REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
September 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
Absent: Lackey, Halford
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and Flag Salute was led by Cecily Ballungay from Hope Ministries.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Four communications provided by members of the public for item C.2.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 25‑472 Proclamation proclaiming September 2025 as Senior Center Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Senior Center Staff and volunteers.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tra provided public comment regarding large events at community parks.
David Cushman provided public comment requesting a letter of action opposing Proposition 50.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment regarding Fire Station 6.
Mary Kenifick provided public comment regarding Proposition 50.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar approved as presented except for item C.2. and C.7. being pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
City Manager:
C.1. 25‑487 Adopted Resolution R2025-171 to Sponsor a Homekey+ Application for The Way Veterans Village Project in Collaboration with The WellNest Group; authorized the City of Manteca to serve as the Lead Applicant to sponsor a joint application with The WellNest Group to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in response to the Homekey Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), authorized the City and The WellNest Group to jointly apply for Homekey+ grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to submit the application and, if awarded, to carry out all actions required to accept and administer the funds.
Engineering:
C.2. 25‑407 Pulled by a member of the public.
Adopt a resolution approving the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for The Trails of Manteca Unit No. 6, Tract 3739; authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the Final Map.
Director of Engineering Kevin Jorgensen provided a brief overview of the agenda report.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to approve Resolution R2025-172 and approved the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for The Trails of Manteca Unit No. 6, Tract 3739; authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the Final Map.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
C.3. 25‑424 Adopted Resolution R2025-173 and accepted all improvements for the Nile Garden Well 30 Water Supply Project ‑ Well Drilling (CIP 21026 & 21034) 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.4. 25‑443 Adopted Resolution R2025-174 and approved grading and construction of improvements prior to filing of Final Maps for the Dutra Property Subdivision.
C.5. 25‑452 Adopted Resolution R2025-175 and accepted Public Improvements for Yosemite Greens (Tract 4081); approved exoneration of the Performance Bond; approved exoneration of the Labor and Materials Bond six (6) months after the date of acceptance; and approved exoneration of the Warranty Bond twelve (12) months after the date of acceptance.
C.6. 25‑486 Adopted Resolution R2025-176 and accepted a Grant Deed from Anil Manhas and Karamjit Kaur Sran for 2,395 square feet of real property for right‑of‑way purposes at 285 S. Austin Road (APN 228‑020‑48).
Fire Department:
C.7. 25‑457 Pulled for Discussion by Councilmember Morowit.
Approve the purchase of SCOTT X3 Pro Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Allstar Fire Equipment for a total of $999,190.97 utilizing the Houston‑Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy) contract #EE11‑24 and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents and take any actions required to ensure the successful completion of this purchase.
Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Dennis provided a brief overview of the agenda report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to approve the purchase of SCOTT X3 Pro Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Allstar Fire Equipment for a total of $999,190.97 utilizing the Houston‑Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy) contract #EE11‑24 and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents and take any actions required to ensure the successful completion of this purchase.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
Human Resources:
C.8. 25‑463 Adopted Resolution R2025-177 and approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Manteca and the Manteca Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1874 (Fire Unit).
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.9. 25‑446 Approved the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2025.
C.10. 25‑465 Waived the second reading by substitution of title and adopted Ordinance O2025-16 of the City Council of the City of Manteca levying special taxes within City of Manteca Community Facilities District No. 2025‑1 (Indelicato Facilities and Services).
Police Department:
C.11. 25‑461 Adopted Resolution R2025-178 and approved the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report and renewed Ordinance 2.40.030, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 25‑409 Adopt a resolution approving the Manteca Traffic Calming Program 2025 Citywide Guidelines, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Engineering Somporn Boonsalat provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to adopt Resolution R2025-179 and approve the Manteca Traffic Calming Program 2025 Citywide Guidelines, and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution as amended to include traffic calming features to City road projects that front schools and City parks.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
D.2. 25‑464 Adopt a Resolution approving an Employment Agreement between Riana Daniel and the City of Manteca to serve as Interim City Attorney, and the updated Executive Management Salary Matrix.
Director of Human Resources Stephanie Van Steyn provided a brief overview of the agenda report.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2025-180 and approve an Employment Agreement between Riana Daniel and the City of Manteca to serve as Interim City Attorney, and the updated Executive Management Salary Matrix.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
D.3. 25‑485 Staff recommended that the City Council provide direction on supporting the City Managers Sales Tax Working Group's proposed recommendations to change the allocation of the Bradley‑Burns 1% sales tax on e‑commerce transactions, and to direct staff to communicate this support to Cal Cities and relevant legislative bodies.
Interim Director of Finance Matthew Boring provided a brief overview of the agenda report and provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to approve staff’s recommendation that the City Council provide direction on supporting the City Managers Sales Tax Working Group's proposed recommendations to change the allocation of the Bradley‑Burns 1% sales tax on e‑commerce transactions, and to direct staff to communicate this support to Cal Cities and relevant legislative bodies.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Halford, Lackey
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Toni Lundgren provided various updates and announcements. These comments can be heard on the website under the meeting here:
https://www.manteca.gov/departments/legislative-services-city-clerk/city-council-video
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor and Council provided various updates and announcements. These comments can be heard on the website under the meeting here:
https://www.manteca.gov/departments/legislative-services-city-clerk/city-council-video
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK