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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
www.modestogov.com
AGENDA
City of Modesto
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call - Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
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SUBMITTING COMMENTS BY E-MAIL
Written comments may be submitted via email to: [email protected] (include Agenda Item Number in the subject line). All comments will be shared with the Councilmembers and placed in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Written comments must be received two hours before the meeting.
This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting, at the following website https://www.modestogov.com/council-meetings In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA - 3 -
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation: John Torres, City Ministry Network
City Clerk’s Announcements
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Reports from Closed Session
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring August 12, 2025 as International Youth Day. (Funding Source:
Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected]
2. Youth Commission Presentation (Funding Source: Not Applicable) PRN; Valerie Garcia, 209-571-5576, [email protected]
MISCELLANEOUS
Legislation, Appointments, Other
3. Consider approving the appointments of Lupe Hodges, Abigail Powers, and Jennifer Aoyama to the Modesto Culture Commission for four-year terms with a term expiration of December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the appointments of Lupe Hodges, Abigail Powers, and Jennifer Aoyama to the Modesto Culture Commission for four-year terms with a term expiration of December 31, 2028.
PRN; Diane Sheatsley, 209-577-5418, [email protected]
4. Consider approving the appointments of Bob Quintella as a Member-At-Large for a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and Martin Montez as a Youth Member-AtLarge for a term expiration of December 31, 2025, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the appointments of Bob Quintella as a Member-AtLarge for a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and Martin Montez as a Youth Member-At-Large for a term expiration of December 31, 2025, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee.
PRN; Jessica Franco, 209-577-5278, [email protected] - 4 -
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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.
CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Councilmember prior to this meeting for study. Unless some member of the audience or Councilmember has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the Council approves the items at one time. The action taken by the Council in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of this individual item.
CONSENT
An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Council member.
Consent
5. Consider approving the minutes for the July 22, 2025 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Motion approving the minutes for the July 22, 2025 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
6. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3800-C.S. authorizing the levy of Special Taxes within the City of Modesto held within City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Village One Triangle). (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3800-C.S. authorizing the levy of Special Taxes within the City of Modesto held within City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Village One Triangle).
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
7. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3801-C.S. of the City Council of the City of Modesto amending Title 10 of the Modesto Municipal Code to add Chapter 3, - 5 -
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Article 8, “Smoke Shops,” amending Title 4 of the Modesto Municipal Code to add Chapter 24, “Smoke Shops,” establishing Regulations and Requirements for Smoke Shops, Including Permitting and Enforcement, within the City. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3801-C.S. of the City Council of the City of Modesto amending Title 10 of the Modesto Municipal Code to add Chapter 3, Article 8, “Smoke Shops,” amending Title 4 of the Modesto Municipal Code to add Chapter 24, “Smoke Shops,” establishing Regulations and Requirements for Smoke Shops, Including Permitting and Enforcement, within the City.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
8. Consider accepting the Monthly Investment Report for May 2025. (Funding Source:
Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for May 2025.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
Consent
9. Consider approving the purchase for two Fleet Replacements for Fleet Vehicles which includes one Rapid View IBAK F550 Truck with Camera and one Vac-Con Xcavator Truck in a total amount not to exceed $1,245,632. (Funding Source: Fleet Replacement Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell to Rapid View LLC, Rochester, IN, under the authorized dealer, Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Sacramento, CA for the purchase of one Rapid View IBAK F550 Truck with Camera for an amount not to exceed $367,746; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price. Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell to Van-Con, Inc., Green Cove Springs, FL under the authorized dealer, Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Sacramento, CA for the purchase of one Vac-Con Xcavator Truck for an amount not to exceed $715,412; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] Consent
10. Consider approving the First Amendment with SpryPoint Services, Inc., Charlottetown, P.E., for Utility Billing, Receivables and Cashiering Software to include SpryWallet as - 6 -
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the payment gateway with an increase in the amount of $1,336,902 over two years and a one-time online Customer Enrollment Incentive Program in the amount of $5. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the the Agreement with SpryPoint Services, Inc., Charlottetown, P.E., for Utility Billing, Receivables and Cashiering Software, to include SpryWallet as the payment gateway and increasing the amount by $1,336,902, to a new total amount not to exceed $3,728,862 through the next two years; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Amendment.
Resolution approving a one-time online Customer Enrollment Incentive Program in the amount of $5.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Jeni Martin, 209-571-5892, [email protected] Consent
11. Consider approving Co-Sponsorships for designated City Partners’ Events and Programs with direct contributions of $61,650 and in-kind support with an estimated value of $251,022 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Funding Source: General Fund) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving Co-Sponsorships for designated City Partners’ Events and Programs with direct contributions of $61,650 and in-kind support with an estimated value of $251,022 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5347, [email protected] Consent
12. Consider approving Community/Special Event and Program Grants for in-kind support valued at $19,815 and grant funding of $18,157 for events and programs planned in the first half of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Funding Source: General Fund) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving Community/Special Event and Program Grants for inkind support valued at $19,815 and grant funding of $18,157 for events and programs planned in the first half of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5347, [email protected] Consent
13. Consider approving the Agreements for Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services to Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc., Sacramento, CA and National Fire Systems, Inc. Sacramento, CA for a total combined amount not to exceed $160,269 over five years. (Funding Source: Building Maintenance Fund) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Award of Bid and Agreements for Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services to Firecode Safety Equipment, Inc. Sacramento, CA and National Fire Systems, Inc. Sacramento, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, with an estimated annual amount of $20,000 for Firecode Safety Equipment Inc, and annual amount for $10,000 for National Fire Systems, Inc for a total estimated annual - 7 -
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amount of $30,000, and a combined total amount not to exceed $160,269 over five years between the two agreements, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreements.
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-342-2281, [email protected] Consent
14. Consider approving the Amended and Restated Agreement with Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA for Lot 25 employee discounted parking increasing the Agreement amount by 2.4% per parking permit per month, and extending the term of the Agreement from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the option for one additional oneyear term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Funding Source: Parking Services Enterprise Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Agreement with Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA for Lot 25 employee discounted parking, by increasing the Agreement amount by 2.4% per parking permit per month, and extending the term of the Agreement from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the option for one additional one-year term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Agreement .
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe da Silva, 209-342-2281, [email protected]
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on July 25, 2025 and August 1, 2025.
15. Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to establish and administer a Passport Service Program and approving related fees. (Funding Source:
General Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to establish and administer a Passport Service Program and approving related fees.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Published in the Modesto Bee on August 1, 2025.
16. Hearing to consider approving a Purchasing Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, dba Verra Mobility, Mesa, Arizona, for Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Technology for a total amount not to exceed $3,691,891 over five years. (Funding Source: Traffic Safety Fund/Citation Revenue)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving a Purchasing Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, dba Verra Mobility, Mesa, Arizona, by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC), for - 8 -
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Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Technology, for a five-year Agreement for an annual estimated amount of $703,218 and a contingency of $175,804, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $3,691,891 over five years; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; T.J. Moffett, 209-572-9886, [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 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
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