8/25/2026 - City of Modesto Council Meeting

The City of Modesto Council held its meeting on August 25, 2026. The meeting included acknowledgments such as the 90th anniversary of Shibica Family Olive Oil and Gourmet Foods, and appointments to the Entertainment Commission. Public comments addressed community concerns including homelessness, local business impacts, and questions about adding items to future agendas. The council approved several procurement-related consent items: a safe sleeping program agreement with Modesto Gospel Mission not to exceed $100,000; electric motor rewind rebuild services contracts with A&J Works and Modesto Industrial Electrical Company totaling up to $965,098 over five years; and an agreement with Muni Equip LLC for Wemco Hydrostall pumps and parts not to exceed $804,248 over five years. Council members also discussed ongoing capital projects such as the Fourth Street Park Aquatic Center, funded by Prop 68 and additional city funds totaling approximately $17 million, and the redevelopment of the 20th Street building for new business use. The Modesto Police Department was recognized as the 2025 Department of the Year for the Sacramento Region. No new motions or votes on procurement beyond the consent calendar were recorded.