REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
May 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Nuño, Singh, Halford, Cantu
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation and the Flag Salute was led by Dan Mahaffie with Sequoia Church.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
Acting Assistant City Clerk Marco Martinez announced COVID-19 guidelines for the meeting and the following supplemental report:
· Item F.1, Updated PowerPoint Presentation.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 22‑191 Present a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as Building Safety Month.
City Council presented proclamation to Development Services Staff.
A.2. 22‑230 Present a Proclamation proclaiming May 15‑21, 2022 as Public Works Week.
City Council presented proclamation Public Works Staff and played a short video.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gisela provided public comment regarding traffic issues at Cottage Avenue and Alameda Avenue
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items C.2, C.4, C.13, and C. 15 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
C.1. 21‑571 Adopted Resolution R2022-71 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID‑19).
C.2. 22‑189 Pulled by Councilmember Singh.
Adopt a resolution creating the “Manteca Infill Zone” and approving the temporary fee reductions as specified through June 30, 2025.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2022-72 creating the “Manteca Infill Zone” and approving the temporary fee reductions as specified through June 30, 2025; and directed staff to bring back an extended map for the item.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C.3. 22‑196 Adopted Resolution R2022-72 approving Change Order No. 1 to the Wastewater Quality Control Facility Bar Screen Project (CIP 21006), including the replacement of a second bar screen and replacing corroded access grating (CIP 22056).
C.4. 22‑215 Pulled by Councilmember Singh.
Adopt a resolution determining George Reed, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Airport Way Pavement Improvement Project (CIP 11027) & Library Parking Lot Renovation (CIP 22062); award contract to George Reed, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,957,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the construction contract as well as approving project contingencies, issue change orders, and extend the construction contract and approve project construction contingency not to exceed 15% ($443,550), and issue change orders not to exceed 10% ($295,700) for a project total of $3,696,250.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2022-74 determining George Reed, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Airport Way Pavement Improvement Project (CIP 11027) & Library Parking Lot Renovation (CIP 22062); award contract to George Reed, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,957,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the construction contract as well as approving project contingencies, issue change orders, and extend the construction contract and approve project construction contingency not to exceed 15% ($443,550), and issue change orders not to exceed 10% ($295,700) for a project total of $3,696,250.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C.5. 22‑226 Adopted Resolution R2022-75 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Government’s FY 2022‑23 Annual Financial Plan.
C.6. 22‑235 Adopted Resolution R2022-76 approving amendment number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Trine Integrated Services, Inc. extending the agreement for an additional year and authorize the City Manager to sign.
C.7. 22‑239 Adopted Resolution R2022-77 approving a parcel map for Roddan Construction at 253 Watson Avenue.
C.8. 22‑241 Adopted Resolution R2022-78 awarding the contract to TRC Engineers, Inc. for the construction management and inspection services for an amount not to exceed $311,456.62; authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the construction management and inspection contract as well as approving project contingencies, issuing change orders, and extending construction management and inspection services contracts; approved construction contingency not to exceed 5% ($15,572.19), and issue change orders not to exceed 5% ($15,572.19) for project total $342,601.
C.9. 22‑248 Adopted Resolution R2022-79 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessment and ordering the preparation of an annual report for special maintenance assessment districts for Fiscal Year 2022‑23; adopted Resolution R2022-80 approving the annual reports for the city’s special maintenance assessment districts for Fiscal Year 2022‑23; adopted Resolution R2022-81 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within the city’s special maintenance assessment districts for Fiscal Year 2022‑23, and set the time and the place for a public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments for the City's Benefit Assessment Districts and Landscape Maintenance Districts.
C.10. 22‑249 Adopted Resolution R2022-82 approving a Grant of Easement granting a 1,898 square foot easement to the South San Joaquin Irrigation District over Lateral X/Ya within the Woodward Avenue right‑of‑way.
C.11. 22‑262 Adopted Resolution R2022-83 approving a policy regarding discontinuation of residential water service pursuant to Senate Bill 998 also known as the Water Shutoff Protection Act.
C.12. 22‑263 Adopted Resolution R2022-84 authorizing the participation of the City of Manteca in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and the Designation of Authorized City Officials, and rescinded Resolution No. R2020‑151.
C.13. 22‑266 Pulled by Councilmember Breitenbucher.
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County in the amount of $2 million to support the purchase/construction of the Navigation Center, authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents and adopt a Resolution authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000.
Acting Assistant City Clerk Martinez read public comment into the record for Kunal Gaurav, Russell Armstrong, and L.A. Larson
John Sasser provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Cantu) to not approve a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County in the amount of $2 million to support the purchase/construction of the Navigation Center, authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents and adopted Resolution R2022-85 authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000.
Motion failed:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Breitenbucher: AYE
Councilmember Nuño: NO
Councilmember Singh: NO
Vice Mayor Halford: NO
Mayor Cantu: NO
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Singh) to approve
a Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County in the amount of $2 million to support the purchase/construction of the Navigation Center, authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents and adopt a resolution authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000.
Motion carried:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Breitenbucher: NO
Councilmember Nuño: AYE
Councilmember Singh: AYE
Vice Mayor Halford: AYE
Mayor Cantu: AYE
ABSENT: None
C.14. 22‑255 Approved an Amendment to the Confidential Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding.
C.15. 22‑258 Pulled by Mayor Cantu.
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to update the Public Facilities Implementation Plan and recommend an Interim Fee for City Council consideration; authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to sign amendments to the Agreement not to cumulatively exceed ten percent of the contract amount.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Halford) to approve Professional Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to update the Public Facilities Implementation Plan and recommend an Interim Fee for City Council consideration; authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement; and authorized the City Manager to sign amendments to the Agreement not to cumulatively exceed ten percent of the contract amount.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C.16. 22‑247 Received and filed the FY 2021‑22 Q3 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
C.17. 22‑232 Approved City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 22‑202 Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance repealing Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 17.82, Second Dwelling Units, and adding Chapter 17.82, Accessory Dwelling Units, to be compliant with State Law.
Deputy Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cantu opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Acting Assistant City Clerk Martinez read public comment from Edward Larimer.
Mayor Cantu closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Singh) to waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an Ordinance repealing Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 17.82, Second Dwelling Units, and adding Chapter 17.82, Accessory Dwelling Units, to be compliant with State Law.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D.2. 22‑234 Waive the first reading and substitution of the title and conduct a public hearing to introduce a Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 22‑035) to Table 17.30.020‑1, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements in the Central Business District Overlay Zones of the Manteca Municipal Code to allow residential uses within CBD Zone 1.
Deputy Director of Development Services – Planning Jeffery Hightower provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cantu opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m.; seeing no one came forward Mayor Cantu closed the public hearing at 8:37 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to waive the first reading and substitution of the title and conduct a public hearing to introduce a Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 22‑035) to Table
17.30.020‑1, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements in the Central Business District Overlay Zones of the Manteca Municipal Code to allow residential uses within CBD Zone 1.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cantu adjourned to recess at 9:05 p.m.
Mayor Cantu reconvened the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
D.3. 22‑245 Waive the first reading and substitution of the title and conduct a public hearing to introduce a Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 22‑035) to Table 17.26.020‑1 increasing the allowable height limit from 35' to 45' within the Business Industrial Park (BIP) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) zoning districts.
Deputy Director of Development Services – Planning Jeffery Hightower provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cantu opened the public hearing at 9:34 p.m.
Judy Bloomhorst provided public comment on the item.
Mayor Cantu closed the public hearing at 9:36 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to waive the first reading and substitution of the title and conduct a public hearing to introduce a Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 22‑035) to Table
17.26.020‑1 increasing the allowable height limit from 35' to 45' within the Business Industrial Park (BIP) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) zoning districts.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
E.1. 22‑257 Interview and appoint three applicants to the Manteca Planning Commission to fill term expirations of two regular member seats and one alternate seat. One member and the alternate will be appointed by the Mayor with terms ending December 31, 2022, and one member that will be appointed by the Vice Mayor with a term ending December 31, 2024.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a presentation.
The following applicants interviewed:
Judith Blumhorst
Celeste Fiore
Erika Leandro
David Mendoza
Benjamin Myers
Angelyna Nguyen
Theophelous Pope
David Saenz
Thomas Sharp
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Cantu/Breitenbucher) to appoint Celeste Fiore as a regular member of the Manteca Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2022; and to appoint David Mendoza as an alternate member of the Manteca Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2022.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Singh) to appoint Judith Blumhorst as a regular member of the Manteca Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2024.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño , Singh, Cantu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
F.1. 22‑229 Receive a presentation on a legal perspective on homelessness, homelessness efforts, and the Navigation Center and Mixed Use Project Conceptual Plan.
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren introduced the item. City Attorney David Nefouse and Senior Management Analyst Johanna Ferriera presented a PowerPoint.
Judy Blumhorst provided public comment on the item.
Project Manager John Courtney of LPA Inc. spoke to the item.
Acting Assistant City Clerk Martinez read public comment into the record from United Way of San Joaquin County.
Clerk Note: No formal action was taken.
G. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim City Manager Lundgren thanked Manteca team/staff; announced Market at Maple kicked off last Saturday and each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; announced upcoming Memorial Day weekend at Woodward Park; and provided a recap on One Voice travel with Councilmembers and staff.
H. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher asked for a status on Main Street., Lundgren provided a status; commented on Market on Maple; reported out on recent One Voice travel; apologized for missing pinning ceremony for Fire Department; reported on homeless outreach and Officer Kelly doing a lot regarding homeless; and wished a Happy Memorial Day.
Councilmember Nuño commented on improvements on Main Street; commented Manteca PD regarding efforts on traffic enforcement; and asked for an update on Cottage and Alameda; Interim City Manager Lundgren and Public Works Director Brown provided a status update.
Vice Mayor Halford commented on the traffic issues at Cottage and Alameda; requested agenda item near future by end of June for South Main Street, to explore a lot split, a more detailed space needs analysis/feasibility for departments,; and thanked Council, staff and Planning Commission applicants.
Councilmember Singh announced he is happy to see Main Street come back; complimented Mike Kelly doing a good job regarding the homeless; and reported out on recent One Voice travel;
Mayor Cantu reported out on recent One Voice travel; it was a good meeting; discussed some serious things; not done with that discussion.
I. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cantu Adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
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MARCO MARTINEZ
ACTING ASSISTANT CITY CLERK