9/22/2026 - City of Modesto Council Meeting

The City of Modesto Council held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included several proclamations recognizing community awareness weeks and cultural events. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of a significant landscaping services contract. The council approved a five-year agreement with Grover Landscape Services Incorporated for citywide landscaping services, with a total contract value not to exceed $17,989,717. This contract covers maintenance for parks, community facility districts, and city infrastructure, funded through a mix of general funds, assessments, and utilities budgets. The procurement process involved a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) with seven bidders, including two local companies, and Grover Landscape was selected based on evaluation criteria. Additionally, the council addressed a tax audit appeal involving Planet 8, a cannabis business, where the council upheld the tax administrator's decision regarding taxable transfers between related LLCs, while acknowledging the need to review and potentially amend the ordinance governing such transactions in the future. Other agenda items included budget amendments, subdivision agreements, and various community reports, but no other major procurement actions were noted.