Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 10 of 12
- Play at 20:22
“Thank you. Thank you for your comments. And I would recommend that when you take your seat, it's great that we have Adam Barth here, who's the executive director for the entire organization, that he can connect with you and give his information so that you can have your very specific questions addressed and answered.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 21:27
“Thank you very much for your comments. So Adam, would you be able to connect with him about the specifics? It's really helpful to hear these comments and to understand where it can be very difficult for patients people to navigate the city, and it's great that you're here tonight, so we appreciate you with your comments. Thank you very much, Adam, for your presentation. Thank you for being here this evening, and that concludes item one. Next on to item two, and feel free to share contact information or whatever. Next on to item two, a proclamation declaring August 2nd through the 8th, 2026,…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 25:49
“Thank you. Any comments from council members at this time?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 26:17
“All right. Thank you. Thank you for being here this evening, and I will now bring the proclamation down and present it.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 28:04
“All right. Next is item three, a proclamation declaring August 4th, 2026 as National Night Out. And I will read the proclamation. For over four decades, National Night Out has served as an annual event that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood fellowship to make our city a safer place to live. Modesto is a strongly connected community and recognizes the efforts of its residents, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations who work tirelessly to improve our community. In 2025, Modesto ranked fifth in the United States and first in California amongst similar sized…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 31:02
“Thank you very much for your presentation. And accepting this, which I will bring down soon, we have a comment from Teresa Gamboa regarding this item.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 33:50
“Thank you. Thank you for your comments. Comments from council members. Vice Mayor Williams.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 36:18
“How late were you out? I think we stayed out until about 9. How did you do that? All right. We won't go there. All right. Any other comments from council members? Sorry. See what happens when I make one comment. Forget it. Any other comments from council members? Council Member Rickey.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 37:15
“Thank you, and thank you for being here this evening, and I'll now bring the proclamation down to present it.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 38:51
“All right, next is item four. Consider accepting the resignation of Jamie Reed from the Entertainment Commission. Does council have any questions of staff? Seeing none, I will open this up to the public. Members of the public can come forward as I read your names, which I do not have any blue cards regarding this item. Or if you are participating remotely, please use the raise hand feature now or dial star nine on a telephone to indicate you wish to speak on this item. Would anyone like to speak on this item? No one in person. Is there anyone online? Seeing none, I will close public comments.…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 39:45
“Motion from Vice Mayor Williams. Second from Council Member Scudia Brayton. Will the clerk please call the roll?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 40:07
“And Mayor Zwollin. Aye. Carries unanimously. Item five is consider appointing Sarah Lytle-Pinney and John Griswold to fill two vacancies to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission as a non-permit holder with a partial term ending December 31st, 2028 and appointing William Patterson to fill one vacancy of a non-profit Special event permit holder for a partial term ending December 31st 2028. Does council have any questions of staff? Seeing none, I will open this up to the public. Any members of the public that would like to come forward on this item? Seeing none, if you're participating…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 41:34
“Council Member Rickey. Aye. And Mayor Zwolle. Aye. Carries unanimously. Next on the agenda is public comment. Public comment tonight is available both in person and through Zoom. Thank you for joining us. The city council meetings are a place where everyone is encouraged to share insights, listen, and participate in the decision-making process that benefits our community. To ensure a fair and respectful environment, the mayor is responsible for maintaining order and decorum, as outlined in the city charter and the rules of decorum posted at the entrance of the chamber. I ask that we are all…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 45:04
“Thank you. Online, I see one hand raised, Ann Marie.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 50:40
“All right. My town, I live in it. All right. Online. Online. Anthony? Anthony? Sorry, excuse me. Excuse me.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 54:17
“But there were people wearing masks. I'm looking at my time.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 54:27
“You've exceeded your time. Can you finish your comments?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 54:47
“You're welcome. I do not see anyone here in person for public comments, so I will go to... Oh, please. Yes. Yes.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 59:43
“Thank you. I'm just curious with my city attorney if we're required to remain silent.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 59:58
“For public comment, if you have more comments.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 1:01:18
“Thank you. Is there anyone in person that wants to speak under public comment? This is for items not on the agenda.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 1:07:50
“Thank you. Is there anyone else in person for public comment for items not on tonight's agenda? Seeing none, is there anyone online? All right. Next on the agenda is consent items. An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of a member of the public or council member. Is there anyone in the council that would like a consent item removed for further discussion? Seeing none, is there anyone in the public that would like an item removed from consent for further discussion or comment?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 1:08:34
“All right, thank you. If you are participating remotely, please use the raise hand feature now or dial star 9 on a telephone to indicate you wish to remove an item from consent. Do we have any online requests? Seeing none, will the city clerk please read the consent items.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 1:12:59
“All right, may I have a motion to approve the consent calendar as read?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 1:13:19
“All right. I have a motion by Councilmember Scootia Brayton, second by Councilmember Alvarez. Will the clerk please call the roll?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026