Alex Bailey

This document provides a 2025 update and 2026 look ahead for the Clean City Initiative, launched in 2021 to reduce trash accumulation and illegal dumping across the City. It details key program areas including drive-thru recycling, community cleanup and beautification, neighborhood services cleanup events, and homeless encampment cleanup events. The summary includes 2025 statistics for these activities and outlines future planning and volunteer opportunities for 2026 to continue these environmental and community betterment efforts.

The agenda outlines several closed session items, primarily focused on the certification of eligible lists resulting from open/promotional examinations for various public employment positions, including Administrative Aide II, Administrative Analyst I, Electrical Technician, Library Driver/Clerk, Plant Maintenance Mechanic, Program Specialist - Code Enforcement Officer I, Program Specialist - Fire Telecommunicator I, Project Manager I, and Senior Plant Operator - Water. Additionally, there is a recommendation to remove names from the Police Officer (Open/Promotional) eligible lists. Regular session items include the approval of the prior month's meeting minutes, a request to amend the list of classes approved for alternate staffing, a request to reinstate an expired eligibility list for Office Technician, and the election of a Vice Chair for the Civil Service Commission. Informational items cover notifications of amendments to various classification specifications.

The event celebrated the dedication of the McLeod Lake Workboat on April 24, 2024. The City Manager introduced several council members and the Director of Municipal Utilities, Dr. Mel Lio. Dr. Lio provided an overview of the Clean City initiative, established approximately three years prior, which involves community cleanups, beautification events, recycling initiatives, and encampment cleanups, noting accomplishments such as 89 community events and the accumulation of 736 volunteers. The discussion focused on extending the Clean City initiative to waterways using the new workboat, fabricated by alas Tech. The boat, named 'The Magnolia' after the historic Magnolia District in Stockton, is designed to skim surface water trash and serves as a public outreach tool to encourage residents to manage waste responsibly. Following the presentation, Vice Mayor Kimberly Warmsley offered comments acknowledging the staff's dedication to the project and the importance of keeping the city's waterways clean. The event concluded with a ribbon cutting.

The event was a badge pinning ceremony presided over by the Police Chief, which included swearing in a new police officer, Casey McClanahan. Additionally, the ceremony introduced several police trainees who are scheduled to attend the San Joaquin Delta College basic academy, including Ulmer Edith, Jackson Meyer, Juan Lopez, and Liana Guzman. The Chief discussed the importance of the badge, referencing historical roots in medieval shields and Sir Robert Peel's principles, emphasizing character, honor, and community service. The department prides itself on both its rich history dating back to 1850 and its commitment to evidence-based policing and technology. The Chief noted that reaching 443 officers on this day represents a historic high point for the department as it rebuilds its staffing levels.

The event celebrated the grand reopening of Fire Station #1, which houses Engine Company One. The Fire Chief emphasized that the reopening symbolizes transformation, strength, and renewal after the station had been closed for nearly 12 years, requiring significant technological upgrades. Key individuals acknowledged included the Mayor, City Council members, City Manager, Chief of Police, and departmental staff from Public Works and IT who oversaw the remodeling. The City Manager highlighted the collaborative effort involved in the project. Speakers from the City Council and the Firefighters Local 456 expressed gratitude for restoring this essential public safety service to the South Stockton community, noting the positive impact on response times and community well-being.