SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
March 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 3:31 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: None.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
B. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Singh adjourned to closed session at 3:32 p.m.
B.1. 25‑139 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Jane Doe v. Doe 1 (School); Doe 2 (City); Does 3‑50, Case No.: STK‑CV‑UNPI‑2022‑0010913 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.2. 25‑140 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Fernand v. City of Manteca, Case No.:
STK‑CV‑UNPI‑2024‑0000572 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.3. 25‑141 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Fairley v. City of Manteca, et al., Case No.: STK‑CV‑UAT‑2024‑0007378 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.4. 25‑142 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Overheul v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, City of Manteca, et al., Case No.: STK‑CV‑UPl‑2024‑0011727 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.5. 25‑143 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Bedard v. City of Manteca, et al., Case No.: STK‑CV‑UAT‑2023‑0005418 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.6. 25‑144 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) – Padilla v. City of Manteca, Case No.:
STK‑CV‑UAT‑2023‑7832 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
B.7. 25‑145 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ ANTICIPATED LITIGATION– (Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)) – One (1) case. The receipt of a claim pursuant to a written communication from a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs threatening litigation, of which the non‑exempt claim or communication is available for public inspection; and a statement made by a person outside of a public meeting within the responsibility of the City Council (and a summary of said statement is available for public inspection). Govt. Code § 54956.9(e)(3); Govt. Code § 54956.9(e)(5).
B.8. 25‑146 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6): City designated representatives: Toni Lundgren, City Manager, Jose Jasso, Assistant City Manager, and Stephanie Van teyn, Director of Human Resources. Employee Organizations: Manteca Firefighters IAFF Local 1874.
B.9. 25‑151 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS ‑ (Gov. Code § 54956.8): City Negotiators: Toni Lundgren, City Manager; Brad Wungluck, Interim Director, Development Services; Michael Selling, Deputy Director of Engineering; and David Rudat, Interim Fire Chief ‑ APNs: 241‑260‑33, 241‑260‑44, 241‑410‑19 and 241‑410‑20 (San Joaquin County) ‑ Under Negotiation: Price, Discussion, and/or Terms of Potential Purchase, Sale, and/or Land Exchange
B.10. 25‑147 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS ‑ (Gov. Code § 54956.8): City Negotiators: Toni Lundgren, City Manager; Brad Wungluck, Interim Director, Development Services; Kevin Jorgensen, City Engineer; and Daniella G. Green, Assistant City Attorney – 13102 Union Road, Manteca, CA 95336 APNs: 204‑050‑21, 22, & 42 (San Joaquin County) Under Negotiation: Price, Discussion and/or Terms of Potential Purchase.
B.11. 25‑148 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION ‑ (Govt. Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)) ‑ Lutzow v. City of Manteca, Case No.:
STK‑CV‑UOE‑2021‑0006054 (San Joaquin Superior Court)
C. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Upon returning to open session at 6:26 p.m., City Attorney David noted no reportable action for items B.1. through B.10. and the following reportable action for item B.11.: The City Council, by unanimous vote, has approved a settlement agreement between the Plaintiff and the City exclusively paid for by the insurance carrier liability pool of the City, Employment Risk Management Authority, a one-time payment of $220,000, The City Council has delegated authority to the City Manager, Toni Lundgren, to execute any and all documents associated with the settlement agreement, including execution of the settlement agreement.
D. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK