REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
October 21, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Lackey, Morowit, Halford, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and Flag Salute was led by Douglas Montandon, Love Inc. of Manteca.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Public Comment Communications provided by members of the public for item C.1. - Attachment 1 & 2 updated for item C.1. by City staff. - Attachment 1 – Contract, replaced by Attachment 2 - Updated Contract for Item C.26. by City staff.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 25‑540 Proclamation proclaiming October 28, 2025, as National First Responders Day.
City Council presented the proclamation to members of the Manteca Police Department, Manteca Fire Department, Manteca Public Works Department and the Manteca.
A.2. 25‑505 Proclamation proclaiming October 2025, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to members of the City of Manteca community and City employees.
A.3. 25‑537 Proclamation proclaiming October 2025, as Filipino American History Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to the Filipino Community of Manteca and Beyond, local non-profit.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Nate provided public comment on public transit.
Sudhakhar Satti provided public comment on the Manteca Municipal Code.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item C.1., C18., C.19., and C.30. pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Attorney:
Pulled by Councilmember Lackey and Vice Mayor Halford
C.1. 25‑503 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 Chapter 12.12 “Parks and Recreation Facility Use” of the Manteca Municipal Code to allow consumption of alcohol in Woodward Park and Library Park for special events.
Interim City Attorney Riana Daniel spoke briefly regarding the item and introduced Community Recreation Manager Brandy Clark who provided a an overview of the agenda item.
Unnamed citizen provided public comment on the item.
Manny Souza provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) 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 Chapter 12.12 “Parks and Recreation Facility Use” of the Manteca Municipal Code to allow consumption of alcohol in Woodward Park and Library Park for special events.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Development Services:
C.2. 25‑358 Adopted Resolution R2025-181 and approved a 2026 Building Permit Amnesty Program commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2026, to Assist Residents in Legalizing Unpermitted Residential Construction.
C.3. 25‑512 Adopted Resolution R2025-182 making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Engineering:
C.4. 25‑167 Adopted Resolution R2025-183 and approved an additional $96,125.51 in project contingency for the Main Street (Northgate Drive to Alameda Street) Bike & Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP 20005 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. 25‑330 Adopted Resolution R2025-184 and approved the shortlist of three qualified Design‑Build Firms to proceed with the Progressive Design‑Build procurement process for the WQCF Ammonia Side Stream Treatment (CIP No. 25005) and Ultra‑Violet Disinfection System Rehabilitation (CIP No. 25004) Project and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.6. 25‑414 Adopted Resolution R2025-185 and accepted Public Improvements for Cerri, Unit No. 5 (Tract 4104); 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.7. 25‑458 Adopted Resolution R2025-186 and approved California Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement 10‑0591 for State Route 120/Airport Way Diverging Diamond Interchange (CIP 23031) and Cooperative Agreement 10‑0592 for State Route 120/Main Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (CIP 23032) for project oversight for the Project Approval and Environmental Document Phase (PA&ED); and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.8. 25‑493 Adopted Resolution R2025-187 and approved the Improvement Agreement and Final Map for The Trails of Manteca Unit No. 7, Tract 3738; authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the Final Map.
C.9. 25‑497 Adopted Resolution R2025-188 and accepted a Grant Deed from Richard Quaresma et al for 17,121 square feet of right‑of‑way on 2793 S. Main Street, to comply with the Conditions of Approval for the Griffin Park subdivision.
C.10. 25‑500 Approved STAA Route for Vanderbilt Circle; authorized staff to install the appropriate signage; and authorized the City Engineer to take all steps necessary to finalize the STAA Route.
C.11. 25‑536 Adopted Resolution R2025-189 and accepted Public Improvements for Villa Ticino West Unit No. 3, Tract 4124; 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.12. 25‑556 Adopted Resolution R2025-190 and accepted Public Improvements for the Drain 5 Relocation for the Villa Ticino West Tentative Map; 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.
Finance:
C.13. 25‑377 Adopted Resolution R2025-191 and approved Fiscal Year 2024‑25 year‑end budget adjustments; and received and filed Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Fourth Quarter Budget Update and Financial Performance Summary for the period ending June 30, 2025.
C.14. 25‑448 Adopted Resolution R2025-192 and approved an amendment with Tyler Technologies to migrate New World ERP to Software as a Service (SaaS) in an amount not‑to‑exceed $342,243; approved an agreement with SDI Presence LLC (SDI) for consulting services in an amount not‑to‑exceed $93,510; approved the purchase of receipt printers in an amount $7,500; approved a project contingency of $20,000 for any unforeseen project cost; approved related budget appropriations; and authorized City Manager or designee to execute the agreements and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.15. 25‑499 Received and filed the Annual Report by the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee.
C.16. 25‑518 Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2022‑23 audit report: Transportation Development Act and Measure K Funds Non‑Transit Purposes and Transit Audit.
C.17. 25‑529 Received and filed Fiscal Year 2025‑26 First Quarter Budget Update and Financial Performance Summary for the period ending September 30, 2025.
Fire Department:
Pulled by Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Morowit and Mayor Singh C.18. 25‑513 Adopt a resolution accepting the SAFER Grant (EMW‑2024‑FF‑00278) in the amount not to exceed $2,692,300 for nine (9) firefighters over the three (3) year period of performance and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all grant‑related documents and take all necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Deputy Fire Chief Franco Torrice provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
Unnamed citizen provided public comment on the item.
Manny Souza provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Lackey) to Adopt Resolution R2025-193 and accept the SAFER Grant (EMW‑2024‑FF‑00278) in the amount not to exceed $2,692,300 for nine (9) firefighters over the three (3) year period of performance and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant‑related documents and take all necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Pulled by Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Morowit and Mayor Singh C.19. 25‑534 Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program; approving a cost‑sharing agreement in the total amount of $790,225 for the Federal Budget Period of September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027; authorizing a budget appropriation to the Fire Grants Fund (Fund 120) in the amount of $718,387 for both revenue and expenditure accounts for the purchase (Capital Outlay Project 26101); and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents and take any actions required to ensure successful completion of the grant activities and related purchases.
Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Dennis provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Lackey) to Adopt Resolution R2025-194 and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program; approve a cost‑sharing agreement in the total amount of $790,225 for the Federal Budget Period of September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027; authorize a budget appropriation to the Fire Grants Fund (Fund 120) in the amount of $718,387 for both revenue and expenditure accounts for the purchase (Capital Outlay Project 26101); and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents and take any actions required to ensure successful completion of the grant activities and related purchases.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.20. 25‑544 Approved a three‑year agreement with On Duty Health LLC for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $155,000 to provide comprehensive on‑duty firefighter wellness and medical exams; and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement.
Human Resources:
C.21. 25‑496 Adopted Resolution R2025-195 and approved: 1) Urban Forestry Maintenance Technician Trainee job classification; 2) Updated OE3 Salary Matrix; and 3) Updated Side Letter Agreement with OE3 regarding Flex Staffing.
C.22. 25‑498 Adopted Resolution R2025-196 and approved a Contract for Services Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC (“DAC”), in an amount not‑to‑exceed $200,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
C.23. 25‑557 Adopted Resolution R2025-197 and approved budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 to cover an increase of the City’s contribution toward employee medical insurance premiums and the stipend for employees who waive medical insurance coverage, effective January 1, 2026.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.24. 25‑494 Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025.
Police Department:
C.25. 25‑519 Adopted Resolution R2025-198 and accepted a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (CA OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.); approved an agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $130,000 for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026); appropriated $130,000 to Police Grants (Fund 150) revenue and expenditure accounts; and authorized the Chief of Police to sign said agreement.
Public Works:
C.26. 25‑328 Adopted Resolution R2025-199 and awarded the contract for the upgrades to the CNG Safety System for Fleet Shop to Anaba Construction, Inc. in an amount not‑to‑exceed $173,211 with a ten percent (10%) contingency for a total not‑to‑exceed $190,532; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any subsequent amendments, including related budget adjustments, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.27. 25‑495 Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (C2024‑201) with Routeware, Inc., increased the compensation of $269,873 for year two and $525,127 for year three, for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $895,000 for solid waste software services that includes route efficiency, compliance monitoring, service verification and a public mobile application for the residents that includes Solid Waste education and outreach, for a term ending December 29, 2027, and Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment.
C.28. 25‑517 Adopted Resolution R2025-200 and determined Diede Construction, Inc. to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Wastewater Quality Control Facility (WQCF) Breakroom and Operator Control Room Remodel Project (CIP 24047), awarded the construction contract to Diede Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,909,000 and approved a project construction contingency not‑to exceed $190,900 (10%), for a total construction budget of $2,099,900; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.29. 25‑526 Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (C2023‑182) with Big Truck Rental, LLC increasing the compensation amount by $970,000 for a total compensation amount not‑to‑exceed of $2,045,000 and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the amendment.
Pulled by Councilmember Lackey and Vice Mayor Halford
C.30. 25‑528 Adopt a resolution acknowledging that the Manteca City Council was notified by the Public Works Department that Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid (PFHxS), chemicals commonly used in a wide range of products and industrial processes, were detected in raw water source samples from Wells 19 and 22, at levels exceeding the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Notification Levels; and authorize the Public Works Department to forward the resolution to the DDW.
Deputy Director of Public Works George Montross responded to questions from City Council.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to Adopt Resolution R2025-201 and acknowledge that the Manteca City Council was notified by the Public Works Department that Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid (PFHxS), chemicals commonly used in a wide range of products and industrial processes, were detected in raw water source samples from Wells 19 and 22, at levels exceeding the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Notification Levels; and authorize the Public Works Department to forward the resolution to the DDW.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 25‑510 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution accepting the User Fee Update Report by Willdan Financial Services establishing revised fees for the Public Works Department ‑ Parks Planning and Development Division.
Deputy Director of Public Works Kevin Fant provided an overview of the agenda item and introduced Tony Thrasher from Willdan Financial Services who provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. and seeing no one come forward, Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2025-202 accepting the User Fee Update Report by Willdan Financial Services establishing revised fees for the Public Works Department ‑ Parks Planning and Development Division.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 25‑530 Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca amending Title 15, Buildings and Construction, and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12, including identified appendices), including carrying forward of adoption of local amendments to the Building Standards Code from previously filed Ordinance O2022‑22.
Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. and seeing no one come forward, Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Morowit) to waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca amending Title 15, Buildings and Construction, and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12, including identified appendices), including carrying forward of adoption of local amendments to the Building Standards Code from previously filed Ordinance O2022‑22.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
E.1. 25‑548 Interview and appoint nine applicants to the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission with terms beginning immediately, and ending August 31, 2026, or 2027, and direct the City Clerk to continue to solicit applications for the remaining vacancies.
City Clerk Candini-Tilton provided a brief overview of the agenda item. City Council considered interviewed the following applicants:
· Mark Josiah Ramos Bacnis
· Claire Carroll
· Nihar Jain
· Navtej Bains Singh
· Sachman Singh
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Morowit) to appoint the following to the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission:
· Siddhanth Anbarasan with a term ending August 31, 2027. · Mark Josiah Ramos Bacnis with a term ending August 31, 2027. · Claire Carroll with a term ending August 31, 2027.
· Emily Guptill with a term ending August 31, 2027.
· Baltej Singh with a term ending August 31, 2027.
· Nihar Jain with a term ending August 31, 2026.
· Japjot Saini with a term ending August 31, 2026
· Navtej Bains Singh with a term ending August 31, 2026. · Sachman Singh with a term ending August 31, 2027.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
F.1. 25‑274 Receive an annual update on the Pavement Maintenance Program and provide direction regarding Council priorities.
Associate Engineer Alfredo Mijango provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
Unnamed citizens provided public comment on the item.
Kitty Walker provided public comment on the item.
Unnamed citizen provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to accept the annual update on the Pavement Maintenance Program.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
F.2. 25‑520 Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manteca approving, authorizing and directing execution of certain financing documents and directing certain related actions in connection with financing and refinancing certain improvements to the city’s wastewater system.
Interim Finance Director Matt Boring provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2025-203 of the City Council of the City of Manteca approving, authorizing and directing execution of certain financing documents and directing certain related actions in connection with financing and refinancing certain improvements to the city’s wastewater system
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Council recessed at 8:13 p.m.
F.3. 25‑319 Receive a presentation regarding the City’s options with regulating flags on City property and provide direction to staff.
City Council readjourned to session at 8:28 p.m.
Interim City Attorney Riana Daniel introduced Mona Ebrahimi who provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Kitty Walker provided public comment on the item.
George Terry provided public comment on the item.
Ron Light provided public comment on the item.
Manny Souza provided public comment on the item.
City Council gave consensus for option two, with direction to allow City-owned leased properties to fly flags of their choice, and to permit department flags to be flown, along with the U.S., State, and City flags.
G. 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
H. 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
I. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK