Remarks by Dan Arriola
453 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 13 of 19
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“Because it was the option three and then looking into it. Not quite. It was rolling in the option two into three, which is what I heard from negotiation. Correct. Direct bid that is unlawful.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I'M GOING TO STOP YOU RIGHT THERE. THERE'S CONFUSION. AND, STAFF, THIS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY CONFUSING. FOR THE FUTURE, THIS HAS NOT BEEN EFFECTIVE. OPTION 3 STATES integrating the EV infrastructure deployment with the citywide energy upgrade program. That is...”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“So option three, there's an opportunity to roll in design build from two to see whether there are any cost savings or not.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Correct. That's what my intent is. Okay, so I'm going to withdraw my prior motion because it has been too confusing. So my new motion is to move forward with option three and to include design build elements and then reevaluate at that time.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I have a first and a second. Roll call, please.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes. As to my second motion, as it relates to option one, I would be supporting option one up to the amount of $500,000 or an alternate temporary option, if it exists. Second. We have a first and second. Roll call, please. Mayor Areola?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you, staff. I think we have some internal conversations to have, and then we'll... Mayor, can I just clarify?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“That was the first motion, not the second motion.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Is it clear enough for staff for the record?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Okay. So these were informational items that will have to come back from council for affirmation. Fantastic. All right. That takes us to items from the audience. Would any members of the public like to speak on an item not on tonight's agenda? Okay, we see one hand. That'll be four minutes. Please proceed. Was there a second? I didn't catch that. I think he's working.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Can you speak into the mic? I can't quite hear you.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“ANY ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS? SEEING NONE IN CHAMBERS, DO WE HAVE ANY ONLINE? WITH THAT, I'LL GO AHEAD AND CLOSE OUT THE AUDIENCE. DO WE HAVE ANY STAFF ITEMS?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“NEW SPEAKER THANK YOU MS. LIGHTWOOD. THAT BRINGS US TO COUNCIL ITEMS. DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON THIS SIDE? COUNCIL MEMBER ABBADUDA.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I guess I have concerns with June already having another flag up during the month.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“And if there's not a particular, does staff recall what the particular event was?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“No, what did Councilmember Evans provide you?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I've received, I've previously received requests for day of Portugal flag, but it was a day event.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I'd provide a third for consideration of some raising.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“That's all I have. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Nygaard.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“All right as for my comments just want to welcome back to school our students, teachers, staff, and families and I wanted to also take a moment to thank staff and this City Council for their efforts in finalizing the stipulated judgment to resolve the Surlin litigation matters which was which finally ends our final barrier to building an aquatic center and I very much look forward to that moving forward for this community. With that, I will take a motion to adjourn. Second. We have a first and a second with Mayor Pro Tem. Roll call, please.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes. All right. We are adjourned at 1019. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“All right, good evening. I'm going to call the meeting to order at 7 p.m. for July 7th, 2026. At this time, there's no disclosures pursuant to section 5495.3.8.3. Roll call on declaration of conflicts, please.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Thank you. Please stand and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Now please remain standing for invocation from Pastor Scott McFarland of Journey Christian Church.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Amen. Thank you, Pastor. Please be seated. Members of the public can participate in tonight's meeting remotely via Zoom by visiting cityoftracy-org.zoom.us slash join and using the information provided on the screen. This is also available in writing here at City Hall as well as on the City website. At this time, that takes us to presentations and I'll turn it over to our Police Chief, Sekou Millington.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026