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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
October 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Brian Hunt, Crossroads Grace.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- PowerPoint from City Staff for item D.2.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 23-332 Present a proclamation proclaiming October 2023, as National Dwarfism Awareness Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to the Sheridan Family and Little People of America of San Joaquin County.
A.2. 23-452 Present a proclamation proclaiming October 2023, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to city staff.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Max Waldorf provided public comment regarding cannabis and provided a supplemental to City Council.
Dan O’Brien provided public comment regarding cannabis and provided a supplemental to City Council.
Norm Hauser provided public comment regarding sidewalk safety.
Tony Soares provided public comment regarding water connection fees.
Tasha provided public comment regarding cannabis.
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Ron Roberts provided public comment regarding cannabis and provided a supplemental to City Council.
Zach Drivon provided public comment regarding cannabis.
Mike Warda provided public comment regarding cannabis.
Wendy Reyes provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street. and provided a supplemental to City Council.
Madi Reyes provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street.
Lois Fay provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street.
Victor Reyes provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street.
Kelly Fowler provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street.
Fidel Reyes provided public comment regarding speeding on Daniels Street.
Monica Mendoza and Kitty Walker provided public comment thanking the City of Manteca for their help with the Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Development Services:
C.1. 23-419 Adopted Resolution R2023-134 approving the agreement to acquire Public improvements finance by City of Manteca Community Facilites District No. 2023-1 (Villa Ticino West Facilities).
Human Resources:
C.2. 23-438 Approved the Signing Bonus Side Letter Agreement to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Manteca Technical Support Services Association (MTSSA).
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.3. 23-434 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-18 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, amending the zoning map to approve the pre-zone (File No. PRZ19-123) ATTACHMENT 2
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and Planned Development Overlay (File No. PD19-126) for the Hat Ranch Subdivision; and waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-19 of the City Council of the City of Manteca approving the Development Agreement between the City of Manteca and Richland Planned Communities, Inc. for the Development known as Hat Ranch.
C.4. 23-443 Approved the September 19, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes and the Special Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023.
Public Works:
C.5. 23-378 Adopted Resolution R2023-135 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $2,031 from Sewer Operations and Maintenance Reserves to Sewer Capital Outlay-Minor (Account No. 640.00.00.900-7000.01) and amend CIP Project No. 23023 to include the additional appropriation for a project total of $109,531.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 23-435 Receive a presentation from San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on local Rail updates.
Executive Director Stacey Mortensen and Director of Capital Programs Laurence Farrell provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Morowit left the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Vice Mayor Morowit returned to the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Kitty Walker provided public comment on the item.
Clerk Note: no formal action taken.
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 7:26 p.m.
Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
D.2. 23-410 Receive the City Clerk’s Certification of Sufficiency for referendum petition against Resolution R2023-100, and direct staff to (1) repeal Resolution R2023-100 against which the petition is filed; or (2) submit Resolution R2023-100 to the voters, either at the next regular municipal election (November 2024) or at a special election (March 2024) as required by California Elections Code Section 9241.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Norm Hauser provided public comment on the item.
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ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to accept the City Clerk’s Certification of Sufficiency for referendum petition against Resolution R2023-100, and directed staff to submit Resolution R2023-100 to the voters by placing the Resolution on the next Regular Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024.
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Interim Assistant City Manager Jose Jasso congratulated Stephen Schluer on his appointment as Manteca Police Chief; announced Coffee with a Cop at Chick-fil-A on October 4, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; announced the Manteca Chamber of Commerce coffee at Fire Station 5 on October 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.; announced a City employees’ volunteer event at Second Harvest of the Greater Valley on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; announced the Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair in Downtown Manteca on Saturday and Sunday (October 7 – 8, 2023) between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; announced the Police K-9 Shrimp Feed at the M.R.P.S Hall on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; announced the Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center on Monday, October 16, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; announced that the Homeless Summit was rescheduled to Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Transit Center; announced Music on Maple (100 Block of Maple) on Thursday, October 19, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.; announced a community clean-up event on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 210 E. Wetmore Street; announced the Running like a Villain 5K Fun Run at Woodward Park on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.; announced the Halloween Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Maple and Yosemite Avenue from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; and thanked everyone for wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Nuño reported on the League of California Cities Annual Conference and congratulated Stephen Schluer on his appointment as Manteca Police Chief.
Councilmember Halford reported on the League of California Cities Annual Conference and the Daniels Street. traffic issues.
Councilmember Breitenbucher extended greetings to his granddaughter; congratulated Stephen Schluer on his appointment as Manteca Police Chief; announced the Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair in Downtown Manteca on Saturday and Sunday (October 7 – 8, 2023) between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and thanked Executive Director Stacy Mortenson from San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission regarding local rail updates.
Vice Mayor Morowit commented on the Daniels Street. traffic issues; encouraged residents to attend City Council meetings; commented on the Del Webb sidewalk issues; and congratulated Stephen Schluer on his appointment as Manteca Police Chief.
Mayor Singh reported on the League of California Cities Annual Conference; thanked all staff for leading and their hard work; announced a successful Youth in Government Day; announced the launch of the City of Manteca Internship Program; announced a clean-up day for the skate park on October 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and called for volunteers; ATTACHMENT 2
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announced the Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair in Downtown Manteca on Saturday and Sunday (October 7 – 8, 2023) between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and congratulated Stephen Schluer on his appointment as Manteca Police Chief.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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