups. Public works staff identify areas that are in need 01:26:08.890 --> 01:26:10.890 of cleaning up or potentially sprucing up. 01:26:12.100 --> 01:26:14.100 We recruit volunteers to provide the manpower 01:26:15.250 --> 01:26:17.250 and we provide all safety gear and equipment 01:26:18.210 --> 01:26:20.210 necessary to complete the planned activities. 01:26:21.650 --> 01:26:23.650 Volunteers are our most important resource. 01:26:24.490 --> 01:26:26.490 The they perform litter abatement activities 01:26:27.290 --> 01:26:29.290 and complete beautification projects. 01:26:32.770 --> 01:26:34.770 As you can see in this photo, beautification projects 01:26:35.490 --> 01:26:37.490 can be small, such as planting flowers or even handball courts. 01:26:40.371 --> 01:26:42.371 But each project has big visual impacts 01:26:45.910 --> 01:26:47.910 and all age ranges are welcome 01:26:47.531 --> 01:26:49.531 so long as they have parental permission 01:26:52.371 --> 01:26:54.371 as you can see from this slide, 01:26:54.411 --> 01:26:56.411 we've made a big impact with our community cleanups. 01:26:57.131 --> 01:26:59.131 We're excited to see people getting involved 01:27:00.510 --> 01:27:02.510 with their community through volunteerism, 01:27:02.651 --> 01:27:05.331 and all of the participants have expressed satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment 01:27:08.291 --> 01:27:10.291 in participating in these events. 01:27:12.611 --> 01:27:15.110 Our drive through recycling events are strategically placed for convenient access 01:27:17.611 --> 01:27:19.611 and to prevent traffic congestion. 01:27:19.891 --> 01:27:21.891 Postcards are mailed to the events 01:27:22.891 --> 01:27:24.891 districts, the targeted district for the event 01:27:26.371 --> 01:27:28.371 two weeks in advance of the events 01:27:30.371 --> 01:27:32.371 items that we would normally see illegally dumped like 01:27:33.611 --> 01:27:35.611 appliances, mattresses and tires are accepted at these events. 01:27:37.972 --> 01:27:39.972 We also accept electronic waste and yard waste. 01:27:41.692 --> 01:27:43.692 We also provide a means to dispose of items 01:27:44.852 --> 01:27:46.852 that are hard to dispose of or sometimes call junk 01:27:48.172 --> 01:27:50.172 such as or couches and exercise equipment. 01:27:51.252 --> 01:27:54.172 And most importantly, there is no limit to the number of times a resident can come through 01:27:56.292 --> 01:27:58.292 the line during the event hours 01:28:00.452 --> 01:28:03.520 our residents have expressed how easy it is to participate in these events, 01:28:05.532 --> 01:28:07.532 and they particularly love the reusable bag 01:28:07.852 --> 01:28:09.852 that we hand out with educational materials 01:28:13.920 --> 01:28:15.920 and as you can see here, we've had four events. 01:28:16.412 --> 01:28:18.412 Last weekend we had a fifth event. 01:28:18.612 --> 01:28:20.612 We have put up tremendous numbers, 01:28:21.252 --> 01:28:23.252 as demonstrated on this slide. 01:28:23.292 --> 01:28:25.292 And in addition to the numbers on this slide, 01:28:26.252 --> 01:28:28.252 both companies, waste management and public services 01:28:29.172 --> 01:28:31.172 have also distributed over 3000 bags of compost 01:28:36.733 --> 01:28:38.733 we have 27 encampment cleanups planned this year. 01:28:40.813 --> 01:28:42.813 Our community enhancement and street crews participate 01:28:44.253 --> 01:28:46.253 in these events on Closed City Fridays and Saturdays. 01:28:47.773 --> 01:28:49.773 Their work is also and is in addition 01:28:50.373 --> 01:28:52.373 to filling potholes or other roadway maintenance 01:28:55.333 --> 01:28:57.333 police and public 01:28:57.373 --> 01:28:59.373 works work efficiently together to stage these events. 01:29:02.130 --> 01:29:04.130 Most of the clean ups are in the downtown area 01:29:04.413 --> 01:29:06.413 or in the moment slew area, as demonstrated on this slide 01:29:10.333 --> 01:29:13.530 the amount of waste collected at these events is tremendous. 01:29:15.613 --> 01:29:17.613 This is the number of tons of waste removed 01:29:17.893 --> 01:29:19.893 during these encampment cleanups. 01:29:20.373 --> 01:29:22.373 The numbers are incredible. 01:29:24.533 --> 01:29:27.930 Neighborhood Services provides five to six organized events 01:29:29.530 --> 01:29:31.530 and areas identified as needing additional assistance, 01:29:33.294 --> 01:29:35.294 cleanup is a neighborhood betterment team. 01:29:35.654 --> 01:29:37.654 Events have a similar purpose to engage the community 01:29:39.494 --> 01:29:41.494 to improve quality of life and reduce crime and blight. 01:29:44.974 --> 01:29:46.974 Neighborhood Services uses these events to build partnerships 01:29:48.294 --> 01:29:50.294 with residents, community organizations and businesses. 01:29:55.540 --> 01:29:57.540 Both of these activities also include a clean up event. 01:29:59.454 --> 01:30:01.454 This allows our residents to dispose of their unwanted items 01:30:04.574 --> 01:30:06.574 these events are similar to the drive 01:30:06.734 --> 01:30:08.734 thru events I mentioned earlier, but are on a smaller scale 01:30:12.940 --> 01:30:14.940 as you can see, we've had two events to date. 01:30:14.654 --> 01:30:16.654 236 participants and a ton of trash. 01:30:18.294 --> 01:30:20.294 28 to be exact. 01:30:20.534 --> 01:30:22.534 Great participant by all those involved 01:30:23.540 --> 01:30:25.540 in these activities. 01:30:26.174 --> 01:30:28.174 Neighborhood Services also utilizes 01:30:28.454 --> 01:30:30.454 the Greater Valley Conservation Corps to proactively clear 01:30:34.655 --> 01:30:36.655 litter and debris and targeted areas 01:30:37.215 --> 01:30:39.215 in the throughout the city. 01:30:40.735 --> 01:30:42.735 Staff continues to look for new ways 01:30:42.775 --> 01:30:44.775 to engage the community increase and in and excuse me 01:30:47.150 --> 01:30:49.150 in addition to using additional social media 01:30:49.935 --> 01:30:51.935 outlets and out of home advertisements 01:30:56.775 --> 01:30:58.975 looking ahead we're going to continue all the activities 01:31:00.150 --> 01:31:02.150 that I presented with in this slide 01:31:02.215 --> 01:31:04.615 with an additional focus on beautification efforts during the 2022 year 01:31:07.815 --> 01:31:09.815 old said the Clean City Initiative 01:31:10.415 --> 01:31:12.415 had a very successful inaugural year 01:31:13.815 --> 01:31:15.815 to give you some perspective on the amount of material 01:31:17.175 --> 01:31:19.175 collected, we have collected enough trash alone 01:31:22.255 --> 01:31:24.255 to the weight of 765 midsize cars. 01:31:26.856 --> 01:31:29.696 So it's amazing. City staff and our franchisees are proud to do our part 01:31:31.656 --> 01:31:33.656 in helping our residents and business live in a cleaner 01:31:34.856 --> 01:31:36.856 and cleaner environment and a safer place to work. 01:31:38.856 --> 01:31:40.856 I thank you all for your attention. Thank you. 01:31:43.856 --> 01:31:46.160 Thank you. You know, I would just say thank you for that presentation. 01:31:48.936 --> 01:31:50.936 I'll say that I had the opportunity to attend 01:31:51.536 --> 01:31:53.536 the drive thru recycling event on Saturday 01:31:55.176 --> 01:31:57.176 at McNair High School in District two. 01:31:58.160 --> 01:32:00.160 And I'll tell you that it was a 01:32:01.696 --> 01:32:03.696 well oiled machine out there 01:32:06.496 --> 01:32:08.856 both through Public Waste Management and the other community 01:32:09.696 --> 01:32:12.656 based organizations that were out there. Very well organized, structured. 01:32:14.960 --> 01:32:16.960 They worked very well together um, 01:32:17.976 --> 01:32:19.976 I'll tell you that I believe Grace was the coordinator. 01:32:21.856 --> 01:32:23.896 You were out there. I was the one that put you to work. Yeah. 01:32:25.657 --> 01:32:28.570 Well. Yeah, we were all dressed differently. 01:32:28.617 --> 01:32:30.617 I'm sorry. Yes. All right, great. 01:32:30.897 --> 01:32:32.897 You were fantastic. Oh, thank you. 01:32:33.337 --> 01:32:36.337 You were fantastic. Grace wasn't afraid to tell me what to do either. 01:32:37.657 --> 01:32:40.570 Right in that was. Yeah. So thank you very much. 01:32:41.537 --> 01:32:43.537 But this was a great opportunity 01:32:44.337 --> 01:32:46.937 for constituents. It really was. 01:32:47.297 --> 01:32:49.297 Um, the the material that was handed out in the city 01:32:51.937 --> 01:32:53.937 branded bags was excellent with the information. 01:32:56.737 --> 01:32:58.737 Your team did just a great job, and so I just wanted to 01:32:59.937 --> 01:33:01.697 thank you. Thank you for, for that. 01:33:02.257 --> 01:33:04.737 The lines were long. They were super long. 01:33:04.737 --> 01:33:06.737 I mean, as far as the eye can see around the corner, you know, 01:33:08.497 --> 01:33:10.737 but what that demonstrates is that there is a need in our community for the service. 01:33:12.537 --> 01:33:14.937 And so I thank you. Thank you very much for your hard work. 01:33:15.577 --> 01:33:17.937 Thank you very much. Councilmember Lentz. 01:33:19.497 --> 01:33:22.458 Thank you very, very much for what you're doing. And, you know, I'm receiving 01:33:23.180 --> 01:33:25.180 so many less complaints about trash in our city. 01:33:26.258 --> 01:33:28.980 And I know it's because I don't see as many couches outside anymore, 01:33:30.980 --> 01:33:32.980 just randomly around our city or so I really think this has 01:33:33.938 --> 01:33:35.578 a difference. My husband also attended Saturday. 01:33:37.458 --> 01:33:39.458 We had a mattress that we could no longer use, 01:33:40.580 --> 01:33:42.580 and he said it was so efficient, you know, 01:33:42.938 --> 01:33:45.618 he really thought he was going to be there a long time. And he said, hey, the Lions have been great. 01:33:46.178 --> 01:33:48.378 They were very organized. They told you, where do you take the matches? 01:33:49.538 --> 01:33:51.858 Where do you take the electronics? So you're just you and public works 01:33:54.138 --> 01:33:56.138 are all to be commended for what's happening. 01:33:56.378 --> 01:33:58.658 And our community, our community volunteers that are all stepping up. 01:34:00.698 --> 01:34:02.698 And I think everybody's feeling good about our city 01:34:03.818 --> 01:34:05.818 looks so much better. So thank you. 01:34:06.980 --> 01:34:08.980 Thank you. Good work. 01:34:12.858 --> 01:34:14.418 Councilmember. Right. Thank you. 01:34:14.938 --> 01:34:16.938 I as well was at the event on Saturday I was there twice. 01:34:19.579 --> 01:34:22.419 I got there at eight in the morning and the line was stretching almost back 01:34:23.190 --> 01:34:25.779 to Morada Lane at that time. So I guess people started lining up. 01:34:26.299 --> 01:34:28.219 I talked with staff and they said, no, people were here at 7 a.m. 01:34:29.659 --> 01:34:31.659 getting ready to drop this stuff off. 01:34:32.219 --> 01:34:34.219 And and so I went I had a couple of other events 01:34:35.659 --> 01:34:37.819 I had to do that morning. So I took care of those I came back at 11 and 01:34:40.259 --> 01:34:42.259 and dropped my trash off again. 01:34:43.499 --> 01:34:46.590 Highly efficient. I do want to make a couple of correction corrections. 01:34:47.139 --> 01:34:49.139 First of all, McNair High School is in District one. 01:34:49.499 --> 01:34:51.499 It's right across the street from District two, 01:34:51.939 --> 01:34:53.979 but hopefully we can get something located a little more central in District two. 01:34:56.499 --> 01:34:58.499 Perhaps that one of Lincoln's elementary schools or 01:34:59.499 --> 01:35:01.499 at Chavez High School, 01:35:01.899 --> 01:35:03.659 somebody told me they tried to get in contact Marley Gomez from Republic Services. 01:35:06.459 --> 01:35:08.459 So she tried to get in touch with USD 01:35:09.939 --> 01:35:11.939 and calls weren't being returned. 01:35:12.139 --> 01:35:14.179 So I don't know how much veracity there is to that, but that's what I was told. 01:35:15.820 --> 01:35:17.820 So if we if we can try a little bit harder to actually 01:35:18.700 --> 01:35:20.700 keep it in the district for serving, 01:35:21.820 --> 01:35:24.500 I would really appreciate that. Thanks 01:35:26.700 --> 01:35:27.980 thank you. Very similar efficacy is. 01:35:29.740 --> 01:35:31.740 Thank you so much, Grace, for your work and 01:35:32.500 --> 01:35:34.500 the work of all the departments who are involved in this. 01:35:35.620 --> 01:35:37.620 I don't know if 01:35:37.660 --> 01:35:39.660 people realize the totality of the mounds of stuff 01:35:42.460 --> 01:35:44.460 that we are picking up when we all get messages. 01:35:45.980 --> 01:35:47.980 You know, clean up this city, clean up the city. 01:35:48.460 --> 01:35:50.460 There's trash here. There's trash there. 01:35:50.780 --> 01:35:52.780 I totaled up between the homeless encampments 01:35:53.540 --> 01:35:55.540 that include the last one we just did this past week. 01:35:56.900 --> 01:35:58.900 And we're looking at £2,874,000 of just of the trash 01:36:08.200 --> 01:36:10.140 that doesn't include the 617 mattresses, 360 appliances, 01:36:14.610 --> 01:36:16.610 you know the 1767 cars. 01:36:19.621 --> 01:36:21.621 I mean I'm adding all this stuff up 01:36:22.610 --> 01:36:24.610 and I just have to sincerely 01:36:25.541 --> 01:36:27.541 just thank us for having this program in the city, 01:36:30.610 --> 01:36:32.610 because if we didn't, I can't imagine what it would look like. 01:36:35.861 --> 01:36:37.861 And when people want to talk about the Slew, 01:36:39.541 --> 01:36:41.541 the slew alone is almost 01:36:42.101 --> 01:36:44.101 half of the pounds of trash for the encampment. 01:36:45.541 --> 01:36:47.541 Clean ups. At one point, almost £1.2 million. 01:36:52.661 --> 01:36:54.661 And what my question is then, which I see, chief, here 01:36:57.701 --> 01:36:59.701 is, you know, how are we 01:37:01.210 --> 01:37:03.210 what can we do as a city 01:37:04.541 --> 01:37:06.541 and a council in order to 01:37:07.861 --> 01:37:09.861 reduce, eliminate, minimize? 01:37:11.142 --> 01:37:13.142 I mean, because this there's illegal dumping happening. 01:37:13.902 --> 01:37:16.742 We know this. We know this. And I read a post by somebody on social media, 01:37:20.702 --> 01:37:22.702 somebody in District four that says, oh, 01:37:24.462 --> 01:37:26.462 it doesn't matter what we do unless a police officer sees 01:37:28.302 --> 01:37:30.302 it happening, there's nothing we can do about illegal dumping. 01:37:32.142 --> 01:37:34.142 And that's really sad because people 01:37:34.702 --> 01:37:36.702 there are people out there that want to do the right thing. 01:37:37.102 --> 01:37:39.102 And there are people out there that don't 01:37:39.342 --> 01:37:41.702 want to do the right thing. Some people that are even compensated 01:37:43.182 --> 01:37:45.182 to take it to the dump and yet don't do it 01:37:47.262 --> 01:37:49.262 and how can we mitigate that? 01:37:50.222 --> 01:37:52.222 I mean, what are our options? 01:37:52.822 --> 01:37:54.822 Because clearly we are cleaning up this city 01:37:57.542 --> 01:37:59.422 but then it's like we do a location and I don't know how many days it takes. 01:38:01.862 --> 01:38:03.862 Sometimes it might not even take 24 hours before 01:38:05.102 --> 01:38:07.823 something is right back there. Yeah. 01:38:08.263 --> 01:38:10.263 So we're working. 01:38:13.143 --> 01:38:15.143 Just wanted to add that 01:38:16.143 --> 01:38:18.703 I'm quite sure the Chief and Grace, you've got some other thoughts on this, 01:38:19.103 --> 01:38:22.230 but one of the things that I find to be most exciting about all of this is the volunteer component 01:38:25.183 --> 01:38:27.183 because of the peer pressure implications that that 01:38:28.103 --> 01:38:30.103 that it provides, getting people involved in the 01:38:31.783 --> 01:38:33.783 their own solution is really how you do this. 01:38:35.983 --> 01:38:37.983 I mean, you can convict people or whatever the legal approach 01:38:40.630 --> 01:38:42.630 might be, but it's nothing that beats getting people 01:38:43.423 --> 01:38:45.423 directly involved in their own solutions 01:38:47.103 --> 01:38:49.103 regarding their own communities, which is why 01:38:50.503 --> 01:38:52.503 the volunteer component of this excites me the most really. 01:38:53.983 --> 01:38:56.703 But anyway, Grace. Yeah. Definitely. 01:38:56.703 --> 01:38:58.703 The police department and public works, 01:38:58.943 --> 01:39:00.863 the different phases or operations we're all working together to brainstorm 01:39:04.384 --> 01:39:06.384 issue problems, resolutions to these items. 01:39:08.384 --> 01:39:10.384 Nothing is going to happen overnight, 01:39:10.424 --> 01:39:12.424 but just as the manager said, 01:39:14.184 --> 01:39:16.184 volunteerism in these programs is the most vital aspect. 01:39:18.424 --> 01:39:20.424 The high profile work I've seen people in the community 01:39:22.344 --> 01:39:24.344 cleaning up, those are the things that get people excited. 01:39:25.824 --> 01:39:27.824 They get reinvigorated by seeing action happening. 01:39:29.584 --> 01:39:31.744 And so it's really nice we've had a lot of people actually stop and drink 01:39:33.184 --> 01:39:35.184 some of these clean ups or during these pickup events, 01:39:36.224 --> 01:39:38.224 making those comments, asking us how they can be involved. 01:39:39.384 --> 01:39:42.304 So it's it's really gratifying to see that volunteerism is alive and well in Stockton. 01:39:44.624 --> 01:39:46.624 We're definitely seeking out additional groups. 01:39:47.224 --> 01:39:49.264 We have a list or building our list now to contact additional people. 01:39:51.544 --> 01:39:53.544 So it is a it is a work in progress. 01:39:54.424 --> 01:39:56.624 We are actively on it and hoping to make very good progress in 20, 22. 01:39:59.424 --> 01:40:01.305 Yes, I agree. And before we had the Clean City Initiative, I can't tell you 01:40:04.250 --> 01:40:06.250 how many cleanups I've been a part of with my students, 01:40:07.425 --> 01:40:09.425 with members of the community and thankfully Waste Management 01:40:10.585 --> 01:40:12.585 and Republic Services would bring out a dumpster 01:40:14.665 --> 01:40:16.225 one time. They brought out the dumpster the night before, 01:40:17.465 --> 01:40:19.465 and by the time we got there the next morning, it was full 01:40:21.825 --> 01:40:23.825 but they managed to pick it up and bring us another one. 01:40:24.425 --> 01:40:26.425 So there are plenty of people 01:40:26.865 --> 01:40:28.865 who, like I said, step up and want to do the do 01:40:29.625 --> 01:40:31.625 the right thing and help clean this city. 01:40:32.985 --> 01:40:34.985 And again, thank you for your presentation 01:40:35.185 --> 01:40:37.785 and I know your impact is definitely felt and appreciated 01:40:38.985 --> 01:40:40.985 by the people of the city of Stockton. 01:40:41.250 --> 01:40:43.945 Thank you. Thank you. Councilmember Joe Breck. 01:40:44.505 --> 01:40:46.505 OK, so I'm going to try to be I'm grateful. 01:40:47.785 --> 01:40:49.785 I think staff are going to have some compliments first. 01:40:51.105 --> 01:40:54.250 I think staff is doing an amazing job. And to me, I want to separate this into two different things. 01:40:56.385 --> 01:40:58.385 We had the First City Clean Initiative, the volunteers 01:40:59.106 --> 01:41:00.786 that's the problem. That's the part of this I appreciate. I'm grateful for. 01:41:02.146 --> 01:41:04.146 I think everybody from Michelle Massey 01:41:05.906 --> 01:41:08.666 to the chief to the fire department, everybody's you know, all hands on deck. 01:41:09.586 --> 01:41:12.146 They're getting involved. The community is getting involved and we're doing things. 01:41:13.260 --> 01:41:14.586 And then I want to go to the part that I'm not very happy about, 01:41:15.986 --> 01:41:18.986 and that's going to be the encampments I do not think it's successful. 01:41:21.186 --> 01:41:23.186 I don't know if I'm taking a wrong a different path 01:41:23.226 --> 01:41:26.146 to work with everybody, all my peers. But I can tell you, driving up and down Hammer Lane, 01:41:28.186 --> 01:41:30.946 I can tell you driving up and down. I can tell you driving up and down West Lane up. 01:41:32.226 --> 01:41:34.226 It don't matter where my path to work is. 01:41:34.666 --> 01:41:37.466 It is not better. It's absolutely it's not better. 01:41:38.626 --> 01:41:40.826 And I think if you go just if we all just took a stroll down memory lane right now 01:41:42.146 --> 01:41:44.626 and start seeing just the damage, like what I consider infrastructure, 01:41:46.660 --> 01:41:49.260 that's going to end up having to come out of Mr. Massey's budget. 01:41:49.906 --> 01:41:51.906 It's it's it's bothersome. 01:41:52.746 --> 01:41:55.467 And I think where I'm concerned and where I think we're failing 01:41:59.670 --> 01:42:01.670 from a policy standpoint is I don't think 01:42:02.347 --> 01:42:04.907 when it comes to the encampment stuff, we have any any mitigation stuff. 01:42:05.827 --> 01:42:07.827 I think we're just coming along and cleaning up 01:42:08.707 --> 01:42:10.707 and then we come along again in a week and clean up. 01:42:11.187 --> 01:42:13.987 I've got to tell you that the population that we're dealing with aren't dumb. 01:42:14.227 --> 01:42:16.227 They're intelligent folks, and they realize this so 01:42:18.307 --> 01:42:20.307 I get call and I just was emailing 01:42:20.427 --> 01:42:23.307 the city manager about this earlier. I get almost daily phone calls from businesses 01:42:26.467 --> 01:42:28.467 phone calls from residences, 01:42:29.707 --> 01:42:31.707 residential neighborhoods who are complaining. 01:42:32.227 --> 01:42:34.387 They hit me up on Facebook. They tag every one of you guys on Facebook 01:42:36.307 --> 01:42:38.307 and I don't know, 01:42:39.107 --> 01:42:41.187 I'm seeing something different because I don't see this where I'm on a daily basis 01:42:43.187 --> 01:42:46.270 where it was maybe more hidden before. It's just more prevalent. You're seeing it everywhere. 01:42:47.307 --> 01:42:49.307 I probably in the last two weeks have almost hit somebody 01:42:49.987 --> 01:42:51.987 trying to jaywalk across the street probably two times. 01:42:53.508 --> 01:42:55.908 I get people constantly reaching out the people almost getting hit 01:42:55.908 --> 01:42:57.908 across, three wheelchairs going right across the street. 01:42:59.680 --> 01:43:01.680 Another safety concern and people 01:43:01.428 --> 01:43:03.428 sending me videos of people like what looks to be doing illicit 01:43:04.588 --> 01:43:06.588 activities, blasting music all the hours of the night. 01:43:07.748 --> 01:43:09.748 If I did that, I'm pretty sure 01:43:10.148 --> 01:43:12.148 somebody would show to my house and turn me turn my music off. 01:43:12.628 --> 01:43:14.628 So this isn't I think staff is doing an amazing job 01:43:16.828 --> 01:43:18.388 at doing it following the instructions that are in front of them 01:43:19.708 --> 01:43:21.948 at this point. I think while we have on on this side a good reaction 01:43:24.548 --> 01:43:26.548 injury program, what I'm seeking is solutions to mitigate 01:43:29.228 --> 01:43:31.508 because I don't think all we're doing 01:43:31.508 --> 01:43:33.508 is continuing to dig out of the same hole 01:43:33.988 --> 01:43:36.868 and we're never going to get out of it until we can find something to do that. 01:43:39.308 --> 01:43:41.308 Also mitigate some of these behaviors, 01:43:42.188 --> 01:43:44.748 whether it be the homeless population, whether it be the illegal dumpers, no matter who it be. 01:43:47.108 --> 01:43:49.108 We need to have mitigation efforts to offset 01:43:50.709 --> 01:43:53.229 our responsive efforts. And until that happens, I'm just I'm not going to be happy. 01:43:55.989 --> 01:43:58.709 I'm going start bringing it up more often because I don't feel as though we're successful. 01:44:00.909 --> 01:44:02.909 And I think talking about all the garbage we clean up to me, 01:44:05.290 --> 01:44:07.290 we're not a garbage cleanup where it's not our our priority 01:44:08.109 --> 01:44:10.949 as a city. We shouldn't have to. And the fact that we're having to do that, 01:44:11.189 --> 01:44:13.189 we continue to do that to me is not success. 01:44:13.909 --> 01:44:15.909 That is something that our our community is dealing with. 01:44:18.690 --> 01:44:20.669 And it's not a success story for me. So we need to figure out something else out. 01:44:22.789 --> 01:44:24.789 I appreciate the volunteerism, the other the other side of it. 01:44:26.549 --> 01:44:29.109 Cleaning up garbage for a living is not the priority of the city, and it's not something 01:44:30.149 --> 01:44:31.669 I'm proud of. So let's I'm looking forward to 01:44:34.509 --> 01:44:36.509 solutions to start impacting that 01:44:37.429 --> 01:44:39.429 because I want to see the number of clean ups 01:44:39.949 --> 01:44:42.469 and the amount of garbage go down, not continue to be a proud thing that we're doing. 01:44:45.309 --> 01:44:47.309 Thank you. 01:44:48.830 --> 01:44:50.830 Councilmember Walmsley. 01:44:51.700 --> 01:44:53.190 Thank you, Mayor. And great job. 01:44:53.870 --> 01:44:56.870 You know, just really want to commend you all and the work that you're doing to clean our city. 01:45:00.300 --> 01:45:02.300 I do have to agree that 01:45:03.870 --> 01:45:05.870 two for £2 million of 01:45:07.750 --> 01:45:09.750 trash is a lot 01:45:11.700 --> 01:45:13.700 and I would like to see 01:45:13.750 --> 01:45:15.750 some type of multi-prong solution 01:45:16.990 --> 01:45:18.990 with the county and other cities around this. 01:45:22.150 --> 01:45:24.150 I do not believe that it is just our unsheltered 01:45:25.830 --> 01:45:27.830 communities that contribute to this trash. 01:45:28.990 --> 01:45:31.230 I do believe that there is a significant amount of people who are illegal dumping. 01:45:33.910 --> 01:45:35.910 I pass by Mormon Slew. 01:45:36.700 --> 01:45:38.700 I see toilets, I see cabinets, 01:45:39.350 --> 01:45:41.350 I see six feet refrigerators. 01:45:43.391 --> 01:45:45.391 I pass by the McKinley area same thing. 01:45:48.391 --> 01:45:50.391 Mattresses, dressers, that isn't. 01:45:52.631 --> 01:45:54.631 And a homeless person pushing a basket, 01:45:55.871 --> 01:45:57.871 placing that on a sidewalk that these are people 01:45:59.831 --> 01:46:01.831 who are illegally dumping and are bypassing 01:46:04.151 --> 01:46:06.151 these efforts that we are making as a city to clean the city. 01:46:08.831 --> 01:46:10.831 And that is not fair because I think about 01:46:12.151 --> 01:46:14.151 what could we be investing in 01:46:16.351 --> 01:46:18.391 in our city like our youth compared to picking up people's trash 01:46:21.431 --> 01:46:23.431 who failed to go to the dump. 01:46:24.631 --> 01:46:26.631 I've only been some of them maybe one time this year, 01:46:28.310 --> 01:46:30.711 just like me personally, just because I wanted to 01:46:30.871 --> 01:46:32.871 to understand, like, why are people afraid or 01:46:34.511 --> 01:46:36.511 why do they not go to their debt? That was very cheap. 01:46:37.431 --> 01:46:40.231 It was probably like I had like a half a load or a half a track was less than 20 bucks. 01:46:42.792 --> 01:46:44.792 So it's like it's very disappointing 01:46:47.712 --> 01:46:49.712 to know that people would just prefer to trash our city 01:46:51.792 --> 01:46:53.792 and have no integrity about where we live. 01:46:54.832 --> 01:46:56.832 And so I think that it's really time to come together 01:47:00.552 --> 01:47:02.552 as a city because you could be on one side of the street, 01:47:05.192 --> 01:47:07.192 turn a corner and be in a tiny pocket, 01:47:07.672 --> 01:47:09.672 which is a total different story. 01:47:10.112 --> 01:47:12.112 But where is the accountability as a whole? 01:47:13.832 --> 01:47:15.832 Not just as the city of Stockton, but just as a county 01:47:17.792 --> 01:47:19.792 where we take pride of where we live. 01:47:20.752 --> 01:47:22.752 And once again, £2 million plus of trash, 01:47:27.192 --> 01:47:29.192 equivalent to nearly 800 midsize 01:47:29.992 --> 01:47:31.992 midsize cars is overwhelming. 01:47:33.832 --> 01:47:35.832 And so I really would like if we're talking about 01:47:36.912 --> 01:47:38.912 a policy policy standpoint, 01:47:39.993 --> 01:47:41.993 we have to make sure that everyone's at the table 01:47:42.113 --> 01:47:44.113 and we are coming to some accountability where we are 01:47:46.330 --> 01:47:48.330 mitigating whether it's through fines are signing 01:47:50.313 --> 01:47:52.313 or some type of reporting number where people can report 01:47:54.193 --> 01:47:56.193 if they know, suspect or see people 01:47:56.953 --> 01:47:58.953 illegally dumping in our community. 01:48:00.433 --> 01:48:03.113 Things that you councilmember can offer. 01:48:04.993 --> 01:48:07.730 I just had a couple of comments. So there's a couple of churches on Lower Sacramento Road 01:48:09.473 --> 01:48:11.473 and they're their garbage bins are in the back. 01:48:12.673 --> 01:48:14.673 So everybody goes and dumps back there 01:48:15.313 --> 01:48:17.313 and then they get fined by the garbage companies 01:48:18.330 --> 01:48:20.330 because they're putting it in the dumpster. 01:48:20.553 --> 01:48:22.313 So I mean, those are the kind of things that kind of are hard because, 01:48:24.313 --> 01:48:27.313 you know, they're struggling church and the street is really dark in the back. 01:48:28.553 --> 01:48:31.353 The lots are really long. And I don't know the names of the few churches, but they've been calling. 01:48:33.313 --> 01:48:35.313 And it's a hardship because it's like a family 01:48:37.354 --> 01:48:39.354 that has the church and it's a struggle for them. 01:48:41.474 --> 01:48:43.340 And then but I mean, it's so optimal that it's like there's 01:48:44.274 --> 01:48:47.274 no electricity back there to rent lights. I mean, so what do we as a city 01:48:48.834 --> 01:48:50.834 and I tried to help and Florence has tried to help. 01:48:51.434 --> 01:48:53.434 And so we try to give solutions, 01:48:53.834 --> 01:48:55.554 but it's difficult to get solutions when they're getting fined. 01:48:57.194 --> 01:48:59.194 And there's got to be a happy medium 01:48:59.354 --> 01:49:01.354 somewhere where they say, hey, this isn't our trash. 01:49:01.754 --> 01:49:04.554 I mean, we're a church and we're not promote, you know, producing this much trash. 01:49:05.954 --> 01:49:08.434 So I don't know how we can get with the garbage companies and say, 01:49:08.834 --> 01:49:10.834 can we give them some slack or, or how do we go about it? 01:49:13.154 --> 01:49:15.954 It was one of the concerns. The other thing that I wanted to say 01:49:16.594 --> 01:49:18.594 was thank you to all the volunteers. 01:49:18.954 --> 01:49:20.954 We did the American Legion part clean up. 01:49:21.234 --> 01:49:23.234 I went on Sunday and Mark roped me in on his little boat. 01:49:24.994 --> 01:49:27.114 So I got to go out on his boat and Sue and Chance were there, and they did a great job. 01:49:29.954 --> 01:49:31.954 So we're pulling out fence things, and Mark's got his winch 01:49:33.315 --> 01:49:36.115 and we're pulling and somebody brought a Jeep on and we pulled stuff 01:49:36.555 --> 01:49:38.555 out of American Legion Park, which was when I was a kid, 01:49:40.115 --> 01:49:42.115 looked a little bit better. I mean, but they did a great job. 01:49:42.795 --> 01:49:44.795 The really alarming thing to me was the needles 01:49:46.995 --> 01:49:48.995 and I, and that's what I always go back to, is 01:49:50.555 --> 01:49:52.555 what kind of legacy are we leaving 01:49:52.875 --> 01:49:54.875 when I think we found just in the one we're on the 01:49:56.395 --> 01:49:58.395 the east side of the park, and there's four 01:49:58.555 --> 01:50:00.555 or five needles that we found and Mark was joking. 01:50:01.155 --> 01:50:03.155 He found two that were in bags. Oh, these aren't used. 01:50:03.675 --> 01:50:05.675 I thought, oh, great. That's that's really reassuring. 01:50:06.315 --> 01:50:09.750 But I mean, that's the things for we want our volunteers to be safe 01:50:10.635 --> 01:50:13.595 and then we want the people who come and pick up the trash to be safe also. 01:50:14.155 --> 01:50:16.635 So can you address that as far as what the protocol is in those instances 01:50:18.795 --> 01:50:20.595 when you do find I mean, these were in the water and on the bank, 01:50:21.195 --> 01:50:24.195 but I mean, we didn't really have a protocol for to protect the folks that are volunteering. 01:50:25.835 --> 01:50:28.595 And it's kind of important, I think, so that they don't come and volunteer their time and get stuck with a needle. 01:50:31.436 --> 01:50:33.436 I think that would be, you know, not good. 01:50:35.196 --> 01:50:37.956 And then the other thing that I wanted to say was the coastal cleanup is the September 18th 01:50:39.996 --> 01:50:42.556 for people that do want to volunteer. I think that's a big step in protecting the legacies 01:50:43.876 --> 01:50:46.636 of the waterways. And that's why I've always kind of wanted to make sure that we did have capping off the waterways 01:50:49.956 --> 01:50:52.676 so that was actually three things. So if you could kind of talk to the dumping thing 01:50:54.436 --> 01:50:56.556 about that church and what we can possibly do as a solution for those folks to 01:50:59.716 --> 01:51:01.716 thank you. 01:51:04.996 --> 01:51:07.716 Where you look for an answer right now or I. Mean, so yeah. Zero 01:51:10.796 --> 01:51:12.796 wow. We definitely have not received 01:51:13.396 --> 01:51:15.396 any converts or a complaint email asked opt 01:51:16.156 --> 01:51:18.156 in requests from churches on our Sacramento road. 01:51:19.636 --> 01:51:21.836 We're more than happy to reach out to them if you can provide us the information. 01:51:24.716 --> 01:51:26.716 We definitely do work with both of the haulers. 01:51:26.997 --> 01:51:28.997 They have proactive staffing that can go out there, 01:51:29.957 --> 01:51:32.117 and hopefully we'll be able to address some of the concerns that they have sometimes. 01:51:35.157 --> 01:51:37.917 You know, just as you said, the lighting, they're not, you know, the cover of darkness, 01:51:40.117 --> 01:51:43.117 people being able to do certain things. But we will do everything we can to speak to those 01:51:45.557 --> 01:51:47.477 two churches. I think I know potentially where one is because 01:51:49.277 --> 01:51:51.277 I lived right on Highmore in my childhood. 01:51:52.357 --> 01:51:54.357 So maybe the Alliance Church is that one of them. 01:51:55.357 --> 01:51:57.597 Just north of it. It's not the glacier custody restoration OK. 01:52:00.157 --> 01:52:02.157 And yeah. Yeah, definitely. Yeah. 01:52:02.437 --> 01:52:04.637 They've reached out a couple of times and it's like, OK, you know, how do we do it? 01:52:05.997 --> 01:52:07.997 And it is perfect for dumping because it's dark. 01:52:08.157 --> 01:52:10.957 I went by there and I and there lots long and you can go right around the back and I mean, so 01:52:13.917 --> 01:52:15.917 but they're frustrated because, you know, they're struggling 01:52:15.957 --> 01:52:17.957 and so they don't need to find they need help. 01:52:18.517 --> 01:52:20.477 So another another issue is there's a tree directly underneath the light 01:52:23.238 --> 01:52:25.238 so it blocks most of the light from where the dumpster is, OK? 01:52:27.958 --> 01:52:30.780 And so you know, nice tree for shade, but it also blocks the light. 01:52:33.158 --> 01:52:35.238 Yeah, definitely. I'll check in with Laurence about that information. 01:52:36.998 --> 01:52:39.518 Thank you. Was there anything further you want to share, Councilmember Wright 01:52:41.678 --> 01:52:43.678 OK. And it's just this is a church. 01:52:45.780 --> 01:52:47.780 It's a church just north of the Alliance Church, OK. 01:52:50.780 --> 01:52:52.398 Thank you for that update. Thank you very much. 01:52:55.678 --> 01:52:58.518 Agenda item 15.4 Review, Discuss and provide guidance to League of California 01:53:00.798 --> 01:53:02.798 voting delegates on the 2021 annual conference resolution 01:53:04.838 --> 01:53:06.838 impacting online sales, tax equity and railroad property 01:53:08.438 --> 01:53:10.438 maintenance staff. You have the floor to present. 01:53:11.358 --> 01:53:13.358 OK, how would you like to proceed with this, councilman? 01:53:14.318 --> 01:53:15.598 Right. I can get it started if you like Gore. 01:53:18.278 --> 01:53:20.438 Yeah, why don't you get it started and then I can speak a little bit to it as well, OK? 01:53:21.879 --> 01:53:23.879 Yes. So you've got two resolutions 01:53:24.159 --> 01:53:26.159 this is the league's process for it's very interesting process, 01:53:29.839 --> 01:53:31.839 just from an intellectual standpoint, just observing it 01:53:33.159 --> 01:53:35.239 and it seems to work. I believe in this case you've got two resolutions 01:53:41.159 --> 01:53:42.999 one is involving sales tax related to fulfillment centers, 01:53:45.919 --> 01:53:47.919 and it's being driven and initiated by 01:53:51.390 --> 01:53:53.390 Rancho Cucamonga, 01:53:53.399 --> 01:53:55.399 a small, small community. 01:53:56.390 --> 01:53:58.390 And most of the cities, most of them, 01:53:58.119 --> 01:54:00.119 not all of them are generally small cities 01:54:00.159 --> 01:54:02.159 that are supporting this currently 01:54:03.399 --> 01:54:05.399 sales tax 01:54:06.639 --> 01:54:08.639 which is related to the Bradley Burns 1%. 01:54:09.959 --> 01:54:11.959 Local sales tax goes to the jurisdiction 01:54:13.799 --> 01:54:15.799 where the fulfillment center is located 01:54:16.119 --> 01:54:18.480 the smaller communities are saying they should have some of that Internet sales money. 01:54:21.440 --> 01:54:23.440 So their resolution to their recommended resolution 01:54:25.200 --> 01:54:27.200 to the League of California Cities is to put to a vote 01:54:29.200 --> 01:54:31.200 within the league itself of the members as to whether or 01:54:32.680 --> 01:54:34.680 not the league should pursue this with this General Assembly, 01:54:36.440 --> 01:54:38.440 why not 01:54:40.760 --> 01:54:42.320 staff's recommendation, obviously, is that the Council would 01:54:45.520 --> 01:54:47.520 direct and advise its its league 01:54:48.160 --> 01:54:50.160 liaison voting member who I think is councilman right. 01:54:51.760 --> 01:54:53.760 I believe to oppose 01:54:56.880 --> 01:54:58.880 pursuing such a resolution that would lead 01:55:00.480 --> 01:55:02.480 to some recommended legislative language change 01:55:05.200 --> 01:55:07.200 in Sacramento because it would 01:55:08.440 --> 01:55:10.440 adversely impact our revenue 01:55:11.200 --> 01:55:13.200 by anywhere between 30 to 60% 01:55:15.961 --> 01:55:17.961 in terms of our Internet revenues. 01:55:19.881 --> 01:55:21.881 The fulfillment centers are here. 01:55:22.241 --> 01:55:24.241 We've put in the blood, sweat and tears in terms of working 01:55:25.441 --> 01:55:27.441 with developers to go through all of the hoops 01:55:28.241 --> 01:55:30.561 to get them here. We're dealing with all of 01:55:30.761 --> 01:55:32.761 the infrastructure implications associated with them being here 01:55:35.321 --> 01:55:37.321 and so that's really the gist 01:55:38.201 --> 01:55:40.201 of that particular proposed resolution. 01:55:41.921 --> 01:55:43.921 Did I did I do that just councilman pretty well? OK. 01:55:46.441 --> 01:55:48.441 Yeah, that's right. Yes. 01:55:49.681 --> 01:55:51.681 So the league process on this is resolutions can be produced 01:55:54.481 --> 01:55:56.481 by any city that wishes to to bring one forward. 01:55:57.961 --> 01:55:59.961 And they have to pass two hurdles to be 01:56:02.201 --> 01:56:04.201 considered a lobbying point for the state legislature. 01:56:05.721 --> 01:56:08.361 The first step is that it has to make it out of the resolutions committee. 01:56:08.921 --> 01:56:10.921 They will meet on on Thursday at the league conference 01:56:12.882 --> 01:56:14.882 and decide whether one or both of these 01:56:17.562 --> 01:56:19.562 resolutions will go through to the entire membership. 01:56:21.162 --> 01:56:23.162 And then on Friday at the closing session, 01:56:24.122 --> 01:56:26.122 there will be a vote 01:56:26.442 --> 01:56:28.442 by each each city that's represented 01:56:30.420 --> 01:56:32.420 to on on the agendas that make it 01:56:33.122 --> 01:56:35.122 through the resolutions committee so again, 01:56:36.162 --> 01:56:38.162 the first item is, is one where it's a matter of equity. 01:56:41.162 --> 01:56:44.820 The smaller cities believe, but they don't really have the data to prove that 01:56:46.962 --> 01:56:48.802 right now. And they they have submitted 01:56:50.842 --> 01:56:52.842 only one quarter of data that that proves their point. 01:56:54.242 --> 01:56:56.242 And I think we need to see a longer point. 01:56:57.642 --> 01:57:00.442 There are also if you read the report, there are some issues with reporting as well 01:57:01.442 --> 01:57:03.442 where we question whether it's it's representative. 01:57:05.722 --> 01:57:07.722 So I know 01:57:08.202 --> 01:57:10.202 my recommendation would be that we 01:57:11.443 --> 01:57:13.443 direct the delegate, I guess, which is me to vote 01:57:14.923 --> 01:57:16.923 no on item one and yes on item two, which we haven't discussed. 01:57:19.163 --> 01:57:21.163 But item two is, is 01:57:22.403 --> 01:57:24.403 kind of benign to the city of Stockton, but 01:57:24.883 --> 01:57:26.883 it provides an opportunity for 01:57:29.603 --> 01:57:32.443 the governor and the legislature to provide funding for the CPU. 01:57:32.763 --> 01:57:34.763 See to monitor whether railroads are keeping 01:57:36.563 --> 01:57:38.563 their easements clean for us. 01:57:39.830 --> 01:57:41.883 And that that does affect us a little because we just had a long discussion 01:57:42.723 --> 01:57:44.723 about trash and a lot of that is by our railroads, 01:57:45.363 --> 01:57:47.363 especially on Hammersley So it's so again, 01:57:50.643 --> 01:57:52.643 two resolutions we can consider them separately. 01:57:54.430 --> 01:57:56.430 We consider them 01:57:56.243 --> 01:57:58.643 together directly, we consider them separately or together. 01:58:00.723 --> 01:58:02.723 I would recommend we consider them together 01:58:03.283 --> 01:58:05.283 and adopt steps recommendation. 01:58:05.363 --> 01:58:07.884 And I'll make that a motion. If I can. 01:58:08.964 --> 01:58:10.964 Actually vote, please. 01:58:15.400 --> 01:58:17.324 Motion passes 70. Thank you. 01:58:17.324 --> 01:58:19.324 Thank you. 01:58:20.764 --> 01:58:23.484 Agenda Item 16.1 Public hearing authorizing a vacate vacation 01:58:25.484 --> 01:58:27.484 of a portion of Market Van Buren and Monroe Streets. 01:58:29.840 --> 01:58:31.840 Right of way and reserving a public easement. 01:58:32.804 --> 01:58:34.804 I now declare the public hearing open. 01:58:35.964 --> 01:58:38.604 So yeah. Good evening, Carrie Wright, director of Economic Development. 01:58:41.440 --> 01:58:43.440 Just a little bit of context for this vacation 01:58:44.924 --> 01:58:46.924 of a portion of market van burn Monroe streets right away. 01:58:49.204 --> 01:58:51.204 This is part of a real estate 01:58:52.684 --> 01:58:54.684 transaction that was started last year around June 01:58:56.564 --> 01:58:58.564 with the Stockton Unified School District. 01:58:59.484 --> 01:59:01.484 So this is kind of a technical piece of that agreement. 01:59:04.605 --> 01:59:06.605 So just a little bit of background. 01:59:06.885 --> 01:59:08.885 Stockton Unified School District requested that the city 01:59:09.645 --> 01:59:11.645 initiate this vacation as part of the real estate 01:59:13.725 --> 01:59:15.725 transaction of selling those 22 lots last year. 01:59:18.405 --> 01:59:20.405 And so we want to make sure that we have all of our items 01:59:22.500 --> 01:59:24.500 in order before we close escrow. 01:59:25.605 --> 01:59:27.605 So as USD owns two additional parcels 01:59:29.685 --> 01:59:31.685 and they're looking to build their headquarters there. 01:59:33.365 --> 01:59:36.205 So the map on the screen, just to orient you on the bottom 01:59:38.245 --> 01:59:40.245 that's the crosstown freeway moving up north. 01:59:41.205 --> 01:59:43.205 We have the lots that we are in the process 01:59:44.365 --> 01:59:46.365 of selling to Stockton Unified School District. 01:59:48.685 --> 01:59:50.685 They have made improvements on those lots, the fence them. 01:59:53.925 --> 01:59:55.925 And so this is part of that process 01:59:59.325 --> 02:00:01.325 so you authorize the purchase and sale agreement. 02:00:01.806 --> 02:00:03.806 Last June, the proposed administrative complex 02:00:05.460 --> 02:00:07.460 will be approximately 150,000 square feet house 350, 02:00:09.246 --> 02:00:11.246 just 375 employees and will include 02:00:11.646 --> 02:00:13.646 offices, conference rooms and a board room 02:00:14.966 --> 02:00:16.966 that will also serve as training and community gathering space. 02:00:18.806 --> 02:00:20.806 So this is becoming a nice administrative core 02:00:22.246 --> 02:00:24.246 from our future City Hall down to the headquarters 02:00:26.860 --> 02:00:28.860 with a couple of buildings in between. 02:00:29.926 --> 02:00:31.926 So more information. 02:00:32.860 --> 02:00:34.860 The city has title to the abandonment area 02:00:36.526 --> 02:00:38.606 public works. We've worked with Public Works diligently 02:00:40.486 --> 02:00:42.486 and just thank you to staff member Amanda Thomas 02:00:43.860 --> 02:00:45.860 for helping work this through and public works to make sure 02:00:46.486 --> 02:00:48.486 that we cross all that's used on all of the ISE public utility 02:00:50.766 --> 02:00:52.766 easements in the proposed application will be reserved. 02:00:54.446 --> 02:00:56.446 And the important piece to understand 02:00:57.687 --> 02:00:59.687 is that we will not abandon these streets 02:01:01.447 --> 02:01:03.447 until they've made the improvements that are requested 02:01:04.927 --> 02:01:06.927 within the purchase and sale agreement. 02:01:07.327 --> 02:01:09.327 So if for some reason don't in the 02:01:10.807 --> 02:01:12.807 building the complex, we haven't abandoned the streets. 02:01:13.527 --> 02:01:16.247 So there are some contingencies in place that we've worked with public works to put in place. 02:01:18.407 --> 02:01:20.407 So it's our recommendation that the City Council 02:01:20.767 --> 02:01:22.767 adopt a resolution to vacate a portion of those streets 02:01:26.687 --> 02:01:29.567 Councilmember. Right. So you I think you answered my main question 02:01:31.367 --> 02:01:33.367 because as some of you know, I've had some experience 02:01:34.807 --> 02:01:36.807 with Stockton Unified and with 02:01:37.927 --> 02:01:39.927 and with choosing 02:01:40.607 --> 02:01:42.607 new district office locations. 02:01:44.870 --> 02:01:46.870 It was a significant part of my life for a while, 02:01:47.607 --> 02:01:49.607 and I know how quickly those plans can change. 02:01:51.700 --> 02:01:53.700 This is about as far along as I've seen it get. 02:01:55.880 --> 02:01:57.880 But I am concerned that minds can change yet again. 02:01:58.688 --> 02:02:01.608 So I was really pleased to hear you say that we won't vacate them until such point that they begin 02:02:03.768 --> 02:02:06.648 the actual improvements on them. Until the improvements are complete. 02:02:07.448 --> 02:02:09.968 Until they're complete that. And they'll go through the 02:02:10.328 --> 02:02:12.328 community development process to make sure 02:02:12.368 --> 02:02:14.368 all the infrastructure is to our. 02:02:14.928 --> 02:02:17.928 Requirements. No, that's that's critical. So I can vote yes on this with that caveat, 02:02:20.480 --> 02:02:22.480 but without that caveat, I would have been to know, 02:02:23.808 --> 02:02:25.808 just to be clear, 02:02:26.800 --> 02:02:28.800 and then secondly, I know she was also 02:02:28.328 --> 02:02:30.328 purchased the former state headquarters 02:02:31.448 --> 02:02:33.448 on the corner of Fremont 02:02:34.608 --> 02:02:36.608 and Madison 02:02:41.848 --> 02:02:43.448 Commerce. Yeah, Fremont and Commerce. 02:02:44.528 --> 02:02:46.528 And it was empty for a couple of years. 02:02:47.728 --> 02:02:50.568 And then they tore it down and now it's just fenced off foundation. 02:02:53.809 --> 02:02:55.809 The one that's just north and west of here. 02:02:56.489 --> 02:02:58.489 Yeah, just across the street from the. 02:02:59.490 --> 02:03:01.490 Yes. Yeah, the the arena. 02:03:01.649 --> 02:03:03.849 Yeah. Yes. So 02:03:05.890 --> 02:03:08.890 do they have any plans for that? As as part of this relocation? 02:03:09.569 --> 02:03:11.569 Because right now, quite frankly, it's an eyesore. 02:03:13.249 --> 02:03:15.249 I'm not aware of their current plans 02:03:16.449 --> 02:03:18.729 for that piece of property. I am concerned about that because just the cycle 02:03:21.609 --> 02:03:23.849 fencing isn't truly horrible right now, but we all know how fast 02:03:25.890 --> 02:03:27.529 that can turn. And so, I mean, it's 02:03:29.490 --> 02:03:30.689 right now, it's blighting one of the most important corners in our city. 02:03:32.929 --> 02:03:34.969 Mm hmm. And so if we can start communications 02:03:37.490 --> 02:03:39.490 with them about doing something with that property or them 02:03:40.849 --> 02:03:42.849 selling it to somebody who wants to do something with it, 02:03:44.129 --> 02:03:46.129 I would greatly appreciate that. 02:03:46.609 --> 02:03:48.609 OK, thank you. 02:03:49.570 --> 02:03:52.100 Thank you. Vice Mayor Fogarty. Yes, I have a question. 02:03:52.330 --> 02:03:54.330 So between Weber to the north, 02:03:55.370 --> 02:03:57.370 Washington to the south, Monroe to the east and Lincoln 02:03:59.930 --> 02:04:01.930 to the west, with the exception 02:04:02.810 --> 02:04:04.810 of the Children's Museum, I see that Rogers we'll see. 02:04:08.900 --> 02:04:10.900 But will SD then own all of that property? 02:04:12.570 --> 02:04:14.570 Or is that Rogers Velzy? 02:04:14.810 --> 02:04:17.100 What? So that is so there's the three, 02:04:19.290 --> 02:04:21.530 what we refer to as the Washington Street parcels, which are the three that border 02:04:23.890 --> 02:04:25.890 Washington Street, just north of the Crosstown Freeway 02:04:27.450 --> 02:04:29.450 they own two additional parcels on the upper right hand side, 02:04:32.530 --> 02:04:34.330 and they've purchased the work in that building, I believe, as well. 02:04:35.810 --> 02:04:37.810 So the intention is that will become a cul de sac, 02:04:39.500 --> 02:04:41.500 cul de sac with a com, not a compound 02:04:41.610 --> 02:04:43.610 that's the wrong word to headquarters for their facility. 02:04:45.690 --> 02:04:47.691 So that's what I'm saying. So that whole area, with the exception 02:04:48.691 --> 02:04:51.110 of the Children's Museum then will be under the jurisdiction of S USDA. 02:04:53.510 --> 02:04:55.491 And not the DMV. Right? The DMV is to the left a little bit on the other side. Yes. 02:04:58.811 --> 02:05:00.811 OK, thank you. 02:05:03.211 --> 02:05:05.411 Councilmember Canada. That was my question, too. 02:05:05.691 --> 02:05:07.691 So the turnabout is going to be because 02:05:08.771 --> 02:05:10.771 obviously you're taking Van Buren out of that 02:05:11.811 --> 02:05:14.131 you wouldn't be able to turn around. So that's further down on Van 02:05:14.731 --> 02:05:16.731 Buren is where the entrance to the 02:05:17.211 --> 02:05:19.211 because I mean, obviously a safety vehicle can't. 02:05:19.491 --> 02:05:21.491 So I do want to preface that this is going to go through 02:05:22.371 --> 02:05:25.510 the community development department. And what we're seeing so far is conceptual. 02:05:26.571 --> 02:05:28.571 So I don't want to I mean, I'm happy to answer your questions 02:05:30.211 --> 02:05:32.851 or have I mean to answer your questions, but the overall plans are still in development. 02:05:35.851 --> 02:05:37.851 So we've agreed to sell the property 02:05:38.251 --> 02:05:40.611 and we're agreeing once they've made the improvements to our specifications, 02:05:43.292 --> 02:05:45.292 it will have all of the safety considerations. 02:05:46.920 --> 02:05:48.920 Fire will buy off on it. 02:05:49.812 --> 02:05:51.812 Engineering, everyone's going to buy off in it. 02:05:52.372 --> 02:05:54.372 And also that would come back to you all. 02:05:54.772 --> 02:05:57.652 So at some point, I might just that one street because obviously you need to turn around somewhere. 02:05:58.852 --> 02:06:00.852 And if you had a fire engine, that's not going to work, you. 02:06:01.372 --> 02:06:03.652 Know, all of that will be dealt with through the whole community development process, 02:06:04.612 --> 02:06:07.492 which ultimately will come back to you all at the appropriate time. OK. 02:06:08.252 --> 02:06:10.252 Perfect. Thank you. 02:06:10.972 --> 02:06:12.772 Thank you. Clark, were there any public comments regarding this item? 02:06:14.132 --> 02:06:16.892 We have no comments, Mayor. Thank you, too. A motion. 02:06:16.892 --> 02:06:18.892 Moved to a second. 02:06:20.572 --> 02:06:22.452 Actually. I take that back. I have to close the the hearing. 02:06:23.572 --> 02:06:26.292 Oh, my apologies. I now I now declare that the hearing closed. 02:06:28.920 --> 02:06:30.920 OK, I suppose police. 02:06:31.612 --> 02:06:33.612 Motion passes 70. 02:06:33.852 --> 02:06:35.852 Thank you. I'm 17 update city manager. 02:06:36.932 --> 02:06:39.332 Do you have any updates for this evening? Yeah, just just real quick, 02:06:40.693 --> 02:06:43.693 something that I've just recently shared with you all, Chief Jones and I, we talk 02:06:45.973 --> 02:06:47.973 we've been talking about this quite a bit for quite some time. 02:06:49.333 --> 02:06:51.333 It seems like every other conversation he and I have 02:06:52.813 --> 02:06:55.733 is about sort of traffic behavior in the city 02:06:58.733 --> 02:07:00.733 and coming from the outside, 02:07:03.130 --> 02:07:05.130 I can I can tell you it's mostly scary. 02:07:05.893 --> 02:07:07.893 I in the mornings I'm I get in my car and I wonder 02:07:12.173 --> 02:07:14.173 I believe that I have a higher chance of being the victim 02:07:15.493 --> 02:07:17.493 of a vehicular incident versus a crime incident. 02:07:19.573 --> 02:07:20.853 Here. So I know that that's a prevailing 02:07:22.213 --> 02:07:24.213 sentiment across the city with a lot of people. 02:07:25.213 --> 02:07:27.213 So the the chief is 02:07:29.333 --> 02:07:31.213 you know, so I've asked the chief to step up 02:07:33.293 --> 02:07:35.293 enforcement, traffic enforcement, 02:07:35.813 --> 02:07:37.813 primarily speeding and red light running 02:07:40.374 --> 02:07:42.374 in terms of the hotspots in the city. 02:07:43.214 --> 02:07:45.694 And we're going to be doing that. Something else that we're working on 02:07:46.334 --> 02:07:48.334 through the police department and the chief's leadership is 02:07:50.174 --> 02:07:52.174 I know that around 12, 13, maybe 14 years ago, the city 02:07:55.334 --> 02:07:57.334 implemented a red light speed camera program 02:07:58.694 --> 02:08:00.694 but that was at the very, very beginning of that technology, 02:08:02.540 --> 02:08:04.540 and it was not very well functioning at the time. 02:08:06.494 --> 02:08:08.494 However, that technology has come a long ways. 02:08:09.134 --> 02:08:11.134 So we're going to be doing some research in terms 02:08:11.494 --> 02:08:13.494 of the feasibility of perhaps reintroducing a similar program 02:08:15.374 --> 02:08:17.374 here. But as we go through that research we'll be bringing those 02:08:19.934 --> 02:08:21.934 that that back to you just for discussion and and feedback 02:08:27.934 --> 02:08:30.294 Thank you. Janet. Item 18 Council Comments. 02:08:31.334 --> 02:08:34.254 Colleagues, you have any comments? Councilmember Wamsley 02:08:36.735 --> 02:08:38.695 thank you so much. And just speaking of speeding, I do have a serious 02:08:43.815 --> 02:08:45.815 some serious information, but it was kind of cute too 02:08:46.255 --> 02:08:48.975 at the same time. So my kids go to school at Stockton Collegiate, 02:08:50.655 --> 02:08:52.655 which is downtown Stockton. 02:08:52.855 --> 02:08:54.855 And there was an officer who was present today 02:08:57.550 --> 02:09:00.550 and he was trying to calm the traffic. Well, 02:09:00.535 --> 02:09:02.535 you know to his probably be known, 02:09:03.135 --> 02:09:05.135 he he parked well he parked his bike 02:09:05.815 --> 02:09:07.815 right in front of the the chief's building. 02:09:08.655 --> 02:09:10.655 And he did so right after school. 02:09:11.950 --> 02:09:13.950 And so he had all these kindergartners and 02:09:14.855 --> 02:09:16.855 including mine come up to him. 02:09:16.895 --> 02:09:18.895 And they were like, hey, can we touch your back? 02:09:20.950 --> 02:09:22.375 And what are you doing here? And can you, you know, give us stickers? 02:09:23.950 --> 02:09:25.950 So he was multi-task giving giving out 02:09:26.255 --> 02:09:28.255 stickers to the kids and giving out tickets. 02:09:29.335 --> 02:09:31.135 It was kind of cute. I thought it was really hilarious. 02:09:31.936 --> 02:09:33.936 And of course, 02:09:34.336 --> 02:09:36.336 my six year old had to, you know, say, hey, do you know my 02:09:37.776 --> 02:09:39.776 mom? She's the council lady was just so cute. 02:09:41.696 --> 02:09:43.696 So I think it was, you know, maybe some folks 02:09:43.936 --> 02:09:46.696 kind of got away, but it was really cute how he was multitasking. 02:09:47.216 --> 02:09:49.216 So whoever the the bike officer was on the corner 02:09:51.216 --> 02:09:53.776 of Main Street and Sutter. He did a really good job at around 215 ish. 02:09:56.336 --> 02:09:58.816 So I did want to report that. And, you know, again, appreciating the speed coming 02:10:03.296 --> 02:10:05.296 tool that was set before downtown Stockton today. 02:10:07.776 --> 02:10:09.776 My only comments tonight is 02:10:10.696 --> 02:10:12.696 I do want to speak a little bit about the pandemic 02:10:13.896 --> 02:10:15.896 that we're living in with COVID 19 and the Delta variant 02:10:17.656 --> 02:10:19.656 and some of the staggering information that Chief Edwards 02:10:21.616 --> 02:10:23.616 sends us every other day about the the cases 02:10:25.576 --> 02:10:27.576 and the deaths and the 02:10:29.170 --> 02:10:31.170 newly diagnosed folks 02:10:31.417 --> 02:10:33.417 who have been impacted by COVID, because it is significant. 02:10:35.217 --> 02:10:37.217 I had a a friend of mine 02:10:38.537 --> 02:10:40.537 who's also a neighbor in the community call me 02:10:41.737 --> 02:10:43.737 last week, and she told me that her mother died on Monday 02:10:45.337 --> 02:10:47.337 and her father died on Thursday from COVID19. 02:10:49.497 --> 02:10:51.497 And for those who are listening tonight, 02:10:53.570 --> 02:10:55.570 who feel who still feel that this is a hoax 02:10:55.897 --> 02:10:57.897 and this is some type of divide and conquer, 02:11:01.257 --> 02:11:03.257 you know, opportunity 02:11:03.337 --> 02:11:05.337 or issue, this is very serious. 02:11:06.937 --> 02:11:08.937 In fact, looking at the numbers, 02:11:09.617 --> 02:11:11.617 95206 and 95207 lead 02:11:14.417 --> 02:11:16.417 and have lead in in the areas 02:11:18.657 --> 02:11:20.657 that have been mostly severely impacted 02:11:22.897 --> 02:11:25.577 and it's a concern. It's a concern. 02:11:26.580 --> 02:11:28.578 People are not masking. People are not becoming vaccinated. 02:11:29.938 --> 02:11:31.938 People are spilling misinformation 02:11:34.138 --> 02:11:37.580 and disinformation and people are losing their lives and it's serious. 02:11:40.898 --> 02:11:42.898 And so tonight, I just really want to take the time 02:11:45.980 --> 02:11:47.980 to encourage people to become vaccinated, 02:11:48.578 --> 02:11:50.578 become vaccinated, to 02:11:51.980 --> 02:11:53.980 test up to social distance. 02:11:54.618 --> 02:11:56.618 I still see large crowds, large parties, 02:11:58.898 --> 02:12:00.898 large gatherings with people with no mask 02:12:02.498 --> 02:12:04.498 and this can mean life or death to people. 02:12:07.258 --> 02:12:09.258 And it's happening right now in real time. 02:12:12.218 --> 02:12:14.218 I also want to report that this morning 02:12:15.538 --> 02:12:17.538 I did make a very public comment 02:12:18.698 --> 02:12:20.698 during the Board of Supervisors meeting 02:12:21.938 --> 02:12:23.298 to the board and also to the public health officer, 02:12:25.739 --> 02:12:27.739 Dr Maggie Parks, about my concern about 02:12:29.979 --> 02:12:31.979 going to the different sites like my turn and stay ready. 02:12:34.739 --> 02:12:36.739 And when I type in 95206, 02:12:38.539 --> 02:12:40.539 there was only two testing sites that came up, one at Edison 02:12:43.179 --> 02:12:45.179 High School and the other one at Dorothy Jones Center. 02:12:47.739 --> 02:12:50.739 That is unacceptable. That is unacceptable. 02:12:50.979 --> 02:12:52.739 Abel. And again, I wanted to say we're talking numbers here. 02:12:54.739 --> 02:12:56.739 We're talking somewhere about 14,000 people 02:12:59.619 --> 02:13:01.619 between 95206 and 95207 alone 02:13:05.259 --> 02:13:07.259 that have been hit the hardest. 02:13:08.739 --> 02:13:10.739 These communities need resources they need testing. 02:13:12.499 --> 02:13:14.499 They need availability of testing sites. 02:13:16.139 --> 02:13:18.979 I don't think that many people other than pharmacies are testing on the weekend 02:13:21.500 --> 02:13:23.500 we have to consider and think about the fact 02:13:24.820 --> 02:13:26.820 that kids are back in school. 02:13:26.860 --> 02:13:28.860 People continue to work at home. 02:13:29.600 --> 02:13:31.600 People are still working 02:13:31.660 --> 02:13:33.660 multiple jobs to try to make it. 02:13:34.180 --> 02:13:36.180 How can we improve and provide the tools that are essential 02:13:39.740 --> 02:13:41.740 for people to ensure that they are taking care of themselves? 02:13:44.380 --> 02:13:46.380 They are aware on whether or not they're carrying the virus 02:13:47.740 --> 02:13:49.740 because you can be asymptomatic 02:13:50.600 --> 02:13:52.600 and may not even know that you have the virus 02:13:52.980 --> 02:13:54.980 and give it to someone else. 02:13:55.340 --> 02:13:57.340 And so, you know, this is something that 02:13:58.460 --> 02:14:01.340 keeps me up at night. It keeps me up at night, especially 02:14:03.260 --> 02:14:05.260 coupled on top of that. 02:14:05.300 --> 02:14:07.300 We have children who are in school now in real time. 02:14:10.540 --> 02:14:12.540 And many who are not even eligible 02:14:13.540 --> 02:14:15.540 to receive the vaccine. 02:14:16.260 --> 02:14:18.260 So again, for those in the city who are listening, 02:14:21.341 --> 02:14:23.341 people who are reluctant to take the shot, rather, it's 02:14:25.541 --> 02:14:27.541 from historical traumas that have happened 02:14:28.741 --> 02:14:30.741 to marginalize communities and communities of color. 02:14:31.421 --> 02:14:34.301 Let's be honest, there have been studies in the past in our history 02:14:37.610 --> 02:14:39.610 of this government that were unethical immoral and inhumane. 02:14:42.221 --> 02:14:44.221 But we are living in a different time 02:14:45.701 --> 02:14:47.701 and people need to take this very serious every week. 02:14:50.501 --> 02:14:52.501 I get on the phone 02:14:52.701 --> 02:14:54.210 with the Department of Health and Human Services. 02:14:56.101 --> 02:14:58.101 They are projecting that within the next 30 days, 02:15:00.661 --> 02:15:02.661 there could be up to 250,000 people who are diagnosed. 02:15:05.461 --> 02:15:07.461 And let's just be clear 02:15:08.661 --> 02:15:10.661 if you're going to the hospital for for a car accident or 02:15:12.941 --> 02:15:14.941 a heart attack, your ability to get a bed may be compromised. 02:15:18.222 --> 02:15:20.222 Because there are no beds, because there are people 02:15:21.262 --> 02:15:23.262 who are diagnosed with COVID who may need emergency services, 02:15:26.702 --> 02:15:28.702 and that could compromise whether you live or not. 02:15:30.822 --> 02:15:32.822 And I'm sorry if I'm seeming to be bold tonight, 02:15:34.942 --> 02:15:36.942 but it has to be said because I think that people 02:15:38.582 --> 02:15:40.582 are not taking this serious and we need to take it serious. 02:15:43.942 --> 02:15:45.942 So again, if you can 02:15:46.262 --> 02:15:48.262 continue to be tested, if you're sick, stay home, 02:15:51.102 --> 02:15:53.782 stay home, get vaccinated. 02:15:54.342 --> 02:15:56.342 And as a council, I hope that 02:15:58.342 --> 02:16:00.342 all of my colleagues on this dais agree 02:16:01.542 --> 02:16:03.542 to encourage our constituents and residents in this community 02:16:05.622 --> 02:16:07.622 to take this health crisis very serious 02:16:09.302 --> 02:16:11.302 and that we are moving the line 02:16:11.743 --> 02:16:13.743 of communication between us as elected officials 02:16:15.343 --> 02:16:17.343 to our public health officials to ensure that our residents 02:16:19.783 --> 02:16:21.783 have the tools that they need to survive and thrive. 02:16:24.383 --> 02:16:26.383 Thank you. 02:16:27.223 --> 02:16:28.663 Thank you. Councilmember Lyons. 02:16:29.983 --> 02:16:32.703 Thank you for bringing it up tonight. It's very true. 02:16:32.703 --> 02:16:34.743 And, you know, we kind of getting back to some normalcy 02:16:35.183 --> 02:16:37.183 and now it seems like it's slowly going away from us all. 02:16:38.983 --> 02:16:41.383 And one of our constituents also spoke tonight about the lack of testing. 02:16:43.303 --> 02:16:45.863 And I know and I would drive around, you know, several months ago, there was plenty of test sites. 02:16:47.663 --> 02:16:49.663 So I'm glad you spoke at the supervisor meeting today. 02:16:51.230 --> 02:16:53.543 And hopefully more and more testing sites can come out because there is a hesitation 02:16:56.623 --> 02:16:58.623 to send people to vaccinate more than to some many people. 02:17:00.543 --> 02:17:03.630 And I don't understand it, but I sure hope they start taking this serious. 02:17:05.630 --> 02:17:07.630 I also want to thank you, city manager, for with you 02:17:08.583 --> 02:17:10.583 and the chief about our traffic situation 02:17:11.504 --> 02:17:13.504 in this speeding and the red lights 02:17:14.624 --> 02:17:16.624 there was a tragedy last week and Miracle Mile, 02:17:18.944 --> 02:17:20.944 which really didn't have to do with speeding or red lights, but 02:17:24.104 --> 02:17:25.944 miracle Mile definitely needs traffic calming. 02:17:29.104 --> 02:17:31.104 They need they have a crosswalk there that many people tell me 02:17:33.144 --> 02:17:34.704 they almost get hit crossing in the crosswalk 02:17:35.584 --> 02:17:37.704 even during the day because cars are going so fast and there has to be some way 02:17:40.464 --> 02:17:42.304 that crosswalk. And I know they have plans for that. 02:17:42.824 --> 02:17:44.824 So hopefully that's going to happen very soon. 02:17:46.304 --> 02:17:48.304 I just know that community, you know, it's a walking community. 02:17:49.864 --> 02:17:51.864 A lot of people come from the neighborhood to walk along there 02:17:52.784 --> 02:17:55.704 and they just don't want to feel like something's going to happen. 02:17:56.264 --> 02:17:59.184 They spent a lot of their money that they got last year on the outdoor dining. 02:18:01.104 --> 02:18:03.744 Well, people have even told me they're afraid to eat outdoors on the mile because they may get hit. 02:18:06.345 --> 02:18:08.745 And, you know, it's supposed to be that kind of a neighborhood 02:18:09.665 --> 02:18:12.625 where you want to go sit outside. I mean, it's a summer. 02:18:12.705 --> 02:18:14.705 It'd be nice and I just you know, 02:18:14.985 --> 02:18:17.985 you hate to hear that from the community and also the business owners along there. 02:18:20.265 --> 02:18:22.265 So I think we really need to make this a priority it's 02:18:24.145 --> 02:18:26.665 so many areas of our city that people just started driving faster for. 02:18:28.105 --> 02:18:30.105 Two nights ago on the national news, NBC, they talked about speeding 02:18:32.585 --> 02:18:35.425 in our country. Right now, and they feel like a lot of it may started happening even worse 02:18:37.865 --> 02:18:40.425 because of the pandemic. People were working from home. 02:18:40.785 --> 02:18:42.785 So there weren't so many people on the streets 02:18:43.185 --> 02:18:45.185 so they started driving faster and they talked about 02:18:46.250 --> 02:18:48.250 how many additional deaths there's been. 02:18:48.465 --> 02:18:50.465 Even though people are working at home 02:18:50.985 --> 02:18:52.985 this last year because of the speeding 02:18:53.505 --> 02:18:55.505 and how many hundred mile an hour 02:18:56.705 --> 02:18:59.665 people have died in accidents. So I think it's a tremendous issue. 02:19:01.905 --> 02:19:04.106 And I was shocked when, you know, we've been talking about this 02:19:04.186 --> 02:19:06.186 and then it was on the national news 02:19:06.226 --> 02:19:08.226 and had all the statistics about the accidents. 02:19:08.506 --> 02:19:10.506 And they said that there isn't as many people on the road 02:19:11.466 --> 02:19:13.146 which you would think there'd be less accidents, but the opposite is true. 02:19:16.660 --> 02:19:18.660 So that was really eye opening. 02:19:18.266 --> 02:19:20.266 So thank you. 02:19:21.506 --> 02:19:24.260 Councilmember. Right? Yes. I want to reiterate 02:19:26.306 --> 02:19:28.146 I want to reiterate. What Councilmember Lynch said about thanking the chief 02:19:31.266 --> 02:19:33.266 and city manager for their 02:19:34.660 --> 02:19:36.660 efforts on addressing traffic safety, 02:19:37.266 --> 02:19:39.266 especially red light violations, excessive 02:19:40.226 --> 02:19:42.226 speed rolling stops, 02:19:43.306 --> 02:19:45.306 lane, lane changing I mean, 02:19:46.106 --> 02:19:48.106 we see it all the time throughout our city. 02:19:49.426 --> 02:19:51.426 And red light cameras may or may not help. 02:19:54.660 --> 02:19:56.660 I think we also need motorcycle enforcement. 02:19:56.866 --> 02:19:59.786 That's just I know when I see those motorcycles out, I'm a much more careful driver. 02:20:02.587 --> 02:20:05.427 And I think most people are so I know we purchased some new ones, 02:20:06.587 --> 02:20:08.587 so maybe we can increase that effort a little bit. 02:20:10.467 --> 02:20:12.467 And I'm hoping that that can occur. 02:20:13.387 --> 02:20:15.387 One of the victims of a Stockton 02:20:15.747 --> 02:20:17.747 traffic was former principal 02:20:18.587 --> 02:20:20.587 at the Stockton Unified School District, Bud West. 02:20:22.227 --> 02:20:24.227 Bud was a colleague of mine for 02:20:24.827 --> 02:20:27.267 30 years, and his death was tragic. 02:20:28.627 --> 02:20:30.627 He was riding his bicycle and somebody ran a red light 02:20:32.670 --> 02:20:34.670 and threw him 2030 feet. 02:20:35.107 --> 02:20:37.107 And it's, it's, it's just sad. 02:20:38.507 --> 02:20:40.307 I also became aware of the incident involving the busboy at the AV, 02:20:43.387 --> 02:20:45.387 who was killed last week. 02:20:45.907 --> 02:20:48.667 That's that's tragic as well. So I was hoping we could close tonight's meeting. 02:20:49.827 --> 02:20:51.827 And for Bud West and all the other victims 02:20:52.987 --> 02:20:54.987 of Stockton traffic problems, 02:20:57.428 --> 02:20:59.428 thank you. 02:21:03.348 --> 02:21:04.588 Guys. Mayor Fugazi. 02:21:06.188 --> 02:21:08.268 Thank you. I, too, just it's something that I brought up many times. 02:21:12.628 --> 02:21:14.628 Having seen a pedestrian struck and killed on Harting way 02:21:18.988 --> 02:21:20.988 but I've brought up the speed on on Pershing, 02:21:22.708 --> 02:21:24.708 on Park, on Oak, on Harding Way, on Pacific Center, 02:21:26.468 --> 02:21:28.468 El Dorado, MLK Junior, Boulevard, Airport Way. 02:21:30.428 --> 02:21:33.188 I'm adding Ash and marsh. I mean, it is it's pervasive 02:21:35.268 --> 02:21:37.268 all around our our community. 02:21:38.428 --> 02:21:40.428 And if I, too, 02:21:41.108 --> 02:21:43.108 had any words for people, it would be just slow down. 02:21:44.948 --> 02:21:46.948 There is no place that you need to be 02:21:48.108 --> 02:21:50.108 that desperately that quickly. 02:21:53.708 --> 02:21:55.708 It just slow down. 02:21:56.149 --> 02:21:57.709 Slow down. And I would say I too I know we we authorized the purchase 02:22:01.349 --> 02:22:03.349 of a number motorcycle us for our traffic division. 02:22:06.149 --> 02:22:08.149 And if we can increase the number of officers 02:22:10.549 --> 02:22:12.549 that are in that division to have more of a presence, 02:22:13.829 --> 02:22:15.869 if that's something we're able to do, I think we should definitely look into that. 02:22:18.909 --> 02:22:20.909 Um, I also a firework so I've gotten a couple messages 02:22:24.829 --> 02:22:26.829 regarding, you know, where we're at with fireworks. 02:22:27.869 --> 02:22:29.869 I would like a summary of, of, you know, calls for service 02:22:32.389 --> 02:22:34.389 and how things went this year as opposed to years past, 02:22:37.309 --> 02:22:39.309 because I still get a number of people 02:22:39.829 --> 02:22:41.829 who would like nothing more than for us to calm 02:22:43.149 --> 02:22:45.149 the fireworks around this city because you can still hear them 02:22:46.509 --> 02:22:48.109 going off. I heard fireworks go off the other day 02:22:49.269 --> 02:22:51.269 and it wasn't in a ports game 02:22:51.670 --> 02:22:53.670 it was fireworks in the community. 02:22:54.150 --> 02:22:56.150 And so it's it's it's difficult, 02:22:57.350 --> 02:22:59.350 especially for those that are suffering PTSD 02:23:01.870 --> 02:23:04.700 redistricting. I didn't want to bring that up. 02:23:04.430 --> 02:23:06.430 I know I got an information today 02:23:07.990 --> 02:23:09.990 about the county sending out about redistricting. 02:23:11.510 --> 02:23:13.510 I do know that we have our committee, 02:23:14.710 --> 02:23:16.710 our commission for redistricting in the city. 02:23:19.700 --> 02:23:21.700 I know they've had a meeting 02:23:21.110 --> 02:23:23.110 we should be having something come up on our website, 02:23:23.430 --> 02:23:25.430 hopefully soon for the public to provide input. 02:23:26.710 --> 02:23:28.710 So please make sure that you when that comes up 02:23:30.390 --> 02:23:32.390 and active that you participate in that it was interesting 02:23:33.670 --> 02:23:35.670 to see the responses of the public 02:23:36.710 --> 02:23:38.710 on the two survey questions that the county put out. 02:23:42.470 --> 02:23:44.470 It was I was pleasantly surprised on people's 02:23:45.670 --> 02:23:48.590 comments on that. I also agree with the COVID testing. 02:23:51.951 --> 02:23:53.951 We have the site at Edison High School, and that line 02:23:55.911 --> 02:23:57.951 there is a line form. We're in school and there is a line formed and down 02:24:01.111 --> 02:24:03.111 turnpike to come in and get 02:24:04.951 --> 02:24:06.991 tested. So we obviously have a need in this city 02:24:09.911 --> 02:24:11.911 to do that and whatever we can to increase that. 02:24:12.831 --> 02:24:14.831 And if that's me sending a message to my bosses, 02:24:17.151 --> 02:24:19.151 I'm more than happy to do that. 02:24:20.710 --> 02:24:21.871 Sidewalks. I know there's been a lot of conversation about sidewalks. 02:24:23.191 --> 02:24:25.191 We had an item on the agenda tonight, 02:24:25.551 --> 02:24:27.551 but I know come November, hopefully we can have a proposal 02:24:28.991 --> 02:24:30.991 to clear out that five year backlog of sidewalks 02:24:32.591 --> 02:24:34.591 with some funding that we might have 02:24:36.791 --> 02:24:38.791 I do want to thank the mayor for attending 02:24:39.831 --> 02:24:41.831 the Edison versus Lincoln football game on Friday. 02:24:43.351 --> 02:24:45.351 It was it was filled to capacity that night, 02:24:48.512 --> 02:24:50.512 also sliding down Galaxy Quest at Pixie Woods. 02:24:53.112 --> 02:24:55.112 I did see the video, and so I was quite impressed. 02:24:57.672 --> 02:25:00.232 Not sure how you did that, Mayor, but I'm glad it was you and not me. 02:25:02.720 --> 02:25:03.832 I also want to congratulate the Stockton hosts 02:25:04.752 --> 02:25:06.752 Lyons on 100 Years of service 02:25:08.552 --> 02:25:10.552 and just realize that this is not a 02:25:10.832 --> 02:25:12.832 I mean, it is social, but it is a service 02:25:14.320 --> 02:25:16.320 club built upon volunteer thing in our community. 02:25:18.392 --> 02:25:20.392 And whenever there is an event, you can count on them 02:25:21.720 --> 02:25:23.232 to be out there with their grill, barbecuing up hamburgers, hot dogs, 02:25:26.392 --> 02:25:28.552 doing cleanups, just being involved in our community 02:25:29.712 --> 02:25:31.712 and giving back to our community. 02:25:32.720 --> 02:25:34.992 The mayor was there and Councilman Wright and I just want to thank them for all the work that they do. 02:25:37.152 --> 02:25:39.152 And I'm hopeful that, you know, earth willing. 02:25:40.872 --> 02:25:42.872 There's 100 more years for us 02:25:43.273 --> 02:25:45.273 here in in this city. 02:25:45.833 --> 02:25:47.833 And I to would like to go ahead and cosign 02:25:49.393 --> 02:25:51.393 on the a moment of silence at the end of tonight's meeting. 02:25:52.753 --> 02:25:54.793 Thank you. Thank you. 02:25:54.793 --> 02:25:57.313 Councilmember Cannava. Yeah. Yeah. 02:25:57.633 --> 02:25:59.633 I was just wondering to do the motorcycle enforcement 02:26:01.873 --> 02:26:03.873 at different hours because if we could 02:26:05.913 --> 02:26:07.873 I don't know if we need to add additional funding possibly to get them after work hours. 02:26:10.913 --> 02:26:12.913 I don't know what time their shifts run and stagger them. 02:26:14.353 --> 02:26:16.353 I don't know how we have to do that. 02:26:16.953 --> 02:26:19.353 Or how we go about doing that. I think that would be important to catch people 02:26:20.553 --> 02:26:22.993 when they're least expecting it because that's when when they drive so erratic 02:26:26.473 --> 02:26:28.730 absolutely. I know for a fact the chief and I, we, 02:26:29.593 --> 02:26:31.593 we just spoke about this most recently last night. 02:26:33.193 --> 02:26:35.193 He's initiated a 02:26:36.993 --> 02:26:38.993 a very strategic 02:26:40.514 --> 02:26:42.514 approach to 02:26:43.594 --> 02:26:45.594 elevating our traffic enforcement visibility 02:26:48.394 --> 02:26:50.394 as well as unfortunately, folks 02:26:51.794 --> 02:26:53.794 only understand tickets and so forth. But 02:26:58.194 --> 02:27:00.834 I'm quite sure he's listening to you. And and 02:27:02.554 --> 02:27:04.554 I think we all have the same the same saying the same tune. 02:27:04.994 --> 02:27:06.994 Yeah, I'm young. I was at the young man. 02:27:07.234 --> 02:27:09.234 I'm Casey Bynum's Memorial last night. 02:27:09.714 --> 02:27:11.714 And these people are crossing the same crosswalk and 02:27:13.154 --> 02:27:15.154 and this guy's honking at the pedestrians 02:27:15.314 --> 02:27:18.194 and they start to John, I'm thinking, oh, my goodness, we're at a memorial here. 02:27:19.434 --> 02:27:21.434 You know, there's something so tragic. 02:27:22.714 --> 02:27:24.874 And then somebody comes and just exacerbates the problem of what's 02:27:25.754 --> 02:27:28.634 wrong with that intersection. This helps us. 02:27:28.674 --> 02:27:30.674 This helps us to begin to take back our streets 02:27:31.514 --> 02:27:33.514 from a traffic standpoint 02:27:34.794 --> 02:27:37.674 with maybe because of COVID. I'm not sure, but 02:27:39.915 --> 02:27:41.915 you know, reckless, 02:27:41.955 --> 02:27:43.955 dangerous driving has become normalized here. 02:27:45.635 --> 02:27:47.635 And so this is the beginning of counteracting that 02:27:49.635 --> 02:27:51.635 with the increased enforcement 02:27:52.395 --> 02:27:54.395 as well as looking at the use of technology 02:27:55.315 --> 02:27:57.315 as a deterrent to this kind of behavior. 02:27:58.355 --> 02:28:00.355 And then Kevin Hernandez, who has the app, 02:28:01.350 --> 02:28:03.350 he was possibly asking it on Castle 02:28:03.595 --> 02:28:05.595 that that light could flash at a certain time. 02:28:06.195 --> 02:28:07.555 And I don't know what the likelihood or how this study goes 02:28:08.995 --> 02:28:11.395 about that to see. I mean, I don't know how they do it. 02:28:13.350 --> 02:28:15.350 I mean, but that seems like it would slow traffic down 02:28:15.155 --> 02:28:17.155 if you didn't have a constant green where speed perhaps. 02:28:19.515 --> 02:28:21.515 I mean, that that that that normalization has has 02:28:22.995 --> 02:28:24.995 gotten to be quite extreme. But 02:28:26.355 --> 02:28:28.155 we have between eight to ten hotspots throughout the city. 02:28:30.555 --> 02:28:33.275 And and believe it or not, the Miracle Mile is not one of the ten, but 02:28:36.476 --> 02:28:38.476 it's a pervasive problem throughout the city regardless. 02:28:39.316 --> 02:28:41.316 So any any entity organization that has ideas, 02:28:44.116 --> 02:28:46.156 they should feel free. You should tell them to feel free 02:28:46.676 --> 02:28:49.556 to send the city manager an email yeah. And share the thoughts. One, Patty's been struck there. 02:28:50.836 --> 02:28:53.116 Tony Yokum has been struck. Tell them to send me an email review. 02:28:53.956 --> 02:28:56.916 Thoughts and feedback. OK, perfect. 02:28:58.316 --> 02:29:00.316 Thank you both. Mayor Fogarty. 02:29:00.436 --> 02:29:03.276 I just forgot a couple of things. I was just thinking of distracted drivers as well. 02:29:05.236 --> 02:29:07.756 That's a huge thing. And with the cars, the way they're parked 02:29:08.956 --> 02:29:10.956 on the miracle mile at the diagonal, 02:29:11.276 --> 02:29:13.276 it makes it difficult to see people until they're already 02:29:14.716 --> 02:29:17.676 a couple steps off the curb. You wouldn't even know they were off the curb until 02:29:20.756 --> 02:29:23.716 you saw them, which. Yeah, but distracted drivers. 02:29:24.876 --> 02:29:26.876 I see so many people that are, 02:29:27.436 --> 02:29:29.436 you know, I see them moving in the lane 02:29:29.596 --> 02:29:31.596 and then I pull up and I'm like, Get off your phone. 02:29:31.677 --> 02:29:34.517 You, you know, use your Bluetooth, you have a new enough car or something, 02:29:35.837 --> 02:29:37.837 but there's just a lot of distracted 02:29:39.997 --> 02:29:42.437 drivers out there as well. So if we need to do an 02:29:43.197 --> 02:29:45.197 operation, not Ravan, but a special offer 02:29:46.597 --> 02:29:48.597 operation out there, just getting people 02:29:49.677 --> 02:29:51.677 to focus solely on driving because it says there as you 02:29:53.797 --> 02:29:55.797 go on to the Miracle Mile, it's posted 25 miles an hour, 02:29:57.677 --> 02:29:59.677 just like on Harding way by El Dorado School. 02:30:00.997 --> 02:30:02.997 It's posted at 30 miles an hour and it has the blinker there 02:30:04.197 --> 02:30:06.197 that even shows. But cars are flying and as a testament to Pershing 02:30:08.917 --> 02:30:10.917 way I mean seven years ago, six years ago 02:30:12.117 --> 02:30:14.517 I bought a radar gun and I'm clocking cars and in the morning people 02:30:15.877 --> 02:30:17.837 are trying to get to work. They're trying to get to I-5, 02:30:19.117 --> 02:30:21.117 you know, to get on the freeway, whatnot. 02:30:21.717 --> 02:30:23.477 And coming home afterwards, they are moving, they are moving in this city. 02:30:26.517 --> 02:30:28.517 And so whatever we can do to slow people down 02:30:28.798 --> 02:30:30.798 and unfortunately, you know, a ticket, 02:30:31.358 --> 02:30:32.958 you know, they're not going to be happy about it, but it might slow them down 02:30:35.780 --> 02:30:37.780 or at least the presence of a car, 02:30:39.238 --> 02:30:41.238 a, you know, a motorcycle 02:30:42.318 --> 02:30:44.318 or a police car at some of these hot spots 02:30:45.398 --> 02:30:47.398 but the distracted driving does not help one bit. 02:30:51.278 --> 02:30:52.678 Thank you. And again, you know, I think we can't 02:30:54.758 --> 02:30:56.758 reiterated enough is that just thank you, 02:30:58.238 --> 02:31:00.238 city manager and chief, for your response. 02:31:01.198 --> 02:31:03.198 To our traffic and pedestrian safety. 02:31:04.780 --> 02:31:06.780 And, you know, I did have an opportunity, you know, to attend 02:31:09.678 --> 02:31:11.678 the candlelight vigil along with Councilmember Cantu 02:31:13.758 --> 02:31:16.780 yesterday evening. And it's very heart wrenching, you know, to 02:31:20.598 --> 02:31:22.598 to there's one type of 02:31:23.838 --> 02:31:25.838 public engagement that you do not want to show up 02:31:26.199 --> 02:31:28.199 at, and that's the loss of one of our citizens. 02:31:31.239 --> 02:31:33.239 That, you know, in some cases could have been prevented. 02:31:34.959 --> 02:31:36.959 As it relates to traffic and pedestrian safety. 02:31:38.959 --> 02:31:40.959 We will end tonight in a moment of silence 02:31:41.719 --> 02:31:43.719 for Casey Bynum and Bud West. 02:31:45.999 --> 02:31:47.999 But I also want to remind the public as well, and before 02:31:49.790 --> 02:31:51.919 I remind public of this, I also want to just think the chief for sending Captain Dover 02:31:55.959 --> 02:31:57.959 neck out last night to that candlelight vigil, 02:32:00.239 --> 02:32:02.239 he did an excellent job just updating 02:32:04.839 --> 02:32:06.839 the public and expressed 02:32:07.519 --> 02:32:09.519 his condolences, sending his condolences to the family. 02:32:10.239 --> 02:32:12.239 So that was received last night. 02:32:12.759 --> 02:32:15.319 Thank you for that. But I also want to remind the public here this evening 02:32:17.559 --> 02:32:19.559 what Captain Dover Neck reminded the public of 02:32:20.439 --> 02:32:22.439 last night at the vigil, and that is 02:32:24.160 --> 02:32:26.160 we have the ability through our Ask Stockton as well, 02:32:28.360 --> 02:32:30.360 to to to make submissions as members of the public 02:32:32.560 --> 02:32:34.560 regarding traffic safety, 02:32:35.280 --> 02:32:37.280 whether it's related to speed speeding, whether it's related 02:32:38.200 --> 02:32:40.200 to red light violations, traffic signals, crosswalks. 02:32:43.360 --> 02:32:45.360 You have that ability as the public to submit a work 02:32:46.320 --> 02:32:48.920 order to the city and that will help public works, that will help 02:32:51.440 --> 02:32:53.440 our Stockton PD respond specifically to certain areas. 02:32:56.200 --> 02:32:58.200 And so I want to encourage the public 02:32:59.280 --> 02:33:01.280 to submit those request by visiting our city website 02:33:04.480 --> 02:33:06.480 and submitting it through our Ask Stockton page. 02:33:08.800 --> 02:33:10.800 Or downloading the Stockton 02:33:10.880 --> 02:33:12.880 app on on your phone. 02:33:13.960 --> 02:33:15.960 That's another way that you can submit the requests as well. 02:33:20.800 --> 02:33:23.100 Without further ado, at this moment, I would just like to take a 30 minute, 02:33:23.961 --> 02:33:25.961 32nd, a moment of silence 02:33:27.521 --> 02:33:30.441 to remember the lives of Casey Bynum and Bird West 02:33:51.521 --> 02:33:53.521 thank you for that. 02:33:54.361 --> 02:33:56.961 Do we have a motion to adjourn to. Do adjourn. Second. 02:33:57.641 --> 02:33:59.441 All right. All in favor. I meeting's adjourned. Thank you.