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Council approves several appointments, ordinances and contracts; summary of votes

5566374 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

At its meeting the Modesto City Council approved appointments to boards, adopted a smoke‑shop ordinance, awarded two maintenance contracts and authorized a passport program and the red‑light camera contract. This roundup lists each formal action and vote tally.

The Modesto City Council took multiple formal actions during the meeting, including appointments to advisory bodies, final adoption of an ordinance governing smoke shops, contract awards for citywide fire‑extinguisher services, authorization of a passport acceptance program in the city clerk’s office, and the red‑light camera purchasing agreement. All actions below passed by recorded roll call votes listed as noted.

Votes at a glance

1) Appointments to the Modesto Culture Commission (Item 3) - Action: Approve appointment of Lupe Hodges, Abigail Powers and Jennifer Oyama to the Modesto Culture Commission for four‑year terms ending 12/31/2028. - Motion: Motion by Councilmember Jeremiah Williams; second by Councilmember Alvarez. - Vote: Vice Mayor Bavaro — Aye; Councilmember Jeremiah Williams — Aye; Councilmember Scudia Brayton — Aye; Councilmember Alvarez — Aye; Councilmember Ricky — Aye; Mayor Zwolan — Aye. Outcome: approved, 6–0.

2) Appointments to City of Modesto…

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