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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
May 16, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 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 and the flag salute was led by Mayor Singh.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Communications from John Smythe for items C.7 and E.3. - Communications from Sheila Petrakis, Susan Goodman, and Phyllis McDonald for item E. 3.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher announced communications for item E.3 and Councilmember Nuño announced communication for items C.9 and E.3.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 23-229 Proclamation honoring the month of May as Mental Health Recovery Month.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to staff members of the Manteca Wellness Center and Peer Recovery Services.
A.2. 23-067 Proclamation honoring National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to the City of Manteca Police Department.
A.3. 23-191 Proclamation honoring Public Works Week, May 21-27, 2023 The City Council presented the Proclamation to the City of Manteca Public Works Department.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Maxie Terry-Sellers provided public comment regarding the solid waste rate process.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item C.14 pulled for discussion.
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Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager
C.1. 23-211 Authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the County exercising the City’s renewal option in the Cooperation Agreement, including Amendment No. 1, with the County of San Joaquin for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs through Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026
Development Services:
C.2. 23-162 1) Adopted Resolution R2023-50 of intention to form the City of Manteca Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Villa Ticino West Facilities), designated an initial Improvement Area therein, established a future annexation area, and levied special taxes therein to finance the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities. 2) Adopted Resolution R2023-51 of intention to incur a bonded indebtedness in and for the City of Manteca Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Villa Ticino West Facilities) in an amount not-to-exceed $24,000,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities.
C.3. 23-164 Adopted Resolution R2023-52 awarding the Request for Proposal for plan check and inspection services to CSG Consultants and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the 2-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000.
Engineering:
C.4. 23-184 Adopted Resolution R2023-53 accepting a South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) Irrigation Easement Quitclaim for a portion of the Lateral Z Easement located in the existing Marino Way right-of-way abutting the Thomas Street Subdivision.
C.5. 23-207 Adopted Resolution R2023-54 authorizing the City Manager or designee to 1) approve submission of proposed projects from the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program eligible for Senate Bill 1 funding to the California Transportation Commission for potential funding; 2) apply for permits and State and Federal grants, solicit project funding support, complete and execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.6. 23-212 Adopted Resolution R2023-55 authorizing and approving the conveyance of the City of Manteca easement interests and/or rights, on ten (10) Impacted Properties within the Vintage II Subdivision, to the Impacted Owners.
C.7. 23-203 Adopted Resolution R2023-56 approving grading and construction of improvements prior to filing of the Final Map for the Machado Ranch subdivision.
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Finance:
C.8. 23-224 Received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2023
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.9. 23-208 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-06 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, authorizing and approving a new ordinance regarding sideshows, street races, and reckless driving exhibitions - Chapter 9.54.
C.10. 23-209 Waived the second reading by substitution of title and adopted Ordinance O2023-07 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, Amending Manteca Municipal Code Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.12 Speed Limits, Section 10.12.020 Designated (speed limits on certain city streets).
C.11. 23-217 Adopted Resolution R2023-57 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Government’s FY 2023-24 Annual Financial Plan.
C.12. 23-214 Adopted Resolution R2023-58 amending City Council Policy C-4:
Travel/Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedure.
C.13. 23-215 Approved the May 2, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Works:
C.14. 23-153 Pulled by Councilmember Breitenbucher
Approve a request from the Manteca Fire Department to name the neighborhood park in the first unit of The Trails Subdivision Captain Tom Moore Park.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to approve a request from the Manteca Fire Department to name the neighborhood park in the first unit of The Trails Subdivision Captain Tom Moore Park.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.15. 23-197 Adopted Resolution R2023-59 awarding the Request for Proposal for Security Services for Manteca Transit Center and City Parks to Trine Integrated Services Inc., and authorized the City Manager to execute a 3-year base term agreement beginning July 1, 2023, for an amount not-to-exceed $465,000 with two (2) optional one-year extensions.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 22-489 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution accepting the User Fee Update Report by Willdan Financial Services establishing revised Fee Schedules for Planning, Building Safety, and Engineering related to Development Processing.
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Deputy Director of Development Services Department Brad Wungluck provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Seeing no one come forward; Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Morowit) to adopt Resolution R2023-60 accepting the User Fee Update Report by Willdan Financial Services establishing revised Fee Schedules for Planning, Building Safety, and Engineering related to Development Processing.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 23-218 City Council Appointments to the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Nuño) to appoint Judy Blumhurst, Dave Atherton, Leonard Smith, and Anita Scott to the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee and directed staff to bring back the item to the Regular City Council Meeting of June 20, 2023, for Councilmember Halford to make an appointment to the Committee.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E.2. 23-198 Received and filed the operations plan for public safety for a 5-day period from Friday, June 30, 2023, to Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Interim Police Chief Schluer provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Clerk Note: no formal action taken.
E.3. 23-151 Consider adopting a resolution providing direction to staff to fly the commemorative Pride Flag for Pride Month, June 2023; and/or authorize the City Clerk to prepare a proclamation honoring Pride Month, June 2023.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
Robyn Mendoza provided public comment on the item.
Heidi Pope provided public comment on the item.
Theo Pope provided public comment on the item.
Cindi Schisler provided public comment on the item.
Larry Mendoza provided public comment on the item.
Judy Blumhurt provided public comment on the item.
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ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Nuño) to adopt a resolution providing direction to staff to fly the commemorative Pride Flag for Pride Month, June 2023; and/or authorize the City Clerk to prepare a proclamation honoring Pride Month, June 2023.
Motion carried:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Breitenbucher: NO
Councilmember Halford: AYE
Councilmember Nuño: AYE
Vice Mayor Morowit: AYE
Mayor Singh: AYE
ABSENT: None
E.4. 23-225 Appoint a City Councilmember to serve as an alternate member for the San Joaquin County Advisory Water Commission.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief introduction of the agenda report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to appoint Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen to serve as an alternate member for the San Joaquin County Advisory Water Commission.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren congratulated and thanked staff for their efforts on the community facilities district item; acknowledged and thanked staff for their hard work at the City of Manteca Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast, Market on Maple, the Police Department’s Bike Rodeo, the Animal Shelter’s Indy Kat 500 pet adoption event, and the Brethren Brewery fundraising event benefitting the Animal Shelter.
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren announced Market on Maple every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 28, 2023; the final sidewalk workshop on May 24, 2023 at the VFW Veterans Center; a Public Works Week celebration at Northgate Park on May 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; she wished everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day holiday; announced the next City Council meeting for June 20, 2023; the Chamber of Commerce Watermelon Street Fair for June 3 – 4, 2023; the City of Manteca softball rematch game against Del Webb community on June 5, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.; wished everyone a happy Father’s Day on June 18, 2023; and thanked everyone for a great meeting.
G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford announced the Rotary Club of Manteca’s 4TH of July Pancake breakfast event to be held at Mountain Mikes Pizza.
Councilmember Nuño reported on the San Joaquin County of Governments (SJCOG) One Voice trip to Washington D.C.
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Councilmember Breitenbucher commended the recipients of the May as Mental Health Recovery Month proclamation; commented in regards to safe fireworks and illegal fireworks; reported on the SJCOG One Voice trip to Washington D.C.; commented on the Brethren Brewery fundraising event; welcomed Engineering Director Kevin Jorgenson to the San Joaquin County Advisory Water Commission and reported on the last commission meeting; commented regarding flooding and urged residents to be prepared; and wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day.
Vice Mayor Morowit reported on the SJCOG One Voice trip to Washington D.C; commented on the City of Manteca Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast, the Police Department’s Bike Rodeo; the Pet Smart animal services event; the VFW Veterans Center car show; and wished everyone a good holiday.
Mayor Singh reported on the SJCOG One Voice trip to Washington D.C; commented on the road and highway public improvements; the City of Manteca Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast, the Police Department’s Bike Rodeo; the Challenger League softball game at Northgate Park, the Brethren Brewery fundraising event; and on the upcoming trip to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference with Vice Mayor Morowit.
Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren commented on the upcoming interactive mural at the Deaf Puppy Comedy Club in Downtown Manteca.
Mayor Singh commented on the upcoming mural dedication on Crestwood Ave. and Lathrop Road.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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