Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 12
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“You're very welcome. Thank you all for being here this evening. I was told that maybe two people were going to come and look at, we have such a fabulous group. I really appreciate you being here. Do we have any comments from council members? Council member Scudia Brayton.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Oh, Council Member Alvarez. Thank you, Mayor.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right, Council Member Rickey, wait just a moment. Wait, more comments, Council Member Rickey. Thanks, Mayor.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Thank you very much for being here this evening. I will bring the proclamation down.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. All right, 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 respectful of all members of the public, presenters…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You're welcome. I do not see anyone online. Is that correct? Next is Bruce Hammerstrom.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Next is, I don't see anyone online still, correct? Derek Castle.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“You're welcome. I would ask if you would share your card just to make that connection for response. Yes, ma'am. Thank you very much for being here. Is there anyone else wishing to speak under public comment for those in person or online this evening? I do not see anyone online, no one in person. So 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 on the council that would like a consent item removed for further discussion? Seeing none, is there anyone in the public that would like…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. May I have a motion to approve the consent calendar as read? So moved. Second. Moved by Council Member Wright. Second by Council Member Scootia Brayton.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Next item, excuse me, item five. Consider approving the second amendment with HDR Engineering Incorporated of Folsom, California to complete assigned work and gain regulatory compliance for the Carpenter Road landfill in Modesto, California, thereby increasing the agreement amount by $820,774 through the duration of the agreement. We will have a staff report. Welcome.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Any questions from council members regarding this item? Seeing none, any comments from the public? Uh-huh.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Would you like to respond, please?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right, thank you. Any other public comments, please?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And the answer was positive. Thank you. Any other members of the public that would like to speak regarding Item 5? Seeing none, I will close public comments. Any comments from council members? Seeing none, I need a motion for resolution approving the second amendment to the agreement with HDR Engineering Incorporated of Folsom, California to complete assigned engineering and permitting work as next steps to gain regulatory compliance for the Carpenter Road landfill in Modesto, California, increasing the agreement amount by $820,774 to a new total amount not to exceed $1,172,224 through the…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“It carries 6-0. Next is council comments and reports. Do any councilmembers have any comments and reports this evening? Councilmember Rickey?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Any other comments from council members? This is council member time. Sorry, public comment is over. Council Member Alvarez.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Any other comments? I'll give my report. In the spirit of community collaboration, I attended Modesto City Schools Key Communicators, where we meet with many... people in our community that are involved in multiple ways, whether it's through education, law enforcement, all the different key players that meet to make sure that we're aware of what Modesto City Schools is doing. There's 30,000 students in Modesto City Schools, so these are our children, and it's very important to keep those lines of communication open. Also in the spirit of collaboration, I attended the Turlock State of the City…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Are there any matters too late for the agenda? Seeing none, I am calling this meeting of the City Council to be adjourned.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“If having reached the hour of 5.30 p.m., I am calling the August 25th, 2026 Modesto City Council meeting to order and ask the city clerk to call the roll. Council Member Bavaro.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Here. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation from Mike Gunnarsson with City Ministry Network. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. All right, does the city clerk have any announcements?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Right. Thank you. Will the city attorney please report out on closed session?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Next on the agenda is acknowledgements and presentations. Item one is a certificate of recognition celebrating the 90th anniversary of Shabika Family Olive Oil and Gourmet Foods. We have a certificate of congratulations. It says, presented to Shabika Family Olive Oil and Gourmet Foods on behalf of the Modesto City Council, I would like to express heartfelt congratulations on your 90th anniversary. And it will be presented today after we hear from Jonathan Shabika, A fourth generation and CEO of Shibika Family Olive Oil and Gourmet Foods. Please step forward. Welcome.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Thank you so much for your comments. Any comments from council members? Council Member Wright. Thank you, Mayor.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Thank you, Vice Mayor Williams.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026