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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
January 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Father John Peter Pregasam from St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
• Public Comment Communication from Andrew Dadasovich
• Communication from Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance for item D.1. • PowerPoint Presentation from the Applicant for item D.1.
City Clerk Tilton called for any City Council ex parte communications, and received none.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 22-626 Certificate of Recognition presented to Manteca High Varsity Football Coaches and Team for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Championship Title.
The City Council presented Certificate of Recognition to Coach Varnum and the Manteca High Varsity Football Team.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Barnhart provided public comment requesting a stop sign at the Woodbridge Apartments’ complex.
Fatima Ureño provided public comment on behalf of Congressman Josh Harder regarding his efforts in the community.
Natasha Perez provided public comment on the Manteca Animal Shelter.
Sarah Wood provided public comment on the Manteca Animal Shelter.
Raquel Fresques provided public comment on the Manteca Animal Shelter.
Mary Waldren provided public comment on homeless issues.
Mercedes Martinez provided public comment on the Manteca Animal Shelter.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Nuño) to approve the Consent Calendar except items C.2 and C.6 pulled for discussion.
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AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 23-001 Adopted Resolution R2023-01 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
C.2. 22-635 Pulled by Mayor Singh
Adopt a resolution accepting a California Public Utilities Commission Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant for $101,200.00, for developing a Broadband Fiber Master Plan (the “Project”), approve a budget appropriation in the same amount to Innovation and Technology (Fund 350) Revenue Account Number 350.03.00.124-4475.41 and Expense Account Number 350.03.00.124-6000.12 to allow staff to expend funds as outlined in the grant budget, amend the Capital Improvement Plan to include this Project, and authorize staff to initiate the Request for Proposal process.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Nuño) to adopt Resolution R2023-02 accepting a California Public Utilities Commission Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant for $101,200.00, for developing a Broadband Fiber Master Plan (the “Project”), approve a budget appropriation in the same amount to Innovation and Technology (Fund 350) Revenue Account Number 350.03.00.124-4475.41 and Expense Account Number 350.03.00.124-6000.12 to allow staff to expend funds as outlined in the grant budget, amend the Capital Improvement Plan to include this Project, and authorize staff to initiate the Request for Proposal process.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Engineering:
C.3. 22-645 Adopted Resolution R2023-03 accepting the Woodbridge Apartments Offsite Improvements and Onsite City Waterline Installation; approved exoneration of the Performance Bond; approved exoneration of the Labor and Materials Bond six (6) months after the date of acceptance; and approved exoneration of the Warranty Bond twelve (12) months after the date of acceptance.
C.4. 23-008 Adopted Resolution R2023-04 accepting Public Improvements for the Cerri Unit No. 1, Tract 4033, subdivision; approved exoneration of the Performance Bond; approved exoneration of the Labor and Materials Bond six (6) months after the date of acceptance; and approved exoneration of the Warranty Bond twelve (12) months after the date of acceptance.
Human Resources:
C.5. 22-644 Adopted Resolution R2023-05 approving budget appropriations in the amount of $20,000 to fund the equity adjustment necessary to alleviate compaction between the Police Captain(s) their immediate subordinate(s) and approved the Salary Matrix for the Manteca Public Safety Management Association (MPSMA) effective September 1, 2022.
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C.6. 22-002 Pulled by Councilmember Breitenbucher
Consider the recommendations and appointments for the 2023 City Council Board, Commission, and Committee appointments.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to approve the recommendations and appointments for the 2023 City Council Board, Commission, and Committee appointments as presented.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
C.7. 23-005 Approved the December 20, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Police Department:
C.8. 23-007 Adopted Resolution R2023-06 approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $60,902 from Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Reserves (Fund 160) to Special Department Supplies (Account No. 160.11.00.200-6200.02 for $8,302) and Maintenance Agreements & Licenses/Software (Account No. 160.11.00.200-6350.01 for $52,600) for the purchase of technology-based equipment and software for traffic enforcement, collision reporting and online report interfacing, and amended the Capital Improvement Plan to include the mobile printer purchases as a Project.
Public Works:
C.9. 22-597 Adopted Resolution R2023-07 awarding the Request for Proposal of Tires and Repairs Services to McCoy Truck Tire Service Center, Inc. and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three (3) year contract with McCoy Truck Tire Service Center, Inc. in annual amount of $170,000 and total compensation not to exceed $510,000 for tire purchases and repairs for the City of Manteca’s fleet.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 22-605 Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the Planning Commission decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 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 Commission approval of the GBX Manteca Project by denying the appeals from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance and The City of Lathrop; (SCH Number 2022060520).
Associate Planner Mallorie Fenrich provided a PowerPoint presentation and Assistant City Attorney Daniella Greene provided a brief report.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Applicant Phillip Erdman provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023 Page 4 of 8 Carmen Brock legal counsel for the City of Lathrop addressed the City Council regarding the project.
Norm Hauser provided public comment regarding the item.
Bill Barnhart provided public comment regarding the item.
Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
Deputy Director of Development Services, Lea Simvoulakis introduced project Traffic engineer Fred Choa who spoke in regards to various truck traffic issues regarding the project.
Carmen Brock legal counsel for the City of Lathrop provided a rebuttal to the City Council.
City Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2023-08 confirming the approval of the Planning Commission decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve the Site Plan and Design Review Application for GBX Manteca, located at 2261 Operation Place (File No. SPC 21-136) and deny the appeal from the City of Lathrop.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Clerk Note: Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance rescinded its appeal to the above item.
D.2. 23-020 Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the Planning Commission decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve the Site Plan and Design Review Application for Airport Business Centre North, located at 3045, 3123, & 3157 N. Airport Way (File No. SPC 22-45); Conduct a public hearing and uphold the Planning Commission approval of the Airport Business Centre North Project by denying the appeals from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance and the City of Lathrop; (SCH Number 2022100047).
Associate Planner Mallorie Fenrich provided a PowerPoint presentation, and Assistant City Attorney Daniella Greene provided a brief report.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 9:01 p.m.
Applicant Mike Souza provided an overview of the project.
Carmen Brock, legal counsel for the City of Lathrop addressed the City Council regarding the project.
Juan Perez provided public comment regarding the item.
Bill Barnhart provided public comment regarding the item.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023 Page 5 of 8 Norm Hauser provided public comment regarding the item.
Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 9:14 p.m.
Carmen Brock for the City of Lathrop provided a rebuttal to the City Council.
The applicant’s legal counsel Jennifer Hernandez addressed the City Council.
City Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2023-09 confirming the approval of the Planning Commission decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve the Site Plan and Design Review Application for Airport Business Centre North, located at 3045, 3123, & 3157 N. Airport Way (File No. SPC 22-45) and deny the appeals from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance and the City of Lathrop.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
E. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
E.1. 22-631 It is recommended that the City Council interview and appoint one member to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District to serve a four (4) year term.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
The City Council interviewed Richard Silverman.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to appoint Richard Silverman to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District to serve a four (4) year term.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E.2. 22-628 It is recommended that the City Council interview and appoint two applicants to fill existing openings on the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission and direct the City Clerk to continue to solicit applications for the remaining open vacancies.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Breitenbucher) to appoint Mantej Singh and Tyler Watkins-Brooks to fill existing openings on the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission with a term ending August 31, 2024 and direct the City Clerk to continue to solicit Applications for the remaining open vacancies.
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AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E.3. 22-632 It is recommended that the City Council interview and appoint one alternate applicant to the Senior Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy with a term ending December 31, 2023.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
The City Council interviewed the following applicants:
Terry Brown
Esther Mack
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Morowit) to appoint Esther Mack as the alternate applicant to the Senior Advisory Committee with a term ending December 31, 2023.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E.4. 22-633 It is recommended that the City Council interview and appoint two applicants to the Manteca Recreation and Parks Commission (one regular and one alternate member) to fill expired term vacancies (term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025).
Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
The City Council interviewed the following applicants:
Mike Azevedo
Eddie Marcel
John Miller
Jason Sohm
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Breitenbucher) to appoint Eddie Marcel as the regular member and Jason Sohm as the alternate member to the Manteca Recreation and Parks Commission (one regular and one alternate member) to terms beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E.5. 22-630 It is recommended that the City Council interview and appoint five applicants to the Manteca Planning Commission to fill term expirations of four regular member seats and one alternate seat. One member and the alternate will be appointed by the Mayor with terms ending December 31, 2026, one member that will be appointed by the District 3 Councilmember with a term ending December 31, 2026, one member ATTACHMENT 1
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Acting Deputy City Clerk Chelsea Breitenbucher provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
The City Council interviewed the following applicants:
Benny Dhanda
David Mendoza
Celeste Fiore
Ken Harvey
Eric Hayes
Ron Laffranchi
Sean Randall
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to appoint Ron Laffranchi as District 4 Planning Commissioner with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Councilmember Breitenbucher motioned to appoint Victoria Cortez as District 3 Planning Commissioner; motion failed due to lack of second.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to appoint Eric Hayes as District 3 Planning Commissioner with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Morowit) to appoint David Mendoza as Planning Commissioner with a term ending December 31, 2024.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Nuño) to appoint Celeste Fiore as Planning Commissioner with a term ending December 31, 2026 and appoint Ken Harvey as the alternate Planning Commissioner with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2023 Page 8 of 8 G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford thanked everyone for a good meeting.
Councilmember Nuño asked for an update regarding the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren and Fire Chief Dave Marques provided a brief update.
Councilmember Breitenbucher congratulated the Manteca High School Varsity Football staff and team for their Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Championship Title.
Vice Mayor Morowit thanked City staff for all their hard work and efforts during the storms; thanked the Interim City Manager for keeping the City Council updated and announced he is glad to see staff and Council working well together.
Mayor Singh thanked city staff for all their hard work during the storms; announced he is glad to see staff and Council working well together and thanked everyone for a good meeting.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 11:21 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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