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ModestoCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
218,614
Per-capita income
$34,656
Median home value
$415,600
Bachelor's or higher
20%
Typical home value $447,153 -0.4% yr/yr · +12.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (153)
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Who’s on the Airport Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Board of Building Appeals
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Who’s on the Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)
Who’s on the Citizen's Salary Setting Commission
Who’s on the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission
Who’s on the Community Police Review Board
Who’s on the Culture Commission
Who’s on the Disabled Access Appeals Board
Who’s on the Entertainment Commission
Who’s on the Equity Commission
Who’s on the Golf Courses Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)
Who’s on the Landmark Preservation Commission
Who’s on the Measure H Oversight Board
Who’s on the Planning Commission
Who’s on the Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Youth Commission

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$473.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$371.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$162.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$343.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,699 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025512 housing units ($62.3M)
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
School Board District 2 2024-11-05
Abel Maestas ✓ 9,171 · John Ervin, III ✓ 5,956 · Homero Mejia ✓ 4,945 · Emma Alonzo 4,798 · Emma Sperling 4,557 · Roman Messick 2,780
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Chris Ricci ✓ 9,920 · David Wright ✓ 7,270 · Rosa Escutia-Braaton ✓ 5,461 · Austin Grant 5,935 · Joel Gutierrez Campos 4,458 · John Lane Gunderson 1,707
Mayor 2024-03-05
Sue Zwahlen ✓ 25,954 · Sebastian Jones 3,266 · Dewey L. Bedford, Jr. 2,617
City Council District 2 2022-11-08
Nick Bavaro ✓ 7,130 · Jeremiah Williams ✓ 6,415 · Eric E. Alvarez ✓ 3,025 · Naramsen Goriel 2,984
Mayor 2020-11-03
Sue Zwahlen ✓ 19,914 · Doug Ridenour 16,224 · Rick Countryman 14,772 · Kristi Ah You 14,363 · Ted Brandvold 12,151 · Naramsen Goriel 4,499
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
David Wright ✓ 6,436 · Rosa Escutia-Braaton ✓ 5,481 · Chris Ricci ✓ 5,179 · Jessica Gonzalez 5,288 · Janice E. Keating 5,004 · Jim Applegate 4,597
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure G
2022-11-08 · Passed — 34,310 yes / 15,721 no
Measure H
2022-11-08 · Passed — 32,031 yes / 18,897 no

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Wed Sep 2, 2026

Culture Commission

Culture Commission to discuss City Trees education opportunity

The Modesto Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent item to approve minutes from July 1, 2026, and unfinished business on a Community Education Opportunity about City Trees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

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CITY OF MODESTO CULTURE COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 3:45-4:45 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354 THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. ROLL CALL: Chair Valenzuela, Vice Chair Johnson, Hilton Kaepp, Martinez, Power, Stevens and Zagone II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Culture Commission may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification. c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. IV. CONSENT ITEM An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Committee Member. Unless withdrawn from consent, items are approved at one time. a. Consider approving the minutes of the July 1, 2026 Regular Meeting. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Community Education Opportunity: City Trees VI. COMMITTEE COMMENTS AND REPORTS Culture Commission Agenda September 2, 2026, Page 2 a. Landmark Pres …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

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CITY OF MODESTO HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA Room 2001 Room 2001 – Del Puerto Room *Public Comment will only be in-person. Meeting Cancelled ADA Access In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City of Modesto at 209.577.5211. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. Equal Housing Opportunities The City of Modesto encourages and supports an affirmative encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Language Translation If you require a translator, please contact the Community Development Division office by email or 209-577- 5211, no fewer than two business days prior to the meeting to make the necessary arrangements. Las copias de la …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Board of Building Appeals

Board to hold civil penalty hearings on three code enforcement cases

The Board of Building Appeals will hold three civil penalty hearings to determine the future of properties with code enforcement cases. The board will also consider approving minutes from its July 23, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

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AGENDA City of Modesto BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS Regular Meeting Basement Level Room B300, Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting on July 23, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Board members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD These matters may be presented only by interested people in the audience. Under state law, Commission members may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for factual information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Finally, a Board member or Board itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda BUSINESS: Item A Civil Penalty Hearing to determine the future of the property located at 414 Kimble St, Modesto CA 95354, Code Enforcement Case Number COD2026-00134 Item B Civil Penalty Hearing to determine the future of the property located at 1512 Poust Rd, Modesto CA 95351, Code Enforcement Case Number COD2024-01624 Item C Civil Penalty Hearing to determine the future of the property located at 426 Rosedale Ave, Modesto CA 95351, Code Enforcement Case Number COD2026-0 …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board to consider 11-unit housing project at 153 Santa Cruz Ave

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: an 11-unit residential development at 153 Santa Cruz Avenue and an assisted living facility at 1944 Evergreen Avenue. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive Brown Act training. The agenda includes standard procedural items.

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AGENDA City of Modesto BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Chambers – Basement Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street Modesto, California Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ROLL CALL: Board Member - Avila, Desai, Grewal, Niskanen, Riddle, Towe, Vohra I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. This Agenda is on file at the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site a www.modestogov.com . Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

Blight committee to set goals, hear code enforcement trends

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee will approve June minutes, set future goals and action items, and hear a presentation from the Solid Waste Code Enforcement Supervisor on blight and code enforcement trends. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

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AGENDA City of Modesto BLIGHT ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1010 10th Street, 2001-40 Del Puerto Room, Modesto, CA 95354 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call: Voting Members: Non-Voting Members: Tim Ragsdale – Member Councilmember – David Wright Kristina Telo – Member Kathryn Hall-Boyer – Member Joshua Navarro – Member Jack Leguria – Member Jeremy Brown – Member Maria Hernandez – Member Michelle Patino – Member Vacant III. Consent Items Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Committee Member prior to this meeting for study. Unless some member of the audience or Committee Member has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the Committee approves the items at one time. The action taken by the Committee in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of this individual item. Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the City of Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory Committee a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 18, 2026 Staff recommendation: Committee approve the minutes. IV. Absences V. Declaration of Conflict of Interest Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. VI. Public Comment 2 a. Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee (BAAC) may respond …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Entertainment Commission

Entertainment Commission to review new Cinco Fest special event permit application

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The main item is a new Special Event Permit application from The Palladium for Cinco Fest on September 19, 2026. The commission will also receive a staff report on entertainment permits approved since the last meeting and hear public comments.

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AGENDA City of Modesto ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Regular Meeting Conference Room 2008, Second Floor Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of special meeting held on July 22, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Commission Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest relating to any item on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD These matters may be presented only by interested people in the audience. Under state law, Commission members may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. A Commission member may act to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. CONSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION: Special Event Items: A. New Event Application: The Palladium applied for a Special Event Permit for September 19, 2026, for Cinco Fest. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None STAFF REPORT ITEMS: Report on Entertainment Permits approved by the Permit Administrator since the last Entertainment Commission Meeting on July 22, 2026. Reoccurring Special Event Permit Approvals: None Report On List of Issued Business Entertainment Permits: 1. B009-2026 was issued …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Disabled Access Appeals Board

Disabled Access Appeals Board meeting canceled for August 20, 2026

The City of Modesto Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda includes only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, conflict of interest declarations, and public comment periods, with no substantive business items listed.

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AGENDA City of Modesto DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD CANCELED Regular Meeting Second Floor Conference Room 2008 Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting on July 17. 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting on February 19, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Board members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience. Under State law, the Board of Building Appeals may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for factual information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Finally, a Board member or Board itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda BUSINESS: COMMITTEE AND STAFF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA: These may be presented by members of the Board and staff, upon determination by a majority vote that an emergency exists, as defined by State Law, or by a 2/3 vote that: 1) there is a need to take immediate action, and 2) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the agenda was posted. MATT …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Community Police Review Board

Modesto Police Review Board August meeting cancelled

The August 19, 2026 Community Police Review Board meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Chambers Conference Room at Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, California.

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www.modestogov.com The August 19, 2026 Community Police Review Board Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED Due to lack of Quorum The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on September 16, 2026 @ 5:30 PM Chambers Conference Room, Basement Level Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California Posted Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on August 14, 2026 at _____________ by ________________________ on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place. CITY OF MODESTO CALIFORNIA
Wed Aug 19, 2026

Measure H Oversight Board

Measure H Oversight Board to review Q4 spending and police update

The Measure H Oversight Board will consider approving the May 20, 2026 minutes, receive the FY 2025-26 fourth quarter Measure H spending plan revenue and expenditure report, and hear a project/program update from the Police Department. New board member introductions are also scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, conflict of interest declarations, and public comment.

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- 1 - 8/19/2026 3:30:00 PM www.modestogov.com AGENDA City of Modesto MEASURE H OVERSIGHT BOARD Room 2001-40 Del Puerto Room Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 3:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL - Board Members: Anguiano, Boyett-Zacharias, Dickerson, Franco, Guptill, Kelly, Martin, Williams-Brown A. Request for Excused Absence by Board Member Dickerson. 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under state law, the Measure H Oversight Board may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: a) Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b) Ask a question for clarification. c) Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d) Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e) Finally, a Board Member or the Board itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Measure H Oversight Board. This Agenda is on file at the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com. - 2 - 8/19/2026 3:30:00 PM Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribut …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Equity Commission

Equity Commission to discuss data centers, surveillance, and animal shelter topics

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to discuss topics from the August 11 City Council meeting, including data centers, surveillance, and the Stanislaus Animal Shelter Agency. The commission will also review recommendations to the city, bylaws, and commission appointments, and hear reports from the chair and committees.

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City of Modesto Equity Commission Agenda Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00PM Conference Room 2005 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA 95354 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Equity Commission may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: 1. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. 2. Ask a question for clarification. 3. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. 4. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. 5. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. V. REPORTS 1. Absence Report: Secretary Kelly Rice-Ortiz 2. Chair’s Report: Chairperson Mayra Martinez 3. Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC) Report 4. Commissioner Report(s) VI. NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss Council Meeting topics presented on August 11, 2026 a. Data Centers b. Surveillance c. Stanislaus Animal Shelter Agency (SASA) 2. Communication with elected officials 3. Report on Robert's Rules of Order vs. proposed laws -Explanation of what is bringing about the request from HR for change to Rosenburg's -stats on how many committees/commissions have been asked to switch, how many have made the request official via bylaws VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Revie …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on Olivewood subdivision amendment for 74 homes

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on an amendment to the approved Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Final Development Plan for the Olivewood subdivision. The amendment would convert 14 landscape/open space paseo lots into easements to allow larger homes, and change a 30-foot irrigation easement into 20-foot paseo/open space easements. The project, located in the Tivoli Specific Plan Area, would divide 9.41 acres into 74 small-lot single-family residential lots. The commission will also consider adding new conditions of approval related to infrastructure and easements.

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CITY OF MODESTO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 6:00 PM BASEMENT CHAMBERS 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA I. ROLL CALL Public Comment will only be in-person. Members of the public who wish to address the Commission, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in-person in the Council Chambers. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted via email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing. Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Commissioner is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953.8.3. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Planning Commission meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 707, California Government Code section 54953.8.3. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to the public. Joining the Planning Commission meeting via Zoom The City of Modesto is offering the ability to view Planning Commission meetings via telephonic conferencing via “Zoom” video conferencing computer technology. The meeting may be accessed through the use of Zoom using the following options: • Enter the following link into an Internet Browser Link to Webinar • Enter the following link in …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Landmark Preservation Commission

Commission to review annual report and building permits for historic sites

The Landmark Preservation Commission will consider accepting its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Report for forwarding to City Council, review a report on building permits for landmark sites (none issued in June or July 2026), and discuss an outreach letter and flyer. The agenda also includes consent items (approval of prior meeting minutes) and staff updates on the 7th Street Bridge Lions and Modesto Roger's Fountain. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

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AGENDA CITY OF MODESTO LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Room B300 - Basement Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California Monday, August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM I. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Clendenin, Farrish, Goriel, Lopina, Power, Singh, Zagone II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Landmark Preservation Commission may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Commission member or the Commission itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Landmark Preservation Commission. This Agenda is on file at the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com . Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also avail …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

Modesto housing committee meeting cancelled for August 13

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 10, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.

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CITY OF MODESTO CITIZEN’S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA Room 2001 Room 2001 – Del Puerto Room Meeting Cancelled The next meeting will be held on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ADA Access In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City of Modesto at 209.577.5211. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting and/or interpreter services, please contact the Community Development Division 209-577-5211, housing@modestogov.com. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Equal Housing Opportunities The City of Modesto encourages and supports an affirmative encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers t …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Youth Commission

Youth Commission meets to approve May minutes, no new business

The Modesto Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Room 2005 of 1010 Tenth Street. The agenda includes only a consent item to approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting, with no unfinished or new business listed. Commissioners may give reports and updates, and public comment is allowed with a three-minute limit.

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CITY OF MODESTO YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM 1010 Tenth Street, MODESTO, CA Room 2005 THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. ROLL CALL: Izzy Altadonna, Eden Chen, Julie Garcia, Jacob Lopez, Hasan Modan, Rudra Patel, Neha Prabhakar II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Youth Commission may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification. c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct. staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. V. CONSENT ITEMS An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Commission Member. Unless withdrawn from consent, items are approved at one time. Item #1 Approval of the minutes from the meeting held on May 13, 2026. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item #1 None Youth Commission Meeting Agenda Page 2 (8/12/26) VII. NEW BUSINESS None VIII. COMMITTEE COMMEN …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

Tuolumne River Regional Park Commission meeting cancelled

The August 12, 2026 meeting of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 12:00pm in Conference Room 2005 at 1010 10th Street, Modesto. No business items are listed for this meeting.

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Tuolumne River Regional Park Commission Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 12:00pm 1010 10th Street, Room 2005 Modesto, CA 95353 The August 12, 2026, TRRP Commission Meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 12:00pm in Conference Room 2005. Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on __________ at ___________by _____________________________ on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place. NOTICE: This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place. Copies of this agenda may be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office.
Thu Aug 6, 2026

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

Committee to vote on $25,000 home repair grant for 2621 Prescott Road #212

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting and vote on a $25,000 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for health and safety repairs at 2621 Prescott Road #212 in Modesto. Public comment is allowed in person only, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

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CITY OF MODESTO HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 1:00 PM 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA Conference Room 2001 – Del Puerto Room *Public Comment will only be in-person. THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND VIEWED BY ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING AND TELEPHONE * Public Comment will only be in person. Members of the public who wish to address the Committee, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in-person in the 2001- 40 Del Puerto Room. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted via email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing. *Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Committee Member is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953.83. *If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Council meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 707, California Government Code section 54953.8.3. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to the public. PARTICIPATING IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS As a courtesy, the City of Modesto is providing alternatives to view Committee meetings and provide public comments. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

Entertainment Commission

Entertainment Commission meets with no business items on agenda

The Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting with no consent, new business, unfinished business, or staff report items listed. The agenda consists only of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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AGENDA City of Modesto ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Conference Room 2005, Second Floor Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None STAFF REPORT ITEMS: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None MATTERS TO LATE FOR THE AGENDA ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR TRANSLATION SERVICES In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto's ADA web page (https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities- Act-ADA) I f you need special assistance to participate in this meeting and/or interpreter services, please contact the city liason 209-577-5244, entertainmentpermits@modestogov.com. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Notice: Persons who wish to speak to the Entertainment Commission regard …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Culture Commission

Culture Commission to discuss community education on city trees

The Culture Commission will meet to review unfinished business regarding a community education opportunity for city trees. The body will also receive reports from various sub-committees and the Cultural Services Manager.

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CITY OF MODESTO CULTURE COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 3:45-4:45 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354 THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. ROLL CALL: Chair Valenzuela, Vice Chair Johnson, Hilton Kaepp, Martinez, Power, Stevens and Zagone II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Culture Commission may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification. c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. IV. CONSENT ITEM An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Committee Member. Unless withdrawn from consent, items are approved at one time. a. Consider approving the minutes of the July 1, 2026 Regular Meeting. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Community Education Opportunity: City Trees VI. COMMITTEE COMMENTS AND REPORTS Culture Commission Agenda August 5, 2026, Page 2 a. La …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meets; agenda contains only procedural items.

The Modesto Planning Commission is meeting on August 3, 2026. The agenda includes only standard procedural information such as ADA accommodations and public participation instructions. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

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CITY OF MODESTO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 BASEMENT CHAMBERS 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Commission Secretary (209) 577-5267. Assistive listening devices are available upon request to the Planning Commission Secretary. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Requests for Accommodations or Translation Services In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto's ADA web page (https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting and/or interpreter services, please contact the Planning Division 209-577-5267, planning@ modestogov.com .Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangem …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting cancelled

The Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 27, 2026.

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CITY OF MODESTO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 BASEMENT CHAMBERS 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA This meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 10:00am in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street. Notice: This Agenda is on file in the Planning Division, 3rd floor, 10th Street Place, and the Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com ADA Access In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City of Modesto at 209-577-5267. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities- Act-ADA Aviso: Esta Agenda está archivada en la División de Planificación, en el tercer piso, de la Plaza de 10th Street y en el tablero de publicaciones en la entrada de la Plaza de 10t …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Board of Building Appeals

Board will hold civil penalty and appeal hearings for three city properties

The Modesto Board of Building Appeals will conduct hearings to decide the future of three properties cited in code enforcement cases. Item A is a civil penalty hearing for 3200 Sisk Rd Ste 2 (Case COD2025-00099). Item B is an appeal hearing update for 1413 Kingfield Dr (Case COD2025-00047). Item C is a civil penalty hearing update for 1409 Maplewood Dr (Case COD2025-00200). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and a public comment period.

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AGENDA City of Modesto BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS Regular Meeting Basement Level Room B300, Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting on June 25, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Board members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD These matters may be presented only by interested people in the audience. Under state law, Commission members may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for factual information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Finally, a Board member or Board itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda BUSINESS: Item A Civil Penalty Hearing to determine the future of the property located at 3200 Sisk Rd Ste 2, Modesto CA 95356, Code Enforcement Case Number COD2025-00099 Item B Appeal Hearing (update) to determine the future of the property located at 1413 Kingfield Dr, Modesto CA 95350, Code Enforcement Case Number COD2025-00047 Item C Civil Penalty Hearing (update) to determine the future of the property located at 1409 Maplewood Dr, Modesto CA 95350, Code Enforcement Case Nu …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Entertainment Commission

Commission to consider new entertainment permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill

The Entertainment Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on a new Business Entertainment Permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill at 2003 Yosemite Blvd, and a Special Event Permit for Food Fix Butcher and Baker's BBQ & Brews event on July 25, 2026. Staff will also report on entertainment permits approved since the last meeting, including two recurring special event permits for car shows and a new permit for Guayabitos Restaurant.

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AGENDA City of Modesto ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Special Meeting Conference Room 2001, Second Floor Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR TRANSLATION SERVICES In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto's ADA web page (https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with- Disabilities-Act-ADA) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting and/or interpreter services, please contact the city liason 209-577-5244, entertainmentpermits@modestogov.com. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of special meeting held on June 3, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Commission Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest relating to any item on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD These matters may be presented only by interested people in the audience. Under state law, Commission m …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Equity Commission

Equity Commission holds regular meeting for public comments and reports.

The Modesto Equity Commission will meet to receive public comments, hear reports from the Chair, the Citizens' Housing and Community Development Committee, and commissioners, and address any unfinished business. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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City of Modesto Equity Commission Agenda Monday, 2026, at 5:00PM Conference Room 2005 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA 95354 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Equity Commission may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. REPORTS Absence Report: Secretary Kelly Rice-Ortiz Chair’s Report: Chairperson Mayra Martinez Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC) Report Commissioner Report(s) NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT CANCELLED Equity Commissio Agenda Copies of the agenda in the office of the Equity Division, second Floor, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA., and on the Equity Commission Agendas web page (https://www.modestogov.com/AgendaCenter/Equity-Commission-11 ). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Equity Commission Secretary at 209.577.5400. Assistive listening devices are available upon request to the Equ …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Landmark Preservation Commission

Landmark Preservation Commission meeting cancelled

The Landmark Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the B300 Basement at 1010 10th Street.

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CITY OF MODESTO LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 B300 - Basement 1010 10th STREET – MODESTO, CA This meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm at 1010 10 th Street, in B300 – Basement. Notice: This Agenda is on file in the Planning Division, 3 rd floor, 10th Street Place, and the Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com ADA Access In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City of Modesto at 209-577-52-67. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA Aviso: Esta Agenda está archivada en la División de Planificación, en el tercer piso, de la Plaza de 10th Street y en el tablero de publicaciones en la entrada de la P …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider dividing industrial parcels on Whitmore Ave and 9th St

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider resolutions for two tentative parcel maps. These proposals involve dividing existing industrial properties into multiple smaller parcels.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two industrial parcel maps

The Modesto Planning Commission approved two tentative parcel maps: one dividing an industrial parcel at 1205 E. Whitmore Avenue into five parcels (Resolution 2026-27, unanimous 6-0) and another dividing a light industrial parcel at 142 N. 9th Street into two parcels (Resolution 2026-28, 5-0-1 with Commissioner Russell abstaining). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:12 pm.

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CITY OF MODESTO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 6:00 PM BASEMENT CHAMBERS 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA I. ROLL CALL Public Comment will only be in-person. Members of the public who wish to address the Commission, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in- person in the Council Chambers. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted via email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing. Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Commissioner is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953.8.3. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Planning Commission meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 707, California Government Code section 54953.8.3. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to the public. Joining the Planning Commission meeting via Zoom The City of Modesto is offering the ability to view Planning Commission meetings via telephonic conferencing via “Zoom” video conferencing computer technology. The meeting may be accessed through the use of Zoom using the following options: • Enter the following link into an Internet Browser https://modestogov.zoom.us/j/86128333602?pwd=f6V …
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City of Modesto Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2026 1 Being the hour of 6:00 pm, the meeting was called to order by Chairperson Shanks. I. ROLL CALL Commissioners Arroyo, Black, Goriel, Grewal, Russell, and Shanks, present Commissioners Hauselmann, absent It was moved by Commissioner Grewal, seconded by Commissioner Russell, and carried unanimously (6-0) that Commissioner Hauselmann be excused from this meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Goriel, seconded by Commissioner Grewal, and carried majority (5-0-1) that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2026, be approved. Commissioner Black abstained. III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD None. IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. V. CONSENT None. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item A Hearing to consider a resolution approving the Tentative Parcel Map dividing an existing industrial parcel into five (5) parcels located at 1205 E. Whitmore Avenue. Contact Info: Edwin Borquez, 577-5267 eborquez@modestogov.com Motion/Action (Approved) It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Grewal, and carried unanimously (6-0) (Arroyo, Black, Goriel, Grewal, Russell, Shanks, ayes; None, noes; Hauselmann, absent; None, abstained) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026- 27 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DIVIDING AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PARCEL INTO FIVE (5) PARCELS AT 1205 E WHITMORE AVENUE (CRAIG E. SPIESS) Planning Commission Minutes 2 July 20, 2026 Item B Hea …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Entertainment Commission

Commission to consider new entertainment permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill

The Entertainment Commission will vote on a new Business Entertainment Permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill at 2003 Yosemite Blvd, and a Special Event Permit for Food Fix Butcher and Baker's BBQ & Brews event on July 25, 2026. It will also receive staff reports on permits issued since the last meeting, including the Graffiti Classic Car Show, American Graffiti Car Show and Festival, and a business permit for Guayabitos Restaurant.

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AGENDA City of Modesto ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Normal Meeting Conference Room 2005, Second Floor Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of special meeting held on June 3, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Commission Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest relating to any item on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD These matters may be presented only by interested people in the audience. Under state law, Commission members may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. A Commission member may act to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. CONSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION: Business Entertainment Items: A. New Business Entertainment Permit: Duran Legacy LLC applied for a Business Entertainment Permit for Legend’s Sports Bar and Grill located at 2003 Yosemite Blvd Special Event Items: A. New Event Application: Food Fix Butcher and Baker applied for a Special Event Permit for July 25, 2026, for BBQ & Brews UN FINISHED BUSINESS: None STAFF REPORT ITEMS: Report on Entertainment Permits approved by the Permit Administrator s …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Airport Advisory Committee

Airport Advisory Committee to vote on rules, bylaws, and officers

The Airport Advisory Committee will consider approving the Airport Rules and Regulations and forwarding them to the City's standing committee. They will also vote on amending bylaws to reclassify non-voting positions and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The airport manager will report on grants, maintenance projects, hangar vacancies, and economic development.

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1 | P a g e Airport Advisory Agenda, July 16, 2026 AGENDA City of Modesto AIRPOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, July 16, 2026, 3:00 pm Airport Terminal Conference Room 617 Airport Way, Modesto, CA 95354 THIS MEETING IS PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. ROLL CALL Voting Members: Joseph Bilger Public At Large, Chair Jeremiah Sasser Small Aircraft Owner/ General Aviation, Vice Chai r Glenn Mount Corporate Aircraft Owner/ General Aviation Shane Cooper Business Owner/ Service Provider Chris Fox Public At Lar ge Paul Sharp Small Aircraft Owner/ General Aviation Vacant Commercial Carrier/ Service Provider a. Approval to Excuse Absences II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Members of the public may address the Committee on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. No action shall be taken by the Committee on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the matter is too late for the agenda as set forth in Government Code Section 54954.2. Otherwise, members of the Committee may only: i. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. ii. Ask questions for clarification. iii. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. iv. Request staff to report back to the Committee at a subsequent meeting. v. Take action to direct staff to place a ma …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Disabled Access Appeals Board

Disabled Access Appeals Board meeting canceled

The regular meeting of the Disabled Access Appeals Board scheduled for July 16, 2026, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

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AGENDA City of Modesto DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD CANCELED Regular Meeting Second Floor Conference Room 2008 Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California 95354 Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting on July 17. 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting on February 19, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Board members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience. Under State law, the Board of Building Appeals may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows: Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. Ask a question for clarification Provide a reference for staff or other resources for factual information. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. Finally, a Board member or Board itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda BUSINESS: COMMITTEE AND STAFF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA: These may be presented by members of the Board and staff, upon determination by a majority vote that an emergency exists, as defined by State Law, or by a 2/3 vote that: 1) there is a need to take immediate action, and 2) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the agenda was posted. MATTERS FOR FU …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

TRRP Citizens Advisory Committee meeting cancelled

The July 15, 2026, meeting of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 16, 2026.

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TUOLUMNE RIVER REGIONAL PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 12:00pm 1010 10th Street, Room 2005 Modesto, CA 95353 The July 15, 2026, TRRP Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 12:00pm in Conference Room 2005. Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on __________ at ___________ by _____________________________ on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place. NOTICE: This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10 th Street Place. Copies of this agenda may be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office.
Wed Jul 15, 2026

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

Committee will vote to approve May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

The Golf Course Advisory Committee will consider a motion to approve the minutes from its May 20, 2026 regular meeting. It will receive verbal reports on the First Tee program, the Golf Course Maintenance Subcommittee, BrightView maintenance, and KemperSports finance and marketing, all marked as informational only. City staff will also provide updates on the Dryden Golf Club clubhouse and golf financials. No actions are required on the reports.

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✓ Decided: Golf committee hears reports, approves May minutes, no major decisions

The Golf Course Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting and received informational updates on course maintenance, finances, and facility projects. No substantive policy decisions were made; all other items were informational with no action taken.

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CITY OF MODESTO GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street – MODESTO, CA Suite 2005 THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Jeffrey Lambaren, Chair Ricardo Semeria, Vice-Chair Arnold Fidalgo Bob Quintella Evan Yoshino Jim Spelman Karen Burch Priscilla Castillo- Amador Ricardo Navarro Kevin Cosgrove CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Three-minute time limit per speaker. Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, the Golf Course Advisory Committee may respond to matters being presented under the item only as follows: a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification. c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Committee member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Golf Course Advisory Committee Agenda (7/15/2026) Page 2 CONSENT An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Committee Member. Unless withdrawn from consent, items are approved at one time. 1. Consider approving the minutes of the May 20, 2026, Reg …
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ATTACHMENT 1 GCAC MINUTES – July 15, 2026 PAGE 1 MINUTES CITY OF MODESTO GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street – MODESTO, CA Suite 2005 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Present – Jeffrey Lambaren, Chair; Arnold Fidalgo; Bob Quintella; Evan Yoshino; Jim Spelman; Karen Burch; Ricardo Navarro; Kevin Cosgrove Absent – Priscilla Castillo Amador (Unexcused); Ricardo Semeria (Unexcused) CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION NONE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Public comments were received from the following speakers (if any): NONE CONSENT 1. Consider approving the minutes of the May 20, 2026 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENT 1 GCAC MINUTES – July 15, 2026 PAGE 2 Motion: Bob Quintella Second: Arnold Fidalgo ACTION: (Quintella/Fidalgo;8/0/2) motion approving the minutes from the Meeting held May 20, 2026. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS (OLD BUSINESS) 2. First Tee Verbal Report and Facility Use Discussion (Patrick Burda, Program Director; Stephanie Foster, Executive Director; Kyle Crawford, Board President) NEW BUSINESS 3. Golf Course Maintenance Subcommittee Verbal Report ACTION: Informational update including Dryden course conditions and fire hazard concerns in the grove between Holes 4–6; staff to work with BrightView and vendors on mitigation options, no action taken. 4. BrightView Maintenance Report AC …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Community Police Review Board

CPRB to discuss 2026 priorities and the 2025 annual report

The Community Police Review Board will review its priorities and topics for 2026. The board is also discussing the first draft of the 2025 Annual Report and receiving a response from the Modesto Police Department regarding the Independent Police Auditor's annual report.

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www.modestogov.com AGENDA City of Modesto COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Chambers Conference Room, Basement Level Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street Modesto, California Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL - Board Members: Solorio, Bryant, Byrd, Christensen, Damrell, Grant, Smith, Chairwoman Beasley-Day * Public Comment will only be in-person. Members of the public who wish to address the Board, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in-person. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted via email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing and Wordly translation. *Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Board Member is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. *Effective March 1, 2023, if a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Board meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to the public. “Wordly” can translate into 25+ different languages! To access written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link https://attend.wordly.ai/join/RJDY-6364. "Wordly" puede traducir a más de 25 idiomas diferentes! Para acceder a la …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

Committee to consider $100,000 Safe Sleeping Program agreement

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee will consider recommending an agreement with the Modesto Gospel Mission for continued operations of a Safe Sleeping Program, with a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and forward it to the City Council for approval. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. This is the main actionable item on the agenda.

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CITY OF MODESTO CITIZEN’S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, July 09, 2026, at 1:00 PM 1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA Conference Room 2001 – Del Puerto Room *Public Comment will only be in-person. THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND VIEWED BY ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING AND TELEPHONE * Public Comment will only be in person. Members of the public who wish to address the Committee, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in-person in the 2001-40 Del Puerto Ro om. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted vi a email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing. *Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Committee Member is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953. 83. *If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Council meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Senate Bill 707, California Government Code section 54953.8.3. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meetin g i s physically open to the public. PARTICIPATING IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS As a courtesy, the City of Modesto is providing alternatives to view Committee meetings and provide public comments. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to co …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$2.6MWESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · 8510871389!TILE,ABSORBER
$2.6MWESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · 8510519764!TILE,ABSORBER
$1.5MNICK SCIABICA & SONS, A CORPORATION
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011287/4100034095/OIL EXTRA VI
$1.4MWESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · 8512039124!TILE,ABSORBER
$1.3MFOSTER DAIRY FARMS
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011227/4100034065/MILK 2% FRES
$1.2MWESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TILE,BLANK,24X36
$1.1MWESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · FAIRING STRIP
$771,116FOSTER DAIRY FARMS
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009942/4100029626/MILK 2% FRES
$736,642FOSTER DAIRY FARMS
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010061/4100030049/MILK 2% FRES
$688,230WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TILE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Stanislaus County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,126 people (-$75.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)9 ({"Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 5, "Freezing": 2, "Biological": · last Mon Apr 3, 2023)
Traffic fatalities20 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments10,013 (152,942 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,566/mo (3,353 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy34.2% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
3,876 filings · $3.2M total · 27 filers · latest Mon Aug 17, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$473.2M
Annual budget
$343.0M
Debt outstanding
1,823
Employees on payroll
512
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$473.2M
Spending$371.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$343.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.72×
Debt-load index45 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

1,823 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.443
All kids
0.418
Black kids
0.348

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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