REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
August 18, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:07 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Vice Mayor Lackey, Mayor Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation and flag salute led by Mrs. Marcia Munroe, Baha'i Faith.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Communication received from the public for item C.15. - Petition and communications received from the public for item D.2. - Updated PowerPoint from City Staff on item D.4.
- Communications received from the public for item D.5.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 26‑358 Proclamation proclaiming August 2‑8, 2026, National Health Center Week presented to Yamilet Valladolid Director of Government and Community Affairs at Golden Valley Health Centers.
A.2. 26‑378 Certificates of Recognition presented to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Conference participants.
A.3. 26‑404 Received a brief presentation by Budget Manager Lana McBroom regarding the community budget engagement initiative including a public survey and upcoming workshops.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brad Peters provided public comment regarding American With Disabilities Act concerns.
Darryl Baine provided public comment regarding overgrown bushes on City property and sidewalk concerns.
Mike De Anda provided public comment regarding employee contracts.
Troy Stein provided public comment and updates on STOP human trafficking.
Jennifer Greenwood provided public comment regarding employee contracts.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the Manteca General Plan.
Frank provided public comment regarding employee contracts.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item C.3., C.6., C.12. and C.15. being pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 26‑387 Adopted Resolution R2026-128 and approved a purchase and sale agreement between the Successor Agency to the Manteca Redevelopment Agency, as seller, and the City of Manteca, as buyer, for the property owned by the Successor Agency at at 555 Industrial Park Drive in the City with the closing conditioned upon Oversight Board approval; and authorized City Manager or designee to execute agreement and other associate documents.
C.2. 26‑388 Approved an agreement with Peterson Roofing for roof replacement at the Qualex Building located at 555 Industrial Park Drive in the amount of $389,674 and approved a contingency of $38,968 (10%), for a total of $428,642; and approved an agreement with A‑1 Remediation Service for $151,716 and approved a contingency of $15,172, for a total of $166,888; approved an agreement with JC Wagner and Associates, Inc. for an amount up to $150,000 and approved a contingency of $15,000 for a total of $165,000; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute agreement and all associated documents.
C.3. 26‑411 Pulled by Councilmember Morowit
Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of one (1) refurbished 8’x40’ insulated dog kennel container from Vault, Co. for use at the City’s Unsheltered Emergency Center; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all associated documents to accept the donation.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2026-129 accepted the donation of one (1) refurbished 8’x40’ insulated dog kennel container from Vault, Co. for use at the City’s Unsheltered Emergency Center; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute agreement and all associated documents to accept the donation.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.4. 26‑424 Staff recommended that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 City Council Goals and Priorities Work Plan.
Engineering:
C.5. 26‑340 Adopted Resolution R2026-130 and approved an agreement for services with Mozamo Engineering for construction management and inspection services for the Yosemite Avenue Improvement Project CIP No. 26039 in an amount not‑to‑exceed $304,013.47; 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. 26‑363 Pulled by a member of the public
Approve Traffic Calming Measures (speed lumps) along: Sandra St. (between Dolcinea Ln. and Austin Rd. ‑ District #2); Leo St. (between Dolcinea Ln. and Sandra St. ‑ District #2); Elm Ave. (between Elm Ct. and Argonaut St. ‑ District #3); Fishback Rd. (between Westport St. and Daniels St. ‑ District #1); Coffeeberry Ln. (between Feverfew St. and Catmint St. ‑ District #2); and directed staff to take all appropriate actions necessary to implement the measures in accordance with the City of Manteca Traffic Calming Program 2025 Citywide Guidelines.
Darryl Baine provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Halford) to approve Traffic Calming Measures (speed lumps) along: Sandra St. (between Dolcinea Ln. and Austin Rd. ‑ District #2); Leo St. (between Dolcinea Ln. and Sandra St. ‑ District #2); Elm Ave. (between Elm Ct. and Argonaut St. ‑ District #3); Fishback Rd. (between Westport St. and Daniels St. ‑ District #1); Coffeeberry Ln. (between Feverfew St. and Catmint St. ‑ District #2); and directed staff to take all appropriate actions necessary to implement the measures in accordance with the City of Manteca Traffic Calming Program 2025 Citywide Guidelines.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
C.7. 26‑382 Adopted Resolution R2026-131 and approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C2025‑04 with TRC Engineers, Inc. for the Main Street (Northgate Drive to Alameda Street) Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project CIP No. 20005 in the amount of $18,460.28 for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $314,757.40 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. 26‑403 Adopted Resolution R2026-132 and amended the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Program to include the South Main Street Improvements Project and assigned a new Capital Improvement Project Number; approved the California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption determination; approved the Plans; approved an appropriation of $500,000.00 from PFIP Transportation to the new Capital Improvement Project; and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution (Exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15301(c)).
Finance:
C.9. 26‑349 Received and filed the Annual Report by the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee.
C.10. 26‑389 Adopted Resolution R2026-133 and approved updates to the City’s Investment Policy and received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ending June 30, 2026
C.11. 26‑392 Adopted Resolution R2026-134 and approved the City of Manteca Fund Balance and Reserve Policy; the City of Manteca Travel and Expenditure Reimbursement Policy; the City of Manteca Purchase Card Policy; and the City of Manteca Capital Asset Policy.
Fire Department:
C.12. 26‑370 Pulled by Councilmember Morowit
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group in an amount not to exceed $554,054 to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services for the development of Manteca Fire Station No. 6 and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Morowit) to approve a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group in an amount not to exceed $554,054 to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services for the development of Manteca Fire Station No. 6 and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement and any associated documents.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Human Resources:
C.13. 26‑373 Recommended that the City Council Approve a Side Letter Agreement to amend the sick leave provision in the Manteca Public Safety Management Association (MPSMA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.14. 26‑355 Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026.
Police Department:
C.15. 26‑399 Pulled by Councilmembers Morowit, Vice Mayor Lackey, and Mayor Singh Adopt a resolution and approved Amendment No.1 to Contract Services Agreement (C2023‑162) with Flock Safety for the addition of six (6) Flock Condor cameras at an annual cost of $18,000 for the remaining three (3) years of the agreement, plus a one‑time installation fee of $1,500, for a total contract increase amount not‑to‑exceed $55,500, and further authorized the City Manager, without further Council action, to procure additional Flock Condor camera units of the same type in future years, subject to appropriated funding within the Police Department's approved annual budget and compliance with the City's Purchasing Policy.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2026-135 and approved Amendment No.1 to Contract Services Agreement (C2023‑162) with Flock Safety for the addition of six (6) Flock Condor cameras at an annual cost of $18,000 for the remaining three (3) years of the agreement, plus a one‑time installation fee of $1,500, for a total contract increase amount not‑to‑exceed $55,500, and further authorized the City Manager, without further Council action, to procure additional Flock Condor camera units of the same type in future years, subject to appropriated funding within the Police Department's approved annual budget and compliance with the City's Purchasing Policy.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Singh
NOES: Lackey
Public Works:
C.16. 26‑301 Adopted Resolution R2026-136 and accepted all improvements for the CNG Safety Systems Project (CIP 24121) 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.17. 26‑381 Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (C2023‑182) with Big Truck Rental, LLC increased the compensation amount by $1,100,000 for a total compensation amount not‑to‑exceed of $3,145,000 and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the amendment.
C.18. 26‑406 Adopted Resolution R2026-137 and awarded a contract to Barth Roofing Company in the amount of $148,050 and approved a 10% contingency of $14,805 for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $162,855 for the replacement of the roof and gutters at Fire Station No. 2, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents consistent with the City's Purchasing Policy.
C.19. 26‑407 Adopted Resolution R2026-138 and accepted all improvements for the Woodward Park Splash Pad and Improvements Project (CIP 24086) as complete, authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and authorizing 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.
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 7:51 p.m.
Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 26‑360 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Manteca Transit Fixed‑Route Redesign Network; and authorizing implementation of the proposed redesigned Fixed‑Route network effective October 1, 2026.
Transit Manager Juan Portillo presented a brief report.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Darryl Baine provided public comment on the item.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2026-139 approving the Manteca Transit Fixed‑Route Redesign Network; and authorizing implementation of the proposed redesigned Fixed‑Route network effective October 1, 2026.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 26‑361 Conduct a public hearing and consider an Addendum to the City of Manteca General Plan Update EIR prepared for the Batch GPA ‑ Sites 1 through 4 Project pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA 26‑52) amending the land use designation of the project parcels identified in Sites 1 through 4 Project; and 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 the Zoning Map set forth in Section 17.20.040 of Chapter 17.20 of Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code by rezoning the project parcels identified in the Sites 1 through 4 Project (Rezone (26‑52).
Associate Planner Sol Jobrack presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Sukant provided public comment on the item.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to consider an Addendum to the City of Manteca General Plan Update EIR prepared for the Batch GPA ‑ Sites 1 through 4 Project pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; adopted Resolution R2026-140 and approved General Plan Amendment (GPA 26‑52) amended the land use designation of the project parcels identified in Sites 1 through 4 Project; and waived 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 the Zoning Map set forth in Section 17.20.040 of Chapter 17.20 of Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code by rezoning the project parcels identified in the Sites 1 through 4 Project (Rezone (26‑52).
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.3. 26‑362 Conduct a public hearing for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion, Batch GPA Site 5 Project, and adopt a resolution making the necessary findings to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2026040460) and its associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the project; adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment redesignating the project parcels identified in the Batch GPA Site 5 Project; and waive the first reading by substitution of title and introduce an ordinance of the city council of the city of Manteca, state of California, amending the zoning map set forth in section 17.20.040 of chapter 17.20, of title 17 of the Manteca municipal code by rezoning the batch gpa site 5 project parcels from planned development (pd), light industrial (m1), and limited multiple family dwelling (r2) to the mixed use commercial (cmu) zone district..
Associate Planner Sol Jobrack presented a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m., and seeing no one come forward, Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2026-141 making the necessary findings to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2026040460) and its associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the project; adopted Resolution R2026-142 and approved a General Plan Amendment redesignating the project parcels identified in the Batch GPA Site 5 Project; and waived the first reading by substitution of title and introduce an ordinance of the city council of the city of Manteca, state of California, amending the zoning map set forth in section 17.20.040 of chapter 17.20, of title 17 of the Manteca municipal code by rezoning the batch gpa site 5 project parcels from planned development (pd), light industrial (m1), and limited multiple family dwelling (r2) to the mixed use commercial (cmu) zone district – approved as amended.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.4. 26‑364 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 for the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits; waive the first reading by substitution of title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Manteca Municipal Code Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.12 Speed Limits, section 10.12.020 Designated (speed limits on certain city streets); and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Senior Engineer Beshoy Demyan presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 8:54 p.m.
Daryll Baine provided public comment on the item.
Raymond provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2026-143 and approved Amendment No. 2 for the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits; waived the first reading by substitution of title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Manteca Municipal Code Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.12 Speed Limits, section 10.12.020 Designated (speed limits on certain city streets); and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 9:34 p.m.
Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton asked for a motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Breitenbucher) to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.5. 26‑379 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting a Resolution:
1. Adopting the August 2026 Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Fee Nexus Study.
2. Adopting the Park Acquisition and Improvement Fee Project List (Capital Improvement Plan), pursuant to Government Code sections 66016.5 and 66002.
3. Adopting updated Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fees and Park Acquisition and Improvement Fees.
4. Directing staff to implement the updated fees effective January 1, 2027, including the phased implementation schedule.
5. 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 repealing and replacing Chapter 3.20 of the Manteca Municipal Code, entitled “Park Acquisition and Improvement Fees”, and adding Chapter
3.21, of the Manteca Municipal Code entitled “Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fees”.
Parks, Recreation & Transit Director Brandy Clark introduced Megan Quinn of Harris & Associates, who presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 10:04 p.m., and seeing no one come forward, Mayor Singh closed the public hearing at 10:04 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Lackey) to adopt Resolution R2026-144: 1. adopted the August 2026 Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Fee Nexus Study.
2. Adopted the Park Acquisition and Improvement Fee Project List (Capital Improvement Plan), pursuant to Government Code sections 66016.5 and 66002.
3. Adopted updated Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fees and Park Acquisition and Improvement Fees.
4. Directed staff to implement the updated fees effective January 1, 2027, including the phased implementation schedule.
5. Waived the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca State of California repealing and replacing Chapter 3.20 of the Manteca Municipal Code, entitled “Park Acquisition and Improvement Fees”, and adding Chapter
3.21, of the Manteca Municipal Code entitled “Park Dedication and In‑Lieu Fees”.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.6. 26‑402 Conduct a public hearing for the Chamberlain Annexation Project and by motion; find the Project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15319 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; adopt a resolution approving Annexation (ANX 25‑33) and authorize Staff to submit an application to the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate annexation proceedings for the Chamberlain Annexation Parcels APNs: 218‑020‑08, ‑14, ‑17, ‑18, ‑19, ‑24, and ‑25; and waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending the Zoning Map set forth in Section 17.20.040 of Chapter 17.20 of Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code by assigning APN: 218‑020‑14, ‑17, and ‑25 with a General Commercial (CG) prezone designation (Prezone 25‑33 for the Chamberlain Annexation Project).
Deputy Director of Development Services - Planning Jesus Orozco presented a brief PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the public hearing at 10:20 p.m.
Lathrop Fire Chief Dave Bramell provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 10:26 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to adopt Resolution R2026-145 approving Annexation (ANX 25‑33) and authorized Staff to submit an application to the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate annexation proceedings for the Chamberlain Annexation Parcels APNs: 218‑020‑08, ‑14, ‑17, ‑18, ‑19, ‑24, and ‑25; and waived the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an ordinance of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending the Zoning Map set forth in Section 17.20.040 of Chapter 17.20 of Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code by assigning APN: 218‑020‑14, ‑17, and ‑25 with a General Commercial (CG) prezone designation (Prezone 25‑33 for the Chamberlain Annexation Project).
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Mayor Singh adjourned to recess at 10:32 p.m.
Mayor Singh reconvened the meeting at 10:37 p.m.
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 26‑353 Establish a City Council Ad hoc 2x2 Veterans Memorial Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Committee.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief overview of the item.
Jeff Askland provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Breitenbucher) to establish a City Council Ad hoc 2x2 Veterans Memorial Committee and appoint Mayor Singh and Councilmember Breitenbucher to serve on the Committee.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Lackey
E.2. 26‑367 Establish a City Council Ad hoc 2x2 Solid Waste Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Committee.
City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton provided a brief overview of the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Singh/Halford) to establish a City Council Ad hoc 2x2 Solid Waste Committee and appoint Vice Mayor Lackey and Councilmember Morowit to serve on the Committee.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
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 in Memory of Bruce Bell at 10:51 p.m.
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK