Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 12
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“Second by Vice Mayor Williams. And will the clerk please call the roll?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I read the resolution as stated on the agenda. I know, I can read. Thank you, Council Member.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“And so I read that and I heard a motion and a second and then asked for the vote, as I do always.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I heard you say that you were recommending that Council Member Bovaro do the motion and that you would second it, but when I read it, the motion was, yes, made by someone else and seconded by someone else.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“That's correct. Okay. That is not on the agenda, but I did not hear that motion.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“So I just stayed with the motion as the resolution was as stated. All right.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“You're very welcome. Thank you. I know the Grovers have been waiting so patiently. So do we need a five-minute break? We do. We need a five-minute break. We will resume at 8.18 PM for item 24. All right, we are resuming back to the Modesto City Council meeting. Next on the agenda is new business, item 24, consider approving the agreement for the furnishing of city-wide landscaping services to Grover Landscape Services Incorporated, Modesto, California, for a total amount not to exceed $17,989,717 over five years. And we will have a staff report.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you for your presentation. Does council have any questions of staff? Council Member Bavaro.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right, thank you. Any other questions from council members regarding item 24? Seeing none, then I will open up to the public. Are there 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 9 on a telephone to indicate you wish to speak on this item. Welcome.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Who would you, city manager, who would you suggest respond to that? All right.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I almost remember, but I can't remember for sure. I remember when it happened, but I cannot tell you how many years ago. But it's been a while. Long time.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. All right. Is there anyone else in person regarding item 24? Seeing none, is there anyone online? I cannot see. All right. No one at this time online to speak on this item. So I will close public comments. Any comments from council members? Council member Scoody Brayton.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. My comment is that I hear all the time that our city really looks great and it's looking better and better and better. So I want to thank you for your work and your efforts in that regard. And I know that it's going to look even better with this somewhat of an increase with medians being addressed and other areas that will just give that extra touch that need the help. So be safe. while you're out there doing it. And thank you very much, and I will also support this resolution. Any other comments? Seeing none at this time, I have a resolution approving the award of proposal and…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. All right, I don't want this meeting to end without acknowledging tonight the two helicopter firefighters that died in Yosemite. And I say we, but it was our Modesto City firefighters that escorted them to our local coroner's facility here in Modesto and stayed on watch with them until their particular agency arrived to stay on watch, which they do, I've learned, 24-7 with them until they are laid to rest, I believe. So I want to acknowledge Chief Evans, who's been here the entire evening, and also our firefighters for paying that attention to them, and we appreciate…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“It having reached the hour of 5.30 p.m., I am calling the September 1st, 2026 Modesto City Council meeting to order and ask the city clerk to call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Here. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation from Lance Lowell Neighborhood Church. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Does the city clerk have any announcements?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Do any of the council members have any conflicts of interest? Seeing none, will the city attorney please report out on closed session?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Next on the agenda is acknowledgements and presentations. First is a proclamation declaring September 6th through 12th is National Suicide Prevention Week. I will read the proclamation. Suicide and suicide attempts have lasting impacts on the mental, emotional, and physical health of everyone. According to the CDC, in 2024, over 2.2 million people attempted suicide, and over 48,000 people succumbed to suicide. Notably, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults aged 10 to 24. It is imperative that through education and dialogue, we foster an informed…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You're welcome. Did anyone else have comments this evening?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Does Lauren have any comments tonight? Is Lauren Polito here? No? All right. Thank you very much, both of you, for your comments. Council member comments. Council member Scudia Brayton.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right, any other comments from council members? All right, seeing none at this time, thank you for being here this evening. I'll now bring the proclamations down to present.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you so much. All right, item two, proclamation declaring September 15th through October 15th, 2026 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. I will read the proclamation. First proclaimed in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the independence of several Latin American countries and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Modesto's population is over 45% Hispanic and represents a fundamental piece to Modesto's cultural makeup. It is thanks to the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic individuals in our community, our nation, and our history that we thrive.…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Sure. If you can put the microphone down so that. Yes, sure.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026