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*Via Teleconference
Councilmember Ricci
Marriott Charleston
170 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, South Carolina
MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
www.modestogov.com
MINUTES
City of Modesto
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Special City Council – Closed Session Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, *Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: None
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: Councilmember Williams recused himself on the Closed Session item that pertains to the Conference with Real Property Negotiations.
Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, *Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
City Clerk’s Announcements: None
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: Item 6 - Councilmember Williams recused due to property related conflict.
Reports from Closed Session: No reportable action.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month.
MISCELLANEOUS
2. Consider approving the appointment of Katherine Zagone as the 2026 Culture Commission representative to the Landmark Preservation Commission, with a term expiration of December 31, 2026. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the appointment of Katherine Zagone as the 2026 Culture Commission representative to the Landmark Preservation Commission, with a term expiration of December 31, 2026.
PRN; Jessica Flores, 209-577-5366, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-061 approving the appointment of Katherine Zagone as the 2026 Culture Commission representative to the Landmark Preservation Commission, with a term expiration of December 31, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
• Nancy Robinson, president of the Modesto Garden Club, shared with the Modesto City Council about three upcoming events including an Arbor Day tree planting at Roosevelt Park on March 13, a Spring Garden Tour fundraiser on April 18 supporting $9,000 in scholarships, and a plant sale and craft fair on May 9 at Modesto Covenant Church. She thanked the Council for its support and invited the public to attend. • Hilary Moak informed the Modesto City Council about the upcoming annual Modesto Rec-Fest at the gateway parcel of Tuolumne River Regional Park. She said the free, family-friendly community event would feature collaborative recreational activities such as biking, bird watching, youth fishing, and paddling, and invited Council members to attend.
• Julianne Phillips, district representative for Senator Alvarado-Gil, thanked Modesto City Council members who participated in the Economic Opportunity Summit and provided a legislative update. She highlighted a bill to suspend the gas tax for one year, wildfire risk reduction legislation, and proposed tax rebates for solar and home hardening, and noted upcoming district events and an agricultural and water policy roundtable.
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• Jerry Thompson thanked Assistant Chief Ivan Valencia for his service to the City of Modesto as he prepares to retire. He highlighted Valencia’s work building relationships with the lowrider and car communities, supporting the lifting of the city’s cruising ban, helping create a lowrider police car project for high school students, and assisting with the launch of a lowrider holiday event. He said Valencia will be greatly missed. • Kevin McClarty shared his positive experience visiting the City’s animal services facility. After touring the site, he said the facility appeared clean, organized, and well managed, and he described programs for handling feral and adoptable cats. He encouraged Council Members to volunteer at the facility to better understand its operations.
CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
ACTION CONSENT ITEMS: 3-5, 7-10, 12-21 (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0)
CONSENT
Consent
3. Consider approving the Minutes for the March 3, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Motion approving the Minutes for the March 3, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Motion approving the Minutes for the March 3, 2026 Council Meeting.
Consent
4. Consider approving a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, for the CGI Advantage Performance Budgeting and Advantage Insight Reporting software, increasing the Agreement amount by $464,965 to a new total amount not to exceed $2,141,393 through the duration of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from March 31, 2026 through March 31, 2029. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, for the CGI Advantage Performance Budgeting and Advantage Insight Reporting software, increasing the Agreement amount by $464,965 to a new total amount not to exceed $2,141,393 through the duration of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from March 31, 2026 through March 31, 2029; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
BUDGET; Kaceey Culbertson, 209-571-5855, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-062 approving a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, for the CGI Advantage Performance Budgeting and Advantage Insight - 3 -
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Reporting software, increasing the Agreement amount by $464,965 to a new total amount not to exceed $2,141,393 through the duration of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from March 31, 2026 through March 31, 2029; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
5. Consider accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorizing staff to submit it to the State of California. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorizing staff to submit it to the State of California.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5211, [email protected]
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-063 accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorizing staff to submit it to the State of California.
Removed from Consent – Councilmember Williams Recused
6. Consider approving a Second Amendment and Reinstatement of the Letter of Intent between the United Soccer League, LLC and the City of Modesto to extend an exclusive negotiating period to June 10, 2026. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution approving a Second Amendment and Reinstatement of the Letter of Intent between the United Soccer League, LLC and the City of Modesto, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment and Reinstate the Letter.
CED; Taranjot Khehra, 209-577-5239, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Bavaro; 6/0; Williams Recused) Resolution 2026-064 approving a Second Amendment and Reinstatement of the Letter of Intent between the United Soccer League, LLC and the City of Modesto, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment and Reinstate the Letter.
Consent
7. Consider accepting the Downey Shade Structure and Parking Lot Replacement Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $609,728 to Westside Landscape & Concrete, Inc. of Newman, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution accepting Downey Shade Structure and Parking Lot Replacement Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $609,728 to Westside Landscape & Concrete, Inc. of Newman, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Peter Kambel, 209-577-5444, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-065 accepting Downey Shade Structure and Parking Lot Replacement Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $609,728 to Westside Landscape & Concrete, Inc. of Newman, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. - 4 -
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Consent
8. Consider accepting Rebid La Loma Sewer Replacement Phase 1 Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $6,065,080 to Mozingo Construction Inc., of Oakdale, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funding Source: Wastewater Fund)
• Resolution accepting Rebid La Loma Sewer Replacement Phase 1 Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $6,065,080 to Mozingo Construction Inc., of Oakdale, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Peter Kambel, 209-577-5444, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-066 accepting Rebid La Loma Sewer Replacement Phase 1 Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $6,065,080 to Mozingo Construction Inc., of Oakdale, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Consent
9. Consider approving a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Stanislaus for 7th Street Bridge Project. (Funding Source: Streets Capital Facility Fees, Measure L and Water Fund)
• Resolution approving a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Stanislaus for 7th Street Bridge Project and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement fund budgets in the amount of $16,300,000 to fund the 7th Street Bridge Construction Project and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of the resolution.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Toby Wells, 209-571-5542, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-067 approving a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Stanislaus for 7th Street Bridge Project and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-068 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement fund budgets in the amount of $16,300,000 to fund the 7th Street Bridge Construction Project and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of the resolution.
Consent
10. Consider accepting the “Final Report – City of Modesto, Project Compliance Audit” for State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway – Phase 1 Project and Crows Landing Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI). (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Resolution accepting the results of the “Final Report – City of Modesto, Project Compliance Audit” for State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway – Phase 1 - 5 -
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Project and Crows Landing Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI).
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Toby Wells, 209-571-5542, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-069 accepting the results of the “Final Report – City of Modesto, Project Compliance Audit” for State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway – Phase 1 Project and Crows Landing Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI).
Removed from Consent
11. Consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Yosemite Rivers Alliance, formerly known as Tuolumne River Trust, for habitat restoration at the Carpenter Road Parcel of Tuolumne River Regional Park. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Yosemite Rivers Alliance, formerly known as Tuolumne River Trust, for habitat restoration at the Carpenter Road Parcel of Tuolumne River Regional Park and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [email protected] ACTION: (Alvarez/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-070 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Yosemite Rivers Alliance, formerly known as Tuolumne River Trust, for habitat restoration at the Carpenter Road Parcel of Tuolumne River Regional Park and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
12. Consider accepting the Monthly Investment Report for December 2025. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for December 2025.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for December 2025.
Consent
13. Consider accepting an Informational Report for the January 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Motion accepting an Informational Report for the January 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Maria Garnica, 209-577-5249,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Motion accepting an Informational Report for the January 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report. - 6 -
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Consent
14. Consider approving the Agreements for On-Call Hazardous Waste and Biohazardous Waste Remediation services to GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC Moses Lake, WA, and Clean Harbor Environmental Services, Inc., Norwell, MA, for a total combined amount not to exceed $1,380,422 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving the Award of Proposal and Agreements for On-Call Hazardous Waste and Biohazardous Waste Remediation services to GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC Moses Lake, WA, and Clean Harbor Environmental Services, Inc., Norwell, MA, for two year agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual combined amount of $276,084 and a total combined amount not to exceed $1,380,422 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreements.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5174, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-071 approving the Award of Proposal and Agreements for On-Call Hazardous Waste and Biohazardous Waste Remediation services to GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC Moses Lake, WA, and Clean Harbor Environmental Services, Inc., Norwell, MA, for two year agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual combined amount of $276,084 and a total combined amount not to exceed $1,380,422 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreements.
Consent
15. Consider approving an Agreement for the furnishing of City-Wide Security Services to Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., Pasadena, CA for a total amount not to exceed $7,112,000 over seven years. (Funding Source: Various Funds) • Resolution approving an Agreement with Inter-Con Security, Pasadena, CA by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with Stanislaus County General Services, for City-wide Security Services for a three year Agreement with four one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $1,016,000, and a total amount not to exceed $7,112,000 over seven years; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution2026-072 approving an Agreement with Inter-Con Security, Pasadena, CA by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with Stanislaus County General Services, for City-wide Security Services for a three year Agreement with four one-year extension options, for an estimated annual - 7 -
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amount of $1,016,000, and a total amount not to exceed $7,112,000 over seven years; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
16. Consider approving the purchase for five Fleet Additions and seven Replacements which include ten Ford Mavericks and two Ford E-350 Vans in a total amount not to exceed $559,191. (Funding Source: Measure H and Fleet Replacement Fund) • Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of ten Ford Mavericks for an amount not to exceed $378,724; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Director of Finance 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 through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of two Ford E-350 Vans for an amount not to exceed $180,467; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Director of Finance 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] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-073 approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of ten Ford Mavericks for an amount not to exceed $378,724; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-074 approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of two Ford E-350 Vans for an amount not to exceed $180,467; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price.
Consent
17. Consider approving a Third Amendment for Bottled Water Delivery Services for Citywide locations to BlueTriton Brands Inc. doing business as (DBA) Primo Brands Manteca, CA increasing the Agreement amount by $100,000 over the term of the Agreement. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving a Third Amendment with BlueTriton Brands Inc. DBA Primo Brands Manteca, CA for Bottled Water Delivery Services for Citywide locations increasing the Agreement amount by $100,000 for the total revised total amount of $795,000 for the term of the agreement; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
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ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-075 approving a Third Amendment with BlueTriton Brands Inc. DBA Primo Brands Manteca, CA for Bottled Water Delivery Services for Citywide locations increasing the Agreement amount by $100,000 for the total revised total amount of $795,000 for the term of the agreement; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
18. Consider approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Beard Land Improvement Company of Modesto, CA for the Lease of the Modesto Fire Department Administration Building located at 409 12th Street, Modesto, CA, extending the term of the agreement to March 31, 2029, increasing the Agreement amount by $490,716 to a new total amount not to exceed $1,196,790. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Beard Land Improvement Company of Modesto, CA, for the Lease of the Modesto Fire Department Administration Building located at 409 12th Street, Modesto, CA, extending the term of the agreement to March 31, 2033, increasing the Agreement amount by $490,716 to a new estimated total amount not to exceed $1,196,790, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Shanon Evans, 209-572-9590, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-076 approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Beard Land Improvement Company of Modesto, CA, for the Lease of the Modesto Fire Department Administration Building located at 409 12th Street, Modesto, CA, extending the term of the agreement to March 31, 2033, increasing the Agreement amount by $490,716 to a new estimated total amount not to exceed $1,196,790, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
19. Consider approving an Agreement with the SHI International Corporation of Somerset, New Jersey, for the City’s Microsoft “Enterprise Agreement” (MSEA) and additional Microsoft licensing, for a total amount not to exceed $3,409,621, over three years. (Funding Source: Information Technology Fund)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with the Software House International (SHI) Corporation of Somerset, New Jersey, by utilizing the competitive bid process with Riverside County, for a total amount not to exceed $3,409,621 over three years and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
IT; Kyle Ford, 209-571-5593, [email protected]
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-077 approving an Agreement with the Software House International (SHI) Corporation of Somerset, New Jersey, by utilizing the competitive bid process with Riverside County, for a total amount not to exceed $3,409,621 over three years and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
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Consent
20. Consider approving the purchase of a factory-new Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine for the Modesto Police Department’s GA8 TC-320 Airvan, Sky-1 to GippsAero Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia, for a total amount not to exceed $254,000 (Funding Source:
Traffic Safety Fund)
• Resolution approving the purchase of a factory-new Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine with GippsAero Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia for the Modesto Police Department’s GA8 TC-320 Airvan, Sky-1, for a total amount not to exceed $254,000; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee to issue the Purchase Order.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; Christopher Adams, 209-572-9500,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-078 approving the purchase of a factory-new Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine with GippsAero Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia for the Modesto Police Department’s GA8 TC-320 Airvan, Sky-1, for a total amount not to exceed $254,000; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee to issue the Purchase Order.
Consent
21. Consider approving an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, of Walnut Creek, CA, for the preparation of the Wastewater Engineer’s Report Update in the amount of $136,668, plus $13,667 in additional services (if needed) for an Agreement total not to exceed $150,335; and an Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates, of Berkeley, CA, for the preparation of the Wastewater Rate and Fee Study in the amount of $188,600, plus $18,860 in additional services (if needed) for an Agreement total not to exceed $207,460. (Funding Source: Wastewater Fund)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, of Walnut Creek, CA, for the Wastewater Engineer’s Report Update in the amount of $136,668, plus $13,667 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $150,335 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates, of Berkeley, CA, for the Wastewater Rate and Fee Study in the amount of $188,600, plus $18,860 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $207,460 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Multi-Year Program Budget in the amount of $407,795 to fund the Wastewater Engineer’s Report Update and Rate Study Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of the Resolution.
UTILITIES; Jim Alves, 209-571-5557, [email protected] ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-079 approving an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, of Walnut Creek, CA, for the Wastewater - 10 -
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Engineer’s Report Update in the amount of $136,668, plus $13,667 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $150,335 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-080 approving an Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates, of Berkeley, CA, for the Wastewater Rate and Fee Study in the amount of $188,600, plus $18,860 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $207,460 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-081 approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Multi-Year Program Budget in the amount of $407,795 to fund the Wastewater Engineer’s Report Update and Rate Study Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of the Resolution.
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
• Vice Mayor Williams shared highlights from recent community activities, including attending his first bar mitzvah, participating in an economic opportunity summit, and speaking with students during a career day at Beard Elementary School. He also recognized community member Lucy Conkey during Women’s Month and reflected on the late Hal Conkey, sharing his message to “just breathe.” • Councilmember Alvarez highlighted his attendance at the Modesto Latino Leaders Summit at Modesto Junior College’s West Campus. The event focused on strengthening educational pathways and addressing challenges facing Latino communities in Stanislaus and Merced counties, and he thanked the organizers and community leaders involved.
• Councilmember Escutia-Braaton described touring the Stanislaus Regional 911 call center and observing its operations firsthand. She praised the professionalism of the staff and recognized Center Director Kasey Young, noting she would soon be honored by Assemblymember Juan Alanis as Woman of the Year.
• Councilmember Ricci discussed the potential economic benefits of reopening the former Del Monte plant and suggested exploring a cat café to support Stanislaus Animal Services through adoptions, spay and neuter services, and additional revenue.
He also criticized current animal services performance, called for better results and transparency, and expressed interest in performance-based strategies to improve addiction treatment for people experiencing homelessness. • Mayor Zwahlen reported attending the 2026 Northern California Appraisal Institute Spring Conference, meetings with the new Modesto City Schools Engagement Coordinator Fallon Ferris, and the monthly Clergy Council meeting with law enforcement and fire department updates. She also noted the upcoming Seventh Street - 11 -
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Bridge groundbreaking on March 18, a joint City Council–Planning Commission meeting regarding the general plan and highlighted ongoing community engagement opportunities.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
The City Manager and Council congratulated Assistant Chief of Police Ivan Valencia on 26 years of service to Modesto.
HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on February 11, 2026. - Item continued from the March 3, 2026 Council meeting.
22. Hearing to consider approving an application to rezone 1.35 acres at 3213 Coffee Road, west of Thorsen Avenue, from Professional Office (P-O) Zone to Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zone. (Funding Source: Application Fees) • Resolution finding the Rezone from P-O to R-2 for the property located at 3213 Coffee Road conforms with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (SCH NO. 2024091127). • Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 9-3-9 of the Zoning Map of the City of Modesto to rezone from Professional Office Zone, P-O, to Medium Density Residential Zone, R-2, for property located at 3213 Coffee Road, west of Thorsen Avenue.
CED; Katharine Martin, 209-577-5267, [email protected] ACTION: (Bavaro/Alvarez; 7/0) Resolution 2027-082 finding the Rezone from P-O to R-2 for the property located at 3213 Coffee Road conforms with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (SCH NO. 2024091127).
ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3807-C.S. amending Section 9-3-9 of the Zoning Map of the City of Modesto to rezone from Professional Office Zone, P-O, to Medium Density Residential Zone, R-2, for property located at 3213 Coffee Road, west of Thorsen Avenue.
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Attest:____________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk