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AMENDED
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, October 13, 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
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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 Naramsen Goriel from the Landmark Preservation Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Naramsen Goriel from the Landmark - 4 -
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Preservation Commission.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
2. Consider accepting the resignation of Michael Arroyo from the Planning Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the resignation of Michael Arroyo from the Planning Commission.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5367, [email protected]
3. Consider approving the appointment of Jovana Lloyd for the City of Modesto Public Member of the Audit Committee for a partial unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the appointment of Jovana Lloyd for the City of Modesto Public Member of the Audit Committee for a partial unexpired term ending June 30, 2027.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; DeAnna Christensen, 209-577-5387,
[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 September 22, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion approving the Minutes for the September 22, 2026 Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
5. Consider approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3817-C.S. repealing and replacing Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 17 and 20 of Chapter 2 “Vehicle and Traffic Regulations” of Title 3 “Public Safety” of the Modesto Municipal Code related to the management and enforcement of parking. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Motion approving Final Adoption of Ordinance 3817-C.S. repealing and replacing Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 17 and 20 of Chapter 2 “Vehicle and Traffic Regulations” of Title 3 “Public Safety” of the Modesto Municipal Code related to the management and enforcement of parking.
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent
6. Consider accepting the Information Technology Policy Review Memorandum dated April 24, 2026. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion to accept the IT Policy Review Memorandum dated April 24, 2026.
CITY AUDITOR; Colleen Rozillis, 206-302-6795, [email protected] Consent
7. Consider accepting the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Performance Audit Report dated July 7, 2026. (Funding Source: General Fund) Staff Recommendation:
• Motion to accept the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Performance Audit Report dated July 7, 2026.
CITY AUDITOR; Colleen Rozillis, 206-302-6795, [email protected] Consent
8. Consider accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Report for Fiscal year 2025 – 2026.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
Consent
9. Consider accepting the Woodglen Village 4A and Village 6 Subdivision Public Improvements and authorizing the City Clerk to file Notice of Completions with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s office and releasing securities upon expiration of - 6 -
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statutory periods. (Funding Source: Developer Funded)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the Public Improvements of the Woodglen Village 4A and Village 6 Subdivision, authorizing the City Clerk to file Notice of Completions with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s office, and releasing securities upon expiration of statutory periods.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent
10. Consider approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., for additional tasks related to Construction Documentation and Bidding & Construction Support for the Virginia Corridor Phase 7 Project, increasing the Agreement amount by $39,650. (Funding Source: Various Fund) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., for additional tasks related to Construction Documentation and Bidding & Construction Support for the Virginia Corridor Phase 7 Project, increasing the Agreement amount by $39,650, for a new total amount of $633,566, plus $63,357, in additional services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $696,923, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [email protected] Consent
11. Consider approving the Agreement for On-Call Vegetation Management Services to Grover Landscape Services, Inc, of Modesto, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $1,406,465, over five (5) years. (Funding Source: Various Funds) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Award of Bid and Agreement for On-Call Vegetation Management Services to Grover Landscape Services, Inc., for a two (2) year Agreement with three (3) one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $281,293, and a total amount not to exceed $1,406,465, over five (5) years and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [email protected] Consent
12. Consider accepting the Coffee Road Strengthen & Replace Water Mains Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $2,722,843 to United Pavement Maintenance Inc., of Hughson, CA, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funding Source: Water Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the Coffee Road Strengthen & Replace Water Mains Project as complete, releasing securities, releasing payments totaling $2,722,843 to United Pavement Maintenance Inc., of Hughson, CA, and - 7 -
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authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Pete Kambel, 209-577-544, [email protected] Consent
13. Consider accepting the Monthly Investment Report for July 2026. (Funding Source:
Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Motion accepting the Monthly Investment Report for July 2026.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
Consent
14. Consider authorizing the submittal of a Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds. (Funding Source: California Department of Transportation Grant Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the submittal of a Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute all necessary grant documents.
ENGINEERING SERVICES; Michael Sacuskie, 209-571-5552,
[email protected]
Consent
15. Consider accepting an Informational Report for the August 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
• Motion accepting an Informational Report for the August 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Maria Garnica, 209-577-5249,
[email protected],
Consent
16. Consider accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan prepared by Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker LLC, Portland, ME. (Funding Source: Measure H) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan prepared by Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker LLC, Portland, ME.
PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5347, [email protected] Consent
17. Consider accepting the Board of State of Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant in the amount of $4,495,735 in grant funds. (Funding Source: Grant Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
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amount of $4,495,735 with no match requirement, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents.
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual Operating and MultiYear Project Budget to appropriate revenue and expenses in the amount of $4,495,735 related to the Board of State and Community Corrections 2026 Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take the necessary steps to implement the required budget adjustment.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; Bob Meredith, 209-342-6120, [email protected] Consent
18. Consider approving an Agreement with Telehealth Specialty Medical Group, PC, Sacramento, California, for Comprehensive Heart Health Assessments for First Responders for a total not to exceed $111,657. (Funding Source: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Telehealth Specialty Medical Group, PC, Sacramento, California, for Comprehensive Heart Health Assessments for First Responders for a total amount not to exceed $111,657; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; Eric Schuller, 209-572-9500, [email protected] Consent
19. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for the Bystrum Area – Phase 1 Strengthen and Replace Water Mains Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., of Merced, CA in the amount of $3,863,123, authorizing 15% in contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $4,442,591. (Funding Source: Water Fund) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Bystrum Area – Phase 1 Strengthen and Replace Water Mains Project, accepting the Bid and awarding a Construction Contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., of Merced, CA in the amount of $3,863,123, authorizing the Director of Engineering Services to approve Change Orders up to the cumulative amount of $579,468, 15% of the original Contract price, for a total payment amount not to exceed $4,442,591 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Contract.
UTILITIES; David Felix, 209-577-5488, [email protected] Consent
20. Consider approving an Agreement with West Yost, of Sacramento, CA, for the preparation of the Water System Engineer’s Report Update for an Agreement total not to exceed $93,885; and an Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates, of Berkeley, CA, for the preparation of the Water Rate and Fee Study for an Agreement total not to exceed $219,588. (Funding Source: Water Fund)
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Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving an Agreement with West Yost, of Sacramento, CA, for the preparation of the Water System Engineer’s Report Update in the amount of $85,350, plus $8,535 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $93,885 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution approving an Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates, of Berkeley, CA, for the preparation of the Water Rate and Fee Study in the amount of $199,625, plus $19,963 in Additional Services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $219,588 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
• Resolution approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Multi-Year Program Budget in the amount of $363,473 to fund the Water System Engineer’s Report Update and Water Rate and Fee Study Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of the Resolution.
UTILITIES; Jim Alves, 209-571-5557, [email protected] Consent
21. Consider approving an Agreement for the furnishing of On-Call After-Hours Phone Answering Services to Excel Telemessaging, Inc., dba Hartley and Associates, Santa Rosa, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $231,090 over five (5) years (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Award of Proposal and Agreement for the furnishing of On-Call After-Hours Phone Answering Services to Excel Telemessaging, Inc., dba Hartley and Associates, Santa Rosa, CA, for a two (2) year Agreement with three (3) one-year extension options, for an estimated annual amount of $46,218, and a total amount not to exceed $231,090 over five (5) years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
UTILITIES; Manuel Martinez, 209-342-4592, [email protected] Consent
22. Consider approving an Agreement with HSQ Tech Inc., Hayward, CA, for Maintenance and Support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) System for a total amount not to exceed $305,460 over five (5) years. (Funding Source: Water Fund and Sewer Operations Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the Sole Source Agreement with HSQ Tech Inc., Hayward, CA, for Maintenance and Support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System for an estimated annual amount of $61,092 and a total amount not to exceed $305,460 over five (5) years, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on September 27, 2026.
23. Hearing to approve the City of Modesto’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 Five-Year Plan in an amount not to exceed $4,254,350, and the Program Application for the Year-Six (2024) allocation in the amount of $680,696 and the Year-Seven (2025) allocation in the amount of $729,126. (Funding Source:
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution approving the City of Modesto’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 Five-Year Plan in an amount not to exceed $4,254,350, and the program application for the Year-Six (2024) allocation in the amount of $680,696 and the Year-Seven (2025) allocation in the amount of $729,126.
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual operating and noncapital project fund budgets to appropriate the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 grant funds, authorize applicable revenue, expenditures, and transfers, and establish projects for the year-six (2024) PLHA allocation in the amount of $680,696 and the year-seven (2025) PLHA allocation in the amount of $729,126.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected]
NEW BUSINESS
24. Consider declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds to taxexempt obligations expected to be issued to finance certain public facilities for Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), as required by the United States Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150.2. (Funding Source: Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 Improvement Area No. 1 Bond Proceeds) Staff Recommendation:
• Resolution declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations expected to be issued to finance certain public facilities for Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), as required by the United States Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150.2.
CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected]
25. Consider an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 3, “Public Safety”, Chapter 3, “Bicycles,” of the Modesto Municipal Code establishing comprehensive operating requirements for bicycles, e-conveyances, electric bicycles, and off-highway electric motorcycles. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
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Staff Recommendation:
• Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3, “Bicycles” of Title 3, “Public Safety” of the Modesto Municipal code to impose regulations, penalties, and impound authority for bicycles, e-conveyances, electric bicycles, and off-highway electric motorcycles POLICE DEPARTMENT; Brandon Gillespie, 209-572-9501,
[email protected]
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
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