Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 12
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“From my standpoint, I was born here. 1954, so 72 years. And I can remember at a very young age, Chebika was a family name that we heard a lot in my household growing up. My grandparents had dairy farms. I remember my mother talking about when the orchard was creating these olives, and olive oil was being made by this company, her family friends. And I remember that was the first realization that oil came from olives. I didn't realize that until then. And it was because of the Shabika family name. Now fast forward many decades ahead as my children have married and their spouses came from…”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“You're very welcome. Thank you for being here. Ciao.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Thank you again. Next on the agenda, item two, consider accepting the resignation of Carlos Verduzco from the Entertainment Commission. Does council have any questions of staff? Seeing none, I will open item two up to the public. Any comments? From the public regarding item two, or if you're 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. Seeing no hands raised remotely, I will close public comments. Any comments from council members?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. All right. I will, I need, I have a resolution accepting the resignation of Carlos Reduzco from the Entertainment Commission. Do I have a motion?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Motion by Vice Mayor Williams, second by Council Member Alvarez. And will the clerk please call the roll for this item?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Next, item three, consider appointing Sarah Lytle Pinney and William Patterson to fill two vacancies to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission as a non-permit holder with a partial term ending December 31, 2028, and appointing John Griswold to fill one vacancy of a non-profit special event permit holder for a partial term ending December 31st, 2028. Any questions from council for staff? Seeing none, I will open this item up to the public. Any members in the public could come forward or if you're participating remotely, please use the raise hand or dial star nine on a telephone to…”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Thank you. 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…”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“I do not see any hands raised online or we haven't received phone calls. All right. So next is Anthony Drobnik.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Next, is there anyone online or phone in? Not seeing anyone. So we have Bruce. I wish I could... Okay. Welcome. Welcome.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there anyone online for next public comment? All right, is there anyone else wishing to speak under public comment for those items not on the agenda? Welcome.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“You're welcome. I do not have any other speaker request cards in person. Sure.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. I'm going to have our deputy city manager give you her card to follow up with responses and some information that might help you. Okay, great. Thank you. If you'd reach out to her, you have her card. All right. I do not see anyone online. Yes.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Again, I'm going to have Allison share her card. If you would please email me directly, but she can give you that information too, and then we can give you all the information that you requested. All righty.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“You're very welcome. Any other members of the public regarding items not on tonight's agenda? Seeing no one in person, no one online, we will go to consent items. Will the city clerk please read the consent items?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“I did not. Next on the agenda is consent items. Thank you for reminding me. 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 an item removed from consent for further discussion or comment? If you are participating remotely, please use the raise hand feature now or dial star nine on a telephone to indicate you wish to remove an item from consent. Seeing no one in person, I do not…”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“May I have a motion to approve the consent calendar? So moved. Moved by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Scudia-Brington. Will the clerk please call the roll?”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Next on the agenda is council comments and reports. Council Member Scudia-Brayton. Thank you, Mayor.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other comments from council members? All right. I will proceed with my comments. On Thursday, August 13th, I met with our sister city students from our sister city, Kurume, Japan, right here in council chambers and had the opportunity to share with them about local government, what it is that we do and why we do it. And they were delightful, had lots of great questions, and I enjoyed meeting with them again. On that same day, I met with our new California Highway Patrolman Captain, Captain Serrato, who is again from this area, and he will now be responsible for the Modesto…”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“You're welcome. Are there any matters too late for the agenda? Seeing none, I'm calling the meeting of the City Council to be adjourned.”
City Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“If having reached the hour of 5.31 p.m., I am calling the August 11, 2026, Modesto City Council meeting to order and ask the city clerk to call the roll.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Here. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation from Pastor Latricia Beasley Day, Victory and Praise Church Modesto. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, All right apparently pastor day is not here this evening so we will proceed with the meeting Does the city clerk have any announcements I”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Do any of the council members have any conflicts of interest? I do not see any. Thank you. Will the City Attorney please report out on closed session?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Next on the agenda is item one, consider accepting the resignation of Thomas Orozco from the Audit Committee. Does Council have any questions of staff? Seeing none, I will open item one up to the public. Are there any members of the public that would like to come forward? 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. Seeing no one, I will close public comments on item one.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“I serve on the Audit Committee and I would like to publicly thank Thomas for his service. He was a public member of the Audit Committee and served very responsibly and was always on time and prepared and I appreciate his service. I need a motion to the resolution accepting the resignation of Thomas Orozco from the Audit Committee. So moved. Second. Moved by Councilmember Bavaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Williams, will the clerk please call the roll for this item?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Next is item two. Consider accepting the resignation of Gloria Edith Verdon from the Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee. Does council have any questions of staff? Seeing none, I will open item two up to the public. Any members of the public that would like to come forward? Seeing none, anyone online? I do not see any. I will close public comments. Any comments from council members? Council member Scudia Brayton?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026