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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
City of Modesto
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation
City Clerk’s Announcements
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Reports from Closed Session
MISCELLANEOUS
Legislation, Appointments, Other
1. Consider accepting the resignation of Abimael Chavez-Hernandez from the Citizens’ Salary Setting Commission and approving the appointment of Seth Simas to the Citizens’ Salary Setting Commission to serve a partial unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the resignation of Abimael Chavez-Hernandez from the Citizens’ Salary Setting Commission.
Resolution appointing Seth Simas to serve an unexpired partial term with an expiration of December 31, 2028 to serve on the Citizens’ Salary Setting Commission.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected]
2. Consider approving the appointment of Margie Johnson as the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC) Representative to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC), with a term expiration of December 31, 2026. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the appointment of Margie Johnson to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee as a Citizen’s Housing and Community Development (CH&CDC) Representative with a term expiration of December 31, 2026.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [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
3. Consider approving the Minutes for the February 10, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Motion approving the Minutes for the February 10, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
4. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3806-C.S. approving Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to Amend the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram to change the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets, and to amend text in Chapter 9 relative to specific plan administration, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan adopted by City Council Resolution. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3806-C.S. approving Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to Amend the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram to change the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets, and to amend text in Chapter 9 relative to specific plan administration, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan adopted by City Council Resolution.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5397, [email protected] - 5 -
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Consent
5. Consider approving the sale of 10,000 square feet of surplus exempt property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 133-001-026 located at Frazine Rd. in the amount of $75,000, and the sale of 2,474 square feet of surplus exempt property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 029-012-050 located at Carpenter Rd. in the amount of $10,000. (Funding Source: Water Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the sale of 10,000 square feet of surplus exempt property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 133-001-026, located at Frazine Rd. in the amount of $75,000 to Troy Nolan Wells and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents required to complete the transaction.
Resolution approving the sale of 2,474 square feet of surplus exempt property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 029-012-050 located at Carpenter Rd. in the amount of $10,000 to Jason Schlarb and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents required to complete the transaction.
CITY MANAGER; Scotty Douglass, 209-577-9149, [email protected] Consent
6. Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Write-off and Adjustment Reports through Fiscal Year-End June 30, 2025, in the total amount of $113,621. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Write-off and Adjustments Report through Fiscal Year-End June 30, 2025 in the total amount of $113,621 and directing a report of disposition to be filed with the City Clerk.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected] Consent
7. Consider approving a Second Amendment with Kosmont Companies to expand the scope of services to include fiscal and economic impact analysis, market and financial feasibility review, public funding and financing advisory, and negotiation support related to a proposed sports and multi-use development project. (Funding Source:
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving a Second Amendment with Kosmont Companies to expand the scope of services to include fiscal and economic impact analysis, market and financial feasibility review, public funding and financing advisory, and negotiation support related to a proposed sports and multi-use development project, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment.
CED; Taranjot Khehra, 209-577-5239, [email protected] - 6 -
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Consent
8. Consider granting two non-exclusive easements to Modesto Irrigation District for electrical utility access on a portion of César E. Chávez Park (APN 103-018-001). (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving two non-exclusive easements to Modesto Irrigation District for electrical utility access on a portion of César E. Chavez Park (APN 103-018-001) and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the easements.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [email protected] Consent
9. Consider dedication and acceptance of a Public Utility Easement and Irrigation Easement on City-owned parcel (APN 085-003-093) near the northwest corner of Briggsmore Avenue and Claus Road. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the dedication and acceptance of a Public Utility Easement and Irrigation Easement on City-owned property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 085-003-093) near the northwest corner of Briggsmore Avenue and Claus Road, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and record the necessary documents.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent
10. Consider approving an additional payment of $70,150 for a total amount not to exceed $350,872 to Pacific Gas & Electric for Relocation of Gas Line Infrastructure for the State Route 132 Phase 1 Project. (Funding Source: Capital Facility Fees) Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving an additional payment of $70,150 for a total amount not to exceed $350,872 to Pacific Gas & Electric for Relocation of Gas Line Infrastructure for the State Route 132 Phase 1 Project.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Toby Wells, 209-571-5542, [email protected] Consent
11. Consider an Agreement for the furnishing of City-Wide Shredding Services to Pacific Storage Company, Modesto, CA for a total amount not to exceed $165,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Award of Bid and Agreement for City-Wide Shredding Services to Pacific Storage Company, Modesto, CA for a two-year agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $33,000 and a total amount not to exceed $165,000 over five years; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] - 7 -
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Consent
12. Consider approving the use of proceeds, credits, or reimbursements, from the sale or recycling of expended brass shell casings, with any vendor providing such services, including the existing credit of $16,990 with Miwall Corporation, Grass Valley, CA, to be applied toward the purchase of new ammunition for the Modesto Police Department. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the use of proceeds, credits, or reimbursements, from the sale or recycling of expended brass shell casings, with any vendor providing such services, including the existing credit of $16,990 with Miwall Corporation, Grass Valley, CA, to be applied toward the purchase of new ammunition for the Modesto Police Department.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; Jessica Nicholson, 209-572-9500,
[email protected]
Consent
13. Consider approving the Purchasing Agreement for the purchase of Transmission Parts and Repair Services with AG Transmission Repair, Oakdale, CA, Valley Transmission, Modesto, CA and Mello Transmission Company, Inc., Modesto, CA for a total amount not to exceed $750,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Fleet Fund, Outside Service Agreements)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Purchasing Agreements with AG Transmission Repair, Oakdale, CA, Valley Transmission, Modesto, CA and Mello Transmission Company, Inc., Modesto, CA for Transmission Parts and Repair Services for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 and a total amount not to exceed $750,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between agreements and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change; 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 First Amendment with California Material Inc. for Material Hauling Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $621,746 to a new total amount not to exceed $1,246,746 over the term of the Agreement. (Funding Source: Compost Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the First Amendment with California Materials Inc., for Material Hauling Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $621,746, to a new estimated annual amount of $280,437, with a new total amount not to exceed $1,246,746 over the term of the Agreement, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
PUBLIC WORKS; John Chavez, 209-577-5453, [email protected] - 8 -
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Consent
15. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for the Highway 99 Water Main Crossings Improvements Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Rolfe Construction Inc., of Atwater, CA in the amount of $1,436,035, authorizing 20% in contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $1,723,242. (Funding Source: Water Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Highway 99 Water Main Crossings Improvements Project, accepting the Bid and awarding a Construction Contract to Rolfe Construction Inc., of Atwater, CA in the amount of $1,436,035, authorizing the Director of Engineering Services to approve Change Orders up to the cumulative amount of $287,207, 20% of the original Contract price, for a total payment amount not to exceed $1,723,242 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Contract. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $1,849,505 to fund the Construction Phase of the Highway 99 Water Main Crossings Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provision of the Resolution.
UTILITIES; David Felix, 209-577-5488, [email protected]
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
16. Consider accepting Mayor Sue Zwahlen's Budget Message per Charter Section 1302.1 for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget year. (Funding Source: All City Funds) Staff Recommendation:
Motion to accept Mayor Sue Zwahlen's Budget Message per Charter Section 1302.1 for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget year.
BUDGET; Stephan Christensen, 209-577-5390, [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
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place at by
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