REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
September 15, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Vice Mayor Lackey, Mayor Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Invocation was led by Councilmember Breitenbucher and the flag salute was led by Councilmember Morowit.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Communications received from the public for item C.1
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1 26‑466 Proclamation proclaiming September 2026, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to representatives Samantha Everson and Angela Crawford with the Jammers Strong Foundation.
A.2. 26‑397 Proclamation proclaiming September 4, 2026, Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day.
City Council presented the proclamation to Stephanie Montalvo from the Polycystic Kidney Foundation.
A.3. 26‑459 Proclamation proclaiming September 15 ‑ October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to City Staff along with local community.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lei Ann Varletta Larson provided public comment regarding possible ethical issues reported to the District Attorney.
Mike DeAnda provided public comment regarding employee contracts.
Brad Peters provided public comment regarding ADA issues.
John Hawk provided public comment regarding insurance for use of City Facilities.
Adam Corhins provided public comment regarding automated traffic enforcement
Roxi Augustine provided public comment regarding the City’s Community Room
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Lackey/Breitenbucher) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of items C.1. being pulled for discussion.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Development Services:
C.1. 26‑410 Pulled by Members of the Public
Adopt a resolution approving the Land Exchange Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Manteca and P.D. Danna, LLC and P.L. Danna, LLC, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and related escrow documents, and authorizing staff to undertake all actions necessary to complete the property exchange for future Fire Station Number 6.
Deputy Director of Development Services - Planning Jesus Orozco provided a brief overview of the agenda item.
Lei Ann Varletta Larson provided public comment on the item.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Breitenbucher/Morowit) to adopt Resolution R2026-156 and approve the Land Exchange Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Manteca and P.D. Danna, LLC and P.L. Danna, LLC, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and related escrow documents, and authorizing staff to undertake all actions necessary to complete the property exchange for future Fire Station Number 6.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
Engineering:
C.2. 26‑383 Adopted Resolution R2026-157 and approved the Improvement Agreement for Union Ranch Tractor Supply and Dutch Bros Offsite Improvements (approximately 550 feet north of the Union Road/Lathrop Road intersection), approved a budget appropriation of $350,000 in the Development Mitigation Fund ‑ Infrastructure Supplemental Program (Fund 250), and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement.
C.3. 26‑384 Adopted Resolution R2026-158 and approved the Improvement Agreement for installation of a portion of the Zone 36/39 Storm Drain pipeline and a sanitary sewer trunk pipeline through the Trails of Manteca subdivision (east of the Woodward Avenue/Aplicella Court intersection); and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the Agreement.
C.4. 26‑444 Adopted Resolution R2026-159 and approved a Cost‑Share Agreement between the City of Lathrop and the City of Manteca for Yosemite Avenue pavement improvements located within the City of Lathrop and in Union Pacific Railroad Right‑of‑Way for an estimated cost of $45,925.48; 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. 26‑465 Adopted Resolution R2026-160 and approved the Plans and Specifications for the Well 22 Treatment Facility Project CIP No. 26033 (District 1: at Walnut Place Park); authorized a Call for Bids; 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. 26‑468 Adopted Resolution R2026-161 and approved the Temporary Emergency Stormwater Discharge and Tara Park School Site Ongoing Discharge License Agreement Between the City of Manteca and South San Joaquin Irrigation District; and authorized the City Manager or designee to sign the Agreement and take all necessary steps to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.7. 26‑461 Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026.
C.8. 26‑462 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title and adopted Ordinance O2026-16 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.
C.9. 26‑463 Waived the second reading by substitution of the title, and adopted Ordinance O2026-17 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.
Police Department:
C.10. 26‑415 Adopted Resolution R2026-162 and accepted a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $19,310 for Fiscal Year 2026‑27; appropriated funds as listed 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.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D.1. 26‑445 Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution: finding that the energy conservation services provided by the Wastewater Quality Control Facility (WQCF) Solar Photovoltaic & Battery Energy Storage System Project (“Project”) is in the best interest of the City of Manteca; finding that the anticipated cost of the Project will be less than the anticipated cost of the energy that would have been consumed by the WQCF in the absence of the Project; finding that the funds required to repay the Project financing and associated Project costs are projected to be available from energy‑cost savings or other funds that would have been used to purchase energy; finding that as no facility ground lease is proposed, the finding under Government Code 4217.12(a)(2) concerning fair rental value is not applicable; approving the Project and any related agreement(s) pursuant to California Government Code Section §4217; amending the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Program to include the Project and assign a new Capital Improvement Project Number; reallocating $2,000,000 from CIP 12013 in the Sewer O&M Fund (Fund 640) to the Project; approving the PDB Agreement for Services with Willdan for an amount not‑to‑exceed $15,000,000 with an additional $3,000,000 in contingency available via written authorization for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $18,000,000; approving a Project contingency of $3,000,000; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Engineering Somporn Boonsalat provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
Ms. Garcia provided public comment on the item.
Unnamed citizen provided public comment on the item.
Jeff Askland provided public comment on the item.
Sudhakar Satti provided public comment on the item.
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Morowit/Lackey) to hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution R2026-163 : finding that the energy conservation services provided by the Wastewater Quality Control Facility (WQCF) Solar Photovoltaic & Battery Energy Storage System Project (“Project”) is in the best interest of the City of Manteca; finding that the anticipated cost of the Project will be less than the anticipated cost of the energy that would have been consumed by the WQCF in the absence of the Project; finding that the funds required to repay the Project financing and associated Project costs are projected to be available from energy‑cost savings or other funds that would have been used to purchase energy; finding that as no facility ground lease is proposed, the finding under Government Code 4217.12(a)(2) concerning fair rental value is not applicable; approving the Project and any related agreement(s) pursuant to California Government Code Section §4217; amending the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Program to include the Project and assign a new Capital Improvement Project Number; reallocating $2,000,000 from CIP 12013 in the Sewer O&M Fund (Fund 640) to the Project; approving the PDB Agreement for Services with Willdan for an amount not‑to‑exceed $15,000,000 with an additional $3,000,000 in contingency available via written authorization for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $18,000,000; approving a Project contingency of $3,000,000; and authorizing 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
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Assistant City Manager Jose Jasso provided various updates and announcements. These comments can be heard on the website under the meeting here:
https://www.manteca.gov/323/City-Council-Videos-Agendas-Minutes
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/323/City-Council-Videos-Agendas-Minutes
Clerk Note: Mayor asked City Council for consensus to have staff look into insurance requirements for the community room rental and review the right turn at Yosemite and Commerce Avenue. City Council consensus was received.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK