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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
City of Modesto
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call -Present: Councilmembers Escutia-Braaton, Kenoyer, Madrigal, Ricci, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation: Marvin Jacobo, City Ministry Network
City Clerk’s Announcements
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
James Costello thanked the departing Councilmembers members for their service and welcomed newly elected Councilmembers.
Bob Holloway from the Modesto Cruiser Council thanked outgoing Councilmember Madrigal for his assistance.
Former Councilmember Doug Ridenour thanked outgoing Councilmembers Kenoyer and Madrigal for their service to the community. He further thanked Councilmember Jenny - 2 -
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Kenoyer for her dedication to the community while serving on the Council. Audrey Spearman, King-Kennedy Board of Directors thanked Councilmember Madrigal for his service and welcomed the new members.
Debbie Martinez thanked Councilmember Madrigal for his service and efforts to work with the communities and families to make sure schools are safe. A resident thanked Councilmembers Madrigal and Kenoyer for all the work they have done while serving on the Council.
Mani Grewal, Board of Supervisor thanked Councilmembers Madrigal and Kenoyer for their service. It’s has been a pleasure joining arms and working alongside of them for the community. He also welcomed they newly elected Councilmembers. Maggie Mejia thanked Councilmembers Kenoyer and Madrigal for their years of service. Trish Christensen, President and CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce thanked Councilmembers Madrigal and Kenoyer for their service and passion for the community.
She also welcomed they newly elected Councilmembers.
Two local Realtors thanked Councilmembers Kenoyer and Madrigal for their years of service to the community.
Chris Murphy spoke about the next generation and stated that we all have a responsibility to build a better and great place to grow up in.
ELECTION ITEM
1. Consider approving the Certificate of Canvass of Votes from the November 8, 2022 Election. (Funding Source: General Fund)
Resolution of the Council of the City of Modesto Confirming the Canvass of the Regular Municipal Election which was held in the City of Modesto on November 8, 2022 and Declaring the Results of Said Election and such other matters as provided by law.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Kenoyer/Madrigal; 6/0) Resolution 2022-453 of the Council of the City of Modesto Confirming the Canvass of the Regular Municipal Election which was held in the City of Modesto on November 8, 2022 and Declaring the Results of Said Election and such other matters as provided by law
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND OATH OF OFFICE
2. Comments from outgoing Councilmembers Jenny Kenoyer and Tony Madrigal. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: Comments were made by outgoing Councilmembers Kenoyer and Madrigal.
3. Oath of Office by newly elected Modesto City Councilmembers, Nick Bavaro, Eric E.
Alvarez, and Jeremiah Williams and the Modesto City School Board Members, Chad Brown, Jolene Daly, Adolfo Lopez, and Cindy Marks. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: City Diane Nayares-Perez administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Councilmembers and Modesto City School Board Members.
4. Seating of new City Councilmembers at the dais. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: Newley elected City Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro and Williams were seated at the dais.
5. Comments from newly Elected Councilmembers. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: Newley elected City Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro and Williams thanked everyone for their support.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned 7:31 p.m.
Attest: _______________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk