REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
May 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 7:25 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Singh, Halford, Cantu
Absent: Nuño
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation and the Flag Salute was led by Cynthia Jackson with Transformed Through Hope.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Acting Assistant City Clerk Marco Martinez announced COVID-19 guidelines for the meeting and the following supplemental reports:
· For Item C.8:
- Updated Resolution
· For Item E.2:
- Communication from Melissa Bowen
- Communication from Felicia Galindo
- Communication from Edward Marcel
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 22‑216 Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition presented to Christopher Acosta, David Acosta, Wyatt Cardoza, Aaron Moebius, Aidan Ray, Fateh Sandhu, and Gurshan Sandhu.
City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts Wyatt Cardoza, Gurshan Sandhu, and Fateh Sandhu. Certificates of Recognition were also given to Eagle Scouts who were not present to receive certificates.
A.2. 22‑224 Proclamation honoring Municipal Clerks Week, May 1 ‑ 7, 2022.
City Council presented the proclamation honoring Municipal Clerks Week to the City Clerk’s Office.
Acting City Clerk Elizabeth Haglund thanked the City Council. Mayor Cantu thanked Haglund for assisting during a period of staff shortage. Haglund thanked City Council and staff.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Constituent Joseph provided public comment regarding a barking dog issue in his neighborhood.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Cantu) to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items C.2, C.3, C.4, C.7, C.8, and C.13 pulled by Mayor Cantu.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
C.14. 22‑220 Approve Letter to Send to District Attorney Regarding Neighborhood District Attorney.
San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar provided public Comment.
Council discussion ensued with Verber Salazar regarding the neighborhood program, the district attorney’s staff, attorney compensation, clarification that the neighborhood program had not ceased, and that Verber Salazar was the contact person for Manteca.
City Attorney David Nefouse explained how to rescind the action on the item as it was previously approved under the Consent Calendar vote.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Singh) to re-open the Consent Calendar and rescind the approval action from the Consent Calendar vote for item C.14.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
C.1. 21‑570 Adopted Resolution R2022-60 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID‑19).
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.2. 22‑159 Adopt a resolution authorizing the Filing of the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Application and Certification, Assurances, and Designation of Authorized Agents.
Transit Manager Juan Portillo provided a report.
Mayor Cantu spoke regarding public transportation, associated costs, and low ridership numbers. Councilmember Singh spoke of the community’s need for public transportation and cited ridership statistics. Interim City Manager Tony Lundgren spoke of continuing to keep Council included on transportation report updates.
Mayor Cantu and Portillo discussed transportation system costs and user fees. Vice Mayor Halford spoke about transportation being a public service and how there was a bus stop added at the Girls and Boys Club that was being used.
Mayor Cantu requested a motion on Items C.2 and C.3 and called for public comment. There were no comments.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2022-61 authorizing the Filing of the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Application and Certification, Assurances, and Designation of Authorized Agents.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh
NOES: Cantu
ABSENT: Nuño
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.3. 22‑161 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to extend the agreement to with National Express Transit for transit operation services for an additional year.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2022-62 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to extend the agreement to with National Express Transit for transit operation services for an additional year.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh
NOES: Cantu
ABSENT: Nuño
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.4. 22‑190 Adopted a resolution approving the Improvement Agreements and Final Maps for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 1, Tract 3567 and Unit No. 2, Tract 4116.
Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen provided a report. Mayor Cantu spoke regarding traffic congestion at a railroad crossing, an overcrossing, and future housing growth.
Mayor Cantu called for public comment, and there were no comments.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2022-63 approving the Improvement Agreements and Final Maps for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 1, Tract 3567 and Unit No. 2, Tract 4116
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
C.5. 22‑207 Adopted Resolution R2022-64 approving the agreement with Anderson 209 BMX Race Team, Inc. for the use and operation of the Spreckels Recreation BMX Track through June 2, 2025.
C.6. 22‑199 Adopted Resolution R2022-65 accepting the grant deed (APN 224‑050‑35 partial) that Caltrans acquired for the State Route 99 and 120 Improvement Project, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Certificate of Acceptance (COA), and directing the City Clerk to cause the associated deed to be recorded in the office of the San Joaquin County Recorder
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.7. 22‑148 Adopt a resolution awarding the RFP and approving the contract to Sun Ridge Systems for acquisition of Computer Aided Dispatch, Record Management System and Mobile Systems for the amount of $1,339,164.00 (CIP 22071) and authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign said contract.
Police Chief Michael Aguilar provided a report.
Mayor Cantu called for public comment, and there were no comments. Mayor Cantu called the current system archaic and spoke favorably of the new system.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Cantu) to adopt Resolution R2022-66 awarding the RFP and approving the contract to Sun Ridge Systems for acquisition of Computer Aided Dispatch, Record Management System and Mobile Systems for the amount of $1,339,164.00 (CIP 22071) and authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign said contract.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.8. 22‑228 Adopt a resolution Setting Out Preferred Planning Commissioner Qualifications.
City Attorney Nefouse and Director of Development Services Chris Erias provided a report.
Mayor Cantu spoke of the Planning Commission’s history and expressed for the commission to be composed of lay people and professionals. Mayor Cantu called for public comment, and there were no comments.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Singh) to adopt Resolution R2022-70 Setting Out Preferred Planning Commissioner Qualifications.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
C.9. 22‑233 Adopted Resolution R2022-67 approving an agreement with Comcast Cable Communications for ENS (Ethernet Network Service) at four City sites, totaling $3,900 per month, and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
C.10. 22‑227 Adopted Resolution R2022-68 approving the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Thomas Street Subdivision, Tract 4110
C.11. 22‑225 Approve construction of part‑width street improvements for the 320 N.
Airport Way Subdivision project.
C.12. 22‑206 Adopt a new North Walnut Avenue Traffic Calming Measure, and direct Engineering staff to carry out Stage 2 of the Manteca Traffic Calming Program implementing the steps in Stage 2 to install a second traffic lump as a traffic calming measure for a portion of North Walnut Avenue.
Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
C.13. 22‑217 Confirm City’s SR120/Airport Way Diverging Diamond Interchange and SR120/Main Street Diverging Diamond Interchange for 2022 San Joaquin One Voice Priority Projects .
Deputy Director of Engineering Koosun Kim provided a report.
Council discussion ensued with Kim regarding project timelines; competing projects at Highways 99 and 120; grant funding; infrastructure; growth; and the role the State played in causing design flaws and traffic issues.
Mayor Cantu called for public comment. A member of the public provided public comment regarding the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to Confirm City’s SR120/Airport Way Diverging Diamond Interchange and SR120/Main Street Diverging Diamond Interchange for 2022 San Joaquin One Voice Priority Projects Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nuño
C.15. 22‑208 Adopted Resolution R2022-69 recognizing the Decertification of the Confidential Mid‑Management Association
C.16. 22‑231 Approved of City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
D.1 22‑246 Receive and file the 2022 City Council Priorities and Goals status update report.
Interim City Manager Lundgren stated a full report would be provided in July. In response to Councilmember Breitenbucher, Lundgren clarified the library parking lot project was not listed since it had already been scheduled.
Item received and filed.
E. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
E.1. 22‑222 Interview and appoint the recommended number of applicants to the Youth Advisory Commission.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a report.
Elizabeth Neuner spoke of her background and qualifications.
Harshaan Preet Singh spoke of her background and qualifications.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the residency requirement for members of the commission, with Community Services Manager Brandy Clark providing clarification. Due to applicant Harshaan Preet Singh not residing within the 95336 or 95337 zip codes, she was deemed ineligible for appointment.
Mayor Cantu called for public comment, and there were no comments.
Councilmember Nuño joined the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Singh) to appoint Elizabeth Neuner as a regular member of the Youth Advisory Commission with term ending August 31, 2024.
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E.2. 22‑223 Interview and appoint the recommended number of applicants to the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee.
Acting Assistant City Clerk Martinez provided a report.
Martinez read statements of background and qualification provided by applicants Melissa Bowen, Felicia Galindo, and Edward Marcel who were unable to attend the meeting.
Corey Coleman spoke of his background and qualifications.
Steve Mckee spoke of his background and qualifications.
William Santos Jr. spoke of his background and qualifications.
Richard Silverman spoke of his background and qualifications.
Council discussed the applicants and appointments.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to appoint Corey Coleman as a regular member of the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee with term ending February 28, 2025.
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Singh) to appoint Richard Silverman as a regular member of the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee with term ending February 28, 2025.
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh
NOES: Cantu
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to appoint Steve McKee as a regular member of the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee with term ending February 28, 2025.
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim City Manger Lundgren thanked staff and participants that attended the Love Manteca event; gave a special thank you to Love Manteca organizer Jim Todd; welcomed Jose Jasso as Interim Assistant City Manager; announced City Clerk Cassandra Tilton was returning; thanked Acting City Clerk Haglund for her service and presented her with flowers.
Interim Assistant City Manager Jasso thanked Council and expressed he was happy to return.
G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Singh thanked Haglund; welcomed back Jasso; expressed that Love Manteca was a great event; announced Cinco de Mayo; announced the Punjabi American Association Manteca (PAAM) Vaisakhi Mela event was to be held on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Woodward Park; spoke regarding the One Voice trip; and wished all mothers a happy Mother’s Day on Sunday May, 9, 2022.
Councilmember Nuño noted last week as Administrative Assistants’ week and this week as Municipal Clerks’ Week; noted it was Mental Health Awareness month; and wished all the mothers of Manteca a happy Mother’s Day.
Councilmember Breitenbucher congratulated and acknowledged the work of the Eagle Scouts; thanked Haglund; thanked Jim Todd; spoke of looking forward to the One Voice trip; and wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day.
Vice Mayor Halford spoke of the Love Manteca event and its benefits; expressed he wished he could have participated, but he recently had knee surgery; and spoke of the applicants that did not get appointments and encouraged them to apply for other positions and clubs.
Mayor Cantu also encouraged applicants keep applying; wished a Happy Mother’s Day; announced he was appointed to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Citizens Advisory Committee; spoke regarding accidents at Moffat Blvd. and Woodward Ave.; described the intersection as dangerous; requested Engineering and the Police Department to review the intersection and mitigate the risks to the intersection; spoke regarding the One Voice trip; and requested Council consensus for approval of a 2x2 committee consisting of the mayor and vice mayor to review the Planning Commission applications with staff. Consensus was received.
Mayor Cantu thanked Haglund for her service and welcomed back Jasso.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cantu adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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MARCO MARTINEZ
ACTING ASSISTANT CITY CLERK