REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
March 15, 2022
*Mayor Cantu participated via teleconference from a separate location.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:08 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
Absent: Nuño
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation and the Flag Salute was led by Brian Hunt, Crossroads Grace.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Assistant City Clerk Olivia Nashed announced COVID-19 guidelines for the meeting and the following supplemental reports:
· For Item C.1:
- Updated Attachment 3 to include Vicinity Map Exhibit to the Agreement. - Supplemental Annotations for CenterPoint Project.
- Updated PowerPoint Presentation.
· For Item D.1:
- The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- The Manteca 2020 Gann Limit AUP.
- PowerPoint Presentation by Maze & Associates.
Nashed announced the following changes to the agenda:
· For Item B.12: The item title was revised to state: “Approve an amendment with Inner City Action, Inc. for the operation of the Unsheltered Emergency Center for an amount not to exceed $181,686 and authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents.” - The cost was updated from $178,356 to $181,686.
· For Item B.13: The “Proposal Evaluation Complete” date on the Request for Proposal was changed from April 4, 2022 to March 30, 2022.
Nashed stated both items needed to be approved as amended. Nashed requested Council consensus for a staff request to hear the discussion items following the consent items and before the public hearing. Council consensus was received
A. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Irvine Wilson provided public comment regarding traffic noise and requested repairs to the road in front of his home.
Mike Dillman provided public comment regarding the Memorial Day event.
Nashed read public comment into the record for item B.12 from Lei Ann Larson.
Nashed read public comment into the record for item B.12 from Judy Blumhorst.
Upon Councilmember Singh’s request, Senior Management Analyst Johanna Ferriera and Police Chief Michael Aguilar responded to the public comments for item B.12. Aguilar responded to Mayor Cantu’s question regarding any increases to police call volumes relating to item B.12.
B. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Singh) to approve the Consent Calendar, with item B.12 and B.13 approved as amended.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
After approval of the Consent Items, Councilmember Singh requested an update regarding items B.3 and B.4.
B.1. 21‑567 Adopted Resolution R2022-31 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID‑19).
B.2. 22-120 Adopted Resolution R2022-32 approving amended Salary Matrix for Operating Engineers local No. 3 (OE3) and authorize equity adjustments to certain Water and Wastewater Operator job classifications.
B.3. 22‑041 Adopted Resolution R2022-33 approving the plans, specifications, and estimate, and authorizing a call for bids for the SR120/McKinley Ave Interchange project (CIP 11034).
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Singh, Mayor Cantu, Deputy Director of Engineering Koosun Kim and Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen regarding the project timeline and design.
B.4. 22‑097 Adopted Resolution R2022-34 approving plans, specifications, and estimate, and authorizing a call for bids for the Airport Way Pavement Improvements Project (CIP 11027) and the Library Parking Lot Repavement Project (CIP 22062).
Discussion ensued between Council and Assistant Engineer Alfredo Mijango, regarding project improvements, timeline, and costs.
B.5. 22‑095 Adopted Resolution R2022-35 approving grading and construction of improvements, prior to filing of the Final Map, for Griffin Park Unit No. 5 included in the Griffin Park Subdivision, Units 1-5 Improvement Plans.
B.6. 22‑016 Adopted Resolution R2022-36 authorizing submittal of application(s) for State Department of Parks and Recreation Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funding.
B.7. 22‑006 Adopted Resolution R2022-37 approving and update to the City of Manteca’s Investment Policy as recommended by the City’s investment management firm, PFM Asset Management.
B.8. 22‑061 Adopted Resolution R2022-38 authorizing the submittal of the FY 2019-20 Transportation Development Act Claim Form to the San Joaquin Council of Governments for allocation of public transportation funds to the City of Manteca.
B.9. 22-143 Adopted Resolution R2022-39 approving the MissionSquare Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Restatement and Agreements, Plans 108694, 108693, 107106, 107105,107026, 107025, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign agreement and required documents.
B.10. 22-101 Approve construction of part-width street improvements for the Farmhouse Subdivision project.
B.11. 22-129 Approve New and/or Revised Citywide Policies/Rules: Cross-Training/Job Rotation Policy; Employee Investigations; Employee Performance Review Policy; Promotional Exams/Job Classifications; and Department Head/City Manager/City Attorney Recruitments.
B.12. 22-134 Approve an amendment with Inner City Action, Inc. for the operation of the Unsheltered Emergency Center for an amount not to exceed $178,356 and authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents
B.13. 22-102 Authorize a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Computer Aided Dispatch program, Records Management System, and Mobile Systems (CIP 22071) for the Police Department for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million.
B.14. 22-126 Authorize the City of Manteca to enter into a contract with Lance, Soll & Lunghard (LSL) to provide Accounting and Audit Consulting Services.
B.15. 22-235 Authorize a letter of support for the grant application of the 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and authorize City Manager or designee to sign.
B.16. 22-122 Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance 2022-05 approving a Rezone and Planned Development Overlay for Farmhouse Subdivision (File Nos. REZ 21-161, and PD 21-145).
B.17. 22-123 Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending Municipal Code Chapter 17.46, Fences and Walls, increasing the allowable fence height from six (6) feet to seven (7) feet.
B.18. 22-124 Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance 2022-07 amending Municipal Text Section 17.08.050.B.2, Public Hearing and Public Notice, Notice of Hearing expanding the current 300-foot mailing radius for Public Notices to a 500-foot radius.
B.19. 22-121 Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance 2022-08 amending Chapter 2.28 Recreation and Parks Commission Section
2.28.020 Appointment and Compensation.
B.20. 22-114 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 22‑130 Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Planning Commission Appointments.
City Attorney David Nefouse introduced Director of Development Services Chris Erias. Erias provided a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued between Erias, Nefouse, and Council regarding the presented options for method of appointment, term limits, background requirements, qualifications, vacancies, and recruitment. Nefouse recommended drafting a resolution and not an ordinance.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to select Option One, with no term limits and Planning Commission appointments made by district or at-large.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
D.2. 22‑534 Receive a presentation on and accept the FY 2019-20 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Manteca and the Manteca Financing Authority .
Amy Meyer from Maze & Associates provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued between Meyer, Finance Director Brett Harmon, Finance Deputy Director Jared Hansen, and Council regarding CalPERS unfunded liability, a bank account opened without the Finance Department’s knowledge, and the ACFR process.
Judy Blumhorst provided public comment regarding the item and lost funds.
Hansen responded there was a misunderstanding regarding fund accounting and there was no loss of funds.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to accept the FY 2019-20 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Manteca and the Manteca Financing Authority.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
D.3. 22-112 Introduce, waive the first and second reading by substitution of the title, and adopted urgency Ordinance 2022-09 amending Title 13, Public Services, Chapter 13.02, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal of the City of Manteca Municipal Code, to include Section 13.02.205, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal - SB 1383 and related amendments.
Public Works Deputy Director Peni Basalusalu provided a report. Discussion ensued between Basalusalu, Public Works Director Carl Brown, and Council regarding composting, food waste, a food separator, commercial routes, location for the digester, sharing the digester with the County, associated transportation costs, commercialization of fuel to other cities, project timelines, the inner workings of the food separator, rate increases, waste containers, the types of foods eligible for this process, resident education, and liability issues.
Judy Blumhorst provided comment regarding the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to waive the first and second reading by substitution of the title, and adopt an urgency ordinance amending Title 13, Public Services, Chapter 13.02, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal of the City of Manteca Municipal Code, to include Section 13.02.205, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal - SB 1383 and related amendments Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
D.4. 22-139 Approval of Contract for Toni Lundgren to serve as Interim City Manager.
Nefouse provided a report. There were no public comments made regarding the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Breitenbucher) to approve Contract for Toni Lundgren to serve as Interim City Manager.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
Acting City Manager Toni Lundgren expressed gratitude to Council for approving the contract and made positive remarks.
Mayor Cantu left the meeting at 8:58 p.m. and Vice Mayor Halford presided.
Vice Mayor Halford adjourned to recess at 8:59 p.m. Council reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. 22‑058 Adopted Resolution R2022-40 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and waive the first reading and substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance approving the third Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and CenterPoint Properties regarding the extension of Intermodal Way.
Associate Planner Mallori Fenrich provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Halford opened the Public Hearing at 9:08 p.m.
Bill Barnhart provided public comment regarding the item.
Norm Hauser provided public comment regarding the item.
Vice Mayor Halford closed the Public Hearing at 9:13 p.m.
Councilmembers Singh, Breitenbucher, and Vice Mayor Halford made positive comments regarding the item.
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ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Breitenbucher) to adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and waive the first reading and substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance approving the third Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and CenterPoint Properties regarding the extension of Intermodal Way..
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño , Cantu
E. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Nashed clarified that informational items are not heard unless Council has questions. Council did not express any questions.
E.1. 22-118 Receive and file the Department of Pesticide Resources Alliance Grant support letter
Received and filed.
E.2. 22-136 Receive and file the letter of support for San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) and San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA).
Received and filed.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Lundgren announced that construction commenced on Main St. and Center St. near Wells Fargo to replace an island with a finger island by the end of March. There will be road closures from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. to allow for construction. The City sign will be moved to the southern island, and light synchronization will be completed by the end of April. Lundgren thanked the Finance Department and stated they were moving in a good direction. Lundgren invited Council and the public to the Hope Family Shelter fundraiser dinner on Saturday night and to the raffle at Cavalry Community Church. She thanked Council for their approval of her contract, expressed it would be a tough year, but declared she was ready.
G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher announced he attended the new CNG bus tour; stated the house next to the Transit Center was taken down; thanked the Finance Department for all their work; expressed gratitude for Airport Way street improvements; remarked how his baby grand daughter responded with her singing to the difference between the areas of the street being improved versus the completed street improvements; stated W. Yosemite should be worked on as well; and he wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Councilmember Singh stated it was good to start Airport Way street improvements; thanked Finance for all their work; looked forward to next year’s report; was happy with street improvements commencing around Wells Fargo; congratulated Lundgren on her appointment; declared it was a good meeting; and wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Way.
Vice Mayor Halford congratulated Lundgren; declared it was a good meeting; stated it was great news that the City is moving forward with Airport Way and McKinley Ave. street improvements; and listed Louise Ave., Lathrop Road, and Union Road as streets also needing improvements.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor Halford adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
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OLIVIA NASHED
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK