REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
March 4, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:12 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag salute was led by Police Chaplain Stryhanyn.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Communication from the public for item D.1.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 25‑079 Proclamation presented to the Irish American Unity Conference recognizing March 2025, as Irish American Heritage Month.
Clerk Note: The proclamation will be sent to the Irish American unity Conference Board.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Richard Carpenter provided public comment on the Louise Avenue bike lanes.
Thomas Haley provided public comment on traffic concerns on Northgate Avenue.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented except for item C.9 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
Engineering:
C.1. 25‑068 Adopted Resolution R2025-22, as a land use agency, relying on the 2024 Annual Adequate Progress Report Update provided by the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA), validating the July 5, 2016, Finding of Adequate Progress in the Reclamation District 17 Mossdale Tract Area.
C.2. 25‑078 Approved Traffic Calming Measures (speed lumps) along Locust Avenue (from Wawona Street to Tahoe Street), and along Collins Street (from Cocomo place to Sand Lane), and directed staff to take all appropriate actions necessary to implement in accordance with the Manteca Traffic Calming Program.
C.3 25‑090 Adopted Resolution R2025-23 authorizing a $59,095 increase to the Nile Garden Water Supply Project Contingency from $560,000 to $619,095 to cover the cost for Change Order 3, expenditure of the remaining grant amount, and continuing construction work; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all associated documents and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Finance:
C.4. 25‑022 Approved a three‑year contract with two additional one‑year options with ClearGov, Inc. for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $257,055.98; and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the contract and associated documents.
C.5. 25‑042 Received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2024.
Human Resources:
C.6. 25‑076 Adopted Resolution R2025-24 approving the Updated City of Manteca Rules and Regulations; and Authorized the City Manager to Approve Other Updated Administrative City Policies.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.7. 25‑082 Approved the February 18, 2025, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
C.8 25‑083 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2025-04 of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Section 13.16.011 of the Manteca Municipal Code regarding the Industrial Sewer System Service Charge for Eckert Cold Storage.
Public Works:
C.9. 25‑036 Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Lackey Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement C2024‑202 with Routeware, Inc. increasing the compensation amount by $215,000, for a total compensation amount not‑to‑exceed of $315,000 or the Capital Outlay Routing Software Project (CIP 24044) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment.
Director of Public Works Carl Brown provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Morowit) to approve amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement C2024‑202 with Routeware, Inc. increasing the compensation amount by $215,000, for a total compensation amount not‑to‑exceed of $315,000 for the Capital Outlay Routing Software Project (CIP 24044) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
C.10. 25‑038 Approved the Capital Outlay purchase of a pick‑up truck for the Solid Waste office in the amount of $44,900 from Fund 660 Solid Waste.
C.11. 25‑046 Adopted Resolution R2025-25 approving a budget appropriation from the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 280 and Community Facilities District (CFD) 550 Reserve Fund Balances for an amount not to exceed $51,000 to purchase a new mower.
C.12. 25‑047 Adopted Resolution R2025-26 approving the budget appropriation from the Golf Course Reserve Fund 620 for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to purchase two replacement mowers.
C.13. 25‑067 Adopted Resolution R2025-27 approving a budget appropriation of $18,000 from Fund 620 Golf Course Reserves and Amend the FY25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Cart Path & Curb Installation ‑ Phase I (CIP 24034) for a new project total not‑to‑exceed $98,000.
C.14. 25‑075 Adopted Resolution R2025-28 approving a budget appropriation of $400,000 dollars from Solid Waste Cost Recovery Fund 670 to purchase a Solid Waste Roll‑off Truck for the Public Works Solid Waste division.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 25‑006 Adopt a resolution approving amendments to Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Mid‑Year Budget.
Budget Manager Lana McBroom provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Lackey) to reopen public comment.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to Adopt Resolution R2025-29 approving amendments to Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Mid‑Year Budget.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 25‑074 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, amending Section 13.02.220, and adding Sections 13.04.230 and
13.16.015 of the Manteca Municipal Code and revise Table 3, Section 3 ‑ Solid Waste rate table to reflect the changes to the senior citizen discount program.
Assistant Director of Finance Matthew Boring provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Breitenbucher) to 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, amending Section 13.02.220, and adding Sections 13.04.230 and 13.16.015 of the Manteca Municipal Code and revise Table 3, Section 3 ‑ Solid Waste rate table to reflect the changes to the senior citizen discount program.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
D.3 25‑080 Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of Improvement Area No. 3 of the City of Manteca Community Facilities District No. 2023‑1 (Villa Ticino West Facilities), approving and directing the execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement, approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement, approving sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions.
Assistant Director of Finance Matthew Boring provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2025-30 authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of Improvement Area No. 3 of the City of Manteca Community Facilities District No. 2023‑1 (Villa Ticino West Facilities), approving and directing the execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement, approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement, approving sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
NOES: None
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren thanked the Finance Department for their hard work and dedication in preparing the mid-year budget; announced the upcoming water and wastewater rate increase workshop at the Manteca Transit Center on March 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.; announced the Woodward Avenue road closure (between Bella Terra Drive and Airport Way) from March 3, - March 14, 2025; announced Spring Camp for the week of March 10 – March 14, 2025, co-hosted by Recreation and Community Services Department and Manteca Unified School District at the Manteca Senior Center; announced recruitments for City boards and commissions; announced State of the City on March 13, 2025 at Great Wolfe Lodge Resort; announced the Mother Son Dance on March 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center; announced the Autism Resource Spring Festival on April 12, 2025 at Northgate Complex from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; reported on the Community Garden progress; and announced the commencement of the red-light camera program at Daniels and Airport on March 15, 2025, with fines set at $490.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Breitenbucher announced he attended the Manteca Fire Department’s Pickleball Tournament on March 1, 2025 benefitting the 2025 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Stair Climb in Seattle; reported on the success of the February 22, 2025 homeless outreach event; reported on the portables for homeless assistance and housing; and announced he had the pleasure to attend Mayor Singh’s parents’ 50th anniversary celebration.
Councilmember Morowit reported on the success of the February 22, 2025 homeless outreach event; expressed gratitude for the newly adopted senior discount program for water and wastewater rates; commented on Northgate Drive traffic issues; and thanked the public for attending the meeting.
Councilmember Lackey reported on the Fentanyl High Documentary event held on February 26, 2025 at the Manteca Transit Center; reported on the Young Adult Tobacco Purchase Survey available to youth 17-20 years old and available on the City’s social media pages; announced the upcoming Austin Road and Moffat Boulevard road work; announced the upcoming the daylight savings time change; thanked Director of Public Works Carl Brown and his staff for the tour of the wastewater facilities; and commented on the need to maintain services to accommodate growth.
Vice Mayor Halford expressed gratitude for the newly adopted senior discount program for water and wastewater rates; and commented on Northgate Drive traffic issues.
Mayor Singh thanked the public for attending the meeting; expressed gratitude for the newly adopted senior discount program for water and wastewater rates; announced that he attended last year’s Fentanyl High Documentary event; and thanked the public for attending the meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.