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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, June 02, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Special City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency – Closed Session Meeting 4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers and Agency Members Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia- Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Absent: None
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: Item 3 – Williams recused due to a property related conflict of interest.
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: Written public comment was received and forwarded to Council.
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: None.
Reports from Closed Session: No reportable action.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented the proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Month.
MISCELLANEOUS
2. Consider accepting the resignation of Elizabeth Buenrostro from the Entertainment Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Elizabeth Buenrostro from the Entertainment Commission.
CED; Amber Abruzzo, 209-577-5244, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-169 accepting the resignation of Elizabeth Buenrostro from the Entertainment Commission.
3. Consider approving the retroactive reappointment of Amanda Heitlinger and Maria Apodaca to the Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors for a four-year term ending December 31, 2029. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the retroactive reappointment of Amanda Heitlinger and Maria Apodaca to the Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2029.
CED; Eric Bonander, 209-577-5276, [email protected], ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-170 approving the retroactive reappointment of Amanda Heitlinger and Maria Apodaca to the Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2029.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
• Charlie Christensen praised the Modesto Police Department for their professionalism after officers quickly identified and arrested a suspect who assaulted his family member on the Dry Creek Trail. He praised the department’s professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to public safety, and expressed gratitude for their service to the community.
Written General Public Comments Received. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY CLERK; City Clerk, 209-577-5396, [email protected] - 3 -
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CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
ACTION CONSENT ITEMS: 4-24 (Williams/Ricci; 7/0)
CONSENT
Consent
4. Consider approving the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Motion approving the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Motion approving the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting.
Consent
5. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3814-C.S. amending Sections 2-1.24 “Compensation of Mayor,” and 2-1.26 “Compensation of City Councilmembers,” of Chapter 1, “City Council Organization and Procedure,” of Title 2, “Administration,” of the Modesto Municipal Code, to increase the salaries of the Mayor and City Councilmembers pursuant to Charter Section 703 and the recommendations of the Citizen’s Salary Setting Commission of 2026. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3814-C.S. amending Sections 2-1.24 “Compensation of Mayor,” and 2-1.26 “Compensation of City Councilmembers,” of Chapter 1, “City Council Organization and Procedure,” of Title 2, “Administration,” of the Modesto Municipal Code, to increase the salaries of the Mayor and City Councilmembers pursuant to Charter Section 703 and the recommendations of the Citizen’s Salary Setting Commission of 2026.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3814-C.S. amending Sections 2-1.24 “Compensation of Mayor,” and 2-1.26 “Compensation of City Councilmembers,” of Chapter 1, “City Council Organization and Procedure,” of Title 2, “Administration,” of the Modesto Municipal Code, to increase the salaries of the Mayor and City Councilmembers pursuant to Charter Section 703 and the recommendations of the Citizen’s Salary Setting Commission of 2026.
Consent
6. Consider receiving the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice and directing staff to conduct a review of the City’s Conflict-of-Interest Code, and the Code of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees and the filing of a Biennial Notice with the City Clerk regarding such review, as required by the Political Reform Act. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Motion directing staff to make a formal review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, and the Code of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees - 4 -
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pursuant to the Political Reform Act, and if necessary, at the appropriate time thereafter, prepare a resolution to be adopted by the City Council to approve any required amendments.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Motion directing staff to make a formal review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, and the Code of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees pursuant to the Political Reform Act, and if necessary, at the appropriate time thereafter, prepare a resolution to be adopted by the City Council to approve any required amendments.
Consent
7. 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/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-171 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
8. Consider accepting Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, for the levy and collection of assessments for landscape maintenance in the public right-of-way, street medians, and areas adjacent to the access control walls in Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 1-6. (Funding Source:
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1)
• Resolution accepting Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 1-6; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026 to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-172 accepting Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 1-6; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026 to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District. - 5 -
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Consent
9. Consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026 for the levy and collection of assessment for Landscape Maintenance in the public right-of-way, street medians, and areas adjacent to the access control walls in Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 7-10, Creekwood Meadows Subdivision, and Yosemite Meadows Subdivisions Units 1 and 2. (Funding Source: Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2)
• Resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 7-10, Creekwood Meadows Subdivision, and Yosemite Meadows Subdivisions Units 1 and 2; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026 to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-173 accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Dry Creek Meadows Subdivisions Nos. 7-10, Creekwood Meadows Subdivision, and Yosemite Meadows Subdivisions Units 1 and 2; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026 to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District.
Consent
10. Consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for the Shackelford Landscape and Lighting District; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District. (Funding Source: Shackelford Landscape and Lighting District)
• Resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for the Shackelford Landscape and Lighting District; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-174 accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Annual Report for the Shackelford Landscape and Lighting District; Issuing a Notice of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and setting a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy and Collection of Assessments within the District.
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Consent
11. Consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stanislaus Council of Governments for suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning Grant of 2021 program funds (REAP 2.0) in the amount of $839,492. (Funding Source: REAP 2.0 Grant Funds through Stanislaus Council of Governments)
• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Stanislaus Council of Governments for suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 funds totaling $839,432; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. • Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 non-capital project revenue, expenditure, and any necessary transfer budgets in the amount of $839,492 to recognize the Regional Early Action Planning Grant of 2021 (REAP 2.0) and fund housing-related work and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.
CED; Leslie Danhoff, 209-577-5429, [email protected] Item 11: Councilmembers Escutia-Braaton and Wright along with Mayor Zwahlen serve as council representatives on StanCog boards which includes the Policy Board and Executive Committee. Councilmember Alvarez serves as an alternate member.
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-175 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Stanislaus Council of Governments for suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 funds totaling $839,432; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-176 establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 non-capital project revenue, expenditure, and any necessary transfer budgets in the amount of $839,492 to recognize the Regional Early Action Planning Grant of 2021 (REAP 2.0) and fund housing-related work and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.
Consent
12. Consider approving the updates to the City’s Investment Policy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Resolution approving the updates to the City’s Investment Policy.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-177 approving the updates to the City’s Investment Policy.
Consent
13. Consider approving the updates to the City’s Debt Management Policy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Resolution approving the updates to the City’s Debt Management Policy.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
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[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-178 approving the updates to the City’s Debt Management Policy.
Consent
14. Consider accepting an Informational Report on the March and April 2026 Grant Applications and Awards. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Motion accepting an Informational Report for March and April 2026, Grant Applications and Awards.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Maria Garnica, 209-577-5249,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Motion accepting an Informational Report for March and April 2026, Grant Applications and Awards.
Consent
15. Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriation Limit, which is an annual spending limit calculation that identifies the maximum amount of appropriations for publicly funded programs. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) • Resolution establishing the appropriation limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Maria Garnica, 209-577-5249,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-179 establishing the appropriation limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget.
Consent
16. Consider approving the purchase for three Fleet Additions and ten Fleet Replacements in a total amount not to exceed $1,435,294. (Funding Source: Various Funds) • Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of three Ford F250, one Ford Transit 350 Van, four Ford F550 Trucks and five Ford F350 Trucks for an amount not to exceed $1,435,294; 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: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-180 approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell through State of Minnesota to Rush Truck Centers, Ceres, CA for the purchase of three Ford F250, one Ford Transit 350 Van, four Ford F550 Trucks and five Ford F350 Trucks for an amount not to exceed $1,435,294; 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 - 8 -
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to exceed 15% of the total purchase price.
Consent
17. Consider approving payment of various Equipment Maintenance Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with multiple equipment manufacturers for all City Departments, for an annual amount not to exceed $932,343. (Funding Source: Various Funds) • Resolution approving payment of various Equipment Maintenance Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with multiple equipment manufacturers for all City Departments, for an annual amount not to exceed $932,343; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Equipment Maintenance Agreements associated with the items in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-181 approving payment of various Equipment Maintenance Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with multiple equipment manufacturers for all City Departments, for an annual amount not to exceed $932,343; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Equipment Maintenance Agreements associated with the items in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
Consent
18. Consider approving a Letter of Agreement with Modesto Confidential and Management Association for polygraph services. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Modesto and Confidential and Management Association (MCMA) for polygraph examinations and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take the necessary administrative action to implement the agreement.
HUMAN RESOURCES; Christina Alger, 209-571-5126, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-182 approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Modesto and Confidential and Management Association (MCMA) for polygraph examinations and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take the necessary administrative action to implement the agreement.
Consent
19. Consider approving the payment of Software Maintenance Support Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in a total amount not to exceed $11,750,176. (Funding Source:
Various Funds)
• Resolution approving the payment of Software Maintenance Support Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in a total amount not to exceed $11,750,176, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute routine renewal agreements associated with Exhibits A and B.
IT; Dameon Booker, 209-447-1088, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-183 approving the payment of Software Maintenance Support Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in a total amount not to exceed $11,750,176, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to - 9 -
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execute routine renewal agreements associated with Exhibits A and B.
Consent
20. Consider adoption of the 2026-2028 City of Modesto Smart City Strategy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2028 City of Modesto Smart City Strategy.
IT; Dameon Booker, 209-447-1088, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-184 adopting the 2026-2028 City of Modesto Smart City Strategy.
Consent
21. Consider approving Co-Sponsorships for designated City Partners’ Events and Programs with direct contributions of $114,500 and in-kind support with an estimated value of $261,022 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Funding Source: General Fund) • Resolution approving Co-Sponsorships for designated City Partners’ Events and Programs with direct contributions of $114,500 and in-kind support with an estimated value of $261,022 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5347, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-185 approving Co-Sponsorships for designated City Partners’ Events and Programs with direct contributions of $114,500 and in-kind support with an estimated value of $261,022 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Consent
22. Consider approving an Agreement for On-Call Roll-Up Door Maintenance & Repair Services to West Coast Door and Gate, Modesto, CA and Barton Overhead Door, Inc.
Modesto, CA for a total combined amount not to exceed $348,510 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
• Resolution approving the Award of Bid and Agreements for On-Call Roll-Up Door Maintenance & Repair Services to West Coast Door and Gate, Modesto, CA and Barton Overhead Door, Inc. Modesto, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for a combined estimated annual amount of $69,702, and a combined total amount not to exceed $348,510 over five years between the two agreements; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee 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.
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-652-2579, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-186 approving the Award of Bid and Agreements for On-Call Roll-Up Door Maintenance & Repair Services to West Coast Door and Gate, Modesto, CA and Barton Overhead Door, Inc. Modesto, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for a combined estimated annual amount of $69,702, and a combined total amount not to exceed $348,510 over - 10 -
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five years between the two agreements; and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee 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
23. Consider approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with The BGR Group, Inc., Santa Clara, CA for Fire Safety System Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $584,576 through the duration of the Agreement. (Funding Source: Various Funds) • Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with The BGR Group, Inc., Santa Clara, CA for Fire Safety System Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $584,576 for a new estimated annual amount of $781,051, and a new total amount not to exceed $1,608,667 through the term of the agreement, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-652-2579, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-187 approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with The BGR Group, Inc., Santa Clara, CA for Fire Safety System Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $584,576 for a new estimated annual amount of $781,051, and a new total amount not to exceed $1,608,667 through the term of the agreement, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Consent
24. Consider approving a list of projects to be funded with Road Repair and Accountability Act tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Funding Source: Senate Bill 1 Funds) • Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded with Road Repair and Accountability Act tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount up to $6,166,282, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the projects.
PUBLIC WORKS; John Sphar, 209-342-2235, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2026-188 approving the list of projects to be funded with Road Repair and Accountability Act tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 in an amount up to $6,166,282, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the projects.
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
• Councilmember Wright reported attending the Stanislaus Asian American Community Scholarship Fund event with Vice-Mayor Williams, where 19 scholarships were awarded. He noted that many recipients plan to enter healthcare professions and expressed hope they will return to serve the Modesto community. • Councilmember Alvarez highlighted the groundbreaking of the Riverdale Park water - 11 -
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infrastructure project, which will connect the community to Modesto’s water system, address longstanding uranium contamination, and provide major infrastructure improvements. He also clarified that a proposed cell tower in an unincorporated area falls under county jurisdiction and noted that he and County Board Supervisor Withrow met with residents to discuss concerns and the county permitting process. • Councilmember Escutia-Braaton attended Memorial Day observances honoring fallen service members, participated in a joint Finance Committee and Planning Commission meeting that confirmed the City’s Capital Improvement Program aligns with the General Plan, and joined the Mayor in celebrating Bike to Work Week, highlighting the benefits and future expansion of Modesto’s trail system. • Councilmember Ricci advocated for installing shade structures at playgrounds while newly planted trees mature, expressed concerns about the performance of Stanislaus Animal Services and called for reforms and a performance audit, and urged a broader investigation into misconduct at StanCOG to determine whether others were involved or aware of the corruption.
• Vice-Mayor Williams welcomed Councilmember Bavaro back, encouraged residents to vote before polls closed, and joined Mayor Zwahlen and Councilmember Alvarez at the Riverdale Park groundbreaking celebrating improvements to the community’s water infrastructure. He also attended Memorial Day observances with Councilmember Escutia-Braaton, where he recognized the participation of Fire Chief Evans and the Fire Department in honoring fallen service members. Williams paid tribute to community leaders Tom Van Groningen and Odessa Johnson, announced the upcoming memorial service for Ron Emerzian, and shared his joy at officiating his daughter’s wedding. • Mayor Sue Zwahlen announced the swearing-in of new Fire Chief Evans and expressed appreciation for his service. She also highlighted the Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s 95th anniversary celebration and praised its contributions to the community.
Additionally, she noted the departure of Gallo Center for the Arts CEO Chad Hilligus for a new position, thanking him for his impact on the arts and downtown Modesto, and mentioned that a national search for his replacement is underway.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
None.
HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on May 22, 2026.
25. Hearing to consider and approve the Final Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Multi-Year Non-Capital Budgets and Capital Improvement Program for the City and related Resolutions. (Funding Source: Various Funds) • Resolution approving the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual and Multi-Year Non-Capital Operating Budgets and the 2026-27 Capital - 12 -
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Improvement Program for the City of Modesto and the related Inter-Fund Transfers.
• Resolution approving the Budget Principles, and the Operating Budget Policy as Outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Proposed Budget. • Resolution amending the Position Classification Plan for the City of Modesto to create new classifications and amend existing classifications. • Resolution amending the Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as adopted in the Operating Budget.
BUDGET; Kaceey Culbertson, 209-571-5855, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-189 approving the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual and Multi-Year Non-Capital Operating Budgets and the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Modesto and the related Inter-Fund Transfers.
ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-190 approving the Budget Principles, and the Operating Budget Policy as Outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Proposed Budget.
ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-191 amending the Position Classification Plan for the City of Modesto to create new classifications and amend existing classifications.
ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Resolution 2026-192 amending the Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as adopted in the Operating Budget.
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Attest:____________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk