REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
February 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation was led by Mohammad ElFarra from the Islamic Center of Manteca. Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Jose Nuño.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: None.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Singh called for any City Council ex parte communications, and received none.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 23‑058 Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition presented to Aime Acosta, Samantha Lackey, and Nihar Jain.
The City Council presented Certificate of Recognition to Aime Acosta, Samantha Lackey, and Nihar Jain.
A.2. 23‑070 Present a Proclamation proclaiming February 13th ‑ 17th, 2023, as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to Savannah Wegner and students.
A.3. 23‑081 Present a Proclamation proclaiming February 4, 2023, as Saka Nakodar Day.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to Dr. Harinder Singh.
A.4. 23‑080 Present a Proclamation proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to JoAnn Jamerson.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Fred White provided public comment regarding several local, state and federal government matters.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
Mayor Singh requested clarification regarding the Proclamation of Local Emergency (COVID-19). City Clerk Candini-Tilton responded.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 23‑072 Adopted Resolution R2023-14 continuing the Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID‑19).
C.2. 23‑079 Adopted Resolution R2023-15 pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b) declaring that real property owned by the City located at 2215 Daniels St. (APN 241‑310‑70), 1862 Daniels St. (APN 222‑250‑20), and an approximate 1‑acre portion of the property located at 320 W Center St. (217‑210‑71), are surplus land, and taking related actions to determine the properties exempt from CEQA review under sections 15378 and 15061 (b) (3) of title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.3. 23‑054 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-01 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Municipal Code 2.04.010 regarding the regularly scheduled starts times of City Council meetings; changing the start time to 6:00 p.m.
C.4. 23‑071 Approved the January 24, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Works:
C.5. 22‑641 Adopted Resolution R2023-16 awarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Oils, Grease, ATF, Lube Delivery and Removal of Used Oil and Crushed Filters for the City of Manteca’s fleet to Hunts and Sons Inc., enter into agreement with Hunts and Sons Inc. for the purchase of oils, lubes, and grease not‑to‑exceed $55,000 annually and total compensation not‑to‑exceed $165,000, and authorized the City Manager to sign the initial agreement and associated documents and any amendments or extensions that adhere to the City of Manteca’s Purchasing Policy.
C.6. 23‑031 Waived the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an ordinance amending Section 13.16.011 of the Manteca Municipal Code regarding the Industrial Sewer System Service Charge for Eckert Cold Storage.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 23‑078 Approval of Amendment to the Contract for L. David Nefouse, City Attorney.
Outside Counsel Genevieve Ng provided a brief report.
Fred White provided public comment.
Daniella Green provided public comment.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Halford) to approve the amendment to the contract for L. David Nefouse, City Attorney.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim Assistant City Manager Jose Jasso announced the City’s Fun Committee will be hosting a Superbowl tailgate lunch for the City employees on February 9, 2023; announced City Council Special Meeting for goal setting workshop on February 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m.; and announced City offices will be closed for President’s Day on February 20, 2023.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Vice Mayor Morowit announced that Manteca Rotary will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday, February 12, 2023; and thanked everyone for a good meeting.
Councilmember Breitenbucher spoke regarding public comment, adjournment time, and closed session in relation to the new City Council meeting start time of 6 p.m. and he requested examining when to hold public comment and closed session to accommodate the public. No clear consensus was received from City Council. Councilmember Breitenbucher reported on the League of California Cities New Mayor and Councilmember Academy he attended February 1 – 3, 2023; and urged the City to start considering water management.
Vice Mayor Morowit spoke on his experience with public comment at various agencies.
Councilmember Nuño requested and received clarification regarding public comment from City Attorney David Nefouse. Councilmember Nuño spoke regarding public comment, adjournment time, and closed session.
Councilmember Halford requested that City Council try the 6:00 p.m. start time before moving items on the agenda; spoke on his experience with public comment; and announced that Manteca Rotary will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Mayor Singh agreed with Councilmember Halford and requested that City Council try the 6:00 p.m. start time before moving items on the agenda. Mayor Singh reported on his meetings as board member for San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA) and San Joaquin Council of Government (SJCOG); announced that Manteca Rotary will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday, February 12, 2023, and gave his condolences to the earthquake victims in Turkey and to Interim Police Chief Stephen Schluer on the passing of his mother Una Schluer.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK