REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA
October 6, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Breitenbucher, Halford, Morowit, Vice Mayor Lackey, Mayor Singh
INVOCATION/FLAG SALUTE: Pastor Wayne, Transformed Through Hope Ministries.
AGENDA REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS: City Clerk Cassandra Candini-Tilton announced the following supplemental report:
- Item A.4. – Certificate Updated by City staff
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
A. PRESENTATIONS:
A.1. 26‑493 Present a proclamation proclaiming October 2026, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to City of Manteca community members and City staff.
A.2. 26‑504 Proclamation Proclaiming October 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
City Council presented the proclamation to CEO of PREVAIL Stephanie Player.
A.3. 26‑515 Present Certificates of Completion to the Level Up Leadership Academy of 2026.
City Manager Toni Lundgren and City Council presented certificates of recognition to Level Up Leadership Academy cohort.
A.4. 26‑522 Certificate of Recognition presented to Roy Vasquez.
City Council presented certificates of recognition to Roy Vasquez, Patricia Vasquez and No Limit Familia.
A.5. 26‑523 Certificate of Recognition presented to Mario Serrano.
City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Mario Serrano.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Interim City Attorney Andy Pinasco and City Manager Toni Lundgren provided a statement on city contracting concerns.
Iliana Delk provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Aaron Mooradian provided public comment concerning red light cameras.
Karleen Kurys provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Brad Peters provided public comment regarding potential Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations.
Mike De Anda provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Lei Ann Larson provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Mike DeRusso provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Christina Zuniga provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Unnamed Citizen provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Unnamed Citizen provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
Gary provided public comment regarding South Airport issues, city contracting concerns and red light camera concerns.
Rebecca provided public comment regarding Manteca Property Services and city contracting concerns.
C. CONSENT ITEMS:
ACTION: Moved, seconded (Halford/Lackey) to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried:
AYES: Breitenbucher, Halford, Lackey, Morowit, Singh
NOES: None
City Manager:
C.1. 26‑464 Adopted Resolution R2026-165 and declared 103, 107, and 115 W. Yosemite Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers (“APN’s”) 217‑210‑470, 217‑210‑480 and 217‑210‑490 exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act (Government Code sections 54220 et seq.).
Engineering:
C.2. 26‑485 Adopted Resolution R2026-166 and accepted a Grant Deed from John Gregory Kisst and Tamela Joann Kisst, et al. for a variable width sanitary sewer and storm drain easement over a portion of 3536 and 3628 W. Woodward Avenue.
Fire Department:
C.3. 26‑496 Approved the Second Amendment to Communications Site Lease Agreement (Ground and Tower) for the radio tower at Fire Station 2, 1154 S. Union Road, between the City of Manteca and T‑Mobile West LLC; and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendment.
C.4. 26‑497 Approved the First Amendment to Communications Site Lease Agreement for 208 East Wetmore Street between the City of Manteca and MetroPCS California, LLC; and authorized the City Manager to sign and take all necessary steps to effectuate the amendment.
Legislative Services/City Clerk:
C.5. 26‑492 Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 and the City Council Special Meeting of September 21, 2026.
Police Department:
C.6. 26‑480 Adopted Resolution R2026-167 and approved the 2026 Military Equipment Annual Report and renew Ordinance 2.40.030, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
Public Works:
C.7. 26‑467 Adopted Resolution R2026-168 and accepted all improvements for the Woodward Park Splash Pad ‑ Phase II Restroom Relocation Project (CIP 24086) 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.8. 26‑473 Adopted Resolution R2026-169 and approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C2026‑36 with Concord Utility Services for Water Meter and Endpoint Replacement Services, associated with Advanced Water Meter Infrastructure CIP 24056, extending the Contract Term to September 30, 2027, and increasing the not‑to‑exceed contract amount to $1,416,550
C.9. 26‑484 Adopted Resolution R2026-170 and amended the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget to authorize appropriation of $135,000 in the Park Acquisition and Improvement Fees Fund (500) to the Skate Park Improvement Project (CIP 24096); and authorized the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
D.1. 26‑456 Receive the informational presentation and provide comments regarding the proposed financing of a portion of the new Police Department building and Fire Station No. 6. Staff will return at a later meeting for consideration of bond approval.
City Manager Toni Lundgren and Director of Finance Matt Boring presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mike DeRusso provided public comment on the item.
Unnamed Citizen provided public comment on the item.
Aaron Mooradian provided public comment on the item.
Clerk Note: No formal action taken; informational item only.
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/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: City Councilmember Mike Morowit asked for City Council consensus for staff to look into implementing California SB 720 regarding red light camera fines; City Council consensus was received.
G. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
CITY CLERK