REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
December 20, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation was led by Vice Mayor Mike Morowit and City Attorney David Nefouse. Flag Salute was led Rich Silverman.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
• Communication from Jade Alcauter for item C.1
• Communication from John Beckman for item E.1
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 22-643 Certificate of Recognition honoring Marc Minton for his heroic actions.
The City Council and Fire Chief Dave Marques presented Certificate of Recognition to Marc Minton.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Barnhart provided public comment regarding Airport Way left turn lane.
Rich Silverman provided comment wishing the City Council and staff happy holidays.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar except items C.8, C.10, and C.11 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 22-333 Adopted Resolution R2022-223 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Engineering:
C.2. 22-637 Adopted Resolution R2022-224 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Related to Funding for the Mossdale Tract Area Projects Between SJAFCA, the City of Stockton, and the City of Lathrop; delegated authority for the City Manager to execute to the MOU and any Amendments.
C.3. 22-614 Adopted Resolution R2022-225 accepting Public Improvements for the North Main Commons, Tract 3915, subdivision; approved exoneration of the Performance Bond; approved exoneration of the Labor and Materials Bond six ATTACHMENT 1
(6) months after the date of acceptance; and approved exoneration of the Warranty Bond twelve (12) months after the date of acceptance.
C.4. 22-615 Adopted Resolution R2022-226 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for the City of Manteca Water Master Plan and Rate Study in the amount of $26,000; approved a Reimbursement Agreement with the Oakwood Lake Water District in the amount of $26,000; and authorized the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 with HydroScience, sign the Reimbursement Agreement with the Oakwood Lake Water District, and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Amendment and the Reimbursement Agreement.
C.5. 22-620 Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. extending the Performance Period to December 31, 2023; adjusted the compensation by $193,600 for Supplemental Permitting Assistance and Expanded Design Services performed for a not-to-exceed total amount of $1,384,868; and authorized the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 and take all necessary actions to effectuate the Amendment.
Human Resources:
C.6. 22-636 Approved a Side Letter Agreement to the master Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Manteca Police Officer’s Association (MPOA).
C.7. 22-639 Approved the correct Memorandum of Understanding for Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (OE3) for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
C.8. 22-611 Item pulled by the member of the public.
Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $28,933.20 to fund the equity adjustment for the Deputy Director of Engineering and approved the Salary Matrix for the Manteca Mid-Manager’s Association (MMA).
Jacelyn Renwick provided public comment.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2022- 227 approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $28,933.20 to fund the equity adjustment for the Deputy Director of Engineering and approved the Salary Matrix for the Manteca Mid-Manager’s Association (MMA).
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Information Technology and Innovation:
C.9. 22-596 Approved a Response Letter to the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury’s Report “San Joaquin County and Its Seven Cities: Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global Threat,” Case No. 0321, and Authorized the Mayor or Vice Mayor to Execute the Response Letter on Behalf of the City ATTACHMENT 1
Council.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.10. 22-510 Item pulled by Mayor Singh.
Approve Amendments to the Speakers Time Limit and Decorum Policy.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to approve Amendments to the Speakers Time Limit and Decorum Policy.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
C.11. 22-588 Item pulled by Councilmember Halford.
Consider adoption of the 2023 City Council meeting calendar.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Halford) to adopt the 2023 City Council meeting calendar as presented with the following changes: cancelation of the June 6, 2023 Regular City Council meeting; schedule the June 20, 2023 Regular City Council meeting; and schedule Special City Council meetings for August 8, 2023, August 22, 2023, and September 6, 2023.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
C.12. 22-618 Approved the December 6, 2022, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes and the December 13, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes.
Public Works:
C.13. 22-619 Adopted Resolution R2022-228 awarding the contract for the electrical and plumbing work for the F2E/Food Waste Processing Facility Mega THOR Food Separator Project (CIP 22032) for $387,762 to TNT Industrial Contractors; authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the contract and associated documents and extend contract as needed to complete the project, approved contract contingency in the amount of 20% ($77,553) to allow for change orders as needed for a not-to-exceed contract total of $465,315, appropriated $465,315 to Account No. 660.00.00.900-7000.04 as noted in the fiscal impact section, and amended CIP 22032 to include the additional appropriation for a not-to-exceed project total of $1,364,315, and closed CIP Project No. 21021, CIP Project No. 22054, and CIP Project No. 22055.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 22-642 **Previously noticed to be heard; will be heard at a future City Council Meeting.**
Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the Planning Commission decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Site Plan and Design Review Application for GBX Manteca, located at 2261 Operation Place (File No. SPC 21-136); Conduct a public hearing and uphold the Planning ATTACHMENT 1
Commission approval of the GBXManteca Project by denying the appeals from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance and The City of Lathrop.
Clerk Note: Item was not heard.
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 22-634 Receive a staff presentation and provide direction and consensus to staff on next steps regarding a possible sidewalk repair Ordinance.
City Attorney David Nefouse, Interim Director of Human Resources Department Dawn Cortesi, Director of Public Works Department Carl Brown, and Director of Development Services Department Chris Erias provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Bill Barnhart provided public comment on the item.
Jim provided public comment on the item.
Norm Hauser provided public comment on the item.
Leland Weeden provided public comment on the item.
Ray Dias provided public comment on the item.
Mary Kenefick provided public comment on the item.
Gabriel Mendoza provided public comment on the item.
Clerk Note: There was City Council consensus for staff to move forward with preparation of an ordinance for a 50/50 split with limited costs, conduct public workshops, and address current issues.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren thanked all City staff for the holiday spirit and highlighted city staff achievements in the community; congratulated Assistant City Attorney Daniella Green on her promotion; congratulated Interim Police Chief Stephen Schluer on his promotion; thanked the City Attorney’s Office for coordinating the University of the Pacific basketball game benefiting the City Animal Shelter and the Second Harvest volunteer efforts; expressed gratitude for the incorporation of different beliefs during the Council invocation; wished all Council happy holidays and Merry Christmas; and thanked Council for a great year.
G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford expressed that it was a good meeting; thanked all volunteers; announced that santa hut was open from 3 p.m to 7 p.m; and wished all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays.
Councilmember Nuño thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts at events and bringing holiday spirit and awareness to Manteca; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Breitenbucher requested the Planning Division provide an update regarding streamlining business processes; spoke regarding another community’s homeless strategy; recognized the City of Manteca’s advanced homeless efforts, including 602 E. Yosemite; and wished everyone Merry Christmas, happy New Year, happy holidays, and Happy Hanukkah. The City Council provided consensus to bring a City Council item for the Planning Division update in February 2023.
Vice Mayor Morowit thanked everyone for participating in the meeting; spoke regarding the public participation process, his public service effort, and City Council; and wished everyone happy holidays ATTACHMENT 1
and happy New Year.
Mayor Singh expressed it was a good meeting and good discussion; looked forward to working with other councilmembers; commented positively on the opening invocation and the community’s diversity; and wished everyone a Happy Hannukah, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and happy New Year.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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