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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 25, 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
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Sciabica Family Olive Oil & Gourmet Foods. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) CITY COUNCIL; Breanna Griffin, 209-577-5421, [email protected] - 4 -
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MISCELLANEOUS
Legislation, Appointments, Other
2. Consider accepting the resignation of Carlos Verduzco from the Entertainment Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Carlos Verduzco from the Entertainment Commission.
CED; Amber Abruzzo, 209-577-5244, [email protected]
3. Consider appointing Sara Lytle-Pinhey and William Patterson to fill two (2) vacancies to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission as a Non-Permit Holder with a partial term ending December 31, 2028, and appointing John Griswold to fill one (1) vacancy of a Non-Profit/Special Event Permit Holder for a partial term ending December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the appointment of Sara Lytle-Pinhey, John Griswold, and William Patterson to the Entertainment Commission for partial terms ending December 31, 2028, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2026-240.
CED; Amber Abruzzo, 209-577-5276, [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.
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Consent
4. Consider approving the Minutes for the August 11, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion approving the Minutes for the August 11, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
5. Consider approving an Agreement for the operation of a Safe Sleeping Program with Modesto Gospel Mission for a total amount not to exceed $100,000. (Funding Source:
Measure H Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving an Agreement for the operation of a Safe Sleeping Program with Modesto Gospel Mission for a total amount not to exceed $100,000 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 multi-year non-capital multiyear budget to create a new project and establish applicable revenue, expense and transfer budgets for the Modesto Gospel Mission Safe Sleep Program to be funded with Measure H Funds in the amount of $100,000 and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected] Consent
6. Consider accepting an Informational Report for the June 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Motion accepting an Informational Report for the June 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Maria Garnica, 209-577-5249,
[email protected]
Consent
7. Consider approving the purchase for seven (7) Fleet Replacements for a total amount not to exceed $1,110,447. (Funding Source: Fleet Replacement Fund) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from Sourcewell to The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Ditch Witch Division, West Sacramento, CA, to purchase one (1) Trailer Mounted Vacuum System for an amount not to exceed $143,395; 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 to Manufacture Bomag Americas, Inc. under the authorized dealer Herrmann Equipment, Inc., Roseville, CA, to purchase one (1) Cedarapids Hot Mix Paver - 6 -
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for an amount not to exceed $682,430; 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 State of California, Department of General Services to Winner Chevrolet, Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of one (1) Chevy Tahoe for an amount not to exceed $71,868; 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 State of California, Department of General Services to Elk Grove Auto, Elk Grove, CA, for the purchase of one (1) Dodge Durango for an amount not to exceed $51,764, 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 the City of Pasadena, CA to Winner Chevrolet, Sacramento, CA for the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Traverses for an amount not to exceed $160,990, 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] Consent
8. Consider approving the Agreements for the furnishing of Electric Motor Rewind/Rebuild Services to A & J Works, Modesto, CA, and Modesto Industrial Electrical Company, Modesto, CA, for a total combined amount not to exceed $965,098 over five (5) years. (Funding Source: Wastewater, Water and Storm Drain Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Award of Bid and Agreements for the furnishing of Electric Motor Rewind/Rebuild Services to A & J Works, Modesto, CA, and Modesto Industrial Electrical Company, Modesto, CA for a two (2) year Agreement with three (3) one-year extension options, for an estimated annual combined amount of $180,000, and a total combined amount not to exceed $965,098, over five (5) 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.
UTILITIES; Jeff Daniels, 209-577-6255, [email protected] Consent
9. Consider approving an Agreement with Muniquip LLC., Roseville, CA, for Wemco/Hidrostal pumps, parts and electrical components for a total amount not to exceed $804,248 over five (5) years. (Funding Source: Sewer Operations Fund & - 7 -
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Storm Drainage Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving a Sole Source Agreement with Muniquip LLC., Roseville, CA, for Wemco/Hidrostal pumps, parts and electrical components, for a two (2) year Agreement with three (3) one-year extension options, for an annual estimated amount of $150,000, and a total amount not to exceed $804,248, over five (5) years, and authorizing the Director of Finance, or her designee, the ability to add parts based on the department’s needs, ensuring the total amount does not exceed the authorized total, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
UTILITIES; Jeff Daniels, 209-577-6255, [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.
ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place at by
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