REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
June 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Breitenbucher, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Tim Kemptner, New Hope.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Added Attachment 6 – Cost breakdown for item C.7.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 24‑296 Present Certificates of Recognition to the East Union High School’s Army JROTC program for their achievements at the 2024 US Army National Fitness Challenge Championship.
The City Council presented the Certificates of Recognition to Sergeant Moreno and the East Union High School JROTC Cadets.
Vice Mayor Breitenbucher left the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
A.2 24‑307 Proclamation honoring the month of June as Pride Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Cris Bunnell from San Joaquin Pride Center.
Vice Mayor Breitenbucher rejoined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lei Ann Larson provided public comment on the upcoming 2024 election and provided a supplemental II report.
Tracy provided public comment on the Manteca Artist Guild.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with Councilmember Halford voting NO on item C.5.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
Engineering:
C.1. 24‑009 Adopted Resolution R2024-86 accepting Public Improvements for the Thomas Street Subdivision, Tract 4110; approved exoneration of the Performance Bonds; approved exoneration of the Labor and Materials Bonds six (6) months after the date of acceptance; and approved exoneration of the Warranty Bonds twelve (12) months after the date of acceptance.
C.2. 24‑263 Adopted Resolution R2024-87 approving Amendment No. 3 to the Improvement Agreement for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 1, Tract 3567 and Amendment No. 1 to the Improvement Agreement for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 3, Tract 4124, modifying SCHEDULE B, Section II‑1. A and Section II‑2. A, “P.F.I.P. Credits and Reimbursements” to allow P.F.I.P. reimbursable credits to be spread across the entire Villa Ticino West Project; and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendments.
C.3. 24‑301 Adopted Resolution R2024-88 accepting a Grant Deed from Stonecrest Acquisitions, LLC, a California limited liability company, as administrator of the Estate of Dennis Paul De Kidos for 13,800 square feet of real property for right‑of‑way purposes and a Grant Deed from Harpreet Randhawa and Mandeep Kaur, husband and wife and Pardeep Mann and Manpreet Kaur, husband and wife, all as Joint Tenants for 4,524 square feet of real property for right‑of‑way purposes.
Finance:
C.4. 24‑302 Received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2024.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.5. 24‑295 Waived the second reading by substitution of title and adopted Ordinance O2024-11 of the Manteca City Council State of California adding chapter 2.04.030 City Council Compensation.
Clerk Note: Councilmember Halford voted NO on this item.
C.6. 24‑293 Approved the May 21, 2024, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Works:
C.7. 24‑259 Adopted Resolution R2024-89 approving a budget appropriation of Solid Waste funds in the amount of $147,000 for repairs of eight Solid Waste Automatic Side Loader trucks.
C.8. 24‑291 Adopted Resolution R2024-90 acknowledging that the Manteca City Council was notified by the Public Works Department that Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid (PFHxS), a chemical commonly used in a wide range of products and industrial processes, was detected in raw water source samples from Wells 12 and 23 at levels exceeding the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Standards; and authorized the Public Works Department to forward the resolution to the DDW.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 24‑238 Adopt a resolution of Formation for the Downtown Manteca Community Benefit District.
Interim Director of Development Services Barbara Harb provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Mayor Singh called for public comment and received no public comment.
Mayor Singh called for recess at 6:33 p.m. for the City Clerk to open and tabulate ballots received. Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Singh called for any final ballots and seeing no remaining ballots submitted he closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
City Clerk Candini-Tilton announced 64.08% voted in favor and 35.92% voted in opposition.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Nuño/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2024-91 of Formation for the Downtown Manteca Community Benefit District.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño , Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 24‑304 **Previously noticed to be heard; will be heard at a future City Council Meeting and will be re‑noticed at that time.**
Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Villa Ticino West Unit No 1 & 2 Area of Benefit and forming the Villa Ticino West Unit No 1 & 2 Area of Benefit District.
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 24‑305 Receive a presentation on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Budget; review, discuss and take action on items in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Budget and instruct the City Manager and Finance Director regarding the final budget.
City Manager Toni Lundgren provided a brief introduction. Director of Finance Shay Narayan and Acting Budget Manager Lana McBroom provided PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Breitenbucher left the meeting at 8:09 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Councilmember Morowit left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Clerk Note: no formal action was taken.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren congratulated City Council and staff on the successful passing of the Formation for the Downtown Manteca Community Benefit District; announced the cooling center would be open at the Manteca Senior Center on June 6, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and that dog kennels would be available; announced that Police Chief Stephen Schluer and Fire Chief David Marques would conduct a Facebook Live event focused on public safety and services on June 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.; announced that the Recreation and Community Services Department would host the Movie-in-the-Park event at Wooward Park on June 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.; announced open swim at Lincoln Pool on June 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.; announced Music on Maple on June 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.; announced Go Skateboarding Day at the Manteca Skate Park on June 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.; announced the short-range transit plan workshop at the Manteca Transit Center on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with Manteca Transit providing free bus service to the workshop; announced ticket sales and extended an invitation to everyone to the Stockton Ports City of Manteca Night on June 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Banner Island Ballpark; announced the Manteca Recreation and Community Services Summer Activity Guide; and wished everyone a Happy Pride Month.
G. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Halford reported on the success of the Watermelon Festival; and announced it was a good meeting.
Councilmember Nuño announced Go Skateboarding Day at the Manteca Skate Park on June 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.; and reported on the success of the Watermelon Festival.
Councilmember Morowit reported on the success of the Watermelon Festival; announced his attendance at the 100th birthday celebration of Angie Teicheira Clausen; announced he looked forward to the upcoming summer events; and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Vice Mayor Breitenbucher reported on the success of the Watermelon Festival; congratulated the City Council and staff on the successful passing of the Formation for the Downtown Manteca Community Benefit District; thanked the budget team for all of the hard work preparing the upcoming budget; thanked staff for opening the cooling center and accommodating pets; announced the City of Manteca and Del Webb softball game on June 10, 2024 at 10 a.m.; and wished everyone a happy Flag Day on June 14, 2024.
Mayor Singh thanked the budget team for all of the hard work preparing the upcoming budget; congratulated the City Council and staff on the successful passing of the Formation for the Downtown Manteca Community Benefit District; announced his attendance at the Memorial Day Remembrance event at East Union Cemetery; reported on the success of the Watermelon Festival; announced the Troop Packing event at Del Webb on June 8, 2024; and wished all fathers a Happy Father’s Day on June 16, 2024.
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK