REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
February 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Lackey, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and Flag Salute was led by Dr. Harinder Singh.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Item C.4. and C.5. – adding a position breakdown
- Item D.2. updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan and updated PowerPoint presentation.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 25‑648 Proclamation proclaiming February 4, 2026, as Saka Nakodar Day.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Dr. Harinder Singh.
A.2. 26‑046 Proclamation proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month.
The City Council presented the proclamation to Gwendolyn Grace from the Senior Center along with City of Manteca employees and Community Members.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Davn Trasc provided public comment regarding the City Council Proclamation Policy.
Robert Blum provided public comment regarding a potentially useful option for the Manteca Police Department.
Clarie Carol invited the City Council and City staff to a career fair on February 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Thomas Toy Center.
Jackie McElroy provided public comment regarding current health care and ballot initiatives.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented except for item C.4 pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Engineering:
C.1. 25‑411 Adopted Resolution R2026-18 and approved an Agreement for Services with Carollo Engineers, Incorporated for the preparation of a Storm Drain Master Plan (CIP ENG26003) in the amount of $888,867 with additional $355,930 in optional tasks for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,244,797; Close and unencumber $244,801 from the French Camp Outlet Canal Master Study (CIP 18056) from the Development Services fund (Fund 340); amending the 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Plan to reallocate $244,801 from Development Services fund (Fund 340) to the Storm Drain Master Plan (CIP ENG26003); 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.2. 25‑626 Adopted Resolution R2026-19 and approved an Agreement for Services with Wood Rodgers, Incorporated for the Nile Garden Well 30 Water Supply Project (CIP 21026 and CIP 21034) located in Palmer Memorial Park for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $15,000; approved Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown & Caldwell (C2023‑84) in the amount of $120,344 for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,151,255; approved a project contingency of $166,051; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Finance:
C.3. 26‑035 Received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Human Resources:
C.4. 26‑054 Pulled by Councilmember Halford
Adopt a resolution approving: 1) New and updated job classifications; 2) Salary Schedule Updated for the Unrepresented Executive Management Group; 3) Salary Schedule Updated for the Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit; 4) Updated Unrepresented Executive Management Compensation Plan Document; 5) Updated Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit Compensation Plan Document; and 6) Appropriations to fund the recommended changes.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2026-20 approving: 1) New and updated job classifications; 2) Salary Schedule Updated for the Unrepresented Executive Management Group; 3) Salary Schedule Updated for the Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit; 4) Updated Unrepresented Executive Management Compensation Plan Document; 5) Updated Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit Compensation Plan Document; and 6) Appropriations to fund the recommended changes.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.5. 26‑061 Approved an Employment Agreement for Kevin Jorgensen II to serve as Assistant City Manager.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.6. 26‑052 Approved the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026.
C.7. 26‑053 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and Adopted Ordinance O2026-01 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 alter park hours.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 26‑044 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for planning services for the Downtown Specific Plan, for $945,992, plus 5% contingency of $47,300, for a total not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $993,292; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and change orders within the approved amount.
Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck who provided a brief overview of the agenda report and introduced Project Manager Chelse Payne from Ascent Environmental, Inc. who presented a brief PowerPoint.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Lackey) to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, inc. for planning services for the Downtown Specific Plan, for $945,992, plus 5% contingency of $47,300, for a total not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $993,292; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and change orders within the approved amount.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 26‑060 Adopt a resolution approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Recreation Manager Brandy Clark provided a brief overview of the agenda report and introduced Andrew Wickham from LPA who presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Singh) to adopt Resolution R2026-21 approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.3. 26‑011 Adopt a resolution approving amendments to Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Mid‑Year Budget; and receive and file Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Second Quarter Budget Update and Financial Performance Summary for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Director of Finance Matthew Boring provided a brief overview of the agenda report and introduced Senior Budget Analyst Lo Olmos who presented a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Morowit) to adopt Resolution R2026-22 approving amendments to Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Mid‑Year Budget; and receive and file Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Second Quarter Budget Update and Financial Performance Summary for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
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 8:18 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK