REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
March 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Lackey, Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE:
Invocation and flag solute was led by Senior Pastor Scott Hoag, Cornerstone Church.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS:
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental reports:
- Two public comments received for Item C.1., with a request from the public to have the item pulled from the consent calendar for discussion.
- Two public comments received for from the public for item D.1., and City staff added Attachment 6 – Response to BIA of the Greater Valley Comment Letter.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 26‑073 Proclamation proclaiming March 2026, as Irish American Heritage Month.
The City Council read the proclamation into the record.
Clerk Note: The proclamation will be mailed to the requesters.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment regarding City infrastructure and street public improvements.
Tony Soars provided public comment regarding Solid Waste issues and positive interactions with the Development Services Department.
Charles Paz provided public comment regarding sidewalk vendors.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented except for item C.1. pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 26‑086 Pulled by a Member of the Public
Adopt a resolution awarding an agreement to Manteca Property Services (MPS) for Citywide Clean‑Up Services and Homeless Encampment Support in an amount not‑to exceed of $157,100 for Citywide Clean‑Up Services and Homeless Encampment Support; and authorize the City Manager or their 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.
Clerk Note: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the item did not require the adoption of a resolution and she read correct agenda item title into the record.
Andy Dobbs provided public comment on the item.
Bryce Muck provided public comment on the item.
Charles Paz provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to approve an agreement with Manteca Property Services (MPS) for Citywide Clean-Up Services and Homeless Encampment Support in an amount not-to exceed of $157,100 for Citywide Clean-Up Services and Homeless Encampment Support; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.2. 26‑122 Approved Amendment No. 1 to Contract for Services (C2025‑158) with Haggerty Construction, Inc. increasing the compensation amount by $34,275.05, increasing the total not‑to‑exceed contract amount from $944,380.80 to $978,655.85; and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
Engineering:
C.3. 25‑587 Adopted Resolution R2026-33 and approved an Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for the Project Approval and Environmental Document phase for the State Route 120 & Airport Way Diverging Diamond Interchange Project (CIP 23031) and the State Route 120 & Main Street Diverging Diamond Interchange Project (CIP 23032) for an amount not to exceed $3,600,000; Approve a Budget Appropriation of Public Facilities Implementation Plan Transportation funds (Fund 590) totaling $600,000 ($300,000 each) to CIPs 23031 and 23032; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.4. 26‑023 Adopted Resolution R2026-34 and approved the Improvement Agreement for Manteca Storage located at 2430 W. Atherton Drive (APN 268‑300‑01), approximately 2,000 west of S. Airport Way and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement.
C.5. 26‑077 Adopted Resolution R2026-35 and accepted a Grant Deed and Grant of Easements from Patrick Laughlin, Ranjit Khagura, Ravinder Singh Thiara, Sureena Shalini Bains Thiara, Jinder S. Thiara, and Michelle L. Symes‑Thiara for the 152,065 square feet of real property for right‑of‑way purposes, an Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) easement, and a waterline maintenance and access easement at 2430 W. Atherton Drive (APN 268‑300‑01), located approximately 2,000 west of S. Airport Way, as required for development of the Manteca Storage project.
C.6. 26‑103 Adopted Resolution R2026-36 and approved two budget appropriations of $48,766 from the Highway Interchange Fund (Fund 240) and $806 from the Traffic Signal Fund (Fund 220) to the Safe Route to Schools Project (CIP# 23006); 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.7. 26‑083 Approved a contract for professional audit services with The Pun Group, LLP for a three‑year term, with two (2) optional one‑year extensions, for a total contract amount not‑to‑exceed $702,631 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.8. 26‑116 Approved the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting Minutes for February 19, 2026.
C.9. 26‑117 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance O2026-02 of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Chapter 10.68 “Bicycles” of the Manteca Municipal Code to restrict organized, planned, or street takeovers, and imposing impound fees for violations.
Police Department:
C.10. 26‑102 Adopted Resolution R2026-37 and approved a budget appropriation of $141,754 in the Government Facilities Fees Fund (Fund 540) to Capital Improvement Project 24071 ‑ Manteca Police Department Headquarters; approved a 2nd Amendment to contract C2025‑28 with LPA, Inc increasing the contract amount by $141,754 from $4,598,610, to $4,740,364 for costs associated with add service and updated scope of work as to the survey, traffic signal design and off‑site frontage improvements for the new police headquarters; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 25‑607 Hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution adopting the Government Building Facilities Nexus Fee Study and Capital Improvement Plan and setting charges for the Government Building Facilities Fee and finding that adoption of the Resolution is not a project, or, in the alternative, if the adoption of the Resolution is a project, it is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck provided a brief overview of the agenda report and introduced consultant Megan Quinn who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2026-38 adopting the Government Building Facilities Nexus Fee Study and Capital Improvement Plan and setting charges for the Government Building Facilities Fee and finding that adoption of the Resolution is not a project, or, in the alternative, if the adoption of the Resolution is a project, it is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 26‑091 Receive a presentation and provide direction to City staff on the City of Manteca’s Safe and Sane Fireworks Program.
Fire Chief Steven Islas provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
Clerk Note: City Council directed City Staff to move forward with the following actions:
· 14 booths for 2026
· Raise permit booth fees to $250 commencing in 2026
· Receive fireworks, signage, and demonstrations from firework providers
· Application fee of $35 commencing in 2027
F. 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
G. 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
H. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK