REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
September 3, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Breitenbucher, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Vice Mayor David Breitenbucher conducted the invocation, and the flag salute was led by Councilmember Jose Nuño.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced a PowerPoint from applicant for item D.1.
Supplemental II communications were received for item C.1. and item C.5. from unnamed citizens.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1 24‑418 Certificates of Recognition presented to East Union High School’s JROTC’s Academic Team.
The City Council presented certificates to members of the East Union High School JROTC’s Academic Team.
A.2 24‑442 Proclamation proclaiming September 4, 2024, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Stephanie Montalvo from the Polycystic Kidney Foundation.
A.3 24‑450 Present a proclamation proclaiming September 2024 as Senior Center Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to member of the Manteca Senior Center.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Maxie Sellers provided public comment regarding Solid Waste Trash can sizes.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item C.1. pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Nuño, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1 24‑357 Pulled by Councilmember Breitenbucher
Approve a Community Benefit Agreement with OTC Manteca LLC located at 2325 W. Yosemite Avenue.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Nuño) to approve a Community Benefit Agreement with OTC Manteca LLC located at 2325 W. Yosemite Avenue.
Motion carried:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Breitenbucher: NO
Councilmember Halford: AYE
Councilmember Nuño: AYE
Vice Mayor Morowit: AYE
Mayor Singh: AYE
ABSENT: None
Engineering:
C.2 24‑286 Adopted Resolution R2024-146 accepting all improvements for the Corwin Drive & Suess Court Water & Sewer Line Installation Project CIP No. 23008 as complete, authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and authorized the City Manager or designee to complete and execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.3 24‑414 Adopted Resolution R2024-147 approving Plans and Specifications for the Facilities Driveway Project CIP 24029, authorized a Call for Bids, and authorized the City Manager or Designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution (Excluded from NEPA per SLFRF 2022 Overview of the Final Rule and Exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15301(c)).
C.4 24‑435 Adopted Resolution R2024-148 determining C. Overaa & Company as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the WQCF Capacity Improvement Projects Flow Split Repair CIP 23002, IMLR Pump Replacement CIP 23003, Process Aeration Control CIP 23004, and Zone B Mixing System CIP 23005; awarded the construction contract to C. Overaa & Company in the amount of $11,475,000; approved a Professional Services Agreement for construction management and inspection services with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $991,070; approved a project contingency of 10% not‑to‑exceed $1,250,000; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.5 24‑445 Approved partial acceptance of public improvements for Oakwood Trails Unit No. 3, Tract 4139, in accordance with the Subdivision Partial Acceptance Policy.
Human Resources:
C.6 24‑417 Adopted Resolution R2024-149 amending the City’s Position Control for Fiscal Year 2024‑25 by approving the addition of one full‑time Development Services Technician position covered by the Technical and Support Services Association (TSS) by converting two part‑time Project Specialist positions.
C.7 24‑439 Adopted Resolution R2024-150 to approve a new job classification of Assistant Director of Finance; approved the updated salary matrix for the Confidential Employees’ Unit, establishing the salary for the new job classification, a salary adjustment for Accounting Manager; approved the updated Confidential Employees’ Unit Plan; and approved the budget appropriations to Fiscal Year budget 2024‑25 to cover the increased salary and benefit costs.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.8 24‑427 Waived the second reading by substation of the title and adopted Ordinance O2024-17 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 9.54 “Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions” of the Manteca Municipal Code to authorize the seizure of vehicles used in a sideshow, street race, or reckless driving exhibition.
C.9 24‑428 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2024-18 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, repealing in its entirety Chapter 9.40 “Cruising and Loitering” of the Manteca Municipal Code to comply with state law overturning cruising bans.
C.10 24‑429 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2024-19 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Sections 3.36.010 “Schedule” and 15.26.010 “Permit Related Fees” and adding Chapter 3.44 “Government Building Facilities Fee” to the Manteca Municipal Code; to clarify the purpose, method, and collection of fees for Government Building Facilities.
C.11 24‑430 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2024-20 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Sections 3.20.060, Fee ‑ Amount, 13.04.020, Connection Fees and Capacity Charges, 13.12.070, Payment, 13.42.080, Fee Payment, 13.44.070, Fee Payment, and 13.46.050 Collection or RTIF Program Fees of the Manteca Municipal Code; to provide consistency for fee assessments dates amongst all impact fees collected for building permits.
C.12 24‑431 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2024-21 of the Manteca City Council State of California Amending chapter 2.28 Recreation and Parks Commission Sections 2.28.010 ‑ 2.28‑.050 of the Manteca Municipal Code.
C.13 24‑401 Approved the August 20, 2024, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1 24‑440 Find the project exempt from CEQA; and adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for OTC Manteca LLC (File No. UPJ 24‑32). (CEQA exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15301, Class 1, “Existing Facilities.”).
Senior Planner Scott Speer provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
Applicant Sean Maddocks provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Unnamed citizen commented on the item via zoom.
Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
Applicant Sean Maddocks provided a brief rebuttal.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to Find the project exempt from CEQA; and adopted Resolution R2024-151 approving a Conditional Use Permit for OTC Manteca LLC (File No. UPJ 24‑32). (CEQA exempt pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15301, Class 1, “Existing Facilities.”).
Motion carried:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Breitenbucher: NO
Councilmember Halford: AYE
Councilmember Nuño: AYE
Vice Mayor Morowit: AYE
Mayor Singh: AYE
ABSENT: None
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren clarified that residents can request a solid waste small cart in lieu of a large cart by requesting and submitting a form to Solid Wast Division: announced various pavement projects including Louise Avenue, East Yosemite Avenue, Moffatt Boulevard, Spreckels Avenue, and the SR-99/120 connector project; announced Public Work Director Carl Brown and Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen would host a Facebook Live event on September 25, 2024 covering road maintenance and infrastructure updates; announced the Manteca Police and Fire Departments would play a cricket exhibition game at Doxy Park on September 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.; announced Music on Maple on September 19, 2024 celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live mariachi music starting at 6:00 p.m.; announced that youth scholarship opportunities are available through the Recreation and Community Services Department; announced Friday Night Bingo at the Senior Center on September 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.; announced the Manteca Police Department would display their military equipment on September 4, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and announced current job openings with the city and invited those seeking new opportunities to apply.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Singh requested and received an update from Engineering Director Kevin Jorgensen on the Louise Avenue and Lathrop Road pavement projects.
Councilmember Halford announced the opening of the roundabout at McKinley Avenue and Woodward Avenue; commented on the various pavement projects; and re quested Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen to provide a brief update on the Airport Way pavement project.
Councilmember Nuño encouraged all residents to be cautious with all the congested traffic due all the back-to-school activities.
Councilmember Morowit thanked the Public Works Department for their hard efforts on afterhours service calls.
Vice Mayor Breitenbucher wished everyone a Happy Labor Day; commented on the various pavement projects; and thanked the City crews for all their good work.
Mayor Singh thanked City staff for all their hard work with the homeless; announced the opening of the roundabout at McKinley Avenue and Woodward Avenue; commented on the various pavement projects and the SR-99/120 connector project; requested and received City Council consensus for the City Attorney to review the boards and commissions to all have district appointments.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK