Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 11 of 12
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“Aye. Those carry unanimously. Now we will go back to item 21. Consider approving a First Amendment to the agreement with Assurance Polygraph, LLC, Castro Valley, California, for polygraph examination services, and adding two additional agreements with Matthew W. Lampo, DBA, Lampo Investigations Polygraph, San Ramon, California, and Pacific... Is that coast or cost? Polygraph and investigations. Alameda, California, under the existing not to exceed amount of $538,260 between all agreements. And we will have a report. Thank you.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Any questions from council regarding item 21? Seeing none, I will open this item up to the public. Any members of the public can come forward. 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. So please.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“You're welcome. I'd like to explain. Thank you.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other comments on item 21 from the public? In person? Seeing none. I cannot see the... Oh, there we go. Thank you. I don't see any online either. All right. So I... Any comments from council members? Council member Bavaro.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Any other comments from council members? Seeing none, I have a resolution approving a First Amendment to the agreement with Assurance Polygraph, LLC, Castro Valley, California, for polygraph examination services, and adding two additional agreements with Matthew W. Lampo, DBA Lampo Investigations Polygraph, San Ramon, California, and Pacific Coast Polygraph and Investigations Alameda, California, under the existing... not to exceed amount of $538,260 between all agreements and authorizing the director of finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on availability and department…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Moved by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Rickey. Will the clerk please call the roll?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right, Councilmember Alvarez, can you hear us? What next?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Council Member Alvarez. So this is voting on item 21?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Aye. So it carries unanimously. Next is item 22. Consider approving the award of bid and agreement for on-call airport planning services to Kinley, Horn & Associates Incorporated, San Jose, California for a total amount not to exceed $4,350,000 over five years. And we will have a staff report.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you. Does Council have any questions of staff regarding item 22? Seeing none, I will open this up to the public. Are there any members of the public that would like to come forward on 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. So in person, we have Kevin.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. If you'd like to respond, please.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right, anyone else in person regarding item 22? I do not see anyone else in person or online. So I have a resolution approving the award of proposal and agreement for on-call airport planning services to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., San Jose, California, for a two-year agreement with three one-year extension options for an estimated annual amount of $870,000 and a total amount not to exceed $4,350,000 over five years and authorizing the city manager or his designee to execute the agreement. Do I have a motion?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“We did not have comment time. I think, yes. Let's make the comments now. I apologize. I got messed up on my notes. Please go ahead.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right, thank you for your comments. Any other comments from council members? Seeing none, as I have read the resolution, do I have a motion?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Motion by Council Member Alvarez, second by Council Member Rickey. Will the clerk please call the roll for item 22? Council Member Bavaro?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Next on the agenda is council comments and reports. Do any members have comments or reports at this time?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Council Member Rickey.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Any other comments from council members? I have a few. Mid Valley Engineering had an all-American celebration celebrating America's 250th birthday, and it was a wonderful community event close by, and I was grateful to be invited. And Oat Crafts by Jeremiah. Our own council member, Jeremiah Williams, had his 40th anniversary ribbon cutting on June 25th, which was delightful to attend. A really great celebration and congratulations once again for your dedicated work for our community. June 26, there was a Gold Runner passenger appreciation event at the Amtrak station. And we really surprised…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. That was to honor our veterans, I might add. And with a special note for World War II veterans, but all of our veterans were honored that evening. Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Does our city manager have any comments or report?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Next on the agenda is hearings. Item 25, a hearing to consider applying for and participating in the pro-housing designation program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. And we will have a staff report. Welcome.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you for your presentation. Does council have any questions of staff? Vice Mayor Williams.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. I'll now open the public hearing. Any members of the public that would like to come forward 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. This is item 25. I do. All right. Please come to the podium.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“You're welcome. Anyone else that would like to speak on this item? I do not see anyone in person, and I do not see anyone online. So I will close public comments. Are there any comments from council members? Council Member Rickey.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. Any other comments? This is a very serious issue and I'm glad that we're doing everything possible to move forward with all housing options. I have a resolution of the City Council of the City of Modesto authorizing application to and participation in the Pro Housing Designation Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing the city manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to submit and complete the applications. Do I have a motion? Motion by Vice Mayor Williams, second by Councilmember Scudia-Brayton. Will the…”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Next is item 26, a hearing to consider approving the application and issuance of a permit to operate as a non-emergency medical transport company to Conn Healthcare in the City of Modesto. We will have a staff report. Welcome.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026