City Council - Regular Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Invocation

City Clerk's Announcements

Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

Reports from Closed Session

Proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

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.

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.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters.

Consider approving the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

Staff Recommendation: - Motion approving the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

Consider approving the recommended budget adjustments to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. (Funding Source: Various Funds)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

Consider approving the updates to the City’s Investment Policy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

Staff Recommendation: - Resolution approving the updates to the City’s Investment Policy.

Consider approving the updates to the City's Debt Management Policy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

Staff Recommendation: - Resolution approving the updates to the City's Debt Management Policy.

Consider accepting an Informational Report on the March and April 2026 Grant Applications and Awards. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

Staff Recommendation: - Motion accepting an Informational Report for March and April 2026, Grant Applications and Awards.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - Resolution establishing the appropriation limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

Consider approving a Letter of Agreement with Modesto Confidential and Management Association for polygraph services. (Funding Source: General Fund)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

Consider adoption of the 2026-2028 City of Modesto Smart City Strategy. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)

Staff Recommendation: - Resolution adopting the 2026-2028 City of Modesto Smart City Strategy.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

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)

Staff Recommendation: - 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.

COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS

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)

Staff Recommendation: - Resolution 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. - 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.

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