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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
City of Modesto
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: Escutia-Braaton
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation: Fr Brian Dawson, St. Paul's Episcopal
City Clerk’s Announcements: None
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: None
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Consider accepting the resignation of Tom Hallinan from the Measure H Oversight Board. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the resignation of Tom Hallinan from the Measure H Oversight Board.
BUDGET; Steve Christensen, 209-577-5390, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 6/0) Resolution 2025-001 accepting the resignation of Tom Hallinan from the Measure H Oversight Board.
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2. Consider accepting the resignation of Damon Robbins from the Visit Modesto Board of Directors and appointing Brad Morad to fill the partial unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, followed by a full term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the resignation of Damon Robbins from the Visit Modesto Board of Directors and appointing Brad Morad to fill the partial unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, followed by a full term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029.
CED; Sean Rando, 209-577-5473, [email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 6/0) Resolution 2025-002 accepting the resignation of Damon Robbins from the Visit Modesto Board of Directors and appointing Brad Morad to fill the partial unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, followed by a full term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029.
3. Consider accepting the resignation of Matthew Holbrook from the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the resignation of Matthew Holbrook from the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Toby Wells, 209-571-5542, [email protected] ACTION: (Ricci/Wright; 6/0) Resolution 2025-003 accepting the resignation of Matthew Holbrook from the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission.
4. Consider accepting the resignation of James McKay from the Airport Advisory Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the resignation of James McKay from the Airport Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS; Marisol Navarro, 209-577-5319, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 6/0) Resolution 2025-004 accepting the resignation of James McKay from the Airport Advisory Committee.
5. Consider approving the appointment of Hans Hauselmann to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a partial term expiring December 31, 2025, appointment of Naramsen Goriel and Michael Arroyo to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with terms ending December 31, 2028, and reappointment of Planning Commissioner Erin Black to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution appointing Hans Hauselmann to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a partial term expiring December 31, 2025. Resolution appointing Naramsen Goriel to the City of Modesto Planning - 3 -
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Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
Resolution appointing Michael Arroyo to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
Resolution reappointing Planning Commissioner Erin Black to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 6/0) Resolution 2025-005 appointing Hans Hauselmann to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a partial term expiring December 31, 2025.
ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 6/0) Resolution 2025-006 appointing Naramsen Goriel to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 6/0) Resolution 2025-007 appointing Michael Arroyo to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 6/0) Resolution 2025-008 reappointing Planning Commissioner Erin Black to the City of Modesto Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
6. Consider approving the reappointment of Mark Niskanen and Minal Desai to the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment with a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution reappointing Mark Niskanen to the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment with a second term expiring December 31, 2028. Resolution reappointing Minal Desai to the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment with a second term expiring December 31, 2028.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
ACTION: (Zwahlen/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-009 reappointing Mark Niskanen to the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment with a second term expiring December 31, 2028.
ACTION: (Zwahlen/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-010 reappointing Minal Desai to the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment with a second term expiring December 31, 2028.
7. Consider approving the reappointment of Harrison Power and appointing Brinder Singh to the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission with terms expiring December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution reappointing Harrison Power to the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission with a second term expiring December 31, 2028. Resolution appointing Brinder Singh to the City of Modesto Landmark - 4 -
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Preservation Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
ACTION: (Ricci/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-011 reappointing Harrison Power to the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission with a second term expiring December 31, 2028.
ACTION: (Ricci/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-012 appointing Brinder Singh to the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
8. Consider approving the appointment of Monica Soria to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiring December 31, 2025, the appointment of Christine Stewart and David Townsend to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with terms expiring December 31, 2026, and the appointment of David Harter, and Terry Moffatt to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with terms expiring December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the appointment of Monica Soria to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2025. Resolution approving the appointment of Christine Stewart to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2026. Resolution approving the appointment of David Townsend to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2026. Resolution approving the appointment of David Harter to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2028. Resolution approving the appointment of Terry Moffatt to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2028.
CED; Oscar Diaz, 209-571-5885, [email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-013 approving the appointment of Monica Soria to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2025.
ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-014 approving the appointment of Christine Stewart to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2026.
ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-015 approving the appointment of David Townsend to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2026.
ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-016 approving the appointment of David Harter to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2028.
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ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 6/0) Resolution 2025-017 approving the appointment of Terry Moffatt to the Disabled Access Appeals Board with a term expiration of December 31, 2028.
9. Consider approving the appointment of Dr. Tony Sillemon, Jennifer Anne (Rally) Aoyama, Ricardo R. Ortiz, Dr. Bianca Agassi, and Elizabeth Buenrostro, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission with terms from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution appointing Dr. Tony Sillemon, Jennifer Anne (Rally) Aoyama, Ricardo R. Ortiz, Dr. Bianca Agassi, and Elizabeth Buenrostro, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission with terms from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
CED; Trevin Barber, 209-860-1251, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Zwahlen; 6/0) Resolution 2025-018 appointing Dr. Tony Sillemon, Jennifer Anne (Rally) Aoyama, Ricardo R. Ortiz, Dr. Bianca Agassi, and Elizabeth Buenrostro, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission with terms from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028.
10. Consider approving the appointment of Rajmeet Grewal as the Planning Commission Representative to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution appointing Rajmeet Grewal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a Planning Commission Representative for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025.
CED; Tristan Osborn, 209-577-5267, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-019 appointing Rajmeet Grewal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a Planning Commission Representative for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025.
11. Consider approving the appointment of Cecil Russell as the Planning Commission Representative to the Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution appointing Cecil Russell to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee as a Planning Commission Representative for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025.
CED; Tristan Osborn, 209-577-5267, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 4/2; Alvarez, Ricci Noes) Resolution 2025-020 appointing Cecil Russell to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee as a Planning Commission Representative for 2025, with a term expiration of December 31, 2025.
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12. Consider approving the appointment of Jim Spelman as a Member-At-Large for a fouryear term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution appointing Jim Spelman as a Member-At-Large for a four-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee.
PRN; Jessica Franco, 209-577-5278, [email protected] ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 6/0) Resolution 2025-021 appointing Jim Spelman as a Member-At-Large for a four-year term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Danielle Morgart, from Assemblyman Juan Alanis's office, shared a legislative update.
Assemblyman Alanis introduced AB 16, requiring early counting of election ballots, and AB 17, mandating public access to precinct maps. He coauthored AB 38, proposing to make the rape of developmentally disabled individuals a felony. Assemblyman Alanis was also appointed Vice Chair of the Public Safety and AG Committees. Samuei Tavake raised concerns about a local individual who has not registered as a sex offender as required by AB 218. He also requested authorities investigate the circumstances of this individual’s mother’s death, which he believes may involve foul play. He plans to escalate the issues to the District Attorney if no action is taken. Kevin McClarty addressed the feasibility of airline service at the Modesto airport. He highlighted several aircraft models, such as the ERJ 135, ATR 42, and Airbus 2200-100, capable of operating within the airport's existing 5,500-ft runway. McClarty emphasized that Modesto could attract airlines using these aircraft without requiring airfield expansion or significant expenditures.
Michael Arroyo expressed gratitude for his appointment to Modesto's Planning Commission, emphasizing the personal significance of serving his lifelong community.
He pledged to fulfill his responsibilities to the best of his ability and looks forward to collaborating with city staff and officials.
A community member recognized Rebecca Harrington, who recently passed away, for her contributions to the lowrider community and efforts to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage. She was acknowledged for her helpfulness and support during efforts to lift the lowrider ban in Modesto.
David Thompson, a Modesto resident for 33 years, shared his gratitude for his appointment to the Disabilities Board. He expressed his intention to learn, participate, and be a valuable asset in his new role.
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CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
ACTION CONSENT ITEMS: (13-25; Wright/Ricci; 6/0)
CONSENT
Consent
13. Consider approving the minutes for the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Motion approving the minutes for the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Motion approving the minutes for the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting.
Consent
14. Consider approving acceptance of applications for the future development of Comprehensive Planning Districts referred to as Kiernan Business Park, Kiernan/McHenry, Kiernan/Carver Corridor, College West, Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Regional Commercial, and Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Village Residential. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Resolution approving acceptance of applications for the future development of Comprehensive Planning Districts referred to as Kiernan Business Park, Kiernan/McHenry, Kiernan/Carver Corridor, College West, Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Regional Commercial, and Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Village Residential.
CED; Sean Rando, 209-577-5473, [email protected]
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-022 approving acceptance of applications for the future development of Comprehensive Planning Districts referred to as Kiernan Business Park, Kiernan/McHenry, Kiernan/Carver Corridor, College West, Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Regional Commercial, and Hetch-Hetchy Comprehensive Planning District Village Residential.
Consent
15. Consider approving the amended Bylaws for the Citizen Housing and Community Development Committee and the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Resolution approving the amended Bylaws for the Citizen Housing and Community Development Committee.
Resolution approving the amended Bylaws for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-023 approving the amended Bylaws - 8 -
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for the Citizen Housing and Community Development Committee.
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-024 approving the amended Bylaws for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee.
Consent
16. Consider accepting the Monthly Investment Report for October 2024. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for October 2024.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for October 2024.
Consent
17. Consider approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 6 Fire Engine and its associated equipment (Funding Source: General Fund)
Resolution approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 6 Fire Engine and its associated equipment, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Kevin Wise, 209-572-9590, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-025 approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 6 Fire Engine and its associated equipment, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
18. Consider approving an Agreement with Employers Choice Screening (ECS), Santa Fe Springs, CA to conduct Pre-Employment Background Checks for an amount not to exceed $125,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds) Resolution approving an Agreement with Employers Choice Screening (ECS), Santa Fe Springs, CA to conduct Pre-Employment Background Checks for a three-year Agreement with two one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $25,000 and total amount not to exceed $125,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
HUMAN RESOURCES; Christina Alger, 209-571-5126, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-026 approving an Agreement with Employers Choice Screening (ECS), Santa Fe Springs, CA to conduct PreEmployment Background Checks for a three-year Agreement with two one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $25,000 and total amount not to - 9 -
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exceed $125,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
Consent
19. Consider approving an Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services Inc., Irvine CA as broker of record for Employee Benefit Plans for an amount not to exceed $490,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Resolution approving a Sole Source Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Irvine CA as the broker of record for Employee Benefit Plans for a three-year Agreement with two one-year extension options, for an annual estimated amount of $98,000, and a total amount not to exceed $490,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
HUMAN RESOURCES; Christina Alger, 209-571-5126, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-027 approving a Sole Source Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Irvine CA as the broker of record for Employee Benefit Plans for a three-year Agreement with two one-year extension options, for an annual estimated amount of $98,000, and a total amount not to exceed $490,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
Consent
20. Consider approving an Agreement with University of Massachusetts (UMass) Global for an Employee Leadership Development Program in a total amount not to exceed $295,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Sources) Resolution approving an Agreement with UMass Global for an Employee Leadership Developmental Program for a two-year Agreement with three oneyear extension options, for an annual estimated amount of $59,000 and a total amount not to exceed $295,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
HUMAN RESOURCES; Christina Alger, 209-571-5126, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-028 approving an Agreement with UMass Global for an Employee Leadership Developmental Program for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual estimated amount of $59,000 and a total amount not to exceed $295,000 over five years and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this Agreement.
Consent
21. Consider approving a Lease Agreement with William Brent Burnside, dba Burnside Management Team, Modesto, CA, for use of Fenced Parking Lot for a total amount not to exceed $188,016 over four years. (Funding Source: General Fund) Resolution approving the Lease Agreement with William Brent Burnside, dba Burnside Management Team, Modesto, CA, for use of Fenced Parking Lot for a - 10 -
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four-year Agreement, for an annual estimated amount of $47,004, and a total amount not to exceed $188,016 over four years; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; Jessica Smart, 209-572-9500, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-029 approving the Lease Agreement with William Brent Burnside, dba Burnside Management Team, Modesto, CA, for use of Fenced Parking Lot for a four-year Agreement, for an annual estimated amount of $47,004, and a total amount not to exceed $188,016 over four years; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
22. Consider an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 3-2.1401.1 to determine and designate speed limit changes. (Funding Source: Police Department Fund 1600) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 3-2.1401.1 of Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 3 of the Modesto Municipal Code relating to speed limits.
PUBLIC WORKS; Max Navarro, 209-571-5116, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 3-2.1401.1 of Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 3 of the Modesto Municipal Code relating to speed limits.
Consent
23. Consider approving a Grant of Permanent Easement to Modesto Irrigation District associated with existing irrigation facilities within a 5-foot-wide uniform strip of APN 084-002-046, and consenting to the recordation thereof. (Funding Source: Water Fund) Resolution approving a Grant of Permanent Easement to Modesto Irrigation District to cover existing irrigation facilities within a 5-foot-wide uniform strip of APN 084-002-046 and consenting to the recordation thereof.
UTILITIES; Edgar Vargas, 209-577-5424, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-030 approving a Grant of Permanent Easement to Modesto Irrigation District to cover existing irrigation facilities within a 5-foot-wide uniform strip of APN 084-002-046 and consenting to the recordation thereof.
Consent
24. Consider approving a Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Funding Source: Water Fund) Resolution approving a Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
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ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-031 approving a Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Consent
25. Consider approving the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency 2025 Memorandum of Understanding for undertaking groundwater sustainability planning, reporting, studies, mutual aid and support services within the Modesto Sub-basin. (Funding Source: Water Fund) Resolution approving the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency for undertaking groundwater sustainability planning, reporting, studies, mutual aid and support services within the Modesto Subbasin and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget in the amount of $150,000 from Water Fund Reserves to fund the City of Modesto’s share of the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s activities within the Modesto Sub-basin.
UTILITIES; Tim Barahona, 209-577-5485, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-032 approving the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency for undertaking groundwater sustainability planning, reporting, studies, mutual aid and support services within the Modesto Sub-basin and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 6/0) Resolution 2025-033 approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget in the amount of $150,000 from Water Fund Reserves to fund the City of Modesto’s share of the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s activities within the Modesto Sub-basin.
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
Councilmember Williams acknowledged the New Year and expressed hope for a prosperous 2025. He mentioned Modesto's support for Los Angeles fire victims and the deployment of local firefighters to assist. He also highlighted the recognition of various individuals: former Mayor Garrett Marsh as Veteran of the Year, Cristina from the Modesto Police Department as Hero of the Year, Lou Friedman as Citizen of the Year, and Curtis for the Legionnaire Award. Lastly, Williams paid tribute to Rebecca Harrington for her contributions to the community.
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Councilmember Wright thanked the Church of the Brethren for remodeling its facilities and opening 17 units to assist unhoused families in transitioning back to society and work. He acknowledged their significant contributions to the community and expressed appreciation for their efforts.
Councilmember Ricci acknowledged the Modesto Fire Department's efforts in providing mutual aid for the Los Angeles fires and commended Chief Wise for facilitating this support. He also suggested exploring new sports teams and activities following the Modesto Nuts' departure in 2025 to enhance the city's culture. Lastly, he praised the Modesto Police Department for their work in improving traffic safety and encouraged continued enforcement to reduce accidents and injuries.
Mayor Zwahlen shared her positive experiences meeting with Girl Scouts, touring Howard Prep, and praising the Parks and Recreation Department. She mentioned feedback from a community member about the busy parks, new equipment, and clean restrooms, highlighting the department’s successful efforts in maintaining park facilities.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
None.
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Attest: ____________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk