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Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023 Page 1 of 5
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
October 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Cecily Ballungay, HOPE Ministries.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Public Comment from Sudhakar Satti
- Item C.2 Updated Agreement with Assistant City Manager to include cell phone stipend - Item C.12 Updated Staff Report updating the fiscal impact - Item C.14 Updated Staff Report providing clarifying the IDR process DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 23-464 Certificate of Recognition presented to Peggy Thompson-Spears for over 22 years of volunteering at the Senior Center.
The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Peggy Thompson-Spears.
A.2. 23-484 Present a proclamation proclaiming October 28, 2023, as National First Responders Day.
The City Council presented the proclamation to City of Manteca Police, City of Manteca Fire and Manteca District Ambulance Staff.
A.3. 23-442 Certificate of Recognition presented to Lauren Morowit for passing the California Bar.
The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Lauren Morowit.
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor reconvened the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Vic Reyes provided public comment regarding Daniels Street traffic issues and expressed gratitude to the City Council, City Manager Toni Lundgren, and Police Chief Stephen Schluer for promptly addressing the issue.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Maxie Terry-Sellers provided public comment regarding solid waste rate increases.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Nuño) to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items C.3 and C.16 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Attorney:
C.1. 23-466 Waived the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 12.24, Sidewalk Vending Program.
City Manager:
C.2. 23-463 Approved the contract for Jose Jasso to serve as Assistant City Manager through December 31, 2024.
C.3. 23-485 Pulled by Councilmember Halford
Approve amendments to the City of Manteca Flag Policy.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Morowit) to approve amendments to the City of Manteca Flag Policy, and included a requirement for a 4/5 vote by the City Council in case of an appeal
Motion carried:
AYES: Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: Breitenbucher, Halford
Engineering:
C.4. 23-453 Adopted Resolution R2023-136 approving grading and construction of improvements prior to filing of the Final Map for the Villa Ticino West Units 5 & 7 subdivisions.
C.5. 23-454 Adopted Resolution R2023-137 accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement (PUE) from JEN California 23 LLC for a 10,739 square foot Public Utility Easement along a portion of the property located at Villa Ticino West Units 5 &
7. C.6. 23-456 Adopted Resolution R2023-138 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the preparation of plans and specifications for the WQCF Sludge Thickener (CIP 24007) and Dewatering Unit No. 3 System Design Project (CIP 24006) in an amount not-to-exceed $966,983,include a project contingency of 5% ($48,300) for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,015,283; close WQCF- Ammonia Sidestream Treatment Project (CIP 24005), transfer appropriation amount of $800,000 from CIP 24005 equally distributed between CIP 24006 and CIP 24007 upon closing project 24005; amending CIP 24006 to include an additional appropriation of $400,000 for a project total of $800,000; amended CIP 24007 to include an additional ATTACHMENT 2
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Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023 Page 3 of 5 appropriation of $400,000 for a project total of $600,000; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, approved project contingencies up to the total project cost, apply for permits, apply for 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.7. 23-437 Adopted Resolution R2023-139 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Improvement Agreement for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 2, Tract 4116, modifying SCHEDULE B, Water Distribution System, Table 2: Water Distribution System P.F.I.P. Reimbursement, decreasing the amount from $19,280.51 to $19,278.84; adding SCHEDULE B, Transportation System, Table 1:
Transportation System P.F.I.P. Reimbursement, in the amount of $37,106.08; and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendment.
C.8. 23-436 Adopted Resolution R2023-140 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Improvement Agreement for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 1, Tract 3567, modifying SCHEDULE B, Transportation System, Table 1: Transportation System P.F.I.P.
Reimbursement, increasing the amount from $638,357.50 to $1,036,899.50; modifying SCHEDULE B, Sewer Collection System, Table 3: Sewer Collection System P.F.I.P. Reimbursement, increasing the amount from $2,276,640.00 to $3,729,806.73; and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendment.
C.9. 23-432 Adopted Resolution R2023-141 approving the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Denali Unit No. 3, Tract 4122; authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement; and authorized the Mayor to sign the Final Map.
C.10. 23-445 Adopted Resolution R2023-142 approving The Trails of Manteca Large Lot Final Map, Tract No. 3773.
Fire Department:
C.11. 23-471 Adopted Resolution R2023-143 approving a budget appropriation from Measure M Reserves of $200,000 to Capital Outlay Vehicles - Major (Account No. 320.00.00.900-7000.02) to purchase used fire apparatus(s) and equip for response; amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan to include this project; assign a project number; and authorized the Fire Chief or designee to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the purchase in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy.
Human Resources:
C.12. 23-468 Adopted Resolution R2023-144 Authorizing Equity Adjustments and Amend the Salary Matrices for Executive Management, Manteca Mid-Manager’s Association, At-Will Management Positions, and Manteca Technical Support Services Association.
C.13. 23-469 Adopted Resolution R2023-145 removing Trustees from the City of Manteca Section 457 Plan with Newport Group and authorize new Trustees to the same plan.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023 Page 4 of 5 C.14. 23-439 Adopted Resolution R2023-146 delegating authority to the City Manager to submit applications for disability retirement to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and to initiate requests for reinstatement in accordance with State law.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.15. 23-460 Approved the October 3, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Police Department:
C.16. 23-465 Pulled by Mayor Singh
Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 10.68, Bicycles.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 10.68, Bicycles.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Public Works:
C.17. 23-396 Approved Contract and Lease between City of Manteca and Central Golf Company to provide Golf Pro Shop operations.
D. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren provided an update on the Daniels Street traffic issues, including following-up with the Reyes family; announced the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee meeting for October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; announced the Music on Maple event for October 19, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; announced the Homeless Summit for October 19, 2023 at the Transit Center at 10:00 a.m.; announced a community clean-up event for October 21, 2023 at the skate park from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.; announced the Running Like a Villain 5k run at Woodward Park for October 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.; announced the Night of Hope event hosted by Home Ministries for October 27, 2023; and announced the City-hosed Trunk-of-Treat event in downtown Manteca for October 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford recapped a successful busy weekend and highlighted a productive month ahead.
Councilmember Nuño provided a brief update on the Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority meeting.
Councilmember Breitenbucher thanked the City Council, staff, and outside organizations for their assistance with the Walker Vick Street dedication; acknowledged Interim Human Resources Director Dawn Cortesi on her last City Council meeting; requested the Manteca Police address the Brock Elliott Elementary School traffic Issues; and recapped the Pumpkin Fair.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Vice Mayor Morowit announced he attended the Walker Vick Street dedication; the Del Webb Car Show; the Bookfest; Manteca K9 Shrimp Feed event; noted it was a good meeting; and thanked Mayor Singh for administering the California State Bar Oath of Office to Lauren Morowit.
Mayor Singh thanked Vice Mayor Morowit for attending the Walker Vick Street dedication; announced a community clean-up event for October 21, 2023 at the skate park from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.; announced a troop packing event at the Manteca VFW Veterans Center for October 22, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.; noted it was a good meeting; and wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.
F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting in memory of Eddie Gerardo Cervantes Lora and Melanie Caligiuri at 7:07p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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