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I have nothing but great things to say for Toby Wells, and he carried the city through an incredibly difficult period with an impending financial crisis and a pandemic, said Nosrati previously. Yet another pointless city plan, Angel Richardson's Christmas Parade | Studio209, CIF D-4AA State Championship: Escalon vs Northwood | The Blitz Season 10, CIF D5-AA Regional Championship: Hughson vs Ripon Christian | The Blitz Season 10. The 6 p.m. meeting at the council chambers will allow public comments at the start. MMANC has been a critical part of expanding both my tactical and leadership skills. All of this will be accomplished with the team of people we are cultivating here. Fear of bonding, the office that counts & can this council really deliver for Manteca? To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com, Riverbank Basketball Girls Battle For Section Title, Mustang Spring Teams Start Gearing Up For Action, Bakersfield Trip Sees Three Mustangs Place At State, High School Wrestlers Invited To SCWAY Nor-Cal, Riverbank Takes Down Escalon In Section Semifinal Round, East Unions come back falls short at Pierce, BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Manteca sweeps Lodi in season opener, ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Crivello, Ripon Christian basketball, EU girls travel to Arbuckle tonight for NorCal opener; RC hosts Madera South, Its the 6,000-pund Tesla X in the room: California vehicle fees based on weight. It is a massive list of openings and reflects just how big the team building opportunity is for Manteca. Thanks to those that purchased your registration early, look out for a final details email in your inbox tomorrow. Wells resigned his post on Feb. 8 as the Manteca City Manager after only 145 days on the job. Its been quite a year, and as Manteca continues its trajectory of transformation, Miranda brings a fresh perspective and an adaptability that will help steer the City on its journey forward. By the way it was the full council that made decisions not just ME! Cantu referenced Wells departing for personnel violations in his response. Mantecas next administrator is no stranger to contentious city politics. She had subsequently filed a lawsuit against the city contending they had created a hostile work environment. for the mess I couldnt fix in my three years in office, why not blame me for COVID as well. Two challengers seeking to gain election to the City Council on Nov. 8 made it clear Monday night they are gunning for Interim City Manager Toni Lundgren. The city is still in litigation with Wells I wake up thinking about Manteca and go to sleep thinking about Manteca, but I sleep well at night because I know there is a team of people at City Hall and a positive and supportive City Council who all want to provide for our community. These are all transformational projects and will generate local work and economic stimulus as we enter a challenging period for cities across America. Our staff in City Hall, from our directors to our part time parks and recreation staff, are all ready to adjust course as needed. That shatters the record for shortest tenure set by Elena Reyes who was hired in 2016 before departing ways with Manteca after receiving a check in excess of $250,000 after being in the citys employ for 266 days. Payments received after the delinquent date will be subject to late fees and or penalties. Performs City outreach by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with community, school, civic, elected, social-service, and business leaders. Conduct analytical, management, and operational studies, evaluating alternatives and making sound, effective recommendations. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of topics, including proposed legislation; prepare comprehensive reports to present and interpret data. WebServes as acting City Manager in the absence of both the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. . Harden went back into retirement after Wells was hired by the current council that also includes Charlie Halford and Dave Breitenbucher. Is this who we now are? The City also paid to continue health and dental insurance for Wells and his spouse through September 2021 at the cost of $1,953 per month, according to the settlement agreement released by the City through a public records request from the Journal. Reduced rates for qualified low income seniors is available. If you did not receive this email, please check your junk/spam folder. The employment contract signed by Wells when he was hired stated that if he was fired without cause, the City would have to pay him eight months of severance, or over $146,000. Operations Manager. None of the accomplishments were possible without them., Riverbank Basketball Girls Battle For Section Title, Mustang Spring Teams Start Gearing Up For Action, Bakersfield Trip Sees Three Mustangs Place At State, High School Wrestlers Invited To SCWAY Nor-Cal, Riverbank Takes Down Escalon In Section Semifinal Round, East Unions come back falls short at Pierce, BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Manteca sweeps Lodi in season opener, ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Crivello, Ripon Christian basketball, EU girls travel to Arbuckle tonight for NorCal opener; RC hosts Madera South, Its the 6,000-pund Tesla X in the room: California vehicle fees based on weight. Inner City Action gave notice in July and vacated the site Aug. 9. He briefly served as city manager of Turlock before taking the manager position in Manteca last September. Wells currently Important Note: Continue to pay your utility bill each month, until the notice "Bank Draft" appears on your billing statement. 1001 West Center Street When the council accepts Wells resignation he will have only worked as Mantecas city manager for 145 days. Full Time position. Wells, who left Ceres in 2020 to take on a short-lived role as Turlocks city manager and was released, received a severance payment of $55,000 in addition to his wages and any accrued and unused leave payments through June 11, 2021. Former Turlock city manager resigns from City of Manteca after 145 days, Plan to honor Newman Police Cpl. The settlement agreement was approved by the City Council in a split 3-2 vote during a closed session meeting on May 25after Mayor Amy Bublak, Vice Mayor Pam Franco and Councilwoman Rebecka Monez voted in favor of the separation settlement, with Councilmembers Andrew Nosrati and Nicole Larson dissenting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Council and/or mayor candidates publicly calling for the removal of a city manager, interim or otherwise, or as part of their campaign platform is a first for Manteca. According to a settlement agreement, the city of Turlock believed it had sufficient cause to fire Wells following an investigation, while Wells disagreed that he was subject to termination with cause and denied any and all allegations. Wells had been managing Turlock for just eight months when he was placed on paid administrative leave and eventually let go. The sun will rise tomorrow and the day after, and we will do what it takes to deliver for our community. The current council majority Cantu, Gary Singh and Jose Nuo were part of a council that forced Tim Ogden out as city manager. So, too, will our residents. General Manager MANTECA, CA 920 N MAIN ST 95336. The Turlock City Council placed Wells on investigatory leave on Jan. 7, 2021 less than a month after new councilmembers were sworn in. Report preparation and presentation methods. Skillfully and safety operate a motor vehicle when required in the course of performing work duties. Filed Under: Adaptability, Transformation, - Toni Lungren was appointed acting city manager in Manteca. WebMayor and City Council | Manteca, CA Contact Departments Mayor and City Council Font Size: + - Share & Bookmark Feedback Print Select a council member below to learn Under general supervision of the City Manager or designee, administers and directs the activities of City-wide programs or projects, including the City's public information program; provides highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Council; monitors City service levels; exercises considerable discretion in making decisions about operational issues and anticipating and resolving complaints; and performs related duties as required. Manteca has seen a lot of turnover in the staff leadership in the past year. The interim city manager was directed by the council to seek out funding for the shelter. Effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business and professional organizations. The Manteca council meeting, in a closed session Tuesday, accepted Wells resignation. The application process and zoning maps will be released early next year. WebCity Attorney; Development Services; Engineering; Finance Department; Fire Department; Human Resources Department; Information Technology & Innovation; Legislative They have also made it a big part of their campaigns as both have submitted proposed petitions in an attempt to collect signatures to force a citywide vote. Inquire at the Finance Department, or download the Senior Sewer Rebate and Senior Refuse Discount forms, complete as outlined on the form and submit to the Finance Department for approval with all required income and age verification. WebOffice of the City Manager; Police Department; Public Works; Recreation & Community Services; Department Phone Email; City Of Manteca (209) 456-8000: Animal Shelter CITY HALL. *Develop a downtown plan, which will include identifying funding to improve roads and improve overall customer service and public perception. That is what we do. Larson also characterized the City of Manteca as corrupt. They were absolutely right. What followed was a political shakeup that included several top level departures, including that of City Manager Tim Ogden last month. On Tuesday evening, the City Council voted 5-0 to dismiss City Manager Tim Ogden, the Manteca Bulletin reports. Updating these rates will ensure the City is operating effectively for all residents, businesses and visitors, Lundgren noted. Wells is expected to return from Monterey to be at the meeting. Fear of bonding, the office that counts & can this council really deliver for Manteca? Ogden and the City Council have mutually agreed To login you will need your account number and the last name of the account holder. Tim Ogden departed in December 2019 after a mutual, amicable agreement. Ogden had recently been placed on leave. *Completed senior center upgrades including a new roof and several improvements to the kitchen. That process starts in January with the start of the public process and review of an updated fee structure for solid waste services. The last city manager Miranda Lutzow resigned in February after a short but rocky tenure. Now What? How did that impact your career growth and ultimately help you arrive in your current leadership role? Singh with highway dedication moves forward, Duarte appointed to House committee posts. Finally, innovation is a passion for the leadership team. It is keeping with a promise she made when she took over as interim city manager in March after serving two months as acting city manager. State, Federal and local laws and regulations. There is a widespread commitment to change and improvement, from embracing new and more efficient technologies to addressing Californias housing crisis through changing land use policies. Exercise extreme discretion when dealing with the public and employees on sensitive or confidential matters. That decision was then made public. Wells has been at the Monterey Hyatt Regency where he has been attending a three-day conference for city managers staged by the league of California Cities since Wednesday. We also want to blaze some trails and apply new approaches to old problems to see if we can come up with better solutions. At one point Larson advanced her theory that the council got rid of Toby Wells as city manager after just 139 days on the job so they could replace him with Lundgren. Great health benefits. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Third, you quickly appreciate how critical the role of the team is in delivering on Council goals. Conducts research and analysis; develops recommendations on City Manager Office and City-wide work methods, operating policy, procedures, and other administrative issues; prepares staff reports, answers questions or arranges for compilation of data to assist in decision-making process. Principles and practices of government public relations/public education including the use of social media and maintenance of a website. By Mantecas recent standards Wells tenure was short and swift. Manteca mayor apologizes over his comments about Toby Wells. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable. *On Saturday, June 18, the late Charles Palmer, co-founder of the Cpl. The mayor and council are directly responsible for the hiring and firing the city manager. To login you will need your account number and the last name of the account holder. Listed on 2023-03-01. Required 'Candidate' login to applying this job. The city managers office was able to secure His Way Recovery to operate the shelter through June 30, 2023 starting Sept. 1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City Manager, Assistant City Manager, management staff, City Council, other government officials, community groups, and the general public. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. The city has seen the abrupt departure of a police chief, a finance director, a human resources director, and a community development director as well. Before you can login, you must active your account with the code sent to your email address. Nice to come to work and feel supported without all the office drama. Call (209) 456-8730. 6 days ago, Copyright 2015 Municipal Management Association of Northern California, Friday's Winter Forum is officially SOLD OUT! Larson agreed to stop talking about Wells but then as the finals seconds ticked down on her allotted three minutes she brought up Wells firing again. ESSENTIAL By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. 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We have seen several high-level positions open up, but what really struck me in the midst of all the changes was how city staff immediately stepped up to fill bigger shoes and they did an amazing job of it. 1001 West Center Street Manteca, California 95337. It made for a truly great year and member experience. Wells, who worked for the city of Modesto as an engineer before Manteca gave him a three-year contract starting at $230,000 annually, worked for six years as city manager of Ceres. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. 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