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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, April 07, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Special City Council – Closed Session Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: None
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
Invocation: Mark Krieger, Modesto Covenant Church
City Clerk’s Announcements: Item 13 - Item has been updated to include only the property on Francine Road, with the revised report and Resolution provided to the Council and made available to the public.
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: None.
Reports from Closed Session: No reportable actions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
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CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring April 2026 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month.
2. Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Donate Life Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring April 2026 as Donate Life Month.
3. Proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Volunteer Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Volunteer Month.
4. Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026 as Emergency Dispatcher Week. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026 as Emergency Dispatcher Week.
5. Proclamation declaring April 24, 2026 as Earth Day. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring April 24, 2026 as Earth Day.
MISCELLANEOUS
6. Consider accepting the resignation of Ivan Valencia from the Airport Advisory Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Ivan Valencia from the Airport Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS; Marisol Navarro, 209-577-5319, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Alvarez; 7/0) Resolution 2026-083 accepting the resignation of Ivan Valencia from the Airport Advisory Committee.
7. Consider approving the reappointments of Chris Guptill for the District 4 seat, Jesse Franco for the District 6 seat, and appointments of Monica Williams-Brown and - 3 -
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Martha Martin for two At-Large seats of the City of Modesto Measure H Oversight Board beginning April 7, 2026, to serve their respective terms ending December 31, 2029. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the reappointments of Chris Guptill for the District 4 seat, Jesse Franco for the District 6 seat, and appointments of Monica WilliamsBrown and Martha Martin for two At-Large seats of the City of Modesto Measure H Oversight Board beginning April 7, 2026, to serve their respective terms ending December 31, 2029.
BUDGET; Stephan Christensen, 209-577-5390, [email protected] ACTION: (Bavaro/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-084 approving the reappointments of Chris Guptill for the District 4 seat, Jesse Franco for the District 6 seat, and appointments of Monica Williams-Brown and Martha Martin for two AtLarge seats of the City of Modesto Measure H Oversight Board beginning April 7, 2026, to serve their respective terms ending December 31, 2029.
8. Consider approving the appointment of Shammy Karim and Christian Simon to the City of Modesto Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee for fouryear terms expiring December 31, 2029. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the appointment of Shammy Karim and Christian Simon to the City of Modesto Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee with terms expiring December 31, 2029.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-085 approving the appointment of Shammy Karim and Christian Simon to the City of Modesto Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee with terms expiring December 31, 2029.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
• Jerry Thompson spoke on behalf of the lowrider community supporting the Cesar Chavez park’s name change but urged the Council to choose a neutral option like “Fourth Street Park” or “Fourth Street Community Park.” He cited controversy surrounding Cesar Chavez and noted that labor leader Larry Itliong has been overlooked in history despite his contributions. He argued that a neutral, inclusive name would avoid conflict and better represent the entire community.
• Brian Eugeni announced an upcoming state Senate District 4 candidate debate in Modesto on April 9, hosted by the Stanislaus Taxpayer Association, inviting the public to attend for free. He also promoted a town hall for candidate Jaron Brandon on Saturday, encouraging community members to attend and engage before the June primary.
• Betty Santos, a lifelong Modesto resident, shared personal memories of the park and - 4 -
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supported renaming Cesar Chavez Park back to “Fourth Street Park” or “Fourth Street Community Park.” She emphasized community nostalgia, shared experiences, and agreement with others advocating for a more traditional, familiar name. • Steve spoke against the Council, accusing them of undermining democracy and enabling fascism by failing to hold police accountable and disregarding community concerns. He emphasized the importance of dissent, criticized what he called false narratives from law enforcement, and urged officials to better support the community instead of pursuing costly legal actions.
• Milt Trieweiler urged the Council to plan for Modesto’s future by learning from the past, emphasizing climate change and the risk of another drought. He highlighted the importance of preserving the county’s irrigated farmland north of Modesto, citing its soil, water, and climate, and argued against expanding development there, stressing responsibility to future generations.
• Francine Sena addressed the Council to raise concerns about children’s safety and constitutional rights in Stanislaus County schools. She highlighted her daughter’s unresolved case, criticized the lack of response from the DA and police, and advocated for stronger civil protections for students, while also acknowledging progress on crosswalk safety through city engineering efforts.
• Patrick Sena, a Purple Heart veteran, spoke about his daughter’s severe bullying at school, alleging that staff ignored her complaints for weeks and covered up the incident.
He described how the mistreatment caused her kidney issues and severe anxiety, criticized the school’s handling of the situation, and called for action to protect his daughter’s constitutional and civil rights.
• Nic addressed concerns about a recent ICE-related shooting in Patterson, criticizing ICE as targeting immigrants and people of color. He also emphasized the need for greater community involvement in local decision-making and supported responsible land use and climate action at the Council level.
• Anthony Drobnick praised positive community efforts and local advisory groups, then addressed the park renaming issue. While agreeing Cesar Chavez should not be honored, he suggested naming the park after Larry Itliong to recognize his leadership in the farmworkers’ movement and the often-overlooked Filipino labor community, noting that a name could combine “Fourth Street” with Itliong’s to honor both history and community.
• Kevin McClarty asked about restoring a missing kiosk sign that used to display City events and information in a central location, noting its convenience compared to scattered online sources. He also urged the City to focus on growing upward rather than outward, emphasizing the need to protect valuable farmland and reconsider automatic sewer line extensions that enable unchecked suburban expansion. - 5 -
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• Ann Marie urged the Council to take action against ICE, citing recent shootings, raids, and misuse of local data that threaten immigrant communities. She called for measures such as sanctuary City protections, coordination with other cities, oversight of federal agencies, and demands for investigations and accountability, emphasizing the Council’s responsibility to protect vulnerable residents and prevent abuse.
Written General Public Comments Received. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY CLERK; City Clerk, 209-577-5396, [email protected] CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
ACTION CONSENT ITEMS: 9-11, 13-29 (Williams/Wright; 7/0)
CONSENT
Consent
9. Consider approving the Minutes for the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Consider approving the Minutes for the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion approving the Minutes for the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting.
Consent
10. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3807-C.S. amending Section 9-3-9 of the Zoning Map of the City of Modesto to rezone from Professional Office Zone, PO, to Medium Density Residential Zone, R-2, for property located at 3213 Coffee Road, west of Thorsen Ave. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Motion approving Final Adoption of 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 Ave.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion approving Final Adoption of 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 Ave.
Consent
11. Consider accepting the 2025 Annual Report of the City’s Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Motion accepting the 2025 Annual Report of the City’s Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees.
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ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion accepting the 2025 Annual Report of the City’s Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Removed from Consent
12. Consider approving a Fifth Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Swingle, Van Egmond, Heitlinger for continued representation in tort cases, increasing the amount by $250,000 and a Third Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Meyers Nave amending the scope of work and increasing the Agreement amount by $250,000. (Funding Source: General Liability Insurance Fund and General Fund) • Resolution approving a Fifth Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger increasing the agreement amount by $250,000, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,450,000 for continued representation in tort cases, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
• Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Meyers Nave amending the scope of work to include litigation and trial counsel support and increasing the agreement amount by $250,000, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $349,500, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
CITY ATTORNEY; Jose Sanchez, 209-577-5284, [email protected] ACTION: (Alvarez/Wright; 6/1; Ricci No) Resolution 2026-086 approving a Fifth Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger increasing the agreement amount by $250,000, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,450,000 for continued representation in tort cases, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
ACTION: (Alvarez/Wright; 6/1; Ricci No) Resolution 2026-087 approving a Third Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Meyers Nave amending the scope of work to include litigation and trial counsel support and increasing the agreement amount by $250,000, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $349,500, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
13. Consider confirming the detachment of a non-contiguous City property located at Frazine Rd. (133-001-026), reverting the property back to unincorporated status within the County of Stanislaus and authorizing application to the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission to annex the territory back to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District. (Funding Source: Utilities Fund)
• Resolution confirming the detachment of non-contiguous City property located at Frazine Rd. (APN 133-001-026) , reverting the property back to unincorporated status within the County of Stanislaus and authorizing application to the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission to annex the territory back to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all necessary documents required for City detachment and application for annexation to the - 7 -
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Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District.
CITY MANAGER; Scotty Douglass, 209-571-5571, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-088 confirming the detachment of non-contiguous City property located at Frazine Rd. (APN 133-001-026) , reverting the property back to unincorporated status within the County of Stanislaus and authorizing application to the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission to annex the territory back to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all necessary documents required for City detachment and application for annexation to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District.
Consent
14. Consider accepting the informational Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year General Fund Update Report and approving the recommended budget adjustments to the major General Fund revenues and expenditures amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget. (Funding Source: General Fund)
• Resolution accepting the information Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year General Fund Update Report and approving the recommended budget adjustments to the major General Fund revenues and expenditures amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Annual Operating Budget.
BUDGET; Kaceey Culbertson, 209-571-5855, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-089 accepting the information Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year General Fund Update Report and approving the recommended budget adjustments to the major General Fund revenues and expenditures amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget.
Consent
15. Consider approving the recommended budget adjustments to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. (Funding Source:
Various Funds)
• Resolution amending Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budgets and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
BUDGET; Kaceey Culbertson, 209-571-5855, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-090 amending Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budgets and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
Consent
16. Consider repealing and replacing Chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11 of Title 9 of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference, the 2025 California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Existing Building Codes. (Funding Source: General Fund, - 8 -
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Building Permit Fees)
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 1 ”Building Code,”of Title 9, “Building Regulations”of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Code.
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2 “Plumbing Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Plumbing Code.
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 3 “Electrical Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Electrical Code.
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 7 “Mechanical Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Mechanical Code.
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 11 “Existing Building Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Existing Building Code.
CED; Oscar Diaz, 209-571-5885, [email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3808-C.S. repealing and replacing Chapter 1 ”Building Code,”of Title 9, “Building Regulations”of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Code.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3809-C.S. repealing and replacing Chapter 2 “Plumbing Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Plumbing Code.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3810-C.S. repealing and replacing Chapter 3 “Electrical Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Electrical Code.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3811-C.S. repealing and replacing Chapter 7 “Mechanical Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Mechanical Code.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance 3812-C.S. repealing and replacing Chapter 11 “Existing Building Code” of Title 9 “Building Regulations” of the Modesto Municipal Code to adopt by - 9 -
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reference the 2025 California Existing Building Code.
Consent
17. Consider accepting the Claus Road and Scenic Drive Signal Coordination, CML 5059(245) & CML 5059(246) Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $864,020 to Tennyson Electric, LLC. of Livermore, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funding Source: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality and Measure L Funds)
• Resolution accepting Claus Road and Scenic Drive Signal Coordination, CML 5059(245) & CML 5059(246) Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $864,020 to Tennyson Electric, LLC. of Livermore, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Peter Kambel, 209-577-5444, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-091 accepting Claus Road and Scenic Drive Signal Coordination, CML 5059(245) & CML 5059(246) Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $864,020 to Tennyson Electric, LLC. of Livermore, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Consent
18. Consider accepting the 2024 Restroom Replacement Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $570,290 to Platinum General Engineering, LLC, of Waterford, CA., and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funding Source: Measure H)
• Resolution accepting the 2024 Restroom Replacements Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $570,290 to Platinum General Engineering, LLC, of Waterford, CA., and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Peter Kambel, 209-577-5444, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-092 accepting the 2024 Restroom Replacements Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $570,290 to Platinum General Engineering, LLC, of Waterford, CA., and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Consent
19. Consider approving the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and adopting the Vision Zero Resolution Authorizing City staff to apply for SS4A Grant Implementation Funds to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes. (Funding Source:
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant and Measure L Funds) • Resolution accepting the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and adopting the Vision Zero Resolution Authorizing City staff to apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for Implementation Funds.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Michael Sacuskie, 209-571-5552,
[email protected]
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ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-093 accepting the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and adopting the Vision Zero Resolution Authorizing City staff to apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for Implementation Funds.
Consent
20. Consider approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) and Final Map for McClure Meadows subdivision, consisting of approximately 4.15 acres for 38 residential lots, and 0.945 acres of public road right-of-way dedications located at the northwest corner of McClure Road and Yosemite Boulevard Accessor’s Parcel Number (APN) # 033-089-041. (Funding Source: Developer Fees) • Resolution approving the Final Map for McClure Meadows subdivision, approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreements and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreements with Self-Help Enterprises, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and authorizing the City Clerk to certify the Final Maps and record with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-094 approving the Final Map for McClure Meadows subdivision, approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreements and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreements with Self-Help Enterprises, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and authorizing the City Clerk to certify the Final Maps and record with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
Consent
21. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for the Retroreflective Backplates, LED Stop Signs Installation, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), HSIPSL 5059 (253, 252, 251) Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC, of San Leandro, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $2,716,890. (Funding Source: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Local Measure L Funds)
• Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Retroreflective Backplates, LED Stop Signs Installation, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), HSIPSL 5059 (253, 252, 251) Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC, of San Leandro, CA, in the amount of $2,264,075, and authorizing Change Orders up to a cumulative amount of $452,815, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,716,890, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Michael Sacuskie, 209-571-5552,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-095 approving the Plans and - 11 -
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Specifications for the Retroreflective Backplates, LED Stop Signs Installation, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), HSIPSL 5059 (253, 252, 251) Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC, of San Leandro, CA, in the amount of $2,264,075, and authorizing Change Orders up to a cumulative amount of $452,815, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,716,890, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
22. Consider approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to provide reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the training and staffing of a HazMat Type 1 Team. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to provide reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the training and staffing of a HazMat Type 1 Team, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement.
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Shanon Evans, 209-572-9590, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-096 approving an Agreement with the State of California, Office of Emergency Services to provide reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the training and staffing of a HazMat Type 1 Team, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement.
Consent
23. Consider approving the First Amendment with CSG Consultants, Inc. of Foster City, Ca. for Fire Prevention Plan Check Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $164,000 for a total amount of $539,000 through the term of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027. (Funding Source: General Fund)
• Resolution approving the First Amendment with CSG Consultants, Inc., Foster City, CA for the Fire Prevention Plan Check Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $164,000 for a new total amount of $539,000 through the term of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Shanon Evans, 209-572-9590, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-097 approving the First Amendment with CSG Consultants, Inc., Foster City, CA for the Fire Prevention Plan Check Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $164,000 for a new total amount of $539,000 through the term of the Agreement and extending the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
24. Consider approving an Agreement with Miracle Playsystems, Inc., San Francisco, CA, - 12 -
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for Playground Equipment and Replacement for a total amount not to exceed $150,263 over five years. (Funding Source: General Fund)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Miracle Playsystems, Inc., San Francisco, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), Sourcewell, for Playground Equipment and Replacement, for a two year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $27,321 and a total amount not to exceed $150,263 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to execute the Agreement.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5437, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-098 approving an Agreement with Miracle Playsystems, Inc., San Francisco, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), Sourcewell, for Playground Equipment and Replacement, for a two year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $27,321 and a total amount not to exceed $150,263 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
25. Consider approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with American Chiller Service, Inc., Modesto, California for HVAC Maintenance and Emergency Repairs for the Modesto Centre Plaza, increasing the Agreement amount by $157,900 to account for unanticipated emergency repair. (Funding Source: Centre Plaza Fund) • Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with American Chiller Service, Inc, Modesto, California for HVAC Maintenance and Emergency Repairs for the Modesto Centre Plaza increasing the agreement by $157,900 to a new total amount not to exceed $532,900 through the term of the Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5437, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-099 approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with American Chiller Service, Inc, Modesto, California for HVAC Maintenance and Emergency Repairs for the Modesto Centre Plaza increasing the agreement by $157,900 to a new total amount not to exceed $532,900 through the term of the Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
Consent
26. Consider approving an Agreement with Clark Pest Control Inc., Modesto, CA for Pest Control Services for a total amount not to exceed $425,195 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Clark Pest Control Inc., by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process from Stanislaus County, CA for Pest Control Services, for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for - 13 -
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an estimated annual amount of $85,039, and a total amount not to exceed $425,195 over five years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-652-2579, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-100 approving an Agreement with Clark Pest Control Inc., by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process from Stanislaus County, CA for Pest Control Services, for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $85,039, and a total amount not to exceed $425,195 over five years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
27. Consider approving an Agreement with Specialized Elevator Services LLC DBA Elevator Industries, Sacramento, CA for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services for a total amount not to exceed $435,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Specialized Elevator Services LLC DBA Elevator Industries Inc., by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with Region 4 Education Service Center via OMNIA Partners for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, for a two-year Agreement with three oneyear extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $87,000, and a total amount not to exceed $435,000 over five years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-652-2579, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-101 approving an Agreement with Specialized Elevator Services LLC DBA Elevator Industries Inc., by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with Region 4 Education Service Center via OMNIA Partners for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $87,000, and a total amount not to exceed $435,000 over five years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
Consent
28. Consider approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Trihydro Corporation, of Laramie, WY, in the amount of $3,212,014, plus $160,601 in Additional Services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $3,372,615 and accepting a Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program Award from the California State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $9,434,145. (Funding Source: Water Fund) • Resolution approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Trihydro Corporation of Laramie, WY, in the amount of $3,212,014, plus $160,601 in Additional Services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $3,372,615 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement. • Resolution accepting a State Water Resources Control Board, Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program Award in the amount of $9,434,145 for the - 14 -
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Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into the associated funding Agreement. • Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $18,473,294, to fund the design and construction phases of the Municipal Groundwater Improvement 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: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-102 approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Trihydro Corporation of Laramie, WY, in the amount of $3,212,014, plus $160,601 in Additional Services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $3,372,615 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-103 accepting a State Water Resources Control Board, Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program Award in the amount of $9,434,145 for the Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into the associated funding Agreement.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-104 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $18,473,294, to fund the design and construction phases of the Municipal Groundwater Improvement Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of the Resolution.
Consent
29. Consider approving an Asset Management Gap Analysis Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Sacramento, CA in the amount of $460,680, plus $92,136, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $552,816. (Funding Source: Wastewater and Water Fund Reserves)
• Resolution approving an Asset Management Gap Analysis Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $460,680, plus $92,136, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $552,816, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement. • Resolution approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Non-Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $602,816, from Water and Wastewater Fund reserves to fund Project Number 101719 - Asset Management Gap Analysis and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.
UTILITIES; Jeff Daniels, 209-577-6255, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-105 approving an Asset Management Gap Analysis Services Agreement with Woodard and Curran, Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $460,680, plus $92,136, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $552,816, and authorizing the City Manager, or - 15 -
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his designee, to execute the agreement.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-106 approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Non-Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $602,816, from Water and Wastewater Fund reserves to fund Project Number 101719 - Asset Management Gap Analysis and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.
Recessed: 7:51 p.m.
Reconvened: 8:01 p.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
• Councilmember Escutia-Braaton reported on recent activities, including attending a Central Valley legislative meeting in Tracy, participating in a well-attended General Plan Workshop to update Modesto’s long-standing City plan, and highlighting progress on the Seventh Street Bridge replacement project, emphasizing community involvement and positive developments for the City.
• Vice-Mayor Williams acknowledged Councilmember Wright’s birthday, provided updates on ongoing traffic improvement projects with weekly community updates planned, and shared his attendance at the dedication of a new Buddhist temple on Grimes Road, highlighting the community’s efforts and accomplishments. • Councilmember Alvarez provided an update on the renaming process for Cesar Chavez Park, noting a community town hall hosted with the West Modesto Community Collaborative on April 9th. The 30-day public comment period ends April 24th, after which the top three name suggestions will be reviewed by the Modesto Culture Commission and recommended to the City Council for a final vote. • Councilmember Ricci called for Stanislaus Animal Services Agency to address structural issues, citing overpopulation of feral and stray animals due to a lack of a robust spay and neuter program. He criticized their focus on lowering euthanasia rates instead of managing the community’s animal population and urged proper budgeting for spay and neuter programs rather than relying on small grants. • Mayor Zwahlen highlighted attending the 10-K with the Cop event on March 14th, praising Detective Sean Dodge’s motivational work with students, and noted supporting Mayor Javier Lopez’s State of the City address on March 26th. She invited everyone to Modesto’s State of the City event on April 16th at the State Theater.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
None.
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HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on March 18, 2026.
30. Hearing to amend to the Land Use Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan, approve Area Plan No. 4 for the Tivoli Specific Plan, approve the Mable-Tivoli Final Development Plan, and approve the Mable-Tivoli Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to divide 22.8 acres into 92 single-family residential lots. (Funding Source: Application Fee) • Resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 8 to the Tivoli Specific Plan.
• Resolution approving Area Plan No. 4 to the Tivoli Specific Plan in the Tivoli Specific Plan.
• Resolution approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Mable Parcel.
• Resolution approving the Final Development Plan of Tivoli Mable Parcel.
CED; Katharine Martin, 209-577-5267, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-107 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 8 to the Tivoli Specific Plan.
ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-108 approving Area Plan No. 4 to the Tivoli Specific Plan in the Tivoli Specific Plan.
ACTION: (Ricci/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-109 approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Mable Parcel.
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2026-110 approving the Final Development Plan of Tivoli Mable Parcel.
Published in the Modesto Bee on March 18, 2026.
31. Hearing to consider approving the proposed amendment to the Land Use Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan, with proposed adoption of Tivoli Area Plan No. 1, the AlvesTivoli and Paregian-Tivoli Vesting Tentative Subdivision Maps and Final Development Plans, together with an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. (Funding Source: Application Fees)
• Resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 7 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram of six acres from Medium-High Density Residential to Low Density Residential.
• Resolution approving Area Plan No. 1 in the Tivoli Specific Plan, property located between Mable Avenue and future Claratina Avenue, east of Oakdale Road.
• Resolution approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Alves. • Resolution approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Paregian.
• Resolution approving the Final Development Plan for Tivoli Alves. • Resolution approving the Final Development Plan for Tivoli Paregian. • Resolution adopting an Amendment to the General Plan to restore the - 17 -
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designation of eight acres to Regional Commercial (RC) from Residential (R) to reconcile inconsistency between the General Plan and the Land Use Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan.
CED; Katharine Martin, 209-577-5267, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-111 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 7 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram of six acres from Medium-High Density Residential to Low Density Residential.
ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-112 approving Area Plan No. 1 in the Tivoli Specific Plan, property located between Mable Avenue and future Claratina Avenue, east of Oakdale Road.
ACTION: (Bavaro/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-113 approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Alves.
ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2026-114 approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map of Tivoli Paregian.
ACTION: (Escutia-Braaton/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-115 approving the Final Development Plan for Tivoli Alves.
ACTION: (Ricci/Alvarez; 7/0) Resolution 2026-116 approving the Final Development Plan for Tivoli Paregian.
ACTION: (Alvarez/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-117 adopting an Amendment to the General Plan to restore the designation of eight acres to Regional Commercial (RC) from Residential (R) to reconcile inconsistency between the General Plan and the Land Use Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan.
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Attest:____________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk