REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
September 1, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:09 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Vice Mayor Lackey, Mayor Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation and flag salute led by Father Banka, Saint Anthony's Catholic Church.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Communication received from the public for Public Comment - Communications received from the public for item C.6. - Communication received from the public for item D.1. and adding Attachment 2 – PowerPoint presentation provided by City staff
- Communication received from the public for item D.3. and adding Attachment 15 – PowerPoint presentation provided by applicant
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 26‑449 Proclamation proclaiming September 2026 as Senior Center Month
City Council presented the proclamation to Recreation & Community Services staff, members of the Senior Advisory Committee, and volunteers.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brad Peters provided public comment on American with Disabilities Act issues.
Mike De Anda provided public comment on Employee Contracts.
Joseph Keith provided public comment on Employee Contracts.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the Manteca General Plan.
Valerie Ford provided public comment on Senior Center Month and City facilitated activities.
Lei Ann Varletta Larson provided public comment regarding Shasta Park hazards.
Maxie Sellers provided public comment on the Pillsbury Avenue project.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Halford) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of items C.5. and C.6. being pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Development Services:
C.1. 26‑412 Adopted Resolution R2026-146 and approved the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for Fiscal Impact Analysis Peer Review Services, increasing the total not‑to‑exceed Contract Amount to $100,000.
Engineering:
C.2. 26‑289 Adopted Resolution R2026-147 and accepted all improvements for the Nile Garden Well 30 Water Supply Project CIP No’s. 21026 & 21034 as complete, authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
C.3. 26‑425 Adopted Resolution R2026-148 and approved Amendment No. 2 to the Improvement Agreement for Griffin Park Unit No. 7, Antone Raymus Parkway, Tinnin Road Offsite Civil Improvements, Traffic Signal and Civil Improvements at S. Main Street and Woodward Ave, modifying SCHEDULE B, modifying Transportation System Public Facilities Implementation Plan (PFIP) Reimbursement, increasing the amount listed as Total Transportation Facilities PFIP Reimbursement from $4,471,997.19 to $4,675,894.93; and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendment.
C.4. 26‑433 Adopted Resolution R2026-149 and accepted Public Improvements for the Loma Brewery Offsite Improvements located at the northwest corner of the Daniels Street/Milo Candini Drive intersection; 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.
Human Resources:
C.5. 26‑385 Pulled by Mayor Singh
Adopt a resolution and approved: 1) Updated Position Control List of Positions; 2) New job classifications; 3) Salary Schedule Updates for the Manteca Police Employees’ Association (MPEA); Part‑Time/At‑Will Positions; Manteca Technical Support and Services Association (TSS); Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit (CEU); and Unrepresented Executive Management; 4) Updated Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit Compensation Plan Document; 5) Updated Executive Management Compensation Plan Document; and 6) Appropriations to Fund the Recommended Position Changes.
City Manager Toni Lundgren provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Breitenbucher) to adopt Resolution R2026-150 and approve: 1) Update Position Control List of Positions; 2) New job classifications; 3) Salary Schedule Updates for the Manteca Police Employees’ Association (MPEA); Part‑Time/At‑Will Positions; Manteca Technical Support and Services Association (TSS); Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit (CEU); and Unrepresented Executive Management; 4) Updated Unrepresented Management/Confidential Employees’ Unit Compensation Plan Document; 5) Update Executive Management Compensation Plan Document; and 6) Appropriations to Fund the Recommended Position Changes.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.6. 26‑437 Pulled by a member of the public
Waive the second reading by substitution of the title and adopt 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).
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to Waive the second reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance O2026-10 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
C.7. 26‑438 Waived the second reading by substitution of title and adopted Ordinance O2026-11 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.
C.8. 26‑440 Waived the second reading by substitution of title and adopted Ordinance O2026-12 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).
C.9. 26‑441 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2026-13 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”.
C.10. 26‑442 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2026-14 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).
C.11. 26‑443 Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026.
Police Department:
C.12. 26‑428 Adopted Resolution R2026-151 and accepted a grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) in the amount of $71,058.48 for Fiscal Year 2026‑27; appropriated funds as noted in the fiscal impact section and authorized the Chief of Police to take all necessary steps to effectuate the agreement, including any extensions or amendments.
Public Works:
C.13. 26‑434 Adopted Resolution R2026-152 and ratified the emergency Purchase and Contract with Champion Industrial Contractors, Inc for the Animal Shelter Cooling System Replacement in an amount not‑to‑exceed $130,957, with a 10% contingency of $13,095.70 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents consistent with the City's Purchasing Policy.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 26‑371 Adopt an Urgency ordinance, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, establishing a temporary forty‑five (45) day moratorium on the acceptance of new entitlement applications for new motor vehicle fueling stations within the City of Manteca while the City evaluates, considers and implements amendments to the Manteca Municipal Code regulating the location, operation, and development standards for fueling stations.
Director of Development Services Brad Wungluck provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Leonard Smith provided public comment on the item.
Lei Ann Varletta Larson provided public comment on the item.
Maxie Terry Sellers provided public comment on the item.
Unnamed Citizen provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Morowit) to adopt Urgency Ordinance O2026-15, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, establishing a temporary forty‑five (45) day moratorium on the acceptance of new entitlement applications for new motor vehicle fueling stations within the City of Manteca while the City evaluates, considers and implements amendments to the Manteca Municipal Code regulating the location, operation, and development standards for fueling stations.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
D.2. 26‑413 Conduct a public hearing for the Fueling Stations Zoning Text Amendment Project and by motion; find the Project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Table 17.22.020‑1 of Section 17.22.020 and adding Chapter 17.98 relating to Fueling Stations Development and Performance Standards to Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code for ZTA 26‑62.
Deputy Director of Development Services – Planning Jesus Orozco provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Leonard Smith provided public comment on the item.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Johanna Titus provided public comment on the item.
Lauren Riley provided public comment on the item.
Cindy Weese provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Morowit) to hold a public hearing for the Fueling Stations Zoning Text Amendment Project and by motion; find the Project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduced an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, State of California, amending Table 17.22.020‑1 of Section 17.22.020 and adding Chapter 17.98 relating to Fueling Stations Development and Performance Standards to Title 17 of the Manteca Municipal Code for ZTA 26‑62.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Mayor called for recess at 8:07 p.m.
Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
D.3. 26‑423 Adopt a Resolution making the necessary findings and adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH #2025100770) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Project; adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment amending the land use designation for the Project parcels identified in GPA 24-76 from the Very-Low Density Residential (VLDR) to the High-Density Residential (HDR) land use designation; 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 REZ 24-77 from the Residential Estate (RE) to the Multiple-Family Dwelling (R3) Zone District; and adopt a Resolution approving Site Plan and Design Review (SPR 24-79), Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 24-78), and Minor Zone Modification (MZM 25-01) allowing for the development of the Wawona Apartments Project located at 2005, 2019 & 2027 Wawona Street.
Assistant Planner Toben Barnum provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
Applicant Shawn Samaniego with MCR Engineering provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Brad Bergman provided public comment on the item.
Ryan Bergman provided public comment on the item.
Erika Durrer provided public comment on the item.
Natalyn Bergman provided public comment on the item.
Jim Zimmerman provided public comment on the item.
Antonio Ayala provided public comment on the item.
Erik Aguirre provided public comment on the item.
Lei Ann Varletta Larson public comment on the item.
Applicant Shawn Samaniego with MCR Engineering responded to the public comments.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Lackey) to Adopt Resolution R2026-153 making the necessary findings and adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH #2025100770) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Project; adopt Resolution R2026-154 and approve a General Plan Amendment amending the land use designation for the Project parcels identified in GPA 24‑76 from the Very‑Low Density Residential (VLDR) to the High‑Density Residential (HDR) land use designation; 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 REZ 24‑77 from the Residential Estate (RE) to the Multiple‑Family Dwelling (R3) Zone District; and adopt Resolution R2026-155 and approve Site Plan and Design Review (SPR 24‑79), Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 24‑78), and Minor Zone Modification (MZM 25‑01) allowing for the development of the Wawona Apartments Project located at 2005, 2019 & 2027 Wawona Street.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
E.1. 26‑448 Receive and file a presentation regarding the Manteca Police Department’s use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, including the Department’s history of ALPR use, current policy and accountability measures, system capabilities and limitations, common misconceptions regarding the technology, and a case study demonstrating its use as an investigative tool.
Police Chief Stephen Schluer and Lieutenant Ian Osborn presented a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Eva Stacy provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Halford) to receive and file a presentation regarding the Manteca Police Department’s use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, including the Department’s history of ALPR use, current policy and accountability measures, system capabilities and limitations, common misconceptions regarding the technology, and a case study demonstrating its use as an investigative tool.
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 honor of Dr. Frederick Stellhorn and Veronica Stefani at 10:14 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK