SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
March 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 9:14 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Nuño, Singh, Halford, Cantu
Absent: Breitenbucher
FLAG SALUTE: The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Nuño.
Councilmember Breitenbucher joined the meeting at 9:20 a.m.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Acting City Clerk Olivia Nashed announced COVID-19 guidelines for the meeting and the following supplemental report:
· For Item B.1: Updated PowerPoint by City Staff
A. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
B.1. City Council priority setting workshop for Fiscal Year 2022‑2023.
Acting City Manager Toni Lundgren provided brief introduction.
Lundgren, Senior Management Analyst Johanna Ferriera and Senior Management Analyst Randy Saffold provided report regarding City Manager’s Office accomplishments and needs and priorities for the next fiscal year.
Council discussion ensued with Lundgren, Saffold, Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen regarding the status of the status of Fiber Optics and the need for a Fiber Optics Master Plan.
Judy Blumhorst provided a public comment regarding the status of the 2020 RFP for Fiber Optics Master Plan.
Further Council discussion ensued with Lundgren, Ferriera and City Attorney L. David Nefouse regarding the status of homeless, Community Benefit Agreements, tax measure to increase funds.
Mayor Cantu stated that the creation of an Economic Development Department should be a priority for the City Manager’s office.
Recreation and Community Services Manager Brandy Clark provided brief report regarding the Recreation and Community Services Department’s accomplishments and needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Clark and Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Kevin Fant regarding COVID-19 impact on recreation programs, modifications to parks, status of community pool and the need for a new sports Center.
Mayor Cantu adjourned to recess at 10:35 a.m.
Mayor Cantu reconvened the meeting at 10:47 a.m.
Council consensus received for staff to only present their department’s needs and priorities.
City Attorney Nefouse provided brief report regarding City Attorney’s Office needs and priorities.
Director of Development Services Chris Erias provided brief report regarding Department of Development Services’ needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Erias and Deputy Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck regarding number of permits issued and expected completion date, affordable housing, in-fill fee reduction program, and the status of the General Plan.
Director of Information Technology and Innovation Pennie Arounsack provided brief report regarding the Department of Information Technology and Innovation’s needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Arounsack regarding new server room’s location, the status of the City of Manteca’s new website, and recruitments for vacant positions.
Acting Director of Human Resources Dawn Cortesi provided brief report regarding the Department of Human Resources’ needs and priorities.
Discussion ensued with Councilmember Breitenbucher, Councilmember Nuño, Cortesi and Nefouse regarding succession planning and training, and internship programs.
Director of Engineering Jorgensen provided brief report regarding Department of Engineering’s needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Jorgensen regarding the priority sequence of projects, current and possible future funding sources such as a tax measure, and the continuation of utilizing consultants to provide staff support.
Judy Blumhorst provided public comment on grant funding from the state and the general fund.
Further Council discussion ensued with Acting City Manager Lundgren, Director of Engineering Jorgensen, and Deputy Director of Engineering Koosun Kim regarding grant application writing consulting services and various state, federal grant funding utilized by Engineering staff, and the monitoring of funds as to not expire before implementation of projects.
Mayor Cantu adjourned to recess at 12:05 p.m.
Mayor Cantu reconvened the meeting at 12:24.m.
Director of Finance Bret Harmon provided brief report regarding the Department of Finance’s priorities and needs.
Council discussion ensued with Harmon and Lundgren regarding the purpose of the ClearGov program, the status of the audit, and enhancing customer service experience.
Police Chief Mike Aguilar provided brief report the Police Department’s needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Aguilar regarding staffing shortage and additional facilities needed, staggered schedule to provide coverage, required trainings, and the need for a new police station.
Fire Chief Dave Marques provided brief report regarding the Fire Department’s needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued regarding the proposed new wellness program, facility needs for Fire Department’s administration, staffing needed for the Tiller Truck at Station 2, funding sources, the percentage of medical calls, and the strategic placement of Fire Stations in order to keep response time at a minimum.
Mayor Cantu adjourned to recess at 1:38 p.m.
Mayor Cantu reconvened the meeting at 1:50.m.
Director of Public Works Carl Brown, Deputy Director of Water Resources George Montross, Deputy Director of Solid Waste Peni Basalusalu, Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Fant and Transit Supervisor Juan Portillo provided a brief report regarding the Department of Public Work’s needs and priorities.
Council discussion ensued with Brown, Basalusalu, Fant and Portillo regarding facility and equipment needs for expansion, transit programs, the status of the Senior Center Improvement Project, and the need for additional amenities within the City.
Acting City Clerk Nashed provided a brief report regarding the City Clerk’s Office priorities and needs.
Council discussion ensued with Nashed regarding the status of the Records Management Project.
C. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Acting City Manager Lundgren thanked staff; stated the next steps in the process and asked Council to provide the department priority ranking sheets back to staff for compilation.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher thanked staff for their hard work.
Councilmember Nuño thanked staff for their hard work and preparation.
Vice Mayor Halford thanked staff, announced the more info shared the better Council knows what the needs and priorities are of staff and the City.
Councilmember Singh thanked staff; announced that he appreciated the open dialogue and stated that the next step is finding out how to obtain funding.
Mayor Cantu thanked staff; announced that there are limited resources and limited funds; stated that time is a factor and don’t want to waste it; and inquired about staff training.
City Attorney Nefouse provided an update regarding plans for staff trainings throughout the departments and succession planning.
Mayor Cantu stated that the City should use ARPA funds to aid the City’s budget.
E. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cantu adjourned the meeting at 2:44 p.m.
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OLIVIA NASHED
ACTING CITY CLERK