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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
City of Modesto
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Stanislaus River Room, Modesto Centre Plaza
1001 K Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8:30 AM
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, *Ricci, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: Councilmember Williams due to Conflict of Interest, Recusal
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Williams Recused
1. Update regarding the expansion of the United Soccer League (USL) into the City of Modesto and potential locations for a soccer stadium and sports district. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Receive update regarding the expansion of the United Soccer League (USL) into the City of Modesto and to discuss and provide staff with direction regarding potential locations for a soccer stadium and sports district.
CITY MANAGER; Joseph Lopez, 209-577-5223, [email protected] This item was presented.
Recessed at 10:06 a.m.
Reconvened at 10:21 a.m.
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Mayor Zwahlen invited public comment on this matter. Several members of the public commented on this item.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Alvarez; 6/0; Williams Recused) Motion directing staff to move forward with option 3/option C to support the future site for the stadium.
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Attest: ___________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk