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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
City of Modesto Website (www.modestogov.com)
AGENDA
City of Modesto
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call - Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BY ZOOM
VIDEO CONFERENCING AND TELEPHONE
In conformance with SB 707, the City of Modesto is providing alternatives to view and participate in Council meetings as well as to provide public comments. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, you may use one of the following options:
Submitting Comments by E-Mail
Written comments may be submitted via email by emailing the City Council Meeting email address ([email protected]) and include the Agenda Item Number in the subject line. All comments will be shared with the Councilmembers and placed in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Written comments must be received two hours before the meeting.
Joining the City Council meeting via Zoom
The City of Modesto offers the ability to view and remotely participate in Council meetings via telephonic conferencing through “Zoom” video conferencing computer technology. The meeting may be accessed through Zoom using the following options:
• Enter the following link into an Internet Browser
Zoom Website (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95895497651)
• Or enter the following Zoom Website (https://zoom.us) into an Internet Browser and using the Webinar ID: 958 9549 7651, and Passcode: 84326 - 2 -
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Joining the City Council meeting via Telephone
If you do not have a smartphone or computer to join the meeting via Zoom, you can participate by phone, by calling 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 1-888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter the Webinar ID: 958 9549 7651 Passcode: 84326
Providing Public Comment on Zoom and by Telephone
The Mayor will request public comment during the Public Comment periods on the meeting agendas and during each Public Hearing and Regular Calendar Item on the Council Agenda.
Once the Mayor has announced the public comment period, please do one of the following. • Computer or Smartphone App: Click “Raise Hand” in Zoom. Staff will unmute you when it is your turn. Confirm the unmute prompt to begin speaking. • Phone Only: Dial *9 to “Raise Hand.” Staff will unmute you when it is your turn.
If needed, dial *6 to toggle mute on/off. Once your public comment has ended, you will be muted again.
• If your phone is unmuted, and you are unable to be heard, the host may ask that you Dial *6 to toggle mute on/off in Zoom.
Additional Zoom Resources and Support
To participate in the Council meeting using Zoom, sign up for a free account or join as a guest through https://zoom.us/.
You may also observe a livestream of the meeting on the Agenda and Minutes web page. (https://media.modestogov.com), and the City of Modesto YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCityofModesto).
Technical Issues/Remote Participation
Per SB707, if a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option during the meeting, proceedings will pause for up to one hour while restoration efforts are made. If remote access to the meeting cannot be restored, the City Council may continue with the meeting upon making a finding by roll-call vote that good faith efforts have been made to restore remote access and that continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote access. All disruptions and decisions will be documented in the official minutes.
Wordly Translation Service
“Wordly” can translate into 25+ different languages! To access written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link Join the live session on Wordly (https://attend.wordly.ai/join/RJDY-6364).
"Wordly" puede traducir a más de 25 idiomas diferentes! Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, por favor escanee el código QR o Únete a la sesión en vivo sobre Wordly (https://attend.wordly.ai/join/RJDY-6364).
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Closed Captioning/Live Written Translation
This meeting will be closed captioned via the Zoom platform. In person attendees will be able to see the caption at the bottom of the screens in the Council Chamber and City Hall. Zoom attendees with a Zoom version 5.0.2 or higher will be able to see the transcription at the bottom of their personal zoom screen.
Requests for Accommodations or Translation Services
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto's ADA web page (https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting and/or interpreter services, please contact the City Clerk 209-577-5396, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Notice
This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City's Website (https://www.modestogov.com/).
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting on the Agendas and Meetings page. (https://www.modestogov.com/councilmeetings) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation
City Clerk’s Announcements
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Reports from Closed Session
MISCELLANEOUS
Legislation, Appointments, Other
1. Consider accepting the resignation of Thomas Orosco from the Audit Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Thomas Orosco from the Audit Committee.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT; DeAnna Christensen, 209-577-5387,
[email protected]
2. Consider accepting the resignation of Gloria Edith Verdin from the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Gloria Edith Verdin from the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected]
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Three-minute time limit per speaker.
Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, Councilmembers may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows:
a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification.
c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Councilmember or the Council itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Councilmember prior to this meeting for study. Unless some member of the audience or Councilmember has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the Council approves the items at one time. The action taken by the Council in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of this individual item.
CONSENT
An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Council member.
Consent
3. Consider approving the Minutes for the July 14, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion approving the Minutes for the July 14, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
4. Consider appointing a voting delegate to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Anaheim, CA on September 23-25, 2026. (Funding Source:
Not Applicable)
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Staff Recommendation:
• Motion approving the appointment of Councilmember Alvarez as a voting delegate and Vice Mayor Williams as the alternate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Anaheim, CA on September 23-25, 2026.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
5. Consider approving an Agreement for the Conveyance and Purchase of Right-of-Way from the Sylvan Unified School District, receiving 1.89 acres (82,037 Square Feet) for public right-of-way for public infrastructure, for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000. (Funding Source: Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli) Bond Issuance Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving an Agreement for the Conveyance and Purchase of Rightof-Way from the Sylvan Unified School District, receiving 1.89 acres (82,037 Square Feet) of public right-of-way for public infrastructure, in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Non-Capital Multi-Year Project revenue and expenditure Budget to Fund Project #101755 in the Community Facilities District (CFD) no. 2024-1 (Tivoli ) for the land acquisition purchase from the Sylvan Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to fund the purchase, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] Consent
6. Consider approving the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) with Modesto 92 LP, a California Limited Partnership for the PPA-17 West Unit Subdivision consisting of roughly 18.735 acres located East of Oakdale Road and North of Floyed Avenue APN # 077-008-040. (Funding Source: Developer Fees) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Final Map for PPA-17 West Unit, approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Modesto 92 LP, a California Limited Partnership and authorizing the City Clerk to certify the Final Map and record with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent
7. Consider approving the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) with KB Home North Bay LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company for the Arcadia Tivoli Unit 2 Subdivision consisting of roughly 10.64 acres located North of Sylvan on future Aria Way APN # 083-006-054. (Funding Source: Developer Fees) - 6 -
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Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Final Map for Arcadia Tivoli Unit 2, approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with KB Home North Bay LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and authorizing the City Clerk to certify the Final Map and record with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent
8. Consider accepting the Monthly Investment Report for May 2026. (Funding Source:
Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for May 2026.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
Consent
9. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System and Constant Current Regulator Upgrades project, accepting the bid and awarding a contract to Shane Brown Electric, of Woodland, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $534,050. (Funding Source: Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) and Airport Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) and Constant Current Regulator (CCR) Upgrades project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Contract to Shane Brown Electric, of Woodland, CA, in the amount of $485,500, and authorizing Change Orders up to a cumulative amount of $48,550, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $534,050, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Contract.
PUBLIC WORKS; Marisol Navarro, 209-577-5319, [email protected]
COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
These may be presented by members of the City Council and staff upon determination by a majority vote that an emergency exists, as defined by State law, or by a 2/3 vote that (1) there is a need to take immediate action, and (2) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the agenda was posted.
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ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place at by
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