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Mayor Anthony Silva announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting that he would begin giving a weekly address. Here’s the first one, recorded at the SabreCats game at Stockton Arena this week.

Watch speakers discuss the Stockton Animal Shelter, conditions in south Stockton, a comment on the recent Rotary Read-In, and complete comments from Mayor Anthony Silva about a variety of subjects including his new career presiding over wedding nuptials and his distaste for what he sees negativity in “certain newspapers.”

Kathy Miller recognized the service of now-former Port Commissioner Sam Toccoli and congratulated Sylvester Aguilar on his selection. She also thanked the over 800 people in the city who read at last week’s Rotary Read-In. … She said she will be part of a group in Sacramento next Tuesday advocating on behalf of Delta environmental [...]

Seven candidates, one position for a vacant seat on the Stockton Port Commission. Council, mayor voted for their top two choices. Sylvester Aguilar received first-choice votes from all but Mayor Silva and Paul Canepa. Silva and Canepa chose Sam Toccoli. Silva’s second choice was Ralph Lee White and Canepa’s second choice was Carl Eck.

Comments from several speakers directed at the City Council: “It’s a question of humanity and compassion, and what is right and what is wrong.” “They suffer in fear and silence and are not given a second chance at life.” “Maybe if you think of these animals as children without voices you will develop empathy.”

The action was taken in closed session tonight … here’s the item, as it appears on the agenda: Name of Case: Preston Pipelines, Inc. v. City of Stockton, et al. Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 113CV252946 Here’s a story about Preston’s lawsuit that appeared in The Record last summer.

Kathy Miller said the Council is well-aware of problems at the Animal Shelter but said there also have been improvements. “The best thing all of us can do is spay and neuter your pets, and if you have any capacity at all, rescue an animal.” Dyane Burgos Medina: She said she is working to set up [...]

The City Council approved the Measure A and B implementation plan and changes to the municipal code dealing with pawnbrokers, a move prompted by the 2012 gold-chain robbery epidemic. The changes are not major, said Stockton police Lt. Chuck McLaughlin. Next up, Vanessa Burke, chief financial officer for Stockton.  She recommended $3.1 million be set aside [...]

No action taken in closed session. Packed City Council chambers and hallway. Mary Ann Cox spoke on behalf of the Mayor’s Animal Commission. “Seriously concerned” about Animal Services. She referred to “ongoing illegal activities” at the Stockton Animal Shelter. Ramiro Reyes: South Stockton is “a nightmare and a dump.” Said it looks “like a war [...]

The proposed Bear Creek East subdivision has been a recent topic of debate between developers and environmental advocates. It was the subject of a lengthy study session just one week ago. Today, the plug has been pulled for the time being. Here is the letter from Bear Creek East attorney Michael Hakeem that was sent to Mayor Anthony [...]