REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
February 4, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Councilmember Breitenbucher.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Updated PowerPoint for item D.1 provided by City staff.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 25‑028 Presented a Proclamation proclaiming February 4, 2025, as Saka Nakodar Day.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Dr. Harinder Singh.
A.2. 25‑034 Presented a Proclamation proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Gwendolyn Grace and Tyler Ashbaugh from the Senior Center.
A.3. 25‑030 Certificate of recognition presented to Robert DesRuisseau.
The City Council presented the certificate of recognition to Robert DesRuisseau.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Lackey) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception items C.7 and C.8 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Attorney:
C.1. 25‑029 Approved the Bylaws of the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Committee.
City Manager:
C.2. 25‑018 Adopted Resolution R2025-05 accepting Federal and State Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for the Unsheltered Emergency Center in the amount $21,960 (Federal) and $9,640 (State); approved budget appropriations of $31,600 to General Fund Intergovernmental Grant Revenue and General Fund Homeless Program Expenditure accounts; and authorized the City Manager to execute grant agreements and all associated documents.
Engineering:
C.3. 25‑001 Adopted Resolution R2025-06 accepting Grant Deed for property acquired by Caltrans as part of the State Route 99/120 Phase 1A Interchange Project; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.4. 25‑037 Approved the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Police Department:
C.5. 25‑010 Adopted Resolution R2025-07 accepting a grant of $14,525 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; approved the Department's spending plan as described in the staff report; and appropriated funds in the FY25 Annual Budget as described in the fiscal impact section.
C.6. 25‑020 Adopted Resolution R2025-08 a resolution approving a 5‑year agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the Fleet 3 in‑car camera system in the amount of $545,636; authorized City Manager to approve agreement amendments up to $100,000 to cover additional equipment and/or vehicles added in future years requiring Axon products and services; approved budget appropriation of $110,000 for the current year payment; and authorized City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents to effectuate the agreement.
C.7. 25‑021 Pulled by Councilmember Lackey and Morowit
Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation from Major Equipment Purchase Fee Fund (Fund 260) for the purchase of five new fully outfitted marked patrol vehicles for an amount not to exceed $510,000; and authorizing City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents to effectuate the agreement.
Chief of Police Stephen Schluer responded to questions and comments from City Council.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Morowit) to adopt Resolution R2025-09 approving a budget appropriation from Major Equipment Purchase Fee Fund (Fund 260) for the purchase of five new fully outfitted marked patrol vehicles for an amount not to exceed $510,000; and authorizing City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents to effectuate the agreement.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.8. 25‑026 Pulled by Vice Mayor Halford
Adopt a resolution 1) changing the name of Capital Improvement Project 24071 from Public Safety Facility (Police & Fire) Feasibility Study to the Manteca Police Department Headquarters; 2) amending the FY 2024‑25 Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $4,600,000 from Government Facilities Fee Fund (Fund 540) toward Capital Improvement Project 24071; 3) award LPA, Inc, the Request for Proposal for the Architecture & Engineering Services for the New Manteca Police Department Headquarters for an amount not‑to‑exceed $4,600,000; 4) update the location from 2346 West Yosemite Ave. to a location to be determined by the Police Headquarters Ad Hoc Committee; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
City Council expressed gratitude for Measure Q and optimism for the new headquarters.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2025-10 1) changing the name of Capital Improvement Project 24071 from Public Safety Facility (Police & Fire) Feasibility Study to the Manteca Police Department Headquarters; 2) amending the FY 2024‑25 Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $4,600,000 from Government Facilities Fee Fund (Fund 540) toward Capital Improvement Project 24071; 3) award LPA, Inc, the Request for Proposal for the Architecture & Engineering Services for the New Manteca Police Department Headquarters for an amount not‑to‑exceed $4,600,000; 4) update the location from 2346 West Yosemite Ave. to a location to be determined by the Police Headquarters Ad Hoc Committee; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Public Works:
C.9. 25‑025 Adopted Resolution R2025-11 approving Plans and Specifications for the Woodward Park Splash Pad and Improvements Capital Improvement Program Project (CIP 24086), approved the California Environmental Quality Act Notice (CEQA) of Exemption determination, 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 (exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Reg. § 15301(e)).
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 24‑537 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Water Capacity Fee Nexus Study; setting charges for the water capacity fee, updated water meter installation fee, and interim residential new connection fee; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution; 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, Repealing and Replacing Chapters 13.04.010 Meters Required And 13.04.020 Rules And Regulations.
Deputy Director of Engineering Somporn Boonsalat presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m.
Ravikiran Karanjkar provided public comment on the item.
Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2025-12 approving the Water Capacity Fee Nexus Study; setting charges for the water capacity fee, updated water meter installation fee, and interim residential new connection fee; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution; 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, Repealing and Replacing Chapters 13.04.010 Meters Required And 13.04.020 Rules And Regulations.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 24‑538 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Sewer Capacity Fee Nexus Study, setting charges for the Sewer Capacity Fee and the Interim Residential New Connection Fee, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution; 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, repealing and replacing Chapter 13.12. Sewer Connection Charges.
Deputy Director of Engineering Somporn Boonsalat presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. and seeing no one come forward he closed the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2025-13 approving the Sewer Capacity Fee Nexus Study, setting charges for the Sewer Capacity Fee and the Interim Residential New Connection Fee, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution; 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, repealing and replacing Chapter 13.12. Sewer Connection Charges.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Assistant City Manager Jose Jasso welcomed Interim Fire Chief Dave Rudat to the team; announced State of the City on March 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Great Wolf Lodge; reported on the progress of the Community Garden Project located in Downtown Manteca; reported updates to the State Route 99/120 Connector Project at Austin Road; announced the launch of the new online registration and digital payments system for the Manteca Senior Center; announced upcoming dances hosted by the Manteca Recreation and Community Services Department; announced the upcoming water and wastewater rate increase public information meetings on February 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., February 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and March 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.; provided historical context for the new rates; encouraged the public to obtain information at www.mantecawaterrates.org and www.mantecawastewater.org; and announced an upcoming discount program in March 2025.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher requested and received City Council consensus for the City Attorney’s Office to place an item on the agenda of February 18, 2025 regarding Laura’s Law; he welcomed and congratulated all new City employees; and expressed enthusiasm about the progress on the new Community Garden.
Councilmember Morowit announced his attendance at the East Union High School Crab Feed event; expressed his enthusiasm and provided context for the funding for the new public safety vehicle purchases for the Police Department and Fire Department; and welcomed Interim Fire Chief Dave Rudat to the team.
Councilmember Lackey welcomed Interim Fire Chief Dave Rudat to the team; reported on her attendance at the water and wastewater rate increase public community meeting on January 29, 2025; encouraged the community to attend the upcoming water and wastewater rate increase public information meetings; announced her excitement for the upcoming discount program; announced her attendance at the Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis Paint and Sip event at the Thomas Toy Community Center on January 31, 2025 and encouraged the public to visit the Center; and announced her enthusiasm for the progress on the new Community Garden.
Vice Mayor Halford welcomed Interim Fire Chief Dave Rudat to the team.
Mayor Singh welcomed Interim Fire Chief Dave Rudat to the team; requested and received City Council consensus for the City Clerk to continue soliciting applications for the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (Measure Q) for District 3 due to the lack of applicants; requested and received City Council consensus for City staff to research an amnesty program to legally formalize nonconforming accessory dwelling units (ADUs)/converted units and for staff to bring findings back to City Council for consideration; and announced the Manteca Rotary Club’s 19th Annual Super Bowl Omelet and Pancake Breakfast on February 9, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.