- 1 -
1/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
www.modestogov.com
AGENDA
City of Modesto
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Arbor Theatre, Centre Plaza
Corner of K and 10th Streets
Modesto, California
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10 AM
*Roll Call - Councilmembers Escutia-Braaton, Kenoyer, Madrigal, Ricci, Wright, Zoslocki, Mayor Zwahlen
* Some Councilmembers may be participating in the meeting remotely via teleconferencing or other electronic means consistent with the AB 361.
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BY ZOOM
VIDEO CONFERENCING AND TELEPHONE
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this meeting will be conducted pursuant to AB 361, which amended the Brown Act’s teleconferencing provisions. If you choose to attend the Council meeting in person, you will be required to wear a face covering and maintain appropriate social distancing. Please note, seating will be limited.
You may observe a livestream of the meeting at http://media.modestogov.com. You may also participate in the meeting as indicated below.
PARTICIPATING IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN CONFORMANCE WITH AB 361
The City of Modesto is providing alternatives to view Council meetings and provide public comments. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, you may use one of the following options:
- 2 -
1/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCING AND TELEPHONE
Joining the meeting via Zoom
The City of Modesto is now offering the ability to view and participate in Council meetings via telephonic conferencing via “Zoom” video conferencing computer technology. The meeting may be accessed through the use of Zoom using the following options:
Enter the following link into an Internet Browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86945970570,
Enter the following link into an Internet Browser https://zoom.us/ and using the Webinar ID 869 4597 0570
Passcode 84326
To use Zoom, please visit: https://zoom.us/ and either sign-up for a free Zoom account or continue as a guest. Once you have downloaded the app onto your mobile device, joined from your web browser, or downloaded the Zoom software on your computer you will be ready for the upcoming Council meeting.
Joining the City Council meeting via Telephone
If you don’t have a smart phone or computer to access the meeting via Zoom, you can participate by phone, by calling 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 1-888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter the Webinar ID 869 4597 0570 Passcode 84326
Providing Public Comment on Zoom and by Telephone
The Mayor will request public comment during the Public Comment periods on the meeting agendas and during each Public Hearing and Regular Calendar Item on the Council Agenda.
Once the Mayor has announced the public comment period, please do one of the following.
USING A COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE APP:
Click on the “Raise Hand” feature in the webinar controls. This will notify City staff that you have raised your hand.
City staff will unmute your microphone when it is your turn to provide public comment.
A prompt will appear to confirm you would like to be unmuted and then you will have three minutes to provide public comment.
Once your public comment has ended, you will be muted again.
USING A REGULAR PHONE (not using a computer or smart phone APP):
Dial *9 (star 9), this will notify City staff that you have “raised your hand” for public comment.
City staff will unmute your microphone when it is your turn to provide public comment.
You will hear “you are unmuted” and then you will have three minutes to provide public comment.
- 3 -
1/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
Once your public comment has ended, you will be muted again. If your phone is unmuted, and you are unable to be heard, the host may ask that you Dial *6 to toggle mute on/off in Zoom.
Additional Zoom resources/support
Please visit Zoom’s website support page on helpful tips to prepare for the meeting:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/201146643
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Please refer to special public comment instructions above Three minute time limit per speaker
Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, Councilmembers may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows:
a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification.
c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Councilmember or the Council itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the City’s Charter and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the next steps. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY MANAGER; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected]
NEW BUSINESS
2. Consider accepting a presentation regarding the City’s financial forecast, benchmark comparison with peer jurisdictions, and discussion regarding budget priorities for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
CITY MANAGER; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected]
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
These may be presented by members of the City Council and staff upon determination by a majority vote that an emergency exists, as defined by State law, or by a 2/3 vote that (1) there - 4 -
1/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
is a need to take immediate action, and (2) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the agenda was posted.
ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place on
at by
date time signature