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Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 Page 1 of 4
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
November 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Nuño, Morowit, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Birinder Singh, Sikh Temple.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Item C.6 Updated Attachment 1 - Committee Report.
- Item C.7 Updated Staff Report and added an attachment of redlined job descriptions. - Item C.8 Updated Staff Report providing clarification - Item C.12 Updated Staff Report providing vehicle valuations - Item D. 1 Communication from Dennis Revell
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 23-333 Present a proclamation proclaiming November 2023, as Diabetes Awareness Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to representatives from Kaiser Permanente and Manteca Unified School District’s Nutrition Program.
A.2. 23-480 Present a proclamation proclaiming November 11- 18, 2023 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Cecily Ballungay from Hope Ministries.
A.3. 23-518 Present a proclamation proclaiming November 2023, as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to members of the Manteca Sikh Temple.
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 6:23 p.m.
Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lois Fay provided public comment regarding Daniels Street traffic issues.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Parminder Singh provided public comment regarding cannabis retail in Manteca.
Two high school constituents provided public comment regarding cannabis retail in Manteca.
Three anonymous e-comments were received regarding cannabis retail in Manteca and the e-comments are included in the supplemental II report.
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
City Attorney:
C.1. 23-502 Waived the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an Ordinance of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter
2.08, City Manager, Section 2.08.070, Powers and Duties, and Section
2.08.090, Cooperation of City Employees Required.
Development Services:
C.2. 23-482 Adopted Resolution R2023-147 approving a two year Tentative Subdivision Map extension to November 7, 2025, for the previously approved 320 Airport Way Tentative Subdivision Map (IS/MND prepared pursuant to CEQA (SCH# 2021120523)).
C.3. 23-472 Adopted Resolution R2023-148 approving a two-year Tentative Subdivision Map extension to November 7, 2025, for the previously approved Farmhouse Tentative Subdivision Map (exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15162).
C.4. 23-498 Adopted Resolution R2023-149 approving the 2024 development fee schedule adjustment to the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Pursuant to Section 13.40.020.B. of the Manteca Municipal Code.
Engineering:
C.5. 23-500 Council approved partial acceptance of public improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Partial Acceptance Policy for the Villa Ticino West Unit No. 1 subdivision, Tract 3104.
Finance:
C.6. 23-501 Received and filed the Annual Report by the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee.
Human Resources:
C.7. 23-343 Adopted Resolution R2023-150 approving the reclassification of the Lead Animal Services Officer, Lead Police Records Clerk and Dispatch Coordinator to Animal Services Supervisor, Police Record Supervisor and Public Safety ATTACHMENT 2
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Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Dispatch Supervisor and approve the Salary Matrix for the Manteca Police Employees Association (MPEA).
C.8. 23-433 Adopted Resolution R2023-151 approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Matrix for the Manteca Mid-Managers Association (MMA) at the annual cost of (General Fund = $61,924; Other Funds = $123,116) plus a one-time, non-persable payment from the American Rescue Plan Act of $290,000, for a total of $475,040.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.9. 23-490 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-20 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 10.68, Bicycles.
C.10. 23-491 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2023-21 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 12.24, Sidewalk Vending Program.
C.11. 23-496 Approved the October 17, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Police Department:
C.12. 23-507 Authorized and approved the donation of out of service Manteca Police Department motorcycle(s) to the City of Ozark, in Ozark, Missouri.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 23-506 Receive a presentation on Fireworks Enforcement for 2023 and provide direction to staff regarding Fireworks Enforcement for 2024.
Fire Marshal Scott Cunningham provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Dennis Revell provided public comment on the item and provided a supplemental report to City Council.
Tim Matalone and Megan Neely provided public comment on the item.
Clerk Note: City Council consensus was received for staff to explore the implementation of a cost recovery ordinance; examine enforcement and fireworks’ awareness mechanisms; and maintain collaboration with fireworks companies and non-profits.
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren commended Police Chief Stephen Schluer and his team for their efforts in organizing the Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation Police Ball and announced the November 8, 2023 City Council Special Meeting in the Council Chambers at 12:00 p.m. to discuss one-time use of ARPA funds; announced the Veteran’s Day Celebration Luncheon at Senior Center on November 9. 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; announced the Fill the Fire Engine Food Drive event benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank on November 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 P.M. at Safeway Supermarket at 1187 S. Main Street.; announced the Stuff the Bus event on November 18, 2023 at the Food 4 Less parking lot at 131 Spreckels Ave. from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.; announced a Thanksgiving Dinner event ATTACHMENT 2
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F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford reported on his travel to Oklahoma and on the cannabis industry in that state; thanked staff and City Council for a good meeting; and announced the resumption of the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for Thanksgiving Day 2023.
Councilmember Nuño thanked staff, commissioners and City Council for a successful 2023 Boards and Commission Appreciation Mixer; recommended that Fire Chief Dave Marques organize a community benefit event similar to the Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation Police Ball; encouraged community participation at the Veterans’ Day events; and thanked veterans for their service.
Councilmember Breitenbucher announced he attended the Community Unity Benefit Concert on November 4, 2023 at Sierra High School; commended Police Chief Stephen Schluer and his team for their efforts in organizing the Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation Police Ball; announced the importance of year-round awareness for the Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week; announced various BMX celebrations; acknowledged Veterans’ Day and thanked all veterans for their service in wished everyone a happy Veterans’ day; and urged staff to look into maintenance ARPA meeting; and in preparation for the City Council Special Meeting on November 8, 2023, focusing on the one-time use of ARPA funds, he encouraged staff to examine Yosemite Road from Main Street to the Train Tracks.
Vice Mayor Morowit commended Police Chief Stephen Schluer and his team for their efforts in organizing the Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation Police Ball; thanked the Public Works Department and staff for organizing a tour of the City’s wastewater quality control facility; thanked the fireworks companies for participating in the fireworks discussion item; and thanked all veterans for their service in recognition of Veterans’ Day.
Mayor Singh commended Police Chief Stephen Schluer and his team for their efforts in organizing the Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation Police Ball; announced he attended Hope Ministry’s Night of Hope event on October 27, 2023; thanked Recreation and Community Services Department staff for a successful Halloween Trunk or Treat event on October 28, 2023; thanked the Public Works Department and staff for organizing a tour of the City’s wastewater quality control facility; and thanked all veterans for their service in recognition of Veterans’ Day
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting in honor of all the veterans at 8:33 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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