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Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Page 1 of 5
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
December 19, 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 Jason Huntsinger with Northgate Community Church.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Item C.1 - Updated Attachment 1 to include the League of California Cities voting delegate and alternates for the annual league conference.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Maxie Terry-Sellers provided public comment regarding Manteca retail cannabis.
B. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Morowit) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT:
City Manager:
B.1. 23-583 Adopted Resolution R2023-168 approving a budget appropriation of $167,068 from Development Services Undesignated Reserves to Professional Services Capital Projects Account, amended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project 24002 to include the budget appropriation; awarded the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the family entertainment zone master plan update (CIP 24002) to Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $417,068, and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, approved the transfer funds in the amount requested, execute all associated documents.
B.2. 23-571 Approved an agreement with HOPE Ministries, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24, for an amount not-to-exceed $13,000.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Page 2 of 5 B.3. 23-572 Approved an agreement with Love, INC of Manteca for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24, for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
B.4. 23-573 Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Shield Protection Group, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $276,739.92 for security guard services to Shield Protection Group, Inc. and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
B.5. 23-570 Approved an agreement with Women’s Center - Youth and Family Services (WCYFS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24, for an amount not-to-exceed $9,030.
Development Services:
B.6. 23-564 Adopted Resolution R2023-169 approving a two-year Tentative Subdivision Map extension to December 21, 2025, for the previously approved Paradise Villas Tentative Subdivision Map (exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15332).
B.7. 23-577 Adopted Resolution R2023-170 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DeNovo Planning Group for $107,680 to complete a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment and Rezone (CIP 16023-General Plan Update and Zoning Code Conformity).
Engineering:
B.8. 23-530 Adopted Resolution R2023-171 accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement (PUE) from JEN California 23 LLC for an 8,712 square foot Public Utility Easement along a portion of the property adjacent to Villa Ticino West Unit 3.
B.9. 23-563 Adopted Resolution R2023-172 approving the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 3, Tract 4124.
B.10. 23-580 Adopted Resolution R2023-173 accepting Grant Deeds for properties acquired by Caltrans as part of the State Route 99/120 Phase 1A Interchange Project; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Certificates of Acceptance, execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Finance:
B.11. 23-585 Received and filed the Senate Bill 165 - Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Annual Report.
Human Resources:
B.12. 23-554 Adopted Resolution R2023-174 approving an amendment to the 401A Deferred Compensation Plan 106287 with MissionSquare Retirement to update the vesting schedule to be consistent with the Executive Management Summary of Salaries and Benefits effective July 1, 2023, and authorizing Human Resources Manager to sign the updated Plan Adoption Agreement.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Legislative Services/City Clerk:
B.13. 23-461 Received and filed the 2024 Local Appointments List highlighting upcoming term vacancies occurring in the next year on City boards, commissions, and committees.
B.14. 23-578 Approved the December 5, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Police Department:
B.15. 23-553 Adopted Resolution R2023-175 accepting a grant of $18,501 from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; approving the Department's spending plan as described in the staff report; and appropriating funds as listed in the fiscal impact section.
Public Works:
B.16. 23-532 Adopted Resolution R2023-176 awarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tree Trimming Services for the City's Parks Division and LMD/CFD Divisions to West Coast Arborists, Inc., authorized the City Manager to execute contract, extensions, amendments and any associated documents that adhere to the City of Manteca’s Purchasing Policy for an annual amount of $200,000 with a not-to-exceed total of $600,000 over a three (3) year term.
B.17. 23-575 Approved a General Services contract with Billmans Cool Roofing Company, Inc for repair to the Water Quality Control Facility (WQCF) roof not-to-exceed $150,000 for the Citywide Roof & HVAC Repairs and Upgrades project Capital Improvement Program project (CIP# 24027) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all associated documents.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
C.1. 23-458 Consider the recommendations and appointments for the 2024 City Council Board, Commission, and Committee appointments.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Halford) to approve all appointments and include the following modifications: appoint Mayor Singh and Vice Mayor Morowit to the MUSD 2x2; appoint Councilmembers Breitenbucher and Nuño to the ADHOC Boards and Commissions; appoint Councilmember Breitenbucher as the voting delegate and Councilmember Nuño and Vice Mayor Morowit as alternates to the League of California Cities; and to disband the ADHOC Cannabis Commission.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
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Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Page 4 of 5 C.2. 23-455 Appoint a Vice Mayor consistent with requirements of California Government Code Section 36801.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Nuño) to appoint Councilmember Breitenbucher as Vice Mayor through December 2024.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
D. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren expressed gratitude to Councilmember Morowit for his 2023 service as vice mayor and extended congratulations to Vice Mayor Breitenbucher for assuming the role in 2024; acknowledged the Recreation and Community Services Department for their efforts in the success of Christmas at the Center 2023; thanked all involved in the successful Menorah Lighting and anticipated the event's growth in 2024; congratulated the Manteca Police Department Animal Services Division and Manteca K-9 Association for the successful Home for the Pawlidays event on December 16, 2023; expressed appreciation to the Manteca Chief of Police and staff for hosting the Shop-with-a-Cop event; conveyed thanks to the Manteca Fire Chief and staff for hosting the Santa Run event; announced the ribbon cutting on December 20, 2023, for the Public Safety Annex at 124 Sycamore Street and expressed contentment with the downtown public safety presence; announced the Coffee-with-a-Cop event on December 21, 2023, at the Manteca Target Starbucks; announced the Kids’ Sake Breakfast and Gifting event on December 23, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; announced city hall closures for December 25 & 26, 2023, and January 1, 2024; announced the cancellation of the regular City Council Meeting on January 2, 2024; announced the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024; expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City Council, staff, and the community; shared her excitement for the upcoming year; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford expressed gratitude to City Council and City staff for their hard work in 2023; acknowledged City staff’s behind-the-scenes efforts that keep the City running day-to-day; and conveyed his excitement for the upcoming year.
Councilmember Nuño expressed gratitude to City Council and City staff for their hard work in 2023; conveyed his excitement for the upcoming year; highlighted the addition of new management staff to the City; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Morowit extended congratulations to Vice Mayor Breitenbucher on his appointment to Vice Mayor and on his recent marriage; expressed gratitude to staff for their hard work in making Christmas at the Center 2023 a huge success; thanked everyone for their involvement in the successful Menorah Lighting; announced the Manteca Rotary Club’s Santa Hut on December 19, 2023 through December 22, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., December 23, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and December 24, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; announced he attended the Manteca Police Department Animal Services Division and Manteca K-9 Association Home for the Pawlidays event on December 16, 2023; announced he attended the 104th Birthday celebration for Manteca resident Jane Whitley; announced he attended the Shop-with-a-Cop event; expressed gratitude to the City Council and City staff for their hard work in 2023; congratulated City Manager Toni Lundgren, Police Chief Stephen Schluer, and Director of Finance Shay Narayan for their appointments in 2023; and extended Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to everyone.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Vice Mayor Breitenbucher wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; expressed gratitude to Councilmember Morowit for his dedicated service as Vice Mayor in 2023; acknowledged City Manager Toni Lundgren's leadership in guiding the City forward; thanked the City Council and City staff for their hard work in 2023; highlighted the addition of new management staff to the City; and welcomed his new wife, Rochelle Breitenbucher, to her first City Council Meeting.
Mayor Singh expressed excitement for the positive changes implemented in the City during his first year as Mayor; highlighted City Manager Toni Lundgren’s leadership; extended gratitude to the City Council and City staff for their hard work in 2023; congratulated the team on a successful year; expressed hopeful anticipation for the opportunities to make the City better in the upcoming year; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. ___________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK
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